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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Educated Women.

Refined and educated women will some
times suffer in silence for years from kidney
diseases OF consumption and piles, which
could easily he cured by apackage of Kid
nry.Wort. There is hardly a woman TO
be found that does not Mt some time suf-
fer from some of the diseases for which
this great remedy is u specific. 1t is put
up in liquid and dry forms, equally eff
cicnt
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Wilde and Miss Morris,

Before he left New York, Mr.. Wilde
had an opportunity of meeting Miss
Clara Morris The event took place at
the house of fashionable New York
lady, Mrs. Crolv, during q reception.
The interview between the celebrated
actress and Mr. Wilde was viewed with
much curiosity by Mrs. Croly'S assembled
guests. Clara, arraycd in white, glist-
cning in jewels, awaited the appearance
of 'rhc youth TO whom is given so much
or earth. So much of heaycn!n with mix
cd emotions. Oscar, rejoicing in the
most extraordinary composurc ever
youchsafcd TO mortal man, repeatedly
bcsought her not TO 'run away" saying
that he could scarcely hope to convey
to her how much this meeting meant TO
him. al am nobody" he remarked,
.but Mile Sarah Bernhard is an author
ity; she has told me how greatly she adj
mircd your acting, all reports to the con-
trary notwithstanding. There are so
many things should like to say toyou."
An opportunity was found later in the
evening, after Oscar had been duly in
troduccd to others present who, he like
wise modcstly remarked TO Miss Morris,
were not there to see him, but "bccausc
they love and honor her After seeing
her in the "Ncw Magdalcn," Mr.. Wilde
said many complimentary things. One
speech was; "ls it possible that you are
guilty of an oNcc,ionP For ii is one to
persist in your refusal tin London"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Diptheria.

attacks all classes, at all ages and at all
seasons of the year. AS the seed Of this
terrible disease is in the throat it is direct
ly reached by Drbys ProphyIactic Fluij
used as a gsrgIe or by swabbng out tie
mouth with cloth saturated with the
Fluid Articles used about the sick should
be rinSed in water confirming a small guam
tity of the Fluid, it will absolutely destroy
the germs Of cOntagion.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
ELECTION NOTICE.
Ctrr CLERKS OFFICE,


CAIRO, lis, Mar 18th, 1884? I
Public notice l. hereby given that on Tuesday the
18th day of April A. u 1882, n general election viii
he held In the city of Cairo, county Of Alexander,
state of Illinois, for he election ofone alderman
for the regn lar term Of two years from each OF the
Ave WA DIS Of the city.
For the purpose Of said election poles will be
opened al the following named places, viz!
In the Fret ward NJ the police headquarters 10
rear OF Mira. Rosa Whites building corner OF Sixth
street and Ohio levec.
In the Second ward at the engine house OF the
Rough and Ready fire company
In the Third ward at the engine house OF the
llipcrnan FIR, company,
In the Fourth ward. at tho Court House
And IN the Fifth ward, Vt the engine house OF the
Anchor Are company.
Said election viii be open nj eight o'clock IN the
morning, and continue open until seven o'clock In
the afternoon Of same day.
u. j. FOLEY,
City Clerk.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Coffee Drinking in America.

Americans are becoming nation OF
coffee drinkers. The consumption Of
tea per head of population has only in
creased from l0l to LA pounds since
1867, while that OF coffee in the same
period has gone up from Gil to $50
pounds Great Britain, on the other
hand, drinks less coffee in proportion TO
population than a generation ago, while
The consumption OF tea has almost quad
ruplcd in forty years.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
OnITlirty DAYS Trial.

We will send DR., Dyes Celebrated Elcc
tro-VOltaic Belts and other Electric Appli'
ances on trial for 80 days to young men
and other persons afflicted with Nervous
Debility, Lost Vitality, etc, guaranteeing
speedy relief and complete restoration OF
vigor and manhood. Also for Rheuma-
tism. Neuralgia, Paralysis, Liver and Kid.
ney difficulties, Rupture, and many other
diseases. Illustrated pamphlets sent free
Address Vol,aic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
What She Lost By Not Going 70 Europe.

