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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-16
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Blood Poisoning, Scrofulous Ulcers and
Itching Hum0rs, Assesses and
Glandular SwelliDgs.
LEAD POISONING Mr. Mr.. Alert 3 .tl Kings 8

H., troubled with bad humor on hands and neck,
caused by lead poisoning Hes paint ~ At time
rate from the flesh In large pieces suffering great
continual itching and stinging. Purchased your
remedies; used Cuticura kesolyent internally, aud
Cuticura and Cuticura Soap externally, and In less
than three months effected complete cure, and has
not been troubled since. Corroborated by Billiard
d Foster, DR. ggists Keene, N. II.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-16

Calf phnuY, Those who have experienced
can appreciate the agony that endured for years,
until cared by the Cuticura Resolyent internally,
and Cuticura and CHticura Soap externally.
MRS. VIM. PELLINGT0 Sharon, Wis.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
FOREIGN FLASHES.

special from ST. Petersburg declares that
the AIiitschikoff and Winter palaces are being
surrounded with lefenses similar to those used
to.defend ironclads against torpedo explosions.
A nibilist manifesto announcing the ap-
preaching death of Alexander I'LL has been re-
ceived by all the Russian ministers and court
officials. A large number of important arrests
have been made at st. Petersburg.
The Spanish liberal Castilor has published a
manifesto in view Of the coming municipal cleo
tons, in which he demands universal suffrage,
obligatory education, universal liability to mil
itary service, and municipal and provincial au-
tonomy, SO far as is consistent with the supre-
macy Of the state He makes strong appeal
for unity among Democrats
A st. Petersburg telegram says, the grain crop
of the old Caucasus is almost certain to prove a
failure; that locusts have begun to appear in
incredible numbers in all districts upon the
Caspian sea; that no such visitation has been
known before, and that in one district thirty
tons Of locusts eggs were destroyed. The
government also points out that in the event Of
the grain crop failing land Titiis merchants in
dorse the same view, the United States will
have to supply the corn.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
The German baraue Tiger spoken some

The German barque Tiger, spoken some
time ago, 124 out from Liverpool, with crew
I'M starving condition, and supplied with stores
by the steamer Nebo, has arrived within the
capes, but has not came up to Baltimore Col
lector Thomas has asked Secretary Window to
send revenue cutterin search of the David
Stewart and bark Hottenbarn, both from Rio
Janeiro, and long over due. The vessels were
spoken off the coast a month ago and have not
been heard Of since.
The pestoffice star route scandal is all the
talk of the town. The result promises to be as
astonishing in it's details as the exposure of the
whisky ring by Secretary Bristow. One Of
the agents of the ring in Washington, when
somewhat in liquor, boosted not long ago that
he had received $50, 900 for perauading Gen.
Brady to sign certain contract. The depart
ment will make public it's list Of ninety three
routes on which the pay was increased by Brady
from S727,119 to So, 500, PA. This in
formation will be followed by the result of the
investigation which has been made in the de-
partment since Mr.. James became postmaster
general.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
WEEKLY RECORD OF CRIME.

Officer Samuel Hoffman, shot and instantly
killed young man named John Siediehl, III
McKeespOrt, Pa, under the impression that
SiedielIl was a burglar. A verdict Of justifiable
homicide was rendered by the coroner's jury.
A band of armed men rode up to the house
of man named Melaurens, at Erie, Texas, and
deliberately murdered him, his wife, and a
young man living with them, named Leas. No
cause is given for the horrible act, and the
perpetrators of it are unknown Plumber evil
deEty was not the object, as nothing in the
house was disturbed
A long standing feud at Alvade, Texas, be-
tween the families of Gen. John L. Bayler and
Mr.. Gilhirst, eliminated in fight between Bay,
Ter and one son on one side, and Gillhi1st and
two sons the other side, in which the elder
Gillhirst was killed outright, one of his sons
mortally and the other seriously wounded, and
young Bayler slightly hurt. Both families are
prominent and well known. Gen. Bayler was
governor Of New Mexico some years ago.
There bloody but unsuccessful at
tempt Of Chicago murdercrs and burglars to
escape from jail a few nights ago. The prison
ers had made an attempt to blow down the wall
with powder, but succeeded only III making a
loud explosion and great Dust They had only
fellcd an old turnkey, and kicked HIM severely,
and Alex. Mckay concluded by shooting twice
a colored prisoner named Daniel Coleman, who
was assisting the keepers. Coleman received
one shot just below the heart, and will die from
the effects. After the alarm was given the jail
was soon filled with police who quickly pu1
down and ironed the prisoners
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

