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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

In obedience TO her command. he un
dertook to discharge the cook How
many times had he been bulldozed by
great, brazen creatures whom he
would have enjoyed shifting? As many
times as he had discharged cooks. and
that was-"Let me see" mused Mr..
Conley-"Aggie, Maude, Gretchen,
Mary-no, there was one between
Gretchen and Mary-Hulda-ah yes,
Hulda. with forearms like a black.
smiths" He had discharged her from
the other side Of the table. He re
membered that well enough.
And now II was Carrie
Mr.. Conley smiled as he went out
Of the front door and around the side
of the house
All. well, 1t was only again, Just
again; but he was so tired of it all,
so miserably tired
II was fate.
He seated himself on the narrow
back porch and looked up at the stars
shining like splendid jewels on the
black gown of night
Present he got up with a SIGH. and
his fingers closed upon the knob of
the kitchen door.
The door was locked To be sure.
he might have known. II was one of
Carries seven-nights a-week-out. Nc.
chemically he ran his hand along the
sill of the pantry window. His fin
gers encountered the key. and at the
cold touch of the steel a splendid
idea occurred to Alfred Conley. He
unlocked the door and from the kitch-
en- called to his wife
Has Carrie got anything with herr"
he asked
What do you mean?" Mrs. Con
lev called back from the living room.
"A trunk or anything
'No-nothing but what she has on,
dear. She said she'd try us a fort
night, and if she liked the place, she'd
have her trunk sent out Why?"
But ConIey did not explain-then.
He chuckled to himself instead. He
locked the door from The inside,
dropped the key, laughing. into his |
pocket, and joined his wife. whistling.
Perhaps fate had turned in his favor |
after all. He strutted.
Mrs. Conley was conscious that ,
'ome time before she had dolly heard
he clock strike two. She was fully |
awake now, and certain that some
connection below had awakened her
On her elbow. holding her breath. she
listened. Ever since they had built"
n Observation-Disclosures paved and
traded 40 minutes from town" the
gents prospectus had said-her con-
tant fear had been Ct burglars.
At repetition of the clamor that
ad awakened her she bent over the
leeping Conley and whispered rasp-
ngly Alfred! It's burglars! Oh, AL.
redi"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
UP IN THE MOUNTAINS
CONCLUDED from First Page).

pensed his stock in trade BY drawing
it f ON the barrel into whatever re
certacle was handy. the gallon iua
being the favorite In the mountains
by the way. Drinks were 10 cent
apiece with no rebate on quantities
except in quart or gallon lots, so mem,
bers of the party state.
n. Conger will now doubtless rean
his reward of perspicacity In locatins
his saloon so far from anywhere in
particular. Emerson oace remarked
that If any man can do any certain
thing better than his neighbor. though
he build his house in the woods. the
word will make beaten path to his
doer, or words to that effect. Con
gers saloon Is only about fifty miles
from Nashville, as the crow flies. aud
If Nashville hears OF It the thirs '
populace may fly from near beer and
visit the mountain resort, which
should become an extremely popular
place these hot days.
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HAD DIFFERENT Magnetic
Continued from First rage)

Of the Wrights motor gave rise TO
The opinion that Orvile had purposely
shut it off to test the gliding qualities
of the new aeroplane.
Wilbur explained after the mishap
yesterday that the reason the ma
chine did not glide in the accident
last September which resulted in the
death Of Lieut.. Selfridge and the ia
jury of Orville Wright. was because
the rear vertical rudder was crippled
and ruined the balance machine,
moving the center OF balance forward
and causing the aeroplanc to pitch 10
the ground The experience which
Cryille gained in yesterdays glide
may prove valuable 10 him when he
makes the ten mil cross country
speed trial.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
GREAT PRODUCTION or SALT.
Twenty-Five Million Barrels Of This
indispensable Condiment Made
In America Last Year.

