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sentimental conjecturee.
J. But when

sentimental conjecturee. But when
later lis better-half contided
to him that she thought their otherwise
admirable new acquisition. acted little
strangely at times, his masculinelY pro-
sale bent of mind induced him to leave
bottle of brandy, as by accident, where
any trusted familiar of the household
might find it, and when he himself ex-
amimed it some Of the contents were
gone. Just before this development,
however, female hairdresser, of great
custom on Fifth avenue, had called at the
ouse, ny order, to dress the child's head
for juvenile party while the mother was
out. Upon tho return of the latter the
little girls first words were: "Oh, moth
er,-(naming the hairdresser) knows
Miss --(the governess). At once the
mothers curiosity was stimulated afresh,
and she took measures to have the hair
dresser come again, when the two
might meet in her presence. No sooner.
however. had the summoned adept in
fashionable coiffures entered the
manslon on that occasion than the
mysterious nursery governess betook
herself to her own apartments, and, up
on being subsequently sought, was found
to have packed up all her few wardrobe
belongings and departed from the house
without word of adieu. And who was
shes The chattering little hairdresser,
through her own professional famili-
arity with family matters in the avenue,
! did, indeed, know all about her. A
few years ago she conducted one Of the
most fashionable female seminaries on
Fifth avenue. And had among her
| scholars the daughters of q number of
tine wealthiest households up town. OF
distinguished Irish birth, with her father
an eminent clergyman in the church of
England, her brother general in the
British army, and many of her relatives,
titled people, she had come to this coun
try by reason of some domestic inielici-
ties never very definitely explained to
her friends here, though the sequel msT
have thrown come light upon them.
Here she established her school, as al
ready noted, babe fair for time to be-
come wealthy by 1t, and then lost ali
school. friends, everything-by betraying
herself as an irreclaimable drunkard! In
the house of which she had given the ad-
dress in answering the advertisement
we're plying former friends. who allowed
her to DO so, and they we're compassionate
early patrons of her school who had
allowed themselves to recommend heI
for last employment. The latter ended
as above described, only few days ago
and where the unhappy woman now hides
her misery and shame no one knows
The sad story reaches print here for thu
first time, all names being withheld be-
cause the family involved naturally
shrink from public association in such 6
matter, and Identification Of the hapless
fugitive might close to her some future
possibility of Observation-Disclosures
Sun
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Dolly Vardens.

A writer gave 9 humorous account
some years ago of her search for a copy
of "Barnaby Rudge," in q large public
library. ''Not in" was the answer, Eve
have hundred copies, but they arc all
out, every one is reading up on Dolly
Warden" Whether the pretty daughter
of the locksmith is an object of an inter-
est as general at this timeis not known,
but from the gayety of the fabrics at
present displayed it is reasonably to
suppose that she is to all intents the
presiding genius of the dry goods world
to-day as she was then. Said this writer:
''She comes in the spring. as she should.
when city folks search the highways for
fresh fabrics and millinery as naturally
as they would look for arputus and apple
blossoms in the country. And truly
it would be hard for forest, meadow
or garden to rival the gaily-pat-
termed goods that fill our great shops.
Nosegays of garden flowers, delicate wild
wood blossoms, etc. An old lady stands
contemplating one of those dowery pat
terms, murmuring to herself ''exactly like
the dress wore twenty years ago." to
which the polite clerk responds, "charm-
ing goods, madam, Dolly Vardens, the
very newest patterns" The Dolly Var
dens are not whit-less new and stylish
to-day, because they were new and stylish
in the days of our grest-grandmothers,
and the limitations of fowery nature are
as truly and chsrmingly given. The
Dolly Warden goods, so-called, are among
the prettiest of the season. In them many
will recognize old.time favorities, and as
general thing the semblance to a pro
duction of time gone by will be with
many persons another point in their
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THE COVERINGS.
A Romance in a New York Nursery.