A MEASURE known as the "Stubbs bill''
which is now law in Ohio, inficts fine
of not more than $50 for selling or barter
ing intoxicating liquors on Sunday, except
upon the written prescription of a practicing
physician; beer having been legally decided
as not intoxicating; Germans and others
will be able to secure their beer, and it
seems probable that will not be interfered
with provided its sale is not connected with
noisy demonstrations; and music also is not
prohibited. All kinds of theatrical per-
formances, and all kinds of games are pro-
hibited on Sunday, also the sale of liquors
in connection with shows, performances, OF
exhibitions at any time, under penalty not
exceeding 800 and imprisonment. The
act is especially aimed at Sunday theaters
and other entertainments in tho larger
towns and cities.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

teenth Of April the winter would become all
broke up, but have hoped in vain. There is
no probability that our farmers can commence
seeding before the first of May, and this, you
know in this latitude, is what we call remark
ably late. Nevertheless, we have lots Of
pluck and are chock full OF days
works. It may be that wheat can
be sown at that time and yield well; if not,
many will try to "diversify' with some other
kinds of seed, while not few will be obliged
to postpone seeding at all until another year,
owing to their failure to pillow last fall. In any
event our prospects are not fattering.
From present appearances the Northwestern
will not be open, from Tracy to Pierre, before
May 1. This, with the understanding that we
have favorable weather.
One-third Of the people in Lincoln county,
and west into Dakota, have been burning hay
for the Fast two months. They have been, and
are to-day, grinding wheat in their coffee mills,
for -four. Many are completely ont of meat
and potatoes, and have been for weeks. be-
lieve that not less than one-half our people
have not had particle of wood for month,
and they have no prospects of obtaining any
until the Chicago & Northwestern company's
road is open Nearly all the houses. the sta
5les, stacks and outbui]dings are covered with
snow, which is as solid as ice Much stock is
dying, and feed is becoming scarce. Cor
respondents who tell you there is no suffering
On the prairies state that which they know to
be false. tell you that such state Of affairs
has never been known, and unless relief is
soon given us tAe results will be deplorable.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

A STATISTICAL statement of the churches
Of New York shows that the value of
church property in that city amounts to
nearly SO, 000, 900; there are 400, 900 Catho-
lies and the number of priests attached to
the churches is about 200. The number of
communicates in the Episcopal church is
about 10000. The Methodists, who rank
third in numerical importance, number
about As 900 commandments. This number
does not include the African Metholists,
who number about 400. The Baptist
churches have membership of 10000.
The aggregate Hebrew congregations num-
Der 1880 out of population of about
100000. The Reformed Dutch churches
have membership of $500, of which the
Collegiate Dutch church--which consists
of several smaller churches, as in the case
Of Trinity contains 1904. The Lutheran
congregations do not exceed 5000 and the
Congregationalists have a membership Of
about 1890. From 10000 to 4O, 900 men,
bers are divided among the Universalist,
Unitarian and miscellaneous denominations.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

The reunion of the Army of the Ten
nessee at Cincinnati, wbs pleasant in some
respects, but somewhat marrcd by Gen.
Sherman's attempt to fight the battle Of
Shiloh over again. =. great deal Of bad
feeling was shown on all sides. "Old
Tecumseh," always &C nbative, is growing
more irrascible then ever, and pronounces
all men liars who venture to differ from him
in regard to that famous engagement. But
still. he is grand old soldier, and it will
take something more than contemporary
criticism to irnpeair the effulgcnt glory of
his military exploits.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON,

