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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
MATTERS AND THINGS CONSIDER.
ED FROM A CACHEBASIS.

MATTERS AND THINGS CONSIDER
ED FROM A CACHEBASIS.
Dear Bulletin:
am inspired to have chat with some
body this bright delicious morning while
the birds fit about singing like May, and
the balmy breeze blows across the fresh
green fields and rustles through the white
oak leaves that cling to their branches all
winter. So | lay aside my carpet balls for
my pen; you should know that this is the
season when good rustic housewives begin
to sec the end of their rag bags and ponder
the questions: Shall the new carpet be
striped, or "hit.and-miss"a
What is the matter with the world4 is it
growing more wicked2 sometimes Won
dor if we would not be better off with
fewer schools and colleges, for no very ig-
norant mind could have conceived such a
diabolical weapon and its use as the iron
collar, lately invented by German student
and so infinitely described in the papers.
II were the judge, that collar should be
veritable boomerang to its inventor. II
should come back with uncrring aim and
unhesitating swiftness upon his neck
When he was extinguished 4 should find
use for it around the miserable neck Of his
successful mitator this side of the water.
1t is not probable' that anything worse
than the killing Of grandmother by q
grandson happenedamong the lake-dwellers
when education and culture were not quito
such common topics of conversation as at
present. Though it may DO that if we
simple folk living in Cache Bottom had
files of the dailies Of that period We
should find that human nature has not
grown worse.
To make sure of progression in tho right
direction guess we shall have to continue
putting premium on good behavior in gen.
eral, a practice which seems to obtain Of late.
The benevolent, old gentlemen, who
started the fund for tho Guiteau .jurymen
reward, ought DO willing to help.
Was tho Paducah edit& trying to writc
as funny as he could in bis bridge articlci
Psducah hos some advantages, no doubt;
but when she plumcs herself on having the
eligible site for bridge above tho mouth
Of tho Ohio--woll, should smilol She
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 9:3OA. NJ.
Pork-March, $3.50; April, 1880.
Wheat March, S1.2sh April, $l.29b.
Corn-May, 63bc.
Oats-May, 1926.
CHICAGO Feb. Is, 12:S0PM.
Pork-March, $1S,2719; April,
s10471a.
Wheat March, $l.a6h April, $i.27h.
Corn May 6224c.
oats-May,4315c.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, Up. NJ.
Probationary, $1S.2a1s March,
$3.50.
Wheat-Februsry, $1.95h; March,
s125%
Corn-February, sic; March, 57Bc;
May, cas-.
0ats-March, 4019c; May, 1880.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 12M.
Wheat-No. . Chicago, $1.35@1.37;
No. 2 Red $1.39h@4.
Corn-No. s.674@6s1a
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
A Murder Trial in 1900.

49, Tho nine hundred and ninety-ninth
witness in the great spin-it-out-as-long.
as-we-can case took the stand, and the
lawyers proceeded to torture him with
the assistance of the prisoner at the bar.
Lawyer-"I believe you are from South
ern China, sirp"
Witness-"Yes, sir, and l wish to gel
back as soon rs possible"
Prisoner-"Whats the matter with
google eyed, cadavorous reptileP
Haven't you been paid ten thousand
dollars travelling expenses. Shut up,
Mr. Lawyer, I'm running this case and
| mean to put this long cared ass where
he belongs at the start II you don't
like our style, you--big boned son Of
the East, you can take your soap and
toddle home just as quick as you
please"
Judge-"If the prisoner will allow the
court to"
Prisoner-"Shut up, Judge, know
what I'm about. Who's running this
case, you or Ip"
Judge-"Well, if the prisoner please.
l should like TO-"
Prisoner-"Now, Judge, how many
times during this trial have I got to re-,
mind you that we can get along without
your advicep"
Lawyer-"If the prisoner is through
we will now proceed to examine the wit
ness"
Prisoner-"Yes, for the present, will
Ialiunp MN 1osl,y ,,at,A,, Late,
Lawyer-T am about to put the first
hypothetical question to the witness.
Those wishing to remain throughout the
delivery of the question viii find excel
lent board and lodging at the hotel OPP
posite. The question will be delivered
In sections, and think can manage to
get through with it in the course OF the
month"
Eighteen days after. Witness still on
the stand
Lawyer--"And now, having heard
the first hypothetical question, what is
your opinionp
Prisonerp-"Oh, never mind his opin-
ion. He is nothing but d ------ pimplc-
headed liar, and he might as well go
home and soak his feet. Judge, I think
il is about time TO adjourn Suppose we
shut up shop for the day"
Judge--"But II beg to remind the pris-
oner that il is only 2 o'clock, and"
Prisoner-"Oh, what's the diff I've
had enough of this racket for to-day,
and don't want to see that----blasted
ass on the witness stand tomorrow,
either. We must have q fresh man.
He's too ancient"
Lawyer--"But begging the prisoners
pardon, must-rcmind him that the wit
ness has yet to answer our question"
Prisonor-"lt doesn't make q bit Of
difference He's an old fool and I'm
tired of him. Judge, are you or are you
not going to adjourn" te tg
Judge--"The court Is adjourned--un-
I'll what time shall say, prisonerp'
Prisonor---"Oh, well, make IL H."
Judgo-"Eleven o'clock tomorrow
morning. Brooklyn Eagle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14

