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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
IREI,AND ID.

DUBLIN, Sept. l5.-There was mass
meeting Of the Irish National League at
Garrick-on shannon on Sunday, at which
over %, 900 persons were present. Thomas
Power F'Connor, a member Of Parliament
for Galway, delivered stirring speech in
favor OF Home Rule for Ireland The
meeting adopted resolutions declaring that
the Irish National League will never cease
its efforts until native Irish Parliament is
established. A large meeting OF The League
was also leld at Mallow, at which William
O'Brcn, member Of Parliament and editor
OF the United Ireland, made an address.
He urged his hearers to perserve in their
determination to win the independence Of
Ireland from Eng lish domination by peace
ful means il possible, but TO win it at all
hazards.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

81. Louis, Sept. l7.-haggle Schmidt,
a young lady Of % years, died very sud.
denly At the residence OF Mrs. Checlerk on
Dyke pvenue, about 8 O'Clock last night
under very suspicious circumstances, which
left the impression she had committed sui.
eide. Miss Schmidt left home about three
weeks ago and had not been heard from by
her parents till news OF her death was
brought TO them last night. Yesterday
morning she attended the christening OF q
neighbours child and returned in the even.
in toIMrs. Checlerk's house complaining Of
severe pains about the head and chest.
Mis- ChccIerk advised her to 90 up stairs 10
bed, and Upon visiting the girls room few
minutes later, found her speechIess and in
the ngonles OF death. A bottle containing
laudannm was found on chair
near the bed. A physician
was summoned, but before his arriyal
the girl was dead. Coroner Bauer held an
inquest this morning. Mrs. Checlcrk testi-
he'd that tho young lady was engaged to be
married, but about two weeks ago the
young man broke of the engagement. Since
then Miss Schmidt complained Of seyera
pains in the bead and region OF the heart,
and often said II she could secure what she
wanted in the store she would not be on
this earth long. DR.. Wnton held post.
mortem examination and decided that the
glr died Of heart disease, superuduced by
disappointment in love aud mental excite.
ment The audsnum was not used by the
young lady, but was purchased by another
member Of the family, The coroner's Jury
returned verdict to the effect that the
Young lady died OF a brok en- heart Icaused
by disappointment in love.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
David Davis Our Of poIt,ie.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.,, Sept. Ex-senator
David Davis and wife, upon their return
home to this city from short visit to North
Carolina, will visit the East for several
weeks, and about the middle Of November
Will 90 to Washington city to remain the
greater portion of the winter. The distin
guished senator is now out Of politics, and
the day before he left for the South he de-.
cIared to Hon. Lawrence Weldon OF this
city, an old and intimate friend that he in d.
tended to live a very quiet and retired life
during his remaining days, Attending u hi,
own private business affairs, which every
wear becomes more extensive
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
RELIEF FOR GREELEY.
Lord COIeridge and the BaIiim ore

BALTIMORE, Sept. IA meeting OF
the Baltimore Bar association was held
yesterday TO arrange for inviting Lord Chief
Justice Coleridge to visit this city during
his stay in America. Mr.. Latrobe was
called 10 the chair. After a short debate on
the best means to entertain the Chief JUS
tice it WAS determined to give a sdinner in
his honor and the temporary president
was Instructed to confer with the president
OF the association and appoint committee
to invite Justice Coleridge and his travel.
lug companion TO dinner to be given him
hy the association at any time that may
prove convenient for him. The committee
was instructed to invite the judges Of the
supreme court Of the United States. the
Federal, state and city judiciary and Attor-
ney-Geuera Of the United States 10 attend
the dinner.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

NEW YORK, Sept. II. The sun deyotes
Its first page this morning to boosting VIM.
S. Holman for the Presidency. 1t claims
for him the best record for honesty anu
economy Of any man at present in national
politics. He has always stood on the hon.
ey-comed leyee trying to stop the leaks
against corruption. In the past twenty
years, says the sun, he has saved the gov
eminent 500, 900, 900. In the hey DAY of
government extravaganza the eyesof the peo.
pie are turned upon Holman. He is the
man for the times and the times demand
that the Republican party must go, - etc.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

