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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27
a KNOWING SNAKE.
The Last Snake Story of the Year-A
Truthful Tie From the Fields OF
Georgia.
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Georgia.
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A strange story comes to us from one of
the counties below here, and if it were not
for the fact that fact is more strange than
fiction, we should feel a hesitancy about
relating it. The story is this: A gentleman
having been at work in field some dis
tance from home had carried his dinner
with him. When noon came he took his
basket and went in piece of woods near
by, and close to a creek to eat his dinner.
After finishing the meal he sat down on a
log to rest while before resuming his
work. While thus engaged, happening to
glance at an old decayed stump just before
him, he saw a snakes head protruding
from a hole. He Immediately seized long
pole and went up by the side of the stump
waiting to see ii the snake, which had gone
back, would reappear. In short time the
snake not seeing him, crawled out, and as
he did SO the gentleman killed him with a
we'll l-directed blow, seeing then. to his
horror, that It was that most dreaded
reptile. the rattlesnake. To his astonish-
ment another came out and was also slain,
and another, and another, until thirty
four had been counted. While still watch
ing the hole he observed that the last
snake had only been wounded, and had
crawled of and was. apparentlysvrithing
in the agonies of death some distance of
ON sand bar caused by the overflow of
the creek. He Immediately left his post
aud advanced toward the hideous reptile
20 dispatch him. When he reached the
spot the snake was apparently dead. Look
ing down on the smooth sand near by he
saw, TO his utter amazement, the words
'.no more' traced thereon in plain. distinct
characters. He looked at the snake and he
looked at the words. He saw that a cap
ital Y should have been used in COM
mencing a sentence. and he made the cor
rection: then. seized with a sudden super
stitious fear. he FASTENED home and told
his strange story. We give it to the public
for what il is worth. After all the snake
may have lied, perhaps there was more.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

items Gathered by Telegram" Cor
respondents in Western Michigan.


WAYLAND.
Correspondencs Of TIE TRIK6RAM
WAyLAsD. Dec. 26.-The mercury In differ
ent Thermometers this morning was lodging
up and down between 60 and y below
zero for an hour or so about sunrise. To
make the best of il IL WAS the coldest morn
ing of the season The editor of the Globe,
and L. ID. Chapple, and /. Decker and their
wives went on Christmas ride 10 Middle
vile and returned ia the small hours of the
morning with cold es---On Tuesday
John Haywood, Of Dakota, was married 10
Miss Jennie Gregg, and the happy pair
started Immediately for their home IN hopes
of getting through before the Northwest was
blocked for the inter.--Orren Sessions,
of Dorr, struck a man with an ak one day
last week with the intention of cutting his
head open as he says, but only reached his
side, for which he has an examination be-
fore Justice Stockdale Saturday, the twenty
seventh. and will probably have To go TO the
county boarding house till the next term of
court.-James +. Ames and wife, of Grand
Rapids, are spending Christmas with friends
here.-From the dividends made by Santa
Claus on Wednesday evening we judge our
merchants had good holiday trade. At
the NJ. L. Church about four hundred gifts
adorned magnificent revolving hemlock
tree twenty feet high. At the Disciple Church
Jacobs Ladder" was constructed for the
purpose of getting at the presents, while the
Congregational folks built a cave and cap
tured Kris Kringle's" knick knacks while
on deposit there.-Prof. /. w. Humphrey
will attend the State school convention at
Lansing next week. The professor always
makes il point to take in all such oppor-
tunities to perfect himself in school work.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

James Ruckman and his son. the former
being one Of the uealthiest men IN Peasants
County West Virginia. was arrested Ties
day for shopilftinz At Parksrsbar1. For
years small fhefts have been committed
where the knckmans resided. and hundreds
OF stolen articles havs been fcund in their
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27


The train leaving al T. IA. connects al White
Pigeon with Atlantic Express CA Main lane.
which has Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
Coaches from Chicago 10 New York and Boston
without change
The train leaving at 7.S5 a. n. connects a. VII
Pigeon lgiving one hour for dinner with specl
New York Express on Main Line.
Through tickets and berfhs IA Sleeping G0acl
can be secured at Union Ticket Office 81 Monrs
Street. and Depot
All trains VIII run boy Goth meridian time which
is 30 minutes slower than Detroit time
j. w. MCKINNEY. f5en'l Ags.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

After suspension Of sir months the Ma
zeppa fMinn- HonFing mills. having A cana
city Of 900 barrels daily. have resumed opera
tons.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

In searching the barrecks At Paris the gov
evnment found evidence that anarchism il
spreading among the soldiers.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27
Chicago g. West Michigan.

daily. rDally except SUNDAY.
Union Depot on Ionia Street.
Through coaches 90 Chicago and Toledo on
eI5 a. m. train Through parlor-car 90 Chicago
on 1225 y. m train. Through Pullman sleep
ing-car and cosrtto Chicago on p35 =. IA. train.
1rlllA
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27
Michigan & Ohio Railroad.


