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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-14
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
OUR SACRED ARMY AND NIGGARD.
IY CONGRESS-

General Alvord, of the United States
army, bctrays purpose, which he is per
sisten,ly following, to get his name In the
newspapers. Not by heroic deeds among
the Indians in the wild Businesses of Idaho
nor among the Mexican thieves that march
across the Rio Grandc and then march back
again. mot there, my child, not there"
by any means; but by finding fault with
and carpng at our federal congress He
declares, does Gen, Alvord, that congress,
in its dealings with the army, is mean and
niggsrdly. Its niggardliness consists, in
part, in this; 1t will not allow officers to
charge the government mileage for travel
upon such railroads as carry them free.
Neither will 1t allow forage and fuel to Of
ticers who have no use tor forage or fuel,
except to sell to livery stables and hotels.
And furthermore, Congress is 50 excessive.
ly riggmdly, that it will not, as formerly,
allow rem, for quarters never secured or oc.
cupied--oncc An allowance that covered the
rental of the officers residence, or paid for
his living at hotel All this is very illib-
cral Ia the estimation of General Alyord
and after criticising it very causticaly, he
modestly recommends the draft of bill
prepared by himself, as just the thing to
cure all the legal evils under which the ar.
my IS luboring, He knows precisely wha,
ought to be done, and with horde Of
pampered officers wLo shine in the 50.
cial circles of Washington, New
York and Philadelphia, General
A. Is morally certain that ANY congress tina,
NEEDLES with the privileges, pay and pleas
ures of the army, is very impcrtincnt and
prcsumptuouS body, and one that deserve,
"prorceucing," as the leas, punishment tina
should be inflicted upon it.
General Sherman thinks 50 too, and ncur
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

" all the lesser shoulder-strapp heroes OF
the army, from the rank of first lieutenant
to that Of acknowledgement, think as Gen,
Sherman thinks. Epaulcttes and feathers,
and shoulder-straps and sashes arc sacred
objects; and General Alvord wonders, no
doubt, that the impious congressional
hand that touches them, is not par
alyzed or withcred In his eyes
the army and navy are the aristocratic
branch of the service, and ought to be held
sacred from the touch Of our plcbian law
makers altogether. The law of reform and
retrenchment should not extend to the ar
my; and to cut off extras in the shape of
forage, mileage, quarters and fuel, is to lay
vandal hands upon that which is sanctifcd
the rights of the epauletted beings who
shine resplendent in metropolitan round
dances; do veteran duty at Delmonicos
dinners, and if the great Sherman speaks
truly, form "A living wall and human
wood" to prevent the American people
from descending to the condition of mob.
THE BULLETIN cherishcs high admira-
ton for the true soldier, and acknowledges
the necessity for the maintenance of a
standing or regular army. THE BULLETIN
does not, however, regard the army as a
privileged arm Of the public service. Save
in the pay of the common soldier or sailor,
(Which should be increased) neither the
army or the navy should be excepted from
the application of the system of retrench'
ment inaugurated, or attempted, by the
Democratic party The time has come
when the army must stand on the same
footing with other branches of the service
and despite all the carping of the modest
Gen. Alvords, and all the sncers of the royal
Shermans, the members of the 46th con.
gress must perform their duty in that re-
gard, or answer their default before the tri-
bunal of disappointed and an indignant
people.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
THEY RECEIVED" HIM.

DR.. Blackburn was given a most cnthus-
astic reception at Paducah, the other day
Just such reception as the old gentleman
had earned at the hands of the Kentucky
people. No man in the country battlcd
with TIE yellow fever scourge more herocal-
ly or successfully than he; and sc nreS of
Kentuckians live TO thank him, who, but
for his timely and skillful administrations
would be of the throng in the blue
beyond" The Doctors greatest labors
were expended among the smitten people
of Hickman Mayor We'll, in rendering
the Inequalities Of Paducah, thus refers to
his services in that unfortunate locality:
Imperfect by the presence of the pes
thence at our threshold. both on the land
and water side, your own fearless decision
and wise counsels became the palladium of
our hopes; the anchor of our safety. Our
eyes were upon your acts, and our ears
were quick to catch the warning sound Of
your faithful utterance,."
"When from the sad and Inflated city of
Hickman your voice of warning went with
the speed Of lightning to our sister city of
Cairo, Guard your quarantine and save
your people, we no longer hcsitated but
promptly established our lines of defense.
Not single blight from the plague reach
ed the fair bosom OF our beautiful city.
If we acted wisely and WELL to you, sir,
more than to any other human agency we
owe our deliverance.n
1t matters little through what impulses
the doctor was moved whether through "A
sympathy for the suffering, or an ambition
to become governor of Kentucky-hc has
fairly earned the plaudits of his fellow.citi-
zens, and it is but characteristic of the
warm-hcartcd Kentuckians to freely bcstow
them.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

