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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
JAY GOULD'S START IN LIFE.

The millionaire started as self-made
surveyor. He put his few rude tools in a
whecibarrow and trundled it from point to
point, very much as Fisk peddled about the
country in wagon. One of the best maps
of Delaware county has on the corner, "Sur-
veled by Jay Could" He had knack for
trading, was very sharp as cattle dealer,
and one time he got lesson that lasted him
for life. A farmer had herd OF cattle and
Jay went to look at it. In the midst of the
bartering woman appeared who had a
talk with the old farmer, and Jay catching
word now and then, heard her i'm
ploring him not to sell her cow Il shall
die if you do" she replied. Whats the
matter with that woman9" asked Gould,
in his usual cool, way. "Oh, nothing;
she's afraid going to so sell her favorite
COW, old Pallful." Gould thought he had
found prize, and demanded that the cow
be brought out, and insisted when he saw
her that she must 60 with the lot. The
cattle were driven home, and jays father
sent him to see what kind of q mixer old
Pailful was, Jay had hardly seated himself
before the cow kicked him, pail and stool
sky high, tore around the pasture, leaped
the fence and started for home Jay never
bought anything "trom that day to this that
woman wanted to keep.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

Mrs. Sarah Knox Wood, daughter and
grand daughter Of President Zachariah
Taylor, the balance Of $4,000, after de-
Quoting what had been paid HIM or his le-
gal representatives since bis death, on &C.
count of his salary as president OF the Uni
ted States for the year from March A, 1850,
to March A, 1851. 1t will be remembered,
as Mr.. Tucker stated, that General Taylor
died on the 9th of July, 1850. At the
time of his death there was precedent
for paying salaries of deceased presi-
dents to their heirs. 1t had been done in
the case of President Harrison, and after
ward was done in the case of President
Lincoln. When President Taylor died, his
family, who were then wealthy, declined to
permit bill to be introduced to pay to the
family the remainder of the years salary.
One of the beneflciaries is the widow Of
Col. Bliss, who followed General Taylor in
the Mexican war. The granddaughter
mentioned is the daughter of Surgeon, Gen
eral Wood. No appropriation is asked in
the amendment, as will be seen, for any
male member of the family, but only to
these ladies, who need It, although they did
not need it at the time of the death of the
father and grandfather. The male heirs
have renowned in favor Of these ladies.
General Richard Taylor, before he died,
declined to have any part of the money
The amendment gives these ladies over
$4,000. The amendment passed without
a division.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

THE following from the Rock Island Ar
gus pictures the situation and closes with
some good sound talk. 1t says: "Never
in the history of the Democratic party has
the opportunity presented for success been
better than at the present time. While the
Republicans are hopelessly quarreling, the
Democrats are screnely confident, are in
good fighting trim and inspired with de-
sire to do nothing unwise, on the eve of
victory. If the Democratic party is care
full, and makes no mistake, the next presi-
dent will be Democrat. There is an
abundance of good material, men
who are known to the people, and
who would make acceptable candidates,
and it is sincerely to be hoped that
the Cincinnati convention will select the
best man in the party, and not allow per-
sonal ambition to guide them in the choice.
What the Democrats need is compact Or
ganization. This is being effected rapidly,
and before the campaign is fairly opened,
there will be Democratic club in every
voting precinct in the country. The effect
of such organization cannot be lightly es-
tinated. With good organization, the vote
is always brought out, and a greater degree
of harmony and confidence prevails. If
the Cincinnati convention makes no mis-
take, and the Democrats are organized,
success is as certain as anything can be.
Let US not be over.confident because of the
dlssensions in the ranks Of our Republican
opponents, but work together tremendously
and unitedly for success
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
RUMORS OF CORRUPTION.
Chicago Times.

