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Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01
The Hulhrook Argus, the Pion Ger Paper Are you on?

sentative citizens of the commun- itv in which the applicant resides They must be at least 21 years If age and acquainted with the applicant not less than one year. Indorsemy nts will not be accepted from any person who is n any way related to an applicant. The indorsement certihes that the applicant, lis thoroughly trustworthy and honest person, of good habits, and, in my opin- ion, is fully capable of diseharg- ing the duties of a enumerator, if appointed"
 Per diem rates of pay will be paid to the census enumerators in the sparsely settled rural dis tricts of Arizona, California, Col orado, Montana, Idaho, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
 The rate will range from $5 to $6 per day for the enumeral tion of the rural areas outside o cities and towns. Six dollars is the highest rate aurthorized by law.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Mrs. J. w. Richards and Miss Hattie Hoffman of St. Joseph, were visitors here last Sunday.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Bert Ward, who has been suf- fering from septic poisoning dur the past week is said to be i'm proving.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Dick Hart, the we'll known cattleman, has been seriously sick, being threa tened wirh pneu monia. Under the care of a physician and two nurses he IS now on the road to recovery.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Father Connolly made his usual monthly trip to Holbrook during the week. Church services will be held at the usual time here tomorrow.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

w. F. Tailaferro and J. F. Dez- endort, who spent the past ten days on the Moqui reservation looking over lands for the Santa Fe and the government, returned Wednesday evening.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

The comet. which is causing considerable comment among as tronomers the world over, can be seen plainly here every even ing shortly after darkness has set in.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01
CENSUS TAKERS
 APPLICATION FORMS
Test Questions to be Asked Candidates. $6 to be Paid
 In Country Districts.

AIlzOIld IldS ISCtlNSQ lIOlu IuS Census Bureau supply ofblanks applications for persans applying for positions as census enumera- tors. These will beforwarded to his list of applicants as soon as possible.
 The applications, properly filled out, must be returned to the supervisor not latter than Jan- uary 31, the Census Director having extended the time for fil- irg from January 25, which was the date first set for closing the consideration of applications. The "test" will occur February 5, as previously announced.
 The instructions printed on the application form state that a definite answer is required to each of the questions, which are:
 Are you a citizen of the United States? If naturalized citizen when and where were you nat uralized3
 HOf what state or territory are you legal resident? How long have you been a legal resi- dent thereof? Of what county and of what town or city and ward are you resident? How long have you been a resident thereof?
 What is your sex and color? What was your age at last birth day? Where were you born? "What is your education? f6ive the principal facts-l
 "What is your present occupa- ton?
 "What is your professional or business experience? Give the principal facts, and, if at present an officeholder, name office you hold.)
 Have you ever been employed on census work, either national or state? Ifs in what capacity and for how long a period? If an enumerator, fer what district or territory? Describe as accu- rately as possible.)
 ''Are you physically capable of a full discharge of the duties of a census enumerator? Have you any defect of either sight, hear ing, speech, or limb? If so, state nature of defect.
 "Do you speak English? Do Eop understand and speak any language other than English? If fso, hat language? (Specity languages spoken, as Bohemian, Chinese, Danish french German Gree Hungarian, Italian, Jap anese, Lithuanian, Russian, Sla' vie, Spanish, Yiddish an' etc.,
 "Are ou member of politi' cal committee of any partyi (Ans yer Yes or Mo-, but do not indicate W hat party.)
 In view of the fact that you may be requ red to takA test before a postmaster, state what postofiice would most conven tent to you for this purpose.
 (This test is of a practical char acter, cons sting chiefly or wholly of the filling out of a sample schedule f p pulation from in formation flu nished regarding typical families, and, in the cast of enumerators whose work vii be in rural districts. the fl liss out of a sample schedule of agri culture.)
 "Are the answers to each o the foregoing questions true tC the best of your knowledge anC belief? Are they in your owl han wri ,ing?"
 In rsements ot each appllcan must be secured from two repre-
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Ex-Supervisor James ]. Shum- way was here from his home at Taylor last week on business,
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Mr. Eldridge of the St. Louis & San Francisco land grants has been here this week on business connected with his department.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

District Attorney N. P. Geary S mother, whose home IS in Leo minister, Mass, arrived in the city Thursday to visit her son.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

