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The Cairo bulletin., 1914-08-10

laws, journals, reports and other
documents of this State and for the
distribution of the same and for the
furnishing of fuel, printing paper
and other paper and stationery for
the use Of the State for the term of
two years beginning October !, 1914,
and ending September 30th, 1916.
Attention of bidders is called to
Chapter 1877, revised statutes Of the
State OF Illinois All printing anil
binding for the State may be per-
formed at the State Capital or else
where, except the printing of the
flrstclass which must be done at the
State Capital One copy Of each bid
must be filed with the Secretary OF
State and one capy at the same time
with the Governor. together with
conditional! bond as provided by law.
Tho Commissioners reserve the
right TO reject any or all bids Hank
proposals and bonds and Information
furnished by the Secretary of State
and Printer Expert.
Dated July Gath, 1914.
Patrick j. Lucey, Attorney General, |
Harry Woods. Secretary of State.
VIM. Ryan, IT., State Treasurer.
James j, Brady, Auditor OF Public
Accounts.
Board of Commissioners Of State
Contracts. Adv. 7-30 I'd
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sewerage System.

Public notice is hereby given tina,
proposals, addressed to |. ]. Hudson,
tity Clerk of the City Of Mounds,
Illinois, for the furnishing Of all
labor, materials and construction u
a complete sewer system for the City
Of Mounds, Illinois, will be opened
1T eight o'clock p. m. at the Council
Chamber, In the City Of Mounds,
Illinois, on August 10, A. d. 1919.
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The Bulletin is authorized to an
nounCe James s. Roche rs a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for sheriff at the primary election
on September 3.
The Bulletin Is authorized to an
nounce William p. Greaney as can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for sheriff at the primary cleo
ton on September 9th.
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Artificial Flowers an OYd fdea.

Artificial. flowers were made In an
Client times by the Egyptians. In
Europe during the eighteenth century,
when there existed such Il craze for
porcelain. flowers were made Of this
epbstance; while tho odor Of the real
Towers was initiated by tha use OF
perfumes,
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Charles Curran Of Mound City as a
candidate for reelection as repre-
sentative in the general assembly,
subiect 10 the decision of the repub-
llcan primary election il the fftieth
is1Lt III Sept g. next.
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inheritance Of TrIf1es.

After aad chase the escaped iun.
attic was carried back to his ward and
the affairs Of the asylum were re
sumed as before, beats all" painted
an attendant, how the wheels Of q
large institution cen be stopped by
loose nut"
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PROPOSALS FOR STATE CON-
TRACTS.

The Board of Commissioners of
State Contracts for the state of I'LL
nois. hereby give notice that sealed
proposals will be received in dupll
cate until o'clock p. m. Monday,
September 7th. 1914, for doing the
public printing, binding, copying Of
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For County Superintendent

We are authorized to announce
William X. Trip, or Tamms, as a
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for the office OF County SUI
perintendent OF Schools of Alexan-
der County, H., Mt the primary
election, September 8, 1914.
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We are authorized to announce
Mrs. Fanny p. Hacker as a candi-
date for the office of county super
jntendellt of schools OF Alexander
county to succeed herself, subject
TO the democratic primary election
ON Sent 9.
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We are authorized to announce
Walter b. Warder as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for coun.
ty judge at the primary election,
Sept. 8.
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We are authorized to announce
for the democratic nomination for
the county superintendent of schools
Of Alexander county at the primary
election In September.
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Assessor and Treasnrer

We are authorized to announce
J. II Wilson, Of Delta, as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for assessor and treasurer of Alexan-
der County at the primary election
September 3, next
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We are authorized to announce
Miles Frederick Gilbert as a candi-
Gate for the Democratic nomination
for coanty judge, at the primary
election, Sept. 8, next.
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County Judge.

We are authorized to announce
leslie l.. Wilbourn as candidate
for the Republican nomination for
County Judge, at the primary cleo
ton, Sept. 3, next.
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Better TO Admonles1.

