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rnE s1zEor Lon Doy:

London covers noarly 700 square
miles. 1t numbers more than 4,OOO,.
600 inhabitants. 1t comprises 1OO,O 600
foreigners, from every qusi ter of the
6 ODE, 1t contains more Roman Cath
olics than Rome itsalf; more Jews
than the whole Of Palestine; more
Irish than in Dublin more Scotchmen
than Edinburgh /; more W. elshmen than
Cardiff. Has q birth every five min
utes, and a death in every eight min
utes; has 7 accidents in it every day in
its 1900 miles of street has l23 per-
sons every day, and $4,000 annually
addedoto its populations; |; has III, 600
habitual criminals on its police regis-
ter; has $4,000 prostitutes, aud has
49, GOO drunksrds annually brought be-
fore its magistrates.s-[P Philadelphia
Medical and Surgical Reporter.
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For the Press.

Toll on. toll on stop not for respite here,
For soon t2e n 'ght will come when we shall
rest
lr t"iling for the Master while its day.
We soon shall reach the shore where all are
best.
Don't falter in the work you have to do;
Remember God is with you all the while;
Take up your burden manfnlly and true.
Rejoicing in his goodness and his smile.
II Jesus asks of us q labor great.
IT'S not because he has not labored too:
If return in part his work for us.
We shall be blessed by Him our whole lives
through.
Then do not faint although the road is rough !;
There is q heavenly mansi on in the skies;
Gods presence with surely is enough
To lead US to the gates Of paradise.
J.S.C.
Ravcnna. July 2Jth, 1877.
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HIS NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTION
BY y. cox JAY.

-a1 - a.slSJ - 81 - sta Il -
| He was friend of mine and used
1 frequently TO drop in and give me aG'
vice as TO how l ought to run my pa
per! 4e g..s. ..ss. -stI s.4l e0s1.z
| He was minister, and consequent
ly thought 1 should devote little more
TO the cause of religion. and not quite
so much to politics. III iIa-s-
He said it could be made power
for good in the Western land. in which
we had cast our fortunes. @ .zr
lie was q lover of the original, too,
and said he disliked to see reprint, aud
thought should write more, take the
time, in fact, toltiil the paper up with
| good, new stuff. That seemed such
an easy thing for him that one day L
| ventured to say: :t eai n -ss.-.z3. 81
| f"Brother, you had a glorious meet
ing at the school house last night,
hear-suppose you writeit up for me =
lie didn't seem as though he wanted
to. .e-zf= tt i5 te
urged.
He adshed little, snd stood around
awkward like. He had never been
honored with an invitation to write
for the press before.
| still urged.
Then he took off his gloves. And
his hat. And his overcoat. Then l
gave him seat at the table, with pa
| per and pencil. ~. p 70
He sat down to the editorial work.
He had always been talking about
how it should be done, and now he
| was at it.
He started in.
went about my work, and having
written column or two of matter for
the weeks paper, lett him still writ
ing, while went out to solicit some
advertisements. f'ie t .a3=-~
l was gone an hour or two, and
when l came back he was still at it.
He was sweating awiuHy. -
The table aud floor were white with
copy y-paper, and the pencil in his hand
was much diminished in length.
Iwent to dinner. -,
When returned he was at il vet!
There was more paper scattered
around. the pencil was shorter and he
was wetter. 1t was summer. 'A
The hours dragged along into the
middle of the afternoon. '-
on,.,Ic
er's heated brow. 1el5 t5#
His eyes were bent on the dazzling
white paper before him, and his fin
gers moved nervousiy and the pencil
was stub.
l began to grow frightened, knew
had only email weekly paper, amt
that i!s fourteen columns Of space Zone
side was patent inward) would not
hold the contents of the Bible, and
supplement- message from heaven be.
Sides.
AT last the man looked up, au1.tirn
idly advancing with a piece of paper
in one hand, suddenly turned and
went back to change word.
Then he came on again, and like one
would who had passed through Wis
ion, held out the paper and feebly ask
ed:
stWill that do ?" tla5
looked. e-i.t
There were just seven lines of il, ,ad-
vertising measured!
He was large man-weighing over
800 pounds then, but W hen met. him
three weeks later, he weighed less
than 125. Aps
He had been sick.
The seven-line-nine.hour effort was
too much for him. ..aH To
But it was all lost. He never ad-
vised an editor again. .a,.eg Il
Neither did he eyer compose for a
newpaper again. 2se,,: ,5re.is-
1t was hard work for him to write
and he saw he was not cut ont for an
editor.-[Chicago Evening Journal.
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SNIPKINs refused TO get his wife a
new hat tor Easter, and soon after
their little girl came. in and said :
'Mama, won't you buy me little
monkey to play with p NO, darling-
wait till you are older, and then mar
.ry one, like did, replied the grief
stricken wife, her tears bursting forth
afresh.
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A NAN oat West who offered bail
for friend was ssked by the Judge il
he had any incumbrance on his farm.
Oh, yee, said be, my Wife
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WHEN two newspaper men dine to.
gether they always look at each other
in hope of finding out which has got
the money,
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w. HI. MCCONNELL, Nj. d..
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Twenty years experience. All forms of acute
and chronic disesses skilIfully treated. Hav-
ing for years made chronic disease speciality
that class of cases.
once and residence No. 50 Sycamore street.
41-3mO. Rrvenna, Ohio.
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How to keep your nose from bleed
ing. Keep it out of other peoples
business.
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A. BIETZ.
FARRIER I

