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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
TO RESCUE MINERS
GOVERNMENT WILL ESTABLISH
EDUCATIONAL STATIONS.
In the Coal FIELDS Where the Most An.
proved Methods of Rescue In
Mine Disasters viii Be
Taught.

Observation-Disclosures ont it's eff.
| forts to reduce the number Of fatalities
In coal mines, the United States geo.
| logical survey Is about to establish
| rescue stations In the principal coal
fields of the country, i'm addition to
the experiment station now located at
| Pittsburg
The new station will he at or near
the greatest Centers of accidents, and
1t will be the purpose of the experts
to teach the miners and mine bosses
now to use the most approved appara-
tus for mine rescue work
Government mining engineers thor.
oughly trained in the use of rescue
apparatus will be assigned these sta
tions, and they will be ready at
moments notice to 90 to any distance
In the district. The experts will be
equipped with oxygen helmets. which
will enable them to enter a mine at
once, even though it is filled with gas
or smoke.
These stations also will be head.
quarters for the engineers for the
study Of the waste OF coal In mining.
one of the important problems before
the geological survey.
II is the intention to have every
station fitted up with an air tight
room, where gas can be generated. |
The coal mining companies are to DE
invited to send picked men 10 these |
stations, where they will be trained |
by the government experts in the use |
Of the oxygen helmets, II is not the /
purpose of the government to engage |
in general rescue work. but rather 10
demonstrate this apparatus until such
time as the mine owners have thor
oughly trained rescue crews at their
mines
One Of the rescue stations will be
at Urbana, H., in connection with
the University Of Illinois. A second
station will be located probably at Ra-
ton, r. NJ.
One plan is to locate a station at
Knoxville. Tenn, I'm connection with
the University Of Tennessee which IL
located at Knoxville and has a mining
course.
George Rice. mining engineer. will
have charge Of all mining inquiries at
he station. and J. ". Paul. former
state mine inspector Of West Virginia.
Till have supervisory charge OF all
'escue work.
~ these stations not only viii op- ,
,ortunity be given the miners 10 be
ONE familiar with the rescue ap. ,
laratus. but safety lamps Of all de- /,
igns will be tested for their general
afety and efficiency in the presence .
4 the miners and the mine owners.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
FAMED SINGING BOYS or JENA
Ougrowh Of Age of Bacchantes or
Wandering Students.

hundreds of years ago the streets
OF Jena and other German towns used
TO echo to the songs of black.robed
monks, who went from door to door
singing and begging aims. Their Elk.
ample was followed by bands of poor
students, known as Bacchantes. These
| Bacchantes wandered from one uni.
versity 10 another in search of better
| instruction or better means of sup
| port. Such a wandering life was fa-
/ vored by the customs of times when
| people thought it a virtue 10 give free
| ~ to all persons seeking help, but
| especially to monks and students.
The Bacchantes had with them
younger travelling scholars known as
skirmishers, who were to receive IN
struction in return for certain services.
The younger skirmisher had to wait
upon his Bacchante, beg. and even
steal for him, and for the most part
he was very tyrannically used. But
as he was waif without other protec-
ton he had to make the best of mat
ters
After the reformation in many
places these orphan boys. or waits.
were banded into organized choirs.
who received pay from churches. but
also were assisted by private sub.
scriptions. 1t was their duty to sing
not only In the churches. but before
the houses OF their patrons as well.
Thus they ceased to be beggars Mar.
tin Luther himself as boy had been
one of these singers. and il was large
ly due to his influence that the old
custom Of begging entirely passed !
away There ia a famous picture OF !
Luther as singing boy in Eisenarh |
where his song attracted the attention !
Of the good Frau Gotta, who adopted |
and educated him.
Nowadays the old custom Of the /
choir boys singing from house 70
house is fading away. There arc only /
five other towns besides lena in the
whole German empire where this mn
sic can be heard. Once each year the
singing boys 90 to Eisenach and sing
before the emperor in the great hall
II the historic castle Of the Wartburg.
where the Minnesingers held their
music battles.
There are Just 20 Of the iona sing.
ng boys five each OF the ages Of n.
y, IL and IA years. They are or
}hans, and The only qualifications for
he privilege Of four years board and
schooling are good character. ability
n sing and obedience to the laws 81
he organization, one Of which 70
lulres them 10 sing before the houses
y their patrons.-St Nicholas Maya
line.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
TEXAS PEOPLE BUY LAND
IN CAIRO DRAINAGE DISTRICT
FOR CREOSOTING R. r. TIES
Buy Fifty Acres in Goose Pond Bottom For $1,000
---Other Parties Hold Options on Tract
For Big Industrial Plant.

