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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
UNIQUE GAS DETECT0R.
Mechanical Device Gives Warning Of
Fire Damp In Mines.

Mechanical Device Gives Warning Of
Fire Damp In Mines.
A new device for detecting Gre damp
in mines has Just been designed by
two young chemists, junior teachers in
the Technical college in Sydney. Aus
tralia. The new detecfor is a simple
and portable apparatus designed for
the purpose OF detecting and indicat-
ing the presence OF fire damp and ON
er dangerous gases in coal and other
by u loud sounding alarm bell or by
the flushing into view OF a red glow
light. 80
The uakers ~ This simple ceniriv.
Cnce have based their procedure upon
Gratham's law ~ the diffusion OF
gases-- namely, 'all gases tend TO DIR
fuse iuto Onp anUihpr NJ II definite rate.
which varies in un inverse ratio 10 the
square root Of the density OF The
gases Taking also Ansei's tire damp
dctcctOr as au additional starting point.
the Inventors have succeeded in pro-
curing an efficient instrument which an
Inspector or miner may carry in bis
hand and test with ease and certainty
the air lii any heading or ut any WORK.
ing face.
The appafatus consists merely of q
piece or glass ruling bent into U
shape. with tie lower curve fatten~d
One leg of stip U has an ordinary shell
funnel III w, upper end. and the open
mouth Of This Is covered Ivy thin
dix Of plaster Of paris. mixed thin,
80 hat IN drying ii remains porous.
The olher leg IL crowned by small
reservoir continuing additional mer.
curry. with II little glass ZAP 70 allow
the metal to he .rlp into the bent lube
below as and when required Through
each lower leg there Is passed u line
platinum wire. that. OF the funnel
crowned oir being about half an Inch
mersed In mercury. which Oils tho
bend of the Z up to its level. Each
wire Is connected to The poles " an
ordinary battery cell. aud thence e.,
fective connection IN made with either
an alarm bell or ,Uorrd light When
the detector ~ brought into the pres.
ence Of an admixturp OF gas and air
the, foreign gas permeates the plaster
Of paris shield and depresses the mrr.
curry column below. This nalurally
causes the mercury In the other leg Of
the y TO rise, and its rise brings II into
contact with the platinum wire Just
above IT. This slight contact 10 sun
cient to complete the clw,iit aud ert
either bell or danger light TO work. So
sensitive Is the apparatus. us shown
by tests during recent exhibition, II
can lie adjusted 10 give warning of the
presence Of such a small proportion
!, as 2 per cent " even less VI an I'M
desirable gas
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

What are the two views of life!
| One is the. superficial, careless view
Of trifIere. who can see nothing in
life. Tfe asks why he lives, why he
was created, and being unable Ia
answer readily concludes life is an
ccideNt. that it Is only a big Joke
and that he viii eat drink and be
merry, during the uncertain period
he holds 1t. He can see why ami
mails dover than himself were
created ard why the vegetable king
DON exists They are for his con-
venienca, comfort ard sustenance.
They are necessary to him.
But what the purpose in creating
him? OF what use is he? Because
he cannot answer those questions
he concludes a mistake was made in
his creation. Else that he was made
for the sport or amusement Of his
Designer and Maker.
Looking himself over ard al his
surroundings, he perceiyes that he
cannot be wholly the product of ac-
cident. More intelligence is ex-
hibited in the plaa Of his construc-
ton than is evident in that of the
work Of the human architect, artist
Or machinist. Such intelligence
cannot have desig@ cd and created
Thin for tgifling purpose, or no
/ purpose st all. Yet, he is lost in the
fog caused by his inability to fathom
the plans and purposes OF the Great
Creator as readily as he can under
stand those of the human creators
! of edifices and machinery.
A comparison of the measureless
creations of Natures God" with
those of man, should enable the hu-
man being to perceive that he would
be unable to comprehend the divine
plan in creating the universe and all
that belongs to il ii this were un-
folded to him.
| The other view of life is that of
lthe man who recognizes his small
ness in creation, although he is the
capsheaf Of the animal kingdom. He
I naturally gives reverence and ador-
alton to the Great Intelligence and
Power that created so much of the
earth and heavens as comes within
the scope of his vision, and thinks il
becomes him to be thankful that he
exists, that his creation was an
atomic item in the great plan. Even
he who has seen enough OF life and
chooses to release himself from 1t
and the man who takes the most
trifling view of life, must be glad
that they lived, or experienced the
joys and sorrows, the pleasures and
sufferings of life. The earnest view
OF life imposes the performance OF
duty and yields the most of con-
tentment and the moot solid and
enduring happiness this world af-
fords.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
GAVE UP CHASE.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Aug. 12.---
After another day of fruitless hunt
ing for Charles Smith who escaped
from the Anomoas reformatory yes
terday and his brother who shot
down Allen Haylater, prison
guard, the posse this evening gave
UP the chase. All the clues have
been lost and 1t is now believed the
fugitives escaped on freight trains:
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

