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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
A BIG FIND.

On Friday, 7th inst, while working in
the gravel pit at Van Meter, on the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
and about fifty miles from Des Moines.
the workmen eXhumed what they sup.
posed was a stone. After digging it out
OF its bed, and breaking it in two pieces,
they turned it aside. Roadmaster Pres.
ton got hold OF it, cleaned it of earth, and
disclosed nearly one.haf of o monster
skull of some unknown animal. In pry.
ing it IRON its bed, the middle of the
skull, in which were two or three teeth.
and the eye-sockets. We're broken out
one tooth remains solid and perfect. IL
Is ten inches across the face lengthwise
Oh tue jaw, four inches broad, and seven
anu one-ha!i inches deep in the jaw.
ihere We're evidently tour teeth in the
jaw. The length Of the skull from the
oase tothe nose is about four and one.balt
ieet: AL the base Is a projecting bone,
having cohcave end, evidently where
II joined the vertebra. The tooth re- =
naming Is the back tooth, and imme.
uiately behind it is the cavity Of Tho
! thorax. AT the lower point the nasal
cavity is perfectly formed. The skull.
bone is very thick, and there is no brain.
cavity. The weight of the Whole
Is thlrty.live pounds. The bone i
as perfect and solid us thouch
but recently denuded of of flesh. Il was
found twenty-five feet below the surface.
Above 1t was stratum OF coarse gravel,
clay, and the usual prairie alluviai drift.
The form OF the skull shows the head of
the animal to which 1t belonged to be
similar to the tapir. Further research
Will be made, to discover, IL possible.
more OF the remains. That found is tho
upper right hall Of the skull and law.
The face OF the tooth is fiat, with small
ribs running across It's narrow face.
What the skull belonged TO Is an inter.
es'ing question for scientists TO solve.
Certain II is, its masticating apparatus
was enormous In size and tvemend Gus In
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

ant rumbling noise was heard
approaching rom the southwest,
not unlike the sound OF distant thunder 4,
or the firing ofhavy artillery long way
OIL. The earth ,egan TO tremble, then to
heave and rock % violently that neither
man nor beast could stand or walk.
Presently 1t begin to roll in waves, tho
undulatl0ns being plainly visible-the
depressiOns between clearly defined.
Soon these swelb began to burst, dis
charging vast quantities OF water. sand
AMI species OF ,oal incrusted with sui
phur." The tisurcs opened by these
swells were oil various lengths and
depths. Some oithe most extensive were
five miles n length, remaining
after the commissions were
over from tour to six feet IN
depth, and an average OF ten feet in
width. In places where no long rents in
the earth occurred there were large open
ings like wells ilom which issued water,
sand, and burning cinders which by the
force OF escaping gases were thrown
high into the air. So great was the vol
nme of water thrown up that all the
lower portions OF the country were com.
pletely inundated. The inhabitants had
to take flight to higher ground, or climb
trees until the water subsidized. Several
personal incidents of the danger and
terror were recalled. Evidently the
New Madrid country needs vaccination
with volcano, or boiling springs as a
safeguard against such eruptions on its
physical features.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
CATTLE DISEASE

\ cattle plague, thought TO be species
of the Texas fever, has broken out in
various localities in Ohio and Michigan.
Texas cattle OF this year are covered with
ticks OF two varieties, the bite of which is
poisonous to tie blood. Many cattle are
dying daily. Several cases OF children
having been poisoned by drinking OF in.
fec,ed milk have already come to the
notice of the physicians. Beet is affected
By the disease. but can be easily detected
by experts. The disease Is said TO be
very infectious. A veterinary surgeon
who has treated about forty cases says the
symptoms with mich cows are first a
falling off OF about halt the yeald OF milk,
then bloody passages OF urine, and in a
few hours death. He recommends rs
treatment to wash the animal in Il lotion
which acts as disinfectant for the ticks
and an antidote for the poison.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

SENATOR SPENCER, OF ALABAMA, WEBS A
BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS OF NEW YORK
WHO FoRSAKES HER BETROTHED.

