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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

Although the ships have been sailing
in and out of the Mississippi through the
jetty chsnnel for 10 these many years, and
although the engineer officer detailed by
the government has been certifying that
there was q S0-foot channel through the
jetties, and that the 26-foot channel was
fall 200 feet wide, there are two ancient
mariners Of New Orleans, named feathers
and Cowdin, who have steadily refused to
accept this evidence, and who have insisted
that they were not to he imposed on by it.
Not having much of anything else to do
but to talk, they talked good deal, and
they talked so loud and they talked so
long that last week committee of the
Merchants Exchange seized them and car
ried them down to the jetties to make
soundings for themselves under the eyes Of
the committee. This they did under pro.
test, each ancient mariner being allowed TO
choose his own lead line and to spit upon
the lead himself The committee report
that they found at least a depth of 20 feet in
the 26-foot channel and no bottom in the
30-foOt channel, as the sounding lines were
only 40 feet long. The ancient mariners
have not been heard from, but it is sup
posed that they are now endeavoriug to
prove an abb.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
THE case Of G. r. Bowers vs.. Jaco


The case of G. f. Bowers vs.. Jacob
Lehning occupied nearly the entire time Of
the circuit court yesterday. The court
found time to pronounce sentence upon
Stephen Parker, the negro accomplish Of
the Rev. Jacob Brady. According to
this sentence Parker is to remain in the
county Jail for thirty days, pay a fine of
twenty five dollars and stand committed
until the fine is paid. Stephen takes his
sentence even more philosophically than
the versatile Jacob. He can perhaps, not
adapt himself so easily to every passing
condition as can the man Of prayer and
subscription papers but he is cool, and con-
graduates himself upon the fact that his
sentence is less severe than that Of his re.
ligious contemporary in sin. He has not
the consolation coming from the sympathy
of a score or more of "bretheren and sis
tering" and of an abiding faith in the Rev.
Jacobs diety, who will moveIthe hearts and
open the purses Of the white Solks to pay
the Rev. Jacobs fine when his term of i'm
prisonment shall have expired; but he has
the peace of mind resulting from utter in
difference of what the future may have in
store for him. So much for the difference
in the character of thieves.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

AT a meeting held recently in Odd Fell
lows hall by the Knights and Ladies of
Honor, the following officers were elected
for the year nexts following! Protector,
Mrs. VIM. r. Smith;v protector, Mrs. Phil
c. Barclay secretary, Mrs. P. E. Powell !;
financial secretary, A. G. Rcyse; treasurer,
Robert Hinkle; chaplain, Mrs. J. NJ. Totten /;
guide, Fred Stitcher; guardian, Mrs. Geo.
Ramsey; sentinel, Mrs. G. A. Chandler /;
medical examiner, DR.. J. H. Bryant; trus-
tees, l. j. Kendall, 7. Q. Farris and c. E.
Baughman.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

The movement against the payment of
rent is extending in Ireland. 1t is regard
ed in land league circles as crime to apply
even to the land court. Lists of persons
suspected of having paid rent are posted on
the chapels and other places where they are
likely to be seen. No sooner are such
notices torn down by the police than they
are again posted up. Lords Donoughmore
and Inchiquin are about to quit their resi-
dences in Ireland on account of the anti
landlord feeling. The Irish policemen are
much dissatisfied at the proposition to add
to their ranks soldiers and militiamen whose
terms have expired. A policeman's strike
is apprehended Some of the lady land
leaguers are threatened with arrest. I'm
tied Ireland, the land league organ, will
be published frem London.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
ADUUTERATED BUTTER.