SAYBRooK, H., Sept. II. Sergeant
Bates, the American flag carrier, is at his
home in this place, making his preparations
for carrying the American flag from Chicago
TO savannah. For some months past the
sergeant has been in a rather poor state Of
health, and As has also his wife, who is al
most a confined invalid. II is thought that
Bates has about lost his mind as we'll as his
health, and the prospects, Notwithstanding
the present efforts now being made for his
march, are that he will never 90 South with
the emblem OF Americas greatness. His
family for the past few years have been liv.
Ing in a state of almost abject poverty,
owing to the shiitIessness Of the head of the
family
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
EASTERN LINES.

TRANS Leave CAiFo:
300 a n. ~ all,
Arriving In 1T Louie .45 an chicago, o;oC pm
Connecting al Odin and shnRham for Clnc.n
natl, Louisville, Indianapolis and points hArt'
III am. ~. Louis and w estern
Express.
Arriving IN ST. Louis7;O5 D. m, and connecting
for all points West
800 pm. Fast hxpress
For st Louie anu Chicago, arriving al 81 Louis
lOA0 y m, and Chicago 40 Am
3 30 pm. Cincinnati Express.
Arriving at Cincinnati 800 am; Louisville 100
IN Indianapolis 400 am. Passengers oy
tLls train reach the above points = 20 80
HOURS N advance oil any other route.
tyy-The $3.50 p. IN. express hae PULLNAN
SLEEPING CAR Caro- 20 Ciuc.nnGl, WlthoN,
change snd through s.eepers TO s. Lonis hn'
Chicago.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
CHINA.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Standards
Hong Kong special states that the severity
Of the blockade OF Tonquin has been so far
relaxed as to allow vessels to proceed to
their ports Of destination after being
searched for articles that are contrabaud Of
war.
There ia great lack OF harmony between
the French civil aud military authorities at
Tonquin.
1t is reported that Marquis Tseng will
leave London to- dsy for Paris.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
Marine Mention.

New YORK, Sept. l7-Arrlved; Servia,
Liverpool.
QUEENSTOWN, Sept, l7.-Arrived Bal.
tic, New York.
LONDON, Sept. l7.-Arriyed, Erin, from
New York.
HAMRrRG, sept. l7.--Arriyed: Ham
mOna, New York.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
senator Blair ON Alcohol.

NEW YORK, Sept. lin his address
before the American Temperance Union,
yesterday, Senator Blair OF New IIamp.
shire said he was In favor OF amending the
constitution OF the Uunitcd States so rs to
prohibit, the manufacture, transportation
and sale OF alcohol except for mechanical,
medicinal or scientific purposes,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
Fast Time East.

D,c,onuone, ny this line 60 through 70 Etst.
PASSENGERS eru points without any delay
caused by sunday intervening The SATURDAY aileT'
coon train trom Cairo arrives In new lork MONDAY
uorniug a. 1928. Thirty-slr hours In advance OF
NJ other route.
tW-For through tickets Ind further Information
apply al Illinois Centrsl Railroad Depot Cairo.
J. II. JONES, Ticket Agent,
All HANSON. Gen Pass. Agent Chicago
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
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Fell bead In the l'uIptt,

KANSAS CITY, Sept. IL. Rev John But.
Ter tcoorcd) paused in the midst Of a
sermon at Wyandotte yesterday, cried out
dispatch TO heaven quickly" and fell
forward over the bar at the pulpit, dead.
the congregation were terrified, many OF
the women going into Mysteries. Deceased
was 81 years OF age and pastor Of the
Wyandotte Baptist church.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
| II purifes
1 the
Atmosphere.

lite exposure IN SICK
room, Cedar, Closet OF
Stable puriiies the At,
mGsphcre and drives
away the germs Of dis
ease and death.
Taken internally II
Purihes the stomach,
giving it tone an d
healthy yigor Itis hus
that It cures indigestion
and Dyspeps!s,
When used az \ Lotion
II destroys all Freckle
ard B.otch producing
germs, leaving the skin
clear, white and trans
parent a. that Of q little
child.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
BleOded CosaIC ktIIed.

