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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-08-05
lnspirsd Famous Hymn.

@JesuA Lover Of My Soul" " .
hymn around which many traditions
and sacred associations cling. Tie
story connected with its origin may
be legendary. but 1t ID no less heautf-
full. Its author. Charles Wesley, was
sitting at his desk by m open win
dow when a bird pursued by hawk
few in. The bird was saved. for the
hawk feared to follow 1t. The Incl
dent inspired Wesley TO write his
famous lines.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-08-05

The result Of the annual investi-
CATION into the degree of educa-
ton possessed by men serving in the
French army has been Eblished
The class of 1910. at present with
these S,412 can neither read nor
write. SIP can read but not write,
and 77.759 can do no more than
read and write. Those possessing
more extensive primary educa-
ton number l79,714, and there are
6,540 with a university degree.
The portion Of illiterates remains
the same as in the preyiuos year
namely 2.79 per cent The depart
ment of the Nord sends the greatest
number of illiterates-947, as COM
pared with Isl in the previous year,
while Haute Savoie sent only Ill
iterate men into the army.
Gravely concerned at the frequen-
cy OF fatalities TO army ayiators, the
French Ministery OF War extended
Its patronage &c the competition or
ganizcd by the Union for the Safety
Of Ayiators. BY Offering a prize Of
$4,000 to the inventor OF an APP
paratus which shall afford satisfac-
tory guarantees from the point Of
view of safety in flying.
An announcement to this effect was
made in the Chamber Of Deputies BY
1olone! Hirzschauer, head of the
Army Air Corps. The vital question
Of the safety Of ayiators, said the
Colonel. was one Of the principal
prescriptions of the administra-
ton. As compared with the FIRST
six months of 1911, the first half Of
this year showed about the same
number of accidents, but the NUNS
Der of army ayiators has dohbled as
had the total lstanee of their flights
fVf,5Up miles IN all.
Great progress had also been made
IN the strength of machines. Con-
struction and purchases were most
strickly supervised, dramatic and fly
ing tests were being carried ont,
and the opening of a great open-air
laboratory at Pau. where high-snaad
machines could be tested over
Measure mile course, was under con-
sideration. Strict inquiries were
held nto every accident and the
causes ascertained wherever pos
sible.
With regard to the recruiting OF
Flying Corps" the Colonel said
the 1,S00th application had just
been received.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-08-05
Where the Rain Goes.

All the rain that percolates down
into the earth comes to the surface
again somewhere. 1t goes down uEti
II meets rock, through which it cstn-
not pass, and as more water Ia g, m
ing down and pressing upon 1t, It has
to find'a way to escape 10 the sur
face. In this underground trip 1t taxes
up from rocks the salts that are lse.
full 10 the life OF plants and animals
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-08-05

ear. The contraband-rInners drew
their revolvers on him, but the
plueky customs man dueking be-
meath the hood, avoided the shots.
The other exciseman pedalled on
ahead of the car, and, barring the
way, called on the smugglers to
stop. For regly they drove the car
straight at the man, but ha jumped
into the ditch and the car followed
him. The smugglers then sprang
out and fled, abandoning their
machine and its cargo.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-08-05
4.
EIlalhle.

Eligible.
The woman l marry" he said.
must be able to blush"
Oh" she replied IT can do that
blush every time am seen any.
where with you."--Judga
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Story Of q bible.

A case that had to do with the theft
OF a Bible was before the grand jury
some time ago and after II had been
disposed of, George w. Se!bert, fore
man OF the jury, related story in
which n Bible figured prominently. Mr..
Siebert said that his mother had Civ
en- him an old-fasbioned family Bible
when he married. ABOUT two years
after his marriage Mr.. Siebert needed
money, he said. and had almost de.
cided to dispose of the Bible. When
such thoughts were occupying his
mind. Mr.. Seibert picked up the Bible
one day and began turning over the
leaves of the book. lie had passed
over several pages when his eyes fell
on two $50 bills His mother had
placed them in tho Bible when she
had presented the book to him. Mr..
Seibert still has the Bible.-lndiGn'
apoli5 News.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
OF SMALL CONCERN TO HIM
Why Uncle Eph Refused Information
ho Felt to Be Altogether su-
perfUous.

