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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15
Mobile And Ohio Railroad Company

To the Stockholders of the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad Company:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
Special Meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company has been called by resolu-
ton of the Board of Directors and
will be held at the principal office of
the company, Gulf Terminal Station
Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, Sep
TENDER 25th, 1914, at twelve O'Clock
noon, to consider consent to
and approve the increase OF
the bonded Indebtedness of the
Company In an amount not
exceeding Fifty Million Dollar.
$3.50, ,000), and for such purpose
to consent to, authorize and approve
the execution and issue by the Com
pany of not exceeding Fifty Millior
Dollars (s5O,000,000) principa
amount of the Company's Fifty Yea
4
Gold Bonds, said bonds to be issuet
In lettered series, to bear interest a
such rate or rates as may from tim
to time be fixed by tho Board of Di
rectors, and all said bonds to be sc
cured by a mortgage or deed OF trus
I upon all the railroad and other rea
property, leasehold interests, rights
privileges and franchises now owne
or hereafter acquired by the Con
pany and such personal property
the Company as may be designate
therein, which mortgage or deed
. trust shall be in such form, and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

FOR SALE-Small grocery and
dry goods store. Act quick to get
bargain. 1909 Poplar.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

WANTtD-To rent, by reliable
party, a neat, modern cottage a.
moderate rental in good neighbour
hood. Telephone Home 213-K to-
day. W.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

Defective. Jas. L. Casey has re-
sumed business In Cairo after eerv-
ing II months with past masters OF
the profession. All business strictly
confidential. Bell phone 23s. 404
Walnut. 1925 II
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

Experienced nurse, located at
300 Twelfth street, desires work.
Call at 800 Twelfth street or phone
Bell $50. 9-17
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

VANTED-Farm wagon, mares
and farming tools at bargain: for
cash. Address r. T. Lindley, Cairo
III. 1910
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

Guy your school books at De-
Raun's 25th and Poplar. 81 2w
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15
Miscellaneous Wanted.

WANTED-If your property Ia
for sale, list 1t with US. We have
buvers waiting. Call us up or
write. a card will do. and we will
Sc you at once. yesterday Abstract
r., s-12-tf
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

There is News IN the Advertising
columns, News that will save sou
money,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

There Ia news In advertising
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

Observation-Disclosures and roomers.
street. 10-7
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15
DECORATION.

For Pair ting. l'aperinG and In
terror Decorating call Home phone
!24-L. T. f. Bechdel, 913 Washing
ton
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15
LIST OF CANDIDATES
v. I. WALL { CO.
CONTEST

The following are the names Of
the candidates in the popular con-
test being conducted by the Big De-
partment store, W. ]. Wall q Co.
Watch for this list in Tho Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15
TELEPHONE YOUR WANT ADS
BOTH PHONES sb
ADVEETlsEkEHr.

WANTED--Woman for general
Homework and cook. Apply 313
eth st. 9-19
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-15

TOE SALE Solid mahogany din
tbs; rotan set, kitchen utensils, rugs,
two c~m91ete bed room sets, In tact
entire household goods very reason
fble. Everything practically new.
Must sell quick. Owner leaving
city. e. p. Morden, 62t 9th 9-19
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10

inch Of the infield at League park and
put it in condition.
According to players there u moth
Ing that will make a baseball player
pull bonehead" quite so quick as a
neglected dian1ond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
Keeper StOddard Is There From
Dawn Until Dusk.
GRASS IS CUT EVERY DAY
Canvas Drag Over Infield After
Each Game.
No SsBOneheadS" ON Account of
the Diamond Here.

