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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-03
In. Matrimonial lest.

To those contemplating matrimony,
would recommend them to defer
their decision till they have played
bridge with the object of their affec-
tions.-Lady Gordon. in Ply:aouth
Eng. Nail
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-03

the Westminster Presbyterian church
Having practically gotten his ac.
c"ptance speech off his hands Bryan
is directing some of his thoughts to
his farm
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-03
INJURED MAN ROBBED.

West Point, Ga, August 2.-P. H.
Allen, aagman on a passenger train.
fell from the cars just below here last
night and lay for three hours before
being discovered by a rescuing party
When senseIess he was robbed of $50
and gold watch His injuries are
fatal.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-08-03
Ne EWSPAP[R MIN
INTERVIEW TAFT
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE TELLS
HOW HE CAME TO BE
CALLED BILL"
USUAL QUIET SUNDAY
Spent BY Roosevelt at oyster Bay
Newspaper Man to Manage Liter
AIRY End OF G. o, p.
Campaign.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. Just call
me Mr. Taft, and if you aud drop in
to colIoquatism, call me Bill"
This was VIM. H. Taft's laughing
reply today when granting an audi
enre to a number of newspaper men,
who had seyerally addressed him as
"Mr. Secretary" Governor" Judge, -
and MI Taft"
Il first got the name of Bill at
Yale, continued Taft replying to Il
question. Before | went there had
been Willie in my home and among
Cincinnati boyhood friends. But whea
! got through school was called
VIII" at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft attended services
at St Lukes church today and listen.
ed to sermon by Rev. John G..
Scott.
Get up and eat, for the journey IS
! not too long for you,' was the text
from Second Kings, from which Dr
Scott drew the lesson that frequent
/ spiritual foods was necessary for
present day christian life. as was the
literal command to Elijah, which he
had quoted.
USUAL QUIET SUNDAY.
Oyster Bay, ~ Y. Aug. 2.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt spent usual quiet
Sunday.
He rode TO the village in his auto
IN the morning, accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt and his sons Kermit, Arch
ibald aud Quentin, and attended re-
ligious services at Christ Episcopal
church Miss Ethel Roosevelt had
preceded the family 40 church in or
der to teach her class of bays in the
Sunday school.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How TO Make Marxinan

Marzipan Is n favOrite sweetmeat in
both France and Germany at Christ
mas time, and to make one pound of 1t
take half pound of lump sugar, half
pound OF ground sweet almonds, four
tabiespoonfuls of cold water, little
cochineal and any other coloring that
is required
Put the sugar and water into clean
enameled saucepan, and while stirring
IL continually bring 1t to the boil and
let 1t boil until II reaches Threading"
point. This stage can be ascertained
without sweet thermometer In the
following manner: Dip the first finger
and thumb into cold water and then
take up little OF the boiling mixture
from the side of the spoon. Press the
thumb and finger together. and IL, when
they are parted, white thread is seen
between them, the mixture Is ready for
the next process.
Now pour the almonds into the boil
ing sugar, and stir the mixture for a
minute or two. Then put this paste
Into basin for few minutes to cool.
Take up the paste and press and
squeeze 1t with the hands until IL looks
oily. If colored marzlpan is required,
divide the paste into as many parts as
are wanted, and pour in little color
Ing matter and work 1t in with the
hands until the color Is quite even.
Then roll out the colored parts into
layers and press them on the top OF
each other, after which cut them into
squares, oblongs and SO forth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
INSTRUCTIVE s1AIlsrlcs-

