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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
STAGES OF THE RIVER.

The river marked by the gauge at this
port at p. N. 30 feet inches and fall
ing.
Chattanooga, Mar,10.-River AZ feet 10
inches and rising
Cincinnati, Mar. 1O.-River SO feet 0
inches and rising.
Louisville, Mar. 1O.-R;vcr H. feet
6 inches and rising.
Nashville, Mar. 10 River AZ fl II inches
and rising.
Pttsburg, Mar. 10.-River 10 feet inch
es and rising.
st Louis, Mar l0-Riyer feet inch.
es and falling.
RIVER ITEMS.
Charley Bower received the finest Re-
frigrator yesterday ever brought to Cairo.
Charley has dubbed it the Frost Queen of
of Cairo, and Dan Sullivan, his bartender,
looks one inch higher since he commence
ed making drsughts on the "Frost Queen"
The B. 5. Rhes from Nashville arrived
here at a. m, yesterday. She had q big
tnp-S0,000 feet Of walnut lumber for the
Singer manufacturing company; 80 tons
manufactured Iron, and big trip of PEG.
pie. She departed on her return trip last
night at 10 o'clock.
The Vint Shinkle discharged about 200
tons freight here, yesterday. Departed for
Memphis at 8 q. m. yesterday.
The r. r. Springer, for New Orleans,
passed down last night. She had q big
trip.
Another carving scrape in the colored
circles. 1t seems the colored population
had decided preference for the razor.
The river is still falling slowly, but with
the big rise in the Ohio, Tennessee and
cumberland, there will be a swell here this
week.
The Buckeye State is due for Memphis
Tomorrow
The Belle Memphis, from Vicksburgh
passed up for St. Louis last night.
The City of VicFaburg, passed down for
Vicksburg last evening.
The Bell Memphis had gaod trip yes
friday.
The Carrie Caldwell, with government,
supplies left here yesterday, turned back
for Cumberland river.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

1t rather annoys the woman holding
pug dog in her lap in the street car
to hear II learned-ook .ng gentleman
remark to friend: 30 you know that
the female orang-ouiang at the museum
has formed strong attachment for a
small dog, and that she fondlcs it con.
stantlyp'
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

A little act of kindness, like presenting a
bottle of Athlophoros to friend, lifted him
out of great agony and restored him to his
place in the grand army of bread winners.
In writing for more of the "Great Rheu
matte Remedy" Mr.. VIM. ]. Mosher "a
Elizabeth St., E., Detroit, Mich, says
Obtained bottle of Athlophoros through
sfrend. Tried it for my Rheumatism and
received great benefit"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

have seen remarkable results from use of
Swtft's Specific on cancer. A young man near
h re has been afflicted i've years with the most
angry looking eating cancer | ever saw, ana WAS
nearly dead. Z he fret b tile made a wonderful
change, and after five bottle were taken, he is
nearly orquite well. II il truly wonderful.
NJ +. CRUMLEY, NJ. d., Oglethorpe, Ga.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

Two months ago my attention was called to the
case Of woman afflicted with a cancer on her
shoulder at least inches In circumference, angry,
painful, and giving the patient no re.t day or
night for 8 months. | obtained supply of Swft's
Snecih for her She has taken bottles, and the
ulcer Is entirely healed up, Onlya very small soab
remaining and her heal Is better than for years
past; seems 10 be perfectly cured.
REV, JESSE H. CAMPBELL, Columbus, Ga.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

A little boy was asked by his mother
to 60 to the store and get some eggs.
He went, and on his return he dropped
them. His mother asked him If he had
broken any of them. He replied "No,
but the shells came off Of some. LIZ
change.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

The mysterious origin of man has been
partially disclosed by the indianapolis
Citizen, who found an infant in tin. pail
at the top of tree. 1t is to be remember.
ed there is nothing mysterious about DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup few doses will cure
your cough or cold.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
CANCER.

