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How Did It Happen :

TT truth were not stranger than fic.
tion. the following incident might seen
the most improbable of all improbable
tiles. Yet, it is true, every word OF 1T,
and the eyewitness" referred to is the
father of the gentleman who sends MS
the singular narrative.
zone Saturday night in 1872, was
on n ferry-boat crossing from Brooklyn
to New York.
"The boat was crowded, and as soon
as it was in the dock there was the
usual struggle to see who could get of
first. AS was hurried on by those be-
hind me, / saw, twisted about the coat
tail button of man in front OF me,
gold watch chain, and dangling at the
end of it handsome gold watch.
"Before L had time to call the mans
attention to it, the crowd separated us
and lost sight of him.
"But the incident made a strong i'm
preston on me, and l wondered and
puzzled as to how that watch got on
that button Several years after, bust
ness called me again to New York,
where / met Mr.. S, who took me
home with him to dinner, and In
after the meal was over, the eonver-
sation turned upon the curious tricks
which noted psychologist was per
forming in the city. Immediately the
incident of the watch occurred to me,
and I was about to mention it, when
my host said:
THAT reminds me of a remarkable
thing which once happened to me, and
which have never been able TO explain.
was coming over from Brooklyn one
night, in the winter of 70, and my
brother George here was on the same
boat 18th me, though / didn't know it.
There was great crowd and much
pushing in getting off the boat.
when L reached home, and was
about to throw off my coat, my wife ex-
claimed: "Why, what is tl.at on your
coat-tail?" L took of the coat, and
there, twisted around one of the but
tons, was watchchain with n gold
watch at the end of it. You can imagine
our surprise when we recognized the
watch as my brother Georges! When
he came in, little later, that evening,
he did not know of his loss, and when
told of it could hardly be convinced OF
the facts. Indeed, L have seen many
good people who have smiled incred-
ulously at the story. What do you
think of it?
Think of it, answered, why, |
saw it Mt the timer and then l related
to my astonished hearers what L had
seen and wondered at so many years.
But what is your explanation OF it?
1 asked my host.
HE shook his head who knows?
Ny own theory is that my brother and
L passed on to the boat together. In
the crush, was crowded up against
him and in some inexplicable way the
chain was wound so firmly about the
coat button as to pull the watch from
the pocket. But in what way, have
never been able to satisfy myself, 1t
will always remain mystery to me-
1T has been a mystery to me, also,
ever since. '-YOuth's Companion.
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salary; and the pastor and his wife,
unmindful of the presence of a small
philosopher of five yeafs, were plan
ming household economies until the
money came in. Suddenly the little
maiden remarked with great serious
ness, not unmixed with disdain, Now,
papa, I'll tell you what l should do.
should give my people plain prayer
meetings till they paid me that money"
The COnQreldtiOnGLiSt.
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compare. and, by showing how they
differed, prove that there was no such
place. The situation was becoming
alarming, especially to the ladies, and
the hostess was about to give the signal
to leave the table, when Mr. Robson,
out of patience, arose and thus adj
dressed the Professor: Il have an
idea of heaven, and have written it
down. Heaven is place without
money and without Price,"
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parlpy VOus.

There is a beer hall "over the Rhine"
to which the French people of the city
resort. The proprietor, good-natured
German, has a sign displayed which
reads, French spoken here" "Do
you speak French? ?" was asked of him
one day. "Nein, nein," was his re-
Spouse. well, who does speak it,
then?" "Oh, some of the Frenchmen
vot comes in. "-CinCinndH Saturday
NiOLt
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without Price.

When Bonamy Price, the English
economist, was in Washington several
years since he dined with Secretary
Robson, when President aud Mrs.
Grant we're present, and proposed,
much to his hosts dislike, that each one
should write down his or her ideas
about hesvep. which he intended to
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STANDARD TIME.

Hitherto There Have Been Fifty three
Kinds of Time; Now There viii BE but
Five-How the American Continent Is
Arranged in Divisions.
from the Chicago Tribune.l
We present herewith map explaining the
standard time which was adopted at
noon Nov. Is by the railroads of
the North American continent, and
in connection herewith are pub
lshed tables showing tho difference between
tire new time and the local or solar time of
the leading cities of the country. A change
somewhat similar TO that which is now eff
fected in America was brought abont
in England as long ago as Jan. H.,
1913, and reform could no longer
be delayed in this country owing to the COM
plications arising under the old dispensation.
1t may not be generally known that the rail
roads Of this country have been conducted of
late years under fifty-three different kinds of
time, the difference between the times being
very slight in some instances, but enough to
make people miss trains repeatedly, besides
causing other inconvenience.
FIVE GRAND DIVISIONS.
The fifty-three kinds of time were repre-
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The Preachers Child.