SENATOR SPENCER, OF ALABAMA, WEBS J
BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS OF NEW YORK
WHO FoRsAKES HER BETROTHED.
Special 10 the st. Louis Globe.D Democrat
NEW YORK, Sept. l2.-Senator Spen.
cer,'oi Alabama, was married in the par.
sonage OF st. Bridget's Church to-day, to
May Nuncz, an accomplished actress
connected until very recently with the
Fifth Avenue Theater. lie is forty-two,
and has had previous wife. She is
twenty-five and very beautiful. The
wedding was private, being attended
by only a small party of personal friends.
Even Miss Nunez' stage companions
were not aware that she was to be mar
ried. The reason for the secrecy was
that she was engaged 10 marry another
sutton, aud it is said that he did net
know thai he was TO loose her. he
pair were in mornin. dress, and there
was no Ostentation. After the cere-
mOny they started on a Western train,
occupying a Darlor in drawing room
car, and saying they were going to
Deadwood, but it is thought they are
keeping their real destination to them.
selves. Miss Nunez was clerk in the
postotiice here before she went on the
stage three years ago. She was seen as
an amateur by Boucicault, who at once
engaged her TO play in tour with the
Shaughran. She is talented and edu-
Gated, Her father was a Portuguese by
birth, and served as Colonel in the
Confederate army.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

The first object in life with the American peo-
good health. The first can be obtained nv sssr'
~, honesty and saving, the second, good
health by, using Green's Augugt Flower.
should you be Respondent sufferer from any OF
the enects OF Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, indi-
OF the Heart, Sour Stomach, Habltuai Costiye-
ness Dliziness Of the Head, Nervous Prostra.
non, Low spirits. &C., YOU nee d not suffer an
other day. Two doses Of August Flour will
relieve relieve you st once. sample Bottles 10 cents.
hEst-elass Druggists In the u, S,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

The New York Tribune states that
two OF the most culpable of the in
dicted South Carolina Republicans have
decided to give evidence for the state,
and the indictments against them will
not be tried. They are Jones and
" oodruf, former clerks of the house
and senate. Each surrenders twenty
eight thousand dollars worth Of bonan-
lls warrants, and claims against the
state for alleged unpaid print.
Ing bills. Jones surrenders private
property, valued at twelve thou
sand dollars, and Woodruff surrenders
the building ami fixtures OF the RepuJli.
can printing company in Columbia, val.
ued at seven thousand dollars, and his
claims against the bank OF the state Tor
one hundred and thirty thousand dollars.
Both thieyes---that seems to he the only
suitable word for them--are allowed "a
retain their private residences. Their
evidence will DO very Important, as they
were necessarily cognizant Of all the job.
berry which was engineered through the
legislature.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
IIth Day OF SEPTEMBER, 1g77


lith DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1877.
at the front door Of the court house in Cairo Aey
ander county, Illinois, commencing at 10 o clock a
M sell at public auction the following descnbel
zeal estate, Of the said Claiborne Winston to-wit
west '"'e'
range west
Undivided J. NV !. section 81 township II range
vest
\ y seq section IS township Il range ives,
SwA swA section % township IL range west
SWh sea section 81 township u range 1ye,i
Ne'4 section u township IL range 2 west
Nwt+ sea section q township II range 3 west
re NV = sectlon2 township IA range 3 west
Nes sea section township l. range 3west
Sws section % township - range west
re nv section ~ township Is range 3 west
E2 nw14 section 20 township IL range west
swa section IS township u range west'
NV section - township 10 range west
Wa nwa section township IL range west
NwA section 30 township Ii range west
Nw!s neh section 30 township IL range west
NeH nel4 section % township IL range 2 west
Sea ne'4 section Il township ljrange west
All in Alexander county Illinois.
Also
SeHsection township II range cas-,
Sc corner OF swH section township u range o
In the the county Of Pulaski and State Of Illinois.
Also
Los g. %, 90, % and 30, in block 50, and 10, 90
in block q, and lots 30 and 81, in block 80 all IN The
hrst addition TO the City Of Cairo, county Of ALEX
ander, and State Of Illinois
Also
Lots %, q. %, and 90 in the Hotel Addition 10
the City OF Cairo aforesaid.
The terms Of the sale are-One-four,h cash and
the balance in three equal paymsats at six. twelve
ano eighteen months with seven per cent interest,
secured BY deed OF trust on premises sold.
Bids fer anyof said real estate will he received
up to day Of sale by NJ. J. Hswley or Samuel f.,
Wheeler at Cairo, J,TAYLOR SMITH
Aug. Goth 1877. Assjpnsc
d3w
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