A short time ago a well-known mer-
chant of New York city advertised in 8
newspaper for nursery governess to
take special charge of an infant daugh-
ter, whose nervous condition required
peculiarly intelligent care. Among the
many answers he received was one based
apparently upon wonderful exact ap-
prehension of his want, and worded in
such combination of business method
and digniied self confidence that it at
once decided him IN his preference. The
address given him by the writer was in
Fifth avenue, where at certain hour of
a certain afternoon ouly she could be seen.
This last specification sounded rather
dictatorial, under the circumstances, but
the father wished no ordinary profession
al attendant for his child. Accordingly
at the appointed time he went to the
house deslgratad, and upon the very
stoop thereof was met by lady vailed
and .attired for the street, who at once
accosted him as the PRINCIPAL of the ad-
vertlsement, and introduced herself as
his correspondent. She further explained
that, as be was a few minutes behind
time, she had scarcely expected to see
him, and was starting upon an errand OF
business Importance. While speaking
she slewly descended to the street, her
caller mechanically following, and their
conversation was concluded as they
walked side by side along the avenue.
In as few words as possible the lady ex-
planned that the house they had left was
that of friends with whom she was tenn
porarilv u guest; that she greatly need
ed such employment as she had made
application for, and could give the high
est references as to qualification. Family
names of great responsibility were cited
this connection. the gentleman potedin
them down and then with bow, went
his own way These references being
subsequently found answerable to all his
requirements, the merchant informed the
lady by note that lis wife would be GLAD
to see her. In short, the engagement
was made. Not only did the wife ap.
prove it to the utmost, but the child ir
the case exhibited an immediate liking fol
the new conner. Nevertheless there haG
been certain unwontedness about the
manner of bringing the arrangement
about, and this perhaps aroused thu
curiosity of the mistress of the mansion
At any rate it was not long before she
expressed to her husband the convic
ton that there was some mystery abou
the nursery governess, who, she hac
found, spoke and wrote several languages
and had the manners Of q "perfect lady
The. gentleman thought this SO much tn
better, and did not trouble himself with
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He was venerable and agricultural
looking man, atttred in the latest New
Jersey fashion, and he stood on corner
near Washington Market. Holding up
his left hand, and gazing re1ectively
upon the pieces of string, tied around an
equal number of fingers, he soliloeuized:
"That's to remind me-get spool of
cotton; t'cther means don't forget the cali
CO. Bit what in thunders this one for?
All, by gum! that's don't get drunk
again. "-Neso York Commercial.
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TOODLES.

felt like lady that morning. Twas
a lady, thought after all; quite as much
SO as Mrs. Jones, who lived in the great
cupola house on the hill. Quite as much
of a lady, I said to myself, briskly, as I
busted up my little shop, and arranged
the sheeny ribbons and striped goods in
the window. The window was hung with
pretty lace curtains, and there was a
globe of gold fish in it that sailed about
IS courteous)y and busily as though they
were getting their living as head clerks.
It was a sweet soft autumn morning,
the village street was grassy and quiet
and hummed q tune as I glanced cheer
lily out at little Toddles, fitting about in
her scarlet ribbons under the old willow
outside. Bless her little rosy face! why
shouldn't 1 be happy when have her to
look after2
I was happy, and I hummed again that
old snatch of tune, and nodded gayly
to Toddles, wondering vaguely to myself
what was going to happen that I felt SO
uncannily bright. Nothing - simply
nothing; things were done happening to
me long since. My way was straight
and narrow, my days quiet and unevent-
full
As slipped my coffee that morning I
remembered thatI held the cup up to
the light, and I felt a certain sense of
satisfaction in the translucence of the
fare bit of china. It is so pleasant to
know that ones own election may keep
one aloof from the ugliness and squalor
OF poverty.
It doesn't take much to keep one per-
son, OF course, and I don't count Toddles
for anything. It needs but the odds and
ends of things-a bowl of bread and
milk, CUP OF coffee, with now and then
lively bit Of ribbon--to keep the little
one going famously.
Yes, I always wanted to be lady
And as I sat in nv bright little room
half felt inclined to forgive Richard
Gray for the heart break he gave me long
ago. And, oh God! it soas heart-byeak
But if he had married me, perhaps he
would have shut me up in some gloomy
city house, to be lady after his fashion
to stife for want of bit of fresh air, tt
walk softly under thousand petty con
tventionalities, and to cease being nv OWL
mistress. Ali that never could endure
So it is, perhaps, as well that Richard
left me and went off somewhvre-Got
knows where.
You see, / like tiny little shop
There's something SO delightful in seeing
the pretty girls of the village, with nov
and then fine lady, hanging over m
dainty wares and trying the tints of scar
let and blue and orange with many
laugh and many glance in the mirror
call it my reception when they pour i
4 of a holiday afternoon. love colors;
love grace and beauty; and perhaps
might have been bit of an artist, in m
| way, if I'd ever had an opportunity
Richard used to say so. But ah The sal
J many a fattering thing and many
, false thing in those old days And if I eve
dreamed of any hi2her life than content
me now-well, I'veI fsen up dreaming.
4 For there's Tcddies, so round and swee
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In answer to question with regard to
fish as food: Fish is said to be richer
in flesh forming elements than game,
poultry, lamb or veal, but it contains less
fat and gelatin. 1t Is easily digested and
makes strong, muscular flesh, but does
not greatly increase the quantity of fat in
the body. The red blooded and oily
kinds, such as salmon, sturgeon, eels and
herring, are much more nutritious than
the white blooded varieties, such as cod,
paddock and founder.
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A young man of Teutonic parentagge
got marriage license at the court house
few days since, and remarked, as he
turned to go: "By Shorge, this is the
most handiest court house in the gun
try. You gifts your marriage license in
this room, uud den you Can shtep right
into Shudge Yades' room und get mar
ried, und den you can yoost go right up
shtairs in the circuit court und get di-
vorce i',-PeoriG Call.
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HONE.