The experience In the treatment of Cancer with
Swfts Specific Is. s. s. would seem to warrant us
scourgc. Persons so afflicted are Invited TO cor.
respond with us.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

believe Swif's Specific has saved my life.
tad virtually lost use of the upper part of my bedy
and my arms from the poisonous ELECTS OF q large
cancer on my neck, from which | Aai suffered
for 2Oyears. ) s. 5. has eieyed me OF all sore
ness, aud the poison IL being forced out of my sys.
TEN. | will soon be we'll. W. X RoBIsoN,
DavisbOro, Ga.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
UNDER LIP AND INSIDE OF CHEEK EATEN
AWAY BY CANCER.

Ny father had an eating cancer for sew raj years,
which had eaten away his under lip and the inside
of his cheek down t. the bottom OF his gums.
We got some # Swift's Specific and gave him, and
the effect has been wonderiul-almust miraculous.
The sores are all h aed, and he il perfectly well
Every one here laid it is only question of time
about bis death, his C3re has created the great
est excitement in this part If the country. Ihope
You will publish about my fathers cure. and send
me some circulars to give to my friends and the
afflicted. WV, Is. .LATHRoP.
South Easton Mass, JAM, 1884
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
RIVER NEWS.

and steamboat passenger agent. Orders for all
kinds % stea n hoe. JOB printing solicited. Office
a. BowOrs European Hotel. No. re Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

The Passenger Depot OF the Chicago, st. Louis
and lew Orleans: Illinois Central; Wabash, ~.
Louis and Pacific; Iron Mountain and southern;
Mobile and Ohio; Cairo and st. Louis Railways
are all just across the street: while the Steamboat
Landing Is but one square distant,
This Hotel Ia heated by steam, has steam
Laundry, Hydraulic Elevator, Electric Call Bells.
Automatic Fire-Alarms, Baths, absolutely pure air,
perfect sewerage and complete appointments.
Ssperb furnishings; perfect service; and an nm
l.. II. PARKEIs & CO.. Lessees
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
pl 5IHEs MARRIAGE Guide. ezRSG92s

Elegant cloth and gilt binding. Sealed for 50
cents in postage or currency. over nifty won-
derful pen pictures, true to life, articles on the
following subjects Who may marry whonot;
whyp Proper age TO marry. who marry hrst.
Manhood, WomanhOOd. Physical decay. Who
should marry. How life aud happiness may be
increased. Those married or contemplating
marrying should read 1t. 1t ought to be read
by all adult persons, then kept under lock and
key, Popular edition, same rs above, but paper
cover and 200 pages, 20 cents by mail, in money
or postage.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
Fl. Steagala & Co., Cairo, Ill.
Notice.

Public notice IL hereby given that the under.
signed Henrietta Hun or, of Gallatn, No., will,
on the 10Th day OF March, 1881, make an applica,
tlon to the Governor of the Stale of lnos for Inc
pardon OF one James Turner, who was convicted of
an assault to murder, at the May term 1872 of the
Alexander County Circuit Court.
Dated at Cairo, ILL.,. this 9th day OF Feb. AID 1884,
HENRIETTA HUNTER,
2l0d3w On behalf OF James Turner.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga,
N Y Office l59 W. ed St., between Sixth and
Seventh avenues.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11

IL 4 DINO on James River Va, in a north
L AnllC ern settlement, illustrated cir
cular Tree. j. T. MANCHA,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
Diseases arising from Imprudences. Excesses,
lndulgences or Exposures.

1t is self.eyident that a physician paying
particular attention TO a class of cases attains
great skill, and physicians in regular practice
all over the country knowing this, frequently
recommend cases to the oldest office In Amert-
ca, where every known appliance IL resorted
TO, and the prove q good re IN edies of all
ages and countries are used, A whole house Is
used for office purposes, and all are treated with
skill in respectful manners; and, knowing
what TO do, no experiments are made. On ac-
count of the great number applying, the
charges are kept low, often lower than IS de-
handed by Others. If you secure the skill and
get a speedy and perfect life cure, that Is the
important matter. Pamphlet, 80 pages. Sent
In any address free.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
Z Great MOnarchies

OF THE ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD BY
RaGlinson Three large volumes over 200 Fine
Illustrations, Price reduced from $3.50 81. Not
sold by dealers. Books sent for examination be.
lore pay ment, on evidence of good faith. Specl-
men pages and large catalogue free.
JOHN q. ALDEN Publisher, Is Vasey St., New
York, 20. Box 1921
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-03-11
Ar Only Daughter Cured of Csnsump-
ton.