Not heard of Mr.. sullivan eNclaim-
ed member of a recently organized Ia
dies literary association, Not heard Of
Bnston's blur-cycd boy Of gcniuS?'
The fair but ignorant daughter blush
cd at the implied rcbuke and timidly
asked:
What did he writc''
What did he write" shouted her
companion with increasing surprise. as
it possible that YOU have never heard of
his last great work, The Mill on the
FlossT
As the tallow chambers crcStfallcn
chiIdcntcrcd hcrp alatial home that after
noon she wiped the moisture from her
eyes witha pale blue bandana and whm-
pcrcd
Il knew would never know nothing
IL pah refused to send me to Yurrup."
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Honorable Mention,

OF all the remedies on earth that well
may claim attention, DR., Thomas Eclectric
Oil commands especial mention. For won.
drous power TO cure disease, it's fame there's
none can throttle. Its merits are not in
the puff, but IRE inside the bottle. Rheu-
matism. neuralgia, sore throat, asthma,
bronchitis, diph,hcria, ETC., arc all cured by
Thomas Electric Oil.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
kidney Complaint Cured.

b. Turner, Rochester n. Y, writes II
have been tor over a year subject to serious
disorders Of the kidneys, and often unable
to attend to business; | procured your Bur.
dock Blood BittcrS, and was relieved before
half a bottle was used. intend to con-
tinue, as feel confident that they will en-
tirely cure me- Price 81 90.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay loss OF manhood, &c, |
will send recipe that will cure YOU, free
Of charge. This great remedy was discov-
cred by missionary in South America.
Send a self addressed envelope to the Rev,
Joseph T. lnman, Station D, New York
Citv
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

Aliens Brain Food positively cures nerv.
business. nervous debility, and all weakness
of generatiyc organs. 81. for s.. 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???, 1882-04-12

IT Is THE HEIGHT OF FOLLY to wait un.
Ill you are in bed with disease YOU may
get over for months, when you can be
cured during the early symptoms by Park.
er's Ginger Tonic. We have known the
sickest families made the heaIhiest by q
timely use of this pure medicine.-Ob.
server.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
Organized July lith 1877, Under the Laws o
the state Of Illinois. Copyrighted July
0, 1877, Under Act Of Congress.
BOARD OF MA ERS:

william Strn,,on, OF S,rstton 4 Bird. Wholesale
groccrt Paul q. Schulz, Wholesale and retail drug.
pist; Hnnen Leighton, co nmission merchant; JAS.
\. McGahcy, lumber dealer; j, j. Gordon, phys.
icinni D. A. uoldstine, Of Iolds,iuc 4 RosOnwa,er,
Wholesale and retail drv goods, etc; VIM. H. Pitch.
or, genera agent; Henry B. Eliza city printer and
hook binder; Chescy Haynes, Cooper; Jno, q.
White assistant secretary and solicitor. Albert
Lewir, dealer IN -Four and grain; Y. Eross. preh
dent AlcSnndet. County Bank, q. W. Hendricks,
cohlrnc,cr and builder; cyrus Closc, general
sgcnt; lhomas Lewis, secretary and at,ofrev NJ
law; u, - Thomas, broom manufacturer; W. L
Rurtel, .con'rnctor and ludrr; 9. 7, Rudd
agent u ~, i, Nm, y. railaoad Moses phllpecar-
Lcn'er; j. A. Chumbley, conracto;, Cairo, lllss.
ney ). spencer, clergvman,s ST Icnir, Mo; j ".
BcthWne, circuit clerk, Miapissppi county Charles
ton, Mo j. II Moore LAWYER, Commerce. Mo-.
D. Singetry, physician, Arlington, Ky j, W.
larry phye'cian. Fulton, Kv,, VIM, Ryan, farmer,
Murrv,, Nv a, Stcinbach, manufacturer OF ead
dlery, Evansville. Ind Ike Andorsop, secretary
to superintendent &. 81, l.. an q. railroad, Jack
ron, Tcnh.; =. Robertson physician, White
yll,p, rem Thomas A. Osborn, harness maker,
bolivar, Tenn Vim. h. Walker, "Dixic Adver'
Using ARch =" Holly sprinys, Niles
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

DESERVING ARTICLES ARE ALWAYS AP.
rRECMTED. The exceptional cleanliness of
Parkers Hair Balsam makes it popular
Gray hairs ere impossible with its occas on.
al use.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

The ladies' Of Ireland have done II at
last, or, ut least, those ladies of the
Land League Of Rosscarbemy, who have
solcmnly and unanimously resolved:
"Nover to marry II landlord, agent.
bailiif, lond-grabber, or peeler who Is
not Land-lcaguer."
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

ARE YoU MADE miserable by Indigestion
Constipation. Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin! Shllohs Vitalizcr is posi-.
tive cure. 10
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

Why WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cents, 80 cents and 81. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

Go to Paul G. Schulz for Mrs. Frceman's
New National Dyes. For brightness and
durability of color are unequaled, Color
from to pounds. Directions in English
aud German. Price . cents.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
MASTERS SALE.

