davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10

children. or max affidavit, 70 their exact
age. The children Of our people are re-
markably larg for their age, and a year or
two either way will be thrown in for good
measure. Besides. tomake assurance doub-
~ sure, the young man who made Master
Hugh Barclay aplrm rs four year-old
youngster. when il should have been seven,
is to aliudgc the ages OF I'll children before
entering the cars.
Prank Trayers alias Frank McDonough
was arraigncd before Justice Robinson yes
ter,lay on charge of stealing S?4.1j from
Mike Gleason in the eating house of Mrs.
Lally. on the ievec Gleason was under the
influence OF liquor. and the eyi, lencc showed
tina, he wa, followed by Gleason and two
pals 10 where the robbery occurred. II ap-
pears that the thieves made no effort 10
conceal their work. They searched all his
pockets. and even took Gleason's shoes on.
When confronted by Mrs I.ally with having
robbed him. Trnvers handed over seventy
five cents. which he said, was all he took
from Gleason. The remainder OF the money
was, however, found in his possession. He
was bound over for trial at the next term
of court in the sum OF 5000.
The strawberry and ice cream festival
given by the ladies of the Methodist EpiSco-
pal church last night in DR.. Warlnrr's build
ing. though financially not all the managers
could wish. was q very pleasant affair -
cia!ly. The room was handsomely decor
ated with pictures and eyergreens and the
refreshmcn, tables made beautiful ly clab-
orate bouquets OF flowers. The Chicago
ice cream was delicious, as i; always j., and
the strawberries large, luscious and p!cnti-
full. Mis-, Maude Rittenhousc made a
charming "Rebecca at the we'll" and little
Ollie Reeves attracted general attention as
Martha Washington. During the evening
the Art Gallery" vs. visited 10y quite a
number of peop'e. 81, oi whom greatly en-
loved the ten ccnl sd
Col. J. g. Ryan. of Chicago, arrived in
the city yesterday, EN- route 10 Cuba, to So
cure, if possible, tie remains of his brother
Gen. W. A. c. Ryu, the most prominent
member Of the or " Of the NirgnuS, as
sassinated by the butcher Burrici.
This is the Colonies first appear
ance in Cairo in ten years. On the
occasion Of his last visit, in June. 1865, he
was honorcd with military escort. was
handcuffed and manacled. and placed on
exhibition. with proper guard in front OF
tiIc St Charles Hotel. until the departure Of
the train going North. Some Of the older
citizens NAV be able To recall the circum
stances. He was known then only as the
'mysteiiou. prisoner" the authorities rcius-
Ing TO give any information about him or
the cause Of his arrest. Subsequent event,
-, .,,.. =. ,.lo,;or.l.,l,o no,o,,,.or
.h.a r,hn srrr... ia n.os orr..,od n
W.,,.,.; a.la. ~; I..r., onl .,,a, .
u..,':.,.n 49,. h. ,,..s a,,o,..l ;, ,.,,.,.
-. 49,. m, c., H.. A.. .
-. 1t, NJ. Mr. VI.
49,. .I -. -. -. -, :.
a.,,..I.,,;a,.. l,aF L.,',.,.;,,. $50. 9.
". 80, :.
.,.-, .e., = a.. "a.
~, r. r.
:,
-.
49, 49,. .;,.,,' Co., 3...,,..,',.
~ ,...,.....I n Ia 49,.
IT,. e.
cr
"oHi@ LOT pf"'ect'o'' some "'lc'' nlarlile'
'ic morse IN" our nero not accustomed to
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Read the Following List Of Bargains

That have been secured 10 the people OF Cairo ? y
the Courage. Enterprise and Vim Of rhi.
Popular and Progressive Dry
Goods FOu.r:
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Ten.Cent Denartmcnt.

Gents al Linen Collar. 10 ct-:
Elegant styles Bourettr Dress Good. .toi0ct..
Good srtlcic White PiQGc, : 10 ~ g..
Ladies and Cent? Fancy striped i0-c, sG!lg
Elegant Linen Towels, ; 10 10 ct-
Best Gingham-, 10 cis
Good Victoria Lawn. 10 cts.
Good Bed Ticking 10 ct-.
Box Writing Paper and Envelope. 10 c's
Good Article Linen Crash. ; aBd 10 Ct.
GOOd ChcSiot.. 10 cts
An Elegant Line Of Dress Buttons 10 e..
Yard Good COllsrritc. 10 ct-
pair Good su.pcnder., ~ cts
Embroidered Linen Collar, sud 10 Ct.
Extra Fine Pan Chain. ; and 10 ei-,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10