When Robert II. Davis was young
and loose In tho feet he once wan
dered into little Mississippi town.
II was bright day In the early spring
and he walked down one street, by
and by he came 10 the county jail
a two.storied affair, standing flush
with the sidewalk There was a ne
gro pressing his face against the
barred window on the second floor.
said Mr.. Davis. holding on to the
bars and yawning, by and by an old
negro came llmping along the street
toting a whitewash bucket.
Hello. Uncle Ephm,' says the one
in the window.
"Ilowdy,' says Ephralm, llmpins
on.
"'Wait n minute. uncle, says this
lonesome negro In the window, What
time is II, uncle|
Uncle Ephraim limped right on,
He hardly looked up.
"'What diffunce does il make to
you, niggeh?' he asked. You amt
goin' nowhere New York Letter to
the Cincinnati Tlmes.Star
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
ALMOST CRAZY WITH ECZEMA

~, the undersigned, cannot give
enough praise to the Cuticura Rem
edies. ! had been doctoring for at
least n year for eczema on my foot.
had tried doctor after doctor all to
no avail. When n young girl | sprained
my ankle three different times. paying
little or no attention to it, when flve
years ago q small spot showed upon
my left ankle. l was worried and sent
for doctor. He said It was eczema.
He drew a small bone from the ankle
about the size Of match and about
an inch long. The small hole grew
to about the size OF an apple, and the
eczema spread to the knee. The doc.
tors never could heal tho hole in the
ankle. Tho whole foot ran water all
the time.
MY husband and my sons were up
night and day wheeling me from one
room to another in the hope Of giving
mo some relief. | would sit for hours
at a time in front of the fireplace
hoping for daybreak. The pain was
SO intense was almost crazy, in fact,
would lose my reason for hours at
time. One day friend OF mine
dropped in to SEQ me. No more had
she glanced at my foot than she ex-
claimed: Mrs. Finnogan, why in the
world don't you try the Cuticura Rem.
eldest Being dlsgusted with the doc
tors and their medicines. and not be-
ing able TO sleep Mt all. ! decided TO
give the Cuticura Soap and Cutlcura
| Ointment Z trial. After using them
| three days that night ! slept as sound
as n silver dollar for eight long hours.
| awoke in the morning with but very
little pain, In fact, thought | was
in heaven. After using the Cuticura
Remedies for three months / was per.
fectly restored to health, thanks to
the Cutlcura Soap and Ointment.
will be sixty-four years OF age my
next birthday, hale and hearty at pres
emit" (Signed) Mrs. Julia Finnegan
1924 Hebert St, st. Louis. Mo, Mar
7, 1911. Although Cutlcura Soap and
| Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, n sample of each
with 32page book, will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,
Dept L. Boston.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
TWENTY YEARS OF
TERRIBLE ITCHING
Untold Agony. Ashamed to BE Seen
Nothing Helped. Resinol Instantly
Relieved and Trouble Passed Away.

Such is the story of Thomas G. Hull.
New Haven, Conn. Every sufferer
from tormenting skin troubles should
profit by his experience, told in his
own words:
For twenty years or more l was
troubled with terrible itching OF the
body, arms and legs. | suffered un-
told agony; could hardly sleep at
night, and was actually ashamed to be
seen. / obtained small jar OF Resi-
mol Ointment. applied same, and was
instantly relieved. then purchased a
cake OF Resinol Soap and used 1t III
connection with the Ointment. Tho
itching soon became less, and in u
short time entirely passed away"
AS Mr.. Hull's letter shows, Resinol
Ointment stops itching instantly. Used
with Resinol Soap 1t is the quickest,
easiest, and most economical treat
ment for eczema. rashes, letter, ring
worm, pimples and other skin affec-
lions, as well as for burns, scalds,
bolls. ulcers and itching. bleeding and
infamed piles. Recommended and
sold by your druggist, tSoap. Csc,
Ointment, soc. and 81. Sample of each
sent free. Address Dept l X, Resinol
Chemical Co, Baltimore, Md.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