F'ARESIEjR,t e
Offers his services to the people of Portage
Coni-g in the treatment of the diseases Of IO5s-
cs and Cattle. Having been educated lin the
BeIiin institute for the treatnie1t of diseases
incident to domestic animals, andk having had
one years practice in treating the diseases OF
Horses in the Prussian Army. and been in con
slant practice OF the prOfe> sion in Germany and
this country since 1850. feel cOnldent Of nv
ability to give entire satisfaction to all those
who may entrust animals to my care.
Ravenna. Dec. 10. SIG. laa-tf
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F.. p. HATFIELD,

Attorney and Counselor at Law. Once
over second National Bank. fheniX ca hi"SA' %
Ravenna, Ohio. i"'-u-
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REAL ESTATE
Residence for Sale!

II OFFER for sale my residence corner OF
l. Chestnut streets, kayeBna. The property j.
IN good condition :.nd sold Tor fault. Terms
easy.
NJ. STUART.
April 8, 1873. a42.
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Would inform the people of Ravenna and vicin
Ity, that he has opened shop in the Allen
Blccs, two doors east Of Is. Little's GrocerJ
Store, on Main Street, and is prepared to do ali
work entrusted to him, in a workmanlike man
ner. ana at reduced prices. From many wears
experience in the business, he feels con nddent OF
his ability to give entire satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Cutting Garments
to be made by women.
Ravenna. Oct. 1859. 5S-tf.
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e.. II. GRIFFIN

DENTISr. Onice over First National BANK
- Office hours from n m 70 p m.
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III. NICHOLS.
Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Office
in Phenix Block, over Braincrd Il Sons Drug
SiOre-
November 20. 1ST7. 22a-6.
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Business Cards.

FRANCIS l.. CLARK,
Meeunuicnl aud Architectural Draughts-
man. Patent Office Drawing Specially,
No. ~ Fifth Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa
June8, 8,1s13. isS-y.
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INSURANCE AGENCY.
r W. Comm, Life and Firo Insurance
Agent. OHice on I'D floor, over the Second
National Bank, Ravenna, Ohio
Sept. 33. 1883. 5S-1y.
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Z. B.rAYLOR- = .; hoHEoN'
Ae.o-rsv. and CounseIlors ut Inv, Raven
ma. Omio. once in Phenix Block. over Sec
Ousi National Bank.
May s. 1so9 36-1v-
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PETER FLATH.
euothter and Merchant Tailor, Hats, Caps
and Furnishing Goods Poe's Building, Main
Street. Isavenna, ONO.
t,ct. Is. 1868. 1y.
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III. & NJ. W. PHELPS,
Attorneys and dCounselIOrsa at Law.isavenna,
ONO. Office over First National Bans. 80
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E. c. SWAIN,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist. oppos tss
Portage iieuse. Main ST. BasennaC, 4"o
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PE. HUTCHISS- B THOMAS.
HJJTCHINS s. THOMAS,
ttorneys Mt Law, Kavenna. ONO. Umce 10
at ali Germs of the Common Pleas and District
Courts in Portage County. 4-lJ-
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also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS.