The editor Of the Springfield Monitor,
who always denounces wrong in raving
yet forcibe manner, has this to say about
the traffic in sdulterated butter;
"Butterine is the vile compound upon
which interruptions Chicago manufacturers
are getting rich, and the grocer who would
sell it knowingly, should be dealt with ac-
cording to lsw--if there is any to reach
him, and Governor Cullom says there is
and ifthereis no law, Judge Lynch should
decide on tar and feathers. or all vile pois-
ons to the human being this is the worst.
It is made by mixing from 90 to rs per
cent of lard oil with country butter. We
understand one Of the ways Of Introducing
this vile compound is by personating farm
ers with fresh country butter. Arrest the
wretches at oncel"
Mr.. Kidd has evidently not sought for
law upon the subject or he would, perhaps,
not have been so quick to suggest Judge
Lynch as proper person to deal with the
matter and with tho men guilty Of the
wrong Of which he complains. The last
general assembly passed house bill num-
bered 653, introduced by Mr.. James Pol.
lock, of Lake county, entitled an act to pre-
vent the adulteration of butter and cheese.
This bill was duly passed; approved June
lst' and has been in force since July LIST.
II reads:
whoever manufactures out Of any olea-
genous substances, or any compound Of the
same other than that produced from un-
adulterated milk, or cream from the same,
any article designed TO take the place of
butter and cheese, produced from pure,
unadulterated milk, or cream of the same,
or give to any person the same as an article
Of food, as butter or cheese, shall, on con-
viction thereof be fined not less than
twenty-five dollars nor more than two hun
dred dollars"
This 1t seems, would be sufficient to sup
press the infamous traffic in the filthy and
unhealthy stuff called by such multiple
ity ofnames ending in "ine," and offered to
the consumers Of butter as substitute for
that article. But it may be claim@ that
this law refers only to those who "manu-
facture and sell, and not to those who mere
" sell. Admitting that this law will bear
such construction, which does not seem
probable, there Is yet another which is moro
to the point. Itis bill introduced in the
house by Hon. Oliver p. Chisholm,
Of Kane county, entitled ian act to pre-
vent and punish the adulteration OF ar.
ticlcs of food and the sale thereof when
adulterated.' II was also approved June
let and has been In force since July LIST. A
portion Of section four Of this law 10 oil
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

1T is stated that Guiteau did not at
tempt to blacken the character of his d.
vorced wife while she occupied the witness
stand for the reason that her husband stood
by her, and the husband is stout brave
looking fellow, who had it intimated to the
assassin through Mr.. Scoville that it would
be very dangerous for Guitesu to abuse his
wife. The assassin, as has been frequently
shown, is an arrant coward, and the init
nation that he would be punished had
very good effect on him.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

Night before last the foreman Of THE
BULLETIN newsroom concluded that the
sense of two of the editors efforts could
be improved upon and he proceeded to
make the Improvements as he deemed
proper. The result was that the Centralia
Democrat was made to intimate that Spa
vey would take the cake" if it were not
for his too frequent indulgence in liquid
corr; that Logan and Cullom and Pavey
were standing up in pint Of beef gore,
and fell overheard into the carrot soup, out
Of which they we're drawn by the Willis
mower, operated by The BULLETIN assist
ed by Mr.. James Law. Mr.. George Stetler
was represented as having taken aboard of
himself too much of the Willis machine
which caused him to fall over the "battle-
ments" into the republican machine"
from which he "drew blood" and SNAKES"
for the amusement of progressive democ-
racy" and to the disgust of unworthy re-
publicans" who 'conspiren to steal the
golden scale" The foreman insists that
his arrangement Of the item was great i'm.
provement upon the original version and
we will not now take the trouble to deny
the correctness Of his claim.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

The ceremony observed at the funeral
Of young John Beard was very interesting
and impressive. Rev. B. Y. George con-
Quoted religious services at the home Of
deceased, on Ninth street, before the fun
eral started. The remains were conducted
from the house TO the train, and from the
train to the grave, and buried, with military
honors. The procession left the house in
the following order; Martial band; an
escort of eight members Of the company,
commanded by Corporal Dugan; six pail
bearers, commanded by Sergent W. Nc
Even; Rev. B. Y. George and DR.. Gordon
the deceased's relatives then the remainder
of the company, followed by citizens. At
the cemetery, after the remains had been
lowered into the grave with Impressive re-
ligious services conducted by Rev George,
the military escort of eight men fired three
rounds over the open grave, which con.
cluded the ceremony.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
that it is necessary to quote here and il

that it is necessary to quote here and II
as follows
Nor shall any person sell or offer
sale, or order or permit to be sold or ofe
ed for sale, any such article Of food in
the composition of which oleomargerine
suine has entered, WITHOUT AT THE sAh
TIME INFORMING THE BUYER or THE FA(
and the proportions in which such ole
margerine, suine, or butterine, beef f, \
lard, or any other foreign substance b
entered into it's composition Provide
that nothing in this act shall be SO co
strued as to prevent the use of harmle
coloring matter in butter and cheese,
other articles OF food"
The first offense under this law is mad
punishable by fine of not less than twei
ty.fve dollars; the second, fine Of nc
less than one hundred dollars, or imprisoi|
ment in the county jail for not less than
month, or both; for the third and evei
subsequent otfense, a fine Of not less the
five hundred dollars and imprisonment
the penitentiary for not less than one yea
Thus il will be seen that there is enoue
very good law upon this subject, which,
properly observed, would effectually quae
the traffic In adulterated butter which he1
become 80 general in every communi
throughout the state. Here in Cairo it hi
also grown beyond the limit prescribed I
the public good and it is necessary thi,
there should be check upon it. The la
quoted makes it to great degree option
with consumers whether the traffic shas
prosper or not. If the person from who'd
they purchase the stuff informs them of "
ingredients, he complies with the law ar
the consumer may buy it or let it alon
Doubtless nearly all the retail dealers
this city comply witk the law in this I'd
spect; it is not probable that the averag2
retail merchant would knowingly deceive
his customers, and that he may not do Y
unknowingly the law requires that the maj
ufacturers shall properly mark every pack
age of adulterated butter. Assuming thfs
the law in this respect is complied with,
lies with the people to check the traffic 2
refusing to purchase the stun
And this the people should do, for, how
ever, much the purity of the foreign sulA
stances used in butter may be proclaimed
1t is yet fact that most Of 1t is not fit n
cat. In fact, prominent physician of Oh h
cago, in an interview with reporter of thl
Times, gave II as his opinion that the uri
usual prevalence of fevers and other disj
eases in that city was due largely to thu
free use Of adultersted butter.
We have said this much to warn dealerl
in adulterated butter that they stand in dam
ger Of becoming the victims Of lynch law
proclaimed by q clarion voice from the stat
capital, and to inform the people Of the ex
tent Of their responsibility for tho growty
of the traffic and to arouse them to recogy
milton Of the danger to them If they do nd
exert themselves to stop it by refusing n
buy any but pure butter. Y
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

