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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-06
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Tax Warrants Issued.

Notices have been posted in Shelton
advertising the sale of real estate to
realize taxes due and unpaid. This is
the first time in over a decade that
action of this kind has been taken in
that town. The sales will take place
at public auction, July to 10, unless
the amounts due, with the expenses
of the action. are paid before that date.
Collector Kneen has exhausted all the
means at his disposal to collect these
taxes, which are owed by people per-
fectly able to pay. but who have en-
tirely ignored all requests for the
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
The Real lmmortaIs.

We have been building monuments
to those who could massacre the most.
In the cathedrals of Europe and in the
parks OF America you will find ten
monuments to those who have de-
stroyed their kind to every one of
those who have brought the world light
and life; but better day is dawuing.
Seven years ago, when France made
up its list of immortals, Napoleon. the
greatest OF butchers, headed the list,
but last year It made another roll of its
noble men, and Pasteur, the savior of
human life, stood first. There is an
other book which has the list of Gods
immortals, and above that list it is
written, They that be wise shall shine
as the armament and they that turn
many to righteousness as the stars
forever and ever."-Homiletic Review
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
EXCELLENT ACTS
At OPERA HOUSE
THREE VAUDEVILLE TURNS CAP
TIVATE AUDIENCES ON FIRST
APPEARANCE TO-DAY
NEW MOVING PICTURES.

The three vaudeville acts which
yesterday afternoon and last night
We're of the usual nigh order, and at.
tiacted large audiences. Mabel Blon-
dell q charming little soubrette. sang
some songs and delivered some funny
sayings completely captivating her
audiences For her age Miss Blon-
hell is one of the cleVerest come
dennes on the statge. Tony Lewis, a
blackface monologue comedian of the
very bst type, did turn that was
brim full Of witty sayings and comic
songs and dances. II is one Of the
funniest men that have appeared here
this season. Joe Kennedy, in a fancy
roller skating act made a good i'm
preston by his wonderful feats on
The rollers Kennedy does every trick
known to roller skaters and in addi-
lions does some that are known only
to himself These three acts will be
seen again today and tomorrow, after
noon and night.
The moving pictures continue up
to the standard set by the popular
Cairo opera house, and today's pro-
gram, a complete change, will consist
of the following subjects: The Hin.
doc Dagger" THE Joneses Have ANA
teur Theatricals," THE Steel Indus,
try" The Remorseful Son" and "A
Magical Suit OF Armor." The Illus
trated son, sung by Mr.. Nixon, will
be entitled, Are You Lonesome"
Mr.. Nixon con inues to please large
audiences daily. He will also sing a
special song today. Admission ten
cents Matinee and night
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11

flowing ends of this sort. On the
other hand, 1t is stated In the millinery
journals that Paris has the feather fad
worse than ever, and that In the
spring he tails viii reach half a yard
or more from the hat Persons who
wear such hat ornaments should not
ride in street cars. because the pro-
1ecting plumes are an annoyance to
those who sit behind them, and also
because there is much more danger
of the willy germ seeking them out
as good roosting places and then
breeding consumption, typhoid fever,
diphtheria and other equally unpleas.
ant diseases. There is also the fear
that the oriental rugs are responsible
for much promiscuuus germ breeding
in this country and buyers are de.
manding that they be made pure be-
fore sold.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
Menu the invention of Cook.

OF the origin Of the menu this story
Is told; Duke Henry Of Brunswick,
when sitting at aumptuous feast
was noticed TO glance frequently at a
long slip of paper Questioned Ivy his
neighbor, the count Of Monuort, as to
the reason of his table studies, he re.
piled that the master OF the kitchen
had drawn up for his and his stom-
ach's benefit a list of ali the dishes,
lust to enable his master to reserve
his appetite for the best things to
come. The other guests were SO well
pleased with the intelligent cooks in
vention that the habit Of writing out
bills of fare instantly spread in Ger
many. The dinner whence the custom
began is said TO have taken place at
Regensburg in 1874.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
Snakes a Profit TO Him.