to see the great prima donna
in one of her favorite plays,
| "Martha."
The curtain rose about eight
o'clock, and when Miss Abbott appeared
upon the stage, she was, instinctively, it
may be said, recognized and greeted by a
prolonged burst of applause, which she ac-
knowledged gracefully. She was the cen.
tire of attraction all through the perform
ance, and moved the audience with every
word and note. That the audience was
impressed in her favor at first sight was
manifest, and that grew in admiration of
her as the play progressed, became more
evident with every rise and fall of the cur
tain. Miss Abbott was in capital voice last
night. Her singing throughout was excel
lent, but her rendition of the "Last Rose of
Summer" must be pronounced, by all pres.
ent, the sweetest, the most artistic, the
most perfect they ever heard. And if the
wild applause, which followed every verse,
and which did not cease until the last verse
had been repeated, may be taken as the
verdict Of the audience, Miss Abbott Ger.
tainly had reason to feel proud. She gave
II in voice of the utmost purity and fresh
ness, and without a catch or a flaw in
single note; now soft as the dreamy tones of
an eolean harp, and then with fulness,
roundness and power that surprised the ear
as il sweled TO the fullest volume and then
fell away to mere echo that fingered and
dwet and died away, leaving its impress on
the senses which will remain with the listen
er as long as the memory of the singer re-
mains. Her rendition of the song was
highly dramatic, her face, which but mo-
ment before was beaming with the spirit of
coquetry and deep humor, bore look of
deepest sadness and sorrow BETTING the
beautiful theme struggling in her breast
and flowing to her lips in song The au-
dience will never forget the impressions
made upon it by that song
as it flowed from the lips of the
fair singer
Other members of the company also de-
serve complimentary mention torthe perfect
manner in which they acted their respec-
tive parts. Mr.. Conley, as Plunkett, did
full justice to his we'll earned reputation,
his deep, full and,rich voice and his dra-
matte interpretation of his part leaving
nothing to be desired. He has few equals
and il is not too much to say that he has nc
superiors among those now inoperatic roles
Anandale, as Nancy, won Observed praise
She is admirably suitable to comic opera
and her fine contralto, perfect enumeration
and careful and skillful moduhtions wert
deserving of the high favor with which she
was received.
AT the close of the performance the ap
plause was deafening, aud only increased III
power when Miss Abbott, Mr.. Conley, Miss
Annandale and Mr.. Tams appeared before
the curtain, bowling in acknowledgement Of
the compliment.
The company left at about four o'clock
this morning on its special car for Mem
phis, where it will remain several days.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
Virture Acknowledged.

MrS Ira Mulholland, Albany, N. Y,
writes: "For several years have suffered
from oft-recurring bilious headaches, dys-
pepsia and complaints peculiar to my sex.
Since using your Burdock Blood Bitters
am entirely relieved" Price $1.00
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
CACHE, Feb. 18th 1882.

BIZ contracting a severe Cough and Cold,
was compelled to give up my dairy work
and keep to the house. A neighbor recon-
mended me to try bottle Of Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup; it was procured and used;
to my establishment relief was instantaneous.
EDw. w. CLAYTON, Waverly, Md,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
WIN. NJ. BAXTER & CO.,
Manufacturers Of
PURE LIQUID PAINTS, WHITE LEAD
Zines, and COlOrs,