continued It's use until was made we'll"
Mrs. HENRY LEIsEBERG, 743 Adams St
Kearneysville, w. Va. 81 feel IL my
duty TO write and say what Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. / suffered from female
weakness and at times felt so miserable
! could hardly endure being on my feet
"After taking Lydia E. Pinkham'n
Vegetable Compound and following your
special directions, my trouble is gone.
Words fail TO express my thankfulness-
recommend your medicine TO all my
friends. - Mrs. G. B. WILMINGTON.
The above are only two Of the thou
sands of grateful letters which are con-
stanty being received by the Pinkham
Medicine Company of Lynn, Mass. which
show clearly what great things Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound does
for those who suffer from woman's ills
If you want special advice write to
Lydia +. PlnkhRm Mediciue Co. (cOnf-
dentlaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter win
be opened, read aud answered by a
woman aud held In strict confidence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Kindly Scribe,

THE editor OF the Weekly Plain
Dealer is charitable sort OF Teller,
commented honest Farmer Hornbeak
in the midst of his perusal Of the vii
lage newspaper, wherein he had en-
countcred an example Of the linotype Is
peculiar pcrveslty. I'm his article on
the death OF Lafo Dabsack, who be-
twlxt VIC and you, hadn't much to
recommend him except that he WASH!
quite as bad sometimes as he was 9th
ers, he says that the deceased was
generally regarded as hijjdytS9mfwrd
etahrmfwhrtadfyp!
And guess that's about as near
as anybody could get to making an
estimate OF the departed without hurt
ing his relatives feelings. Puck,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Needn,t klas Husband.

Supreme Court Justice Mareau in
Brooklyn, dismissed the suit Of Sam
uel Markowitz, New York real es.
state broker for the annulment OF his
marriage to Mildred Markowitz.
ut Is absurd to frame such issues.
Justice Mareau said. practically the
plaintiff asks an annument Of his
marriage TO the girl because she re-
fused to kiss him"
The young woman was eighteen
years old when she married Mako.
WITT. who, az alleged. had already had
four wives, OF whom two had died and
two were divorced.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Birds Arc Early Rlsers.

He was an affable young man and
DESTROYS of demonstrating his kindly
and genial disposition. So when the
canary bird chirped sleepily from Its
cage on the wall he spoke up cheer
lily.
What's the matter, bird?" he in
quired.
The girl glanced at him with O
dreamy smile She was n southern
girl, and she spoke with gentle
drawl.
He thinks It's mawnin'" she cooed
The man who loves birds hasn't
been back.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Beulsh Break Serious.

Reports as TO the loss of life differ
widely. Conditions in the country
oyernowed by the Beulah (MissD
break are extremely serious Iieh
places in Bolivar county never before
Inundated aEE covered with three to
four feet Of water. All women and
children In that district have been
taken to Grecuvillo and Nicksburg.
Much relief work must be doHc In
that section More than n dozen
towns have been inundated from the
Beulah break
Supplies are being distributed to
hundreds OF victims marooned on
plantations and in settlements IN the
neiEhborhood Of Tallulah, La.
There is practically no change in
the lcvec situation south Of Vicks.
burg Reports to the government en-.
gineers in charge of the Fourth dis.
trict continue to be favorable.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Not NeeHsd There.

Or. Harvey w. Wiley was asked the
other day II he had heard anything
about the recent invention which gives
TO new wine all the properties OF old
wine.
NO, haven't" Doctor Wiley re
plicG. Then, with smile, he added
But, by Jove. attended musical
comedy performance the other night
which certainly must have been trVt
ed with that invention.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Found imitation Difficult.