There has been a big increase In the
production of salt In the United States
In the last ten years. Close to $4,000.
600 barrels were produced in this
country last year, which was In excess
OF any such period previous. Possibly
the largest domestic source Is In New
York state, in the vicinity OF Syracuse
Michigan probably comes next.
Salt originally is In the rock form
or in a solution in sea water or brine
springs. The former is obtained by
quarrying or mining and by solution.
With the latter water Ia poured over
the salt until the mineral Is saturated
and ia then brought to the surface BY
pumping. The brine is boiled down in
large pans.
The finest salt Is boiled at a TEN.
perature Of about 107 degrees cent?.
grade. Commercial salt, fishing and
bag salt are produced In successfully
larger pans and at increasingly low
temperatures. Finer salt is raked out
of the pans at much shorter intervals;
in the case of the finest, two or three
times a day.
If cats lick their bodies and wash
their faces, 1t will rain.
II the cock crows more than usual
and earlier. expect rain
If cattle leave off feeding and chase
each other in the pastures. 1t VIII
rain.
If marigolds continue shut after
seven o'clock in the evening, expect
rain.
II bees remain in their hives or fly
but a short distance from them. 1t will
rain.
II the crows make a good deal of
noise and fly round and round, expect
rain.
If water fowls scream more than
usual and plunge into the water ex-
pect rain.
Syrian Directory for New York.
A Syrian business directory has lust
been ISSUED in New York. and a second
edition will be turned out next fall |
Tho book contains information both ir +,
he English aud Syrian languages.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
CELEBRATE IN DENMARK.

Copenhagen. July s.-The Danish
American associations members
which are American CITIZENS. arranged
a celebration of the fourth of July at
the exposition at Aanus and novel
festival was carried o-< with great
luCcess today. The features of the
celebration were addresses by the
American minister and Crown Prince
Christian
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
IN POLICE CIRCLES
Fourth Of July Busy Day For the
Force-Twenty-tWo hrreSts--0ne
A Boot-legqer.

Two more arrests made before .
O'Clock this morning would have made
an average OF one arrest every hour
during the last twenty-four, The
twenty-five made arc divided as fol,
lows: Fourteen DRINKS, five dsor.
deries. two yags anu a Dootlegger.
The bootlegger was arrested by Chief
Egan.
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WILL SERVE ICE CREAM.

The Young Ladies Sodality of ST.
joseph's church viii serve ice cream
this tMonday) afternoon and evening,
at St Joseph's hall on Cross street.
All are invited.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
Amt Mrs. conley sank back on h.

AMI Mrs, Con1ey sank back on he
pillow ard began to sob spasmodically
Hush" commanded her husband
Its not burglars at all--it's Carrie. \
Carried"
Yes, and II I'm not mistaken, she
is DESTROYS Of gaining entrance TO her
erstwhile home. Burglars do not push
house of its foundation to get into
the cellar. Listen to that, She Ia exl
cecdingly eager"
The sarcasm of this speech Gained
the fears of Mrs. Conley, and she was
sufficiently treasured to follow her hus.
band as far as the first landing as he
went down stairs wrapped In a blue
bathrope decorated with yellow chry.
sapthemums. and In his noseless bed
room slippers.
As he entered the refrigerator room
another pound fell upon the door in
front of him and he chuckled, willis
Mrs. Conley, shivering on the first
landing. held her breath
"Iiello!" called Conley. Who's
there?"
TITS tes me. subj" came from the
other side of the door.
Who's me?" and Conley covered
his mouth with his hand, as though
he expected the black eyes of his
caller of the night to pierce the door
All cain fin de key. subj" he heard
What key" Conley asked curious
iy, drawing one foot up under his
bathrobe.
De key T. de do, sub"
What do You want the key for?"
was the masters severe query And
Mr.. Conley realized that the Situation
was really worthy of modern French
drama eDq
"kase TO- t. git In, sub" t@
What do you want to get in for?"
wy kase | do, sub" Then the
voice took on a certain richness. add.
Ing: Stop 30 fooln, Mr.. Conley, an
femme In; Is mos froze solid out
heah."
Who are you, anyway? Mr., Con
ley had to chuckle then.
~ - you MUM WHO is, came
back through the door, us Carrie,
Mr., Conley."
Carrier" the man in the bathrobe
to say Carrie who?"
Wy you knows Carrie. Mr.. Con.
ley, wo'ks heah."
You wharf" this stentorlar.
! wo'ks heah"
oh, see; you work here. eh7 Now
mere seems to be a little mistake
somewhere. You did work here. Car.
'ie-yesterday; but Just now-to-day
/ don't think you do. Carrie I guess
'ou're a private in the army of the
unemployed. So run along now. Car.
lie Goodnight and good-by,n
There appeared to be an instant's
esitation on the part Of the person
trough the door then Mr.. Conley
card footballs on the steps. He dart.
d into the pantry and from the win.
ow saw squat figure moving hastily
eneath suffering electric light:
hen ii was swallowed by the black.
ess that enshrouded the choice
uilding lots" that clustered unbuilt
nd desolate thereabout.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

Advertisers value the Bulletin be.
cause of It's extraordinary pulling
rover.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
Forecasts For Today.

