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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31
ROBERT RAIKEs.

1t is good thing that the somewhat
vague ideas as to Robert Raikes are to
be cleared up in the minds Of multitudes
during this centennial year for Sunday
schools. Raikes was born in Glouces-
ter, England, September "a, 1885, and
during most of his life was editor Of the
Gloucester /oHynaL Of which he became
the sole proprietor at the age of twenty
two. He was always in comfortable
circumstances, and after he retired from
active life received an annuity Of 81, 500
from the paper. We first hear Of him
as philanthropist showing great reso-
luton and courage in behalf Of the
crowds Of prisoners in Gloucester Jail.
He was, however, far more prominent
than any other person in bringing Sun
day school work before the public
(Which was done largely through his
paper), and in making Bible study on
the Sabbath in connection with the
churches systematic and organized
work.
We are not sure even that he himself
was teacher, but We know he exhibit
ed rare organizing faculty, visiting
parents and children at their homes and
urging their attendance. Looking
backward it has long been admitted
that il was 4 mistake to pay his teachers
for their work, though even at this day
few teachers could be found to DO what
they did without pay; for then schools
met at ten in the morning, each scholar
receiving personal instruction, mainly
in reading and writing. According to
DIR. Vincent, in the S. S. Journal, at
twelve they were dismissed, but met
again at one and At the close of the
afternoon preaching service they came
back and recited the ca,echism, thus
being kept at school and at church
about six hours and half. Such teach
ers earned their money several times
over. But it became 4 costly system to
sustain in this way, and in passing from
the paid TO the volunteer system, about
thirty years after their establishment,
the schools received 4 severe check
The work grew rapidly from the begin
ming, and we are told that in 1880, or
only nine years after Raikcs began his
efforts, there were no less than Soo, GOO
Sabbath school scholars in Great Britain.
These schools were at first almost pure
ly missionary in their character, and
even up to this date in Continental
Europe the idea prevails that Sabbath
schools are mainly for the lower classes.
In this country they encounter no such
prejudice, and il is estimated that there
are 1000, 900 of scholars in our Amer
lean Sabbath schools.
The death of Raikes occurred sud-
denly. April 5, 1911, at the age of sew
enty-five and his remains lie in the
family vault in St. Mary de Crypt
Church, in Gloucester. We have no
evidence that Raikes was what the
world calls brilliant man, or that he
was i success as public speaker, but
his mind comprchended and grasped
fully great idea, and he showed re-
markable executive power in carrying
it out into practical results, SO that he
rightly comes down into history As one
OF the worlds great beneiactors.-Con-
g,tSahiOAaASl.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

the policeman. al suppose that Mr..
Alberts came the good, interlectooa
kind Of body over you, didn't he ? Said
his prayers like a good boy, and al
that, eh ?"
ale certainly seemed to be very
good person." replied. "In fact,
see no reason to believe him otherwise. -
"No1" replied the man. "Jcst look
round and see il you miss anything. 1,
is curious il you don't"
"Miss anything?"
eyes, ma'am. Have you counted
your silver or seen your jewelry this
morningl" said the man.
Oh what a start the words gave me
! flew into the back parlor, for, be it
known that in certain drawers of the
bookcase | kept my silver forks, my
surplus money and several articles OF
jewelry. The drawers were closed. |
tried them. The locks were broken
and the contents gone and Mr.. AL
bcrts-the amiable, virtuouS, pious Mr..
Albcrts-was the thief.
II was his particular fortc-so the
policemen told mc-to impose himself
upon persons who advertised for board
ers, as 4 conscientious young man, and
after insinuating himself as deeply rs
possible into their confidence to take
French leave in company with their
valuablcs. discovered afterwards that
during Biddy's absence for the purpose
of buying candy, Fanny had innocent
ly revealed To him the contents OF the
bookcase drawers, SD iha, his task was
rendered comparatively easy.
Oh! how fcl, how provoked was
with myself. But between you and ! it
was a great consolation to know that we
were all in the same box-although John,
who expressed such an exalted opinion
Of the amiable Mr.. Alberts, declared
that he had not been deceived for one
moment.
/; was Il still greater consolation TO
get our forks back again. however, and
to receive the news tina, Mr.. Alberts
was a resident Of Sing Sing, which we
did in less than fortnight.
i. 81 have come to the unaltera-
bic resolution never again to advertise
for single gentleman to board.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31
A SONS POSITION AND DUTY.

