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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
PERSIAN MANNERS.

DR.. Brown. in 1.-THE Races of Man
kind" speaking of the Persian Court-of.
fetal, says: No official can be sure OF
his life; it lies in the hands of the king,
as much as does tho life Of the meanest
Of his subjects. The death Of an official
is determined, the warrant Tor his ex.
ecution is made out, and an officer il dis.
patched to execute it, The man rides as
fast as horses pressed into his service can
carry him until he arrives at the city
where the doomed man lives. He exhib.
its his mandate to the Governor, or the
chief man of the city, and commands him
to assist him. As soon AZ the door OF
the victims house is opened, the execu.
toner rushes in, and drawing his scimi.
tar, falls on the unfortunate man, with
the exclamation, at is the kings com.
mAnd," cuts him down and strikes off his
head. 1t is rarely that any resistance is
offered. Cases have been known in
which powerful man has attempted
to waylsy the messenger on the road
when he knew his errand, and, depriving
him Of the warrant, has delayed his fate
until another could be got, or until he
has had time to make interest for his
pardon; usually, however, such is the
awe Of the kings name that no attempt
is made by the victim to escape his fate
he calmly submits to tit is the decree
Of the Allah-it is fate Allah be praised
AS for his nearest relatives, they fy
from him as a thing accursed. The dc
pendents whom an hour ago he would
have made happy with smile desert
him as one whom touch would deflle
He is like an infected creature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
Rick ford Family Kcl,,lns rrachine.

A few Of the merits of this useful ma
chine are set forth in the advertisement
which appears in another place in this
issue. Those who have given it q person
al examination endorse everything that
ban be said in favor Of this most wonder.
full invention Of the age. The difficulty
heretofore experienced in producing
knitting machine that was practical and
adapted TO the wants Of the household ha,
been overcome, and the "Bickford is now
acknowledged to be. in every sense o
the word, the family friend. Call anC
see it in operation at the Office Of the
company, 20 West Third street. st. Paul,
MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
ENORMOUS PROFITS ON B0LOGNAS.
(From the Pittsburgh Ledger.)


(From the Pittsburgh Ledger)
The other day, about noon. young
man left in charge of one Of the law OF
fees on Grand street, thought he would
20 down Diamond alloy and invest one OF
his hard earned five cent pieces il n free
lunch. lie had just cot his hat on his
head and his foot on the threshold Of the
door, when an individual with basket on
his arm entered the sanctum OF law.
"Do you want any sausage to.day!" he
asked of the law student, taking the
lid off his basket and displaying about a
dozen large bologna sausages.
III dunno" said the clerk, in a hesitat.
ing manner, show muchi"
only 10 cents apiece, an cheap at
that said the sausage vender taking one
out.
The clSrk thought this would save him
a trip down town, so he decided to pur-
chase. Accordingly he took one of the
largest sausages in the basket and hand.
ed the man the required sum-l0 cents
and was about to cut it in two, when the
peddler asked:
"You haven't seen any mad dogs this
season have you, mster!"
There was something so evidently sug-
gestive in this that the young man laid
down the untasted bologna.
"No, haven't. Whyi"
"Well, just thought as how this was
dog days you might have seen one shot.
II so | would like to hold an inquest on
the corpus. But AZ you amt seen any,
it's all right" and he started for the door.
But as the clerk again picked up the sau.
sage, he ventured: "Them there sausages
are all fresh; jist made this morning"
The clerk took bite.)
"There was cat fight on our roof last
night, an the way them critters howled
was caution. But ups and gifts my
big shot gun, and blast me il didn't kill
thirteen Of them.
(The clerk put down his bologna.)
sand what did you do with their
bodies!" he asked, a sickly smile stealing
over his pallid features.
Nov, see here, mister, when tell you
a story you shouldn't ask any questions.
But them there cats amt on our roof
now, you bet"
A thought seemed to strike the clerk.
"You killed thirteen cats last night, you
say :" he asked.
''Yes. mister, that's jist what said
and jist what ! did,"
"And these sausages were made this
morningi"
A horrid smile spread over the sausage
mans face.
again your humble servant says
yes he answered.
"One more question: continued the
young man, "Are these sausages made
ont Of cats"
That's leading question. mister,
which this court won't answer. But if
you feel like chewing up few rats before
you get the bologna down, it amt my
fault" and he started to 60.
"Here. my man." said the Mortified
clerk, 81 guess don't want any sausages
to-day. Never mind the money. Be-
gonep'
The bologna man went out Of the door,
saying to himself: THAT'S the fourth
time I've sold that bologna to-day, which
makes forty cents clear. If keep on
this way Ill get rich. Good-day, mister,
I'll call tomorrow" and the inkstand
just missed his head as he closed the
door.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
WORK AFTER HARVEST.

