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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-02-07
THE WEEKLY PRESS

Is UBLIsHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
II PRESS COMPANY, LIMITED,
S. W. COR. SEVENTH AND CHESTNUT SITS,
pUTLADELpUTA.
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I. HoN. JoHN W. FoRNEY will 20 abroad for The
Press. this fall. and remain In Europe in charge Of
our European Department. His Exposition letters
from Paris will be the hest and fullest published in
any paper In the United States,
II. AROUND THE WoRLp.-Mr. De b. RANDOLPH
KEIM will contribute a series OF letters covering his
experiences and travels as IuspectOr Of the Oonsulates
Of the United States over the whole world.
III. Mr.. W. W. NEviN will. contribute a series Of
papers s~ketching his travels during the summer of
iG7 among the fire worshipping tribes in New Mexico
aud the ruins Of the buried Aztec cities.
". DR.. r. SHELTON MACKENZIE will have specia
charge OF the Literary department of the WEEKLY
Press.
V. Mr.. THOMAS MBRHAS-the best authority In the
United States-will have charge of the Agricultural
Department. This establ shes THE WEEKLY PRESS
without n rival as the farmers home paper.
VI. MARKETs.-Full financial and commercial re-
ports, including the money, grain, cotton, cattle, and
general markets Of the United States, with a weekly
reyirw of the European markets.
Other special features will be announced as they are
provided for.
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HUMOROUS.

INDIFFERENT AS TO Ii SIZE,-ShC
was from the country, and she went
into a Main street store and asked q
look at some stockings. "What number,
ma'am?" inquired the polite clerk.
"What number: Young man, ain't
you ashamed Of yourself to ask such a
question? Do you suppose jest cause
1 live In the country that | 90 scoOtin'
around with one stocking?" Then the
clerk managed to make her understand
that he wanted TO know the size Of the
stockings she required; and she said
she guessed about eleven inches would
do for her feet, and as TO the rest II
didn't matter much.-AustiR RereilIe.
A NEW RIDDLE ANswER.-"See here,
Parker, what's the difference between a
ripe watermelon and a rotten cabbage2"
asked n letter-carrier of another the
other day.
"You'ye got me there. / don't
know" he returned with a look more
puzzled than an illiterate man at a
crossroads guide board.
"Then you'd be a mighty nice man
to send alters watermelon, you would"
remarked the quizzer as he moved on.
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AGRICULTURE

A NEW USE FOR STRAw.-While In
the northern part OF Iowa recently, a
case came 10 our notice Of a new use
for straw, which, If applied here, may
be Of vast service to wheat growers.
An intelligent farmer there tried the
experiment Of spreading a light cover
ing Of II on his wheat land after the
rain was sown, thinking that the
Growing stalk would find its way
trough, and that during the drouth OF
uly and August, which almost invari-
ably occurs, II would act as a mulch
and be beneficial TO his crop. In this
he was not mistaken, for the average on
that ten acres was forty bushels 10 the
acre, while on the same kind Of land
adjoining, with the same seed sown and
as carefully put in, the yield was but
twenty-five bushels TO the acre. The
increase was thus nearly double, while
the straw was in excellent condition to
urn under this fall, and a double bene'
fit secured,
The only objection we see to the plan
is that the winds of spring might blow
the straw into heaps and otherwise dis.
arrange 1t, but this might be remedled
by applying 1t after the wheat has come
up. A temporary check would doubt
less be given TO the stalk, but II would
soon come through and grow the more
vigorously afterward.
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H WEEKLY PRESS
For 1878.
FAMILY AND FARMERS JOURNAL OF PENN.
~SYLVANIA.
TERMS e1.5O per year, postage prepaid.
I.5O per year, postage prepaid.
$50 per year, postage prepaid.
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR 1878.

The WEEKLY PRESS will be IN Pennsylvania
what Pennsylvania is TO the country-solid, substan'
tial, and rich In resources.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-24

In the gullet called "heartburn," why,
ii is impossible to conceive, since the
heart has nothing to do with III is
caused by the acetous fermentation in the
stomach OF the food contained in it; by an
overplus OF the gastric juice, which is it,
sell powerful acid, or by the unnatural.
ly acid quality OF that secretion. The
ordinary way Of treating this symptom,
for it is nothing else, is to administer BIZ
carbonate OF soda, an alkali, to neutral>
lie the acid. But sour stomach cannot
be cured by alkalis, which tend to weaken
the digestive apparatus. A far better
remedy is Hostetter's stomach Bitters,
which strengthens the cellular mem.
brane. the seat Of the difficulty, regulates
the flow of the gastric secretion, im.
proves the quality If vtiated, and puts
the stomach in good working order.
Perfect digestion follows rs natural
sequence, and there Is no more trouble
from heartburn OF sour stomach. The
liver and bowels are also thoroughly
regulated by this sovereign Alternative.
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RIVER NEWS.
SIGNAL SERVICE REPORT.
JAMES NJ. WATSON,
Sergeant Signal Service, u. S. A