Timothy o. Howe, of Wisconsin, was
nominated aud confirmed Tuesday as post
master general. Mr. Howe served three
full terms in the United States senate--from
1861 to 1S79-and in that long time his
name was never connected with dishonest
scheme or proposition of any kind. He
has always been radical republican in
politics. He was one of the first to protest
against the policy of Mr.. Hayes, and his
selection of Mr.. Key as member of his
cabinet. He will be 66 years old in Feb
ruary.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

The following dispatch was received at
Washington from St. Petersburg, on Tues
day. Secretary of state, Washington, D.
c.: Jeanette crushed in the ice June l /,
latitude n deg, longitude 157 deg. The
crew embarked in three boats, and were
separated by wind and fog. Number three,
with eleven men, Engineer Melville COM
handing, reached the mouth Of the Lena
September 10. Subsequently number one,
with Capt. belong, DR.. Amber and twelve
men, reached the Lena in pitiable condi-
ton. Prompt assistance was sent Num-
Der two has not been heard from. Signed,
Hoffman.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS
Notices In these columns ten cents per line
each insertion. Markets

For your Christmas cigars and Nicer
schaum goods, 60 to P. 81. Schulz. =
Fancy Christmas cards for sale, at
Schuh's drug store. =
Use Sea Foam baking powderfor sale
at Schuh's drug store. Quality guaran-
teed. =
-Vennor predicts cold weather for the
last week in December, and thoroughly
wintry month for all of January.
The Guiteau trial was resumed yester-
day. 1t will probably occupy this week
and next.
For SALE.--A mule, harness and deliv-
cry wagon--all in cool condition. Apply
at this office.
Mr.. Charles Heguembourg, formerly
agent of the Iron Mountain railroad, but
now engaged in the manufacture of -four
in Charleston, Mo-, was in Cairo yesterday.
Receipt books, Cairo date line, perfora-
ted stub, suited to any business, manufac-
tured and for sale at the Cairo Bulletin
Office.
County court convened yesterday, but
no business was transacted. The judge &C.
cupied most of his time during the day in
writing up his docket.
The finest line of Christmas presents
for sale, at Schuh's drug store. y
Bunch of keys and knife found night
Of December 10th. Can be had by calling
at this Office and paying for advertisement.
Auction sale of Christmas toys, Thurs
day afternoon at two o'clock, for the ladies
especially, at auction house, corner Tenth
streeth and Washington avenue. John A.
Reeve, Auctioneer.
The New Year is to be celebrated in
Birds Point by three weddings. The con.
tracing parties are all prepared for the
ceremony. Cairo young people do not
seem to be waiting for New Years day.
"A beautiful wax doll, arrayed in ap-
parel of the latest cut and quality, will be
ratified of at the millinery establishment of
Mrs. s. Williamson, on the 23d inst. But
a few chances are now left for sale. Call
at once and secure chance. ct.
Preparations are in progress by which
a grand service will be held in the Presby-
terrain church on next Sunday evening.
Fine music furnished by the church choir,
assisted by the Choral society, will be one
Of the attractions.
The display Of silk handkerchiefs,
scarfs, gloves and fancy goods generally
purchased especially for the holiday trade
is greater than ever at tho millinery en-
porium Of Mrs, 8. Williamson, on Seventh
street. Don't fail to call and examine the
great stock before 1t ia too late. 2t.
Tuesday night Mr.. James e. Buckner,
formerly of Hickman, but Of late employed
as barkeeper In the saloon of Mr.. Joseph
steagala, and Miss Nettie Reed, of Gen.
tralia, were married at the residence Of Mrs.
Hazen In this city. Magistrate Comings
performed the ceremony.
In Magistrate Comings' court yesterday
Frank Tell and WIN. Reinhart, arrested by
Officer Warren Wins for being drunk and
disoraerly, were each fined six dollars and
ccsts. George Nelson, also arrested by
Ofacer Wins for drunkenness, was fined
one dollar and costs. ''
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
New Billiard Hall.

