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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
The Fall Of the Steam Engine.

The steam engine has been coming
in for some disparagement at the meet
ing OF the British Association. Accord
ing to some leading members of the
body the steam engine has had its day
its part is played, 1t will, before
long, we are assured, be seen only in
museums. 1t is needless to say, how.
ever that tho scientific men of the
British Association do not speak lightly
OF the steam engine for the same
reasons which induce Mr.. Ruskin to
condemn and denounce it. Mr.. Ruskin
objects to all inventions and appliances
which bring crowds Of uncultured per-
sons TO interfere with the meditatiye
seclusion Of the cultured few, or tho
cultured one; which enable rude in
curing tourists to roam over hillside
and lakeside, and 'to spoil for him the
earth and the skies" The scientific
men object to the steam engine, and
talk slightingly of it, because They think
it is not up to the work which tho ago
requires; because it spends too much
force with too little result, They want
better force than that which drives
the steam engine, more locomotion,
quicker travel, involving, of course,
greater diffusion than ever of the UNI
cultured among the scenes hitherto
claimed by some as sacred TO the cul-
tured. For ourselves we have no rooted
prejudice in favor of the steam engine.
We are quite willing that it should go,
II only something better, swifter, safer,
and less noisy should come to take its
place. IL had its merits, undoubtedly,
and was very useful piece of mechan-
ism in its day. But II its day be done,
we are quite ready TO welcome the COM
ing guest, and speed the parting one to
It's place in the South Kensington Mu-
scum. London Daily NewS
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
A Gallant Man Of the Mountains.

One of those rough-clad, big-hearted
miners who comes into Santa Fe occa-
sionally to lay in supply of grub,
stepped into the postofflce of that town
recently, and seeing in the window
three letters held for postage, picked
up one, and, looking at the address,
said, in tone OF great establishment:
'Why, this letter is for lady in Dem
verr' yes" said the clerk. "Are
you holding it hereP" said the miner,
in low tone of great astonishment.
"Why, of course" answered tho clerk;
"don't you see it hasn't any postage
paidP' In tone OF utter contempt for
the man who would not forward a letter
to woman, paid or unpaid, the miner
said: "Givc me some stamps" 1t was
done; he carefully put stamps on all
the letters in the window, putting two
on that of the feminine gender to make
sure that it would 60 all right, and
stalked out of tho office, with the con-
Guiding remark, hurled at the head Of
the astonishcd Pine Pinto: "Strikes
me there's somo -- mean people in
this town"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
Practical Lessons in Political Economy.

Practical Lessons in Political Economy.
A Baron illustrious in the world of
finance, dosrous of treating couple Of
pretty actresses, enters fruiter's store
and inquiries the price of the three ear
liest peaches of the season.
"a hundred francs each, sir" re-
plies the merchant; land you can see
for yourself that they are splendid
ones.h
ut is rather steep price," observes
the financler; "but | wouldn't mind
paying the price if l were sure they
were ripe"
~ will guarantee them. Taste one"
and the merchant cut one of the pre-
cious peaches in two, handed the Baron
one-half, and ate the other himself.
"They are exquisite, indeed" said
the Baron; "wrap me up these two"
and he placed q two-hundred franc
note on the counter.
81 beg your pardon, the price is four
hundred francs" said the dealer.
"Four hundred francsP Why, it was
only three hundred when there were
three peachesp'
Precisely, sir; but as there are only
two peaches left they are rarer, and
the price has naturally advanced. If
we were to eat one of the remaining
couple the survivor. being unique,
would be worth at least one thousand
francsn
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
Driving with a Parasol.

