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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-06-20
WIDOWS & ORPHANS
MUTUAL AID SOCIETY,
OF CAIRO.
the State Of Illinois. Copyrighted July
0, 1877, Under Act Of Congress.
OFF'It'EISS:

EXECUTIVE COM H.
II. LEIGHTON, l.. y. THOMAS,
j, G. WHITE, W r. PITCHER,
j s. McGAUEY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

AbSenteeism in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The journals
show that the house is not alone blame
worthy on account of absence from
their seats of large share of the mem
bers. The average number of absen-
tees for good while past has been Il
per cent. of the entire house. The SEN
ate has done a little better. We give
the figures for the first half of May,
which is q fair specimen of the whole
session.
The senate consists of 76 members.
During the fortnight referred to the
yeas and nays were called twenty one
times. The average number of the alb
sentees at these calls of the roll was 26,
which is more than one-third of the
senate. In several instances in these
two weeks business came to a stand for
lack of quorum, while on other occa-
slons, senator's got along by closing
their eyes to that fact
1t often happens that some states are
practically unrepresented In the senate
for many days i'll succession because of
the absence of both their senators. Per-
haps these senators are correct judges
Of the value of their presence in the
chamber where duty calls them. But
at all events the people of the states
they are supposed to represent ought
to know of their frequent absence from
the post to which they were assigned,
so that the constituencies may in due
season arrest this growing evil.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Marshall Declines.

PITTsBURG, May 22.-In an interview
this morning, Hon. Thos. NJ. Marshall,
through his son, states that he had de-
cided to decline the republican nomi-
nation for congressman-at-large. He
refused to say whether ne would or not
accept the independent nomination il
rendered him. His declination of the
regular nomination is definite and con-
elusive.
PHILADELPHIA, May 22.-The Times
says: Marshall's letter declining the
nomination of large,
will be rich and pungent and will leave
no douot in the public mind, as to his
present political status. He hardly
sympathizes with the Independents in
their bolt against the boss system. He
IS as strong in hostility against the
present Senator Cameron, as he was in
his hostility to Cameron more than p
years ago. His letter of declination
will make everybody understand that
his heart and soul is against him, and
all that tends to continue the Cameron
power in Pennsylvania.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
A Bank Bursted.

BosroN, May 22.-The Pacific Ma
tional bank which suspended some
months ago, and resumed but few
weeks since, stopped payment today
and will wind up business. Its directors
voted to go into liquidation and applied
for receiver. The suspension is con-
sidered due to lack of business, since
resumption. Public confidence was
not large enough to warrant any large
dealings with the concern. The i'm
mediate cause of the suspension of the
bank, was the maturity of $500, zoe,
Saturday which the bank was unable
to pay, and which went to protest. 1t
is understood that all depositors will be
paid in full, but the original stock
holders win have their investment of
two million dollars wiped out. The
Central National bank is among the
creditors of the Pacific, to the amount
of $400, 900, but the Central has already
assessed its stock holders to this extent.
1t is believed the losses of other banks
will be comparatively small.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Going for the Gamblers.

ST. LOUIS, May pa Post Dispatch
special from Jefferson City, says the
supreme court declares TIE Johnson
law, nsking gambling felony, consti-
tutional, and issued mandamus COM
polling the judge of the criminal court
to try gamblers indicted by the grand
jury. The war on gamblers here now
promises to be actively prosecuted
The decision of the supreme court of
the state declaring gambling felony
constitutionally, is a great blow to gam
blers. The sheriff, to-day, is serving
over $50 warrants on lottery men, some
of whom have been indicted 60 times
by the grand jury. At the latest the
cases will come upin court in July and
there are over 500 cases altogether on
the docket against lottery men and
gamblers and the acting district
attorney says they will be pushed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
The Whisky Ring Members.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The whisky
ring are laying out extensive plans for
future operations. Among other things,
members of congress suspected of hos
tility are being marked and threatened
with defeat. The ring court the favor
of both parties. The headquarters of
both congressional campaign commit
tees are visited by ring managers. The
republican committee rejoices in an
Iowa county politician for secretary. If
this gentleman has not marked Repre-
sentative White of Kentucky for sac
rifce, because of his oppo sition to the
whisky bill, then he is unsupported. The
ring have friend evidently in the new
secretary. The ability of the ring to
pay is great. The necessities of the
committees for money are considera-
BILE. "My Dear HubbelP' has reason for
teaching his young man the value of
discretion. The intention o. the ring as
a pioneer in politics is indicated by the
observation Of one of the managers that
Senator WINDOWS movement for an
investigation would cost that senator his
seat and give to Commissioner Raum
the seat of Judge Davis. They want to
control congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
She Was CnnfnSah