HONE.
IT'S whispered in the ear of God,
IT'S murmured through our tears;
IT'S linked with happy childhood days, ,~
And blessed in ripper years.
That hallowed word is ne'er forgot,
No matter where we roam,. as ~-
The purest feelings Of the heart .I Il
Still cluster round our home. .+'
Dear resting place, where weary thought
May dream away it's care,
Loves gentle star unvails her light,
And shines in beauty there.
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I have brocade before me purchased
by friend at La Vile de Paris at the
cost of 81 As per yard. 1t belongs to the
jardiniere class of goods. Taking into
consideration its extreme novelty, the
beauty of that pattern, and though there
is little wool concealed under the tiny
bcquets of field flowers and in the black
ground on which they are woven, its
cheapness is remarkable.
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I began to feel afraid OF this man, who
eemed oent upon insulting or alarming

began to feel afraid OF this man, who
seemed Dent upon insulting or alarming
me.
I pointed sternly at the door. "Sir
said /, I'll you are satisfied with the goods
I9beg you will take them away. ! have
other things to attend to-"
For q moment after the great hulkipg
figure disappeared through the doorway
of my little shop covered my face with
my hands, and all the past Of my life
rushed entirely over me, had not out
lived it yet, after oil.
Suddenly I remembered Toodles, and
fastened to the door to look after her.,
My customer had disappeared: the huge
willow trunk hid the road from view but
I felt relieved for there was my little one
swinging back and forth with the long
pendants of the willow. Only one instant
saw her in the sunlight.-one instant
Then came rushing, tearing and tramp
great bull, tossing his horns furiously,
and with eyes glazing madly before him,
came snoring and believing up the
street. The great willow was in his
course, and, oh God! my little Tood'es
Then know not whether / tainted or
whether screamed for hclp. saw a
tai figure leap out from somewhere in
the very pathway of the mad animal,
and the next moment Toddles, half
laughing, half crying, was nesting in my
arms. f.. ...aN ~
The man whom I had sent from nv
door few minutes since stood looking
on us yearningly-the man who had
snatched my darling from its terrible
fate. .@ ..a.. 4zs t.. r" as
"Both dead and forgotten,'s be said
"Oh Jeannette! Jeanette! do you MOI
know me9'' ..-n..-. Is.
The rainbow ribbons in the little shop
window spun dizzily round, and al
things grew dim before my eyes. For
knew that Richard Gray was come bach
to me. Poor and degraded and deserted
perhaps, he had come back to me. 7
He lifted his hat, snd, STOPPING, kissed
the little one, who did not resist him.
II brought you my motherless little
one years aeone. A beggar and sinner
though was, / dared to pray your char
ity to my child, whom its mother flying
from her home would nave eft to perish
among the gewgaws and clowns in who's
company she died. Yea, verify. my pun
ishment has been bitter. And shall
leave you now, Jeanette, you and m,
child, and depart forever, hateful in you
eyes for all years to come-hateful whel
not forgotten9" s... .
1 But something filed my heart jns
then, like the rush of a mighty river.
looked back at my quiet life, m,
bright little shop, the years Of silence
and of sorrow. felt Toodle's warn
heart beating against mine. He ha'
saved her. And I looked at Richar'
Gray, and put my hand in his.
Since then I have tried what it is to b
q lady in the far West "a lady in 10y
cabin, without China, or carpet. or neck
ribbon. and Richard says I have succeed
ed.--Harper's Weekly. H..
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J. G.. Fletcher In the Indianapolis journal.

