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St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01
FIFTEEN DEGREES AN HOuR.


The railroad officials of the Continent
decided to adopt rs their standard of
regulation the time of the Greenwich
Observatory, London, England, and as
the longitude in which their roads were
situated was SO many times fifteen de-
grees westward from Greenwich, they
made their standard of time that many
hours slower than Greenwich time.
Hence the Goth degree of longitude is
four hours slower than Greenwich time;
the 10Th, five hours slower the Goth,
six hours; the 105th, seven hours; and the
120th, eight hours thus making,five diff
ferent standards between the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans. These five standards
are shown on the map in the order just
mentioned, viz: Intercolonial, Eastern,
Central, Mountain and Pacific time.
MERIDIANS.
The Goth meridian, on which Central
time is based, is nine minutes slower
than Chicago solar time. The 10Th
meridian, which gives Eastern time, is
one hour faster than Central time, or
four minutes slower than New York
City solar time. Inter-colonial time,
being based upon the Goth meridian is
two hours faster than the Central time.
Mountain time, which is based upon the
1O5th meridian, is one hour slower than
Central time. Pacific time, based upon
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01
F1vEsGRAND DIVISIONS.

FIVEgGRAND DIVISIONS ~
The fifty-three kinds of time were
represented on the old railroad maps
by an elaborate system Of colors which
would confuse an ordinary observer.
Z Under the new system there are five
divisions of time on the North Ameri-
can Continent: Intercolonial, embrace
ing Nova Scotia aud New Brunswick;
Eastern, taking in the New England
States, New York, Pennsylvania and
the States south of Pennsylvania Cen
trail, including illinois, Ohio, Indiana,
Missouri and the States north and south
of them;s Mountain. comprising the
roads west of the Missouri River in the
mountains; and Pacific, taking in the
lines on! the Pacific coast,
THE FIVE CoLoRs.
The five colors can not be given in
the map presented above, but the diyis-
ions are marked by shades, and the
change will be comprehended at q glance
when these facts are recalled. The
time in which the earth revolYes upon
its axis is divided into twenty -four equal
parts, termed hours, and for conVen-
fence in measuring distances the
distance around the earth from East
to West is divided into $50 parts,
called degrees of longitude. The
surface of The earth, therefore, travels
as many degrees in one hour as twenty
four is contained times in $50, or fiji
teen. From this it is seen that there is
a difference of one hour actual time
between each succeeding fifteen de-
grees Of longitude around the earth,
faster going east and slower going west.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01

the 120th meridian, is two hours slower
than Central time.
; The several meridians are indicated
upon the map, as well as the territory
included in the different divisions. The
irregularity in the boundaries is caused
by the various roads wishing to adopt
as their standard the time of the merid-
ian nearest to which the greater num-
Der of their lines are situated.
VALUE OF THE TABLE.
It may he stated that many of the
towns id Illinois and Iowa are run on
Chicago time, which the railroads run
ming from this city introduced. The
tables herewith printed show the differ
ence between the solar time Of those
towns and the standard time. This ex-
PLANTATION may prevent the towns in
question from confounding the Chicago
time, which they now use, with their
solar time.
THE ORIGINAL SUGGESTIONS.
The country is indebted to two citi-
zens of New. 7 ork. for the original sug-
gestions leading up to this important
innovation. The idea occurred to Prof.
Cleveland Able, of the Signal Bureau
at Washington, and his plans were elab-
GRATED by DIR. +. A. F. Barnard, of Co
lumbia College Prof. Able proposed
his plan as early as 1873, at a meeting
Of the American Meteorological Society.
tt is unnecessary to review the many
discarded suggestions made from time
to time in regard to time-standards.
Cunson II ~ Govt that they xvarn all found
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01

