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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-16
RIVER NEWS.
SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT.
Owing to the increased demand for
cold water as beverage our river column
~ N nnnnnlafalv drIad III, uaafardau -

Owing to the increased demand for
cold water as beverage our river column
was completely dried up yesterday.
The idlewild Captain Ben Howard was
out in the Evansville trade night before
last. 1t looked good to see her again.
Mr.. John Murre 10 her purser.
The Dora Cabler Captain Walter Pen
nington, will. be here this evening tor
Evansville "and don't You forgit it."
The Future City has s barges offreight
and full barge in her tow for the south.
The Fanchon added some poultry and
eggs and cleared for New Orleans with a
good trip.
Capt. Fred Davis, who used to be with
US with his patent dredge boat but who of
late has been a resident of New York,
writes that he is about to depart for
Brazil, South America, where he will
spend an Indefinite period and thaw out.
He has suffered with asue great deal
since he left Cairo. He promises 10 catch
US a devil sfish il he can. We are so much
obliged.
Captain Jno. Wherry Of the snasboat
Jno. n. Macomb, has gone to Little
Rock. HIS old home of which he writes SC
often, to spend few weeks among
friends.
From the Cincinnati Commercial, Nth
Captain Cakes will have the Rapid Tran
sit ready to depart for New Orleans by
the first OF next week. She will take 3
tow of produce and flatboats from here
MADISON, November l3.-The milboai
| Of Hagan & WadswOrth was successfully
launched this morning. The hull OF thu
steamer Calumet is aflOat; as soon as Q
sufficient rise comes she will be turned
over.
PITTsBURG, November l3.-Adlitiona
accidents to the coal fleet: Onward
aground with barges at Browns Island
Bengal Tiger stuck her entire tow OF /;
barges at the Sisters. but succeeded IL
getting 4 OF them OF. The Coal Valley
sunk barge at Blacks Island, and is lait
up at New Cumberland with the remain
der Of her tow. The Joseph Nixon
grounded with her entire tow at the Sis
tiers, and, at last accounts had only sue
ceeded in getting of. The Simpson
Horner IL reported as having sunk
barges opposite the Wheeling water
works, and grounded the greater part o
the remainder. 1t is estimated that som,
30 barges started out on this last rise vii
not get through. Captain Hugh BevingtoI
leaves for Louisville tonight to take thu
John Dippold from there to New Or
leans with tow Of coal. The towboatI
Smoky City and Dick Fulton No. wer,
sold by the United State marshal to-day
the former to j. y. FISHER for $25,650
and the latter to J. z, Smith for S3,075
There was quite large crowd in attend
ance at the sale, but the bidding was no
as spirited as expected. The towboa
Ben. Wood and the Monongahela rive
packet and Elizabeth, collided this tore
noon near the Panhandle bridge Will
q dense smoke was hanging over tn
river, but fortunately neither boat sus
tanned any damage worth speaking oil
The Simple Horner, at 10 o'clock thi
morning, sunk 2 barges, near the Tol
mill; also one below the suspension
bridge. The balance of her tow rests or
the bar opposite the Waterworks, in
bad condition.
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Mrs. GaGney has taken charge OF the
large house at the corner of Seventh
stree. and Washington avenue, where
she will conduct boarding house. She
is reiurDishipg the house throughout
with excellent furniture, and Is now
ready to receive boarders and entertain
them in flrst.class style, giving to them
all the comfort and convenience that
could be desired. Mrs. Gaffney has had
many years experience in boarding house
and hotel management, and feels conf
dent that she Is capable and able to give
better accommodation for less money
than any other boarding house in the
city. She sOlic!ts share OF public pat
ronage. NoyS.lm
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There is a fair demand for choice old
white corn at 46G47c. in bulk. Receipts
are light and the supply On the market
small. Sales reported were 2 cars new
white in sacks, 4Sc; car old white In
sacks, SIC; 400 sacks mixed, zoe; car old
white in bulk, Acc.
OATS.
Receipts Of oats arc light, and stock on
the market limited. The demand Is
good. Prices are steady at 26S27c. Sales
reported were ear mixed in bulk, &c;
700 sacks mixed, Gee; cars mixed in
bulk, 26ie; cars mixed in bulk, &c.
HAY.
Receipts Of choice hay are light and the
supply small. There ia a fair demand
for choice at $l2; low grade hay is plenty
and dull. Sales noted were: car Gilt
Edge, $l3 90; l car good mixed. $40 IS;
cars choice, Sill 90; l car choice limo
thy, $40; car Red Top, IS 80.
MEAL.
The supply of City meal is about equal
to the demand, and prices are quiet
and steady at 81 %. Sales were 100 bbls.
City, S 2 IS; 80 bbls. 81 IS, 20 bbls.
Country, 81 20.
BRAN.
Supply light and demand good at Sl3.
Sales were 500 sacks, $l3; / car In sscka
$l3.
POTATOES.
Potatoes are in fair supply and quiet at
81 75G2. Receipts are liberal. Wenote
sales Of 25 bbls. peachblsws, 81 s.; 30
bushels do, 4595Oc.
| APPLES.
Choice apples are in good demand, and
wanted at 81 70. Receipts are light, and
there are but few on the market. Sales
reported were % bbls. various grades,
$202 30; 10 bbls. choice Ben Davis
| 81 70.
BUTTER.
Receipts of butter for the last few days
have been large, and the supply Of all
grades is good. Choice is in fair de.
nand, while common and low grades are
dull and unsaleabe. Sales noted were q
tubs choice Wisconsin, 25c; 2 boxes roll,
choice, 23c; 20 pals Southern illinois,
lG@1ac; 10 pkgs. Northern roll, 2o@23c;
3 tubs good country, DC; I tub choice,
&c.
I EGGS.
There are very few on the market, and
scarcely any arriving. The demand I,
lively. Sales were boxes, 173c; 10C
dozen, lse; 3 boxes, lsc; 2 boxes, l7!c.
POULTRY.
The market Is overstocked with chick,
ems, and they are hard to dispose Of
Turkeys are in good demand at from 81
to 50, according to size. Wenote sales oil
4 coops chickens, 81 1902; Scoops mixed
chickens, 81; scoops mixed chickens, 81
2coops turkeys. So
/ ~ GAME.
Came 10 beginning to come In and SELF
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No Eailura Known.