Hunting rattlesnakes for a living Is
the pleasant occupation of II. T. Brown
of Newton, Wis, For 10 years he has
been chasing those button-bearers and
he says his earnings average 800 a
week If a farmer wants TO rid his
ground of rattlers, he sends for Brown,
and hires him at $50 a week. Brown
has additional income by selling the
skins of all the rattlers he kills. Be
sides. he gets three dollars an ounce
for the snake oil and the state pays
him so cents for every head A stout
hickory club is Browns only weapon
when hunting. He never attacks a
snake from the front. but follows it
from the side. When the snake turns.
he strikes quickly and accurately.-N.
Y. Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
LEGS GROW SHORTER WITH AGE.
Fact Taken Note of by Cbservant
Tailor in Baltimore.

As man grows older his legs grow
shorter This is physiological fact,
and Baltimore is the seat OF It's DIS
coyery. 1t all came out accidentally
when man walked into Baltimore
street clothing store and called for
pair of trousers, 80 length. He tried
them on. They dropped on his shoes
in a baggy fold.
They're not 32!' he exclaimed.
"Yup," insisted the man, as he came
up with a tape measure; but, run
ming the measure quickly over the in
side seam line, you're not 81 your
self"
I'm not 80! Why, you're off! I've
been 32 for the last six years
Jesse" said the man. And now
you're 3l1a You've lost half an inch
leg length"
The customer surveyed the mans
face with "Quit-your- kiddin' me ex'
preston.
Honestly" said the man, its
fact that as man grows Older his
legs grow shorter. Ask any tailor in
town, and he'll tell you the same
thing"
A veteran tailor-a man who has
measured mems legs for years ana
years--was hunted up.
Its a fact" he said. Il don't know
just how to account for 1t, but it Is a
physical fact that mans legs grow
shorter every year he lives, If he Is an
average man. Myself, for instance
am not old, not 40 even, but ! know
my inside seam measurement is three
quarters of an inch shorter than II
used to be- I'm not oyer-corpulent
either. think growing corpulency ac'
counts for 1t. AS a man develops a
bay window, fat develops on the upper
part of his legs. and our measure
ment from the fork of the trousers
down has to be reduced accordingly
the growing fat absorbing considerable
of the actual length. And just as the
leg length is reduced, the length over
the abdomen and hips is increased, be-
cause it takes that much more goods
to make the distance"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
Family Likeness.


During the civil war Col. f. J. Sher-
man visited Washington, and called
upon his distinguished kinsman, Gen.
William T. Sherman. In Some Recol-
lections of Long Life" he describes
the visit:
sent in my card, and when en-
tered his room, he said:
We'll, Mr.. Sherman, are We re-
Iated?"
| answered: "Yes, general, but not
near enough to cause you any special
uneasiness." | explained to him Jnst
what the relationship was; that we be
longed to the same Sherman family"
that we separated four generations
back from him.
We'll" said the general, I'VE Sher-
mans all look alike"
After a little another card came in.
The general remarked that probably
the gentleman had never seen him,
and asked me to take his chair, which
| did, we both being in civilian dress.
As the gentleman approached rose
and offered him my hand, and as he
took it he said to, me:
Il should know you, general, from
your pictures"
| replied: II cannot claim to be
Gen Sherman. | am only a colonel.
This" turning to the general. lis Gen.
Sherman"
We'll" said the general, Il had just
remarked to Col. Sherman that we
Shermans all looked alike. Youths
Companion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRS
observation-disclosures

