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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16
DENTISTS
By GEORGE FITCH.
Author of AT Good Cid Siwash."

When lie sold has been Hammered
into lAa6e he esafis, filos i; down.
cooling the tooth with wa,er ANA
then anneals the whole thing with /,
blow pipe, after which, he polishes,
racks ZIP his tools Tor the day.
Coins TO / dentist is moro painful
than going to an old time inluisitio1
and the patient leave the chair with
his face feeling like the entrance -
train shed. But after dentist ass
p1ospeeted around u mou,h and has
deNe about 500 worth Of mining nil.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

Aren't the @;lls, Of these horSc5
rather thin
Yes. replied the enterpria ing
salesman; they were made mat
way on purpose. Cnly don't say any.
thing about 1t to the man next deer.
lie is an eminent pianist and our cea-
struction enables yot 10 hear his
magnificent performances without
paying cent"
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when the attention Of The Bul
,.tin il called to any misstatemeni
Of fact or to any error concerning
sny man or thing, corrections viii
.heerfully be made.)lili M
Tho Christmas Season.

Christmas never meant so muca
70 the world as now. For one thihs
,he tide or Christianity 4 advancing
ch-istian territory and Clristlau
rue are bein rapigdly extended. Tha
civilization of the west is capturing
inc orient The Mohammedan cres-
cont is waning. The shadow G. the
cross grows ever longer. Today Il
fails practically across the entire
e.rth--Hst that all lands and PEG
Mas are converted to the relig on
OF the Nazarene, but that the inst
unions Of Christendom are making
ther.se YES felt in all Though the
means used may often seem revolt
Ing and harshly out Of tune with
the Masters gentle teachings, the
goal is being attained The world
is being conquered for Christ.
For another thing, Christmas
means more TO those ands that cela-
b~ate il. Perhaps Charles Dickens
Is as much responsible for this as
any other one man in modern times
Dickens Christmas stories had q
prodigious influence and made the
holiday more peculiarly the chill
drens day than ever before. Dick
hrs- tY,aa
Christmas combines SO cany senti-
ments that il makes universal ap-
peal. First is its religious signifi-
canoe. 1t stands not only as the
birthday of the. Founder OF the
worlds greatest faith, but as ths.be
ginning OF a new era, Its spirit II
that OF peace on earth, good will
toward men" 1t Is set apart for
him who taught the Golden Rule,
love to enemies and self sacrifice.
Side by side with its religious
significance it represents the apoth-
theosis Of motherhood and child.
hood. 1t is dedicated to the Ma
donna, who has come in a ye-y
special sense to symbo iZe the hui
man side of divine event. 10 stand
for the worlds ideal Of mo her love,
1t commemorate the Child, who
afterward made 50 many tender al
lusions to the little ones, lLkeaing
the Kingdom of heaven unto. them
and adircnishing us all TO become as
they sare--open eyed pure Of heart
and innocent. Perhaps, after all, il
IS. this, child idea that dominates
Christmas. 1t is the. children's hap
piest day, with its beautiful Legend
of Santa Claus and lis giving o.
gifts. Aagin it is a day of feastins
and good cheer. This phase Of II Il
rather a modern evolution, and SONS
object that It smacks of materia
ism The obvious retort is that tn
view itself is tinctured with asceti
cism. Christmas IS a festival day
Of joy. Why should there not bt
good cheer and good fellowship of {
worthy sort?
All this and more has Christmas
come to mean, 1t is the holiday
that makes the worlds heart young
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vii Keep nusy.

What IS your husband going to 20
Cor excitement, that the baseball
icason IS e2dod?
"Ok. he can PCT ii the winter fer
rlshlng figures 20 pIpYe that the autos
mobiles vhich weie presented 10
those two players who were voted to
have been the NEST useful members
Of their respective teams were not
gi,en 10 tac right men.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

A letter in the New York city
postoff &c is addressed to santa
Claus. Heaven. N r." 1t is plain
that the child Who wrote chat c.ther
Is not acquainted with heaven OF
New York,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16
MIR. Meekton's Mean Idea.

''Why did you insist on having your
wife join the Safragette Club?" BE.
cause" replied MI Neetton grimly,
Il want to see that Suitragette CiGb
get al the trouble ,h~t's coming to
L."
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"a EfAAbctaEAE4 sIE9

, Fotcl Proprietor tof fashionable
resort shall introduce you to some
.lcf the women who are also living
here?
Mis-, Parvenu (sadIyl-No thank
YOU. ! cann.t smoke cigarettes, drink
cock tails play cards for money or talk
politics. | am not a 'lady--i-!re.
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Reasonable Stimulation.

