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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01
THE INEVITABLE QUESTION

When a prominent man dies in the
United Ststes. the Inevitable question
is How much Gid he leave?" And in
variably the answer Is he left all he
had. Occasionally in these days. the
public remarks He died rich man."
but this has come to be relative an
swcr.
We are moved TO these thoughts by
n headline in metropolitan news
paper. whrch In speaking of the late
Edwin Hawley. the railroad magnate.
says: He left only s5,2s3,2ST 93,"
only" has marked significance in this
connection. Not many years ago this
word would not have been used in
that connection. In its place would
,ave been some word Indicative OF
large proportions.
At the present time. In this ago of
big things. as millionaires go, Haw-
ley did not leave an immense fortune.
The use OF the word "only" in this
particular connection also conveys a
sense of disappointment or surprise
that the dead railroad magnate dii not
leave a larger fortune. and in this
connection we are given some hint of
what is regarded as large wealth on
the part of a great captain of trans
portation.
When Hawley dies his fortune was
estimated at $50 900 900. and the shrink
Ing of the figures measuring ais
wealth when II came to appraisal at
lords an excellent illustration of the
small figure CUT by a few millions of
aollars. more or less, after private
fortunes possessor has become a
multi millionaire. He may be worth
S10.000.O0O OF 100000 900. and it mat
ters very little to himself or the pub
iic which figures more nearly meas
ure his wealth untn wc come to the
question OF the good his millions may
DO. hut that Is another question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

Kentucky Is experimenting with
rural night schools. The schools are
- be more than dispensers of knowl-
edge, IS the effort will be to make
lhcm not only schools but social CEN
ers Vermont should watch this in
novatton vita Some interest If Ken.
lucky can quicken and improve the
life of her rural districts by this
mcAne. ne can use II here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise
in the new special column Of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
there this week which 1t will pay you
TO read about. See page two. This
paper has more than $4,000 readers
every week ana one cent word will
reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

The new Emperor Of Japan Is de-
ecribed as thoroughly progressive
young man. who has been given a
western education; which is another
way Of saying that he is more Of q
Yankee than the average Yankee Of
ahe East. In any event he will bear
watching.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

The Emperor of Japan who has just
died was progressive monarch AMI
30 far as the world Is informed he
was inclined to peace. Whether the
new ruler of Japan will also try to
promote the peace Of the world is a
question to which the NATIONS will
anxiously await an answer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

Governor McGovern OF Wisconsin.
who was favored by the Bull Moose
people for temporary Chairman Of the
republican national convention in
place of Senator Root does not take
kindly to the thir1 party movement
ana will not attend the second Chi
cago convention. The governors do
not seem to take kindly to boiling
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01
A SURE TEST.

do you believe that animals can dis
tingush the different colorsf"
II most certainly do!' replied the farm.
er's daughter.
well. ! don't I have tried many ex.
periments and have como to the conclu
sion that our domestic animals. at least
are color blind.
Just try one more and think you viii
change your mind" said the girl with
smile
whats that"
Put on my red shawl and wall
through the lot where my father keept
the bull!"-Pittsburg Leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

Batcnelder says he bolted the boiler
because Roosevelt sought to be a po-
nitical boss and Batchel1er Is in a po
Sition to know.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01
RAT-PROOF CORN-CRIBS SAVE MIL
LIONS DE DOLLARS.

In the current issue of Farm and Fire
side appears an article showing how
farmers spend great deal of money and
ingenuity in the construction of rat
proof corn-cribs to save themselves from
a loss of millions of dollars worth Of
corn. The article is written by Professor
c. s Chase of the Kansas Agricultural
will jump two and one-half to three
feet high, and will climb anything but
smooth metal. A rat-proof crib, therefore,
must re on rat-protected posts or built
to keep rats from climbing the sides. If
a farm happens to be located near a
wharf or slaughterhouse where rats are
especially bad, 1t Is advisable to tack
sheet iron onto the corn crib.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

: Rutland county farmers say that the
hay crop equals any cut In Fix years
,lrhe yield Is said TO be particularly good
M newly seeded SOP and on the Upland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

The al. reader learns something. or
saves something, every day-almost al
ways she does both.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-01