The James Howard made liberal add.
tions here yesterday, and has engagements
below to fill out.
The Golden Crown was loaded as deep
as she could swim for New Orleans. Capt.
W. Walker received hearty welcome
from his friends. 1t is several years since
he boated this far south.
Capt. Yore returned TO st. Louis yes
terdsy morning.
The T. T. Hillman brought her usual
cargo OF iron Tor reshipment to st. Louis
yesterday.
The Cons Nillar was well laden for Gin.
cinpati.
TIE My Chico and barges cleared for
New Orleans at midnight, having added
1900 tons here.
The James W. Gaff is variously sunk six
ieet over the main deck and six feet over
the upper deck, according to different
newspapers. 1t is no doubt over the boil
or deck as there Is no shallow water where
she is reported to have drowned herself.
The Jennie Walker (which left here .
short time ago is bound to the Allegheny
river.
The Golden Rule was to leave Cincin-
natl last night for Now Oiio.na. and the
Golden City Tuesday next. THE Msry
Houston leaves there on Thursday the 18th
followed by the Tom Sherlock on the 3Otb u.
That's business.
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Home AGAIN.

Ed. BraxtOD has returned to his old
stand in the Reiser building, where he is
Better prepared than ever to acc0mmo-
date his patrons and the public who
may favor him with call. Hc has gone
to considerable expense in fitting up u
couple Of nicely furnished rooms, which
ne has provided with all the latest i'm.
2rOvements and conveniences. He en-.
pioys only first class v'orkmen and those
who patrolize him will have their wants
attended to m style and will receive
courteous treatment.
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An HISTORICAL FACT.-Eyery agent
who has been steadily selling the Im-
proved go Homestead Sewing Machine
tor Ibree years, owns his dwelling house
has a good account in bank, is clear OF
debt, and has money at Interest the ma
tural consequence Of securing good
agency for superior goods at the lowest
prices. A good iirst-class Sewing Ma
chine, most useful-reliable at all
times easy TO understand and control,
the same size and does the same work
Ms any machines that sells at four times
the price. There IL no machine at any
price better, or that will do finer or more
work, and certainly none so low In price
by many dollars. The Homestead is
widely known and used In thousands of
families in the eastern and middle states,
ana daily becoming popular In the west.
II will save its cost several times over In
one season, DUNG the work of the family,
or will earn four or five dollars day
for any man or woman who sews for a
living. 1t is the strongest machine
made, is ready at all times to do work
makes the strongest and finest stitch yet
invented, and is fully acknowledged as
the Standard Family Sewing machine.
Price, complete tor domestic use. Re,
duced TO only $40, delivered at your door,
no matter how remote you may reside.
Business permanent and honorable, with
more certsin and rapid sales, and larger
profits than any other. Extraordinary
liberal offers made to local or travelling
agents where We have none establishes:
or, If there Ia no agent near you, send
your order direct to the factory. Ad-
dress John II. Kendall & Co.. al Broad
way. New York. 3~l5-l2m.
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FARNBAKER, the Clothier.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL r. R.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO CHICAGO
PASSENGERS.,

The only line running trains through
to Chicago WITHOUT CHANGE OF
CARS,
Trains leave Cairo at l2:l0 am, and
arrive in Chicago at 6:l5p.m.. 4 HOURS
AND 45 MINUTES IN ADVANCE OF
any other morning train from Cairo.
l:l0p.m. train arrives in Chicago at
600 a.m.--l7 HOURS IN ADVANCE
OF the other line.
Two changes of cars and a MIDNIGHT
ARRIVAL In Chicago AVOIDED by
taking the old RESPONSIBLE Illinois
Central railroad.
Advertisements OF competing lines
that they make better time than this one,
are Issued either through ignorance or
desire to mislead the public.
For through tickets and information.
apply at the Illinois Central X. K, depot,
Cairo. JAMES JOHNSON,
1886. Gen'l. Southern Agt.
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1900 TIMES
Larger than Life !