II ia better to admonish than to re-
proach; for the one Is mild and friend
ly, the other harsh and offensive; the
one corrects the faulty, the other con
victs thom.-Epictetus.
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We are authorized to announce
Frank e. Davis as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
office of County Clerk at the prl-
mary election September 8.
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We aEe authorized to announce
Jacob Held as a candidate tor The
Democratic nomination for county
clerk OF the primary election, Sep
TENDER 8.
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County CIgrk

We are authorized to announce
Israel Cauble of Elco as 4 candidate
for county clerk subject to tee de-
cision of the Republican voters at
the primary election ON Septer Der
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County Clerk

We are authorized to announce
Derriall Shields Of Cairo as can
didate for the democratic nomina-
ton for county clerk at the primary
election, Sept. 9th.
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County Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce
Calvin V. Neff as candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
office of County Commissioner at the
9th primary election.
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For Sheriff.

The Bulletin is authorized 10 an
nounce Edward A. Burke as cam
didate for the democratic nominal
tion FOR sheriff at the primary cleo.
ton ON September 9Th.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-One German Silver watch
charm with two gold links. Finder
return to Henry Zerfass and receive
reward. 1914 Washington avenue.
S-13
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We PAINT sigma

Quality at reasonable prices. The
Marabls Co. Both phones 2S4 s-fsN
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TELEPHONE YOUR WANT ADS
BOTH PHONES oe
ADVERTISEMENT.
Rooms for Rent.

FOR RENT--Room and board;
modern cenveniences; rates reason
able. 324 Sixth street. Home phone
737K. cit tt
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WANTED At ONCE

500 rooms to paper. $500 and M
eomplete, Union help and best me-
chanies. The Marable Co. Eighth
and Washington. Both phones 2s4.
s-1s Il
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For SALE-House and lot, No.
230 25th street, $3.50. Title per-
feet. NJ. j. HoWley, Agent J-12
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FOR SALE--Fonr good mules for
salo cheap. Apply Weis-P Peterson
T9X Co S-14
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ADVERTISEMENT.
been paid. NJ. j. Howley, Agent. 81 .

FOR SALE-House and lot, No.
.2S 18th street, $275. Title perfect.
NJ. I. HoWiey, Agtr'. sig
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FOR SALE.--Grocery aud mar
market Fine stand. God business.
Would sell interest to reliable party
to take charge and run business ON
cash basis. Address Seymour's
Grocery and Market, 542 Z. Chester
St., Jackson, Tenn. S~2I
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FOR SALE--Horse and buggy. APP
ply c. d. Il, care Bulletin. 81 II
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FOR SALE OR FOR RENT Fine
brick dwelling en- two lots, has Just
been repaired and is in first class con-
dition. 1915 Walnut street. Apply
Mrs. Mary ]. Cannon, 421 Douglas
street. S-3 cot
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WANTED-~Woman to do general
housowork. Apply 1896 Sycamore
street 81 tt
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Jas. II, Peter e Co, Incorpor-
ated. Cut stone, monuments and
interior marble work Nashville,
Tenn. Represented by Mrs. Julia
O'Shea, 2514 Sycamore street, Cairo,
Ill. Bell phone, Main $50.
7-26-S-1-S-15
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HELP WAETEu---AAIE.

WANTED-Men to learn the bar
Der trade. BE independent. No limit
to term. Positions waitn. Our
graduates qualified for best jobs.
wages while learning. Tools given.
Catalogue mailed free. Molcr Barber
College, st. Louis, Mo. Sis
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Notwithstanding 100 men
to prepare for Cairo Clerk-Carrler
and other fall examinations. I con-
Quoted government examinations.
Trial examination fee. W";tc o.
mcnt BAD st. l1uis. 7-5-.t 1926
S-2-9-16-23-30.
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Miscellaneous Wansaa..