Negotiations which have been pend
ing for some time between Mayo
Parsons as agent for the trustees OF
the Cairo Trust Property. parties in
Texas, were closed Tuesday morning
by filing "a deed in the circuit clerk $
office for a tract of ground known as
the Goose Pond tract, comprising
about fifty acres, for about $1,000
The conveyance was made to John
r. Logan and Jas S, Douglas of Tex.
arkana, who will establish a creosot.
ing plant for treating railroad ties to
prolong their service many fold. Such
a plant requires an extensive area for
watts, trackage and for storing pu.-
poses. The low ground in Goose
Pond bottom is said to be well suited
for the purpose because the watts are
Usually set into the ground The cost
IF excavation will be saved which
will more than counterbalancc the
,ost of such filling as may be neces-
'ary These plants have been multi
llying rapidly in the last several
years. Railroad companies are es
and operating them ia
many cases. The Big Four and the IL |
inois Central have them in Southern |
illinois, and the former company re
elves large part of its supply Of
les at Cairo. from the Tennessee riy-
r through the firm of w H. White Il
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

Take n nice cut OF round steak one
inch thick. cut in pieces any size de
sired, take a knife and cross bar II on
both sides salt, pepper and -four; fry
TO a nice brown, drain most all the fat
out OF your pan and put your meat
back in the pan so It will not rest fat
on the bottom. Then almost cover
with boiling water, cover tight and let
boil slowly until tender. Always re
plenish with boiling water, and when
done have enough water on meat so
you will have a nice brown gravy
You may add onions chopped fine il
desired
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
NEW WAY TO GET A SERVANT.
Missouri Woman Captures Hired Man
BY Marrying Him.

81 Louis.-Judse Mckinney 4
the 81. Louis county circuit court has
granted Mrs. Philippine Krsmer Of
Belleville a divorce from John c
kremer on the ground Of desertion-
Kremer sued for divorce. alleging 81
treatment. and Mrs Krener filed =
cross bill He testified that his Wife
who owns a farm in Bonfls. ST Louis
county. had told him that she mar
RED him only 50 that she could have
him work on her farm He also said
hat be was forced 10 cook the meals.
and was never allowed AZ tie table
stth Mrs. Kremers children By
fOTmer marriage
Mrs Kremer testified that they
we're married March 90 1902. and that
kremer deserted her September 4.
1906. Mr.. Kremer-s children testified
that their stepfafhpr was sIvays frst
'o reach the table and last 20 leave.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
c. NJ. STONE.


The Ohio. at Evansville and Mt
Vernon. will continue rising for or
days. At Paducah AMI Cairo. VIII
continue rising 6 or Z DAYS.
The Tennessee, at Florence and
Riverton, viii continue rising during
the next IS hours reaching slightly
over 120 feet at Florence. AT John.
sonville, the rise will continue 4
days.
The Mississippi, frorl Chester to
Cairo, will continue rising during the
next 80 to IS hours.
Note: The stage at Florence Tues.
day should have been lilo feet instead
OF $50 as reported. Chester reports
river clear except shore ice: Cane
Girardeau. very little ice in river
Back OF Cairo the Mississippi is hair
full OF running fee this morning
W e. BARRON.
Observer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Vienna, W. Va.
the last ten years

anu misery. l. ADVISE all suffering
women to take Lydia 4, Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. - Mrs. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, W Va,
Lydia +. linkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases Of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands If
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form of
female complaints. Inflammation nj
ceration. isplacements, tibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia +. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
about your ease write IA contiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pink ham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

Take ripe yellow pumpkins. pare
and cut them in large pieces: take ont
the seeds. then weigh. and 10 each
pound Of pumpkin take a pound OF
sugar and an orange or lemon. Crate
the pieces Of pumpkin on a coarse
crater and put In kettle with sugar
and juice and grated rind Of the lemon
Let it boil slowly. stirring often. until
II forms a thick, smooth. marmalado
Put 10 In glasses and when cold cover
with paper IN alcohol and a paper
over that again.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
TO BRUSH THE cows TEETH.
California Doctor Proposes New Way
to Fight Germs.