1t was not in McFadden's drug store
that young and sprightly school
teacher last week addressed the clerk !:
Il would like sponge bath"
"Ah, oh, a-will you please repeat: 1
did not quite understand YOU, SIAM
mered the clerk.
Il would ike good sponge BATH
again demanded he customer, while 4
pair of sharp gray eyes, beaming with
wonder and Impotence, made him
tremble.
More dead than alive he managed to
tell his fair visitor his inability to catch
her meaning.
well, l never If this amt queer
| think speak intelligently enough.
acknowledgements
-sponge-bath."
At this moment the proprietor whis-
pered She wants a bath SPONGE
At q same moment she comprehend
ed the trouble and fed from the store
before she could be recognized by any
one, but too late A gentleman raised
his hat to her. passed Ill and all was
Observation-Disclosures Republican.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
A Contingent Fee.

A citizen had occasion to consult
a lawyer regarding a suit which he
contemplated institnting, but of the
definite outcome of which he was in
doubt. He did not wish to pay a retain
ing fee, because he was uncertain of
winning. The attorney said he would
accept a contingent fee. The party met
Mr.. Burleigh some time afterward and
asked him the definition of contin-
gent fee.
a contingent fee" loosely said Mr..
Burleigh, is this. 'If lawyer looses
the case he gets nothing. he wins
you get nothing"
But" said the perplexed party,
scratching his head, a can't say that
uxsctly comprehend you"
Il thought was quite clear" said
Mr.: Burleigh, who repeated what he
had said.
"But it seams that don't get any
thing in either event." said the man,
when his intellect had fully grasped
the situation.
"Weil that is about the size of a con-
tingent fee," replied Mr.. Burleigh,
terminating the conversation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
\ OF TO be Discouraged.

A Brooklyn lawyer who has the rep
utation of securing pensions for men
who were within twenty miles of any
battle, was waited upon few days ago
by man who thought he deserved
something from Uncle Sam, when the
following conversation took place:
Did you go to war;" ''No, but l
was in camp at Elmira for ten days"
Were you accidentally woundedT'
NO"
Have a heavy fit of sickness
NO
Get chronic diarrehea?n "No."
Contract rheumatism mo"
My friend" said the lawyer, as he
looked at him in fatherly way, some
pension agents might be discouraged
over yoar case and refuse to touch it,
but shall st once forward your papers
for pension on the ground that you
were broken of your usual rest during
those ten nights. Call again In six days
for your back pay. Good morning,
sir nextl"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Cold Weather and the Crops.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 22-The cold
weather the last few days has checked
seeding in North Dakota, where it was
not completed. Minnesota wheat was
all in the ground before the rain, and is
now coming up and looking well. To
day is cold and cloudy, with furry of
snow in some parts Of the state and
Dakota. The average OF wheat this
year is an increase of so to 100 per
cent on new lands in Northern Mimi,
aud Dakota. In the southern part of
the state, however, there is large
falling of. Farmers are turning their
attention to corn, oats and other crops.
Corn planting is very backward on ac-
count of cold weather not having been
finished in any localities, and but fair
ly begun III some.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Mrs. ChristiancN,s Conduct

DETROIT, May 2.-Voluminous dep
ositions in the Christiancy divorce
case were taken before commissioner
and forwarded to Washington tonight.
They comprise the testimony of Judge
Christiancy's two sons, George and Vic
tor. The former testifes to amorous
conduct between Mrs. Christiancy and
the man named Haight, at Lima and
other places in Peru, setting forth tnat
the facts are sham eful. The other
narrates variety of circumstances in
Washington, among which was an eff
fort on Mrs. Christiancy's part to get
witness to assist her in procuring an
abortion, which he refused to do. She
afterwards told him she secured the
aid of druggist in accomplishing her
purpose. All testimoney is of the
same character.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Murdered bY His Children.