MY mo'hr-n.law is a walking adrcr.
tiscmcn, for pr. Bulls Baby Syrup" n sub
scribcr rcm,rk"'l yesterday "shc recon-.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10

BoNr FOG SALE. Hull lOX3i, suitable
for fisherman or family use Price, Se5.
For particulars n0pirc Of
luGulE (ALLAIfAN.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
ATT0R AT LAW.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


..- We are authorized 10 announce JOHN z
UARMAN. Of Alexander CoaGty, A. candidate for
le,k of the Appellate Court. Fourth District III
moi. subject 10 the decision Of the Democratic con-
ycuton called to meet a, Centralis. May ~ lsIs.
- We ere authorized 10 announce X. 4. d.
WILBANKs Of Washington County. as candidate
for Clerk of the supreme CONT, Southern Grand
Division. Illinois. .ubjsc; 30 the decision Of the
Democratic nomina,in. convention, 70 b. held 81
Crriralia May l6 isi-.
~ We are authorized 10 snnounce HARDIN
CASE. Of Carlyle. Clinton County, .. candidate
Yrog Geek OF the Appellate Court. Fourth District,
u9'- srbjec, 20 iEe decision 0; the Democratic
convention called 70 meet az Crutraiia. Aay a. lSs.
- We are authorized TO aanosncc W Gle
CRUNE Of Bingham Co1Eiy a. candidate ior
Clsrl c' ;hc Appellate coaFi Polrta D-''ic' !ll'-
t.ui. -1 81 70 the decision o! the Democraac Con.
veHtaa called 10 mce, o, C,uira,.a. May -. lsis.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
ElNeen.Cent Denartment.

Eiegan, New Style Dress Goods : ~ - cf-
Gents all Linen Handkerchief igi, 10 lIct..
Elegant Drrs- Bnti0u-, ueS shades. ~ 10 u Cf-.
GOOD Paya-ul Tor ict-:
! box Fine wiring Paper and Envelope. y o..
Elegant Line Ladr. aud Children. Hose. u 9.
Is Ct:
Elc.an, Line Fam. 20 and - ci..
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Not Dollars Worth of Old Goods in
the House.

Elegant Line summer Dress Goods. from y upward
splendid stock White Dress Goods. * upward
Novelties In Fans. Parssol-, sun UMBRELLA. Coz.
sets, Ties. Ribbons. Gloves, etc. AZ price. ths'
cannot be duplicated elsewhere
Ladies and Children Fine shoes manufactured Cg.
prc.-ly for M trade and warranted not 20 Mp
will repair any shor that will rip within Gld1y,
from purchase.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
DRY GOODS, ETC.

SUCCESSFUL Inauguration Of new era In tue
- dry-goods trade OF Cairo. Goods ~ Low Price.
now the rule. Turn the Goods over rapidly 20 the
People and get New STYLES. No old good- allow rd
In the house Having closed ont nearly oil the go0G
with which opened business am now ready wifi
an entire now stock OF summer Good, bought A. g
reduction OF 10 to - per cent from prices Of thiry
days since.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Twen,y.riye.Cent Department.

Fl CANT Line Ladies Tir- worth 81 ct-. 81 . e.
Gents Full Regular or British Hoe - 20 - c'..
Ladies Regular OF British Hose, 81 and = c'-
food Corset. y ctr;
Cent undc-.hir'- - rt-:
Elegant six handkerchief - c'-:
Good Black Alpaca. - snd - ct
Bet line Drr-. Goods 10 The Ciiy, :; 10 = e.
Handsome line l.ldir- Col 1t Hose. - Ia g. e..
-ct Linen Collar aud Cuff. - 70 3 Ct..
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Miscellaneous.


Genuine Kid Glove worth $40 Tor q a.;
An Elegant Line Dress Goods. : ~ - Ct
iiyard. son Fni-h yard widr, Bleach Cy,io-,
/. for slU
Good ai Linen Table Cloth. . ct-:
Elegant JHpanr-a six. worth IS ct, for ~ e..
Dr-i summer Silk. ~ cts.
Iron Frame Grnsdinc- worth ~ and IS Ct. lur
- and W r'..
Elegant Toilr, Quilt. - ct-;
10 ysrd- Good Cnblrached, yard wide, Cotton,
for sld
~ pieces Hamburg Edgipg. , 10 'Oct-;
abandonment line White Trimming IN the en-.
Ito - C's.
Il yard. Heavy BrDSn Cotton 81 ~
Linen Table DamA,k. ~ Ct,
Good TURKEY Rcd Table Linen. ~ IT,.
Qlsker City Whit shirts, y ct- 10 80
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-10
Shortest Line to st. Louis!

