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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
Howells' Modesty,

The Rev. Mr. Twitchell, of Hartford,
tolls this little story rs illustrative of the
modcsty of the author, Mr., Howells;
The dominic said that they were once
travelling in the same car on an eastern
railroad, when bright young girl came
in, sat down beside Howells and began
to chatter. 1--WE have been taking a
summer trip" she said, land we have
adopted Their Wedding Journey Zone
of Howells books for our guide.book
We have been to all the places mon
toned, and have been delighted at all
points. Oh! how would ike TO know
the author! Did you ever see himP"
Howells, who is bashful man, hac
TO acknowledge, under the heavy rat,
Ting fire, that he had "seen' him; bu
ut the next station he got ont, and went
in another car
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
Token Of Regard.

We believe in presents of all sorts
Christmas boxes, New Years's gifts,
birthday presents, especially for child
ron and young people Make them re-
joicc because they were born, and re-
ioice with them, II is well for children
not only to receive presents butte make
them, Gifts need not be costly to be
very precious, and if thoy are chosen
with reference to the tastes or needs Of
the recipient they have Il double value.
An excellent present for u child is a
microscope, cabinet Of minerals, n
historical chart, a writiug-desk, a tool
chest, a work-box. Any one Of these
gifts will be of lasting utility, some of
them can DO SO shared with others that
whole family will be benefited by
them, as the chart, tho cabinet, the
neurological cabinets can be bought
for small sum, microscopes IRE for
sale at every price and are Of great
value to young students.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
The Mistletoe Bough in New York,

During the past few years IN attempt
has been annually made to Introduce
the mistlotoe into private houses in New
York Mt Christmas, but, hitherto, with
out much success. IL has TO travel too
far before reaching its destination, and
has lost all its freshness and beauty.
Not that the mstletoe is, in itself, pc
culiarly attractive plant. Its chief
charm is that It is supposed to confer
upon young people the privilege of kiss
ing each other under it, but, as flow.
er-dealer of great experience, socially
and from a horticultural point OF view,
said to the reporter who questioned him
about his trade in the mystic Dough,
when q young fellow plucks up cour-
ago to kiss his sweetheart he don't care
for the mistlcioe to be hanging over his
head; he'll do it anywhere,
The mistletoe has. never been popu.
lar III New York, partly because 1t sol
dom arrives in good condition, but
chiefly on account of subtle danger
that turks beneath its leaves. This
peril was well illustrated by Punch some
years ago, The caricature showed an
officer Of the guards handsome, young,
and languid, who had tboughtlessly
strolled under n mistletoe bough and
found sitting there a lady of doubtful
age and angular proportions. waiting
for something The inscription was:
England expects every man to do his
duty"
The misIletoo in England is tolerably
plentifuE 1t grows, chiefly, on oaks,
and is still held in high esteem. In this
country it is scarce, and of the little
that is used in New York, nearly az
much Is imported from Europe as comes
from the west. - NcD York SuR.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
CITY COUNCIL.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, !
CAIRO, Ill, Dec. 10Th, 1882. {
Special Meeting.

Present-His honor Mayor Tbistlewood
and Aldermen Blake, Hughes, McHale,
Patier Petit and Wood.-6.
Absent-Halliday, Hinkle. Kimbrough
and Swoboda-4.
The mayor stated that the meeting was
called in consequence of a motion being
made at last meeting, to postpone action
until tll's 'voni9r on veto message on "an
ordinance 10 provide for the regulating Of
railroads within the limits of the city of
Cairo"
Alderman McHale moved that in as
much as a full attendance is not present,
action the same be further postpone until
next regular meeting
Motion carried.
Alderman McHale moved to adjourn.
Motion carried.
d. j. FOLEY, City Clerk.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
STAGES OF THE RIVER.

