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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

q large and interested audience. hhe AZ.
that the fundamental principles Of Total y
nence from all intoxicating drinks. lnelcb
lager beer and cider, was the on|t mes
efecting much reform in the l,mpqss
cause. At the close large number 4ertl
ward and signed the pledge which he
scented.
The Golden Rule Lodge, No 81. q
Masons, at their annual meeting. DEL. I
elected the following officers Masl ]
Wheat S W., John Robertson w. !
W. Stowell treasurer, J. X. Paskst \
A. B. Hewitt $. d., d. P. Webal. b
L. p Bailey; chaplain, S. W. Hoa1A
stewards, J. A. Thwing and i. Q. OOH
tyler, Chs. H. White.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. S Sabin are spending
the winter here
Scion Wiley left town Jan. ID for Mon
tana where he has spent the last twenty years.
A lyceum has been started in connection
with A. II. Tufts school
On Tuesday morning the mercury ranged
from rs to 80 below zero in different locali-
ties in town. g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

and gentle when gentle word was worth the
surgery of an hundred schools to heal sick
thought and make our bruises whole. Take
it, our mother, It's but some small part Of thy
rare beauty we give back TO thee, and while
love speaks in silver from our hearts wen
bride Old Father Time to spare his gift"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Mr. W. E. Chandler of New Hampshire, n
member of the Republican National Commit
tee, and a veT small pattern of a man in ev-
cry respect, his published long and sloppy
letter, the gig of which is to charge political
corruption against the President and the evil
dent object of which is TO create an open
schsm in The Republican party, The temper
and tendeny of the letter are about as bad as
they can e, and as we have no sympathy
with its proposes we do not feel called upon
to publish it, even as matter of news. In
our opinion the way to save and serve the Re
publican party is to promote harmony, not
diseord to hold it together, not split it asun-
-leadianGp0Rs Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

The Baptsts will have their annual dona-
ton the 10th inst, at the house of Amos
Thurber. They extend an invitation to ALL
The Guilford literary society will meet at
the town hall, Tuesday, Jan. 10, and discuss
the following question; Resolved, that the
condition of the negro was better before the
war than at the present time, Affirmative, C.
Person negativey-C. V. Thomas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11
West Dover.

There were about 20 persons present at
the supper given by the grangers, Tuesday
evening of last week.
There was an oyster supper at d. P.
Leonard's hotel Monday evening. About 30
persons were present.
jed EstabrooE brother of T. S. Esta-
brook returned from the West last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

1t is announced both by the London Post
and dispatch from St. Petersburg to the
London Times that the prospects of an ermis-
tice between Russia and Turkey are diminish
ing, but the Post says it is impossible to fore
see what any moment may bring forth"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

The ladies' of the Universalist society will
hold their annual" fair and festival at Whit
hed's on Tuesday evening, Jan. -. If stormy
the first pleasant evening after the 18th.
Miss Potter of Leyden and Mrs II. P.
Forbes of Danvers, Mass, will entertain the
club with readings SATURDAY. evening next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

The REPUBLICAN OBSERVER the new week
ly at White River Junction, TLos Hale ed
itor ana proprietor, made its appearance last
Saturday 1t is a folio sheet, eight columns
to the page, neatly made up, well printed, and
presents an attractive appearance. Mr. Hale's
long experience and well known ability as an
editor give ample promise of his success in
his new venture, and The PHOENIX tenders
him and the Observer its cordial good wishes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Constantinople letters report great despair
and distress at the Turkish capital over the
aspect of affairs since the fall of Plevna. The
more devout Moslems spend most of their
time in the ST. Sophia and other large mosques
praying to Allah and chanting the contents of
the Koran.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

had its influence in cstnnging Mr. Sumner
from Gen Grant and Mr. Fish; but it did
not deprive him Of his craftsmanship, for the
Senate had previously rejected the San Do
mingo treaty, and was in accord with Mr..
Sumner on that subject
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

WALToN's VERMONT REGISTER for 1878.
published by the ClRremont Manufacturing
Company, is out, and gives evidence of hay
ing been compiled with unusual care so that
it will be more than ever indispensable to all
residents of Vermont who have occasion to
know anything about our current State, coun-
ty, and town affairs. 1t is sold by all book.
sellers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11
THE VERMONT SAVINGS RANK.