ASHLAND, o., SEPT. i7,--This morning
at 2;ib O'Clock freight train ran into au
other freight, smashing a locomotive, tele.
sccp'ag . caboose, dsnolisbing a car and
killinga lot Of fine blooded cattle Just from
scotland and on their way to Kansas,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
ENGLAND.

LONDON, Sept. l7.-O'Donnell was not
laken TO Plymouth as anticipated, but
landed at Southampton. He maintains an
easy demeanor and reiterated his former
statement, that in killing Carey, he ouIy
acted In self defense, and expresses himself
confident Of qacuital
CATTLE DISEASE INCREASING.
The late returns from the agricultural
district Of England show large increase In
the foot and mouth disease among cattle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
c Fl 0 L b Il A!
PROF. DARBYS
Prophylactic Fluid.
The most powerful Antiseptic
KNOW N.
WILL PREVENT THE CHOLERA.

The most powerful An,
tiseptic agent " b c h
chemistry has produced
Its use either inter.
nhlly OF externally rem.
ders all II comes In con.
tact with, pure, sweet
and clean, the produc-
ton Of discase.gerTas
ceases and the patient
RECEIVERS.
When used on Ulcers,
scalds, Burns, Rruptions
and Sores II stops all
Pam, sweetens the parts
and promotes the rapid
formation Of h ealth y
Flesh,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

LIMA, Ohio, Sept. II. Charley Jones, a
Sored porter In Bourglne's Lima House
billiard saloon, was stabbed In the saloon
early yesterday and killed. The perpetratoi
Is unknown. dutch Charley" has beer
arrested ON suspiskpn.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

EDwAapsvlLI.E, H., Sept. l7.-Mrs.
Caroline .. Ewing, widow Of tho late Cen.
W. l.. D. Ewing, did tsh worAlng. aged
.. a1M
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
Country Produce.

ST LOUIS,
BUTrER-Choice to fancy dairy lNa2i, II
Gl5 medium flair to good ll6Dla. low'e, ado
SalO. Good to choice nearby IN pals iOtd
L.; common las.
POULTRY - Quiet and unchanged;
offerings light and demand fair;
Wequote; Spring chickens Fancy large
s. 26062 30. choice Ssra2 10; fair 10 good
sized IL 5OCd2 90; small and scrubbySl6si o5.
Old chickens--l locks 81 Na2 30, mixed
cocks and hens) 81 I5,aS W; choice 10
fancy hens 50 25CS3 boi spring ducks 81 $50
10 and young turkeys l2c Vib,
E9GS-To.dAy receipts BIB va, Steady
and unchanged; efiexiAgs Light and densnd
mir. Chsaoe rnsS1a AsAd sk1.Ha.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
DARBYS .
PROPHYLATIC
FLIID.

Space does OF permit Us to name Of the uses TO
which this great Germ-destrover Is applicable.
AK your Druggist for printed matter deceptive
Of It's usefulness, or addfes.
j II. ZEILIN ~ co,
Manufacturing Chemists PHILADELPHIA
so cents per bottle. Pint Bottles slOO.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
WARRINGTON NOTES,

