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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
His Son Tom,

Colonel Bill McCracken enjoys the
reputation OF pouring out more whisky
for one drink than any other man in
Austin, newly elected members Of the
legislature excepted. The colonel was
taking a drink at the Gently Dreaming
saloon, when the bar.keeper remarked
81 say, colonel, waited on man a
while ago who pours out bigger drink
OF whisky than you do"
He was probably member Of the
legislature. He don't count. l cant
compete with old professionals.
mo, ne isn't member of the legisa.
ture, he is very intelligent-looking
young man, a stranger to me. He is in
the other room playing billiards. y
Colonel McCracken looked into the
billiard saloon, and remarked;
"Why, that's my son, Tom. He has
Just come home from military school
in Kentucky. - Texas S1lings.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
Another Swindle.

The swindle now being worked upon
the honest grangcrs is as follows: An
agent will visit house and exhibit q
wonderful powder ask for a loan Of a
lamp, aud placing a pinch of the stuff
in the oil, he will dip lighted match
into the fluid. The match will be ex-
tinguished as if dipped into water.
This wonderful stuff is nothing but
common salt, coored blue with ultra.
marine, and is, of course, utterly worth
less in preventing lamp explosions or
insuring against the breaking of chin
neys. As the yapor Of The oil, and not
the oil is what burns, the agent expe-
rlences no difficulty in PLAYING his ar,ful
trick. The swindler claims that this
powderis especially adapted for the pre-
vention of lamp explosions and insures
against the breakagc Of lamp chimneys.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
THE DAILY BULLETIN.
The Market.
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1888.

The weather is as cold as Greenland and
everything is frozen up solid, except the
river which is still open to all points below,
but closed to St. Louis. The last change
was sudden aud severe,--the mercury going
down on Saturday thirty degrees in a
couple of hours. The effect of the cold on
the market is shown 10 diminished receipts
ofapples and potatoes and small ssles,--it
being almost impossible to move heavy or
bulky commodities.
FLOUR-The market 10 strong and ac-
tive with prices tending higher Stocks of
all grades are very light.
HAY-The market is overstockcd in all
grades. Receipts have been large and
sales slow. Prices are weak and lower.
CORN-Scare and in fair demand for
milling and the order trade.
OATs-The supply is moderate and
market firm.
MEAL-steady and firm at last weeks
quotations.
BRAN--Prices are quoted same as last
report with stocks mostly held 10 the
mills.
BUTTER-Coice is scarce aud in good
demand at higher prices,
EGGS-Receipts to-day sold readily at
zoe. Stocks are small
POULTRY-All kinds continue scarce
and in active request. The market is en.
tirely bare.
APPLES-Steady and unchanged with
light stocks. The weather il too cold to
handle fruit or potatoes.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
Plnrnhara.

When Potts began his married life the
watchword engraved on his memory
was; Beware Of the plumber. The
awful destinies Of numberless friends
who had foolishly been inveighed into
poverty and distress by this fiend loom
ed up before his eyes, continually re-
minding him of his motto until he grew
to consider himself a public benefactor
in endeavoring to suppress this inhu-
man monster
But in an evil hour during the family
absence in the country the wash boiler
began to leak, and the plumber glided
in through the basement door. From
that time the house seemed bewitched.
Two days afterward the hot water
pipes blew his range to atoms and the
servant girl to glory, the boiler began
to leak at every conceivable point, and
after the second story basin had been
overlooked two days in succession, the
parlor ceiling reminded one of col.
ander with ancient frescoing between
the holes. These repairs had scarcely
been completed when the tank on the
roof began TO fill and resisted all Potts
efforts TO turn off the water, and six
hours steady running very materially
increased the damage. The plumber
was then engaged regularly for three
days in the week, and the adjoining
house hired to be used for the storage
of lead pipe, tools. etc, which we're
bought By the cargo. During the first
week Of the plumbers engagement
every faucet in both houses began leak
ing badly, and all the basins were stop
ped up twice day, and the third week
Poita was compelled TO put wire screens
in all the windows of his bedrooms to
prevent the occupants floating out dur
ing the night.
In the midst of these entertainments
the plumber reminded him that lead
was rising, owing to SO much being used
for counterfeit money purposes, And
three months from the time Of the
plumber first appearance he owned
and resided in the house, while Potts
lived in the garnet and worked as helper
to him, half his wages each week being
forfeited to pay Off the balance Of his
bill.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
A Crash Avoided.

