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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Efforts are being made to develop
more extensively the petroleum re-
sources of Peru The known deposits
of oil occur in very narrow strip of
land between the foothills of the Andes
and the shore of the Pacific. and much
OF this is flooded at high tide. Piles
of railroad iron driven In the pure
neean sand, which varies In depth
from FIVE to fifty feet, are used az
foundations for the derricke. The shall.
lowest of the driven wells Is 1850 feet
in depth. There is very little gas, and
the oil Is very heavy, so that 1t can
be put into buckets with shovels ard
It "a carried direct TO the furnaces to
serve as fuel.-scientlfic American.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Tho D5nuer.Line.

Once" said Brother Dickey, OAR
wuz a man who prayed dat he might
git out Of de wilderness, an his prar
wuz answered, an time he got out
ortermoblle run over him, an then
bout de time he riz up an breshed
de dust from off him a'rship felled
on him, an wen he come ter hlsse
agln a policeman told him ter move
on; an go he lifted up all de voice
what he had left an prayed fer mar
ricane ter blow him back ter whar ne
come from. Atlanta Constitution.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Rordered Gibbons.

Bordered chiffons can be used for
many things, but are especially good
for attractive little blouses OF simple
line. surplIce arrangement with a
short kimono sleeve la a design often
chosen for such material.
Persian or lowered chiffons are
made UP without yelling and are trim.
med with fiat round collars OF baby
Irish or hne nlet net.
clrcumstantIaI Evidence.
do you believe marriage Is lot
terry"
Well, you see many married peo
pie who look blank"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
HUMOROUS Qu|PS


Nov" said the head OF the rerep-
tion committee. when the distinguish
ed visitor had s,epred from the car.
III you thlnF You'd ike II we'll be glad
to set en- automobile and take you
dor a drive through the parks We
have one of the finest boulevard sys-
tens in the world. aud
+ Say. do you know where there's a
bath tub about six feet long and four
feet wide and three feet deep?"
81 think they may lave something
Of the kind In one of the hotels"
Lead me to H. Never min. the
rarks ard boulevGrds.'
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
UNCLE WALT
TIE POET PHILOSOPHER

Words fail ell bow ! owe Hutch
Because of him we'll I've staff and
This m~he tribute must sufice--it s
WOODS sprng; l always his
HUTCHINSON he he
ache blow and
hamburg steak Iced" he will fra it's fun
vile" drink pail whip
crocodile the
fell when
haven't bath cherish everything
ends; nights
friends The doctors wisdom will
aing they'll against
All he
s :=sfs.' a" @1 ,sss- LDsaxnla4oS
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The two footpads had explored the
elderly pedestrians pockets and found
nothing but dollar watch and few
other things Of little or no value.
If you will make another search OF
my right trousers pocket" he said.
you will find dime. which VIII ray
your fare to more prosperous part
Of town And now, gentlemen, II you
wilLhand me back my bunch OF keys,
We Shall consider this unfortunate and
disappointing episode at an end.
Thanks Good night"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

information has been received
that the recently stolen Mona Lisa"
will be struggled into the United
States through the swamps of North
Minnesota No, we wouldn't swear
this information came from the press
agent. but it said he is threatened
With an attack of maarial fever
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The Professor went to the lost
property Office today and got that UNI
brella ! left on the train last week
That's good. Where Is 1t now?"
"Eh? BY Jove,, I-rreally, my dear.
I'm afraid I--er-left it on the train"
Life
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The admiral of the Chinese Impe-
rial Navy. who is at present the hon
ored guest of Uncle Sam. has the dis
tinetion of possessing a name that
sounds like banjo solo when pro-
nounced properly II, is. Ching
Pin Kwang'
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

1t has been decided by a Massa-
chusetts Judge that the man is en-
titled to the use of the only umbrella
In the house. No. gentlemen, the
decision does not provide that the
only umbrella" shall not be deco
rated with polkadots, stripes, ruff
aes. etc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The clergymen who criticised Mrs
Leonard Thomas for her all-niFhi
dance at Newport which ended with
an Indian war dance on the golt
links, are in great danger of being
scalped, judging from the reply oi
the hostess.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
A Considerste Boss,