There was a big dance at Ad, ;lmana Thursday night, a bunch from here adding to the members assembled.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Tine progressive business man can readily see the advantage of a wantad. Two bits will do itc
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

MT. and Mrs. Ed. Howell re turned to Holbrook from their trip to Apache county Saturday
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

A. baby girl arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. ]. E. Cox last week.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

Subscribe for the Argus.
Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

The Argus-$2 % the year-Are
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Holbrook argus., 1910-02-01

C. F. Perkins was III town iron his ranch Saturday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
WIT AND HUMOR


His Kick.
You remember. | reckon said the
iourfaced man. putting his arms on
he showcase, that | bought clock
II you twenty-five years ago?
Il certainly do not" answered the
elderly jeweler, but Ill take your
word for it if you say you did
Well, | did. 1t was twenty-five
ears ago last Monday"
Remember what you paid for it?"
Yes; paid you $40
Ever have to get it repaired"
No"
Its pretty good clock, then, isn't
t."
oh, yes: the clocks all right. But
I've found out something about it
hat you didn't tell me-"
"So?"
Yes. When | bought 1t asked you
low often | would have to wind it,
"Well?"
We'll, I've just found out that it will
You said once week"
90 eight days without winding"
Certainly; most clocks are eight
lay clocks. That's to allow for your
'orgetting to wind it sometimes"
Il never forgot to wind it, sir. Reg
ilarly every Monday morning for Is
Fears I've wound that clock.
That makes fifty-tvo times year. If
had known 1t would go eight days
would have had to wind it only forty
Tx times year. Ii takes me about
wo minutes to wind 1t up. I've vast
ID twelve minutes every year on the
hing See! in twenty-five years I've
out In 500 minutes. of FIVE hours, the
1alf OF mans working day, standing
IN a chair and winding up that blamed
I'D clock when it didn't need wind
ing"
Well" said the stupefied jeweler,
what do you want me to do about it,"
Nothing, sir / only wanted you To
know about 1t. That's all. When you
cell an eight-day clock TO a man YOU
ought to tell him it's an eight-day
clock Good day, sir,
Strengthening himself up and pulling
ais hat brim down in front, he turned
IN his heel and stalked out of the
store with the air of man with
crouch who had freed his mind.--Chi
ago Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
After Qou Owners.

A warrant was sworn out before
Judge Whitcamp against John Young
Monday for keeping dog without
license. He took change of venue
to Bob Hogan, the negro justice OF
the peace and was fined $500 and
costs amounting to $i2.0). All per
sons owning dogs for which they have
failed to secure license will be pros
ecuted by Poundmaster Sheehan.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
snmewhat Different.

Applicant-Say, can you give me a
lob?
The Boss--What kind OF job are
you looking for?
Applcant--Oh, any kind of a job
with light work and regular pay.
The Boss--Sorry. can't do any.
hing for you. Th best can offer is
'egular work and light pay.--Chicago
News
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Died at Anna.

Gus hummer who was taken to the
Anna Hospital for the insane several
weeks ago. died there few days
ago. hummer was well known
butcher, has been employed in differ
ent shops in North Cairo for years
He was about SIS years of age and
had lived in Cairo nearly all his life
He has no relatives here.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Theater BOX Tor Minister.

One theatrical manager In New
York reserves a box in his house for
rlergyinen and their families one
night every week The rates are
shaded, but lust how much is known
only to the manager ana his treasurer
and to the clergyman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
!. SOCIAL o4ND PERSONAL -