No. 81 Pearl Street, NEW YORK.
Our Liquid Paints are ready for immediate use on
opening the packages no oil, spirits of turpentne
or dryers being required,
Punty.--We guarantee their absolute purity and
their freedom from barytes, clay, alkalis water,
benzine, soap and other articles which are used TO
adulterste liquid paints.
Covering Capacity. They weigh fifteen to six
teen pounds TO the gallon, and will cover better
and more surface than any chemical paints or those
containing barytes or clay, as these add weight
without body.
Permanently of Color-Great care has been taken
in selecting colors for tinting, and only per
manent colors consequently our tints do not fade.
Convenience. ANY one who can use paint
brush can apply these paints, and being ready for
use, there Is no waste or excess Of material as is
the case often when lead, oil and turpentine have
20 be purchased The coors can always be exactly
matched and there is necessity Of having two OF
three shades on the same building, as is often the
case when tints are made experimentally.
Our Pure Liquid Paints are put up In small cans
from TO lbs, and also by the gallon, in packages
from cans of u, and2 gals, to kegs of 10, is
and rs gals, and bble. OF Is gals.
Sample Cards and otsce Lists mailed to any cd.
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14

A veteran seaman in the naval asylum
Of Philadelphia naively says: History
shows that d sailor must get drunk, and
after twenty five or thirty years of hard
sea service no Is entitled to got drunk
But how drunk can, he bo cxpsctsd. n
get On o. q month";" Ihis a : ynthAIs
abort allowance for greg. N N !.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
ILLINOIS CENTRAL R. K.
AAAI E3sll lHIETEsHEa5l
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE
Shortest and Quickest Route
st. Louis and Chicago.
The Only Line Running
9 DAILY TRAINS
- From Cairo,
MAKING DIRECT CONNECTION
EASTERN LINES.

TRAINS LEAVE CAIRO:
3:l6 am. Mail,
Arriving In St. Louis 945 am; Chicago, e:So m,
Connecting at Odin and Efhngham for Clncin'
natl, Louisville, Indianapolis and points East'
ll:lO am. st. Louis and western
Express.
Arriving in st. Louis 7:05 p. m, and connecting
for all points West.
ago pm. Fast Express
For st. Louis and Chicago, arriving al st. Louis
l0.40 y. m, and Chicago 7:so am
ago pm. Cincinnati Bxpress.
Arriving at Cincinnati 700 am; Louisville 1890
am; Indianapolis 400 am. Passengers by
this train reach the above points 1 - TO 80
HOURS In advance Of any other route.
EYr-The 4:20 p. m. express has pULLMAN
SLEEPING CAR Cairo TO Cincinnati, without
changes, and through sleepers to st. Louis ana
Chicago.
Fast Time East.
Passengers By G pon as sEh n5Sss any delay
caused by Sunday intervening The Saturday aiter-
noon train from Cairo arrives In new YORK MONDAY
morniug at 1875. Thirty'six hours In advance OF
nv other route, ,...,..
tyv-For through tickets and further infornaton'
anply A. illinois Central Railroad Depot, Cairo
JAS. JOHNSON, 80 u u; r; yN hront
An HANSON, Gen. Pass, Agent. Chicago
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
r. r. TINE CARD AT CAIRO.
,,1troJs cvNTRALR

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RI.
TRAINS DEPART. -, fhASe hob m
.Icrom dalton III 10 IN express .,....H 10 Am
,Rxpress. 800. 40 pm ACCOMMODATION $40 'm
MISS CENTRAL X. X.
.Natl AIS am tMsil.....-.. 5:Up m
tExpress....... lO:i5s m tExpress...... h;Dam
CAST. L.R.R. Marrow Gauge.l
syxrress SEQ am sRxpress. ...... pm
.Accom dalton. S5 pm 'Accom 'datoin l2;9o pm
sT.L., I'M IS. r.. K.
tExpress ....ii :30p.m tRxpress,..... ~" Il, =,
tAccom aatlon. $50 pm tAceom dation. II $40 Am
WABASH, ST. LOUIS 4 PACIFIC RT co.
EMAIL 4 Ex %. 500 an 'Mail q Ex''.' s'os Pun
sDally except sunday. Daily.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
County officers.

County officers.
Circuit Judged. J. Baker.
Circuit Clerk-A. II. Irwin.
County Judge-R. Yocum.
County Clerks. j. Humm.
County Attorney--J. NJ. Damron.
County Treasurer W. Parker.
sheriG-John Hodges.
Coroner-R, Fitzgerald
County Commissioners-T. W. Halliday, j. A.
Gibbs and Peter Sanp,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14

New and Complete Hotel, fronting on Levoe
Second and Railroad Streets,
Cairo. Illinois,.

