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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-07
ANTIDoTE TO MALARIA.
HE FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN.

HE FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN.
81 have had Dyspepsia, with Constipa-
ton, two years, and have tried ten different
kinds Of pills, and TUFTS are the first
that have done me any good. They have
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite Is
splendid, food digests readily, and now
man." W. D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, o.
Sold everywhere, 25c. Office, A Murray St., NY
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-07

The Fire Department Of Ba Itimore. Md.
Samuel V. REGISTER, Esq, Prest Board
of Fire Commissioners, recommends St.
Jacobs Oil, as the great pain-cure.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-11-07
MADE ON PURPOSE,
One Of Those Mistakes (?) Which are
More FreQueat than Profitable.

Why my child, this IL not BENsON'S CAP
GIN T. POROUS PLASTER" said father 20 his
little dlughser after examining package she had
jus brought from the drug store
Isn't it, PsI I'm sorry but asked the man tor
Benson 81 know did, and he took the 25 cents
you gave me TO pay for It with" exclaimed the
child positively. Maybe the drug man made
misteke -
"ll go round myself and - was the gentle.
mans comments as he donned his coat aaI hat
Why diint you send me Benson's plaster, in
stead Of th'- heap aud trashy ,hingF'
why, 1 0la SIT tn t would suit you just 40
we'll
have you to think; | don't pay you for thinking,
but for filing my order said the indignant caller,
contemptuously. There take that thing back
and give me my money, I'll get what | want
elsewhere. "
National Republican., 1883-05-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Job Printing
OF every description executed neatly at the short
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN, Job Rooms
National Republican., 1883-05-28
ALLIGATOR STEAK.
How It Is Sold In FIorida-Tho Meat Said
to he Tender.

Troy Times.
A recent letter from Jacksonville contains
the following Dropping into a store where
Florida curiosities are sold / asked the pro-
prietor about alligators. He had about one
hundred little fellows from ten to twenty
inches long, active and vicious as any one
might desire, which he was willing to dis
pose of at good round price to those who
care to take them, with the positive GER
tainty that they will live but u very short
time after being carried away. He said
that alligators were already becoming scarce
and that their extinction now was only a
question of time. IL was not so much the
adults which were killed by tourists and home
people as it was the destruction of the eggs
and the capture of the young. The eggs are
taken IN large numbers before maturity, blown
out and then sold for curiosities. Formerly,
he said, you could get all the alligators you
wanted in the immediate vicinity of Jackson
vile, but every year they had to be looked
for further and further in the interior.
He said there was great deal of lying
about alligators, and he thon went on
to tell some alligator stories himself.
1t was all humbug about the hide of
the alligator being so tough; he had frequently
blown the whole top of an alligator's head
Off with shotgun. He warmed up with tho
recital pulled out Of a drawer pistol little
longer than his finger, of tho most ancient
construction, and apparently incapable of
sending ball through pasteboard and said
why, have killed u ltwenty-foot alligator
with this" He said he was devoted to alli-
gator steaks cut from from the tail that
they were whittier and more tender than
chickens; that whenever he and his wife
wished to particularly honor guest they
served up alligator steaks, and he believed
in n very short time the hotels would
all have alligator steaks regularly on their
bill of fare. When aroused or angry
alligators give out a musklike smell and sink
in the water of the Marshes where you could
not see them. In wading around you wero
apt to tread ON them, as he had done often
but he had no trouble in jumping off. Once
he fell astride of an old patriarch, who COM
menced swapping with his jaws and beating
with his tall but he gave one leap and landed
at a safe distance. He said it was q great
mistake to suppose that alligators had so
much strength in their jaws or that their
teeth were so terrible They grow new teeth
every year and did not bite very hard. Alto
gether according to this Floridian, the alli-
gator is rather q good fellow to meet in a
dark night, and it is a pity they are going out
of existence.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
SpttinI Autitrs.


