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The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
TIE chamber of Horrors. "

Every time a prisoner is incarcer-
ated in the Alexander County Jail
whether guilty or innocent4rafr or
Tense as serious as. that charged
against the prhaaeS is coplmitted
The jail is one OF the worst in the
state and It doubtless compares
.faborabIy" with the worst in the
United States. 1t is unsanitary. I'M
healthy and unsafe, and to detain
any man or woman within it's walls
is nothing short of criminal.
The Court House and Jail were
erected a half century ago and many
of the conditions that exist today ex-
listed then. according to old residents
OF Cairo. A few minor improve
ments have been made, but the of
ficials never have been able to over
come the evils due to lack OF space,
light and proper sanitary arrange
ments. Grand Jury after grand jury
has urged that new accommodations
be provided and in some cases
the inquisitors even pleaded that
some steps be taken to eliminate the
county's greatest shame.
While few improvements on the
present structure might remove some
OF the evils, very little good could
be accomplished What Is needed Il
an entirely new, sanitary ant
healthful structure and it is up t,
the county commissioners to gran
the tax payers OF the county an OPP
portunity 10 indicate If it is their de
sire to house our law yiolators lik
human beings and not like beasts.
Like all other prisons, the Alex
nnder County Jail has deprived limo
cent men and women OF their free
dom and at the same time subjectin,
them to the greatest physical ant
mental torture.
Under the present arrangement |
some times is found necessary to ie
more the "Jim Crow rule. Recent,
there we're eight negroes and on
white man, all charged with murder
confined together in the big eel
Several Of the prisoners were late
exonerated.
Because of the lack of space Their
are not enough hunks to "g
around" and 1t then becomes neces
sary for the white and black [
sleep together. This may not be n
garded as serious objection b
some. but when an innocent an
honest man. wrongfully accused
some trivial infraction Of the la
4 is involved, 1t becomes doubly Sc
ious.
The "murderer's CELL" Is col
structed of steel and its only yirtr
Is that escape from 1t Is almost IN
possible However. prisoners d
string to end their lives Will find .
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open gas Jet within reaching dis

open gas jet within reaching dis
lance.
The cells set aside for women
prisoners are not quite SO unsani-
tary. dark and dismal as those in
which the men are held. but are
the inadequately supplied with
hunks. Recently four women were
locked UP in one cell and because
there were only two hard hunks
they were compelled to take turns
sleeping.
The entire structure is filled with
vermine and rodents. The prisoners
are not safe from attacks by the
hordes of rats even when In their
hunks. because it is said the rats
climb up the walls to them. The
bugs thrive on the prisoners and
with the hardships inflicted on them,
the men and women, even the inno-
cent, would rather plead guilty and
20 to the penitentiary than remain
In the Jail.
This is the worst place | have
ever been in" prisoner declared
several days ago Il amt saying
whether I'm guilty or innocent, but
believe me, I'd rather do ten-year
turn in the penitentiary than spend
a year in this joint"
Plans have been drawn for new
structure for the jail, together with
a residence for the jailer, 1t virtu-
ally was decided to erect this struc-
lure on the courthouse property
This structure can't be erected too
soon. Prisoners are entitled TO
healthful surroundings. no matter
low seriously they have offended
against the law. And anyway, the
may grab you some day
and put you away in that dark, foul
hole. The mere fact that you may
be innocent will have no effect on
the lettering conditions. The
assistants or the jailor will
rot be able to change them for your
benefit.
The evils can be overcome only
through the sanction of the county
commissioners and the taxpayers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

nnd size that while being worn 1t is
frequently visible in none too pretty
way We give, therefore. sketch OF
a very neat little pocket OF this kind.
which is suspended by straps to q
narrow waist-band, fastening with a
small buckle. and which should be
made In not too large size.
1t Ia fitted with two pockets with
follower haps. one above the other,
the upper one fastening with two but
tons and buttonholes. and the lower
with one button and buttonhole.
glance at the sketch shows so
clearly the way In which the pockets
are arranged that further description
is scarcely necessary, but It may be
useful to add that italian cloth or
chamois leather would be suitable ma
terial In which to carry 1t out. and
the fold over flaps to the pockets
should be bound at the edge with mar
row ritton. as a!eo the sides.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
THE UBIQUITOUS POTATO.