What blessing are good children /.
How tendcrly soothing daughters 5
love And is there anything more
,ouchingly noble than the loving care
OF son for his mother?
We have seen The little boy, the tall
youth, and the man in full vigor of life
watchful over mothers comfort and
happiness, and We could but exclaim,
"How beautiful and just !" For in this
changeable life will manhood ever find
friend more Interchangeable than a
mother?
But too many in these days of many
excitements, or indiiierently perform
the loving attentions, which, to 4 moth
er's heart, make full amends for any
suffering or sacrifice on her part. "No
matter, il is only mother" is too often
the feeling when compliance with wish
rs OF some ncediul attention is required.
Much is said of the home duties of
daughters, and their great influence in
making home happy or otherwise. And
this is all true but no less is it true
that the home influence of sons is all.
potent for good or evil in the family
circle.
The happiness of the mother and sis
ter is, to a great extent, in the keeping
OF the son and brother, as surely as in
that of the husband and father, while
all are yet within the same home.
And especially is this SO when the
strong and loving care of the husband
and father is taken away by death.
Often, then, the little boy seems to
feel his responsibility, and almost steps
into the dignity of manhood in his new
care of his mother and sisters. When
we see one like this, cheerfully perform
ing duties and bearing the burdens for
those dear ones who lean unconsciously
upon his young arm, We can confident
ly predict for him good and noble
manhood. d.-.KokhrrS' Journal
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31
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THE GUILELESS WITNESS.

lido you know the prisoner well ~
asked the attorney.
"Never knew him SICK" replied the
witness.
"No levity," said the lawyer, stcrnly.
"Now, sir, did you ever see the prison
er at the bar ?"
Took many drink with him at the
bar"
"Answer my question, SIR" yelled
the lawyer. "How long have you
known the prisoner ?"
"From two feet up to five feet ten
inches"
"Will the court make the"
al have, ledge" said the witness,
anticipating the lawyer, 81 have answer
cd the question. knowed the prison
er when he was boy two feet long and
man five feet ten"
"Your honor"
"lt's fact, ledge I'm under my
oath," persisted the witness.
The lawyer arose. placed both hands
on the table in front of him, spread his
legs apart, leaned his body over the
table, and said:
"Will you tell the court what you
know about this case -
"l'hat amt his namc," replied the
witness.
"What amt his name?' -
Case"
"Who said it was ?''
"You did. You wanted to know
what knew about this Case-his name 5
Smith"
"Your honor" howlcd the attorney,
plucking his beard out by the roots,
twill you make this man answer?"
Witness" said the Judge, "you
must answer the questions put to you. 1"
"l.and o. Goshen, ledge, hain't bin
doin' it3 Let this blamed cuss fire away,
I'm ready"
"I'hcn," said the lawyer, "don't
beat about the bush any more. You
and this prisoner have been fricnds1"
"Ncver," promptly responded the
witness.
"What. weren't you summoned here
As 4 friend? ?"
"No, sir. | was summoned here rs
Presbyterian. Nary one Of us was
ever Friends-hc's an old line Baptist,
without drop Of Quaker in him."
"Stand down." yelled the lawyer in
disgust.
"Hey?"
"Stand down"
Cant do it. I'll sit down or stand
up"
"Sheriff, remove this man from the
box"
Witness rctires muttering, "Well, il
he amt the thick k-hcadedest cuss ever
laid eyes on. "-Des Moincs Register.
ATRAMp's slpEA.-"Wood! saw wood
for my dinnerl" said the tramp, with
a look Of horror. "Not much won't.
It isn't that object to labor. BY no
means assure you. ] yield to no man
in respect for the God-given privilege
Of earning my sweat--I mean sweating
my carnings-that is to say, breading
my earn by the brow of-you know
what mean. am ready, nay anxious
to work. Give me some hay to spread
right out here in the snow. Show me
where there is stone wall to lay-be-
hind. Anything but helping in the
most distant way to devastate the nigh
" forests of this broad land, that the
Almighty meant to gather moisture and
induce the reviving rain to fall upon
the parched earth. Why, do you know
that this continent is doomed to become
an arid desert if this destruction goes
on. It's a fact, and won't be party
to il. No forests, no rain-everything
dry, dry as ! am. decline the re-
sponsibility for it. Tell me you've got
some coal to carry in, and I'll see if |
can't send you boy to do il but no
wood saving for me, il you please"
pD-The use of character is to be a
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

