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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

SuIcIDE.-M Katie Kuox, a co,
'red woman, residing on Fifth stree,
between Washington and Commercial
avenues, last evening took dose Of NOR
phine 10 end her life and trou blss At m,
same time. The destructive drug did il,
work within a half hour after 1t wa,
taken Some Of the n"ighbors, hearing tb.
suffering womsn's means, sent for q pby-
stefan. DIR. Parker started for tho house
pu' before be reached il, she was dead
woman was widow and to,
'o'hsf OF Two girIs, aged respectivs,y
'en and twelve years. The sad aff.,,
caused G nsiderable excitement anon,
our colored population.
LATER Coroner Gos,man empspnsl,.d
jury aud went to tn. house known a.
the Flat Top and held an inous,t or
mo body OF Mrs. Katie Knox, who com.
invited suicide as above stated. Tn,
poysic'su' all agreed tina, the dos, ,,l.,
"ouid not have caused death. but CAV, !,
~ 'he'r opinion that it was large enough
with nervous excitement, t. |
Try INC woman TO her long home. The
..y' after bearing the evidence, gave and
'gned tbs following document;
We tho Jury, dad that Katie Kpo,
o,ored) "ged ,hirty.four years, cam.
o Ger death from an oy-rdoss ., mn,
'a'ne by her own hand, fire.. win And
ohsen' to depart from thi, earth.
(Hsnsd)-Henry Winter, BF Will.
aSer' O. Lancaster, W. @ oa.oy, Levi.
-Smon'ague, John Murphy, Jane. X
'ane' stephen Patterson, Cha, Gill;
ofer, T. Is. Ellie. VIM. We,zslI
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

Rooms TO REsT.-Mrs Stewart, corner
Oh roplsr and Twelfth streets, near Tug
BULLETIN office, has several comfor,abI.
rooms to rent, with board. Mre. s,eyar,
'presas one d the beet tables in Cairo
and her prices are reasonable.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

LUMBER STILL .GoIso Dows.-As Wa
~" determined TO close out our stock
'Pe'd''y, preparatory to winding up bus.
ness, We will cell all kinds OF lumbar q,
wo d"ll"rs per thousand less than mar.
Set Pricss. A large lot Of isth and stove
wood On baud, which will be sold a, cor.
respendingly low rates. ~
22l. 9-e.tf Wa, a Fu,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

FIFTEEN PosSD Richard Pow
ers, the efficient foreman Of The Cairo aud
Viucennes railroad, has become the
proud father of fifteen pound
girl. II happened last evening. We are
assured that there ia no mistake in the
weight, and that all parties are doing
well. For small man ths will do.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
PICTURESQUE AMERICA.

Parties having the stovs book ready
Tor binding would do well, before sending
their books of with agents, to inquire AT
tho City Bindsry, where they are bound
just a' cheap and good and neat ss in st
Loui. or Chicago.
1oi'o 70 Ut j. G. HuELs.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

~ foU want tho latest styles IN dr.,
goods the best and cheapest place is a,
Elliott q Haythorns This is no rem.
nan. Of bankrupt stock, bu, fresh goods
prices that defy com petition. lo.o.2,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

rAhTiEs desiring to have their pianos
tni msoie,l d rensired a,
.uhea' should trust them to NJ. II
huehne' corner Thirteenth and Walnut
IN Cairo. "'"''
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

WHITE EIoATEs.-A white bo.,s,
"" "ed to the banks OF tho river, yester.
Gay afternoon, by a fisherman. a sbo,,
distance above the transfer landing on
me kentucky shore. The corona, q,
na'isid county was notified, but up 10 a
p. IN. he had not msde bis apoenr.neo
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

GENTLEMEN desiring foe fitting shoes
or boots should not fail 10 call on Il.
Black, and examine his stock.
A FINE line of ladies', misses and
children's walking shoes, with extension
or protection soles, jus,. the thing for Cairo
sidewalks, at A. BIack's City shoe Store.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

