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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-15

DEILE HAVEN FEMALE INSTITUTE,
ID Alexandris, Va.
The exercises OF this school will bo resumed
on the 18th instant -,
The organization is such AS to embrace all
grades of scholarship from the primary to the
most advanced collegiate. The Principal do.
sires to assure all who are inclined to patronize
this school that teachers of known ability and
experience are employed in overy department.
Special attention is called to tho superior faclll-
ties offered in tho Department of Music. Prof:
F. j. Hahr, teacher of great reputation, vii!
preside over this department., and will be assisted
by Mrs and Miss Penick. Young ladies of the
city, who havo completed their literary course,
but who desire to continue music, can have the
benefit cf Prof Hairs instruction at tho lnstl.
tute For other particulars send for Catalogue,
or apply to
sep 7-tf N. PENlCk, Frlnclpal.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

We have now twenty-four regular and
sixteen honorary members.
During the first year we held twenty
tour regular and one special meeting.
In the forepart OF the the present year,
four meetings were held previous to the
adjournment for the summer.
From October 2sth we have held ten
regular and six special meetings, making
a total of forty-six meetings in the two
years. 1t Is fact worthy of
notice, that not once during the last
term, did we fail to obtain quorum
the largest attendance was FEBRUARY 80, of
nineteen members. the smallest, January
9Th, of eight members.
Donations for the present year We're
September 10th, So 90 from Mrs. DR..
Wood; January 27th, 81 30 on printing
by Mrs. }. II. Oberly also favors equiva-
lent.to money from Messrs. Il. ii. Candee,
s. r. Wheeler, John Reeve, B. F. Blake
G. Thrupp, A. b. Stafford, w. T.. Halli
day, National Cornet band, y. II. Oberly
ID. l.. Davis and others, for which we ar,
truly grateful.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
:. =. Kunkers Bitter wine OF Iron

| has never been known to fan In the cure Of
! weakness, attended with symptoms indis-
position 10 eXertiOn, loss Of memory, diff
Guilty OF breathing, general weakness, horror
OF disease, weak, nervous trembling. dread
fnl horror Of death, night sweats, cold feet,
weakness, dimness of vision, languOr, uni
versal iassitude OF the muscular system,
enormous appetite with dyspeptic symp.
toms, hot hands, flashing OF the DO iy, dry
ness of the skin, pallid countenancs and
eruptions ON the face, purifying the blood,
pain in the back, heaviness of the ey elids,
frequent black spots dying before the eyes
with temporary sufiisiOn and loss OF sight,
want OF attention, etc. These symptoms
all arise from a weakness. and TO remedy
that, use II. II. Kunkers Bitter Wine of
Iron. 1t never fails. Thousands are now
enjoying health who have used il. Take
only T., +. Kunkers.
Beware OF counterfeits and base imits-
tons. As kunkePs Bitter Wine of Iron is
SO well known all over the country, drug
gists themselves make an imitation and try
to sell it of to their customers, when Niey
call for Kunkers Bitter Vino OF Iron,
Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron Is put up
only in 81 bottles. and has yellow wrapper
nicely put on the outside with the pro-
prietors photograph on the wrapper of
each bottle. Always look for the photo
graph on The outside, and you will always
be sure to get the genuine. One dollar per
bottle, or six for S5. Sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
A ResnIt or Obstructed Dicession

Among the hurtfn! consequence OF OBJ
strIcted digestion, is the impovershmont
of the blood, and since a deteriatlye con-
dition of the vital fluid not only produces
dangerous organic weakness, but accord
ing 10 the medical authorities, sometimes
causes asphyxia, it is apparent that to in
prove the quality of the blood by promot-
ing digestion and assimilation, is wise
precaution. llostetter's Stomach Bitters
is precisely the remedy for this purpose,
since 1t stimulates the gastric juices. con-
quers those bilious and evacualiye irregu-
larities which interfere with the digestive
processes, promotes assimilation of the
food by the blood, aud purilies as well as
enriches it, The signs of Improvement in
consequence of using the bitters are
speedily apparent in accession OF vigor, a
a gain in bodily substance, and regular
and active performance OF very physical
function.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
THE NEW ELECTION LAW.
Hull Text Of the Hill as IL Passed the
Legislature