There were, of course, rumors of corrup-
ton afloat at the hotels. At the Palmer
reporter was informed by member Of the
Rhode Island delegation that Potter Pal
mer had, in the morning, sent round word
to the Grant delegations that they need not
trouble themselves about their bills, as
they were already paid. But" said the
gentleman referred to, they need not
think that they are going to freeze Us out
that way, as our living here doesn't cost US
a cent, and we can stand it as long as they
One Grant man fixed the sum of the
Blaine corruption fund at $4,000. A
Grant man who halls from Ohio informed
the reporter that 800 check. signed by
John Sherman, and made payable to one
of his delegates, had been lost by the
holder, and had come into the hands OF the
Grant men, and had been photographed for
distribution if found necessary.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
TRUMBULL AND PARSONS.
State Register.

state Register.
The Democratic state ticket, nominated
yesterday in this city, and headed by Hon.
Lyman Trumbull, for governor, and Gen.
Lewis B. Parsons, for Lieutenant governor
OF Illinois, will awaken Democratic en-
thuslasm in every county of the common
wealth. The nomination of the ticket was
effected by reclamation, and amid demon
STATIONS of applause that have never been
surpassed in Democratic conventions in the
state. Yesterday morning, prior to the as
sembling of the convention itself, the very
air was pregnant with the purpose of nine
tenths of the delegates. The purpose was
manifest, to place Trumbull and Parsons in
front to lead the Illinois Democracy in the
approaching struggle. The fitness OF these
leaders seemed to be universally recognized;
and, when the convention got to work,
there was apparent an eagerness to put the
favorites in the field.
When it was announced that nomna-
tons tor state Offices were in order, there
was rush to bring the winning names to
the attention of the convention. Lyman
Trumbull was promptly suggested, and the
mention of his name aroused deafenng
cheers. The convention-the largest in
Illinois for thirty years--arose to its feet to
greet the nomination. Mr.. Trumbull arose
to still the tempest of enthusiasm, asking
that his own name be withdrawn and
then, IN terms of characteristic eloquence,
he proceeded to nominate the patriot and
hero, Lewis B. Parsons, for governor The
convention listened with detferential praise
to Mr.. Trumbull, but virtually said, that's
all right judge, but we want you to lead
u.s. The nomination of Trumbull stood
firm and fast, and Gen. Parsons, in the
spirit of genuine maniness, and with elo-
quence that surprised and gratified the con-
vention, stepped forward and, himself,
abandoned his own aspirations, calling for
the nomination of Trumbull, which was
effected amid tempest of accaims.
Thereupon followed, with scarcely less
iervor, the nomination of Gen. Parsons for
acknowledgement The scene, thus crown
ed with Democratic enthusiasm, has made
an ineffaceabe record IN the politics Of H.
inois.
Not only do we endorse the ticket, but
believe that it will be endorsed by the
masses of Illinois. Mr.. Trumbull has done
great service to the state. lie is entitled
to the confidence, the respect, the admlra-
ton Of all Illinois. His great name has
added luster to the commonwealth, and, in
his whole career, there is no stain nor
blunder In the nomination of Trumbull
and Parsons, the Democracy of the state
have the sign by which they will conquer.
They combine the highest craftsmanship
with the soldiers purest devotion. They
can be trusted They can be implicitly
followed, and they will lead IN paths Of
safety and success. Let the Illinois Dem.
ocracy rejoice IN Trumbull and Parsons
and shoulder arms" for victory in Novem-
Der.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

HAVING pronouncea Mr.. Hayes admin
istration "clean" one, the Republican ora
tors and organs should explain how it is
that Hayes for whole year did all he
could to suppress the publication of the
glarlng rascalities Of Federal officials at
Shanghai, and has protected, to the hes I
Of his ability, the embezzler, George r..
Seward, and saved him from the punish
ment he so richly deserves.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

The Republican drivelers at Chicago
have aroused the indignation of the Pacific
coast people by the pitiful weakness OF
their plank on the Chinese question. The
utterance promises nothing and offers no
relief whatever to that section, and is con-
demned as idiotic by all leading coast pa
pers. The men who got up that Chicago
platform were evidently physical and men
tai wrecks.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

g STATE REGISTER: Lewis Charles Stark
Ell, the Democratic nominee tor auditor of
,state, was born in Germany in 1888, and
came to this country in 1850, settling in
Ohio first and for nine years. Thence, he
came to Carlyle, this state, and, two years
afterward, removed to st. Clair, where he
has ever since resided. He graduated at
the Cincinnati medical college, and fol.
lowed the profession with eminent success.
In 1873, he defeated Col. Wanglin for
,county clerk Of 81. Clair by 1900 votes
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