Mako your want ad. interesting to home
youth tlpd q tapautl
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
DONG0LO YOUNG
PEOPLE THROUGH HERE
ON WEEKS OUTING

A party Of Dongola young people
we're in the city yesterday enroute
to a point on the Ohio river between
Olmstead and Grand Chain, whe1 \
tacy will camp out for n week. A
Lumber Of others will join the par
ty tomorrow including several Cai,ta
ycung people. The tents and
camp outfits have been transfe ted
by wagon route. They left at ESQ
Yesterday afternoon on the steamer
Rapids for the camp ground, which
will be- selected when they reach
the locality.
The following compose the party:
Misses Relia Eddleman, Dulce tuhi.
Leila Homes, Margaret Lackman.
Edith Parker, Josephine Brevar,i.
Bernadine Brevard; MesSrs. Hay
Garrett, Ed Tanner, G. P Bishop.
Russell DilIow, Lester Keller atI
Clarence keist The party was
ohaperoned by Mr. aud Mrs. s. Il
Eddieman and Mr.. and Mrs Room y
Dnlow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
NOTHING HEARD
FROM CONFERENCE
AT WINDY CITY

Nothing has been heard from thu
meeting OF the railroad officials at
Chicago concerning the Cairo anu
Drainage District levee proposition
The conference was scheduled to j
held yesterday afternoon ait the oil.
flee of Vice President and Genera
F.anager w. L. Park of the Iuinoi,
Central Civil Engineer Miller ana
Gen. SuRt. W +. Crossley, represent
ing the Mckinley interests went Il
Chicago to attend the conference.
Mayor Parsons stated at a lat
hour last night that he had not he
ceived any information concernin
the meeting although he had expe
ed to hear early in the evening sood
news from the conference. He satG
pc thought there might have been
9 delay in getting together the rep
rescntatives of all the roads inter-
ested and the meeting may not have
occurred until late yesterday after
noon or last night.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
BURNS CAUSE DEATH OF
H, M. JOHNSON, FORMERLY
RESIDENT OF CAIRO.

IL. NJ. Johnson, of Galatia, III
formerly a telegraph operator for the
Big Four railroad at Cairo died al
his home Friday, after lingering q
week suffering from burns caused by
the bursting Of coal oil lamp,
which set fire to his clothing. The
accident took place in his office. H.
was agent for the Illinois Central ut
Galatia. While his clothing was
adame he eXtinguished the fire In
the office by using a chemical ok.
tinguisher.
He leaves wife and two daugh.
ters, age 9 and years.
Mrs. f. l.. Moore and ?. A. John
son of this city are his sister and
brother and Clyde Hornbuekle is a
nephew They attended the funeral
which occurred at New Burnside.
Sunday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
NEWS OF THE RIVERS
Cairo Beuge.

At I p, m. yesterday the river
at rs, a fall Of 9 during the prev
ious "a hours.
ToWboat Chisca In port since sea-
day, left al. 1880 a. III. yesterday
for the lower Mississippi with I'VE
harges of coal.
The Cairo and Paducah packets.
Rapids and Ed Myar, arrived and
departed on time yesterday.
Towhoat John A. Wood arrived
at s p. m, yesterday from Pittsburgh
with large tow of coal, passed TO
the lower Mississippi river.
River Forecast.
The Ohio, from the mouth Of the
Wabash to Cairo, will continue ID
fall for the next several days.
No very material changes are In
dicated during the next 2 days for
the Mississippi, from below st. Louis
TO above Cairo, or for the Wabash
at AIT. Carmel,
The Tennessee. from Florence 4
above Johnson will rise for the mex
2 or days aud from Johnsonyille
to the mouth, 1t will begin to rise
within about 36 to IS hours.
r.. T. LlNDLEY,
Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
TO GIVE LAWN SOCIAL
Young People of st. Patricks Con-.
gregation Arrange Event
For August 2lst.

st. Patrtcks church lawn social is
to be held Wednesday evening
August n. AT the meeting held
last evening at st. Patricks hall BY
the young members of st. Patricks
congregation, Miss Kate Redman
was elected chairman and Miss
ESTHER Stapleton was elected treos-
ufer. A committee was appoint ei!
to receive subscriptions and donh-
lions and 10 make the affair a real
social event Ct the season. The
program will be announced later.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
MUST BELIEVE IT.
When Well-Known Cairo People Tel
it So Plainly.

