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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
DEFINING coNTRAsAND.

The imperial conference of London
has approved the Declaration OF Lon
don relating to the definition OF contra.
band Of war and the regulations which
shall govern neutral commerce. The
declaration was drawn up by delegates
from Great Britain, France, Germany.
the United States, Japan, Russia, Italy,
Austria and Holland in 1900. II is the
first International attempt to settle the
question of contraband. which has hith'
erto been decided by each belligerent
nation for itself, says the Buffalo Elk
press, Certain articles are defined out
right as contraband, subject to seizure
at any time. Others are made condi-
tionally contraband, while there Is
long list OF articles in which neutral
1Ations may trade without molestation.
An International prize court Is pro-
vided which may adjust any disputes
tnat arise with the seizure OF neutral
vessels. The agreement marks dis
tinct advance In civilization. 1t has
been holly opposed by some conserva-
tive British authorities, but Its ap-
proval by the imperial conference In
dicates that Great Britain will ratify
1t, as all maritime nations should do.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Admiral Schley, Hero.

Admiral Schley. The man who
wrecked the Spanish fleet at Santi-
ago. and who did not receive official
recognition for his bravery until re-
Gently, dropped dead on the streets
of New York and for time after he
was stricken no one recognized him
as the commander OF the flying
squadron"
At the outset of the Spanish
American war, Admiral Schley was
placed in command of the squad
rom On July "a 1898, Admiral
Cervera, in command of the Spanish
fleet. undertook to escape from the
Santiago harbor At the time Adj
miral Sampson, aboard his flagship,
the New York. was some miles away.
at Sibony, In conference with Gen.
eral Shafter, who was in command
of the land force.
An engagement followed in which
Admiral Schley's flagship took an
important part and the Spanish
fleet was destroyed.
The famous loop was madeat this
time and 1t resulted In court of in
quiry after the war. Admiral Schley
was exonerated, but the public was
left undecided the adherents of
Sampson believed Schley's loop was
an act of cowardice and that he ran
away from the Spanish fleet.
Admiral Schley was not complete
ly exonerated until Admiral Chad
wick came forward with his books,
which showed the admiral had cor
rectly anticipated the plans of the
Spanish admiral. It was shown that
Cervera's plan was to ram the
Brooklyn. sacrificing on Of his ship
In order to reach one OF the fastest
of the American fleet Then, he had
planned, his fleet would be able tc
outrnn the slower battleships
This was forestalled by the fam
Gus loop and the Brooklyn, with II.
crew Of 700 officers and men. wa
saved and to help shell and wrecl
the Spanish fleet. The truth of THU
was brought out in an, affidavit
made by Capt. Conchas, who was II
command of the Spanish ship tina
was TO have been sacrificed
All during the controversy feeling
was keen between the adherents o.
Admiral schley and Sampson. ant
III the public mind 1t is reasonable
TO believe that the brave admira
who wrecked the Spanish fleet wal
never given due credit for his work
Admiral Schley was true here
and the country will greatly regre
his death
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
PEACH POSSIBILITIES.

( There is no bstter fruit than the
ripe, luscious peach; and fresh from
the tree, full of It's own favor. 1t is In
deed food for the gods.
Being frugal housekeepers, We must
of necessity look into the future and
provide for the time when fresh
peaches are not obtainable.
We will can and pickle them, make
lam and marmalade, and with the pits
and peeling we will cook some green
apples and make most delectable
jelly.
Sliced, and sprinkled with sugar
and served with cream, they will form
many dainty dessert.
, Peaches make delicious pie. Bake
Ia crust and fill with sliced peaches;
sweeten with sugar and pile on
whipped cream. Serve chilled.
> Peach canspes.--Saute circular
pieces OF sponge cake in butter until
! delicately Drowned. Place half a
peach which has been sprinkled with
a little lemon Juice on each. Pour over
a little peach Juice, All the hollow in
the peach with nut meats and serve.
Peach TspIocs.--Cook cup OF tap
leo In boiling water after soaking one
hour, add peach Juice to favor, sweet
en- and salt to taste. Line dish with
quartered peaches. fill with tapioca and
bake thirty minutes. Serve with
cream.
ctave Tarts.--Bake crusts of pun
paste In the form Of cups, lay in a
half Of a ripe peach and In each cavity
place a blanched almond
Peach baskets are made Of paste
and baked, then filled with sliced
peaches.
Baked peaohesr-Peel and cut In
halves, remove the stones, Ali each
cavity with sugar. butter and little
lemon Juice and nutmeg Bake 20
minutes and serve on buttered toast.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04


