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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11
A Very Natural Mistake.

Always cork up your catsup bottles
tightly. Going out on the steam cars
the other day we observed man place
a bottle of tomato-catsup, neck down
ward, in the rack above his seat. Pres
emily friend came in, and in few mo-
ments the friend, who was cleaning his
nails with knife, introduced the sub
iect of third term for Grant. The dis
cushion gradually became warm, and as
the excitement increased the man with
the knife gesticulated violently with the
hand containing the weapon as he ex-
planned his views on the question. Mean
time the cork jOlted out of the bottle
overhead, and the catsup dropped down
over the owners head and coat and col
lar without his perceiving the fact. Di-
rectly a nervous old lady on the opposite
seat, who caught sight of the red stain
and imagined it was blood, began to
scream "murder" at the top OF her
voice.
AS the passengers, conductor and
brakemen rushed up she brandished her
umbrella wildly, and exclaimed: Ar.
rest that man there! Arrest that wiliin
I see him do it. | see him stab that
other one with his knife till the blood
spurted out. Oh, you wretch! on, you
willinous rascal, to take human life In
that scapdalous manner / see you
punch him with the knife, you butcher,
YOU! and I'll swear it agin you in court,
too, YOU awdacious rascal" They. took
her into the rear car and soothed her,
while the victim wiped the catsup on
his coat. But that venerable old woman
will 90 down to the silent grave with the
conviction that she witnessed In those
cars one of the most awful and sangui-
nary encounters that has occurred since
the affair between Cain and Abv-Aaa
AdeLeT
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11

dreds, will give perhaps third Of man.
kind touch of the liver" and will in
fiict on half the remainder an " influenza
nearly as annoying and almost as danger
Gus as fever, but once indoors they
fail to realize their knowledge Even
when the circulation Is weak and
the old are aware that cold is their
enemy, they will 60 from heated
quite unaware that they might as we'll
will scold their daughters for throwing
OF their wraps while heated from ball
no doubt d dangerous practice, but not
bit more so than the sudden changes in
which the scoiders habitually indulge.
This contempt for the thermometer, the
only trustworthy guide in fire-making, is
positively perverse, and so is much of
the popular notion about hardening"
The basis of that notion, as entertained
by the middle class-the working poor
are wiser, because they are educated by
the acute pain of rheumatism-is that
the worse the weather, or at all events
the colder the weather, the more it
hardens you--an assertion which, when
true at all, is only true of persons with
exuberant vitality and unusually high
circulation. For the average man or
woman in this country exposure to the
weather during eight months of the year
may have bracing or otherwise benefi-
cial etfect-indeed, it must have on all
but limited class-but during the re-
naming four months the loss is as great
as the gain, and for the old, for children,
and for persons of low vitality is proba.
bly, greater. Agricultural laborers are
far from being healthy or long-lived
class of the community, nor do police
men, who are out in all weathers and
well fed, enjoy any marked immunity
from disease
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11

For what use do we send our chill
dren to school? What is the best course
of instruction for them TO pursueY What
work should be required Of teachersy
Such questions as these are asked every
where by all thoughtful parents Eand
friends of education. In answering
them 1t will be necessary TO look beyond
school codes of law and the regulations
of school boards. These may be super
fetal or arbitrary. What is wanted Is 4.
philosophy OF teaching that will comprc-
hend the true objects of education and
the best means of their attainment.
When this shall appear we will not be
surprised 10 find branches and parts of
branches in the study OF which much
time Is new spent by the pupils in our
schools displaced by others more useful
and better adapted to the mental nature Of
the young, and nothing is more sure than
that in a proper adjustment of the work
Of the school.room more attention will be
paid to nainiag and less to instruction. -
". Y. School Journal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11
-Apropos of the general interest il

-Apropos of the general interest," III
"spirituai' phenomena, the Hartford
Conrant tells OF young man who came
ia that CITY from the country some years
400 who was surprised TO see a table
which was fastened to wall, and upon
which he leaned his head, break away
from its fasteuings and dance about, ana
70 see q hoy of files, so heavy that two
men could not lift it, float IN tne al, q.
his touch. He himself could not explaln
the cause OF the phenomenon, "nach e aas
accompanied with twitchings anu con
WILSON'S of his body, and one morhi y.
after having exhibited his powers III III
night before, he was found dead IN ms
bed, his limbs drawn up and his eou .han
nance distorted, as they appeared "nJn
exercising his power to amnse MS 'iienu''
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11
A Singular Dream.

