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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12

In the bank and had the note kept suiee
by Coolbsugh; but after Hayes was In
and The note was presented TO Zach
Chandler TO be taken by him Tor the
national committee, Chandler begged TO
DO excused, giving 40 an excuse that ne
had paid enough money for the privilege
OF having such man as Hayes put In
the White House. While Coolbauqh
lived the note was kept quiet 10 the hope
that Zact could DO persuaded TO change
his mind. By the death OF Coolbaugh
II fell into the hands OF his executors and
they have demanded payment. Kellogg
for two days past has been trying TO raise
the money here but has succeeded only
In getting 5000.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12

ONE by one the secrets OF the fraudu.
lent action OF the Louisiana returning
board are coming to light. Here Is the
last, 80 far as heard from. The Wash.
ington correspondent Of the ~. Louis
Republican says:
Day by day the secret history OF the
returning board swindle Ia coming to
light. Now 1t Is Kellogg who is being
made Q martyr to tho fraud, while the
visiting statesmen 70 free. When they
were In New Orleans money was wanted
to pay witnesses and defray other like
expenses. II would icok bad, the states.
men said, for them TO be making drafts
and handling money, snd so Kellogg
drew up . note for $4,000, payable
on demand, which Charles Fsrwell
indorsed and had cashed BY CoolbauRh's
bank 10 Chicago, FIwell was 4 director
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
2.l2.l,


In order to introduce our Big Seed
Spring Wheat, The wheat Of Taos, In
your locality--siuglo grains measuring one.
half inch In length-I propose to send q
sample Of tho wheat free Of charge, to
every scriber to this paper who will
state the nsme oil the newspaper and send
. three cent stamp to psy postage.
Agents wanted In every county to sell
this new wheat. Address
l.. L. osNxST, Cleveland, Tenn
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
DIPLOMATIC INQUIRIES.

During the forenoon all the Ambasa
sailors accredited to the papal court
called to make inquiries. King Hum.
bert, too, not unmindful of the dying
pope's solicltuds for his father during
the late kings last moments, constantly
sent for Information.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
Ghr 8nll4iin.
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

9lainess silver Bill has NO Friends
Action nsiIl Deferred ON the Hand
nall-rhe Presiaent's "AmiHbi.
u asyss-CeleneI scost's prospects
q IN Dshalf Of the Texas Pacific Nes
Very Cheerfng-The Louisiana
MaadIe and cine twisting states
men."
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
THE VATICAN GUARDED.

An order was issued to prevent any
person not specially authorized from
having access to the pope's apartment.
Egress from the Vatican wa, also pro-
hibitei, the guard strictly enforcing this
order. Prayers were ordered and offered
In all the churchcs In Rome. SO the
morning moved slowly on in momentary
expectation OF the pope's demise. All
the necessary arrangements were quickly
made. The foreign cardinals were mott.
fed.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
Always keep the bottle handy.
DO not place il out oi sight.
For it cured our little Andy
Who was coughing day and nigh
DR.. Bulls Cough SYrnI

. A QUIET and pleasant home is insured
10 all mothers that use Or. Bulls Baby
Syrup for their little ones. II contains
nothing luxurious.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
THE LAST OFFICES.

The Cardinal Vicar and all the resident
cardinals were at once summoned 10 the
Vatican. IL was scarcely day when the
greater part Of the college had assembled.
The last sacraments were administered to
the dying pope by Cardinal Panebianco.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-02-12
A SOLEMN DEATH SCENE.

From the moment Of their arrival al
the Vatican the cardinals were as
sembled In council In the room next to
that Of the dying pope; but all, together
with the dignitarles of the papal court
were at his bedside at the moment o.
death, which occurred at few minuteI
before five In the afternoon. The enc
was peaceful,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

by their more fortunate sisters of the
north is something not TO be easily for
gotten. On every side we hear of most
noble efforts being made to raise con-
tributions in aid of the afflicted While
the north, with a lavish hand, is sooth-
ing the fevered brow of southern suffer-
ing, she is building monument of graf
itude which will be luminous forever
0. v Shearer, q native of Alabama
lately city ed tor of the Times, died OF
fever to-day, aged 80. The deaths to-
day include fourteen children under
eight years. The total deaths to-day,
46; new cases, 179.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
Novelties i'm London.