n~-The sweet girl graduate is here.
She approacheth in lawn and fine linen,
and talketh Of the "mighty forces Of
Of Nature in unity with the true and the
beautiful" and receiveth the gorgeous
floral offerings from her best young man,
and pa, and ma, and numerous would
be suitors, and retires for good cry if
that stuck-up Miss Delaney Fitznoodle
receiveth one more bunch Of posies
than she.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

p%-A gentleman from the country
arrived at Galveston hotel few days
ago with his little boy. The little fel-
low had never seen anybody play oper-
attic music, SO when he peeped into the
parlor and saw lady leaning away
back on piano stool, paving the in
strument and whooping: al am dying
for some one to love me-" he naturally
became interested, and when his father
came back to the hotel he told him that
there had been woman fighting the
piano. (Which got whipped ?" asked
the parent, smiling at the simplicity Of
the child. "She hollered, was the re-
sponse.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

D@-Washington's father was never
known to use profane words. The near
est approach to il was when George said
that he had cut down his cherry tree
Washington, Sr., feeling his loss deeply,
went to Mary, his wife, and exclaimed: !:
"My best cherry tree has been cut down,
by George -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

b@-People alwayssympathize with the
under dog in the fight, but they bet their
money on the other animal.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-07-31

BD-The Use Of character is to be a
shield against calumny.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06

.t7RA0RDINARy DEVELOPMENTS OF
EfSERaL WEALTH N wlsCoNsIN's
NEW Ell DORA.
JAMES BARKER. ESQ, Of the WIS
,onsin Central, returned from trip
80 ths road this morning, during
'sl.ich no visited the gold mine on
p.nasweiler Creek. He reports
nat three shafts, eight feet square
ani seventy feet deep have been
tank ss that point, and each shaft
las struck the quartz that is report.
ID 80 extremely rich with silver and
eoia
The sise OF the vein of geld aud ST.
verbearipg quartz can not be ascer.
famed as yet, but it must be very
extensive nc every shaft 30 far bunk
has struck it.
An sssany of the quartz has been
made and It is pronounced SO rich
That The silver in it will pay for
varking leaving the gold as clean
"rost.
In. regard to the sand which bears
The gold dust Mr.. Barker states that
parties have gone to the mines at
night aud burrowed into the sand
for some distance in order TO get
samples that arc not Sailed These
samples when washed have shown
gold dust to be present in every case,
The dust can be seen with the
Gahed eye and has been tested with
'ho strongest acid obtainatle. This
test has also heen applied and the
lfttle PARTICLES of gold are beaten out
INTO layers without breaking.
Some OF the parties working the
mines discovered the geld in the
sand last fall, but hushed the matter
np til two weeks ago when it leaked
uut. The sand has been piled about
tho mouths Of the shafts, and so far
has been deemed of little account.
The prospectors are stalking ont
claims for mies along the several
r.S ges, anG the people OF that coun-
try are going wild over the pros
poets of future wealth and prosper
ity,-Egeni0g Wisconsin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06

THE House has passed the bill
amending the internal revenue law,
ny vote OF 1873 yeas to G7 nays.
Tho bill is favorable to the distiIlers.
aud relieves them of great deal OF
troublo. It is stated that one Of its
effects viii be reduce the revenue
from s2,5600,0O0 to SO 100000 per
auDutn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06
rgEHALF NOT YET TOLD.

EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPMENTS OF
MINERAL WEALTH N wlSC0NSIN'S
NEM Ell DORA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06
House and Ten Acre lOi For Sale.
Within :ile City Limits.

iler house and lot of ten acres situated in me
northeastern Part Of the city. ahout thrco-quar-
tess OF mile, from the City Hall lis a four
rooined house, good cellar, cistcyn and other
conVenieneeS a number OF various fruit trees,
some grape vines. all bearing well. For further
particulars Inquire on the premises of Mrs, jANs
PEiDEAUS, 1GIf T
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06

Tn's we'll known Trotting Stallion was purchas-
ei March "a, 1856, by A. u WOnaor OF ?. Lagan,
@. Dubuque Iowa at a great expense to present
- the people Of this vicinity for the improvement
%. thg Itoltne and Road HORSES OF this locality.
NgtViLg the embarrassed and deficient condition
O.. Ms country in not having well bred trC tier
tp hrce1 Goin has stimulated me TO make the
PURCHASE of The tr1ttiug stallion BAY CHARLIE,
ceiling confident that the people will sustain me
IA tue steps have taken, hail not attempt 70
vi sts AL extended pepiGfCc Of BAY CHARLIE IN
ihis nO9ce as cons itr thut most every one in
ltese parts are indar with him and Kno@ his
record Hnd uotting qualities ana consider his
pas. record the bcst pedigree that can be written
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-05-06
nrcicht &. Accommodation.