The most important factor in a ball
diamond is a finicky thing and de-
mands exacting service of its keeper.
An old hen trying to mother a brood
of incubator chickens is kept no bus
Ter than the keeper of a modern base
ball diamond. Baseball players in the
Western league say that the Topeka
league grounds are the best and most
we'll kept of any in the league.
The Topeka grounds, located south
east of the city on the California ave-
nue. car line, are under the care of
J. D. (Jim) Stoddard. Stoddard took
charge of the grounds in the spring
Of 1912. When he first entered the
field enclosed by bleachers, fence,
billboards and grandstands, he exam
ired the diamond, shook his head and
said that the dirt would not do. At his
suggestion more than a hundred loads
of dirt were hauled and dumped on
the infield, The dirt used in base
ball diamond must be kind of soft,
smooth loan, according to Stoddard.
1t must be the kind that will not get
too hard or too soft.
Diamond Is Not Level.
Most of this dirt was used in the in
field. To the uninitiated a baseball
diamond is a level stretch of ground
1t is not The infield is rounded VI
toward the center. The pitcher stands
upon a small hill.
The building of a modern baseball
diamond is a small matter compared
with its upkeep. Every day, Jim Stod
dard and his assistants go over every
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10

inch Of the infield at League park and
put 1t in condition.
According to players there u moth
Ing that will make a baseball player
pull bonehead" quite so quick as a
neglected diamond.
Grass Cut Every Day.
At early dawn Stoddard can be
found on the grounds patching holes
in the outfield or infield. The grass
on the infield is clipped every day. 1t
Is then raked and rolled. The grass in
the outfield is clipped and raked about
every other day.
The dirt on the base lines is raked.
rolled until it is firm. every day in the
week. After this 1t is sprinkled to
keep it from blowing.
To the novice the Topeka baseball
diamond resembles a park. The grass
on each side of the base lines could
used in laying the sod. The dirt on the
base lines and in the infield il as
smooth as a cement floor.
Foul Lines Are an Art.
Stoddard lis made many improve
ments on the Topeka grounds since
he has been in charge. Instead of
using dry powder for the foul lines,
he uses a mixture of lime and water,
which will wear longer and is easier
ScSu. Auo laying VI tn0 1Oul lines IL
an art with Stoddard. They are as
straight as a die and are uniform in
width.
Every day that the team plays at
home the ground Is torn up by the
spiked shoes Of the players. But the
minute that the game is over Stoddard
is on the diamond, ready to massage
the loose dirt back in place. BY the
next afternoon the grounds are smooth
again. The home boys go to battle
and know that they will not ride a
"Charley. horse. because Of poor
grounds.
Hard Work Is Secret.
What is the most important thing
in keeping baseball diamond in good
condition." a visitor inquired of Stod-
dard. Hard work." grunted the
keeper Of the Topeka diamond, and
resumed the work of painting a foul
line between third base and the home
plate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
Hard Work Is Secret.
zoo Much Nfilitancy.

would George enlist?''
mo. I don't think he would"
Whats the reason? He comes OF
fighting stock
What's the reason. He's soured OF
fighting. His grandmother is Co
lonial Dame. his aunt is a d. A. r..
and his mother is a militant. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10

Two very attractive styles are
pictured the surplice style with
Bohemian embroidery, the other
with front and collar of fine
swiss embroidery, made in one
piece. Both blouses are of fine
sheer white voile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
Is styles Of really fine ~
Night Gowns special NC

There's large table in the Undermusin DEPARTMENT
tnat we couldn't put in order all day. today because it,
was always surrounded by women eagerly buying the
gowns displayed at 79c You've seldom seen such val
ues or So many styles at the price, At least 10 differ
ent styles-rangng all the way from the simplest Of
fine lace edged nainsook spover and flat crepe gowns
to really elaborate styles of fine soft fabrics with beau
tiful laces embroderies and ribbons Some empre ef
fects included Those who wish high neck gowns win
find exceptional values in this lot
All sizes up to II
in some kinds though not in every STYLE as these are
broken lines to close out at 79c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
Sheerest Embroidered %1 IN
White Organize Dresses% %

Worth $lZ.5O tor Observation-Disclosures.
You saw crisp, new dresses so fine and pref
ty selling for little these at $3.50 The newest
of new styes-bodice with long shoulder bolero vest
front, and back embroidered all over in dainty Pat
tern, with hestitched vestee and collar; long, deep
ly embroidered tunic and tucked underskrt-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
Smart White
Top Skirts
reduced to
S / .88
trhird door,