GARFIELD is candidate of irrcproach-
able acter.--Republiean Organ. If
Credit Mobilier, salary grab, District
Of Columbia ring and the electoral steal
make mans character irreproachable,
Garfield's character is about as irreproach.
able as it could be well made. He's that
kind of a man.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

THE tail of the ticket is what sickens all
decent Republicans While they might
strain at or swallow the head the tail act
ually nauseates them and they can't force
it down.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

THE Indiana Democrats have put out an
emphatic and aggressive platform. The
Republican party is rolled over, pommeled,
lacerated and jammed up in corner.
There Is a self assertion about the document
which is refreshing. That spirit carried
through the campaign will knock the al
legged saints into smithereens.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

AMONG the South Carolina delegates to
the Republican convention G. G. Bowen,
the notorious swindler and bigamist, and
Whipper, the brbe.taker, bribe-monger
and bull-dozer, were prominent. These
men are relics of the Chamberlain regime
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

If Garfield has forgotten the Credit Mo
bilier he can get Schuyler Colfax to give
him the salient points The ex-vice-presi-
dent knows something about show it is
himself"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
TAYLOR'S HEIRS.

THE HOUSE VOTES $4,000 TO THE DAUeu-
TER AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF PREsl-
DENT TAYLOR.
Washington Telegram to Chicago Times,
Mr.. Tucker, Of Virginia, to-day offered an
amendment to the general deficiency bill to
give Mrs. Betty Taylor cambridge and
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

He was reelected in 1877 by a majority of
1000. He is, and always has been a Dem
ocrat, and is recognized as one Of the finest
accountants in Southern Illinois.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
.nRNoCRATIC SENATORIAL CONVENTION
FIESrIETH DISTRICT.

ADemocratic Senatorial convention composed t 3!
tjethJ district, will meet at Murpbysboro on Thurs
day, July 8, 1850, at O'Clock, p m, TOT the pur
pose Of nominating one candidate for state senator
and two representatives IN the general assembly.
zoo votes and fraction over 100 votes cast for Nj
Allen. for congress, in 1873. The counties VIII oe
Vote for Allen. Del
Union. s'''''''i oof ="
By order of committee.
r. BoUToN. Secretary
Dated J0pcsboro, May :, 1850.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13
Assets, $38,000,000.
Surplus, $7,500,00O.

The Popularity Of the Equitable Life Assurance Society,
indicated by the fact that fer Eleven years its average an
nual New Business has been larger than that of any other
Company in the VERDI is due in great measure to its we'll
known prompness in the payment of Death Claims, and its
rule never to take advantage of technicaes where an
equitable claim exists.
Asa GUARANTEE of this aud to couneract the peni-
cous influence of technical policy adhered to by many
companies the Equitable makes ALL ITS POLICIES old and
new. throughout the United States.
ABSOLUTELY INCONTESTABLE,
After the policy has been in force for three years.
The Equitable Life has paid since its organization to
January LIST, 1880, S5 .SS2,73 and closed its
books upon that date without contested or past due claim
The Equitable Life Assurance Society was the first to in
trOduce the
TONTINE SAVINGS FUND POLICY,
And thereby to poularze life ms ancetO degree before
unknown.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

By the late report of the Insurance Commissioner for the
states Of Massachusetts, and New York the Equitable Life
Assurance Society shows the following strong points:
FIRSTThe Equitable has larger ratio of assets to LA
bties than any Of the leading companies.
SEC0NDTe Equitable saved more of its income last year
than any other company
TIRDThe Equtables death rate less last year than
any other Of the leading companies.
FORTHThe Equitable realizes higher rate of rent or
interest, Oh real estate than any other company.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-13

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06
Potomac Items.