Please, sir. may go out to lunchf
I'm awfullS hungry"
=, Not just now, Johnny but you may
lick two dozen stamps for these let
tiers. That will appease your hunger
somewhat"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

A stonecutter of Gary, Ind.
whose whiskers of 20 years growth,
were cut off by stranger several
days ago, has sworn out a warrant
against the man Delihah. BY this
time the stonecutter probably has
relented
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Mehitabel Jack saved me from
drowning, and now we are engaged
10 be married. Isn't that Just too
lovely?
Annabella Il wouldn't want him
for a husband. You can never tell
when he Will take fancy to save
some other girls life.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

According to shoe dealers, the feet
of Kansas City women have doubled
in size during the last twenty years
and excessive hill climbing is at
tributed as the cause. Chicago had
better be careful OF its record.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Jesse James, Jr,, son of the noto-
.rious Missouri bandit, has remarked
his divorce wife, who obtained the
decree, their four children and 500
month alimony two years ago
Was 1t the children, or the alimony.
Jesse?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

A Missouri jury has appointed a
guardian for farmer, who sold his
farm and purchased moving picture
show and an automobile with the
proceeds The jurors evidently were
men of experience.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

be objected to. square block of wood
can be fastened at either end of the
bar. and the contrivance made to fit
exactly across the cupboard and then
nailed in its place. The bar shown In
the sketch is so fixed, and by this plan
also bar may be easily fastened
across the recess In a wall and after
the gowns have been hung over 1t they
may be covered up with piece OF
any kind of light material to keep
them from dust.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Two Chicago policemen have been
suspended for exceeding the speed
limit on the motorcycles. There goes
another prop from beneath the de-
Tense of the automobilist!
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The business men of Gary, Ind,
have announced they will pass
around the hat" in an effort to OBJ
tain funds to prosecute the mayor
aud FIVE councilmen. under indict-
meut on boodling charges. No
doubt. the mayor, the councilmen
and their friends, would willingly
few buttons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
August. Circulation

The above is correct statement
of the circulation of The Cairo
Bulletin for the year 1910 and for
the month of August. 1911.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this fourth day OF September,
1911.
LEO ]. KLEB,
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Least They Miqht Do,

4 Mother--In his last letter my son
asked me to send him a half dollar
to shy him ldgarithm table.
Friend-Well really, do think his
college should At least supply his fur
niture. Pele Mele.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Old Gent--'Pon MY word madam, I
should hardly have known you. you
have altered so much.
l.ady--f'or better or for worse!
Old Gent--Ah madam. you could
only change for the better.-yudge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Advertise Il.

7 wish | knew OF some way to make
religion more attractive to the
masses" -
why not have description Of
heaven written by one OF these men
who write descriptions of summer re-
sorts for the railroads."
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Sightseers tried to ascend Mount
Aetna several days age. but were
driven back by the heat, smoke and
lava. More work for the foolkiller
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
II Makes a piRerenes

is tie father Of that girl across the
room rich?"
y don't know, why?"
II was just trying to make I'D nv
mind whether she is skinny or merely
slender"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Owing to the decrease in the amount
of cloth required for women's dresses
since the advent of the hobble skirt, 1t
has been necessary to close some OF
the mills In Rhode Island and other
eastern states. Has anybody noticed
decrease In the price Of his wife's
clothes?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Mo Fee.

why is 1t that you never ask after
your relations when you meet them,
DOCTOR"
Because | don't care about CIV
ing advice ree."-FlIegend Blaet-
ter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Newspapers Of several Southern
cities are reporting the systematic
robbing of slot machines Is there
no honor among thieves?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

lille, Hi-lo,' that familiar drink
ing song, has been pronounced UNI
classical by the Germans of Indiana.
Isn't this decision trifle late?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Tcnderer.

; What's this. waiter!
Waiter--Thats sole, sir
Customer Well. just ,tafe II away
and bring mo bit of the upper with
the eyeists removed London Opin.
Ion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Circulation Statement.