c. c. Fulton's Letter to Baltimore American.
Six years ago ice was such a rarity in
London that extra charges were made
at the hotels if glass Of ice water was
called for, and IN most cases the guest
had to wait until some could be sent for.
An Englishman at that time considered
ice water unhealthy, and looked with
amazement at Americans who persisted
in calling for it. 1t was then not kept
at the taverns, as it was seldom required.
Now the walters go round at the hotels
with bowls of cracked ice, and supply all
the guests, without extra charge. That
it is a recent innovation is evident from
the fact that all the drinking houses Of
any character have cards extended
across their windows, with the word
"Ice" emblazoned in large black letters
about fifteen inches long. 1t is evident
ly paraded as an attraction to custo-
mers. American whisky is also a new
card in their windows. Whilst dining
in restaurant, the other day, a young
Englishman came in and called far {: a
90" of American whisky. They brought
him about half tumblerfull, which he
swallowed down raw. His red nose and
watery eyes gave evidence that he was
not a stranger to this kind of drink.
Turning to the bill of fare we found the
following rates: "a go" of brandy, one
shilling; "a half go" Of brandy, six
pence; "a go" Of whisky, slspence; "a
half go" of whisky, three pence; "a go"
of gin, four pence: and "a half CO." two
pence. Gin is the favorite drink Of the
topers, but whisky is commencing to
rival it. Ice wagons are also to be seen
in the streets, labeled Newfoundland ice.
1t is of immense thickness, ranging
from fifteen to twenty inches, and as
clear us crystal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
Political Notes.

The republicans of the second
Indiana district, nominated DR.. r. NJ.
Wellman for congress- afa es
The third Virginia congressional dis
triCt conservative convention this eve
ming, nominated Gen. Joseph e. John
son. .llGl .H44s.Eu .s ..s..#
F. e. Beltshoever was nominated
by the democrats Of the 18th Penn
sylvanla congressional district.
Governor Gear, of Iowa, has appoint
ed as the successor of Governor Car
penter in the state railway commission,
NJ. G. Woodruff, of Dubuque, editor of
the Times Of that city.
The greenbackers have nominated
Col A. e. Jones for congress in the
first Ohio district. ..t -
Hon. D. w. Voorhees, spoke at length
on the financial question at La Fayette,
Ind, Aug. Goth. r. .E
IaJ Gen. Garfield made his first-speech
IN the Ohio campaign at Massillon, o.,
Aug. Oath. .n. 9
EMERSON ETTHRIDGE, Of Memphis, was
nominated for governor by the
Tennessee republicans, but declined
VIM r.. MORRISON has received re-
nomination for congress from the dem
ocrats CT the 18th Illinois district.
JUDGE w. II. HOLMAN was nominated
for congress by the democrats of the 9Th
Indiana district.
JUDGE STONE was nimOusly re-
nominated for congress by the republi-
cans of the 9th Michigan
THE republicans of the 1st West Vir-
ginia district have nominated John R.
Hubbard for congress.
The Vermont greenback state con-
vention nominated the following ticket:
For governor, G. G. Martin, of Ferris
| burgh; lieutenant governor, J. w. Cur
rier, of Troy; treasurer, Fletcher Tarble,
of Swanton.
The democrats Of the seventh Michi-
gan district, in convention at Port HUI
ron nominated O'Brien J. Atkinson, of
that city for congress.
OHM r. HUBBARD, Of Wheeling, w.
Va, was nominated by acclamation for
congress by the republican convention.
in session at Moundsville.
The following congressional nomlna-
tons have been made: National green
hackers, Charleston, w. Vail. S.
Walker; democrats, seventh Kentucky
district G. S. Blackburn; repub]i-
cans, thirteenth Ohio district-N. II.
Voorhees,; democrats, twelfth Ohio dis
trict--James X. Emmett.
The greenbackers in Pennsylvania
have made the following congressional
nominations: Eleventh district, e. E.
Orvis; twenty-second district. J. E.
Nice. The nationals have nominated
Charles S. Keyser in the second congress
sional district.
Gov. HARTRANFT Of Pa, has appoint
ed B. S. Bentley, of Williamsport, judge
Of the new Lackawanna county court.
Judge Bentley was the greenback-labor
candidate for the supreme bench last
year.
The nationals of the 18th, Ohio, dis
trict, nominated Lewis Miller, of Akron
Ohio, for congress. Mr.. Miller is a
prominent manufacturer and is presI-
dent of the Buckeye mower and reaper
company, Of Akron and Canton, Ohio,
also prominently identified with the
Cbautaqua Lake Sunday school assem-
bly,,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
The Decimal System Of Notation.
Popular Science Monthly.