This common vegetable Of Mother
Earth has many possibilities for food
depending upon the skill and training
OF the hand that prepares 1t. In the
use Of the potato there is varying
degree OF proficiency.
The bachelor maid or man may pre-
pare delicious and wholesome soup
with little gas burner and potato
or two.
variety of soups may be served to
vary the monotony, by adding fresh
celery to the potatoes while cooking.
or CELERY salt for seasoning Onion
may be scalded In the milk, thus CIV
ing each soup an individuality OF its
own.
The variations and seasonings OF
potato soup, though many Of them
slight. will count up into the hun
dreds.
jackson Soup.-Pare three large po-
tatoes and one carrot. cut In small
pieces and cook until tender Chop a
small onion and brown In a table,
spoonful OF fat. Add tablespoonful
OF -four; add to the mashed potato
and the water In which they were
cooked. Season to taste.
Potato Soup.--Cut up and boil two
potatoes in a quart OF water; mash
and strain. Add pint OF milk and a
tablespoonful of -four and butter that
have been cooked together; season
with salt. pepper and onion or garlic
and little chopped parsley. Serve
very hot.
Another Potato Soup.--Chop slice
of salt pork and put into sauce pan
with small piece of onion, chopped;
fry light brown. Add four potatoes
cut fine. cover with quart of boiling
water and cook until the potatoes are
tender Rub through sieve. season
with salt pepper and add cup OF
milk Reheat and serve.
A beaten egg added to potato
soup makes a great Improvement In
Its appearance.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
HUMOROUS QU|PS
LITTLE cURPRisEs.

You did perfectly right In bench
Ing me. umpire; | was making q
blame tool Of myself"
AN | wanted was the postage
samp, Mr. Tinker, but while am
here J may US we'll get bottle Of
perfumery and some face powder"
There's no occasion for you offer
Ing me any money, sir; your ordi-
nance will 80 through on its merits"
u see by your scales, ma'am. that
this chunk Of ice weighs Sc pounds.
III have to take II back to the wagon
and chip little off,"
Your auto doesn't need any over
hauling, Mr. Crankley; it's in perfect
order, No. sir; no charge"
"As the church happens to have q
large fund In its treasury, brethren,
no collection win be taken up this
morning"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
IAN Old Subscriber" COMPLAINS

No matter how black or bat
tered 1910 dimes are worth
1871. Puzzle. Find the coma
The coma is found in the leth-
argy produced by reading the above.
which is sample of the stuff we
are reading daily in your editorial
page. For heavens sake write some
thing of interest to your 1000
readers.
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER
We admit the puzzle" Is rather
deep, considering the manner In
which the printer reproduced
comma" and we abjectly apologize
TO the "old subscriber" For his
benefit, it may be stated that the
puzzle" is not at all original and
the circumstances under which II
was given space makes a story In it.
self. II was like this: Several days
ago another "old subscriber brought
the puzzle" into the office and de-
mand that il be given space. 81
wrote that all myself, and If you
don't print 1t, I'll stop my paper.
FIVE were simply up against it,
His threat to stop the paper" de
prived US of our breath for the time
being, because he was one OF those
particular ''old subscribers" who al
ways pay in advance for the paper
Well. to make long story short, We
printed IL, and now we have incurred
| the disfavor of another "old sub
| scriber.' Old subscribers are hard
to please as well as they are hard to
understand Concerning the stuff
we wish to again apologize. Perhaps
we may be able to PERSUADE the
"old subscriber" to write some OF his
own, original "stuff" at space rates
But II we cannot, we urge him not
to be so "peevish," because we are
doing our level best TO please him
and more than 1000 other subscrib-
ers, every one OF them different
However, the next time the "old
subscriber" wishes to make com
plant, we hope he will step forward
like a gentleman, and give his name
age and occupation. How do WI
know he is a regular "old subscrib
err" This proposition of receiving
anonymous kicks" from subscriber!
lacking the courage to sign thei,
communications bores us as much, 1
not more than the "old subscriber
would lead us to believe the puzzle
bored him.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10