WANTED-To buy q second hand
portable garage. Address NeaGstine
s, Freeman, Mound City, I'll. $50
WANTED--To buy for cash up
right piano for cash. Price must BE-
low. Address L care of Bulletin. S-12
Woman to do general
housework. Apply 1906 Sycamore
street 81 tt
WANTED--3 or 4 nice living
rooms or small cottage. Phone Mr.
Lewis, care Of George Il. Goodman
Coo. sill
VELoClPEDE WANTED--Anyoue
LAYING for sale a secondhand We
locipede suitable for boy of five or
siy years old, please call Bell phone
1858. SILL
Detective Jas. l.. Casey has re-
sumed business in Cairo after serv-
ing Ia months with past masters OF
the profession. All business strictly
confidential. Bell phone 239, 404
Walnut. 1926 If
Tires put on go-carts and baby
busgie3, knives and scissors sharp
ened. Keys of all kinds made.
Trunks repaired. H. II. INCE.
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WANTED-~To buy for cash up
right piano for cash. Price must BE-
low. Address Il care of Bulletin. S-12
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WANTED-To buy q second hand
portable garage. Address NeaGstine
& Freeman, Mound City, I'll. $40
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-20
AUSTRIA

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
VIENNA, Dec. 1e.-Western Galicia
was declared to be clear of Russians,
In an official statement issued here to-
night. The Austro-Hunqarian army is
declared to have taken $4,000 prison.
ers and great quantities Of war mater.
iaI while the Russian losses are en-
oromus.
The Austro-Hungarlan army is de-
cIared to have completely routed the
enemy in the battle which occurred at
Limanow.
Limanow is twenty miles from the
Hungarian frontier In Galicia and
thirty miles southeast of Cracow.
Il Is In the region that the Austro-
Hungarian forces advanced after driv-
Ina the enemy from Hungary and
crossing the carpathians through the
Cukla pass.
tn. battle has been deveIopIng at
Linanow fer the past week with the
trco?s of the dual monarchy constant
" pushing an attack which is now
decIarcd to have thrown the Russians
back in full retreat with the Aus
TRANS In pursuit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-20
s(FRv|A FURNISHED SENSATION
0F THE PAST week IN THE
GREAT EUROPEAN STRUGGLE

tention has been paid to Slav move
ments across the Carpathian noun
tains except among the Hungarians
themselves who apparently were
greatly alarmed by the Russian raid
ers. Appeals we're made by the Hun
garians for protection OF their terri
tory. but the plans of German and
Austrian general stats had not been
drawn with this subsidiary objective
in view. Calls for assistance from
Budapest seem to have been disne-
earded until a revolutionary spirit be-
Gan to develop. Count Tisza, the Hun
earian premier is reported to have
threatened in parliament that unless
troops were sent against the Russians
in Hungary, the Hungarian army no
longer would act with Germany and
Austria. but would return home to de-
fend Hungarian soil.
This spirit of rebellion apparently
forced a withdrawal Of Austrian
troops from Servia for the defense OF
Hungary. The Austrfans remaining
in Servia we're too weak to continue
the campaign AGAINST the Serbs and
were routed with large losses.
At the same time. the Russians
were driven out of Hungary and Hun
garian fears have been quleted at the
cost Of disaster in Servia- Though
the attack has seen the Slavs retreat
to the north of the Carpathians, Rus
sia, has accomplished the purpose OF
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Continued on page 2.)
GERMANY