Ten is, theoretically, ill-suited for the
radix Of a system Of notation, because
it permits of only one dissection. The
half of it is five, an odd number. 1t
also is incapable Of any other division.
is i'll adapted to the operations of the
shop and the market Although our
calculations are universally made in
the decimal system, none Of our tables
of weights and measures are decimal
in any one Of their subdivisions. In
all departments Of trade the current
prices have been derived from the pro-
cess of successive halvings. The shop
man reckons by halves, quarters,
eighths, sixteenths, and thirty-soconds,
and not by ffths Or tenths. The yard
stick is divided in its practical use into
halves, quarters, eighths, etc., by sue
cessiye bisections. Even the sixteenth
of a unit is more commonly used in
trade than the tenth. In the stock ex-
change, shares change in price by
eighths Of dollar, and not by tenths.
Even with our decimal system of mon
ey, we require coins for half and quar-
ter of a dollar for practical use in
trading. Almost the entire prlce-list of
our stores advances and recedes by
these fractions of unit formed by sue
cessive bisections.
The attempt by the French to compel
the use Of the decimal system shows the
difficulty Of such an undertaking. Pop
ular necessities compelled the introduce
ton Of binal divisions. The prices of
their money and stock markets are still
frequently quoted in quarters and
eighths. The attempts to divide time
decimally was a failure. After trying
to give to their decimal neurology a
universal application, they have been
compelled to modify it in many of their
weights and measures. From the in
herent defects Of a ten-scale, all attempts
to introduce an international Gecim al
system Of weights and measures have
met with strong opposition. a3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

THE ex-Empress Eugene is described
by correspondent at Ems as 'sick
and sadder than ever" She travels
under the name of Countess of Pierre
fonds, and has for her suite the Duchess
of Mouchy and the Marquis of Piennes.
She has some trouble with her legs
wicked tongues say it is the goutl and
cannot walk without leaning on heavy
cane
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

A CORRESPONDENT of the Savannah
NeUs, writing from Palatka, Fla, says:
'The people of Florida are getting
walked up in regard to 8 ship canal to
be built across the peninsula from
Matanzri inlet on the Atlantic, to Fort
Wool or Clay City Landing, on the
Suwanee river. This is the most prac-
ticable route across the state for several
reasons. The first and most import
ant reason is: Itwould have an excel
lent harbOr at each end of the canal,
and no Instructions at either end
There would not have to be more than
seventy-fve miles of canal cut on this
route, and then it would reclaim at
at least 100000 of acres of the best
land in the state. This land, when re-
claimed, would be worth the price of
cutting the canal and the whole route
would be well supplied with natural
feeders.
"This distance from New York to
New Orleans by this route would be
much less than any other route farther
south. The distance by this route from
New York to New Orleans would be
from 1000 to / 200 miles less than the
route now sailed which would make q
difference Of from 1000 to 1920 miles
saved on the round trip, and would save
nearly $5.O00.000 in the way of ship
wrecks, and 100000 annually in the
way of extra insurance, over $4,000
600 in freight, and several millions every
year in the way of grain and meat
which go to waste every year in the
great Mississippi valley for the want of
cheap transportation to the seaboard.
The canal when built, would. bring a
revenue of at least $6,000,000 or $10,-
100000 annually in the way of tolls, es-
pecially when the Darien Canal is COM
pleted, as it would throw a vast
amount of shipping from California,
Japan and China, through the Gulf Of
Mexico, and through the Florida Ship
Canal, to New York and Liverpool and
other ports"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

The Lazis, a formidable and warlike
tribe of Mussulmans, in the vicinity of
Batoum, the port on the southern coast
of the Black Sea recently ceded to Rus
STA, object to the surrender of that town
to the Muscovite authorities, and fears
are entertained that they will burn the
town rather than give it up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

AT meeting Of q large number of
influential citizens of Liverpool, Eng,
Aug. 2Sth. steps were taken to solicit
funds for the yellow fever sufferers.
Thus it is that zone touch of nature
makes the whole world kin"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
1t Is Worth Il Trial.

