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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-28
NEWS BREVlTlES.

ANTICIPATING \ BRISK FALL TRADE.
Baltimore papers OF the 23l say the
indications OF an early fall trade are aY>
parpntin wholesale business quarters,
the stock accumulated exceeding that OF
previous years. Leading jobbers express
belief that prospects are bright for an
early brisk tall trade. The steamer trans,
pOrtation lines south feel the influence
Of the Improvement in business BY in
creased freight offerings. The Baltimore
aud ONO road also anticipates greater
demand for freight facilities, and at the
Mount Clare work shops additional
freight cars are being constructed. The
force af hands has been largely in
creased and the time extended. Train
hands are working on iull time. The
increase ofbusness has enabled the road
TO employ the same number as before
the strike, and many iavOrs are granted
employees before denied.
HANGING THE WRONG MAN.
In July last Richard Shuck was
hanged at Owenton. Ky, Tor the murder
OF Nelson Parash, his father-in>law. On
the scatlOld he proclaimed his innocence
and said Others had committed the crime
for which he suffered. He lefta written
confession acknowledging his connec,
ton with 4 band OF outlaws, who dig
guised rs ku-kluk, committed many muir
ders and robberies. Several DAYS ago
one Of the outlaws he named was arrest,
ed IN Henry county. This fellow, Dave
Carter, TO save himself, sqroal,d on the
whole gang. confirmed shuck statement
in all particulars, and stated that he had
not killed his falher-in-law. Really,
when it is considered that the ".American
system OF jurisprudence" not only tails,
to prevent crimes or 10 punish 1t. but
every now and then hangs the wrong
man, il IL time that reform in the sys-
TEN was begun.
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G.aStoria

\luhcr, win have rest and n,ir hobi.s r,,,. ,....
health, ifth'y viii Use DR. p,rb.r's ,a', "y N.Y.
Wnd cole worm. ievcrishness,so mouth. croun o.
,'uu.lth' complaints. Ills entirely vegetable pr
l"l'',oh, ana contains neither mineral moruhin.
mon Hi,"hoI. 1t Is as pleasant to take as honry
dy ncNisencc. ' '"'
l'f, l.. Dimoch, Of nppon {
mu,t Si'n', ,I', ,,.-, I,'''',,t IN ny he
for I,,ln, on i''' WV ''''' tt " tue
New Van ' r", ,EE,'y enc 'ayS, Is in
Mcs,rs. 1 -, ASTORIA " by
Pitcher. NJ ''N'e''' "m"ei
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-08-28
Nicholas Minturn, :"
by DR., Holland, the Editor,

whose story Of "Scyenoak, gave the Ing (:
est satisfaction to the readers OF the
! Monthly.
The scene OF this latest novel is laid OF
the banks Of the Hudson The hero is Il
| young man who has been always TIED to a
woman's apron strings" but who, by the
death OF his mother, il left alone in the
wOrld-to driIt on the current of liie-witll
u fortune, but without q purpose.
Another serial, Ills Inheritance by
Mus TrattOn, viii begin on the completion
OF THAT Lass o LoWrle's,' ly Mrs. Hodg.
son Burnett. Mrs. Burnett's story, begun
in August, has patl0s and dramatic power
which have been surprise to the public.
There is to be a series of original and rX.
Qutsitely illustrated papers Of "Popuq, sci
ence," by Mrs. Hern>k, each paper com.
plete in i,seli
There are tohc, tto@ various pens, paper.
Hcmo Life and Travel"
Also. practical SUGGESTIONS as to town anu
country life, village improvements, etc.. by
W"ll-knOWn specialists,
MIR. BArnard's articles on various indus
llcs OF Great Britain include the history OF
".SOmo Experiments in Cooperation" ~
Scottish Loaf Factory in the November
number, and Toad Lane, Rocadale," in
December. Other papers are, "The British
Workingmau's Home, "a Nation Of shop
keepers, ''lla'pcnny Week for the Child
etc.
A richly Illustrated series viii be given on
american sports by Flood and Field" 10y
various writers, and each on different
theme. The subject of
"G1lsslJll Al / IonaacJrlttou'
will have prominent pace, whilst the
productions, OF American humorists VIII ap,
pear from month to month. The list Vi
shorter stories, biographical and Otul
sketches, etc, Is a long one.
The editorial department viii cOntaue to
employ the aDCst pens both ~ home anu
abroad. There will be a series OF letter. on
literary matters, from London, by Mir. Wei
ford.
The pages of the magazine will te open,
as heretofore, 20 far a. limited space viii
permit, to the discussion Of all themes at.
ieeting the social and religious lite OF the
world and specially TO the freshest thought
OF the Christian Thinkers and scholar, o.
this country.
We mean to make Tie magazine swCetel
and purer, higher aud uuber, more genial
and generous IN all It's utterances and iuhu'
enceS, and . more welcome visitor thai
ever before 10 homes Of refinement and v,.
ture
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HERE s THE DEVIL TO PAY.
Safe licri.,nr