Al slower than Waukegan, Ill.
: Sc slower than Elgin. Ill.
3 40 slower than Rockford, Ill.
1 36 slower than Freeport, Ill.
40 faster than Galena, Ill.
2 slower than Dixon, Ill.
5 81 slower than Mendoza, Ill.
2 II slower than Princeton, III.
2 is faster than Rock Island, Ill
2 g faster than Galesburg, Ill.
2 A faster than Macomb, Ill.
40 slower than Streator, Ill.
! 3S slower than Peoria, I'll.
0 90 faster than Jacksonville, Ill.
8 So slower than Bloomington, Ill.
"a slower than Pontiac, I'LL.
8 slower than Urbana. Ill.
2 Is slower than Lincoln, LII.
5 slower than Decatur, Ill.
8 rs slower than Danyille, Ill.
8 B.. slower than Yandalia, Ill.
20 slower than Cairo, Ill.
~ As slower than Detroit, Mich.
"a 16 slower than Saginaw, Mich.
30 is slower than Port Huron, Mich. :
"a 4S slower than Flint, Mich.
II 20 slower than Grand Rapids, Mich.
10 slower than Grand Haven, Mich.
q 48 slower than Lansing, Mich.
rs 4S slower than Pontiac, Mich. -.
Is 4 slower than Ann Arbor, Mich.
81 20 slower than Jackson, Mich.
II "a slower than Hillsdale, Mich.
20 6 slower than Marshal, Mich.
10 8 slower than Battle Creek, Mich.
II 40 slower than Kalamazoo, Mich.
IA So slower than Niles, Mich.
% Sc slower than Adrian, Mich.
10 81 slower than Coldwater. Mich.
25 % slower than Ypsilanti, Mich.
Is 4 slower than Muskegon, Mich.
IA 1G slower than PentWarer, Mich.
IA 40 slower than Manistee. Mich.
II 81 slower than Mackinac, Mich.
II 40 slower than Escanaba. Mich:
10 0 slower than Manistique, Mich.
10 20 slower than Marquette, Mich.
2 A slower than Ontonagon, Mich.
IS slowersfhan Eagle River, Mich.
8 "a slovenian Milwaukee, Wis.
s So slower than Racine, Wis.
5 So slower than Oshkosh. Wis.
6 20 slower than Fond du Lac. Wis.
8 q slower than ManitoWoc, Wis.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01

-NeWbern, Tenn, has a law that inn
poses a fine of not less than twenty-five
dollars nor more than fifty dollars on
any person who goes into saloon on
Sunday.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01
STANDARD TIMETABLE.

Mr. s. INTER-COL0NIAL TIME.
IA 20 faster than Halifax, N. S.
81 4S faster than St. Johns, n. R.
"a IA faster than St Johns, N. E.
EASTERN TIME.
is 57]5 slower than Portland, Me.
IS As slower than Boston, Mass.
IL "a slower than Providence, r, /.
IA 43 rs slower than Newport. r, l.
9lT slower than Hartford. Conn.
IA slower than New Haven, Conn.
10 slower than Quebec, Can.
5 "A slower than Montreal, Can.
2 40 faster than Ottawa, Can.
II 245 faster than Toronto, Can.
50 slower than New York City, N. Y.
81 slower than Albany, N. Y,
Is 40 faster than Buffalo, N. Y.
0 40 faster than Philadelphia, Pa
Z 20 faster than Harrisburg, Pa.
20 10 SIS faster than Pittsburgh, Pa.
6 rs faster than Baltimore, Md.
l Is faster than Washington, d. c,
8 30 faster than Richmond, Va.
% 4S faster than Wheeling, w. Va.
Il 40 faster than Raleigh, N. G.
10 4S faster than Charleston, S. c.
CENTRAL TIME.
8 80 slower than Chicago. Ill.
% slower than Springfield, Ill.
d A slower than Aurora, Ill.
Z "A slower than Joliet, Ill.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01

received the emphatic approval Of 8
number of scientific associations, among
them the American Meteorological So
ciety, the American Geographical So
ciety, the Canadian Institute, the Inter-
national Geographical Congress at Ven
ice, and the Imperial Academy of Sci
ences at st. Petersburg.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-12-01
The Golden Prize for 1884

Is now ready and will be sent free to any one
on receipt Of stamp for postage. The book
contalns numerous cngravings, and such val
oughtto know. This book will also show you
now TO become the owner of many valuable ar
ucies without costing you cent, such as Gold
Machlnes, all kinds of Silver Ware, &c. Address
F.GLEAsoN q Co., 40 Summer st, Boston, Mass,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
To The Vest.


There are number OF routes leading to
the aforementioned section, but the direct
and reliable route is via Saint Louis and
over the Missouri Pacific Railway. Two
trains daily are run from the Grand Union
Depot, Saint Louis to Kansas City, Leaven-
worth, Atchison, st, Joseph and Omaha.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars OF the very
fires make are attached to all trains.
At Kansas City Union Depot, passengers
for Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Cal
if0ruis connect with express trains of all
lines.
At Atchisop, connection is made with
express trains for Kansas and Nebraska
points.
At Omaha, connection is made with the
Overland train for California
This line offers to parties enroute to the
West and Northwest not only fast time
and superior Accommodations, but beautiful
scenery as it passes through the finest por
ton of Missouri and Nebraska. Send 70
illustrated maps, pamphlets, &C, of thi
lihe, which will be mailed free.
G. B. KINNAN, F. CHANDLER,
Asst Genl Pass. Agent. Gen'l Pass Agent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
Struck il Rich,