After the long summer Of hard work
by the farmer, necessary TO provide him.
self and family with food and iaimant, he
takes his season Of comparative rest. III
little of this spare time were properly
employed in adjoining home and it's sur.
roundmgS, rs much or more pleasure,
perhaps, might be derived from an es.
thetlc view OF the subject, as could be
gwen by the same amount of work be.
slowed in any other way. The bread
and meat which supply the physical
wants OF man are not all the things
which we should live for. The enjoy.
ment OF even these things can only como
through the refining influences which
tend to elevate our higher natures. We
are creatures Of circumstances. the soul
becoming the reflex of what surrounds
us. In the light Of these facts, will il
pay to neglect the refining and soul in.
spring inhuences,to endure the unsightly
and disordered farm house and surround.
ings which can be nothing less than a
perpetual annoyance to refined taste
The farmer who neglects these things
and spends his time in the village saloon
va uPOu bilC sbiSGt COEucI, uuntlllR plcdS-
ure, wastes that which belongs not only
to his family but to his neighbours, and
time which, is properly applied, would
bring mutual results in happiness, a we'll
spring of joy for life time, to all con-
cerned. We have known farmers and
their wives TO do work enough TO make
things delightful all abont them, but for
want Of system and proper care all was
chaos. The walks were incomplete, the
trees broken and dead, because set in a
haphazard way, and left to shift for
themselves without mulching; the fences
dilapidated and down, with the lawn and
flowers laid waste by the feet Of the ami
mails whose proclivities are to "root hog,
or die the buildings brown and unin-
wiling from tho lack Of paint. The same
system Of neglect extending into the
house as well; the walls bare, neglected,
and without ornament.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11

An Italian farmer once offered Victor
Emmanuel mot knowing who he was) a
molta. worth eight cents, to shoot a fox
that nightly robbed his poultry yard.
The King turned out at three O'Clock in
the morning, shot the fox. and received
the molta.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
/" Yes, Of course, my brother,

"'Yes, of course, my brother
"'That them fellers you spoke of
walked around in fire seven times hotter n
I kin heat my forget
"'Yes, my brother; do you believe it?
Tom rose up and got out into the
aisle. Then he sputtered:
"'No, don't, AMI | don't believe
that damn fish story, neither, now"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11

Some young men in Louisville have
formed an ''anti.lift-your-hat to-s-woman
society" Now let tho Louisville young
ladies form an "anti-bow-to-a-puppy so.
ciety." -Neu York Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-11-11
THE BlCKFORD AUTOMATIC
Family Knitting Machine.

Most usefuI and Wonderful Imvention
Now attracting universal attention by liz as
tonishing performances, and its great pFacti-
cal value tor every day tsmiy use ItianHna.
PIE, DURABLE. and CHEAP. is eAd-
~ Kept IN repair, and
WILL. LAST A LIFETIME.
and fancy work
WITH ALMOST MAGICAL sPRpn.
and far better than il can he done bv hama a.
any other Machine. All kinds Of Rarmenta are
perfectly formed and shaped by the machine
Itself, requiring no cutting and making up. A
good operator Will knit mans sock, with hsoi
ana toe complete, In from five 90 ten main-
utes, and from twenty to forty pairs Of socks
I'm "a day.
Every family, especially every farmers fam.
ily,should have aBICKFORD KNITTER.
IL Will he iound equally as useful as the sewing
machine, and even more profitable.
Every Machine WARRANTED perfect
and Ia do Just what ~ represented.
The Bickford machine is the only IeRitt-
mate cylindrical Knitting Machine in exits.
tence. All others, not licensed by us, are clear
and palpabe iniringements on our patents.
and we shall hold all parties who manufacture.
sell, buy or use such infringing machines to &
strict legal accountability.
An instruction book, containing complete
and minute directions TO the operator, accom-
panies each Machine.
No. Family Machine. cylinder ~ needles,
$50. 90.
No. Family Machine, . cylinders, 70 Il 100
needles, $1,000.
A sample Machine will be sent TO any
part OF the United States or Canada, express
charges prepaid. on receipt OF price.
AGENTS wanted in every State, County,
City and Town, 10 whom very lihe-al Discounts
will be made. For further particulars address
Bickford KNITTING Machine Mfg Co.,
Sole Manufacturers, Brattleboro, Vermont. o.
IL. DAVIES, Manager,
20 West Third Street, St Paul, Mimi.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