MUscATINE, Iowa, May %. There
are now some startling Developments
in the McKennon patricide, twelve
miles west of here, telegraphed on Sat
urday. The girl, Mary, on Saturday
last, stated that she shot her father in
self defense. Her brother and her old
er sister are here in jail. The Daily
Journal will to-day, publish full con
fession from the two girle. showing that
the murder was committed by the
brother in order that the children
might Lave their own way at home,
and that it was arranged that the
youngest sister should acknowledge
the shooting. with the idea that the
plea of self defence and her extreme
youth would save her from punish
ment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
4 Booming Strike.

DETROIT, May 22.-The booms on
the Muskegon river, which have been
closed nearly two months by reason of
a strike, thus keeping many mills on
the Muskegon idle, were re-opened this
morning by crews. Some of the
strikers joined the new arrivals and are
at work. Other strikers congregated
around the grounds in large numbers,
but no disturbance has occurred yet.
The city police cleared the bridge Of
the crowd assembled thereon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
A WILDE SEANCE.
How the -Esthefc Made il Hot for a
Pair OF Old Poker Players


While Capt Foster was swapping lies
With Ned Fry, out at the Cliff House
last Monday, Oscar drove up with Mr.
Locke, and, taking stained glass atti-
tude on the balcony, was for some min
utes lost i'll a contemplation of the
grand old ocean breaking on the cliffs
far down below him.
How grand the roar of the ocean,"
lie said dreamily, to the captain.
The captain was little taken aback
but agreed That it was.
Would any price be too great for
the glory of watching hour by hour and
day by day, through the placid, wave
less days OF summer, and the grand
turbulence Of the wintry gale?"
Fifty a month";" said the captain,
who. while Oscar sighed UNDECIDED, ask
ed Fry what kind of canary bird it
was, anyhow.
After time hey went to the bar,
where Oscar ordered some milk "fresh
from natures odorous laboratory, ;"
while the others took Il little lemon in
theirs. Then Fry and the captain and
another gentleman sat down to play
dollar ante.
"What eez dollar ante?" said Oscar.
dreamily, i'll a mezzo-soprano sigh.
They explained.
"0f course and they gave him a
seat and chuckled way down in their
bronchial tubes.
A great sadness was upon him. Some
times an unutterable melancholy would
fill with dark shadows his dreaming
eyes, but he said very httle-only
sighed.
Capt. Foster did not sigh. Several
times he might have been heard to re-
mark something about dynamite.
Mr.. Fry was also little melancholy,
but talked in different strain, several
times saying, hmpidly, On the
luck!'
By and by it was Oscars deal, and
he caressed the cards gently, and dis
trihuted them mournfully, like crumbs
ut communion.
Everybody went in. The captain
took two cards, Fry took one and Oscar
one.
Il will contribute five-spot,' said
the captain, locating 50 piece in the
center of the green.
at will cost you FIVE more, remarked
Fry. disseminating ten.
"Beshrew me, but ! am oppressed
with doubt, murmured Oscar. Gould
hut penetrate the dark veil of the fu-
ture-hut no, nay, then l will risk all,
and he doubtfully and sadly put up his
portion.
Ten harder said the captain.
Ten more than YOU" remarked
Fry.
Oscar knitted his brow. 'sVerily l
am in the vortex, and the o'ershadow-
ing sky is murky But must stay. l
will-how do you phrase it-call, call
call on you"
And the captain joined the merry
tnrong.
Three aces" said he.
Full hand" said Fry, proudly, as
he showed his cards and reached for
the money.
TOO, too" the poet murmured, as
he almost weepingly laid down four
deuces.
And when the captain had flung his
cards out of the window, and Fry was
making the air blue with interiections,
Oscar winked his eye audibly and re-
marked in his natural frame of mind:
Now that l remember it, gentlemen.
we used to indulge in this little recrea-
ton at Oxford. Come and take 4 sniff
ter with me-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Steamers.

