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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Always serve olives on crushed ice
in a pretty dish,
Vinegar improves with keeping and
should be bought in quantities.
Lemon Juice will bring out the fla
yor of fish better than anything else
can
II a lump Of butter is put into the
saucepan While boiling rice there will
be no boiling over
Caulihower will be much better and
richer if it is boiled in half milk and
half water instead OF all water
Velyetecn makes capital polishing
cloths. so save old pieces from dresses
for the purpose. 1t is easily washed
in a soap lather,
Nail stains may be removed from
wood by scrubbing the wood with
solution Of oxalic acid. half pint of
acid to quart Of boiling water
40 wash white silk use lukewarm
water aud nothing but pure white
soap, and iron with just warm iron
1t is the yellow soap, too hot water
and too hot irons that make the silk
turn yellow
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
p Leather Chairs,

For improving shabby leather chairs
take one pint Of linseed oil. boil it
and let it stand until nearly cold, then
stir in half pint of vinegar. Sdf
till thoroughly mixed then bottle for
use.
When needed shake the bottle we'll
pour a very little on soft flannel
cloth, rub thoroughly into the leath-
er, turning the flannel as it gets dirty,
then rub with a soft buster till the pol
ish of the leather is restored This
polish softens the leather and pre-
vents il from cracking.
Delicate satin coverings may be
cleaned fresh and only the crumb of
he soft part used. Rub between the
hands until thoroughly crumbled and
rub over the satin with swift, smooth
strokes, changing the crumbs as soon
as they grow dscolOred.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Remedy for chapped Hands.

Anyone who Is troubled at all with
chapped hands can find relief IL. after
washing their hands before wiping
them. they will put little OF the fol-
lowing formula into palm OF hands
and rub we'll into hands and wrists.
then wipe them thoroughly dry, and
after one or two usings the reward
will be a soft. white hand Put part
OF mixture In q toilet bottle on dress
ing table, the rest to be kept handy AZ
sink to use after doing anything to wet
the hands for a time When your
hands are once well IL need not be
used so often. Get 20 cents worth
best bay rum and five cents worth %
glycerin AZ drug store. then buy two
lemons and mix the strained juice
with the other liquids. then use.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Beef Roulettes.

Take two pounds Of round steak cut
as thin as possible; cut same In strips
four inches long and two inches wide.
In each strip of beef lay a piece of
bacon the length Of roulette, piece
OF carrot about one inch long. a spring
of parsley and a small teaspoonful of
finely chopped onion. Season gener-
ously with salt and pepper. roll and
close with toothpicks. Now melt a
piece of butter size of an egg or lar
ger in a pot and brown roulettes nice
ly. When Drowned add one cupful of
water and cover closely. Keep adding
water as it eyaporates, and when ten
der remove from pot and thickcn the
gravy with -four and water thickening.
Pour gravy over roulettes and serve
hot with mashed potatoes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Loin of Veal Jardiniere.

Order a fourpound loin Of veal wipe
il with wet cloth sprinkle it with
salt and pepper and dredge with flour
Melt four level tablespoons butter in
deep ste pan and scar the meat
on all sides, turning IL often. Watch
carefully, as II Will burn easily. When
well scared add cup OF boiling water
cover closely and cook until tender
adding more water when needed. When
done remove 10 a hot platter and
thickeu the stock with a little -four di
luted with a little cold water to pour
Garnish the meat with boiled carrots
cut in cubes and seasoned nicely with
salt pepper and butter and potato
balls Serve with gravy separately.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
TODAY IN HISTORY
.ssssss.ss.sssssssssssss.s
September 16.

