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The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
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KIDNApPED.-A rich Joke was perpe-
trated on the local agent and con.
ductor of the Illinois Central and a ship
builder OF Mound City, by the paymaster
OF the Central, last Sunday. The three
gentlemen were invited on board the
pay train to ride up the road until they
met q wild train, which IL was stated
would be "side tracked" at Mounds
Junction. so accepting the invitation
they seated themselves for quiet chat.
Steam was let on and off they whirled,
forty miles an hour, nor did they stop
until they reached Centralia, n distance
II 1l3 miles. IL was u lively caper on
Comstock's part, but We believe he was
'put' up to 1t.
This is very good story, well told, but
il does Mr.. Johnson, the agent, great
Injustice, and robs him Of laurels, N a
practical joker, which are properly his
own. We are his "organ" aud cannot,
therefore, allow Misrepresentation of this
kind to pass unnotlced. The fact i Mr..
Johnson was not kidnapped. On the
contrary, he kidnapped the paymaster-
got him into his own car and carried
him to Centralia per force. In vain Com
| stock expostuiated. Johnson was mex
orable, and gave the paymaster such !
| ride as no one has had since the days %
| John Giipin. Since his return from Cen
L tralia, johnson has been serene. He
feels conscious OF the fact that as prsc'
teal jokist he Is q success.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
DEPARTURE,

The Weather cleared Off yeaterday at
p m and has since been clear. Last
night was quite cool, but the TEN perature
this morning is quite pleasant.
The Mississippi is rising at st. Louis
and above, and the Missouri is about
stationary.
The Ohio is falling at Pittsburgh with
seven feet water In the channel. II is
still rising at Cincinnati and Louisville
with seven feet water In the canal and
five feet in the falls.
The Cumberland river is rising with
81 inches water on Harpeth shoals.
Here the river has risen four inches
since last report.
Business was very dull yesterday a.
there were no arrivals except the Column
bus and Paducah packets from s p. m. on
Monday night until 10 p. m. last night
Since that hour there have been seven
arrivals, and business was quite lively
this morning.
The White, Capt. Northern, Is the reg
ular packet for Paducah this evening.
The w. II. Arthur, Capt. Rusk, is ad-
vertised to leave here this evening for n.
| o. Chas. T. Hinde, Agent.
The Colorado, Capt. Mart Fisher, is the
regular packet for Vicksburg this even.
| ing. Chas. Il. Hinde, Agent.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

We have rarely seen larger or more
intelligent and respectable audience
than that which crowded the A,ben-
cum last night to witness the closing
scenes Of Baron Won Hum boldt's centen-
NAL day celebration.
The addresses by Mr.. Amandus Jaeckel,
L. p Butler, Esq and Prof Wirsching
were well delivered. and appropriate In
point OF matter. The defamation, by
the first named gentleman, who Is, by
by the way, aprinter, ELECTED encomiums
on all sides. The singing by the Cairo
Gesang Verien called out enthusiastic
applause, and was I'm view ofthe limited
practice) very creditable. The bass was
full and powerful, and the tenor as clear
rs "the pipe Of the Highland Shepherd"
With careful culture the Cairo Sing
verein may yet win "golden opinions"
The music by the Cairo Silver Cornet
band, and Prof Wittig's ochestra was
very fine, and never failed to call out
noisy demonstrations of pleasure. The
horizontal bar exercises by young Alba
were heartily enoored, and was really
an exhibition of muscle, or strength Of
arm, altogether beyond the ordinary.
The pyramiding by the Turner's was also
very good, but by far the most appropri-
ate and pleasing spectacle was the coro-
nation OF Humboldt. This tablesu was
well conceived, aud the venerable old
German citizen was faithfully persona.
ted.
At half past 10 O'Clock the audience
dispersed, everybody feeling that the
evening had been pleasantly, ifnot prof.
tably employed. The com mittee Of ar.
rengemen,s are entitled to much credit
for the complete and satisfactory manner
In which the affair was conducted from
its inception to It's close.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
Card Of Th anks.

desire to return my thanks to the
Arab and Rough 4 Ready fire compan,
les, for saving my building, in the vicin.
lily ofthe fire last night, from destruction.
But for their efforts, II would inevitably
have been destroyed. In this work,
Informed, the Arabs deserve especial
mention, rs they devoted themselves
specially to the work Of preventing the
spread Of the fire to my building.
b. SHANNEssY.
Sent. Is, 1859.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
The Democratic Precinct Meetings.