The ST. Louis Times but re-echocS the
sentiment of every intelligent Democrat OF
Southern Illinois when it denominates the
defeat of Hon. W. J. Allen an a matter to
I've deeply and sincerely regretted Mr.,
Allen is, as the Times says, a man far above
the average in point Of ability, an orator of
commanding power and Democrat of the
most unbending devotion. Mr.. Allen
wotfht have been tower of strength in the
Illinois delegation, and would soon have
taken his place in the front rank Of distinc-
ton But Of Capt Thomas the member
eject, We can expect nothing. a
young man of scarcely more than aver.
age ability, ignorant of the routine
Of legislation and, on the minority
side Of the House, he will fill his
seat; but (unless We are agrceably disap
pointed) that will constitute the degree of
hi, usefulness. In saying this we do not
wish to be understood as intimatng that
the Republicans might have elected an
ADLER man, for we intend nothing Of the
kind. The party is deplorably deficient in
the matter of congressional timber, and,
perhaps in the selection of Thomas. did the
best they could. If Thomas will do the
same thing, i c, the best he can-we must
have charity enough to take the will for the
deed, and wait, as patiently as we can, the
end Of his service. Then, with the seating
OF D. 7. Lincgar, or some other Democrat
of like mental caliber, Democratic Egypt
will "hold up her head again"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

FACT VERSUS THEORY August .,
1878, Western Union Telegraph stock sold
at the New York Stock Exchange for 81
per share. September 18th, 1878, this same
stock sold at 96l ia fluctuation Of ll2i
per cent in A. days. 10000 shares of this
stock, bought at S4l5 on a margin of per
cent, required an actual capital Of $4,000.
| The same stock sold at the advanced price,
9G14, showed profit Of SLID per 100
shares, or llI per cent. on the stock. On
the whole 10000 shares the actual profit
was SllT,j00 or ll94 times the capital used
within the brief space mentioned People
often theorize about supposable cases. The
above are hard facts shown by the official
record. Very few persons, however, are
able to invest singly the $4,000 necessary
to reap such fabulous profits as were gained
by the above transaction. but Mcssrs. Law
renee L. Co., bankers, 81 Exchange Place,
New York City, have issued new circular
showing how large or small sums may be
used successfully in stock spcculations by
their new Combination Method of pooling
thousands of orders into one immense sum,
and operating them as a whole, which
places every customer on an equality with
the largest operators, and divides profits
pro rata, among shareholders every 30 days.
By this system large profits are made in
short periods. SIS would make $75, or five
per cent; $50 pays $3.50, or seven per cent;
800 makes 81 900, or ten per cent. on the
stock during the month, according to the
market. The new circular explains every
thing; also contains 1.-TWO uncrling rules
for success in stock operations" and much
other valuable information. Copyrighted
and sent free, This firm furnishes best of
references as to standing and responsibility.
All kinds of Stocks and Bonds wanted.
New Government Loan supplied. Apply
to Messrs Lawrence e. Co., bankers, 81 Tx.
change Place, New York City.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

We might as well give it up The Re-
publicans have captured the Illinois Lcgis.
lature and now commences the struggle
between Logan, Oglesby and Cullom for
the sta, in the Senate that the Democrats
intended to confer upon Jim Robinson or
s. y. Marshall On joint ballot the Rcpub-
licans will poll i05 votes, the Democrats
81, the Nationals 10, and the Communists
4-giying the Republicans majority of six
votes. About one half Of the Nationals
and an equal per cent Of the Communists
are men Of Republican an,eccdents and will
vote with that party in the election of Sen.
stor IIu, without such help the Rcpubli.
cans Gun organize both houses, and in 9th.
er matters do precisely rs they please. W,
propose to let them.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