"EDDIsa.-Willism Walker and ME,
frankie Pillow, Of Dog Tooth precinct.
were married IN this city by Esquire Mar.
hn' Sunday afternoon. They loft the
same evening on wedding tour through
Missouri
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

NEW GOODS Dir. +. h. Sullivan, the
uruegW on Commercial avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, yesterday re-
ce'ved large invoice Of fresh drugs and
fancy articles. We arc glad to SEQ TIL.
Ii looks rs though bo was having n b.,
run and that the people appreciated hi
endeavors to keep up full and fr, sb
stock Of goods in bis nne.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

Tor the erection Of brick building at tho
corner Of Fourteenth street and CONNER.
cial ave. Plans and Specifications on ex-
animation on the premises.
$40 9-l5.td p. FIrzeFRAtp.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
EXCLUSION TICKETS

III iNoIs CENTRAL Il X 10.
AdESr's VyF or, cAiRo, Septs 90. 1874
We will sell excursion tickets 10
linclnns,i and Loui- villey gond 10 ,.tur,
nh'il Oiobes 81, ~ f0lhws: To C,oc;n.
mai ard return a, $3.50; to Louisv;lto
and return, ~ $3.50.
'''oSt JAhD JonSsos, Agent
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

MAX kuEHSE, the organ builder, Is
resoy AZ any time to tune and repair
pianos and melodsons. You may ssfel,
trust your instruments to his care; YOU
will not be deceived
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

Mr. JEwETr WILCOX, of the S..
Charles, thinks seriously of enlarging
tho hotel, in order to accommodate bis
patrons. lie talks Of putting on fifty
more rooms. He can accommodate about
200 guests comfortably unin tho proposed
Improvements are Illuminated. He will
do the best he can for bis numerous patrons
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
RIVER NEWS.
PORT LIST.

AkR WE'D
Steamer jim Flax, Paducab;
Silver Thorn, Evansville
Belle Memphis, 81. Louie;
City II Quincy, 81. Louis;
" Utah, 81. Lous;
Hickory, St Louis;
ii. q. Yeager, 1T. Loui,;
q pitol City, NJ. Louis
AtIantic ard barges, N. o.;
81. Joseph, Memphis
Ste Gensvisvs, Menu bis;
Painter, with tow, shotwelrs;
Mary Miller, Cincinnati.
DEPAR1E,
Steamer jim Frs, Paducsb;
+ r Gtacey, Evansville;
Silver Thorn, Evansville;
City OF Chester, st. Louis;
Atlantic and barges, 81. Louis
81. joseph, St. Louis;
Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis;
Belle Memphis, Memphis;
Mary MIll.r, Memphis;
City of Quincy, New Orleans
u. y. Yeager, Now Orleans;
Hickory, Caledonia;
Capitol City, Vieksburg;
Painter, Mines.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

FoR SALs-BUGGY We desire 10 sell
asplendid buggy-aimos, nav. We will
sell II at agreat sacrifice. Persons desir.
ing sgood bargain in u buggy have now
an opportunity TO obtain one.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

How TO GEr STAMINA Iron rrsmes
and strong nervous system are not the 10,
OF all Bat the feeble need not DESPAIR
BY adopting the right means they NAV
I'VE as long and enjoy life as much As
'heir more robust neisnbor.. Physical in.
Vg"ra''on is, however, necessary to thi.
end and while the spurious tones and
nerVines usually admitted, eventually de-
press both body and miad. Dr.J.W.,ksr,s
California B''lers invariably supply new
V'gor to the frame, while they regulate
very disordered function.
8 l5-d and m W.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

NoTicE TO TPE PuBLIc.-The new
packing house market In Wilcoxs block,
viii be'"pen Saturday next, with fresh
meats and new lard, at tho To- west market
price. r-la.1I -, Howy a. Re-
2lo.9.3.lm. " oho'
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

DTssoLUTIoS.--The firm of Hpdson g.
Moore is this day dissolved by mutual
consent Mr. John V. Moore will n,v
liabilities and collect dsbts Of tho lat,
hru'' L. b. HUBS n,
JONI V. MOORE
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