The river marked by the gauge last
evening at this port, feet and
inches and rising.
Pittsburgh, Dec 60 p. NJ River feet
inches and falling.
Cincinnati, Dec. 20--6 p. m.-River 10
feet inches and falling
Louisville, Dec 20-6 p. m.-River 8
feet 0 inches and stationery.
Nashville, Dec. go p,m.-Riyer feet
l inches and falling.
St. Louis, Dec. go pm. River feet
inches and rising.
RIVER ITEMS.
The Vint Shinke leaves Cincinnati Sat
urday evening for Memphis.
The X. R. Springer from New Orleans
is due here tomorrow morning for Cncin.
natl.
The J II. Hillman, Capt. Tom Gallagher
master leaves here for Nashville this morn
ing at 10 clock.
The Granite State left Memphis last
night for Cincinnati. She will report here
tomorrow evening.
Yesterday was very mild day for the
season, but very disagreeable and wet, rain
ing nearly all day. Business on the wharf
moderate.
The Andy Baum arrived here yesterday
morning at II O'clock. She had fine
trip, received considerable freight here and
40 passengers mostly for Memphis.
Capt. o. P, Aiken very extensive hay
producer who lives short distance below
Evansville is in the city waiting for the
Sam Roberts which is due here this morn.
ing Mr.. Aiken has a large shipment Of
hay going south on the Roberts.
A telegram from Messrs. Jenkins and
Sass at st. Louis, dated 10 80 a. IN. yester.
day and addressed to Capt Tom Kim
brough, stated that the ice gorge above
ST. Louis had broken and the ice was
running by the city very heavy and the
river rising fast.
The Chas, Morgan one of the finest
steamers of the Southern Transportation
line will leave here early this morning for
New Orleans. She is now almost like
new boat and passengers going south will
be 70 tunate in securing transportation on
the Morgan Rather with Capt. Stein
The officers of the Gus Fowler informed
us last evening that the Jas. w. Gsif broke
her shaft Tuesday night, Just opposite
Bay city. She was towed to Paducah by
the Hopkins and will remain there until
the damage is repaired. Capt. Wise and
his crew took rail from Paducab for Gin
cinnati.
The city is full of immigrants going
south by river to work on the evees and
there is nearly every nationality of the
globe representedSwedes, Hungarians,
Irish, French, Norwegans and Laplanders
ifyou are mind to. In our little expert
ence we have got so mixed up in their Ian.
guage that We have almost forgotten our
own tongue.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
Mothers, Mothers!! Mothers!!!

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciating pain of cutting
teeth9 If so, go at once and get bottle Of
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. II will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake
about it. There is not mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels,
and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operating like magic,
It is perfectly safe to use In all cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and is the proscrip.
ton Of one of the oldest and. best female
physicians and nurses In the United States
Sold everywhere. rs cents bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21

merry Christmas, motherr" cheer
fully exclaimed little Charlie Miggs, az
nc bounded into his parents presence
with a face beaming like now brass
kettle, 80, don't merry Christmas men'
growlcd the old lady, Yesterday after
noon there were six mince-pics upon the
top shelf of the pantry, This morning
there are only i've, Now, where is that
other pie? Mother, solcmnly an
sworod the boy, las true as / live, |
don't know, but brother Bill has been
rolling round tho bed all night, sick
enough to die. " Brooklyn Eogle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21

THEY say "a word to the wise is suffi'
Gent" but we think it takes about five,
use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup" You can
get this article in any drug store for TWEEN
ty.ive cents. Physicians recommend it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21

TRAIN. LEAVE CARu;
3:OS n IN. Mail,
Arriving In St. Louis 945 an; Chicago, s;3O IN !
Connecting at Odin and Bingham for Cincln'
natl Louisville, Indianapolis and points Eat'
ll:lO AIN. st. Louis and Western
Express.
Arriving In 81, Louis 1:05 r, m, and connecting
for sll points West.
3 80 pm. Fast Express
For 81. Louis and Chicago, arriving at Louie
j0:l0p m. and Chicago G:aO Am
800 pm. Cincinnati Express.
Arriving at Cincinnati 700 am; Louisville $3.50
M; Indianapolis 4:05 am. Passengers by
this train reach the above points 2 to 80
HOURS in advance Of any other route.
t,y-The $3.50 p. N. express has PULLMAN
SLEEPING CAR Cairo to Cincinnati, without
changes, and through sleepers to St Louis and
Chicago
Fast Time East.
Passengers c cl pc points Without any delay
caused by Sunday intervening. The Saturday after
noon traIu from Cairo arrives In new YORK Monday
morning. at iO:35. Thlrty-six hours in advance OF
NJ other route. =,
tw-For through tickets and further information,
apply at Illinois Central Railroad Depot Cairo.
J. II. JONES, Tics et Agent,
A. u HANSON, Gen. Pass, Agent. Chicago
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
Satisfaction For Ten.

lu our family Of ten for over two years
Parker's Ginger Tonic has cured headache,
malaria aud other complaints so satisfac.
torily that we are in excellent health and no
expense for doctors or other medicines. -
Chronicle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
City 0ihcers.

