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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
sashes.

One OF the greatest aids in VARYING
the white summer gowns is the USE
OF the sash. which Is the style al
much as ever. N
The velvet sash of the winter ia
superseded by the pastel colored
moires and the lighter chiffon ruches.
black In color, as an edging, this fin.
ished with black chenille fringe and
flowers Of the same at the ends, some
being decorated with wreaths OF gold
roses at the ends in place OF the other
decoration '' f''''' & n isf
These are some Of the newer fan.
eies that seem at once to become pop
Mar. as they are shown In some OF the
mort exclusive shops. N
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
CLEVER USES OF BASKETS
Make vary Pretty JardInieres by Use
Of chsap Materials and Little
Artistic Skill

A woman who likes to have her
house full OF growing plants in win
ter has discovered the baskets which
can be bought for 10 cents make very
pretty 5ardinieres. These baskets, ia
old fashioned wiilow-ware come Ia
dark green. deep red and brown, and
any OF them are effective with the
green OF the plants. says the New
York Tribune. II the baskets are
bought In a 10-cent store IT is most
likely that one will need only to 70
10 another department to buy for 10
cents the pans that will exactly At
them. Before heing filed by the flor-
LIST the pans should be painted grass
green. or to match the basket.
One OF these baskets may also. with
little more manipulation, be made
to MI the more prosaic sphere Of d
work-basket. lined with Persian silk
In harmonizing colors. On one side
Is pocket OF silk drawn up by mar,
row elastic. and small bows holding
In place an emery ball, q bodkin, a
glove member and a needle book make
pretty decoration aiong the edge.
The outer edge is trimmed with a,
modest little fancy fringe.
Newer In style is the brown one
with yellow added for brightness
There Is mat in the bottom cut from
cardboard and covered with brown
silk, which Ia fastened IN tba under
side with glue. The little silk cush-
ION. which Is OF the tomato order,
measures four, and q half inches
across. Both mat and cushion are
held In place by two stitches G. strong
silk that go through the bottom Of
the basket. A yard and half OF rib
BON three and quarter inches wide
Will be required to hold the spools
and to make the bow. A quarter of
yard OF a wider ribbon in the same
shade win do for the cushion.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
HUMOROUS QU|PS


What | consider the worst case Of
hard luck on record came to my no
lice the other day. A Chicago man
mortgaged his home to buy an auto
mobile, and In less than week after
ne had purchased the machine his
house burned to the ground, the gar
age In which the automobile was
standing also being destroyed, to-
gether with Its contents, and there
wasn't cent Of insurance on any.
thing"
oh, | don't know. think can
tell you of case of harder luck than
that. know d man who tried to
mortgage his home to buy an auto
mobile, but he was unable to and any
body who would advance any money
on 1t, SO he was compelled not only
to get along without an automobile,
but to continue to make payments on
The house. "
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

The decision by The Hague arbitra-
ton court in the orinoco case disposes
equitably OF another vexed question,
which at one time was the cause of
much acrimonious discussion. AS In
most instances neither side gets all
that was demanded. But the Ameri,
can claimants are awarded what is re.
garded By the tribunal as a fair
amount Of damages. And so the mat.
ter. ~ far as the United States and
venezuela are coscerned. ends most
Arnicably. =
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
An idea for Packing.

As you pack your bag or suitcase
keep an account OF the articles you
take with you. This will help you In
many ways
When you start for home you will
know whether or not you have lost or
mlslsid anything.
And should the baggage miscarry or
get lost or damaged In any way list
of your belongings will be most help
ful in settling matters.
But don't, when you have made 1t,
DO as one girl did--pack 1t away In
tha rkcz==
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
CHOCOLATE DISHES.