distributed by cart with an aux
iliary reservoir In the rear and six
perforated pipes Before distribut-
ing the oil, all dust is swept against
the curb by hand brooms. After
oiling, traffic is kept off for five to
seven days and the roadway covered
with sand or stone screenings. The
cost last yer averaged 22 cents Per
square yard"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

In Paducah a careful record is
kept of births and deaths. The city
official to whom the reports are made
monthly by physicians, and whose
duty it is under the law to report to
the state says there were 80 deaths
and 81 births in July. OF this num-
Der the negroes had II deaths and
10 births; and of the total 10 were
male and Is female. Four of the
deaths were from tuberculosis. Cairo
needs systematic work along this
line.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

A city can not live and grow of
and by itself alone, any more than a
weed or flower. Everything that
grows must do SO through outside
aid. Therefore let's cultivate gem
erous commercial and social rela-
tions with our neighbors. The Re-
tail Merchants Association has a
good proposition under considera-
tion along this line. Having an auto
procession to various towns in this
and adjoining counties, taking their
families and plenty of good cheer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

Nature also cuts funny ca7ers
once in a while. Knocked out our
potato crop this year but gave us
plenty of peaches. Farmers and
horticulturists agree that dry wealth
err is more necessary to good
peach crop than spraying. But as
between peaches and potatoes most
Of us would prefer the latter
they're more film -
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

With reference to using oil on
streets the following in the Munich
pal Journal just out is to the point:
"Oiling streets has been success
fully employed in Madison, Wis, for
the last two years. This year nearly
every macadam street in the city has
received coat Of heavy asphaltic
oil. The oil while in the tank car is
heated TO 1s0 degrees to ITO deprees
w steam from traction engine, and
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

Jimmie" puts 1t right, though
somewhat quantity, when he says
"tbe present city quarters is the
eyesore in her make up, like the alb
sent neck tie" in the case of man
otherwise well dressed. Those who
would doubt that a thing may be an
"eyesore,' though absent. may find
an explanation in the little boys
definition Of salt as THE stuff that
makes soup taste bad If there amt
none in 1t.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
rhere.g nothlng in the report Of

There's nothing in the report Of
a change in The Bulletin manage
ment There has been no change.
either in the ownership of stock or
in the officers of the company. The
statement seems to be in order In
view Of the erroneous report that has
gained circulation and credence, both
in and outside of the city.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
RED SOX BUY PLAYERS.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 12.-The
Denver club has sold Outfelder
Beal and Innolder Kcnworthy to the
roston American league team. de-
avery to be made at the end of the
season.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

saeraingly reliable report has it
that seven million flies met a sud
den and tragic death in Boston one
day last week Probably the only
reason why the story did not appear
under big head lines in all the pa
pers is that they weren't missed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