Charles said Mrs, Petosky, "do
you know we are living too extravaganza
ly?"
Charles sighed heavily, threw away
his newspaper and knocked the ashes
from his cigar into a nickel-plated GUS
pidore.
"At least you are, pursued Mrs Pc
tosky You are quite extravagant with
your cigars, your clubs, your wine and
billiards, Now want to make propo-
siton to you.
Propose" said Charles with the air
Of a martyr to woman's whims. he lit
tie realised what great head his little
wife carried on her shoulders.
well, | have just purchased toy
bank, and l want you to allow me one
cent day, VIII you do it?n
Charles smiled at his young wife's en-
thusiasm and promised 10 do it.
Because, my dear" said Mrs. Pc
tosky, "we never know how soon mis-
fortune may overtake US. ~
Two years from the date Of this con-
versation the crash came. Charles found
himself on the wrong side OF corn
deal and was penniless. With tremb-
ling limbs be dragged himself home and
told his wife while wringing his hands
desparingly. But the brave little wo-
man never blanched, but with a JOYOUS
light in her soft loving eyes sse made
break for the toy bank, and emptied the
contents into her husbands hands.
Here, take this!' she cried while
great tears Of JOY welled from her hus-
band eyes, take this and retrieve your
shattered fortunes here are $3.50, -
Cheek.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06

Frank Frayne has given up stage fire.
shooting but in order to crafty the de-
mand for the sensational now appears
as "Mardo, the Hunter in a play OF
that name, in which a couple Of lions
play prominent parts. The other even
ing one Of the lions, tired Of being hunt
ed, changed the bill by doing little
hunting on his own account, the result
being that "Mardo' had coat and a
useful portion of bis pantaloons torn
away by the vicious animal II is TO be
regretted that the lion lost an opportun-
ity TO make great hit by swallowing
"Mardo,' bones and all.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
TALON.
hides

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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06

In town not many miles from Bos-
ton, mau stepped into neighbours
house, whore be saw the head OF the
family lying on the floor, and his wife
standing over him, aS he thought, with
threatening mir. he was about TO
Withdraw when the PROSTATE man
shouted, "Come along in, Steve; sfn is
only cbalking ne out pair Of pants
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
THE DAILY BUGGETN MORNING FEBRUARY 1888

MorHERs DON'T KNOW. - How many
children are punished for being uncoulh,
wiiul, and indifferent 10 Instructions or
rewards, simply because they are OUT of
health An intelligent lady said of cl lid
of this kind: "Mothers should know that
if they would give the little ones moderate
doses of Hop Bitters for two or three weeks,
the children would be all parent could
desire,r
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06
Making the Brooklyn Bridge Useful.

I'VE don't know what TO do with our
boy, said a weeping mother. He
gets drunk, comes home and kicks In
the doors, fights ROSTERS, goes 10 rat.
pits and to see purilists fight. What
would you recommend Mr. Backus?"
"Well, madame, said Mr.. Backus,
81 would advise youto try the BROOKLYN
bridge, Take him 10 the top Of the
bridge"
"Well, Mr.. Backus, and what shall |
do with him then
Throw him off,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06

yuNnot, NE u sweeping by. TO
D1NAIU' and dare before lGn die, som,
TX H& thing mi.hy aud sublimo
hHN \ leave behind TO COZ qnrr limo"
500 week IN your own town.
Five Doll4r onlft iro, No
risk. Ev rythlng new Capital not required No
VIII furnish you everything. Many nrc making
fortunes. Ladies' make ~ much ~ men md boys
and girls make great pay Reader, II you want
busiboss NJ VIII oh yol eau make great nay oil the
PORTLAND, Maine,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-02-06

Sho,ce'e9; ''''''.s-'-,. ,.", 1000. 90
'polco yc'loV ,'..-.. ELECTROMAGNETIC IS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-03-24
Administrators Notice.

TUNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
appointed by the Hon. Abr Fernandez, in Chambers,
Truestee and Administrator Of the Estate Of the late John Mil
Ter OF MakaW 40, Island OF Nsui. hereby notifies all parties in
debted 20 said estate TO make immediate payment TO the I'M
dersigned' all parties having property in their charge belong
Ing u SAID estate. are requested 10 notify the administrator OF
the same without delay. All parties having claims against
said estate are requested to present the same duly authentica-
ted to the undersigned within six months, or they will be for
ever barred. W. +. MOSSMAN
Trustee and Administrator Estate Of Johu Miller, deceased
MakaWao, Sept. 10th, 1859. OcT 6m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-03-24
advertisements.


q FOR TWO PUPILS ON
the island OF Maui, 70 teach English. Fren b sid
Music. Midile-acCt lady pnt,rr-a. For further rarticu-
4-rs s-AFtse t-i~ once. lzu~ dNwtf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-03-24
A Cast-Iron Vacuum Pan,

6 feet in diam. by : feet deep.
L Vacuum Pumping Engine, l4-inch Cylinder
and l2-ineh stroke.
3 Wrought-Iron Tanks, each 1000 gallons
capacity.
I Wrought-IrOn Chimney, 65 feet high, 81
inch. diam, I-inch thick.
1 Mulhtubular Boiler, 10 feet long, 6 feet in
diameter, with furnace, front doors, ETC.,
complete.
4 3O-inch Weston's Patent SelEbalancing Sus-
pended Sugar-Curing Centrifugal Machines,
with the requisite Independent Iron
Framing. Wrought-Iron Sugar Mixer of
1000 gallons capacity, with Stirrer,
Driving Gear. etc.
A High-PFGSSUTG Diagonal Steam Engine,
9-inch Cylinder, IS-inch stroke, with Gov
ernor, ~Fly-wheeI and Betting for driving
Centrifugals.
2 Wrought-Iron EYAPORATORS.
4 5OO-GaIlon STEAM CHARTERS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-03-24

CASES or THE CELEBRAT TED
Blue Grass Kentucky Whisky,
In glass and demJohn@, superior to any
brand IN this market.
Cases Hermitage Bourbon Whisky,
e" o. c. Sour Mash Whisky,
&" Kentucky Favorite Whisky,
q. Gaze Cutter No. l Whisky,
:. Cases Hennessey /, , and 3 Star Brandy,
" Richot Star Pale Brandy.
:. Burke's Three Star Irish Whisky,
.. Burke's Pure Malt Scotch Whisky,
Z" Lochlel Scotch Whisky,
" Extra Superior Port Wine,
" Extra Superior Sherry Wine,
." No. l California Port.
" Best Brands Of Claret,
" Best Brands of Madeira Wines,
" key Brand Jamaica Rum,
" Golden Fleece" Jamaica Rum,
Baskets Best Stone jug Gin.
Cases Green and Red Case Gin key" Brand
" P. Raidmakers & Cos Prize Medal Gen
uine Holland Gin,
" Fosters Pale Ale, pts. and qts.
Guinness XXX Porter, pts and qts,
" St. Louis Lager Beer,
" Pilsener Lager Beer, ats and pts.
" Tenants and Jeircy's Pale Ale,
" Budweiser's Celebrated Lager Beer qts.
and pts.
&. c. Fares Cham pagnc, qts. and pt-.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-03-24
4tb Aabtrtistmtnts.
C~OpaTtnership Notice.

~ r. MILES y G. II. Il COSsTI-
10 TITE THE FIRM Or MILLS ERCTHEES.
Doing Business in stock In the District II Kohala, Ia
wall e1ch being an equal rast-er iu all stock owned by
or controlled by the said Firm IN this kingdom.
MILES BRO1 Her
EoHALA. HAWAII. March 10. 1855 ulrElT Eft'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
AttacI.ea hx a 1890. mac

CHICAGO, Nov. u. Miss Sasy Kearn, aged
Is, whose parents reside at 80 Belden place
was horribly bitten by Newfoundland dog
The dog, huge beast, was running loose
in the yard OF its owner, Mr. HaIsetgal.
l42 Belden place, when the Young
lady went into the Enclosure.
the animal sprang upon her before she was
aware that the beast was unclaimed. and
fastened his teeth in her arms Both arms of
the young girl and her left shoulder were bit
ten until the flesh hung in shreds, and then
the dog attacked her legs, tearing of
huge mouthfuls, and in some places
leaving nothing but shreds Of muscles and
tendoHs on the bones The brute would have
eaten the girl to death had it not been for the
oPportune arrival Of Mr.. Charles McConley,
of 1892 DeeI'iug street, who, picking up a
Ratchet, brought it down upon the monsters
head with stunning effect Officer REILLY. of
the Webster avenue station, put bullet
through the dogs vitals. Dr. Miller, who at
tended the young lady, thinks she may sur
yive
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
His BASTARD DEED.
Horrible Crime Committed by an Old
Man in Louisville.
A Mexican Brigand Run Down and
KiIied-Other Criminaiities o.
a Greater or Less Degree
of Atrocity.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 81 The most shock
ing horror that has ever occurred in this city
was perpetrated by an old villain named
Johnson, at late hour in the night, at the
residence Of George Aeng, on Third street
Il appears that Meng had purchased COW
of johnson, and that animal was delivered dur
ing Mengs absence from home Mrs
Meng, knowing the transaction % he all
right urofferei johnson large hank note in
payment, but he said he could not make the
required change. Mrs Meng then started to
get the bill CHANGED. leaving her 9year-od
daughter at home with johnson, surprising
Of course that she would be entiTely safe
with him. As houses Were few and
far between Mrs Meng had trouble
in securing change, and was absent
nearly an hour On returning home she
found the lights turned out, and, fearing
wrong, called the little girl, but got no ne
poase. On striking a light and searching
the premises she discovered the little girl
lying in secluded place on the floor, uncon-
seious and covered with blood On hTSt
glance she supposed johnson had murdered
her and fed. but On examination il was found
that he had done ten fold worse, by nautiiat-
ing the childis person, outraging her most
brutally, then after choking her almost 10
death, ransacked the drawers where Meng
kept his money and fed TO parts unknown
and up to this writing has not been arrested
News Of the horror is the theme OF everybody
conversation. johnson is resident Of Wash
ington county, Ind, between 50 aud % years
old, wearing a clerical white beard and has
the outward appearance OF gentleman;
Officers are in hot pursuit. and if captured
Nellingls fate awaits him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
MORE DYNAMITE?
Or Another Scare to vex the British
Politician.
An Alleged Organization in Which
Every Man Is Spy---GpenIng
OF the German Diet---
Foreign Flashes.
New society or New scare :

LONDON, Nov. 2l-The Standard publishes
a long letter from a correspondent whose
good faith it declares TO be beyond question,
and who processes to be member Of an
American-Irish secret society. The writer
regrets having joined the organization, and
says every one watches the other; that he
Is paid officer, receiving slS weekly,
ana, is required TO keep himself acquainted
with the whereabouts Of Dps men under him,
10 whom he is obliged to hand sealed orders;
that everything is done with the greatest
secrecy by ballot, and no one knows the 9TH
eF's business, although several may have SINH
lar tasks to perform The writer believes
some employees of the postofiice are members
Of the society, and it is known at head
quarters when a member receiues letter,
from where and from whom He says the
sold man" has reorganized everything since
the last great failure, and some new move
ment is contemplated, as thirty of his party
have left for some time for an unknown des-
tination, all Of whom received various sums
IN English money. The writer concludes as
follows; at is cruel tyranny. Once the oath
is taken member surrenders his liberty, and
spies dog his every STEP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
GOOD WORD FOR JAY GOULD.
The sort Of Nan His Father Was and
the Sort or Boy He Was

-. 60. ~rD. M. M.
90 =. ~ ne we" oiA gu
Ieato''eens ~ ING enquirer teaesfa9hs: 'ohh
b. loud, tne father OF Jay, was farmer
fSSiding IN hoxDury, n Y, Ensn Jay was
born He was man superior in intelligence
to his neighbors, man OF integrity, and a
great reader He had the best library
IN town He was lover OF history, an au-
thority for data, and sort OF encyclopedia
for his neighbors-in short. he was man OF
usually right opinions and fearless in the
eIIunclati0n Of them The mother Of Jay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
Twelve Hours After.