IA yHENt Casey was London
Wv uoduce him to Sir Thomas Upton
WHO is he?" Casey inquired.
why he's the merchant" said his friend.
But" said his Thomas great he
built the Shamrocks"
well. Casey anybody nothing the
shamrocks is friend of mine Inthrajooce me-"
American the Hotel Cecil in
London one morning
me opener" 10
How would Collins strike your" asked the barman
I'm kitten this mornin' but gimme chance
get little sleep and I'll tackle Collins, said Casey
OF said barman Tom Collins the
of a prize fighter. It's the name OF a drink"
"oh, Casey, you a Coaes
Casey touring the Alps.
scenery, it," his fellow travellers
Foine Casey very you've
can't beat these Swiss when maxim
purity toys"
Casey was leaning the side of the boat Just then the
watch cried out: Eight bells and afs we'll"
Casey with his elbow the rail turned and looked at him
a liar" Casey, may well
but there's that's dang sick"
all right Casey said the guard Just stand
straight and throw out your chest
III not do it," Casey thrown everything
else the fishes and III not give them chest
Casey and Fnngan 4 donation meeting
The leader beautiful salvation lass
Now what will give You
of the savatontsts, addressing Casey
whisper Casey over, my
kind regards"
Casey and Finnigan discussing good things
peas said Flanagan, but there that hard to
eat, they always oin off knife" .i
They re not rolin' my knife" Casey have
square," at b.
did you Fruit?" asked Finngon.
wanst" said Casey, but they're 10 hard to peel
by j w Reilly. in Monthly,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
UNCLE WALT
TIE POET PHILOSOPHER

MY is OF
always brooing, deep and whlc-l
THE RICH prancng round my yard az happy The humble
sting with their
that accommodating
he likes the golden
blood And that II why
The
possessed the that do pcthey
soeeyed and Rug
doesn't trottng "chugchug the
kndng the
thern than worried millionaire.
.:.:.-: :. =. :. LNaah1l.se,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
Live Lltterateur Reaented.

'You don't seem to care for any au-
thors except those OF previous gem
Grafton"
We'll" replied Mr.. Cum'ox, II am
kind O. prejudiced in their favor. You
see. there's no chance that mother an
the girls will invite 'em to parties to
act supercllious and superior"
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Eectrolysis alone cannot remove
hair from the face. feIN
A teaspoonful OF glycerin given In
a wineglass of hot milk will relieve
a raroxysm Of coughing.
Use cosmetics judiciously. Never
appear on the street looking as ifSou
had Just emerged from -four barrel
A stomach specialist is quoted as
saying that two or three slices Of very
ripe pineapple eaten after dinner Ia
better than any socalled digestive"
known. The fruit should be very
ripe, fresh and uncooked. .
II fine.toothed comb Is used on
the hair, take Just a small strand Il
a time. placing the comb close to the
roots. and drawing it clear to the end
OF the strand. Clean the comb care
fully after combing eac strand.
Comb and brush out all tanges care
fully. A flnetoothed comb can do the
hair much harm.
Profuslon OF Butterflies.
A curious phenomenon. attributed
to the abnormally hot summer, is be-
Ing observed at Rouen. France, im
the form of an invasion Of butterflies,
At night wonderful scenes are wit.
messed when the beautiful insects, OF
all sizes and colors, swarm In thou
sands round two powerful arc lamps
which light the square near the Pont
Corneile. X The air In the vicinity OF
the square is so thick with butterflies
thai from a distance the spectacle re.
sembles a heavy snowstorm.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
RosT USEFUL or POCKETS
,tsEsateartr-ent IN VI det-skir. May BE
Cias.x4 ID Necessary Fart Of
Costume.

Doubly useful IS The uncer-shift
pecket at holiday times, rs IN II may
lie safely carried the bece I. airy money
tot travelling expenses, ana also per-
haps a small quantity Of jewelry
Tha ordinary under-skirt pocket Is
often so badly designed as to shape
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Panama hats are now to be made
in Panama, but the Frankfurter. the
Hamburger Steak and the Havana
cigars will still continue to register
from the same old place.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

When it comes to hard hearted
ness and DOWNRIGHT cussed, mean
ness. the terrible" Turke has moth
ing on the italian soldier, reports
from the Tripoli are true.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

The Department of Agriculture
reports, after an Investigation, that
milk is best for fattening fowls.
Don't forget to give your canary q
cup of mink in the morning
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Can the fact that twelve women
inVancouver have become the wives
of Cinnamon within the past month,
be attributed to the recent advance
In the price of false hair? Perhaps
the women married the Chinks FOR
their pigtails.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Rodgers did not get that $4,000
prize offered for a flight in 80 days
because he failed to negotiate the
journey within the time limit, but he
received at least $4,000 worth OF
advertising, If the feat is never dup-
liched, just think how famous he
will be-
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
Humorlna Her.

