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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
SterIllxed Coal.

Coal In the mines is one Of the
things freest from germs. Old-time
doctors used to notice coal miners
wounds healed fast, though begrimed
and besmeared with coal dust For a
long time 1t has been thought that
breathing In coal dust caused lung dis
eases in miners. Some experts find
fresh coal Is as good as sterilized, and
say miners have lung trouble because
they do not take the trouble to put
off their damp and sweaty clothing be-
fore going from the mine to their
homes, thus taking cold In the open
air walk. Experts say our miners
ought to put on warm and dry clothes
at the mouth OF the mine But 1t
seems the miners have minds of their
own, and although the coal companies
in some places fixed up hot and cold
water baths and dressing rooms at the
mouth OF the mines the men would
not use them, but went home to wash
and dress, as had been their custom
for generations.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
TEALTH DEPARTMENT
TO START POURING
OIL ON AFTER TODAY

TIE process of oiling the seep
alter ponds, in order to prevent the
opagation Of mosquitoes will begin
day under direction Of the Board of
ealth. The samll ponds and pools
stagnant still water will be cover
| with thin coating of oil. It is
'incipally In these places where the
osquitoes build their RATS of eggs,
d tin cans in which there Is any
agnant water are favorite breed
lg places for the pests. Care will
taken not to place much oil on the
alter In the vicinity of houses which
and partly in water, owing to the
ability of fire The fire, few
eeks ago caused by oil on the wa
n in the vicinity of the Standard
vi tanks outside the Mississippi
3vee, is a sample OF what might hap
en- in this respect,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
CHICAGO PAPERS PRINTED
Regular Editions of All Newspapers
Out on Time-Trouble Is
Expected.

Chicago, May Although con-
tinuing under handicap by the
labor troubles with the Webb press
men and stereotypers, Chicago morn
ing newspapers, tonight, printed
their regular editions and prepared
for a resumption throughout the city.
FrEther trouble is expected to- NOR
row when news boys attempt to sell
the papers from the street news
stands.
For several days it has been pTac-
tically impossible to get Chicago pa
pers at the street stands, because OF
violence by the sympathizers of the
preesmen. Many bundles of papers
have been seized, torn up or burned
ands news boys intimidated. The
publishers reported that everything
was going smoothly inside Of the
newspaper Offices, and that hourly
additions were being made to the
mechanical forces.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
Amazon River.

It has been stated in official consul
lar reports that the aggregate navi-
gable waters Of the Amazon and trib-
utaries for all sorts Of craft Is esti-
mated to exceed $4,000 miles. The
average depth Is from 30 to $50 feet
and the average width from to 40
miles.
At the mouth near Para the river
Is 1873 miles wide, including the is
land of Marajo and the northern and
southern outlets. The immense vol
ume of water discharged marks path
of yellow water in the blue Of the At
lantic easily distinguishable for $50
miles at sea, creating a fresh water
sea while out Of sight of land This
yellow or old gold colored water unit
ing with the equatorial current trends
to the north at the rate of six miles
an hour, and entering the Caribbean
sea forms what Is recognized as the
Gulf stream.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
PRACTICAL GIFT FOR BEGGAR
Stranger May Have Meant Well, but
His Kindness Was Not In the
Least Appreciated.

After suffering excruciating tor
lures for six months from doubling
up a perfectly sound leg to ut on q
wooden stump the crutch-bearing beg
gar finally succeeded in eliciting SYM
pathy from q passerby. With kindly
eyes the stranger eyed the cripple
from top to toe.
"You seem to be in pretty bad
way" he said.
yes, sir" whined the cripple
Couldn't be much worse"
TOO bad" said the sympathizer
'I must see If something can't be
done for you"
Hope beat strongly in the beggars
breast and he murmured God bless
you" with unusual fervor.
Two days later the sympathizer ap
peared again and ostentatiously pre-
scented the cripple with the material
ization of his benevolent intentions
lie gave him new crutch.~
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
MOTHER PLEADS
FOR REMAINS OF
SON Who KILLED
She and Daughter Find Body in
Dissecting Room at Grand
Forks

