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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
Where Lake Erie Got It's Name.

Lake Erie took its name from d
tribe OF Indians. of Iroquois stock
known as the Fries. who lived in the
western part of New York state and
on the south shore OF the lake. Henry
Gannett. an officer OF the United
States Geological Survey, and chair
man OF the United States Geographic
board. in his Origin Of Certain Place
Names in the United STAGES" give:
the following: Erie. one Of the
great lakes. from erie. erike. or eriga
meaning wild cat the name of an
ancient tribe on its borders"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
THE CROP REPORT
Was Important but Lethargic Stock
Market Made Sluggish Response
Prices Down.

New York, July S-The lethargy OF
the speculation was strikingly demon
strated by the sluggish response to-
day TO the highly important govern
ment report of the July first condi-
ton of the cereal crop. Evidently,
this was partly due to the plain pre-
dictionS OF favorable character of
the report which came for several
days from the official state reports
and from trustworthy private esri-
mates, This gave an opportunity for
the speculation to anticipate the gov
eminent report. From the action both
of the stock and cereal markets after
the appearance Of the report il APP
peared that this preliminary action
movement forced prices in a direction
contrary to the Specification of the
crop figures as a consequence.
Thus it happened that prices Of
stocks declined, and those of grains
ayanced on the prediction that prom
ises of a cereal crop exceeding in val
ne any ever before produced in the
country. The promised yield of corn
rising to 3,16l.l74000 bushels, reaches
above the three billion bushel mark
for the first time in the country
history. This gives assurance of enor-
nous tonnage 10 be moved by the rail
roads, and in that way is Of primary
importance to holders OF railroad Sc
curiries.
The oats crop. also, which with an
indicated yield of 9G2, 933, 900 bushels
comes to within two million bushels
of the countrys largest recorded crop
The condition Of wheat, while prom
Using a crop considerably below the
bumper crop, shows winter wheat so
far improved as to have made up in Il
large part the earlier deficiency and
to have brought the condition well
above the ten year average The in.
dication that the total wheat crop of
GG3, 100000 bushels, estimated on It
basis of high prices reported today
for cash wheat Of new harvest, prom
ises so profitable return TO the
countrys agricultural interest as tn
afford a substantial guarantee for the
countrys future prospdrity founded
as that is on the welfare Of the farm
ing classes as Il starting point
The great expansion in the produc-
ton of iron and steel aud their PROB
ucts and the healthy state of indus
try indicated by th" firm prices mair-
tanned with an enlarged output wera
an impressive exhibit Of the prosper
GUS growth Of the Country's great
basis industry. A deterrent influence
on stocks was the amount of attcn-
ton given to the direction taken by
the government against "the holding
This is a financial device
upon which much OF the efficiency NJ
the great corporations is dependent.
The fact that ut Washington the sen.
ate wiped out of the tariff bill the oy-
accorded holding companies
from the corporation earnings tdS,
while at Louisville the attorney gener-
al was formulating a proposed meas
ure which would. in his own languag
20 far towards their destruction, was
taken rather ominously by financial
observers. Prices closed lowest 70
day and on a descending scale.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
ST. LOUIS CATTLE.

St Louis, july S,-CATTt Ere
ceipts 5,4o0 head steady 10 10 lower;
native spring and export $6.25n710;
dressed beef ami butchers 570@G );
stoekeIs aud feed - 5.25G 4&5; COWS
and heifers 3,5O0675; ca yes asa
rs; Texan and InI'au steers 3.50m
Clio,
HOGS r ceipts 500; five lower;
pigs and lights 560a 10; packers
750N $50; butchers and best heavy
7.S56IS00
SHEEP Receipts $500; strongs
native muttons 3.S5mI25; lambs
G.500 500; stockers 3,500 $50.
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serving 81 years for the alleged muir.
der OF a l4-year-old girl in Grundy
county. Saunders served longer
term than any other man ever sent
to the prison, and rs now hale and
hearty at II years. lie was sharp
shooter in an Ohio regiment in the
civil war and was granted soldiers
pension since is incarceration. dur
ing which time he saved $500
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, July S.-Money on call
easy; l2M17s per cent ruling rate
ia closing; bid ~; offered at ~
Time loans steady to sctrong; sixty
days = per cent and 90 days 21a n pa
per cent; six months 81 to 3l2 per
cent Prime paper Sig to per cent
Exchange steady; sixty days lSG.5j
G4S6.5j; demand 1915. Bar silver
hn7S.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
EXCURSION BULLETIN.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL R. R.
CAIRO TO
SEASON 1909.

