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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

will bless you. have but one simple re.
quest to make of you. In the closet there
you Will lind my old overcoat, promise me
that within week from this time you will
make il over into coat for your oldest boy,
Willie And |, thinking what strange
request this was fora dying man to make,
and that his lliad must be wandering,
promised that his request should be
fulfilled Then with his hand still
claspcd in mine, while my
tears tel. ike rain the tired
spirit was released aad Uncle Richard was
at rest \ few days after the funeral John
asked me if intended to do as promised
about the coat. On, John, SAID. DO you
suppose he was conscious of what he was
saying l,seems like such a strange request
Tor dying msa 20 make. II do not know"
he answered, but at any rate it can 10 no
harm 10 fulfill your promise to him" The
next day | brought the old coat which had
been handsome one in is day but was
now worn and faded, and sa. down with
knife and scissors to try to remodel the gar
mcnt. had taken out one sleeve and was
cutting open the side seam when | discoy
cred what appeared 70 be a thick wadiing
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

nineteen years old, and yet stepped in sin.
She was innocent. looking, handsome and
kind-hearted. Had her bringing-up snd
education been different, she might have
been an ornament to society; but following
the example set before her, she began the
downward road years ago. An outca5t,
friendless and forsaken, she was borne to
her last resting place by the few who were
not ashamed to acknowledge her as friend.
Misguided and unfortunate girl it is to be
hoped that her sufar!ngs gtOned for her
sins, and that the hereafter is more kind
than this world" The girl referred to in
the above was known here in Cairo as Min
ME Morgan. For long time she was an
inmate of one of the house Of ili-repute on
Thirteenth street, and more recently OF the
brick ut the corner of Fifth street and Com
mercia avenue. For long time she was
in the habit of taking morphine in great
quantities. and on one occasion, six or eight
months ago, got an overdose and came near
diving, but prompt medical attendance and
the application Of stomach pump m2nag-
ed to pull her through, OF late, however,
she had become 50 addicted TO the use OF
the poison, that she scarcely ever left the
L.d op1 q f.,v yapl.s no, wax sent "a Car
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
ELECTRIC NApOR BATHS.

Are you suffering from rheumatism, neu.
ralgla, dyspepsia, catarrh, scrofula, consti.
patton, nervous debility, female complaint
or any chronic ailmcntl If so, do not fail
10 try the Electric Vapor Baths. They will
afford you prompt and speedy relief. Call
and obtain names Of prominent citizens
whose health has been greatly benefited by
their use These baths are given daily a,
the Office of DR.. Marean, No. l4O CONNER
cial avenue, betwsen Eighth and Nntl
streets, Cairo, Ills
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
ICECREAM.

The undersigned will, on and after
May lst, be prepared to furnish our citi-
zens first rate quality Of ice cream,
equal in every way to that furnished in
Chicago, made fresh daily, and furnished
in freezer, from one gallon upwards; deliv,
cred to any part Of the city. This cream is
made by an experienced artist and cannot
fail to give satisfaction on trial. Order,
left at ice house, corner Eighth and Levee
will receive prompt attention. Will be fur.
nisbed at $l,25 per gallon in quantities from
one gallon upwards. Robert HEwETT,
Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
OSTRICH PLUMES.

Tinted or cleaned by the new liquid pro-
cess, at j. Burgers. Old plumes can be
changed so that no difference can be detect
ed between them AID the new; an item Of
economy for ladies to make note of. Or
ders left at the store will receive immediate
attention. The liquid is also kept by me in
bottles for sale with lull directions for its
use J. BURGER.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
ICE KING.

TO my old customers and as many new
ones who read this, greeting: an pre-
pared to deliver in any part Of the city ice
of best quality and at the lowest possible
price. | respectfully solicit your patron
age and guarantee satisfaction, Ice box on
Eighth street, next to Bristol's, open at all
hours, day or night Orders filled either
from wagon or at the ice box.
Yours, Respectfully,
JACOB kLEE.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE or Az OLD
NuRsE.--M Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup is
the prescription Of one Of the best female
physicians and nurses in the United State,
aud has been used for thirty years with
never failing safety and success, by millions
Of msthers and children, from the feeble in.
FAINT Of one week old to the adult It cor
reefs aciiity Of the stomach, relieves wind
colo, regulates the bowels, and gives rest,
health and comfort to mother aud child.
We believe it the best and surest remedy IN
the world, in ali cases of dyseatcry and
diarAUa in children, whether it arises from
tcetLing or from any other cause. Full di.
rcctions for using will accompany each bot
tie. None genuine unless the fac-simile Of
Curtis 6 Perkins is on the outside wrapper
Sold by all medicine dealers Twenty-Five
cents bottle
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