A dilapidated man walked into a
Pittsburg shoe-store few days ago
and said he desired to make purchase.
His need of new outfit was apparent,
but his coarse, soilcd andragged clothes
and general air of decay forbade the
suppositon that he would desire or
could pay for fine article. But he con-
temptuously rejected the clerk first Of
fers and finally accepted an excellent
pair of hand made shoes. When he had
ascertained the price he drew from
bundle OF various articles held together
by bandana handkerchief cigarbox,
and, quietly opening it, disclosed to the
clerks astonished gaze about $4,000
in bills and coin. After some adroit
questioning he explained that he had
wandered away from his fathers farm
many years ago, and had drfted around
the country without gathering any moss,
until finally, not long ago, he "struck
1t rich in n Western mine, and had
made fortune, of which the contents
of the cigar box were only small part.
He was on his way home to see his
parents, and in orderto make their con-
sternation and his own amusement COM
plete, he proposed to appear before
them in poverty-strickon guise, and
not divulge his real condition until he
had enjoyed their tears and welcome
and sympathy. Then he intended to
complete the melodrama by setting it
up for the old folks in gorgeous STYLE"
and the new shoes were for use in tho
transformation scene.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

cadcs IN costume, indicative Of the several
distinctive expeditions into New Mexico
and the surrounding territory. There will
also be numerous tableaux, the whole COM
binlng TO make one Of the most novel and
Interesting exhibitions ever witnessed 10
TINS country. There will, in addition, be
various Indian games, races and dances by
the Pueblos, descendants Of the ancient IN.
habitants OF the Territory; am buscades and
sham fights by the Zunis, with exhibitions
OF their peculiar rites and ceremonies one
OF which will be a primitive dance repre-
sentlng the gods and heroes of their folk
lore mythology; native Mexican games,
dances and juggling; original Aztec dances,
IN which both Mexicans and Indians will
take part; various Mexican sports and the
grand iandango; war and other peculiar
dances by the Mescalero and
Jlcarilla Apaches; exhibitions by Mexican
vacqueros in throwing the lariat;
mounted tournament, in cos.
tunes of three centuries ago;
the San Domingo and Sandia feasts, and
other peculiar and interesting ceremonies
which would take much space and time to
note,
ROUND TRIP $40.
The rate for the round trip from Kansas
City and Atchison, including stop-of both
ways at the Las Vegas Hot Springs, is only
$40, while the fare from all eastern points
is comparatively low. The Las Vegas Hot
Springs are among the most celebrated in
the world, aud cool and comfortable re-
sort for the hot season. There is every in
ducement to 20 to New Mexico this sum
mer and it will be taken advantage of by
thousands who will improve this opportun
ity to study, under the best possible con
ditons, the resources of the Territory auC
Investments, and also to enjoy for the time
the most quaint and romatic spot in all gu,
country. 1t IS an opportunity to see the
Southwest-the coming country-whict
ought not to be lost by any who have any
ambition to avail themselves Of the un
eQualled advantages there offered for en-
gaging in mining agriculture, fruit grow
ing, stock raising, or merchandise. Thes,
low rate tickets over the Atchison, Topek,
& Santa Fe road are now on sale at Cairt
aud all principal ticket offices, good to re
turn till August 3lst. G27.15a
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

Characteristics of Southern River Travel.

Characteristics Of Southern River Travel.
For n certain sort OF daredevil,
blow-up-as-you-go air, the river steam
ers that run on the Savannah bear the
palm. These little craft penetrate as
far up the river as Augusta. $50 miles
distant They are stern-wheclers, with
open decks, Hat bottom, and akin to
the traditional steamer that run on a
heavy dew. When loaded the floor of
the lower deck is amost flush with the
water. About an hour before the de-
PAL ture of these steamers crowd be-
gins to gather at the landing, The ma
jority are negroes, but there are several
whites-eXpectant passengers and curl
Gus sight-seers among them. The mar
row gang-plank leading to the steamer
is cantcd at an angle of forty-fve de-
grees, the bank being perhaps twenty
feet above the river. Down this plane
the deck-hands wheel on board the
freight, miscellaneous bags, boxes,
crates and barrels, stoves and other
hardware, furniture, hay and grain, for
all these things the GeorgianS import.
At length half-dozen mules, which
have been awaiting their turn, are
reached and the crowd presses forward
as if expecting something. Ten stout,
able-bodied deck-hands are assigned to
one mule, and the sport begins. -Four
seize the rope attached to his halter,
two tickle him under the ribs with rid
ing whips to make him climber up, "
and four push from behind. The mule
plants his fore feet firmly, but with this
force is fairly slid down the plank and
on board, amid the plaudts of the by
ISLANDERS. After the freight is loaded
the passengers go on board. They are
all natives, tourists rarely travelling by
this conveyance, and quite interesting
as studies. There is fulfilled, compla.
cent old planter, who will get off al
some up-river landing and ride to fine
old country mansion between rows OF
live oaks draped with moss; wild-eyed
native from the interior, clad in butter.
nut homespun, with long hair and
beard, and a rifle flung lightly across
his arm; two or three CRACKERS" much
lower than he in the social scale; and
several female passengers with no par
tcular individuality. - Correspondent
New York PoR.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
Boats, Bicycles and Hay Fever,