CAIRO 10
Dawson Springs and return. -. - 30
Good six months
Cereleuan Springs and return. $40
crayson Springs and return. -. g. 40
Marion. KY, and return. .. ABS
Waukesha, Wis, and return. =. 10 20
Detroit, Mich, and return. -. q 30
Sout, Haven, Mich, and return TO 30
Gay View. Mich, and return. "a IS
Petoskey. Mich, and return. "a IS
Harbor Springs, Mich, and ret "a 60
st Paul, Mimi and return % IS
Denver. Colorado Springs or
Pueblo, Co., and return. 800. 81 As
Portland. Oregon and return. 63 10
San Francisco, los Angeles or
San Diego, Cal. 81. so
Seattle and Tacoma. Wash. SO. 10
And many other points.
Tickets sold daily, commencing
June 1st. until September 30, ana
good returning unit, October 81. 1908.
| Inquiries cheerfutiy answered.
J. n. JONES,
Ticket Agent, Cairo.
S.G.hATCH. Gen. Pass. ACT, CHICAGO
! A.H.hENSoN. Pass. Traf.Mgr Chicago
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CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicaro. I-'y S--CATTIE R b
CENTS 700 head. ste tdv. ste IS
S5.e0T1-.. COWS i4'd SIS; hef-' S
3 G0T7.0o- calves 3.00a 80. stockers
and feeders 3.36d SO.
HOGS-Receipts 39.0e0 head
opened 1od15 lower. but close
strong: choice heavy s7.e0dS.o5'
butchers 7.SOG sag; light mike,
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His Importance.

The Lady-What will il cost to take
my husband and me to the station?
The Cabby-Two dollars, ma tam.
The Lady-And how much for me
alone?
The Cabby-The same. ma'am.
The Lady There. dear--see how
much you're valued at?
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
SITUATIONS WANTED

Advertisements OF not exceeding
three lines will be accepted free for
one weeks tlYae from any reader Of
The Bulletin t' be- filed by advertiser
in person. on regular form. ut the Of
flee OF The bulletin Company. 7O3
Ohio street. The Bulletin Company
assumes no responsibility for any ad'
vertisemeit or statement made there
Ia and will not accept under this
heading the notice Of any person
known to he employed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
MINNEAPOLIS WHEAT.

Minneapolis. July S.-WHEAT.-
July S12t, Septemb ar 1898 n
.097s; December 1919; cash No. 1
bad l2GiI N 1864 No ! northern
Hl-5t n 1854; No. , aorhten l23A
n 1.23a4.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
BARGAINS Is Bargains.

The lady shopper gazed obviously at
the 15-cent article.
Il don't think it's worth more than
30 cents" she objected.
Marked down from IL" observed
the salesgirl.
an buy it," saiG the lady shopper
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

7.5o17G5. choice light 770G7 so:
pigs 5.G0d7.0o. Bulk of sales l.G04
$50,
SHEEP Receipts 10000; steady;
sheep 35om4.75; lambs 7.5am s.C5;
yearlinps l.50MG.00.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

Popularity About Hot Springs.
The distribution OF hot springs ia
the United States comedies very close.
~ with that Of the mountain upifts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
saws While in srl.nn

Fort Madison. Ia-James r. Saun-
ders. alias William Il. Glyndon. has
been released from the penitentiary
here By pardon Of the governor, after
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected to July list. 1909.
THE FAST MIL ROUTE.
Trains Leave Csjro.

LIS a. m, Daily Chicago Vestibule
Limited arriving Chicago 1890 q. n.
2;l2 a. m.,Daily st. Louis Night
Limited, arriving st. Louis 1908 q. IN.
Sleeping ear open at $3.50 p. m.
500 q. m, st, Louis Special.
$500 a. M. Chicago Daily Express.
500 a M, ST. Louis Morning NIX.
press, daily.
1l:15 a. M, st Louis Fast Mail.
ILLS a. n.. Chicago Midday Special
2;95 p. ~. Daily st. Louis Limited
1913 y, M. Afternoon Express tor
odin. Effingham, Nation Champaign
$50 p. n., Thebes Accommodation.
Ills y. m, Chicago and Eastern
Express.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

