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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Scientific Hoax.

A letter published in the New York
Engineering News from f. Gybbon
Salisbury gives the origin Of the
myth regarding the 'steeleating
worm About 1866, he says, work
people of various iron, steel and chem
ical works OF the district surrounding
Haspe. In Germany, used to meet at
hotel In order to discuss subjects.
of a general interest, with the result
that a society known as the "Ulk,'
which in English signifies fun" was
formed The steel-eating worm was
created at one of the meetings, and
an editor from one of the neighboring
towns was made the subject of the
Joke. The insect" was manufac>
t9red from piece of guttapercha
tube, and was exhibited In a bottle
half full of scale The worm was
filled with dilute hvdrochloric acid,
and when properly disturbed with a
glass rod 1t would emit drop of the
acid, which. on attacking the scale,
served to prove that the corresion
was due to a secretion of the worm
end that the oxides formed its food
The editor accepted the exhibit in
good faith. and published an &C.
count OF the alleged discovery. with
the consequence that It reappeared In
many other journals, and has since
been reproduced elsewhere at varying
intervals.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Under the commission form OF
government a fine of not less than
500 or more than $500. or impris-
onment in the county Jail not ex-
ceeding 80 days. or bath fine and
Imprisonment, is the punishment
provided for any person who shall
agree to perform any service in the
interest of any candidate for nomi-
nation or election for any office. iii
consideration of any money or any
valuable thing, or treats" or for
any appointment to any office or
employment in the city, for such
service performed in the interest of
any such candidate, A similar pun
ishment is provided for any candI
date who shall make promise of
money or any other valuable con-
sideration. or to appoint any person
to office in the event of nomination
or election.
TO the professional politician, this
law presents many disadvantages.
TO begin with 1t makes 1t almost
obligatory for him to keep all pre-
election promises made to his heneh-
men on the penalty of having them
scarry tales,f Besides this, he is
compelled to- exercise extraordinary
precaution In the making OF prom
ises to those who will help him win
or steal the office to which he as
pires. .A-
The success Of the average profess
sional politician has been due. i'll a
great measure. to his promises made
to the gangsters before election day.
To some of the ruffians, who do not
place very high value upon their
vote. he will give cigar or buy =
drink OF whiskey. To others he viii
give cash considerations and ex-
perienced gangster he will promise
a job in the event of his election.
The politicians do not always re-
member their promises. but under
the commission form of government
they are forced to the unpleasant al
formative OF making good or obey
ing the law.
Under the present law, a candi-.
date can 60 to any extreme in OBJ
tanning votes. He can offer money
for votes in newspaper advertise
ments, or he can walk through the
streets, with money in his hand and
pay any price for the electors bal
lot However, punishment is PRO-
vided for the voter who is caught
in the act OF accepting any of the
politicians considerations, but it
Ia a mighty hard manner to obtain
conviction, inasmuch as the testi-
mony of an eyewitness is required,
Any law that makes the buying
of votes difficult is worthy Of care /
full consideration.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Ready to obliqe.