Soak three-fourths OF cup of bread
crumbs In cup of scalded milk un-
til soft. Add half cup of grated CO.
coanut half cup Of sugar, a half
cup OF cocoa. teaspoonful OF lemon
juice, the yolks of two eggs lightly
beaten; cut and fold In the whites
beaten until stiff. pinch OF salt and
turn into buttered baking dish and
bake in moderate oven thirty min
utes. Serve hot or cold. This ia
called Duchess Pudding.
Chocolate Bread puddlnn.--Mix
thres-fourths of cup of bread crumbs
with two cups Of scalded milk; add
three squares of melted chocolate, two
eggs beaten, half teaspoonful of salt.
teaspoonful of vanilla, fourth OF a
cup OF cold milk and a fourth Of q cup
OF sugar. Bake. stirring twice during
the hour OF baking.
Chocolate Sauce.--This sauce TO-
especially good with vanilla Ice cream,
or 1t may be served with any gelatinei
dessert.
Cook together a cup of sugar, two
tablespoonfuls of butter, half cup of
water and pinch OF salt and two
ounces Of chocolate. Serve hot.
Chocolate Fig Ice cream.--Melt four
ounces OF chocolate. add three-fourths
OF cup of sugar and half q cup OF
cream, cook unfit smooth; add half
a teaspoonful Of salt, cup and half
OF chopped figs and a Tablespoonful
of vanilla stir and freeze. II the figs
are soaked awhile fin orange juice
they mix and make smoother cream.
Chocolate Mousse Whip a pint Of
cream, add a half cup Of powdered.
sugar and four ounces of chocolate
melted and a fourth OF teaspoonful'
Of salt. Pour into mold and pack in.
ice and salt and stand for four hours.
Chocolate Junket Ice crear,.--Dis-
solve a junket tablet In a tablespoon
full of cold water Warm three cups
OF milk until Just luke warm, add the
tunket, one and a fourth cups OF
sugar. tablespoonful of vanilla and
two cups of cream, two squares Of
melted chocolate. Freeze as usual.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Always Was Fortunate,

Rook-Taylor was always a for.
tunate man. but doesn't 1t seem won
derful that his luck should stay with
him to the very last.
Raleigh-How was that!
Rook-Why, he was operated on for
the removal of pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters, and when the pearl was ex-
amined II was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both the operation
and the funeral.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
crocheted Cuff Links.

Gun links for wash waists may be
made from two crochet buttons, sewed
together like the parts of a dumbbeli
link with strong thread loop of the
right length. which is then button
hoied over and over. These links will
wash. are pretty and are not easily
lost. besides being economical.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Channels rrlmmInas.

An odd but beautiful evening gown
Is Of channels colored tulle. with EN-.
broideries worked on real channels
leather in Japanese style with foss
silks. The designs are chrysanthe-
NUNS in lovely shades of yellow, gray
and drab. and here and there drat
gon worked In silver thread.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Ny vile went to the intelligence
office to get good plain cook"
Did she get one!"
That depends on the point of view.
Literally speaking, yes. The cook
sent us went to church once a day
and three times on Sunday, and her
morals We're beyond reproach. She
had complexion like nutmeg
crater, snub nose and was cross
eyed So far, she was good plain
cook But her cooking belonged to-
the criminal class" sG
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

My dear young lady" said the
smitten man Of means, II have been
talking to the manager you suggested
and as he 10 convinced OF your ability
! will finance your tour"
But he was more overtoyed than he
had any need to be when she cried
joyfully, You're an angel"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
July Circulation.

o. sAV0v
The above Is a 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 Sd day of August, 1911.
LEO. +. KLEB.
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
THE CAIRO BULLETIN MONDAY SEPTEMBER A. 1911

Despite the protests of the small
boy with the fishing rod, the hook ana
line, and the red flannel bait, II is the
duty OF our lawmakers to conserve the
national resources, even in the mat.
ter Of frogs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
ekTFGHEN'


HEY shall be abundantiy salts
- fed with the fuilness of thy
mouse; and thou shalt make them drink
OF the river OF thy pleasures.
And when the strife IL fierce, the warfare
long.
Steals on the ear the distant triumph
song, Be- ss'
And hearts are brave again, and arms
are strong A4a vi
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Now that we know the world to
nave been born at least 400 ,000. 900
years ago, II is more than ever sur.
prising how the frivolous old thing
keeps up its perpetual giddy whirl
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

why the Seasidei.' was the question,
the cynic
HAD left on his article, fully in
view,
Inc wag came along and saw 1t. opin-I
Ing
Twas likely the sea sighed because
It was blue. ss'@ '''''
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Not Eaav.