Mr., Henry Barnes, the Tea and Coffee Merchant
30 Houston street, View Haven, Conn, writes to US
on May %, 1888: It. is with feeling Of grstitude,
and desire to benefit my fellow man that write
you these few lines as testimony TO the value of
the greatest Of all medicines. Eight years have
been sufferer from kidney disorder and inHam-
nation Of the bladder. Sometimes when passing
water the pains were something terrible, sesld-
ing, burning sensation, with retention of urine,
with sharp pains in my side, loins and back, ex-
tending clear to the back Of my head, tended to
make life miserable. have been treated bY q
number OF our best physicians, and have used any
number of proprietary medicines, all to no svaiE
obtaining no relief How long would have COLI
tinued in this way do not know; in fact 1 de-
SPARED of getting relief untila neighbor, who had
b en- very much benefited by the use OF Hunts
Remedy, advised me to try it, and although had
no faith that Ii would reach my case, yet as he
spoke so highly Of its CREST merits. decided to
give it trial. and its use has been attended with
the very best possible results Twelve hours after
taking the 6rsi dose experienced relief con-
tinued on in its use until had used five bottles.
when all the pains had vanished, my otherwise
good health returned, and am free from all pains
and am well man. am confident my cure hiss
resulted from the use of Hunts Remedy, aud that
alone.
'What it has done for me am positive it viii
do for others. You are at liberty 10 use my name
or this letter in any manner you see TT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
An ALLEGED IsrIvnfeer.

NEW YORK, Nov 2l.-The Haytien counsel
complained to Collector Robertson that tho
schooner Azelda and Laura was priYateer.
The vessel was lying off Bedloe's island,
preparing to sail, and he asked that she
be detained by the government and searched.
At the request of the collector the consul
embodied his charge in an affidavit,
in which he says that the schooner has on
board forty-three cases of materials Of
war shipped by Henry A, Kearney, George
W. Brown, and L. G. Weinberg, alleged agents
of the Haytien insurgents. Kearney and
Brown, it was alleged, were implicated in
the shipment of contraband articles on the
schooner Mary A. Hogan, which were for
feited after a trial in the United States court
last week. Orders were given to detain her,
and If the Haytien consul can slbstantiate
his charges, she win be searched.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
GHOSTS DO WALK
Residents OF a Massachusetts, Town
Treqhled By Uneasx spirits.

BosToN, Nov. 81 The residents of a sec
ton of Wareham, this state, are morbidly ex-
cited over the nightly antics of alleged ap.
partitions in an old house in that town.
The domicile is of antique pattern, with
the usual "elP attachment, and soma
years since was occupied by the family
of Waldo Smith. The hasty depart
ure of that family caused whisperings Of
something unusual at the time, but within
few months these rumors have been given
tongue, and stories, once revealed in strictest
secresy, are now uttered without fear of con
tradiction. 1t is ALLEGED that citizens who
have had the ternerity to approach these
haunted precincts in the 'wee sma'
hours" have been witnesses Of scenes that
are probably only equaled m pandemonium.
Sudden flashes of light, to whichthe briliiancy
of the electic lamp is only as that of candle,
are followed by Chimmerian darkness. Then
shrek follows shrek, in quick succession, al
most paralyzing the beholder with awe,
when. presto, a dazzling illumination fol-
lows, as If thrown by a magic lantern,
and the preparation of two murders is
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21
= scheme to Derraua Vax.Pavers.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 2f-The discovery has
been made in the county auditors Office of a
peculiar scheme TO defraud tax payers. It is
by increasing the assessed valuation of the
property Of certain large tax payers, mainly
Incorporated companies, and then offering
for commission to get the excessive taxes
refunded The discovery was made two
weeks ago, but kept quiet, and orders for
remitters were given to the treasurer in all
cases found out Two clerks Of the late
Auditor Capellar are suspected but no arrest
has been made vet, because Capellar being
out of Office, claims that the auditor should
cause the arrest. The auditor place the
duty of arrest on Gapellar The scheme does
not contemplate any robbery of the county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-21

and retailers, but it would deal fatal blow
TO the profitable business Of stall feeding
and fattening cattle, which IS main resource
Of the farmers The thrifty husbandnAaH Of
these counties buys in the fall as many
steers as his farm viii carry; he feeds them
through the winter and sells them IN the
spring. he has thus fed his corn and used up
his straw on the place. he generally makes
small profit in money. but his great gain
is in the manure, which goes back TO the land,
and reappears in the wheat, which is the
only crop that he sells outright for cash
Here b the secret of the fertility Of those
counties, which are called the garden SPOT of
the world But il our beef is TO Be brought to
Pennsylvania on ice, and if the eastern buyer
and butcher are TO disappear, the winter cat
tie feeding of oar farmers mnst cease also,