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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Commissioner Raum, Of the internal
revenue bureau, devotes considerable space
in his last annual report to a discussion of
the question of civil service reform. He
makes some admirable suggestions in re-
gard to the appointment of clerks and other
subordinate officers, which, if carried out,
would greatly improve the service. His
recommendations are summarized as fol-
lows: /. The establishment of term Of
Office of four years for subordinate Ulcers,
clerks and employees. 2. Requiring all ap-
plieants for appointmentto be we'll Endorsed
as to character, and TO stand proper ex-
animation as TO attainments. 3. A tenn
porary appointment for one year on trial.
4. If found worthy, the temporary officer or
clerk TO be appointed for three years, the
balance of regular term of four years. g..
The officer or clerk to be eligible for reap
pointment. 6. As a stimulus to the exer-
else of marked capacity, fidelity and zeal
in the service, the pay of ten per cent of
the clerks of each bureau to be increased
five per cent upon proper certificates at the
commencement of each fiscal year. Z. Pro-
motions to be upon merit, ascertained by
examination, and certified to by the head
of the bureau. s. Causes for removal to be
dishonesty, incapacity, neglect of duty, in
subordination, intemperance, immortality or
inability. 8. Persons retiring, without
fault, to receive an honorable discharge.
10. Subordinate officers, clerks and EN-
ployes retired, without fault, after service
of four years, to receive retiring pay equal
to one months pay for each year, and pro
rata for each fraction Of year Of service.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Last evening was the first Of the series
Of suppers and fancy bazars to be given at
Reform hall by the ladies of the Presby-
terrain church. Though tho weather had
been disagreeable all day and was so at
night, very large number Of ladies and
gentlemen visited the hall, partook of the
rich supper and purchased of the merisds
of pretty thing which were displayed in
every part ofthe room. The hall has indeed
been very handsomely decorated, and last
evening when it was crowded with gay peo-
pie gayly attired, it presented the appear
ance of some oriental palace in which some
suspicious event was being celebrated by a
grand feast Six large tables placed around
the room and filled with glittering table
ware great variety of tempting eatables,
were each surrounded by little company of
happy and hungry people, who divided
their time in eating and chatting. In the
center of the room stand has been put
up, over which is suspended from the cell
ing, scarlet draperies, lace and festoons of
green, and upon the counters of which are
displayed articles combining both beauty
and usefulness in almost infinite variety.
Other stands, similarly decorated and also
loaded down with fancy articles, are put up
in other parts of the large room and all
are presided over by some of Cairo's most
charming young ladies. Those who at
tended yesterday found excellent entertain
ment, after partaking of supper, in wan
dering about from stand to stand admiring
and purchasing little articles beautiful to
look upon and "handy to have in the
house."
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

The railway system of Illinois ha,
grown up wholly in the past thirty years,
and its employees and their families repre-
sent about one. fourteenth of the popula.
ton of the state. From the best data to
be obtained, the number of employees on
the roads of the different companies max
ing returns to the railroad and warehouse
commission for the year $780, was 94,561.
Of these, 405 are general officers, 162 as,
sistsnts, 81 civil engineers, l04 master me-
chanics, 139 roadmasters, 4,437 clerks,
1858 machinists, $3.50 conductors, S,Sl2
engineers, 4,940 firemen and wipers, 1900
baggagemen, 1902 brakemen, 29,169, sec
tion men and foremen, and 34,443 laborers.
The aggregate amount of wages paid is re-
ported at $40, 4e7,729. The returns do not
show accurately the number of employees
in Illinois, but the best estimates place it
at 4O,650, while the total amount of wages
paid to these employees is placed at $751;
100000.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