When death was hourly expected. all remedies
having failed, DR.. II James was experimenting
win the many herbs If CacHtta, he accidentally
made preparation which cured his only child Of
CONSUMPTION, His child is now in this country,
and enjoying the best Of health He has proved to
the world that Consumption car be positively ami
permanently cured The doctor now gives this re.
ceipt free, only asking two 2-cent stamps to pay
expenses This Herb also cures Night Sweats
Nausea at the stomach, and will break up a flesh
cold In twenty-four hours. Address CRADDOCK
q CO.. l,J3! Rice street, Philadelphia, naming
this paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
MAILING THE LIE.
Henry Ward Beecher Genes Back az Mr.. Joy
With yeugcnucr.


With Vengeance.
fBy telegraph 70 The Dispaich.I
The following letter is gwen out for pub.
location:
BROOKLYN. October %, 1884.
w. joy:
Sir,-You said at your own table, before
me. that Mr.. Blaine offered to form a COM
mittce As you desired 1t, provided you
would take certain bonds Of him at par.
You did lean back in your chair, put your
thumbs into your vest shoulders and add,
with contempt: "That's the man that
Blaine Is. / did not violate the laws OF
hospitality III using the incident. | never
spoke OF ii publicly until your in
iudicious friend, Governor Alger, made
garbled statement which. under your de-
NAL, made me false witness. Then was
justified in self-deience. A member OF
Plymouth church, who is ashamed OF his
own name, explains in close connection
with your letter OF this morning that
"Becchcr Is known to bo very fOrgelful. :"
Yes; ten thousand things forget, and ten
thousand things | remember. do both
thoroughly: and your statement was
burned into my memory ~ with fire, and
your ialsehOod will. ! fear, be burned into
your memory rs with ire. Such eflrontcry
Is marvellous, even in this political cim.
palgn. DO YOU dare look eX.GOy-
ernor Baldwin. OF Michigan. in the
face, who sat next me at your la
bic, and deny that you made such a
atatcmentf What Will he think Of you,
DO you dare say that you never made like
statements OF Blsine's conduct in the trans
action alluded to by Nj. +. +. Smith.
president OF the Oregon Transcontinenta
Company Charles James and Mr.. Knee
land. CT the New York Elevated road, both
say that Smith stated to them that Joy had
made TO him like statements. Will Mr..
Smith publicly deny il: VIII you deny 10
Mr. John Harmon. Of Detroit, who was
your attorney and was cOnyersant with the
whole matter ut the tise OF it, happening.
the correctness OF the substance OF my
statcmcntI Allow Inc TO ask, by way OF
refreshing your memory, whether the
amount which Blaine required was not
nearer $4,000 than So, whether the
Intermediary between Blaine aud your
self was not "SubSidy Pomer0y!"
and whether the proper and honest indig-
nation on that occasion was not 30 extreme
that YOU would have sworn outright had it
not been luckily that You were a church
member; Mr.. Joy, you have told this story
too many times and 10 too many people 10
have made II prudent 10 deny il now. The
advantage which is expected from your de-
NAL can last now but dav or two. but the
lie will endure forever: il will abide with
you. follow you home, dwell in your memo
~, be present in your old age. stand by
\ our coffin, and meet You in Gods judy
May he who found the way to
forgive the lying Peter forgive you and
have mercy on your soul in that awful day.
Signed HENRY WARp BEECHER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
Hon. Hugh TcCuIiOcii Appointed
Sccretary of the Treasury.