Average number Of complete
and perfect copies Of The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday durns the
vear 1910 22S7
Average number Of complete
and perfect copes OF Tho
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday during the
month Of AUGUST, 1911. 212!
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Oppressive taxes are said to be the
cause OF the present uprising in
China. The Chinese arc becoming
civilized. it seems,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

bage cars. nor the citizens fight with
each other for piece OF the precious
commodity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The Missouri laborer, who swal-
lowed IS in coins after being ar
rested, probably thought the change
would do him good.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

No, that 100000 Col Astor
gave his bride. was not advance ALI
mony. We have the colonels word
for it,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

The liquor bill Of Maine last year
amounted to 100000, That isn't
such a bad record for State that
was dry"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

An army lieutenant is planning to
search for the south Pole in an aero
plane We admire the lieutenant's
grit, but.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Pullman Palace Carr, who recent
ly' joined the Navy, must have been
seeking a good birth.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

A Kentucky judge has declared
the dyeing OF hair to be a necessity
Was there ever any doubt about it?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
The Foxy Sailor.

mo Use to hug the shore he said.
Where pillows whlrl"
Therefore he showed level head
And Rugged the girl,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

Connecticut boasts it has COW
that becomes intoxicated once a
year by eating sour apples. How
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

about those who drink Bossy's milk
about that time?
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18

IWeKTTCHEN
ggoezGABINET

HEY are as sick that surfelt
~ with too much.
As they that starve with nothing.
Shakespeare.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Y Another Orc Heard From.

Train Guard Madam this 10 the
smoking car
Aunt 1emima-- Why so II 10.
Thankee. young man. tProdusss
pipe.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-09-18
Let LIS Ween.

A little bride some biscuits made,
With many puckers OF the brow.
The end Was fatal for tits said
That little brides a widow now.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Proclamation of Special School Tax
Election, District No. Is, Grant
Parish. Louisiana.

Pursuant to a resolution passed by the Par
sh Board OF School Directors of the Parish of
Grant, Louisiana, at It's regular meeting held
on May Is. 1911, l, John H. McNeely. President
pliance with said resolution. special election
VIII be held In School District No IL of said par
ish of Grant, Louisiana, on
TUESDAY. JUNE q. 1911,
for the purpose of submitting to the property
tax payers. qualified under the Constitution and
election. the following proposition to-wit.
To levy five mill special tax all property
subject to state taxation in School District No
IL OF the parish of Grant, La. for period OF
I'VE years, beginning with the year 1911 and end
ing with the year 1915, both years inclusive. for
the purpose OF constructing. repairing and equip
ping public school buildings, purchasing sites.
titles to which shall be vested in the public for
paying teachers. In fact for general educational
purposes.
For the purpose Of said special election. the
polling place will be at Buckplew Precinct Grant
parish. La., and Messrs. F. NJ. Dean, Geo Ober
and H. A. W all have been appointed ommission-
ers, and Mr.. w. r. Dean clerk OF election to
serve at the said polling place In their several
capacities as prescribed by law. At said special
election the polls will be open at seven O'Clock
a. IN. and close at i've o'clock p m, and the cleo
ton win be conducted in accordance with the
laws OF Louisiana applicable thereto
Notice is also given that at eleven o clock a. M
on June 70 1911, the said Parish Board OF School
directors OF the parish of Grant, Louisiana, will
meet at the court house. at Colfax. Grant parish.
La. and IN open session proceed to open the
ballot box, examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and canvas the
returns and declare the result of said special
election
1911
j. h. McNEELY,
prosi
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Proclamation of Special School Tax
Election, Grant Parish, La.