/. What lie the hardest work you dor"
MY hardest work" replied Senator
Sorghum, is trying to look like my
photograph and talk like my speeches
when get back to my home town"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

is gallantry dead these practical
days? Never, when a Southern swain
drank turpentine to prove his love for
girl, Such devotion is rare, how
ever.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Quite Painful.

81 see where Jack the Huggsr'
was stabbed with q hatpin In Ohio"
Well. did he see the point?"
mo. II was too dark for that, but
ae was fully aware OF the points prox.
nifty" rt
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

They are going to put up another
huge building In New York, this time
one of 4e stories. Daylight will yet
be at premium on the Manhattan
street level.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Three OF the last load of deer
brought into Bangor, Me, says an ex-
change. were shot by women. Who
says woman can't hit anything she
aims att
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

A preacher says that young women
prefer marriage to missionary work. II
they tackle the former. however,
they'll find that they're in for a bit
OF the latter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
With sauoa.

Peck-Before we we're married my
wife swallowed everything / said.
Beck-How is It nowf
Peck-Now she often makes me
eat my own words.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Circulation Statement,

Average Number of complete
and perfect copies of The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday during the
year 1910 -. i. 2.
Average number of complete
and perfect copies of The
Cairo Bulletin printed daily
and Sunday during the
month of July, 1911. -. 20
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

While lemon may be good for the
complexion, az the woruan's page de-.
clares, the process of being handed a
lemon Is none the less painful to the
recipient.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

None can deny The extreme modesty
OF the University of Illinois. The 49,.
100000 1t asks for is only about the
price OF q dreadnought.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

If, as a savant tells us, loneliness IL
due to lack of brain work, there IL \
vast amount OF loneliness In our ar
istncratic circles.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

The Swiss are going to construct
another tunnel through the Alps. Evil
IDENTIFY they do not take much stock in
the serial route taken by Chavez.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Mssnlna Of Piato,,Ie Love.

She tells me that theirs il q plar
tonic love. What does that mean,
hubby?" ' Fl" ~" "a !
Means that we'll have to dig up for
. wedding present In about two,
months" ~
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

One full grown blizzard can close up
an open winter as tight AZ federal
prison.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

The humping Of the steam pipes in
the early morning means more noise
but not more heat.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

A London scientist has invented a
sure cure for a cold. SO has every.
body else in the world
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

II is reported that girls are to be
t ght how to shop. They know that
by instinct.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

With upper berths now lower, look
for the travelling man higher up.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

chinese officials must give up their
JOBS or their queues The latter will
naturally have to 10,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Beware of girls wao fiirt," says
one preacher. Also of girls who don't.
we might add.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

One OF the shocking new plays
brought out In New York is named
Electricity"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

One OF the requisites OF an aero.
plane flight is check for a good sized
amount.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
Twenty.six Easier Than one.

The letters Of the alphabet
We never in our lives forget:
bnt strange TO say, our memories fail
When wife gives US one to mail.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
To Pull Rasti nos.