The Hancock and English meeting and
pole raising which took place last Saturday
at Seven Locks was largely attended by the
citizens generally. The President, Mr. Rick
cite, opened with very appropriate remarks,
after which he introduced Hon Geo. Peter
and VIM. V. Bouie, Jr., Esq, who by their
able remarks delighted and instructed the
audience. They cloquently handled the
subjects of the campaign.
The Montgomery gold mine has received
its new and improved machinery. A Foster
crusher, which will do the work of twenty
men, will be put in position this week and
next week the new process will be in OPP
Grafton. greater percentage Of gold and
labor will be saved by this method.
Your editorial on "'The Recent Outrage"
was generally read and fully commended
So long, Mr.. Editor, as you espouse the
cause ofour people 50 ably, success must be
yours as well as the thanks of the commu-
nifty at large.
Some few coal boats are loaded and come
out Of port at 800 freight to Georgetown,
and $l.05 to Alexandria. 1t is said that an
early settlement of existing difficulties will
soon be made.
The new gold mining company, located
on the farm Of Messrs. Harrison and Casey,
under the supervision Of Mr.. II. A. Shcckcll,
has resumed operations.
A Hancock and English pole will be
raised at Great Falls next Saturday. It is
expected eloquent speakers will he present
Potomac, Aug. 3d. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06

Another Outrage In Maryland
Montgomery county, Nd, is fast gaining an
unenviable notoriety for outrages. Within
the past ten days two cases have been re-
ported and now there is another. Last Sat
urday the mother of Sophia Green, colored,
procured a warrant charging William John
son, also colored, with an outrage upon her
daughter about three weeks ago. The girl,
who is cripple, has tor some time past been
in the employ Of Mr.. George Plyer, who
keeps store and is postmaster at Wheaton,
about ten miles north of this city, on the
Seventh street turnpike. The man johnson
is in the employ of Admiral Sands, on his
farm near Sligo, five miles from this CITY,
Last week, the girl having complained of
feeling weak and debiitated, the mother, on
questioning her found out for the first time
what was the real cause of her sickness. A
warrant having been obtained, it was placed
in the hands OF Deputy Sheriff Jones, who
has as yet searched in vain for the villain.
His apprehension is, however, only matter
of few days, as he is well-known in the
community. The coored population are a
good deal excited over this, the third out
rage perpetrated by one of their number, and
the second on one Of their color, within the
last twenty days. Threats of lynchng are
freely made, but it is doubtful if it will be
carried out, even should the culprit be caught
as they are in want of leaders. The man is
of mediupl height and copper-colored com
plexion. The girl is hump backed, light
complexioned and intelligent - Washington
Post Of Wednesday,.
Upto the present writing Thursday there
has been nothing heard of the above outrage
at police headquarters here, and we are in
clined to believe that this cock and bull
story has been imposed upon the Post just
for the sensation it might create in this
county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06

Job Printing.-Thei increase OF our pop
ulation with its consequent advance in bust
ness has made it necessary Tor us, il we
would keep pace with the progressive age
in which we live, to increase our facilities
and enter more. largely into this branch of
our profession; and in the future we shall.
be prepared to execute at short notice and
in superior manner every description of
job work, such as letter heads, note heads,
bill heads, business and visiting cards, we'd
ding invitations, briefs, books, pamphlets
dodgers, etc, in fact everything and any
thing in our line from the finest card to q
poster, AT CITY PRICES. AS we employ
none but first-class printers, we guarantee
entire satisfaction to all who bestow thep
patronage upon us. Give us trial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06
washington Grove Camp Meeting