HSlt line rats due TO ienvt Second ~. go
b'sS LsNs Ing north on fointntteiai y.,,
every ID mlaoteS iron, u "A. ~, 90 I 3. III.
Gdtny n,.rtn ca Walhut 81. every 10 minutes
!ront6a. NJ. To l".G &. IN. ,it, +.
Poplar 81 Line ,'hrn.s sa sn we, 'sf aus
lns nofll on ilnlhsNak, At a:S7 "a, s:.e n'f1
i:le -. ~, auo ,u lie same iHi.lutss every
hour until ie.s2 ana il:t: y. IN.
'tet"g west on twenty hishrh ~. at 6:4S;
b:l9, 0,@ R;4S aud Iat ". IN. n,id TN .atne min
ut.s every hour unEH io:S. and llDi =, IN.
Pop'Ar ~. cars aus Ia pass 1T Mays park
ID niinntes afta' having s,es,ond -.
hels Line Owl tars i i95,4 =" y, w IA. y
NJ l'E a. m: $50 a. M. $50 j. M; 4.,o a. M;
b.,iJ a. Ia. M
At.ftn Ola tom meIciai-i2p p. m; Lea. M; 2 a.
M: ~. ia; ~ M; 0a uI.
ba.it and oal cars are due 10 p.ss Vest
Ihirts.tonrth st. 10 minutes afser leaving
ScsuUd street Yg ta#H
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
EoUALLED WORLDS RECORD

baltimore, Md, Aug. 12-Bob
Burmoh in a 200 horse power Bitten
Bond at Electro Park today equalled
the worlds record of minute and
5 seconds on mile aud a. half Of
unbanked track.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
UNCLE WALT--rHE POET PHILOSOPHER

Upon farm sadly looked, for droph had left
cried goose ookedthere crop year grass
burned and red. the wilted
and everythi
OF LUCK and cockklebur And hands
and made grievou3 in the night
began lovely
which gad a uncured
husky things
then; the stately cabbage It's
this things gone
keeps intend 'alack spring weeps
just before dawn
ed oft when every hope seems x-Tysf
':s is4 ~ "a. I0aaAnla4o,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
Fo7 unic@is.i.

The next great day IN the la
Dor calendar IL I.ahol day. which
viii fall TN Monday. Sept t. The
) eyes of The whole world are at
this time liked Oh urganizrI III.
) boz with rinse aud critical in
spe.tion. and II sphoarrs AT ad
h.fents of the Iaayemnnt 10 d.
their best to make u crpdiluh.e
showing on he day OF is annual
, ,public display
Vow LEI rs III get to werk and
, pfepase such u celebration az fltp
approaching holiday of labor as 4
; has u-rty teea seen Il viii Metl !.
reward theef.nrtiuthpe enjoyment,
Of he day. III the self satisfac.
ton thnr will follow attention 10
this great duty, and in the TO-
suit in public appreciation oftha
strength. vitality and high pur-
, poses of the labor movement.
Who can hang back when the
; greatness Of what Is at stake is
considered? BY all cans let us
begin at once long pull, a
strong pull and a pull oil to.
gether for the good Of organized
labor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
July Circulation.

The above is correct statement
Of the circulation of The Cairo
Bulletin for the year 1910 and for
the month OF July, 1911.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 50 day OF August, 1911.
LEO. J. KLEB.
Notary Public. :.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13
Circulation Statement,

Average Number of complete
and perfect copies OF The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday during the
year 1910 ...........
Average number of complete
and perfect copies OF The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday during the
month Of July, 1911.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

The Bulletin is on sale at the fol-
lowing places.
Coleman's, 702 Commercial Ave.
Halliday House News Stand.
Blne Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-08-13

pit of the Lutheran church this
morning ard evening. He is former
pastor of the church and will be
pleased to meet all the members
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
VETERAN. SOLDIERS IN
AMERICA AND ENGLAND,