THE Oldest Catholic. priest in the
United States, the Rev. Father John Nc.
Elroy, died at Frederick, Md, on the
18th inst. He was born in lnniskillen,
county Fermanagh. Ireland, in 1872,
and came to this country in 1893. He
was ordained by Archbishop Neal in
1917 lie was ninety-five years Old at
the time OF his death.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

HE ST. Louis Republican sums up the
latest war news as follows: 1.-THE fight,
ing AT Pievna continues most desperate.
~. but 1t can not be definitely deter,
mined taat the Russians have gained
any advantages Of vital Importance.
Their losses, according TO their own
concessions, can scarcely be less than
ten thousand killed and wounded, while
that VI the Turks, In their trenches, can
hardly be expected 10 reach anything
near 70 great aGgure. A Russian bull.
lstln dated yesterday announces that
Gen. HsobSloo has been driven from
titH y. 4WflN or N
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

The contest for the county Offices in
Williamson county is waxing warm, and
considerable feeling is beng aroused be-
tween the candidates. Hon. Jesse
Bishop, a prominent Republican and the
present county Judge, has announced
himself as an independent candidate tor
reelection in opposition TO Geo. w.
Young, the nominee of the Republican
county convention. This course has
brought down on Mr.. Bishops head an
avalanche of abuse from the Republican
papers OF the county. which plainly in.
torn him that henceforth he must not
look Tor anything at the hands Of the
Republican party. The Democrats will
support Bishop, and lis election is al
most assured. a fact which induces him
to take the doses prepared by the Rad
ieal papers calmly and philosophically.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE
Special Warrant No. /.

Public notice is hereby gwen tina, the county
count Of Alexander county has rendered judgment
for special assessment upon property benefited
by the following Improvements Of sidewalk, to-wil:
HOTEL ADDITION,
North side lllh street between Commercial avenue
and Poplar street
south side 18th street between Commercial ayen-
ue and Poplar street
South side lith street between Commercial ayonue
and Washington avenue
North side l4th between Washington avenue and
Walnut street
West side Washnton avenue between llth and
18th streets
South side lith street between Washington sycn-
ne and Walnut street
East side Washington avenue between Tenth
West side Poplar street between 10Th and 18th
streets
South side Slh street between Washington
avenue and Walnut street
South side 7th street between Commercial avenue
and Washington avenue
North side 18th street between Commercial avenue
and Washington avenue
North side l2th street fronting Levee street
Corner east side Commercial avenue north side
l!,h street
Corner IeNee and 9Th Strcet--south side
South side 4th street between X X strip snd
Commercial avenue
Corner Commercial avenue and south side 2nd
street
Corner lcvee street south side 18th street
North side llIh street between Washington Az.
enue and Poplar street
Corner Levee and 9TH streets north side
North side 18th street between W Washington avenue
and Walnut street
North side 18Th street between Walnut and Cedar
streets
North side lSth street between L,vee street and
IL RR strip
North side ls,h stree, between CIR i strip and
Commercial avenue
North side 10Th stree, between L X strip and
Commercial avenue
South side 18Th street between Levee stree, and
ICRR strip
West side Poplar street between l7th and 18th
streets
South side Sth street between Leyee street and
Commercial avenue
West side Cedar stree; between 10Th and 10th
streets
West side Leyee stree, between 9Th and lith
streets
As Will more fully appear from the certified copy
of the judgment file in the office of the clerk Of
the city Of Cairo, III. That warrant for the col
lection of such assessment is in the hands of the
undersigned. All persons interested hereby
notified TO call and pay the amounts assessed, at
the collectors office, ~ Commercial avenue, within
30 days from the date hereof
Il. r. PARKER, Collector.
Dated this 2iih day of August, \. u. ls77
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
TO CONSERVATIVES.