The government Crop Reporter for
January contains some very interesting
data In tables which show the average
yields OF grain per acre In the United
States during the forty year period
beginning in 1868 and ending with the
close Of 1907. During the first five
years of this period the average yield
OF the leading cereals was as follows:
Corn, 27.6 bushels; wheat, 1913; oats,
29.2; barley. 23.s; rye. 1873. In the
last Ave years of the period from 1903
to 1907 the yield OF the same cereals
was: Corn. 27.5;. wheat. 1879: oats, 900;
barley, 26.5; rye. 10 bushels respec-
lively. There are some helpful de-
auctions and lessons that may be
drawn from the figures given. Among
them is this-that a more exact and
scientific type OF agriculture has not
during the period served to counterfeit
the loss I'm fertility OF soils that to be-
gin with were marvelously prodignl
and responsive. The figures given also
emphasize the fact that those who are
engaged In the good work must con-
tnue preaching the gospel OF a better
type OF agriculture which will restore
to the soil Its lost estate OF pristine
productiveness. Another fact that is
brought out is that there must be a
scad OF redhanded agricultural sinners
who are prosecuting a wretchedly I'M
profitable type OF agriculture to bring
the yields Of the cereals named down
to so low a figure. Every farmer In
the country should consider 1t his per-
sonal, religious and patriotic duty to
raise such crops as will put him on the
upside OF these paltry averages-to be
a litter up instead OF puller down.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
A TREE FOR THE NORTH.

The attention OF readers OF these
notes has been called before to tho
Norway poplar as a valuable tree suit
ed to planting In the northern portion
OF the central west. The poplar In
question bears no cotton or seed. as
does Its cousin, the cottonwood, but is
propaga entirely by cuttings. The
tree grows straight The wood Is
straight grained and makes good lum-
Der and also splits easily, seasons
quickly and makes excellent summer
fuel. The growth OF the tree is rapid.
In Minnesota, where Il was introduced
some years ago. II has been known to
attain a height Of nifty feet and d.
ameter OF seventeen inches IN fourteen
years. The tree seems to be very
hardy and adapted TO variety Of soil
and moisture conditions. Experiments
which have been conducted by the fed
erai forest service show that the Nor
way poplar Is superior to the Carolina
poplar because OF greater hardness,
better form and a superior quality OF
wood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How to Wash a Wool Shawl.

Many people have yarn or wool
shawls (knit or embrolderedD and find
that they stretch out OF shape and
present hopelessly stringy appear
ance after washing. BY following
these directions they will look like
new: Lay your shawl out perfectly
fiat on n piece OF cloth sufficiently
large to cover 1t and haste ii with
heavy thread several times around un-
til held firmly in place. Cover with
another piece of cheesecloth and haste
this enough to hold in position. Wash
In good suds of wool soap. squeezing
rather than rubbing; rinse well, press
out as much water as you can without
wringing and hang on line to dry.
When properly dry remove covering,
and you viii find your shawl I'm per-
feet condition, light and fluffy and
not stretched at all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
APPALACHIAN F6REsT RsseRVa

There has been no measure before
congress In many years more vital n
affecting the forestry interests of the
country than the bill introduced In tho
house or representatives last December
and In the senate somewhat later for
the creation OF an Appalachian fores.
reserve. Under the terms Of the bill
the secretary OF agriculture is author
lied ana directed In his discretion to
acquire for national forest purposes by
purchase or gift lands more valuable
for the regulation of stream flow than
for cultural or other purposes situated
on the watersheds OF navigable streams
In the southern Appalachian mountains
within the states OF Virginia. Maryland,
West Virginia. North Carolina. South
Carolina. Georgia. Alabama, Kentucky
ana Tennessee and In the White noun
tains In the states OF New Hampshire
and Maine. Among the more impor-
tant provisions OF the bill are specifica-
lions OF the conditions under which
title Is transferred from the individual
to the federal government, permission
being given TO except title to minerals
or standing timber on tracts that may
be transferred. The secretary IL EN-.
powered TO advertise for lands In the
several states and must take those that
are offered at the lowest price. but
only after the legislature OF the state
In which the land is located shall have
consented to the acquisition OF such
land by the United States for forest
purposes. The bill sets inside S5,Oo0OOO
which shall be available Immediately
upon the passage OF the bill for the
purchase Of the lands mentioned. Pro
vision Is also made for the sale OF agrl.
cultural lands which may be located In
these mountainous areas In the ordl.
nary homestead method, but In tracts
not exceeding eighty acres to each set.
tier. The bill provides that lands &c.
quired under the act shall be reserved,
held and administered as national for
est lands. People residing In these
forest reserves continue under the
same legal Jurisdiction as prior to their
sale to the federal government except
In the matter Of offenses against the
United States. Under the terms of the
bill the secretary OF agriculture not
only has oversight over the government
reserve proper. but may for the protec-
ton Of the watersheds OF said naviga-
Bile streams agree to administer and
protect for definite term of years any
private lands situated upon any Of
these watersheds, but on condition that
timber thereon shall only be cut in ac-
cordance with the rules and regulations
which the government shall prescribe
Friends OF the forest preservation pol
Icy OF the present administration view
this measure as one OF the most vital
| which have ever been before congress,
and 1t is earnestly hoped that the meas
ure may become law. The individual
citizen cannot do much. but he can
write his representative In congress
IL In doubt about his attitude and urge
him for love OF country and considera-
ton for the welfare OF future genera
| tons to give the bill his cordial support
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