Inere Is no case on record where DR..
Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound has tailed to give subtraction.
On the other hand, whenever 1t has been
used by our people. in severe colds,
coughs, asthma. bronchitis, Group,
whoopIng-eoush and consumption, they
are enthusiastic in its praise. Containing
no opium or other dangerous drug, ii
does not constipate, and is safe to admin
ister in all conditions Of health. This Is
an important announcement, and the suf.
ferlng are advised to heed it. Trial size,
10 cents; large sizes. so cents and One
Dollar. Sold by Barclay Bros.
Also agents for Prof Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant totAke and requires no
physic. Price rs cents. Tryit.
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readily at good prices. We note sales Of
Q dozen wild ducks, 81 25i 5 dozen quail,
10000; turkey, 5O@76c; vension, 6@7c'
SALT.
400 bbls. Ohio river, 81 50.
PROVISIONS.
Sales were 1000 lbs. pork strips, Sc;
packages, S.s. $. hams, l2i@l3c.
LARD.
Sales were tierces kettle rendered,
l0e.
ONIONS.
Onions are in good demand at S2S2 rs
per Dbl.
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ton. Judge Bross fined young Snow
twenty-five dollars and the costs Of prose.
cuti0n, and ordered him committed until
the fine and costs are paid.
The healthy growth OF the baby Is
dependent upon its freedom from the
pernicious effects Of opium. DR.. Bulls
baby syrup Is the best remedy known Tor
the diseases OF early childhood. Price
Is cents. Il
--0n Wednesday Chief After arrested
two men named, John Glenn and John
Turner respectively, on q charge Of at
tempting to play q confidence game on
negro named John Point. They were
locked up In the calaboose until yesters
day when they were taken out for trial.
Chief AFTER was accompanied BY Officer
Sargent, and a. the officers were leaving
the jail yard with their prisoners, Glenn
made break for his liberty.
Officer Sargent took charge Of Turner
while the chief gave chace after
the escaping prisoner. The race was
lively one-across the commons back Of
the BULLETIN office, and up Walnut
as far as Fifteenth street, where the Chief,
having been Joined by constable John
Gladnsy and another man, overlook
GLENN and brought him back. The pair
was then taken before Justice Comings,
who after hearing the evidence, assessed
fine OF one hundred dollars and costs Of
trial against each the prisoners. Being
unable to pay the fines they were given
q stay and ordered to leave the city in
stantly. They went.
The San says 1t is possible MIR. Ober-
ly may not accept the councils PROPOSE
ton for him to VISIT Washington City to
assist MIR. Hartzell In obtaining another
appropriation for the Improvement Of the
river In this vicinity. We don't know
anything about what Mr.. Oberly will do,
but suppose the city council knew what
they were doing when they passed the
resolution.
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With medlcaisd baths. would invite the
sttsotion Of the sick, and those suffering
with chronic diseases, nervous debility
exhaustion Of vital power, neuralgia,
paralysis, female complaints, catarrh and
all impurities Of the blood. Her system
Of treatment is pleasant and soothing.
no shocks are given; she has been very
successful for q number Of years, and
she does not hesitate to warrant cure.
where there isany constitution to build
upon.s -, -fv4,.yr T.,g ~. - 4. q. -. /,
Having engsgsi The bathrooms Of DR..
AFTER on Tenth street, between Washing
ton avenue and Walnut street, where
shs will at al times take great pleasure
In attendance on patients. Nov. elm
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Ladies will find at Edward A. Bu'
der's, corner Eighth street and Washing.
ton avenue, some beautiful and stylish
presents for gentlemen. just received. An
inspection of his goods before purchasing
elsewhere, will probably prevent after
disanpointment. l1>11.lw.
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Wood Working Machinery For Sale
One Palmer and Watcher, one Heading
palmer, one Surfacer and one Gigsaw
machine, for which will take lumber in
payment. For terms apply to
24Ip JAMES BELL, Ullin, Ills.
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APEw OF THE PRICES At
PETTIS & BIRDS,
18th AND WASHINGTON AVE,