Consumption, that scourge of humanity. "a
,ne great dread OF the human family, in all civil
leti confident that am in possession of the
only sure, iniallible remedy-now known to
ne profession the speedy. positive cure OF
hat dread disease, and lis unwelcome concom-
V wants. bs XII Citsrrh Asthma bronchitis Ner-
lieve In medicine. Twenty-eight wears eyne-
rlenee as busy practitioner in the best con-
sumption hospitals in the old and new world.
mas has taught me the value of proper medica ton
Doth local and constitutional in the curo OF this
Yreat enemy OF our race. have found II. But
aln uigresssing. started cut to say to those
sunei,ng with consumption or any of the above
t nmu that by addressing me. giving symps
vyea ,' h sney snail be put in possession jothis
s anaa 'oon, without charge, nnd shall have the
Uenen' OF my experience In thousands of case
t; nns treated Full particulars. direc-
in vns ,or prepamton and use, and advice and
n,sn ,hv ns lor successful treatment ut your
Usi, nome ., VIII be received by you by return
mall Tree OF charge, by addressing
vail, -, Ok. JOHN S. BURNETT,
"'''Y 10 Jefferson street Louisyill
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

STEAMER RANDALL is confident OF his
reelection to the speakersbip Of the next
house, and places great reliance in his
ability TO control the votes of a great
majority of the southern members. And
it is certain that as The time for the meet
ing of congress approaches Randall's
chances seem TO improve. The fact that
a number OF prominent and influential
representatives OF the Southern Pacific
railroad favor Randall's election lndi-
rectly confirms the stories that the
southern members believe that he would
be more favorable 10 the scheme than
any of the other aspirants.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
BURIAL OF THE GOODRlCuES.
owen tky.) News, 18th.

~ "SA Nht'I ANS"0t t-th'
The bodies of the three Goodrches
hanged at New Castle last week were
brought to Pleasant Home, in this
county, last Wednesday and inferred in
the semetery beside the graves OF friends
ali three bodies being put in one grave.
There was large number of citizens
present at the final scene, which is re-
ported sad in the extreme. Thos, who
claim to be best acquainted with the
Goodriches can not believe that the two
younger ones were guilty, Dave Carter's
testimony Notwithstanding. Carter has
long been known as a bad man. and
little confidence is placed in his so.called
confession. IL is deeply regretted that
these men We're summarily dealt with,
ard that the law was not allowed to take
lis course. There is possibility that
some of the victims were innocent,
which full investigation might have
developed.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OFFICE or THE CRY CLRnk

Cairo, Ills, Sept. 8, ls77,
Special proposals will be received al this oi,jce
until o'clock p. m, Thursday, Sept 20, Isl.
Tor the lillins and grading of Walnut street
between Eleventh and Fourteenth streets. Also
of Sixth street between Washington avenue ani
Walnut street,
The amount of I'LL in each TO be Eve hundred
yards, and made under the superv ision and di
rection OF the committee on streets.
proposals will be received for each, or both
toset, er
The right to reject any or all bids Is reserved
j. Is. PILLS, City Clerk.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
Administrator Notice.
Estate Of Bridget CLARK. deceas1

Estate OF Bridget Clark, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
administrator Cum Testamento Annexo
OF the estate Of Bridget Clark, late of
the county Of Alexander and
State of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before
the county court of Alexander county, at
the court house in Cairo at the October term
on the third Monday in Oct. next, at which
ume all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose OF having the same adj
justed. All persons indepted to said cs.
tate are requested to make immediate nav.
ment to the undersigned.
Dated, this 2lst day OF August, A. ID.
1877. ALFRED COMINGS, Admir-.
wet. Cum Testamento Annexo
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16
BANKRUPT SALE.
sTAVE MILL AT AUCTION.


BY virtue of an order OF the Dstru Court Of
the United Stat, {, for Il Southern District OF
Illinois, l will on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER It'll, ls77,
At the hour of eleven o'clock A NJ, on the
premises, at Eorman, in the County OF John.
son, and State OF illinois, offer ut public VEN
due, % the highest bidder, the fine stage mill
lately owned and occupied by Crane 4 Bush,
of Formsn, Illinois, now Bankrupt, together
with all the buildings anu machinery pertain
ing 10 said mill
We have here. and will SELL everything which
is necessary, Tor entering at once upon an ex-
tenslye business IN cutting slaves and heading.
Among the property TO be sold are the follow
ing: y heavy two-stery frame building and
brick engine room attached, steam engine and
boiler, ten steam boxes, Cameron steam pump
with pipe and hose attached, saws, grIndstoues
cars, an equalzing machine, a stave cutting ma
chine, TWO staye jOintlBg machines. @ heading
planning machine, heading jOintng machine,
heading turning machine, steam kiln; also
| shisgie saws, cqualiztng saws, cOncaye saws.
thick saws, stase JOinter knives, heading jOintcr
Anlves, planners, etc. also Black smith shop
aud tools, barn and hay room, cooper shop
and barrel shop, and all necessary sheds for
storing material: together with lease-hOId in
terest in five acre. Of land, on which the above
described buildings stand. The lease running
upwards Of twelve years. Facilities for ship
ping are unsurpassed 4 switch Of the Vim
cennes railroad runs directly alongside of the
sheds used for storing material. There Is plenty
Of good timber near this mill, and a steady and
constant demand for all he stock It can turn
ont.
Look out for bargain Now Is y e time TO
buy. From this time forward business can be
done upon rising market,
TERMS OF SALE. -One-thirl cash in hand
one.thind in six months, and one third in
twelve mouths from the day Of sale, IJe ha-
anil 70 be secured by UNQUEsTIosEp rersonal
security. Inquiries can be addressed 10 the
undersigned at Cairo. Illinois, or 20 John l..
Mulyey, at Formal, Illinois.
GEORGE FISHER,
Nai'' me-, sept !, 1871 Assignee.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