4 SKETCH FROM REAL LIFE.
By !. A. NJ,

bl - ~ 81
twas a bleak November evening when
he came to Us, poor, Old. friendless and
penniless man Niece, he said to me, IL
feel sure that have not much longer to
stay in this world, and have come to your
house for quiet and rest before | ain called
away" could not find i; in my heart TO
tell him nay, although | well knew how
poor we were and how hard John and had
to work to keep home and bread for our
selves and three little ones. But God will
not let us suffer for bread said to John
that night, and ! will work harder than
ever aud economic more but We wi. be
kind to poor, homeless Uncle Richard, and
smooth the way for his declining footsteps
and let him see that there are at least two
hearts winch are unsclfsh enough TO care
for him even after all his wealth ha, been
swept away. John kissed me and called
me an unseldsh little woman, and said
should have my way. So the busy days
wore on, and Uncle Richard seemed con.
tented and happy, The golden, dreamy
autumn passed away and cold, stormy win.
ter reigned in its stead, then it was that our
hard times began in earnest, The mills at
which John had found constant employ.
ment were closed, and he was out Of work
except an odd job he could pick up now
and then. The little sum we had put by
for rainy day was fast disappearing to
supply our most pressing wants, and Uncle
Richard must have noticed the shadow Of
anxiety which was settling on my
face in spite OF my earnest
endcayors to appear cheerful, for he
said to me one day in trembling voice,
MARY, think had better go to the hos.
pital; it would make your burden lighter
As looked up from my sewing and saw
the tears standing in his dim old eyes, my
heart was filled with pity for the uncom.
planning suffering Old man, and laid aside
my work and went to his side and put my
arms around his neck, while | answered,
0never, uncle, never, while John and | live
shall you become dependent upon charity.
These hard times will soon be over, and We
will all be happy again. You must not
think that you are the least trouble to us
for you are not" | added, kissing away the
tear from his wrinkled cheek.
"Hell, niece" he sand you have never
lost your courage and trust in God, and He
will see that you are provided for lhat
night he called John and to his bedside,
and we saw that change had come over
the old man, and that the gray shade OF
death was fast creeping over his carc.worn
face. my children" he said "the messea'
ger has come, and am going to world
where parting, loss and sorrow are I'M
known have not strength to thank you
for all your gentle Kindness to me- YOU
have made my last days days of peace God
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
ICEl ICE PURE LAKE ICE.

+. NJ. Ward will enter the field again
this season, with his ice wagons, aud will
be prepared, as formerly, to furnish pure
lake ice, in any part Of the city, every day,
In any quantity desired. The fact that he
will give the business his personal super
vision, furnishes guarantee that his pat
rons will be promptly, faithfully and salts
factorily served.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
COAL OIL STOVES.

A full stock of Westlake non-eXplosive
wire gauge coal OIL stoves, the cheapest,
completest and quickest cooking stove in
the world. Also wire cloth for screens and
full assortment Of hardware, hollow ware,
fishing, tackle, etc, at A. HAILEYs.
Commercial ave, opposite Seventh st.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION AT
CHICAGO.

Passengers leaving Cairo Tuesday, at 8
a. IN. via Cairo & Vincennes r. r., reach
Chicago at Sp. m, running via Vincennes,
Terre Haute and Danville, and giving an
opportunity to see the Danville route by
daylight. Round trip tickets, $1,000.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned will receive bids until
June 9th, p. m, next at ouroffice tor the
erection of building, the plans and speci-
fcations of which can be examined at our
office. GREEN, WooD Il BENNETT.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AT CINCINNATI,
JUNE 90.
The Illinois Central railroad will sell eX-
cursion tickets at reduced rates.
For further information, apply to station
agents W. p. JOHNSON,
J.F. TICKER, Gen. Pass Agt.
Traffic Manager,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

-Fog RENr--A dwelling containing
three rooms and kitchen, situated on
Third street between the avenue. Apply
70 Vim. McHale.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
SOLDIERS REUNION AT MILWAU-
kEE.
JUNE eth TO 18TH INCLUSIVE.