GnlNG EAST GONG WEST.
Leave llaupv!llcl45 pm Leave Caamine, 40 I'm
Belmont. 2.l5p ynl Erlmunt.-S:25 pm
Arrive Gallant ur3.,up N 'hrriycPlattpvillcsE i pm
m Passengers leaving Mineral Point at 6 Il, m
can reach Madison a D. N the same dug, ~
way OF FTcepogt and Caledonia
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
NEW GOODS

Al A, Iialley's on Commercial avenue op-
posite Seventh street The largest and
finest stock TO be found in the city Tin
and hoIIowware Of all kinds, Fine cut
lcry, u large assortment Of bird cages
Fishing tackle in great variety, hooks,
lines, rods and reels. Shot guns and hunt
ers' outfits, ammunition, etc. A new sup
ply Of the BsscIl carpet swecpcrs. Garden
and farm implements, Flower baskets
and hardware Of all kinds, Carpenters
tools, cross-cut saws, wood saws, etc.
Cooking stoves, the best III The market,
Call on him and examine his stock ana
prices before you buy,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

performed by Charles Frank,
on the violin, accompanied by Phillis How
ard on the piano. Well chosen sentiments
from the works Of Longfc!low were then
given by the school, These were followed
by piano Duet, which was well rendered
by Monte Mctcalf and Mamie O.msted.
Next was given well written sketch Of
the life and writings of Longfellow, by
Lizzie Wood One Of the poets first pro-
ductons, published in 1899, entitled, "a
Problem of Life" was rccited by George
Corlis in a manner that brough; out the
strong points of the poem,
Next Edith Martin gave the
Wreck OF the Hesperus,' Edith has
musical voice and distinct, though rapid
enuncialion. She was listened to with close
attention
A beautiful piano solo was then finely ex.
ecutcd by Rosa Gold,tine.
Excelsior" by Arthur Lomca, one Of the
Excesors and a good deciamer, was next
given. Next followed the semi.humorous
story of Mile Stndish's Courtship," beau
ttuly told in her Own language 10y Maud
Rittenhousc. More choice scnti-
ments were given by the school
when Edith Martin gave piano SOLO
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
WHO GOES TNEREf'


By Art hiram N!;;. .1ai f1"' "' '"t "-'''
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, Wv go. 'o't s,,..,a,, ,,.o,,tnI,;.,1
Where watch-drcs g,eam' the night WINDS
bear
His deep tones on thc mIhI@h. "'''
p. .......,,,,.., ,,,,...l ,,,o..,,.,.,,or..
Ambu'hcd foes are IurNiA@ near;
A"d snail they pass ana give no sigh
IS all quiet along t"t I'''e.
,.,,.,.. .,.,.,,.i..,,, ...,,,,,,,, ,..,.
l'tIlis' 20 ilit Ihir ''l'eilpo" mas"
The roses twinei ABOUT NY brow
Concea e"c" thorn ana broken VOW
,c,.,.. y .,..,. ,.,,.,,,i oho,i,,, no.,.f,,,.,.i
We Ioo< upon "i'a smut 'gring aEe."--
russ on pass on Jay to0'" vs. "'''"
We shr,aH from thy iop' Po's nous BREATH
,.,..,...,;,., ,,,..,.. ...,.. ,l,,,o.. Inn.
ihy cn"',ce lures i our ut'I '.., -.o''-
When thou speak ST. tjIrW doom IS sHoN'3-
WITH thy smiles their hearts are broken,
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,.,y h",'.I' !,e' I,'t'II ,..,.f oaI r"
Der ev'ry home the shadow falls,
Who?e'cr thy g1mant' toucn 'he walls
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" ,''g ~ 'g".' Wv ,, aa5 f aG.'" P''' 80
Gus GN'''','." " = ,''5 ,.' ','''
Beneath her smiles homes pleasures 0orn
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