And all other goods very cheap.
Also, just received, choice lot Of Pure
Spices, Mustard, English Table Sauce
and Pickles.
Call and see US. 2k6r
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.rt.r..t.d ~hsn mailing THAR muir
.s.... sar m. Pan and Winter. sspes.
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Southern Illinois. they manage to DO %
81 comparatively small sxpenss-Aav'
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ssasst them and ere content With mod.
srats proAts.
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Only 81 80 for . lever clock, IN ~
rosewood or walnut cass, and wssranoqt
for one year, at Edward A. Bad~s,
corner Of Eighth street aad wsshingtAA
avSns. ll7Ahs-tv
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French quarter striking clocks,
Ithica calender, Seth Thomas, Automa>
ton ana Musical clocks at greatly reduced
prices, at Edward A. Buder's, corner
Eighth street and Washinton avenue.
ll-l2-IW
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Bser! Beer!l Besr!!!

Bser! Beer!i Beer!9
Chas. Pbiferllng has on tap and Is
daily In receipt OF fresh Pilsener beer Of
the raresi quality; also c. Windish, Muhl.
hauser & Bros. Clnclnnati'beer which Is
acknowledge to excel all others. FILTER
ling extends cordial invitation to oil his
friends, 11-l7-lw.
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Edward A. Buder, corner OF Wash
ington avenue and sth street, IL getting
new holding goods every day. Call and
see them. 11.l1.lw
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coLsINc OUT At COST

p Mrs. G. Mclean desires to announce to
the public that she has determined 10
Gloss out her large and elegantly assorted
stock Of MILLINERY GOODS, inclu.
ding Ladies' FURNISHING GOODS Of
nearly every description, UNDER
WEAR. HOSIERY. stc., with very
issge assortment Of Ladies', Misses and
GAilArsn's SHOES, al Of which must be
sold within The next YF
THIRTY DAYS
Atcosf. Now ID the time tor ladies to
buy Hats. md eYery thing else In the
Millinery line.
oGAll old bills must be settled nj
once. or they will be put out for col.
MRS. {. MCLEAN.
Noy. 10Th, 1857.
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Ed. Braxton has returned to his old
stand In the Raiser building, where he 10
better prepared than ever to ascommo'
late his patrons and the public who
may favor him with call. He has gone
to considerable expense In fitting up .
couple of nicely furnished rooms, which
he has provided with al the latest Inn
proyements and conveniencss. He EN-
pIoys only first class workmen md those
who patronize him will have their wants
attended to IN style and will receive
courteous treatment. :
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host in numbers ten cheap goods Of the Kings own
puposessms open and buttons scarce almost unknown The
epnng
been gained s
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w i S'IIIlLFIt,
HOLD THF ORT


manded by General
"dressparsde"
rip to be button "
Treasury and c0mmiy full for Everything happiness
Look At Our, Besiegers
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HITTER! RuffAli

y choice lot just received In small and
large packages. II. LEIGHTON,
If GA Ohio Levce.
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FLOUR,

The market is steady and firm on all
grades except choice, on which dealers
are inclined to make concessions in order
to effect sales. Receipts are good and
stocks accumulating. The demand ia fair.
We note sales as follows:
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The zone aaA sa.ev