WASHINGTON, Sept. l7.-Representatlve
weiss, OF the Beer Brewers Association,
mace an argument before the Commissions
er OF Internal Revenue this morning In
favor OF the suspension Of his recent order
IN regard to the bottling beer directly from
the cask The commissioner withheld his
decision,
PAUPER EMiGRASTs.
The Massachusetts, Commissioners Of
Emigration report 80, 900 emigrants landed
at Boston from August 30, 1882, to June
W, 1883, OF this number seventeen were
lunallcs and idiots, or persons
unable 10 take care of themselves. The
Commissioners say that the worst class
paupers they are called upon to provide for
come through Canada, and additional
legislation is asked for TO prevent such 40
milk
YELLOW FEVER.
Nurgeon.G General Hammond Of the Marine
Hospital Service, received a letter from the
Deputy Collector OF Customs AZ Yuma,
dated september s, and transmitted by j.
;. CLARK, Special Deputy Collector, to FL
PaSo, Tex, TO whom it was addressed to, 10
which the former says there are conflicting
ac.0lln'' rs to the presence Of yellow fever
and black yomit at Mazatlan
and Gnaymss, Mexico, but he deputy
coIleclorl has direct information Of death
from black yomlt at Guaymas from a
gentlemen who Just arrived there by
steamer from Mazatans and that he inter.
cepted letter from railroad man who
runs to and from GuaymaS stating that the
people are diving in that place at the rate
OF from three to six a day OF Z, that and
other fever. In a letter transmitting this
communication, Special Collector Clark
urges the uklng Of steps 10 prevent the
spread Of the fever into the United States,
He says the railroad from Guaymas enters
Arizona territory at Nogales. Uponreceipi
Of these letters Dr. Hammond telegraphed
deputy collector Buuney, at Yuma, for
further information. To-day he received
the following dispatch account,
are conflicting concerning the
true character Of the disease but
It is attended by fatal conditions. The la.
test news indicates increasing mortality. "
STANDARD DOLLARS.
standard dollars were issued during the
week ending September - to the amount Of
$3.50 sos, against 1919, 900 for the same time
last year.
RELIEF FOR GREELEY.
Secretary Lincoln, Secretary Chandler
and Commodore English held a consulta.
ton this morning for the purpose Of dis.
cuSsing the question OF attempting the re.
lief OF Lieut.. Greeley and party this fall.
After the conference Secretary chandler
sent word 10 DR.. Rus>eIs, the well. known
Arctic explorer, that he would like to con-
fer with him upon the subject,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
TIM r CARD
ILLINOIS CENTRAL L. Il.

Miss River arrives Wed sat. Mon,
departs Wed, Fri, 4 sun
? o. gen. del. op from ~ 80 am to $3.50 pm
P.O. box del. oven from.......6h M. logp. m
SUNDAYS ger del. open from...Ss. m, to 10 q. M
SUNDAYS box del. open from. 6 q. III. TO 1920 am
sN-SOTE Changes will be published from
time TO time In city papers Change Your cards ac'
cordngly. VIM u. MU kPHl'F' NJ
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
dsrntn.
CHICAGO.


WHEAT-Lower at o., October;
%. November; 0S December; wear
92b b.; January 0s; May 81 90 b.
CoRN-Lower; ioh October; A.
year; 49, May.
OATS-Lower; PIX year; 81 May.
ST. LOUIS,
WHEAr-Highcr; closing at o.. Sep
temher; Ms October; N o. Noyem.
Der; u o., December; o.. wear.
CORN Lower; 49,. September
40 October; 49, November; Al.
year; 49,. May.
OATS-Lowcr; -. h. September,
@s October; %. b. November;
AS year; 30s May.
NEW YORK,
WHEAT 80 September 81 los; Dc.
tober 81 TX b., November 81 1874;
December 81 Is.
CORN September 81. October 62s;
November 6ls; December 60s b.
OATS--No quotations.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18

1t IL a fact established
by Science that many
diseases are introduced
by pltriilcation, which
reprodnces itself and
propogates the disease
in ever widening circles
These diseases gener.
ate centagion aud oil the
air with death. Such IL
that dread Terror,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
Asiatic Cholera,

which " now deyastat.
~ lav East and ad
yancine on ils mission
Of death rapidly towards
our shores. Other dis
eases OF the same sort
are Diphtheiia, Typh
old Fever, Scarlet Fever,
Small.Pox, NJ esslea,
Yellow Fever, Ery-ip
elias, etc, All these gen.
crate cOntagion. Other
diseases-F yer An d
Agu", Ma arisl Fever,
etc, arise from cOnta
glon which comes of
dampness, unhealthy sit.
uationt or uncleanncsa.
All these Diseases can
be cured only by stop
ping the production Of
Disease Germs and de.
stroying those already
produced. Both these
results are accomplished
by the use Of Prof.
Dsrby's preparation Of
BOrscic Acid aud chic.
rine, known as
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-09-18
THE MARKETS..
SEPTEMBER II, 1883.
CHICAGO.


