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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Setting His Marx High.

Soon after the late Horace Maynard
entered Amherst College he put on the
door OF his room large letter V. Its
presence exposed him to questions and
ridicule, but paying no attention to
either, he kept the letterin its place At
the end Of four years graduation day
came, and Mr. Maynard was appointed
to deliver the valedictory. After having
received the compliments Of the faculty
and students of the college for the hon
or he had received, Mr. Maynard called
the attention Of his Undergraduates to
the letter V over the door Of his room.
and asked il they then understood what
was meant by the letter V. After short
reflection they answered, Eyes. Vale
dictory.' He replied you are right"
His fellows then asked if he had the val
edctory on his mind when he pasted the
letter over his door. Mr.. MAYNARD re-
piled, "AssmedlyI had" .-BoSton Jour
nal.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Astonished Wan Chews.

The wild Indians description Of his
first sight OF a steamboat used to be
much quoted-how Hobommok (the
deviD came swimming up the riverwith
whirlpool fins, and coughed, and blew
his nose, and yelled with war-whoop
that sent every red man flying to the
woods.
The sensation excited in the wild Chi
nese by silent and smokeless screw
steamer is described here in an extract
from notes of an Eastern voyage. The
actual fright was less, though the Won
der was possibly even greater.
As we moved up the Wan-chcw River,
crowds of astonished Chinese lined tho
banks to see vessel sailing head to
wind and current without any apparent
motive power,
Persons who are familiar with the
sight of an ascending balloon, the Won
ders of electricity, or the silent progress
of propeller steamer, will have to re-
fleet moment before they can appreci-
ate the feeling of alarmed curiosity which
fills the semi-civili2ed of savage breast.
NH'h wi tut llSb llulo lluIlcSstu Wy
such apparent miracles.
In the present instance we had our
sails furled, were steaming with anthra-
cite coal which made no smoke, and
were running through a strong current
and against the wind. There was moth
Ing in the world to give ignorant minds
the slightest clue as to how we rot
ahead. They were rs much COMPOUNDED
as we would have been to see an ox-cart
going up hill by itself,
As we thus assembled the winding
river the villages along its banks pour
ed forth their excited inhabitants to wit
ness the strange spectacle, men, wo-
men and children hurrying to the wa
tcr's edge, watching our mysterious
progress, and then returning slowly to
their homes, AS ii they had seen enough
TO think about for week.
After we had anchored, they APP
preached uswarily in their boats, rcfus-
ingto come alongside, and keeping their
eyes on our every movement. They were
evidently in doubt as to our terrestrial
origin.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
The Sweet By and By.

The author Of the wcll-known song,
'The Sweet BY and By.n $. Fillmore
Bennett, of Elkhon. Wis, denies in
the Chicago Indicator that he and the
composer were drunk when they wrote
the words and music Of that song, as
has been charged Neither of them
were drunk. Bennett was at his place
Of business when Webster, who was Of
a nervous and sensitive nature and east
ly susceptible to depression, came in,
in one of his melancholy moods
What the matter now?' asked Ben
nett. ITS no matter he answered;
lit will be all right by and by" The
idea of the hymn came to me like a
flash says Bennett, land | replied:
The Sweet BY and By Why would
not that make a good hymn MAYBE
it would" he said, indifferently Turn
ing to the desk, Bennett then wrote the
three verses Of the hymn. In the
meantime two friends, n. II. Carswell
and 5. f. Bright. had come in says
Bennett. II handed the hymn to Mr.
Webster. As he read it his eyes kindled,
and his whole demeanor changed -
Stepping to the desk he began writing
the notes in a moment Presently he
requested his violin and played the
melody, In a few moments more he
had the notes for the four parts of the
chorus jotted down. think it was not
over thirty minutes from the time |
took my pen to write the words, before
the two gentlemen before named, myself
and Mr. Webster were singing the
hymn, in the same form in which it af-
terward appeared While singing it,
Mr.. r. Il. Crosby, now resident Of
Richmond, ILL.,, came in, and, after list
ening awhile, wit tears in his eyes, ut
tered the prediction: That hymn is
immortal. | think it was sung in pub
lie shortly after, for within two weeks
almost every child on the streets was
singing it," 1t is translated into sever
al languages and sung in every land
under the sum-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
The Detestable and Pemicious Cigarette.