Bert, freshman. closed letter 10
his cousin Joe, five years old, by say.
ing: Nov, | must quit and write Ave
pages on Esther"
The next day his father found Joe
armed with tablet and pencil, trying to
hold down his young brother Robert,
and said to him: Joe, what are you
doing?"
I'm trying to write five pages on
Rob. but he won't be STILL" replied the
little fellow.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
lie hoped So. Toe.

Nellie Mccoy tells the story OF an
advance agent Of transforming
show that nearly closed every Satur
day night. but rested over Sunday and
started in bright and fresh Monday
morning.
His mother was u Quaker, and when
he wrote that he was the business
manager in advance Of the show, she
wrote him:
"My Dear Son--I am very sorry that
thou art in the show business, but
am glad that thou art ahead Of the
show! / trust that thou wilt always
stay ahead Of It."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Womens COLLEGE for Buddhist.

A university is to be founded by the
Buddhists for the high education Of
women a meeting Is reported to have
taken place at the Nishi.Honganji
temple, Kyoto In which It was unuul.
mously decided to carry on the under.
taking as a work of the Womer's As
sociatlon of this Buddhist sect. The
cost fer the institute Is estimated at
$4,000 yen.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Posse Trails Train Robbers,

Rock Island. Ill.-The trail Of two
masked bandits who held up the Gold
On State limited. the crack continent,
al train of the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific railroad. has been picked up
by the pursuing posse, according to
a telegram from the sheriff of Bureau
county. and II was believed that the
men viii be overtaken soon.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
15.nno Return to Work.

Lowell. Mass.--Fifteen thousand op-
eratlves returned to work In the mills
of this city after four weeks strike
that entailed loss of 100000 In
wages and 100000 TO the mill own
ers, under an agreement giving them
raise of 10 per cent and numbers
OF minor betterments in conditions
under which they will work
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
RESCUE PARTIES IN MOTOR
BOATS AND LAuNcEHs AID
MISSISSIPPI REFUGEES.
FIFTY TOWNS UNDER WATEF
Reports az 70 Loss Of Life Differ
Supplies Delivered TO Refugees
Maroored on Plantations in
Louisiana.

New Orleans, La.-Hundreds Of per.
sons still are marooned on floating
housetops and RATS in the flooded see
tons of northwestern Mississippi &C
cording TO official reports received
here.
Rescue parties In motor boats and
launches will search the inundated
country for refugees. There has
been intense suffering among the
foods prisoners.
1t Is estimated there are so towns
and villages in the Hood district.
Some places are under from two 10
fifteen feet OF water with little pros.
pect Of an early recession Of the va.
tor
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

"Those people say they don't be
lievc you ever reached the pole"
That's all right" replied the OK.
plorcr, as he looked up from his
manuscript The more doubts there
are as TO whether landed or not, the
longer this rather remuncratiye dis,
cussion is going to last"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

A better thing than tooth powder to
cleanse and whiten the teeth, remove
tartar and prevent decay is n prepare,
tion called Paxtlno Antiscptic. At
druggists, 2jc q box or sent postpaid
on receipt OF price by The Paxton
Toilet Co, Boston, Mass.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
KATY Train Derailed,

Portland, Mo.-one woman and two
men were injured seriously and sever
al others cut and bruised when six
coaches on the SedalIa limited OF the
Missouri. Kansas & Texas left the
track and turned over near here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Seventy Thousand Flood REFUGE.

Washington.-The need for relief
work by the army in the Mississippi
valley increases daily as the crest OF
the food moves oceanward,
About 10000 persons are being fed
daily in the districts between HIck.
man. Ky, and Natchez. Miss Aid will
have to be given after the food has
subsidized, or until the sufferers are
able to re.establish their homes
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Report Ga Bodies Recovered.