When public endorsement is mad
ny a representative citizen Of Cairo
the proof is positive. You must he
ileve y. Read this testimony. Ever,
sufferer OF kidney backache, eyelH
man, woman or child with kidna,
trouble will do we'll to read tho fol
io"ihs'
w. r. Gibson, AIS Eleventh 1t
Cairo, ILL.,, says: "This is the third
time have publicly recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills and am al.
ways glad to speak in their praise
About ten years ago ] first Took
Doan's Kidney Pills. procured at
Paul 9. Schulz 3 Sons drug store
ana they completely relieved me Of /
severe attack Of kidney trouble
There has ben no RECURRENCE of th;s
complaint since. have recommend
ed Doan's Kidney Pills to MANY IA.
pie and have vet to hear Of \ cass
where they did not live up to repre.
sentations.'
For sale by All dealers. Price I'd
cents Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
View York, sole agents for the United
States, IL, ~ u
Remember the name Doan's
md take nc other.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
SHERIFF SELLS STOCK
MCLAUGHLIN LUMBER co.

AT Sheriff's sale yesterday morn
ing at the court house the Upham &
Agler Lumber Co, and the Chicago
Mill and Lumber Co.. purchased the
lumber, some or the office furniture
and the office building of the Nc
Laughlin Lumber Co. These were
levied upon several months ago BY
the Paepcke-Lelcht Lumber Co, Of
Chicago, for debt. There was only
about 10000 feet of lumber in this
lot, The office building is located
on the west side OF Sycamore street
about zoo feet south Of the bridge
approach
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
JOHN M'AULIFFE's
FUNERAL WILL
BE HELD TUESDAY

John McAuliffe, who died August
Srd at Brookport, aged Sd years.
Funeral services viii be held al n
l :. Catholic church at
MOUNDS at 70 a. nj. Tuesday. Inter
meHt at Villa Ridge cemetery.
Special train will leave Fourteenth
street st Cairo Al $40 d. H. far she
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06

Sunrise and Sunset.
Sun will rise tomorrow $3.50. 5,t6
Sun will set tomorrow ..... 6;39
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
AT the Gem

The Gem will award $1,000 in
prizes tonight to the holders OF the
lucky numbers. The prizes consist
Of $500 in cash and $500 in tick
ets Come and see If you are lucky
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06

impression on him Consequently,
he is very quiet, retiring soul
who IL always at doings, but seldom
breaks his phlnx-lITe silence.
Mr.. Guthrie is not what should
strictly be called a ladies' man, aud
has been seen to get fused when
peaking to the librarians, but he
always seemed perfectly competent
70 take care of himself in all emer-
gancies
Liked Burlesque Shows.
Among the personal effects Of the
burglar was found a small note
book, which indicates ha was
steady patron Of burlesQue shows.
1t contained the names OF nearly
100 such companies, and after each
was written such criticisms as: N.
4" Fair" Pretty fair, and
Good"
Guthrie declares he never sold
one article that he stole, and that
q obtained all the money he need
ID by committing forgery. He says
mat he never used Intoxicating
liquors or tobacco, and that women
aerer had any attraction to him,
Ia addition to the money he says
le has OH deposit in Chicago banks,
i j. said he has $50 shares OF Tin
tied States Steel common. Guthrie
is said 10 have lost large sums spec.
Glating In mining stocks.
Guthrie is declared tc have said
hat he modelled his career on that
3f Robin Hood, and that he robbed
only the rich.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
$3.50, 900 BURGLAR
AN EDUCATED FOOL,
DECLARES DOCTOR.

Concluded from Page One.),
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-06
Weather Forecast.

For Cairo and vicinity; Fair
weather Tuesday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08

The Moslems under the protection
Of the King of England number more
than double the population of the Brit
ish Isles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
ALL VOTERS MUST
Be RE-ENROLLED
ENROLMENT DAYS ARE JAN
UARY ~ AND APRIL mot
ICES NOW BEING
SENT OUT.