TIVE train. by mi. ruad connect NJ -. Loui. and
! Easl ~ l.0uls with all other line. 10 the EAST,
NORTH AND SOUTH
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.


 The Gazette asserts that Col. J. N. Smithee, State Land Commission CT, gave the publication of the nd vcrtisement of forfeited lands to his own paper, the Democrat, and made out his bill for $2,743.50, when the Gazette had offered to do the same publication for the sum of $321.92. This reminds us of the fact that the next legislature ought to looK after the matter of the public printing. In our opinion the State has been most outrageously bled in this item of expenses for many years. It seems that most any person who gets chance to agouge" the State in a job of public printing, thinks it perfectly legitimate to do so. The next legislature should enact some new law governing this matter, which will protect and guard the State against some impositions as have been practiced upon hAfin the the item of public printing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

Tenn, of the 23d. says that Ja,oa. Wells, hne repairer, died to.daye no new cases, Mayor Carter and MT. Warren are reported sick wit6 bilious fever-not serioys yet. h. Milan is better. A light frost Sun. day morning, and light storm las, night. Old cases better.
 An American special from Decat,, Ala, of. Sept. 23d, says, It ralnea hard here last night. No new casos reported since tae 18th. Mrs. CrpnL died about 5.30 o'clock last uight all the yellow fever victims were ta ken down about the same time.
 It has proved very fatal for tho most of them. There is at present not over four persons sick III town We hope and pray that no more of our friends may be taken down. Tho Citizens Relief Committee have hal generous offers of aid from abroad We feel authorized to say that wa feel very grateful to our friends, and that we are well supplied at present Our people hope and believe that We will soon be rid of the dreadful scourge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
: | --- ' V THE All. U.---POPEC COUNTS
 REPRESENTATION.

From a business letter just receiv- ed from Prof. Russell, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Arkan- sas Industrial University we make the following extract:
 Our school is doing finely. 250 in attendance and numbers increas- ing. Pope has a good representa- tion but she sends us such good stu dents we would like twice as many. We think we could do them good. Can't you send them? We wish you could come up and see us in the harness and judge of our work here.
 We are pleased to have such a favorable report of the prosperous condition of the University; and are very proud of the laurels which Pope county is winning by her rep resentation there.
 We congratulate the Board of Trustees and the Faculty of the In stitute upon the success which is crowning their efforts, and. we trust the growth of the University may increase until it is crowded to it's full capacity by the youth of our State, seeking knowledge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
Drummers vs. Merchants.

The way the question about thls subject is stated by some is, whether the merchants own the drummers, or vice versa. It would be more polite to state that 1t is now a topic of grave consideration, wether there is any practible means of making the wholesale trade entirely or materi- ally, more independent ot the army of drummers than they now are. That the expense of supporting falls largely upon consumers in the end, there is no donbt. That the respon- sidility of employing and sustaining them, from the first to the the goods sold and the money therefor collect ed, is also patent. That the consu- mers could in nearly every case pur- chase direct from the producer or wholesale merchant is another fact which would seem only necessary to become apparent in order to blot out the two former facts. But until the rage of competition is banished from the ambitious souls of individual merchants, drummers, or some oth, CT equally efiicacions means of fsolict
 ing trade, will continue to be en- ployed. Liberal and steady adyer- tisiug in good newspapers is the most natural substitute for travel ing salesmen that we can suggest. But nothing will succeed in sup planting them until every merchant, in every city, uniformaly decline their services. It is, after all, one of the developments of the enigma call ed the proper division of labor. The problem will, in time, solve itself, but it can be hastened by united action of extensive merchants in all the cities. The evil is plain, but the best remedy has yet to prove it. self by It's works. It must provide new employment for the drummers when 1t takes away their business. St. Louis Commercial Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