On receipt Of Sl.50 | will send to any
address an Imported French Microscope
that will magnify over 500 times any
small object. a very useful and instruc.
tive instrument, brass mounted and put
up in neat case, warranted as recon-.
mcndcd or the money refunded. AMI
Its magnitying power is 50 great that
living objects can be readily discovered
in q drop Of water, and for examining
small objects, all manner Of insects, the
texture OF cloths, &C., detecting foreign
matter in sugar, Hour and other articles
of dict, for detecting counterfeit money,
and u hundred other useful purposes, 1t
will be found Invaluable. N
An endless source Of amusement fof
the coming winter evenings. Sent by
mail on receipt OF price.
SEAVER & CO., IA
ytlhB III Park Place, N. y. City.
. Jan l0.j&w.6m. =" ''
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Election NNtice.
nr'!GE or Cry CLERK

lAiWo. H., March 20, 1873
Public not 90 10 hereby given that on tuesday
the 18th day OF April A. D. ls,s, ageneral election
will bs held in the city OF Cairo, county Of Alex
ander state OF Illinois, for the election Of one
Ave wards Of the city.
For the purpose Of said election polls will be
opened ut tho following manned places. Viz
In the First ward, NJ the southern door of the
Arab Fire company engine house in the Sec
ond ward, at the engine house OF .he Rough and
Ready Fire company; In the Third ward at The
enain house OF the Hibernisn Fire company In
the Fourth ward, at the court house; In ihe Firth
ward, At the store-houss building OF ames Car
roll, on tes northwest corner OF Twenty eighth
street and Commercial avends.
SID election polls will be open at eight O'Clock
~ the morning and cOntinue open until seV n
o,Moct 70 the Afternoon Of sail day.
~ osdG " the city council.
J. b. PnlLLIe, City Csert
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BISHOP DOANE'S DESCRIPTION
OLA GENTLEMAN.

BISHOP DOANE'S DESCRIPTION
OF A GENTLEMAN.
A gentleman !, gentle. A gentleman
Is modest. A gentleman Is courteous.
A gentleman is generous. A gentle.
man is slow to take offence, as being one
that never gives 1t. A gentleman goes
around only in consciousness OF right.
A gentleman refiues his tastes. A gen.
tlenan subdues bis feelings. A gentle
man controls his speech. A gentle.
man deems every other better than him.
self.
Sir Phillip Sidney was never so much
gentlcman-mirror though he was OF
England's knighthood--as when, upon
the field OF Zutphen, as he lay in his own
blood; he waived the draught OF cold
spring water that was brought TO quench
his mortal thirst In favor OF a dying
soldier.
10 lnuuce cnlldren TO be respectful,
obliging and gentlemanly in all their
actions and expressions, is the imperative
duty OF parents and teachers. The true
spirit and exercise OF politeness will deter
them from the commission of many rude
acts. and exerta controlling and salutary
influence over their whole conduct.
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PosiliYelx alic ReAt.

Or. Morris Syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound is the very best com.
pound ever prepared, advertised, or sold
by any person, or under any name what.
ever, tor the immediate relief and per-
manent cure of coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma,
and all diseases Of a consumptive type.
1t will thoroughly eradicate these alarm
ing symptoms in one>haf the time re-
quired to do SO by any other medicine. 1t
is purely vegetable, aud contains not a
particle OF opium or other dangerous
drug. 1t never fails. Every bottle
guaranteed TO perform exactly as repre-
sentod. Sold hy
BARCLAY Bros, CAIRO, Ills,
Also agents for Prot. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant to take and requires
no physic. Price % cents. Try It.
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Nashville Medical College.

The third course OF lectures in this
regularly established and chartered insti-
tuition began on the 18th OF March, and
will continue until the 2lst of June, 1878.
The faculty expect to graduate all can.
didstes for the degree Of NJ. d., who are
qualified. For information call upon or
address Duncan Eve, NJ. d., $50 Church
street, Nashville, Tenn. 1t
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Five cents will buy OIL "Infant" Of
superior quality at Henry Schick's...
322-lW