PSYCHOLOGICAL wonders being the or.
der Of the day, somewhat remarkable
dream which visited one Of our citizens,
Mr.. William Peasley, the other night,
will be appropriate reading. 1t seems
that, Just before retiring for the night,
Mr.. Peasleys attention was attracted to
his Cat, which marched In the house with
the side of her head all battered and
bleeding, as II she had narrowly escaped
premature death at the hands OF a
sausage maker, or been In serenading
matinee where the belligerent tendencies
Of the participants overpowered their
love for music Mr.. p, however, did
not borrow any unnecessary trouble on
behalf of the CORY feline and retired
with clear conscience and the hope OF
slumbers undisturbed. But the god OF
dreams soon had possession OF his senses,
and in fancy he saw one of his horses ly-
ing on the floor in it's stall, having appar.
emily thrown itself, with its forelegs fast
ened under partition, endeavoring in
vain to free itself and seeming in great
distress. The dreamer now saw the cat
enter the stall and pass neartha horse,
which administered it violent kick on
the side Of the head, covering 1t with
blood.
Mr.. Peasley awoke after this dream
with such vivid impression Of 1t on his
mind that it seemed almost a reality. He
endeavored to Danish II from his thoughts
and turned over for another snooze, but
found himself 80 nervous and uneasy
that he courted sleep in vain. Just 70
satisfy an almost Irresistible curiosity
and set his mind at rest, he at last con-
cluded to visit the stable where his horse
was kept. He accordingly arose, dressed
himself, and went 10 the stall, when he
found the animal in exactly the situation
pictured in his dream. its leg being tight
Nv wedged In under the partition and the
horse having badly injured itself in its
strenuous exertions to extricate its limbs.
Mr.. Peasley soon succeeded in freeing it
and getting it on ils feet, else its strug-
giles might have ended in death.--Musca-
tine (I0aca) Journal
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11

AN eminent foreign doctor asserts that
the drinking Of coffee invigorates and
preserves the sight, and so prevents the
use OF spectacles. Chocolate Is consid-
cred injurious
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11

Charles Ketch, OF Lancaster, Pa,
was recently killed under the following
horrible circumstances; II seems he went
to saw.mill 10 get bag OF sawdust,
trippcd on a chain connected with the
machinery, and fell against fifty-two
inch circular saw, making QUO Teyoiu-
tions minute. He was cut literally IN
two, from one eEd OF the body TO the,
other. His head was not injured at all,
but his heart and entraiis were exposed
To view, the right arm was severed ut the
shoulder, and two toes were cut from the
left fsot The body was hurled about
six feet from the saw.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-11

THE kerosene oil-can Is blowing up the
Japanese.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
LOCAL NOTICES.
'.P0rtrAiss GIaces."

This is new style Of picture now be-
Ing produced by VIM Winter, the artist,
oi this city. These pictures are creating
much interest in all the principal Eastern
and Western cities. being altogether new.
They are unlike photographs, being
raised and beautifully cnamcled over the
entire surface, soft in tone, but distinct In
the lights and shades. No one who sees
them fails to admire them. or TO give the
artist an order. We have been shown a
number of pictures of well-kuown ladies
and gentlemen Of the city. aud have no
hesitation IN pronounclng them perfectly
splendid. We would therefore advise all
who take interest in such matters or de-
sire pictures, to call upon Mr. Winter at
his gallery aud examine his work in this
new branch OF the shadow-capturing art.
g-l4-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
The Centennial.

The year of 1876 is going to withdraw
from our midst good many Of our best
citizens, among which our genial friend
f. Huefiner, Of Planters House fame.
We learn that he has secured the lease Of
large space Of ground at Philadelphia,
upon which he intends to erect an estab-
lishmcnt in "a number one hoop-la"
style. and the superintendent Of which
he, OF course, must do in propria personas.
In the meanwhile he intends either leav-
ing or selling his hotel on the I.evee, and
we would recommend the same to any
one DESTROYS OF entering in that kind Of
business as one Of the best and most pay.
ing establishments in the city Of Cairo.
For particulars, address
ll.2-lt f. HUEFFNER, Cairo, iii.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
CITY NEWS.
TUESDAY,, NOVEMBER 2, 1875.
Local weather Report.
General Items