FRESH oysters or anything olso 70,
want at the Delmonico Res,aurant oper
day aud night.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

DO NOT forget that Elliott g. Hawthorn
keep the best stock of shoes in the CITY
They always sell the lowest
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

me IT ChAELEs HolEL has sey.r.
p''a'"'' ro"ins 90 The upp.r a ,or, su,ln
p'e Tor gentlemen that can b. So cured f. ,
the winter with board, a. very ressOu.bl.
rates. a,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
WABASH COLLEGE

CnAWFORDsVILLE, IND.
tul term begins Sept. 0, 1874. Its classical.
slentlne, preparatory and English courses
IRE ext. nsive and thorough. The Facalty
nave enlarged the number Of STUDIES in the
preparatory department 80 that young men
In any term may receive INSTRUCTION 10 All.
zebra, Geometry. Triaonometry. suryeying
Cnnnistry, German, Book Keeping and
othsr studies uB.ally taught la tho bel
academies For further Inform atom send
ior catalogues TO the president or treasurer
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

ELLIOTT x HArTnokS are opening I,
new ana elegant lins Of dry goods to-day.
For.bargains 90 and Zee them.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

SOLDIERS -Four companies Of United
states infantry passed through the city on
the early Monday morning train, en-
route from Kans.s to Orle,p.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

ihE ST. CHARLES HOTEL has a few
very desirable rooms still left, which will
Do let on good terms to steady boarders.
N.ll.tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

hEPERtIsG to the above, l will con
time the commission business for NV ov,
account Jons V. MOORE.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

DB JENELLE Can DO found a, his
iental purlors On Eighth street at all
ours Best Of references given as to pro-
'.ssinue 81 .hiii,v
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
NOTICE

CAIRO H., Sept 2Is,, 1874
faoie notice is her by given tina. |
nav" 'H's day sold to Ellen smyih, OF
Cairo, Illinois, III my title aud interest IN
the groceries and all fixtures now In Tho
store si.naie on lot in block Iein tn.
FIRST Addition to the city of Cairo,
Illinois. o.aaas
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

CofsEs oyster depot and restaurant.
oysters in tho shell and can, fresh every
lay, at PIN Saups old stand between
sixth and seventh streets, Cairo. Ill
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

ExcuRsioS TrcKsrs-on and 4 ora,
september 10th excursion tickets to
louisville and Cincinnati. win bo sold
by toe Cairo and vincenne- rsilrosa
dspa"eea to the following rates. goo, 10
octoo"r Bird To ouiville and re,p,n
sl4l5i to Gin 'innati and return, s,5a,
The above includes a ticket into Tho .,
position hsll. Tickets for ,ale nj ,ho
general office and at the Anchor Line
Office, II Ohio lsvee.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
The Only Place the City where You can get Connee Assoe.

The oaroer snop u on .ns corner OF
Eighth street and Commercial avenue
where j. George stienhousc wish hi. gen.
tIemanly assistants can be found nj any
hour OF The day or night, ready TO .oo,ns
your feelings with smooth shave. or cool
your temper and head with a good sham.
poo. Itha frss-cls,s shop, and you are
sure OF receiving Hrs,-clsss treatment,
Ladies and children's hair Gu, or curi.d
,n VIZ most spprov"f syle. s-lb-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

TOR hESr.-The Blelock house corne,
:" 's''h'h and Walnut streets, contsin.
ing 'h'rleen rooms A No. l location N,
Guarding house. To- good tenant Tho
above house will be rented a, low ssn,a
HPp'y to z. N. Hughes, No. SO Ob,o
levee. o.o ono
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
LARGE STOCK
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Received yesterday by
A. MARX, THE CLoTHIER.