Lady-Now,, cabby. / wish you to
be extremely careful When you come
to crossing you must wait until the
policeman tells you to 80 on; and IL
the streets are slippery you must drive
very rlowly,
Cabby-AD right, mum; I'll be very
careful, nam. And In case OF hac-
eident. mum. which 'orspltal would
you like to be took to?-Tit-Bits.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

SO long as those Chinese rebels
do not deprive the baby Emperor of
his rattle. he probably will not lose
any sleep over the turn affairs have
taken recently There has been
some talk Of bringing him to the
United States. by all means bring
him over. He could more than earn
his board IN the moving picture busi-
ness.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

A burglar invaded in Hammond
(lnd) residence few nights ago
and after gathering up the family
plate and jewelry. he ran across a
book of poems by Robert Burns, and
few minutes later his chuckling
awakened members of the family
who forced him to make hurried
exit through closed window. We'd
like to read that book.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

We have not delved deeply into
the subject, but we have reasons 10
believe that those persons who are
protesting against the slaughter OF
turkeys for Thanksgiving day are
vegetarians.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
Wise Old Father.

YES" said the young Wife proudly,
father always gives something ex-
pensive when he makes presents"
80 discovered when he gave you
away" rejoined the yoMng husband
Stray Stories.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

II the Steel Trust proves TO be az
hard to dissolve as its products, those
attorneys for the government have
tackled a pretty big job They
might be forced to dissolve the trust
In its own cricibles.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
No offense Intended.

Say, mother; hasn't the fiaminss a
nose exactly like Uncle MorltzT
You shouldn't say unkind things
like that. Trudi"
Why. mother, the hamfngo can't
hear"-Ulk.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Leaving note that he was the
victim of $1,OO0,000 conspiracy"
a Chicago man committed suicide,
and In commenting on the incident
newspaper reporter wrote, "The
man doubtless was deranged." This
can be easily and definitely determ-
ined by an inspection of his bank
account,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
CIRCULATION STATEMENT

Average number OF complete
and perfect copies Of The
Cairo Bulletin printed
daily and Sunday during
the year 1910. ......... 228,
Average number OF complete
and perfect copies OF The
Cairo Bulletin printed
daily and Sunday during
the month of October, 1911 1901
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

1t is pointed out that modern
football players do not wear huge
mops of hair. Thus one of the ter
rors of the pastime has disappeared
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
lWeMFTGEFEN
|gEG7ABINET

RETURNED and saw under
- The sun. that the race Is not to
the swift, nor the battle to the strong;
neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet
riches to men Of Understanding. nor yet
favor to men of skill; but time and
chance happeneth to them all-Eccl GIL
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Sleep is brain poison. so French
scientists say, One Of the most ef-
fective antdotes is an operate cat
on the back fence,
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

No boat is too large to be play
thing for Lake Michigan when that
versatile body of water takes a no
tion to be playful.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Is it going to bother the divas
and actors to get married and di-
vorced more than once each during
the busy season.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

We are reminded from day to day
thatfying as practiced by man is still
in its infancy, and the reminders are
entirely superfous.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

Still, If there were no football
lots of the. college athletes would
have to work for a living.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
The Masculine Wav.

Men preach and practice by the card.
But IT'S a ead-pipe oinch
They do their preaching by the yard,
And practice by the inch
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

If you fail to receive your
paper by z a. m, on week
days and s a. m, on Sundays,
telephone to The Bulletin Of
fee, No. Sc, either phone and
one will be sent to you by
special messenger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

1t must be nice to be a Democrat
in certain sections of the United
States.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
Favorite Fiction.