Here's trouble again. 4 "niggel"
lad in democratic district of New York
city, has entered into a competitive en-
animation established by an Irish con,
gresham named Mullen, the prize OF
which Is an appointment to West Point.
The "nigger' carried of the prize, max.
ing an average Of 9S in all the studies.
This Is bad enough. but to make 1t still
worse, the successful aspirant, being so
poor that he was unable 10 buy an outfit.
the democratic cX-congresslnan and
"blackleg' John Morrisey, sends him
$50 Tor the purpose. The world moyc.-
Slightly.
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\ national convention OF colorcd M.
sons is to be held In Chicago on Septcm.
Der ith. I lie ohjectis. we understand. to
arrange for measures which will wipe
out an absurd distinction IN the order.
II Is said bv those who ought to know,
that all the lodges oiwhite Mason declare
thsoe composed OF colOred men illegal.
anu therefore, the existence OF colord Ma.
sons Is not recognized. This IS nearly
~ absurd theory as was that OF slavery.
put we are assured II is entertained, nty.
| cttle.css.
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Is prcposterous to say that our ciruula-
ton was excessive IN view of the cundi-
ton Of those conservative nations over
whose petty areas, covered by nets OF
railways and telegraphs, exchanges are
effected with ten times greater aver.
age speed than over our widely
extended and largely uDdeveloped doc
man. Our currency was certainly not
beyond the then existing wants OF trade.
President Grant with the sanction of his
cabinet, ia his message in December,
1873, represented IL as Insufficient; aud
both houses OF Republican congress,
General Garfield leading OIL in the house,
passed bll. TO increase It, which Grant,
having meantime succOmbcd 10 the bull
li0nistS, vetoed.
The resumption law was passed with
the general belief that il would result in
an increase OF the paper cnrrer"' But
how has it operated so far? II IN, ,,ready
caused an actual and permanent cuatrac'
ton, as follows.
lst. BY destruction Of
grcenbacks Jan. II,
1873, to August ],
S7T.""...."..........S22, ST isl 90
ID. BY cancellation Of
bank notes Jan. II,
1873, to August ],
1S77,.......,.......".3G,G 2l,Gl2 90
Sd. Greenbacks surrend.
cred to redeem and
cancel bank notes
not actually can
celled......n....n.......l5,425 ,O2G 90
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a CONFLICT DREADED.

CONFLICT DREADED.
IN The great coal miners strike IN
'e''SyiVahia there had been no mate
'.A' c"aise up TO the 2lst, though a
s,r,,,. Keeling Is developing among tina
strikers against those who continue n,
WORK. ana conflict IL dreaded, even In
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STEAM BOATS.

NALrKR H. rEENISGrOE ,....... ..,....... Master
jHAHiEs PEESlSGIOS" ...................,.t.tr
VIII leave Cairo every WEDNESDAY
O'Clock .. N.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15
NO. 47
SYSTEMATIC.