The other evening the jester was
bathing his eyes in cold water, and sus-
pended the operation long enough to
remark:
"If woman can't take her parasol
to heaven when she dies, she won't be
happy there. She will come back after
it."
An impressive quiet followed this
dogmatic statement, and the parasols
of the court knew some OF them were
for it. 1--WE were driving this after
noon," the aggrieved jester resumed,
sand the princess kindly shaded my
head with her parasol. 1t was very
kind, indeed. II limited my view of
the country, at times, to my knees and
the dashboard of the wagon. When
ever we met team, especially II the
road was very narrow, the princess
lowered her parasol between myself
and the passing wagon, so that l turn
ed out by faith, or stood on my head to
catch q glimpse of the colliding wheels.
When we started down steep hill she
dropped the parasol between me and
the horse, and trusted 10 the good
sense Of the animal TO keep out OF the
ditch. When we met any acquaint-
ances to whom ] wished to bow, she
knocked my hat into my eyes. When
she would point my admiring gaze to
some exquisitely tinted autumn leaves,
she jabbed projecting parasol rib into
my eye. When she turned to speak
TO anyone in the rear seat, she
grasped the back of my neck. Oft as
the carriage struck stone or lurched
over rut, she prodded my long-sufler-
ing head with vicious little jabs. |
drew my head down between my
shoulders and sat crouched and bent,
but the remorseless parasol still pur-
sued me. | have been pelted, and
rasped, and prodded. and all from
mistaken sense Of kindness. A woman's
unselfishncss and kindness of heart
always prompts her to hold her parasol
over the man who drives. And il the
man who drives is allowed to choose
for himself, he will choose sunstroke
every time. do not complain, mind
you. l merely make a statement of
plain fact. Any man who has had TO
drive pair of horses while some gen.
tle-hearted woman held parasol over
him, knows what have suffered. And
when she holds an umbrella it is in
finitely worse. Then the man is utter
ly and hopelessly extinguished, and the
material world is to him only wild,
blank chaos of alpaca and whalebone."
But here her little serene highness
closed the debate by deciding that the
nose caught it, but the eye had it, and,
without appealing from the decision of
the chair, tho house adjourned. Bur-
dette IN Burlington Ha,okeye.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
Is a Dog a Wolff

The Anthropological society Of
France had recently under discussion a
question whether the dog descends from
the wolf. M. Harbourdin said that he
had brought up wolf that was now 6
years old, and as gentle as a lamb. 1t
was, besides remarkably intelligent,
and could open the doors by turning
the handles. When it hears clock
strike it would stand on its hind legs TO
look behind, and would move its hands
around with its paws. 1t is fond Of
perfumes, and lives on good terms with
poultry and other animals, but has q
great aversion to cats. Its back resem-
bles that Of dog. M. dc Mortillet,
on the other hand, said that he had
been endeavoring in vain to tame
wolves. They were gentle enough so
long as they were young, but became
savage at the adult age.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
Pears.


Over l,S00 years ago Pliny wrote;
Gan pears whatsoever are but heavy
meat unless boiled or baked" and it is
probable that the varieties cultivated
at that early date could hardly have
been anything but small in size and
bitter in taste. But when Piny record
ed this famous opinion, he wrote for
his time, and the idea is as little worthy
of consideration to-day as the philoso-
piers real knowledge of the fruit at
the present day must have been limited,
Pears are regarded at the present time
as among the most wholesome and nu-
tritious fruits. Baking or boiling may
improve them for weak, digestive or
gans, but eaten raw and freely at all
times they are productive Of fine
blood and healthy skin The amount
of real nutriment they contain is hard
ly equal to that of apples, but the fine
and delicate juices are hardly excelled
by any other fruit. Pears are coming
to be regarded as ono of the staple
fruit crops, and great deal OF atten-
ton is being paid 10 their culture and
marketing. -BOStOn Herdld.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
A Good Deal of Bustle.

MADAME" remarked a testy old
gentleman to lady who ratified past
nm IN prodigious mass Of silk dress
That rose from her spinal column like
the stern Of Chinese junk, "madame,
you make good deal Of hustle in this
world"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

Inc great superiority of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup to all other cough remedies is attested
by the immense popular demand for that
ola established remedy. Price 25 cents
bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
Catarrll.