"Pere Marquette Time Table"
One Rap Calls the House to Or
der" J ~
Jack. ! Never Dreamed That You
Meant More Than friendship"
MY Friends, Don't Want You to
Vote for Me Unless My Platform Suits
You"
Well. III See You Again Soon,
Hope"
Doctor of Laws" All 81 s.e
Smoke Inspector" ~ trySW Se
Debt Of Honor" 1NsM,M
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10

NJ Deacon Jackson--De idea If de here
after is kinder troublin' me.
Parson Johnson-Dat shouldn't
trouble YOU. Jes' think, yo'll be Twin
on milk and honey.
Deacon Jackson-Dat's jes' what's
de matter Dat stuff always gives me
de indigestion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1911-11-10
October Circulation

The above is correct statement
OF tie circulation OF The Cairo
Bull tin for the year 1910 and for
the month of October, 1911.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this seventh day OF November,
1911 LEO j. KLEB,
(Seal) Notary Public
when the attention of The Bull
letin is called to any misstatement
Of fact or to any error concerning
any man or thing, corrections will
cheerfully be made.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-16
THOUSANDS MAY
ATTEND MEETINGS
Annual Convention of Y. M. C. A
Will Be Held in Charlottes-
vile in April.
Especial 10 The rimcs-pispa Itch.


charlottesville. Va. January ID
Tho annual convention OF the Young
Mems Christian Association of v,r
slnia will be held Ina charlottesville
in April. S, A. Acklcy. of Richmond.
state secretary, was In the city yes.
terday and met with the local commit.
tee ON general arrangoments-W. n.
Martin. Charles w. Hulhsh, II. S. J
sterling, James Z. Irvine. John A. Gil.
more. r. l. Carruthers and Drs. Hal.
stead s. Hedges, r. w. Garnet md
Charles w. Kent. Preliminary mans
were gone over and present indica
ions are that this will be by far the
greatest convention ever held by tho
virginia Y. NJ C. 4. Tho State com
mittee is planning for 500 delegates.
and VIII issue call for 2O0 college
\. NJ c. y. men. 80 city Y. NJ. c. a.
men. and $50 L. NJ. c. a. railroad men.
ana since Charlottesville is so CEN
trally located, with excellent railroad
facilities. and with a reputation for
genuine old Virginia hospitality tho
1911 convention Is destined 10 be n
success.
The following speakers have been
invited, and IT is confidently expected
that all Will attend: L. w. Messer. OF
chicago. general secretary; DR.. Graham
Taylor. DR.. G. y. Barbour; George w.
stevens. president of tho chesapeake
and Ohio Railway; c. G. Robinson. p.
i. Cotton and c. X. Ober, of the in
ternational committee: D. G. I.atshaw
G. r. Towson. railroad internationa
secretary; y. III. Whitford: DR.. Mac
Donald. editor OF Toronto. Canada
Judge selden p. Spencer. judge of the
Juvenile Court. st. Louis, Mo-. Pres
ident Edwin A Alderman. of tile Uni
Verslty OF Virginia; +. 3, Ray, educa-
fional secretary, Southern Baptist CON
ventlon: DR.. Charles w. Kent. Of the
University OF Virginia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-16
BAPTIST CHURCH
is D { Die A I { D.
New Building Erected at Lynch
burg at Cost of Nearly
$4,000.
Especial to The Times-pispatch.


Lynchburg, va. January l6.-tha
formal dedication OF tho new River
mont Avenue Baptist Church took place
this morning In tho presence of a con-
gregation which taxed tho seating ca
pactty of the ine edIfoe The dedI-
catory sermon was delivered by Or,
George W. Mcdaniel. pastor Of tho
FIRST Baptist Church, of Richmond and
assisting In the service were tho pas
tor. Rev. Oscar r. Sans. Rev i. p.
Robertson. pastor OF the Mission
Shuroh, which tho congregation COM
mond, editor of the Religious Herald.
The new church is built of native
brick, and is one of the handsomest
IN this section of Virginia. The cost oc
tho entire Improvement is nearly
$50, 900. III
IN 1896 the Young Mons Missionary
Society of the First Baptist Church.
began n mission work on Daniels
I'M, This grew into a Sunday school.
which was organized with a small
membership. In 1891 r. p. Robertson
began the pastOratc, and in December,
1891. church was formed with a
membership OF los. In 1895 the con-
church on Cabcll Street. which has lust
been abandoned for the new one
The present passionate began May IL,
1905. when Rev. Oscar X Sans CANA
from ilnrrisonburE 10 take lin the
work, The membership then was 200.
and the Sunday school had an average
attendance OF 10 Now the church
and an enrolment In the Sunday school
of $50. The new building was started
last April, and the corner stone was
laid on September Ia.