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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-13

lngs, as following; New Albany, Ind, to
cost $4,000; Council Bluffs, Iowa, $780,
900; Boise City, Idaho, $4,000.
TRAGEDY IN CALIFORNIA.
SAN Francisco, May 1.-THE contest
between the railroad company and settlers
on lands claimed by the company in what
is known as Mussel slough district in Tu.
lare and Fresno counties, eliminated to day
in tragedy. United States Marshal Paole
left here day or two ago to serve writS Of
ejectment on certain settlers by virtue Of
decision Of the circuit court in favor OF the
railroad company. This afternoon Deputy.
Marshal Worth Of this city received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Marshal Paole. in
attempting to execute the warrant four men
were killed and two wounded No further
particulars yet received. The settlers are
banded together for mutual protection, and
express determination to resist all attempts
at ejectment.
The following was received by the COM
pany from Paole this afternoon;
II put Hart in possession of the tract. He
and Crow followed Clark aud to another
section and met defendent, Strorer, who
talked with Crow about compromising.
Strorer rode off, saying he would see his
partner, and what he thought Of it. Soon
after he left about forty mounted men made
towards us. | left my buggy with Clark
aud advanced to meet them. After brief
with them they suddenly COW
cred me with rifles and pistols. Some of
them rode rapidly towards the wagon occu-
pied by Crow and Hart, One Of the riders
struck my foot and threw me down. Am
not certain who fired first. Think three,
possibly four settlers were killed and one
Or two wounded. Hart was shot in the
groin, fatally, | think. Clark and myself
are not hurt Signed A. w. PAoLE,
us. Marshal.
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

The house committee on public buildings
and grounds agreed to report favorably to
the house bill for erection of public build
ings, as following: New Albany, Ind, to
cost $4,000; Council Bluffs, Iowa, $780,
000 Boise City, Idaho, $4,000.
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II these warnings are unheedpd. seriouS;diseases
Will soon be developed

TUFTS PILLS are especially adapted to such
cases, one dose effects such change of feeling as
to astonish the sufferer.
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MASCULINE VANITY.

Women are commonly supposed to be
more vain than men. This is not so.
Men arc vainer than women. Anything
does for a man to be vain about. but Il
woman's vanity is excited only by some
quality in herself, accidental or inherent,
which will attract the admiration of
the opposite sex. \ beautiful feature. Il
popularity of gait which is graceful, 4
trait of character which is lovable, an &C.
centricity of manner or little supersti-
ton which is Indifferent but tends rather
to enhance the interest of others, is sufii-
cient ground for vanity; but there must
always be net result, however small, of
likin.-not necessarily OF admiration, OF
of any other strong feeling. 4 woman,
above all, wishes to be liked and to have
her society considered agreeable, and the
nearer the liking of those with whom she
associates approaches admiration and love
the better pleased is she.
Men are not essentially different from
women in this characteristic of human
nature, except that they are often con-
tent to excite curiosity without admira-
ton and sometimes enjoy an interest
taken in them by others, even if that i'll
terest be mingled with something OF dis
taste. Men have been known to exag-
gerate slight defects of form in order to
excite attention, whereas a woman eXerts
herself to the utmost reach of her re-
sources to hide the most insignificant
bIcmish which whimsical Nature may
have conferred upon her. a halt. wart.
an awkward carriage of the head, or any
individual trait which is at all liable t ,
he noticed, is cherished by man, as
means of being talked about. 1t matters
not whether the popularity be an orna-
ment and credit to the possessor, or
something of a disgrace or offence-not
too offensive, but just offensive enough
it is all the same if it only stamps man
with the coveted individuality.
We think then we are right in saying
men are more vain than women, as their
range of vauities is larger, and their ap-
parent eagerness to be noticed leads them
to adopt almost any means to that egotis-
tic end.
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CONGRESS AND THE DEPUTY
MARSHALS,