JUNE TTH TO 18TH INCLUSIVE.
The Illinois Central railroad will sell
excursion tickets, Cairo to Chicago and
return, at Sl645 for round trip.
Sale of tickets will commence June 9th
and continue till the 7th, and will be good
to return until June 18th.
j. JOHNSON, W. p JOHNSON,
Gen. Agent, Cairo, Gen. Pass. Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
UFCTOGRApH.

Just received at THE BULLETIN Office a
stock of paper especially for photograph
Copying.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

The Democratic voters Of Alexander county are
requested to meet al the court house, Cairo, on
Friday, June Attn, 1880, at O'Clock p, m, for the
purpose of selecting delegates to tho state, con
gressiona and senatorial conventions, and TO ap'
point central committee for the ensuing two
years.
By orde- of Alexander County Democratic Cen.
trail committee.
h. f. BLAKE, Secretary
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

}nly Morning Daily in Southern Illinois.
DEMOCRATIC MASS CONVENTION,

Notices in this column, 1--WE cents per line, each
unn
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

This house secures the Latest Styles of all goods soon
they are out and since their sales quick their stock
is always fresh and stylish.
REMEMBER THE BLACE,
No. 1OS Commercial Avenue No 1OS
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN AND
GREENBACK CONVENTIONS.

AT CHICAGO, JUNE 2ND AND 9TH.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30

Dopasitsreceved and general banking business
conducted
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices in these columns, ten cents per line
each insertion,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-05-30
BANhs.

CAPITAL. 800, 900
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

The long. drawn out struggle be.
tween Chill on tho ono side and
Peru aud B ,livis n the other seems
from the SIuth A nericsn news OF
to.day to be drawing to q close.
The allies are pattins the question
OF peace on the hazard Of q single
battle, which was poniing at the
last accounts au ! in whose prelimi
nary skirmishing the Chilians had
already gained decided advantage
The return Of p,sce to those W airing
republics will be o consumm alton
on which the continent can congrat.
ulate itself. The one lesson OF the
struggle has been that the least
warlike OF South American States il
the most powerful when q genuine
conflict is had.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03
The Renpbl;can narfv boa 40

The Republican party has within
It's organization the bone, muscle.
brain aud integrity OF the country
It has the capital and progressive
element OF the country. Amid the
thuaders OF u mighty revolution it
built the Pacific railroad which made
the United States the great highway
OF nations, aud it struck the shackles
from the limbs Of four millions Of
slaves. Iii had done nothing but
these two acts they are sufficient to
immortalize it. We do not wish to
disparage our Democratic neighbors,
as many SHINING lights exist among
them, but to the credit OF the Re-
publican party it must be said that
IL is the party Of progress, aud its
progress is in tho right direction.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

The NEXT great constitutipnal
qncsiion which will reqnire inmedi
ato attentiuu ia /: "Cau Tildeu cut
bis own chops 7"
G. G. Walter, a druggist and ex-
Councilman Of Altoona, was mulcted
10 $500 aud costs for selling liquor
illegally.
Lemonade costs fifteen cents q
glass in Atlanta. With ice cream at
correspondingly high figure mat.
rimouial csucusos in that city must
be next to impossible.
Judge Henry Green. who has
been sojourniug at the Hot Springs,
Arkansas, in consequence OF rheu-
matte affection. resumed his seat on
the supreme bench Of the state al
Harrisburg Friday. Ills health has
been greatly improved.
II congress adjourns on the 3ls'
nearly a thousand bills will fail by
default. The tronble with congress
is that a bill has boen squeezed oui
Of the ways and means committee
aud congress is now 10 q violen,
hurry to sdjourn for fear it will
have to do something.
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The resul, " tho convention at
Spring field settles the question: ss
to tue noniuation at Chicago. The
forty two Delegates Of flinor hav.
ing been instructed tm General
Grant, his nomination on first bal
lot 10 the national convention is az.
sured. This Is conceded by the
press and politicians generally, and
It will be accepted by the country as
q finality. Senator Logan managed
tho convention with remarkable tact
and ingenuity, and his victory is ac-
cepted rs the greatest OF his life
That General Grant will be the next
Preident Of the United States seems
assured. for no one will doubt for a
moment " hat the result will be o,
the polls. Ipvincible in war be
will also be invincible as a candidate.
because he will be backed by the
loyal element OF tho country, north
and south. Perhaps there is NO
better mau at this critical juncture
in our history to take hold OF the
helm Of state, now that the mutter-
ings Of the disloyal are ngain heard
II is true that many Republicans
perferred Senator Blaine, but there
is none OF them who will not cordi
ally support the ex-President il he is
nominated. Many Democrats will
do likewise. Where 10 the Repub
licau who would vote for Tilden il
he is nominated 7 He cannot be
found. A Grant boom may now be
expected to sweep over the land next
week, and the great soldier element
which endured the trials aud priva.
tious Of the field with the distinguish
cd nominee, will be elated to
know that their old commander il
about 10 lead thom to victory again
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