The Democrase Hrrcfnct Meetings.
The near approach Of the democratic
precinct meetings tor the election Of del.
egates tn the county convention, has had
the effect Of increasing the anxiety OF
the aspirabts for nominations. Cleverer
men cannot be found.
That the choice ~ the people for the
different Offices may be respected, the
democratic voters should turn out en-
masse. They can be felt only Ia the pri.
mary meetings. After they are held, the
whole matter will be in the hands Of the
delegates. Thirty.one delegates will re-
present the nine hundred democratic
voters of Cairo In the county convention.
II becomes a matter OF the highest con
sequence, therefore, that delegates be
chosen who will reflect the wishes OF a
majority OF those nine hundred demo
Gratis. The only way In which this end
can be accomplished Is through the per
sonal presence and participation Of the
dem ocratic voters In the precinct meet
ings. II the turnout Is large the nom
nations will be satisfactory-the men thu
masses want will be made the candidates
The precinct meetings will be helC
next Saturday. Let every democrat who
feels concerned for an efficient and hon
est Illustration Of our county affairs
remember the time and place, and be or
hand TO take part in the selection of tho
d,leCates
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

Lunch an d Billiards.

At the conclusion OF grand free
lunch, to be spread In Jack Winters In
imitable style, at the European hotel
dining rooms, Mt 0 o'clock tonight, Mr..
vermulin, the champion billiards player
Of Illinois, will play match game with
one Of our local experts, that will be well
worth witnessing. As the billiard saloon
Is provided with luxurious seats, and the
old is for call 10 come" the hall will no
Ioubt he filed.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
The 4. y. IL Il. Conductor. Life Insurance
Company.

Mr.. J. q. Cormicx, Vice President OF
the United States Railroad Conductors
Insurance company, has placed in our
hand the first annual report OF Mr.. James
Marshall. the President There have
been fourteen deaths during the year, in
mem bership Of 1905. Six were killed
and eight died natural deaths. The
whole amount paid on claims was, &c.,
600; the smallest 1896 and the largest, y, :
445, the average being 81 1852. A
This system Of life insurance works
like charm. 1t is free OF all compiled
tons. One dollar Is collected from each
member of the company. This is deposi.
ted, and when member is killed or
dies, the amount IS paid over TO his rels-
tions, and another assessment Of one dol
lar on each member Immediately made
Non-payment of an assessment forfeits
membership. No plan could be simpler,
and no other system more effective.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
CITY TAXES.
why Half the Taxes are Collected in scrip
and Halt in MOaey.

Some citizens do not seem 10 under
stand the reason why half the taxes, this
year, are to be collected I'm money and
half In scrip. They assert that the Char
ter authorizes tho collection Of only one
third Of the taxes in money.
Ii Is difficult 10 make some people un.
derstsnd anything, but We think we can
make any person who has any sense
whatever, understand the "half and
halt" levy now being collected.
The Charter gives authority to levy
fifty cents on the hundred dollars for the
General Fund; flfty cents on the hundred
dollars for the Improvement Fund; and
fifty cents on the hundred dollars for the
Interest Fund-in all, one dollar and fifty
cents on tie hundred dollars. or this
one dollar and fifty cents, one dollar may
be paid in scrip. and fifty cents, flor in
terest on bonds, must be paid In money.
So We see that, when tares are leried to
the JtaR duthorityo Of the Charter, two-thirds
are payable in scrip, and only one-third
In money. But the Council, his year,
(the first time in the history Of the city
during the past six years. did not sery th'
5lR anouut Of tdres authorized By the Char
ter They levied fifty cents scrip fol
the General Fund, fifty cents money
for the Interest Fund, and only t,centy
five cents scrip for the improvement
Fund, thus making the levy, under TIE
Charter, one dollar and twenty-five cents
instead Of one dollar and fifty cents, NJ
last year. Sepeaty:fUe cents Of this may be
paid IN scrip, and that Is the amount
now being collected by the Treasurer
But We are told: "The Treasurer is
collecting seUeaty.fpe cents IN money.
This, added to the seventy-five cents
now being collected in scrip. makes q
dollar and half, when the levy, under
the charter, Is for only a dollar and quar-
ter, and only nifty cents Of that amouul
IL payable In money. How Ia this?" W.
will explain. Beside the General
Fund, (for which the Council has levied
fifty cents (scrip) on the hundred dob
lars), and the Improvement Fund, (fol
which the Council have levied twenty
five cents scrip on the hundrod,) AM
the Interest Fund on General Bonds, (fol
which the Council have levied fifty cent
money on the hundred), there Is anoth'
er fund, tho Fox, Howard q 20. interest
fund, which was created by Section p
of the Amendment to the Charter
passed by the legislature last Winter
and for this fund, which ia payable IN
money, the Council have levied twenty
i've cents on the hundred dollars So
we see, that, while the amount OF the
tax levy does not exceed the taxes o.
last year, Zone dollar and fifty cents on
the hundred) the proportion OF scriI
and money hes been changed. Fly
cents scrip must DO paid for the Gsnkr'
al Fund, end twenty-five cent? tsesip,
for the Improvement Fund, making sew
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
Road WORK 60 Let.