Well located on high rolling ground, and in the
most pleasant and growing part of the town.
Will be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Rayenna, O.. Jan. Q. 1675 ga
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-23
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Public notice Is hereby given that by virtue
Of decree Of the county court of the county.
Of Alexander In the state Of Illinois.
rendered ut the June term OF said
court 1877, upon the application of the
undersigned, to sell the real property of the
estats OF Louis Nassanno, deceased to pay the
debts of the same, l. Harmon II. Black, admin
istratOr de bonis non Of the estate OfLouis Mas
sanno, late of said county deceased. will sell at
public vendue, on the sth day Of September A ID
ls77 at the ont door Of the court house in the
city OF Cairo at two O'Clock p. m OF said dav
to the highest and best bidder to pay the debts
of said Louis Nassanno. deceased, the following
described real estate to-wit: Lot eight (s) In.
block seventeen Q7), In the d st addition to the
city OF Cairo, situate in said county and state
having thereon fine two story brick building
adapt for business and resideI &C. The said
property will be sold absolutely and Tree from
any incumbrance, including the the widows
dover, which will be released to the purchaser
without further consideration. Terms Of sale:
One thousand dollars and one half OF surplus to
be cash IN hand, and the balance In six months
from time of sale. The deferred pay ment must
bs evidenced by tn, purchasers note drawing
six per cent Interest with personal security,
and sale mortgage upon the premises sold.
Dated August It'll 1877.
HARMON II BLACK,
Administrator de bonis non of the estate
Louis Nassanno, did
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A5sIGNEL'ssALE,


Notice Is hereby gwen that BY virtue Of an order Of
the district court Of the United States for the
Southern district Of Illinois, in the matter of
Claiborne Winston, bankrupt, will on the
Nth DAY OF SEPTEMBER, lG7,
at the front door Of the court house in Cairo, Alex
andsr county, Illinois, commencing at 10 O'Clock a.
m. sell at public auction the following described
zeal estate, OF the said Claiborne Winston, towt;
Undivided a sn SEA section n township ID range
west
Undivided q se,i sw,. section 81 township u
Undivided u NV 4 section 80 township Il range
west
M seI section 50 township IA range Q west
Swa swi4 section % township Is range west
SwK sea section 81 township Is range 2west
Me-, section " township l6 range 2 west
Nwa sea section q township II range west
IA nw,4 section2i township IA range west
Sea sea section township 10 range 3west
swt section 20 township 10 range 8 west
~ nw4 section ~ township IS range 3west
4 EIa nw14 section 20 township 10 range west
sw< section IS township u range west
SwA section Is township 10 range west
WI nwA section township 10 range west
NwZ section 30 township l6 range west
Nwa neh section 80 township Is range l west
SdH nea section Is township 10 range 2 west
Sea neA section q township l5range west
All in Alexander county Illinois
Also:
SEX section township Is range east
Sc corner oil swh section township ID range
east
In the the county Of Pulaski and State Of Illinois.
Also
Lots % g. IS, 20 and 3d. in block 80. and lot %,
in block d. and lets 80 and q, in block SO. all IN the
first addition to the City Of Cairo, county Of Alex
ander, and State Of Illinois.
Also
Lots %, "a, 25, and 20 in the Hotel Addition to
| the City Of Cairo Aforesaid.
The terms Of the sale are--One-fourth cash and
ano eighteen months, with seven per cent interest
| seeureG by deed OF trust on premises sold.
Bids for any Of said real estate will be received
| up to day Of sale by M. J Howley or Samuel 7.
| Wheeler at Cairo, j.. TAYLOR Smith.
| Aug. 20th 1877. Assignee.
| d3w
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Notice is hereby given to our friends
and patrons, and to the public in general,
that the firm Of +. Il W Buder, Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Ed.
ward A. Buder will continue the business
ut the old stand, corner OF Washington
avenue and Eighth street, in his own
name, he having assumed all the liablli-
tiles and being entitled alone to collect
oil outstandings OF the old firm. Hoping
that the same liberal patronage extended
to the jewelry establishment may be
continued IN the future.
EDWARD A. BuDER,
WILLIAM BUDER.
CAIRO, Ills, July 3lst. 1877 7.3l2w
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With its attendant troubles, constipa-
ton, headache, loss of appetite, gloomi-
ness, water braSh, distress after eat
ing, etc: If so take DaCosta's radical
cure and be well. Its result is aStonish.
ing, and sure reliefis guaranteed in every
case, where it is used as directed. 1t
assists digestion, tones up the stomach.
strengthens the debilitated, restores a
natural appetite and as liver regulator
has no equal. A clergyman of philadel-
phia says: 1t is the very foundation of
health. TO all who are suffering from a
disordered stomach or liver, or who need
a gentle spring or summer tonic, we say
try 1t, and you will thank us for the ad.
vice. Trial size 20 cents. Sold by Bar
clay brothers
Also agents tor Parker's pleasant
worm syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant to take, and requires
no physic. Price % cents. Fry it.
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GsucIai Iteus
Foley sCOOncd Ncllis.