John j. Porter is having shelving
PIT in his building for a line of shoes
which arrived to meet the growing
demand of his customers.
T. NJ Otrich was in Cairo the first
Of the week on business.
Riley Palmer of Brand Tower is
visiting at the home of Oscar Taylor
for a few days,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Mullins have
moved to Anna.
Mrs Clarence Jacobs who has been
Ill with maarial fever. has so far i'm.
proved as TO be about.
Harry Curtis of Carbonate was
here Tuesday offering SLIGO for June
wheat and $3.50 for July wheat. He
represents the Carbonate Mill and
Elevator Co, and they will run their
elevator here this year. f. NJ. Culley
is the local agent.
Prof. Cantley of Cape Girardeau
was here Monday on business. He is
attend school at the Normal this sum
mer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
CHANGE OF VENUE:
Taken in Case of People VS.. Richard
Taylor to Court of Jus
tice Harmon.

Richard Taylor, through his attor-
ney NJ. J. O'Shea, asked for change
of venue when the case of the People
IS. Richard Taylor was called. The
ease was sent to the court of II. A.
Harmon as Thos Graves who is the
nearest Justice had been subpoened
as a witness and therefore disquai i
fed to sit in the case The change
of venue embodied both charges
against the defendant which are keep
ing gaming house, having disor-
ierly house and selling intoxicants t.
minors. City Attorney Hunter Bird
is being assisted by Mr.. Leek.
The case was continued till Satur-
day morning as Justice Harmon is out
of the city, the hearing being set for
9 m.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
SOLDIERS TO MEET
Southern Illinois Association At Ash
ley June 29-Will Invite Pres
ident Taft.

The officers OF the Southern Hi.
nuis Soldiers and Sailors Reunion
viii meet at Ashley Tuesday, June %
at 2:30 p. m. for the purpose of 10
eating the Annual Reunion for 1909
and invite representatives from ev-
cry point in the district to be present
and present proposals for the loca-
ton.
1t is the purpose Of the Association
to make this Reunion the greatest in
its history. While the ranks of the
Grand Army are being depleted, the
popularity of the Association grows
An effort will be made to secure
the presence of the President, Vice
President and Governor.
Send your representatives to meet
with the Association officers at Ash
ley, Tuesday June %, $50 p. m.
GEN. c. w. PAVEY.
Commando
+. j INGERSOLL, Adiutant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
MOUNDS.
June 10.


The weather is waxing warm these
days.
j. II. Weiting of villa Ridge and
Cal Wehrenberg of Mound City, were
transacting business here Wedne sday
Joe is getting ready TO take care OF
the big wheat and hay crop which is
now on hand.
II. W. Wiedeman of the city bakery
has just received n new and up to
date bread wagon. He ordered it
made by some New York firm and
it is sure complete and convenient
for his business. The wagon is btilt
very strong and he ought to be able
TO haul a bigger loaf but he don't.
Gibson Hughes, States Attorney
Fred Hood, Lawyers II. G. Carter
and Carl s Miller of Mound City, had
legal business here today.
Work has begun ca the new race
course at the park.
Grover Atherton returned from
Johnson county the first of the week.
This is the situation and then some.
The days OF barbc cues and picnics
have come. The small boy cares not
for the parents which. He just doris
his clothes and takes swim,
Otto Fink made a business trip TO
Dongola Thursday
Many of our citiz-ns are tending
the big annual commencement exer-
DISCS of tha 9 n II at Carbonate
today. Hon. William Jennings Bryan
is the orator of the day.
NJ. NJ. wilkinson the liyeryman and
fruit solicitor of Villa Ridge drove
down Thursday morning.
Miss Reta Wafford OF Villa Ridge,
entertained quite a number Of her
young friends in honor of her 10th
birthday Wednesday evening. De-
licious refreshments were served, and
all report a splendid time.
The mayor should take a stroll up
Front street to lannon's corner
some evening.
II. A. Jeffers secretary of the Y. NJ.
C. A. and his bride have returned
from their extended wedding trip and
are now comfortably nestled in Their
beautiful cottage home on Delaware
avenue where they are receiving the
hearty CONGRATULATIONS of their many
friends. We wish them long life
of continued happiness and pros
perity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
VILLA RIDGE.
June 10.