The County Clerk sdvertises to-day for
.ealed proposals for the work OF clearing
he timber from that section ola new
road that lies between what is known as
he Potts road and the farm of the late
Jefferson Martin. All necessary details
are given 10 the advertisement. The
work will be paid for in county orders at
par.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

entyshve cents, Scrip Fifty cents
money must be paid for interest on the
general bonded Indebtedness, and TWEEN
ty-iive cents money for interest on the
Fox, Howard 4 Co. bonds, making sew.
enty-five cents, money!
III this statement is not satisfactory.
we must decline to make any further at
tempt at explanation.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Treasurer.

We are authorized 20 announce that William Martin
wiIibo candidate for County rr' a-uror Of Alexan-
county, subject TO the decision Of the democratic
county convention, 20 10 held on the .st inst. to'
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

There are. at this time, thirty prison
ers In the county jail, awaiting the nc.
ton Of the grand jury that will convene
next Monday. With the exception Of
three or four, the whole number are con-
dned on charges OF grand larceny; and,
Il Is thought, the charges In majority
II the cases will stick.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
NOTICE.
To City Tax Payers.

The tax book for 1860 will be placed in
my hands tomorrow, and on Monday
next shall proceed to collection OF
the revenue. AS the time allotted me
wherein to collect the taxes Is short, l
shall certainly exercise all the diligence
required ofme.
Come forward then, on and after the
18th instant, and pay your taxes.
JOHN HYLASD,
Treasurer and Collector.
Cairo, ILL.,, Sept. 8, 1869. II
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
"Barrettsn takes the lead.
For sale ~ Auction.

will sell at public auction, Sept 2lst
20 the highest bidder, one OF the finest
business lots In this city, LOTT, block ., on
the Ohio Levee seven doors below the
First National Bank.
Sale will take place on the premises.
This lot will positively DE sold without
reserve, to the highest bidder.
A@-Terms cash.
DANIEL HARTMAN,
sept It'd Auctioneer.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
Nurse wnn,.s 60 ,r.v.,.

Any person desiring to go East and
willing to assist in taking charge Of a
child to n. York will have their expen.
ses paid In whole or part according to
efficiency. For further particulars address
Box 1855, Paducah Ky. References re-
quired. septi3dit &.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
Dining Room Girl. wasted.

We want Immediately at the st.
Charles, two or three experienced dining
room girls who thoroughly understand
the business Good references required.
rosuch, steady employment will be given
and liberal wages paid.
sells 81 JEwETr WILCOX d Co,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For County sup't Public schools.

We are authorized 10 announce l.. y. Butler, ESQ /,
as a candidate for County superintendent Of Public
schools for county subject 10 the decision
OF the democratic county convention te'
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

There are several plsnks displaced
from the sidewalk on Nineteenth street
between Poplar and Commercial, that
may occasion q night fall that will hurt
somebody. 1t would be we'll for one Of
The sidewalk gangs to pass around that
way with q shoulder load Of plank and a
pocket full Of spikes.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
scr sns constitutional Convesties.

