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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
TIE L:me-Kin Club,

ode odder n'~ht,' began the Pres
ident as the club cam" to order, ''de
ole man Birch cum ODER to nv cabin
an cried bekase he had not becum a
great an famous man. Dat sot me to
fnkin'.
Cicero was a great man. but can
not find it on record dat he ebcr took
any mo- comfort dan Samuel Shin does,
Samuel has huff to eat an drink an
war, an Of an ebenin he kin sot down
in snug co ncr an eat snow apples
an read de paper. He am harmless to
de community as he am. Make great
man of him an he might invent new
sort o religun, or originate new
theory in pollytics, or do sunthin' or
other to upset de minds OF half de
people.
"Demosthenes was great man, but
can't find dat coal dealer collector
could put his hand on him when want
ed, as he kin on Giveadam Jones. You
can t find dat his wife was good cook,
or dot he had q bathroom in his house,
or cupalo ON his ba n. or dat he rel
ished his dinner any better dan Brud-
der Jones does, while he had de same
chilblains an headaches an night
mares As Giveadam now Ibis an cir
culates children kin play with him,
wood-piles in his nay borhood am safe,
an mo- dan one poo fam ly am indebt-
ed to him fur a shillin' in money or
backet of 'taters, Make him great
philosopher an who kin tell how many
rows an riots an broken heads could
be laid to his door.
Plato was great man. but can t
find dat he was fed on pertickler fine
beef or mutton, or dat his tailor gin
him an extra hit, or dat he got dis
count when he bought ten pound Of
sugar all at once. When Waydown
Bebee gifts sot down in front of his
cook-stove, a checkerboard on his Jap
an an painful of popcorn at his right
hand wild five pickaninuies rollin' obel
each udder on de foo, he am takin' a
heap mo- comfort dan Plato eber
dreamed Of He has no soarin am
bishun. He neither wants to save de
world nor spite it. He makes no
predickshuns fur people to worry ober,
an his theories nebber jar the dishes
off de shelf Make him great man
an his comfort an happiness fly away,
an he sots himself up to teach an
command an BEGUN eberybody's AN
tagonist.
de man who signs to trade ia r
wages, warm house an a peaceful
h'arthstun fur de glory of Bonaparte
am dolt. ...... 49,.
DE man who sacrifices his clean,
humble cabin-his easy ole coat, his
co'ncob pipe an his pitcher o slider fur
de CAB OF an orator or de delushuns of
a philosopher trades his taters fur
windfall apples. Let us purceed to
bizness "-DctroI Free Press.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

hours behind time arrived here at 1 80 p,
m. yesterday. She had fine trip and de-
parted for Vicksburg at 1880 p. u.
Iu the war between the John 8. Hopkins,
ofthe Evansville and Psducsh packet line,
and Josh. V. Throop independent, which
has been going on for the last two or three
months, much to the interest OF the travel
ing and shipping public Of that section.
The Hopkins last week registered | 800
passengers, and to wind up the
matter the Josh. " Throop run through
herself, which 10 not at all surprising. 1t
is only remarkable that she had not run
through every one connected with her be-
fore low. E
The Hudson had not arrived when we
closed our river column. She had about
1875 ton Of wooden wagon material to take
on at Paducah which has detained her.
She will be here early this morning on her
way to St. Louis.
The towboat Harry Brown passed up for
Pittsburg yesterday evening. Newt PETIT
pilot brought her up from Memphis and
stopped off here.
The Thos. Sherlock leaves here for New
Orleans at noon to-day. She has fine
trip.
The City Of Providence from vicksburg
passed up last night for St. Louis.
The B. 8. Rhsa from Nashville is due
tonight and leaves on her return trip to.
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. ...
Fayette Spillers, pilot of the Rhea, Geo,
Jobes clerk and Aleck Longsnette, the
medicine man," will all attend their re-
spective places Of worship this evening on
the arrival of the boat. We don't know
whether they are Catholic or Protestant,
but they have the name of being very pious
inclined.
The City of Vicksburg ia due tonight
from g.. Louis for Vcksburg. ...
The ". P. Halliday left St. Louis las,
evening for New Orleans.
The weather is still cold and clear and
the rivers on rapid decline.
The Cons. Millsr from Cincinnati will
report here this morning for Memphis.
The Jas. W. Gaf from Memphis is due
to-day for Cincinnati. See W. F. Lambdin
passenger agent, and get cheap rates.
Yesterday there was only one steamboa
arrived from daylight until 4:S0 p. m.
which made things on the wharf look
rather dull.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
None But FIRST Class Goods.