1866 Fort Cassimir. the Swedish set
tlement on the delaware, sur
rendered to the Dutch force un
der Governor Stuyyesant.
Duchesnea appointed lntendant
Of New France.
l77G-BBritish maize an unsuccessful
attack on the Americans Oh
Harlem Heights.
1SGi-The rice crop of South Carroll.
ma completely destroyed by a
great hurricane.
iS35-The boundary line between
New York and New Jersey set
tied.
lsG4-A McClelland meeting In the
Iindell hotel, St Louis broken
up by a party of Union sol
diers.
Outbreak of the Spanish Revo-
luton
lSS2--Arabi Pasha. the leader of the
military Instruction in Egypt
surrendered after his defeat 10
Tel-el-kebir
Secretary Of War TAFT and Act
ing Secretary Of State Bacon
left Washington for Cuba
l907-Explosion on a Japanese battle
ship killed "a officers and men.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The employment of a building in.
spector suggested by Mr. Candee In
his Merchants Luncheon address
would solve the difficulties under
which the city authorities are con
stantly laboring in this direction
Such an official ought to be a practi
cal man and have authority to Issue
or refuse permits to build In all
cases. and no building Of any sort
should be permitted to be com
menced without a permit from him. It
should be his duty TO see also that
the buildings are put up according to
the general plans. submitted to and
approved by him; and the builders
should pay a fee into the city treas.
ury creating a fund out Of which the
Inspector would be paid. This would
do away with the farcical proceeding
In the city council every month. OF
granting permits to erect buildings
which have been already erected. II
would also do away with the incon
venience and delay to which would
be builders are subjected who must
wait TIL the council meets and pass
Is Upon their petitions before they can
begin operations. for the inspector
car pass upon the plans and specif-
cations al once. All the troubles
complained Of have come from the
want Of some one especially charged
20 look after the building operations
and to act promptly upon petitions to
build
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
TIME CARD CAIRO ELECTRIC RYa

BELT LINE cars due 20 leave Second st.
ing north ON Commercial Ave-, every Is mio
ates from .. IN. to II y.
Going north on w Slnut st. every 10 minat
from sos M. to 1888 y. IN.
POPLAR ST. LINE-Holbrook Ave, car
to leave Second st. geing nerth on nolbrc
Ave. at 5;57; 4. az; 6:42; 6:57; y:i2 a. IN, and
same ainntes every hour until l0.42 sai II,
o. m.
Going west on Twenty Eighth st. ut
6:l9; 6;4, b:I9; and 1904 n. in. and on same
utes every hour until 10; 81 and lI;04 .. M.
Poplar st. cars due to pass ut. Mays
Is minutes after leaving second 81.
BELT LINE OWL CARS north on Walnut
1850 p. m. 1854 q, m; / 80 q. M; 2.sC a.n
80 y. m. AZ } a. M; s 80 q. m.
North on Commeicinl--i2:O p. M; loo
III. 2 100 .. M. s: on .. IN. 4 90 4. m, s ., m.
Belt and Owl cars are due to pass W OF
thirty. foursn 81 Is minutes after ieAyins
second st,
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
AT AFTERNOON TEA
FUNCTION IS CONSTANTLY GROW
ING IN POPULARITY.
English Innovation Has Caught On"
in America--One Of the Most Pleas.
ant Ways of Entertaining
Ones Friends.

II Is said that no English woman is
| happy without her tea and that Amer
leans are the great coffee drinkers, but
| the consumption of tea is constantly
on the increase An Afternoon tea is
| pleasant way OF entertaining ones
friends. An advantage is that a larger
number of guests can be entertained
than is usually possible at a dinner or
luncheon. All teas are similar. as the
form OF extending this hospitality is
much the same everywhere. Some
times collection OF small tables are
used. distributed here and there about
one or two rooms, but as a rule one
large table is most popular and from
this the tea and refreshments are
served This should be covered with
spotless white linen cloth pyettily
decorated with flowers and silver q
tea service stands at one end and a
chocolate set at the other. each pre-
sided over by some friend of the
hostess Sandwiches, cakes. bonbons
and an Ice are sufficient Compliments
4 maid should be in attendance to re-
move sOiled cups and plates.
The brewing of tea which is quick
~ accomplished. viii never be sue
cessful with any but water actually |
and freshly boiled. and the teapot,
which should be earthenware, must |
be hot One teaspoonful of Ceylon |
or combination OF English breakfast |
and Orange Pekoe is the proper guam
tity for each cup to be drawn. Enough |
boiling water to steep the leaves
should be poured in and the pot al
lowed to stand for a few minutes At
the end OF that time boiling water 70
the desired quantity Is added and the
cups filled at once. after this the
teapot should be sent ont and pre-
pared fer another brew. Never use
The same leaves a second time. Tea
With lemon juice is not a mere fad
without foundation II IS said that +
when lemon iuiae IS used in clear tea
here is little possibility OF harm re-
.alting. since the citric acid OF the
'ruit Offsets the fannie acid OF the tea
it refreshing and whole
some \ great Improvement to cup
II tea is a slice OF pineapple which has
leen soaked in rum. and a small
9mount of maraschino and bit OF
emcn added brings out the flavor OF
he pineapple Also a teaspoonful OF
UNI is in great favor
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Cod is one OF the cheapest fishes for
boiling purposes. but served with a
properly made sauce it becomes real
delIcacy Melt one tablespoon OF but
ter in a saucepan, but do not allow il
to brown. Add one tablespoon OF
-four and stir until smooth. flavor with
half teaspoon OF salt and one-fourth
teaspoon Of white pepper. Have ready
one cup Of hot milk. add this gradual.
ly, stir until 1t reaches the eonsis-
tency OF thick cream. then simmer
very gently without stirring for three
minutes. Add two hard boiled eggs.
chopped or diced. and, just as you re-
move from fire, one teaspoon Of lemon
Juice and a tablespoon OF chopped
parsley Do not allow It to boil after
YOU add the lemon juice. and drain
your fish absolutely dry before pour
ing the sauce over il. otherwise your
sauce will become watery.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Boiled Eish-