Below we publish the full text of the
amendment to the election law as it
passed the legislature. From the pro-
vision of the amendment it will be seen
that il does not change the date for hold
ing elections in any Of the cities of the
state except Chicago. In other words the
amendment applies to Chicago only.
The following is the amendment:
A bill for an act To amend section one of
article four of an act entitled "An act
to provide for the incorporation OF
cities and villages" approved April
10, 1871. ttftt
SECTION l. BE il enacted by he People
offhe State Of Illinois, represented IN TIE
general assembly, That section one OF
article four OF an act entitled "An act Ia
provide for the incorporation OF cites aud
villages" approved April 10. 1879, be
aud the same Is hereby amended, SD that
hereafter it shall read rs follows.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
Positively the Hest.

DIR. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry
and llorchound is the very best com
pound ever prepared, advertised or sold
by any person, or under any name what
ever, for the immediate relief and perma-
men. cure of coughs, colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, asthma, and all
diseases of consumptive type. Ii will
thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one-half the time required
to do so by any other medicine. 1t is
purely vegetable, and contains not n par
ticle of opium or other dangerous drug.
1t never fails. Every bottle guaranteed
to perform exactly AS represented. Bar
clay Bros, Agents,
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleas
ant Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant to take and requires no
physic. Price, % cents. Try it.
3-2lmd&w.
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ANNUAL REPORT
or the Secretary and Treasurer of the
w. q. a l.. a.
CAIRO, Ills, March 3, lS11

CAIRO, Ills, March 3, 1877.
Mrs. President and ladies of the Club:
In this city two years ago, the 9Th OF
March, eighteen ladies met together for
the purpose OF organizing society,
which had tor its principal end the e..
Enlistment of a public library in Cairo.
We expected to encounter difficult
ties and criticisms, and of these We have
had our share, but we have pressed on,
have surmounted all obstacles, and as
the second anniversary of this associa-
ton draws nigh, and we have succeeded
in accomplishing that whereunto we
pledged ourselves, (Which We trust will
tend to elevate the morals and literary
taste of the people of our city
may we not be congratulated that
in laborlng for others. we, as members OF
this society, have been benefited by our
pleasant meetings together. and in our
social intercourse. trust we have been
drawn closer in our sympathies; that
ties OF friendship have been cemented
between us; that our taste tor literary
pursuits have been fostered and our aspir-
atoms for higher and broader aims been
strengthened.
In the past two years have we not
proved to the public, that wo men are
capable OF attending to business matters
and to-day, do not success and conf
dence sit enthroned upon our banner'
As an association, we have worked
quietly and without ostentat ion,
have won the confidence of our fellow
citizens, and today We stand higher In
their good opinion than we did one year
ago.
for one have no fears Tor the future i
we but prove as dilIgent and faithful q,
in the past.
Sixteen OF the eighteen ladies who
were present at the organization of this
society us above mentioned signed the
constitution March l3, 1876.
During the. first year fifteen regular
and six honorary members were al
ded to the club; darn. the Two years
TOUR members have Withdrawn and foul
have rem owed from the city.
Thirteen charter meMbers have labored
faithfully with us up to the present lime,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