II you are planning a bazaar ar
range a cOzy corner for a rest room
Have n fireplace with great logs burn.
Ing therein. with kettle over the
fame. On the chimney shelf place tho
old fashioned blue and other china,
brass candlestlcks, old pewter, etc. In
one corner have n grandfather clock.
Have laUicewOrk covered with
waxed autumn leaves for a back
ground, where some lassle quantity
dressed in old fashioned costume
strings apples from a dish I'm her lap
and bargains to sell the freshly churn-
ed butter (bavlng another in quaint
costume churning serenely); also have
on sale preserves. jellies brown bread,
beans, pumpkin pies and all old time
0ppetlzers that need not bear a purity
label to warrant n sale, including a
booklet Of recipes Have IN some
place a deat old lady spinning real
fax on an ancient wheel Have a tn
bic set with the rare old china Of
other days. where guests can be sery,
ed On both long and short notice, and
everything VIII taste like what mother
used 20 make, even 20 the roast pig.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
REDUCING LIGHT BILLS.
How the Users Of Electricity Can Saw,
Money.

How the Users Of Electricity Can Saw.
| Money.
The incandescent electric lamp is one
OF the most commonly known and sim
plest household devices with which
we have to deal. The lamp I'm general
use Is labeled sixteen candlepower. and
the average user OF these lamps is
generally contented with the mere
knowledge OF how to turn his light ON
and or. He will undoubtedly grumbIe
at times at the amount OF his monthly
bill for lighting and viii often be in
convenlenced by the dimness OF some
OF his lamps. but the deficiency I'm light
Is made good by turning on another
lamp. and the monthly bill Is further
increased, says the Technical World.
IL probably would never occur TO him
that IL would be an actual economy In
dollars and cents to throw away his
Old lamps and provide new ones at his
own expense. and yet such Is the
case
The smashing point cannot be ac-
curately determined for any lamp with
out rather extensive tests. but I'm gen
eral Ii Is not necessary to determine
80 'NNesoNgs ~ OI one OF
two candlepower Will hardly be per-
ceptible under the ordinary conditions.
IL Is only when the lamp falls off three
or four candlepower that its dimness
becomes appreciable, and 1t is safe
rule TO follow, and II will prove more
economical to buy new lamp rather
than burn an old one after its diminu-
ton In candlepower becomes noticea-
bic. BY this is meant that It will he
more economical for the amount of
light obtained, because as the lamps
fan or In candlepower more lamps
must be burned to obtain the original
amount of light. II the reduced guam
tty OF light from old lamps is sufi-
cient-as, for example, I'm halls and
closets-it would still be cheaper to
throw out the old lamps and replace
them with new ones OF smaller candle.
power.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How to Mend a Bad lear.