1t was in the family of a well-known
ID. ID. in Boston. For some reason
there has been slight delay in the
usual prompt payment of the quarters
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GERMANy has 500 mil Is for the manu-

NEKMAN1 HIS OUU InIII IUT GIlt HIUIlU-
facture of wood pulp, and such a de-
gree of perfection has been reached in
its manufacture that even for the better
qualities of paper it is a complete sub
stitute for rags. Wood pulp con-
stitutes 20 per cent. of the paper stock
used in that country.
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THE highest peak in Nevada is Mount
Jefferson Davis, its attitude being
1905 feet.
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RHODE ISLAND and Delaware together
are smaller than the Yellowstone Park.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11

ST. LOUIS, Nov. l0.-In the Criminal
court this morning the citation against Flor
ence D. White, the Post. Dispatch reporter
who skipped away with the records Of the
last Grand Jury but one, charging him with
contempt Of court, was called up Mr..
Joy represented Mr.. White. Circuit Attor-
ney Harvey read the order requiring the
defendant to show cause why he should
not be punished for abstracting court rec.
ords. Under ordinary circumstances,
his testimony would be taken to show that
the respondent WAS. guilty. bat the
was no contempt, even supposing that 1t
was shown that he had taken the short
hand note books. At the time that the or
der was issued 1t was supposed that the
books we're missing, but he found that all
had been returned, and on reading the law
of 1881 creating the office OF official reporter
he had come to the conclusion that there
was no law under which to punish the re-
spondent. The order specified the books
as re cords of the court, but under the law
they were not suoh, and II the
Grand Jury notes were records
any citizen was entitled to
get transcript Of them on the
payment Of the regular fees. There was
consequently no authority to punish the
offender auu therefore moved that the rule
be discharged.
Judge Van Wagner said there was no
doubt in his mind about the correctness OF
the Circct Attorneys view on the law, but
said that motion to withdraw should be
made instead OF motion to discharge, and
this WAS done.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
A Death Struggle.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10. Directly behind
the Brighto Beach track there Is aplsce
known as Little Atrica.'' II is resort of
Jockeys, waters and hostlers. Some time
ago a white woman was detained there and
kept by number Of negroes. For that Of
fense two men were captured aud sent TO
State prison. a number Of tow taverhs are
kept by negroes at Little Africa" One Of
them Is known as the Virginia hotel. 1t is
situated between the boulevard and West
Brighton. Early yesterday morning a mot
ley crew had gathered in the place. Among
them were Sarah Andrews and Elizabeth
jackson. SaaI Andr ,ws:was sitting with
John Montgomery drinking In the bar
room. Near them stood one Anderson,
who was listening to their conversation.
Montgomery made vile remark to the wo-
man, when she took glass and struck him
in the face. Anderson sprang forward,
and as Montgomery was about TO strike the
PROSTATE woman again, he interfered and
threw the latter to the ground. Both men
were very much intoxicated, and their
friends easily separated them. Montgolo-
cry went away vowmg to have vengeance
In few seconds Montgomery returned,
carrying revolver in his hand, Anderson
stood up and placed his hands behind him,
while the others ran out Of the room.
A. the last of the occupants
left Anderson locked the door and
the two men were left alone inside. The
crowd on the stoop listened and heard the
men rushing about. Then there was pis'
tol shot and the sound Of plaster falling on
the floor. This was succeeded by the
noise Of the men running about, and pis-
tol shots were heard again. There was
the crash OF broken glass us the mirror fell
inside. For time there was silence ana
two more shots were exchanged. one OF
the bullets crashed through the WINDOW
and caused the crowd to scatter, but they
gathered agiAn almost Immediately. III
the next few minutes they emp'ied their
pistols and there was silence. They had
been alone in the room firing at each other
for ten minutes when the door was
opened from the inside and Anderson
stood In the threshold with his smoking re-
volver empty. The crowd drew back and
Anderson calmly walked away. When the
negroes went into the room Montgomery
was found lying behind the bar with
bullet In his left breast, He had been shot
during the last fusilade. He was Smoyed
to another room. His injuries are con-
sidered fatal. When Anderson walked
away he went to Gracesend, where q de-
livered himself up to Justice He SAID
that Montgomery had drawn bis pistol first
and be defended his action on tho ground
Of sell. defense,
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
GEN. SHERMAN.
His Reception by the g. A, r. Of
New York,
Theirs to Command ow-Fanny Lum's
Lover-The Danville Riot-0arpenter
Released-Marti Luthers Oelebra-
Ons-Newspaper Men Don't steal-A
Death struggle-Dsfaulting Rail-
road 0fiCials-Minor Notes.
Sherman Received In Eew York.