Mr.. d. w Prindle, Sr, who has
been very i'll for the past few days
is some better today.
Mr.. Archie Lambert had the mis-
fortune to break his arm white
swinging in a lawn swing Monday
evening.
Mr.. WIN Spaulding IS suffering with
a sore foot caused by stepping on a
rusty nail
Mr.. Thad Conant was a Cairo visit
or " ednesday.
Miss Nellie Sweeney and Mr. VIII
Westerman Of Mound City visited
Mrs. Pfchard Roche Sunday after
noon.
Miss Florence Pririle visited in
Mound City Wednesday.
Miss Zena Gadbois of Cairo is the
guest OF Miss Clara Perks.
Nh and Mrs, viii Montgomery Of
Mound City were villa Ridge visitors
Mondat
Mrs. Dr., Royal is spending a few
days in Carbonate the guest of
friends.
Mrs. w. C. Rife is attending the
commencement exercises of the 5. |.
n. L. at Carbondale and from there
viii go to Kinmundy where she will
visit friends.
Mrs Thomas Roche spent Wednes-
day in Cairo shopping.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
The Weddinu Rinu Finoer.

i The idea that the wedding ring
should be worn on the third finger of
the left hand because "a nerve con
meets this finger with the heart" is.
says the writer of an article in Won.
ans Life of Roman origin. but. oddly
enough. is not continued on the con-
tinent as IN England, for in France.
Belgium and Germany, and most other
European nations. the engagement
ring" finger is the third finger of the
left hand, while the wedding ring"
finger is the third finger Of the right
hand
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
MCCLURE.

NJ. B. Scanlon has returned to his
home in St Louis after spending a
few days here during which time he
opened mine on his farm and load
ed 30-ton ear of red clay or silica
which he shipped east
Mrs. Norris returned home Wednes-
day from Chicago where she was
called several days ago on account OF
the death Of her sister
r.. Carey, roadm, ster of the |. M
was here Wednesday.
Capt. Gregg of Cape Girardeau was
here the first of the week on bust
ness.
Dick Carroll was busy Sunday TAX
ing excursion parties 10 and from
Cape Girardeau and Mcclure. Many
spent the day here fishing.
James Manner Roy Tally and Chas
Griniths were subpoenaed to ST.
Louis as Witnesses against the |. c.
and after returning nome were not =
fed that their services with the |. C..
were no longer needed. The l. C.
lost the suit.
Mr.. and Mrs f. A. Barton returned
Monday from a ten days vacation.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs, Cal Bur
Ghetto, a son,
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
pord died Sunday of cholera in
fantum. setVnH
Iohl Linn. an old settler of this
community was found dead Thursday
OF last week. Death was due to heart
trouble.
Several of our farmers will com
mence cutting wheat next Monday
weather permitting. The outlook for
a good crop is excellent
Miss Mary Findley has return d
from Fulton. Mo, where she was one
of the faculty at the college.
Five families have novel from
here to Reynoldsville to work at the
stave mill.
The factory here Is being torn
down and preparations being made to
n -, il Revnoldsville. The com
pany's engineer is busy laying founda'
lions for the machinery and making
alterations.
MISS A,pde McRaven left here
Monday for oklahoma on an extend
ed visit TO her aunt, Mrs. c. f. Get
ner.
o., /. McCusky d ed Monday
night after an extended illness Of
n " i-re at the home az h-r sonia
IL han Melville. She arrived
b. rfuin only few days ago
"a visit her daughter. She leaves a
h -llul and three children.
MIR ". STOKES has returned TO
Anna afr spending several DAYS here
yisit.ng Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Culley.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
MOUND CITY.
June 10.