There is such an hncessant demand
for contests new and contests old that
have given much attention Of late
towards originating some new ones.
making over old ones 80 as to give the
readers a full department containing
nothing but their faVorits pastimes
and at the same time have them so
varied that they would be suitable for
many special occasions. II anyone
finds something good In this line that
they do not remember having seen In
our column 1t would be kindly act to
send II to me, In care of the paper, for
use In our department, which l am
glad to say many OF our friends tell
me Is invaluable to them when II
comes to entertaining. Now that the
fall is really upon us, with renewed
interest in school and church life, the
desire for suitable schemes will be
greater than In the summer, which
brings desultory sort of life, free
from the strenuous days and nights
that are close at hand.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
FANcIEs OF FASHION
ouAlNTNEss SHOWN IN MANY OF
SEASONS MODES.
Changeable silks Most Appropriate tor
Trimming That Just Now 10
Much Favored-Embroid-
cry on Serge Dresses.

Ruches trim some of the newest
silk frocks The old fashioned double
,box.pleating, stitched In the middle
and pinked on the edges Is used to,
edge sleeves, tchus and the edges OF
skirts b5
<. The changeable silks are especially
appropriate for this kind OF trimming
They are quaint ID themselves, and
when made with ilchus and the new
self-trimming they hint OF grandmoth-
er's day only they are much lovelier!
A charming frock brought from
Parts was Of blue and green change.
able silk, with fchu OF very fine
tulle embroidered In blue coinspots.
The yoke OF the gown was of plain
tulle Sleeves we're puffed and elbow
length The skirt opened at the side
over rufflcd underskirt
Some of the new tailored serge
dresses are showing broad bands OF
embroidery AROUND the hips. Blue
serge Is trimmed with light blue; red
with brighter shade and so on. )
Lingerie frills OF sheer batiste or
net are used on many OF the serge
frocks.
A lovely white frock Of sheer linen
had heavy embroidery In beige colored
yarn.
Many summer frocks have scarfs
designed for them. These are draped
around the shoulders In the form Of
little nantes One In soft liberty
satin was crossed at the back and the
ends finished with deep silk fringe.
For those in mourning, scarfs OF
crepe lined with mousseline de sole
are worn.
Figured tulle over white silk Is
used for little separate coats for
young girls.
White corded silk Is also favored
for the little ones. Trimmings In
black soutache or braid give very
| chic finish. Irish lace and "toile de
| Jouy' are also much used on fancy
coats and frocks.
| Hats of the cretonne are made over
little bonnet wire shapes, fitting quite
closely
| Natural colored pongee dresses are
! trimmed with scarlet or bright blue
| This Is particularly favored for young
girls who need simplicity with a sug
gestion OF brightness York Sun
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
New suede Millinery.