OF our country have oiten-espeeially
about election time-been made the sub
ject Of laudation; but when those useful
parts Of the human structure become too
visible In consequence Of leanuess, they
can scarcely be called graceful. The eye
delights not to dwell upon angels and
ridges In either man or woman. Aeso
over, extreme cancellation b . sign 0
imperfect digestion and consequent poy-
erty Of the blood. Beth
these evils are Psmedisd By
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, whicA 10
der digestion an Assimilation esrtainlt1o,
In consequences al which IL bloed ses
quires richness and The body snoG1Anes.
Thus are the hollow places 1llsd up md
the angles rounded Oh. Throu0h IL In
stTumensality Of this psasisss n - d.
gestion and prum0eoe ~ pAyslea1 W.
being, the body npidly eslns = vlGss,
color returns to the hollow ehoak, -
appetite improves, nervous ayUuooma
vanish, and . haaishful Impetus u 01yoa
to every vital function.
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wn0as Mama.
Just received I, 1000 lba. VI Hams. which
w oner to the ths lstaiItradsf bs 10 esnsa
per lb, (A) INV YoAS SroRS. \
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the
Have nothing
.pocketed. .
nothing goods bought by
We intend 0 an and @ n
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Bank landings 8 cents per 1OO lbs, and
10 cents per Dbl. higher.
THE MARKET.
~ Our friends should bear in mind
that the prices here given are only for
sales from first hands in round lots. In
filling orders and for broken lots it 10
necessary to charge an advance over
these figures.
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to slow them place In our columns.
We are willing that all sides-the tenn
perance people, the saloon people, and
the people who occupy ground halfway
between the two shall be heard on this
question; but we insist that com.
munlcations shall not be weighted down
with personalities and vulgar spithets.
Our columns are open to all so long as
tho subject Is discussed dlspassionately
and fairly; but we will not permit any
thing Of . personal character to enter
the BULLETIN.
The Centaur Liuiments are the great
est remedies ever discovered tor all flesh,
bone and muscle ailments-bites, bruises,
swellings, burns, rheumatism, stiff joints,
etc. What the White Liniment does for
the human family, the Yellow Liniment
does tor horses and animals. They are
cheap, they are convenient, and they are
certain In their effects. ll.ll.l3w
In the county county yesterday
Edward Snow, = thirteen ycar-old lad,
was tried on charge OF stabbing . com
radc with . knife. II seems the boys,
Edward Snow and John Harrison, live Ia
the nelghborhOod Of Thirty.tourth street,
and on Sunday last while out playing
they got into a dispute and finally into Z
fight. In the melee Saow stabbed Harri.
sou IN the back with knife. innicting
y wound from which 1t was
At first thought be could not recover
Sheriff Ssup arrested Snow and lodged
him in the county jail whore be remain
| Cd until yesterday when be was taken ou
or trial. Asssrs. Xulkey, Linegsr ant
I4ansdsa Appeared tor the Geisndence ono
County Attorney xulksy forthe prosecu
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Set profits. s5i2I.35o sh9s2so5 Decrease. slss575
It's proper to state that the earnings of the Pitts
burg division IN 1876 included only nine months
from January / ~ September 3O-whle those
ported for 1877 are FOR twelve months. So that in
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ing 81, s22,375, rs shown above, would be-if the
business of the Pittsburg division We're reported for
the whole of 1s76-some 800, 900 greater.
OF the total decrease in gross earnings of the main
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INDUCED in about the business of those companies.
whose stocks happen just now to be the special
fayontes of wealthy spectators. The figures
show that II only small part of the current
rumors concerning Central aud Hudson, ana Lake
Shore Railroads is true, these two companies are
managed with an ability almost superhlnnan. And
this Is tue moro apparent when IL is remembered
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that the Central ard Hudson. and Lake Shore
Companies have suffered moro than any of the
other corporations named from water competition,
both on through and local business
The stock market, to-day has revealed no new
features. Tho impulse to make money on "paper.D
by marking mp the price Of securities, for which
there is market still rules the hour The epecial
fayorites Of to-day the st. Paul stocks. An
early dividend on the preferred stock is promised
by the spectators for tho six months ended June
80, 1877, In order oma<e the promise look more
attractive, the price Of the stock was advanced TO
7lls at which it closed. The common stock adj
yanced to 3Gl although The use of the funds
realized FROM the business Of the last six months to
pay n dividend the preferred stock for the pre-
ViOus SIX months, D. clearly 10 he defTueut OF the
common stock. The Northwest stocks, ON the con-
trary after small fluctuations, closed wish "a final
loss OF \ each Oh the days transactions. The gem
Crai market requires no comment. IL vas duil aud
simply sympathetic.
IN the coal shares Che upward movement was con-
tinued. carrying Delaware, Lackawanua and Vest
em to 81 y, and Delaware aud Hudson To I7l4 but
later they sold at ~ 4UJ0's aad 1C's respectively.
Norgis and Essex sold al zoo 1JI2 and NcW-Jcrssy
Central at l3i20lf.
Western Union was dealt in TO p greater extent
than usual, buG within marrow range oi figures;
tho prices we're 1854 1881 7e07o3i lhc market
closed irregular and feveTsh, after transactions AZ
gicsatiug only 1l9, 800 shares.