center building. Each arm, or wing, is one
hundred and fifty feet long, and twenty
eight feet wide. AT the end Of each wing
fartherest from the center building, are six
well-ventilated, single or seclusive rooms,
for such cases as might be required to be
separated from the rest. All the remain
ing portion of the wing being used as one
long dormitory. A room used for baths,
laboratory and water closet was built out
from the rear side Of the angle of junction
with the center building. The center
buildings twenty-eight feet wide and one
hundred and twenty-five feet long, and is
divided into three apartments: an attend
ants room, a clothing room, which is also
common connecting hall, and large COM
mon dining room. At the rear side Of
each wing is court yard one hundred and
sixty-four feet long by one hundred and
forty feet wide, enclosed by q board fence
high enough to prevent the demented pa
tients from wandering from the premises.
A door from the wing opening into the
court yard is kept open during the day
time, and the patients may pass at will
either way. Seventy-dve patients were as
signed to each wing under the care of four
attendants during the day time. During
the night one attendant watches the build
ing and all the patients in both wings; the
partitions dividing the wings from the
center building being constructed OF
wooden bars with intsrspaces to admit of
the free circulation of air, and give better
facilities for oversight" twas intended
that after the asylum proper had been re-
constructed, the temporary building should
be again torn down and the material used
in finishing the hospital; but the effects
upon the patients kept in the temporary
building were so favorable, that the doctor
has decided to let it remain and use 1t in
stead Of the asylum proper in the summer
time. Some Of the good effects upon the
patients were that "they lost the s.ckly
palor usually observed among patients
kept within walls. The ample space left
each man free to exercise in his own pecu-
liar way without infringing upon the priv
ilegeso Of his nsighbors; and consequently
the irritation and assaults, especially
among the epileptic, provoked by limited
quarters and personal conduct, have been
reduced to the minimum" The doctor
believes that every asylum should be fur
nished with'oa separate building for use
during GUNNER
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

The distribution of the spoils in Vir.
ginia bids fair to cause ruction between
the radicals and regulators of that com
monwealth. Lewis, the lieutenant COVER
nor elect, says the senatorship was promised
him in the bargin that was made; but the
repudiators are disposed to give the place
TO their man Riddleberger. Lewis has ap-
pealed to Arthur, and the president in re-
Spouse stuck his shovel in the political
manure pile, and is at work for Lewis.
Arthur says that his understanding of the
bargain was that the radicals were to have
the senator. As Arthur has the distribu'
ton of the post Offices in his hands it is
probable his understanding will be con-
sidered correct, and that Lewis will win.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
If you want agood feather bed cheap,
call at the 0. K. furniture store.

The Oentralia Democrat says: "THB
CAIRO BULLETIN of last week, unloaded
its Willis mower Oh Mt. Vernon and cut a
clean swathe over the Exponent, Psvey,
Lindley, internal revenue and Jefferson
county treasury field. THE BULLETIN OPP
orator set his machine a trihe too low--prob-
ably for snakes, but no blood followed the
mower. The true inwardness of the Will
lis Pavey internal revenue scramble, 10 not
which is the best calculator on fraud trial,
but which will stand the heaviest drafts
for important election expenses. If Pavey
can satisfy Logan and Cullom that he will
pan out always, promptly with smiling
"call again" Pavey will take the cake if
liquid corn, and then started back. Stand
ing up in the skiff, he tried to shove it
through under the guards Of the wharf
boats out upon the river. When under the
guards he lost his balance and went head
foremost into the water. His loud cries
attracted the attention of Mr.. James Law,
who was busy on shore near by. Others
on the wharf.boat also heard his cries and
soughtto save the drowning man. One
man held him an umbrella and, when he
had caught hold fit, let 90 and lost his
umbrella while Steter went under the Sec
ond time when he came up again he
caught rope which had been thrown him !;
but failed to hold on, and he was Just about
to dive the third time when Mr.. James Law
and another man who lad entered small
flat lying near shore and showed towards
him, caught him and pulled him out Of
the water. Mr.. stetler is man about forty
years Of age, and is well known in the city,
especially among grocers. He had very
narrow escape from watery grave, yet 1t
was complete escape; and narrow es-
cape, If complete escape, is just as good
an escape as broad escape.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Judge Baker pronounced sentence upon
the Rev. Jacob Bradley yesterday to the
effect that he (the Rev. jacob shall be con-
fined in the county jail for ninety days, pay
fine of one hundred dollars and stand
committed until said fine be paid. The
reverend gentleman deems this very harsh
sentence. Though angered because he was
caught in slight depression from the path
of honest, and though his soul revolts at the
idea of incarceration for such depression,
he can manage to abide the ninety days
without being annihiliated; but how he
is going to secure the one hundred
dollars with which to pay his way out Of
prison at the expiration Of said ninety days
is what bothers his hallowed head some
what. However, he will resign himself to
his fate to his friends; he believes in the
Lord and in subscription paper to help
him out Of oil difficulties, whether these
difficulties result from criminal or civil
process. He will call upon his congrega-
ton to pass around the hat among them
selves and the subscription paper
among ode vito foxes" while he
himself will make tho dark, damp prison
walls tremblc with his fervont prayer fol-
ldeliverence. With such Influences at work
in his favor, tho Rev. Jacob may we'll bic
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