Los Angeles Cal-That the teeth Of
cows which furnish. milk to the chill
dren Of the town are being neglected.
is the belief OF the city council of Long
Beach, and an ordinance is proposed
by the terms Of which il is made man.
datory on all owners of milk producing
boyines to brush the animals incisors
and molars at least once a day.
This subject was brought TO the at.
teniion OF the council recently by DR.
H. :. Tanner a prominent vegetarian.
WHO has become famous by fasting 40
days on two occasions. Or. Tanner
SAYS cows are unable TO brush their
own teeth. and as result tartar accu-
mulates and this proves a breeding
place for germs.
These germs. the doctor holds. are
communicated TO the milk and thus 10
humanity. To abolish this possible
source Of Infection he has persuaded
the council to consider the bovine
toothbrush ordinance.
Keep the COWS teeth clean and live
TO ripe old age. is DR.. Tanners mot
TO, and he has succeeded in enthusing
the eouncilmeE. II is considered not
at all improbable that in the near I'm.
ture every COW oFaer I'm Long Beach
will be seen sallying forth AZ milking
time. armed with the regulation milk
pail. and, in addition a brush and a HOY
)f tooth paste.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Uncle Ton1's Hoecake.

Scald a pint Of Indian meal with
enough boiling water 10 make a
smooth batter; add a small teaspoon
ful of salt and a lump OF butter the
size OF a walnut. Stir the batter brisk
~ put In a well-greased tin. and
spread sweet cream or butter over the
top. Put ii in to bake in a hot oven.
let IL brown well on both top and bet.
tom, and eat hot Nth plenty Of but
ter. This cake realty is delicious
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

There are several other importau.
deals pending. in which tracts of land
in the drainage district are involved
One in particular which is a very I'M,
portant affair for which an option
has been taken on a twenty-acre
tract.
The building of the interurban raj
way is an important factor In this ac.
tive demand for ground for industrial
plants in the Drainage District.
The Greer-Aflkinson Co. has
bought ten-acre tract as an add.
ton to their plant, from Mr. Ira Has
iings The latter had bought 1t for
his warehouse, but established this
IN railroad ground on the west side
If the city.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Potato Soup.

Pare and cut into dice three pota
toes, cover with water. add a piece
Of butter and little onion if liked
and boil until done Then add quart
Of sweet milk. While this heats make
a dough by rubbing one tablespoonful
OF lard into "A small cup of -four with
a half teaspoouful baking powder in
10. add milk to make a stiff dough. roll
thin. cut into strips or small squares.
drop in when milk comes to a boil
cover and boil ten minutes. season
with pepper salt and a little finely
chopped parsley or thyme.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
For Women Mhn EnhrnIdrr-

Punching cyelpt holes by guess may
be all very well for the experienced
needleworker. but when essayed by
The tyro it is apt 10 result IN pain
inilT irregular rents In the fabrics
There is new eyelet maker which is
provided with a gauge TO regulate the
size Of the holes. The stiletto tapers
from sharp point 10 the thickness
Of pencil. and by adjusting the
gauge. holes 81 any size NAV be
punched without effort These clever
little erelet makers are shown In the
shops al % cents each.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Observer

Ins microscope has opened TO the
eye OF man a wonderful world OF tiny
creatures. Careful watching has lis
closed the fact that bits Of life. so
small the naked eve cannot detec,
them. suffer pain and experience pleas
ure In a manner as real as an eIe
rhsnt In this realm ~ smaIlnes.
there Is struggle for existence. the
same as NTH men.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

I Son Cairo is central location fol
, concentrating ties both by rail an
river and therefore an ideal place ton
a nlant of The kind stated
A recent government bulletin on
the subject giving the number OF
treated ties used by railroads in 1906
places the number at 1l,779630. o.
ll5 per cent Of the total number OF
ties used in that year OF this NUM-
Der $3.50, f35 were treated in plants
owned by individuals or corporations
and 6.490205 by plants owned by rail-
roads themselves.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Similarity Of Lead and Steel.