Relief in five minutes in every case graf
flying, wholesome relief beyond money
value. Cure begins from first application,
and is rapid, radical and permanent. Chok-
ing, putrid mucous dislodged, membrane
cleanscd and healed, breath sweetened,
smell, taste and hearing restored. Com
plete treatment for 81. Ask for Sanfords
Radical cure
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

IIyou suffer from dyspepsia, use
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs,
Iiyou arc afflicted with biliousness, use
BURDoCK BLOOD BlTTERS,
fyou are Frustrated with sick headache, take
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTRRs
Ifyour bowels are disorderod regulate them with
BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERs.
II your bloed ia impure, purify 1t with
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERS
Ilyou have indigestion You Will find an antdotc in
BURDooK BLOOD BITTERs.
Ifyou are troubled with spring complaints, eradi'
icate them with BURDoCK BLOOD BlrTERS'
II your liver is torpid res,ore Vt to healthy "c'oh
with BURDoCK BLOOD BTTTERS'
Ifyour liver is affected You will lind shure restor
.,Ive en- BuRDoCK BLOOD BlTrERS
uyou have any species of humor or pimpe, ia'
NOT IN take BURDoCK BLOOD BlTTERs'
Ifyou have any symptoms Of ulcers or scroiulons
sores curative remedy will he ronnd in
DURDoCK BLOOD BTTTERs.
For imparting strength and vitality to the system
nothing can equal BURDoCK BLOOD BlTTERs
For Nervous aud General Debility, tone up the
system with BURDoCK BLOOD BITrERs
BRcE 81 PER BOTTLE TRIAL BoTTLET, 10crs
FOSTER, MILBURN g. CO.. Prop'rS,
BUFFALO, N. Y.
For sale by PAUL 6. sCHUB, 2)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

F. II. Drake, Esq, Detroit, has recovered
from terrible skin humor, which covered
his head, face and hands, by using Cuti-
cura Resolvent internally and Cuhcura and
Cuticura Soap externally. This is good
news
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

AtDyer's famous nursery, near Prov
idenoe, X. l., there is to be seen the
largest purple-leaved beech in New
Eagland. 1t has trunk three and
half feet in diameter, is fifty feet in
height. and has shade diameter Of
Sixty foet. .-.,'r..N ---.,s ~,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

We have always kept the Hamburg
Drops in our family, writes Mr. Nicholas
Schroeder, West Webster, N. Y, and they
have done us the best service in Dyspepsia.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14

DEATH to rats and vermin, Parsons Ex-
terminatOr.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-10-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Parker's Ginger Tonic

Cures complaints OF women and diseases of the
stomach. bowels, lungs liver and kidneys and Is
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The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
The Woman's National Temperance Con-
ventiOn


To the Editor Of the Press:
L think the Washington Critic expressed the
truth when it said "Of the many national
conventions that have assembled in Washing
ton in the past decade, not single one has at
tracted the public attention that has been ex-
tended to the delegates of the Womans Ma
tional Christian Temperance Union who
assembled in eighth annual convention at
Foundry Church, Oct. 26th" Besides attend
ing closely to business of the convention for six
days, we visited Mt. Vernon, called en- masse
upon the Presidents arranged for us by Sem
ator Blair-and attended reception given us
by Miss Ransom, the artist, celebrated for her
portrait of Gen. Thomas.
Unfortunately, it has gone forth that there
was a division in our ranks on the womans
suffrage question. You will greatly oblige US
by printing the following card which explains
itself, and trust will set the matter right with
those who have seen the statement of the Tri-
bune and some other papers, to the effect that
there was "bolt" in the convention, because
the hand of Miss Anthony was too plainly
SEEM
The statement concerning the Woman's Ma
tlonal Cnrlstlan Temperance Union, pupIlsneo
in yesterdays New York Tribune, conveys an
altogether erroneous impression. Miss Susan
b. Anthony was introduced the first morning,
and that is the sum total of her connection
with the convention. A resolution was adopt
ed by large majority, leaving each State to
take independent action in relation to the
woman's ballot. No ballot whatever occurred
and the convention adjourned in the most
quiet and digniied manner, as became a body
of intellectual Christian women. All the Off
GERS of the States and the State delegations are
loyal to the W. N. G. 7. U.
MARY A. WOODBRIDGE,
Recording Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
The stoddard Lectures.

