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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

experimenting with Sheep.-In or
der to test the difference in the con-
sumption of food and gain in weight be-
tween sheep exposed to the weather and
those protected from it. Lord Ducle had
100, sheep placed in a shed, which ate
twenty pounds Of Swedish turnips per
day per head, another 100 in the open
air ate twenty-five pounds per head per
day for certain period. When they
were weighed the former lot averaged
p gain Of thirty pounds per head over
the latter. In another experiment, Eve
sheep were fed in the open air, between
the 21st of November and the 1st of
! December, at a mean Temperature of
forty-four degrees. They consumed
ninety pounds of food per day. AT the
end of this time they were weighed, and
had lost two pounds each. In a shed
five other sheep we're placed and allowed
to run at temperature of forty-nine
degrees they consumed at first eiehty-
two pounds Of food, but fell off to seventy
pounds per day, and increased in weight
twenty three pounds. ne
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

Cutting Scions.-During warm days,
the present is favorable season to re-
move cuttings of fruit trees for grating
in the spring. They should be securely
tied together, labeled, and packed in
moss or sawdust, and placed in the GEL
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

Roots Of Grasses.-It is generally
supposed that that the roots of grasses
do not penetrate. very deep, but these
roots have been traced as far down into
the soil as four feet. Persons plowing
for seeding think that just loosening
the surface is sufficient, but if deep
plowing is necessary for any kind of
crops It is for grass, unless the soil has
been deeply worked for other crops.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

p Wheat Soil.-The best soil for wheat
is where clay predominates. A mixture
of sand and clay is the best clay for
succession of crops, and sand for
bright, stiff straw, but too sandy a soil
is too porous for wheat, although good.
Spring wheat is frequently grown on
sandy soils. Muck is not well adapted
for the growth of wheat, but where the
land is rich, wheat will succeed on
variety of soils. There is no better
preparation for wheat crop than clover
turned under. Nitrogen is needed fer
the growth of wheat.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

Night Soil.-Night soil would prob
ably be considered more valuable fer
tilizer if it was not so disagreeable to
handle, but if coal ashes and loam are
occasionally thrown into the vault it
may be handled without much trouble,
while these materials will absorb all the
gases, so that there will be no unpleasant
odors arising from it at any time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

Collie in Horseshoe fruitful source
of collie in horses is cracked corn. If
corn is to be fed use whole corn; it is
much more likely to be perfectly masti-
Gated than cracked corn, and its imper-
feet mastication causes the collie. 1t is
also unwise to feed grain to a hungry
horse, for then q large portion is very
apt to be swallowed without being prop
erly masticated. Always let the edge
of q horses hunger be taken off with a
feed of hay, before feeding grain. Half
an hour extra, spent in fee ding when
on the road, will bring you home half
an hour earlier at night.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-19

MUsTARD.-One cup of vinegar, two
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
WASHINGTON LETTER.

PRESIDENTIAL BooMs.-THE RE.APPEAR-
ANCE OF GOV sEYMoUR.-THE PITH OF
THE MEssAGE.-AN AMERICAN CANAL.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March Is, $780,
During the past week the senate has been
chiefly occupied with the Fitz John Porter
bill; the executive and congressional com
mittee with NJ. DeLesseps and his canal;
and politicians generally with presidential
,booms The booms are gradually emerg-
ing from an anonymous condition, the
smoke is clearing away, and the naked
booms may now be seen pretty clearly de-
lined In the political horizon. On the Re-
publican side it is Grant or Blaine; on the
Democratic side it is Tilden or - Sew
mour. At the present time there is much
talk about the sudden re-appearance of the
latter in the field. 1t is earnestly asserted
ny his intimate friends that, notwthstand-
ing the many reports to the contrary, he
will not decline nomination rendered
with unanimity, and it is believed by
many long range politicians that the per.
sonel Of the candidacy tor the chief magis-
tracy in 1880 will be identical with that
Of 1858. Governor Seymour is sixy-nlne
years old, but it is said by those who in.
timatoly know him that his health /,
perfect, and that from physical stand
point he is far more able to undergo In,
fstigucs of Office than the other promlncn
candidate. Those who are urging his can
diacy argue that in view of the bitter dgh
< between the Tiden and Kelley wings o
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