The Supreme Court has virtually decid-
ed that the Democratic attempt to nulify
the Election law, by refusal to make the
appropriations which that law requires,
was ineXcusable and revolutionary. For
no one has attempted to justify that re-
tusal, except upon the ground that the
Election law was unconstitutional. The
Court decides that Congress had full
power to pass the Election law; that the
provision which requires the deputy mar
shals to keep the peace at the polls is
constitutional and valid; that Congress
had power by the Constitution to vest in
the Circuit Courts the appointment of SUI
pervisorS of elections: and, as 4 cOnse-
quence, it virtually decides that it is the
duty of Congress, as of every citizen. to
obey and respect this valid and constitu-
tional enactment until it has been repeal
ed. But the Democrats i'll Congress re-
fused to obey the law. To this day they
have persisted i'll re fusing to make the
appropriations required by the law, and
necessary for its enforcement. They con-
spired together to nullify the act, when
they found that it could not be repealed.
and it remains to be seen whether even
now they will retreat from this revolu-
tionary position,
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We have the record of the shipment of A.
900 shatl III addition to the above in the sea-
son Of 1879 by another merchant.
The decided increase in the catch of shad
by the gill nets may not be entirely the re-
suit of the deposit of the large number of
young shad 10y the Commission. vet it is.
doubtless, due in Il great degree to that
measure. 1t may he objected that the in
crease in the supply of shad in 1873 was
caused by the state of the weather or water,
or by the prevalence of the wind iii a Ger
tain direction: but, upon any one of these
hypothesis, the same favorable conditions
would cause Il corresponding increase in the
number of the other fish (rhe herring, for
eXample), that usually accompany the shad
in their annual mi grations. So far, how
ever, from this being the case, the herring
fisheries last year were unremunerativc
there being great scarcity of that species
1t will be remembered that the Commission
has as yet taken no steps towards the artiti-
cal propagation OF herring in Mary land
water, although we have carefully inveSti-
gated their habits with view to future
operations.
In order to ascertain whether there had
been the same marked increase in the catch
of the haul Seines which are operated on the
SuSquehanna and head of the bay we have,
through the courtesy of the owners of the
large fisheries, examined their books, and
have been able to ascertain, with tolerabe
accuracy, the amount of Shad taken since
1872 by this MOLE Of fishing, The hooks
showing the catch of iiineisen seinrS in this
portion of the State siYci! all aggregate yield
of chad
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DO WOMEN WANT TO VOTE?

That some of them want to vote is GER
tain, and that those who to want make
noise enough about the matter is equally
certain. But the important question re-
mains whether these agitators are to be
regarded as hayward sisters,'' or as
representing the opinions of the majority
of their sex. If the latter is the true
state of the case. the woman sutfragists
can find some encouragement in a vigor-
Gus editorial in Andrens' american QUeeR
for March 18th, journal. which, while
cultivating carefully all the fields in
which our American queens take most
interest, does not hesitate to tell them
the truth. sit may he accepted as an
assured fact, says the Queen, that
when the clearly defined majority of the
women of America 1--WE might almost
say of Great Brittany indicates the wish
for general suffrage. it will be granted on
the same conditions under which men
now exercise it," The truth of this is
DSNoilu llSpulS. ttltti IL NC
as certain as all axiom i'll geometry. The
practical deduction from it to be made
by those who advocate woman suffrage is
that they should try to convert women to
their view of the case, and cease appeal
ing for what they call their rights = to
men. Whenever it is evident that a ma
jority of the women OF the United States
want to have the privilege of voting at
elections, they will get it as sure as
the sun shines. And that there will be
any obstacle in the way of such majority
making their wishes clearly known is
what no one will be rash enough to affirm
Therefore, beloved sisters and cousins
and aunts. if you want to vote. say so.
Until you indicate your wishes. VIC must
be excused for not regarding the bowling
OF those woman suti'ragists who represent
nobody but themselves.
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Report Of the Commissioners of Fisheries