In Watches, Jewelry and Silvervare one
should have the best or none. Messrs.
SHURLEY & Co., Oh cago, are making q
specially OF fine goods, and if you need
anything in Watches, in dust and water
proof cases, Solid Silver or Triple Plated
Ware, Solid Gold or Rolled Gold Jewelry,
send to shurey & Co., they will send a
single article at the dozen price. They are
vouched for and endorsed by the United
States Express Co., American express Co.
Southern Express Co., F. W. Palmer, Post
master of Chicago, GEM A. c. Smith, Elk
State Treasurer, and many others. Goods
sent on approval, with privilege Of examln-
alton, enabling you to do purchasing At
home. Remember, Shurley & Co., II State
Street, Chicago, H. SEND FOR THEIR NEW
AND BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE
.l..t.. .1.. l0l5-8m
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
An Able California Story,

One of the most noble teams on
record is owned by boy in Tehama.
The young fellows flyers are nothing
more nor less than two large surgeons,
which were caught BY his father in the
Sacramento River, The boys name is
Frank Cooper He has fastened the end
of a strong rope to the tail of each fish,
and the other end is fastened to bow
Of an eighteen-foot boat. Two cords,
fastened in some manner to the heads
of the fish, serve as reins, and the
owner Of the team guides his fshy
chargers up and down stream at will.
The other day he took q spin up the
river to Red Bluff. accompanied by
three other boys, and at that place the
curious outfit attracted much attention.
Young Cooper contemplates trip to
Chico, and X the trip thus far Is sue
cessful, he will lay in stock Of sup
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

Plies and continue his meanderings to
Sacramento. The first day these water
horses were hitched up they "bucked"
with all the energy of thoroughbred
untamed Mexican mustang, jumping
and plunging out Of the water, and
diving down rs far us their harness
would permit. But they have been
broken splendidly, and cause no trouble
to their proud driver When they are
not in use the fish are driven into a
large wooden cage, which was made
expressly for them. - Chico Record.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
Fortunes for Farmers and Mechanic,

Thousands of dollars can be saved by U.s.
ing proper judgment in taking care Of the
health of yourself and family. If you are
Bilious, have sallow complexion, poor appe-
tite, low and depressed spirits, and generally
debilitated do not delay moment, but
60 at once and procure bottle of those
wonderful Electric Bitters, which never fail
to cure, and that for the triaing sum of IF.
ty cents.-Tribune. Sold by Barclay
Bros. 1901" H-." .fE" m
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
If People Will Chew.

they should counterfeit the injurious effect
OF tobacco upon the teeth, with the ster-
ling preservative and purifier, SOZODONT,
which not only wbitens the teeth and rend.
ers the gums healthy, but banishes from
the breath every Objectionable odor. Ger
tain tooth powders, pastes and washes, al
though they cleanse, also injure the dental
enamel, but this matchless toilet auxiliary
preserves and Strengthens it. Its origin ia
botanic and it's flavor and odor delightful.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
Free Of Cost

All persons wishing to test the merits of
great remedY--one that will positively
cure Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, or any affection of the Throat
and Lungs-are requested TO call at Bar
clay Bros drug store and get trial bot.
tie of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption free of cost, which will show you
what regular dollar size bottle will do Q)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

OF the many remedies before the public
for nervous debility and weakness of
nerve generative system, there is none equal
to Aliens Brain Food, which promptly and
permanently restores all lost vigor; it never
fails. 81 pkg, 6 for IS. At druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
bucKIen's Arnlca SaIve

The Best Sslve n the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corus, and all Skin Eruptions and positively
cures Piles 1t 10 guaranteed to give per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by Barclay
Brothers.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
"a Celebrated Case"

II seems probable that Mr.. Michael
OConnor, OF Galeshurg, ILL.,, is not related
to the celebrated Charles 0'COnnor. He
says: Samaritan Nervine cured me of
dyspepsia and general debility"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

TRAIEs LEAVE CAIRo: ....
sos m. Mail, /,
Arriving In st. Louis e4S An; Chicago, 80 r. m
Connecting at Odin and Efingham for Cincip
natl, Louisville. Indianapolis and points East.
1928 p. m. Fast St. Louis and
Western Express.
Arriving IN 81. Louis 6:4bp. M, snd CONNECTING
for oil points West. ...-, ... ...
3:45 pm. Fast Express.
For St. Louis and Chicago, arriving at ~. Loui
t0:2b p m, and Chicago 700 Am . .r.a
3;4o pm. Cincinnati Express.
Arriving at Cincinnati ZOO Am; Louisville 8:8
am; Indianapolis <0b am. Passengers By
this train reach the above points ! = to 80
HOURS In advance Of any other route.
uThe 8:bO p. m. express has PULLMAN
SLEEPING CAR Cairo to Cincinnati, without
changes, and through slespsr' to st. Louis and
Chicago. iI At 7.93
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
TUFTS HAIR Dye.
TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH {
Use the Msgne,on Appliance Cos
Magnetic Lung Protector
PRICE ONLY $5.