Few persons know that an ordinary
orangewood stick. such as Is used for
the nails. Is the best instrument for
removing hastings. n FfaNi
A scissors when used 10 very ant to
cut or tear the garment
Procure the atick ut any drug storA
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Mules are increasing In value, but
many other. kickers are not
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Silly mad dog scares are little
backward this year.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

Il suppose those garden seeds n
sent saved you quite little money.
said the affable statesman. g''F
NO" replied Mr. Growcher II
hadn't the heart to waste an and
the result l. that I'm in dsbt III ~
~ implemset&-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

An amateur and his aeroplans are
soon parted.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04

First Autoist-I met your friend
Jimpson when | was uptown this aft
ernoon. .@
Second Autoist-Dtd he say any
thing to you?
First Autoist---I should say he did.
l came near running over him.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-09-04
An EndIsss Course.

1T looks very much" De Trow rel
marked. "as II the lecture habit was
becoming popular again
1t has never lost Its popularity at
our home" Henry Peck said sioomily.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01

rubber from the guayuIe plant that
grows wild In west Texas. The factory
has been in operation for two years
and the supply OF the plant has not
been exhausted or lessened, so far Es
appearances go.
Marathon people are just now expect
ing to see the town grow into sudden
prominence any day as an oil center
For several years oil has been found
IN the vicinity Of the town. but Of late
the Indications have been better and on
several occasions barrels Of it have
been secured from shallow wells. Sew
eral big companies have been formed
and prospecting is now under way
Marathon is the nearest freight point
Tor many OF the mines south OF here.
besides the big ranches, and Is also
quite q shipping point for livestock. AS
freight point for Fort Stockton and
other towns and settlements 20 the
north. Marathon also does good bust
ness.
Marathon boasts that anything that
the average individual wishes can be
purchased here, and there are several
stores Of a substantial character with
well assorted stocks.
The town has good water and practi-
cally all the people have Windnlills and
gardens and small orchards. The town
has telephone exchange and long dis
lance connections with other west Tex
as towns.
The cattle shipped from the Mara
thon pens in year amount to many
thousands OF dollars en- value and afford
a good revenue to the G. H. railway.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01

Orogrande does not have to look to
the Development OF irrigation. however,
to have support for Orogrande is In the
heart OF the Orogrande or JariIa min
ing district from which some very good
ore has been taken and IN which there
are some better prospects. A smelter
was erected here some time ago for
the smelling Of ores in this district, but
many OF them were too low grade and
the company also went into litigation.
Plans may be completed for freight
ing the Organ mountain ores to Tbs
place for smelling, if a suitable road
can be built, and then. too. the people
OF the town mostly have faith in the
belief that the mines Of the OrCgrande
district itself viii prove rich enough to
keep the smelter busy taking care OF To-
cal ores.
Orogrande has number Of stores,
hotel accommodations, accOmm OdatiUns
for religious worship, ample school IA
cilities. and is connected with FL Paso,
Alamogordo and the rest Of the visit
ern world by long distance telephone.
The town boasts a number OF pretty
residences and numerous well cared for
yards and gardens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01

only a few instances with irrigation
from windmill pumps.
Honey bees have been successfully
managed in this region also, finding
plenty Of material for their work from
the blossoms Of the wild flowers that
grow thick in the lOwlands and even
on the mOuntainsides.
The Valentine valley is the drainage
basin Tor large mountain country
70 the north and the result is that in
addition to the rains there is much
water OF a flood character that elves
assistance TO the farmer.
Cattle Augmented by Farming.
The cattIemen OF the region have
oeen the principal support OF the town
for years, and their herds are not a.
minishing in the least. vet the farmers
are coming into the country and ado
ing their production TO the wealth OF
tne catIemen- Valentine feels the ben
eIll OF the new era and is profifinr
1y It. Many cattlemen are embracinT
the idea of growing forage croDs FOR
their stock and this is adding TO the
general development and progress OF
the country Surrounding
Belng q freight division point on the
- H. q s. A. railroad, Valentine has
roundhouse and the railroad employees
a number Of men In the yards and
SHOPS besides the number Of trafnmen
VINO make their homes here. The rail-
ROAD payroll adds considerable to the
income OF the town and the
railroad people have built some OF tie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01
Fine Crops At Sanderson, Texas,
Raised Without Irrigation
Important Railroad Division Point Growing Rapidly and
Has Making of Lively Little City.