Nature has resolved that all the people
shall not enjoy themselves at once. With
the opening OF the season Of outdoor sports
comes the time of trouble for the poor vic
tins Of Hay Fever. For them flowers have
no odor and the summer little or no beau
~. TO snuff, sneeze and wipe their weep
ing eyes for three or four successive
months:-this is their piuable portion
Whether this form of catarrh is called hay
fever, hay-cold, rose-cold or rose.fever,
makes no difference; they suffer just the
same. There is no help in sea-yoyages,
there is no help in high mountain ar
These only Tighten the pocket and leeve
the disease undated. But there is posi-
tive cure in Ely's Cream Balm. We could
cram these columns with grateful letters OF
the rescued. Try it and join them. Ifyou
continue to suffer it is because you neglect
a remedy as sure as it is cheap and pleasant
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
RIVER ITEMS.

RIVER ITEMS.
The Gus Fowler from Paducah will re-
port here at 3 p. m, connecting with |. G..
K. X. and leave on her return trip at A 80
p. N.
The IT, r. Schenck from New Orleans
passed up for Cincinnati Wednesday at
midnight. She had a light freight trip, but
her passenger trip was excellent 30 cabin
and 40 deck passengers
The Morgan and Hays sQusbble was ad-
justed by the Morgan coming out on We'd
nesday which was her day proper The
Hays lays over until Saturday.
TheGolden Rule from Cincinnati arrived
here yesterday morning at 0 o'clock with
the Blue Ribbon trip Of the season. Her
guards were nearly under water and she
wouldn't take pound of freight. 1t has
been some time since boat out Of the Big
o. Line OF Anchor Line either has landed
here without wanting freight. The Rule
departed for New Orleans al 0 80 IN.
The City of St. Louis arrived here yes
terday morning. Her trip was light but a
good cabin register She departed for St.
Louis at II an.
The Cons. Milsr from Memphis passed
up for Cincinnati at 1910 o'clock last
night. She had good trip.
The Commonwealth from st. Louis with
good trip passed down for Vicksburg
last night.
The City of New Orleans is due this
morning from st. Louis for New Orleans.
The Granite State has laid up at ST.
Louis on account Of high water. She will
leave on her regular hours next Wedn esday
evening.
The Will Kyle from New Orleans is due
here tomorrow evening on her way to Gin.
cinnati.
The Ohio is falling from Pittsburg tc
Cairo. 1t will soon be fly time with the
| large class OF steamers.
The river marked by the gauge at this
port last evening 80 feet scant and fall
ing.
The Guiding Star and Sherlock have
both laid up at Cincinnati for the season
The Guiding Star, however, is advertised
for excursions IN the neighborhood Of Gin
cinnati during the picnic season,
The reliable and popular Jas. W, CAT
left Cincinnati Wednesday evening 70
Memphis and will pass here Saturda!
night. W. F. Lambdin, Passenger Agent
will furnish tickets at low figures.
The Oakland from New Orleans arrive
here yesterday with tow Of empty barge'
Mr.. VIM. johnson, who is running tn
ice factory at Psducsh, came down on tn
Fowler yesterday TO look at the maohiner
OF the ice factory here, as the machiner
that be has charge of, seems to be falur,
it is quite likely that the company vii
have to abandon the use Of the machiner
they now have and adopt the same as il
use here.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
Communion Wine.