Ihey will ba sold very low. Call and
famine.
Doot fail 10 call aud see those Hat con
t'rnitors al Marxs-something nav.
worthy Of visit to see.
okASD BALL The Carroll base ball
cub will give grand social hop NJ,
'ehee's ball, tuesday evening, sep,em-
'sr 18th Til" b"ys proposs making ,hi.
ne OF tao most pleasant affairs Of the
's'on' ne right kind of young men
"e at the head Of the affair, and we hcpe
'heir highest expectations may be real.
ized.
The following are tho committee of ar.
engagements: j. T. Welch. william
ioomey, John Campbell, L. +. Giinas.
Floor msnagers-Pbil. Howard and
James Carroll.
p. Nj. LALLY, Captain of Nine
244-9-l6-Iw
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
COMM ERCtAL,
CAfRp, ILLINOIS,

There is considerable activity displayed
IN low grades Of -four, ard little i'm
proyement in the demand for choice
grades Prices arc firm all round.
Corn meal IS arm at 4 IS, with no
movement 10 speak Of low grades of -four
having crowded it out to somo extent.
Corn aud oats are firm and 10 steady de-
msnd, but receipts are nothing and con.
sequently transactions are light.
There is an sciive speculative deman d
Tor choice hay that consumes all receipt.
Choice butter and eggs are in demand
and scarce. All other branches of the
market are In u heslthy condition.
Tho weather 10 almost un.ea.onabI,
cold, but there arc still no ugn. Of ffos.
In this section.
THE MARKET
S<S Our friends should bear in mind
thar the prices here given are usually for
sa'es from fret hands in round lots. Iu
filling orierI and for broken lots il /.
necessary 20 charge an advance over these
figures. -Ssa
FLOUR
Low grades are active and scarce.
frice' are Armi choics grades are plenty
and in ouly moderate request. The
movement Ia low grades h. been heavy.
they taking the place Of meal Sales of
100 bbl' Xxx at G 90; 200 bbls various
grades at oo@6 rs; 500 hbls various
grades At 4 oOCa6 rs; 400 Dbl, various
grades at 6O96 90 800 bbls various
grades At 8 't@6 20 800 btls City Mil.
at a 0ot97 %, 225 bbs vatious II dc, a,
o 5o@6 90
There is en- active speculative demand
Tor choice timothy for shipmen, to south.
ern markets. Receipts wore all taken on
arrival We note ,ales Of 2 cars cboieo
timothy at 20 co. cars choice timothy n,
20 6'i cars choice timothy a, 20 90;
cars prairie, on track, at 10 90; cars
oho'eo timothy, deliv"rei, "a, 20 OO@y2l 90
CpRE
The msrket is bEre. Prices ara 6,, ana
nominhliy unchanged. The demand il
small and orders light Receip,s aye. nj.
most nothing sales car white. in bulk
on track, 81; car mixed, ia ,sck, do.
li'ered, 90ci l car milsl, In sacks. celiv-
cred, $50.
OATS.
No supply offering. Receipt. arc Al
most nothing. There lie ar sc,ive jnoul,v
al quotations, but sales are email owing |
10 want Of stocks. We note The FOLLOWING
sales cars in sacks, delivered, 67c
car IN sacks, delivered. tsc; car whit.
SEED Ga" In sacks, delivered. Coo, ! car
mixed, In bulk, on track 52c.
CORN MEAL.
The market 10 firm Al 2b with
''lio movement, a. at present prices low
grades OF hour takes the place of corn !
neal We note sales Of 100 bbls s.aam
iried at 4 IS
BRAN.
lhere Is very little demand and non.
N tn" market. Prices are quoted firm A.
w In car load LOIS The mill, are ask.
NJ higher prices on small lots. Sale. q, |
car In bulk, on track, IA 90; 1 car IL !
acks, delivered, Is 90.
BUTTER.
Inc market continu firm and demand
1--WE Tor choice. Receipts all taken on
rival II anything like choice. Sale,
'n's god to choice northern 26G3o
~ los choics southern Illinois 2sc..
buckets choice southern Illinois 20 c.;
packages choice northern 80 C. 5000
common to choice sou .hern lin ,Is 20
28c
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