In boiling any fish you should put
enough water in large pot To enable
a fish to swim IN. II it were alive Adj
10 this water half a cuulul Of yinega,
a teaspoouful of salt, one whole onion
one dozen whole black peppers. one
blade Of mace Take any fish and sew
it up in a new piece Of cheesecloth
fitted 10 the shape Of the fish. Put ia
The water and heat slowly for 30 min
utes. then let IL boil hagd and fast foI
about ten minutes. unwrap and serve
with drawn butter. made from the
liquor in which the fish was cooked
and add 10 it the juice Of half lemon
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

We are told by some Of the modern
authorities that peanuts are very nour
ishing. hence the following Take two
tablespoons Of peanut butter and one
tablespoon Of br,-yued -four (plair
-four may be used. but Drowned is 4
0e plcferredD; cream together anC
rour slowly over this one pint OF boil
ing water. stir constantly to keel
smooth. season with salt and pepper
Add to this one pint Of scalded milk
II too thick. add more hot water Serve
Immediately with croutons or crackers
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Baked Eillets of Fish.

Remove the filcts from a three
pound haddock or cod, or from small
FOUNDERS. and cut them into small
uniform pieces Put the trimmings in
d saucepan; add a sliced onion, sprig
at parsley. bit Of bay leaf and six pep
pcrcCrns Cover with cold water
bring quickly 70 a boil. then simmer
Tor an hour Strain off the stock and
reduce It 20 one cupful Put the FISH
into a baking dish, sprinkle 1t with
salt and a few drops of lemon juice
and a quarter cupful Of water. Bake
for ) minutes While this is baking
melt three level tablespoonfuls of but
ter. add two level tablespoonfuls
flour Stir until blended then add
the cup Of fish stock aud one-fourth
cup Of cream, and stir until thick and
smooth. then add one tablespoon OF
lemon juice Pour this over the fish
and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake
until the cheese is melted.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Care Of Blankets

The Laundering of blankets and
quilts may be postponed long time II
the parts that come near the face are
protected with cheesecloth when
-siled this is easily removed and
washed. Cut It as long as the blanket
or quilt is wide. hem the ends, fold in
the middle lengthwisc and tack half
on each side OF blanket
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
To Polish Plate Glass.

To polish plate glass and remove
slight scrs.ci e. rub the surface
gently, FIRST with n ciean pad Of fine
cotton wool. and afterward with "A sim.
liar pad covered with velvet which has
been covered with fine rouge. The
surface viii. under this treatment. ac-
q.ire a polish Of great brilliarey. quite
free from any scratches.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Brown Betty wIth Peaches.

Prepare a pint Of fine stale bread
cup Of melted butter. Put layer OF
the crumbs into the bottom Of ba-
king dish. add layer Of canned
peaches drained and cut in pieces.
Sprinkle them with . bit OF grated
lemon rind and a little lemon juice.
also few grains Of salt. Add another
layt Of crumbs and peaches. season
ing 3 before. then cover with crumbs.
Cover and bake for 80 minutes. Thick.
en- the peach syrup with a little corn
starch diluted with a little cold water
and favor with lemon juice.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
A semlnn Machlne Secret.

Take out the screw that holds the
foot plate. remove n and you will b.
surprised az the amount ~ fun ac
cumulated there Clean the little
grooves and under the whole Of the
plate with a penknife. The needle
must be taken out before the work
has begun. You will often find this Is
the only cause for the machines run
ming hard
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Battling Nelson,

Battling Nelson, who recently
whipped Joe Cans, the negro pugilist
In a 23-round bout. and who has with
stood the poundings of Terrible Ted
dy' McGoyern. Young Corbett and
Jimmy Britt, explains that his success
is due to the fact that he would rath.
er fight than eat There are those
who believe that he has made a slight
mistake-that his success is due to
the fact that he would rather fight
than drink
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Quick Rrradmakinn.