NxulEQ uOOEJ
whether you like . one or
two-tier style, q tunic skirt
or . straight. plain model,
with stylish side tucks and
buttons, you will find your
preference among the exCol>
lent skirts o. piQue marked
down. to 91.0o. Some are.
made In. tho Wooltex factory.
with ali the perfection ok
Tailoring that belongs ia.
other Wooltex garments.
The Wooltex piQues are pre-
shrunk.
AlsD some Misses Sizes ~
to - length, in all-line1l
0yBter-Whtte crash, at o1.0G
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10

N, Nor. .. s.eS, e.. added Z. to $1OO
A dollar is all you really need to pay
for blouses beautifully made in the new
est and prettiest of the new styles and
you can choose almost any material
from lawns, voiles, and crepes to fine
organdies-at our Dollar Counter, on
the Main Floor. With all the styles that
are there today, we are putting in more
for Saturday, so that those who have
bought may come again assured of
ample variety and exceptional values.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10
t 20 Styles of Cool White


Third Floor.
These dainty blouses are re-
mainders Of higher priced lines.
and represent the seasons best
selling styles in blouses of the
finer and more sheer materials,
such as plain or flaked voiles,
lingerie mulls, batistes, crepes,
lawns, etc. Also a few colors in
printed crepe blouses.
Both drop shoulder and set
ON sleeves, surplice, fichu,
vestee, round or v neck,
fine embroidery, lace, and
net trimmings in every new
effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-10

Special Lots Muslin Under
wear Half Price.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
CONCERNING EASTER EGGS.

What They Symbolic In Various
countries-BIessed In Italy.
There are many superstitions In con-
nection with Easter. and each country
has custom of celebrating it peculiar
to itself; but, while each varies, they
all unite to observe the spirit of spring
time. and all Christians rejoice that
the Lord Of life forever won victory
over death. Among the many quaint
superstitions is the old Aryan one
which typifies the return of the sun
of springtime by golden egg-eggs
being distributed at the early equinox
by priests to strengthen the hopes of
the people that the bleak. cold days of
winter might soon cease and bright
er time ensue.
The Persians believed that the earth
was Matched from an immense egg on
Easter morning. The Aryans also be-
lieyed the sun to be large golden
egg which was constantly rolling near
er to the earth.
With the Jews, says the Delineator,
the egg became type of their rescue
from the land of bondage, and in their
feast of the passover eggs occupied a
conspicuous place in the services. It
was their connection with the latter
that finally caused them to be used by
Christians the world over in ceIebrat-
ing Easter-the egg of resurrection
into a new life-bringing a message of
life from death, as it were.
The Tyrolese Easter eggs are similar
to our valentines, for, besides being
/ most beautifully tinted, they have in
unique lettering notices representing
appropriate wishes for the recipients.
The priests of Italy bless all eggs
brought to service on Easter morning.
and each person carries his back home,
where they are placed on a kind of al
tar arranged for the purpose, surround
ed by lighted candles and often flow
ers. Then the members of the family
and any guests abiding with them eat
these holy eggs as safeguard against
disease and danger. They are hard
boiled before they are taken to the
church.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

fenced them, but the sound Of his own
voice, az though it had been d pre-
concerted signal, drew together d hun
bred inchoate images of other days.
There was the well-ordered garden of
Damory Court-it rose up, gloomy
with night shadows, across his great
clothes-press against the wall-with
himself sitting on a rustic-bench
smoking and behind him the candle
lighted library window with Beauty
Valiant pacing up and down, waiting
for daylight. There was a sum
lighted stretch between two hemlocks.
with Southall and he measuring the
ground-the grass all dewy sparkles
and an early robin lettering on a
thorn-bush. Eight - nine - ten - he
caught himself counting the PAGES.
He wiped his forehead. Between
tho hemlocks now were two figures
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
PASSOVER AND EASTER.
Why It is That They Do Not Always
Correspond.