a dispatch announces the death of Gen.
McAuliffe, of Washington, at Newark, Ohio
He died in the railroad depot while waiting for
train.
The evidence upon which Second Assistant
Postmaster General Brady was removed was
substantially the same as presented TO the ap-
preparations committee of the last house, though
in q more detailed form.
It is alleged that senators are gradually as
Stunning control of the patronage of the govern
ment little and big, and that member of con-
gress OR department clerk, has little show u,1-
less he can enlist senator.
AS per recent order Of the secretary, nation
oil bank notes can now be sent by express to the
United States treasury, in Washington, for re-
demption in sums of 81 900 or it's multiple,
without any cost to the sender for expressage.
There are serious disagreements in the pen
sion Office growing out of the appointment of
14O additional clerks. Their examination, it is
alleged was of the most superficial character
In some instances the chiefs Of divisions, who
were receiving $1,000, have had put under
them new and green clerks receiving So, 600.
The Comptroller of the currency, upon ex.
animation of securities held by national banks,
finds that AS banks in thirty states and terri
tories hold skies of 1881 to secure circulating
notes amount in the aggregate to $42, $50, $50.
Bonds for continuing outstanding SIS of 81 at
GIG per cent. are similar to the original 6's, ex-
cept they have an endorsement of conditions of
the number of new bonds issued.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

ALL the large cities stand in fear of ma
lignant and fatal maladies on account of
vast accumulations of filth. They dread
the effect of the burning sun and are max
ing great efforts to remove the prime cause
Of epidemic diseases. Dwellcrs on the
prairies must not think they arc exempt.
Where garbage, mud and foul oders abound,
whether in town or country, the result is
the same. Filthy yards, barns and out
houses, often inprcgnatin,, the water supply
whether from wells or streams, and always
he atmosphere, are fruitful cause of a
taiority Of sun mer diseases.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

Co. OPERATIVE Insurance., outside Of
secret societies, has become craze in some
portions of Pennsylvania, and it is said the
hsuring of infants and aged people has led
10 suspicious of murder in some cases, and
that the death rate is increasing to an alarm
ing extent throughout the entire specula-
tive insurance section. At Pottsville q
prominent lawyer expressed the belief that
the prevailing craze would cause the mur-
der Of more persons than the Molie Ma
CURES.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
FIRES AND OTHER CASUALTIES.

man named Comstock driving team for W.
T. Price, of La Crosse, wasdrowned in ONeilfs
creek.
The business part of Boydbrook, N. j., was
burned. Forty families are homeless LOSS
800, 600; partly insured.
Michael Huntizickers, seventy four years Of
age, was struck by switching train and almost
instantly killed near Louisville.
Five men were drowned at Beloit, Wisconsin,
while attempting to save the dam Of Arnold &
Kimbalrs strawband mill. Al Griffin leaves d
wife and one child, VIM. Comstock leaves a
wife and one child, Dan Anderkirk leaves a
wife and two children, and AL Bucklen leaves a
wife. James Andcrkirk, another of the drowned
men, was single and the twin brother Of
Dan.
Last Thursday morning two terrific and
simultaneous explosions occurred from nitro
glyccrine in the inter vault of the Dittman
powder works at Binghamton, n. Y. About
five minutes afterwards 10000 pounds Of
sporting powder in the store-house, about 100
feet from the nitre vaults ignitcd and caused an
other terrific explosion. The buildings were
completely demolished and scattered III every
direction, and property was destroyed for miles
around. No lives lost.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
THE WORST OF ALL.