too, and say truly, that shopmen pull down
box after box ofthings not wanted or called
for, in hopes Of getting tho customer to
carry away some article remotely similar to
what he is after, and are then offended be-
cause he is so hard to suit
Mr.. Proctor, who visited the United
States some years ago and gave lectures on
astronomy, has given one Of the papers a
long letter on the subject, in which he
stoutly defends the Yankee side of the
question,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
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there is remedy which carries off, by
means of increased activity of the kidneys
important channels for blood publication
the acrid element to which Psychologists
the most eminent attribute the painful
symptoms theory completely borne out
by urinary analysis. The name Of this
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preparation likewise celebrated as arcmedy
for constipation which causes CONTAINING.
ton of the blood with the bile-and Ger
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ague, and nervous ailments. 1t is, perhaps,
the finest tonic eytant and is highly
recommended as medicinal stimulant by
distinguished physicians and analysis who
pronounce it to be emincntly pure and very
beneficial. The press also endorses it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
THE YANKEE CUSTOMER.
HOW AMERICANS ARE TREATING ENGLISH
sHoPKEEPERs.

sHOPKEEPERS.
Letter TO the Cincinnati Gazette
There has been somewhat amusing dis
cussion going on in the London newspapers
recently about the manners of Yankee
customers" in the shops. The charge is that
Americans go into the shops, give an end
less amount of trouble to the statesmen in
trying to suit them, and then 90 off without
buying anything One shopman after an
other writes to the papers and tells how the
whole contents of the shop, approximately
speaking, were piled upon the counters to
suit some unreasonable Yankee and then
he has merely guessed he'd he able to do
better elsewhere or else merely held out
hope Of looking in again. 1t is shock
inc, OF course, and yet some Of the English
have dared to say word in defense of
the lawful Yankee" These latter. n
mere corporal's guard, it must be adj.
mlttcd, 20 so far As to say that the
English shopman, as u rule, is not exactly a
saint, and that when customer comes in
he is looked upon as being kind of moral
debtor to the firm by the mere fact of his
presence there; and further. that the pro-
prctors are in the habit of telling their
clerks that they are always expected to sell
u man something before letting him 20, il
the article be at NIL in their line. They say
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

TAKE NoTICE On the LIST OF November
! will open at the old stand of Phil Howard,
Eighth street, between Commercial and
Washington avenue. a wholesale and retail
depot for the sale OF fish. oysters and game
exclusively. Making the above articles a
specially, ! will be enabled to suit the most
fastidlous, at prices that will compare IA
vorably with Chicago or ST. Louis. AT all
times can be found line of fish and oys-
tiers never before offered in Cairo, such AS
New York count oysters in bulk, Mobile oys-
sters in bulk, Baltimore oysters in cans. In
their season can be found fresh
mackerel, fresh Goldfish, little neck
clans, sea fish from Mobile, shrimp and all
otter delicacies from the sea, to tickle the
palate and refresh the inner man. Celery
and wild game of all kinds 1t is my in
tention to keep such articles on hand ut all
times so the public can depend upon being
supplied. Orders from abroad will receive
particular attention, and goods will be
packed with care and satisfaction guaran
teed City dealers will find it to their adj
vantage to call upon me before ordering
from Chicago or ST. Louis. Hoping my en-.
deavors to please, will be met by an appre-
ciating public. remain yours,
JOHN SPROAT
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

MANY scientists of great repute hold that
the achievements of Hrial navigation is Il
matter Of the immediate future. There is
no doubt of its ultimate success us means
of rapid transportation of passengers and
light freight, but steam and sail will still
be useful and necessary for the conveyance
of heavy merchandise If it ever is accom-
plishcd, u speed Of $50 or 200 miles per
hour could be attained without difficulty.
Storms would not render the travel unplcas-
ant, since the air-ship could easily mount
above the clouds ut will; and bask in the
sun while the cartl, beneath was black
With shadow
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

A CITIZEN who is strongly ,inctured with
Bob-lngesollism wants somebody to cx-
plain why, when thunder storm visits a
town containing sixty beer saloons and five
churches, the Lightning will travel all
around the saloons and finally smash u
church to atoms. We know why, and will,
next Sunday give full explanation of the
matter.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

A MOTHER on Bunker Hill heard the low
murmuf of voices in the boys room the
other night after she had gone to bed.
With noiseless footsteps and bated breath
she stole to the door and listened. The
room was dark the voices were low and
earnest, What visions of future greatness
were the sons of her heart recounting to
each other9 What plans tor wealth, for
glory, for pleasure, filled their boyish
hearts! She bent forward and leaned clos
er toward the bed to catch the earnest
word of the murmured thoughts that were
surgng from her boys hearts up to their
lips. She heard; ben, you bow.legged
son of Pagan, if you don't take your clam
my mud hooks OIL my back I'll hist We.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