Toledo with all railroads diverrina Tecurnseh
with L. +. A NJ. 5. Homer with l. s. A NJ =.
Lansing Division and Air Lane NJ. g. Marshall
with NJ. G.. H. *. Battle Creek with Chicago a
Grand Trunk and NJ. G. Il. r. H0nfeifh. q. X A
l. Allegan with &. 4 ". NJ. and l. =. ANS
LUTHER AIdsfES. Gen1 Pass zc1
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27
Michigan Central.
foRASD RAPIDS DIVISION. )


Depart. Arrive.
Detroit Ext GOO am Pacific Ex....s e0o.am
Day Express. l2s5 pm Local Pass Il.20 am
n. 4. Express bao pm Mali ..-.,..-.. $40 pm
Atlantic Ex.. 500 pm Way freieht 5l5 pm
Way Freight. $40 am Cd Rapids Exfi0.ls nm
fParlor cars attached sSleeping carr attached.
Pacific and New York Express daily. balance
rains daily except Sundays.
New York Fast Line daily. arriyings
Detroit at 1885 H. m, and New York az 10 O'Clock
the next evening.
A train leaves Detroit al p. NJ. except Sun
days. with Drawing Room and Parlor Carr for
Grand Rapids. reaching here 81 10 y u. n
Direct and prompt connection made with Grenf
Western. Grand Trunk and Canada southern
trains, IN same depot al Detroit. thus avoiding
transfers.
The Detroit Express leaving al 600 a. N. hs>
Drawing Room and Parior Car for Detroit reach
ing that city at HAS a. n. New York 1890 a. m
and Boston 240 y. IA. next day.
Through tickets for eli points and sleeping css
berths may be procured al Union Ticket Oflce
corner Monroe and Ottawa Streets. and az Union
Depot
j. 4. SCHULTZ, Gen'l Aet-. n Monroe-St.
Gro. w. MCSsoN. Ticket Agent City.
j. =. HAWKINS Ticket Agent Depot.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

fI5dllf. cuIludlt tACfIlIfl. @Il7lIN.
Passengers taking the 6:30 a. IA. ExDress make
close connections al Owosso for Lansing. and AZ
the following morning.
Night Express has local Sleeping Car Detroit to
Grand Rapids.
leaving here az lU45 p. IA. with Sleeping Tar 90
Detroit making direct connections for al points
East. arriving al New York a. M the SECOND
morning.
Parior Cars on mail trains both east and west
The train leaving al s:l5 p. IA wili make dinoc
connection with Mllwaukee STEAMERS daily excep
Sunday.
Through tickets secured az d.. q. III. a NJ. Office
in Morton House block, and al the depot.
ID. POTTER. Cits Pass. Agent
GEO. b. REEVE Traffic Manager thicaeo.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-27

-DcpHff ffOfn NeFf FlIf D0IlOf.
Trains leave from and arrive az Union De-
pot. The northern terminus Of this Division IL
Baldwin, On r. a p. VI. Ry.
j. II. Carpenter Gen1 Freight and psss Agent.
Office, fo0 Monroe Street.
GEO. W. MUNsoS. Ticket Agent City.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
He Was no Thief.

"Gentleman," said an Arkausaw
Colonel, as he stood under the limb OF
q tree from which depended rope, IL
must protest my innocence. did not
steal the mule. / am above petty
theft. | know that you all have the
interest of the community ut heart.
and do not blame you but there are
times when we are all liable to be too
rash. If | had stolen the mule, my guilt
would oppress me until | would begto
be put out of the world in the most
summary way"
The mule was found in your poses.
sion" said the leader of the mob.
Every true, my dear sir.
Did he jump into your lot ?"
mo, sir, conducted him to the
confines of my premises"
Did you buy the animal p
mo, sir"
Did you trade him -
81 did not"
"Then who stole him ? Let down
the rope. boys"
"GentIeman, | hope you will give
me a chance to explain. The mule in
question was the property of one of
our distinguished fellow citizens, Maj,
Ruglesberry. Some time ago the
Major and | exchanged a few words
of an uncomplimentary nature. in.
timated that the Majors blood would
be highly satisfactory to me, and the
Major said that my gore would please
him nightly. Well, we separated
thoroughly agreeing with each other.
The next day the Major and | met, |
got what is vugararly called the drop
on him, aud relieved him of the top of
his head lie was riding mule at the
time, and when he fell off | saw that
he had no practical use for the animal,
so | took charge of him. Now, If !
had dismounted in the way he did, |
should have iuterposed no objection to
the Major taking my horse
Il hope, sir, that you will excuse
us" replied the leader OF the mob.
eve thought that you stole the mule.
Your explanation is most satisfactory,
and | hope you'll excuse US. Let us
all take a drink
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