Mix the bread az night. kneadinc Il
all that II requires. Set the raiser
over a pan Of warm water GOVERNS
well. In N morning IL will be reads
10 be made into loaves. This should
be done with as little kneading as
possible. Set II in a warm place anC
it will be light enough for the over
in an hour.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Skeleton Underwaists.

To make boys or girls skeleton IN
derwaists take the pockets out Of mems
old trousers. wash them and cut them
in strips about one and one-half inches
aide: make 10 ft waist loosely. with
straps for shoulder You viii have a
good substantial waist 10 button un-
derWear. trousers and earters upon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The corner stone of ST Joseph's
church was laid on Sunday. Oct %,
with appropriate ceremonies. Rev.
d. s. Phelan, OF ST. Louis, preached
the sermon. The ceremonies were
made short because of inclement
weather. Father Hoffman, pastor
spoke briefly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

NOTICE. DEMOCRATS.

The Democrats of the Third ward
will meet to night at Germania Maen-
nerchor Hall at Twelfth street and
Washington avenue.
A. S. FRASER,
Committeeman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number OF complete and
perfect copies Of the Cairo Bull
letin printed daily and Sunday
during the year 1907 ....2llt
Average number of complete and
perfect copies of the Cairo Bui
letin printed daily and Sunday
during the month of August
1eos PISS
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Dainty Top for Sponge Cake.

A secret learned from Swede cook
Is TO sprinkle little white sugar over
sponge cake before baking II will
come out OF the oven with that dainty
crust over the top
BE sure and try this, and you will
b. greatly surprised at the result.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
10 Clean Nuns Nellinn-

Make flour very hot in the oven.
spread the material on a clean cloth
on a firm table. rub the hot -four into
the stuff with a piece OF clean flannel.
Shake out the dirty -four and apply
fresh till the surface is clean.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The dressmakers have decided that
skirts shall be so narrow this year
that their wearers will have to walk
with mincing steps. Whenever the
men begin to think that they are
about to succeed in teaching the wOm-
en- how to get off street ears properly
the dressmakers go and undo every
thing -Reeord.H Herald.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
GOOD WAY TO COOK MUTTON.
Recipe That 10 Sent 20 Us from Eng
llsh Kitchens.

Take all the fat out OF loin OF NUT
ton; also OF the outside IL too fat Re
move the skin. Joint II at every bone.
Mix a small nutmeg grated. with a
little pepper and salt bread crumbs
and minced herbs. Dip the steaks into
the yolks OF three eggs and sprinkle
the above mixture all over them.
Place the steaks together as they
We're before they were cut asander
and put in the oven to bake Basic
with butter and the juice which runs
from the meat; sprinkle more of the
seasoning over.
When cooked lay It on a hot platter.
Have half pint Of rich gravy ready be-
sides that in the dish and add two
spOonfuls Of catsup, rub down tea
spoonful Of -four with It. Let this boil.
and pour it over the mutton. first skim
ming of the fat The meat should be
hot while the gravy is being prepared.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
FOURTH PRECINCT DEMOCRATS

All Democratic voters in the Fourth
Cairo precinct are requested to meet
Friday evening at O'Clock In my
office, 1910 Commercial avenue, for
the purpose of organizing Bryan.
Stevenson club. BY order of
ED P. FITZGERALD,
Committeeman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
To keep Ruos from cu,Iirc

To keep your rugs from curling at
the corners haste a piece Of thin card
board. cut In triangle. across each
corner on the wrong side This will
cause the rug to lie perfectly fat in
definitely
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
FlakN p. crus,

Use Y cups -four two-thirds Gun
lard. mix With as little cold water as
possible. roll out then spread lard on.
and roll again. repeat the process
several times. You can use Il for tart
crusts OF patties. baked in pans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
CAIRO IN 1871
ssssssssssssss.s.s.ssss.ss

Mr.. A Susanka. treasurer of the
committee for the relief of the Chi
cago fire sufferers, turned over TO
Mayor Iansden $500 to be forwarde I
to Mayor Mason of Chicago.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

ii .......... @ulO
The above Is a correct statement o.
the circulation of The Cairo Bulletin
for the year 1907 and for the month
of August 1903.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this second day of September, 1908.
EMMA S. RILEY,
(Seal) Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
u sests Dc. Cream.