% A Texas sheriff visiting New York
TO take prisoner back to the south-lIds!
was turned over to an inspector who
was to be his amusement guide.
They wound up at an East side ball
where there were few dips present.
"a After a half hour the inspector
called one Of the crooks to one side
and said
IL See that tall man with the SOM =
breree' 0F ate
HYes: what about him." firep4t
4 ffIe's a Texas bull I'm showing
around and think IL would be. q
4faney idea II you could nick him for s.
4his ticker
! TNix, you're trying to put me Ia
bad"
Nothing Ike it--purely joke le
that's all. To show you I'm on tha 4
level | give YOU my word that You
won't get in trouble and I'll give yen
a f've,dollar note for his watch 49,,
eAll right: here II is
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Good evening, madam" he whin-
MED. in his high pitched voice. And
what may have the great pleasure Of
doing for you?"
The fearsome lady placed her arms
.akimbo and faced him angrily.
The other night" she said, In
sepulchral tones, you sold my hus-
band "a bottle OF tonic and he came
home and went for me like anything.
What yer goin' to do about it?"i ~
For brief moment the man OF medi-
cine was nonplused. but only for mo-
ment Then he turned on his might-he
customer his sweetest smile and suaye-
ly reparked: 434ts
We'll. madam, buy two bottles for
yourself and then go home and got
even with hlm!"-London Answers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Fuu is enjoyment with pepper and
other spices in IT, 1t is solt Of a
class B pleasure A man with a
skyscrap r brow can live happily an
his lie on slch clsss A pleasures as
literature, music and AIT, Bat the
ordinary human has to have q little
FUN now and then or he will sour
and becoTe a social nuisance.
There are several million varic@
tics OF fun and most of thse axe
harder on the system than work lf
men had to lie in icy swamps all
day long shooting ducks for 50 a
day the industrial commission would
look into their case. A man VIII
srend two days and S2O0 trying 10
shin UP a $4,000 foot mountain
peak. hancing on by his cars and
heels in The steeo places because IL
is fdn. But if the elevator breaks
In his office building and he has 70
climb four stories he VIII sue the
management,
Fun is almost anything that yor
don't hay to do Baseball is the
most fun in the world until a man
gets 50 good that he can command a
salary for Playing it, Afterwards it
is work and when it rains and he
doesn't have to play, he weeps with
JOY.
Driving an automobile is glorious
fun and some men spend $4,000 a
year for the privilege. 0thsr men
'ook panied aud down-trodden when
YOU neglect 70 give them 80 cents
addition 10 the legal fare for
unning a car four blocks on nice
pring day,
Some men can get great deal OF
mn out of checker game and other
non can enjoy themselves thorough
" while chasing the weight Of =
fszed star through a three-pound
rock OF logarithms. Other m can
'ot enjoy themselves exeeut By
Watching two stout prize fighters
~educing each others faces to Ham
burg steaks. Some men get their
- "
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

1t sounds queer to ta,Se blood hatS
bat that is precisely the effect os a most
remarkable remedy known as 5. S. S. II
has tho peculiar action OF soaking
through The intestines directly into the
blood. In FIVE minutes its influence II Il
work in every artery. vein and tiry capi!
larry Every membrane. every organ C :
tne body. every emunctcry becomes in
effect a filter to strain the blood of irs-
purities, The stimulating properties Ct
s. s. ). compel the skin, liver. bowels.
LJaneys. bladder to all work to tho ono
end Of casting out every irritating. ever9
pain iniicting atom of poison, It dislodges
y irrigation all aecumulations in tho
Joints. dissolvcs acid accrel:ons. rcnde,s
them neutral and scatters those pecrliar
formations. in the nerve centers that
cause such mystifying and often battling
Rheumatic pains.
Ana best OF all, this remarkable rem
ody is welcome to the weakest stomach.
because it is a pure vegetable infusion.
is taken naturally into your blood just az
pure air is inhaled naturally into your
lungs
The great Swift Laboratory has spca.
millions of dollars in perfecting. produc-
ing and placing in the hands CT the pub.
lie this wonderful remedy SO give your
blood a good bath with S. s. s.. fer it
knocks the worst forms of rheumatism
every time,
You can get 1t at any drug store at
sSl 90 a bottle 1t is 8 standard remedy.
recognized everywhere as the greatest
blood specific ever discovered. IL yours
is peculiar case and you desire expert
advice, write to The Swift Specific Co.,
III Swift Bldg, Atlanta. ia,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Tho voters Of Illinois have indi'
Gated in no uncertain terms that
they desire Edward +. Dunno Of
Chicago as their chief executive. II
is shameful that a ID adloek or
anything else is permitted by the
law 10 fhwait the will of. these
reopie. The voters repudiated De-
neen bscanse they no longer con-
slider him worthy OF such an hnpof-
tant trust. but he still, Is governor
Of Illinois ard will continue as such,
in ell probability, until the dead
lock" is broken Are these the kind
OF laws We arc taught TO respect
laws that divest US of the power TO
choose our governor?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Many a valuable franchise has
besn given away or sold by munich
pal officers. The bulletin is no.
prepared to say that franchises have
been given away or sold in Cairo
because it has no evidence upon
which to base such a charge. How
ever, such a thing is possible under
the present mode OF government, II
would not be under the commission
form, unless majority OF the cleo
tors would, with their votes, sane.
ton grating.
The hideons feature OF 'frauehist
selling is that only those in author
ity benefit The city, in some in.
stances, will receive small consid
GRAFTON, SO that public proteo'
will not be made
Under the commission form Of
government every franchise grant tC
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
HEAVY RAINS
SWELL THE OHIO
Government Fr:dicts Rise Between
Evansville and
Cairo.