Il was troubled for many years with
kidney complaint, gravel, &C.; my blood
became thin; | was dull and inactive;
could hardly crawl about, and was an
old worn out man all over, and could
get nothing to help me, until got Hop
Bitters, and now am boy again. My
blood and kidneys are all right, and |
ana as active as man OF so, although |
am 70, and | have no doubt it will do
as we'll for others of my age. 1t is worth
the trial. ~ Father.)
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

MATHEMATICAL military men are
figuring up just how many wounds, how
how much time, and how many dollars
will be required to annex Mexico to,
the United States. It is far easier to
whip that country on paper than to
prove the figures by experiment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

The Scientific american announces
that half the vinegar now sold is rank
poison, and Massachusetts, chemist
states that out of twelve jars of pickles,
put up by different wholesale dealers,
he found copper in ten of them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

THERE were thirty-nine railroads,
with 3,455 miles of railway, IN opera
tiyn in Michigan last year: and the
capital represented in these roads
amounted to 1912, 100000. OF these
roads, nine paid only a portion of the
interest on their bonded Indebtedness,
eight paid no interest, and severa
failed to earn enough to pay their
Oneratinp eZnensps
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

THEODORE THOMAS has entered into
contract with the Cincinnati college of
music to assume the dictatorship of
that great public institution for five
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

No one should feel that the great
hberality shown in aiding the yellow
fever districts relieves him from the
duty of adding his mite to the general
fund. - r. ...-#.5 ss linn --.-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

THE Peoples National Bank of Hell
ena. and the First National Bank of
Bozeman, both Of Montana Territory,
have suspended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

SETH PADELFoRD, governor of Rhode
Island from 1869 to 1875, died in Prov
idence Aug. Doth, after eight days
prostration by paralysis, agediseventy-
ono wears r.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

ACCORDING to an estimate just made
by the L. S. consul to Leeds, the Bank
Of England has a currency issue OF
ELS 600 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
GENERAL NEWS.

THE petitions in bankruptcy rolled IN
lively during the last days of August.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

In Hungary the national costumes
have nearly died out entirely, every
lady in everyday life dressing as they
do in Paris; but, as. far as eating goes,
goose remains as of yore the national
dish.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

SIR WILLIAM THOMPSON writes to
Mature defending Mr.. Hughes claim to
the invention of the microphone, init
mating that Mr.. Edison did not fully
understand the circumstances when he
advanced his hasty charges of paliarism,
and expressing the hope that :" Mr..
Edison will react his accusations of bad
faith publicly and amply as he has
made them" 1s..9 WON =. 9g
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

TRUEFIrr, the great London hair
dresser, has already established an
agency in Cyprus, and received dis
patch the other day to the effect that
the first Englishman who had landed
on the island had been cut and shaved
.bv its representative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

10 GRENADA, Aug. 26-1. P. M.
Your telegram Just received. Dr. Veasie is not
sick. One New Orleans nurse is sick but walking
about to day. We need all kinds OF nourishmeNf
for SICK. Need % nurses worse than anything
else. Material not exhausted Nurses for Holly
Springs passed up. For God sake send nurses.
We can pay S5per day
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-19

ANOTHER IMPORTANT DISCOVERING
Pittsburgh tPa.) Despatch says Canadian IS
claimed to have invented new process Oh
refining petroleum without the agency OF
heat. 4 sample manufactured from Amerl-
can pctroleun OF forty.tive gravity is stated
to be a very brilliant and white oil OF forty
eight gravity and 122 tre-test. The Yield
from the crude was ninety-three per cent.
But the most extraordinary claim ZOE, TINS
process is not merely that the means used
are entirely mechanical, but also that there
is no production OF gasollne.or 6enzlne,
and the entire product is standard white
Illuminating oil far superior to the oil re-
fined under old methods. This new FRO
cess. IL what is claimed for it be true, is
Just precisely what the producers have been
looking for.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-19
RE CORYNDoN CARPENTERS