The secretary OF the Republican
National committee, who has reached
Chicago aud established his head.
quarters at the Palmer House, an.
nounces that tickets OF admission to
the convention will be divided a.
moug all the delegates, instead of
boiug issued by the local committee
OF srrangm ents as hitherto, thus
making it imprac ticable to fill the
hall with the admirers OF local favor
rites. He says. Furthermore, that
never before have candidates enter
ed 80 early aud so systematically on
o struggle for O nomination, bnt he
confidently expects to see Gran,
nominated. He believes that Grant
will carry virginis, North ani South
Corolina and Floridt 1t is proba-
BILE that he is regarded with great
favor in many Of the southern states
The rush TO Chicago on the occasion
OF this convention will be unpreoe-
dentsd, and next week the filling W
OF the city will commence.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03


Change is written all around,
Gin the air, the earth, the sky )"
bat the great Democratic party ia
immutable- 1t is the same destruc-
tive cabal It has always been. the
same traitorous organization. It
was the party OF the Tories OF the
Revolution it is the party OF the
traitors Of the Rebellion. n is the
party OF liberal theories and proscrip-
tive practices, OF broken promises,
OF violated pledges. The leopard
may change bis spots aud the Ethi-
opisn his color, but the Immaculate
Democratic party, like all inf erior
grades Of animate nature, has amsz-
isg vitality and will resist these on.
Arosehments. 1t is the standard q.
round which the rebels and anarchs
rally, the losdstone TO conduct revo-
lulonsry spirits to destruction.
The Angel Of Pesss grinned the
ghastlisst grin, mortified and cha
griasd 10 fad that just as he topped
Els wings over the convention at
H arrisburg one Of Mao Mullin'4
10 mbkiss sKtingaishsd Q lamp with
. revolver.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

One Of the silliest OF recent stories
Is that that Senator Elmunds has
givcn somebody letter to be read
10 the Chicago convention withdraw
ing his name as candidate for
president 10 favor OF Geuetal Graut.
The Washington dispatches Of the
Press say Senator Edmunds has not
yet declared himself candidate iu
the sense Of seeking the nomination,
aud until he does he will have nc
opportunity, even il ho 80 desired
to withdraw in anybody's favor
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03
Horace Maynard OF Tennes

Horace Maynard Of Tennessee
seems to stand a narrow chance OF
being confirmed as postmaster gen
eral. TO which he was recently ap-
pointed, the reasons being that the
Democrats naturally dislike a Teu-
nesseeau who was loyal during the
war and because some OF the Repub
licans are lukewarm 10 supporting
him. Why any Republican should
be lukewarm in supp ,rting Mc.
Maynard, except upon private griefs,
is not 30 plain. There was not a
stanchcr Union man during the war
then he, and there hasn't been a
more consistent Republican since
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