Grand Forks, n D., May 5.-ln
pathetic plea for the body of Bert
Hudson, the maniac, who shot and
killed Sheriff Moody of Richland
county several months ago and who
afterwards was killed by a posse fol-
lowing d long chase, his mother and
sister gave vent to their feelings over
the tragedy here today. Mrs. Ella
Hudson is the mother and Mrs. John
Kern, the sister. Both reside at
Doaiphan, Neb.
The body of Hudson was turned
over to the medical department of
the University of North Dakota and
to reclaim ii from the students the
mother and sister made their plea to
the authorities here. They hope to
bury 1t beside his father and sister,
whose death, they say, caused the
young mans insanity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
MANY GALVESTON
SALOONKEEPERS LOSE
LICENSES UNDER LAW

: San Antonio, Tex, May 5.--Unde
law which gives the state comp
troller authority to revoke tn
license granted any liquor dealer il
the state for violation of IL
liquor law, w, F. Lane, state comp
troller. has forfeited the licenses
forty-eight saloon men of Galveston
said to have kept their saloons oper
on Sunday and to have been 'sellini
liquor In defiance of the law" Many
of the liquor dealers whose licenses
were thus forfeited refused to accept
from the postoffice officials the reg
istered notices that their licenses
had been revoked and are said tn
have continued business at the old
stands without hinderance. The
comptroller claims that those refus-
ing to accept the registered noticer
and continuing to sell liquor are
guilty under the criminal law of sell.
ing liquor without license and has
called on the county attorney and
sheriff OF Galveston county to Learn
what steps they have taken against
these alleged violators of the law. HI
has asked also that the state fl,
suits to recover penalty on the bond
of the licenses which he had re
yeked
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
FINAL FIGHT FOR
LIFE OF RICHESON
ON FOR THIS WEEK

Boston, Mass, May 5.-The final
fight for life in behalf of Clarence
V 7 Richeson, who, as Baptist
minister with a pastorate in Cam
bridge, and engaged to marry a
wealthy woman, poisoned his former
sweetheart, Miss Avis Linnell, of
iyannis, will take place this week.
Richeson, who confessed to the
rhine before being brought to trial
has been sentenced to the electric
chair, during the week beginning
May 10, hut his attorneys hope to
9revail upon Gov Foss to allow a
petition of clemency to go before the
executive council, which will meet
Wednesday Richeson's lawyers arc
hopeful of success.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
FLOCK TO
]. ARTISAN WELL
Tenth Street Bore Visited by Hun.
dreds Daily Since Doctors
Warning

The artesian we'll on Tenth street,
west of Walnut, is at present the
most popular resort in this city,
Hundreds of people make trip once
or more each day to this watering
place. 1t has especially become an
interesting spot because of the muddy
water now being supplied by the
Cairo Water Works Citizens within
a radius of half a mile or more carry
this water to their homes for drink
ing purposes.
Every conceivable kind of vessel is
used TO convey the water; tin, iron,
wood, silver, copper and glass recsp-
tacles are employed and 1t is inter-
estirig TO watch the procession of wa
ter carriers almost any hour of the
lay.
Since the Board of Health has sug-
gested that the hydrant water be
boiled, which Is an initmation that
there might be typhoid germs Mrk-
ing In it, the procession TO the we'll
has been doubled. This we'll was built
by Maj f. w Halliday for the bene-
fit of the people The well is over
900 feet in depth and the water
is cold and as clear as crystal. The
flow is several thousand gallons an
hour Major Halliday had a fine
concrete fountain apparatus built.
Through which the water flows. the
Fsurplus water being carried off In the
spiral sewer trap near the fountain.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
GETTING TAEAD OF SCANDAL
Peace and Dignity Of Congregation &c.
cured by Recommendation
Made to Pastor.