Considering the general neglect into which
the Lyceum has everywhere fallen, it is re-
markable what success has been achieved by
John L. Stoddard of Boston For the third
consecutive season he has attracted immense
and admiring audiences that have tested the
capacity of the great Music Hall there. In
Brooklyn aud Philadelphia he has become one
of the regular institutions, and packs the
Academy of Music in each place nightly.
Having fine education, and being an espec-
tally brilliant scholar and linguist, with keen
observant faculty, he conceived the idea of
utilizing his extended experience in Europe
and his extensive historical reading to make
lectures on European travel in different coun-
tries, procuring there collections of views for
Illustrations by the stereopticon unequaled in
this country. The result is succession of
evening journeysi in interesting parts of Europe
ami the Orient, which have captivated his
hearers everywhere. The Philadelphia In
quirer said recently, "More artistic productions
than his own five lectures, have never been
presented" Next month we are promised the
enjoyment OF the "Stoddard Lectures here,
and we have no doubt Mr.. Stoddard will re-
peat the welcome he has found in every other
city he has visited.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
Brief lettings.

nsley Lodge of Good Templars of Deering
will celebrate its anniversary on the 22d of this
month.
Secretary of the Overseers of the Poor, was
stolen from his carriage yesterday morning.
The shipment of cabbages from the Cape is
falling off and che price has gone up from 500
to S25 per ton. About twenty-five tons are
now being shipped daily.
The Maine Central Railroad is laying addi-
tional tracks in their yard in this city to ac-
commodate their increasing business.
Burke, the mailman, who ran from Lewis
ton to Portland in undress, and who has re-
Gently been in the Augusta Insane Asylum, is
becoming better and has written rational
letter to his brother.
The Saccarappa concert and lecture course
commences this week with concert by the
Weber Club of this city, assisted by Mrs.
Halves of the same place.
This evening there will be stated conclave
of St. Alban Gommandery, at which the work
will be Order of Red Gross. During the eve
ming banquet will be served, prepared by
Robinson.
Dcuoiu buO Ilntol I1o 10 1uutiuS q
Pickup of half Line. He has been hunting
for Two Hours. He could have Set the half
Line in twenty Seconds, but it is Matter of
Principle with Him never to Set what he Can
pick up. The Printer has Hard time. He
has to Set type all night and Play pedro for
the Beer all Day. We would Like to be a
Printer were it not for the Night Work.--Den-
ger Tribune Primer.
Last evening Rev. Homer A. King delivered
a very interesting discourse at the Gospel Mis-
sion on Baptism, and tonight will take for
his subject "Can flesh and blood enter the
kingdom of Heaven"
A special meeting of the Spanish Literary
Club will be held at the rooms, Motley block,
Friday night at o'clock. A full attendance
is urgently requested.
The schooners Martha D. McClain, Webster
and William Keene arrived off shore yester.
day with paddock, bake and pollock. They
stocked about $3.50 each.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
Roller Skating Rink Opening.

The opening of the Roller Skating Rink at
Congress Hall last evening, was most bril-
liant affair. The floor was crowded "a little
too much SO for comfort), and a large number
Of spectators were present. There was large
number of last years skaters on the floor, and
they seemed to enjoy the sport as of old The
new skate proved to be a setback to many
present, as they found it difficult to manage
it. The management may be encouraged
by the success they met with last evening
There are Boston parties in town who are
trying to establish skating rink here, and to-
day will look the city over to find place to
put up building. If they can make suitable
arrangements a building will be Immediately
erected.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10


Masons, rose to the position of Master, and at
the time of his decease, was one of the Oldest
members of the Fraternity in this section of
the State.
He was called to fill various positions of pub
lie trust and responsibility, having been a
Deputy Sheriff of this county for more than
fifteen years, part of which time he was
first deputy. For many years also, he was a
Justice of the Peace, and held that office at
the time of his death. From 185457, he was
County Commissioner. Afterwards he became
Postmaster at Standish Village, for the term OF
sixteen years, or till the 10th of last Septem-
Der, when he last attended, personally, to the
duties of his office, which he had so long and
so faithfully performed.
He was Just and upright man; good citi-
zen and neighbour strong in his attachments
and opinions; kind and obliging to all about
him. He was always warm advocate OF the
political and other questions to which he gave
his support His constitution was unusually
vigorous. Since childhood he had scarcely ex-
perienced day of sickness, or required the at
tendance of physician. During the past
summer, however, his health became gradu-
ally impaired caused chiefly by senile gam
CREME of which he died. A sorrowing COM
munity, an afflicted family and large circle OF
other kindred. mourn his loss j. T. 1.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
Death Of an Old Resident OF standish,