Washington. Jan. e3.-Aecord.n g
10 nnports TO the weather bureau to-
nigalf, heavy rains of the last "a
hours in the Ohio val ey Will retard
the fall of the river between Evans
Vi lie and Caro- and may cause a
slight rise in the Evansville dis
trict
A stage of 3S feet in the Miss!s'
sippi at Memphis is indicated within
the next 8 OF days according TO
the bureau ard = stage Of 40 feet for
Vicksburg for Feb. or ).
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
SAVING THE CHILDREN.

Editor Bulletin; In consequence
OF an unprecedented rally at Christ
mas offerings we have the great JOY
of announcing splendid, complete
victory fer this most wonderful dem
onstration of Gods love and never
ceasing watch and care over this
work. Let US al rejoice and take
on new energy in its behalf.
Now, at the start of this gioriou
New Year, let us all firmly resolve
that the Home shall not meet witt
unusual hardships that suppressed II
during 1911. Thanks to Mr.. Daley,
editor of The Bulletin and the e.ti-
zens of Cairo and our neighborin
towns fer lifting our burdens. Many
debts were paid off and we met bi Is
that could not have been put off any
Longer. We fully believe that BY
regular systematic thinking, this
awful burden can be avoided. but
this has been the case always and
God, has always provided and will
continue to do So. What He requires
of us is that we respond when he
brings before US the need for help.
1t is through His servants, you and
] that these homeless lit C oneI
must be fed and clothed and this e.
fort must not be a spasmodie effort.
II must not be a sentimental effort
that would gorge these unfortunate
title ones on Christmas and then
leave them in their miserable pow
erty stricken homes fer the rest OF
the year.
No, there must he large. generous
open hearted effoet and giving that
will provide a place properly AMI
equipped with necessary supplies fos
caring for these lit ones day in
and day out and not ponderiBg
here and there with no system and
no particular object insHiew. but a
positive good home. This is what
the Children's Home is and has been
for deserted boys and girls without
which many won so to certain run
this Is a most necessary work.
Fellow citizens, there is positively
no Christian charitable work of as
great Importance as that of saving
All othe- lines of en-
deavor are of secondary Importance
and it must be plain to every think
ing man or woman that the future
depends on the present day, its boys
and girs. 1t IS appalling to think
what the widening and increasing
1ecendants Of one evil man might do
to society and 1t is clarifying to
think what the defendants of one
good woman might do II rests with
Is whether these boys and girls shall
grow into good or evil men and
women True charity would compel
is to do our utmost to make good
men and women out o. them. It can
De done and your means have helped
10 1t in the past and can help to do
t in the future.
We have all the New Year before
rs and hope to have pleasant
grounds for the care Of our homeless
and destitute little ones this yea.
May we ever give our best gifts.
CO.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
] How to Remove Tx Stains.

The following Is taken from page
of practical household suggestions
published in the Woman's Home Com
panion: "A leaking fountain-pen in
the pocket caused an ink-spot on a
Light wool coat. | applied alcohol by
degrees. using only enough to moisten
the spot, then rubbing the cloth be-
tween my hands as though washing it,
Soon the spot had entirely disappear
ed, leaving no trace of the ink"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
k,crse,s Lorn East.

A horse recently passed fourteen
days in a cave in Oklahoma without
food or water and. although 1t lost
800 pounds in weight through the fast.
II quickly recovered after it was res
cued, The cave was concealed by
planks and these broke as the horse
walked across. The owner supposed
that the horse had been stolen, and
its presence in the cave was discov-
cred by chance.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
FUN
BIZ GEORGE FITCH.
Author OF AT Good Old Siwash."

ian Icy tryins 10 drown theirs Ives
in the NIAGARA rapids il a motor
beat. wLiic greas MANY more spend
haG.y years trying 10 drown them
selves cut OF 4 bottle
MeRs tastes in fun have deter
mined Tie progress Of ths world.
War vie once leading amusement
aad watching Christian martyrs fry
at the stake was consideGsd noble
pastire We are more rartinlar
now about oar fun but little under
palu choros girls must still amus@
rs Will they last. and when a fun
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

William Lorimer, deposed weeping
boss, heads the recently organized
Republican Club of Illinois, formed
for the purpose of "perpetuating the
principles of the Republican party
and 10 cpose the recall, initiative
and referendum and every other
policy that proposes change in the
fundamental principles of the
party" Ii is TO smile,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Best Advice He Could Give.