Five cents will buy all "Infant" oil
superior quality at Henry Schick's..
3.22-lw
"A small black horse, which has APP
parcntly sprained Its back and Is unable
to get up, Is lying on Walnut, between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. 1t
should be attended by lis owner.
Query "Why will men smoke com
mon tobacco when they con buy Mar.
burg Bros. Seal OF North Carolina at
the same price 2, l6-3-tf.
AT 1890 o'clock this forenoon there
will he religious services in the Episcopal
church. conducted by the Rev. Dillon,
Lee. In the evening the rector will off,
clate at the Atheneum.
The Mission Sunday school already
has Its new organ, and what is more, 1t
Is already paid for. The organ was manu-
featured by Daniel F. Beatty and Is
"Daisy." This is good beginning,
which we hope will continue.
The finest honey you ever saw at Is
cents per pound,
324,lw. ALDEN, GRAVES & Co.
All members of Ascalon Lodge No.
81 X. OF L. are requested to attend a
meeting to be held tomorrow, Monday,
evening at 7:30 o'clock at Odd Fellows
hall, for the transaction OF very urgent
and important business.
BY order OF the c. G.
WILL X. HAWKINS, X, RS.
The net proceeds Of the sOciable of
the Mission Sunday school given In DR..
Wardner's building on Commercial ave,
nue. last Thursday, were one hundred
and fifty dollars. 1t was quite
fattering success OF which the ladies
and gentlemen. in charge, have reason TO
be proud.
Mrs. 5. Williamson has returned
from laying in her spring stock of nos
tons and millinery, and she can say
without fear OF contradiction, that her
stock throughout Is the finest and largest
ever brought to Cairo. She is carrying
a full line OF fancy jewelry and an ass
sortment of MOTTO ns, and only asks the
public to call and examine her goods and
prices and be convinced that she can
compete successfully with all others in
these goods. She will not haye "grand
but on Thursday will be ready
to exhibit goods to all who may call.
3.24.3t
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Notice is hereby given to all person
who have no, yet paid their taxes
that, under instruction Of the auditor of
state, am compelled to publish the de,
linquent tax list In order to take Judge.
mcnt at the May term of the probate
court, and that in order to do this the
COPY will be placed IN the hands OF the
printer on the 10Th day OF April. After
that date costs will be added. Pay your
taxes and save costs. PETER SAUP,
March 20, ls7S.-td. Collector.
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New GooDs. Mrs. 5. Williamson will
commence to receive her spring stock OF
millinery goods on the first of March,
and daily thereafter until her stock Is
complete. Mis-. Williamson has also
purchased a full stock vi notions aud
jcwelry of all kinds, which she will be
able to sell to her patrons at greatly re.
duced prices. She has bought tor cash,
and deties competition In her line Of bust.
ness, and invites All inspection OF her
DI-ti
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WOOD q COAL.

On and after this date our prices will bt
a. follows:
WOOD.
loot. blythe cord, 80 IS.
cord wood, sawed, 81 ~.
l " " sawed and split, q ~.
Single loads, 81 80.
COAL.
Fig Muddy.
Ton, 81 90.
Tons, 81 80.
Tons, or more, - ga per ton.
Paradise Coal.
Ton, - 70.
Tone, %.
IONS, or more, I. W per ton.
BY {, W, WHEELER Il 20.
March 10, 1878. J-l4.lm
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Nheboygnn water, Ale, BeeF, Cider,
Mineral and soda waters.

Mr.. Andrew Lohr has constantly on
hand fresh receipts of the famous She
boygan water, and he is now, ready to
I'LL orders for any quantity, either bot.
tied, in kegs, or by the jug. This water
IL celebrated for its efficacy in curing
piles, constipation, dyspepsia, headache,
and diseases OF the stomach and liver.
II is pleasant TO the taste, and cure to do
good to those who take it. Mr. Lohr il
also prepared to supply families with
ale, beer, or cider, put up in bottles or by
the quantity, as may BE- desired. Also
soda and mineral waters in bottles.
Goods delivered i'll any part of the city
without extra charge. 3-3-lm.
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mysterious rites inspired in the ignorant
and uncivhixed people. He thinks Of
that weak race which melted away 30
entirely under Roman rule that the Eng.
land Of to,day retains scarce a hundred
words Of all their language.
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i)IfUIDS,