Perhaps tine most popular form of
millinery for travelling and outing
purposes are those smart little round
hats OF suede
They are simply trimmed with a
strap and buckle. which are fashioned
In colored suede In such colors as Gin.
namon, champagne, cerise. royal blue,
myrtle green, mole gray sake blue.
purple or other varying shades. Be-
ing very soft, they are ideal for mo-
toring and can be worn with serge or
cotton frocks for country use.
Several women have bought them
to wear with white linen and serge
frocks, adopting the idea OF wearing
suede shoes to match, and carrying an
en- tout cas- of like color finished
with suede-covered handle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04


parently well-to-do woman, seldom by
the bearing of working women or
girls. The woman who puts down a
$40 or a $40 bill at the ticket office
window, holds up frightening line
while she counts her change and
glares furiously II man puts down
his nickel before she has picked up
the last bit OF change; the woman
who never moves along In car TO
make room for another woman: the
woman who deliberately takes up
as much time as possible at the store
counter while other customers are
waiting--these women commonly look
like persons of refinement No doubt
they are kind-hearted and gentleman
nered in their own homes and in their
own circles,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Guess these words, each ends with
son"
/. A poisonous weed. 2. Harmony.
3. A motive or cause. 4. Any human
being. s. Venom. s. Disloyalty. z.
A wild animal, 8. The flesh of a wild
animal. g. A small plum. TO- A
clergyman. II. A criminal offense. ~.
A prayer or duplication. ~
KEY. Jimson; 2, unison; 3. rea.
son; 4, person; s. poison; 6, treason,
7, bison; s, venison: 8, damson. 10,
parson; II, arson; IL. orison.
MADAME MERRI.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
HUMOROUS QU|Ps
A PRACTICAL SUGGESTION.

It was his FIRST Sunday school. ana
he sat In the Infants department. Cd
gerly watching the superintendent H.
lustrate the lesson on the board.
The superintendent drew the path
to heaven--one straight nine--and
started the figure Of man on It.
Gradually the man became ID rger and
larger; and finally when he arrived at
the gate of heaven he could rsot get In.
The superintendent turned to his
small audience and In tragicai and
sorrowful tone said
You see. he Ia 90 pulled ups with sin
that he cannot enter In"
TRY him sideways. mister---try him
sideways" came the small. sbrill voice
from the infants department.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
SOME womEN's MANNERS.

\ Discussion Of women's manners In
public will not down. Sometimes Il
As women who complain Of being jolt
ed in crowds or Of being compelled to
stand Ia street cars while men occupy
the seats, says the Boston Globe.
Sometimes 1t 10 men who murmur be-
cause some women in public often
seen to ignore the fundamental rules
Of good breeding 1t Is noticeable that
most OF the criticisms Of women's pub
lie manners arsAevoked by the con-
duct / vel dressed Or stylish and %.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Preston Gibson, nephew OF Chief
Justice White Of the United STATE.
Supreme Court, recently delivered q
bitter denunciation of English GUS
toms, French drama and German
concerts, concluding his address
with the statement that he is more
than satisfied to be an American. 1t
is evident that Mr.. Gibson recently
toured Europe, but did he deliver
his denunciation from q monetary
or sentimental Viewpoint
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

The following story came in over
the wire from Salonika: "As the
Mutsarif of Arghyroscastro, in the
villa and Janina, was leaving the
Konak. he was accosted by CERTAIN
Bekir Ahmed, who stated that ne
had been sent by an Albanian reVo
lutionary society in American 10 FIJI
the Mutessarif. However. he haa
repented and did not wish to COM
nit the crime. On saying this he
drew a revolver from his pocket
fred three shots into the air and es-
caped before the surprised OFFICIALS
could make an attempt to capture
him" The surprised officials pro-
ably we're running in anothe direc-
ton when the shots were fired. TINS
story Is almost as strange as some OF
those we use to receive from the
vicinity of Manchura.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Mar
garet Sage are the richest persons
in the United States. According to
the Tax Assessor of New fork
Carnegie's wealth is estimated at
$4,000, 900 and the same assess
ment Is made in Mrs Sage's case and
they have been taxed accordingly.
John D. Rockefeller, whom we have
always regarded as the wealthiest
man in this country, is assessed at
$4,000, 900 while j. p. Morgan,
sometimes said to possess all of the
loose change in the world, is worth
only 100000. However. the law
permits the taxpayer to estimate
his own wealth and this perhaps
will account for the size of the
Rockefeller and Morgan fortunes.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Judge. would rather have you
give me a death sentence than to
send me to prison for thirty days"
declared student Of the Northwest
ern University, arraigued in Chicago
on a charge of 'joy-riding" in an
automobile owned by person with
whom he had no acquaintance. The
best way to test the sincerity of his
statement would be to inflict the
death penalty. He probably would
change his views about Jail life
about the time the carpenter started
to build the gallows.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