vi
State OF Illinois, =. Circuit court OF AcSan.
County OF Alexander ''der county. +,
December Special erm 4. d. lSsl.
James II, Mulcahey.
Ambrose Elkins, Deltha Elkips and George
Hodges,
Bill In Chancery to Force ose Mortgage.
Pub ic notice is hereby given, that, In pursuance
Of decree made and entered by said court In
the above entitled cause, on the stn day of Dccem.
Der, A. ID, 1881, | Alexander II, Irwin, master In
chanCefy OF the said circuit court will,
on Tuesday, the second day OF May 1882, ~ the
hour OF II o'clock In the forenoon at the south.
westerly d or Of the court house, In the city OF
CAIRO, coGnly Of Alexander and state of lllinos,
sci at public auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, all and singular, the lolo"ing described
premises and real estate In said decree mentioned,
situate IN the county OF Alexander and state OF
Illinois or much thereof ~ shal be sufficient to
"a isN sald decree, to.wt: Port OF the south
halfof the northwest quarter Of sec tion Five 90 In
township SiSt On UG south, and In range Two (2)
wet Of Of the third principle nerd an containing
forty i've and hfty, one hundredth acres, more or
less.
Dated April sth iSs2.
ALEX II IRWIN,
Master in Chancery of the Circuit Cour, OF Alex
andcr County.
DAVID +, LlSEdAn, Comptaiaant's Solicitor
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, of Bourbon,
Ind, says; Both myself and wife owe our
lives to Shloh's Consumption Cure, 8
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

THE very best family medicine is
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, which
cleanse the bowels, purify the blood, and
establish healthy action in the liver CO.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

A NASAL INJECTOR fee with each bottle
of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cents. 10
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

OVER 100000 Howe Scales have been
d. Send for catalogue to Borden, SeIleck
Co., General Agents, st. Louis, Mo. (3)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

SHInHS tATARKH REMEDY n positive
cure Tor Catarrh, Dipthcra aud Cnnker
Mouth. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

For DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint
you will have printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shlohs Vitalizer. 1t never fails
to cure, IS
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

SHlLons CURE WILL Immediately relieve
Group, Whooping cough and Bron.
chitis Ia
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12

'HACKMETAcK, n lasting and fragrant per
fume. Price % and SO cents Is
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-12
NEW ADVERTISER KSTS.
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.

BAY STATE DrsoNs Send Illustrated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-08-12
THE BEST!i!
7EB FiLIIH / T11l TFISI EIHB3a.
g,EE,E.l'TYsP0NR

sold last season in Jefferson & Clarke Counties.
which was more than the aggregate sales of al,
other kinds combined. Il is the bet, because
it is the S.alDiest, Strongest, Lightcst Dr.H, aaos.
maa1goaJic e perfect U0rkiag. u w0Su0t putout
ina hurry to meet 4 temporary emergency, but
was the first Irvine Binder in the field. and was
the outcome of years OF thought and labor.
Other machines are compelled t. use each 9TH
cr's device, and patents and thus Involve them
selves and their customers i'm law suits and
trouble for iutringements OF patents. The
WOOD Is unique ~ italt having nothing in
common with the other machines.
We refer TO the following Jefferson Farmers
who have the Wood machine:
Wm. Bcall, W. C.. Carpcr, Jas. Lee Griggs, r.
Z. Chew Rev. ". z. Icayoll Z. J. Manning.
Danl. Coleman, Milton Rouse, Tanquary, II.
b. Davenport. Be. Washington, Jno. Burns,
J. d. Butler, Chas. Aslionby, Herbert IIcndcr-
son
Call examine sample machine al office OF
Lippett * Co.. CharleStown. Every machine
Guaranteed. For sale by
VALLEY FERTILIZER co.
NF,.co 1850
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Fall and winter
Grand Opening q y Magnificent sock u
DRY GOODS,
III ~. o.. M .,J I'm. Tee

" Dress Goods ! mamie ra-lmerc. Alp4cas
i Dsbase. Australian toopcs. HIes Fiauucis.
Domestic Goods Prints, Bleached and tn-
bleachcl Co,tons. chcc,ngs. Bed Tick Canton
Flanaels, Shaker and Medicated fiannels.
Ginghams, Crash. DC, &c.
Notions and Fancy GOods-Silk aud Linen
Uandkerchiet, Ladies and Children Hose.
Gloves. Corscts, Nubias, ilOoCs, Lcggngs, Ia
dies aud Gents Tics aid Scarts, Ladies Sat
chefs. Ladies Cloaks, a fun line of Dress Shirts
and Underwear.
White and Grey Blankets. Table on Cil.h.
White Quilts, Skirts, i.KAnN-MADE tLoill-
ING, a.. g.. We are prepared totaece.l con
in trade or on account. 4F~ROiLl ~ lOt Il
CORN 30 trouble go Show Goods. Nhc,ler
you wish To purchase or nOt, You will be treat
ell with the same n0liteuess aud attcntio -
tisfaction guaranteed ia every particular. Call
and see me before purchasing elsewhere.
Respectfully. c.. W. T~RISS.LI.
l.. /. ETcHisOS, s,ls,.,
K. LEo. TrUssrLL.
Oct. 30, 1880.
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PATE&TS