NEW YORK, Nov. l0.-Kotes Post gave
a reception to General Sherman last night,
which was attended by over 1900 members
OF the Grand Army. Gen, Barnum wei.
coined the general. As Gen. Sherman
turned 10 reply 1900 voices were raised in
one wild chant OF welcome that shook the
rafters and drowned the music Of the band,
which was playing some old war song.
When the enthusiasm had subsided the
general said: II am Away glad 10 meet
soldiers. In other days commanded you,
but now you command me- Since those
years In which We fought together, have
travelled over many parts Of this country
and have seen Its growing greatness. |
have seen towns, where, but few years
ago, was only an abode hut
or barren waste, which now
have their electric lights
AND THEIR GRAND ARMY POSTS.
In those places L.haye found that the Grand
Army men werefhe judges, the prominent
men and the successful in business. The
Grand Army has done great work, and |
believe that since the war closed, since those
old days OF marching and countermarching,
you have more than paid the country back
In civilization alone for the Sl9 month you
used to draw. You and l have fought the
same battles. We fought the same BATTLES
at Chattanooga and at Atlanta, and We
are lighting battles together now-the battle
Of right against wrong; the battle Of intel.
llgence against ignorance; the battle OF
progress and Of destiny. Wherever and
rh \ bag bot 81 ,.i-k,, /
with them, that wish Is my law. can
no longer command you, but
YoU CAN ALWAYS COMMAND Me-
This speech was not delivered without fre.
quent Interruptions, At almost every sem
teuce applause and hurrahs broke forth.
These outbreaks would be succeeded by in
,ervals Of almost bveatkess silence, the
soldiers listening with the closest attention
TO every word that fell from the lips Of
their beloved general, At the close Of the
speech the band struck up Marching
Through Georgia, y and In second every
one was singing IT, Then Gen Barnum
raised his band and said, "Comrade Tums
will sing, Marching Through Georgia.
and we and the band Will Join In the
chorus" Mr.. Tums sang the song, and
'Hurrah hurTah! webYg.tSHs sns AINH IaHs,,vS9!'' o9''
At its close General Buruum said: "We
had intended 10 hire larger hal
and make more formal affair Of
this reception, but Gen, sherman said
'no.' He wanted to come down here
where he could be with the boys "Hur-
ran for the General" shouted some one,
and three such cheers were gwen as that
ball never heard before. The veterans then
thronged around General Sherman and
shook him BY the hand. Another post,
with drums beating and flags unturled,
now marched into the ball out Of which
those who had already paid their respects
to the General passed. So all the evening
veterans of the Grand Army came and went
until nearly 1000 men had paid their re-
spects 10 Gen. Sherman.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. lO.-J. f.. Nor
ris OF Chicago, has been in the city several
weeks looking over the field with a view OF
establishing cotton mandatory
here. He says that with the
aid Of the direct rail communication
now established between st. Joseph and
the South the location Is unquestionably
good one, ard he is organizing stock com.
pany Of $50, 900 capital
which is nearly all subscribed,
The intention is TO begin with one line Of
goods, domestcs, for which the demand in
this market is sufficient to keep the mills
constantly in operation. Mr.. Morris is as
sociated with Mr.. J. r. Burdick, OF the
extensive mills at Brooklyn, New York
City aud Cleveland. The mill here Will be
in operation inside Of six mo nths. and will
employ l80 hands.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
The Danvtlle Riot.