The DeteStable and Penicious Cigarette.
During the presentyear there has been
a remarkable decrease in the sale Of ci-
garettes as compared with the cores
ponding period Of 1881. For the first
five months Of 1881 the amount paid as
garette-stamp duty to the Philadelphia
Office Of internal revenue was $7O1.75.
Up to May 81 of this year it was $685.
63 or roughly, a decrease of seventeen
per cent. Most Of the cigarettes sold
here are manufactured in New York,
and the decrease Of those brought from
that city is believed TO be about one
third. a tobacco man who has recently
been unbosoming himself to a reporter,
and who is strongly opposed to cigar
cites as pernicious, was interviewed on
the subject. at is in the warm wealth
err he said, 'that the cigarette manu-
facturer banks money, but this year his
profits will not be so large as they gen
orally have been, The young man and
the small boy, who both wanted TO de-
Jude the public by pretending that they
were neither young nor small, formerly
invested in packet Of cigarettes and
box Of matches, and started down street
on their mission of deception. OF
course, nobody was imposed on but
themselves, and this gradually dawned
on them as, IN process Of time, they
found that what was TO have made them
manly really broke down their consti-
tutions and ruined their health. Soon,
therefore, they began to throw away the
little rolls Of supposed tobacco There
are still some people, however, upon
whom the seductive passion for these
little cylinders has apparently fastened
Itself to stay, and it is notorious that
this mania j, nearly always manifested
when It's slaves are riding on back plat
forms Of horse-cars A. long rs these
men commit slow suicide in the seclu-
sion of their own chamber, it is their af-
fair but when they come to nllict on
harmless women and children fumes of
cigarettes it is different. which are pois-
onOus and worse than the fumes Of any
thing else Women Of weak constitu-
tons can be made i'll by cigarette smoke.
think they should be warned about
these effects Of their practice haven't
any sympathy with them, and of course
they are at liberty To die By whatever
death they prefer to, but look on the
abolition Of cigarette -moking especial
~ as public benefit. - Philadelphia
Times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
A GOOD BARGAIN

VIII be given some enterpriseing man
IN lhE BULLETIN Building, which is now
oiiered Tor sale on easy terms, Tong time
and low rate of interest. The building
has rented for the past. year for
hi'y to sixty-two dollars per month.
Inc property consists of A lots, and two
brick buildings "a three story 4Ox60 and a
two story l6 X As. Has a frontage of 80
ieet on Washington avenue and $50 feet on
18th street. If desired the machinery, en-
gine, boiler &c, in the 2 story building
will be sold with it. For particulars adj
dress this Office, or John II Oberly Bloom
ington, Ills.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
The Law of Kindness.

Is universal it affects all the human fam
lily, all animals, and may be even found IN
patent medicines. Some are drastic, and
the patient is obligned to suffer pains
worse than the disease; but in cases of OBJ
stinate constipation, dyspepsia, there is no
remedy so kind, SO gentle In its effects, and
yet so satisfactory, as Burdock Blood BitterS
Price. $1.00.
Paul G.. Schulz, Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Second Edition of job,

Mrs, Ogden, N. Division street, Buffalo,
says: ~ cannot be too thankful that / was
induced to try your Spring Blossom. | was
ut one time afraid should never be able to
get out again, seemed to be second
edition of job without his patience my face
and body were one vast collection of boils
and pmples; since taking one bottle of your
Spring Blossom am quite cured, all erup.
tons have disappeared, and | feel better
than have IN long time Price so cents,
trial bottles 10 cents.
Paul G. Schulz, Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Household Words.

James Pearson, 2S Sixth Street, Buffalo,
says: 81 have used your Spring Blossom
for myself and family, and think it invalu-
able as household remedy, for regulating
the bowels, liver and kidneys. shall
never be without it." Price so cents, trial
bottles 10 cents.
Paul G. Schulz, Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
An Excellent Medicine.