The proprietor Of The big shop on
the corner was a <chemist flourishipg
withal and keenly businesslike. He
was at the post of duty midway be
tween the red and green Walls when
the fierce looking lady entered bis
permIses. but he rubbed his hands and
greeted her cordially.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

As self.consciousness Is the most
hampering and distressing trait a
woman can have. its opposite is cor
respondingly attractive. The faculty
Of quick sympathy, of being able TO
throw her interest at once into the
interest OF the other person, Is per
haps as great a charm as woman
can possess. 1t outweighs brilliancy
Clara Louise Burnham.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

makes turns gasoline tank into a
90 horse power car and juggeFnaut
through the city at milo minute
no one has the heart TO lynch him
because he is merely amusing HIM
sell
When We can get our fun out OF
turning rastala out Of office. swat
ting the selfish and inflictins awful
surprises on the suffering in the
shape of good fellowship, the drives
oi tho millennium will wake from
his long sleep and crank up his ma
chine.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
nlstrlhu.lon Of Solar Ensrnx.

Solar energy is not evenly distrib-
Nted over the surface Of the earth.
There are privileged regions in the
tropics which would become vastly
prosperous If the suns rays were
suitably employed Even now the
strongest nations are rivaling one an
other in the conquest OF the lands of
the sun as If unconsciously looking
forward to the future.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Cruel Form of Punishment.

A species of punishment, reminis-
cent OF barbarism, was melted out a
few days ago to a seyen-year-old boy
of Kiyosu, Japan. by the child's faith
err. The little lad committed some
trivial act OF disobedience and the
father punished him by burying him
for forty-eight hours ina hole in the
ground, leaving only his head above
the surface,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

any pablo utility must be author
lied or approved by majority OF the
electors at general or special eleS-
sion. With this law in force. dis
honest utility heads are forced to
win over a majority of the voters
and this is not nsar so easy as the
buyiHg OF the vote of dishonest Of
fetal.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Garden Where Once Was Lake.

On the Lake Of Rarlcm--it was y
miles cquare-wnere the feet o
William of Orange fought the Span
iards and relieved Leydep. there arr
now, as on the site of many another
mere in Holland prosperous farms
market gardens and nurseries. The
pumping away of the water was done
by great engines.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
In a croeodIle,s stomaot,.

In the stomach of crocodile which
was shot not long ago no the Nfergu=n
estate, Madras, were found a python
thirteen feet long. two tobacco pipes. a
number of pieces of whisky bottles
and a pair Of trousers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Besides. That's the Rule.

The late conner handed over a c,n-
oumptive looking valise.
I'D like to get bed here tonight
he said.
.ancash in advance" remarked tho = (
totel clerk. ~
Z think I'm crook?" r" ~ s74
Don't know what You are. but !
t.ppened to see you whipping -our
Tsrse dav or two aRo. nssAEthNtssEssss
i'll beat his horse will beat a. hotel" Nj
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

Small kindnesses, small courtesies,
small considerations, habituaily prac-
ticed in our social intercourse. give a
greater charm to our character than
the display OF great talents and &C
complishments.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

IF a tick cloth is placed at the bot
tom Of the pan or bowl in which deli
cato china or glass is being washed,
he danger Of chipping will be lessen
I'd This viii also prevent silver
from beiag Scratched.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24

when the attent'on of The Bull
letin Is called to any misstatement
81 fact or to any error concerning
any man or thing, corrections will
cheerfully be made.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
LuxurY Of Today.

Among the many Injuries of our
modern civilization is the occasional
chance to make an honest living
lPlck.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Luxury Of Today.