tHl
For the Hostess


ess passed funny masks and goggles
to the players telling them that six
makers had entered cars In the race
Gust six we're to competed that they
could choose--then she read the list
and explained that ten slips bearing
each name had been pinned up over
the house; each slip to be brought TO
the judges stand. the one getting the
ten slips In first would win. Such OK.
element and such fun. Try It.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Lace Aandkerehjefs

Imitation laces are usually not at
tractive, but some dainty ones that
edge some handkerchiefs one Of the
shops 10 now showing are particularly
good. "f .+tt7
Princess laces are usually sold at
prices that are prohibitlvs for most
Of us to enjoy possessing them, but
these limitations are pretty enough for
any woman to enjoy owning. w
There is tiny square Of linen in
the middle and great wide edging OF
the princess or princess and imitation
point lace combined.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

sentenced to sehve three months In
jail. 1t seems that this thief Is be-
ing Disseminated against. consider
ing the manner in which the mer-
curry has been acting lately. How
ever, he is fortunate the weather dlu
not change Immediately efter he hat
stolen the coat Capital punish
ment might have been inflicted
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Amy man looks stupid when be-
wears a monocle," said tho critical
girl.
That's why 10 many Of US fellows
wear EN-" replied the candid youth.
tive happen to look stupid We blame
the monocIe."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
No Objection.

That's a pretty good idea OF the
French playwright who is willing to
fight everybody who criticises him. I'd
like to see our American playwrights
initiate him"
+; But some of them might be'killed."
why, yes, OF course"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
A Generous Man,

Here's the electric fan for your
private office, Mr.. Stinjay. Where do
you want IT."
place 1t so that some Of the breeze
will go through the keyhole into the
next room. like to make my clerks
as comfortable as | can"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

A little girl visiting in the country
wrote to her mother.
I'm having beautiful time.
went to funeral. and saw two pigs
killed. and saw q barn burn down..
Rams Horn.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Appropriate Selections.

MY art salesman always Adapts
himself 10 customers"
I'm what wayY'
y He will show an old sport paint
ing full OF spirit. but always takes
people who look like temperance ad-
vocates, TO the water coiors."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

} NV, But It's fearfully hot"
That's the first time I've heard you
complain today"
I We'll, didn't feel SO warm until ]
saw bsld-headed man hopping his
Uranium"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

A farmer of Scottsboro, Ala. en-
route to st. Louis on his honeymoon.
was robbed of his wallet containing
1852 by a pickpocket. No punish
ment would be too severe for this
thief.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Those 5000 young women, who
have offered to wed Ned Green, tn
multi millionaire son Of Mrs. HettF
Green, insist they do not love him
for his money. What then?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

All native animals returning to the
United States after visit abroad. will
have to pay duty This may be paw.
ing the pay to impose a tax on for.
eign hunting noblemen who come over
here in search of rich wives.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

( The scientists at Washington are
going 10 try all kinds OF diseases OF
the monkey from measels to buhonic
plague. 1t appears as if the monkey
to be the goat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Thera,a q Reason.

why" writes one Of those pro-
Founders of unanswerable questions.
docs girl always shut her eyes when
a man kisses herr"
Send us your photograph, and per-
haps we can tell you the reason.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Surgeon B. NJ Brown. U. s. NJ. has
discovered method of treating at
mospheric air 80 that It shall sustain
life for us as much as week In an
enclosure of moderate size even
though no fresh air is introduced. II
the scheme really works. We shall
hear Of public men and fashionable
women seeking the rest cure by a
weeks vacation In submarine Inn
mersed say hundred miles of shore.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Hereafter -schooners" Of beer will
be 6 cents instead OF 8 cents In
chicago. Have the breweries joined
the ranks of the prohibitionists?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
N<zE .N~,l..eN-.
Write and Wrono,