~ -
OBTAINED for rew inventions OK ior Ha-
~ pruyemeIts "a old ONES, Caveats Infringe
ments. Trlde-Nark.. and all patent buliac
promptly attended TO.
"IsyETnoSs THAT gAve BEES REJECTED may
still. in most cases. be patented by as. Hsins
opposite the l.. $. Patent Ofice- and engaged 300
Patent B,2;nes Erjas'rc' wecan secure patents
in less time thai those Hho are remote from
Washington.
When Inventors send ulolel or skotch, ~
make search in thc Patent Office. and advise u-
90 it's patcu.abilitv free 81 hor0e Correspond.
ence confidential; fees reasonable; and, 500
CHARGE UNLESS PiTCYr Is osrttSEp.
We refer by permission 60 Tie CITY Postma
ter. ana To the superintendent OF the Post Office
Money Order Tiyisi5l ~ Washington. For
special references, circular advice, terms, &c
Address g.. A. SNOW &tO.,
Opposite Patent O,lce, Washington, DC.
Nov. ~. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-08-12

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving. in all its various branches, and all
work in their business. All orders promptly
filed AZ tie lowest rate. and shortest iiCoc..
and all work delivered and put mp, and guar
antccd 10 suit purchasers. Ii not, no sale
Please cell and see aud judge for yourselves he
fore purckasing elsewhego, and PatrOnize Home
Manufacturers.
The Subscribers have also in operation their
slop in Martinsburg, where they will .g.e.
propmt attention. 10 all work entrusted t0thei1.
DlEHL & BRO.
Chariestown. Jrly -. tso--y
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Fine and Fresh Groceries, Fruits and Coufcc-
ti1ucrv-forcigu and domc,t;c-iu great varie-
tyand abundance. and sold 40 q very small adj
vance on cost. Everything needed for Christi
mas cheer can DE had atthc Family store, iutiu-
dina. thc richest Miuce Meat, Eai.ins, Oranges
and Lemons. Citrou and turrants. Crauherr.es,
Almonds. Cocoauut,, Filhcrts, Fiss, Corn, To-
mltocs, aadoJher Canned Negctablcsand Fruit,
Poultry
FINE SUGAcS CGFFEES SYRUPS,
Molasscs, &c, &c.
~ TIE DEFY GOODS DEPARTMENT
are staple and Fancy Goods, Notions, &c.
beautiful, sui ,antial and cheap. comprising
many things appropriate and desirable as Holt
day Gifts. Nice ass0rtmentC Of Queens and Glass
Ware.
Attentive salSsmCn 20 show goods.
J.. RAN. RODBICK.
East Room OF Sadle- Bedding.
December Is. ISs0.
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ANEW OF ms MERITS

Positive Force-Fecd Grain Distributor, aud
Positi sc Force Feed Grass Seedcr, which can
be used either in front or rear of the hose.
The Fertilizer Attachment Is unequaled, and
is Warranted to Sow Easily and Evenly any OF
the various kinds 81 Phosphate in the market.
The Champion is theonly Grain Drill IN the
market that has Special Attachments for Plant
ing Corn for the crop.
The Champion isSimple in Construction and
Easily operated both for team and driver. The
material used and quality Of workinanshipar are
the Very Best. Every Drill Warranted to give
Satisfaction or no sale.
Below we give YOU q few of the Practical
Farmcu Games who have purchased from Us
and used last year Drills, 10 whom We refer
John Burns, Churleslown; VIM. Rider, Hall
towu; Phillip Powers l,ipOn; NoScs ". Iius-
SELF. lcctown; Lewis II. Nichols, Hailtown;
john ". Tayener, CharleStOwn.
We also have secured the agency If the cele-
! q fol
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Champion Of Tie World !!
THE CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL!