Vote for Marchildon tor county COM
missioner to-day.
Miss Annie Pitcher will sing at the
lecture this evening.
Be sure and vote tor Marchilaon for
county commissioner.
Professor Alvord will lecture in She
Methodist church this evening.
Remember Professor Alvord's lecture
before the Library Association tonight.
Choice cranberries at the New
York Store.
Mrs. W. L. Wright will sing at Pro-
lessor Alvord's lecture this evening.
j. II. Hastings. OF St. Louis, was reg
.tered at the st. Charles yesterday.
Miss Annie Pitcher and Mrs. w p.
Wright will sing at the lecture this even.
ing.
Hon. William IIartzell, member of
congress from this district, is in the city
Go and hear Mrs. W. =. Wright and
Miss Annie Pitcher sing at the lecture
this evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Gilbert has taken upon
himself the duties as teacher OF the Par.
ish school.
Cairo Encampment |. o. o. +. meet.
tonight in Odd Fellows hall--regulal
meeting.
Superintendent of county schools
Mrs p. A. Taylor, starts for tril
through the county to-day.
Henry Woods was up before Judg'
| Bird yesterday on charge OF disorderl!
conduct. He was fined five dollars anl
costs, which he paid and was dis
charged.
DR.. Vim. II. ii. Lon, travelling agen
tor G.. q. Green, manufacturer Of Green
August Flower, Ague Conqueror anl
German Syrup, is registered at the st
Charles.
The afternoon passenger train on tn
Mississippi Central railroad, now arrive
in Cairo ut fifteen minutes past two. Thi
gives travellers over the route time I,
dine at the st. Charles.
"A large house greeted the Nick Rob
arts Jack and Jill pantomime troupe a
the Atheneum last night. The perform
ancc was very amusing and seemed t,
highly please the spectators.
"A man aamed j. W. Swayne was Al
rested by Deputy Sheehan yesterday 70
lighting, and arraigned before Judg
Bro.s, who fined him five dollars au'
costs, which he paid and went his way.
S-Thomas Keno got drunk and was al
rested by officer Sargent, Oh sunda
night. He was given a hearing befor
Judge Bird and made to pay for hi
wlckedness by serving three days In tn
, calabOose.
The Cairo & st. Louis railroad CON
pany had force OF men one hundre
strong laying track on Sunday, from III
upper end OF the wash to connect wit
the track below. They expected to ru
their trains oyer the newly laid trac
yesterday morning.
-Onlcer liafiuc arrested John Stewa
on Sunday for stealing a calico dress ~
I, o bonnet from q colored woman nam,
: Della Bonda. lie had hearing befo
Judge Bross and was held to bail In tv
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
Observation-Disclosures Louis Her.
berts
4 M. I Laundry

IL is now conceded that Mrs. Coleman,
the laundress, No. II Fourth street, be-
tween Washington Il Commercial avenues,
has one of the best conducted laundry ts-
adjustments IN the city, and landlords Of
hotels and boarding houses will lind 1t TO
their advantage 10 call upon her.
Her prices are as follows; Hotel and
clearinghouse washing, 20 cents pei
dozen. Fo, piece work prices are
as follows: Single shirt and col
lar, lOc; per dozen SOC; socks DC; two col
lars, Sc; two handkerchiets, &c; vests zoe
and all gentlcmcn's wear, soc. pei
dozen, Ladies' dresses, % to b0c
skirts 10 to zoe; drawers 10 to l5c; two
pair hose &c; two collars to Ice. For Ia
dies plain clothes 81 90 per dozen; for Ia
dies tine clothes, 81 % per dozen; done
promptly, and promptly delivered. ia
trOnage solicited S-3'-ln
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4 Fine stock.

VIM. Ehlers desires TO inform his pat
rons aud the public generally, that he has
how on hand large stock of French and
German Calf, Kip and Morocco, and is
prepared to manufacture, for store and
Office wear, the finest of Morocco or Calf
Skin Shoes or Boots; and for farmers,
lraymen and outdoor wear generally, his
French Kip stands above anything ever
offered in this market. His Lasts are OF
the latest styles, and he can guarantee Il
tit and satisfaction to all his patrons.
9-3-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
New Neat Market.