SHALL we ADMIT Wombat to our Sub
limated Order Of the Kibosh? He al.
ready belongs to seven secret socie.
ties" I'm in favor of admitting him
If there's enough of him left to work
our ritual on."--Kaneas City Journal
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

1t WIS recent Y telegraphcl over
the country that Miss Helen Tag $
little ,dog Caro- had recovered ,rAn
a slight illness This should proge
a relief to a, nation in suspense and
cause Christmas JOY to reign once
fDF -
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

A college professor says that mel
could easily learn to breathe throu2h
their ears. They c3uld also probably
learn TO eat w4tn the toes or wa k
on their hands. Tut why do it,
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In psrio dlra; Fashion.

The late john II. Palmer was ooo
of tie Wits Of public life. When he
retired from the senate be was not
discouraged, but said i come into
fashion about every tn years il Hi
ao!s."
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

An Iadiansnclis judge has de-
elared. n perpetual smile" contempt
of court Some people woald fine i
man for looking pleasant
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16
Georqia Syntax,

On account Of not being able 70 got
power and the copy tor grand j2Ty
prcscnLmCnts w2s GI-o late tn reach
ing as. is the cause Of US getting tho
paper out late this week.
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4 Good Cuaee

(which of those babies is yours,
Mrs De Style?"
The one with the pink ribbons, /
think. At least, I'm sure that's cur
nurse
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

ias, tiHgs, bridge and cantileyer work
the owner can enjoy bealsteak Tor
twenty years longer and does not
have 10 sit M nights tof weeks az
4 time with Il tooth that IS maxim :
more trouble shan Theodore Reese.
welt did in the Republican convention
Thi, Is why we ere Kind 10 dnA-
lists a.al allow them 10 live.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-12-16

race-You've seen that fall gown
OF mine Now want TO get hat
10 match It, What would you sUg
gest?
hGlen--Thy not ret a sloucA?
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
PARSONS TELLS CITY
COUNCIL TO WORK
FOR BOND ISSUE

Mayor Parson impressed upon the
members OF tho city council to take
IN interest in the city election mex
Tuesday and do all they could to
ward getting rates for the city hall
bonds. He submitted statcmen'
showing the amount to be raised foi
principal and interest of. the propos
ID bond issue of $4,000, bearint
~ per cent interest, payable an
nually and showed the rate of taxa.
lion for each year upon the basis o
the assessed valuation of all taxable
property in the city for the year
1911. which is $3,649, sci.
The total amount Of principal and
interest to be paid each year begins
n 1918 at S6,375 and terminates ir
1882 with the amount of $4,180, {
reduction each yeaAof an average o.
about $175. The approximate rate
for each 500 valuation being from
cent in 1913 to 11l4 cents If
1882, or an average for each year o
151a cents The election on the
bond issue for both the city hall anf
addition to the public library takes
place Tuesday, March IL.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
EASTERN STAR RUNS
SCHOOL AT MOUND CITY.

Queen of Egypt Chapter Order Of
he Eastern Star is holding a school
{ instruction at Mound City, which
: being conducted by Mrs. Mahelle
buckley Of Litchtield, ILL., Mrs.
buckley Is Grand Martha of the
tate of Illinois. The school opened
londay morning and will be in scs-
ion until Thursday night Twelve
rand state officers OF the order will
rive Wednesday afternoon from
'hicago and will remain until Fri
lay morning, when they will leave
or Metropolis to conduct school.
the regular meeting Thursday
lyening, six candidates will be
Initiated and after the meeting a
banquet will be served in the base
oent of the Baptist church by the
aides of that denomination. This Ia
he first time Mound City has been
IGNORED by the presence Of such a
argc number of the grand officers
the society. Mrs. II. M. Smith
and worthy matron and Mrs Hall
Wh.teaker, grand Ruth, reside in
Mound City. There are number OF
afro people members of the order.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
JURY
QUITS TASK OF
S0Lv|NchYSTERY
New York Body Finds Mrs. Helen
VOTERS Was Killed by
Bomb