To mend a tear in garment go to
any tailor and buy some patcheen
from him. Then cut a piece OF patch
cen an inch larger than the rent or
tear and also cut a piece of cloth like
the garment, the same size as the
patcheen. Basic carefully on the
wrong side with the piece of goods
next to the garment After 1t is neat
ly basted press on the wrong side with
a hot iron. The patch will be neat
one and Will also be invisible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

A recent bulletin Issued by the de-
partment Of agriculture gives an inter
estfng account OF bronze grass. or Bro
mus inermls. as Il Is scientifically call
ed. For forage purposes this grass is
considered as not quite so valuable as
timothy. but II Is superior TO timothy
In one respect-that Il Will flourish un-
der semlarid conditions where the lat
ter grass Will not grow at ALL The
bronze grass makes n firm. tough sod.
bn excellent characteristic while Il ia
In pasture, but which becomes a draw.
back when 81 comes 20 breaking the
meadow up and putting II into n titled
crop. as u requires at least two years
70 thoroughly XIII all the grass after 4,
has once acquired a foothold. The bui.
letin states that bronze grass furnishes
more forage in the western parts Of
tho DakOtas than the native varieties
and more forage In the eastern part Of
the states than Kentucky blue grass
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

Ply the poor newspaper man, for
another print paper trust is forming
with Propoged capital Of $50, 600.
600. The report Of the organization
says little cash will be required. -
but we do1b, that for experience
teaches Us tnsr an the corporations
want al. the cash ,aey can squeeze
out Of The American people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How TO Clean Lamp chimnsvs.

Chimneys black with smoke can be
cleaned quickly with cotton batting.
Hold the chimney with dry cloth to
protect II from your moist hand. With
hand or stock rub inside with cotton
wad just large enough to he poked
gently through the top. Breathe into
chimney or hold over steamlng kettle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

About the easiest money made on
American farms, entailing no drain
upon the fertility OF the soil, is that re-
turn secured from the flocks OF sheep
which consume the largely waste vege-
table growths 10 be found thereon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

IL the farmer is IN such straits finan-
cially that he must economic. let him
70 without socks and undershirt rather
than scrimp on the price OF seed corn
or oats that he has to buy this season.
He would be far better OF at harvest
time or husking II no got good seed
oats at 40 cents and seed corn Mt SO
than he would TO take poor seed OF oil
Their grain as n gift. Economics II ono
must, but let IL not be in seeds OF any
Kind
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

The total clip OF wool i'm the United
States for 1907 was POS, 2o4, $50 pounds,
including the washed and unwashed
product. or the total output there
were 13o359.11S pounds OF secured
wool, valued at S7S,263, 1865.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

Every bit OF clover seed that Is
bought this spring should be carefully
examined under n microscope before
it is paid for and put In the soil The
seed Is bound 10 lie high. and the
temptation will be great 10 adulterate
IL with the seeds OF other worthless or
noxious plants and weeds. Buy 1t long
enough before II is TO be used so that
IL necessary n sample OF the seed can
be submitted to your state experiment
station officials for inspection.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How 40 cIean ars,s pin.,

To clean brass pipes use the finest
emery paper moistened with oil till
the surface is even. Next rub with
rotten stone and oil laid on n piece OF
soft leather and finish with dry whit
Ing and soft rag. Remember that
every trace Of oil must he removed
before the pipe can be !acducred
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

BE careful about that little cough. Get
sOtnei hing ught away some good reliable
remedy that will move the bowels. YeDne.
dy Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently vet
promptly on The bowels and aifays milan.
nation ~ the same time. n is pleasant TO
iaNe and 10 is especially recommended Tor
-ulldfen az it tastes nearly as good as
store W ~ Dent Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

There are four things that n farmer
of good health is justified in going into
debt for-namely, thing the wet acres
on his farm, manure spreader. fences
that VIII enable him to keep sheep and
a soft water cistern for the good house.
wife
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

The present cotton output OF Brazil
Is estimated at $4,000 tons. and, accord.
ing TO reports received from United
States consuls living In that country.
the industry is increasing rapidly.
Primitive methods are stili In vogue.
however. and the quality OF the prod
uct Is poor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