limited Press Leased Wire Service
BERLIN, (via wireless to sayville,
L. ~, Dec. 1e.-Attacks upon the
Washington government in connection
with the shipment Of war munitions,
food, etc, to beliigerent nations were
today resumed in Tagge Zeitung by
Herr Reventiow. He declared Seere-
.ary Of State eryan's son 10 an officer
in the British service and that Bryan
has openly taken sides with England,
but that different things had been ex-
pected from President Wilson.
THE NEXT NEWS.
BERLIN, (via wireless to Ssyviile,
L, -, Dec. 1e.-The next German
news Of importance is expected 60
come from the Belgian coast.
In view Of the conservative charac-
ter of officiaI rororts. Fridays state
mont that the situation about Nieu-
port is favorable gives rise to general
expectation that the next news of i'm
portsnce will come from there.
In the absence of further details
from the east, papers now make little
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-20
Farms for Bad Boys.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Dec. Establishment
of farm colonies for juvenile delin.
quents by both the city of Chicago
and the state of Illinois was recon.
mended to the city council crime com
mission today by Professor Robert Fl
Gault, of Northwestern university
who has been making study of crime
conditions for the commission
Gault suggested that the farm col
onies be equipped to train juvenile
offenders in shop and agricultural
pursuits, and at the same time to
give them other education. Other
he made call for
more vocational, training in the public
schools and raising of the limit If
compulsory education to sixteen
years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-20

mas cards and packages. AS long as,
a fortnight ago in France and Fland-
ers military transport autos groaned
past bearing burdens Of gifts which
had been accumulating for ten days
for the English. French and Belgian
troops. The outburst Of giving is SO
overwhelming that even the French
Mohammedan and English- -Hindoo sol
diers will receive tons of presents.
The Russians alone SO far have not
shared In the general food OF pres
ents which will sweep the trenches
and battlehelds Of Europe next FRI
day. Their Christmas does not come
until January Z.
1t is not a ''spug" Christmas In
Europe this year. Gifts Of every de-
scription are being sent to the men
In the trenches. London papers have
published special instructions, stating
just how packages should be address
ed and mailed to reach the soldiers
But warm clothes, cigars, tobacco
cigarettes and food Of every descrip
ton from puddings and dainties to the
more substantial varieties comprise
the bulk Of the gifts from every couE
try.
Realization that it's men are suffer-
ing, fighting and dying has resulted
In a different, stronger Christmas
spirit than Europe has ever known
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-20

limited Press Leased Wire SerVce.J
LONDON, Dec. 9. (By mail to New
York .)-.Behind the recent raid on
Yarmouth was the first actual attempt,
ed invasion OF England" visitor
from the east coast informed the
United Press today. The Germans
lost a great transport ship. crowded
with hundreds of troops, but the re-
mainder Of. the expedition escaped
The east coast resident declared he
received the Information from 2 nays
man who actually took part IN the
nght. According to him British war
shin sent the transport TO the bottom.
but he declared he was sworn, TO
secrecy as to details. and declined to
say whether all were drowned or any
efforts were made to pick up SIR
yivors.
When doubt was cast on the story
the speaker retorted: Folks also
refused to believe the report of the
Audacious disaster because the
authorities did not issue the news, but
now you know it Is true"
In support of his story, he pointed
10 the fact that since the raid oc-
CURED extra troops have been hurried
TO the east coast; all the main rail-
roads to London and the nidlands
have been protected by additional
trenches and wire entanglements'
local residents had been organized IN
to companies OF mounted and foot
special constabularly, with full III
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Everywhere on the Firing Line, in the Hospitals
and Camps Of the Prisoners, Plans are
Being Made For c. ,stmas.
MERR|MENT IN SPITE UF THE WAR
Stronger Christmas Spirit Than Europe Has Ev-
er Known Has Resulted From Realization
That the Men are Suffering.