Parson Henderson. an evangelist OF
color. was caught one bright morning
holding the hands Of one of the eve
lambs Of his congregation, who was q
very popular young lady. and II Great
ed quite a stir among the coiored pop
ulation, relates a writer In Norman n.
Mack's National Monthly So the par
son was brought up for trial and was
questioned by the officers OF the
church MS to what no meant by his
action, and this Is what he had to say
in answer to the question propounded
10 him: my brudders, you have
seen these great pictures, / suppose,
so you know dat the great Shepherd
am always pictured with a lamb OF
his flock in his arms"
Yes. sab, parson. dat am So" ad-
nitted Deacon Jones.
"Den, Brudder Jones, what am
wrong In the shepherd of his flock
holding lamb in his arms?
This was too much for Brudder
Jones, so he proposed the officers OF
the church have call meeting that
afternoon. After the point was dis
cussed fully the following resolution
was adopted;
Resolved. Dat for the future peace
and dignity of the congregation dat
the next time Parson Henderson feels
called upon to take lamb Of his flock
In his arms, dat he pick out a ram
lamb"
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
OvercuIture or No Culture.

Overculture, even If 1t borders on
affectation is better than no culture
at all. 1t Is less offensive to hear a
woman talk with grand airs than to
hear her converse in common Eng
lish of the streets, with all its slang
and cheap wit. The English language
contains quite few words Anyway
there are enough to furnish one with
an excellent vocabulary, A good set
Of dictionaries is good investment.
Have them near you and whenever
you find a word you are not sure
about It's meaning or pronunciation In
vestigate. 1t is worthwhile habit.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
REMEMBER THE LOVED ONES
Pathetic Religious Ceremony That 10
Observed by People OF the
Isle Of Ushant.

In the Island Of Ushant-the isle
OF Fesr"-there exists a custom prob
ably unknown In any other part Of
Christendom. When a native dies
abroad or Ia lost at sea, his relatives
nave a small wax cross made, some
seven inches long. This is solemnly
taken to the church and presented to
the priest, who deposits 1t In a box.
shaped like cinerary urn, that hangs
on the south side OF the altar of st.
Joseph. This Is called the "Pro Ella"
cross, and is supposed to stand for
the spirit of the dead. These memo
rial symbols are allowed to accumu-
late In the box TIL the next church
mission comes round. AS these revi-
val services are held only once In ev-
cry four or five years, the number OF
crosses may be very considerable. A
day ss then set apart for their solemn
interment. 1t Is the great day, the
climax OF the mission. The church Is
draped In black and crowded with a
mourning congregation, many of
whom break out into loud wailing.
The crosses are brought from their
urn In solemn procession, a requiem
mass Is said over them, and then they
are carried to the churchyard, the
iron door Of the tomb is unlocked, and
they are Inferred with full honors.
throughout the year hardly day
passes but some pious soul comes to
sprinkle the tomb with holy water
and say a prayer before It for the
dead. Wide World Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
REALLY NOT SMITHS FAULT
Mrs. commuter Had Blamed Him I'm.
duly, and Now She Wants the
Law Changed.

Even In town the commuters wife
had been subject to violent likes and
dislikes. but In the suburbs her proju-
dice seemed intensified. Their neigh
Dor on the left was the object Of her
sincerest aversion. Il think he Is tho
most selfish man / ever met" che
said. "Such contrast to Mr.. Brown,
on our right. who Is the soul OF neigh
borly kindness"
"On what do you base your esti-
mate OF their character her hus-
band asked.
Fences" said she. "Just look at
Mr.. Browns fence. He has kept all
the ugly posts and crossboards on his
own side and has presented the
smooth finished surface to US. But
you don't catch Mr.. Smith doing that.
No, indeed. He looks out for num-
Der one and keeps the nice side for
himself, while we get all the rough
patchwork"
But that Is not Smiths fence" her
husband argued. 1T Is ours"
"Ours?" she echoed. How does
that happen?"
1T happens through legal statute
which provides that every man who
wants his property fenced In must
build part OF the fence and keep the
ragged edges on his own side That
Is the law"
How perfectly ridiculous" che
said. "If we continue to live in the.
country isn't there some way 1t can
be changed?"
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
Truly n HNervy" Youth.