New York, March 5.-The mys-
terry involved in the Killing of Mrs.
Helen VOTERS. by means of an in
fernal machine in her apartment on
the west side carly last month, bids
fair to remain unsolyed.
A coroner's jury completed Its Of
fetal inquiry into the case today and
returned verdict that the woman
came to he" death from hemorrhage
caused by lacerated wounds Of the
head inf! ted by the explosion of a
bomb. sent to the deceased by some
person or persons unknown to u.s."
Charles N Dickson, who was ar
rested the night Mrs. Walker was
killed and later discharged, today
was discharged as a material witness,
as was Edna Lamarrak chorus girl
friend Of the dead women:
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
BRYAN SAYS, HE WILL
NOT INTERFERE UNLESS
REACTIONARY IS NAMED

Helena, Mont, March 5.-That he
would refrain from expressing per-
sonal choice OF a Democratic nomi'
less, SO long as there was no danger
If a. reactionary Democrat being
nominated, was asserted by William
Jennings Bryan in an interview hero
oday.
Il have not thought it wise" sale
',ol. Bryan, "to single any progress
i've Democrat for special commenda
ton. but If time comes when fee
t a duty to speak OF individuals,
shall do 50. At the present time !
hink that can rende" the 1aust
more service by helping every pro
,ressivc against every rcactionary. J
would like to see such harmony
tmong the progressive Democrats
that they can combine and secure g
latform representing progressive
deals, and in nominating a candi-
late so that we can go into the cam
oaign after the convention, united
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Casper Yost ct TX to Jennie Stew
art, warranty deed west half of lots
10 and all Of 20, block Sc, fist addi-
ton IL city of Cairo. Consideration
$1,000.
Erncstine Howard to Annie All
fuldisch. warranty deed, lot 20,
block %, lot 25, block rs, city, anu
lots 5 and 10, block SO, first addi-
tion to city. Consideration SIS.
Israel CauLle ct al to G. 4. Sack
cit, warranty deed, sw Of sw sec. Is,
township i, rangel1; NV of NV, 49,
14-1, and nc of nc 24-14-2. Con-
sideration $4,000.
Pinkney Gallons ct ux to Virtuous
Stout, warranty deed, sw OF SC, SEQ
tion "a, township ID, range 8. Con-
sheraton 500
Joseph c. Gearing ct ux to Ruben
Copeland warranty deed, sc Of ne
and ne of Sc, section %, township
ii, range 8, and "a acres off north
side Of NV Of sw, section 80, town
ship IA, range 3. Consideration $500.
Trustee of Illinois Central Rail-
road Co, to John Greaney, deed, ne
of Sc sect ton %, township Ia, range
g.. Consideration $3.50.
Ruben Copeland ct ux to Ed
Phillips, warranty deed, east half OF
southwest section 10, township II,
range 8. Consideration $500.
Ruben Copeland, ct ux to James
+. Phillips, warranty deed, west half
Of Sc and sw quarter section 10
township ii, range 8 Considera
tion $4,000. u"
Annie Strader to Emma Stradcr
warranty decd, undivided one hall
lot 81, block IS, first addition city
Consideration 1900.
Elijah Chavess ct INK TO Walter
Warder, special warranty deed, LOT
80. block "A, city. Consideration
$3.50.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
A BAD WINTER

There seems to be an unusua
amount of bronchial trouble this
winter and spring, but it need not
cause alarm, fc" so many people
have learned how to apply common
sense methods in checking it.
Just remember this-no cold o,
cough can get very firm hold on {
really strong healthy person.
Mrs. Mary Mathes of Atkins, Is. c.
says II find Vinol can't be beat fo'
bronchitis, After an attack of ii
that lasted for eight months | tool
Vinol and got n complete cure"
1t is the combined action of the
medicinal curative elements of colds
livers without the greasy oil, aided
by tho hlood-making and strength
creating properties Of tonic iron
that makes Vinol SO efficient in cur
ing chronic coughs, colds and bron.
chit.s at the same time building ur
the weakened, rundown system.
To escape bronchial troubles then
take Vinol and become strong. We
do positively guarantee Vinol to give
perfect satisfaction. Paul G
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
PINCFOT OPENS IN
NORTH DAKOTA FOR
COLONEL ROOSEVELT

Minot, ~ d., March 5.--GifforL
Pinchot today threw down the gaunt-
let in North Dakota in behalf of Col.
Roosevelt, candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for the presidency.
Pinchot arrived here late in the day
from Belva, whore, this afternoon,
from platform occupied by State
Senator Brown OF Wisconsin, La
Toilette adherent, who once again
unfurled the banner Of the former
chief executive After Pinchot had
lauded Col. Roosevelt and criticized
President Taft, Brown paid his COM
pliments to LaFollette and praised
the Wisconsin Senator for construc-
tive craftsmanship.
Pinchot's address tonight was a
repetition. in substance, to his adj
dress at Belva, this afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
RETURN OF A SAILOR"