The usual annual statement of this insti-
tuition, to which we call the attention of cur
readers, appears in another column. This
bank is the oldest and largest savings bank in
the State. Its deposits have steadily increas-
ed each year of its existence until they have
now reached the large sum of over ticO million
dollars, -(S2, 900, OOO)-the increase during the
past year having been $3.50, 573. II, showing
the confidence of the public in this time-hon-
Ored institution. The resources of the bank
show that it has in government bonds city
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

The New Hampshire Republicans met in
State convention on Wednesday. Gov Pres
colt was renominated by reclamation, and the
resolutions adopted express warm endorse
ment and encouragement of President Hayes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Turkish commanders in the field have been
ordered to conclude an armistice with the
Russian commanders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Gen. Grant is pushing on his travels rapid
" now. He has reached Cairo, Egypt and
has called upon the Khedive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-01-11

Mrs Molloy of Indiana gave a very able
and eloquent temperance lecture, in the town
hall, on Wednesday evening, the I'd inst, to
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
MARDI GRAS.

Mardi Gras is again a dream OF the
past, gorgeous dream too, to those
who witnessed the magnificent cavalcade
of King Comus as it paraded the streets
of Cairo. Mardi Gras, Is, believe, cell
brated in nearly all civilized countries.
The Christians being deprived of their
customary pleasures for the awful period
ottorty days, make up for it on their last
day of grace--Shrove Tuesday-by in
dulging in every kind of sport which the
human mind can conceive. In England
Shrove Tuesday is known as Pancake
Day, and every one observes it BY eating
as many pancakes as he possibly can, or
as many as he can get.
Pancake day is held particularly sacred
at Oxford University, and is celebrated
in peculiar and novel manner. One OF
the professors dresses himself as cook,
provides himself with tie necessary
materials-a long handled frying pan,
tire, and batter-and stands on one
side OF high fence and as fast us he
bakes the cakes throws them over to the
boys assembled on the other. Of course
there is scramble, and he who gets q
whole cake is entitled to 3 guinea.
In other countries. where less attention
10 paid to the creature comforts, Mardi
Gras is celebrated in different manner.
IwiR venture to say that in no place OF
its size was 1t celebrated with more
splendor than in Cairo. The pageant
that flied through the streets the entire
afternoon was simply magnificent.
Nearly everything in the material world
was represented. from the elephant
down to the tniest creature. There
were also characters from the "dim un-
seen" regions. AT the head of these was
his Satanic Majesty in all the glory OF his
cloven hools, his bat-like wings aud his
proveribal horns.
All honor to the noble boys Of the
Mystic Krew. H M. 9,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

RELIGIOUS. There will he the regular
Sunday services in the Presbyterian
church to-day and this evening at the
regular hours, Rev. Mr.. George ofliciat-
ing.
Rector Dillon-Lee Will preach in the
Episcopal church this morning at the
usual hours. Subject of the morning
sermon: "A Silent Christ" In the even.
ing-"a sermon to everybody"
There will be services in the Christ
ian church this morning at the regular
hour, Sunday school ats p. m.
,rices in the German Lutheran
huah at 10 a. In. Sunday school at the
ocular hour.
The Baptist Sunday school is held
very Sunday morning at $50 o'clock in
Turner Hall.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
Local Brevities

Probate court tomorrow.
Read Farnbaker's new ''ad."
DIR. AFTER was resting early last eyes
ming.
-Servicesat the usual hours at the
Methodist church. Everybody is inyit-
cd.
Shell oysters Just received ut the
Crystal saloon. HARRY WALKER.
"A horse race took place at the park
yesterday. The Stokes were light-$l0
side.
Shell oysters just received at the
Crystal saloon. HARRY WALKER.
ll-20
"A furnished room, suitable for the
occupation OF u single gentleman can
be rented from NJ. b. Harrell, 302 Wash.
ington avenue. 3.l4.3t
For Butter, Eggs, Apples, ETC., call at
No. "a Ohio levee.
Il. II. LEIGHTON
The Mission Sunday school on
Eighteenth street desiring to buy an
organ. will, on Thursday evening, the
2lst inst, In DR.. Wardner's building,
No. Ill Commercial avenue, spread for
all who may desire it, an elegant sup@
per. The tables will be spread at six
O'Clock in tho evening and the price Of
the supper will only be twenty-five cents.
Cake, Ice cream, oranges. candies, lem
onade, ETC, will be on the table, and q
jolly time will be had. See ADVERTISE
ment elsewhere.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