81 certify that my wife and myself were
in bad health for some fifteen years. l
CHANGED to be looking over one of Simmons
Liver Regulator Almanacs and saw A. II.
Stephens and Bishop pierce's names to ties.
timonials. then obtained some of the
Regulator, and .can heartily recommend
Simmons Liver Regulator to my friends as
an excellent medicine. ZE. HARRISON, NJ
d., Gordonsville, Va"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
"The Commodore"

Jos. L. Foote, the Commodore, Elgin, ILL.,
says Thomas Electric Oil cured him OF
sciatica with one application, thoroughly
applied. 1t also cured him of severe cold
and cough. He thinks it very valuable
remedy, and will never be without it,
Paul G. Schulz, Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Bucklen's Aruiea SaIye

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by GEO. E
O'HARA.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

Aliens Brain Food positively cures Herv-
BUSINESS nervous debility, and all weakness
Of generative organs. 81. for IS. All
druggists. Send for circular to Aliens
Pharmacy, 3l5 First Ave, N. Y. Sold in
Cairo by Barclay Bros.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Personal! To Men Only!

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich,
will send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliance on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality and Manhood, and kindred
troubles guaranteeing speedy and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor Ad-
dress as above. n. B.-No risk is incur
red, as thirty days trial is allowed,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

Go to Paul G. Schulz for Mrs. Freemans
New National Dyes. For brightness and
durability Of color are unequaled. Color
from to pounds. Directions in English
and German. Price Is cents,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Bearing Malice.

When say one fought not to bear
malice" and then do all manner Of evil
to mine adversary, how shall be able
by words to win him, while by my deeds
| am frightening him away! Let US catch
then by our mode of life; and by their
souls let us build up the church, and of
these let us amass our wealth, There
is nothing to weigh against a soul, not
even the old world.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

Where machinery is used the Drew Oil
Cup will save 80 per cent. of oil. Write
for circular. Borden, Selleck & Co., st.
Louis, Mo. (2)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Office Of CITY CLERK. Cairo, Ills July l7th. 1872
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
directed to the C,y Clerk OF the city Of Cairo, nm
til Tuesday evening August next, for keeping al
public drive wells in the city in good working or
der for the remaining portion Of the fiscal wear
lAprll 3Oyh, 1883. Also for the laying of sewer
pipe ON Commercial avenue, between Third and
Fifth streets, and between Nineth and Tenth
streets, and on lwenty.second street, between
walnut and Pine streets. Work to be done salts
factory TO he committee on streets. good and
suitcl Mt bond for twice the amount Of hill must
accompany all propositions The right TO reject
any aud ali bids reserved by the city.
D,J. FOLEY, City Clerk.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

The only way by which capital can
increase is by saving. II you spend as
much as you get, you will never be rich
or than you are.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

DR.. PIERcE's TPellets" liver pills
sugar coated purify the blood, speedily
correct all disorders Of the liver, stomach
and bowels. BY druggists
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28

DR.. KLINEs GREAT NERVE REsToRER is
the marvel of the age for all nerve diseases.
All fits stopped free. Send to 93l Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Beautiful Women

are made pallid and unattractive by func-
tional irregularities, which DIR. Pierce's
"Favorte Prescription" will infallibly cure.
Thousands Of testimonials. BY druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-07-28
Educational.
PENNSYLVANIA Military ACADEMY

CHESTER, eist year opens september lath.
New Buildings. Superior accommodation.
Appointments complete. English, Collegiate,
Chemical, Civil Engineering courses. Degrees
Conferred Apply TO W. p. Halliday, Esq. patron
CAIRO, III, or to COL. THEo. HYATT, Prest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
GUILTY.
The Verdict of the Jury in Ihe
Case or Rob Ross.

A verdict Of murder in the first
degree was returned by the jury yes
terday in the case of Robert Ross for
the murder of Henry Bunch. The
facts in the case are as follows: One
Saturday night last August Ross got
into dispute in the crap room Of
Bunch'S saloon with an emplOyo
named Phil Smith. Bunch heard
the noise, and going, into the
70 ON ordered Ross to leave
the house. Ross drew his knife and
advanced toward Bunch in threaten
ing manner, when Bunch's son, who
had procured a pistol, stepped to his
fathers side with it in his hand.
Bunch took the pistol from his son,
and demonstrated with him for bring
ing it in. Ross again advanced upon
Bunch, when Glenn Harris interfered.
Ross told him he had better get out Of
the way, or he would stick his knife in
him, and Harris moved. Ross then
assumed friendly attitude, and tell
ing Bunch he wanted to talk with him,
walked up close, and suddenly clntch-
ing the hand in which Bunch held the
pistol with one hand, stabbed hiVl in
the body with the other.
Ross counsel made a motion for a
new trial, which Judge Horrigan will
hear Saturday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
APeunaIe shaver,