ST. Johns. N. F.--Sixty.four bodies
have been recovered by the steamer
Mackay. Bennett, which had been
searching the vicinity OF the Titanic's
disaster. according to a report that
reached this city.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Shoots Woman and Is Slain

Tulsa, okla.--otis Gregory, a Bar
tlesville business man, shot and co
rlously wounded Mrs. Irene WIKI OK,
owner of the St Elmo hotel, and was
killed by Policeman Wilkinson, who
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Vale Man Chinese Minister.

Shanghai.-Chung Nun Yew, the old
Yale coxswaln, has been appointed
minister of the Chinese Republic at
Washington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
IL You Are q Irlfle Sentative

About the size of your shoes, you can
wear size smaller by shaking Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder, into them.
Just the thing for Dancing Parties and for
Breaking in New Shoes. Sample Free.
Address Allen 5. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Nashville, Tenn,-A terrific storm
ragged during tie night and continued
over Tennessee, Georgia. Alabama
and Mississippi. Telegraph and tele
phone communication in many sec
tions were wrecked.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Two Dead in Iowa Wreck.

Iowa Falls, Ia-Two men were
killed and another seriously injured
when the second section OF an Illinois
Central stock train ran into the rear
end of the first section here.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Send Steamer for Thirty American

Nogales, Ariz.-To rescue thirty
Americans, cooped up and in danger
at Navolato. Sinaloa, Nelson Rhodes,
Jr., and others will charter a steamer.
They viii pick up other foreigners
desiring to leave.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Coles Cnrhollsalvo quickly relieves and
cures burning. itching and torturing skin
diseases. II Instantly stops the pain of
burns. Cures without scars Csc and 500
by druggists. For free sample write 10
]. W. Cole * Co.. Black River Fails, Wis
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
What Make,

Tittle-Ilardup bought his wife n
machine.
Tattlc-T Touring, talking, sewing or
washing Judge.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
The Wornt of rhe Week

IF you will come back Monday
night" she said. IN give you some
OF my homemade fudge"
'lll sure come" he said, for this
is the year for candy-dates. Judge
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

plants, | am at last
restored 70 health
al employed the
best doctors and
even went 20 the
hospital for treat
mcnt and was told
there wasno help for
me. But while TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound ! began
to improve and I
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
important 70 Mothors

1t isn't any wonder that a man is
annoyed when he gets the worst OF n
horse trade. as that was what he was
trying to hand the other fellow.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
What Happened Z

Yes, am going to kiss you when
! go"
Leave the house at once. sir"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
Shrewdness.

And why are you writing Per
sonal' on that envelope?"
Il want the mans wife to read the
letter"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

A man ceases TO be a good hus
band when he begins to feel sorry
for himself.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Have a heart that never hardens.
a temper that never tires, and touch
that never hurts-Dickens
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

About once month the average girl
of is meets the only man sue could
ever love
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
A Common Fate.

Uncle--What became of your I'M
breakable toy?
Tommy--It wasn't strong enough to
keep pa from busting It.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
In a Restaurant,

what will you have, sir?"
Some kind of riotous living for
two"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Money sometimes talks when you
want to keep It quiet.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Good health cannot bs maintained whore
there Is constipatcd habit. Garfield Tea
oVeroOm-s constipation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Mrs. S. Clcte (tcachlng her whist
Have you any diamonds?
Mrs. Newriche-Well, | guess, rye
got nearly $4,000 worth of 'em up.
stairs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Health Is the fashion. Take Garfield Tea,
the herb laxative which purfes the blood
and brings good health.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Tell the dealer you want q LEWIS
Single Binder straight Be cigar.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

No harmful drugs In Garfield Tea. II is COM
posed wholly Of simple hcalth-giylug herbs.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

The more birthdays a woman has
the less she has to say about them
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Beauty specialists encounter many
hard lines.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25
SUFFERED
EVERYTHING
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Elgin, nL--"After fourteen years az
suffering everything from female COM
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-04-25

Dream of marriage signifies mad
ness.