We are authorized 10 announce the Hon. William
j. Allen as candidate for membership in the consti-
tulional Convention from the First Representative
District composed Of tho counties Of Union' Alexan'
der and Pula', subject, TO the decision Of tho Demo-
cratic party. aus W
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For County Clerk.

We are authorized TO announce that Jacob 4.
Lynch IL candidate for recollection 20 ihe ofhco OF
County Clerk subject 10 the decision OF the democrat
c county convention. sop9te
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For County Treasurer.

We are authorized TO announce that william A. Red
man ia a candidate for reelection 10 the ofhoo OF
County Treasurer subject to the decision OF the de-
ocratie county convention. -e'te
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For Comfy Judge.

We are authorized 20 announce that Alexander &.
Hodges will he an independent candidate for the OIL
Zee OF County Judge, subject only TO the decision Of
the voters Of Alexander County. tee
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For Associate Justice.

We are authorized To announce that Mr.. John How
lev will be candidate for reelection to the Office of
Associate Justice subject 10 the decision of'he dem
ocratlc county convention. seste
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

Ny residence on Eighth street. VIII
he sold cheap, and on easy payments.
sep8 Ct Is. b. HARBBI.L.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For Associate Jusaiee.

We are authorized 20 announce that James y.
MeCrte will he oand date for Associate Justice, sui
hitting his claims TO the democratic county conyen
ton II nominated and elected he w as he always
has done, the people to the best OF his ahi'
tiles. teF
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

Mrs. Nina Boge and daughter, late
Schmetzdorff, returned from their visit
to Europe, this morning. They had
been absent five months, residing the
while In Berlin, Prussia.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

ID. A. Brewer, Esq, managing edito
IL the Memphis Avalanche was In thu
city yesterday.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

DIR. Austin, surgeon dentist, over
Elliott, Haythorn & Co.'S, is one of the
most skillful gentlemen in the profession,
The work performed by him has given
entire satisfaction. He IL perfectly
familiar with all the advances and APP.
proved methods OF his profession, and
Is, practically and theoretically, = first
class dentist. The citizens of Cairo and
vicinity are fortunate in having at their
command the services ola gentleman Of
of such acknowledged skill and pro-
ficiency, Sept0 lw
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
A Goodly sight. etc.

There were thirty one country wagons
at the market this morning, some Of
them having come distance OF twenty
miles. They brought In peaches, apples.
melons, sweet and Irish potatoes, vega
tables, poultry, and everything else ed
IDLE or sAleable. .'. .f
Had we u good McAdamized road,
above overflow, leading from Cairo to
Unity, the spectacle Of this morning
would DO repeated every morning Of
the year. 1t is the great dissiderat,'Ds.
It's presence would cause the growth Of
orchards and gardens, the opening up
Of farms, on every quarter section OF
land within twenty miles of Cairo.
There Is richer land nowhere than
the bottoms spreading hence to Unity,
and to place every acre Of them in the
highest state Of cultivation, 1t is only
necessary to provide ready, cheap and
constant means Of Communication be-
tween them and Cairo. Let US, then,
apply our next spare hundred thousand
dollars to that purpose. 1-- .t.r M.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
For County Judge

We are authorized by the friends OF T. Bgoss %
announce hls name candidate for the once Of
County Judge subJee; TO the declslon of the demo-
cratic county convention 'te'
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

II you want good stove, or tinwsre
hollow-ware, copper or sheet-iron ware,
tin roof, gutter, or anything in that line,
call ON A. Fraser, Commercial avenue
beteen Eleventh and Twelfth street,
where he has moved to, AZ fitted up the
larges' and most complete shop In
Southern Illinois.
Particular attention given to steam.
boat and mill work, copper smithisg
and sheet iron work, such rs chimneys,
breecher escaping steam-pipes, etc.
apr24d8m
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

Ender's stomach Bitters!-"The best
in use.u
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
RIVER NE WIS.
Arrivals and Departures Daring the Past
- Hours