THEundersigned havingreceiyed the Agency
OF this Celebeated Grain Dfill for Jefferson
County, and having now on hand a supply OF
these Drills and a fall line of Extras, IN ciseof
breakage, so no delay can possibly occur IN time
II seeding. We offer this Drill TO the farmers
OF Jefferson on favorable terms, and do not
fail 10 examine the Champion before purchas-
INCA Grain Drill. Us it beyond doubt the most
important one of all the farm implements, a
ND nrill
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"Ehave a limited amount Of 6 per cent. gold
w Jefferson County, West Virginia, Bond,
for sale at so cents. We recommend thea as a
hrst-c.ass investment.
Blk. JAMESON 4 CO, Bankers,
srd and Chestnut Stree,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sept 6. lS79-tf.
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Phoenix Carriage Works

I HAVE on hand and am constantly adding
thereto atmv Coach Factory in Berryvil.c,
Clarke county, Virginia, many handsome, sub
%stantial and easy going vehicles
CARRIAGES, SUIFTING-TOP BUGGIES,
PHErONS, ROCKAWAYS, WAGON
ETTES, &C, &C.
Il l. we'll worth Ike a,,entioE OF those who need
any of these articles 90 call and examine my
stock. REPAIRS of all descriptions promptly
made. and the most liberal terms and low char
ses rule in my transactions.
GE0. c. THOMAS,
Berryv.le,
Clarke Couuty, Va.
Nav s, 1850.
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Call atthc Foundry and Machine Shop before
purchasing. NElElCh y WELLER.
gltarle>tuWn Aur. Il. 81.
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ESGgs a,id Pepper.

HIGHEST Cash Price paid Tor RAGS and pa.
- u0- .t the
FREE PRlSS OFFICE.
Ar-i2 d. l>72
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COZ II Great chance 10 make money.
OOLD. Those who lwaystakeadva
tage of the good chances for making money
that are offered, generally become wealthy.
whiletiosc who DO not improve such chances
remain in poverty. We want many men, wo-
men, boys and girls 10 work for us right in
their own localities. Any one can do the work
properly from thctrst start. The business will
pay more than ten times ordinary wage. EX-
persive outfit furnished free. No one who en-
cages fails TO make money rapidly. You can
devote your whole time to the work, or only
your spare moments. Full information and
all thar is needed sent free. Address SrfssoN
q CO., Portland, Maine.
Dec 3sl-iy
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EVERYTHING il thc lire Of Garden Uten-
X sis or Garden Seeds may be obtained Cf us.
Nav :. 81. DUKE GALLAlIER.
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Esoiand ChiEleR PEosr.

G,r Jefferson county, which has tie Turn Over
Point. which gives many advantage over the
old kind. We also have on hand u Large Stock
Of the Old and Reliable
St. Landry democrat., 1882-09-09
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Elder John Morgan, of Georgia,
states that the Mormon Church is now
making more converts in the South than
at any time in its history. Chicago
IrijU1le.
The SATURDAY Rerier says that all
the better American writers of fiction
work with careful conscientiouSncss
which is all but unknown at present to
British romance.
MIR. James R. Lowell, our Minister
to England, was referred to by Canon
Farrar recentlyin in London as Zone who
is at once the American Minister and
the first of the living American poets. "
" Y Post.
Rev. Samuel Longfellow has re-
signed his pastorate at Germantown,
Pa, and wilt live in the old CraIgie
House, the poet house, with his nieces,
while writing the authorized biography
of his brother.
Once when Miss Caroline Sedg-
wick, the New England authoress, was
in England, an aristocratic lady asked
her: "fave you any large old trees in
America? Oh. I beg pardon; your
country hasn't been settled long enough
for that
A resident of Cedar Key, Fla, is an
editor, merchant, newsdealer, City
Cleck, Clerk of the Health Board, State
Collector of Taxes, County Collector
ex-Assemblyman and planter-nine men
in one, and yet he can't play baseball.
-Chicago Herald.
1t is said, authoritatively, that Os-
car Wilde wrote letter to Mr.. Whist
Ter, in the course of which he declared:
'These people really take me serious
ly.n And Mr.. Whistler wrote back: Il
dom believe there is an American fool
enough to take you Seriously
Mr.. Freeman publishes in the Brit
ish Fortlighty Hcuier his impressions
OF the United States. He acknowledges
cordially the constant and unmiNed
kindness received. He discusses Amer
lea throughout in a tone o. friendly en-
thUsiasm. He speaks of his respect for
the character of its society. and insists
on the essential identity of England and
America.
John Quincy Adams was never
known to be late during all his long
service in Congress- One time, Just as
the clock struck, q member asked the
Speaker if it was not time to call the
House to order. No" he answered.
"Mr Adams is not yet in his seat y
just then Mr.. Adams appeared and
proved that the clock was three minutes
fast. Chicago Tribune.