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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Little Thinas.

In a small building which was once
Peter the Greats workshop In Hol.
land Is the inscription. Nothing Is Too
Little For the Attention Of Great
Man"
1t is curious TO note that many
things which have turned out most
useful for man owe their beginnings to
some slight accident. For instance.
the telescope we owe TO some children
Of a spectacle maker placing two or
more pairs Of spectacles before each
other and looking through them at the
distant sky. Their idea was followed
mp by older heads. Pendulum clocks
were invented after Galilei stood OBJ.
serving the lamp In church swing
ing TO ard fro Gunpowder was dis.
covered from the falling Of spark
on some materials mixed in q mortar
The great results OF steam engine
may all be traced TO the boy who sat
watching TIE steam which came from
the nose ~ teakettle Electricity
was discovered BY Il person observing
that piece of rubbed glass attracted
small bits of paper.
The art Of printing took its origin
from some rude impressions taken for
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
GETTING Acquainted,

ave hesitated about renting this
place" said the woman who had just
moved in, until we learned that the
families on both sides of us owned
their houses. 1t is so unpleasant to
live where the people next door are al
ways changing and you never know
what kind Of neighbors you are going
10 have"
Yes" responded the woman on the
other side of the fence. That's one
reason why we're trying to sell our
house. Chicago Tribune,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
AUTOMOBILE TOURS
Handsome Prizes For Automobiles
Who Visit the State Fair.


AS an incentive for automobiles to
visit the State Fair this year from
distance the Board OF agriculture has
provided handsome prizes TO all who
will enter this class Full particulars
will be sent upon request made to
]. l.. Pickering, Press Manager
Springfield. III. No entry fee required.
AS Saturday, Oct. /, will be Automo-
bile Ml Aeroplane Day, the entire day
being devoted to the latest sensational
sports, 1t Is the intention 10 invite au-
toists TO arrive in Springfield Friday
evening, passing through one OF the
following cities. as each driver pre-
fers: Peoria Bloomington, Clinton, De-
catur, Taylorville. Litchfield, Carlin-
VILE, Jacksonville or Beardstown
Only cars coming from points over
rs miles distant from Springfield will
be eligible. They will be required to
stop at one Of the above points and
obtain certificate from a newspaper
Of the time Of their departure, which
must be earlier than 3 p. m. ~
Certificates from newspaper editors
or publishers between the home plate
and starting point will entitle the au-
toist TO credit Of ten miles on his
score. The prizes will be awarded on
the best average rate Of speed from
start to finish, and the winners end
their scores will be published In the
Springfield Saturday morning papers.
Already parties are being formed at
distant points TO enter this friendly
race, and 1t Is predicted that every
highway to Springfield on Friday, Sept.
go will be crowded with enthusiasts.
1t Is believed that there will be
5000 automobiles in Springfield on Sat
urday, Oct 1.-THE entire day peing
given over to a grand demonstration
by individual and private owners OF
the modern vehicle. Over $4,000 In
cash and trophies will be contested toi
ON the State Fair race track that day.
Barney Oldfeld will be the grea, stut
with his Bitten Penn. The st. Nlcho-
las ho;el and Illinois Watch Factory
have offered solid silver trophies VA
ued at $500. The Franklin Life lns,f-
ance Co. gave a cash stake of $500, In
gold for one event. The State Board
hangs up $500 cash for another.
Wright Bros aviators will give
their first exhibition on that day The
day will diose with a sensational thrill
Ter, hve-mile race between Oldheld IL
an auto and Hcxsey In biplane.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25