The Experiences Of the People of Lincoln
County During an Unprecedented Season OF
Billiards and Railroad Bl0ckades.
The following letter from Tyler, Lincoln
county. on the line Of the Winona l. st. Peter
railroad, is vivid illustration of the condition
of things in section that has suffered as never
before, and probably more than any other Sec
ton, from the effects Of snow blockades:
TYLER, April go, 1881.-1t is six months
since the great blizzard of October last.
Since that time we have been blessed with
storms almost constantly, and to-day we have
over two feet of snow on the level. to say
nothing of the huge drifts around building aud
along the railroad. The last train over the North
western was on the 3Oth day Of January, and
hence we have thus far had q blockade OF sew
enty-fve days. The railroad company have
made numerous efforts to open their line Of
road, but the cuts are as solid as they were
two months ago. 1t has been simply an i'm
possibility to open the road, for the cuts would
be filled as fast shoveled out, and 1t is not to
De wondered at that the Northwestern became
discouraged and awaited the action of ''Old
Sol'' and south wind, which, thus far, have
seemed to refuse them aid. For the
past month the wind has remained
There have been a succession of billiards., and
itseems that winter will never, never end. Ithas
been a serious one to the farmer, and the hard
ships MANY have endured seem almost incred-
ibie. lily prepared in almost every instance,
they have struggled the long winter through,
and how they have succeeded in keeping soul
and body together, as the saying is, is an enig-
ma that I cannot solve, With no supply Of
their stock, and much Of that too some dis
lance from their buildings-with storms Of
one, two and three weeks, At a time, when it
was unsafe to be out of doors, how. say, they
have managed to keep warm, or even comfort
able, and their stock from perishing, can be
Their ''experiences'' would be mighty interest
ing reading. We had hoped that by the if
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
CURRENT EVENTS,

Gen. Terry is ordering army ratlons from St.
Louis to Sioux City for the Missouri flood
+ victims.
Dr. William Howard Russell, the well known
special correspondent of the Times, sailed for
the United States.
of the Tribune, and Jon. Hay will succeed to
the editorship in chief of that paper.
The sworn inventory of the estate of the late
Senator Carpenter places the real estate at
$12, 900 and the personal property at $4 800.
Tho Indiana coffin works at Indianapolis
were burned on Sunday last The total loss is
estimated at $50, 700; insurance, 500, 600.
The fire was of incendiary origin.
The steamer Zealander, at San Francisco,
$50, the first consignment from Australia that
has been received in San Francisco.
President Garfield has taken d firm stard in
favor of executive sessions of the senate, and
combinations of nominations He has sent for
and spoken with eleven Republican senators,
urging all of them to relieve the adminstra-
ton Of embarrassment Denomination of ap-
pointInents.
The record of failures for last week through
out the United States and Canada, as reported
to Bradstreets, again shows a decrease, the
number being only 81 against 1O6 for the
previous week. This is tho lowest number re-
ported for MANY months, and affords striking
contrast to the number recorded for the week
ending March Is, when they reached the high
figure of 100 A majority of failures were of
small concerns, many Of which had been an
ticipated for some time, and of course do not
affect the general trade Of the country, which
is in sound condition.
Gov. Long, of Massachusetts, has replied to
the protest Of Wendell Phillips against the exc
cution of Stems X. Abbott The governor
claims for himself the same humanity as Phil
lips on the subject of capital punishment and
had recommended the council to commute the
sentence. He says: with the council opposed
/ have no more power in the case than you have
either to pardon or commute. I cannot with
hold OF refuse to sign death warrant because
the warrant under the present law is issued by
the court at the time of sentence" Regarding
Phillips insinuatOns as to the motive on the
governors part, the latter asks for a statement
of it and says he Phillips) does not really be-
ieve there is one. 1t was cowarlly to make an
nsinuation without deliberation.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

EIGHT writer's on the Chicago Times are
now using type writing machines, which
are said to excel in speed the greatest rapidity
the most expert hand can acquire with pen
or pencil; the work being uniform and per-
fectly legible, thereby saving the time Of
compositors and proof readers. This is not
a new invention, though the machines have
not yet come into general use among
lawyers, preachers and others, whose hand
writing is, in some cases, as difficult to read
as are the Egyptian heiroglyphics.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
NEWS SUMMARY.
RAILROADS.

The snow blockade Of the Winona & st. Peter
road to Marshall, Lyon county, was raised Oh
Tuesday, just three months to the day from
the arrival of the last train, January 10.
The seventeenth annual report of the pres
idcnt and directors Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway for tie year ending Decem-
1851; gross expenditures, including taxes,
81, 742, 425, SO; net earnings, So, 34:', 592,-
H3
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28
What He Was There For.
FROM the Washington Republican.