Among the many Injuries of our
modern civilization is the occasional
chance to make an honest living
Puck.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
soTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
n snu fail n reoeiye ynnr

ype AL W Ae0ease ySei
yapef By z . m. on week
days and = g., m, on Sundays.
telephone to The Bulletin Of.
Ia, 10. e6, either phone and
oas viii be sent to yoa by
spssial messenger,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Sorrows AlehemIat.

Who issues from the vale of tearxa
And whispers low, can will he Neli7s''
Shall garner gold from barren years.
And walk in felcs OF asphodet
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-01-24
Charm in Sinai coprteslea.
To Prevent China Chipping.

Copyright 1912 BY &c orge Mathew Adams
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09

There seems to be trouble brewing
in the equity Jail this week. Pratsky,
who is being held as q witness to ties.
tify in connection with the Volchatc-
ky-Wevan case in the county Jail. re-
fuses to eat and says that he will be
taken out of the Jail within two weeks
dead, He has not touched any victuals
given, him by Sheriff Cummings for
the past two days and all pleadings to
have him eat have been in vain. The
fellow seems to be very stubborn and
feels confident that he will make good
his threat to starve to death. Dainty
dishes of the most appetizing nature,
sarnished and served in the best of
style have been offered him. but the
Russian turns his back and refuses to
be coaxed into taking nourishment.
Just how long Pratsky will keep up
the fast is to be determined. but we
venture to assert that Sheriff Cum
mings will strike some new dish that
will appeal to his star boarder.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09
PAGE SEVEN
SOCIAL NOTES.

Mrs. J. P. Jones gave bridge
breakfast Thursday morning, compli-
mentary to Mrs. Glenn Mahan, of Kan
sas City, Three tables were spread
for the game and a pleasant time en-
joyed.
One of the prettiest affairs Of the
week was the luncheon given by Miss
Beatrice Lally Tuesday. Covers were
laid for twelve and five course menu
served. The afternoon, was devoted
to bridge. .tt,:.
Mrs. P. J. Brannon gave an informal
luncheon for Mrs. Milton McAhren
Saturday. Mrs. McAhren will leave
soon for her new home in Dies Moines.
much to the regret of her large num-
Der of Denison friends.
Mrs. Chamherltd and Miss Meyers
entertainers number of'frieada at .
kensington Tuesday AFTERNOON: Very
nice refreshments we're served after
. pleasant afternoon.
The German Priscilla club met with
Mrs. Schneckloth Tuesday afternoon
and enjoyed q splendid session in
spite Of the extremely warm weather.
Very nice refreshments were served.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09

On page 8 of this issue Of the Re-
view will be found the statement OF
the condition Of the Crawford County
State bank. It will be noticed that
the total assets of the bank Is In the
neighborhood Of 1856, 900, which speaks
exceedingly we'll for the bank. There
is- 3117 sS7d: 45'sin time deposits with
this bank, ..> which shows the high
esteem in which the bank is held BY
the people in this locality. This bank
enjoys an exceedingly large patron.
age and is one Of the strong institu-
tons in western Iowa. a..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09

Mr.. G. E. Holden, who was arrested
for selling goods in Crawford county
without q peddler's license. Will be
tried in Justice Rollins court next
Saturday afternoon. From all reports
the trial will be a. most interesting
one and some Of the best legal talent
in the state will be present. We un'
derstand the retail merchants asso-
citation will have IN attorney here to
assist County Attorney Bell to prose-
cute the case. A Sioux City lawyer
will be on hand to defend Mr.. Holden
in the interests Of the firm by whom
he Is employed. We understand that
the attorneys will endeavor to take
the case up to the supreme court for
final decision.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. McAhren are
busy thia week packing their house.
hold goods, preparatory. to moving to
Des Moines. They expect to get their
car in. readiness to ship by the last Of
the week and they will leave Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAhren will visit in
Sioux City at the Lane Goodwin home
while their new home in Des Moines
10 being completed. t''
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-07-09

Mrs. p. T. Finn left Thursday for
Rochester. MINI, to consult the Drs.
Mayo in regard to her health. After
q thorough examination it was thought
advisable to operate upon her and the
operation was to have been performed
Tuesday, but a. yet no word has been
received in regard to her condition.
Mr.. Finn and little son. Joe, left Sun
day evenin for Rochester to be there
until after the operation.