came Of at Hartmans store last night.
One hundred and twenty chances had been
taken and all the holders of numbers
we're either present or represented. A very
large crowd of both big and little folks
were therefore present and the excitement
while henumbers were being drawn was
great. Number ifty-eight won the prize;
it was held by Miss Lizzie Glenn. The
doll is nearly as large as Lizzie is and is
worth considerable money.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS,

Notices In these columns, ten cents per line
each insertion. Marked"
Photos, Photos, Photos for five cents at
Schuh's.
Use Sea Foam baking powder for sale
at Schuh's drug store. Quality guaran-
teed. y
--FoR SALE.--A mule, harness and deliv-
cry wagon-all in good condition. Apply
at this Office.
Receipt books, Cairo date line, perfom-
ted stub, suited to any business, manufac-
tured and for sale at the Cairo Bulletin
Office.
ESQUIRE o. A. Osborn is erecting a
new Office on Commercial avenue, above
Twenty first street, which he will occupy in
about two weeks.
On Wednesday evening fine gold
watch will be ratified off at Washington
hall. After the rattle grand ball will
take place.
Next Monday is decided upon by the
ladies of the Methodist church for repeating
their musical entertainment. 1t will take
place in the church, as before.
Young Jack" Beard, whose funeral
takes place to-day, was member of the
Halliday Guards, and this organization, in
full uniform, will attend the funeral this
afternoon.
Fancy Christmas cards for sale, at
Schuh's drug store.
Auction sale Of Christmas toys, Thurs
day afternoon at two o'clock, for the ladies
especially, of auction house, corner Tenth
streeth and Washington avenue. John A.
Reeve, Auctioneer.
"A negro died in the Clark building on
Ohio levee, near Fourteenth street, yester-
day. tits somewhat Of surprise that
some one does not die every day in that
overcrowded, pestilcntial hole.
Nine fine turkeys we're stolen from
the premises Of Mr.. Joseph Steagala on the
corner Of Sixth street and Commercial ave-
nue. during night before last No clue to
the thieves had been obtained yesterday
evening.
"A very large number of the friends Of
Miss Emma Rearden accompanied her re-
mains to B eech Grove yesterday afternoon
Rev. B. Y. George conducted funeral services
at the residence at one o'clock and also at
the grave.
"A fine hat rack, with mirror, cheap at
the o. X. furniture store.
An excursion train to st. Louis and
Chicago will be run from this city on the
Gath instant by the Cairo and st. Louis
railroad Round trip tickets to st. Louis
$500; to Chicago, $500. Tickets will b.
good on any train until January Sd. Chica
80 passengers have stay Of three hours
iRSt. Louis.
! The rafas Of tho magnificent wax dol
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
County court convened again vest,

County court convened again yester'
day morning. But little business was dis
posed of--in fact there is not much more to
dispose Of. Most of the day was consumed
in the transaction of probate business. The
only criminal case which received any at
tention was that of Alex Booth, the negro,
charged with adultery, in which motion
to quash the indictment had been made.
The motion was argued in the forenoon and
overruled by the court.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

From the first biennial report of the
bureau of labor statistics of Illinois, sent
The BULLETIN by Secretary of State De-
ment, the following facts concerning the
manufacturing interests of Alexander
county appear In the year 1850 the CAPT
tai invested in manufactures in this county
was $19,250; the number Of hands en-
ployed was "a; the value of the annual
product was $34,S61. In 1860 the number
of establishments (Which is not given in
the report for 1861 wasS; the amount Of
capital invested was $76,32S; the cost of
raw material was $140, 100; the number Of
hands employed was, males, rs; females
Is; the annual cost of labor was $27, 1870;
annual value of products, 100000. In
1870 Alexander county had As establish
ments; using sixteen steam engines; en-
ploying 316 hands, of whom all but four
were males; the capital invested was $751;
ITO; the wages paid amounted to $l1S,446;
the value of the material consumed was
$400,056 and the value of the products
was s744,815. No report Of the state Of
manufacturing in this county in the year
1880 is given.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
The finest line of Christmas present
for sale, at Schuhs drug store.