-Gillet's Baking Powder-for sale
everywhere.
-Gillers Flavoring Extracts--thc best
In use, and for sale by nearly every gro
GER.
Joe Roueker is now in full control OF
the Washington bakery, and having learn
ed the wants Of the public, is prepared TO
supply on call AL demands for French loaf,
Boston, Brown and Graham bread, and
everything else ordinarily found in first
class bsk ~. He maintains full stock OF
confectIoneries, and can, as well IS any
other dealer In the city, fill all orders In
that line, Cakes baked, frosted or orna.
montcd on short notice. Specia lattention
given TO the orders of wedding or picnic
parties. 9.l2-tf.
Call for the best--Gillet's Baking
Powdcr-for it never disappoints the
cook.
Newly finely furnished barber
shop by George Steinhouse, corner Com
mercial avenue and Eighth street. Years
OF practice have given him light hand
that nj ikes a smooth shave delightful. All
who try h m once will call again. All the
late daily papers are kept on his table for
the benefit oil his customers, and there is
no tedious waitingf,r turns. If
-Gillet's Baking Powder-the best IN
use-always reliable.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
The school Question.

The controversy which has been going
on through the several newspapers Of this
city. between Mrs. T.. 4. Taylor, County
School Superintendent of Alexander
county. and Mr.. VI. b. Harrell. editor OF
the Cairo Gazette, has given rise to a
good deal Of talk in papers outside OF
this city. of which the st. Louis Globe is
one. In giving it. opinion Of the matter,
that journal says:
AT the last election in Illinois. Mrs. T..
A. taylor was chosen County Supcrin-
tendcnt of schools tor the county of Alex
ander. The Office ought to be one OF
great honor. as the emoluments are small,
and the duties are multifarious. As the
pay has been fixed by the Legislature at
81 for every visiting day tutlly EN-
ployed. aud as the county court has fixed
the number of visiting days at the figures
| l2J, Mrs. Iaylor's remuneration amount,
/ to all OF $500 per annum. IL
/ consideration of this sum she
| j. not only obliged TO put in tn,
| l2J days. above alluded 10, i'm visiting ant
| supervising the schools OF the county
I but has many other duties TO perform
| some of which are quite important, and
| all Of which are oncrous. She l. also
/ held responsible for considerable amount,
/ Of money. ~ well ~ for the suiiiclcncy Of
| the bonds of all the township treasurcrs
I and il compelled TO give a bond for the
| faithful performance OF her duties. II
/ will be perceived that the salary is entire
| ~ out OF proportion to the services re-
! quired. II is 80 small that man would
| b. unable 20 live upon it.
/ The men. therefore. do NOT attempt
/ to live upon it. but seek other
sources of subsistence. 1t is highly pro.
| bable that there is not a County Supcrin'
! tendent of Schools in the
/ State OF Illinois who does not exc out
/ his income by some other employ
ment, unless he happens to possess an in
! dependent fortune, and We believe thai
| the practice was never objected to. Blu
| it is quite otherwise with woman. Al
though she may have dependent family
, las appears 10 be the case with Mrs
| Taylor-she is expected to subject her
/ self and little ones Oh " hat would starry,
| n man. Thus, when ii becomes know
/ that this lady expects 10 add to her in
come by teaching in "A parish school. ;
| Cairo newspaper raises a clamor about 1t
and declares that she must either resigl
| her office. or cOnfine her labors to its du
ties alone. Mrs. Taylor does not appear Il
| be greatly Disconnected by this attack, anC
mildly refers to the fact that previous su
/ perintendents, who happen to have been
men. have all combined other business
| duties. She is OF the opinion that th'
sauce with which the gander is served ~
should be considered sufficient relisl
for the goose, and herein she should b.
supported by all iair-nlnded people
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