Another historic difference between
Americans and British Is In the treat.
mcnt OF the soldiers and sailors who
have fought the battles Of their coun-
try. England practically abandons
the old soldiers to starvation, and the
work house. He gets o medal, per.
haps. but he cannot eat the medal,
The veterans of the American army
and navy, Oh the other hand, receive
pensions. and are taken are OF in
soldiers homes. Comparatively few
veterans care to accept the hospital.
ity Of the homes, although comfortable
and well conducted. and make a liy.
ing as best they can with the aid Of
the pensions granted for disability
and old age. The pensions amount TO.
an enormous sum In the aggregate,
but very little Individually. The PEG.
pie bear the burden willingly, recog.
nlzing that 1t is a fulfllment Of Abra.
ham Llncoln's pledge in his second
inaugural to care for those who have
borne the battle. their widows and Or.
,phans." !
The burden will not last iotg. Tel
years hence there Will be but few sur.
yivors Of the men who fought the
Civil War and rs the nation grows In
power and prosperity 1t will honor the
more the memory Of those who offer:
ed their lives for the union which is
the foundation and pillar OF the M.
.tlonal gteatness.-Henry Mann in Co
lumbar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06

PEOPLE -
ASIhEY AND co

III sfarIy as spent Yesterday Y
~ III ra,grss
IrnS o. %np,e sn9
nhoid fsyer muses. y
Mrs. Norman Rovysss and d.n,h,sr.
,,tss $50 tau
c%la4ksb maua'Z wbe aes fbs1 Te Ssd sasSt tr ssa
III, 49, W. 49, ey aad spene sne
past sessra WIN trends;
3, tH IT, lin nia Haa
~, o. I. sleaa a. tne si5st
~ ps. ens.ss, lhe suss Oh Mr.
any roMeil
atrs Miiilam Mo!ean OIL Siaiton,
spens. yesterea ~ the eityswiths rela-
nyes ana Iienas. a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
1890
~sooTHsvlLLE ITEMS.

Married at the home of the bride in
%Bootlsyiile Sunday, April I'd, 1911, al
2:3O. p. M, Miss Tillie Carpenter and
Mr.. Jesse Anderson, Of Shinnston. The
Rev. Ps Hs Murrey. pastor OF the Bap.
list church, performed the ceremony.
There was quite q number OF inyit-
ed 3kuests Of friends and relatives in
attendance who enjoyed the event. Mr..
Anderson Is a we'll known. enterpris.
ing young ma and Miss Carpenter Is
well known In Fairmont having grad.
uated IN the 1906 class OF the Miners
hospital training school for nurses.
Their friends all Join in congratulate.
ing them and Wishing them a long and
happy life.
The last day OF school exercises at
the Nixon school we're enjoyed by all
present. The reading Of a paper
which had been prepared for the occa-
sion OF jokes was quite exciting. Many
Of; the young people OF our town were
present. John A. Russell Is teacher.
Mr.. James Collins and family are
preparing 10 go to California to spend
the summer with their son and daugh.
ter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06

II a friend remarks on the "dressy.
appearance OF a lady In whose com
pany he Is frequently found.
Men love to affect ignorance OF wo-
mems apparel. and contempt OF Iemi-
nine Ilnery. yet the husband does not
exist who Is not proud OF his wife
when she appears well and s~tylishly
dressed. and where can be found the
ardent sutton WHO. Is not anxious that
the young lady of his choice should
be the most attractive at a social
gathering or at all times be noticed
by her appearance and the style of
her costumes?
There is an art in dressing well.
and nentness is it's keynote Why
should not dressing be made rs fine
an art as painting or sculpture? 1t
offers b~oundless possibilities in form,
color and artistic effect, and to the
girl who has the time and inclination,
it is certsihts Morih while. tEYettthe
sirl who has a small income can 10
wonders when the artistic; Instinct is
well developed. G3l'itlff tisIii
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
8G|TY BRIEFS
David RlishlG3 Yesterday gave an
order TO he! lNeSebtner Motor Car
Company OF this city for a seven pas.
senger car OF the latest model,