ITCHE;G PILEs-SYMPToMs AND CURE
The symptoms are moisture, like perspira-
ton, intense itching, increased by scratch
ing, very distressing particularly at night,
as if pin worms were crawling in and about
the rectum; the private parts are some
times affected; II allowed to continue very
serious results may fellow. DR.. Swayne's
All-Healing Ointment Is pleasant, sure
cure. Also for letter, Itch. Salt Rheum,
Scald Head, Erycsipelas, BARRIERS Itch,
Blotches, all Scaly, Crusty, Cutaneous
Eruphons. Price so cents, 8 boxes 81 %.
Sent by mail to any address on receipt Of
price in currency or three cent postage
stamps. Prepared only by DR.. Swayno &
Sen, $50 North Sixth street, Philadelphia,
Pa Sold by all prominent druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

TIE propriety OF disposing of the Fitz
John Porter bill by laying it on the table
will be questioned by very many people.
Since congress had devoted much time to
the subject, the prevailing sentiment We
think will be that 1t ought to have set
tied the matter one way or another with
out any further delay. If General Porter
is innocent of the charges which were
found against him by the court martial,
congress should vindicats him, and undo
the wrons, and there should be no pro-
longation OF the matter. If be was justly
and properly found guilty, the country
should know it and be rid of the subject.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
HARPER'S MAGAZINE FOR APRIL
1870

lOCU.
The April number of Harper's Magazine
is rendered exceedingly attractive by its
many beautiful illustrations, and every ar.
tice in its table Of contents is noteworthy.
The number opens with the first part of
Mrs. John Lilies paper Music and Musi-
clans in England "a well considered and
exceedingly interesting review of a
musical year in London, including also the
great annual and triennial festivals in the
provinces. The illustrations are mainly
portraits, and among these we note su-
perb engraving Of l.. Alma Tadmea's re-
cent portrait Of George Henschel. Mr.. Alb
hey has added some characteristic sketches.
The rural charms of Chester Valley,
Pennsylvania, and the associations Of Val
ley Forge are the theme of an excellent pa
per by Miss Ella Rodman Church, with re-
markedly fine illustrations by Howard Pyle.
Santa Fe, New Mexico is the subject of
intense interest with a thrilling history,
and full of antique pictures.
The Irish famine gives special interest to
Miss Clouds illustrated article, describing
an Irish Fishing Village"
One OF the most interesting articles in
the number is Mary Treats clone
Studies" in nature, with ten exquisite en-
cravings from drawings by J. c. Beard
The editorial departments furnish large
amount of delightful reading on current
topics receut books etc.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

AS result of the bargain between the
Pacific railroad companies and the Pacific
mail steamship company, freights from
New York to China have been advanced
from $50 to $3.50 ton. The purchase by
the railroads of the Pacific mail steamers
plying between San Francisco and oriental
ports leaves them practical masters Of the
situation so far as the Aslatic trade is con-
cerned. The congressman who will en-
deayor to break the corrupt compact are
said to have the sympathy of Gould and
Huntington, as having secured the better
portion of the property Of the Pacific mail
company beyond hope Of redemption, hos
tile action OF Washington may relieve them
of the necessity Of paying the subsidy of
$4,000 per month for the privilege Of fix
ing rates between New York and San
Francisco.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

A GOOD HoUsEwITE,-The good house
wife, when she is giving her house its
spring renovating, shold bearin mind that
the dear inmates Of her house are more
precious than many houses, and that their
system needs cleansing by purifying the
blood, regulating the stomach and bowels
to prevent and cure the diseases arising
from spring malaria and miasma, and she
must know that there is nothing that will
do it so perfectly and surely as Hop BitterS,
the purest and best Of mediciaes. Concord
n. II. Patriot.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
the party, he is the only Democrat who can
certainly carry New York,