his ENEMY's HEART.
the Countess Amelie de Carpelier the
groom TO be was arrested and taken to
the Rastile.
Had II been his part alone 70 dis
cever Tie nature of the accusation that
led to his Imprisonment be would new
er have been informed. Through the
girl he was 10 have married he learned
that he had been accused of circuat-
Ing documents calling the attention OF
the French people to the advantages
Of form of government similar to
that recently inaugurated In the Unit
ed States. His accusers were. first. the
Marquis de Beauchamp. who had been
a suitor for AIlelie's hand. second.
Charles de Forles. whom Pyle had
beaten with foils at q fencing tourna-
ment before the court; third. Jean de
Pavnes. who had insulted Pyle for the
purpose Of drawing him into real
duel. intending by trickery TO Kill him.
The motives of the three men were not
made entirely clear or why they con
spired together. but II was evident
that Beauchamp had been the prime
mover
Pyle languished in prison several
years He heard little from the out
side, but what be did hear was that
the Countess Amelie was secretly true
to him 1t would not be safe for her
TO express herself 50 far as he was
concerned. openly. He also heard that
the discomfort among the people was
daily growing Then 1t reached his
ears that the guards protecting the
Bastille were being greatly strengthen
ed, One day be heard indications of
commotion without-shouts. musketry.
cannon. Then came sounds of the
breaking down OF doors and finally q
wild. demoniacal throng entered, shout.
ing
you are freer'
Sidney Pyle before his incarceration
had been full of kindliness for all
mankind. He left the Bastille con
sumed by a thirst for revenge One
feeling alone at FIRST dominated him--a
desire to learn II the woman he loved
was In danger Happily he discovered
that her father. who was stanch
royalIst. bad taken his family across
the border. making, with few others,
nucleus for that multitude Of emf
gres which followed.
Pyle. having been a political prison
er, had nothing to fear from the revo-
luton. Indeed, he was carried out
on the shoulders Of the mob and amid
their acclamations Had 1t not been
for purpose he had in view he might
have been tempted to become one OF
the leaders In the cause Of freedom.
But his purpose now that be knew the
countess was safe kept him In another
channel His object was to find the
whereabouts of the three men who had
conspircd against him, Jean de Pavnes
was the only one Of the three who had
remained In Paris He had Joined the
revelutionists and was power among
them. The other two. being royaiists
and known t. cave been the cause OF
the Imprisonment Of many persons on
accusation Of dlsloyalty, had gone tt
Belgium
Pyle's first Intention was to settle
with Dc pavnes. But IN open attack
unon man WHO was daily sending
people to the gu!Ilotine would only re
suit In disaster. Such course wal
not to be thought Of Pyle learned
That his enrny WINS accustomed a
night " trequgat q certaip cafe, Hi
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
rhinn. Ii Seas.

.IIe's terrible drunkard, isn't he:
"Yes. but he's agood citizenH
"How can that be?'
every time he has iimiams he goes
10 the courthouse and pays taxes on u
pack Of pink and blue dogs. "--Cleye'
and Leader.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
FASHIONS IN A NUTSHELL.
Eiifel Tower Millinery and the Clothes
pin Skirts

The new turbans look like millinery
Eiffel towers. The crowns are made
OF iridescent silk or thick net. one coli
or laid over the other, and the short
straight briin that tits down over the
eyes is covered with heavy lace. This
huge chimney, placed on top Of fig
ure that Is clothed in skirt SO tight
that its wearer cannot step. does not
make for a graceful silhouette.
Added TO the hobble skirt with its
bands around the ankle line there Is
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Snft Beds.

The natives of the Lake Chad re-
rion In Central Africa when com
nelled TO camp near the immense
swamps bury themselves to the neck
in soft mud In order to escape the
infection OF mosquito bitesE during
glppn
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
How He Took II.

an training" said an instructor in
athletics. the strictest obedience Is re-
CURED. Whenever ! think Of the the
DRY of training think of Dash. who.
after eighteen years Of married life.
is one of the best and happiest hus-
bands In the world.
Dash once said to him. well.
Dash. old man, how do you take mar
ried life:
According to directions, he re-
piled"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25

When your friends assemble on the
porch or on your front doorstep you
can play games aud so while away the
hours. Provide them with pencils and
then give each one a neatly written list
of these words numbered The game
is to arrange the letters In each word
so as to spell an animal 1t Ia q
"tvisty" game and lots Of fun: -
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Knew Better.

"They say Brown Is ten years ahead
of his time"
"Well, it's not true. He's six months
behind. I'm his landlord and know"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25

the amusement of children from let
tiers carved on the bark of a beech
tree.
The laws of gravitation were discov-
cred by the falling OF an apple to the
ground.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Anticipated.