SYSTEMATIC.
On last Friday morning we had the
pleasure of attending chapel services
at the Female College in this city i'm
company with Prof. N. III. Nichols, of
Fulton, and we must say that we
never saw more order and system OBJ
served than was exhibited on that oc-
casion by the young ladies in answe
to signals given by President TerrilL
In our short experience we have vis-
tied several schools during chapel
exercise and we never saw better ds-.-
corum observed than on this occasion,
bothering in coming in and going
out of chapel as well as during the
exercises.
They did not all try to get through
the door at once, nor did they tear
down stairs like tramp of cavalry
horses, nor did they all try to get in
the same seat and sing out of the
same book. And when they had
taken their seats they did not 'huncR
each other and whisper till the exer-
cises were conhpenced, and at the
close of the exeisises they did not
spring to their fees and start for the
door kefOre the s'amen'' of the PRAYER
was psenounced apd go shouting
through she halls to }heir rooms like a
lot of bo3e on a fourth of July spree.
You may think the above remarks
are applicable to no school, but we
beg leave to differ with the skeptical or
this point, but far different was the
behavior of the young ladies on this
occasion, which speaks well for the.
young ladies of Mexico, and worlds
=, for President Terrill.
When we entered the chapel it was
vacant, in few moments Profs.
Treloar and Terrill entered and took
their places on the rostrum, at q
given signal Prof. Treloar began
, playing q march and the young ladies
fled in (the youngest frst.)
+ On entering the door they FLED
across the room turned to the left
h and filed back, and then to the right
f and across again till all had entered,
f and at given signal stopped and we
4 noticed that everyone was in her ac-
n customed place ready to be seated
all this without word or whisper
L from scholar or teacher. After the
4 young ladies were seated Prof. Ter
q rill conducted the exercises, during
which not whisper or smile was in
dulged in by any of the pupils either
young or old. At the close Of tn,
exercises the young ladies rose t.
T. their feet and in the same perfect or
d der left the chapel in classes ant
10 marched to their respective rooms
re all without word or .iostle. To sa,
IN that we were pleased with the exer
ur cises would be speaking in mil
+ terms. Hoping in the future to Civ
ct you something about the classroom
e. work, for the present, we will clos
a. with the remark that Hardin Colleg
IS and it's teachers cannot be appreciat
ty ed to highly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

BEST SCHOLARs.-A vote was taken
in the two highest rooms of our pub
lie school last week to see who were
the best scholars in the respective
rooms. In Prof. Bradley's room
billiard Guthrie received the majority
Of votes. In Prof. Gass' room it was
awarded to Miss Mamie Pollard. The
editor of the Youths Companion
sends copy free for one year to these
two, as being the best pupils in their
departments.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

A MOTHERS ADVICE TO HER DAUGH-
TER.-'My daughter" said fond
and loving mother to her child, who
was going among strangers. ''you are
no longer child, but a young woman
and your happiness you hold in your
own hands, until you surrender your
self to another, who, by his conduct
and attention, can make you supreme
ly happy or miserable. But remem-
ber ever to let Virtue be thy priceless
jewel, Faith thy firm friend, Piety
thy daily guide, Modesty thy bosom
companion, Kindness welcome visi-
tor, Forgiveness thy gentle monitor.
Frankness an every day associate,
and Neatness a familiar acquaintance,
With such friends to advise and
guide, thy pathway through life will
be strewn with no regrets. Shun the
bold and unholy advances of men a:
you would viper in your path, OF
pestilence and death. For the woman
who holds argument with her Virtue
| is lost when the advance is made
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

The total number of rats killed in
Boone and Audrain counties, up to
the latest returns, footed up 1l2, 800.
Tt is prop, sed that ratification take
place in New London next Saturday.
Let everybody be on hand with their
dogs.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

The series of meetings which have
been in progress in the Presbyterian
church in this city for over two weeks
closed Wednesday night last with Is
additions to the church. Below We
give list of the parties who united
with the church: Mrs. Emma Kirk,
VIM. r. Shaw, B. 7. Douglass, S.
M. Pouge, Geo. S. Maddox, Harry
Hawkins, j. G. Jones, j. Il. Crump,
r. Yates, III. c. Bauer, c. <. Nc
Clure, Z. III. Lyle, Misses Maggie
Brown. Matilda Stuart, Emma Kirk,
p. S. Hill, Tina Baker and Lille
Baker. The services in the mair
were conducted by DR.. Lacy, ofMex-
leo, assisted by the Rev. W. w.
Robertson and the pastors of the
church. Telegraph.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

WANTED.-The address of the man
that sent us long poem ON spring !;
fine weather, this, to be spouting
about lilies, violets, &c, Better wait
till your brain thaws out before you
attempt another flight.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15
FAHNEzSS PAIaT,

Did you know you could get paint
ready mixed of all colors and shades
cheap for cash Of III. w. Gleason.
46-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Nichols & Clark will take bacon,
lard. and all kinds Of produce in ex-
.bonoe for machines. 46-3m.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15
FULTON, MO-, March 13, '77