Henry Hasebjagers new saloon and bill
lizard 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???, 1881-12-22
A prominent citizen of Poplar Bluff

"A prominent citizen of Poplar Bluff
named James Dooley was shot in the neck
and killed by the marshal Of that city last
Monday or Tuesday. There appears to
have been an old fued between them and it
is said that Dooly threatened the marshal's
life, whereupon the marshal did the deed.
Deceased was pile contractor having ex-
tensiye business connections.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

About o'clock yesterday morning
some one broke into the clothing establish
ment of Mr.. VIM. Werner, at the corner of
Eighth street and Commercial avenue, and
carried off suit Of clothes, large black
leathern satchel and some other things,
valued in all at about fifty dollars. The
thief gained entrance by prying open the
shutters of the side window on Eighth
street. breaking light in the upper sash
so as to remove stick which was braced
between the lower sash and the casing
above and then opened the lower sash,
which permitted very free ingress. Watch
man Merriman saw the fellow going down
the street with the clothing and satchel I;
but supposed him to be some citizen on
his way to the train and did not deem it
necessary to interfere with him. A certain
tailor who has been in the employ Of ono
of our merchant tailoring establishments
for short time is suspected Of the bur-
glary, and not without some reason. He
came pto the store Of Mr.. Werner yes,er-
day forenoon and displaying photograph,
said, "that's the girl of the fellow that
stole your goods. know him and can
find him" Nobody in the house knew
who had committed the deed, and neither
did any one else but the guilty party and
his pals, If he had any. Therefore, the
fact that this tailor pretended to know tho
burglar gives strong ground for suspecting
that he himself was the guilty party and
sought, in very laundering manner to
throw suspicion on to some one else. Chief
Meyers and Officers Mahanny and olmsted
investigated the case and found that the
tailor had left his former place Of employ
ment and also his boarding house several
days ago and had mysteriously disappeared.
The officers are still on the truck, how
ever, and will run the fellow down 10 lit
tic while II he dares to remain In tho city.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
A Ja1v's Wish

"Oh, how do wish my skin was as clear
and soft as yours" said lady to her friend
"You can easily make it So" answered the
friend. "Howl" inquired the first lady
"By using HOP BITTERS that makes pure
rich blood and blooming health" Read of
it.--Cairo Bulletin.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

The funeral Of young John Beard took
place according to announcement yester'
day afternoon. 1t was largely attended by
friends of the deceased. The Halliday
guards, of which he was member in
good standing, turned out in full uniform
and accompanied the remains to the grave.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. Il. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
Furniture.

have already received at my factory
a fine variety of furniture that is now ready
for the inspection of the public, and for sale
at close prices MY stock at lOl CONNER
cial avenue will also be kept full until Jan
uary 1st, 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???, 1881-12-22
Carpentering and Painting.

". n. HALE q BROTHER, ooNTnAcrons AND
BUILDERS.
Painting and Carpentcring done by the
lob or day. Repairs and lob work promnt.
" attended 70, and satisfaction Guaranteed
A share Of the patronage solicited. Leave
orders at the Post Office, box 500.
N Truly yours, WIN, HALE. <,
Cairo, Ills, Nov. "a, 1881.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

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???, 1881-12-22
Rooms for Rent.
Apply to Mrs. FITZGERALD,
up stairs at THE BULLETIN building.
Extra Select Oysters
at A. T. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee
For Kent.

Afew furnished rooms over j. II. Trax-
ler's boot and shoe store, adjoining W.
Kluge's 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???, 1881-12-22
SPECIAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices In this column, eight cents per line for
irst and ave cents per line each subsequent inser-
tion. For one week, 30 cents per line. For one
month, 50 cents per line.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
Save Thirty.hye Per Cen,

Tbirty-fve per cent. saved bv buvinp and
using Gut and Ground Feed, at corner of
Seventeenth street and Washington avenue
Ground Oats per bu.. ...... 55c
Norh "....,...,.. S0c
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBauns, SO Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. 7. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee
Mobile Plants.
IN SHELL AND HULK,

IN SHE'LL AND BULK.
Fresh arrival Of Mobile oysters--plants'
in shell and bulk at
AvINGER & THARp's.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-22

To-day is the last day Of the bazaar and
supper.