Tickling or dry esrgis will ..,..,Lt.t..-.-
when using Dr. Shgog Cougt go 49,
~ n 80 thoroughly harmless rfst Dr sfooo
le.s mothers 10 use nothing else even h.,
teff Young babies The wholesome greca
.eayes and tender stems n long healing
olniainous shrub give The curative prov,
TIE cough aud heals tie Sensitive brooes,si
NeMDfanes No oDium. no chloroform
nyihing harsh used 20 injure or suppress
Demand Dr Shops Take no ofhtT soid
~ sirickler's drug sgore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

y Minnesota orchardist, writing an
agricultural paper in that state, ex-
presses very serious doubts as to the
hardness of the Northwestern Green
Ing, which, while not an apple of high
grade or quality, has been about the
only hope of the apple men OF the
north central states when II came to
variety that would keep through the
winter. He states that all OF the trees
OF this variety in two counties in the
state which bore good crops OF fruit In
1908 died the following year. II Il
should prove true that this apple is
not hardy north OF latitude AZ, Il will
prove a distinct loss and n source OF
disappointment to orchardists I'm the
territory mentioned, and those in par
ucular who have planted It in CONNER
cial tracts in the hope that II would be
a hardy winter variety and profitable.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

A much more sensible and profitable
type OF agriculture will prevail than Is
general todny when every quarter Sec
ton farm in the country supports n
herd OF from thirty to sixty sheep. They
are large consumers OF waste vegetable
growths-the byproducts OF the farm.
and for this reason every landowner
should keep a flock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
How 70 Clean = Msttrsss.

When a mattress Is stained, make a
paste Of starch and water and spread
IL on the stain First, however. put
the mattress In the sun. In an hour or
two brush Off the starch. II the stain
hiss not disappeared, treat II TO an.
other application Of starch
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

More damage is done the uncovered
strawberry bed during the months of
February and March than In the ear
lier portion OF the winter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

1000 Is today the best known and most
reiable remedy Tor all disorde,s of he
stomach such as dyspepsia. heart. barn.
sour stomach and belchine Of gas Kodoi
contacts the same juices found I'M = healthy
stomach KodOi Is pleasant TO take. IL is
kusfanteed 20 give .elief Sold by Srick-
Ter drug store W ". Dent Ncwburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

While he may show very humble
and democratic spirit In so doing n
boy or man is traitor to himself and
the times in which he lives II he is
content TO do drudge work and does
not take steps to AT himself to do the
highest class of work OF which he is
capable. Not only is this argument
1ustifiable from the standpoint OF the
wage which one will receive, but car
ried out extensively II will reduce the
number Of those who are by circum-
stance or necessity destined to do the
rough work OF life and thereby insure
them better pay for their labor. One
VIII always find better paying posi-
ton higher up in the Industrial scale II
he only fits himself to perform its
duties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

OIL OF lemon in alcohol and plain kero-
sene are both highly recommended for
use IN treating seed corn just prior TO
planting for the purpose OF preventing
damage by the wireworm. About
tablespoonful of oil is used TO n planter
box full OF seed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

A deceitful person may be Wen mean
ing-if only to himself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

The poets are doing their best to
induce the weather bureau to believe
that spring has come.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

Dr. Fahfney's Teetbing syrdp is the only
BABY medicine that Is always safe Teeth
Ing made easy. No bad NIGHTS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

In the northern states alfalfa can be
more easily started In the early part
OF August than in April. as when
given the late planting opportunity is
afforded during the preceding months
to kill most of the weed seeds that
may be lodged in the soil. The soil
should be put in the best OF tilth and
the seed either drilled I'm or dragged
enough so that there will be sufficient
moisture for purposes OF termination.
1t is well to remember that alfalfa,
like red clover, does not do we'll on
low or undrained soils.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

For a malefactor Of great wealth
Mr.. Hartman is doing pretty we'll,
thank you. re has just Dough, me
stock Of the Georgia Central rail.
road for g, 900. 900.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
Where IL EaiIa.

do you think man can tame a wild
animal by looking him In the eyer
Il don't know. Can he?"
I Maybe. 1t doesn't have any effect
on mother-in-law."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19

The citrus fruit crop of Florida for
the year 1907-s is placed at 2,295,0T2
boxes against 3,S26.01S for 1906
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-19
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Many people who wouldn't want to
be the oil man are still un-Christian
enough to want to do the oil man.