Through Cairo on his way to St
Louis last night.
| Miss Pearl Wiillford came down
yesterday to take charge of her
music class.
Miss Laura Gore has taken a posi-
ton with nenison G. Gholson as a
stenographer,
| Mrs. Frank Cassidy mas gone to
Louisville to put her daughter Ma,
irion in school there.
Mrs, Stella Parks and Mrs. u.
Rosenberg leave today for ST. Louis
to buy spring goods.
Mr.. and Mrs, George I. Carnes re.
turned yesterday from their eastern
"trip OF ten days duration.
Mr.. Meverell l.. Good OF st. Louis
will be in town tomorrow the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Aver.
Mrs. +. G. Iverson of Mounds has
been visiting Mrs. Ed Powers of
Twenty-fourth and Walnut streets.
Mrs Laura Brown, of Charleston.
Mo, is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Charles P. Wenger, Of Sixth street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Wyman of St. Louis |
are visiting their son Leigh Wyman
and Mrs, Wyman of Twenty-seyenth |
street.
Capt George Clark still carries
his arm in a sling as a result OF dis
located shoulder received several |
weeks ago.
Mrs. c. L. Barr goes to Oklahoma |
by Way of st. Louis, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. d. Thistlewood accompany her as
far as st. Louis.
Mr. Frank Funk who has been Wis.
iting Mrs. David s. Lansden has re-
to his home. Mrs. Funk will
stay day or two longer
Cleveland Fl. Champion left yes.
terday for Jonesboro, Ark, where he
has accepted a position in the me.
department Of the Daily
News.
Mrs. Jean NJ. Allen IS in the throes
Of packing preparing TO Join her hus-
band in the east. She will be sadly
missed from her large circle OF
friends.
Maj, ]. r. Galbraith, of Carbondale.
visited in the city yesterday on bust
ness connected with the taking of the
census in the district over which he
has charge, ....."
Capt. and Mrs. N. B. Thistlewood
and Mrs. B. X. Thistlewooi spent
yesterday in the city. coming down
from Capt. Thistlewool's country
home near Mounds.
Carl Schulz, II years Old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius p Schulz, of
Park. west, is seriously i'll, having a
relapse from measles complicated
With other ailments. Mr. Schulz was
,alled home from the South, arriving
here yesterday. A trained nurse from
st. Louis will arrive this morning
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
start business n cairo.

James Geannotte. who has been
operating a general store for several
years at Balcomb, ILL.,, small station
on the Illinois Central this side of
Anna, sold his interests to George
Reannie and has come to Cairo to
invest In a business venture.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Improving Property.

Attorney Angus Leek Is improving
tile property ne recently purchased
from Albert Lewis--the double dwell
ing house on Walnut street between
Eighth and Ninth streets. The house
was recently damaged by fire.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Circumstances Alter Cases.

A--"Where are you off to in such
hurry?"
BIO Isaacs the hanker--owe him
a visit Won't you come, too?''
A-"No. thank you. ! owe him
something ."--Meggendorfer Blaetter
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
To Build 4 Flat.

Another handsome fiat is to be
added to those recently built in the
city This will be erected on Tenth
street by T. J. Kerth and will cost in
the neighborhood of $4,000. Archi-
tect Kusener isdrawig the plans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
New Workers. VIM Not Walk.

v In the borough OF Manhattan ap-
proximately 5000 passenger elevators
and 10000 freight elevators are en-
gagged In the daily transportation OF
$780, 900 people. In the six years
1s03-19oS more than 1000 OF these ma.
chimes were installed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Auhn,d Publish ~

Author-l'll bet you looled at the
last page of my stony 10 see how it
came out.
Reader did not. read it through
and then looked for the name of the
publisher And even then l couldn't
figure how It came out,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Smallpox on Thirteenth Street.

There are but few cases Of small,
pox in the city and they are kept we'll
In hand by Health Officer Fitzgerald.
The latest case reported it at 2l0
Thirteenth street, and the place is
closed and Quarantined
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Used.

Ma-Tommy, quit eating those pre-
table to fill up.
Tommy Well, that's what I'm us
ing EN- for.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
The Fortnightly Club

Those present at the Fortnightls
club enjoyed a rare treat yesterday
The committee was Miss Effie Lans-
den. Mrs. Jean NJ. Allen, Mrs. Robert
e. Read and Miss Zephia Smith. The
program illustrated beautifully the
works of French and English compos-
ers. two numbers Russian, ten great
composers represented. This meet
ing closes the services. The next
groups of meetings will be miscellane.
Gus ones. the committees having their
own selection OF composers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
InNe's Louie.

HIM wish | dared to ask you a
very important question.
Her-Why don't you?
HIM see negative in your eyes.
Her--ln both Of them?
Him-Yes.
Her-Dont you know that two mega
tives make an--why, Charlie! How
dare you?
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Political Repartee.