their engagement in this city at Concor-
dia hall last night. to full house The
programme was one Of unusual interest,
and held the closest attention Of one of
the best audiences that ever assembled IN
this city. The performances of the sew
eral artists. both ladies and gentlemeu,
eIcellcd, if possible, their efforts on
former occasions. The bell ringing
was excellent, and the solo,
by Miss Anna Berger. was
never surpassed by any artist in this city
She was repeatedly appauded. The
character songs, by Mr.. Mckee, were
really praiseworthy, and he was popular
with all. rlis "Tooraloorallc" will not
soon be forgotten. The bell duet, by
Miss Henrietta and Mr.. Henry Berger,
and the character sketches by LeGrand,
received meritorious applause. Mr.. Will
liams, with his harmonicon, brought
down the house. The troupe leaves to-
day for Shreveport. We are proud to
recommend the company to the amuso-
mcnt-loying people of Louisiana and
Texas. They will ever be gladly well
coined back 10 this city.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

eradicator tor all lung Diseases superior
remedy to all other medicines yet discover
cd, in severe cases. IL is u sure, quick, and
perfectly safe remedy for coughs, colds,
sore throat, whooping cough, Group, and
II | diseases Of the Throat and Lun2s. Re
tail price, 25 and 90 cents and o. Any
bottle that does not give relief may be re-
turned, and the money will be refunded.
DIR. Seth Arnold's Dlarrhea Bal.am, % and
50 cents. Re =. ember it is warranted, Ar.
ueld's Bilious Mandrake Pills, operating
| without sickness aud pain. Compounded
by DR.. Seth Arnold's Medical Corporation
Woonsocket, L. I. Soldby Paul G.. Schulz
druggist, Cairo. III. 5s.3-o-sIn.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
Improved IIand.Gart.

Hard times and misfortunes sometimes
sharpen wits. Rev. Logan Sleeper, while
waiting at Memphis for opening spriug,
ION his return from Bailey Springs. Ala. }
made the first reycalmcnt Ofan invention
upon which ne had studied three years.
1t is an improved lIand-Cart The COM
mon axle from wheel to wheel j. dis
pcnsed with. The wheels are skilliully
fixed at the sides to run on separate SPIN
dies Independently. The bed hangs be-
low The three avgantages are. J..
Easier of propulsion; ,. Cheaper of
construction; 3. More convenient to
load and unload. Thi, first one he made
himself. and he is not n mechanic.
1t can be seen at the BULLETIN Office,
and is for sale.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

Landlord. OF hotels and boarding houses
will 1ndit 10 their advantage 20 can upon
Mrs. Coleman. No ~ Fourth street. be-
tween " shiuglon and Commercial uvcn-
ues, ana ascertain her terms for doing hotel
and boa'ding house washes by the week.
Her wholesale prices are extremely
low-75e. per dozen. For piece work pr ce'
arc a. follows SINCE -hirt and cob
lar, loo: per dozen slc; sock. Dc; two col-
lars, &c; two handkerchiefs, Dc; vests zoe;
and al gentlemen's wear. 7jc pei
dozen. Ladies dresses, % to Zoe;
skirts - to zoe; drawers 10 to l5c; two
pair hose &c; two collar 8 20 Ice. For L.
dies plain clothes 81 % per dozen; for Ia.
dies fine clothes, Ell % per dozen; done
promptly, and promptly delivered. Pa
tronage solicited.
3--l-i0-lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

snap, receipts of dressed poultry sold
readily at good figures, but the season Is
so far advanced that this branch Is risky.
Live chickens are in active demand and
scarce.
CHcKESs.--Saies were . coops mixe,l.
So 5Ot@3; coop live hens, SO 5oaA, 4
dozen live, 50 %; rs dozen choice hens.
So so.
TURKEYS AND GEEsE.-500 lbs. dressed,
l3c; 3 coops live geese SIS.
APPLES.
The demand is small and merely local.
The market is well supplied. We note
sale 30 barrels choice 1908 %.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
RIVER NEWS.
Port List.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Jas. Fisk, Paducah.
:" Arkansas Belle, Evansville.
4" Belle Memphis, ST. Louis.
4" Eddyville, Nashville.
@ Pat Cleburne, Evansville.
" st. Joseph, Memphis.
4" Minneola, Cincinnati.
- Raven and tow, Ohio.
- Charles Morgan, Cincinnati.
. Capitol City, Vicksburg.
- Grand Tower, Memphis.
DEPARTED.
Steamer Jas. Fisk, Paducah.
- Arkansas Belle, Evansville.
- Paragon, South.
- Belle Memphis, Memphis.
" Eddyville, Nashville.
Colorado, st. Louis.
- Pat Cleburue. Evansville.
a" st. Joseph, st. Louis.
- Mnneola, Memphis.
4" Charles Morgan. New orleans
- Capitol City, St. Louis.
- Il, +. Eckert, Sheep Island.
Eddyyille, South.
Z" Grand Tower, Evansville.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
ATTENTION, EVERYBODY.
Great Sacrifice OF zine Cutlery.