Nnyor-N b, Thietlewood.
rreEpEfor-T j hcrth.
ClCfA- -Dennis, j, Foley,
Counsclor--W WIN. b. Gilbert.
Marshal-.L, Ii. Meyers,
Attorney-William Hendricks.
BOARD or ALDERMEN
FIRST Wsri-Wm. McHale. T. NJ. Kinbrough.
second Ward Jesse nnkle, G. N. Hughes.
Third Ward--B. \, Blake, John Wood.
Fourth Wsrd-Charles 0. Patier, Adolph swo'
oia.
Fifth Ward--T. W. Halliday, Ernest B. Psttit.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
&. r. TINE CARD AT CAIRO.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL r..
TRAINS DEPART. TRANS AhhFh'
saail.,........ :05 IN tMaii 1905 q. IN
tAccoin 'datou II 10 Am 'Express .....l 10 N
Express .. $50 pm Accumulation .f:lo p IN
c. ST. Ian o. X. Il, jackson Route)'
mail ....... s:4s am tMall.......... 4,9D N
tExptess...... 1920 IN tEIpress..... iO;1D N
+Ac'modaton 3,5op m
ST. l.. &C. r. r. (Nsrrow Gauge)
sExpres4.... S:IS am Express. ..... ABB y m
Accom- dation. | 90 pm accom- dalton II 40 u
sTL., /. NJ. s. X. r.
,EKpress.,....ll: sop IN tRxpress 2;2O y ID
WABASH, ST. LOUIS & PACIFIC R'Y co,
.MsIl 4 E1. b:oo,.m snail & Ex..., $3.50 pm
tAccom 'dation 3:3J p. N tAccom dalton II 10 am
DAILY except Sunday. Daily.
MOBILE & OHIO R, r,
Ma.........I5:55 g. m. Mail.,.-..... $40 p. m.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21

The Rev. Geo. IL. Thayer, of Bourbon,
Ind, says; "Both myself and wife owe our
lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
County Officers.

Circuit JIdge-D. j Baker.
Circuit Clerk--A. Ii Irwin.
County Judgo--k. ) Yocnm
County Clerks j. Humm.
County AttoIncy--J. NJ DamrOn.
County Tfeasurer-Mlles W. Parker.
Sheiii--John Hodges.
COroner-R. Fitzgerald
Coun,y CONFECTIONERY. W. Halliday, D. n
Gibbs and Peter ~alp.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21

When q Boston young lady wishes TO
express that she has the "blues," sho
simply remarks II have azure distcm-
per-"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
RIVER NEWS.
-rs~aiss -
Asg.ass

W p. .NaBpIS, river editor OF rag BULLErnf
and steamboat passenger agout, Orders for all
kinds Of steamboat job printing solicited oHlce
at Bowers European Hotel, No. n Ohio cvee
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

enriches the blood and purihes the
system; cures weakness, lack OF
energy, etc. Try bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

will dyspepsia, heartburn, mala.
ma, kidney disease, liver complaint,
and other wasting diseases.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-21
BROWNS
IROK
B/7TERS

!, the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
SHOCKING CALAMITY.

A terrible calamity occurred at indianapolis
the other day. Through the center of the city
Is a small creek called Pogue's run, which
in dry seasons is little more than mud pud-
die but, in the event OF sudden and heavy
rain, the extent OF country which it drains
makes it very dangerous. A tremendous
rain-storm, during which two inches of water
fell swelled this stream to an unprecedented
height. and flooded the northern part OF
the city, inhlcting q pecunisry damage
amounting to several hundred thousands uf
dollars The most terrible thing in connoc-
ton with the food, however, was the dreadful
loss OF life. There was q frail, half-rotten
bridge spanning Pogus'r run, near the I'm on
depot. The water reached almost TO the foor OF
II, aud was running very fast On this were at
different times from ten 70 twenty-five spec
tators Watching the food. They were several
times warned that tins was not safe, but paid
little attention TO this Finally, when the
food was at its highest, the bridge gave way.
precipitatipg twenty or more persons into the
water Many OF these were young girls who
worked at an adjoining factory, aud nine OF
these were saved by bystandera. The remain
der went through the tunnel, which is square
in length, aud strangely enough thrve OF these
were re-cued alive. The dead bodies OF eight
persons were taken out within q few hours,
and Il is believed that the list Of drowned will
reach a dozen.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21