JUST RETURSEp.-Mr. Charles n. Stuart,
late OF the nrm OF Stuart & 9holson, who
spent some time in the east selecting
q spring and summer stock OF dry goods,
notiens, ETC., has returned. He assures Us
that his stock is elegant III the fullest sense
OF the word, and full and complete in ev-
cry particular. Mr.. ,Stuart's wel-known
taste ana judgment in the selection OF
goods is q full guarantee that his store
will be the place TO purchase good goods at
low prices. He will give a grand opening
on Tuesday and Wednesday, aud invites
bis old friends and acquaintance and the
public generally to call and see him and
take a look at his stock. His store is in
the Nef building on Eighth street bet ween
Washington and Commercial avenues.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

The SEwERs.-Street Superintendent
German and Jailor Mshoney called on
us yesterday to say that the item in the
BULLETIN yesterday morning in reference
to the sewers was incorrect. Mr.. Cor.
man says the sewers were closed early in
the week, and that the water that has
accumulated in the low ground in the
vicinity OF Fifteenth and Six.
tenth streets Is sipe> water--no river
water about it. We are glad To know
that 1t is sipe>water, ana that the sew
ers are closed; but it Is astonishing, and
1t will be surprise to people to know
that slpe-warer comes into the city
through the sewers. But 1t must be the
case for the street superintendent says
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

MULE THIEVES CAPTURED.-Chlel
AFTER yesterday received dispatch from
the city marshal Of Paducah, requesting
him to keep lookout for couple OF
men who were supposed to be coming to
this city with couple of stolen mules
The Chief informed Officers Hogan and
Sheehan of the contents OF the dispatch,
and shortly after Officer Hogan was sue
ceeped in arresting the thieves and get.
ting possession of the mules. The
thieves came to the city by the ferry boat
Three States. They were locked up to
await to arrival of an officer to take
charge Of them. The mules are supposed
to belong to parties in Massac or John,
son counties, though of this there is no
certainly.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

The Jno. Means and barges went to St.
Louis.
The Jas. H.'Bigley took the pilots of the
LioDess, Steve Mcbride and Gand &c orge
Clark, aud went to st. Louis with coal
and the Lioness went to PIttsburg with
four loaded model barges, two empty mod
els, two full boats, a coal boat and steam
boat hull which is to be loaded with
gravel at Metropolis for Captain Miller.
The Jno. Porter went to St. Louis with
three empty models and two barges OF
coal.
The I. F. Hillmsn and Eddyville are
running for glory in opposition to each
Other. -. H--- I-
The James D. Parker has a good trip for
Cincinnati.
The Andy Baum for Memphis and the
Charles Morgan on another grand excursion
trip for New Orlean left Cincinnati last
evening.
The Mary Miller left Cincinnati for st.
Louis friday evening. .
Captain Tom Bslus is absent to enter the
profession as steamboat gent at Evans
vile. .. ..
More coal is coming from pittsburg on
the present raise.
The weather is warm aud fellow don't
need fuel 1t is always plentiful and cheapt
The +. B. Stuahlman broke her shaft
Nashville on Thursday last, ,t
We are sorry to learn that the propeller
Rapid Transit is in trouble at New Orleans.
Her builders have attached her for the
amount Of their claims, and unless settle
ment is made she will soon be sold by the
marshal
The Alps with tow OF ice came out OF
the Mississippi yesterday.
The Fearless yesterday brought barges
Of rails aud barge Of coal and Il fuel boat
The Kanawaha passed south light yes
terday.
Belle Memphis was unusually light fol
the south yesterday.
The Arkansas Belle for Memphis, Susie
Silver, j. b. NJ. Kehlor and Robert Mitchell
for New Orleans, Fannie Tatum for Pitts.
burg, City of Helena for Vicksburg ar,
due to day.
Pilot Mike Kelley called yesterday. Ii
is on the Fearless. .......
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
ST. PATRICK's DAY.
The 10. r. ID. SIS Parads-Line OF
march.