The grape crop of A, Speer's vineyards in
New Jersey last year was double that of
any previous year. His vineyards in New
Jersey have 80 increased each year that he
has been enabled to keep a stock five or six
years ahead. None of his Port is sold less
than four years old. II has become a popu.
lar wine among the best physicians in New
York, and is largely used for communion
purposes and for weak and aged persons
For sale by Paul G. Schulz, druggist.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

Sir Michael Bass, of England, made
worldwide famous through BASS Ale"
will doubtless be remembered longer
for his charities than for his breweries
In addition to supporting literally all
benevolent works in Derby, he has pre-
scented to the town fine park, public
baths, and a free library, at cost to
himself of $250,000. TO the town of
Burton he has given two churches, with
parsonages, schools and endowments,
valued at more than $3.50, 900, and an
institute and clubhouse worth 5000, 900.
To Rangcmore he has given u church
and auxiliary institutions costing
$65, 900, and many other places also
have received rich gifts from his bounty.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cures
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, Headache,
unnatural losses, and all weakness Of Gen.
erative System 1t never fails. 81 pkg; G
for Sat druggists, or Aliens Pharmacy,
3l5 First Ave. n. Y.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
ROSE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE,
TFRRE HATTIE INDIANA
$500 REWARD!

WE will the above reward for any ~ Liver Complaint
Dyspepsia Sick Headache lndgetou Constipation Cosiyenes,
tauno cure with Weps Vegetable Liver ln when the dreS
ton, strictly eompsd With They purely vegetable and
fail to give Satisfaction. Sugar Coated. Large boxes
tanning 80 pills. rs cents Fur sale by all druggs Beware Of
eouner and lmIiatonl The genuine manufactured only by
JOHN c. WEST CO,lsl & lsS W. Madison ST., Chicago
Free trial package sent by mail prepaid stamp
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

Work Given Out. On receipt of your
address we will make an offer by which
you can earn $3 to 81 evenings, at your
home. Men, Women, Boys or Girls can do
it. II. G. Wilkinson g. Co., 1915 and 1877
Fulton Street. New York,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES tnlne weekly be-
GIN 18th July, 1883, and end 18th september Have
proved of signal use,-ls IT., TO dents who design
to pursnc their studies az this or other Law schools
I'd to those who propose TO read privately; and 3D.
TO practitioners who have not had the advantage OF
systematic instruction. For circular Apply P ..
University of Va to John Is Minor, Prof. Com.
and Stat. Law,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29

A good egg will sink in water. A
boiled egg which is done will dry quickly
on the she'll when taken from the kettle.
The boiled eggs which adhere to the shell
are fresh laid. After an egg has been laid
a day or more the shell comes off easily
when boiled. A fresh egg has lime-like
surface to its shell, Stale eggs are CLASSY
and smooth Of shell. Eggs which have
been packed IN lime look stained and show
the action of the lime on the surface. Eggs
packed in bran for long time smell and
taste musty. With the aid of the hands, a
piece of paper rolled in funnel shape and
held towards the light, the human eye can
look through an egg, shell and all. If an
egg is clear and golden in appearance when
held to the light it is good; if dark and
spotted it is bad. The badness of an egg
may sometimes be told by shaking it near
the holders ear, but the test is dangerous
one. Thin shells are caused by lack OF
gravel, etc, among the laying hens
Scenes From Grocer's Life.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
RIVER NEWS.
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1H&k

", 1AnBpn, nyer editor OF iaE BULLETIN
and steamboat passenger agent. Orders for oil
Kinds OF steamboat job pripting solicited. Once
at Bowor'a European Hotel, No. ~ Ohio levee,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-06-29
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS
HOME COMFORT.
After Rainy Ride a Country Physi-
clan Tells What He Thinks of
Some PeOple.

II wish to gracious some people would learn
when they need ctor and when they don't"
exc aimed Doctor - az he entered his house
In cosey little village In the interior Of the State
OF New York, after tedious night ride for many
miles. have been down among the mountains to
see man, who the messenger ga ID, was very sick,
and not likely 70 live till morning, unless he had
Immediate help; and found him suffering from n
ra her sharp attack Of colo, which his family
might have relieved In ten minutes, II they had a
grain Of sense and two or tire simple remedies in
the house But no; they must remain ignorant as
pigs, and whtn the least ache or pain takes them
send for doctor, whether they ever pay him or
not"
why DOCTOR. what kind of simple remedies, as
you call them, do you expect people to keep In the
housef" asked his wife as she poured him cup
Of hot tea
I'm this case" answered the Doctor, 'if they
had only put BENsoN's CAPCINE POROUS
been all right Ia a hour, and saved me dreary
ride"
In all ordinary complaints II cures at once.
All diseases are eliminated from the syste N b.
what may be roughly called expulsion or extruc
ton, or by union of the two processes. Ben
sons Plaster pro notes both, 1t inctes the torpiC
organs to act, and sends l's heating soothing in
huenCe through the my Rad pores of the skin, Al
other plasters oblige the patient TO walt. They
give him hope for tomorrow. Benson's plaste
give him help to-day. Which is better. do yor
Think Buy the CAPCINE and keep it in tn,
house. Price % cents
I,h or NntL