middle of November chat is, after the
rainy season., a gummy juice exudes
spontaneously from the trunk and
branches Of the acacia. 1t gradually
thickens in the burrows down which it
runs, and assumes the form of oval and
round drops, about the size of pigeon
egg, of different colors, as it comes from
the red or white gum tree. About the
middle of December the Moors encamp
on the border of the forest and the har-
vest lasts full mouth. The gum is
packed in large leather sacks aud trans.
ported on the back of camels and bull
locks to seaports for shipment to differ
-ons oaantrias arka @er-.3s ese.a:s.. :.
made one of great rejoicing, and the
people, for the time being, live almost
on gum, which is nutritious and fatten-
ing. Such is the commercial story of
this simple but useful article.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
THE SPRING GRAIN.
J.as Report Of the NATIONAL Department.
of A0ricaIfare.

Jane Report of the Na,ionat Department.
Of Agriculture.
The June crop report OF the Department o.
Agriculture at Washington represents an entire
area OF 1861 Of the principal counties OF the
fraction OF the breadth of prominent crops.
The area in cotton is 27.1 per cent. less than in
1884, A large number Of returns say that with
the recent fine weather cotton Is improving and
gives some assurance OF better report for
July. The largest deficiency Is in States bor-
dering on the Mississippi river, where planting
in overfowed districts was not entirely finished
the Ist OF June.
The area ,sr,Is soSn in priqg rheat has Dc:
comparative average OF the Northwest Is as
follows: Wisconsin, IS Minnesota, So Iowa,
81; Nebrasks, 80 Dakota, l02.
The condition OF winter wheat is still very
high, averaging 100. Last year In June 1t was
76. Taking the winter aud spring areas to-
gether, and assuming continuance OF tho
present conditions, yield exceeding thirteen
exceeded only by the product OF 1880. The
Southern harvest is safe. Northern winter
wheat has few risks to encounter, but rp.ing 10
still an uncertain quantity.
The corn acreage cannot DO given until July.
A large increase In area is reported in the
South and in the Northwest, but In half the
States planting was not finished on the 1st OF
June, and in large districts the plant had mado
no show above ground. In parts OF the South
early y-planted is in tassels. Planting Ia every
where late the plant is small, and not OF aver
age vigor or color in consequence OF cold and
wet weather.
The increase in the area Of oatr IN nearly
universal, and amounts to an average Of per
cent The average OF condition is 10l. The
harvest promises to te very large.
There is an increase OF l per cent In the area
of barley. Average condition. 80.
The condition OF clover and spring pasture
has improved, aud ranges very high in the
South and fair to good IN other sections.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
Totals in ss States and Territcries.I2 a,4so. Il


From this table 1t will be seen that during
the past Ave months tracklaying has been in
progress in thirty-six States and Territories
upon at least 100 roads, and that within that
time no less than 8, 4S0 miles OF new railway
have been added to the United States. These
figures, moreover, are necessarily incomplete, as
quite number OF roads have not yet responded
TO our inquiries for information, and on num-
ber OF others tracklaying had but recently CON-
menced. Although, as has been said, construc.
ton during 1881 was remarkably rapid, yet at
this time last year only about 1900 miles OF
new track had been reported, or less than IS
per cent. OF the aggregate for the present year,
and not much more than Is per cent. Of the
total laid in 1881. A similar rate OF conssruc-
ton for the remainder Of this year would show
the prodlgious total OF about %, 900 miles for
1882, but, OF course, no such increase is now
possible.
That railway construction has by no means
been suspended, but that, on the other hand,
an enormous mileage is to be added, IL ii,di-
Gated by the large number OF companies re-
Gently incorporated, as well as by the fact that
preliminary work ia in progress on many other
lines which have not reached the stage Of
tracklaying BY running through our own files
since Jan. l. VIC find that we have referred to
no less than 225 companies either newly
incorporated or in process OF construction,
these being in addition to the l20 COW
cred by our table of tracklaying, and
in addition to the others on which
tracklaying Is in progress but has not been re-
ported We believe it safe to say that there
are at least $50 lines, covering at moderate
estimate total Of $4,000 miles, upon which
work is now either in progress or IL proposed to
be commenced during the present year or
course, some Of these projects may not speedily
be undertaken, and financial revulsion would
pct temporary stop to many lines now under
construction; but il the coming harvest
-. Il. <%x.A "A l..z,
docs not experience serious set-back, it is not
unlikely that the mileage OF railways construct
cd during 1882 will nearly equal the remarkable
record Of 1881.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
TOBACCO AND WINE.