800 n. m, Memphis and Nashville.
1925 a. m, Memphis and New Or
leans Limited.
900 a. IN, Paducah and louisville
tai p. m. Daily Memphis and New
Orleans.
1:fl p. m, Daily Nashville. Chatta-
nooga and Atlanta
i:30 p. m, Fulton and MafieId &C.
commodation.
$50 p. M, Paducah and louisville.
600 y. m, Memphis and New Or
leans Special
For through tickets. sleeping ear
accommodations and further informa-
tlon apply at Illinois Central Passen-
ger Station. Cairo. I'll.
n. JONES, Ticket Agent.
8. A. HATCH, G. p. A.
A. n. HANSON, Pass. Traffic Mar.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
TWO REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

ONE SIX ROOM COTTAGE, TWO
LOTS, IN GOOD CONDITION.
PRICE sl,550.
ONE EIGHT ROOM HOUSE. BATH
AND ALL MODERN CONVENT
ENCES. LOT 5SX200, EXCELLENT
CONDITION. PRICE $4,000.
FOR EITHER OF ABOVE SEE
J. b. WALL, AGENT.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-House and acre OF
ground at villa Ridge. ). o. Lewis,
Sr.. Villa Ridge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
RECEIPTS AND SHIPMENTS.

Chicago. July S.--The following
ar loads lear1scat the LAYS move
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

For Padueah. Evansville, Louisville.
Cincinnati and intermediate Points
Peters Lee. Saturday July, 10, am
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

FOR SALE Large family horse,
sound aud gentle, any lady can drive
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
HELP WANTED-MALE.
MISCELLANEOUS.

FURNISHED rooms, bath; light
23l Ninth.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09
MUSIC aLLSTEAM MFRS

For st. Louis and Landings
Ferd Herold, leaves Wednesdays. am
Stacker Lee, leaves Sundays am
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-09

For Freight and Passage Apply to
HALLIDAY & PHILLIPS WHARF
BOAT, CAIRO. ILL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
HOLLADAY.

r. M. Fisher was here Monday
on business.
School opened Monday with sew
eral new students.
S. M. Kirk of Oklahoma is here
on a visit to relatives.
j. A. McCurdy and family left
last week for Springfield, Ky.
Rev. John Jenkins preached to a
large audience here Sunday even
ing.
The widow Brown now occupies
the dwelling vacated by J. A. Nc
Curdy.
Mrs. J. [. McIllwain is reported
very sick. We hope she may soon
recover.
W. G.. McIllwain is wearing a
pleasant smile on account of the
arrival of a fine boy.
The young people enjoyed an
entertainment at the home of G.
w. Holiday Saturday evening.
We expect to have Brother Har-
din of Whiteville with us to preach
a few sermons, beginning Tuesday
night.
j. G. Eaves and Miss Clara
Prince we're united in marriage
last Sunday evening. We wish
them all JOY and happiness.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
EVA.

John Griggs of Chalk Hill visit
ed here Sunday.
Some sickness is reported in
this community.
M. L. Holland was in Camden
one day last week.
j. Fl. WHY visited friends at
Waverly last week.
Guy Holland of Denver visited
homefolks Sunday.
Ernest Davidson of Way was
here one day this week.
L. P. Browning has returned
from a trip to Nashville.
Garvin Holland is spending a
few days with friends at Paris.
r. H. Hollingsworth of Camden
spent Sunday here with friends.
The Modern Woodmen met last
Saturday with a good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Cody of
Harmons Greek visited here Sun
day.
Claud Herndon and Bunyan Bell
of Harmons Greek visited here Sat-
urday.
Anderson and Foster Melton of
Harmons Greek were here last
Saturday.
Miss Eliza Carney of Camden
has been here on visit, returning
home last week.
G. L. Tippitt, Lindsey Melton,
Ivan Herndon and others were in
Camden Saturday.
Jesse Galbreath has moved near
Camden and Bob Stewart will re-
side on Rushing's Greek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Son Shroat euter-
tanned recently, Miss Vida Shroat
of Erin being the honoree, which
was an enjoyable occasion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
RUSHING'S CREEK.