Why II is That They Do Not Always
Correspond.
Since the events of holy week and
the resurrection took place during the
Jewish passover it seems strange that
the celebration in the synagogues and
in Christian churches should not al
ways be at the same time. Some years
the times coincide. but they are often
a week apart. The explanation is that
the Jewish calendar, which dates from
the creation of the world. is regulated
by the rabbis. Their system is based
on the lunar month, which is often
nearly two days shorter than the
month of the Christian calendar. Cor
rections are made, but instead Of
day such as is added in leap year a
month is added, so that some Jewish
years consist of thirteen months. AS
Easter always falls on the first Sun
day following the full moon next after
March 81, this additional month In
certain years causes variation be-
tween the passover and the Christian
festival.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
CHAPTER XII.
The Eeho.


When the major entered his ROOM
Jereboam, his ancient body-servant,
was dawdling about putting things to
rights, his scanned visage under his
white wool suggesting a charred
stump beneath crisp powdering Of
snow. "Jedge Chalmahs done telly-
foam ter ak yo' ovah ter Glahden Hall
ter suppah ter-night, suh," he said.
Tell him not tonight, jerry" said
the other YEARLY. Some other time"
The old darby Illuminated as he
plodded down to the doctors tele-
phone. 'Whut de mattah now? He
got dat ar way-off- yondah look ergen."
He shook his head forebodingly.
The major had, indeed, a faraway
look as he sat there, heavy lonely
figure, that bright morning. It had
slipped to his face with the news Of
the arrival at Damory Court. He told
himself that he felt queer.
Suddenly he seemed to hear elf1n
voices close to his ear:
Which was it she loved? Valiant
or Sassoon?'
It was so distinct that he started,
vexed and disturbed. Really, it was
absurd. He would be seeing things
next! "Southall may be right about
that exercise he muttered; "Ill walk
more" He began the projected re-
form without delay, striding up and
down the room. But the little voices
presently sounded again, shouting like
gnomes inside a hill:
Which was it? Valiant Or Sas-
soon?"
Il wish to God I knew!'' said the
major roughly. standing STILL It ST.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

facing each other, one twitching I'M
certainly, the other palely rigid; and
at one side, held screenwise, a raised
umbrella. In some ghostly way he
could see right through the latter
see the Doctors hand gripping the
handle, his own, outstretched beyond
its edge, holding handkerchief ready
to fiutter down. A silly subterfuge
those umbrellas, but there must be no
actual witnesses to the final act Of a
"gentlemen's meeting! A silly code
the whole of 1t, now happily out
grown! The scene blurred into a sim
gle figure budding down-huddling
down
Which did she lover" The major
shook his head helplessly. It was.
after all, only the echo, become all
at once audible on a shallow woman's
lips, Of a question that had always
haunted him. It had first come to him
on the heels Of that duel, when he
had stood, somewhat later that hate
full morning, holding saddled horse
before the big pillared porch. It had
whispered itself then from every NOV
ing leaf. "Sassoon or Vaiiant?" If
she had loved Sassoon, of what use the
letter Valiant was so long penning in
the library? Buff it were Valiant
she loved? The man who, having
sworn not to lift his hand against the
other, had broken his sacred word to
heri Who had stained the unwritten
code by facing an opponent maddened
with liquor! Yet, whaa was there a
woman might not condone in the one
man? Would she read forgive and
send for him?
The major laughed out suddenly,
harshly, in the quiet room, and looked
down as if he expected to see that
letter still lying in his hand. But the
laugh could not still regular pulsing
sound that was IN his ears-elfin like
the voices, but as distinct-the sound
of horses hoofs going from Damory
Court.
He had heard those hoof-beats echo
in his brain for thirty years!
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
EASTER fEsTIvlTY.


Something new is the key
note of Easter.
Each guest must bring some
thing new.
1t matters not what the new
thing may be.
The originality and fertile
brain of the guest decide the
problem.
Each endeavorsl to secure some
thing unknown to the rest Of
the party.
One may describe a new in
vention; another tells about a
new dish.
) New styles of hairdressing may
be displayed; new book may be
} discussed.
Some will choose to wear novel
articles of dress; others Will con-
coct new jokes.
New games, new tricks, new
music. new recitations, are all
included in the program.
} The idea may be happily utiliz-
ed by arranging that the "some-
thing new" shall be represented
by each guest (by pantomime or
otherwise), the others 70 guess
what is the new thing that is
represented.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
A Whole Week of Easter.