Darwin was once asked by gentle
man of Manchester for his testimony as
to the influence Of alcohol and tobacco
on intellectual labor. Mr.. Darwin re-
piled that he drank one glass of wine
daily, and believed that he should be
better if he drank none at all, although
the doctors agreed in urging him to
drink it as cure for giddiness. He
added that he had taken snuff all his
life, and regretted that he had ever done
so. The habit he had often tried to
shake of, and for time had done SO, but
never successfully for any long period.
He felt sure. however. that il was great
stimulus and aid to his work. 81 also" /"
he wrote, "smoke daily two little paper
cigarettes of Turkish tobacco. This is
not q stimulus, but rests me after my
work, or after have been compelled to
talk, with tired memory, more than any
thing else. I am 73 years old"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
ALWAYS NINE.

You say the JOY that has just come to me,
To crown my life with glory and with grace,
viii perish, having but the agony
OF loss in its dear place.
And that 'twere better TO forego the bliss,
And so be spared the loss. tell you nay;
Because the night is coming, must miss
The brightness Of the day?
But yesterday the nowers and birds we're here,
To-day watch the whr ing, drifting SHOWS;
HcT am saddened, thinking Of the dear,
Departed bird and r,fe.
Give me the gorgeous skies, the sweet perfume
OF flowers, ay, all the royai summers charms,
Though must rec her, robbed of all her bloom,
Die in the winters arms
would not take your little negative
Delights; / have no petty fear Of death;
Life is not worth the living, If TO live
Means Just 10 draw the breath.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
and-and l called him an Irishman +"
sobbed Emma, Historically.
90 No rNHana, NJ.

snu-anu L called MIN an lrlshman !"
sobbed Emma, Historically.
"No offense, Miss Emma. NY grand.
father, on my mothers side-Maj. Ire,
lawny-was an Irishman," observed Mr..
Maxwell, coolly. "And, since 1 have
done my best, won't you try the soup
before il is cold?"
The others stared and Emma cried,
but Mr.. Maye laughed uproar-
iously.
"The best joke Of the season Sit
down, everybody Emma, you foolish
girl, don't cry. Arthur doesn't care.
And, as for your Arthur,
tell Nanny TO bring it in. The proof
of the pudding is the eating, you
know"
Miss Emma won't. cry when she
tastes NY soup," remarked Arthur,
ladiing it out promptly with an air Of
pride.
And then they fell to tasting ard
praising, and urging Emma to taste and
praise, until she laughed and cried all
together.
But Mr.. Arthur was so delightful, SO
winning and SO witty, 30 Kind to his
agitated young hostess, and I'd cooked
such an excellent dinner from the
pigeons to the pudding, everything was
perfect.
By-and-by Emma was herself again,
"This has taught me lesson, she
said. 81 never will be 80 desperately
situated again. will learn to cook"
"Let me teach you," said Arthur.
He did.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-06-21
THE IRON HORSE.
"A Resume Of the R~i''~ay Construction Of
1883.
[From the Railway Age.I

[From the Railway Age.l
Early in the beginning Of the present year
the impression began TO prevail that the con-
struction Of new railways in this country had
for . time practically ceased, the result, it was
believed, OF natural revulsion from the furore
for extensions which had characterized 1881.
That year, it will be remembered, was noted for
the construction Of far greater railway mile
sge than any previous year in the history OF the
country, aggregating between 9, 600 and 10000
miles This seemed to be adding to our railway
system at an excessive and unwsrrsntable rate,
and 1t was assumed that marked decrease
would ensue. Thus far, however, this year,
these predictions have not been justified, but,
on the contrar-, strange 70 say, the
mileage of new roads already completed is far
greater than during the same period for any
previous yesr, and considerably more than
twice As gre Il as that for the first i've months
OF 1881 even. To show these remarkable facts
we have taken pains to obtain information "a
nearly complete as possible OF the progress OF
track laying on each road in the country, from
which we have made q summary by States, aud
present in the following table q statement, so
far as we have it, OF the miles OF track laid in
the United States during the five months from
Jan. to June 1, 1882, giving also the numoer
of lines concerned: