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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24
Andy Baum, Memphis.

eH's o""'as SUVshH'bSs
Alice Brown, tow. Pittsburg
g Iron Mountain, New Orleans.
T. +. Hlilman, Nashville.
DEPARTED.
steamer James Fisk. Paducah.
:" G. W. Anderson, Nashville.
C.B. Church, Cincinnati.
" Katie r. kountz, st. Loui..
=" Andy Baum, Cincinnati.
Alice Brown, tow, y. o.
iron Mountain, bg's. 81. Loui..
- T.. n. llillman, Nashville.
The decline In the Ohio river yesterday
was ? inches. The river now marks 90
feet : inches on the gauge. Business on
the wharf was fair. The weather during
the earlier part of the day was
warm, though cloudy, with light
showers Of rain at intervals up to
noon. The afternoon of little colder,
and al dark light north wind prevailed.
The rise in the Mississippi at st, Louis
yesterday was IL inches. The
L. W. Anderson from Nashville
came out with fair trip,
and after taking on consider
able freight here lett on her return
trip........The Chas. y. Church, from
New Orleans TO Cincinnati. had a fair
upstream trip. She did not tarry long
here......The. T. II. Hillman, from Nash.
willie, was well laden. 1.-The Andy
Baum, from Memphis, passed uK
for Cincinnati. Katie
kountz, for st. Louis, got away early
1.-The Fisk had good trip. and took
considerable freight on her return. She
left at five O'Clock. The anchor line
steamer st. Genevleve due from ST. Louis
this morning 1.-THE Mollie Moor, left
ST. Louis last evening at o'clock
and will arrive here to-day on
her way to Pittsburg. THE st. Louis
Times of yesterday says: MAIL F.. w.
Halliday. the well-known coal merchan,
Of Cairo. was in the city circulating
among his friends Yesterday. The
supervising inspector-general at Wash.
ington has issued the following instruc.
tons TO local inspectors ain com
pllance with a resolution by the board Of
supervising inspectors at their annual
meeting, held January IL, 1877, the fol
lowing rule, from the revised rules ant
regulations governing the steamboat in
spector service. approved by the secreta
~ OF the treasury, is hereby promul
gated for the information of all license,
ofiicers OF steam vessels, and q rigi
compliance with Its provisions enjoine
| upon all concerned: Rule 81 :-Whe,
ever steamer meets with an a
cldent involving loss of lie,
damage to property by sinking. bur
ing, explosion or other cause, it shs
be the duty OF the licensed officers
any such steamer to report the san
without delay TO the nearest local boart
provided, when from distance it may
inconvenient to report in person, ii m;
be done in writing, and the repO
sworn to before an authorized magi
trate.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

OF late year. presidents OF banks aud
insurance companies have been in the
habit OF making their clerks and en-
ployes useful presents from time to time
Great quantities OF b. r. Rabbits best
soap are used in this way.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Jeii Brown has taken charge OF the
barber shop on Eighth street, near Wash
ington avenue, lately kept BY Daniel
Lsmpert. JEFF is a good barber, and So
,,ci,s share Of patronage. Give him a
all and satisfy yourself. u
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24
Chicken Thieves.

Chicken thieves are still AZ work, aud
within the last few days not less than
half dozen hen roosts in different parts
OF the city have been robbed. II Is be-
lieved the thieves have been traced. and
their arrest is only matter OF few
dave
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24
Religious Services.

Rev. b. Y. George will conduct SER
vices in the Presbyterian church to-mor-
row morning al the usual hour. There
will he no services in the evening, as Mr..
George has an engagement to preach AT
Villa Ridge.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The very desirable property known "a
the aubrey property" corner at hol-
brook avenue aud Twenty-second street.
For sale or rent on easy terms. Apply
To J-G.tt. 4. +. BLAkE.
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Hiue lilAaa GlimnaNs

Blue glass is all the rage now. We
have seen blue glass in almosteyery shape
but the latest novelty in this line is the
blue glass lamp chimneys Just received
by Dan. Hartman.
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The Public Library .

The public library will be open today,
and parties desiring to take out books
can do so by complying with the rules
OF the association. Those wishing to
secure yearly membership tickets will
have an opportunity to 10 so to-day,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Dr. Morris syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound is the very best COM
pound ever prepared. advertised or sold
y any person, or Oader sny name what
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J.., kseei~ed-Misas Carpets.

Winter & Stewart are just in receipt OF
some Iine mistit carpets, which they are
offering at extremely low prices, and in
ylte the attention ct all in want OF car
pets, assuring them of bargains until
further notice. II.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserve
md restores the complexion removes
Ireckles, tan and sallowness makes the
skin soft, white and delicate. It's appii
alton cannot be detected.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24
Eme"wras ems NJ for the Feeble,

Debility, whether it be inherent, or
caused by overtaxed strength, or pro-
tracted Illness, has most depressing in.
fluence upon the mind, breeding an alb
Jeet melancholy nearly akin 10 despair,
and enforcing the abandonment Of cher
ished projects and high hopes. Happily
the enfeebled system, even In extreme
cases, ia susceptible of invig-
Grafton. It Is proved by in.
controvertible evidence that Hostetter's
stomach B,tters il an unfailing
strengthened Of the weak, and that in
addition to vitalizing the physical or.
ganization, it establishes regularity
among those organs upon whose efficien,
discharge OF the duties imposed on them
by nature. continued yigor and health
depend. Thousands of instances might
be cited to show the regenerating influ-
ence of this health-giying agent in cases
OF debility, liver disease, dyspepsia,
nervous ailments, constipation, inter.
mittent fever, urinary and uterine
troubles govt and rheumatism, and
other maladies.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

LYONS kATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents It's iaii-
ng out or turning gray. 1t has $1,000
the test of 20 years. IL. cbarmlngly per
lumed and has no rival.
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Notice..

We will pay no bills for good or mer-
ehandise purchased for the BULLETIN
by any OF the employees, unless the pur-
chase is made on written order signed
by the president or secretary OF the COM
pany. CAIRO BULLETIN 20.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Remember the public examination Of
the schools commence on Monday next,
and that the public are cordially invited
to attend them.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Aessrs. Winter u Stewart haye just
been advised Of an expected consign-
| ment Of large invoice of new furniture
from st. Louis, which Will be offered at
auction, due notice Of which will be given
through the BULLETIN. Look out for
great bargain.
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IOrGiiX Treasurer.
YOs Foiice Magistrate.

W, ne authorized b announce ?. VI. stock.
nr,h ~ a candidate for reelection TO the oihcc
OF otis Treasurer 1T tn. approaching election.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

From the Use OF which the same effect
can be produced as that which eliminates
from the rays OF the sun. My chimneys
are the genuine Mazarne Blue glass that
is used so successfully by Gen. Pleasanton
ia eflecting such miraculous cures. To
be had at Dan Hsrtman's queensware
store, corner Of Commercial avenue and
Sixth street. 3.24-lw
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The magical effect OF cleanliness on
Old and young need not be discussed.
The tired man is refreshed, the fretful
child soothed and enliyened. Apropos
OF this. We may remark that b. T. Bah
bits Toilet Soap is found the best in the
world, if the opinion OF the best chemists
is worth anything. No deleterou. com.
ponent enters into it that needs 10 be hid
den by perfume. 1t can be trusted as
the purest and:most agreeable toilet soap
eAtaut.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

| slwavs have been and still am sole
proprietor and manufacturer of DIR. WIN
Woods Fever Pills. Any one selling g
Woods Fever Pin not made by me, will
be prosecuted TO the full extent OF the
aw. For sale at the New York Store, A.
Swobods's, +. Healy's, l.. g. Schuh's
Barclay Brothers, and at my Office.
Sold in 30 ct. and el.o0 boxes. Special
rates TO dealers on application. Sent
postage paid OH receipt of price.
d.Sw-tf. DR.. WM. Woup.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The hub factory has been converted
into tenement houses. At least there
are not less than hall dozen families
living in it.
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VA EXTRA OFFER FOR 1877

To all new subscribers for 1871, will he cent
gratis the six numbers of is76, containing, with
other valuable matter, the first installments offs
Lossie. ;" Ivy GEORGE MACDONALD, now APP
appearing in The Living Age from advance
sheets.
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for city CLERK.

We are authorized 4 snnouncs james ".
Stewart as Il candidate for reelection 10 the Oh
nee of city CLERK at the approaching charter
election. -
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CITY NEWS.
SAT- RDAi. MARCH -, lo1..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
TO CANDIDATES.