III dbSAIuL HioloiiCo anu SCOSidPuNS
we find scattered notices OF limited
com crcc in tin carried on between the
PhOenicians and rude population, ins
habting an Island TO the northwest of
Europe called Britannia. This is about
all that is known OF England before the
Christian ora, ia fact but LITTLE is know
until the invasion by the Romans, but
OF this we are certain they had attained
only the lowest degree Of civilization.
They lived in caves, and houses. made Ct
mud and painted their bodies probably
to make them appear more horrible to
their enemies. The religion Of this PEG.
pie, though characterized by vast
amount OF superstition, contained much
truth. They recognized one supreme
being and adored him. Those who
attended to religious matters were call.
cd Drulds. In addition to their duties
as priests, they served as teachers,
Judges, physicians and philosophers,
A great number of youths were always
gathered about them to be instructed in
their mystical lore. They considered il
unhallowed to commit anything to writ
ing, aud SO taxed the memory by learn
ing great numbers ofverses. The Druids
enjoyed the highest honor in the nation.
They were really the rulers. All
public and private disputes were brought
before them 10 bc settled and their de.
cision was considered unalterabc. They
were supposed TO have the power OF
diviniDg hidden aud secret things, and
were. looked upon with awe and venera,
ton by the people.
The Druids were very particular to
teach the doctrine Of tue lransmigratlon
of souls. Their religious rites and sacri-
fees were generally performed in the
OAK groves, which they held as sacred.
Plants were thought TO possess many
virtues and the mistletoe, which grew on
the sacred OAK, was especially rever>
enced. Ii was said to be an antid0te tor
poisOns and a healer OF all diseases.
When discovered twinins about the oak
a banquet and sacrifice was prepared, a
Druid clothed in white mounted the tree
and with knife severed the plant, after
While there was great rejoicing, Offering
Of sacrifices, etc. Probably they consid-
cred this plant an emblem OF eternal lie,
and it appearing when all else was dead
a type OF the life OF Deity.
Scattered throughout England ar,
moss grown stones which are said to
have been Druidical affairs or buria
places. At St0nehenge vast stones arc
found. some upon the ground, other:
supported by each other. lnves.
tigatiOn has failed to fully dc.
termiue their original character, W,
they are generally supposed to hav,
| formed III immense Druidical temple.
Other remains are clearly those OF burla
places or tombs. "
| Wherever the great Celtic race mad,
its home, remains Of this gloomy rcli.
gious have been found. In Frame, Spain
Ireland and Wales as we'll as England
these hoary relics OF a tycgone race tel
us OF people, hopes and beliefs, which
have long been wrapped in the gloom o
tn, past. Hr.o,
The busy traveller Of 'o-day rs he hur
rles from scene to scene, at these places
II reminded If the white haired priests
Glad 10 flowing robes and severing MI,
awful inceutat'ons tho sacred branch
He ID reminded Of the horror, thcs
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Vocal N llaie.

| am prepared to give lessons in vocal
music TO individuals or classes at my
residence, on Walnut, one door from
Seventh street. and respectfully solicit
public patronage. Terms, made to suit
the times, will be given on application.
16.3-lw WALTER r. MCKEE.
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Mis-. Lettie Coleman has reopened her
laundry on Fourth street, between wash.
in yton and Commercial avenues, and takes
this method OF informing her old friends
and patrons that she IL again at their SER
vice, and solicits their patronage. She has
reduced prices to suit the timcs.
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Teamstera, Notice

On and after Monday, 25th inst, | will
detail officer Hogan, whose special duty
will be to arrest under the ordinance all
persons driving wagons, drays and carts
that are subject to license, who have not
the proper number on such vehicle.
Z. D. AFTER City Marshal.
3.l3-1t
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HOW THE HIGH SCHOOL SPENT
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Friday afternoon, always pleasant, was
unusually so last week. Three of the
lower schools came up and filled the
high school room to oyerilowing, fur
nishing US with large audience, if not
an appreciatiye one. The pupils were
first required to write the usual tive>
minute compositions, Mr.. Oberly fur
nishing the subject-"Sunlight." This
was boon to the chemistry class, for
they knew all about it. 1t did not give
much pleasure to the lower classes, how
ever, If we may judge by their produc.
tions. One member Of the sd" class
made the startling assertion that 'if 1t
wasn't for sunlight We would not have
daylight"
After Maria Corliss had favored US
with a piano solo, the "G' class in Eng
lish literature was called and took their
places on the rostrum. OF The recitation
we will say nothing. 1t furnished
amusement to the audience il 1t did not
to the class.
After the recitation, Hon. Sam. Bard
of Baton Rouge, La, entertained us I'M
til half-past four. His remarks were
sensible and well timed, especially his
advice, aimed probably at the G's, to
keep cool. 1t was not the speech that we
usually hear. He did not tell us TO "be
good and be happy" to be extremely
thankful tor all our manifold blessings,
ETC., but gave Us little good advice.
spced with few witty and appropriate
anecdotes. Now, though would not be
for the world, would really
like to know why every body cannot
speak to us as though We were sensible,
reasoning beings, instead OF SET OF
wicked, uugrateiul ne'er-do.wells. Ii
they only would, they would be Tar more
popular with school children. N. {.