4 NE SohINoON SfNAeA -, -.
l. ESTATE.-Pursuant TO decree OF the High
Court OF Justice. Charcery Division, made ID me
matier Of the estate OF Coryncon Carpenter, de-
aS NO. 'a s7 q aH'i persons be
personal representatives or next of Kin or Coryndon
Carpenter, William Fauntleroy Carpenter, Ma
thaniel Carpenier Or Bsr0a m1 se
OF the county of King and Queen. Virginia. Unitea
States of Americs. Who died In or about the month
Of April 1878. leaving wicow ana liie apoSe-
named four NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CARPENTER, William
Fauntleroy CARPENTER, Nathaniel Carpenter, and
I,ushrsd Carpan,er-him surviving are 10 prove
their claims as hereinafter mentioned;
The said Coryndon Carpenter Is eeiieved 70 NAY, nave
died In the year 1889, lntestate aud Without ISSUE
William FauniIeroy Carpenter is believed to have
died at be end Of the last century, intesale ana ul-
married. and administration 10 his cfects Is De-
lfeyed TO have been granted 10 Charles Carpenter on
the 9th day Of February, 1871. ,a NJ, =,
the West Indies in 1905, unmarried and ntestale.
Bushrod Carpenter Is supposed 10 nave a,Su
young Its believed that IN l79S ne went w'n r ,s
widow OF the said DR.. Nathaniel Carpenter is BE-
ieyed to have married again. ,,
An such persons claiming or who have nlreaoy'
under the advertisements In the action OF Rowe ps.
F,zcsraid. 1874 r. No. SO, claimed 70 he The per-
sonaI next OF Elm or the sad sons
OF Dr. Nathaniel Carpenter are. ey ihsmssiySs "
JANUARY, 1879, to come In and Prove the y
claims nc The Chambers of the Stce-Chahcsitof slr
Charles. Hail. at No. II Chancery ane, ~ ~, .,
emptoriy excluded from the benefit of the said de-
mo MONDAY the 10th day OF February. 1879, at ~
or thu clock as noon, at she saia s az
noin,ed for hearing snd adjadieatins upoa tue
o'I Dated this goth day Of November: 1878;
o;'.'is ROBERT ". PEAKE. Chief Cisrs. ;, =
Inn, London, Solicitors for she Plaintiffs.
dc list
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-19

SHENANDOAH VALLEY. RAILR0AD.--At a
meeting OF the directors OF the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, held at Charles
town, w. Va, last Thursday. bids for the
construction Of the branch from shepherds
town to Bedington were examined and con-
sidered, and the necessary steps taken to
put under contract at an early day the work
between these points. The County Court
of Berkeley county, W. Va, has appointed
q committee OF six to confer with the au-
thorities OF the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company upon the subject OF direct con-
nection with Martinsburg, and the issuing
OF the bonds heretofore voted by the people
OF that county looking to such connection,
such committee to report to the February
term of the court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-12-19
ByJ, Thompson Brown.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
1113 east Main street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME STORE
i AND LOT ON PINE STREET BETWEEN
BEVERLY AND. ALBEMARLE STREETS;-By
virtue or deed OF trust from Catherine Gihin TO
the. updersign dated 21st Of March, 1877. and
recorded In the Richmond Chaucery Court d. y.
ito g., page ~, and whereas default has been made
I'm the payment of the note scured therein, ana De
Ing REQUIRED so 10 do, will selL on the premises on
SATURDAY, Dece mGer 21st. .1S rs, al 4;30 r A..
that LOT OF LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS
thereon, commencing on The east line or Pine street
LAT feet south of Beverly street, ,thence running
souhwardiy, and fronting thereon 50 feet, more OF
less, and running back between parallel lines l4o
fee, to an alley 20 fees wide.
The said pr0perty viii he sold subject TO deed OF
trust to W. L. Cowardin. trustee, dated Marcn \
1873, to secure $500, With interest from Mareh 10,
1880 ~, $50 afE .j{1fi ..,o M
TERMS: Cash as to expenses of sale and s32S.o6,
and the balance on snch terms as Mrs. Catherine
Giblin may dlrect In case OF her failure, on SUCH
terms as said trustee may think d.
- "A. A. HUTCHINSON, Trustee.
]. THOMPSON BROWN, Auctioneers dc IL