The, are priceless TO LADaEs. GENTLEMEN and
cunDRgN with WEAK LUNGS; no case ofPSEUMoNrA
On GROUP IL ever known where these
ysrments are worn, They also prevent and cure
IHARr DIYYIcULTEs, COLDS, RHkuAArIsM, NEURAL
GA, THROAT TROUBLES, DIPHrHERiA cAfARRH, AND
An KINDRED DISEASES. WIN WEAR any service
for fHRBE TEARS, Are worn over the under-cloth'
CGTARRH III. needless to describe the
ease that is sspping the life and strength ofouly
teo many Of the fairest and best Of both seEes.
Labor study and research In America, Europe and
Bu1ternl snds, have resulted In the Magnetic Lung
PrStect0s, .AfordIng cnre for Cstarh, rene az
which contains No DRUasrys OF THE SYSTEM, and
With the continuous stream OF Aaneusm per.
ncsting through the afflicted organs, MUST BE
sroRI THEN TO HEALTHY 'CrIos. We PLACE cUR
YsicE for this Appliance at less than onewentieth
vhtck 700 t,kssn the chances, and We ESPECIAL
n UyfrI the patronage Of the MANY PERSONS who
have tiled pRuaersa THEIR sToAAcHs WITHOUT 81.
HOW TO OBTAIN e aA 10 , aRPi'sa9 9s:.
gIst and ask for them. Ifthey have not got them,
write to the proprietore enclosing the price in let
Ter, at our risk, and they shall be sent to you at
once by mail, postpaid.
cal Treat nent WITHOUT xEDorSs," with thou
- THE MAGNETON APPLIANCE CO.,
2l8 state Street, Chicago, Ill.
NorB.--S one dollar in postage stamps OF
outreucy On letter st our risk With etEe OF shoe
ssuaIly worn, aud try 8 pair Of our Magnetic In
soles, and be convinced Of the power residing 10
oar Magnetic Appliances. Positively no cold feet
where thew are worn. or money refunded, lVsly
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
RIVER NEWS.

". r. lAnBprN, river editor OF TRE BULLETIN
and steamboat passenger agent. Orders for all
kinds Of steamboat Job printing solicited Office
at Bowers European Rotel. No. - Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16

We have had great IMPROVEMENT In the health
OF our children by the use Of Sviit's spec IL We
had among the children some wlO had scrofuls-
notably one case IN which it vas
,.... UNMISTAKABLY HEREDITARY.
We got some of Swiftr Specific and gave 1t to this
case, and In short while 1t was cured sound and
well. II vas az bad q cu.c, | think az ever saw,
and had been under excellent physicians with no
permanent ben fit We have cen giving Il to all
the CHI ldren az hea tn tonic We have four chill.
dren and one sc mistress who. tor years, have suf-
fcred intensely every spring W th erysipelas, and
though they had been taking Swift's specific only
In email doses as health tonic, they all, without
exception, passed through this spring without
touch OF the complaint.
young lady of the insttGtion, who has been
with us for years, has been trou bed with = most
aggravated "a ever since she was child. She
tried all the known remedies that are present. bed
or II with no benefit; but she has been cured by
taking Swlft's Specific, and hss had no return Of
the trouble. ..... DID.
II ts such an excellent tonic, d keeps the blood
so pure, that be system Ia less liable to contract
disease. All OF the teachers md children who are
old enough TO know agree with mt In helieviugi IL
ts the greatest medirn' known. NY faith In tits
unbOunded, and and my assistants take great
pleasure In recommending II to every enc. I can
al all times BE- found a. the Home and will lake
pleasure In seeing or corresponding with any who
10 int crested Ia the remedy.
Rev. l.. B. PAL Il, Orphans Home,
Macon, ia.
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
EDyspepsia is BAD.