Mrs. a. l.. Compton returned home
Wednesday evening from Vienna
where she spent the past few days
with her mother VINO is ILL.,
Mrs. j. s. Walker of Omsted, was
in town on business Wednesday,
Mrs. Spencer Titus and Mrs. Ben
Henley of Harrisburg who have been
spending a few weeks with relatives
at Mounds returned Wednesday to
their homes
Mrs. Lula McEwen of America was
shopping here Wednesday.
Mr. Ben McDanieIs passed through
here "Wednesday en- route to his home
in Olmsted.
Attorney Fred Hood was in Mounds
Wednesday trying some petty eases.
He lett Wednesday for Olmsted where
he has some cases also.
Mrs. VIM. Westerman was Cairo
business caller W ednesday,
Messrs. Roy Moore and James F:.i-
ley spent Tuesday evening in Cairo
Miss Clatria Jones OF Grand Chain
was shopping in town Wednesday,.
J. G. Rhine was in Cairo Wednesday
on business
Mr. j. f. Duty had the misfortune to
have the thumb on his right hand bad
ly crushed between two heavy tim,
bers while at work Tuesday.
Major Simmon, superintendent of
the National cemetery is attending
the Shriners at Louisville this week,
Miss Geneva Howard left Wednes.
day for Carbonate where she will al
tend the Southern Illinois Normal
University She was accompanied by
Superintendent of Schools, Miss May
Hawkins who will attend the Univer
sity commencement exercises this
week
Miss Freda Miller was a Cairo Wis
itor Wednesday.
Mr.. Joe Mulyey is spending a few
days in Cairo.
Messrs J. G, Rhine. T. NJ. Ford, @
A. McCracken and c. E. Richey of
this city arb Mr. Buckley, represent
ing the Standard Oil Company spent
Tuesday fishing in Kentucky
MIS-. Harry Carter and children.
Marion and Rudele of Vienna are the
guests of Mr.. ard Mrs. W. r. Rodman
and family on High street.
Willie Dougherty left Wednesday
for Lebanon. where he will visit his
cousin, Mrs. viii PETER during com
mencement week of McKendrae eel
ieg,.
Mr. RlaCkmore. manager for Franz
James, is ir the city looking at tn
Evening Star Floating Palace with
view TO purchasing It The boat is
laying in the towhead chute.
Miss Bertha Heck who has speLt
the past season with the c. S. Brl5
toa Millinery left Thursday for her.
home at Shelbyville. Ind.
Little Miss Hedwig Conrad severe.
ly iriured her right foot b. stopping
on a tack Wednesday
The Ladies' Aid of the Methods
Episcopal church will have an ic
cream and cake social in the Hong
building Saturday afternoon and ever
Ing
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
FoREsTERs ELECT OFFICERS.

Quincy, H.. June 10.-The biennial
convention of the Catholic Order OF
FOresters today elected William f.
Ryan chief Ranger. Peter Reinhard.
vice chief ranger Nicholas V. Fisher
secretary, James Burk treasurer. al
OF Chicago, and spiritual director
Bishop p. J. Muldooh of Rockford.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
LARGE Reservoir to Supply London.

A couple OF months hence. what is
probably the largest covered reservoir
in the world will be opened at Honor
oak for the purpose Of supplying Lon
don. The reservoir which covers II
acres. has a storage capacity OF &c..
100000 gallons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11
Where Germs Breed.

The waving hat feather is said TO
be a good breeding ground for MI
crobes. and for this reason those who
are afraid OF them are disearding al
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-11

II IL better to climb up though bat
lamely than 10 run down hot foot and
free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-20
SELMA COTTON MARKET.
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRoDUCE

Chicago. Oct. Is.-The worlds immense accumulations of wheat shown by Brad streets statement of the visible supply be- gan to make it's effect felt today in the in prices, December closing tc below yes terday. Corn and oats felt the effects of the downward swing in the controlling grain and provisions. under the influence of local demand moved slightly upward.
 The downward wheat pull was stubborniy resisted, prices fluctuating M@L either way throughout the early hours of trading. from noon on and steadily forced prices lower until five minutes before the close. when the low point was touched at 9i 03 # @Sl .0f for December. The increase in the worlds visible supply in the year from L. 56i.ooo to 1Q,s0o.000 was the big drag.
 The European visible supply jumped from HOO. 900 last year to 5,4l4.o90 today.
 Another depressing factor was the report of the Russian minister of agriculture, cov- ering incompletely the years crop estimat- ing 1t at 56o. GOO bushels. which is 1884, 00o.050 larger than last years returns. Pri- mary receipts also exceeded last years by more than 100000 bushels and rains in the winter wheat country gave promise of increased acreage and a big crop. Both De- cember and May closed weak
 Action in the corn pit took its tone from the wheat market. December closed weak at Me below with May &c below on a down drift in the last hour of the session.
 Closing oats were 3sc iiawer for December and kc for May with relatively little trad- ing in May.
 October lard was the most active commod- ity in the provisions market. Indifference to the market was displayed by buyers and the depressing influence of the grain weak pork 21zc lower, with lard and ribs un- changed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-20

heavy to be withstood just under the fourteen cent level, causing q reaction toward tha close which left the mar ket bars!y steady at a net advance of
 The msrSet opened steady. at an sd- vance Of to 9 points on better cables the ssufhsSst. but local professiona!s sold for . reaction on the iniueh ao. soon sent prices back to within pr points of last nights close. Oheriugs were surprisingly well absorbed around la.ss Ter December and is.ss ornossi .or mSy to De operating for Patten interests and with Southern bulls aggresstve there was a rally during the middle or the day. which carried prices vp ,.s .1 December selling at 1880 and May et 1s.s7. the highest figures so far this season. Early sellers covered on tnIs advance, but realizing salas neca H me newed selling by reactionists sent prices on several points: Decemher closing 1872 and May 13.ss bid. Tne rains In Texas were thousnt nny o ably hurt the grade, but seemed to pc a less Important factor than the re. ported firmness of interior markets and buliish expectations h snot as to Ine msrkeas oficially reported early were generally unchanged. The cold wave was said t0 be less threatening and less attention was paid to the tropical storm situa- ton. which. however, has not entirely disappeared from market calculations: Receipts at the ports today ili.s25 bales against fo2,064 last week and 1o4,537 last year. For the week 40O.. 900 bales, against 440,60S last week and 47,e57 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orlens. 13.. S76 bales against 1S,664 last year and at Houston, 15.627 against 41.122 last
 Futures opened steady and closeo barely steadys
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-20
in Northern and Central Alabama ant
 there was frost in the ~Carolinas.

in Northern and Central Alabama ana there was frost in the ~Carolinas.
 No rain fell during the week over the greater portion of Eastern Texas, Southeastern Oklahoma, Louisiana, Southeastern Arkansas, Mississippi. Northern Florida and the southern por- tions of Alabama and Georgia. Over the remainder of the cotton region, the rainfall was unevenly distributed. The amounts exceeded one inch at a few stations in the Carolinas. the northern portion of Georgia and Alabama, East ern Tennessee and Northwestern Ok iahonIa. More than two inches are re- ported from a few stations in Eastern Tennessee and the extreme north por- tiops of Alabama and Georgia. Following are the opinions of some New York cotton houses:
 Edw. Moyse & Co-'.More conserva- tism should be observed in following the market up by further purchases. |" Argo Jester & Co.-"At these prices
 1t seems to rest on the bulls to show
 good reason why cotton should sell higher under existing conditions" Miller & Co.--"We continue in our favorable attitude and advise purchases on any weak spots.'
 Crusel and Flynn-.While still friendly to cotton, we favor taking
 profits on bulges with view of re- placing on any decline"
 Hayden, Seone and Co.-"Spcculative congestion on long side may result in sharp setbacks. but the legitimate po-
 sition of cotton looks sound. ]"