Two negroes were arrested by Con-
stable John Hogan for stealing an OK from
Mr.. French in Missouri, bringing him over
on the ferrybost and selling him to Mr..
Fred Koehler for thirty dollars. The OK
was a fine, large animal. They had stolen
two and driven them to the landing in
Missouri, but one of them got away from
them. The thieves will probably be tried
to-day.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
Christmas Oranges and Lemons, Figs
Raisins, Etc.

In store and in transit to arrive this
week: Malaga oranges cases, AGO fruit,
Valencia oranges cases, 400 fruit; Louisi-
ana oranges, bbls, coast selected; Florida
oranges bbls., fine; Florida oranges boxes,
Indian river fruit Florida oranges boxes,
Russets; loose Muscatel raisins; London
layer raisins; Figs, A pounds TO go pounds
boxes; Messina, Catania and Palermo
Lemons.
s. E. WILSON, SO Ohio Levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
New Billiard Hall.

Henry Hasenjagers new saloon and bill
lard hall is now ready to receive visit
ors. Two handsome billiard tables have
been placed in the large and commodious
room, which is extensively fitted up in the
Vincent building on the corner Of Eighth
street and Commercial avenue. The bar
Is stocked with the finest liquors, wines
and the choicest brands of cigars. No
pleasanter place in the city could be found
In which to spend pleasant hour.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
A. Booths Extra Selects
alta. 4. DeBaun's, So Ohio levee
Furniture.

have already received ut my factory
fine variety Of furniture that is now ready.
for the inspection of the public, and for sale
at close prices. NV stock at l0l CONNER.
cial avenue will also be kept full until jan
uary list, and desire to call especial atten-
ton to my stock Of folding and camp chairs,
doll carriages, cribs, tables and chairs.
VIM EICHHoFF.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

then taken aboard of himself too much
the Willis machine is operated by THE
BULLETIN" THE BULLETIN was not aware
that ii was burdened with "Willis
mower" capable of doing such terrible
work as attributed to it by The Democrat.
The editor Of THE BULLETIN is not the
bloody minded Operator" of any death
dealing machine He is not consumer Of
raw meats, quivering and bloody; he does
not quaff pint of beef gore every morn
ing, nor is he wild eyed raving monster,
finding delight only in attempting to hurl
republicans over battlements and things.
On the contrary he is a vegetarian eats
nothing but carrot soup and dollhouse
fruits; he is mild-eyed, gentle hammered,
perfectly harmless and not very ponderous
fellow, who finds delight in peace and in
progressive democracy. Therefore THE
BULLETIN editor is not disappointed be-
causehe drew no blood from Pavey, Lind
ly, the Sentinel, etc; but feels gratifed be-
cause he did not. But the Democrat says
that THE BULLETIN is working
the Willis machine at this end Of
the district. The Democrat is mistaken.
THE BULLETIN is democratic paper. It
is owned, operated and edited by good
democrats; il would like TO see democrat
appointed as internal revenue collector, and
could name number of very good gentle
men of that political faith who would per-
form the duties of the office honestly and
efficiently. However, since the powers that
he cannot DO prevailed upon to cater to THE
BULLETINS wishes in this respect, il is
not gong to brood in silence of the great
wrong; but will act the part of the peo-
pies watch dog, sounding the note Of
alarm when unworthy republicans con-
spire to aspire to the positions held by mon
who have tipped the golden scale on the
right side. And shall THE BULLETIN
therefore be charged with applying the
motive power, or directing the movements
of the republican machine in this end Of
the statol mot for Joe." THE BULLETIN
knows thing or two; so does Col. Willis,
and both are equally confident that neither
the man of moral blindness, nor the cam
paign fund manipulation, stand ghost of a
show in connection with the internal reve-
nue. collectorship in this district.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
"A neat pamphlet entitled Scare Of Il