Margaret-Did you tell the girls at
the tea that secret con6ded to You
and .Iosephine? Katharine No. truly
didn't Josephine got there first
Harper's Bazaar. +t
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25

now voluminous drapery which
swings from waist to knees. 1t is
draped up in a way more or less at
tractive, and its manner of mauipul9-
ton has given it the name Of clothes
pin skirt
Charming blouses are made Of Per-
sian gauze cut on peasant lines, loose
and graceful, with three-quarter
sleeves drawn into three inch cuffs Of
black satin which ft the arms. At
the back there is row Of t!ny brass
buttons and at the hem Narrow fril
Of white chiffon The neck Is Gu. to
the collar bone and finished with =
three inch black satin band and frill
OF white chiffon.
Much has been written about the
comfort of the one piece undergar-
ments, but the three piece garments
are now much in demand. The model
illustrated consists of petticcat,
drawers and corset cover. carried out
In crossbarred muslin. This combina-
ton Is very smart.
JIJDIC CHOII EFT.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Ir1lrra 70 r-rove Il.

Augiy Falher-Great Scott. What
are you doing. Johnny? Why. con
found it. you've got my new wntch all
10 pieces: Johnny Yes. dad 1ehefi-
or tod us today that a good watch
ought to have Mt least no parts. so
Thought III see If yours was a good
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
JUDO CHOLLET

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from 81 TO ~ inches bust measure. Send
10 cents to this office. giving number, 6Ii5
and 1t VIII be promptly forwarded to you
by mail III In haste send an additional
two cent stamp for letter postage, which
insures more prompt delivery,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Frozen Steam.

II hydrogen gas be buried IN liquid
air 1t will produce steam In the form
of snow.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25

Untwisted the animals are Sheep
pusdog, albatross. elephant, girare1
otter jagnar, chamois. badger, terrier
tapir. peacock, opossum, penguin. IA
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
Is il the Hair or the Face that makes the woman?

another look at the two heads pctuc
ed would
charm lies
hair The pose picture identical as to
wealth of hair is wanting
would attract attention anywhere but each for
her superb beauty and the other
0 comica
difference loses gooi looks
proportion al hair.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25
A Brjqht Student.

:. During a recent examination in the
theology Of the Old Testament the
following question was asked young
clergyman: what language did Ba
laam's ass speak, After moment
OF thought smile flashed across his
face, and he wrote his answer. | look
I'd mt the paper. he had written. AS
syrian. - Lippincott's.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-25

A Monster Cobbler--"Taft."
The poultry department Of the Illi-
noiE State Fair this year will excel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
DIES WHILE WAITING
To co To HOSPITAL
Little Girl from Maryland Elk
pires in Railroad Station
at Manassas.

MANASSAS, VA, August 1.-The
body of little Mamie. the four-year-
ola daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Roe, Of Barclay. Queen AIMS county,
Maryland. who died at the Southern
railway depot in this place Saturday
while waiting for the noon train to
convey her to a hospital for treat
ment for appendicitis. was shipped
to the home of her parents yesterday
morning.
Mrs. Roe. accompanied by her lit
tie daughter. arrived at the home OF
Mrs Roe's parents, Mr.. and Mrs JOS
eph B. Metcalf near Catharpin, this
county, last week for few weeks
visit.
On Friday night the little girl was
taken suddenly Ill. and upon advice
of the attending physician. DR.. r. b.
Shackleford. the child was hurried
home in an automobile in time to
catch the noon train on Saturday, but
before the arrival Of the train the
little sufferer had died A pathetic
scene was enacted when IFnderta ker
Baker took the lifeless body OF the
child from the arms of its grief
stricken mother and bore IL In his
arms to his undertaking apartments
In the next square TO prepare 1t for
burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
KING WILLIAM VETS
HAVE BIC REUNION
Great Crowd Gathers for Celebra-
tion-Capt. Lamb Speaks
After Sumptuous Feast.