Pursuant to resolution passed by the Par
ish Board of School Directors of the parish
Of Grant, Louisiana, at its regular meeting held
on May 18TH. 1911. /, John II. McNeely, Presi-
dent of said board, hereby give notice that,
in compliance with said resolution special
election will be held In school District No s0-2z2s
of Grant, Louisiana. on
TUESDAY. JUNE "a. 1911,
for the purpose of submitting to the property
tax payers, qualified under the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Louisiana, 10 vote
at said election. the following proposition, to-
wit:
To levy FIVE mill special tax on all prop
erty subject to State taxation In School District
No. COPIES. Grant parish, La, for period OF 5
years, beginning with the year 1911 and end
ing with the year 1915, both years inclusive, for
the purpose of constructing, repairing and
equipping public school buildings, purchasing
sites, titles to which shall be vested in the
public. for paving teachers, in fact for gen
eral educational purposes. ~
For the purpose Of said special election, the
polling place viii be at Hargis. Grant parish.
Dunn and o. O. Neal have been appointed CON-
missioners. and Mr.. j. E. Deem clerk OF cleo
ton. to serve at the said polling place in their
several capacities as prescribed by law. AT
said special election the polls will be open at
seven O'Clock a. m. and close at FIVE o'clock
p m, and the election will be conducted in
accordance with the laws of Louisiana APP
plicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at eleven O'Clock
a. M, on Jnne 90 1911, the said Parish BOARD
Louisiana, will meet at the court house. at
Colfax, Grant parish. La, and in open session
proceed to open the ballot boxes, examine and
count the ballots in number and amount, exam
inc and canvas the returns and declare the re-
suit OF said special election.
1911.
J. H. McNEELY.
d.. H.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
of which Mr.. Carnegie gave al
most a million dollars.

4
most a million dollars.
In accepting the medal, Mr.. Car
negie told of his feelings in being
informed of the honor conferred
upon him by the Pan-American
conference at Buenos Ayres.
Truly, my friends" be said, II
never before felt SO completely
overwhelmed and crushed as it
dawned upon me that the honor
which the conference had voted
to confer was without parallel,
l6O,OOO,0O0 of people. forming
twenty-one sovereign nations, be-
slowing upon poor me an honor
the like of which had never before
been bestowed upon human
being"
LII offering thanks to the nations
through their diplomats present,
for the honor bestowed upon him,
Mr.. Carnegie asked them to ac-
company the expression with the
ardent wish on his part that prompt
action should be taken by the
twenty-one republics to establish
reign of peace, by adopting
President Taft's policy of submit
ting all disputes to arbitration.
He said:
Perhaps when the foremost
most successful apostle of peace
has concluded his first compact of
peace, abolishing war within the
wide boundaries of our English
speaking race, he will turn again
to our sister republics, begging
them to draw closer to each other
and by suitable treaties, covering
all disputes, render it impossible
that our sisterly, peaceful rela-
tons can ever again be disrupted"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

can Union, it was the first time
In history that such tribute from
SO many nations has been paid an
individual. Senior de Zamacona,
the Mexican ambassador, made the
speech of presentation. Secretary
of State Knox presided, and Presi-
dent Taft spoke in eulogy of the
gifts which Mr.. Carnegie has
made for the cause Of peace.
The ceremonies were held in
the Pam American Union building
in Washington, for the erection
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Praise of Work Nr. Carnegie Has Done
for Peace.

Andrew Carnegie on May 5 re-
ceived what be called his greatest
mark of honor, when twenty-one
American republics bestowed upon
him a gold medal bearing on one
side the words "Benefactor of HUI
manity" and on the other "The
American Republics to Andrew
Carnegie"
According to John Barrett, di-
rector-general of the Pan-Ameri-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

There is one medicine that every fam
lily should be provided with and especi-
ally during the summer months, viz:
Chamberlain's Collie, CHOLERA and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. IL is almost certain to
be needed. 1t costs put a quarter.
Can you afford to be without it? For
sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
STATE OF ONO. CTR or TOLEDO.
IucAQ EofrNTY So

LUCAS COUNTY. ss'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that be b seniog
partner OF the firm Of II. J. CHENEY Co, doene
business In the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said arm WIN pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured py the Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my presence,
this 9Th day OF December. A. D.. 1856.
49,, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL y NorARY PUBLIC.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure Ii taken Internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF thu
system. Send for testimonials. free.
+. ;. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24
Petition and Ordinance Ordering Spec
ial Election in District 2O-22-23.