A New York barber says he has
discovered the nerviest man alive. He
Is young yet, but when he is fully de-
veloped with a mature growth OF
nerve he will be a startling prodigy.
This fellow came into my shop the
other day." said the barber, "and
asked me to shave his neck. speed
lily accomplished the gentle task, and
called out, Next While was adj
justing a towel around the neck OF
the next customer saw the other
youth going out the door.
Haven't you forgotten some
thing?' | asked him.
HE felt IN his pockets and said he
had all that belonged to him.
"T mean you forgot to pay me for
that shave
"'Pay for that! just shaving my
neck!' he said, with establishment. 1
never heard of paying for so little
thing as that. | could have done 1t
myself with my safety razor, only |
couldn't reach back there"
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
PRESIDENT TAFT
WILL MAKE "A
SPEECHES IN DAY
Chief Executive Undertakes Most
Strenuous Speech Making Tour
Of Career

Washington, May 5.--President
Taft. after brief rest from the
whirlwind finish OF the Maryland
campaign, departed at i:10 o'clock
today for a three days campaign in
Ohio He is scheduled TO arrive In
Cincinnati at 10 o'clock tomorrow
night.
On Wednesday the President will
undertake the most extensive speak
ing day Of his career, being scheduled
to make fourteen addresses between
6;35 in the morning and 1925 in
the evening, beginning at Batavia
and closing at Columbus He VIII
return to Washington Thursday af-
ternoon,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
READY TO FOLLOW LEADER.
Unless II ls Fear, There is No Con-
taglon So Quickly Spread as
That of Emotion.

George f. Bass used to tell q story
that illustrated the contagion OF emo
lions.
An old darkey sat by his fireside in
a detected frame of mind Illuminating
on the miseries of the human race.
Towser, his faithful hound, lay on tho
hearth with his jowi on his paws, alb
sorbing the heat in blissful SOM
nolence. Presently the master groaned
sepulchrally. Towser courteously
opened one eye for a second and
tapped on the floor with his tail A
silence. Then said the master:
"Houn'. man am BON to trouble as
de spaks fly upwa'd.'
Towser shook off slumber for a mo-
ment, lifted his head and evinced his
sympathy by steadfast look. then
settled down to dreams again. An
other silence. Then the master IN
spired to fuller expression OF his woes
by the response of his auditor, con-
tinued:
'Houn'. dis y 'arth am a place O.
trouble an vale O. tears; de debbil
he roams, up an down like a hongry
lion seekin' who he may devour; de
ways of de weeked am shorely full o
trihbalation.'
This time Towser's nose was lifted
toward the ceiling and long, lugubri-
Gus woo-o-ow.woowoo expressed his
acquiescence to his masters sentl.
ments.
"Yes," was Mr.. Bass's conclusion,
emotions are contagious; all that Is
needed is a proper leader"
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
CAIRO Girl Writes Song.

Miss frankie Moll of this city has
recently had published song which
promises to become popular. The
song was written by Miss Mol and
the music composed by Jack Stanley.
1t is called when You Play That
Rag" 1t Is a rag time melody. Miss
Noll rs daughter of Mrs. Kate Mol
OF 400 Eleventh street and cashier at
William Kluges office.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
CHURCHES GIVE THANKS
Special Thanksgiving Services, for
Deliverance of City From Re-
cent High Waters, Held.