The r%ietnbers of the Coiored
Methodist Episcopal church are max.
ing preliminary arrangements for the
building Of q new church on Barney
street extension: The old church on
Monroe street now used BY the con.
gregatlon was blilded. about two score
years ago.
Among the improvements being
made about the local B: 60. passen.
ger station Is the laying Of q new
plank floor on the bridge approach to
the entrance of the station, which
will be made higher, making 1t on the
level with the express company ap
proach. NO
"A fair sized audience was present
ut itite ;AloRg the Mohawk? company
attraction at the Grand last evening,
which has afweek,s stand at the Grand
kind. The Gibson Girl !Company.
which has q weeks stand at theaGrand
v@ill hold the boards this evening, to.
morrow5erening, closing on Saturday.
-Y1E6 i'sHt a9!--SH q.
q Eggs are nowlsclling at is and 20
cents the dozen. This is as low as
they have been for years in this sec.
ton. The cheapness Of the henfruit
is due. 1t Is said; to the large number
of families ahaving their " chickens
and that the cold storage dealers are
afraid to put the product away and
hold up the price for fear that things
will not go their way as they have
done in the years gone by.
This has been the really only
spring day TO be enjoyed in this Sec
tion this month. and there were very
few pleasant days in March, but the
forecast Is for local rains this after
noon or evening and cooler. with un-
settled weather for Friday.
There are an unusually large num-
Der OF Wheeling people In Fairmont
today, the majority OF whom are trav.
cling statesmen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
For Lingerie Rlouses:,

Noilc and m~arqulsette are the fay.
orite materials for lingerie biouses
this season. First OF all, they are
durable. The meshes are woven in
loose strong patterns, and the fabrics
can be washed over and over again
without the slightest evidence OF wear
and tear. Then again, they are wool.
which is one Of the requisites for sum
mer frocks. Wolfe and marquisette
are inexpensive, and come in double
width. The square mesh Of. either
cotton voile or marquisette forms an
excellent back ground for embroidery.
Quickly sketched in design in conven.
tional squares or circles will form an
effective yoke. Heavy m%ercerized cot.
ton in colors will work wonders; silk
of thee oarse strands used In alt
branches of decorative work, gives 6
delightful touch. k
~ Lingerie and Net Frocks. laii
: Tile elaborate lingerie and net
Irocks which are figuring among the
advance models displayed blythe fash
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
BASEBALL FANS
ARE VERY EAGER
SUGGESTED TAAT 4 six OK
EIGHT TEAM CIRCUIT BE FORM.
ED THIS SUMMER.

With the approach Of the baseball
season there Is some talk OF what Is
going to be done about the game In
Grafton, and lin fact, In all the West
Virginia baseball towns, where pro-
fessionai bail has been played. The
fans are becoming restless and anx.
lous for something to be done, and IL
anything is to be done It must be
done at once, as the season will soon
be on.
Plans are on foot now for the or.
ganization Of a six or eight team
league and the towns suggested for
the circuit are Grafton. C%larksburg,
Fairmont, Mannington, Morgantown,
Buckhannon. Elkins and Weston.
These cities are all situated In a man.
ner that would make the jumps easy,
and keep down railroad fare, and it is
believed that professional ball. with a
salary limit OF $1,000 could easily be
made to pay out.
In Fairmont and C%larksburg. as we'll
as in Warrington and Weston, the
idea has caught on web, and there Is
much talk or an early meeting, to call
together Representatives, Of the differ.
ent, towns mentioned to talk matters
over and see what can be done! Char:
les E. Flanagan Is III receipt 6f d
letter from some Of the promoters OF
the idea asking ia meeting Of Graf.
ton fans cannot be called and some:
thing done. and he has been ~cIrculal.
Ing the letter among those who would
likely be Interested in such a league,
II, the league is to be formed. II
must be organized at once. as there Is
very little time left between now and
the opening OF the season. and the
teams should already be at practice
forathe smaller leagues. II the plan
Is favorable to the fans OF Grafton.
then there should be a meeting at
once.-Grafton Sentinel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
HOTEL ARRIVALS