No announcements viii BE- inserted
in the Bulletin unless gfse money ac
com pA MES the Same. This rule IL
tnpe rnliSe. RATES -. Announce
sncnts tor eity Ofhees, 81 Alderman.
50
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I.ra, weather K~psra.
JAMES WATSON,
Sergeant, signal Service. L. :. A

Mrs. /. We'll l. selling her household
furniture at private sale. Is Tenth street.
5-l0-lW
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RIVER MEMS.

Wan DxY,RgsSsr. HIvsh hKPor.
March %, 1877.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24
Editor Cairo Bulletin

Please say 10 the voters Of Cairo that, yielding
10 the solicitations of many friends, ! An a
candidate for the Office OF city clerk, at the en-
suing election. ] need not assure thosS who
know me that win, if elected, devote my best
effort. to faithful and satisfactory discharge OF
M. dut.ss of tn. position. Yours Truly
fRsD :. ~ iii,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The box aud basket factory Is under
full Roadway. and doing big business
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

We are authorized ~ announce Thomas i&wi.
&. Il c. ndidste Al the ensuing charter election
for Police Magistrate
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The chsin gang are at work on second
street.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Neare authorized TO announce John ) Bird
- candidate for reelection az the coming
charter election 10 the Office Of Police NaS's-
tTaie.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

EDifoA BULLkIIS: Pless' announce ldy
name As A candidate for the Once OF Police
Magistrate. ~ to. next municipal election.
-. \, Osborn.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Go North, South, East or West, aud
you will find coughs and colds at this
season OF the year. A remedy which
never fails to give satisfaction is DR..
Bulls cough syrup. Price, % cents.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

.selow high water OF ie7a.
JAMES WATSON,
Sergeant. Signal Service. v ;. A.
p0rt.gIss.
ARRIVED.
steamer James Fisk, Paducah.
(" q. W. Anderson, Nashville.
G. B. Church, New Orleans.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

The Sidewalk on the east side OF Wash
ington avenue between the custom
house and Mr. .Eiohhoff s.turniture factory
Is giving way, and should receive the
attention OF the superintendent OF streets.
4" 4 stitch" etc. =.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-24

Which has stood the test of &C
Years.
There is no sore it will not Heal,
no Lameness it will not Cure, no
Ache, no Pain, that Afi1icts the HUI
man body, or the body of Holse
or other Domestic animal, that
does not yield to it's magic touch.
A bottle costing 25c., SOC. or 81
has often saved the life of Human
Being. and Restored to Life and
Usefulness Many q Valuable
Horse.
I0-eed-d6w-lv.
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Which opens with November, 1873, begins
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Tho Most Eminent LAYING Autboes such a.
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The approaches to the Cairo aud Vim
CHIMES railroad crossing on the county
road between Cairo and Mound City arc
needing repairs badly. and should be
attended to without delay.
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Cards OF membership tor the Cairo
Public Library, at $500 per year, may be
purchased from the Treasurer, Mrs. +.
{. Ford, Commercial Avenue, near
Eighth, or from the Librarian. Mrs. Z. C.
Goss, Oh Saturday afternoon. in the
library room. 3-22-3t.
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Wanted-A good blackslnith-one
who understands ironing wagons and
buggies alss one good plowmaker.
Good wages paid. Apply to
81 MaJoR d TESTER, Cairo. Ills,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
ADANaERoUs INsrRUMENT.

Perkins, a San Francisco broker,
bought two of Professor Bells telephones,
and made connection between his Office
and the parlor. He thought it would be
a pleasant thing to MYERS with his
wife when business was slack, to inform
her when he would go to dinner, and to
learn hoy often hisyoungest son fell down
the cellar stairs during the day. One
day he was conversing to his wife about
a new bonnet, when a broker came in TO
ask about some stock. He "telephoned"
to his wife that he was busy, and
without severing connection with the in
strnnIsesEst turned TO the broker and
opened negotiations for the purchase oil
Julia, Lady Byron and other stecks'
Mrs. Perkins, at the other end Of the
line, listened intently, and finally caught
her husbands words: "In take Julia
at six-thirty." Her suspicious were
aroused; there was a woman in the case
she burst into an animated soliloquy,
which the faithful telephone carried te
the ears of her husband and his custom
er. aIIl Julia him-wretch-villain-
married fifteen years-where's my rub.
bers?-just wait till / get hold of him.
These words, together with miscellaneous
tokens Of confusion and racket, denoted
active preparations for a sortie upon his
office. Perkins broke off his stock nego
tiations and went home to appease hi;
wife. The instruments were subse
quently removed.