KING WILLIAM, VA, August a.
The Daughters OF the county gave
the vets their annual reunion on
Friday night under the shadow OF the
beautiful monument erected eight
years ago by the untiring efforts OF
the faithful women of the county.
with the names OF SIS boys of King
William who went forth to battle
for the right engraved on 1t. AS
usual. II was a grand occasion and
enjoyed by all, especially the old sol-
diers. who rejoiced to know their
deeds were not forgotten. good
crowd OF pretty girls were here and
in the crowd were some old men and
women who remember the war.
Nothing tends more to renew the
youth of the vets than these happy
reunions, comrade grasping the hand
Of comrade, and seeing the young en-
JOY themselves. The day was warm,
with refreshing breeze. There was
big dipner of everything. well cook
ed and literally served by fair hands.
and an abundance OF cake. ice cream.
lemonade and cold tea
Captain Lamb was the principal
speaker. He praised and thanked the
ladies for such grand occasion, COM
plimented the vets in their valor Ia
attacking the table so bold in their
old age and touched q little on tariff
to the voters
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
SUFFERING FROM HEAT IS
INCREASED BY FRETFULNEsS
Allowing Mind to Dwell on the
Discomfort Only Increases it
Through Nervousness.

Persons who fret over warm weather
suffer much more from the tempera-
ture than those who ignore II This
is not intended as an axiom. but is a
sact, because heat suffering is largely
Of the nerves. and therefore 10 allow
the mind to dwell upon 1t only m
croases the trouble.
A woman whose days are spent at
horne will be stronger. nerVouSly aud
physically. IF she occupies herself in
some way throughout the day. 1t
stara9 to reason that she should not
Undertake severe physical work, unless
she is obliged to. and, when neces-
sarF, she is to dress for it, cooling off
aftctWGrd as rapidly as is compatible
with safety. one who is down town
doing office work Is obliged to keep on
just the same, and unless daily condi-
tons are more than cIdinar-x difficult
she will be well. and not exhausted
through the summer weeks
Wheen a woman finds herself prone
20 think what a wretchedly hot day 1t
is. the best thing she can do is to
try to forget it. This is not easy or
altogether possible, but there Is no
use in taking the stand that she cam
not endure it. for not only can she.
but she must, unless she belongs to the
lucky class that HE her to cooler
chimes. OF course, II is hot in July;
1t would be silly TO deny this, and the
line of action for her to pursue Is TO
admit it. once for all. and then. sttll
keeping busy. do what she can to miti-
gate conditions.
The sort of food one eats has much
to do with ones ability to endure hot
weather without loss of strength,
There is no better luncheon than fruit
milk and cold vegetables. The latter
made into salads with French or may
onaise dressings are extremely pala
table and nourshing. Iced tea is re-
freshing, but 1t Is not nourshing and
is not permitted to act as sub
stitute. Without proper feeding ply
steal strength will run down In no
time. Cold rice put into a bow, with
cut peaches pouring over them sugar
and cream, is luncheon to be de-
spised by no one in the summer. Ice
cream may be on the daily luncheon
list. II too, is nourshing
A room with the light somewhat
subdue is better to work In than
very bright one In the hot weather.
Light has an irritating effect on the
nerves at times. and though the sun
may not be streaming In a glare may
be as bad. house with all the
blinds closed la always better on hot
day.
Whether one is down town or at
home, a small bottle of alcohol with
which to battle should be where one
can get Ii easily. Tablespoonful In
a quart Of cold water can stand in
the room at homie and the hands can
be dipped in and the face bathed fire.
luently. Down town few drops of
the pure alcohol can be put on the
wrist from time TO time and the face
bathed by wetting handkerchief
Alcohol used I'm this manner Us
harmless TO the skin and beneficial to
the nerves. MARGARET MIXTER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
EXPLAINS DELAY
Of SOLDIERS PAY.
Major Wright, Brigade Adjutant,
Tells What Held the
Money.