CATTLE Receipts 1000; quiet: ex.
ports - SOC66 80; choice to good ship .
ping quoted at s. 20aj 50; common 10
fair STAT 10; butchers 81 25(Q
1 90; Texans - 00O34 81.
HOGS - Receipts $1,000; moderately
active and weak; light - 1iCq5 25;, rough
packing ~ 5OlGi 10; heavy packing and
hippng - SOt6j l5
ST. LOUIS,
CATTLE-EXporter 81 000a8 3j good
to heavy do S. 6Ot66 co. light to fair "a GOA
I 70; common to medium - 1904 20; fair
10 good Colorado 81 O0t0j 10; southwest So -
al 80; grass Texans 81 25Ne4 81; light to
good stockers 81 jOlG3 10; fair to good feed.
srs - 7jC4i %; common to choice native
cows and heifers 81 2jlpi 90; sc.lawass OF
my kind - OOdD2 40
SliEEP-Quotations unchanged We
quote common 10 medium - SOFAS 25; fair
to good 50 50tD3 10; prime 90aa %;
fair to good Texans 81 1jtG3 Is, lambs
- 6OCDi 90.
HOGS-Quiet but notmaterialIy changed.
Demand moderate and supply small; prices
slow at So OO'Dj 0j for lighis;
"a 70ND5 for rough to good mixed packing;
butchers to extra heavia s. 1905 20;
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-08
GENERAL OF the ARMY.

WASHINGTON, November 1.-The full
transfer OF the command Of the army from
General Sherman to Lieutenant-Genera
Sheridan, took place at noon to-day. Tho
headquarters OF the army is the War De.
partment building. General Sheridan
spent the forenoon In making himself &C.
quainted with the business OF the Office.
General Sherman and the members of his
staff rendered him every assistance.
Before II O'Clock the two highest officers
OF the army called on the Secretary OF Wal
General Sherman to take official leave,
and General Sheridan to report for duty.
The transfer was accomplished quietly and
without any ceremony whatever, beyond
the issuance OF n General Order ratiiying
the change of army commanders.
Shortly after the transfer. General Sber.
man and General Sheridan held an infor.
NAL reception, which was attended by all
the officers OF the army on duty in WASH
ington, also by the officers Of the artillery
stationed at Fort Mclienry, and the Bureau
Office Of the Department. All took official
leave Of General sherman, and were by
him presented to General Sheridan. SUBJ
sequently, General Sherman and General
Sheridan, accompanied by the Secretary of
War, made an official call upon the Presi-
dent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-08
VERY SATISFACTORY.
Election Returns Of the States.

The dispatches of yesterday morning in.
dicate great victories for the Republican
party in nearly all the States. Kansas fair.
~ redeems herself. In nearly all the coun.
ties the Republican ranks closed up, burn.
ed old differences, and elected tie Repub.
lican tickets.
The old Bay State downed cockeyed But.
Ter by from 10000 to $4,000 majority. Good
tor Massachusetts,.
New York downed the Democracy in
handsome style. electing Carr and clecting
a Republican Senate and a. Republican
House, giving the Republicans u majority
in joint ballot.
Pennsylvania comes 10 the front with
heavy Republican gains throughout the
State.
Connecticut, Nebraska and other States,
where local elections were held large Re.
publican gains are reported, indicating tina,
the party is getting into fine fighting line
for lSsl
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-08
MINNESOTA VALLEY.