A delectsble dessert. new 70 me
lately, vas made by pouring over
dishes Of ice cream a fresh maple
syrup. cold, into which q quantity Of
chopped nuts had been mixed
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Advertising inThe Bulletin pays TIE
advertiser because il cireulates among
iLe people that have money to spend
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Dsrins the last several DAYS there
has been some change in the aspect
Of some Of the much travelled down
iCEn streets The change Is for TIE
better or for the worse. according 10
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Alexander County, Population 2s,4e

Board Of County Commissioners.
J. ]. JENNFLLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DR.. EDWIN CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Mlr Mustard with MiIk.

When mixing mustard always uss
milk instead Of water and the mustard
viii not dry 50 quickly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

A fine gloss can Be obtained n
starch is made with sOspy water. and
the starch Vill not stick
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Rev John Friend. recently pastor
of the Christian church in Cairo, was
married in St Louis to Mrs E. II.
Walker, lately matron of the orphan
asylum.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The Cairo Bulletin is the ouiy Cal
TO Paper with the serri-c Of the Asso-
clated Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Most Cairo people have the Cairo
Bulletin on their breakfast table ev-
eFy morning en- the year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Joshua Gushing, a resident of Cairo
since 1858. died Oct 18th, at the ag'
of rs. Henry Harris another old
resident, died oct goth
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

4 small box 81 Indian meal kept BY
the sink or washstsnd T. a very con
venlent article. especially to get oil on
The hands
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
Rhode Island Clam ChoMder.

Three two-inch cubes fat salt pork
one good sized sliced onion. three
fourths cup water, four cups potato
cubes. one quart clans. one pint boil
ing water, one cup stewed and
strained tomato one-fourth level tea
spoon soda. one pint hot milk, two
level tablespoons butter. salt and pep
per to taste, crackers.
Cook the pork. onion and three
fourths cup water for 20 minutes. then
strain and reserve the water. parboil
the potatoes for six minutes and drain.
Add the potatoes to the water re-
served from the pork and onion. and
add the liquor drained from the clans.
also the hard part OF the clans.
chopped fine, and the boiling water.
Cook until the potatoes are tender and
add the tomato, soda. remaining clans.
milk and butter When very hot add
the salt and pepper and crackers,
moistened In cold milk
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The Bulletin published a letter OF
thanks TO Mayor Lansden sent to him
by Mayor Mason of Chicago, asknoWl
edging receipt of $500, sent to aid the
sufferers in that city
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

Rev. c. H. Foote, Presbyterian pas
tor, accepted a call to st. Louis.
much to the regret OF our people Of
all denominations.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

The Bulletin is on sale at the follow
Ing places:
coleman's, 214 Eighth Street.
Halliday House News Stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, illinois
Population 16,147.

Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk. r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS IL. MAHOrlk
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller, ERNEST NORDMAk
Police Magistrate. A. ]. ROSS.
Chief OF Police, M. S. EAGAN.
Alexander County, Population 22,487
County Clerk, JESSE E. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk. LEE II. DAVIS.
Sheriff, FRANK Il. DAVIS
States Attorney, ALEX. wis SON
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED II
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-09-16

served as director In several other
large systems
Evening journal., 1908-10-27
EDUCATION BOARD
HAD BUSY SESSION

The Board Of Education transacted
considerable business last night. Bids
were opened as follows for cement
ing;
For High School. sidewalk. Neil B.
Kelly s4ss 65: A. S Reed and Bro. Co.,
$3.50: George W. McCaulley. s474aO:
John T. Haley. s4ssls; simmons and
Bros. ss2O75.
No. Is School-Simmons and Bro.
s90l.2s; George w. McCaulley. S67s; A.
s Reed and Bro. Co. $5ss.s0.
The board decided 10 issue series j
for $4,000 bonds for the new build
ing fund.
DR. Harry g. BuckmGster, chairman
Of the health committee. reported that
there has been a number of diphtheria
cases in the schools. His request 70;
the purchase Of disinfecting material
was granted Within the past few
weeks a dozen or moro cases of tins
disease was reported.
William d. Haddock and Company
was paid $4,000 on School No. %, which
/ is being built at Twelfth and Poplar
streets.
The new building committee was in
structed TO get prices on fitting up 2
PRINCIPALS room at No. u school. Nintl
and Scott streets. an new exit and ais,
an additional stairway.