FULTON, Mo-, March Io, ~.
4. nj. WHITE, Mexico, Mo-,
Dear Sir Next Monday, the 10th
inst, is the day Tor our regular stock
sales, and on which occasion, from
present prospects, we will have the
largest auction sale ever before held
in the Kingdom ] mention this
fact SO you may inform (if it be your
pleasure) the stock dealers of your
city, all of, or any of whom, the citi-
zens of Fulton, know, would be glad
to see in attendance. We have now
already registered on our books to Is
offered on day of sale over $50 he'd
of cattle, besides quite nunl 1i
horses, mules, &c.
I would be pleased to see you over
next Monday, if you can make itcon-
venisnt. With kind regards,
remain respectfully,
EDw'D ID. BoorH.
II
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local NEWS.

Conover's Colossal Asparagus; the
hest cheap at my office.
l6f. II. ~. oHiffkE'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Read Lacklands advertisement and
90 to the ''Old Reliable boot and
shoe store and price their spring
goods just received, which they are
selling cl eaper than ever and war
ranting. Att.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Miss Katie Moore left for Mexico,
No., on Wednesday last, to be pres
ent at the wedding of her cousin, Mr..
Sam ocke.-Fulton Telegraph.
4 In Sans behalf and for fear the
lyqng ladies may give him up for
gone. We would state MIR. Sam
Locke is still son the carpet"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Best axle grease on the market
Three boxes for % cents.
w. II. GLEASON.
~
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Among our announcements this
week viii be found the name Of Mr..
A. B. Daniel, candidate for Record
err Mr.. Daniel has served the people
of Mexico in this capacity for quite
awhile, and, we understand, has given
general satisfaction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

If YOU have the blues, use blue
Sess. that is azure cure.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Nichols & Clark keep genuine
needles for all kinds of machines.
46 3m.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

''St. Patrick's Day IN the mornin :"
will be observed at Moberly next Sat-
urday. PROFESSIONS in regalia, music,
&C., will be the order of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15
TOWN TALK.
CAUGHT ON THE FLY

18th day of the reign of Hayes.
St. Patricks day next Saturday.
Wheat fields are looking green.
10 degrees below zero last Friday
mdrnieg. e
Base Ball and croquet will soon be
all the go.
+. S. Frost is building him a new
ware room.
Blessed (fcw) are the men that
mind their own business.
The boys are indulging in duck
hunting, fine sport they say.
Hon. John A. Flood has our thanks
for special favors this week.
Now We have wood mill the next
thing We want is a iron one.
Tice wants to wear out his ulster
that is what the matter with him.
We are going to have a planning
mill. Now give us some factories.
Musick & Simpson will move their
law office to the east side of the
square.
Spring will be here sometime before
next christmas. Don't fret, you
can't bull-doze Tice.
Mr.. III. A. Silver, who has been alb
sent sometime at Washington, is now
in this city with his family
Those who talk most, generally talh
to the least purpose. In society the
greatest bores never strike-oil.
For reasons best known to himself
John Carter has withdrawn his an
nouncement as candidate for Cit,
Marshal.
Dunn G. McIlhinney tonsorial ar
fists of this city will give you a frs
class shave for 10c. Don't forge
the place, Reeds corner.
Blue glass is now the fashion, ant
Mexico is never behind. +. Llewellyl
our popular druggist deals out thi
magic cure for ''pane.'
Nisfortunes are troublesome at first
but when there is no remedy bu
patience, custom makes them easy t
us, and necessity gives us courage.
Last Friday was bitter cold day
/ 1t has only been degrees colder thi
, winter, but spring will 500
(sometime before summer) be here
Z. I. Gibbs, house, sign and orns
mental painter, who has been for th
past few weeks at work in Moberly
IN this city again and ready to fl
orders. Give him a call.
Among onr announcements th
week will be found the name of Nj
y Warner Potts candidate for re-ele,
u ton to the office of Marshal. I'll
many friends he has, speaks worlc
for his past record.
w. O. Forrist, one of the be-
criminal lawyers in the State and "
. W. Fry a young }aWyer of promis
have gone into partnership and wi
practice in our courts under the al
pellation of Forrist C Fry.
= There was preaching in the Pre-
" byterian church of this city duril
the last three nights Of last week. II
Lords Supper was administered SUI
day morning by the pastor, Rev. d
Lacy. .aa
. No man can tell whether he is rit
or poor by turning to his ledger.
is the heart that makes man ric
He is rich or poor, according to VIII
he is, not according to what
J has.
b Enjoy the blessings of this day
God sends them, and the evils be-
patiently and sweetly; for this d.
!. only is ours; we are dead to yeste
day, and we are not born tome
row.
Willie Lakeland who broke his a,
last week is doing well. VIII is
. tall he 10 apt to get his feet tangl'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