the party, he is the only Democrat who can
certainly carry New York,
AN EprToME OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
The president has sent in message to
the senate laying down the rule that the ca
nal must, when made, he under American
control. If treaties with foreign powers, or
rights of property or sovereignty, interfere
with this control, they must be got rid of by
"just and liberal negotiation" The need
full protection to the capital invested in it
must be given by the United States alone
The canal will be "a great ocean thorough
fare" between the Atlantic and Pacific
states, and any other great power would,
under similar circumstances, "not fail to
assert rightful control over it," He,
therefore, alleges that it is the right and duty
of the United States to assert and maintain
the necessary supervision and authority
over the enterprise. This would seem, in
plain English, to be an intimation that the
corporation which undertakes its construc-
ton must be organized in the United States
and come to terms of some sort with the
United States government.
AZ mn IPssEp's STATEMENT
NJ De Lesseps has been before commit
tee of congress, to which he explained at
considerable length the comparative merits
of the Nicaragua and Panama routes. The
Panama canal, he said, would cost $685.
100000, would take eight years at the out
side to construct, would be forty-fye miles |
long, and one hundred vessels day could |
pass through it. The Nicaragua line, on
the other hand, would call for the con-
struction of harbor at Brito, and would |
require either seventeen or twenty locks. |
Each lock would detaiu vessel two hours,
it would not be possible to send her through |
the line under five or six days, and not more
than ten or twelve steamers could pass in a |
day; besides which the locks would proba- |
bly, be injured by earthquakes. The Pana-
ma route, too, had a good harbor to start |
with and would use the bed of the Chagres
river as part of the canal, and the cxtraor-
binary floods Of the river would be held in
check by an immense dam. He denied |
that any official control of the canal by
any government was contemplated, and
said the administrative headquarters would |
be wherever the majority of the stock was
held--if in America, in New York; if in
Europe, Paris.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
HANCOCK AND MORRISON.
o. nuia pifnpa

The Harrisburg Patriot, abiding to
the presidential nomination and tae late
break in Mr., Bayard's candidacy, says;
"If the Democratic party mean to nomi-
nate candidate who will not be charged
with disIoyalty, sympathy with seces-
sion, treason, conspiracy with rebel
agents in Canada, and the whole category
of sins against the nation, they must
select soldier covered with wounds re-
ceived while risking his life in defense Of
the union" Practically, the Patriot is
right. All the issues Of the war, and that
have grown out of the war, will undoubt-
eddy pass in review during the campaign
There are but two Democrats whose names
are before the party for nomination who
can 90 through this ordeal without losing
votes that they otherwise might get. They
are General Hancock and Colonel Nor
rison. The record of neither of
these gentlemen can be assailed in the
north on sectional grounds. And
strange rs 1t MAJ seem, they are both as
popular in the south on account OF their
war records rs they are in the north. There
is soldierly sentiment in the south that
always warns toward the true soldier, re-
gardless of the side on which he fought.
When fighting is the business to be done
they like the man who does it we'll and in
earnest. If the Cincinnati convention is
wise, it will not ignore this feeling in the
north, which has been so pointedly and
probably unjustly manifested in Mr. Bay
ard
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
THE EFFECTS or DEMAGOGY.
San Francisco Chronicle.

Elsewhere in to.day's Chronicle are pr e.
scented the results of interviews held with
several OF the principal architects in San
francisco relative to the effect Of the recent
tumultuous aggitOtions have rad in retard-
ing spring building operations. It was
presumed in advance of investigation,
that the effect had been bad, but not to
the deplorable extent that inquiry disclosed.
Every architect questioned, and aomo
twenty Of them were interviewed, testified
uniformly to The same purport ---that Che
recent clamors, demonstrations and threat,
o, conhagration and rio, have completely
discouraged building operations.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
SIORTGAGEE'S SALE.

Whereas, IIocomc Murray and Jane Murray, his
wife, ofthe County Of Alexander and State OF Hi
Huls, by their certain mortgage deed dated the
Twentieth day Of January a, ID. 1876, and duly re.
corded in the office Of the recorder OF deeds OF
Alexander County, Illinois, in book W Of sale
mortgages page 3OS, did grant, bargain, sell re-
mise, alien, and convey unto US the Undersigned,
David y. Lnegar aud John II Mulkcy az mOrga-
gees. the land and premises hereinafter described,
10 secure TIE payment Of one certain prolnlsfory
note Of even date Herewith executed by the said
Hocome HurrnY and the said Jane Murray to us,
the said David I. Lincgar and the raid John II.
MulEcv, for the sum Of one hundred dollars, pay
able ninety days after date, with interest ut the rate
Of ten per cent per annum, from date until paid,
and particularly described in said mortgage deed
and whereas, there II now due and unpaid on said
note the sum OF fifty dollars with Interest thereon
from the date OF said note; now, therefore default
having been made in the payment Of said note and
lntcrcrt thereon pubic notice Is hereby given thNt
in pursuance Of the provisions of .aid mortgage
deed, and by virtue Of the power and authority
granted to ~ in and by the same, We shall the
10Th day OlAprl a, D., 1850, AT 10 O'Clock In the
forenoon of that day, the front door Of the court
house in the City OF Cairo, County Of Alexander
and state Of Illinois sell at pubic auction, TO the
highest bidder for cash, the premises described in
said mortgage deed a. the north half q a Of the
north west q dissection thrtyone C3l) In township
sixteen 90 range one o. west except forty iJl
acres Of OF the east end Of said north half G stu
alcd IN the County OF Alexander and state of hi.
nois and all right and equity of redemption Of the
said llOCUmC Murray and the said Jane Murray his
wife the r heirs aud assigns therein
DANIDT LINEGAR d JOHN II MULKEY I,
Mortgages.
Datednt Cairo, Ills, this the 9th day Of March,
A D.. 1SJO.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
MORRISON.