Jacob Walters and Chris Anthus, two
OF our well.known butchers have asso'
ciated together aud under the Arn name
of Jacob Walters 4 Co.. have opened
meat market on the north side of Eighth
street. in Phil Towards old stand. This
will be first.class market In every re-
spect, a. the names Of the proprietors
guarantee market where the choicest
Ut cut meats. steaks, roasts Of beat, NUT
ton, pork and venison; together with
sausage, bacon. ETC., will be served out
to customers In neat and satisfactory
manner. All their old friends or new &C.
quaintances are invited to call and ~
Them. l0.30-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

TO the Voters Of Alsxsnder County.
GENTLEMEN-Having been often and
urgently solicited to become candidate
for the office OF County Commissioner
by friends too numerous to mention,
yield, and hereby announce that am
candidate for that position; and, as all
candidates say, say that If elected
l shall perform the duties OF
the office faithfully, impartislly and fear
lessly. The interests of city and country
alike shall receive my constant attention.
Taxation, roads. bridges, paupers, &C.,
&C., shall be subjects Of great considers.
ton. Personal indispositiOn, and being
undetermined as to whether I would
make the race, must be my apology for
thic late announcement, and for not WIS.,
iting you aud having the ususl "hand'
shake" Leaving the choice In your
hands, gentlemen, ! am,
Your obedient servant.
SEVERE MAkCHlLpoN.
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Farnbaker, The C1othier.
OHIO LEVEE. BELOW SIXTH STREET.

market. Sales were coops choice, SO
4 coeps choice, $90l0.
t APPLES.
Choice are IN active demand and very
scarce. Prices are firm and tending up
ward. Sales were 10 barrels, 81 so; so
barrels, 81 IS; 80 barrels, 50 75; 80 bar
rels choice, So IS; 10 barrels choice. So
40 50 barrels common, So % 80 barrels,
81 20.
ORANGES.
Plenty and dull. We note sales of 10
barrels, 81.
POTATOES.
Not much doing. We note sales of 2l0
barrels Early Rose, 81 fS9l 90; car
choice Northern Peach Blows delivered.
40c per bushel.
ONIONS.
We note sales OIL car in bulk on track,
45c per bushel.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

AT meeting Of the City Council
held last night the Levee Committee
made the following report
Your committee desire to report that
they would suggest locating the proposed
new levseon the Mississippi aide or the
city, asfollows: Beginnine at the cross
levse sboYs the city. g pslat about one
b,fhdred feet west Of Washington avenue
And running on Q direct line
to near the corner OF Thir-
ty-fourth and Mulberry streets,
then to the Mississippi leyee, interssct-
ing same at point about opposite Thir-
tieth street. We would further recon-
mend that the contemplated levee be
built about same heighth a. the present
one, six feet on top, and the slope on out
side one to three, and on inside one to
two; that 1t be built by contract, and
under the immediate supervision Of .
competent engineer. We have
employed Mr.. Hely to prepare hasty,
but approximate amount of the
probable cost Of said levee, together with
such other suggestions as he might think
proper to make In connection here with /,
all Of which we submit with this report.
Said proposed lsvee, 1t IL supposed, will
contain &c, 900 yards of material.
w. +. WRIGHT.
WOOD RITTENnOusg,
CHARLES LANCASTER,
CT. MILLS,
GEO. YocuM,
Committee on Levee.
On motion Of Alderman Halliday the
report was received and the Ordinance
Committee instructed to prepare An ordi.
nance in accordance Herewith and re
port same Tonight.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

10 THE VOTERS OF CAIRO As lille.
gitimate questions have been forced into
the pending canvass by the thoughtless
partisans Of the several candidates for
Assessor and Treasurer, feel called upon
to say that ask aud expect no mans
vote because am Q Democrat; because
am a twenty-eight year resident and
friend Of Cairo. nor yet because Of my
nativity. | ask the support Of tax.pay-
ers and all friends of Cairo and Alexan.
der county, because propose TO reduce
the value Of our taxable property and
thus relieve them from the payment
of thousands Of dollars of State taxes
which they ought not to pay. base my
candidacy on this ground /; and with the
certainty staring US In the face that we
must. by an increase of local taxes, pro.
vide for the repair Of our levee, the de-
mand for the proposed reduction seems
TO me to be imperative. Had either Of
my competitors avowed the purpose I
here and now avow, had not become q
candidate. The question Is Of far more
importance than any individual claims,
as 1t nearly or remotely concerns every
resident Of the county.
Respectfully, etc.,
N. b. HARnKLL.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
'Ghe 8ulletin.
RATES OF ADvERrIsuNG.