To the Honorable President es i. and

To the Honorable President and Members of
the Parish Board of School Directors of
the parish Of Grant, State of Louisiana:
The petition of the undersigned property tax
payers OF School District Number Twenty OF
Grant parish. Louisiana. and being the re-
quired number of the property tax payers
eligible to vote at special school tax elections,
respectfully pray that your honorable body
order special election to be held in the manner
required by law, for the purpose of determin-
ing whether or not a special FIVE (5) mill tax
for hse 80 years, beginning with the year 1911
and ending in 1915. both years inclusive. be
levied and collected In the said school district No
20, on all property in the said school district
subject to State taxation, for the pur-
pose OF constructing. repairing and equipping
public school buildings, or purchasing sites,
titles to which shall be vested in the public,
for paying teachers, in fact for general educa-
fional purposes.
NAMES OF PETITIONERS.
H. Il. Roshto, o. 9. Neal, A. W. Bell, Jr., j. B.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

1t is worse than useless to take any
medicine internally for muscular or
chronic rheumatism. All that is need
ed is a free application OF Chamber
lain's Lini ment. For sale by all dealers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

j. 81. McNEELY,
President.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

mitted on this ballot place (x) mark in ths
square after the YES. and to vote against
i place q similar mark in the square after the
And the Secretary of this board be and he
is hereby instructed to have prepared for use
at said special election all the necessary ballo,
boxes. tally sheets, lists of voters, assessed
valuation Of property, and compiled statement
Of voters in number and amount
Section Three
That the polling. place for the said special
election shall be at Hargis. and Messrs. R. e.
Jackson, II. N. Dunn and o. O. Neal are ap-
pointed commissioners, aud Mr.. j. K. Deem
clerk of election, to serve thereat The said
election shall be conducted under the laws of
the Stat applicable thereto.
Section Four
The president of this board is hereby in.
structed to give notice of the special election
herein ordered, by his proclamation to be pub
lished according to law; and in the said proc.
iamaton ne shall announce that at eleven
O'Clock a. m. on June 20. 1911. this board will
meet at the court house at Coifax, Grant par
ish. Louisiana, and in open session proceed to
open the ballot boxes. examine and count the
ballots in number and amount, examine and
canvas the returns and declare the result Of
the election
The above resolution was adopted unan;
mously, all the members of the board herein
before named voting in favor thereof
J. N. WARNER. Pres;den,
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Grant
Personally came and appeared before me.
the undersigned authority, Prof J. n. War,
ner, who, being first by me duly sworn. de.
clared and acknowledged. that he was on the
18th day OF May. 1911, and is now Secretary
Of the Parish Board of School Directors Of
the parish of Grant. Louisiana. and that the
above and foregoing is true and correct COPY
Of the minutes Of the regular meeting of the
parish and State. held at Colfax, La, at eleven
clock a. m, on May Is. 1911, as provided
by law.
J. N. WARNER.
Thus sworn to and subscribed before me
ON this the 18th day of May. 1871.
J. B. ROBERTS,
Notary Pubic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-06-24

Proposition to levy a Ave mills
special tax on all property subject to
State taxation in school district.
No. 20-22-2S, Grant parish, La. for
a period of FIVE years, beginning
with the year 1911 and ending with
the year 1915, both years inclusive,
for the purpose of constructing, re-
pairing and equipping public school
buildings, purchasing sites, title to
which shall be vested in the public,
for paying teachers. in fact for gen.
eral educational purposes.
NOTICE TO V0TEDC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-18
Personal Points

John Keller left yesterday for Chi
cago for visit of several days.
W. H. Marshall has gone to Okla
homa for visit of several days on
business.
Manager H. f. huntington of the
Postal Telegraph company's local Of
fee has returned from trip 10 Chi
cago.
Miss Anna Baker, 28O1 Seventh
avenue, has returned home after four
weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Chicago.
Mrs. H H Case is in Amboy. H.,
called there by the serious illness of
her mother-in-law, Mrs. Chase, who
suffered stroke of paralysis.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith have
returned after a weeks honeymoon,
the greater part of which was spent
in Chicago. For the present, Mr.. and
Mrs Goldsmith will reside at the
home of Mrs. Goldsmith's father, Jonas
Bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lothar Harms have
gone to Torreon, Mexico, where they
will visit for several weeks with their
daughter, Mrs. T. d. Hamilton, and
their son. Ernest Harms. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harms will probably return by way of
California.