A case was tried this forenoon in
which couple a pot colored females
we're accused Of having raised a dis
turbanco worthy of denizens of Bed
lam. Ella Loyerine went to the
house of a ncighbor named Sallie
Campbell, and demanded her hus-
bands bunk or lounge. Sallie wanted
her to wait until her husband came,
but there was not particle of patience
in her nature Ella called her bad
names, and then, in the language of a
witness, they riz up and fit" Ella
drew razor from under her apron
and rushed at the other with the in
tent, as she said, of cutting her head
smack off," The woman attacked
seized pillow, which was Slashed up
into mince meat, in the proverbial,
less than no time" The razor slash
er was fined ten dollars and the other
released,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
The Memphis PostofIlce.

EDITOR LEDGER:-There is a petit
ton going the rounds to retain Mrs.
Thompson as a fgurehead in the
Memphis postofice. Everyone knows
the weight Of a petition gotten up in
in that way, Let some of the leading
citizens inquire into the merits Of the
controlling parties of the postofice and
see if Congress would be warranted in
in retaining them in such responsible
positions. Mrs. Thompson is not in.
the slightest degree capable Of con-
trolling men, and to place such an Of
flee in the hands Of a woman does not
speak well for a city of the size and
character of Memphis. Can we not.
have man in a mans place-ones
whose interest and standing will give
character to the position, and who is
everyway identified with the interests
Of the city, The Postal Commission
sent here to investigate matters rec
commended the removal of both Mrs.
Thompson and her assistant, besides
one or two others, l, of course, pre-
sumo on account Of their incompe-
tency. A LADY.
The LEDGER is not taking any hand
or sides in the postofice fight. The
Republican party will hold the posi-
ton during Arthurs administration
in any event and they can fight it out.
We are interested only to the extent
Of desiring to see the Office conducted
in business like way SO as to suit the
convenience Of the people at large.
The above is given place merely as the
view ofone Of the LEDeER's readers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
HOLLYwOOD'S HOBGOBLIN
The Gorgeous Yarn a Spirit Told
Of the Missing Man.

Early yesterday morning, Mr.. Dan
Tweedy, who has some pretentions to
spiritualism, invited several of the
friends of the missing Hollywood to a
Seance. Among ethcrs who attended
were Constable M. Garvin, Captain
O'Haver and Pat Corlin, nephew Of
the missing man.
After good deal Of by.play the
medium was urged to get down to
business, and called up the spirit
of John Hollywood.
By means of knocks the following
story was woven:
About half-past twelve o'clock en-
the fatal night the grocer visited a
saloon at 172 Poplar street, and after
drinking heavily, got into dispute
with another visitor. Blows followed.
and Hollywood was knocked senseless
and robbed but recovering soon after
woed, he pitched into his assailant
and was again knocked down with a
heavy bottle. the blow crushing his
skull. Then, with the assistance
of a negro man, the murderer
took him down into the cellar under
the saloon and buried him standing
in the northeast corner of it, with his
clothing, hat and all on, but remov-
ing his watch, which was hid in a
nook in the wall. Mr.. Corlin, who
though he is not full believer in
Spiritualism, determined to sift this
rather absurd story, and insisted on
having the officers accompany him.
In order to satisfy him they agreed to
go, and on arriving at the place found
the cellar flooded with water. The
proprietor, Little George" Rutch-
man, seemed to enjoy the fun
and was active in giving all
the assistance in his power
towards thorough investigation, lie
put men TO work pumping out the
cellar, and when dry the digging be
gan at the spot indicated by the al.
legged medium. The search was o.
course unsuccessful aud productive Of
nothing except some very wet and
odorous mud.
And now a Boulevard woman has Z
patent fortune teller, who tells another
story and locates the body in another
place. She wishes it followed up anG
Hollywood's friends will probably b.
duped into listening to more of the
same Improbable nonsense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
POLICE POIN IL.