From the washington H6pubncan.
''Boss. I've come up here from Texas TO
strike the old man for IN Office. I'm poorer
than nine kind of cats! Can't you lend me
quarter, till tho dead lock is brokonP" "Real-
pocket and holding the silver piece reluctantly
in his hand, II don't know yon!" "'S no diff
ference. I'll be = rich man next year, and
then" The smile Of encouragement that fol-
lowed drew tho quarter, and the gentleman
wrap myself around something humid.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

TAXPAYERS associations are popular in
eastern cities and towns. In many cases
local expenses have been cut down ten,
twenty and thirty per cent without i'm
pairing in the least the efficiency of NUM-
cipal organizations.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

The reports Of cattle losses during the
last winter are now said to be great e1ax-
gerations, especially those which referred to
the Yellowstone and other sections Of Mon
tana, which will not aggregate over ten per
cent. Further south the percentage Of
losses is much larger, but not so great as
fXDected
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

RETURNED Floridans are sorry they did
not stay longer in the land of sunshine,
flowers, strawberries, green peas, bananas
and alligators
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-04-28

The residence of Charles Hoag, in the town
Of Riohield, Hennepin county, was totally de-
stroyed by fire.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-03

We do not believe that Mr..
Rouse ought to be elected treas.
urer of this county, and while
saying this, do not wish 10 he nm.
derstood as insinuating that he is
dishonest or incapa BILE of attend.
ing to the business in which he
is engaged. On the contrary he
Is an accomplished salesman, and
possesses-the confidence of his
employers who are doing an ex.
tersive mercantile and banking
business. But we insist that
neither his age, experience in
business, or knowledge of this
county or its inhabitants, fits him
Tor the most important Office in
the gift of the people. While we
do not believe that "the attro
cious crime Of being a young
man." is an objectionable sin. we
do think that an Office as impor.
tant as that of treasurer. should
be filled by a man with sufficient
age and discretion to realize the
gravity Of the situation. 1t will
not do to say that ''he can give
good bonds" That is no answer
to the objection. The purpose OF
the election is to chose a treasur-
er, not "bondsmen." Candidates
should be chosen with reference
to their capacity, experience and
honesty and not because they
may happen to have friends who
are wealthy. Mr.. Rouse has bare.
ly attained his majority land prob.
ably has a long life of usefulness
before him. He can afford to
wait "until his beard be grown
before demanding of the people
of Barbour county the Office Of
treasurer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-03

To THE INDEX The friends of
Wallace Rouse claim that IL he is
elected he will not deposit the
funds Of the county with his pres.
ent employers but with McNeal
Bros; Does that help the matter
anvl l.
We give Il up. Mr.. McClearey,
1t elected, will deposit the funds
OF the county with T. A. McClea-
rey, county treasurer. The law
does not contemplate that the
county funds will be deposited
with any private person, bank OF
corporation-no matter how SOL
vent they may be,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-03

Since the commencement OF
the canvass, we have not heard
the charge of dishonesty or inca.
pacity against John Chaplin. But
1T has been urged that the trans.
fer OF a county treasurer to the
Office of county clerk is in bad
taste and might result in great
damage to the county. The one
Office Is intended as a check upon
the other, which good intention
will be defeated in case of Cha.
pins election. We call the at.
tention Of voters to this point,and
ask IL We are not right.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-03

We suppose that the Republi-
can organ this week will pitch
into" Judge Shepler in the same
manner that 1t did last fall. The
result OF the election then
should have taught those warriors
that nothing is gained by that
kind Of n fight. Notwithstanding
the heaviest guns were pointed at
him. he received the largest vote
oil any man on the ticket. Aswe
stated last week, his career as a
citizen and record as an officer Is
before the people open to public
inspection. His style may not
suit a class Of political dandies
who assume to create public sen.
timent in this county, but for a
plain matter Of fact working peo.
pie, he will do very we'll.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1881-11-03

The gentleman who so credit
ably represents this county. in
the Legislature, seems to think il
excessively funny that the Dem.
ocratic convention should have
recommended Mr.. Blanton, who
Is n Greenbacker, for the office OF
Surveyor Perhaps Geo "didn't
see 1t" so plainly when he was
canvassing with Lawyer Redo