NEwYoaK, May %. Arrived: Moose,
from Rotterdam, and Alaska, from Llv-
erpool.
LONDON, May 22.-Canada and Adri-
attic from New York, arrived out.
New YORK, May 22.-Arrived: Neder-
land, from Antwerp.
FARTHER POINT, May 22.-The Peru
Wan, in tow of the Arcadian.
LONDON, Nav 22,-The steamships
Maine, from New York, and Missouri
from Boston, arrived out.
LONDON, May 22.-Arrived: Persian
Monarch, from New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Gen. Brady
today gave bail in $4,000 under the
new indictment.
GUITEAU WILL HANG.
Justice James, this morning. an
nounced the decision of the court in
bdnc upon the exceptions in the Guitequ
case, denying new trial, and affirming
the judgment of the court below.
Justice Hagner, IN separate opin-
ion, discussed the bearings of the old
Maryland law, and held that even un-
der the Maryland act of 1885, the in
dictment would have been good in this
district.
Judge Carter stated that the opinions
given were the unanimous opinions of
the court.
The court then adjourned. The main
points of the decision have been al
ready foreshadowed III these dispatches.
BULLY FOR HOWE.
The postmaster general sent letter
to the house recommending that the
postage on % class matter, papers and
magazines, be abolished. He states
that 4th class matter merchandise is
carried at a loss to the government.
and if the government is to be taxed
for transportation Of either class. it
should be for second class.
HALLET KLBoURNE INCREASES HIS BILL
Hallet Kilbourne's amended plead
Ing IN this case against ex-Sergeant-at-
Arms Thompson, for false imprison-
ment, has been filed. He claims $780,
GOO damages. Thompson has employ
ed Judge McSweeney. of Wooster,
Ohio, and Samuel 5. Shellabarger as
additional counsel.
NORTHERN PACIFIC LANDS.
The house committee on judiciary
adopted the report of the sub-commit-
tee declaring lands granted to the
Northern Pacific railway noa-forfeita-
BILE. The minority of four will present
a dissenting report. Chairman Reid
was authorized to submit the majority
report to the house.
REWARD OFFERED.
The treasury department offers re-
ward of S15, 900 for information about
the stolen one thousand dollar bonds.
A suspension OF the sentence of Doyle
and the re-arrest Of Brocksay and
Smith are regarded as intended to Sc
cure that information.
COMBINATIONS.
United States marshals-N l. Cos
ling, western district of Texas; Jas. s.
Rutan, western district of Pennsylya-
MIA; Thos. N Van Valkenburg, super
vising inspector of the 9th district
Postmasters-Benj. E. Robinson, Fair
bury, Ill: Jas. S. Fauks, Napoleon, o.;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Blasting Frost i'm Iowa.

Dies MONIES, Ia, May pa special
to the State Register from Jasper county,
reports white frost last night and in
jury to the fruit crop.
In Westberry county the thermome-
ter registered % above. Grapes and
strawberries are all gone in Story coun-
ty. The frost is the most severe ever
known this season. Tomatoes are de-
stroyed, corn seriously injured and
even the foliage of trees turned brown.
Like reports come from various sec
tions in the southeast.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Horse Thieves Lrnched.

LOUISVILLE, May pa Little Rock,
special says: A band of vigilants has
been chasing eight horse thieves in
Missouri, tor over two weeks. Three
were captured near Kirbyville and
lynched, the other five escaped, but
one has been since killed, one MORALLY
shot, the third was captured and is in
Jail. The other two are now hemmed in
on the White river, and will be captur-
ed to-day and lynched.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
a PHYSICIANS ADVICE.

Don't expect to cure constipation of the bowels.
dyspepsia, indigestion, etc., by the use OF severe
carthartic medicines. Relief thss obtained is
only temporary, when the reaction comes the dis
ease has a firmer hold on the digestive system
than at first. The practice of taking cathartic
medicines is the cause of a reat amount # un-
necessary suffering. The dose must be increased
from time to time until digestion is impossible
without their use and the liver and bowels event
ually become mass of corruption that death
only can relieve. The way to permanently cure
weak and imperfect digestion is 10 purify the
blood and strengthen every part of the body by
the use of such tones as Yellow Dock, SarSapa-
rilla, Juniper, Iron, Celery, and Calisaya, ali of
which ingredients enter into the composition of
DR.. GuySott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla, the
Queen of all health reviewers. 1t increases the
power of endurance and eounteracts the per-
nicicus effects of physical or mental exhaustion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
lie any ,1nsnnhisiicatna :