The churches OF Cairo yesterday
held Thanksgiving meetings to cele-
trate the city's victorious fight
AGAINST the recent food At several
churches the pastors took the food
as their text and talked of the fight
made by the Cairo people.
The Lutheran Sunday school held
its Easter services last night. They
were unable to do 50 on Easter Sun
day, because most of the students
were out of the city The service
also was combined with praise and
Thanksgiving service.
At the First Christian church it
was roll call meeting, Each absent
member sent a word of praise and
thanksgiving and those present rem
dered thanks for the deliverance of
the city.
At the Presbyterian church, the
morning service was one of thanks
giving. Special music, appropriate
TO the occasion. was rendered and in
the evening, Reverend Eells took as
his subject, "The Recent and Past
High Waters at Cairo and the Les
son Therefrom."
At the Cairo Baptist church Rev
erend Garrett spoke on Cairo 6
Crisis" in the morning and a special
thanksgiving service was held
The other churches, while they
had no special services, joined in the
Thanksgiving and special mention
was made by the pastors.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
No Occasion for Surprise.

This story is told of Forrest, the
great tragedian =.
Forrest was playing in Richard
H." and the part of Catesby had to be
taken by a low comedian, who saun-
tered on the stage at the wrong mo-
ment and uttered the famous words,
my lord, the duke Of Buckingham Is
taken" In the wrong place.
Forrest clenched his fists In rage,
but otherwise took no notice OF the
remark.
Later on the comedian repeated the
words In the right place, and when
the king expressed surprise at the
news Catesby folded his arms, walk
ed boldly down the stage, ana re-
marked to the great actor IN loud
tones
81 told you so before, Mr.. Forrest,
but you wouldn't believe me-" q
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
ABIDING PLACE or MICROBES
Eliminate the Vacant Seat and the
Church VIII Bloom into
Splendid Health.

There are microbes that are
menaeing the church with dire de-
feats; they're bacilli that produce the
plague entitled Vacant Seats. The, els
an influence arising from these weary.
dreary pews. that's as pestilential as
the breath of rank, malarial dews. II
diagnosis we would make of churches
void of heat, we'd find the mercury
had dropped down In the vacant seat
The doctors ought to busy get, the
church's health TO save, because this
situation Is becoming very grave
Napoleon wished once, It's said, to
break a conquered bell; his soldiers
swung their hammers free, and pound
ed hard and we'll; but firm, uninjured,
strong, 1t stood. resisting every
stroke, until they hit from the inside,
and then, It quickly broke. Thus
what the church needs most to fear,
is not the outside sin, but spineless,
lackadaisical inanity within. And that
which blocks and trips the church,
and rolls her down the stair, is the
nominal adherent who, however, isn't
there. II we could but eliminate this
stunning empty seat, the church would
soar in glorious flight, amazingly
complete. There is a remedy that
works at any time and place; it's ev.
| cry one at every time. and always,
In his place. II you would give this
formula keen, conclusive search,
Just try 1t well. next Sunday. at the
Presbyterian church, or any place Of
worship where you feel you'd like TO
be, and the medicine and healing
you'll find tally to THE Cont
nent.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
CAME HOME BY WATER
RATHER THAN BY RAIL

Robert Greaney and Frank
Schoemhs, two Cairo travelling men
who have been working in Southeast
Missouri territory the past week
came home Saturday night from
Charleston in a gasoline launch. The
roundabout way of reaching Cairo
on both the Cotton Belt and Iron
Mountain railroads, the loss of time
and the expense made 1t better tc
hire a special conveyance in order tc
get home.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
MAN SITS DOWN
AND Is BLOWN
UP MYSTERIOUSLY

Sharon, Mass May Thomas !
Leary, town warden. sat down be-
meath tree, here, tonight, and q
moment later an explosion blew him
to pieces. A hole three feet deep
was.' made in the ground, where he
had been sitting. The theory is that
Leary, who was contractor, had a
stick of dynamite In his pocket, and
that when he sat down 1t came In
contact with a stone.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
Negro Woman in Fight.