q ANDERSON Tex, Sept 3o.-Coun-
~ seat Of Terrell county, divis-
ion point Of the G. H. 6 S. A
railroad. and big cattle shipping and
supply center sanderson has grown
from a watering station into a small
city On a comparatively short time and
IS stlr growing.
AS a division point on the railroad
for both passenger and freight BUSH
ness. sanderson IS the home Of many
trainmen and railroad employees and
the monthly payroll from this source
alone amounts to q considerable fig
ure.
~ the county seat OF the new coun.
ty Of Terrell only q few years old,
the town ls also important and at
tracts many Visitors and considerable
business in this way. Surrounding
Sandersou for many miles in every d.
recton is a vast grazing country that
IS inhabited BIZ thousands Of head Of
cattle. such Of these as are ready for
market ere shipped from here each
year and the annual purchase Of sup
plies for the big ranches amounts to a
big figure.
Many homesteaders have also estab-
lished themselves on the school land
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01

in the appointment Of their surround
ings, with shade and ornamental trees
attestng the horticulture possibilities
Of the soil where sufficient water IS
applied.
The country surrounding Sandersou
Is ruggedly picturesque and one Of the
tail mountains overlooking the town
was selected as the location OF the
Sanderson WaterWOrks, from which the
pressure was sufficient to give a good
flow in all parts Of town. Many pic
mic parties find delight in visits TO
the nearby canyons and mountains,
and there IS good hunting in season
in the vicinity Of this little west Tex
as railroad center.
SandersOn supports a weekly paper
among other enterprises and honOrs
its editor, Jesse McKie. with the Of
flee Of justice Of the peace.
Being close to the Mexican border
there is some trade with Mexico from
this point, supplying ranches across
the line south Of here. SandersOn
gained considerable notoriety during
the late Mexican insurreCtion from the
fact that many revolutionary supplies
were shipped to this place and then
Struggled across the line. But the Wig
lance OF the officers resulted IN the
seizure OF much Of this contra band be-
fore It reached its destination.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-01
County Not
Old But Mighty
Prophecy Is That New County WIN One Day Be Numbered
Among the Leading Counties In Mineral Production In
State--Live Stock Principal Industry.

county are considered little short OF re-
Copper and gold have both been
found in the Guadalupe mountains $50
miles north Of Van Horn, and the Ea-
gle mount aims closer 70 the county seat
Marble Of the finest quality and in an
lneXhaustible quantity has also been
round IN the Guadalupe mountains Tur-
quoise are also mined in the new cOun-
" and one company is now engaged IN
commercially mining them. oil and gas
prospects are very strong. Both have
been found in several wells. When the
new courthouse is erected at Van Horn,
1T is to be built Of marble. sandstone
and plaster produced fin the county. A
shale found here makes good cement
and the gypsum rock also makes good
plaster. Building stone is plentiful
The assessments for the county have
not been completed for the year. but the
valuations win be close to $4,000. 900.
This includes the Texas & Pacific rail-
road and the Galveston, Harrisburg &
san Antonio railroad. both OF which
pass through the county from east TO-
west Several very large herds OF cat
tie also assess very high.
Van Horn, the county seat Is sup
ply center for a very large area OF ter
ritOry, being the nearest railroad point
for vast region in west Texas. Be-
racho, Plateau, Kent, Torbert and H0bo
are other railroad points In the coun-
" that the citizens expect to attract
attention In the future. Lobo is in the
heart OF several hundred acres Of land
that are being put under Irrigation at
present Water is had at a shallow
depth In many places In the coGnty
and. by pumping it is expected to grow
orchards and gardens III not other agri-
cultural and horticultural products.
Peaches, grapes and plums have been
irrigated. the soil proving extremely
favorable