1850 acres, house and stable, 2Jp aci rs IL
cultivation, all bottom, watered by thu
north Minnesota. 1900.
130--l60 acres in high cultivation. Z acres il
grove and fruit, good house I; a choice farm
l mile from new town of Cheney. 5000
$3.50 acres, $50 In cultivation, good house
living water and wells, forest and fruit
bargain. IL miles from new town of Che
ney. 1900.
$3.50 acres miles southeast, house Iix24,
stable, etc, good stock water. 20 apple q
peach, 80 cherry and 800 plum trees, and
1000 cottonwoods. LOO.
Jo--S0 acres miles southfa asst, 81 acres under
cultivation, house 5 rooms, stables, etc.
acres fenced for hogs, liviDs water, ~,
apple, 30 peach, 80 cherry. 200 plum and
small fruit. II 0J0 cottonwoods. 200.
l3s--l60 acres miles southeast, Is acres in
timber, 60 acres in cultivation, good house,
barn. ETC.; bargain. 1900
iG--2l0 acres ten miles east of town, 10 acres
In cultivation, barn 30x32, house "a story
l4x24, and other ouibuildings, mile OF
hedge. 1000 peach and few apple and
cherry trees. 800.
1I1--s0 acres miles from Valley Center, bot
tom land, all under cultivation, house,
corn cribs and other buildings, all under
hedge, q acres apple, peach, plum, etc.
l.SO0.
II4--lGO acres I2 miles southeast of Wichita
and close t. Derby, I'D acres under cIiti-
walton, house l6x1S, stable. corn crib, etc +,
mile of hedge, ss:;:;. well, to 3 acres in
orchard, l0,OOO cottonwoOds growing price
2.500.
lIO--lGo acres miles east Of wichita fine
lands, no Improvements. $50.
20l--400 acres miles east OF town, 30 acres
under cultivation, house and outhuillings
very fine stock farm with living water.
500.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-08
ON TO DODGE,

c. II. Miller arrived in Kingman last
Monday with his surveying corps. lie ia
under instructions 10 run a line from King.
man 10 Dodge City. The engineers are al
work, and the line will be surveyed as
speedily as possible. We understand il
will take about three months to complete
the survey. According 10 that calculation
the road will not push out from Kingmau
until next spring or summer. IL is the in
tention Of the company 10 construct the
line west from Kingman intersecting the
main line OF che Santa Fe at Dodge City.
This materially shortens the line from st.
Louis to the Pacific coast, and will be the
trunk line for coast travel and freight.
trunk line to the terminus OF bob-tail.
When this route is constructed, we have
direct communication with Colorado and
Pacific coast trade, which is better mar.
this line We have il. The route will be
used by the Santa Fe and Frisco Jointly.
While IL might tend 10 build up town by
terminating at this place, still when II be-
comes known that we are point on a
trans-continental route, our improvements
will be more substantial and permanent,
and our town can build with a degree of
certainty that il not attached to the end of
probabilities. Give us good hand in pre-.
ference TO bob-tail flush.-Hingman Cai-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-08
THANKSGIVING DAY.

WASHINGTON, October 27.-The follow
ing thanksgiving proclamation was issued
by the President Of the United States:
In urtherance of the custom Of the peo.
pie at the closing Of each year TO engage,
upon day set apart for that purpose, in a
special festival Of praise to the Giver Of all
good, l, Chester A. Arthur, President Of
the United States, do hereby designate
Thursday, the 18th day Of November next
as day of thanksgiving. The year which
is drawing to an end has been replete with
evidence Of Divine goodness-the prevail
encc OF health, the fuliness OF harvests. the
stability Of peace aud order, the growth of
fraternal feelings, the spread OF intelligence
and learning, the continued enjoyment Of
civil and religious liberty, all these and
countless other blessings are cause for fer
vent rejoicing. do, therefore, recommend
that on the day appointed the people rest
from their accustomed labors aud meet in
their several places Of worship to express
their devout gratitude to God that he hath
dealt so bountifuIly with this Nation, and
pray that his grace and favor abide with it
forever.
[signedl CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President.
BY Fred T. Freiinghuysen, Secretary Of