CARE you still a member Of the
Temple Babtist Church p
"Yes," she answered, "but its very
pokey, and I'm getting awfully tired
Of it,
Tired of it You surprise me.
"DoI Then you can't imagine what
i, Is. In Mrs. SpraWls church they're
trying the clergyman for bigamy; at
Mrs. Chizzleton's there's a jolly row
among the deacoDs Mr.. Jorkins tells
me big scandal is brewing in their
congregation, and unless something
exciting happens in our church pretty
soon know | shall have to attend dl-
vine services somewhere else. Peck's
Sun.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

"WELL, Dick when il that wedding
Of yours coming OFF,
"Ill be doggone If | know but ii'll
be as soon a. | kin git enough money
ahead to buy the weidin' license
Got your wedding clothes YETI
NO; but them a fellcr kin Git on
tick most any time bot these dogEouc
license icllars won't trust a day
hV. State J0urHaI
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

The other evening when Ferguson
was making a call on the Simpkinscs
the smallest scion of the latter house
remarked to his mother
"Ma, don't see it.
"Don't see what, my dearl' asked
the lady.
"Mr. Ferguson's axe replied the
child.
"Why, what do you mean"
"Why, you know pa said that Fer.
guson would be here tonight and he al
ways had an ak to grind but | don't
see the axe
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

AUCTiosEER The undersigned, the
fastest and beet salesman In Central Penn
sylvania, having more than hosHty years
experience in selling Farms, Farm Stock
Merchandise, ote, offers biz services 10 tho
citizens OF Centre and sd dining counties
as Firft-clHss Salesnan. Charges reason
ablo. Address ,IosErn J.. NEFF,
Roland,
Adm. Centre county, Pa
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

II big roll of bank notes and q
letter from her fellow were put in her
box in the post office, on the condition
that she could take out either and lef
the other remain, yon can safely bet
all you're worth she'll take the letter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

1t may be little late in the season,
but We want to give our gardening
friends a brauducw and strictly rp,ia
bic method OF making hot bed in short
space Of time. This Is the aay Apply
a lighted match TO the straw ticking.
OIL Ciy Dcrrirt.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

DUMLEY, who is hearty eater as
well rs a very polite man, always asks
to be excused when leaving the table.
His landlady thinks that be ought to
beg pardon"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

A YOUNG lover attempted 70 serenade
his girl one night and he never got any
farther than "Hist Bella, put your
head out of the window, quick. and
call OF the dog"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

IT'- fortunate thing for the malr
sex that malaria Is prevalent about
the time that spring house cleaning
arrive-. Il enable. n man 10 pretend
that he is very sick, 70 escape the tor.
ture Of putting down the carpets
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
DIanroN. Jnn. n. lSS2.

The Rockford watch purchased Feb.
1879, has performed better than any
Watch ! ever had. Have carried il
every day and at no time has II been
irregular. or in the least unreliable. |
checrlully recommend the Rockford
Watch HORACE B. HORTON,
at Dighton Furnace Co.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

did you reveal your identity o.
asked New York politician Of one Of
his miu.ons. "Well you bet | didn't.
| Just told the fellow who | was. an
il broke him all up."--Mcrciant
1Tarsisr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

This is TO certify that the Rockford
Watch bought Feb. %, 1879, has run
very we'll the past year. Having set u
only twice during that time. its only
variation being three minutes. II has
run very much better than | ever an.
tioipated. II was no. adjusted and only
cost e20 X 7. BRYANT,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

A BOY was standing at East One.
Huudred.and fourth street surrounded
by seven dogs Of seven sizes and
lengths of hair. lie was feeding them
with small pieces of bread and scraps
of meat which he pulled from his
pockets at exasperatingly long inter
walls.
"You seem to like dogs." said the
man to the boy.
"Yis."
"Are all these dogs yours ~
NAV"
"What are YOU feeding them for,
then ?"
"Cuz."
Because what o.
"Cuz they catches easier wen the
poun's open. .'-Neu York Sun.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
Rorkrnnn W.Lon Cnar,Nr.