FiRE.-The slsrm Of FIRE, which wa,
ouhded NJ Il out AK o'clock last eyenipy
vas occssIoned ty III eIplo.i Il Of gas in
he house Of Mr II. Is. Elli., or the cor.
'er OF Walnut and Eleventh streets. Tn.
upper par. Of the house has not been us,d
Tor some weeks, and the gas meter and
fixtures had been removed. Tho house
"'s recently rented to new tenant, and
he gas company notified TO replace the
meter and fixtures II seems that the one
sho was cent to d. tho work left the
nrner IN one Of the ronms IL 4 cd on, and
efors going, cl srd the door. Abo.,
iusk last evening some one opsned Vie
'oor with lighted match in hand. which
aused An eIp'osion and made brilliant
'ght. Th" alarm Of Gre -.ss given, a. d
tho whole fire department turned ou,
promptly. Happily, the Ere was .r,in.
'n'sh before they arrived, without male
al dsmags to the property.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

You can get anything you will call for
At Elliott u Hsythorn's, iOl Commercial
venue.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

ELLIOTT s. HArTHoRs are ofI.ri,,
GODS at prices that should attract close
buyers.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

Personal. z. X Wood~ar, E.o
hn family returned Saturday night frou
long VISIT to fr ends 10 New York and
o'her eastern points.
Mr.. NJ. X. Stearn, tired Of "slespip,
on dry goods boIes," etc, ha. gone nor.i
for . change.
Mr.. G. Pace feels like "the lone
larry hour" hrs. Pace has ogone ".
'ng t" Utica, New York, he says, on a
six weeks leave Of absence.
Rev. Mr.. w.llsr and lady l.n ,s,.
'erd"y morning to attend the conferenc.
at Carmel. He expects 10 be p.
ufhed tbs charge tor the coming year.
DIR. finnsy, Opt Ezra K,pg Rich
'rd Edmundson, &. Gllas and w RK-,
iali' OF clear Creek pr cinct; DR.. r
Lawrence, Of Goose Island, will be- 10 Oh.
city during the week.
Mr. G. r. Stuart, of tho arm f
'tuart d Gholson Returned from N-s
iork on Sunday. Mr. s. purchased
''fge aud select stock Of goods, whici
com menced TO arrive by .Ipress AM
freight to-day.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

a II reeeipis ara disposed Of on arrival
rr'co' arc unchangsd-2 O0G! rs for
young ooC93 90, according to quality
LOT Old Sales were 2 coops young. 2 so
coop choice old, 3 49, coops old and
young z 30 to 8 25i Q coops OLD mixed
. w 80 dozen mixed young and old,
2 90 to 25.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
Al PARK ROW. N. Y.
$77 "A WEEp-

, 1suasranieed TO male and fem lie agent. -
tnslr locality. Costs NOTHING 10 w., IN
A.rh. u.Afs nee. j. o. YICKERY a ca
sA' no. s-27-d&w.iw'
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

The Beet oysters at the D.lmon o
"siaurant 267.9.2O-u
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

PROPOSALS WAITED Proposals win bs
received until Wednesday ne1,, 2sd inst.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
FRUIT.

rneFe area few orders coming in for
o"o'ce Writer apples, bui tho season b.s
not yet opened, and sale, ara lieb, ,,d
g oompr,ed in 80 bbls shipping apples a,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
EGGS.

There Ia good demand tina, dispo.es of
q" receipts Of fresh at quotations. We
note sales Of coo dozen fresh Ice; spkp.
iresh, l5C9lGc.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
PROVISIONS.

ihe market lie firm and dem md good
transactions would be large II ,tocLs
could be obtained. Sales of Q tierces o Z
mans sugar-eured, at l6t@l6c; 1000 III.
clear sides at 1896 LOCO lbs shoulders a,
l21c ~
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22
BUTTER.

The market continu firm and demand
active Tor choice. Receipts all taken on
Arrival II anything like choice. Sale.
'u's god to choice northern 26@ao
300 lbs choices southern Illinois 2sc
buckets choice southern Illinois 20 c.;
~ packages choice northern 80 C. 5000
9 28c.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-09-22

GET your oyst,r. At the Delmonico
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-04
Written for the Argus.
slippery Walking.
BY CON c. QUENCE.