TIL where the manting cup is filled,
The cup lies broken-th2 red wine spilled
who goes therel" through the cottage
door,
Whose step is heard on the cold, bare floor?
IT'S deaths angel--ag0in and again,
a child is calling his father in vain,
"Sce, mamma, see! I'm glad to 60,
But sad to leave you weeping So
see the angels with garments white;
Dear papa come homc--come soon to-
night
'Ifhe would come, would only come
You you'd not grieye with papa at home;
II he would come to bid me goodbye,
And kiss dear mamma before die
The mother keeps her vgils lone
Till the mooa and patient stars are gone
And when the night has pass'd away
She is weeping DER the silent cay.
"Who goes there" a bpdge on hi, breast,
We catch a CLEAN of victor's crest
Upon his shield is craven still,
The motto, God helping me will
BE rcsolute brothers, in this fight
Ana where the wine is toamjng bright
Wherever sorrows tears are boyn,
Oh, wind again the battle horn
Are our passions swaycl by ey'ry brco2r,
As leave. are tossd on forest trees
Doubts are traitor,--tne battle is won.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
FIFTY DOLLARS REYARDl

Fifty dollars reward will be paid by the
undersigned, for the recovery OF the body OF
Fred Whitcamp, who was drowned in the
Mississippi river, several miles above Cairo,
on Sunday, February 22nd. He is of me-
dunn height; wore Canton flannel under
clothes; blue cheviot over-shirt; vest and
knit jacket; blue jeans pants. and wore
shoes. Mrs. FRED WHITCAMP.
(Mcmphis and New Orleans papers
please copy and send bill to this ofice)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

\ WONDERFUL CURE OF DWTuGEIA,--
Three Of my children had DiptAcra in its
worst form, Skin dry, lips parcDgd, could
not swallow. With feather ! applied
Giles Linimcnt Iodide Ammonia to the
tousi,s, rubbed it over gheir tAroa,s and
chests Great chunks Of stuff came from
the throats, the skin became moist fever
lett them, and under the Almighty care
attribute thcirculc to DR.. Giles Linimcnt.
Jane Kelly corner TonncIH aycnua and
Blocker St. Jersey City Heights, M,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
i POEM.

By Mr. b s Geort'.r.'j o, the Reform club
room '"'' fr'"'! h'-a'
FROM many a poet 'o'ca ana Know"
III many d sweet Me'o4'''' ""''
The =. k ami le"e.s 'aa, we wear
lhe io.d5 OF so''.y iA.i"- lace
Ina; "''y frame tue ."'e.y race.
Inc leaHy 'e.Ye' : s"srp'h2 u"iA'
.,
me H'''"l'As ,a'iu ,o'" on '"'"'
We c"AH' ol ""As' an' i.e''e' ~'.''
.llouc"ed oy me poets s!A'f.t AF''
AND !. WHO rcaa Of f!'"'A' o,o''
Am thanking OF d r'np'a too
Ana ID sincerity "oU,b 'I'"-
| look upon /! win d'i-a'--
I.Hs little nboIn pure oad W"''-'
Here o. your dress II SPEAKS To Nr
And pleads for peace ard purity.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
REEFS BRANCH.

On next Saturday John Rees the popular
Twentieth street baker, will open branch
shop on Eighth street, in the room lately
occupied as bakery by Mr.. Rahholt, for
the benefit of his down town customers.
He will keep on hand fresh bread, pies,
cakes, etc. and everything to be found in q
first class bakery.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

Coon EyrpENcE.-W When such men us the
Rev. DR.. Rankin, Rev Dr., Harvey, Father
FItz Gerald, Prof Green, DR.. Bar,ine, Col.
john k. McChesncy, 4, W, Neif, and host
OF Others equally trustworthy, certify over
their own signatures to the marvellous cf.
fcacy OF Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure, in the diseases for which i, is recon.
mendea, it is time to dismiss doubts on the
subject
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

Note Heads as low as Sc per 1000.
Letter Heads as low as 81 IS Per
1000.
Imperial Bill Heads as low as 81 per
1900.
Bills Lading as low as So 50 per 1909
Euvelops and printing $? 80 to 81 co
per 1000.
At The BULLETIN Job Office
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29

u SAD ACCIDENTAL little child, the
daughter Of Arthur Banks, Esq, of Canton.
fell into a tub Of hot water Yesterday and
was badly scalded, The immediate appli.
cation Of ilenys Carbolic salve, which was
Fortunately in the house, instantly removed
the pain and the little sufferer is row out
OF dunger.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-29
COAL! COAL!

I am prepared to furnish the citizens Of
Cairo with a good quality OF coal at the
lowest rates. Upon leaving orders at the
corner of Tenth and Commercial, it will be
delivered to any part Of the city.
JAMES Ross.