"A neat pamphlet entitled "Care Of the
Insane" by DR.. H. Wardner, Of the Anna
insane asylum, has reached this Office. The
writer discusses very briefly the manner in
which the difficulties resulting from the re-
cent partial destruction by fire ofthe asylum
were overcome. Of the temporary building
erected to accommodate the patients he
says: "Within distance to make 1t read
lily accessible to the domestic department
Of tho hospital, temporary building OF
one story was erected in the form Of Cross,
with very long arms. The head and foot
Of the cross corresponding to the usual
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Use THE CAIRO BULLETIN perforated
scratch.book, made of calendered jute
MANILA, equally good for ink or pencil. For
sale, in three sizes, at the Office. =
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
Carpentering and Painting.

v. N. HALE . BROTHER, CONTRACTORS AMI
N i BUILDERS.
Painting and Carpenteriug done BY the
lob or day. Repairs and job work PROMPT.
y attpndei 70, and satisfaction guaranteed
~ share Ok the patronage solicited. Ieay,
orders Il the Post Office, box 500.
Truly yours, W. M. HALE.
Cairo, Ill.,, Nov. "a, 1881.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Mr.. George stetler, German fisher
man, who lives on the Ohio river below the
city, was nearly drowned near wharf-boat
No. ?, yesterday evening. He had come
up the river in skiff which he had moored
On shore near the point mentioned. He had
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
Rooms for Rent.
Apply to Mrs. FITZGERALD,
up stairs at The BULLETIN building.
For kent.

A few furnished rooms over ]. H. Trax-
ler's boot and shoe store, adjoining w.
Kluges grocery on Commercial avenue.
Weekly board furnished if desired, on rea-
sonable terms. For further particulars
apply to II. WINTER & Son,
Proprietors, at Hotel de Winter.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
.rFiolAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY
SPECIAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices in this column, eight cents per line for
Arst and ave cents per line each subsequent inser-
lion. For one week, 30 cents per line. For one
month, 90 cents per line.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
Save Thirty.fiye Per Cent

N Thirty-fve per cent. saved by buyinp and
using Gut and Ground Peed. a, corner Of
Seventeenth street and Washington avenue.
viuunu Ua'' pei ou'..'.'..... 65c
M SOrh "......,.. Soc
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
LNANCY BAZAAR
and
suprrR AT THE RErcHx HALL

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Deetoer
goth, Ist and I'D by the Ladies' Of the Prey@-
rian Church.
Articles desirable for Christmas Gifts will bprf
sale, also Gunther's candies III Chrstmrs boxes
and Chicago Ice Cream
supper will be served from to 10 o'clock.
cupPct s. ,"s'~, ,....JD cls
Admission. ....-...............l0 cts.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

If you want any cook stoves, call at the
0. X. furniture store, front of the court
house.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBauns, SO Ohio leyee.
Mobile Plants.
M sHEIL Ann nnnr

Fresh arrival Of Mobile oys,ers--plants
lin shell and bulk at
AvisGEE Il THARps.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-21

Notices in these columns, ten cents per line
each insertion. Marked$
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-01-22

and pest. The banks have been talked
about great deal as the source of a loan.
When the Government wants money it
rushes to the banks. Bankers know moth
ing about the worth of mo.ev. Put a
man in a bank for six months. and
he has not heart enough to stock a hum
ming bird. When France wanted money
the Rothschilds tried TO squeeze the country
and the Government called on the people for
a loan, and the next day there was line of
poor men and women, in blue blouses a
mile long, with their little sums. if il was
not more than a five-franc piece. and the
money was realized. / tell you the sooner
the Government learns to look to the folks
when 1t wants help the better it will be for
IT, III the country wants money, all our
farmers out West will have hundred dol
lars or so TO spare, even if he owes to some
body else. | am in favor of National Say
lngs Banks, where the poor can put in their
small surplus and get il out again through
the protection of the Government. | had
some money in a Savings Bank once and
took 1t out again. thought might as well
spend it as the fellows who ran the Bank.
This Government Savings Bank is what |
want, but If we can't get that | want bond
SO hxed that every man, woman and child
who saves SO can have some of il. As to
this bond, the rate is all right. provided the
time for 1t to run was fixed to suit. but il is
not. But we want bond to suit the people,
not the banks"