We have received the report Of the Fish
Commissioners of this State for the year
ended January, 1880. The report was pub
lished at Annapolis and sent TO MS by the
officers of the Smithsonian Institute 1t
contains much valuable and interesting in
formation in regard to The habits and propa-
gtiion of the oyster and The various kinds
of fishes that inhabit the waters of The Stale
Speaking of sh:id, the Commissioners say:
The sudden AMI marked increase in the
supply of this valuable fish in the Chesa-
paake Bay is Il result most tiatterin. to the
labors of the Commission. In the report
made in January 1878, we chronicled the
noticeable increase i'll the supply of Shad rs
reported by the fishermen in the neighbour
hood of Annapolis. As stated AT that time
the return Of adult shad could he expected
during the third~year, and the increase just
mentioned was doubtless the result of our
Matching operations i'll the Spring Of 1875.
In the year 1876 we transferred the bIse
of our operations to the head of the i:y
and during that season nearly two million
(2,000n 0O) Of young shad We're deposited in
the SuSquehanna and the Chesapeake Bay,
near its mouth. The return of many of the
males of these fish was To he expected in
the Spring of 1873, and of II n.uch larger
number, accompanied by adult females,
during the following season.
As we have already stated in several pre-
vious reports, the return of Shad from the
salt water to their native rivers is for the
reproduction, and therefore only the adult
shad make these annual migratonS from the
sea. Hence we could lot expect, during
1877, any increase from the two millions of
young shad deposited, as above mentioned,
in the SuSquehanna River and Chesapeake
Bay in 1876.
Through the kindness of firm which has
shipped the largest portion of the catch of
the gill nets in the neighhurhood of Havre
de Grace for several years, We have Obtained
the following figures. (Alrhough the books
of this firm do not show the actual catch of
Shad at the head Of the bay, they indicate
approximately the relative amount taken
each year)
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amount na, IL. derived from the use Of
and that without diminishing the pro-
duet Of grain. Better than an incxhaus-
tiblc mine of gold is the discovery of a
method by which the value of a leading
agricultural product of the nation can be
multiplied, and if the chemical process
invented by Prof. Collyer can effect what
is promised, his name is assured 4 place
! among the worlds famous ones.
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OFF FOR CONFERENCE,
MECHANICS VALLEY ITEMS.
INrRODECIINN.


To tell your readers ANYTHING concern
Ing the weather. the price of cattle, grain
or hogs, would be uncaled for, as we
suppose they know as much about such
things as We do. We never deal in hogs.
for the reason that a man is known BIZ
the company he keeps. Ii a persons
mind runs to money exclusively. he be-
comes a miser: if to hogs. he becomes
hoggiSh: SO of all other animals. he will
partake somewhat Of their nature If
you find 4 man that processes sreenback-
ism, examine him and you are sure to
find something green about him. Occa-
sionally you find one and they all sing
the same tune.--Down with the national
banks: cast ont the boatCd bontlhultlcrS
oVR BUSINESS MEN.
Tie merchant miller. blacksmith and
tinancier all appear hopeful and happy
Parties wanting anything III their several
departments Will receive polite attention
and be favorably dealt with.
AN EXCURSION.
y few weeks ago, quite a number ofour
neishbors and others gathered themselves
together and took their journey beyond
the river (Susquehanna) and encamped
about the city of Bclair, in the country
of the Harfordites, and after soiourn
of two or three days. returned in good
order, apparently well pleased with the
beautiful hills and valleys of old IIar-
ford; SO much so that they contemplate
another tour some time this Spring.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. J. NJ. Moore is building quite
commodious dwelling upon his farm, near
the " Union preparatory, rumor says,
TO taking to himself wife. Venture
freely. J. NJ, there is no risk incurred.
We read in the good Book, Whose find
taineth favour of the Lord. VIM. \.
Miller will do the carpentering work
William is good mechanic, having
served IL number of years with some of
the master builders of Elkton, Our col
orcd friend. George Lee, is adurnin1 his
farm with new post and rail fence, and
other improvements. George has Sown
his wild oats and settled down a confirm
eel bachelor. his sister Cassie having care
of his household and linen. Cassie is an
economical maiden and thoroughly skill
ed in household and culinary duties.
SICKNESS.
We regret to hear Of the continued ILL
hess of Miss Belinda Nail Miss Nail is
an estimable young lady. possessing rare
intellectual attainments and is n Jealous. /
consistent Christian worker We hope
that under the skillul care of DR.. Clifford
she may soon recover her usual hca th
and usefulness.
HERATfS@ GLIB
is progressing iipely u! the residence of
ID. Ii. McCauiey, over which Charles
Dives presides. Among the most prom
inent speakers are ID. II. McCauley, a /
member of Creswell Post, &. A. r., c. f
Hanna, l.. T. Miller and others OF lesser
note,
OFF TO CONFERENCE,
We learn that Oh Tuesday night last.
Rev. \. ID. Davis met his congregation
at the Union for the last time before CON
ference. After reading the 4th chapter
of Ephesians and impressing upon the
minds OF his hearers the important truths
therein contaiMHd. lie proceeded to give
a detailed review of his last years pas ,
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= s*:C0uNYY+ KEWS:ss
pORT DEPOSiT ITE.ES.
MET AND ORGANIZED,