WASHINGTON. October 2S.-The Presi.
dent to-day appointed eN->ccrctlry Hugh
McCullOch 10 be Secretary OF the Treasury
aud Secretary Walter q. Gresham TO be
circuit Judge of the seventh circuit 10 sue
cced Judge Thomas Drummond, resigned.
The appointment OF Secretary McCuloch
will take effect tomorrow, and Judge
Gresham will leave Washington tomorrow
for luGiana.
Mr.. McCullOch IS now in Washington,
and accepted the office after q conference
with the President to-day at the Executive
Mansion. He is about Seventy-fOur years
Of age, but Is still. a man OF active habits
and vigorous health. He was born
in Kcnnebunh, Maine, removed to
Fort Wayne. Indiana, on being admit
ted 10 practice rs a lawyer in 1888,
and at that place filled the positions
Cf cashier aud director Of a branch Of the
slate Bank Of Indiana until 1881. In that
year he was elected president OF the State
Bank, i'm which position he continued until
1868, when President Lincoln appointed
him Comptroller OF Currency. After thor
oughly organizing and putting his bureau
into successful operation, be was appointed
Secretary OF the Treasury by President
Lincoln on the eth OF March.
1865. and held that Office through
ont President John,on's Administration
until succeeded by Secretary Boutwell,,
under President Grant. March il. 1869.
Nj. McCullOch then established in London
the banhing-hOuse Of Jay Cooke, McCul-
loch Co., with which he continued until
lhc suspension Of the American firm Of
JAY Cooke a Co., in 1878, when the
London house rcOrganiZed under the
name Of McCulloch a Co. a year
Afterwards ne returned TO the United
States. and since then. although panicipa-
ting In several large financial enterprises,
has not been engaged in active business.
hi. winters have been spent in Washing
Ton, and during the rest OF the year he has
hyod On his farm. about six miles north OF
this city, in Maryland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEU YORK ST0CR MARKET.

NEW YoRg. October 2S.-The stock mar
ket after firm opening became weak and
lower early. The adyanc, ranged ill.
Northwest. Lake Shore, and Union Paciil,
being the most conspicuous. Before mid
day rumors were current that the trunk
lnes intended making further cut In
passenger rates. which brought about II
general declirc in prices. Northwest and
st. Paul I. Lackawanna sold down 1
each. Lake shore /. Missouri Pacific H..
New York Central ~. Texas Pacific and
Western Union 2. Louisville and Nash
Vile was especially weak, falling of H..
Nospecial reason was given for this sharp
decline. The market closed weak. Com
pared with last nights closing. prices are
4alt lower, except for Canadian Pacific.
Quincy, and Northwest preferred, which
are lai higher. Sales 10000 shares.
Noon.->tocgs weak. Money. La per
cent. EXchange-LOng. 40l lIis0t; short.
iSo5aiS4. Governments dull States firm.
Ererinq. Exchange. 1904 Money, tali
per cent. Sub-Iressurv balances Gold.
Sl30.523; currency. sl0.Oj3. Governments
strong; I per cents, 1914: 3per cents. 1908
bid. State bonds steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
"A BrDkcman's Remarkable Pluck.

Fort Jarvis special says: An instance
ol most remarkable nerve aud endurance
Is rcloricd from the SuSquehanna division
OF The New York. Lake Eric. and Western
railway. While q fr1icht train on that
DIVISION was approaching Elmlra 4 brake
man named Daniel Thomls was missed.
TWO men and a locomotive were sent back
70 look for him. as ne had evidently fallen
from The train. \ mile this side OF Spelcy's
creek bridge they met Thomas walking
toward Elmira. on the cast.bound track.
His clothing was nearly all torn from his
body, and he was covered with blood.
His right arm had been cut of Mt the
shoulder by the car-whcels. and Thomas
was carrying the severed member IN
his LETT band, which was clasped about the
fingers of the severed hand. HIS collar-
bone was broken in two places. four ribs
were FEATURED, his head was badly cut,
and he was terribly bruised. He had been
thrown from a car bya sudden lurch Of the
train. He said that ~ soon ~ he could re-
cover himself after the train had passed
over his arm be rcgained his feet, hunted
up his arm. and started up the track,
hoping 10 meet with help. He had walked
nearly mile when he was met by the loco
motive. Notwithstanding his terrible in
iurieS. Thomas never lost consciousness.
He was taken to DR.. Updegraf's office, in
Elmira, where he was given all the and
possible. Notwithstanding his wonderful
nerve it Is feared that his wounds will re-
suit fatally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
GREAT TtPHOON IN JAPAN.
terrible Dturuetion OF Life and Properly In
Yokohama and rokio.
w icIeernpll to ihr DlspIlch.