Illiaois. Washington. July A.
Showers Monday and probably Tues
day; warmer Monsay in extreme
north; moderate possibly brisk east
to southeast winds.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

lie who teaches his son no trade ia
IS If he teaches him tc steal-Th.
1almud.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

Read the Bulletin every morning for
wo cents per day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

THE WEATHER
e18SS3 Sx11SS3SsSsyasysss,s
Yestc days Cairo Temperature.
General Conditions.

The day was fair with a comfort.
able breeze and many enjoyed an
puting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
Time Game.

Time Game.
Rock Island. July Davenport tieI
the score in the eighth inning and tho
game was called at the end of the
tenth on account OF darkness and
rain.
Score RH e
Rock Island ...,........... II 4
Davenport ....... .......... 6 >
Batteries-Lakaff. wilson and Eng;
Fleet and Smith
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
DETROIT BEATS BROWNS

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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

The fact is" Conley says in telling
the story, All that happened seven
years ago. Carrie is with US yet, but
whenever we get to thinking Of that
night Isabel and | both cry knew
she was the jewel we had been in
search of so long. A woman with as
subtle sense Of humor as Carries
can't help being an angel"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05
Peoria Shut Out.
Good Suppor; Won.

Dubuque, July Although Quincy
was hit hard. good support held the
visitors TO two runs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

Sun and noon,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-05

The holy sun of May morning was
streaming In ar the window 1t was
beam that fell athwart Mr.. Conley's
face that awakened him. He arose and
prepared his bath. Afterward. while
he dressed. hunger smote him full
and involnntarily as he tied his scarf.
he chewed on nothing =
He went downstairs roiselesslv.
Starving In the land Of plenty, How
insane 1t was. after ALL And Carrie
was human-no more, no less. He re-
enthusiastically, keenly regretted
that he had not admitted her and apol-
ogized for having kept her waiting
He went TO the front window and
stood there beside the palm pedestal
looking out. He felt rather ashamed
Of himself II was quite az though
Day herself called "Shame," at him
and held up a Gliding finger He
promised himself that somewhere,
somehow, he would secure Carries ad-
dress and seek her out--yes. even IL
it took all dsy-and make amends.
by Jove. I'm hungry"
The words fell unbidden from his
lips The inner man 1t was that
spoke
Half turning. he gsZed off down the
street In the distance he beheld a
solitary squat figure II drew nearer
nearer! 1t wore dresses! II was a
woman! II was Carrie! Conley's
heart leaped into his throat, but he
swallowed it back and waited. No
doubt she was passing only. He held
his breath. She was going by-yes.
No, she turned in
As Conley flung open the door her
finger was poised above the bellbut-
ton.
Carries black face broke like a
1ight-sun into one all-suffusing smile
Conley's emotion choked him, and
ne could only gurgle-"Carrie!"
"Yes. subj" was the rich. mellifu-
,us. tender reply. ITS Carrie: dat
vas great joke you played on Carrie
as night, Mistah Conley."
All the strength oozed from Con-
eys fingertips that instant and he
eaned against tho door.
Then his laugh rae out--awaken-
ng Isabel above-es, with robustuous
lee. he cried
"Oh-eh-oh, yes-joke-yes-coul
lot resist-knew you wouldnt-ha,
a, ha-great joke, wasn't 1t, Carrier"
1T sho' was. Mistah Conley," was
be reply as Carries squat figure
Irched past into the kitchen.
Conley staggered into the psrIor.
nd sinking limp and weak upon an
ttoman clasped his hands as one in
rayer.
The fact is" Conley saws in telling
lie story, AL that happened seven
ears ago. Carrie is with US vet. but
henever We get to thinking Of that
ght Isabel and I both cry. knew
10 was the level wn had hao, -
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12

them. This gives the race three
of the four bandmasters provided
for the Negro regiments in the
United States Army, with one Ne
gro principal musician acting as
bandmaster in the fourth regiment.
The appointment of Chief Musi-
clan Polk is another gratifying in
stallment in the great victory
achieved by Emmett j. Scott in
pushing to a finish the movement
to have Negro bandmasters in
charge of all the Negro regiments
of the army.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12