MET AND ORGANIZED.
Our newly elected Board of Town Com
misSionels met on last Monday evening,
and organized by electing J. VI. McClena-
han, President; W. +. Way, Treasurer:
and d. X. Ralston, Clerk.
VISITING COMMITTEE.
On the same day the committee ap-
pointed by the Legislature to investigate
the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad,
for an alleged iniraction of their charter
arrived in town, accompanied by their
friends, and took special train to Como
wingo, where they took testimony in the
matter On the following day they took
Il fresh start from here, and. after halt
ing ut Conowingo for u time. proceeded
by way of Columbia aid \ orh to Balti-
more. The SIM says the result of this
investigation is. that the company will
put another train on the road. for the
better accommodation of persons at this
end of the line. We are glad Of this, for
it was thought from the number of invi-
tations issued and the persons accom-
panying the committee on their travels
that it might result simply in 4 iollitica-
ton and free passes for somebody.
WILL BE GLAD.
Our business community will be very
glad when the draw in the railroad bridge
at Perrvville and Havre de Grace is fin
| ished, as they are put to considerable i'll
convenience in shipping by water.
WORK STOPPED AT THE QUARRIEs.
Mr.. lIaggerty has stopped all work at
his quarries and paid off his men. Mr..
Keaveny has also discharged number
of men, which is unfortunate for the
men. as Winter seems to be setting in
again.
SHIPMENT OF IRON.
The great revival in the iron business
has caused large shipments of old iron
from here by rail. Judging from the
kinds and quantity. the town and coun-
try around it are being ransacked for this
now precious metal.
ARCHERY CLUB MEETING.
Some of the gentlemen of the Archery
Club gave a return meeting at Mrs. Orr's
| to the ladies Of the club. The literary
and musical exercises We're excellent, the
entertainment modest but good and well
served. and after the most of the COM
pany had gone to Jerusalem. they all
! went home.
OUR ORCHESTRA OUT sERESADING.
/ Our new orchestra tried serenading Tie
other night and acquitted themselves
equally as well at that Us they did at
what often follows such musical treats
( from The SereNadru
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RISING sun ITEMS.
CIDENTS.