Burglars have been at work in
Scottdale.
Chester county crops promise FIVE
or ten per cent. better than last
year.
Company b. OF Bellefonte. has
been abandoned for riotous conduct.
The stockholders OF tho Mountain
City Bank, Of Pottsville, think that
it is solvent
Altoona will celebrate the Fourth
OF July with great deal Of POWDER
aud noise.
Congressman Dwight, OF New
York, has o $4,000 acre farm in
Dakota.
The total Of the liabilities OF the
Philadelphia aud Reading railroad
company aggregate sl2O779,O64.
Allegheny City is moving in the
direction OF the establishment Of O
home for orphan colored children.
A new opera house, for which
sl8. 900 out Of the s25 900 needed
has been subscribed, will be built at
once at York.
While sliciug up COW st. Louis
butcher discovered q $40 greenback
in the animals stomach. That COW
evidently believed in retiring out
paper currency
Aleck Stephens, says Daniel Web
ster is the worst slandered man he
ever knew. in respect to the stories
Of his drunken habits
Sixteen Albany factories had to
stop the other day because the
water pipes were clogged with fish
Paris has 365 miles Of paved
streets. Stone blocks are used OF
294 miles macsdam on 81 miles
and asphalt on 10 miles.
Flour is sold 10 the Skagis mines
at the rate OF $40 for q fifteen. pount
sack, potatoes are selling at ter
cents apiece in Mineral City, Color
ado.
Ellis Rinehart, OF Marietta, i
twenty-five years old, thirty-twc
inches high and weighs forty-eigb
pounds, and is the smallest mao iu
the United States.
Pittsburg proposes 0 license fe
Of 800. upon commercial traveller
and resident hucksters. Th
storskeepers like il but the hotel
keepers oppose IL.
The Hon. Josiah Funck, OF Lebs
non, 10 mentioned for the JudgsshiI
10 the Lebanon and Dauphin district
Though the election does not oom,
of until next year.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

All honor to the plucky little will
age Of Potter county. Although
the entire business portion OF the
town was destroyed by fire people
declined any outside help, showing
that they possess spirit of self.re-
lance that soon will enable them tu
triumph over their recent misfor-
tune. Although Coudersport is q
secluded place, il enjoys the reputa-
ton OF being a thrifty aud moral
village, possessing both intelligence
and stamina. Misfortunes cannot
permanently hurt such place.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03
Ey-Gnvarpor Gnrt,p aava he ~

Ex-Governor Curtin says he "will
take off his coat in bis Congressional
district against the nominee Of tho
Chicago convention If his taking
of his coat against the Republican
candidate for president don't amount
to more then it did when he ran a.
gainst Yocum, and was defeated in q
four thousand Democratic district
nobody cares il he takes the STUMP
wearing nothing but II shirt collar
and pair Of garters --Nuntim9lon
Journal.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

The idea TO make the payments
provided for by the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill in standard dol.
lars is q neat sarcasm. The "sun-
dries" are the mesnest things the
people have to pay for, and il is on
ly proper TO pay for them 10 the
muauest money possible,
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

Huntingdon journal: "Whil st we
are in favor of Blaine's nomina
ton aud believe that he is the
strongest aud best candidate that
could be put in the field, We are
ready to pull off our coat aud go to
work for the nominee Of the party,
whoever he may be, and We hopo
every Blaine Republican in Hunting
don county feels Just as we do"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

That vigorous anti-Tilden paper,
the Philadelphia Herald, Gays
EARLY the other morning, when {
wicked ay which had probably beer
Matched by John Kelly, began tick.
ling the nose Of the sage Of Gram
ercy Park, tho great defrauded yell
cd as he attempted to rise: can chi
my own chops the man who says
cant is q wicked liar"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-06-03

E,XECUTORS NOTICE.-.Lettsrs
~ tsstsnsntsry on the estate Of JOHN
EnDLEx ..,! late a.,s :, !.s,.:o' te-a:A.!.
& @ ga ..!ss. ss f:ss.:
Ssyi.s sisis. VII rsss.ss iis. dsis sssissss.
sInoN ERDLEy.
AOnBIS EhpLky.
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A DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE.

4 XALetters of naturalization on the est ate OF
George Deal. late Of Perry Township. Snyder
Co, "a, decd. have been gran tod to the under.
signed. All persons KNOWN themselves indebt-
ed to ssid estate will please make immediate
pay ment while these having claims against said
estate will present them tor settlement to
ALBRlHHT TSWISEfURD,
HENRY DEAL,
Apr. !, 80. Admi uistrAtsr.