Mr.. -. In regard 10 the WeaIner IN the
last quarter of century. In answer to
my question :"What have been the coolest
day in Henry county since 1S542" he
replied without turning to record, and
without ceasing hammering his leather.
10th and 10th Of January, 1855, when at
7 A. NJ. my Fahrenheit thermometer indi-
Gated rs deg, below zero; and on the Sd
of January, 1870, when at 7 A. NJ. my
present accurate thermometer gave %
deg. below zero" "But," he continued,
II would inform thee that the Their
mometer employed in 1856 was an ordi-
nary Fahrenheit, and not the present
more exact instrument which
possess; andsI have found out that there
is tendency in ordinary thermometers to
mark higher degree of heat and a lower
degree of cold than the fine and proved
instruments sent fran Washington.
Henry county, he informed me, is the
highest land in the State of Indiana, the
barometrical observations showing that
Knightstown is about 500 teet above the
level OF the sea, while Spiceland is 1,O25
feet above the plane where the MISSISSIPPI
o, waters mingle with those of the Gull
Of Mexico. My brother Calvin had in.
formed me that indianapolis is the low.
est place in the interior of the State. Mr.
Dawson confirmed this. The Lowest
place absolutely in the State is New Har
mony, which is only $50 feet above the
gulf of Mexico. Aurora, Dearborn county
is 500 feet above the level Of the sea.
But the most interesting portion O.
any of my interviews with Mr.. D. wa'
that which related to astronomy. Here
by his own sharp economies, in which
his whole family shared, he managed t
save enough to order of Alvan Clarl
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something. He looked needy enough,
and SHABBY enough.
"Oh, here they are at last,' said I,
eagerly, handing down the package from
high and dusty shelf.
The man did rot seem to hear me. He
was looking at Toddles, darling about
like butterfly outside.
"Whose child is that?" said he, alb
ruptly.
It was an impudent question, and 7
felt my blood flush up holly for mo-
ment. But I. reflected that this man
looked wayworn and weary; perhaps he
had come q long journey, and left little
child like this at home.
lit is my child." I said pleasantly.
yours he repeated.
s'Or at least" said T, eff not mine. it
was left with me to be cared for.'
"Lett with you," echoed the stranger.
"Aye, so have heard. Left with you
by the wretched man, the outcast, the
degraded, who knew none else on whom
to thrust his burden when his tinselea
wife fell from the tight-rope, and died
there, groveling in the sawdust- knew
none other of whom to seek the charity
than the woman who had loved him.
listened as one stupefed with opium.
What did this man know Or guess con-
corning me and mine9 What object had
he in view in lingering about the shops
But said coolly, "That is story that
needs to be proved"
The stranger stopped and looked keen.
! ly at me. "Verily," said he, with low
sardonic laugh, ''he has reaped his re.
ward, it seems: he 10 both dead and for.
! COTTON"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-06-25
DIXON SPRINGS. ILLS.

These springs will be opened June 10th
under the management Of the new proprie-
tors, who would respectfully announce that
they have been thoroughly repaired. Over
thirty new cottages and new, large and
capacious dining rooms have been built,
furnished entirely with new furniture, new
beding, spring mattresses, etc. The springs
are situated in II high and healthy locality,
surrounded by magnificent scenery; and
their medical qualities, not excelled by any,
are too well known to need any comment.
They are supplied with an abundance of
ice, refreshments and amusements usually
found at summer resorts. The best Of fare
and stric,est attention to the comfort Of
guests is guranteed-all for the small sum
of IS per week, Special rates to families.
J. r, Brown & Co., Proprietors.
May 25th, 1879
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ELC0 ITEMS.
By T. W. B.
trule agaiI