Il The st. Patrick's Benevolent Society
will celebrate this. st. Patrick's day, by
q grand parade, taking In nearly all the
leading streets Of the city. The parade
will take place at 2 o'clock p. m. The
line OF march will be as follows The
line will form on Thirteenth street, with
the right resting on Commercial avenue.
The column will march out Thirteenth
street to Washington avenue, and down
the avenue to Seventh street; west on
Seventh to Walnut street, and down Wal
nut to Fourth street; east on Fourth to
Levy street, and up Levy to Fourth.
teenth street;west on Fourteenth street to
Commercial. avenue, and up the avenue to
Twentieth street; west on Twentieth to
Washington avenue, and up the avenue
to Twenty-first street; west on Twenty
first street to Walnut street, and down
Walnut TO Twentieth street; east on
Twentieth street 10 Washington avenue,
down Washington to Thirteenth street,
and east on Thirteenth street to Hibern>
Ian engine house, where the members will
break ranks. The Lhbernian fire CONS
pany Will join in the parade.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
THE PHILOSOPHERS STONE.
by MoLLIE LAVENDER.

In ancient times the Arabians were q
powerful race, and aided materially In
the development Of the world. They
carried the sciences, especially Chemistry.
to a high degree Of excellence; and yet,
curiously enough, they stumbled upon
most OF their discoveries while searching
tor impossbilities. They entertained
many curious notions and beliefs, and
from the Egyptians they derived the
idea that stone could be formed, which
would turn to gold all substance with
which it came in contact.
Acting on this supposition. Alchemists
spent their lives in trying to discover the
philosophers stone. Year after year
they shut themselves in lonely moss
grown towers their only companions the
great.black letter,tomes of Assyrian love,
over which they pored from morning till
night and from night until morning.
Year after year they toiled on with un-
wearied patience and untlring zeal, until
their heads grew gray with age and their
bodies bent with care. ..-...
But all their labor was In vain. No
one succeeded in finding the magic
stone. They were nevertheless held
in reverence by the Moorish kings, and
by the gay cavaliers OF Granada, who
paid them almost worshipiul homage.
tor king and cavalier realized the impor>
lance OF the bright, glitter:ng gold with
which they might, some day, be supplied.
When the beautiful Moorish city fell
into the hands OF the fair haired Chris
tians Of the north they too became in-
fected with desire to 1nd the wonder.
ful stone, and were sacrificed home,
friends, fortune even life. to further their
chances of some day wrestling this secret
from nature.
And so the Alchemists continued for
weary centuries-vaporlzing, fusing.
mixing and inyenting IN their search for
the stone. And during these centuries
the treasures OF the nations grew more
and more empty; the golden coins flowed
out in constant stream tor trappings OF
state, of court and of war. but there was
no way in which the Golfers might be re-
plenishcd. The AIchemists bent to their
toll with redoubled anxiety and care.
In their researches they stumbled across
many valuable facts and scientific truths
which have aided materially In develop.
ing modern science.
In modern times the philosophers stone
has been discovered. II needed not the
long toll Of the Arabians, nor the study
Of the Egyptians. " is composed Of
neither the baser nor the finer elements
of which it was supposed to be formed.
1t is material, palpable, substance,
which can be seen with the eye, or
grasped in the hand. 1t not possessed
by the rich and great exclusively. Indeed,
il is more often found In the homes OF the
poor and humble. But those who pos
sess it are always wise. 1t does not turn
an object to gold in an instant, but re-
quires time to perform its wonders, yet
its effects are sure and certain. Perhaps
1t is needless for HE to add that the
philosophers stone is--economy.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
I'araradise
Among the Dead Failures

OF the past, how many bogus nostrums
may be numbered! Beginning their
careers with tremendous flourish OF
trumpets, blazoned for a time In the
public prints and on flaming posters,
soon. but not too soon, were they rele-
gated to the limbe Of things lost on
earth. But lIostetter's Stomach Bitters
is living aud thriving remedy. 1t goes
on curing aud 10 cure. Neither under>
hand nor open competition affect Il. On
the contrary, contrast with interior rival
preparations only increases its popular,
ity. 1t has been repeatedly initiated,
but without success. Counterfeits Of 1t
haye been surreptitiOusly introduced,
but hay, fallen fiat. Everywhere It en-
trenches itself in the confidence Of the
people; and well 1t may, tor 1t Ia a
thoroughly reliable invigorant Of the
feeble, banishes dyspepsia and consti-
patton. braces the nerves, cures rheu-
matte ailments and kidney complaints
and eradicates and prevents intermittent
and remittent levers.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