R9y@ THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE
SSEMING MACH INE CoMPAltH at their office, ~
sueet northwest, AZ p M,
MONDAY, 2STu INSTANT.
al interested are requested TO attend business OF
Importance Will be transacted aud the subscription
DOCKS closed as TO the Warrington subscribers.
II. b. LITTLEPAaE, Secretary. Oo''N Ni' n'''
N.Y. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED hanks
bIS and Bankers OF Washington, ID O., hereby
agree to close respective placr OF business as far
as practicable, on WEDNESDAY the 30th instant
Decoration Day, Persons having paper due that
date are requested TO attend to the same the day pre-
DANIEL B CLARKE
President National Bank oft the Republic.
j. A, RUFF,
Cashier Central National Bank.
II. &. SWAIN,
Cashier Second National Bank.
LEWIS JOHNSON e. co.
RIGGS & co.
a. II. Il. WHITE,
Cashier National Metropolitan Bank.
y. &. PEA RSALL,
Cashier Citizens National Bank.
b. p SNYDER,
President National Savings Bank.
II. -. COOKE & co.
BATEMAN a. CO.
MIDDLETON & co
II. G. TOWERS q co.
Cashier bank of Washington.
j, ~. SQUIER D. co.
OTIS BIGELOW a co.
WILLIAM MAYSE a. co.
49,, w. LAIRD. jR.,
Cashier Farmers and Mechanics National Bank.
QpOrRetoWn, ID. q.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
The Price OF Gas Reduced.

The district commissioners held long con-
sultation Saturday with the representatives, of
the Washington Gaslight company, and after
much confab an agreement was consummated
substantially to increase tho hours that the
street lamps shall burn from 2200 TO $500
per year also to reduce the price Of gas to
private consumers from So to $3.50 per 1000
feet after JHy 1, The agreement further
provides thai $22 instead of $50 shall be paid
per street lamp, aud that If congress pro-
vides for lighting at the, rate of S25 per
increase the hours TO $500. There was no
stipulation in the agreement as to the quality
of gas to be furnished, that being covered by
the statute, and the question of tearing up
the streets will be settled when requests
from the company to do 30 arc made.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

the actinomyces, aud hence IL is safe to say
that wherever this fungus is found growing
it should be destroyed. No matter what the
animal affected with IL, that animal
should be slaughtered and its diseased
parts should be burned. We do not
know what disinfectants to rely upon we do
not know in what situations nor to what OK
tent this fungus multiplies outside of the
body. We only know that it seems to be
'scattered over large part of the civilized
world, and wo may safely conclude that it
destroys many human and animal lives.
An animated discussion followed, which
was participated in by Profs. Ely, Schaefer,
Gill, Riley, Taylor, Salmon, and Others.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
A Very CommendnbIe Decd.

II is gratifying to see that at a meeting Of
the finance committee at the Ebbitt house, on
Saturday evening, for the purpose of auditing
and settling all the bills incurred during the
entertainment Of the Society of the Army Of
the Potomac, after ascertaining through the
chairman, John A. Baker, that there was an
excess on hand over aud above all expenses,
Mr.. Norment offered the following resolu-
tion, which was unanimously adopted,
namely: THAT whatever amount may re-
main in the hands of the treasurer (Mr.
Cooke) out of the collections made for the en-
tertainment of the Army of the Potomac and
the invited guests, on the occasion of their
late visit to the city, the same shall be placed
Mt the disposal of the officers of the associated
charities Of the district"
The veteran reunion was a successful and
satisfactory one, and with great unanimity
and from all quarters they received express
sions of thanks for the kindly and generous
reception accorded them by the citizens OF
Washington.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
DRorosALs FOR STATIONERY.
TREASURY DErARTMEN

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
MAY 3, 1854
Sealed proposals for furnishing stationery for the
fiscal year ending June 40 1884, will be received at
lns department until the 5h day of June. 1888 at II
O'CLOCK
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon ap-
pllcation.
The bids will be considered and accented or rejected
item by item, ana this advertisement aud the pro-
po'al, so far as accepted by the Secretary ofthe
treasury. ana the bond accompanying the same.
snail constitute the contract between the Govern.
ment and the bdderor bidders, aud no further con-
tract will be executed.
The articles contracted for must be furnished from
time 70 time during the year. In quantities pursuant
Ties Will, however be called for during the year
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
hrm making II, and be accompanied by bond with
suhclent suretiOs III the sum oftwo thousand dollars
N2OlOL approved by a Uulted States officer Of the
district In which the sureties reside do business on
y form u be furnished by the Department condl-
TONED for furnishing such portions Of the articles as
may be awarded under IT, and the performance OF the
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond will not be
considered and contracts will be awarded only 10 es-
Established manufacturers Of or dealers in, tho
Proposals to be addressed to the undersigned, and
marked p" Proposals for stationery"
Deliveries must be free of charge at the Treasury
Department, Washington, ID. c. and will be subject
TO inspection by an expert detailed for the purpose
by the Secretary of.the Treasury aud the delivery Of
an inferior article Will deemed sufficient cause to
annul the contract at the option Of the Secretary.
The Department reserves the right 10 waive defects
CHARLES ]. FoLGER
Secretary the Treasury.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
The lawn Tennis Tournament.