The Illinois delegation to the Democratic
convention will probably be instructed for
VIM. r, Morrison. He has, beyond ques-
ton, some very strong points. In the first
place he is western man, which is an adj
vantage. His record is clear on the subsidy
question. He has never voted for subsidy
since he has been in congress, now nearly
ten years. His army record is good,
he having been a colonel
and wounded, and last he is favorite with
the Germans-itself a very important thing
in the northwest. In addition to these adj
vantages he is gentleman. What charm
it would be to have gentleman in the
white house again. 1t looks very much as
if the growing interest in Morrison will
eliminate in making him the dark horse.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

They WORK TOGETHER When your
system gets out OF tune and you feel com
pletely played out, it is pretty certain that
you need u medicine to act on both the kid
neys and liver, for these important organs
work together in freeing the system OF its
waste, and keeping up the tone. Then
take kidney'Wort, for this is Just what it
does, for it Is both diuretc and cathartic.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
PLEASANT HILL, Miss, July 5, 1870.
Messrs. Morgan & Allen, SO John ST., New

Messrs. Morgan & Allen, SO John ST., New
York City;
l pray God that you may be
spared many years 10 relieve
Others as you have ne and my child. |
have been taking medicine, almost daily,
for thirteen years with scarcely any benefit,
until the Constitution Water" was brought
to my notice. have attended TO my
household duties the past week, for the first
time in three months, the past month was
the first month that have ecapcd my Sc
we're sick head-spellS. ! take great pleas
ure in recommending CONSTITUTION Water
to all my suffering friends. Very respect,
fully, Mrs. NJ. A. STATEN.
Ask your druggist for it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
FRENCHMAN

IT WAS A FRENCHMAN who
said that "a long and careful
scrutiny of mankind had convinced
him that most men were mortal" Still we
are Of one opinion that the frequent and
judicious use of Motifs Vegetable Liver
pills would tend to keep the system in
good repair and prolong life beyond the
ordinary average.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
LEGAL.
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Richard O'Callahan, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Admin.
istrator with the will annexed, Of the estate
of Richard O'Callaban, late of the county
of Alexander and state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the County Court Of Alexander County, at
the court house. IL Cairo az the May term, on the
Third Monday in May next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are noti'
lied and requested to attend for the purpose Of hay
ing the same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested 10 make immediate pay.
ment to the undersigned,
PATRICK MOCKLER,
Administrator, sc
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

" NNIINUIUN, u, U, jan. TO, IOOU,
II. II. WARNER & Co.-DEAR SIR:-I
write to say that aftsr having taken your
Safe Pills and finding them all that is
claimed for them in your circular, I cheer
fully recommend them as the best pills in
the market. Joseph Prather, 400 NJ. street
Washington, DC.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17

A PUBLICATION FOR PARDON.

Public nQtice is hereby given, that on Friday, the
18th day Of March \ D. 1880, an application viii
be made TO His BXceen Hon. = VI. Cullom,
Governor Of the State Of Illinois, for the pardon Of
one Frank Ransom who was convicted Of the crime
Of grand larceny at the September term, 4, 1879,
Of the Alexander Comfy Circuit Court; at which
time and place AL persons interested may appear
iI,u resist said application II they lit 10 do So
SAMUEL WILSON,
on hehalf Of said rrank Ransom.
Dated at Cairo, H.. this 4th day Of March \. d.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
WIDOWS & ORPHANS
MUTUAL AID SOCIETY,
CAIRO.
Organized July 14th, 1877, Under the
Laws Of the State of Illinois.
copyrighted July 8, 1877, under
Act of Congress.
OFFICE RS;
WILLIAM STRATTON, President.
BOARD OF MANAGERS:

j. j. GORDON Physician .....,...,...,. Cairo, III
Mrs, A, r. TAYLOR, Superintendent OF
schools Alexander County.
]. A. GOLDsTlNE', of Godstne y Ros-
enwater Wholesale and Retail Dealers
in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods...,.....
N. b. TllISTLEW00D, of Hinkle d
Thistewood, Commission Merchants,
Cotton and Tobacco Factors. ,..........
5. ID. AYkES, OF Ayres Il Co., Commits
sion Merchants ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
THOMAS LEWIS, Insurance Manager
and Attorney at Law. ..........,....
WIN, STRATroN of stratton Il Bird
Wholesale Grocers... ........ ,..-...... d"
GEO. NJ. ALDEN, Commission Mer.
chant, Is Ohio Leyee.. ..............
JAS, S. REARDEN, Agent Mississippi
Valley Transportation Company 5000"
CHAS. r. STUART Wholesale and Re
tail Dry Goods AID Notions. .......,....
EDWARD A. BUDER, Manufacturing
Jewler and Wholesale dealer in Watch
makers Tools and Materials. ........ "
CHARLES LANCASTER, Lancaster y
Rice, Lumber Dealers ..............,,...' 81
C. o. PATlER, c. O. Patier s. Co,
Wholesale and Retail Merchants.
Rev. b. GEORGE, Pastor Presbyterian
Church. ..,..,.......,......... " ~
j. c. WHITE, Insurance Ageut.......... "
G.. w. McKEAlG, Postmaster. "
5. p. WHEELER, Attorney and Counsel
MRS ~ LOUISA OF FSHBAcK
OSCAR HAYTH RN, Wholesale and
Retail Boots Shoes and Dry Goods. "
A. j. BIRD, Merchant and Steamboat
MI fIpfSMsTf KLUGE General Mcrch disc
7. &. SCHUH, Wholesale and Retail
Druggist .."". ......."..:.,........"... - -
Ut. RENNIE, Foundry and Machiniat., i"
ALBERT ...........,. "
MRs. l.. A HOWARD, Boarding House, d"
W. +. PITCHER Insurance AgeUt....... i"
A. HALEY, Dealer in Stoves, Tin and
HGrdWare 800. ...........,..,.....
L. W. GREEN Green, Wood II Bennett
.hlllCrH..,
II. +, POTTER, Editor and Publisher
Argus-Journal Mound City, "
Mrs. :. A. AYERS. .................N Villa Ridge,
A. j. FRENCH, Farmer. Bird Point Nc
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
Hamburg American Packet Company's
Weekly Line of Steamships

Leaving New York every Thursday att pm.
FoK~ENGLAND, FRANCE AND GERMANY.
Tickets to and from Eur0pc at lowest rites. For
massage apply TO Z. u. Richard CO.. General
passenger Agcnts. 81 Broadway, New York, or To-
IL WELLS, Cairo HIS.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
MCPTGhGEE's SALE.

Ma GRTGAGEE'S SALE.
Whereas by certain saia mortgage, bearing
date the Fifteenth day of August A. D., lS13, aud
recorded in the Recorders Office Of Alexander
County, in the State Of Illinois, in volume ~ Of
deeds. on page 49,, Isaac tGrnbaker and Eliza
A. fnrnhaker, his wife. did convey 10 the under.
signed, the following described real estate, situate
in the County Of Alexander State Of Illinois, to.
wit: Lot numbered eight ~ In block numbered
four az in the City of Cairo, according 10 the re
corded map or plat of said city; which said con.
vcyancc was in mortgage to secure the payment
at maturity of certain prOmissOry notes therein
mentioned; upon the last Of which prOmis sorry
notes there now remains due and payable the sum
of twenty-five hundred dollars, with ten per cent
interest per annum thereon from the Fifteenth day
of August, A. D., 1877.
Now, therefore, notice II hereby given that under
and by virtue and in pursuance of the terms aud
conditions of said sale mortgage, |, the undersign
ed, will on
MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF APRIL, A. D.
1880,
ut the hour Of two O'Clock p. Of that day, at the
Court House door, In the City of Cairo, Alexander
County, Illinois, sell the real estate above dcscrb
ed, at public yenduc to the highest bidder for cash
IN hand, and will execute to the purchaser deed
therefor. ROBERT ii CUNNINGHAM.
Cairo, Ills, MARCH, I'd, 1880 kMortgNgec
Green IL Gilbert, Attorneys.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-17
OPTICAL PAPER OF ALEXANDER COUNTY.

Ex-Gov. PALMER is to speak at a Demo
cratic meeting in Springfield on Wednes-
day evening. Being an extremely dark
horse In the presidential race, his remarks
will attract considerable attention.