| will offer for sale for the next 30 days
the largest invoice of Wostenholm,
Roger & Wade, and Butcher cut
Icry. ever offered in Cairo. at importers
prices. 1t consists of penkniyes Of all
grades and prices; also II large ssortment
ofscissors. The goods are now on cxhi-
bition, and consist of the finest goods
ever brought to Cairo, which | will
sell at prices that cannot pc equaled in
the West. Cali and see for yourselves.
ID. HARTMAN,
Cor. Sixth Street and Commercial.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

In recent issue of the BULLETIN, we
copied an article from the st. Louis
Democrat, giving the particulars of the
release of man named j. NJ. Gay, from
the Illinois State penitentiary, who had
been incarcerated tor the murder OF a
gentleman named Farley. The article
stated that Gay had always been quiet
and peaceable man up to the time of his
trouble with Farley, who provoked him
TO the deed. Since the publication OF the
item, however, we have been informed by
a well-known gentleman Of this city, who
is acquainted with the particulars of the
affair, that Gay is bad man, and that he,
(Gay) went to the house of Mr.. Farley,
and called him out, and shot him in the
dooryard without any provocatlon what
ever Our informant also tells us that
| Farley is not the only man whom Gay
has shot at in his lifetime, in Pulaski, but
that he missed his aim on the first at
tempt, and adds: 1T would have been
better for the community if he had not
been released"
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

number Of excursionist from Louisville
for New Orleans....The Capitol City
came up flying light, with 22,0O0 feet of
lumber for st. Louis; 35l bags corn for
New Orleans, and 16 barrels sundries for
Ilales Point, Tenn......The Minneola had
a good trip of both passengers and freight.
She discharged considerable freight for
divers merchants in this city......The fer
ryboat 4. r. Selmcs brought 376 sacks
corn from Missouri for Mathuss & Uhl.....
A dispatch was received here yesterday
morning by the captain of the
I. +. Eckert stating that the steamer
City of Vicksburg, out from st. Louis for
Vicksburg with all the freight she could
carry, had sunk at Sheep Island. The
The cause Of tn, sinking or nature of the
damage done we were unable to asser-
tain....Thc mammoth freight steamer
Paragon left here Sunday with LOO tons
for the South.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09
\ Pleasant Party.

EDITOR BULLETIN A very pleasant
gathering of young folks met at the resi-
dencc of Mr.. Greedy, last Friday evening
March 9Th. It was intended as surprise
party for Master Harry, but some little
bird had whispered in his ear OF what he
might expect. so that he was not so much
surprised as pleased 10 meet his young
friends. Invitations had been issued to
about fifteen couples, but the evening
being stormy, not so many arrived. OF
course dancing was the principal feature
of the entertainment, but games and
other amusements were provided
for those who did not trip
the light fantastic toe. Miss
Annie Alyord played some very sweet
pieces on the piano. 4 very elegant la
bic was spread-ice cream, delicious cake
of different varieties, oranges, apples
and choice CONNECTIONS. After full justice
had been done, dancing was again re-
sumcd. and kept up until a late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greeley were untiring in
their efforts to make everything pass off
pleasantly, and with due appreciation OF
the pleasure afforded. the young ladies
and gentlemen desire this communica-
ton inserted in your very valuable pa
per. Respectfully, ".
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-03-09

Sealed proposals, addressed TO the City
Council of the city of Cairo, will be re-
ceved at my office until 5 O'Clock p. IN,
OF Tuesday, the 10th day of March, for
removing the pest-house from its
present location on Thirty-Fourth street,
to point on "Grave-I ard Ridge" at or
near its junction with Park avenue, il
extended.
Said building is to be removed to said
last mentioned location and placed
thereon in as good condition as the same
now is.
The City Council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
WILL X HAWKINS, City Clerk.
CAIRO, LII. March 9Th, 1875. 3-7-l0t