g5~All bills for advertising, are due and pay.
able IL ADVANCE
Transient advertising will he inserted at tbs
rate of 81 20 per square for the first insertion
and - cents for each subsequent one. A liberal
discount will be made on standing and display
advertisements.
Local notices, business or otherwise, will be
charged ten cents per line for the first and i've
cents for each additional insertion, Counting
five lines and upwsrdJ a discount will he made
after third insertion.
Church, Society, Festival and supper notices
will only be inserted As advertisements.
For inserting Funeral notice sl ~. Notice Of
meeting of societies or secret orders ~ cents for
each insertion.
No advertisement will b. received at less than
~ cents
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lmyitatiOn 20 she DEBTORS

The medical profession Of the city of
Cairo and vicinity are respectfully invited
TO attend the semi-annual meeting Of the
Southwestern Kentucky Medical AssO-
citation, at Clinton, Hickman county,
KY, OH Tuesday next, Nov. 2, at IL a.
m. The brotherhood Of medicine in
Western Kentucky will cordially welcome
their brethren of Illinois and Missouri in
iraternal exchange Of professional cour-
tesies at the convention.
J. w. SKELETON, RS.
PApuCAH, KY, Oct. 2S, 1875.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
GENERAL HENS.

w harimaster A. II. lIurd reports the
following arrivals Tor October: Steam
boats, 1856 {; tow-boats, 81, registered
barges, I3; total tonnage, Custom House
measurement. l,453 tons.
The snag.boat S. II. Long, Captain
Burt, starts into the Mississippi this
morning to work from Birds Point to
st. Louis, and will remove all the snags
that now give pilots so much trouble.
The bends backs of the city are full of
them, and We are told that all the bends
above are in the same condition.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

have this day secured the sole agency
for the sale of Flei.chman II Cos COM
pressed yeast, either wholesale or retail.
Dealers can be supplied at any and all
times by calling on me. This is the only
yeast of the kind in market that is gem
uine. W. l.. Bristol, 3 Eighth street.
Cairo. Ills, Oct. %, 1915. 1O-2s-lm.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
Notice OF Removal

{. Koch has removed his boot aud
shoe shop from the old stand to his
new brick building zone block below,
No. 80 Commercial avenue, between
Fifth and Sixth streets. where he will
keep tie hest home made and. st. Loui
custom made boots and shoes, made Of
the best material good workmanship
and In the latest styles. All orders
promptly attended TO. 9-23-ti.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
PIlSEN Err NJ Louis HerberCs

~ DIR. Sherman, the great Special
list, 500 North Sixth street. has gained an
enviable reputation in the speedy manner
In which lie treats all chronic diseases.
See advertisement for his great SyphilitIc
Eradicaior, indorsed by the medical IA
Guilty everywhere. 9-ls-lyr.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

New cottage, @ rooms, corner Seventh
and Walnut streets, occupied at pres
ent by MIR. Winter. win be vacant on
Monday, Nov. I. Rent $22 per month.
Apply on Seventh, second door from
above house. l0-30-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
Louis Herbert has PILSENEW.


II YOU want tinware, stoves etc. that \.
HALEY has changed his place Of business
and can now be found at 10 Commercial
avenue. next door to the Arab engine
house, where he will De pleased to see
YOU and give you bargains as Of old.
y.'.ltf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
Gtsserus Cleaned.

Persons having cisterns needing pump
lug out and repairing can have it done
promptly and at prices to suit the times,
by calling on j. ;. Hawkins, Cross street.
have man and pump employed all the
time iar the purpose, J-lG-U
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
RIVER, WEATHER AND BUSINESS.

The river last evening was six feet
two and one-iiith inches on the gauge,
having fallen three and three-iiilhs
inches during the previous forty-eight
hours.
The weather is clear and fair and
business at the wharf was active yester-
day.
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Removed.

A. HALEY has removed TO his new
store room. ll5 Commercial avenue, op.
posite Winters Block, and next door to
the Arab engine house, where he will be
pleased to see all his old customers and
M many new ones. 9-30-tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02

We have now the agency for this yeast,
the best In use, made by Tauszky i Co..
which we shall receive fresh daily by eX-
press, wholesale and retail, ut New York
Store. 10.26-10t.
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wanted

everybody to Lnou thst the place 20 get
A smooth shave,
A good shampoo.
4 fashionable haircut,
or anything 10 that line,
l. ut the GRAND CENTRAL BARRIER.
shop, corner Eighth and Commercial.
Vs.tf j. GEORGE STEIEHoUsE.