- IVY eboul',h A'Ci'i9'
County court, Judge Bross preceding,
is in session.
The rain. the beautiful rain, how IL
has squelchcd the dust
Squire Comings police court did a
slim business yesterday.
--Paducah will send a big cxcur.ion
party to Cairo on the steamer Dora CaOlcr
next Sunday.
@-Wantcd-By ayoung man, aiurnIsh-
ed room, without board, in private
family. Address stating price, !. this
office.
Iii is said that there will be even
candidates for the county clerk a. the
election To be- held on the fourth Of
November.
Mr.. +. ID. Rexiord, who returned
home from Chicago last Friday, is still
very weak. He remains in his room the
greater part Of the time.
All those desiring to enjoy that high
degree OF health which pure blood in
duces AMI maintains should use DR..
Bulls Blood mixture.
The Irish National Society OF this city
will give a ball at Klugc's hail. on
the 10Th inst. This il society lately
organized, composed OF young people.
MIR. Ruben Yocum is doing the
county, putting in some heavy work.
We dare say that Mr.. locum Will prove
hard man to beat in the coming election
the tor county judgeshlp.
The annoyance occasioned by tho
continual crying OF the baby, at once
ceases when the cause il las it should
be- promptly removed by using DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup. % cents per bottle.
The sale OF real estate at Hodges
Park will take place on Tuesday, when
the Cairo and 81. Louis railroad win run
special train from Cairo to the park
The attendance OF Cairoites will BE-
large.
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TO COnsumptives.

Consumption, that scourge Of humanity, 10
the great dread of the human family, in all civil
Zed countries,
feel confident that am in possession OF the
only sure infallble remedy-now known to
he profession Tor the speedy positive cure OF
hat dread disease, and It's unwelcome concom-
itants, viz. Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Ner'
yous Debility. etc, etc. am old foRy. l be-
lieve In medicine. Twenty EIGHT years expe-
Renee as busy practitioner in the best con-
sumption hospitals in the old ana new world,
has taught me the value of proper medica ton
both local and constitutional in the cur" Of this
great enemy of our race l have found It. But
I am depressing. | started cut to say to those
suffering with consumption or any of tn above
maladies, that by address, ng me giving symps
toms, they shall be put in possession yothis
great boon, without charge, and shall have the
benefit of my experience In thousands Of case
successfully treated. Full particulars. direc..
tons for preparation and use, and advice and
instructions for successful treatment at your
own home, will be received by you by return
mail, free OF charge, by addressing
DIR. JOHN S. BURNETT,
w3lly 1877 Jefferson street Lousvill
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To Render the Liver Active

When that important secretive gland
requires arousing, tits only requisite to
resort to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
national remedy tor inactivity OF the bill
Gus organ, for constipation, and for dys-
pepsia, besides those malarious disorders
to which torpidty of the liverpredisposes
a person. Far more surely does this
celebrated anti.billous cordial accomplish
a curative result than mercury or any
other mineral drug used TO cure liver
disorders. In fact, such indictments
cannot fairly be called remedies, since,
although they may have temporary
effect, they eventually fail to influence the
system remcdially, but instead often do
1t serious injury. The Bltters, on the
contrary. are specific of the most salu-
tary nature, and are likewise q reliable
and agreeable tonic, appetizer and ner.
vine. .i
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Observation-Disclosures