JoSEsBoRo, Ills, March 10Th, 1877.
To the Editor ofthe Cairo Bulletin:
This old-new town looks more bust.
ncss-likc to-day than for many a.day--
probably on account OF circuit court
being in session.
The local bar are seemingly full of
business, among whom we still see the
old whecl-horsc, Gov. Daugherty, who
still works as vigorously in support OF
his Chants cause as he did forty year.
ago. Although he is very gray, yet hi,
mind and energies seem not the least
abated. His white locks and venerable
looks made us forget our former hate or
account OF his political course, and COM
PEELED us TO love him. So we TRADED
hate for love. and hope we may never
desire to rue the bargain. And we are
DESTROYS to make the same trade with al
our enemies, if they will but meet us
half was.
Judge Crawford handles his court like
Napoleon did his army. When he gives
an order, he intimates by his tone that it
must be obeyed. Every one about his
court moves with alacraty. The bailifis
90 up and down--hither aud thther, on a
keen run.
When he calls case it must be tried
or continued or the tardy attorney gao
minously goes out of court. No fool
ishuess in his court; yet he Is coarse and
unsympathetic aud is not moved at wit
Messing human suffering. But his de.
cisions are law every time. and he saves
each county in his district more than his
salery every year by his expeditiyc man.
| ner.
Ii our little Cairo judge would push
business in his court rs Crawford does.
the counties in his district would not
have to pay so much taxes as they do,
iet he, too, has his strong points, lie is
the opposite OF Crawford in almost all re-
| specis. He is both kind-hearted and sym-
pathetic. and If he was not a lawyer and
judge We would cali him good. lie i,
also a good lawyer and first elias.
| iurist, and II he had Crawford's drive h,
would be a 'most righteous Judge
There is delegation of our state law
makers here at this time looking out
site for Southern pcnitentiary
Flaugh's Spring. one mile southeast @
JOnesbOro, is q probable point
Before the war Illinois had an oil,
mud-fort OF states prison at Alton Will
about 70 or 100 convicts and one wing
of lunatic asylum at Jacksonville. Blu
sixteen years of Radical rule has made il
necessary to build another states prison
at Joliet. in which there is now over l ,COt
fellons, and the cry is "still they come, ,
bnt no room to put them in So we mus
be taxed 81, 0OO, 900 more to build an
other penitentiary to keep another
1000.
The lunatic increase has been in about
the same ratio. They added to a wing at
Jacksonville the main building and an.
other wing, and built outright two
enormous asylums, one at Elgin and one
at Anna, at cost of over $1,000, 900
each, and still they have not room
enough to accommodate the insane OF
the state. And il the Radical party keeps
in power another sixteen years We may
reasonably expect that the whole state
will be In the penitentlary and lunatic
asylum. SANCHo.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
Ready for Business Again.

EDITOR BULLETIN take pleasure in
calling the attention of the public to the
fact that | have rebuilt and re-estab-
lished the Union Bakery on the site OF
the building lately lost by fire on Com
mercial avenue, between Fourth and
Sixth streets, where will be pleased to
welcome all my old patrons as well as all
who desire a good article of bread, cakes,
CONNECTIONS, etc. FRANK KRATKY.
3-l-1m
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Picture Trimming.

We have this day sold to Mr.. K. Z
Ford the entire lot of moulding tools
etc., of the picture framing department
OF the Bulletin. All orders for frames
etc., should be sent to him or left at
this office. We bespeak for him the lib
erality OF patronage that has been be-
slowed upon us His assortment OF
moulding is complete, prices beyond
competition and he guarantees satisfac-
ton in all cases.
Cairo. Oct. 10, 1876.
II CAIRO BULLETIN Co.
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To she WORKING class: We can furnish
steady ployment at which you can make very
large raw, in your own localities, without being
away from home over night. Agents wanted in
every town and county to take subscribers tor
The Centennial Record. the largest publication
in the United States--i6 pages, "a columes; FL
eganty Illustrated; Terms only 81 per year.
The Record is devoted to whatever is of interest
connected with the Centennial year. The Great
Exhibition st Philadelphia Is fully illustrated
in detail. Everybody wants il. The whole
people feel "A great interest in their Country's
Centennial birthday. and want 10 know all
about il. An elegant patriotic crayon drawing
premium picture is presented free 10 each SUBJ
scrber. IL is entitled, "ln reneInberance OF the
One Huniredth Anniversary OF the lndepend-
cnce OF the United States" Size, % by - in
chcs. Amy one can become a successful agent,
for but snow the paper and picture and hum
dreis of subscribers are easily obtained every
where. There Is no business that will pay like
this ut present. We have many agents who are
making rs high AS $50 per day and upwards.
Now is the time; don't delay. Remember it
costs nothing 10 give the business trial. Send
for circulars, terms. and sample copy ofpaper,
which ar, sent free TO all who apply; do IL to-
day. Complete outfit free to those who decide
To engage, Farmers and mechanics. and their
sons and daughters make the very best Of agents
Address.
THE CENTENNIAL RECORD,
Portland Maine.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

SEC. l. A general election for city on.
GERS shall be held on the third Tuesday
OF April, of each year: Prorided that in
cities which include wholly within their
corporate limits town or towns, such
elections shall be held on the first Tues.
day Of April.
SEC. 2. Whereas an emergency exists
by means Of the happening Of town
elections IN April, 1877, this act shall
take effect and be In force from and af-
ter its passage.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
IIoIIoway's Pill. and Ointment

Scrofula was considered incurable until
he great discovery Of "Holloway's Pills
and . ment" flashed upon the world.
Diseases which batiled the skill OF the
medical schools, readily yield to these peer
less remedies. Scuryy, erysipelas, salt
rheum, itch, and all cutsneous eruptions
are durable by them. Twenty-Five cents
per box or pot.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
Notice.

We will pay no bills for goods or mer-
chandise 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 Co.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
A Gard.

To all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretiOns of youth, ner-
yous weakness, early decay, loss OF man
hood, ETC.. will send recipe that will
cure you, free of charge. This great
remedy was discovered bya missionary
In South America. Send a self-ad-
dressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph Il.
inman, Station ID. Bible Honse, New
York CitY.-l-30-Gm.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
WE ARE GOING TO MOVE

And hence offer our entine
stock of goods, consisting of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and
Caps, Boots end Shoes, Gents
Furnishing Goods, etc AT
COST. This is no dodge.
These goods must be closed
out within thirty days.
Solomon Pareira.
l42 Commercial Ave.
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The land Is unincumbered and title per
ie,t. This farm is located three fourtIs
of mile from the Mississippi river, back
of Wolf Island Stores. Mississippi county,
Missouri. For further information ap-
ply at the BULLETIN office, Cairo, Iii
nois. 2l-d&w I'm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
Firss.Class Laundry.

II is now conceded that Mrs. Coleman,
tie laundress. No. IL Fourth street, be.
tween Washington and Commercial aye
.lues, has one of the best conducted laun-
Try establishments in the city. and land
.ords of hotels and boarding houses will
find 1t to their advantage to call upon
Ter,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
ALL. WORMS REMOVED ALIVE.

L. +. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails
to destroy Pin Seat and Stomach Worms.
DIR. kunkel, the only successful physician
alive, with head. and no fee until removed,
Common sense teaches that ii Tape Worm
be removed, all other worms can be readily
destroyed. Send Tor circular to DIR. Kun.
kel. No. 80 North Ninth street, Philadel-
mi Pa, or call on your druggist and ask
Gr hottie OF KunkePs Worm Syrup
rrc LOO. itneyer fails.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

LYONS kAIHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its fall
ng out or turning gray. 1t has stood
the test of 40 years. Is charmingiy per-
tuned and has no rival.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
The Barler.

Jefi Brown has taken charge OF the
barber shop on Eighth street. near Wash
ington avenue, lately kept by Daniel
i.ampert. jeff is good barber. and so
licits share of patronage. Give him a
call and satisfy yourself. II
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserve
and restores the complexion removes
lreckles, tan and sallowness makes the
skin soft, white and delicate. Its appli-
alton cannot be detected.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Fine Residence for. sale or Rent.
The very desirable property known as
the Aubrey property" corner OF HOl-
brook avenue and Twenty second street.
For sale or rent on easy terms. Apply
to soft. b. p. BLAKE.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
Must be Sold Out.
AT ACTUAL COST.

Until March 9TH, will sell my stock OF
glass and queensware
AT ACTUAL COST.
1.-THE stock is not all sold at the date
above stated the remainder will be sold
at auction. My object IN closing out
this class of goods is to make room tor a
large stock of groceries and produce.
Sale positive. Call aud examine goods.
w. TRIGG,
2.23Li. No. 13S Washington avenue.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Rev. d. Y. George. will conduct ser.
vices IN the Presbyterian church to-day
and this evening at the usual hours. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
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for Sale or lease.

A good farm, containing la0 acres
good frame dwelling, orchard and all nee
ssssly oar-bnildiSxs. Land all uslder
ense and in cultivation except acres
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Smokers are happy again, because
Sam Ullman Is back again. and has
brought a fresh supply OF those excellent
. cent cigars. 2.22.lm
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Wood COaI!! wOOd!!!