Failure on the part of many COM
pay rolls, complication of government
tai red tape and ADDITIONAL work
brought about by an extra days pay
for several of the commands are as
signed as reasons for the tardy pay
ment OF the Virginia troops which
participated In the Gettysburg camp
of instruction.
A letter TO this effect has just
been received at the office Of the Ad-
tutant- General from Major c. l..
Wright, Of Norfolk. adjutant Of the
Virginia brigade.
AdJutant- General William w. Sale
has been beseiged with complaints
concerning the late payment OF the
militiamen and he took up the ques-
ton with Major Wright to locate what
the trouble has been and where it
has been caused.
Colonel Charles H Consolvo, pay
master-general, has stated that be-
cause officers improperly made out
their pay rolls was the first stumbling
block which tied up the pay of the
soldiers. Then came unexpected work
In figuring out an extra days pay for
several companies who were delayed
nearly twenty-four hours in reaching
their home stations.
Following this the Federal govern
ment refused to let the payment of
the men be done by check. This ne
cessitated a long explanation on the
part of Colonel Consolvo in explain
ing that 1t was the only practicable
method to adopt The war depart
ment finally agreed.
However. Tuesday morning Colonel
Consoivo will send forth the last pay
checks for the First and Second In
fantry The Fourth Infantry and the
First Battalion OF Artillery have been
paid,
Major Wright's explanation relieves
the acknowledgements office of any
responsibility in holding up the pay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
Virginian
BOTH WILL REMAIN
IN HALL Of FAME
Attorney General Hands Down
Opinion Regarding Statues of
Jefferson and Lee.

WASHINGTON, Aug. a.-That the
way has now been practically clear
ed for putting the statue Of Jefferson
Davis. president Of the Confederacy,
in the capitol to represent the State Of
Mississippi in statuary hall Is the view
taken by many who to-day examined
the opinion OF Attorney General Wick
ersham to the effect that there is moth
ing in the act Of congress to re-
strict the states in their selection OF
personages to honor In this manner.
Attorney General Wickersham has
given an opinion to President Taft
with especial reference to the statue of
General Robert e. Lee. which the State
Of Virginia has chosen to place IN
Statuary hall. General Lees statue
Is in the full uniform Of Conferate
general. 1t occupies a place close to
the statue Of General George Wash
ington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
DENTAL BODY WILL
ENDORSE NEW LAW
Association to Commend State
Solons for Raising Standard
of Profession.

Strong endorsements of the new
State law requiring dental students
In Virginia to take a full medical
course In addition TO a dental course
In preparing themselves for the prac-
ttce OF their profession will be given
at the approaching annual convention
Of the Virginia State Dental Associa-
ton, which meets in Staunton August
S-5.
member of the local society.
speaking Monday of the approaching
convention. said that a large majority
Of the State association strongly ia
vored the new measure, and he be-
lieved IT would greatly strengthen the
standard Of the dental profession In
the State.
The State association" he said,
will undoubtedly adopt resolutions
commencing the legislature for pass
ing the bill"
The new law. he explained. will not
go into effect until 1918. Under Il a
dental student will have to study a:
least four years In preparation.
Some OF the Richmond dentists who
expect to attend the convention are
DIR, George Keesee. DIR. r. l.. Simp-
son. Dr. b. T. Blackwell DIR. A, L.
6tratford DR.. L q. Lester.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
Sun Cooked Blackberry Cordial.
Wash and mash two quarts of hlacl

Wash and mhsh TWO quarts OF bIack-
berries. put into glass Jar with half
dozen cloves, finger length piece OF
stock cinnamon and half dozen cas-
STA buds. Cover with white brandy
and set in the sun for two weeks.
Strain. Make n syrup, using one
pound of sugar and cup OF water
cook ten minutes. Swimming carefully.
When cold add the syrup to the black
berry juice, return the cordial to the
glass Jar and stand for another week
in the sun. Strain and bottle. Ell
derberTy cordial may be made in the
same way, substituting ground spices
for the whole ones; or 1t may be al
lowed to ferment In this way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-02
OF the
Household
ENGINES MEET
ENGINEER KILLED
Blunder on Block Signal Causes
Fatal Wreck Near
Utica.

UTICA. N. r, Aug. a.--rhs West
bound Buffalo and Toronto express on
the New York Central crashed into n
light engine eight miles west Of here
to-day. killing Bertram L. West OF
Ravenna, who was running the Hight
engine. The passengers on the through
train were shaken up but none was
injured. Vests engine was demoi-
lished and the engine OF the passenger
train was DANA Nd
A bluder by the block signal system
operator. or disregard OF orders by the
engineer Of the passenger train was
responsible for the wreck.