TUE New Orleans Times is angercd be.
cause Of the manner in which neighbornp
towns enforced their quarantine againS,
New Orleans and expresses the belief tina,
Congress will interfere 10 prevent rr.oc
currence Of such stupidity should that
city be again smt,cn by the scourgc, /,
Congress does anything Of the kind i, vail,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

rnE johnson County Journal charges
Hon. William Hartzell with saying that his
bill, declaring that the rebel war debt shall
never be paid, passed the House but was de-
feated in the Senate. As Mr.. Hartzell is
neither knave or u fool, we venture the
assertion that he never said any such thing.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

No FACT that stands unconfcssed Is bet
ter known than the fact that the Republican
element Of the Grccnback party, abandoned
Davis on election day and voted for Thomas
Especially is this true of the Republican
GreenbackcrS OF Jackson and Perry coun-
ties. The vote for Davis renders the charge
undtniablc.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
THEY ARE THE BEST.

Gentlemen Enclosed You will find 81 ~ and
wish you would send me another dozen OF your
Collins Noltaic Plascr- BY the above yOu will
see that can do something TO help Others In some
way even II AN not able 10 be up and around
There are n number who have tried your plssier-
who had given out that oil pla-ter- were good ior
best they have ever tried have got along this
winter better than have before In three year.
Wish lcould have heard of your pla.tcr- before.
Yours, &c, LORETTA VI. CROSS
BALLsroS SPA, ~ Y, March 2, 1875
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Mira Z, A. TAYLOR. superintendent ~, h's' MS
Schools, Alexander County. T :. 4,
Mrs Il, e. FORD, Variety Bracket Store =.
j. A. GOLDSTINE, Of Golds,ine a Ro
senwater, Wholesale and Retail Dealers
III staple aud Fancy Dry Goods =.
~ H. ,fIllSfLEW GOD. o.. Iiinkle &
Ihistlew0od. Commission Merchant.
Cotton ana Tobacco Factors. ...,
D ID. AYERS, OF Ayers a. Co., Commits.
sion Merchants. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
THOMAS LEWIS, Insurance Manager
and Attorney at Law..., .
WIN, sTRATTON, OF Stratton 4 Bird.
Wholesale Groccrs :. -
GEO. VI, ALDEN, Commission M.r
chant, rs Ohio Lcyee -
JAS 5. REARDEN. Agent Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company .
HARRISON HoupI, Matchmaker and
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cHAs; r. STUART, Wholesale and Re-
Tall Dry Goods and Notions %
EDWARD A. BuDEE. Manufacture
J.eweler and Wholesale Dealer 10
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EDWiN 4 EGNEw, Proprietor S.
hAAEN LEIGHTON, Commission Mer.
Dr. EDWARD h nor. L. i. Marshal
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

SINCE women have arisen In their might
and resolved to strike down and destroy po-
lysamy' the Saints might as well order its
coffin, The efforts Of men have failed TO
wipe that bio, from our civilization; but
.he women uninhuenced by personal or po-
litioal considerations, will raze the disgrace
full social structure to the earth.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

The majoritics obtained by the congress.
ionai candidates in this district are rs fol
lows, The figures are said to be official
Thomas majorities Massac All, Perry 81,
Pulaski 376, Randolph %, Williamson l44,
johnson $50, Pope 1888, Alexander G5 To.
tai 1896 Aliens mejori,ies- Union 100
Jackson 80. Total 1859. Thomas major.
itv Coz.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

ThE Pope county Democrat says that
Judge Crawford made the hundred mile
trip from GolcOnda to Joncsboro and re-
turn, in buggy, in order to vote the Dem
ocratic ticket. We have in this act of de-
yoiion to party and duty, an indication Of
the material out Of which Union county
Democrats are manufactured.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

MATT CARPENTER is the conspicuous
candidate for United States Senate in Wis
cousin. Howe's chances for reelection are
rapidly fading away,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12

THERE is nothing III the Republican
yawp about solid SOUTH Florida has
elected Republican congressman; so has
Maryland; so has Missouri; so has Ten
nessee; and Virginia, the great battle
ground of the confederscy, has elected
two.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-12
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