Peter Roberts was thrown from his
wagon. 4 few days ago, the wheels pass
ing across his face over one eye but
fortunately only bruiSing him. No bones
broken. DR.. Hopkins, of Brick Meeting
House. while circling for the hitching
post at the drug store. struck Il hor. e
block and snapped his carriage tongue
iron off, but having good control of his
team, no further injury resulted
PUBLIC SALES
are all the rage. There have been many
more this Winter than common and the
prices much better. The man that al
ways attends and never buys, is happy
THE LIBRARY
that has been on hand for some time. is
about to come to Il successful ISSUE
Next Tuesday. 10Th inst. the permanent
officers are to be elected and the machine
started i'll good shape.
THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
under charge of Mr.. Overholt, has taken
a two weeks vacation. The room in the
meantime being painted, calcamined and
renovated generally. The public school
has m indefinite vocation. owing to the
illness OF the principal, Miss Owens
This it is hoped is slight and that she will
soon be able to return to her post.
REMOVALS
in the Springtime are now beginning to
agitate many minds. Mr.. Ripple, our
clothier designs going to the city and
renting his new store room and dwelling.
RIP VAN WINkLE
paid us visit. last week. and so de
lighted his crowd of visitors. that to
please those who could not get in, drop
ped in on Friday 1ath again. Box and
Cox and a laughable darkie were also
on the boards. The first effort was
grand success taking in about 5000.
half the next proceeds to be invested in
the library stock. JONES.
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All. the Democratic booms are out of
sight, and the barrel holds the field alone.
bayard is abandoned by everybody ex-
cept Tile |lor'd newspaper and the South.
Hancock. for some reason or other has
no advocates any where. except a few in
the South. Seymour is hidden complete
~ behind his brass andirons. Randolph
had shadow of a chance, and he wiped
it out himself with uncommon ability.
thurman and Hendricks have been dead
for six months. and there is no hope of
resurrection. The .Jewett boom exists
solely in the imagination of his personal
friends. and there isn't bit more reality
in the alleged Palmer and Church booms.
The great Whisperer is master of the
situation, and the party realizes its fate
and is making up its mind to submit and
look pleasant. Even Tammany contents
itself with muttering about the unwis
dom of nominating Tilden, and carefully
;bstains from all threats to bolt.
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ARCHERY CLUE MEETING.
NORTH EAST ITEMS.

THE MISSIONARY ANNIVERSAY
held in the VI. L. Church, on Monday
evening last, WAS quite a success. The
jugs, which had been out for some weeks
returned with over $40. Mrs. NJ. F.
Burk had the banner class for the even
ing and also for the year. Boulder and
Goodwill Chapels gave s24. The Sunday
school during the year, prior to the ami
versary. gave 500, maxim total amount
of about Si2h, which far exceeded any
previous year.
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The people of the United States are be-
loved to consume forty pounds each of
sugar every year. At ten cents il pound.
the annual cost of our sweetness is there
fore about 5000, 900. 900. OF the two bill
Hon pounds which must have been re-
CURED last year, no less than La. 60
ooo pounds were exported last year, the
product ol our sugar belt along the Gulf
OF Mexico having been only about $50.
o0O,0 pounds How to save the sl15.-
100000 which we pay every year for
foreign sugar is problem of more impor-
lance than the manufacture of diamonds
from carbon by an inexpensive process of
marvellous brevity. If We could make
our own sugar, the United States would
save what in a short time must amount
10 800, 600, 900 year. And fortunately
ii is asserted that it is possible for us to
produce as much sugar as We consume
The Introduction of sorghum, from which
50 much was looked for twenty years ago,
Is not to be failure after all, if reports
concerning discoveries as to the chemical
process of converting sorghum juices into
good sugar are we'll founded. The man
uiactuTe of sugar from beetsi is not as sat
iSfactory as it had been expected to be,
and the investigators have of late turned
their attention in other directions. 1t is
now affirmed that Prof. Collyer, chemist
Of the Agricultural Department at Wash
ington, has made a discovery, as to the
production of sugar from the stalks of
sorghum and of common corn, which de-
serves to rank with the invention of the
cotton gin, in its effect upon the national
wealth. Estimating the value of the an
Enal corn crop of the United States at
100, 600, 600, statistician has arrived
at the conclusion that nearly half that
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The decrease of shad up to 1877 is, per-
haps, much more marked than is shown in
this table, As from several of the fisheries
we could not obtain records further back
than that year, whereas the figures for 1871,
rs, and 10 show the entire catch of the
nineteen seines during thoSs yaars. 1t will
be noticed that in 1879 J4,009 more siiaH
were taken than during the previous sea
son, and So, 005 more than the total catch of
1871
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TlLDES might better give up all future
attempts at cipher. The nihilists are way
ahead of him in that art, and they don't
get themselves found out nearly SO readi-
". either