THE motto OF our party Is Turn the
raseals out
well, guess your party has turned
cut more rascals than any other. -
Cleveland Leader.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16

The Dorcas society of the CHRIS
tian church is hard at work on the
play they are going to put on at the
opera house the 18th to raise funds
for their new church houe
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Bids Opened For L.exees.

In the office Of Gilbert & Gilbert,
who are the attorneys for the com.
missioners, bids were opened on the
work q constructing the levees for
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Aoain In Control.

The Planters Hotel barber ship is
again being conducted by j. A. Me,
shew who for many years operated
the establishment.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Administrators Named.

In probate court Monday Judge
Dewey issued letters of administra-
ton to Capt. ~ B, Thistlewood and
w. f. Gibson, in the estate of B. r.
Thistlewood, deceased.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Anxious.

There are times when | envy my
hair remarked the man who had fail
I'd In seventeen different business en-
terDrises.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
One Of thu Worst.

One OF the worst bores In the world
is the man who goes around com
planning because he had chance to
get an education and didn't.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16

BECAUSE why?" queried his wtte.
Because it is coming out on top"
explained he of the many failures
Chicago News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Poisoned 90 Dogs.

Some person poisoned about forty
dogs in the neighborhood OF Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth streets near
holbrook avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
( Must Give a GUARANTEES.

Extraordinary trafYic on roads In
England is only permitted, nominally,
after those conducting It have agreed
to pay for the injury caused.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
The Official Goat.

your wife doc snt seem to care
much for that friend OF yours"
mo; he's the man lay the blame
on when I'm detained downtown -
Philadelphia Press.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Never Thinks of Himself.

"A man will complain av his inc
mics. ar Shape wut tn worst wan,
livery night. cleveland News.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Sold Lots in future City.

The NJ. yesterday agency has sold
for Lindsey Johnson two lots In Fu-
ture City to Hayward King.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16

the East Cape Girardeau and Clear
Creek drainage district. The commits,
sioners are Thos. NJ. Otrich, Joseph
Bunch and a. c. Jaynes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
So Could We!

Old Lady ton top of bus)--Driyer,
want the Bank of England,
Bus Driver--Well, ! could do with 1t
myself. mum.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
/ Willard Memorial.

There will be an entertainment next
Thursday afternoon in the parlors oil
the Presbyterian church celebrating
the Frances e. Willard Memorial Day.
No admission charged. but any free
will offering will be gladly accepted
The program is as follows:
Scripture Reading Mrs. A. r. Buch-
anan.
Roll call. with responses from Miss
Wizards writings.
Sketches from the life OF Miss vii.
lard-Miss Mary Foster
Solo
Tributes to Miss Willard by the aud
fence
Reading. Frances e. Willard-Mrs.
A. r. Lean.
Solo i
Appeal from members by the presi
dent--MrS. Anna Wood
Collection speech--Mrs. Mackey.
Temperance doxology
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Prospective Wedding.

Prospective Wedding.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Nangle to the we'd
ding of their daughter. Mary Alice, to
Mr.. Robert Davis Pringle Saturday
evening, February 26. at o'clock, at
the First Methodist church. At home
in Mexico City after April Is.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Albert DeMoncourt has been Ill
with la grippe.
Capt. Hacker has gone to Evans.
willie on business,
Mrs. John W. G. Fry is i'll at her
home on Tenth street.
Mr.. o. P. Hurd is back again from
one of his business trips.
Mr. e. E. Cox and Mr.. Will Howe
spent Sunday in Hopkinsyille.
Mrs. Nettie S. Farnbaker has gone
to her home in Denver via st. Louis.
Father Fenese of Willisville was
the guest Of Father Gillen yesterday.
Mr.. Wood A. Rittennouse has re-
turned from a visit with relatives I'm
Chicago.
Mrs. Harry Engler and daughter,
Evelyn. return to their nome in St.
Louis today.
Mr. Ed Paxton of Padueah, general
manager of the Paducah Sun, passed
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-02-16
Informal Dance.