AM <ew Orleans: Illinois Central; Wabash, 1t.
Louis and Pacific; Iron Mountain and southern,
Mobile and Ohio; Cairo and 81. Louis Railways
are oil Just across tho street; while tho Steamboat
Landing IL but one square distant,
This Hotel 10 heated by stoan, has steam
Laundry, Hydraulic Elevator, Electric Call Bells.
Automatic FIRE Alarms, Baths, absolutely pure air,
perfect sewerage and complete appointments.
superb furnishings; perfect service; and IN I'M.
excelled table. lo FN
Z. r.. PARKER 81 90. Lessess
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-02-14
City 0tncers.

City 0tncers.
Mayor--N. b. Thistlewood.
Treasurer--T J Kerth
Clerk-Dennis. ], Foley.
Counseor--Wm. Is. Gilbert
Marshall. II. Meyers,
Attorney-William Hendricks.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
qirst ward-Peter saup. T. NJ. Kimbroqgh'
second Ward-Jesse Hinkle, @, n. Hughes
Third Ward-B. r, Blake, John WOOD. e.o
Fourth wsrd-Chsrles 0. Pstier' Ado'ph o"V
Fiji Fifth ward-T. W. Halliday, Ernest B. Petit
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-03
Monday, April 3. 'S2
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

he OAlOlO SlS" WIN YIN "
match by 20 lengths.
THE meeting of the Louisiana jockey
club begins on the III inst
A MOTION to quash has been made
in the star route CaSeS-not decided
yet.
SAN ANTONIO is threatened with
another legislative excursion on San
Jacinto day.
Our public debt was decreased
during the month of May sixteen and
half millions.
In THE house on Saturday bills tc
appropriate $4,000 for the internal
revenue bureau, and $4,000 for the
Washington monument, reported.
DR.. LAMSoN'S sentence has been re-
spited by the British authorities for
two weeks in Difference to the request
OF President Arthur.
AFTER Gen. Sherman had eaten a
hearty supper at FL Paso, he expressed
the belief that FL Paso would be a
large city some day.
BISHOP CAIN, of the African church,
signs a call for a colored mems con-
vention, and in it demands "colored
teachers for colored Schools TO be
consistent the bishop will have to add,
"colored cars for colored bishops
The principle is the same.
A POSTAL CARD from Gen. X.
Burns informs us that he was wrongly
reported by the Galveston News Wash
ington correspondent as calling on the
president in Russell's behalf. We take
back all we said about the general, as
matter of course.
Mr.. VIM. RICHTER in a communica.
ton to the Express, treats with serious.
ness the rantlngs of our friend COL
Blanton Duncan, and really floors the
colonel, if it is possible to floor him
The species of articles contributed by
Col. Duncan to the press have little
effect upon we'll balanced minds, but
there is a large class OF weak-mindeC
people who are quite seriously affected
by such nonsense. We clip the follow
ing extract from a letter to the Beltor
Journal in illustration:
The writer was up in Coryell county
few days ago and the small grair
crop looked exceedingly well. While
there | saw a man who went crazy
over the old woman's prophecy tina
the world was coming to an end il
1881, and the time having passed ane
the prediction failing, he is almost
fanatic on the subject of religion, an'
says the time for the devil to b.
chained is here and he belieAes he i
chained.
THE lovers of Barnum will be prou
to learn that "Jumbo," the hilariou
big elephant recently purchased b
him in London is on the ocean wave
bounding over to this country. Jumb
ISL feet inches high, as bright an
supple as any young reynard in tn
woods, and an honor to the elephar
tine species. The wonders that h
will learn to perform under the tuitio
of the gifted and experienced MOI
arch of the realm Of shows will take tn
rose color from the brow of beauty
the opposition and spoil everythir
like elephantine competition. "
trust Jumbo will escape sea slckne
and arrive in safety.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-03
Houston Manufacturing Company.

Manufacturers of cypress water.tanks and cis-
terms, of any size, from one hundred to
100, 900 gallons. We set up every tank, and
mark each piece and every hoop. Scale
drawings showing foundation and support,
will be sent to all purchasers free of charge.
Prices and estimates furnished on application
to F. +. Collins, corner Semmes and Cont
streets, Houston, Texas. 2-27-t
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04
Fleeced by Stocks.
now LARGE FORTUNE vas sQrASpERED.
The M,tortlac IVhi-h BrfsH a PbiinirlpAia
or. Councilman in Val .Nred.