New Orleans.-Frank Walker, a
white man who had been named as
legatee of a $4,000 estate by Vir-
ginia r. Davis, a mulatto woman,
was disposed today by decision
of the Civil District Court, which
upheld contest of the will made
by George Campbell, Nashville
Negro, who is a natural son of the
woman. The court handing down
the decision condemned Walker
in terms exceedingly severe and
emphasized the fact that his assoc
iation with the Negress was in vio-
lation of the state law, adding:
And the public policy of the
Southern civilization the integri-
ty of the white race in the South,
demands the enforcement of the
law" Judge Allen, formerly of
the Supreme Court of Tennessee,
and who recently prosecuted the
night rider cases, came down to
prosecute the contest on behalf
of Campbell.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12
THE RACE QUESTION
A LABOR QUESTION

Iu the strike on the Georgia
Railroad against the employment
of Negro firemen, we have an ex-
emplifcation of what many have
long felt to be true, that the race
question is at bottom labor ques-
ton and that the labor question is
at bottom a question of restricted
opportunity. The object of the
Georgia strike against Negro labor
at locomotive firing, was to make
room for white labor. With abun-
dant opportunities for both races,
there would be no strike, for there
would have been no motive for
striking. But with opportunities
SO narrowed that the masterless
man is striving man the struggle
for jobs takes on any form that
happens to serve, and race differ
ences are usually most efficient.
Political differences would serve
as we'll in some industrial circum
stances, religious differences in
others, and either would be as
readily availed of. But in the
South at the recent time-and in
the North, too, for that matter
the question of Negro or white man
is most available. On the Pacific
Coast the same scarcity of jobs de-
velop race conflicts, with China
men and Japanese instead of Ne
groes as the white workman's en-.
emy The Georgia Railroad strike
certainly tends to confirm the
Texan, an old time slave owner,
who, upon being asked about the
race question in his part of the
State, replied: Race question!
Well, it's about this way. When
the white owned the nigger there
wasn't any race question; II the
nigger owned the white man, there
wouldn't be race question; but
when the niger and the white
man both want the same job at the
same time, then there's a race
question. 1t isn't race question
at all, my friend, not among the
masses of the people. It's a la
Dor question. The Public.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12
RICHEST BLACK
MAN IN THE WORLD

The Los Angeles Record has
the following to say of Millionaire
Tennenbaum, the Diamond
King" and Goodman Bray, his
colored millionaire mining super
intendent
You have heard of Tennenbaum.
Heis best known as the Diamond
King" He is coming over from
Belgium this month and as soon
as he arrives in New York he will
start across the continent to visit
Goodman Bray, a giant Negro.
For as Tennenbaum is the
Diamond King" so is Bray the
"Tourmaline King"
Bray is as black a Negro as ever
came out of the heart of the Con-
go. He is probably the richest
black man in the world. Tennen-
baum picked him up when he was
a ragged boy making mud pies in
the slums of New York.
Tennenbaum took a liking to
the little black urchin because of
his ''jolly little laugh" The Dia-
mond King sent the boy to school
and then to college. Before he
was 20 Bray had charge of the
wonderful collection of gems that
won for Tennenbaum his title as
king. Then Tennenbaum made
him his buyer, and for years the
giant black travelled to almost ev-
cry corner of the earth looking af-
ter the interest of his foster father.
For the past eight years Bray
has had charge of the Tournma-
line mines at Mesa Grande, Mex
leo. He has carte blanch to draw
on Tennenbaum for whatever he
wants, and, although he is 80 miles
from the nearest imported city, he
lives in the style of a prince.
Bray looks like Peter Jackson.
He is quite sure that had Tennen-
baum found him he would have
been prize fighter.
81 think l would have won
heavyweight laurels," he remarked
modestly.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12
| RACE NEWS |
oArHrREp FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett places
the total of Negroes lynched with
in twenty five years at 1924.