Gen. Anderson. Columbus Vim white paducah
BELLE 81 Louis, 1t Louis; Brandies, Ryansyille;
Bee, 81 Louis; Umpire, Evansville;
Commonwealth, NO; Belle Memphis Mem.
Rubcon, vicksburR.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

The Mayor has received letter nom
Mr.. J. H. Morley, chief engineer and su.
psrintendent Of the Iron Mountain r. r.
He says Mr.. Allen, the president, Is in
the East, and is expected back about the
18th inst. We are unable to explain Mr..
Aliens conduct In respect to the propo-
sition submitted to Cairo by him, and by
the city accepted. We know st. Louis is
hostile to the proposed road from oppo-
site this city TO Charleston, and fear that
the wire-workers Of that sly old fogy-
ish place have induced Mr.. Allen to re-
consider his proposition. We shall see.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

The best and prettiest cook stove now
made.
Anew lot just received. Call and see
them at Beerwart. Ortiz Il Co., 1885 Com
mercial evepue. sepo dwim
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

A fine assortment Of beautiful Fall
flower bulbs at Davidson's. se9.1w
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

A splendid thipg-"Barretts!" .o,,
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
Refuse everything but "Barretts."

Use Ender's Chill Cure.-''It never
fsils."
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

We haye received several papers from
Wyoming Territory, sent by Mr.. James
Guthrie, formerly Of this place, now a
resident OF South Pass City.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15
LOCAL NEWS.
Ender's Chill Cure Never Fails.

"Barretts" Lustrous Hair Restorative.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

"For the information of those especial
ly interested the editor of the Times
states that he Is "still SINGLE Mark
that, manageable ladies! Bless his
good-iooking heart, We expect he will he
overwhelmed with proposals. h gr,y
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

For Sale.-Eighty acres Of the finest
Walnut Timber Land in the country,
situated in Mississippi county, Mo-,
four l4) miles northeast of Charles
ton and within eight (S) miles OF Cairo,
Illinois. Said land Ia adjoining John
Swank's farm. Also ten acres OF School
Land situated three miles from Cairo,
Illinois, on the Cairo Il st. Louis railroad
line. 40 10
for terms and particulars enquire o
Il. T. Whitaker's Drug Store, No. l0s
Commercial avenue, Cairo Illinois. dtf
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-09-15

Sept. Is, 1859.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-24
THE EXODUS FOR AMERICA.
from the London News.l

from the London News,1
Are We witnessing the beginning OF an En-
sIiah exodus? Some prophets OF evil have
Enr foretold that some day our lseoIers would
1nd che way the Irish peasantry 6dnd to pros
r,esitv ana Independence, and that when they
siid a, An exodus would begin. Whatever pe
fae explanation Of the fact, the increase OF
smierstioh from Liverpool is becoming almost
6ss;iiIIsa Fl In single week nearly seventy.
eirht hundred persons can ind means 20 set
ont On tourney to the Western world, 1t is a.
-3nst o,ear that movement 1s IN pfoGress
Which needs TO special goveInment ald 70 1eep
it going. But it is very deub'ful wnetner I'M. sns
ysSisrsfion touches the classes who are sup
VOset to need 1t most It is not me ogtiSuMthu, ths
rsi isborer, nor the here editsry -pauper or tne
4oI1s I'm is hurrying TO Liverpool with his
-ssrs1o fhe West. Il is altogether another
nasss. Probably most Of the persons who
rrouded the ten steamers which lett Liver.
nool lat week we're from the great cities anu
snuhsturipg towns Of England and dermar
M. THEIR em,grssiop n the late result OF the
n;famercisl panic. There 10 little to earn ana
1.inN 10 keen" and the more enereetic earn
- sre pushing to other markets w1th tner
SaSr. Probably 90 far % 1t has yet gone me
i66ven,ent ts beneficial one; but IL Will pe
beneHcnl tust IN proportion - tn spontane-
Gu. 10 is natural movement of the popuis-
Rnn which may be sn1iously watched by patr1-
Seed nor checked. Many merchants and
lfScturers are already alarmed by 1t: and
dhCueh We see: little In it to cause alarm
1nOl6inR which threatens cs with IN exodus on
'hbor. We can we'll zee that ii would be infinite
n to the advantage of the country to find some
means Of giving these enterprinng pr1ts
career at home.