Maynard Il. Williams, young
man Of our city, has returned home
from the Navy Maynard has seen
the four corners of the globe, as he
terms it. He has been in South
America, Africa, Japan, Canada,
China and England. He joined the
navy when quite boy and his many
friends can hardly realize in the
grown man, the lad of few years
ago He has returned for good this
time. He come hame once while in
the Navy, but staid only a short time.
He says he is proud of having served
for so many manths the aood Old u.
s. A. as sailor, but it was happy
paper stating he was free, was hand
ed him. While in the Navy May
nard studied under first-class ell
ectrician and became an expert him
self; that being his occupation while
position with the Traction Co., as an
electrician. He will remain home
during the summer but thinks prob
ably he will return to California In
the fall Ito settle DOWN as this eli
mate does not agree with him.
Maynard has travelled In many for
eign lands, and says you may say
countries, but give him the Good Old
IT, s. A.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
K. M. X. C. TO INSTALL
OFFICERS AND HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL FEED

The annual banquet Of the X. M.
H. G. takes place this evening at the
Nrew's hall. The newly elected Of
icers will be installed and take their
positions after which the fun begins
Ind will continue to an early hour
in the morning. The Krew will
have a number of guests to help
them partake and otherwise enjoy
The festivities. The mayor and city
council are among the guests in
vited. Great Grand Caterer Of the
order, Abe Goettel will provide the
usual big feed wherein roast turkey
will be conspicuous.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
GRAIN MEN WIN
FIGHT AGAINST
SHIPPING RULE
Nagel and Wilson Advise Committee
That Pure Food Order Will
be Suspended

Washington. March T:-Sccrctarics
Naeel and Wilson, two membe"s OF
tho cabinet, who arc charged with
the enforcement of pure food laws,
today virtually advised representa-
tiyes CT the National Grain Dealers
Association, that the pure food or
ders relating to transportation OF
grain, in its natural state, would be
suspended Nagel expressed doubt
that the pure food act was intended
to apply to natural grain.
No immediate decision was given,
but Secretary Wilson told the grain
men that he would take the question
up with his associates Immediately.
Grain raisers, as well as merchants,
are interested in the decision.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
LEADERS BUMPED IN
A. B. G. TOURNAMENT

Chicago, March 6 Leaders In tn
three minor events in the Bowling
Congress tournament were displaced
here today Arthur Swanson and Al
bert Sallender OF Chicago. with 9
score of 1925 went into the lead OF
the two-men teams. Swanson also
went to the front in the individual
events with 500. while his partner,
Sallender, took the lead in the all
events, with total Of 1888. In tho
doubles Sallendcr dropped 651 pins,
the best three-game series bowled
here this fall Ordinary scores were
made in the fiye-men team compcti-
tion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06

Children are much more likely to
contract the contagious diseases when
hey have colds. Whooping cough,
diphtheria, scarlet fever and con-
sumption are diseases that are often
ontracted when the child has a
old. That is why all medical au-
thorities say beware OF colds. For
The quick cure of colds you will find
lothing better than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. It car always be de-
pended upon and Is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all drug
5ists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
'OLD,T|ME REMEDY
lDARkENs THE HAIR
Gives Color, Lustre to Faded
ktand Gray Hair-Dandruff
Quickly Removed.

? For generations Sage and Sulphur
have been used for hair and SCALP
troubles. Almost everyone knows the
value Of such q combination for keeping
the hair good even color, for curing
tiAndruff, itching scalp and falling hair.
and for promoting the growth Of the
hair. Years ago the only way to get
Hair Tonic of this kind was to make
it in the home, which was troublesome
and not always satisfactory. Nova
days, almost any up-to-date druggist
can supply his patrons with ready-to-
use product, skillfully prepared in per-
fectly equipped laboratories.
An ideal preparation Of this sort
is Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair
Remedy, in, which Sage and Sulphur
are combined with other valuable RENE.
dies for scalp troubles and thin, weak
hair that is losing its color or coming
out. After using this remedy for q
few days, you will notice the color
gradually coming back, your scalp will
feel better, the dandruff will soon be
gone, and in less than months time
there will be . wonderful difference in
your hair. sseT S
Don't neglect your hair il it is full
Of dandruR, losing its color or com
ing out. Get q fifty cent bottle Of
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur from your
druggist, and see what q few DAYS
treatment will do for you. All drug
gists sell 1t, under guarantee that
the money will be refunded if the
remedy is not exactly as represented.
special Agent. Henckelfs Drug
store. 7l3 Commercial avenue.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
MOUND CITY
.syssssssssssxssyssyss1s