STAND1SH, NOV. y, 1851.
Mr.. Editor:-The people of this vicinity
have learned with sadness of the death of Mr..
William Paine, which occurred yesterday
morning at his late residence in Standish.
Mr.. Paine was IS years Of age, and had always
made his home in this town. In early life he
was very successful teacher of vocal music.
There are several tunes in the Cumberland
collection that were composed by him and that
give ample proof of his musical ability. For
brief period he was musician in the 1872 war;
and till the last week of his life he retained his
leve of music, and was delighted to hear the
old familiar hymns of his youth.
He identified himself most heartily with the
early temperance movement in our State,
helping to advance it by the use of his musical
talent, and in other ways In early manhood
he also joined the Adoniram Lodge of Free
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
Personal.

Miss Leonora Adams of this city acted as
pianist and accompanist at the musical con-
vention at Waterville.
Col. e. G. Rice has been dangerously Ill IN
Washington sometime from pneumonia, but is
now cut of danger.
Rev. /. P. Warren of this city and Rev. e.
E. Bacon of Saccarappa are to lecture in the
course at South Paris.
Mr.. Joseph Larochelle of this city was mar
ried to Miss Barbara Mckay at the Cathedral
of the Immaculate Conception yesterday morn
ing at O'Clock. Bishop Healy officiated.
1t was Denis Tobin and not James 81. that
has been appointed superintendent of Cal
vary Cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
BLACK SILKS
at very low prices.

Black Satins, Color
ed Silks and Satins,
Surah Silks and Silk
Novelties, i'm all desir-
able shades. BLACK
GOODS, in great ya1'i-
ETY. of new fall styles,
that We shall offer at
extremely low prices.
All Wool COrdu-
rette, Armure, Shoe.
dahs, Camel's Hair,
Foule, India TWills,
Gilbert's Suitings and
Basket Cloths in great
variety at low prices.
Among the lots to
which we would call
special attention are
German Plaids and In
visible Checks at 75c,
former price 81 | lot
Scotch mixtures &c,
former price 81 lie;
1 lot Silk and Wool
Plaids at soc, former
price 75c; / lot fine
all wool dress goods,
~ inches wide, soc,
former price 81.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10

THE good man does lives long after him, SO the
virtues of really good medicine will last for ages,
and although DIR. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry
and Tar msy be new to you, its healing properties
have long been known and appreciated, and when
we recommend you to give DR.. Graves Balsam OF
Wild Cherry and Tar trial for the certain cure OF
Sore Shroat Coughs, Colds Whooping Cough,
Hoarseness, &C., only ask you to use and be ben
Gifted by the same medicine that has given SO much
relief TO Others The Materia Medica does not fur
nish better remedies for the dis eases of the pumo
nary organs than Wild Cherry and Tar. Their vir-
tues have long been known and appreciated, and
you cannot fail of relief if you give DIR, Graves
Balssm trial when afflicted. Sample bottle 10
cts; large bottle, only 30 cts.
For Biliousness, Dyspepsia. Constipation, or LiV-
er Complaint, use Improved Family Catharic Pills,
made by DR.. Graves; price, rs cts. per box. For
sale at wholesale by j. W. Perkins Co., Portland
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
Congress Street Methodist church.

Quite revival interest is being enjoyed by
Congress street M. E. church. One week ago
last Sabbath evening four seekers went for
ward for prayer, and several others started on
last Sunday evening.
Special revival meetings will be held on
Thursday aud Friday evenings to take the
place of the usual class meetings, and the Rev.
Ira G. Sprague is to aid the pastor in series
of special meetings, which are to be COM
menced next Sabbath. A cordial invitation is
given to all to attend the services.
The Portland daily press., 1881-11-10
HORSE and CARRIAGE MART,

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER NJ, 1851.
AT101s A. M.
GRAY horse years old, Weighs 900 lbs, sound and
kind good roadster, no tricks.
One New Phaeton.
Side Bar Top Buggy.
Ivers Buggy.
One End Hind Box Buggy.
81 Beach Wagon.
Concord Wagon.
Top Buggy.
+" Half Top Carryan.