Lead when reduced to a very low
temperature in liquid air. is said to act
much as steel at ordinary tempera-
lures. II will serve as belicaI spring
Tor example. Just as iron is soft and
inelastic at high red color. so lead
is dull and soft at ordinary tempera.
lures. for fl is then already well on
It's way 10 be melted
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Notice to 'Riyermen,

Office OF Inspector l4th District
Cincinnati, Ohio, January, 1909.
Masters and pilots are hereby mott.
ned that a government light has been
established ON the right hand pier, at
the head of the Indiana Chute, at the
falls OF the Ohio river tSame to be
shown only when htere is packet
water over the falls. This light is 10
be known as Ohio Fallsl.
c. NJ. STONE.
1t Comdr.. q. S. N.
inspector, 18th Light House District
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Started We sterday,

The Cairo Contracting Il Dredging
Co.'S plant was started yesterday, the
boat pumping material from her new
location at lively rate. All was
running smoothly and seems likely to
10 so for some time to come as the
conditions in the river are favorable.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Not Vet

When tailors see three-cornered hats
IN Piccadilly and Bond street 10 viii
De time enough to lay IN a stock Of
PINK dress suitings. But unless We are
mistaken. this sort Of thing will not
trouble the present generation. The
present rage is for quiet tones
Tailor and Cutter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

laundry bag Then watch out for a
small. good-shaped wooden box with
cover Tack on pair of hinges made
of strips of leather from an old shoe;
tack tab of leather on to the front
edge to lift the cover by aud you have
a convenient place to hold all the old
| shoes. tencent can of paint and
| tencent brush will give the box one
/ coat New shoes should be on shoe.
! trees and stand in rows on the top
! shelf. Every closet should be free from
| clothes and ready for Friday sweep,
7 Ing every day in the week There is
Just one thing that it is well to leave
on the floor and this is a folded piece
OF WOODEN blanket or cloth Many have
found this to be the cheapest insur-
anee against moths II attracts them,
traps hem and saves the clothing II
should not be shaken out every week.
ToweIs-One mother Of large fam
lily, although she had provided tape
running lengthwise of the hem for
each and every towel and has two
hooks for each member of the family |
with his or her name neatly printed |
and pasted above, yet there was occa- |
sional friction as to the questionable |
ownership Of q towel Without any |
comment the mother neatly posted |
where all could read a lettered line.
saving:
HONOR IN TOWELS IS NOT TO BE
DESPISED.
Nothing further was said and all
friction has ceased
Old or Rancid Butter--Any amount
of old butter can be restored by pour.
ing over it boiling water in proportion
of one gallon of water to the pound of
butter Let the gallon of water boil
down 10 quart Pour both water and
butter into a pan OF ice-cold water, and
when all the butter has hardened, skim
1t out, work out the water. salt to taste
and it is ready to either eat or be used
for cooking.
Marking Laundry-Collars and cuffs
20 unmarked to the laundry, are mis-
sent, lost and the ownership ques-
Toned because one does not get around |
o buy and keep in convenient place
! new pen and a bottle of indelible ink.
Now the initials or full name can
eadily be lettered just above the back /
luttonhole In common, ordinary ink
With the regular writing pen 1t stays I
Ices not run and is highly satisfactory. E
Inc way Of getting the best of pro. '
rastination and at the same time al &
ways be sure of having your own col. G
ars. Mark the cuffs in the exact mid
lie and the wrong side q
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

II is a favorite dish in the south
Take a teacup II bacon cut into dicc.
one large onion sliced. fry together
until brown. then add one can OF to
matOes and a cup Of rice, salt. pep
poT and little water. cover and cook
slowly until rice IS done. The often
o. you warm over the better e. gets.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
FUNERAL NOTICE

PHYLLIs-Died. James 4 pbv.lfs
Jan is. 1903 aged 81 years. Funeral
services will b. held at the residence
OF Robert Hinkle No. 5l2 Twenty
eighth street this THURSDAY after
noon al l;50 p. m. Special train Win
leave foot Of Fourteenth street At
z. - p m for villa Ridge cemetery
where interment win be held. Friends
Of family invited.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

Fortyone Georgians stood around
the death-bed Of old Mr. Perkins. their
rich relative, and shed tears as the
hand Of death was laid upon his brow.
when the will was opened, and they
found that he had left all his property
to found a college. 81 Georgians start
ed for home exelaiming. "KussIm"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Charm OF PARIS Society

The charm of society life in Paris lies
IN It's great diversity. We love even
lts painful duties. We attend with
equal eagerness-f had almost said
equal satisfaction-a state funeral or
first presentation. This is a form OF
worldly politeness In its higher sense.
Ladies Field.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Don't Get = Divorce.