[By William e. Shepherd. United
Press staff Correspondent
5 LONDON, Dec 19.--There are thir-
ty million broken homes In Europe
from which the men have departed
and are now dead, held as prisoners,
Tor are fighting at the front. This
means SO many sorrowing women
+ and one hundred million children who
will spend Christmas day without
their daddies,s NJ
While the clocks tick of the first
minute Of Christmas, the naticnseso
Europe will spend $4,000 in the k,,L
ing of men. Every hour from the
birth OF the man of peace will see
81, ,000,0O spent on war.
The admonition. "Thou shalt not
Kill" has been forgotten, but neverthe
less the spirit of Christmas will
stride to the most remote corners OF
the grimmest battlenelds and fill the
trenches and forts just as it will Law
hands on memo f-war and the minis
tries and the great capitals OF the
warning nations.
have visited all the countries i'll.
volved in the war except Russia since
Christmas tide approached, throwing
its light as brightly as ever over early
December saw devout Austrians in
Galicia wearing sprigs of Christmas
trees and mistletoe in their hats.
saw the mail for German soldiers
composed almost entirely Of Christ
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Benton Incident is Not Closed
and New Complications
Have Come
UP.
BRYAN SEEMS SATISFIED
Rain Stops Battle on the Bor-
der Where Additional U. S.
Troops Will Arrive
This Week.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Further
complications with Great Britain In
connection with the Mexican situa-
ton, were threatened tonight.
Following the admission today that
the Carranzista officials holding Vera
Cruz were auctioning all merchandise
stored in the customs house, there
came the announcement that Francis
and Dunn, supposed Americans, killed
near Naco. Ariz., a few days ago
were British subjects. England is
expected to demand that the United
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MEXICO MUST ACCOUNT TO
ENGLAND BEFORE SHE IS DONE
WITH ALL HER TROUBLES

States take steps to safeguard her
interests at Vera Cruz and to see
that proper redress is made for the
murder OF the two men, who 1t is
now understood, were slain in cold
blood
Following the intimation from
London few days ago. that the Ben
ton incident has not been closed, it
is believed In official circles that no
matter how the present Mexican
situation Is eventually settled, Eng
land will continue to oppose any re-
gime that recognizes any Of the
present insurgent factions.
The Vera Cruz situation is an out
growth directly Of the occupancy OF
huerta was in control in Mexico
City, no imports were permitted ts
be transported to the interior. The
same rules held good following the
flight of the dictator. Today under
an obsolete rule, Carranza is selling
all of the accumulations of merchan-
disc valued according to the best in
formation obtainable here, at several
millions of dollars.
The money received, 1t is said
will be placed in the Carranzists
treasury. Nest of the goods were
shipped from England. 1t is believed
here that England will demand IN,
demnity for the real owners.
So far as the general situation II
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Chased Austrians Out Of the
Country and This Caused
Hungary to Almost
Revolt.
GERMANY WAS ANGRY
Another Big Feature of the
Past Few Days Was the
Attack Upon the Eng.
lish Coast.

by J. w. T. Mason, Former European
Manager of the United Press.l
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Servia's sue
cessful counter.offensive against Aus
tria and the situation In Hungary
which led up to 1t. not only Is the
most important war development OF
the week, but are also among the
most specific features since hostiif-
ties BEGAN. Servia's military recup-
Grafton which caused so much mys-
tery at its commencement, Is now
teen to bave resulted from the Rus
sian campaign IN Hungary. LAttle at
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First Actually Attempted Invasion of England is
Said to Have Taken Place and the News
Was Carefully Concealed.
TRANSPORT SHIP WAS CROWDED.
Extra Troops Have Been Sent to the East Coats
Since the Recent Raid on Yarmouth
and Precautions Taken.

structions to deal with the population
and prevent panic and complete list
Of food stuffs. horses. vehicles, arms
and ammunition, has been compiled
for use in emergencies.
All the east coast he declared. Is
in daily expectation OF q second visit
from the kaiser's legion and prepara
lions are complete for the emergency
OF q second German landing.
III may be notad BY the date Of this
story that It was written before the
raid last Wednesday OF Scarborough,
Hartlepool and Whitby by German
cruisers. For obvious reasons it could
not be cabled. There Is no confirma-
ton OF the story told by the east
coaster Of the loss Of = German trans
port and it has not been limited before
that the German raid upon Yarmouth
was of such q serious nature. Ger
man raiders escaped this instance az
they did Wednesday.]
Tn. Present situation.
IBv Ed. l.. Keen, United Press Stan
Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The most I'M
nortant developments in the western
theatre OF war since the battle OF
Aisne are tonight believed to De I'M
minent.
While the Germans on the eastern