NDyspepsia is BAD.
BID in it, effects on the disbosi.
Hon.HThe man who can't com
irritable digest his dinner is not
a delightful companion.
BAD in its effects on the house.
hold. 1t sets people at variance
with each other and makes them
irregular and unreasonable.
BAD in its Effects on the purse.
"A dyspeptic business man can't
manage his affairs as prosper
ously as one with a healthy
J stomach. .... ..i
Browns Iron Bitters Is GOOD.
GOOD in its effects on the dys-
pepfe. 1t gives him sound di-
4 gestion and enables him to enjoy
the food he swallows.
GOOD in its effects on the family.
1t drives dyspepsia out, and with
it the whole company Of little de
mons that make home unhappy.
GOOD IN its effects on business.
With sound digestion a man
can face and overcome worries
and troubles which would wreck
a dyspeptic. ~ .s5
Try Browns IRON BITTERs. q
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
lrAaEa OF THE RIVER.

The river marked BY the gauge at this
port at Q p. N. 10 feet inches and falling.
Chattanooga, Dec. 15.-River feet /
inch and falling.
Cincinnati, Dec. 15.-River Il feet in.
ches and rising.
q Louisville, Dec. l5.--River 8 feet 10
inches and falling.
Nashville, Dec. l5.--River 10 feet 2 in
shes and falling.
Pittsburg, Dec. l5.-River 8 feet in
ches and falling.
st. Louis, Dec. l5.-Rivsr 0 feet . ia.
Chez and falling.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
Cairo. Illinois.

The Passenger Depot Of the Chicago, st. Louis
and Aew Orleans; Illinois Central; Wabseh, 1T.
Louis and Pacific; Iron Mountain and Southern;
Mobile and Ohio; Cairo and st. Louis Railways
are all Just across the street; while the Steamboat
Landing 10 but one square distant.
This Hotel Ia heated by steam, has steam
Laundry, Hydraulic Elevator, Electric Call Bells.
Automatic ire.AlaEms Baths, absolutely pure air,
perfect sewerage and complete appointments.
saperb furnishings; perfect service; and An IN
axcelled table.
L. p. PARKER 81 CO.. Lessees
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
RIVER ITEMS.

, The Ella Kimbrough leaves at noon TO-
day. She will only go up the Mississippi
about % miles to receive 5000 sacks Of
corn, which she will bring here and leave
at noon tomorrow for the Cape.
The City Of Helena from St. Louis 30
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-12-16
IMPORTANT

70 PARENTS AND oTHERs-THE ORPHANS
. -ht HOME.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10
THE GOLD PRODUCT OF CALIFORNIA.

AA06 0O0O AAHO~ooA We VaAAS VGsHN 49,
The gold product OF California, from
the discovery of the precious metal by
James w. Marshall in the tail.race gof
Suffers mill, January 10, 1848, to June
80, 1881, amounted to $1,170, ,000, 600.
Of this sum 5000, ,0OO,0 is estimated
to have been extracted from the aurifer-
GUS placers. The remainder represents
the yield of gold quartz mines, Of which
the state contains many. The yearly
product Sof gold i'm California is from
$15, ,0O0, 900 to $4,000, 600. From the
date of discovery to 1851, inclusive, the
gold product of California aggregated
500, 1000, 900, derived chiefly from the
modern river beds and shallow placers.
A large proportion of the remaining
200, ,OO0, 600 has been obtained in the
deep gravel deposits, by the hydraulic
method. Strange as it may appear, an
industry which has contributed so large
~ to the wealth of the world, and has
been the means of the settlement and
development of California, has reached
a period in its history when it is claimed
by large portion of the community to
be greater evil than blessing, and the
question of suppressing the hydraulic
method of gold mining has been the
subject Of discussion in and out of the
halls Of legislation. The law has been
invoked to suppress or control it. Even
the state, through its attorney general,
has commenced a suit to suppress it:
The trouble grows out Of the immense
amount of debris which the hydraulic
miners are discharging constantly into
the water courses of the state.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10
She Wouldn't Do.