At this season of the year, when
slippery walks are in first-class con-
dition for nervous pedestrians, ii
may not be out of place to recite
the adventures of single evening
on the street.
was walking leisurely along,
and just ahead of me were o gen.
tleman and lady, conversing very
earnestly in low tone. They were
evidently enjoying each others So
ciety, when,-well, their conversa-
ton was brought abruptly to a close.
"The wicked shall stand on slippery
places but perhaps they were not
wicked, for they merely sat on that
icy spot for the space of about half
a minute, when they again resumed
their ramble.
was thinking how uncertain the
things of this world are, rejecting
on what lesson might be learned
from-my feet went out from under
me, and i lay at full length, to med
itate.
AS l arose to my feet, two men
passed me, and one of them re-
marked, ave must show to the
court that this man has" That
was all he said, and when he came
down on the frozen earth some
thing very much like an oath es-
capped his lips.
A block farther on I was accosted
by young lady with: "Sir, will
you be kind enough to inform me
where Mr.. WIS office is? I am
something of stran-" She said
no more, but with q wild flourish of
her hands, she quickly seated her.
self in as genteel manner as was
possible under the circumstances.
She afterward found the place de-
sired.
Near the Postoffice stood a group
of men discussing the probability
of the early opening of navigation,
when two fair creatures appeared,
and just as they neared the group,
there was q sharp shrek, and both
came to sitting position instantly /;
and as they did so, one of the group
was by some means deprived of his
understanding, so, in attempting to
avoid the fall, four of his comrades
were likewise taken with sudden
desire to seat themselves as near as
possible to the fair but "fallen."
What sight to behold "Oh 4! my
countrymen, what a fallp
/ left the scene, thinking that
even in this quiet and peaceful
abode, where there is apparently
nought to disturb the mind of the
most fastideous, ait is dangerous to
be safe"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-04

The Outcast.

She gazed at the pitiless sky,
At the cold and barren earth,
At the hungry river rushing by,
And in deep dispair resolved 10 die,
Cursing her hour of birth.
Her soul was deeply stained by crime
A wreck cast out from the city's slime.
Why does she tremble and shrink
At the ghastly thought of death 7
Why does she fear Lethe's cup to drink;
Why fear in oblivion's arms to sink,
If this life is but breath
Does the spirit-ge in her 'darhened soul
Revolt at death as mans final goal
Docs vision of childhood hours
Sweep DER her fevered brain :
A dream Of wildwood bowers
OF sunshine, buds and Aowere,
Before temptation came p
A vision of home and its bliss now lost
To her sin sick soul so tempest tossed 7
The bell in the church-tower gray.
Within whose shadows she stands,
Is calling believers to kneel and pray;
While the 'gate of help just over the way
Throws its red light across the sand
To where the rivers cold, dark waves
The hem of her foulor garment laves.
IF should kneel with the rest TO pray,
wonder if God woull hear !
I am weary of sins unhallowed sway
Will no one teach me the better way :"
She cried in her doubt and fear;
But glances of hate and insolent plid,,
by the pious % throng she was thrust aside.
We talk of "h,is Gospel day :"
We call this Christian land
Oh, God When sinner to Thee would pray,
From the temples gate she has turned away
Alone in the street to stand
Wantonly wickedly forced from the light,
Left fanting and dizzy in darkness and night
And when, in the dreary morn.
With white lips evermore dumb,
With garments ooze-dripping and torn,
| Face hunger r-stamped and sin-worn,
She's dragged from the rivers slum,
Can you, from your brow, wash the mark Of Cain
Can you call from carth's depths the soul yo
have slain
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-03-04

Your mother is your best earthly
friend. The world may willfully do
you many wrongs, your mother
never; the world may persecute
you while living, and when dead
plant the ivy and nightshade OF
slander upon your CRASHES grave,
but your mother will love and cher
ish you while living, and If she sur
vive you, will weep for you when
you are dead, such tears as none
but mother can weep. Love your
mother.