The Easter fetes of the ancient
church lasted through Easter week,
but after the eleventh century they
were limited to three days and later
still to two. While they lasted the
courts of justice were closed and slaves
were manumitted.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Lath. Blan-
ton Lumber Co. Phone AIS. loft
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER Valiant, rich so
ctety favorite, suddenly discovers that the
founded and which was the princina1
source OF his wealth. has failed.
CHAPTER II-He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation.
CHAPTER III-His entire rsr,s,r,na
possessions consist of an old motor car
a white bull dog and Damorys court q
neglected estate In Virsinia-
CHAPTER IV-He learns that tb,z a.
tate came into the family by royaI grant
and has been In the possession OF the
Valants ever since.
CHAPTER Won the way to Damorv
court ne meets Shirley cambridge, an au-
ourn-haired beauty. and decides that he
CHAPTER Wan old negro tells shir-
Iey's fortune and predicts great trouble
Tor her on account of q man.
CHAPTER vII-Uncle Jefferson. an old
negro takes Valiant to Damory court.
CHAPTER Wis hirley's mother. Mrs
cambridge. and Major BIistow exchange
"reminiscences REM during which it is revealed
that the major, Valiant's father and a
man named Sassoon were rivals for the
hand Of Mrs cambridge in her youth
Sassoon and Valiant fought duel on her
account In which the former was killed.
CHAPTER Ex-valiant finds Damorv
court oVergrown with weeds and creep
ers and the buildings in a very much
neglected condition. Uncle Jefferson and
MS wife, Aunt Daphne, are engaged as
servants.
CHAPTER X-Valiant explores his an
Sestral home He is surprised by q fox
hunting party which invades his estate.
He recognizes Shirley at the head of the
party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER III-His entira rarra,r,,.
possessions consist of an old motor car
a white bull dog and DamoryS court a
neglected estate In Virginia.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER II-He voluntarily turns
for the corporation
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER Iv-He learns that tb,s a.
tate came into the family by royal grant
and has been In the rossession Of The
Valiants ever since.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
" Y " Y " Y " Y " " v " 4k "
AN EASTER Carol.

TIE Master walked where lilies
u grew,
So fair. so pure, so,whits,
So glorious in Judah's land,
, So lovely to the sight.
His eyes saw beauty in their form
AS, folded to his breast,
He fingered Ger the sweet perfume.
The flowers he loved best.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07
SYNOPSIS.
7e1TIGW M ~ boeoS-zENRkkl a.

CHAPTER 49, Valiant r4ch az
ciety favorite, suddenly discovers that the
Valiant corporation, which his father
founded and which was the princinal
source of his wealth. has failed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER Won the wav IN Damo-v
court he meets Shirley cambridge an au-
ourn-haired beauty. and decides that he
Us going to like Virginia immensely.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-04-07

CHAPTER Wan old negro tells Shtr-
Tor her on account of q man.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-11-13
COST OF A HEIFER.
A Convincing Argument In Favor Of
Pure Bred Cattle.

A Convincing Argument In Favor Of
Pure Bred Cattle.
1t has been figured that the average
net cost Of raising a yearling dairy
heifer on a Wisconsin farm is $685. 50
says Rural New Yorker. A two-year-
old heller costs $61.41. These figures
are probably fair. as they represent the
average Of III calves. Probably these
figures will apply to most other dairy
districts in the north and east. It costs
about as much to raise a scrub heife:
as n that contains a good share Of
pure blood. A scrub heifer would rare
ly sell for more than $40, a clear loss
Of $40 or more. In fact. a heifer has to
be good enough to bring $50 when two
years Of age in order to give al even
return for what she has cost.
But there is no business that could
prosper in producing a thing for Just
about what 1t cost, and If you produce
a heifer at all and pay out $50 in labor
and feed you ought to produce a good
one rather than a scrub.