BY HOSMER T. HULLAND. Soc.
Having most thoroughly tested the
Rockford Quick Train Watches for the
last three years, offer them with the
fullest confidence as the best made and
most reliable time keeper for tho money
that can be obtained.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

A MAN on Roosevelt street, New
York, is the proud owner of a white
monkey, and nothing so disgusts him
as to have his innocent little pet mis-.
taken for dude.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Ars vov alsturisd st night sad hroksa II yusr 81
b. az chsla suffering aud eEyine vita pain ef tsi
tie teeth N CO. sena AZ unos and ret bottle 81
Msa wusaaw1 soexmEa esHrF roA CHitnHEE
Tssrufua fts vaine is inoalculable II vih fnitste
ths yooT little sufsref inussdssslf beI.sna VIZ
sfkcre shsrs IL No salstAke alaHt H. II cures dyN-
sntsry and alarrbea regulates the Etoassh and hos
sls euras Wind ceiic seftens ths eums, rsdSees N
aammAiiaa. .and gives tone aaa esstky ts W Ssss'
a. Tsnsaxza t. pls@sAnt 70 The Taste. asa ne FT
ssTIrtion 81 enc the oidsst and bet fssnAis phrs-
eiAhs aaa aufpes IN ths United statss 80 -
~ al drsksists ,ttya tcn' Ne So''a'
bottle. FfSs
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

"IT's deuced queer, y know said a
dudish EngIishmen to the conductor
during brief chat in a smoker on the
Pennsylvania road, "and cawn't un'
derutand it.
Cant understand what?' asked a
drummer who SGT in q seat behind.
Il beg pardon, y know, but | hink
ii is alb, very strange that you Ameri-
cans make so much fuss over human
monstrositics. y know
Not at all strange said the drum
mer; "iu fact, we take a pardouable
pride in them
"You surprise me, sir gasped the
Britisher, opening his eyes so wide that
bis single barreled glass fell out OF It's
socket. "Wby should such horrid
creatures be thought Of so highly y
know?r
Because this is a freak country"
chuckled the commercial traveller
Trareiers Magazine.
Dialogue between two individuals
10 a furious rage:
"You are an idiot 20
"And YOU are a fool
"You shall give me satisfaction for
this insull.'
81 am at your orders"
"Your hour p
Whenever you please"
"The place ?"
Wherever you wish"
Both in the same breath
II will be there y
And they separated, convinced that
they had arranged for hostile meet
ing.-Er.
Captain" said the reporter, as he
eibowed his way into the circle, chow
large waves did you see on the lakes p
swell, let's see. Do you mean
within the last FIVE years p
mean any time since you have
been sailing"
"oh-ah Well, sir, twenty years
ago, when used TO sail the bark
John B. Skinner, | saw waves on the
Saginaw Bay which must have been
-"
"Go on"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

The Rockford Watch runs very ac.
curately better than any watch | ever
owned, and have had one that cost
$50. Can recommend the Rockford
Watch to everybody who wishes a fine
timekeeper.
q u TITruuApn " n
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

THERE is a new waiter IN the House
restaurant, and yesterday when Rep
reseniative Blackburn went down to
get his lunch, the waiter brought him
the bottle and regulation whisky
glass, Mr.. Blackburn glared at the
waiter aud then at the glass, and final.
ly blurted out:
Don't you know who | am -
mo, sill" replied the waiter.
II am senator-elect from
Kentucky replied the Hon. Joe.
From kentuck !" calculated the
waiter. "Oh, beg pardon, sir
And he quickly brought the Ken
tuckian a goblet.-H Washington Hatch
IT,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
Quick Railway Time.


Ro~if7ri, H.. ian. s+).
Ths U 10 certify that ~ iBrr appointed
F-mk y. H.aiv saie 1grrf fgr br f1lc of otr
pn'-k Tram Rr'ra7t IFq'.le, ~ hc torn
~ Helrfufe.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