There is to be an informal dance at
the Alexander club Thursday.
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confidently expected to dog the others
steps, was disagreeably disappointed,
for b. the time he had gained the first
corner around which the estimable de-
fender Of the family had disappeared
the latter was nowhere in sight. Fa-
miliar with the city and its environs.
the boy possessed knowledge Of sew
eral time saving short cuts to the
dueling oaks. but this on the present
occasion he considered useless. for. ig-
norant Of the exact spot where the
combatants were to meet. there exist
ed no alternative but to press on in the
wake of Moreau, who he had every
reason to believe had taken the famil-
lar and direct route. Thoroughly i'm
bued with the desire and expectation
of witnessing kirby's death and thus
in measure Cutting his vengeance.
young Randall broke into a run, conf
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fro BE CONTINUED

Don't fail to see the opening bill
at the Thomas Opera house Friday
Friday night. 1t is the best yet
Human Hearts, L
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Seed Cotton Licenses.

,rba fnIlowiny * a list of those who
have bdnpTt seed cotton licenses up tc
and including Srptember 27. 1910:
Peter Penderprass.
SIM TiSdale'
II Rradham.
"a Ferrell K Dro.
II MrFadden
Barteil Rros
Warsh.,l Rros
Ia, porr;noor
T Tphar, ~ % e Sons
ERh.m e sous
a TCuoper,
w N Clarkson.
Daniel Wilson.
BN Stuckev.,
W Davis,
n Burrows.
w Nexson.
81 FnIImore
Rlak.lev-Mc. ;ulIouph Corp,
Riakeley. NcCnllouSh corn.
Riateiey- NJcCullo,,oh Corn.
Cnmrdin Mercantile Go.
w Wesley Sinpletarv
Snow Graham.
JD Scott,
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Old papers for sale cheap by
the hundred at The RECORD
Office.
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CHAPTER vi.

ESPITE his fifty odd years,
Colonel Moreau set out for
his destination at so vigorous
q pace that Tom Randall, who
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LIGHTNING RODS!

H, L. Whitlock, Lake City, sc.
Special Sales Agent
Representing the Largest Manufacture
ers of All Kinds
Improved Copper and Galvanized
Section Rods
(EndorSedby the Highest Scientific Au-
thorities and F ire Insurance Companles)
Pure Copper Wire Cables, All Sizes
Our Full Cost Guarantee given with
Each Job.
sell or close margin of profit, ,dlvld-
commission with my customers.
9-29-3mp
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-03-31

T will lodge. Thy people saaT De my
people and thy God N.Y. She
stopped.
That's right; go on" said Douglas.
striving to control the unsteadiness In
his own voice.
"'Where thou diest will die" Her
arms went out blindly.
"Oh, you won't send me away, will
your" she sobbed. IL don't want to
learn anything else just-except-from
you" She covered her face and
slipped, little broken heap. at his
feet.
In an instant the pastors strong
arms were about her: his stalwart body
was supporting her. You shan't 60
away. l won't let you'll won't! Do
you hear me, Polly? l won'tw
Her breath was warm against his
cheek. He could feel her tears, her
arms about him, as she chung to him
helplessly, sobbing and quivering I'm
the shelter of his strong embrace.
you are never going to leave me-
neverr'
a new purpose had come into his
life, the realization Of new necessity.
and he knew that the fight which he
must henceforth make for this child
was the same that he must make for
himself.
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POLLY
Of the
CIRCUS
BY MARGARET MAYO
Copyright. 1908. by s.,dd. Mead and
Company
CHAPTER X,

m DOUGLAS dropped YEARLY on tc
iii the rustic bench. He sat with
III dropped head and unseeing
- eyes. He did not hear Polly as
she scurried down the path. her arms
filled with autumn leaves. She glanc-
ed at him, dropped the bright colored
foliage and slipped quickly to the
nearest tree. "One. two, three for
Mr.. John! she cried as she patted the
huge brown trunk
us that you, Polly?" he asked alb
sently.
Now it's your turn to catch me-"
she said, lingering near the tree. The
pastor was again lost in thought
Aren't you going to play any more?"
There was a shade Of disappointment
in her voice. She came slowly to his
side.
''Sit here. Polly" he answered grave
ly, pointing to place on the bench.
Il want to talk to you"
snow I've done something wrong
she pouted. She gathered up her gar
lands and brought them to place
near his feet. ignoring the seat at his
side. You might just as well tell me
and get it over"
"YOu couldn't do anything wrong"
he answered. looking down at her.
"Oh, yes. | could, and I've done it,
can see it in your face. What is it"
what have you there? he asked.
trying to gain time and not knowing