DANvILLE, Va, Nov. 10.-A large meet
ing Of citizens this morning adopted the
following resolutlons
In view of the gross mistatements con-
cerning the riot on the Sd instant being cir
cuIated through portion OF the press, be
IL
."Resolved, 1. That committee OF
forty to inquire into all the facts and pre-
pare for publication true and full state-
ment of the causes and statements leading
TO it, and also a statement OF the conduct OF
the white people from the occurrence ofthe
riot 10 the closing Of the polls on the 9th
instant -
The resolutions also thank the people OF
Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland,
who, in public meeting have expressed
sympathy for the white people OF Danvle.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
The Danbury Scandal.

DASBURY, Conn, Nov. 1O.-The death
Of Miss Fannie C. Lum, daughter OF the
Rev. Samuel Y. Lum, is the town talk,
and opinion varies as to DR.. Lacy's part in
II. Miss Lum was an accomplished, pre-
possessing and slightly built young
lady, thirty years Of age,
wildly known and esteemed In her faith
er's parish and by the members Of
his church Who her betrayer is will per-
haps never be known TO anyone but her
father and mother, as they will not d.
vulge the name OF the guilty party. Mrs,
Lum claims that Fannie was ruined In the
parsonage during the absence OF her hus-
band and hersefirc m home one day in May,
'But, continued Mrs. Lum, ''she
would not tell me the man w1o thus
caused her ruin, for fear OF her fathers
wrath. | had known OF Fannie S condition
for about two weeks. She told me TO re-
lever her mind. II had tormented her for
five months, aud she was in mortal fear
lest her father should learn OF 1t. She
could not live II he knew It,"
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
A WOMAN WITH A CONSOLE NOE
Devotes the Savings Of Lifetime to Re.
pay Money Stolen by Her Son, Although
She Knew /, Would not Save Him From
the Penitentiary.

PHILADELPHIA, ,Nov,i0 William Baker,
alias Moore, and William Richards we're
convicted in the court of Quarter Sessions
to-day Of having forciby entered the house
OF John Shaffer and stolen S27s. Moore Is
% years Of age and married. Before sem
tence was passed, his mother, poor Ger.
man woman, came weeping 10 the bar and
said she desired TO make restitution for
her sons share in the theft. She had come
all the way from Baltimore, she said, and
brought her savings with her for
that purpose. She produced leathern
hand bag and took therefrom half doz.
en- tye-dolar gold pieces, and roll Of
notes, all Of small denominations, and
counted them out into the hands Of the
court clerk. When the desired sum was
made up there was left only enough to take
her back home. The money was placed
upon Judge Ludlow's desk.
TAKE IT BACK, "
said the Judge, ''and tell this poor woman
that the payment OF this money will not save
her son from prison. All the effect that
restitution would have would simply be to
mitigate the severity OF the sentence. Tell
this lady this as kindly as you can, but tell
her, for she must know just what she Is do
ing
When the Courts words were convey yed
to the waiting mother she wept hard, but
said:
"Oh, understand. | didn't hope to
save my boy from prison. | pay this
money because | want to do what is right.
Justice is Justice"
"Wth that understanding, said the
Court, "letIthe money be received. The
woman had better no: keep it, the Judge
added looking round the courtroom,
crowded with unkempt and low. browed
humanity, ''or she will be robbed. There
are many bad characters here to-. day
Some Of them would cut one's throat for IS.
They might as well understand that know
them. | caution the tip.staffs TO keep an
eye, not only on the prisoners In dock, but
also on certain persons among the audi
tors
low murmur ran through the room as
the admOnis ned officers took their places.
In the meantime the saving Of Moore's con-
scientious mother had been locked up In
the Clerks desk and receipted for. The
sentencing of Moore and his accomplice
was deferred until the last day Of the term
Mrs. Moore bade her convict son fearful
good bye, but assured him that she would
come to see hi again on the courts juag
ment day.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
Hung by a Mob in Kentucky.

SOMERSET, Ky, Nov. l0.-James
Truxtil, charged with brutal outrage on
Mrs. C0ombs, married woman, near
Clio, was arrested several days ago and
privately taken 10 be identified by his vic
tim. This was done yesterday. This
morning Truxtili's body was found hanging
from the Cincinnati Southern railroad bridge
over Cumberland river. He had been
taken from the officers and thus disposed
Of bv a mob.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
GERMANY,