"Say," observed the captain, "please
ak some of these gentleman their
opinion"
There were six other captains in the
circle. Two of them said they had
seen waves fifteen feet high two more
agreed on twenty feet, aud the other
pair thought they had seen few
waves running around loose which
must have been oil Of twenty five feet
high.
"Now, then, captain" said the re-
porter to the first.
"Well, sir" replied the captain,
"being that the other gentleman have
given in their figures, will say that !
have seen waves on Saginaw Bay ex-
actly fifty one feet aud seven inches
high. / took ladder and tape'llne
and measured 'em aud know !
knocked off at least ten inches of their
tops in reaching up !"
He came last, and the other cap.
tains could only nurse their despera.
tion.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
THE REASON
We can sell Bauch's
$25 Phosphate

so cheap is simply this
After - years we have discovered the
Cheapest Process Of making an Ammo
mated Bone Super Pho'phate; and
having special advantages in the sup
ply Of raw material. we are enabled TO
produce this ExcrltENT STANDARD BRAND
Of our good' at a lower cost than any
other Standard Brands, which are man.
ufaotured by Us from Good old Formu
las, and they have secured National
Reputation after about 30 years trial.
The S25 Phosphate is coming into
general use, and It's reputsIion,-"Th
Cheapest and Best Crop Pr, ducer"--is
extending rapidly throughout Pennsyl
vAnia, Ohio. New York, New Jersey,
Maryland, Delaware. and other States
Manufactured only by
BAUGH & SON, PHILA., PA.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17
IMi'gg4dyauisc evryy Watch for mo years.
FRA M T. BLAIR,

AVefber american Watchei af reduced
prirc5.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

\ young man who was going To
marry girl concluded he would back
out aud told her so.
But I'll hold YOU" che said.
mo, you won't either" "
II will, too"
"Wcll YOU won't all the same.
You've got no contract or anything
else
"All the same, I'll hold you, and all
the law in the country can't help YOU. -
How will you hold me, I'd like to
know ?"
"Tll hold you in contempt, you nasty
mean thing. -Mcrcha,d Trar,ler.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-04-17

s. ?. HUBBARD. ". d.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-23
An American Powderman's Adven-
turc.

Mr.. Dupont, who was recently re-
moved from the enjoyment of f2, 600,-
600 by an explosion, was probably the
largest manufacturer of explosives in
the world. One of the most darinr
achievements recorded in the history
of the present century is one of which
he is the central figure. During the
Crimean war tho Russian government
ran short of powder, and the explosive
was required to continue the defense of
Sebastopol. A cargo was purchased
Of the Duponts in America, and was
placed in steamship lying off Balti-
more. The British had frigates posted
in waiting outside the Chesapeake. Az
ter several feints the watchers were
eluded, and chase begun across the
Atlantic, through Gibraltar and up the
Mediterranean Sea. With remarkable
good fortune the vessel passed through
the Bosphorus and into the Black Sea
unchecked; but, when near the place
of contention the English war ships
hailed the stranger. Young Dupont
was at the helm himself and insisted
that the vessel proceed, not needing
tho signals from the war ships. Two
broadsides were fired into the vessel,
but she was able to steam ahead and
steer through the rocks. and was beach
ed inside the Russian lines. This dar-
ing adventure saved tho cargo, for
which tho Russian government paid
the sum Of $3, 600 600. London Echo
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-23
An old custom, known as the hunting

An old custom, known as the hunting
OF the wren, Is still observed on the
Isle OF Man. A legend exists to tho
effect that n fairy, who exerted bale
full influence over the island, was pur-
sued by knight, and only escaped in
moment Of extreme danger by as
Stunning the appearance Of wren. In
consequence of this, on the specific an
niversary, the islanders devoted their
energies to the extirpation of the fairy,
and the wrens were pursued, pelted and
fired at without mercy. Their feathers
were preserved with great care, there
being superstitious belief that they
possessed the peculiar charm of pre-
serving against drowning or from death
by shipwreck. Any fisherman going
to sea without such safeguard was
looked upon as exceedingly fool-hardy.
Every year, after Christmas Day, boys
60 about the Isle OF Man, carrying
wren in cage suspended on u pole,
and they pluck out her feathers and pre-
sent one to any liberal person
who pays them for their song.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-23
Money and Stock Market.

NEW YORK, October 60 - Money 3 Dor
cent. exchange steady; Governments strong;
currency, SIS, 10 bid; As, coupons l20% bid;
&n's,. ll2h bid. Tho stock market opened
which were actively bid up and prices nd.
vancod by the first call " tol por cont Tho
mark, then became dull and so continued
until near II a. m. when the bears made a
early improvement lwns entirely lost rho
market at III tisao of writing was feverish,
~ bottom figures OF the day beingScprreat n
W0ot oaSoS.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-23
A Great Fire.

CHATHAM, N. Y, October 22.-Three
incend!ary fires, started In close success
sion, destroyed the Courier building,
Post-ofllce, several stores, dwellings and
barns. Loss $4,000. Twenty citizens
have been sworn in as special police to
patrol the village.