] Township Clerk George Martin is
mailing primary enrolment announce
ments today. TO be posted in the pre-
Cincts The announcement states tina
enrolment will take place on Satur
day. January %. from Z o'clock a. IN
until o'clock y. m. for the purpos,
of enrolling the names OF all persons
of whatever political parties. who
make personal application for such
! enrolment.
Following is brief statement OF
the different ways In which enroll
ment can be made In the township:
Enrolment dates are January q and
April I.
Enrolment may be made by per-
sonsl application on enrolment days.
BY written request accompanied
by affidavit. an elector can enroll any
day. but cannot vote at any primary
held within two months. This AFFIDAVIT
and application must .be delivered to
the township clerk or other officer in
charge OF the enrolment books.
MI tieCltT WIZ was SlNh W VII
avoidably absent on enrolment day.
or who became 81 years Of age or an
slector after enrolment day. can have
his name enrolled on primary election
day and vote at that election by taking
the necessary oath,
II an elector who has been duly en-
rolled. az above. changes his residence
from one precinct TO another he can
bc enrolled In the new precinct by oh
tanning a proper certificate from a
member of the enrolment board of the
precinct wherein he formerly resided.
stating that he is duly enrolled I'm the
precinct from which he has moved and
is entitled to enrolment in the new
precinct. or nv taking oath.
No person can vote at any prir- AIRY
election in Michigan unless his name
has been enrolled under Act 279 All
enrolment prior TO August ., 1911. is
void. An entirely new enrolment is
required An elector who neglects or
refuses to give the name of his politi-
cal party cannot have his name en-
rolled .4as
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.
Steps Will be Taken to Provide Buria
Place Near Ahmeek.

| A meeting was held last week at the
| fire hall in the village of Ahmeek, for
the purpose of forming cemetery as
ISOLATION, says the Kcweenaw Miner.
James A. Daley was selected as chair
man and William f.. Smith as secre-
tary. There were number present, ali
Of whom subscribed for stock. A sec
ond meeting was held Wednesday
evening, when further steps were taken
| In the matter. The following is list
of those who have already taken stock
J in the association:
| John Benstrom. Jacob Efilnger. Gust.
iTauriainen. Matt Kippina, Andrew,
Anton Blctela. Henry Bietela and Jas
INordstrom OF AlloueZ; Oscar Kecko-
men. n. A. Lempea and Jacob Kallio OF
Calumet: ]. Il. Petcrmann OF Laur-
hm; william Uitti. Peter Kaapo, Nils
10. Nordstrum and Jacob WiinamalSi of
Kearsargc; George r. Foley. Edward
F'risk. II. l.. Enden. T. IL. Bergman. j
A. Daley, and VIM. Il. Smith of Mo-
hawk; John Odds John ID. Grentz
Maurice Kenel. Abram Lahti, j. A.
Hamilton and n. J. Weycker Of All
meek.
| 1t will be known as the North Star
Cemetery Association and the location
of the new cemetery will be but a short
distance north of the townsite of All
meek.
| The need of cemetery in this VI
entity has long been recognized, as
the distance to Lake View cemetery,
especially in cold winter weather, has
caused considerable suffering, particu-
larly when the weather has been of the
zero variety with blustery winds.
The new association will have a
capital stock of 100000. divided into
| 1000 shares of value of $40 each. All
of this however. will not be sold, as
the feeling of those subscribing for the
stock, is. that but $50 shares will be all
THAT win be sold this year, the proceeds
from this sale TO pay for the land,
and for the improvements of a portion
of the land.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
WARM FIGHT FOR OFFICES.
John spehsr Elected President OF st.
Joseph's Slovenian Society.

A warm fight for Offices took place
yesterday afternoon Mt the annual
meeting of st. Joseph's Slovenian So
ciety. one of the strongest societies of
the order IN the country. John Spehar
was elected president and John Sunich,
treasurer. over three other contestants
In each instance.
The meeting was held In the base
ment of ST. Joscphs church and was
largely attended. Balloting occupied
more than an hour and the results
were eagerly awaited.
The contestants for the office OF
president were John Spcliar. Matt r.. +.
Kobe. Matt Prevolich and Mike Sunich
Mr.. Spehar was the successful candi-
date.
Those contesting for treasurer were
John Sunich. Joseph Srebnak. Tony
Sterk and Martin Murin. Sunich won
out.
The officers elected yesterday for
the ensuing. term are: E
| Fresident-John Spehar
Vice President--John Gasvoda.
Secretary-Joscph Stefanez. Jr.
Assistant secretary--John %. era
HEX.
TTeasurM--yehp spnich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
GET YOUR MONEY BACK
II This Medicins Goes not ostisfsetori
Iy Benefit You.