BERLIN, Nov. 10.-The festival 10 cele,
bration OF the four hundredth annIversaryoi
the birth of Martin Luther was opened this
morning by q gathering Of $4,000 school
children, who, in fiity.three divisions, and
accompanied by bands OF music marched
to the various churches and attended TIE
religious services In honor Of the great re.
former, whose bust was placed before the
altar in each edfce. The Emperor and
Crown Prince and officials Of the Imperial
University, all the city officials and clergy
proceeded from the town Hall to 81. N,ch.
olas' Church in the great procession. The
streets were packed with people.
At HAMBURG.
At Hamburg the festival was celebrated
by the unveiing OF a colossal bust Of the re-.
former and a popular fete in Moorweide.
AT BREMEN.
In Bremen the market square was trans.
formed into grand festsaal for the domon.
stratiOns.
AT LEIPsIC
great monument bearing the statues OF
Luther and Melancthon were unveiled 10
front OF St. Johns church at Ertur.,
where Luth er flrst ente red the Augustine
Monastery.
AT EISESACH,
where Luther was confined for ten months
in the Castle OF Wartburg, and at Sord.
hsuse the corner stones Of his monument
we're laid.
AT WORMS,
whore Luther was brought before the Diet,
anew ball was opened in his honor, and
the atte ndant ceremonies wee conducted
with great splerdor ans were attended by
immens crowds OF people.
AT LONDON. ~
Luther's birthday viii be held In Easter
Hall tonight. Lord Slaftesbury will
preside There will also be here an ex.
posiuon OF Llther relics, sunday, II
London, specia services in honor Of Luther
will be held in three hundred churches.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
Country Produce
81. LOUIS.

BUTrER-Creamery at 3lGI33 to 20 for
selections, a shade more IN small Way
seconds at dairy rates. Dairy " 23Cq2S
for choice to fancy to 26 for selections;
fair l2(al6; low grade S0lO. Good 70
choice nearby in pals lOal2; common VA
8.
POULTRY We quoteI Spring ghiokens
small l 25C6l 30: fair to chotoe. oV02;
choice ~; Old chickens. Cooks u !502;
mixed. 80 1902 36j hens, " -;
miyed Young and old u 1902 -;
turkeys, I0e y dozeni acooi ding to siSs,
and dressed ut l0t0l2c per lo-s ducks u 70
03l rs.
EGGs--Receipts ~ pks. IN better d..
nand and firm at 19h(d2Oc for good markS.
LWERPoOL.
Wheat arrived essi'r, falf demand' corn
70 arrive unchanged. Wheat 20 arrive
easter and corn weak. Mark Lane
Wheat steady and corn strong. Country
markets quiet. California wheat TO artlvX
.dvanced Cd. Spot wheat dull; No.
spring s. 1Od; No. 8 spring none In msrkSst
Western winter IS 1di Mixed Westsg4
corn easier ut D akd. psm0q
from Continent and United Etngdom ~
much doing In whsa, "a oolA
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
Defauitins Railroad officials.

BosroN, Nov. 1O.-The committee ap-
pointed to investigate the official connection
of John B. Paige and Joel NJ. Haven with
the Rutland railroad during the sixteen
years they were respectively its president
and treasurer, report In substance an i'm
mediate deficiency of S45, 900 cash; that the
stock was over. issued 1899, 900, and that
during the sixteen years there were dis
bursements amounting to upward S251, 900,
for which no proper vouchers can 10 found.
Efforts will be made to secure the indict.
ment of the incupated officers.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
Shot by Assasslns.

ALGoSA, Iowa, Nov. 10.-As White j.
Miles, Of Wright County, was closing the
store of owen & Myer last night. he was
fired upon by two masked men with the
evident intention OF .JuDing him. Five
bullets pierced bis body, ons entering his
lung. and another lodging in his thigh.
Two more broke his arms. At last ac-
counts Miles was still alive. Excitement
oysE thefEepassa,Iahsss:.A -"-"" ." :"
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1883-11-11
Temperance Movement at Little Rock.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Nov. l0,-rhe
war inaugurated here by the prohibition
isis has assumed large proportions. The
three mile law is the law under which the
temperance people are working, 1t pro-
yides that majority Of male and female
adults, by petition, may prevent the sale
otiquor within three miles OF any church
or school-hOusc. The prohibitionsts al
ready have several thousand names. The
liquor men organized Thursday night and
have adopted perfect system Of boycott
Ing toward all who favor the
prohibition. The contest promises
TO be very short, but bitter and energetic,
Last night the majority OF the
liquor dealers withdrew patronage from
the electric light company. The temper.
ance people are holding a mass meeting,