RESOLUTIONS by THE h. N. K.C
The following resolutions were passed
at the first business meeting of the Mystic
Knew, held alter Mardi Gras on Thurs
day evening, l4th inst, 1878.
WHEREAS, the Mardi Gras celebration
given under the auspices of this society,
was the most successful celebration of
the kind ever given In our city, exceeded
our most sanguine expectations and was
the means OF inducing large Number Of
people to visit our city, and
WHEREAS, the success OF the celebra>
ton was largely due to the interest
manifested and help extended by num-
erous citizens; therefore, be 1t
Resolped, That the thanks OF the Mystic
Krew are due, and hereby extended to
Mr.. w. II. Morris who kindly volunteer
ed to act as king. TO his honor Mayor
Winter, City Clerk Phillis and City
Treasurer Parker for the official recog-
milton OF our festivities. 10 Col. $. 5.
TAYLOR and the Rough and Ready Fire
Co. for the use of their cannon. 10 Maj.
f., W, Halliday for the use of the steam.
er Ariadne. 10 Messrs. Halliday Bros,
| Messrs. Tnistlewood Il Co., and Messrs.
Ross O'Donnell, Casey, Derasher, Nc
Cabe, Dugan, Lattner. Powers and Fer
guson tor the use Of teams. 10 Messrs.
&. w. Wheeler and l.. Steirs for assist
ance rendered during the day. TO Mes
sers. Mai. Tester and Shocks for the Use
OF their warehouse. 10 the Ladies' Lib
| rary association for the kindly interest
they manifested from first to last, and to
Mr. Cundiff tor the assistance,
| extended in the preparation Of our install
lation banquet. be It
| Resolced, That the thanks Of the krew
are also due to the merchants and citi'
Gems. too numerous to- mention, who
swelIed the procession with their repre-
sensations, and added to the eclat OF the
occasion. Be 1t
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread at large on our record, and that
they be published in the city papers.
john d. HOLMES, q. G. NJ.
| Attest
CLAUDE WINTER, g. 9. X. II. s.
ISun aud Argus.Jou'nal please copy.l
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17
CHANGE OF TINE.

On and after Tuesday, March l2th,
Cairo & Vincennes passenger train No.
will leave Cairo at 4:45 am, making close
connection at Vincennes tor all points
north and east, with parlor cars from
Vincennes to Terre Haute and Indiana
polls, Danville and Chicago.
AS heretofore, this line will continue
to make BETTER CONNECTION and
from 2 to hours quicker time to the
east, than any other.
Passengers by above train will reach
Chicago EVENING OF SAME DAY.
Seven hours in advance OF any other line.
f. A MILLER,
.., Gen'l Pass, Agt
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-03-17

that everywhere the perseyerlng ones
have played the greatest parts upon the
worlds stage. What an amount OF per.
severance was displayed in the laying of
the Atlantic cable a few years since!
From the description which history
furnishes, we can imagine how patiently
the manufacturer Of the first printing
press must have laborsd to make a sue,
cess Of his Invention, and away back In
tho dim ages, we find that the busla!ns
Of the great Egg ptian pyramids, the
largest OF which covers an area equal to
twice that OF any building Of the present
day, was accomplished only through the
work oil years.
Perseverance is the spur Of progress.
Henry Clay, one ofthe greatest of Amerl-
can statesmen, is, indeed, q wonderful
example OF perseverance. Rising from
the humble vocation OF country mill
boy, he gradually worked his way up to
the position Of the great and honored
statesman that he was, and what grand
example of perseverance is presented In
the life OF Washington. Perhaps no
man, known to the world, has passed
througha more trying ordeal than he.
Meeting with innumerable and dis
couraging defeats, opposed by many OF
his countrymen, and having to deal
with the most persistent foes 1t seems
wonderful that he withstOod them all.
Yet he had hopes which cheered him
even in his darkest hours Of trial, and,
knowing as he did, that he was striving
for noble cause he took courage, per.
severed in his undertakings. aud was
finally triumphant. w. j.. w.