Half a dozen arrests were made yes
terday.
Two sinners were sent to Presi.
dents Island.
A roster of the police force was
made out yesterday for formal re.
appointment.
The engineer and &atchman Of the
Rene Macready had a row last night
in which both we're badly punished
They will have a hearing Monday.
The Davis Short Line Telegraph
Company organized to-day, with P. j
Quigley, President; A. M. Rogers
Treasured, and John NJ. Kane, Score
tary. Another instrument will b,
added Saturday, making FIVE in all
with four hundred yards Of line
Stock is not quoted on Madison stree
at 1877.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25

she would never appear In public any
more. Then the story came that she
had died, and this went the rounds of
the press. Mr.. Ben De Bar, the
comedian, had always been an earnest
friend and ardent admirer OF Lolita,
and receiving letter from the lady,
while he was managing theater here,
an extract was printed and gave the
first denial to the false report of her
death. In due time Lolita completed
her education, came back to this
country and resumed her theatrical
work. Plays were written to fit her
peculiar talents. Those in which she
has been most successful, picture vari-
GUS points in her career as it has really
occurred. They show up hoydenish
little girl among Californian or Aus
tralian miners as the heroine, transfer
her to England or France to be edu-
Gated, and wind up by putting her 10
her true colors as cultured, noble
hearted and benevolent little lady.
Lolita is reported to be worth in
money somewhere between a hall
million and a million dollars. Her
possessions are certainly not
less than the inside figures
mentioned. She has performed nu-
merous public benevolent deeds, many
of which have never been told. She
gave a handsome water fountain to the
city Of San Francisco which cost over
$4,000, and she has little army Of
New Orleans newsboys under her pro-
tecting wing, to whom she always
sends presents about Christmas times,
aud for whose comforts and culture
she also provides. She is now about
thirtysix years of age, though a lady
who met her yesterday in her morning
wrapper, and viewed her features
closely, declares she doesn't look a
day over nineteen. Lolita has never
married, and if she goes to the next
werld without leaving any little Lottas
to inherit her earnings, she will at
least leave an uutainted reputation fol
chastity and honor, and future gener
atoms will know of her as one of the
most remarkable geniuses of the nine.
tenth century.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
"wednesday gvenIng, Jan. rs, 1882
LEDGkK LIETe

The Webster pen at Williams.
Postal Directory, for 1881, at Mans
ford's.
Our cotton market is.dull and heavy
to-day.
LEDGER job printing Office, lS Mad
isOn street
Brown & Jones. coal dealers. 282
Main street.
Office Of Scuppernong Wine Co.,
No, 4 Madison street.
Drs. Kimbro 4 Gabbert have sup
ply of fresh bovine virus.
Red snappsrs and fresh venison
steaks at Victor d. Fuchs 80 and Il
Jefferson.
1t was sixteen degrees warmer here
this morning than yesterday at the
same time.
"Olivette" will not be performed to.
night. It's expected to be presented
next Saturday.
Apply for hull risks in the Cont
mental ms. Co., Of New York, to
Marx & BeDsdorf, agents,
Wanted-A competent bookkeeper
Address Senate, care LEDGER. State
experience and give reference.
1t was raining this morning at Cairo
Louisville, Chattanooga, Little Rock
and nearly all over Texas.
The Signal Service kilograms a
noon to-day say the Tennessee ant
Cumberland rivers will fall.
The PAYERS resumed work on Vanc
street west Of l.audordale yesterday
and were again at it to-day.
Mr.. ToWner, Of the Goodyear rub
Der house, returned yesterday from
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-25
Best Roasted Coffee

COFFEE = Very Best Mocha,
Java, NIaracalbO and Rio COfEees,
roasted daily.
NEUFCHATEL CHEESE = BY
express.
Double Refined OdOrIess Cook
ing Oil, with all the StearIne
taken out.
100 Fire Hindlers for SI.OO.
Extra Fine Creamery Butter,
by Express daily.
Olives by the gallon.
Fine Mixed Pickles by the gall
Ion.
Pure White and Golden Syrup
(unaduIterated).
silver Moon Flour, new pro-
cess, very fine.
New York State Buckwheat,
Graham Flour, Barley, Oatmeal,
Cracked Wheat, Dried Pitted
Cherries, Peeled Peaches, Dried
WhOrtIeberries, Dried BIaCI1ber-
ries.
OLIVER, FINNIE G. co.
1914