kind of influence controlled this state, politically, socially and every other way. Ask the few old Wings now living who, prior to the war, participated in or are acquainted with the political and financial his tory of the state, what became not only of the educational funds but of all of the other magnificent bequests made to Arkansas by the general government. They will tell you that the dishonest carpet bagger and his aiders and abettors. were not the only dishonest politicians that have not only retarded tue growth but cursed the state.
 If the people of the state wish the s'good old times" of dirt roads and carts; but few school houses, and still fewer churches; with the great mass of the people in ignorance; with more dogs than pigs, and more guns and pistols than books--they can get them by hostility to the common school system, and by put ting in power again the old Bourbon dynasty. The Gany thousands of young men ana young women who arrived at the years of majority be- fore and during the war, who were never gwen an opportunity by those in power to learn to write their own names, or to read the ten command ments or the Lords prayer, or the declaration of independence of inde- pendence, or the constitution of their own native country-can very justly charge their great misfortunes to that selfish, narrow minded oligarchy that then ruled the state.
 It may be proper, to prevent a wrong inference, to say that the writer of this article was reared in a slave holding state, and by slave holder; and whilst he believes that in many of the attributes of dignity and nobility of character, and purity of public and private life, that class of men and women have never been excelled in the United States, yet, at the same time, he believes that slav- cry created. powerful oligarchy, beneficial to the few, but injurious to the many; and that it has passed away forever, with all of it's blessings and it's curses, there is naught that anyone ought to regret-except the blood stained history of its death. GUroN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
What the Next Legislature
 Should do.
From the Morrillton Plebian.I

From the Morrillton Plebian.J
 Commence at the governors office, abolish the appendage now known as the Adjutant- General.
 Reduce the size of the governors contingent fund.
 Stop the general blank Furnishing system in the auditors office for county officials.
 Abolish the office of Commissioner of State Lands, and let the auditor pcrformssthose duties.
 Reduce the Lumber of offices and clerks in every department.
 Put stop to running the State government on borrowed capital
 Let the various committees of the Senate and House do their own work without clerk.
 Let the members of both houses serve without mileage.
 Recommend constitutional amen. .dmcnt, making State and county of llcial's election for four years in DtuNt Ol GhD.
 Prohibit the converting of the leg islature to once in four years, and limit the length of the session.
 Remodel the road laws of the State.
 Amend the assessment laws
 Mcmorlalize Congress to throttle the Judicial cutie fish that is kept made to order in the U. S. Courts to override rights and usurp jurisdc- tion.
 Let the present Legislature glfo Gannt's Digest rest.
 Give private bllls the go by.
 Reduce taxation.
 Prevent frivolous and unnecessa- " legislation.
 Amend the School law to conform to our wants and necessities, ant provide penalty for deriliction of duty. Stop class legislation and discrimination between rich and powerful corporations and poor in' dividual citizens.
 Provide for the payment of the State debt commensurate with our ability to pay.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
sow WHEAT.

Advlce given to farmers through the medium of the newspaper column has got to be such common thing, and so much nonsense IS contained in much of the advice given that there is generally but little attention paid to this part of newspaper read ing. Nevertheless there is often many good and wholesome pieces of admonition given farmers through the newspaper columns.
 But our object in this article is to urge the farmers of Pope county to plant more wheat this fall. The all cotton system of farming has been fully demonstrated to be fatal poli- cy. At present the man who at- tempts to grow cotton to the exclu- sion of his grain and pork will come out loser every time. Go over the country and hunt up those farmers who are in the easiest circumstances and it will be found that they are the ones who diversity their crops and who in addition to making their own bread and meat, have some of those very essential articles to sell. The wheat crop of Pope county was a vast help to our farmers. It brought them, at the very time they needed it worst, some S30,000 or $35,000. This year not only IS this income cut off but many of our farm CTS are coming to town to buy their breadstuffs.
 It is predicted that the present winter will be colder than usual--a favorable condition for . good large wheat crop. Get good seed and plant well. Have tue land in proper condition and if it yields fair aver age it will pay better than cotton. If it should even prove failure It is no more than cotton frequently does, and then there is not that great loss of labor and time that the failure of cotton crop, which happens about as often as the failure of wheat, en- tails upon the planter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
AT NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, Sep. 23.-Deaths 40; new cases, l95. Total cases to date, 1888; total deaths, 2,47O. The death list to-day includes 13 chiI dren under seven pears of age. The weather is warm; generally cloudy and misty. D. B. Mooney, well. known railroad agent, relapsed after three weeks convalescenec. Ills condition was considered almost hopeless. The deaths include Mr. W. A. Bell.
 Dr. Wiley K. Fort, ". R. Mandc. vile and s. Hale have recovered from an attack of yellow fever. Col. Hardee, State Engineer, and member of Boaad of Health is reported very low with fever. Sister Mary Eliza. beth Burns, a native of Boston, died to-day of yellow fever.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