T. J. Corbitt is reported on the
sick list this week.
John George of st. Louis is Wis
ting in this community.
j. N. Prince and Will Rushing
have bought the E. Hall place.
The first snow of the season fell
here Monday night to a depth of 2
or 3 inches.
An ak handle saw will probably
be put in at Clay Rushing's saw
mill shortly.
1t looks like our Legislators are
getting down to work like they
mean business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson Berry and
Mrs. G. W. E. Herrin were guests
of Mrs. 7. j. Corbitt Sunday
Several went to Camden Friday
to hear r. A. N. Wilson speak on
behalf of the Farmers Union
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rushing of
Carbonate, ILL.,, visited relatives
and friends here during the holt
day season.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
"A STATEWIDE VICTORY
Both Houses of the General Assembly Have Passed Holiday
by majOrities.

voted against it. Senator Dorsey
B. Thomas voted for the bill.
The House passed the Senate
bill Wednesday by a vote of 62 to
36. Forty Democrats and % Re-
publicans voted for the bill and 35
Democrats and l Republican voted
against the bill. Representative
Tate Rogers voted against the bill.
The question now is, will the
Governor sign the bill. I'm any
event it will become law, as the
same vote can pass it over his veto,
and State wide prohibition in the
old Volunteer State will go into
effect July l, 1909.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
JOHN w. MORTON CHAPTER.

The John W. Morton Chapter
U. d. G. will on Tuesday evening
January 10, at the Presbyterian
Church, render a special program
to the public. 1t being the birth.
day anniversary of General Robert
E. Lee, Crosses of Honor will be
conferred on the old soldiers. The
program is as follows;
Song, "Tenting on the old Camp
Ground"
Address, by Mr.. Hooser.
Song, "Massa's in de Cold, Cold
Ground"
Reading, by Corrinne Greer.
Song, Chow Firm a Foundation
Reading, Allie B. Combs.
Presentation of Crosses.
Song, "When the Roll is Called
Up Yonder I'll Be There
Prayer, by Rev. w. F. Acuff.
The Daughters have made ar
rangements to entertain the visit
ing veterans on the evening of the
entertainment. Everybody iscor-
daily invited and especially the
old ex- Confederates.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15

Amid exciting scenes and the
most intense enthusiasm the bill
to prohibit the sale of liquor in
Tennessee was passed by both
branches Of the General Assembly.
"The prayers of the women, the
supplications of the preachers and
the admonition of the people have
been answered for Statewide pro-
hibition," says the Tennessean.
The measure known as the Hol-
laday prohibition bill passed the
Senate Tuesday 10y vote of 20 to
Ii. Fifteen Democrats and 5 Re-
publicans voted for the bill, and
III Democrats and 2 Independents
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15

The CHRONICLE solicits articles
upon any subject of local interest,
but they should be limited to 15O
words each. The management is
not responsible for the views of
any of it's correspondents. Every
article must be signed with the
writer's real name, not necessarily
for publication, but for mutual
protection. The management also
reserves the right to reject any ar
ticle we do not deem proper to
publish.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
ROGERS-PRESSON.

Decaturville Herald
William I. Rogers and Miss
Ollie Presson were married at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Nc
MILAN on College Street at S
o'clock p. m. December 27, Rev. T.
E. Foust officiating.
The parlor was beautifully dec
grated in palms and cut flowers.
The bride wore an exquisite gown
of white satin of princess effect.
They were attended by Miss Bes-
sic Rogers, sister of the groom,
and Harry Dennison. The bride
is the charming and accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Presson
of Camden, Tenn, and the groom
a prosperous business man of Per-
ryville.
They were entertained at dinner
with number of their friends
Monday by Mr.. and Mrs. J. t.
Rogers, parents of the groom.
They left Monday afternoon for
their home at Perryville. The
best wishes of their friends go
with them.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15

Ambitious young men ard Ia
dies should learn telegraphy; for
since the new 6-hour law became
effective, there is shortage OF
many thousand telegraphers. Po-
sitions pay $50 to $40 per month
to beginners. The National Tel
egraph Institute of Memphis,
Tenn, and five other cities is op-
Grated under supervision of rail-
road officials, and allstudents are
placed when qualified. Write to
them for particulars
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
PEOPLE AND
THINGS
WE SEE AND HEAR OF