MARIETTA-M. l.. Taylor. Clarks.
burg; T. H. Hawkins. New Martins
Vile: ]. a. Tilter, Grafton; G. l.. Hol-
land, Clarksburg: Mrs. ]. E. Swan,
Middlebourne: J. S. Swan. Middle.
bourne; C, w. Pierce, Smithfield.
MANLEY-H. F. .Modlin, Clnrks.
burg; F. W. Colmar, Wheeling; NJ. P.
Nathan, Grafton.
WATSON-W. D. X. Smith. Wheel.
ing; j. H. Clarke. Wheeling; o. v.
Wilson; Pcnnsboro; G. S. Price. Jane
Lew; ]. @. Keener, Morguntown; John
R. Lucas. Shinnston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06

also tonic properties that strengthen ana
tone the little stomach and bowel mus:
SO that they begin to do their work
naturally again. Mrs. Ella n, wiliefn.
Of watheha, Kas. aid Mrs. Emma Biakens
ship OF Bedford. Ind. always give their
children Syrup Pepsin. $5F
II you hesitate to get ' q afty cent.
bottle and do not care to asl your neigh.
Dor about Il twhog probably Ia user OF
Syrup Pepsin). then write DR.. Caldwell
and he will cheerfully send you d shrtipie
bottle free OF charge. Audi this way ycni
a make a. test without apersonaI cost.
Simply send your name md address 70
the, doctor. Agreat many thousand, moth;
era have had q FREQ sample Ia recent
ycars, gave II TO the children according
to, directions and now have heaiths.ro
Ing youngsters,
halo ot his remedy ends his oblisa.ion. HI
! discaes for over forty yeafs and viii II
tubjeet free Of charge. AL are welcome tt
or the ffee sample address him:Dr w 8
., ID.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
This Is Your Opportunity

DON'T let it pass without securing your full share OF these
extra votes. Those who fail to get at least one Of these ballots
for 25, 900 votes will lose the chance Of the contest. The sub
%scriptions should not be held back until the last day of the offer
but5should be turned in as soon as received, when a vote ballot
willie issued for each subscriber and-if five () Six Months
Subscriptions are secured before SATURDAY, an extra ballot
for $4,000 votes will be given the contestant. An accurate rec
ord will be kept of the six months subscriptions turned in by
each contestant. Use every effort to get new subscriptions and
thus secure extra ballots.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-06
What 10 DO Tor a.
SiellIy ehild-Trial Tee
Many 4 mother lids written sahhants after following sh..s sasl

1t has always been q mooted question
Just what TO do with an ailIng child. for
mothers disagree and few doctors spe-
lciaiize In It. But this much Is certain.
that In the majority Of cases faulty bowel
movement Is at the bottom !!0f, the. trouble.
The FIRST thing, then. TO do with a COM
planning child Is TO give Il a laxative. rot
q mere fruit.stew or. such thing tut n
genuine; scientific laxative. Many are
recommended but few have been found
worthy Among the latter none stands out
more prominently than DR.. Caidwcl's
Syrup PepsIn, which mothers In ali parts
'ot the country have used for q generation.
It can be obtained OF any druggist at
nifty cents and onc dollar d bottle. No
child will fefise II rs II Is not d bad
tasting and violent cathartic pill, bit q
mild. gentle, non-griptng liquid. 1t has
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that tho pnr
has specialized Ia stomach. liver and bow
pleased 10 give the reader any advice On %
write him. Whether for the medical advie
Caldwell. 5tl Caldwell Building. Monica