The Republicans may now be- hold the hand writing upon the wall. In 1880 Democracy will once again have control of the entire govern ment, and new era of rule by the people and for the people will com mence.
 The Greenbackers of the Third Congressional District, Md, have nominated Joseph Thompson, for Congress. MT. Thompson had been previously nominated by the Tem- perance party.
 The Boston Traveller says there are rumors that John II. Arnold will decline the nomination for Lieut.. Governor on the Butler ticket.
 The Democrats of the Twenty Eighth District, N. r., nominated Col. Joseph B. Sprague, for Congress.
 The Republican Congressional Convention of the Twenty-lifth Dis trict, N. r., renominatrd john Camp.
 The fever is at Hopefeld, which explodes the idea that it would not come west of the Mississippi river.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
How Many Men it took to Con-
 qner the Confederacy.

From the Records of the war de partment at Washington, statement has lately been made, showing the total numbea of men who served in federal armies during the fate war, their navatives, etc. The total uum- Der of men in the late civil war OF land and sea, was no less than 2,762- 40l--considerable more than one third of the white population of the Confedercy. Of these, l04, ,943 were in the navy, 17S,S96 were colored troops and 370,000 were re.eniist- ments, leaving 2,1l0,000 white sold CTS for land service.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

OKLAHoMA-Tne progressive party in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Ma tions has gained complete victory in the recent elections. Gov. Garvin, of the Choctaw, and Harns, of the Chickasaw Nation, are both gentle men of culture and progressive ideas and above reproach. They are a vast improvement or ridiculous old Coleman Cole, or the dark and bloody OVerton. We congratulate our neighbors on this step in the right direction and shall sincerely rejoice in the fair prospect it will open to them.--Ft. Smith New Era.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
AT CANTON.

CANTON, Miss, Sept, 23.-Ncw cases 23; deaths, l. Weather cloudy with some rain. No abatement in the fever so far as new eases are concerned. About two. thirds of the whites have had the fe. yer, but there are great many ne. groes who have not yet had it Campbell, the telegrapher, is down with the fever.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

A minute of the english post of flee department orders that hereaf- ter telegraph clerks of both sexes shall be known as "telegraphists."
 In l795 there was to be a new church built at Norridgewock, Me, and it was "voted to buy one barrel of good X. l. rum to be used at the raising"
 A New York farmer has invented q felt shoe for horses. If he could invent some method of encasing the bind feet of the bay mule in feather beds, he would confer greater boon on humanity.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
AT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Sep. 23.-Total contn- buttons to date for relief of yellow fever sufferers, $SI ,606.
 The Citizens Committee to-day sent $5,00f to Memphis and $l ,0O0 to Holly Springs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26
"And the Elephant Still Goes
 Round."

Last evening the Arkansas Demo crat was sold to Prof. Mitchell and Maj. w. D. Blocher The transfer is to take place on the first of Octo- Der. Mitchell & Blocher, it is un- derstood, will continue the publica- tion of the Democrat, adding such new materials to the office as are necessary to do State printing. The publication of the paper and the business of the office will contin' ne as though no change had taken place.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

The eyes of Massachusetts and the country will be on Worcester for the next three days-Boston Traveller
 Butler had only one eye on No' cester, but that was enough Co wfS' the votes of the delegates all ayes PhiladcIi hia Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

The publication of tho Post was discontinued onsThursday last, aI' though the fact was not generally known until yesterday morning, con- sequently our obituary of yesterday goes" We understand that it IS the intention of the proprietor to resurrect 1t after the quarantine Is raised.-Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-09-26

Newspaper men who ran for office at the last election did not generally come out first hest. We believe all were elected to stay at home except Dr. HObson of the Star of Hope. So the fraternity will look to you, Dr. to do it honor-as we know you will.- Hope City Times.
 Yes; Dr. Hobson, is well able to take care of us all. We congratulate hIm and Hemptead County, too, up on his election to the General As sembly.-- Gazette.
 Dr. Hobson, will, no doubt, vindi- cate the dignity and honor of the profession, but you are mistaken, brethren, when you think he will be alone. Phillips County sends up one of our oldest members of the Press Association, W. R. Burke, of the Helena World, and Washington sends another, E. B. Moore, of the Fayetteville Democrat, and with their well known ease and dignity and ability, they will be on hand to assist Hobson in doing hopor to the profession, and to the State alike.