William Dishinger of Jackson,
Miss, spent Tuesday in the city,
while en- route to his home from
bingham where he had transacted
business.
Tho Womansf Club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs w. A. Mont
eomery at fer home on High street,
but as only few members were
Present the meeting was adjourned,
following a brief business session, to
meet with Mrs. Adelaide Murphy of
East First and Main streets Tues
day afternoon. March II.
! On acc count of the illness of Mrs.
West at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Hall Whitaker the missionary
society of the Congregational chu: eli
will meet Friday afternoon in the
church. The subject for study Is
1.-THE Elevating Influence Chris
tianity Has in the Philippines.
Mrs. c. S, Miller Is leader in the
meeting. A large attendance Is
urged as this is the annual business
meeting when the election of Officers
occurs.
The 3-year-old daughter of Mr.
and lis. Harry Smith is quite IL!
at their home on Fifth and Wes.
Main street,
]. NJ. Jones of Grand Chain was
IN the city Tuesday on business.
Illness In the family of Mrs N. T.
Liyesay. made necessary change in
the meeting place of the Ladies Aid
Society of the Methodist Episcopal
church, The meeting will take place
at the home of Mrs George e. Mar.
tin, Wednesday afternoon.
The get-acquainted reception at
the Methodist Episcopal church
|. Tuesday. evening was decided sue
cess. A large number we're in at
tendance including Rev. NJ. II. Loar,
pastor or the church in Cairo Songs
were sung in unison, and two read
|.ings were given by Mrs. A, L. Comp
ton. Popcorn and apples were
tseryed by some OF the ladies and a
social. time was had in which the
old fashioned hand shaking feature
was prevalent. The meeting closed
with song and prayer
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
MAN BEATS OPEN
TOWN CANDIDATE

Seattle, Wash, March with
returns In from one-fourth, OF tho
city George w. Cotterill, municipal
ownership and single tax candidate
for mayor, has a lead of more thar
200 votes over Hiram c. Gill open,
town candidate. who was recalled o
year ago, and who has sought vindi
cation in the present campaign.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
COUNTY COURT CASES.

Judge Dewey in the county court
passed upon the following cases:
In the matter of Flico Plunket, a
dependent child, the case was con-
tinued for service. BY publication.
On replevin case of o. A. Russell
and Abe Baker VS., W. c. Myers on
motion of defendant, rule on plant
iff to file declaration by March 8.
In the matter of appointment of
judges and clerks OF election for the
city of Cairo, the appointment was
confirmed by Judge Dewey.
Joe Greaff pleaded guilty to wife
abandonment and he was ordered to
pay to his wife, Dana Greaff. the sum
of $3.50 per week for the period of
one year from date, -.
Rosie Whitfield pleaded guilty to
larceny. She was ordered confined to
the county jail for days and pay
a fine of $40 and costs,
Jane Maxey vs.. North American
Accident Insurance Co. assumpslt,
continued for wan. of declaration.
William Donaldson. charged with
assault with a deadly weapon. Case
set for trial March 13 at 8 a. m.
! Arthur Wynn, charged with as
sault with deadly weapon Cas-
set for trial March 13 at 8 a. nj.
Jesse w. Spies vs. Charles Riley
torcible entry and detainer. Case
set for trial March IS alto a, m. v
1. Call'e Owens, charged with lar
ceny. Case set for trial March 10
9 a. m, ig
: Martha FntrelL charged with as.
sault.s States Attorney Wilson en-.
tered "a nolle prosiqui in this case
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-03-06
Grocery Damaged by Fire.

The w. 7. McGee a Co. grocery
store, 1901 Sycamore street. was
damaged by nrc early yesterday
morning to the extent of 5000 or
more, covered by Insurance. The
fire started in small room used for
storage, back OF the salesroom. The
goods in this room were destroyed
and the building damaged. The fire
was confined to this room. The
stock in the salesroom was slightly
damaged by smoke. No, 8 firemen
extinguished the blaze before No. 2
arrived on the scene,