Is sad affection to suffer from. 1t attacks
all stations and conditions Of hfe. There
IL a constant dread OF impending dangers,
the Damocles sword of imaginary evil is
suspended over, morbid sensltiyeness
of the thoughts and actions OF others,
etc. This disease generally arises from
an affection of I re liver, stomach, urinary
organs, etc, and can be successfully com.
batted by the aid of rest and light diet,
and the use of remedy which will re-
store new force, promote secretions and
ex cretions. and give tone TO the whole
sy stem. Such a health restoring remedy
HIS been found in the Home Stomach
Blttcrs,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-23

Ed. BraXton has returned to his old
stand in the Reiser building, where he is
better prepared than ever TO accommo-
date his patrons and the public whs
may favor him with call. He has gone
to considerable expense in fitting up a
couple of nicely furnished rooms, which
he has provided with all the latest i'm
provements and conveniences. He EN-
ploys only first class workmen and those
who patronize him will have their wants
attended to IN style and will receive
courteous treatment. If
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Packages OF Rest ana Comfort for
Tired Women

Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, whose house.
hold knowledge and perfect honesty no
one presumes TO doubt, recommends house
keepers to Use Washine, the new substitute
for soap. She says she Is pleased with it.
IL il great saver OF time and labor, and
can no more injure clothing than common
warm water. Mrp. Bee, her Is right.
Washine has many great advantages over
soap, 1t washes In one.third of the time.
II almost entirely does away with rubbing
Washes a. well In hard water az soft. 1t Is
me only article known that will proven
woolens from shrinking. Other articles rs
stat some what In washing, but they injure
the clothes Washine positively will not
injure clothing. ,,.,,,.
have made Washine 20 popular among the
intelligent housekeepers OF America. Az
who are not using Washine will not regret
n II they take special pains TO procure and
give It 4 trial. Price. b and 10 cents Bold
BY oil grocers.
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CITY NEWS.
THURSDAY, August %, 1871.
Farm For Sale.

4 fine farm OF eighty acres. situated
,hrce-quarters Of a mile west OF Hodges
Park. Fifty arces are cleared and well
fenced, the balance is in good timber
land. For particulars apply to W. B..
Brown. on the farm. Letters should be
addressed to the Hodges Park postohice.
lw. d&w.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-23
ICEl ICE

Huse, Looms & Co., dealers in north
ern lake ice, have removed their office
from the corner of Eighth street and
Ohio levee to the ice houses one door be-
low the st. Charles hotel, and are now
delivering ice in all parts Of the citys
Those desiring the cold stuff will leave
their orders at the new Office, where they
will receive prompt attention.
JAMES KAvANAUGH, Manager.
CAIRO, Ills, May II, 1877. 5.l7-lm
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Is-All bills for advertising, are due hnd pay
able IN ADVANCE
Transient advertising will he inserted A. nv
rate Of 81 % per square Tor the first insertion
and 30 cents for each subsequent one liberal
discount will be made on standinR and dlspl
advertisements
For inserting Funeral notice u ~ Notice OF
meeting Of societies or secret orders " cents for
each insertion
Church, Society, Festival and supper notices
will only be inserted as advertisements
Ne advertisement will be received atless than
50 cents. and no advertisement will be inserted
for less than three dollars per month
LOCAL BUsISEss NOTICES
OF one square Is lines space or more, IN
serted in the BULLETIN az follows LESS
than one square counted az square.)
One insertion per qnare....".".""...S 90
Two insertions per square......"...". -
Three Insertions per square."...,..... I"
Six insertions per quare."..,".'..." 80
Two weeks per square. ....'".".'."" %
One month per square".""....",....'.. %
Special rates made on large advertise
nents or tor longer time,
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TAPE WORN REMOVED ALIVE.

Head andali complete In two hours. No
fee I'LL hea passes. Seat, Pin and stomach
worms remded By DR.. kunkel, 2j9 North
Ninth street. Advice free. No lee until
head and all passes In one, and alive. Or.
kunkel H. the only succe ssful ply stefan in
this country Tor the removal OF worms, and
his Worm syrup is pleasant and safe for
children or grown peIsJns. Send for cir
culsr, or ak for bottle Of kunkePs
Worm syrup. Price one dollar per bottle.
Get IL OF your druggist II ne yer tails.