A western judge granted a divroes
en- account Of ili-temper and bal
breath. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
Constipation. causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble the ill-temper. dispel
e IDS. Danish headaches. conquer
rhIIls 25e - al druggists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Coca ErostInn

Put four teaspoons cocoa in sauce.
pan, add two tablespoons cold water.
aud stir until smooth. Then add three
tablespoons hot water and cook one
or two minutes Add vanilla. speck OF
salt and stir In confectioner.s sugar
and beat until smooth and glossy.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Oxford More co.mnnnli..n

or late years Oxford has become
more cosmopolitan; the advent Of the
Rhodes scholars has done much 10 ef
feet this We welcome them heartily.
and the more pronounced are their
national characteristics the more
hearty is our welcome. Oxford Var
sity.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
THE WEATHER
Observation-Disclosures
Yesterdays Cairo Temperature.
General Conditions.

The day was cloudy with little mo.
tion In the air. The government bull
letin reported rain from seven points,
none in the river valleys. Extremes
OF temperature wer rs at Phoenix
Ariz., and IA at Scranton. Minimums
and maximums In this section were:
Cairo 1888, Memphis 52-4S, ST. Louis
1888, Cincinnati 1896, Chicago S0-5S
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Be YourseH

shake on the stamp ~ artffciaii,v.
uon { let yourself be tagged bv con
nationality. BE yourself Res1est
NE more than things and son ulli be
happy and contented in the uight ~
a noble manhood.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
ADDITIONAL CITY BRIEFS.
Eumiaatinu Street Cars.

All the ears of the Cairo Electric &
Traction Go. are fumigated thorough
~ every night, beginning with last
night, This is protection to the
travelling public against infection.
Each car is subjected to the treat.
ment for three hours every night
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

Often receive severe burns. putting
oIt fires. then use Bucklen's Amicf
salve aud FORGET them It soon drive g
ont pain. For Burns. Scalds. Wounds
Cuts and Bruises its earth's creates
healer. Quickly cures skin Eruptions.
Old Sores. Boils. Ulcers. FeIous. besr
Pie cure made Relief is instant 25c
a. all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
PASSED OVER VETO.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. Cover
the veto of Governor Patterson both
houses of the legislature today passed
the senate bill which is in effect the
state wide prohibition act. II is effec-
tive July i, 1909.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

Company K. will meet tonight at
the Armory to have drill and
smoker. The boys are to get ready
for inspection by Col. Lang who will
be here in the near future.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

ot my me lo lytlla
+. l'inkham S Nege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago |
was Il walking
shadow, | had been
under the doctor's
carebut gotnorelief.
My husband per-
suaded me to try
Lydia L. Piukham's
V eye ia BILE Com
pound and itworked
like a charm. 1t re-
lieyed all my pains
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21

WAY NOT JOIN THE ARMY OF
DEposIToRs. AND KNOW THAT
FUTURE BATTLES WILL BE VIC
ToRsEs7 We SHALL &c GLAD TO
ave YOU AMONG THE ARMY OF
<AvERs.
Fsesr ss..k Trust COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
Dies Chasing Chicken Thief.

Mont Clair. y Miss Caroline =
Mayer. 50 years old dTor,--J dead in
the street here while pursuing = thief
who had entered her henhouss a. her
home.
Death was evidently the result II
heart disease. directly due 10 the *
citement- Hearing = noise in the
chicken house. Miss MAYER slipped out
81 fhe house without rotifring any
other member of the family. and. find
ing several chickens missing. went in
pursuit # the thief
After dash of several blocks she
enoouutered a policeman and e7fisfad
his aid 4 few moments tata- she col.
laps@d and the officers efforts to re-
vive her uere'futiIo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-21
ktppered Eerrioos

Remove the heads and tails. por
over them a little warm butter. grill
or broil for FIVE 10 eight minutes. dish
upon hot dish. pour over them a M
tie more warm butter and serve.