The lawn tennis tournament which comes
Off on the grounds of the Kendall Green club,
Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock, is creating
a great deal of interest in this city where
lawn tents is held in high esteem. The
prizes offered are silver cup for the doubles
and racquet for the singles The committee
of arrangements comprises Messrs. John B.
Wight, Ralph Baldwin, and Louis Il. Beall.
The following entries have been made
Washington -Doubles--John J. Chew, Allen
Johnston, w. V. II. Berry, Louis L. Beall.
Sngles-Allen Johnston, w. V. +. Berry,
Fouls Il. Beall. Maple club-Doubles-W
II. Wilson, Frank McCleland r. L. Bradley,
Irving Williamson. Singles-W. II. Wilson,
George NJ. Fisher, Frank McClelland. The
Kendall Green, Observatory, and New Jersey
Avenue clubs will also be represented in the
tournament. Tho Nassau club will be pre-
vented from entering representatives on ac-
count of other engagements.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
FIFTY minutes to Baltimore on the B. and 0
The Veteran Reunions Expenses.

The finance committee of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac completed Saturday
night their meetings for auditing the bills in
Cured for expenses during the late reunion
of the above named society in this city. This
committee had charge of collecting funds
necessary for the entertainment. They
audited and paid all the bills, and their ex-
hibit showed q small balance over, which was
ordered to be turned over to the associated
charities of the district. The committee stated
that the Society of the Army Of the Potomac
had expressed their warm thanks for the gen.
erous and kindly treatment shown them by
the citizens of Washington. The committee
was composed of the following gentlemen
Gen. A. A. Humphreys, Gen. John G. Parke,
Gen. S. S. Carroll, Gen. George ID. Ruggles,
Gen. J. G. Tidball, Gen. Ellis Spear, Gen. +. A.
Carman, Gen. Duncan $. Walker, Maj. II. l..
Crawford, Maj. George M, Lockwood, Maj. N.
II. Camp, Capt. John M. Carson, Capt II. W.
Tyler, Capt. l. n. Burritt
National Republican., 1883-05-28

STARTLING.
An exchange asserted that Carson clergy
man, preaching on gambling and intemper-
apce, startled his hearers by stating that, one
night during the recent session of the Nevada
legislature, there were congregated around a
faro game twelve assemblymen seven sena-
tors, two women, and miscellaneous crowd
of FOUNDERS, cappers, and check guerrillas.
The San Francisco Post AYERS that the only
man in the congregation who was at all
startled was Boston tourist, who was
wondering how it was that the preacher
knew so much about it.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
THE COMMISSIONERS
Current Transnctlons Mt the District
Buildings Saturday.

Buildings Saturday.
Building permits were issued on Saturday
to Il. B. Calm, to build one brick dwelling on
Thirteenth, between X and S streets north
west, to cost $500; Henry Dickson, to build
three brick dwellings on Green, between
West and Stoddard streets northwest, TO cost
$4,000; W. j. Reed, to make repairs at 712
Eighth street northwest, to cost $3.50
A permit was granted to the telephone COM
pany to erect poles on the boundary prepara-
tory TO extending the service to Baltimore.
Tho subassessors met on Saturday. Their
work is not concluded Reductions will be
made in all districts except the fifth, which is
increased about 100 per cent and the fourth
about 33 per cent.
A liquor license was granted on Saturday
to Mrs. Jane Foley.
The owners of rented school buildings have
been notified that the buildings will be va
Gated June 1.
The steam launch will be put in use imme-
diately and the fishing laws rigidly enforced
National Republican., 1883-05-28
w. Q. GRESHAM,
Postmaster Gener
DRoPosALs FOR BLANKS, BLANK BOOKS
ORDER BUSINESS.
PosroFFtcE DEPARTMENT.

WASHINGTON, ID. g, May ., 1884
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until WEDNESDAY, the SIXTH DAY Of
quantities and ot such times as they may be ordered
supplied to postmasters by the Postmaster General
or used in his Department tor the transaction OF the
money order business during period of four years
commencing ON the third DAY Of september. 1854
Blank forms OF BIDS with samples OF printed blanks
and full specifications, will be rnlfned upon applica.
tlon to the superintendent Of the Money order Sys-
tenn, Postohce Department, Washington, ID. O., at
whose office samples Of bound books may be seen.
W. q. GRESHAM,
pogtnastnr
National Republican., 1883-05-28
Antiiun Sult,.

GALE OF CONDEMNED PROVISIONS.
Auction sale AZ the Navy Yard. Washington, D. q,
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1883, at ~ o'clock m, OF Con.
demned Provisions, belonging to the Bureau Of Pro
visions and Clothing consisting Of Navy Bread, Beef
Flour, Dried Apples Butter. and Beans
A null schedule Of the articles be by apply
ing at the office OF the commandnnt
TITOS. PATTLSON,
Commodore u. S. NJ. Comnandant
DuNCANsoN BROS. Auctloneer.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
DRoPosALs FOR TICKET PUNCHES,
y ,P5osTorTIcE DEP4nrMESr,, i.

WARRINGTON, u. C., May l. issa
Sealed proposals will be received at this DEPART
ment until the 20 DAY OF JUNE, 1853, for furnish.
ing $500 Ticket Punches, either stat onary In the
form Of pliers 70 be delivered at this Department
The punches are TO supply the new want Of the
service being required for In the issue OF Dc stal
notes Bidders will submit with their proposals sa
pies OF the punches offered to be furnished by tn
All proposals are TO be made In accordance wnh
the printed iorniA and specifications which will he
rnshed on appreciation, by letter, TO the "Superln-
tendent OF The Money-Order system. tostOii ce De-
partment, Washington, d. c. TO whom bidders
should address their sealed proposals. marked tho
nvelope, Proposals for Punches"
"A decision on the bids will be made on or before
the 9Th day OF Junc 1883 the right being reserved -
reject any or all oil them.
w;o. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-28

TAYLOR & HUFTY are reducing their
prices in order to clear out their early spring
stock. Their fine flannel suits are just the
thing for travelling dresses, and are selling at
greatly reduced prices. Young ladies should
make their selection of graduation dresses
while the stock is full
National Republican., 1883-05-28

s>5E~ NOTICE TO HORSE OWNERS AMI
VIZ FEED DEALERS.
Pure clover, cut and delivered. at..sl6o per ton.
Mixed clover and timothy, at...". ......... 1850 "
Pure timothy, at,.. .......- .,..u.......... 1900
All hay guaranteed as represented.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

tributed s114, st. Aloysius', $66; st, Mary's
S31 immaculate Conception, $50; st. Pat
rick's, so; st. Peters, $50. Total in these
churches, 1851.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
NrnnnsaIs.

IL J. BROOKS & Co.
GOVERNMENT AND RAILWAY CoNTRAo
TORS
Manufacturers ana Dealers In all kinds Of Govern
ment, Railway and steamship Supplies
ioCoURTLANDr STREET.
NEW YORK.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No change of cars Washington to Luray
on B. and o. Special every Wednesday ex-
cursion to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion to
Luray by the b. and o. Leave S:45 a. M; re-
turn p. m. Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
DRoPosALs FOR WRAPPING PAPER IRVINE.
l. LETTER BALANCES, AND MARKING AND
RATING STAMPS.
PosToFFrcr DEPARTMENT..
W. q. GRESHAM,
poat M aCfaF naparaI

WASHiNtTON. u u, MNy q, 1854
Sealed proposals will be received ut this Depart
ment until the SEVENTH day of JUNE, 1883. at IL
o'clock noon for furnishing Wrapping Paper, Twine,
Letter Balances. and Marking and Rating Stamps for
the of the postoces in the United States for one
year from the first day ofJuly, fss3
Blanks for proposals and circulars stating the kind
anu estimated quantities required, and giving full in
structons to manner Of bidding and conditions 10
be observed by bidders, will be furnished on applica-
ton 70 the " Blank Agency, Postolfce Department,
Tue Postmaster General reserves the right to reIccl
any or all bids
w. O. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SHOULD you be sufferer from dyspepsia,
indigestion, malaria, or weakness, you can be
cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion "a
Luray by the B. and o. Leave S;i5 o. M; re-
turn p. m. -Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on b. and o. Special every Wednesday cx-
oursion TO Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No change of cars Washington to Luray
on b. and o. Special every Wednesday ex-
cursi on TO Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion 10
Luray by the B. and o. Leave s:45 a. M; re.
turn 8 p. m. -Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL excursions TO Luray Caverus.
Every Wednesday by B. and o., commencing
June 49,
National Republican., 1883-05-28
like Itnhtninl

ROUND trip fare on B. and o. every Wednes-
day excursion to Luray only $3.50, and re-
served seat for every passenger.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
Rochester Beer.