now LARGE FORTUNE WAS sQrASpERED.
The Hsforhlac Whi-h BlteH a Phiiair,phia
cr.Cowc,'mgu in H'aN Street.
Says Philadclphis paper Of recent
date: Among the army Of lambs who
enrich the Golfers Of Third street money
changers to their own ruin, the com.
mon talk at present is the misfortune
which has recently befailen ex Council.
man William Armstrong. IN the Twen.
ueth ward, who IN a little over a years
intercourse with Wall street brokers. in
New York, has been aeeced Of for
tune ranging, according to reports,
somewhere between $50 600 and s2OO,
600.
Mr.. Armstrong was a contractor at
one time aud dIu considerable work for
the city a. the builder of street culverts
Being man Of unquestioned integrity,
who gave close attention to his busi.
ness, he amassed comfortable fortune.
lie entered politics and served n three
years term In select council. and while
In public life naturally drifted with the
tide Of city fathers whose faces are IA.
miliar in the financial mart, TO Third
street. Mr. Armstrong; earlier efforts
we're attended with wonderful success.
Everything he dealt in seemed to turn
10 his advantage until he longed for
broader pastures.
little over year ago Mr.. Arm.
strong directed his attention TO Wall
street, and soon became dailv passen.
ger between this city and New York,
going over every morning and returning
iu the evening. When he was q candi
date for council again, lest year. his en-.
gagements in New York prevented him
from giving his personal attention to
the canvass. His dealings among the
kings Of the New York street proved
the reverse Of his experience on Third
street. For a time he was shaken to
and fro by the usual ups and downs in
q speculator's career, but finally came
continued reverses. lie faced the flood
Of misfortune nobly, and every time he
went under the ex councilman would
come up again ready for another bout,
until two weeks ago, when the realiza.
ton burst upon him that he was q ruin.
ed man. He had obligations TO meet,
and with his accustomed sense OF hon.
or prepared at once TO meet them. Ills
handsome residence on Christian street
was disposed Of at private sale for el5,-
900. large block Of valuable bank
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04
4 Bit OF Society Gossip.
LINCOLN AND THE swEETHEART or Tue As.
sAssiS or MS FATHER.

LINCOLN AND THE SWEETHEART or THE As.
sAssIS OF MS FATHER.
The appointment Of Mr.. Chandler to
the naval portfolio has developed an
interesting phase Of Washington social
life which sets gossips agoR with specu.
lation. II will be remembered that
when J. Wilkes Booth Was shot. the
picture Of a beautiful young lady, q
reigning society belle. was found on his
person. The original Of the portrait
was recognized in the, person of Miss
Hale, the daughter ofa leading politi-
clan and statesman, and a lady of
whom Booth had become deeply and
seriously enamored. What encourage.
ment he had received was not precisely
known, but there was enough between
them TO form the basis of good many
romances which afterward appeared in
the public press. Miss Hale'afterward be.
came Mrs. Chandler, and is now the
wife Of the Secretary Of the navy. The
same whirligig OF time which brought
this about has also made the then young
son Of the martyred Lincoln Secretary
OF war. II now appears that according
10 official etiquette, IL Is the duty of
the secretary Of war TO escort the wife of
his next in rank TO dinner on state oc.
casions. lie must take the wife Of the
Secretary OF the navy. Secretary Lin.
coin must, In short, escort the one.
time sweetheart OF the assassin of his
distinguished father. Therefore society
il shocked.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-05-04
A Terrible Tale.

now uE cANE TO KILL MS wIFE-THE
DIRE DEgD or HARAssED HUSBAND
TRAGIC ENDING OF DOMESTIC TROUBLE.
1t is not often that more remarkable
story is heard ia court room than was
told last week by Lawyer j. G. Lansing,
of Eureka, New, on trial for killing his
wile. When he took the witness stand
the grief in his face hushed the bar
and spectators into a plying silence.
lie began by declaring that he had con.
sented TO say what he would have to
say about the dead only upon the urgent
requirement of his counsel. and for the
sake of his daughter. Then he gave
the jury the history of his married life.
Ever since 1864 IL had been, he said,
wretched in all ways. His wife took 10
liquor. She was powerful woman
fully his equal in strength. When
drunk she was violent and ferocious.
She frequently attacked him, threaten.
ing TO kill him and, as he believed at
The tlme, meaning 10 carry out her
threat. She threw stones at his head,
poured boiling water on him, tried on
several occasions 10 stab him with the
carving knife, once at least, drawing
blood. She followed him into court,
making such disturbance that the
police had to remove her by force.
She burst into hia office and beat him
over the head with rawhide till the
blood streamed down his face. She