If any unsophisticated rural citizen
observes that about 100 members of the
House We're absent when Crapo's Bank
Charter bill was passed, he may be told
that the most of them were probably
attending the horse-races But it must
be set down to their credit that the
most of them were paired, so that their
absence from their seats did not en-
danger the passage of the bill. Besides,
those hard worked fellows need some
relaxation and amusement, and what
is more invigorating for Il healthy
statesman than well contested horse
race? Even the President of the
United States, the other day, set Con-
gressmen the example, ard was one Of
the distinguished spectators present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
The Biz Strike not Ended

PITTsBURG, May 22.-Ths final con-
fererce between the iron manufac-
turers and the committee of the ANAL
gamated association of iron and steel
workers, relative TO signing wages
scale for the ensuing year, was held
this afternoon, and resulted in an adj
iournmentw without coming to an 2mic-
able settlement of the difficulty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
ADVICE TO CONsUMPTIvEs

On the appearance of the first symptoms-as
general debility. loss of appetite, pallor. chilly
sensations, followed by night-sweats and cough.
prompt measures for relief should be taken. Con-
sumption is scrofulous diseases Of the lungs
therefore use the great anti-scrofula, or blood
purifier and strength-restorer, Pierces
'Golden Medical Discovery" Superior to ced
toral. For weak lungs, splitting of blood. and
kindred affections, it has no equal. Sold by
druggists the world over. For Dr. Picrce's pam
let on consumption, send two stamps to WoRLD's
DIsPESsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Buffalo
Y. Y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

Honest, but not reliable: Not long
since lady called on Nose Schaum-
burg to find out if co!ored woman,
who had formerly been servant in his
house, was honest, she having given
him as reference. ''Shc vas too hon
est to suit me, nut she was not reliable. =
How can that be?" Ven, Won day |
leaves five tollar pill on the floor and
i tells Matilda to sweep dot room.
shoost want to see if she keep dat bill. y
well, did she keep the bill ~ "No,
she brings me dot pill pack" That
looks very much as ifshe was reliable. !"
No she vas not, for dot pill was coun-
terfeit. vas in hopes She dakes dot
pill and den l never would paid her dot
twenty dollars l owed her, so she fool
ed NIT dot bad pill. l can't say she vas
reliable, but maybe she vas honest"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

Inter-urban amenities: "She's a
dear, good girl" said St. Louis young
man in reference to Chicago fair one;
II assure you, father, she is all soul
"Yes," replied bis stern parent, the old
prejudice against the Garden City en-
differing his words; 81 saw her foot
print in the sand by the Lakeside. You
are right; she is all SOLE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

Mr.. Sidney MeNanny, of New Richmond. o.
writes: My lungs were weak, my breath came
disturbed me, my blood was poisoned with scrof-
ula, my back ached, had dyspepsia, my kid
neys were affected. l could not work nor could
even eat with comfort. Life seemed burden;
rheumatism was in every joint; l suffered from
piles, urinatien was painful and full of sediment
| thought | could never get well, but Dr. Guy
sotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla has removed
all my afilictions."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26

UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDER pre-
vents disease puriies the blood, improves the APP
petite, gives smooth, glossy coat Of hair, and
keeps the animal in good condition. II cures
DisteYpcr, Coughs Colds Fevers, and diseases
to which Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Hogs and Poultry
are subject; should be used by all owning or hgv-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Railway Thieves Captured.

New YORK, May 22-Several thieves
have been captured along the line of
the Hudson River Railway, disclosing
the hiding place Of the goods stolen
from the trains All the property was
originally shipped to Chicago mer-
ccants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-26
Sc1rln ~ m, l is.

SClPio. y. l.. Dec. I. 1879.
Ion, re Pastor of the Baptist church here aud
an educated physician. | am not in practice. hu,
am my sole family physician and advise in many
chronic cases. over year ago l recommcniei
your Hop BItterS 10 NV invalid wife, who has
been under medical treatment Of six OF Albany 5
best physicians several years. She has become
thoroughly cured Of her various complicated dis
eases by their use. We both recommend them to
cur friends, many Of whom have also been cured
OF their various ailments by them.
Rgv + R. WARREN