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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

LEONARD'S STUDIO has never
charged more than 10 cents roll
for developing films; we are still
doing them at that price,, 10 or
IL exposures. Best work and quick
est work in this part of the state.
Let us show you, at 209 Eighth
street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR SALE year old black
horse, l612 hands, city broke. W,
If. Ledbetter, a19 Eleventh street.
tTTOMOBILE for sale, five pass.
CnG6r, foredoof tonring car; perfe3 1T
tontition. Inquire F. f. Buder, 29S
seventh street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

LOST-Large yellow half-breed
greyhound answers to the name Of
"Spatch". viii pay reward for re-
turn to Mrs Ida Stone 1904 Elm
street. 9-2S
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

WANTED-To buy, between Fifth
and Fifteenth street, up-to-date cot
tage. Bell phone 403, Home 10.
Rolla II. Spann, agent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
Help Wanted Female.

LADIES-Learn to draft your own
patterns at home by mail with our
latest improved system circular
Address J G. Stewart. Weidels Lad
les Tailoring College, 1898 Olive
street, st. Louis, Mo. Please men
ton The Cairo Bulletin when re-
plying to this advertisement.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
Dwellings For Rent.

FOR Rents room house with
all modern improvements. Elm and
25th street. Apply Candss InSur-
ance Agency.
4-20 II
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR SALE OR TRADF-Organ,
In first class condition, up-to-date in
every respect. viii sell cheap. APP
ply Deer, care Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
Cottages For Rent.

rooms and bath, 1905 Elm street.
Apply Frank Driskell, 1903 Com
mercial avenue.
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MONEY TO LOAN

The Citizens Building and Loan
Association is now issuing stock in
It's ffty-second series, --Gfty-second
hall year. We loan money upon de-
sirable real estate. The total month
ly payment on each 81 1000 borrowed
Is only SILLY. AS our stock natures
IN about 1OA years, the yearly in
terest averages only about 4 1-3 per
cent, Call during September to
avoid paying back dues.
Nj. j. HOWLEY, Secretary.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
Miscellaneous Wanted.

WANTED---To hear from some
resident in Cairo or vicinity, who
does not carry fire insurance. Can
dee Insurance Agency,617 Ohio st.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR SALE-One roller top desk,
$1,000; one typewriter desk, $500;
one Rotary Neostyle, $1,000. Cairo
City Coal Co.. Office 1914 CONNER
cial Ave.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR RENTING furnished rooms
An conveniences. 32S Seventh street.
Bell phone 81.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
WILSON On DEFINES
HIS IDEAS OF
GOOD POLITICS
Speeches of Democratic Nominee
Received With Enthusiasm in
Connecticut
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
New Haven. conn, Sept 25.--Goy.
Woodrow Wilson admittedly went
farther today towards defining his
ideas Of progressive politics than he
has since he became the Democratic
presidential nominee.
IN a speech, that was received
with enthusiasm at Hartford. and
another at New Haven tonight the
Governor explained that he favored
the initiative and referendum as
Well AS the recall OF administrative
officers, but that he was unqualified
ly opposed TO the recall of the
judiciary
The Democratic nominee illustrat-
ed some OF the points in his speech,
which included comment Oh the
direct primary system and the direct
election of senators by reference TO
political conditions on the Pacific
coasr. He said later that these
references to California did not con-
template he presence in Hartford
and New Haven today Of Gov john
son. Of California.
Speaks OF Primary.
The New Jersey executive spoke of
the effectiveness OF the direct prim-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
Help Wanted Male.

WANTED-15 laborers, at once,
at the power plant Of the Cairo &
st. Louis Railway Company.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

When you are in trouble call on
Casey Detective Agency. Shadowing
and securing evidence a speciality.
All business treated conidentially.
404 Walnut street. Bell phone 1904
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

advertisements In The Bulletin
bring results.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

WANTED Expert accountant, ia
milia with modern bookkeeping,
wants small sets Of books to take
care of, or will audit your accounts
and install modern methods. 3,
care Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

ence any musician wheat lower and Gern
teacher in Cairo G. ~ i
FL
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR SALE M f. so; good
condition. See P, Fl. Schulz, Eighth
and Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

$4,000 stock of dry goods and
groceries in manufacturing town:
monthly sales average $1,000. Bar
gain II sold at cnce for cash. G. NJ,
care Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27
pronerty For Sale

FOR SALE - Property ON corner
Thlrty-sixth and Highland avenue
Six rooms with bath and four lots
Apply 5000 Highland avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

FOR SALE-One house and two
lots Tor $500 Part cash, balance
w per month. including interest.
CAL at premises, 72l Thirty-sixth
street. ls, II
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

neutrality-suspicious. canvas
ser. No others need apply. Salary
and commission. Apply Cairo Spec
ialty Co., 1914 Cont. Ave. $50
WANTED-Sewing. Wish to go
out by the day Phone Mrs. Clara
S"lwart2a, Bel 1890.
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KOENIG LABOR AGENCIES

No. 4U7 Commercial Ave, Cairo, III
No 65 Poplar Ave. Memphis, Tenn.
No. 10 North Main st, Little Dock-
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

COTTON PICKERs, FARM HANDS
and all kinds of help supplied by the
Old Reliable.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-09-27

GIRL wanted to do cooking. Mrs
Thos Higgins, Mound City, III.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17

started, as 1t ought to be started, with
in the next twenty-four hours. As to
how 1t will be started III have you
present us a witness. II you'll accept
the invitation"
The duke was obliged to be content
ed with only that much assurance and
information.
There's a train back to the state
capital In half an hour, Thelismer,"
the general stated. "I1l be pleased to
have you 60 along with Harlan aud
myself. II you'll excuse me now I'll
finish signing these letters"
The generals old fashioned carryan
conveyed them to the railroad station.
They made the journey to the capital
without a word of reference to the
purpose of their trip. U~nobtrusively
chatting about the old times, the duke
and his friend made their way back to
their old footing. II was mutual for
hea-ance and forgiveness, for they
were old enough to be philosophers.
and especially did they understand the
philosophy of politics.
Chairman Presson was in his Office
at his hotel when they entered. He
came out to greet General Weymouth,
but circumspect, and furtively
studied word and aspect of his visitor.
"Mr. P~resson," said the general,
breaking In upon the chairman's vague
gossip regarding the political situation.
this is short notice. but l presume
you ear reach a few members Of the
state committee by telephone. l wish
to meet them and you at my rooms in
the hotel at 0 this evening. 1t Is impor-
tant."
They anne. There were half a dozen
OF them-men who hurried In from
such near points as the chairman could
reach-and at the appointed hour Pres
son ushered them into the generals
room. Harlan Thornton was waiting
there with his chief. The duke ar
rived in a few moments. alone The
committeeman took their cue from the
chairman. They were sullen. They
bristled with an obsdnacy that be-
trayed itself in advance.
The general got down to business
promptly. 1t was not a gathering that
invited any preamble of cheerful chat.
He understood perfectly that the men
were there only because they did not
dare to stay away.
Chairman Presson. It il now close
upon the election. / have canvassed
the state Is best l could through the
mails. With Mr.. Harlan Thornton's
assistance and through my friends in
various towns, / have secured a pref
ty complete list of doubtful voters. 1
will say In passing that l have tried
to enlist the help Of your town COM
mitteemen. but they seem to be asleep.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Thelismer Thornton, locally known
as Duke Of Canibas," for fifty years
boss Of his district. plans to retire and
send his grandson, Harlan, to the leg
stature as his successor. The reform
ers in his district. who are called
"Ramrodders," endeavor to defeat
Harlan for the nomination. They are
led by Ivus Niles, Evangelist Dudley
and others. Harlan is unwilling to be
a candidate. but his grandfather In
slsts. Harlan and Miss Glare Kava-
nagh are very much Interested In each
other, and Thornton and Clare's IA
Their try to break up this intimacy.
The reformers are In control of the
caucus, but Thornton's followers STAN
pede them by starting a forest fire and
during their absence nominate Harlan
for the legislature. Harlan helps sub
due the fire. learns OF his nomination
and tells his grandfather that he will
decline 1t because 1t was dishonesty
procured.
However, the duke gets him to run
for the office. settles with farmers who
lost by the forest fire and practically
assumes management of the whole
state campaign. Harlan meets Clare.
who, gowned and gloved, looks more
mature. Thornton and Harlan pay a
secret visit to Ex-Governor Weymouth
and get him to accept the nomination
for governor In order to beat Arba
splnney. Harlan meets pretty Made
leine Presson. Weymouth startles
Thornton and other leaders by insist
ing upon writing his own platform
and upon a rigid enforcement Of the
prohibitory law. They refuse to nom
mate him. Harlan deserts his grand
father and supports Weymouth. who
learns that spinney has been bribed
TO retire by Thornton. Presson and
others. Weymouth compels them to
nominate him. and Harlan shares In
his victory. Weymouth declares he
will enforce the prohibitory law. but
he rebuffs the "Ramroddera-" He makes
Harlan his chief of star for the cam
paign. Glare reveals her love for Har-
Ian. then goes away to be educated
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17

desires for general reform, there were
certain interests that propped the party
and must be handled with discretion in
the cleanup. He asked that tax re-
form be smoothed over, that the corpo-
rations be allowed an opportunity to
turn around" and finally that the pro-
hibitory law should be let alone. He
argued warmly that General Weymouth
could not be criticised by either side II
he left the law al he found II. The
radicals were satisfied with the various
enactments as they stood. and IL there
were infractions 1t became a matter OF
the police and the sherirs and the gov
ernor could not be held accountable.
And he laid stress on the fact that the
people did not want a governor to tar
nish the dignity OF his office by fight
ing barrooms.
But Chairman Presson found an In
flexible old man who listened to all he
said and at the end declared his plat
form broadly and without details.
Those details OF proposed activity he
kept to himself. The platform was:
hat IL behooyed all men in the state
to be prompt and honest In obeying
the law. That the man who did not
obey the law would find himself in
trouble. Moreover, position, personal
lily OF purse could purchase no excep-
tons.
That was q platform which Mr.. Pres
son could not attack, of eours He
listened to it sullenly, however. He
was angry because common decency
prevented him from expressing his
opinion. He had heard other candi-
dates pompously declare the same
thing, but he had not been worried by
fear that saints had come on earth.
This calm old man from whose fiber
OF ambition the years had burned out
selhshness, greed, graft and chicanery
was a different proposition. His words
sounded as though he meant what he
said.
Presson went back to headquarters
swearing and sulking.
In this spirit did candidate and man
ayers face the campaign.
1t Is not easy TO hide family SQUAD
bles Of that magnitude. The men con-
eerned In the principal secret Of the
state convention kept their mouths
shut for the sake of self preservation.
But unquiet suspicion was abroad. The
Democrats nosed. figured. guessed.
General Weymouth promptly discov-
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17

minus tnat he dominant party a been
rent by fractional strife were suddenly
answered by an outrush of spellbind-
ers from Republican headquarters, a
food of literature and an astonishing
display of active harmony. Chairman
Luke Presson received compliments
for the manner In which he had held
his fire until he had seen the whites
Of the enemy's eyes" He replied to
such compliments with a fine display Of
modest reserve and In private gritted
his teeth and swore over the statement
that General Weymouth issued to the
voters Of the state. a document that
bound the party to q ~professed pro-
gram Of honest reorganization.
General Weymouth did not take the
stump. His age forbade. He remain
ed away from headquarters. But Har-
Ian Thornton was posted there. his
vigilant representative and executive.
In his attitude toward Harlan the
state chairman ran the gamut Of ca
jolery, spleen. wrath and resentment
and final disgust Il was a situation
almost intolerable for Presson-
Harlan understood the chairman's
state Of mind. Day by day he made
his discourse with that gentleman as
brief as possible. and he kept away
from the Presson home. He lied bra
Eenly In reply to the blandly courteous
notes Of invitation from Mrs. Presson,
who continued alert to the promising
social qualifications of General Way
mouths chief lieutenant. He pleaded
work. 1t was true in a measure. The
day was filed with duties to which he
applied himself unfaggingly.
But from the supper table he hur-
ried out each evening into the country.
escaping from the city by the side
streets, tramping miles OF lane and
highway and field. One evening he
stepped aside from the highway. A
horse trotting smartly was overtaking
him. But the horss did not pass him.
Madeleine Presson called him from her
trap. She was alone.
"As this Is the campaign Of honesty
I'll be honest with YOU" she said.
This Is not an accidental meeting. l
have been guessing at the roads you
might take and have been on your trail
for days. That's a bold confession for
a girl TO make. but I've got even a
holder request Please climb up here
and ride"
He climbed up. He went up with
alacrity. From the first OF their ac-
Quaintance the girl had interested him
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17

1 have accomplished alone the work
that is usually attended to by the state
committee"
Presson started to say something,
but the general stopped him.
zone moment. Mr.. Chairman. Let
me tell you what i have done. One
Of US at q timel When I've told you
what I've done. you car tell me what
you've attended to. I have those
names. / have pledges Of support. I
have plans for getting out the vote.
But l have no literature for distribu-
ton to those doubtful voters. i have
no speakers assigned by the state
committee to help the men who are
trying to get the vote out. l have no
fund provided for the usual expenses.
Now l will listen to you. Mr.. Chair
man. VIII you tell me what you have
done?"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17

he can get past with the people-they'n
think il more or less bluff anyway,
even If it's Ward Weymouth talking.
But the kind of dishonesty you're
standing for, Luke. won't get past.
They'll ride you out Of the state on a
rail-and Ill furnish the rail-"
"Tl furnish something more!'' cried
Harlan, unable to restrain himself any
longer. Tomorrow morning I shall put
$4,000 into General Waymouth's cam
paign fund-my own money"
you see, Luke" drawled the duke,
ut really looks as though Ward would
be elected anyway. l might subscribe
a little myself II only l had a rich
grandfather, the anne as Harlan has"
The unhappy chairman sat down In
his chair again and struggled with his
anger. He could not give it rein; he
realized that. Party and personal in
terests were all .jeopardized. But he
knew he could not afford to have utter
personal disgrace accompany his de-
feat.
There was silence In the room, then
the duke said:
Gentlemen, I'll tell you what I'll do.
I've been waiting to be called on for
my contribution for the fund, but for
some reason business hasn't been
started In this campaign as soo as l
hoped. Harlan was a little excited Just
now. l think, seeing that the state
anmm fffoo 90 NON uofn~ 20 foKn hold
of the campaign, he'll be able to get
out Of it a little cheaper. A lot Of the
other boys will chip when they're
asked. For the Thornton family 1
lead off subscriptions with a pledge of
$1,000. I'm hat much interested in
seeing my-my original choice for gov
ernor elected by a good majority"
Presson got up and stamped down
his trousers legs.
81 know when I'm licked" he admit
ted. "And I've been licked In the
whole seventeen rounds of this cam
paign. Look here, General Weymouth,
I'm done fighting. I simply throw my
self on your mercy. / know how you
feel toward me. But I've got Just this
to say: it's a poor tool of a man that
won't fight for his own interests and
his friends. I'll take hold Of his cam
paign and elect you. If there's any
crumbs coming to me after that, all
right! I'm at your mercy"
II tell you again I've no time or in
clination for petty revenge. That is
not my nature" General Weymouth
was as cold and calm as memorable
fate itself. 81 accept your pledge,
Chairman Presson. Not one interest
of yours that is right will suffer at my
hands. On the other hand, not one
interest that is wrong will be protect
ed. It's simply up to your
II don't suppose you care to go over
the plans with me ~tonight?"
II shall ask you to confer with Mr..
Harlan Thornton on all matters. He
knows my wishes and plans. He will
remain here at headquarters as my
representative"
If the chairman felt that he was be-
ing put under guard and espionage, his
face did not betray it. He took leave
Of the general and escorted out his as
sociate committeeman.
Harlan expected that his grandfath-
er would have some rather serious talk
for his ear. But he merely remarked,
leaving him at the door of his room:
IF you keep on, son, I'll be passed
down to posterity simply as Harlan
Thornton's grandfather"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17
Starting q Mule Team.

IRMAN PREsSoN put It
plainly to General Weymouth
that while he sympathized to
some extent with the latter's
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-02-17
From the Mouth of a Maid.

a sudden stimulus Of raj
lies, red fire and band music
the campaign blossomed prom
isingly. Democracy's dark
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-30
Picking Tea Leaves.

'1'ea leaf picking" was n Gambler.
we'll industry in the early nineteenth
century. On May IS. 1883, when two
boys were charged with gambling on
Sunday. one Of them explained that he
got the Q shillings found upon him,
mot by gambling, your worship. but
by picking tea leaves" The tea plant
does not happen to grow in this coun-
try, my lad" replied the magistrate;
therefore you are adding a falsehoOd
10 the offense for which you were
brought here, and that offense Is a.
ways sure 10 lead to crimes Of more
magnitude"
But the boy explained: Il am EN-.
ployed by a c%owkeeper at Gambler
well. who sends me into the fields to
gather sloe leaves and black and white
thorn leaves, and he pays me 80 much
I pound for all I pick" And the pO.
lice traced the connection between that
,cowkeeper and city tea dealers. Lon
don Opinion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-30
Napslsen's Concentration.

e. UvopVsVOVO
The leading military principles Of Ma.
poleon were to seize the initiative by
concentrating ones forces from march
ing into lighting order 40 quickly as
possible and. having massed the troops
as compactly as effective action will
permit, to attack swiftly. This attack
must be upon a portion only Of the
enemy's army, ana the weight of ones
whole force must be crowded in. so
chat at the point Of action a decided
superiority is attained. This theory
Of action he often explained to bis gen
erals. Moreau. in conversation with
Napoleon in 1909. remarked that it
was always the greater numbers that
won, to which Napoleon replied: "You
are right. When. with inferior forces.
l had q large army before me ! con.
centrnted mine rapidly and fell like
lightning upon one Of the enemy's
wings and routed 1t. Then took I'D
vantage Of the confusion which this
maneuver never failed to produce In
the opposing army to attack 1t on an
other point. hut always with my whole
force. THUS ! beat it in detail. and the
victory which was the result was al
ways, as you see. the triumph of the
larger over the lesser."-Edward d.
Jones in Engineering Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-30
1--WE PRISONERS
BROUGHT TO Pen

Saturday Sheriff Boyle OF Cass
county and his guards came up from
Fargo, bringing hve prisoners who
will serve time In the state prison,
their terms ranging from one to five
years, and all Of them sentenced on
charges OF larceny.
Among them were two old timers,
Rttchie and Maloy, or Murphy, as he
ID known to many, Murphy has been
sent to the pen three different times
now for stealing al o%vercoat, and
when he got out just recently he stole
another coat In order to get back to
the pen, and he seems to have been
successful In getting back to his ia
vortte abode. VIM. Richie has also
served a previous term.
The other men were John Bell, VIM
j. Miller ana Ed. Bliss.
This will probably be Sheriff boyle's
last official visit TO Bismarck as sher
in of Cass county, as he will be sue
ceeded January LIST by John c. Ross
OF Casselton, who has been a deputy
sheriff Of Cass county the past TWEEN
lty years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-30
Wsuinoton'e Wrist of 9teel.

The Duke Of Wellington had only one
vanity-his wrist was like steel. Now,
when he was given the sword Of state
to carry It was his infinite delight that
De was able to carry 1t upright. All bis
predecessors had had to slope it toward
the shoulder. He would 60 down to
posterity, lie resolved. gloriied by the
power Of his wrist. In vain Sir Thomas
Lawrence pointed out that as q matter
OF art It would never do; that the sight
of a man pe~rennially carrying q sword
from his wrlst'would fatigue those who
looked at bis picture. The duke insist
ed upon having his way. Lawrence did
manage to smugglc in q cushion upon
which the duke seems to rest his 81.
bow, but close examination shows that
arm and cushion do not meet..-London
Sketch.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-30
Historical Accuracy.

Perish the thought that the novelist
Or playwright should be lied down
to historical accuracy! Lady Dorothy
Neville quotes an amusing correspond
ence between Bulwer Lytton and her
brother:
My Dear Walpole-Here ! am at Bath
bored to death. ] a~m~thinklng Of writ
Ing ayplay about your great ancestor. Sir
Robert. Had he not q sister Lucy. ana
AtA she not marry o Jacobite?
My brother promptly replied:
Ny Dear I.ytton-1 care little for my
family and still less for Sir Robert, but /
know that he never had Q sister Lucy, 20
she could not have married . Jacobite.
4 However. this mattered little to Lord
Lytton. for his answer ran:
Ny Dear Walpole-You are too late! BIZ
Robert had a sister Lucy. and she did
marry q Jacobite..
50, in defiance Of history. the play
'Walpole" came to be written.