First Who's the hot air
artist talking about the play? Did he
ever write play7
Second Manager--No, he never did
write a play, but he's wronged q lot.
He's a newspaper critic!
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Inquirer, at Summer Resurt--Why
don't you associate with that lady?
Mrs. Gotham--She lives In Harlem.
We'll, what Is the matter with that
other LADY,"
Horrors! She lives In Brooklyn"
But you don't associate with the
lady behind her. either, and she lives
on Fifth avenue
She won't associate with me-
New York Weekly.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

The Philadelphia American says
there is nothing the matter with tn.
American people. Who ever said
there was?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Very Careful.

did you get good picture OF th<
trust magnsteY"
No; SHE'D like q bucking broncho
when told him I would have ID
make an exposurA'
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Those Albanian soldiers would be
In an awful fix If hobble skirts were
popular in their country. They
wear skirts, but knee-length affairs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

What will the railroad companies
do for track laborers II the Italians
in this country return to Italy to
help whip Turyey?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
The Bulletin il on sale at the fol
lowing places,
Coleman's. ZOE Commercial Ave
Halliday House News Stand.
Blue Front Restaurant.
Circulation Statement

Circulation Statement
Average number OF complete
and perfect copies OF The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday durns the
year 1910. 1887
Average number OF completes
and perfect copes OF TIL,
Cairo Bulletin p,inted daily
and Sunday during the
month OF August, 1911. 212e
Arc,,~k C;,n,y,%;c
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

All fashion indication point to q
still larger use Of embroideries.
The large collar has evidently come
to stay, as well as the side frill.
Colors that predominant at fashion
able gatherings abroad are royal blue,
coronation red and empire green. ca
Basket weaves are prominent In the
first autumn suits shown. and It Is no.
ticeable that revers of these suits are
extremely large
The yelling Of black satin, with gor-
geous hand needlework mousselins In
crusted with filet and venise, makes
many striking dresses. ha1s43
The most charming Of children's
bonnets are evolved from nne embroid.
cred or spotted muslin over pink
pongee with ribbons to match.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

I Customer I'm bakeshop)--Is thts
bread today'sf g-
Counter Giri---Yee'm
/, Customer-The reason I ask is be.
cause the bread I got here Yesterday
wasn't.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Anyway, this is about the time OF
the year Turkey gets it in the neck.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
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. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

A thief arrested for stealing an
overcoat worth IS. was tried and in
addition to being fined $40. he was
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
70 Serve Win salad courss.

A delicious new wafer served nj
luncheon proved to be merely baking
powder biscuits sliced very thin. but.
tered and toasted to a golden brown.
Served hot with the salad they were
dainty and different. The Dellnea.
tor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
The Trouble.

Jack and jim went up the hffl WE
TO get a pail Of water.
Their mother cried a. II she spied :.
"oh, amt II muddy sorter?"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
|ZzeKFEGHEN

EN- drink because they have q
! sinking feeling: good food
satisfies that craving permanently.
Adelaide Keen

As q business. there is nothing deroga-
tory in the preparation Of our daily food
and the rewards are greater than in many
walks Of life.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
Plenty. Hi
He kissed his little wife n
Twice a day. x,
The postman did the same, VI
So they say. : u
His Confession.

His Confession.
"Tel me. before 1t is too late" she
pleaded, IF you have ever done any
thing that you regret.
Yes. there was one thing" he re-
,luctantly admitted. II once tried to
rescue a man who had rocked .
boat"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

Raggeden Torne--Say, dat bay mare
made a quarter In % seconds.
Dusty Rhodes-Gse! an amt
made a nickel in tree days!
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04
sanitary

ia " Sanitary. 4 Hs
Little willie--What'i Is humidity, PAL
Pa-Boiled atmosphere, nay son.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-10-04

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