Humbolt, Tenn, June 1.-The
unusual spectacle of large man.
ufacturing plant closing down
most important department dur
ing a busy season because of the
death of faithful Negro employee
was witnessed here last week when
the veneer manufacturing depart
ment of the large factory of B. G.
FARRELL & Co., shut down at dinner
at the request of about hundred
Negro employees that this be done
SO they could attend the funeral
services of Uncle John Davis, an
old time Negro and ex-slave, who
died at his home here. The old
Negro had worked at this plant for
nearly twenty years and was thor
oughly respected by all who knew
him.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12
THE SOCIAL SIDE.

The Denver Republican, like
many other papers and individuals,
who possess only surface informa-
ton on the race problem fears as
result of the New York meetings,
that some Negroes may presume
upon the social side, thereby caus-
ing trouble. 1t would be unkind
and impolite for the Colorado
Statesman to drag the mulatto into
the discussion. But they are part
of the great Negro race, and from
whence did he come. The Negro
does not seek social relations with
the whites. His churches and soci-
eties are strong evidences of this
fact. The Negro, where two or
three are gathered together builds
himself a church and makes his So
ciety being entirely content to work
for the Anglo-Saxon. All he may
ask in a quasi-social way is the
same Accommodations in public
places and conveyances. He is con-
tent to let those who wish, meet,
talk, and resolute. He will go on
in his quiet way buying homes and
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12

much abused term. Pride in race
is inherent in all people and with
us is rapidly assuming respecta-
BILE proportions. We take it that
out esteemed contemporary refers
to honest delight in the achieve
ments of the men and women of
the black race. This should not ap-
ply alone to the great things and
the great men but likewise to the
humble efforts of those who toll
and save that they may have a
place called home. Around us on
all sides can be seen humble be-
ginnings by Negroes which should
rouse deep feeling of pride. Here
in our city and state can be found
many striking examples worthy
emulation and justifying a strong
race pride. To allow this pride in
the achievements of our people to
grow, jealously must be cast aside
and the fullest encouragement so
far as we can give should be
shown. This pride of race must
first be developed in the individ-
ual. He must feel that his race
is sufficient for him and that he
can help make it greater by doing
his very best in whatever he under
takes. 1t matters not what we find
to do, be it carrying the hod, scrub
bing a floor, or driving a team, be
the best in the business and be hon
est. That pride which develops in
the individual to do the best work,
soon grows in others and such leav-
en- leavens the whole loaf. We have
accumulated wealth, achieved in
various ways national regulations,
these are the inspiring elements in
NeAdclouS PIoploIi, dIu iiolu ohe
lamp of hope for others to climb up
the great hill of difficulty. They
are the great minority. We want
to rouse the great majority to seek
higher plane of living, and de-
velop in them a pride of race. This
will come through self respect and
proper respect for others. Study
the little things our people are do
ing. They tell story of race pride.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12

William Polk, for many years
principal musician assistant lead
err of the band of the Twenty
fourth Infantry, stationed at Mad
ison Barracks, Sackett's Harbor,
New York, has been designated by
the War Department as Chief
Musicians of the Regiment, to sue
ceed Wilfred o. Thompson (white)
transfe ferred to Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, in conformity with the or
der of President Roosevelt to place
colored bandmasters at the head of
Negro regimental bands as rapidly
as openings could be made for
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12
Royal Pudding.

One cupful of bread crumbs well
crumbed one pint of milk, one-half
cup sugar, the yolks of two eggs well
beaten, grated rind of one lemon. one
tablespoonful butter. Bake until done
Spread on the pudding layer of jelly
or jam. Then whip the whites of two
eggs stiff, beat in one-half cupful of
sugar and the juice of the lemon. Pour
over the pudding, bake in the oven un.
til slightly Drowned.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-06-12

blood in their veins, from facing
the problem of their future as they
ought to face it. What the Negroes
of this country need is pride of
race, for there can be little racial
progress where there is no race
pride. To be ashamed of their black
skins should be looked upon as a
dishonor by all members of the
race; and the sooner this sentiment
becomes dominant, the sooner will
the problem be solved and the two
races live peaceably and contented-
ly side by side. With the develop
ment of spirit of this kind on the
part of the blacks will come an an
swer to all question concerning
their civil and political rights,
whether in this country or in their
ancestral home in Africa.