Editor Cairo Bulletion:
Again we take up our pencil, to make
feeble effort to fulfil our promise.
Since our last communication nothing
has occurred in our vicinity, of an exciting
character so far as I know, though have
had very poor chance to look up the items
OF news.
The house being built for the Rev. Mr.
| Clifford will be ready for him to occupy in
few days. He was, as you will remember,
turned out Of his home, last week; by the
destruction of his house by fire
Mr.. F. NJ. Carter is also rebuilding on the
same ground where his house was burned.
The |. o. G. It's, Of this and two adjoin-
ing counties have united in celebrating the
Fourth Of July, at the town of Mill-Creek,
three miles above this place, on the c. &
st. L. railroad. 1t is to be basket pic
mic, and a table will be set upon the
ground and all the provisions put upon it,
the people of Elco nearly all going, and
good time is expected. We would all like
to see Cairo we'll represented at the above
time and place
Elco Lodge, No. CAB, of I. o. o. F.,
held their election at the regular time for
electing officers. r. f. Norman was elected
| N. G.; c. E. Miller, V, g.; Miles Cauble,
r. s., and Edward Short, Treasurer.
| DR.. Gibbs, Of Thebes, paid us visit last
week He is very affable and courteous
gentleman, and he informs us that he ex-
poets to become candidate for County
Commissioner of this county next fall If
he does so, we can only say to him that he
will have many friends and strong sup
porters In this vicinity.
Mr. A. j. Alden was here few days
ago, adjusting some assessments on real
estate. Every thing was satisfactorily ar
ranged.
The Rev. Mr.. Sprecher, the county agent
for the American Bible Society, has been
spending few days in our town, and last
evening, after delivering sermon on "the
Bible as civilizer," he reorganized the
Lakewood branch of the American Bible
Society, at this place. Edgar Putnam was
elected treasurer and Librarian, and Rev. G.
c. Jameson, secretary. Mr.. Sprecher is a
good talker, and in his discourse he did
not spare Ingersol nor his colleagues, but
showed the fallacy Of his story about
"Moses and the grasses
The farmers are all done cutting wheat
Some are stacking, others are preparing tc
thresh wheat, and Others are busy blowing
their corn. Crops Of all kinds look well
There has been some cholera morbus
here, but health is very good now, and cv-
cry body seems to be happy.
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vEGETINE

"VEGETINE,"
S SSyser boston physician has no equal blood
pulnmVi mourning OF its many wonderful cures af.
ter al other remedies had failed. visited the lab.
ratory, ana convinced myself OF Its genuine merit
~ ~ prepared nom barks roots and herbs each of
Whiun nh hghly effective, and they are compounded
IN such manner as TO produce astonishing results
VEGETINE
IL the great blood purifier
VEGETINE
VIII cure the worst case Of Scrolula.
VEGETINE
Is recommended by physicians and apothecaries
VEGETINE
Cancer
VEGETINE
VEGETINE
Meets with wonderful success in Mca ural diseases
VEGETINE
viii eradicate Salt Rheum from the system.
VEGETINE
Removes Pimples and Humors from the face
VEGETINE
Cures Constipation and regulates the bowels
VEGETINE
Il valuable remedy for Headache.
VEGETINE
viii cure Dyspepsia.
VEGETINE
Restores the entire system to q healthy condition.
VEGETINE
Removes the cause OF Dizziness.
VEGETINE
Relieve Faintness at the stomach
VEGETINE
Cures Pains in the Back
VEGETINE
Efectally cures Kidney Complaint.
VEGETINE
II effective in its cure of Female Weaknesses.
VEGETINE
l. the great remeny for General Debility.
VEGETINE
Is THE BEST
SPRING MEDICINE.
VEGETINE.
PREPARED BY
II. II. STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS.
Vegetine is Sold By all Druggists,
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NEW SERIES---NO. 81.

To end with, there will be grand ball
at the Winstead House, where all may en-
JOY themselves till train time. Should our
Cairo friends come they will find that old
Jonesboro knows exactly how to do the
handsome thing in the way of hospitality,
Anna ditto.
Lest exhaust your patience and tire
your readers, I will bring this to close.
If something turns up, perhaps may in
trude again.
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CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, June "a, 10 A. M.-Pork July,
80 so; August, 50 921s Corn--July, 361s
@SGA; August, a74@372S. Wheat
July, o725; August, 015s.
CHICAGO, June "a, II 90 M.-Wheat-
July, 971s; August, Oh. Pork-July
80 5000 s21a; August 80 5000 921s.
Com-July, 36B; August, 374.
CHICAGO, June "a, Close-Wkeat-June,
81 O5; July, 972S; August, DIX, Corn
June, 35B; July, 361s@364; August,
T4. Pork-June, 80 So July, so 80;
August, 50 991a.
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