The Washington Post of Wednesday last
says that the executive committee of the
Washington Grove Camp Meeting Associa-
ton held final meeting on Tuesday, Rev.
b. Peyton Brown in the chair 1t was an
nounced that Bishop Andrews Won Id GER
tainly preach on the second Sunday Rev.
Thomas Guard has also been invited, and is
expected to deliver sermon on some week
day. The tent committee reported that all
the tents owned by the Association had been
engaged, and it was ordered that more be
secured. This will probably be the last in
stallment, and those wishing tents must
rent them at once. The arrangements with
the b. Sc o. railroad were reported complete
and satisfactory The fare from Washing
ton for the round trip will be eighty cents,
from Rockville, thirty cents. The dining
court was placed in charge of Messrs
Thompson Bros, who, it will be remember
ed, ran a private dining saloon last year
with great success. The choice of these
gentlemen is regarded as an excellent one
1t was decided to allow only four dining
tents besides this. The store will be under
the control ofMr. George Seitz, of Washing
ton, while Mr.. w. B. Williams will have
the furniture depot All the improvements
on the grounds are reported as finished or
approaching completion and everything
ready to commence camp There are already
twenty-nine families on the grounds, and
Others are moving up as fast as their tents
can be erected. A large tabernacle tent, 25
by SO feet, to be used for prayer meetings,
was sent up on Monday last.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06
Da rnestOwn Items.

We are rejoiced to know that Mrs. Tschff-
ely is improving, and it is now thought that
she will not loose the eye that was so badly
injured by the fiend Diggs.
The picnic held at Jacksonville on the
Goth ult, proved to be quite success, every
thing passed off very nicely indeed; the
committee used every means to make all en-
joy themselves; the Frederick string band
and the Poolcsville brass band furnished
music for the occasion it is supposed that
there were not less than three hundred per-
sons present. You missed seeing one of the
prettiest crowd of young ladies ever saw.
1t Is surprising to see 50 little interest man
ifested in local option. Men who profess to
be politicians, statesmen, and men who pro-
iess to be Christians are totally ignoring
this cause. Is such a man fit for any office ?
What, vote for man who openly declares
that he will not do what he knows would
promote happiness and peace, to save his
own son from drunkards grave, his wife
from the same sad fate that Mrs Tschiffely
met Qor we have proof that intemperance
was the cause of that crime,) and is the
cause of more crime than anything else in
world. Father, if you would make YOU
Wits heart rejoice, vote for local option.
Young man, if you have ever added pane
of sorrow TO the soul, or furrow to the
venerable brow Of an affectionate mother
then console her broken spirit, for thou
canst, if thou would, act Il man
Oh ! the price, the bitter tears
Paid for this cursed stuff,
0, mothers cease thy grief and fears,
Wen vote for it, we've had enough
roo -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-08-06

Local Option.-On last Tuesday the
County Local Option Committee met at
the Court House. A. b. Davis, Esq, called
the meeting to order and d. ii. Bouic, Sec
rotary, read letters from different sections
of the county stating that the work was be-
ing organized and great interest felt The
following resolutions were adopted
The question Of license or no license TO
he presented to the people Of the county at
the approaching November election not be-
ing political or partisan question, but one
of virtue, morality and intellectual improve
ment for the physical man, woman or child
in the county presents common platform
upon which all sects and parties can unite i;
and is therefore entitled 10 the sympathy,
support and cooperation of all classes Of
society; and especially of that class whose
holy Office entities them TO the leaders and
teachers of virtue, religion and morality. II
is therefore
Resotced, That the reverend clergy Of all
denominations be and they are hereby earn
estly requested 10 preach a sermon upon the
subject OF Temperance and Local Option in
their respective churches 50 as 10 give the
weight and influence of their high Office in
this great moral reform.
Res0tCed As further aid 10 the cause,
that the young men and women in their
respective neighborhoods be requested 10
form Temperance choirs and Local Option
meetings In the county.
Resotued, That il Is expedient 10 hold a
grand Local Option picnic at the Fair
Grounds, in Rockville, on the End day of
September, 10 which the ablest speakers and
best musical talent TO be obtained, shall be
invited, and that all classes of the commu-
nifty be invited and requested TO participate
therein.
Resolced, That the District Committees es-
pecially he requested TO be active, and TO be
present in the full strength Of their respec-
tive organizations, so that the benefit and
influence of numbers shall he added TO the
influence of argument and music, with
which the picnic will be instructed and en-
tertained
The following committee Of arrangement
was appointed TO take in hand the meeting
TO be held on Thursday, September End A
b. Davis. ID. II. Bouic, J. 7. DeSellum, J.
W. Homer and BENZ. Fawcett.