j. w. Daniel, who returned from
Vandalia, yesterday, whittier he had
gone to try some law suits, reports
that two chaps were captured there
Tuesday night last, for breaking into
the Depot and stealing $12, a greater
portion Of which was found in the
youngers shoe beneath his foot. They
also found a large bundle of keys,
which were transferred to the coun-
stables custody.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Attachments for all kinds of
machines at the Singer Office.
Ae 2,o
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Singer Office has removed back to
the old stand two doors east of w.
". Harper & Co. Il
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Best 5 cent cigar in town ''Prima
DOna' at the Red Cigar Store, Ringo
block. No. 2 1-2 south Jefferson
street. 46-om.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

About $12. 900 worth of real estate
has changed hands in this county
during the past week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Sewing machine for sale or trade
Al this Office, CnHAP. Call aud see
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

One hundred buttons is the regular
ton number for lady's dress, and
the Graphic thinks it is sshard on the
husband who has to button his Wife's
back up." Let him refuse to lend q
helping hand, and she viii s'get her
back up easily enough without any
assistance
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Hasn't nobody heard something
about whether or not it isn't probable
whether it can be found out if it is
true: If yes, why not?
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Hon. 4. IL. Buckner made us q
pleasant social call Tuesday. He
gave us good advice and spoke words
of encouragement. Men of expert
ence little think how kind words en-
courage a young man. 1t costs moth
ing for man to be pleasant and
it makes all his friends love and res
pect him. All over the world you
will find men that try to keep a young
man down and will not even speak a
kind word to encourage him, and we
are sorry to say that Mexico contains
few of these selfish unfeeling men,
yet very few compared to some other
places.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Major Rollins, of Columbia, wss in
this city yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Smith Spence left this city yester-
day for Columbia. He is
thinking of going into book store
in that city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

The three events which cause us to
think most seriously, and to feel
most profoundly, and which make the
most decided impression upon the
character, are thwarted ambition, un-
successful love, and the approach OF
death.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

We understand that Lem. Farmer,
of Cedar City is gong to be head
salesman in the Boston shoe store of
this city. We knew Lem. when in
business in Fulton, and know him to
be square fellow and thoroughly
posted in the trade. We recommend
him to the young folks of this city as
being clever, social gentleman.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

TIE FATHER To HIS SoS.-''Here,
my son." said father to his boy,
when he had reached his ma; ;ority, 10
tile boat to sail upon the stormy ocean
of life. have painted it with the
bright colors of Truth; made it out
of the timbers of Good Principles !;
caulked it with Virtue; stored it with
Integrity; and hand to you the oar OF
Self Reliance. Strike for the port of
Honor and life of usefulness. Should
the storms of adversely threaten to
wreck you, sink with your boat rath-
er than take passage upon the black
craft of dishonor for an honoreo
grave is more to be desired than 6
successful life of dishonor.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

Miss JENNIE DoBYNs is prepared to
make braids, curls, and pufs out of
combings and straight hair at reason
able prices. Leave orders at j. d.
fuckers store. If
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

lSomebody tell us what Relfe has
done that he deserves the appoint
ment of insurance commissioner
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15

A society composed of none but
the wicked could not exist; it con-
tains within itself the seeds Of it's own
destruction, and, without a food,
would be swept away from the earth
by the deluge of its own iniquity.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1877-03-15
Pride the Past and Our
MEXICO. MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH Is, 1877.

and then he has SO far to fall too.
but then we have not room to say
much.
Young man, go South, get into a
first class returning board, and your
fortune is made. EsThere's millions
in it." Don't forget your carpet
bag.
Mr.. Pratt of the Boston Square
Dealing boot and shoe house of this
city left for Chicago last Friday. Mr..
Pratt as well as all connected with
this firm are live, energetic, business
men and such as we need.