THE RECENT SLIGHT SHAKES IL TIL VI
CINITY or NEW MADRID STIRRING UP
MEMORIES or THE COMMISSIONS OF
lSll.l2.
LSt Louis Republican
The recent slight shake in the vicinity
OF New Madrid, No., has stirred up vivid
memories OF the commissions there of
lSll-lsl2. The coolest inhabitant" who
recollects the sickening sensation OF the
heaving earth and the subsequent desc
lation perfectly well, is giving in his ex-
perience to the local paper and reviying
old history, which is always news when
tits repeated upon sufficient proyocation.
According to this authority, the first
great shock OF the historic earthquakes of
New Madrid was felt at 9 O'Clock on the
morning Of the 10th of December, 1911.
Alter TINS there came q succession OF
lesser shakes, until the second great
shock came, on the 9TH day of January,
iSl2. Then there were subterranean
Dellowings and connections at inter-
walls. until the last great shock came on
the 18th of January, 1872. For several
months after this the country seemed to
nave chills and fever, which gradually
passed over, and there has been no re-
currence OF the earthquaky condition
until recently. But the development
and destiny OF the region were materially
changed by these phenomena which
transilgured the face of the country.
Many OF the people suffered the losses of
their houses and lands, and moved away
from the dcsolated locality. The lands
fell INTO the hands OF spectators, which
was almost as destructive as the earth.
quake had been. Only lately, after the
foundations had been tested by .ixty.iiye
years quiet, was full confidence
restored, and the wrecked region seem.
Ell about to advance in general move
mcnt to catch up with the Surroundings,
we are told that the New Madrid
country which was swampcd by the
commissions OF nature, and came IN n
deadlock In earthquake shocks is NOV.
ing now. That assures are filed. the
swamps have dried up and q new pro-
ductlve soil has crusted over tho wet
lands. The whole trouble with Inc
country appears TO have been The
lack OF a volcano to carry off the
superiluous steam generated In the under
world, or probably hot springs like
those OF Arkansas would have answered
me purpose OF safety valves. The New
Madrid Cya.icter Of Events OF 1Sll.l2
states In relation to the first succession
81 shocks, after describing the terrors OF
the night and the conditions at seven
o'clock in the morning: "Seven
O'Clock came, and with IL dist.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

WILLIAMSON COUNTY is more fortunate
than most otaer counties in this end OF
the state. On the Is, day OF September,
1875, the total debt OF the county was
S2J,796.l0. During the year ending,
September lst. 1877. the deb. was re-
duced lS,S07.06 Thus the total debt of
the county at the present time is only
S6,935.04. The county has no bonded
indebtedness of any kind.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

SPENCER, the president OF the busted
States Savings Bank of Chicago, is said
to have been traced to England, whore IL
is expected he will be arrested and
brought back.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

COLLECTOR SMITH, successor to j. Rus.
sell Jones in the Chicago custom house,
entered upon the discharge OF his duties
on Friday.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

A SPsISGrrELD special Of Friday even
ing says the state officers had not up to
that time returned from Chester, and as
a consequence the penitentiary question
is not yet settled. ,,-......
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

THE good time coming is coming.
Even Radical papers praise Wade lamp
tons speech at Rockford.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

AT last accounts Senator Morton's
condition was not materially changed,
and his physicians were hopeful.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-09-16

We are authorized TO announce Samuel j..
Humm as a candidate for the odice OF County
Clork At the election to be held November 9Th,
1914.