Try it, and if not the best bottled beer, get
your money back.
Delivered to any part of the city, by dozen
or case, at 75c. per dozen. Order by mail or
telephone. +. II. FINLEY,
1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

ROUND trip fare on b. and o. every Wednes.
day excursion to Luray OILY $780, aud re.
ser we'd seat for every passenger
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion to
Luray by the b. and o. Leave S:45 a. M
return 0 p. IN. Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
We Sell Clothing

No change of cars Washington to Luray
on B. and o. Special every Wednesday ex-
cursion to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

RESERVED seats for all on B. & o. every
Wednesday excursions to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL excursions to Luray Caverns.
Every Wednesday by B. & o., commencing
Juno 10.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

RESERVED seats for all on b. g. o. every
Wednesday excursions to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on b. and O. Special every Wednesday ex.
cursion to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

ROUND trip fare on b. and o. every Wednes.
day excursion to Luray only $780, and re-
served scat for every passenger.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

BALTIMORE, MD.--Rev. w. II. Chapms Il
says: al deem Browns Iron Bitters moe:
valuable tonic for general ill-health."
National Republican., 1883-05-28

of every description, and can fit large or small
Eiseman Bros, the most prominent clothiers
aud tailors, corner Seventh aud +.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
Siarflinu,

SPECIAL excursions to Luray Caverns.
Every Wednesday by b. and o., commencing
Iune II
National Republican., 1883-05-28
Petor's Pence.

The collection for "Peter's pence" was
Yesterday week ago. st, Matthew's Gnn-
National Republican., 1883-05-28

3 RESERVED seats for all ON b. & o. every
Wednesday excursions to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
THE RECORD.

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on b. and o. Special every Wednesday ex-
curslon to Luray,
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on b. and o. Special every Wednesday ex'
cursion to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on B. and o. Special every Wednesday ex-
cursion to Luray
National Republican., 1883-05-28

Cramps and pains seize upon the bowels
and stomach, for which DR.. w orthington's
| Cholera and DiarrhGa Medicine is the cure
National Republican., 1883-05-28

RESERVED seats for all ON B. & o. every
Wednesday excursions to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28
w. q. GRESHAM.
pOStmaStar Ganara
DRoPosALs FOR REPAIRING BITGMINoUs
IL CONCRETE PAVEMENTS IN THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON, ID. q.
OFFICE OF THE ENoINErR COMMISSIONER.

OFFICh OF TIIE ENUINEEH COMMISSIONER,
WAsHlNGroN, ID. O., May H. 1889
BY direction of the Board of commissioners, sealed
proposals will be received at this office until u clock
m. on FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1888, Tor Repairing Blll-
minous Concrete Pavements upon various streets
and avenues In the city of Washington, ~. c.
Blank forms of proposals and specifications can be
obtained at this office upon application therefor to-
gether with all necessary Information, and bids upon
these forms will alone be considered.
The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids and
parts of bids. q. !. LYDECKER,
Major OF Engineers, u. s. A.,
Engineer Commissioner, District Of Columbia.
DROPOsALS FOR STATIONERY.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

No CHANGE of cars Washington to Luray
on B. and o. Special every Wednesday
excursion to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion to
Lurav by the u. and o. Leave s:45 a. m; re.
t Irn p. m. Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

RESERVED seats for all on b. & o. every
Wednesday excursions to Luray.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion to
Luray by the b. and o. Leave S;45 a. M; re-
turn 8 p, m. Four hours at the cave.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL excursions to Luray Caverns.
Every Wednesday by B. & o., commencing G
June l3
National Republican., 1883-05-28

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence
Sexual Debility, cured by "Wells's Heath
Reneweru 81
National Republican., 1883-05-28
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.
-. PosTorFIcE DErAnTMrsT,

WASHINGTON, D. O., May /, lssa
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment unti Il o'clock m. on TUESDAY. JUNE5. 1883,
for furnishing Stationery for the Postoice Depart
ment for one year from July l. 1854
Blank forms of proposal g. showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto. will be furnished on application to
this Department. Hl il'
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistants
Postmaster, General, and Endorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
The Postmaster General reservesthe right to reject
any or all bids.
National Republican., 1883-05-28

SPECIAL every Wednesday excursion to
Luray by the b. and o. Leave S:45 u. m; re-
turn 8 p. m. Four hours at the cave.