MI. Peterson Chaffey recently adver-
tised for colored servant. Among the
colored ladies who applied was Miss Su-
sannah Grow. She was willing to do the
work and receive $15 month, provided
her conditions were conceded to. She
wanted quite number of concessions,
and among them immunity from any
thing like work. ~ want it understood
I amt gwine ter fotch no water nor wood
inter de kitchen, and somebody has got
ter get up in de morning and make de
fire." ."Of course not, Susannah. No
body would expect you to do those
things. Whenever you want the fire
made, or water or wood brought in, just
ring the bell for Mrs. Chaffey, and order
her to bring in what you want" 'And
Use not gwine ter do no scrubbin' and
no washin' OBJ de dishes. No cullud
lady in Austin does de like oh dat."
"0f course not, Miss Grow. I always
make my wife and daughter do the d1ud7
gerry about the house. II at any time
they do not speak respectfully to you,
Just let me know and I'll see that; it does
not occur again. 60 I believes III come
on de fust oh de mumf." Before hir-
ing you, Miss Crow, 1 want to ask you
few questions. ~" ''What does yer want
ter know!" "Can you play on the
piano. Can you render Beethoven'sim-
mortal symphonies with the: proper ex-
pression?" "No, sab; but Sings camp
meetin' tunes y "Then l am afraid yo,l
will not suit the family at all. While my
wife is washing the dishes and doing the
scrubbing, want the cook to play on
the piano'and receive company. | am
afraid you will, not fill the BILL Just
!: get out2of here, you old charcoal fraud! .
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10
EXHAUSTION OF ANTHRACITE COAL

There are but four anthracite coal
fields in Pennsylvania, and their aggre-
gate area is but 483 square miles. Re-
liable engineers estimate that the
amount of coal the four fields will yield,
if the present wasteful method of mining
is-continued, cannot be more than three
billion tons. But the year which ends
with the present week has taken 29, 500,-
900 tons Of anthracite coal from Penn.
sylvania mines, and it is expected that
the amount taken will be greater, rather.
than less, in future years, so that the
supply will be exhausted in q century,
if not sooner. Besides Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Virginia are the only
states which produce anthracite coal,
and their supply is Insignificant. The
service performed by anthracite coal in
the Development of the resources of the
United States has been so great that the
prospect of the exhaustion Of the sup
ply, even a century: hence, must be re-
garded with much concern. The declar-
alton that long before the century ends
anthracite coal will be luxury which
only the rich can enjoy will cause pop:
ular demand that the wasteful method
of mining known as the "pillsr and
se5aS,esI sssast Ss IeSegneaSSeae eR4 Eaere
mines be substituted for it. It is true
that The supply of bitumiuous coal
seems inexhaustible, although the an
nual product of our bituminous mines
does not much exceed AZ, 100000 tons,
which is about one. fourth of the coal
product of England. Ohio, which ranks
below Pennsylvania and Illinois in the
production of h;trminous coal, can pro-
duce more thar ':,'gland, whose capacity
is already severely taxed. But the iron
and steel industries of the United States
could never have reached their present
Proportions but for anthracite coal, and
the exhaustion of the anthracite fields
inevitably affect the prosperity Of the
country, unless inventive genius devises
a new fuel to feed our blast furnaces and
move our eneines-a contingency SO re-
mote that the gravest considerations
remain to urge economy in anthracite
mining,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10
. Al Brave Fireman, !.

The featof George Hutchins, a Boston
fireman, will bring him medal. It was
performed at the burning Of 9 gun store,
described the other day by telegraph,
It was impossible to keep the people far
away from. the building, although they
were told that it contained explosives.
The firemen learned inst where the stock
Of powder was kept, and Hutchins vol.
unteeted to go in after it. He climbed
through = window; ;gotdown on his knees
had bseh, directed. The smoke wis stiff
ling and binding. His hands touched
one huge copper-bo1 containing powder,
ard carried it OUT, Then he went back ifol
anothek . The copper buried his
fingers, and as be sprang ont the flames
followed him, but, the powder was safe
;9paer the eject qf 4 powerful II starea o9
ttVat0I, .1lJ aF&aE .;s..T.S: ss<sS:si!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10
The Battle Of Atlanta.

Gen. Logan, in his speech in the SEN
ate on Saturday, made contribution to
military history which may cause some
of the authors to revise their books. H.
lustrating the maxim of Napoleon, thai
it is the duty of corps commanders to
march to the sound of the enemy's guns
without waiting for orders, he said that
the great battle of Atlanta, on which so
much depended, was fought and won by
Union generals who did not receive
single order from their commanding OIL
Ger. Gen, Logan did..not refer to h3m~
self. but military men in the chamber
knew that it was his own experience ne
had in mind. He added that from the
beginning to the end of the battle the
CORPS commanders all of whom he rank
ed. never received an order from their
general officer, who was Gen. Sherman.
Gen. Logan thus on the floor OF the
enate. has declared that the battle OF
Atlanta was fought without any orders
from Gen. Sherman. He referred to the
fact that Sherman in his "Memolrs
has said that every order was anticipated.
The truth is, therefore, according to
Gen. Logan statement, that the battle
of Atlanta, for which Gen. Sherman
has received So much credit, was fought
to conclusion without any suggestion
or direction from Gen. Sherman himself