Leave orders at No. "a Eighth street,
ana they will receive prompt attention.
Coal and wood delivered to any part of
the city. 2-22-1m.] F. nj. WARD.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Yesterday had such n bad cold that I
could not speak. I used DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. and to-day am as well as
ever. It only cost me % cents.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Mrs. +. We'll Is selling her household
furniture at private sale. IS Tenth street.
I10-2w 80 t.lt
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Go to Sam Ullman Tor zine liquors o
all kinds. Nefi's new building. Eighth
street. 22l I'm
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RATES or ADVERTISING.

i $500 =
I1-All bills for advertising, are due and pay
able IN ADVANCE
Transient advertising will be inserted at the
| rate of 81 % per square for the first insertion
| and 50 cents for each subsequent one A liberal
| discount will be made on standing and displ
| advertisements
For inserting Funeral notice 81 % Notice Of
meeting Of societies or secret orders 90 cents for
each insertion
Church, Society, Festival and Supper notices
will only be inserted a. advertisements
No advertisement will be received at less than
50 cents. and no advertisement will I've inserted
for less than three dollars per month
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
OF one square Is lines space or more, in
serted in the BULLETIN az follows: LESS
than one square counted as squarc.)
One insertion per square. 30
Two insertions per square-."........ 10
Three insertions per square..."....." 90
Six insertions per squarc....."......... l 20
Two weeks per square. .......".....- 2 80
One month per square-.......-..."... 3 80
Special rates made on large advertise
ments or for longer time,
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The Rev. NJ. II. st. j. Dillon Lee of
Adrian, Mich, will ofliciate at the EpIs-
copal church to-day ut IL am. and "a
pm. Sunday school at 3 pm.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Some time between ten and eleven
O'Clock Friday night, Jas. Sammons, an
old man lately employed by MIR. Oberly
to take care OF his horse and cows, came
near loosing his life by falling off the
sidewalk on Ohio levee near Henry
Sayer's establishment. Summons was
paid OIL on Thursday evening, and
Thursday night and Friday was more OF
less drunk. lie was seen laying on the
sidewalk at the point above referred to
between nine and ten O'Clock Friday
night, and an hour later officers Cain
and Sargent found him on the ground
below the sidewalk. The old man eyi.
IDENTIFY rolled off the walk, and in the fall
he sustained serious injuries about the
head and back. He was taken to the city
Jail, and will probably be taken to the
hospital to-day. The OLD man is a good
worker, but like many others has a
weakness for strong drink.
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CITY NEWS.
SUNDAY, MARCH IS, 1877.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Z.
TO CANDIDATES.

No announcements will De inserted
in the bulletin unless the money ne.
companies the same. This rule IS
imperative. RATES -. Announce
snents for city Offices. 81 Alderman.
81
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FROM y0NEsBoRO.

The Union County Circuit COurf-Ex.
GOV. DOuglnerty- era " ford
ana Baker-A Southern Illinois Pen.
ensiary; ana "what Has brought
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18
For city Clerk.

For city Clerk.
We are authorized 70 announce james W
Stewart AS "A candidate for reelection To the of
flee of City CLERK at the approaching charter
election a
For city Treasurer.
We are authorized 10 announce r. NJ. Stool.
feth a. "A candidate for reelection to the oiiiee
OF tiiy Treasurer at the approaching election.
For pOIiee Magistrate.
Ne are authorized to an nounos Thomas Lewis
~ a candidate at the ensuing charter election
for Police Magistrate
Weare authorized TO announce John J. Bird
as a candidate for reelection at the coming
charter election 10 the Office OF Police Mays
tfAte.
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&c HOURS IN ADVANCE
OF ANY OTHER ROUTE.

Advertisements Of competing lines that
they make better time than this one. are
are ISSUED either through ignorance pr a
desire To misiead the public.
FOR through tickets and information,
apply al Illinois Central X. X. Depot, Cairo.
JAS. JOHNSON,
Gen'i Southern Agt.
j. II. JoNEs, Ticket Agt.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-18

Health can be preserved by using
Maguire's cundurango bitters which acts
specifically on the liver, blood. kidneys
and stomach. &c. SnUH. apt.