ID. l.. Rice of Ledbetters was in
the city Saturday.
John Pafford Of Flatwoods was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Coleman, the stone cutter,
has moved to Parsons.
We want the news from every
locality in the county.
E. E. Fry and G.. M. Leslie have
returned from a trip to Nashville.
Mrs. John Smith is visiting the
family of George Smith on Dry
Greek this week.
Maurice Bowles and Earl Evans
have returned from q few days
hunt on Tennessee River.
Il. O. Baucum left last Sunday
for New Mexico with the intention
of remaining permanently.
Superintendent U. A. Potts of
the Methodist Sunday school re-
ports large attendance on last
Sunday.
After spending short vacation
here with homefolks Miss Edith
Travis has returned to Nashville
to resume her studies.
M. A. Fry will pay $500 reward
for the return of his black shep-
herd dog, which has been missing
since Tuesday Of last week.
Sell your own home, business or
town property; pay no commits
sions. We can help you. Carver
& Carver, Huntingdon, Tenn.
Tom Garner and children of
Sulphur Springs have moved to
the Gene Durdin place in order
that the latter may attend school.
"Church Membership" will lie
the subject of Rev. w. E. Acuff's
morning sermon at the Methodist
Church next Sunday. 1t is the
wish Of the pastor that all church
members be present il possible.
The public is cordially invited.
The snow and slush and fog re-
mind us that mid-winter is here.
Tt also reminds us that we are due
few loads of heater wood on sub
scription, and we want to remind
the delinquents that the aforesaid
wood would be very acceptable at
this time.
Draughon's Practical Business
College, Memphis or Nashville,
gives contracts, backed by chain
Of 80 colleges, 300,O00.00 capital,
and 19 years success, to secure
good positions under reasonable
conditions or refund tuition. Ask
forsfree catalogue.
By request of Sidney L. Peeler,
consul, the members OF Camden
Camp No. 1852 Modern Wood
men of America will meet in spe-
cial session at the Masonic Hall
January is at I, p. for the pur-
pose. Of instructlpg Elmer Wick
and e. @. Thomas III the mysteries
of the order.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15
DRAUGHoN's SHORTHAND.

About rs per cent of the United States
Court reporters write the system of
Shorthand taught by Draughon's Pract-
icalBpsiness College, Memphis or Nash
Vile, because they know it is the best
Draughon secures positions. Write for
free catalogue.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15

Quite a number of new out-of-
town students have been enrolled
at Benton Seminary this week.
And still there is room for more.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-01-15

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Daily Tennessean taken at The
CHRONICLE office.
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We sell Olovers, Grasses, Seed Oats,
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Cow Peas, Sofa Beans, Seed Potatoes,
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The new era., 1909-08-12

most equivalent to cancelling 1t alto
gether. There are at least ten
chances to one that the state of the
atmosphere at that particular moment
will not be propitious for the difficult
and perhaps dangerous enterprise.
There is another regulation which II
not modified may initiate against the
success of the great aviation week.
Contrary to custom at most sporting
meetings. If only one competitor starts
to seek to win the prize he wiz get
none. and If two start 1t is only the
first who will be rewarded, even IL
there are half dozen prizes at
tached to the event. as Is the case in
the long-distance competition. In no
case will the last man receive a prize.
even II being alone he Is first with a
fly over" or second. or third. ETC.
And 1t may happen that the pilot on
starting will imagine he will be fol-
lowed by a dozen others. He may
achieve great feat by remaining in
the air very long time. beating all
records OF time, distance and altitude.
yet II strong breeze should then
spring up and prevent the other avia-
tors from starting he would get moth
ing. 1t is. however. true that the
controlling committee is empowered
by the regulations to permit. II 1t
thinks At. the simultaneous fight of
two or several machines.
Then there Is the Gordon Bennett
cup, which is the great International
event OF the week, though all the
other competitions are open to avia-
tors Of every country without excep-
ton. In this case there is no restric.
ton concerning the payment of the
money prize of $4,000 to the success
full pilot. even If he should have a
fly over" or concerning the award
ing OF the cup to his club; but the
chances OF an the competitors being
equally favored by the state of the at
mosphere are very small The cham
pions of the various nations. and there
are three English. three French, three
Italian, one American and one Aus
trian. are to start one after the other
In the order Of their lots. In the case
of all the IL champions presenting
themselves. and Of only one being per.
mitted In the air at time. the COM
petition would last at least five and
one-half hours. because 1t is not ex-
cessive to allow half an hour for the
start and the flight of 12k miles. 1t
is therefore probable that several
champions will be permitted to be in
the air at the same time, especially as
1t Is extremely rare that there are
five and one-half hours in a day, be.
tween 9 q. m. and p. m, during
which the atmosphere is sufficiently
calm to permit of successful aeroplane
flights.