Practising physicians making spc-
'cialty of stomach troubles are really
responsible for the formula from which
Rexal Dyspepsia Tablets are made.
We have simply profited by the expert
ence of experts
our experience with ReNall Dyspep-
STA Tablets leads US to believe them to
be an excellent remedy for the relief Of
acute Indigestion and chronic dyspep-
STA. Their ingredients are soothing
and healing to the inHamed mem
branes OF the stomach. They are rich
in pepsin one OF the greatest digestive
aids known to medicine. The relief
they afford In almost immediate Their
use with persistency and regularity for
a short time helps to bring about a
cessation Of the pains caused by stom-
ach disorders.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid to in
sure healthy appetite. aid digestion
and promote nutrition. AS evidence OF
our sincere faith in Rcxall Dyspepsia
Tablets. we ask YOU TO try them at our
risk. II they do not give you entire
satisfaction. we will return you the
money YOU paid US Tor them. without
question or formality. They come In
three sizes. prices 20 cents. so cents
and s1OO. Remember. YOU can OBJ
tain them only at our store-Thc Rex
all tSore. vastbinder & Read.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
LOCAL 9REviTiEs.



Omer Boyer has returned from a
visit To Otto. Ind.
James TrebilcoclS has returned from
a visit to lshperniNs
Ernest Wall has returned from a
visit TO Chelsea, this state.
John MacNel has returned from
Ann Arbor. where he spent the holt
days.
Coroner and Mrs. William Kellsn
of Mantan. have returned home after
visiting Calumet friends.
Miss Mabel Roberts is expected home
today from Chicago where she. has
been visiting for the past ten days.
Mrs Joshua ID. Veale of North Kear-
sarge has undergone a successful oper-
alton at the Calumet Public hospital.
Mrs. Henry Perth OF Milwaukee. is
visiting for a short time with her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. John Clever. of
Eighth street.
The members Of the Entertainers
club will give a skating party at the
Park fee rink January "a. A good time
Is promised all who attend.
The examination OF Frank Rlcardi.
charged with assault with intent 10
kill on complaint of John Gaspardo.
will take place i'm Justice Fishers court
this afternoon. The defendant is held
at the county Jail on failure to secure
bonds.
Mrs. Kate ]. Lambert has arrived
here from Ann Arbor. and will spend
a few days I'm Calumet. While here she
will make arrangements for the re-
building Of the Lambert building on
North Fifth street. recently destroyed
by fire.
The Calumet branch of the British
American club will hold meeting this
evening in the odd Fellows hall on
Fifth street II Will be addressed by
Attorneys w ]. Macdonald. John d.
Kerr and William A.. Bateman. George
williams also will speak
THE Early Life OF David Copper
field is the title OF very interesting
picture in three reels to be shown at
the Crown theater this evening. The
picture is said to be one of the best
that has ever been shown here and OF
a. highly educational nature.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
ST. PAUL CHANGES SCHEDULE

a change Of schedule of the st. Paul
train went into effect today. Accord
ing TO the new arrangement the train
will be due To arrive An Calumet al
IL: 80 each day instead of 1905 o'clock
or IS minutes earlier The train will
leave the South Shore depot at 1885
daily. commencing today. instead OF
3: Is as heretofore.
The st. Paul was four hours late to-
day. and arrangements were made tc
meet the train at Keweenaw Bay with
a special and transfer passengers.
The st. Paul was snowbound ycster-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-08
THE TENNEsseANs COMING.

The next attraction Of the Y. NJ. c.
a. lyceum course he offered at the
Calumet theater one week from to-
night. will he the "Tennesseans." q
troupe OF colored jubilee singers. The
company Is said to he one of the best
that has ever been brought here
Headed by l.. S. Thomas. the well
known Afro-American basso and the
Olympia Ladies', a colored quartette
the troupe is composed Of seven ac-
complished vocalists and stringed in
strument performers. II is believed
this attraction will prove fully as sue
cessful as the others that have been
given in Calumet
All men are ambitious Some are
ambitious to- live without work