Carrie Lee Wilson was cut on the
arm by Bertha Jackson about II
O'Clock last night, Both were young
negro girls. They had quarreled over
a man. The cutting was done on
Sycamore street near the Big Four
crossing. Bertha Jackson was ar
rested and placed in jail and the girl
who was cut was taken home and her
wounds stitched The cut was sew
sral inches long and quite deep.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
CAPTAIN OF WRECKED
STEAMER IS THROWN
INTO TURKISH PRISON

Athens, Greece, May 5.--Notwith-
Handing the protests OF American
md Greek consuIs the captain of the
steamship Texas, which was blown
lp few days ago, In the Gulf OF
smyrna, was forcibly removed from
he Greek hospital to Turkish
prison infirmary today The Turks
'ccused him of spying in Italy's be-
half.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
Observation-Disclosures,
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The Methodist Episcopal church
was filled to its capacity Sunday
evening when the baccalaureate eX-
ercises for the class of 1912, Mound
CITY high school we're held. Promptly
at 8 o'clock The class led by Prof.
IT A. Gallaher and Principal Miss
Mary Robertson and consisting o.
Misses Lucille Swisshelm, Gail Gaunt
and Earle Tarr, Walter Muironey,
Ralph Schuler, Earl Hillerich and
William A. Dougherty, Jr, entered
as the professional was played by
Miss Allie Belts and were ushered TO
their seats reserved for them. The
following was the program;
Hymn-America.
Invocation-Rev. NJ. B. Baker.
Anthem-"Jehovah Reigns," by
The Chorus Choir.
Scripture Reading and Prayer,
Rev. Joseph Buie.
Anthem-"The Lord is My Light,
'horus Choir
Baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
Buie. Theme Knowledge is Power
nd Power is Success" The sermon
ext is found in 10th Chap. of
Proverbs.
IIymn-''All Hail the Power Of
lesus Name.
Benediction--Rev. Baker.
Joseph O'Sullivan and Ray Arm
trong juniors. were ushers, and
diss Belts presided at the organ
throughout the service.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane Of
lila Ridge spent Sunday with rela-
| iyes here.
William Strohm OF st. Louis and
ohm Strohm of Cairo were the
uests of friends in the city Sun
ay 4
Mrs. William Mathis Of Amerie
pent Sunday with her sister Mrs.
,idney johnson who is quite i'll at
,er home on East First street.
Rev. Father Hogan, a redemp-
ionist priest of St, Louis is conduct
~ the services at st. Mary's church
Mound City and st. Raphael
hurch at Mounds during the Illness
Father Mumbour who is in St.
outs hospital Rev Mumbour Is
i'll troubled with nervousness but
is heart trouble is somewhat i'm
roved.
Mr.. and Mrs j. ]. Blum of Mounds
ere in the city Sunday.
Robert Arnold and John Trampert
ere among the Cairo visitors Sun
ay.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Armstrong
rere in Cairo Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs A. 0. Curtiss of Kar-
ak spent Sunday in this city.
Messrs. George Z. Martin, c, e.
ew, John Read. W. A. Doughertr,
IN Blankenship, Howard Read and
P. yesterday went to Cairo Sun
~ afternoon in a gasoline launch.
Mrs. w T. Seifert and little
tighter Christine who have been
ending a few days with relatives
Paris, H., will return home Mon
~. Mrs. Seifert's sister. Mrs
| ank, McCIanahan of East st. Louis
no has been visiting her the past
rec weeks and who accompanied
n to Paris will return to her home
| rom that city.
Joseph Martin spent Sunday after
l BON in Cairo,
The ladies aid of the Methods
piscopal church will meet Wednes
" afternoon with Mrs. George Par
" at her home on Commercial ave
lie.
n
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-05-06
Newspaper Comes First.

Men may read the newspaper hur-
riedly. but they are never too hurried
to read II. The newspaper covers In
terests that they cannot neglect. a
magazine will safely bear neglect for
month or two. But nobody. wants TO
overlook .eoday's newspaper.--Prlntr
rs' lax