ny telegraph 10 the Dispitch.I
DAN FRANCIsCo, October -. The Arabia,
when arrived sunday from China and
JSpan' brought the following additional
u.iaii' Of the great typhoon IL September
io.h' winch caused such terrible destruc-
ION "i me and property ut Yokohama and
Ine'o' The storm came IN so rapidly and
VIM Auch tremendous fury that no prccau.
uons could be taken. In YokOblmi the
eh.ife lower part OF the citv. called the
,oe,H'ment." was completely wrecked.
40 mouse Wa, left standing. fhe inhab.
han'S made no attempt to save their pro-
perry but fled for their lives to escape
drowning from the rushing waters driven
upon The land by the fury Of the wind.
me new >papers make no attempt to fur
h,'i uelails OF The destruction m that part
OF tue cliy. They summarize by saying
tnat - The settlement was destroyed it l.
useless to publish any details. The higher
portions Of the city. being more exposed.
were equally unfortunate. Several OF the
largest and mosT substantial buildings were
swept away aS IL built OF paSieboTd. In
mat section alone Ia houses were de-
Ir0lcd and 800 damaged. The loss Of life
Oh shore was less than at sea. out Of 70
saliihS vessels i3 were lost, with 223 per-
sons on board. Twelve vessels with 100
ner>fns are also missing. on five lfc-bOlt.
tbat went 10 rescue drowning crews. four
were swamped and ten men OF their crews
drowned. The typhoon is the seYerest
experienced since 1870.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
Honors 10 Sir Moses uonteGore.


10y cdblc 20 the Dlspitcnl
RAMsGATE, ENGLAND, October 2S.-This
city j. ca tete in honor Of Sir Moses Mon.
tciiOre. The streets are decorated with
triumpbal arches. and excursion trains
from various places have arrived crowded
with people. Business was entirely slIs.
pended during the day. An immense
procession marched through the streets
headed by the Mayor and NUM-
cipal authorities. followed by numer-
Gus trades-unions and friendly societies
to the residence Of Sir Moses Montefiore
and presented him congratuatory address.
Sir Moses MOntetiore replied most grace
fully, expressing his regret that bis strength
would not permit his ulterrng word,
that were burning within his heart.
lie said Il thank the Almighty
that He has allowed me to be
with you so many years. Dear, dear, old
Ramsgate! There Is not boy or girl here
do not pray fOI. God bless YOU all.
Great applause followed his remarks. Sir
Monteiiore then presented the Mayor
gold chain. All present then rendered sir
MOntefiore their congratulations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
Wagpcr's Niece I'm Poverty

4 Chicago special says: 4 niece Of Rich
ard Wagner, the great composer, is living
here in poverty at No. lGj Napoleon Place.
Her story is as follows: About twelve
years ago she was married to Baron Alex
andeT Won Berckeieldt. a Aobeman OF cul-
turc, and at tat time a stan officer in the
PTussian army. Her father. dislikng the
match, cut her OF at his death with but
small allowance, out Of which she was de-
irauded. Her husbands health falling,
they were obliged TO emigratc TO America.
where the small amount Of money they had
left was soon expended. They have five chill
dren, the eldest being nine years old. The
father is working in a fertIlizing-house. and
only getting one dollar a day. They will
De obliged to move within few DAYS, and
do not know what will become OF them, a.
the husbands health IL almost gone. Their
future outlook is anything but bright.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-29
ANOTHER YOSEMITE.
The Bie Trees in TaZewell and Russell
Counties.

Counties.
IC rIespondencc of the Richmon d DispatchJ
TAzEwEII COURTHOUSE, NA.,1
October 20, 1851.
During the present week 4. J. steele. Of
-hi, county, with SIX heavy teams, trans
rortcd 10 Graham a walnut-tree from New
Garden, ID Russell. which will bring him
ia the ncighhorhood Of six hundred dol
ilr,. The tree was eat so that each team
hauled one thousand feet Of lumber, and
,lch lOC was without knot or blemiSh.
The Wa.nut-lumbcr trade Of this section
hi, Engaged at least 1900 men and 5000
horses for the last four years, and it is
roughly estimated that II has brought into
The three counties Of TaZewell, Russell.
md Washington Sl.jQ0.OOO. We have still
other liz trees in this and adjoining cOun-
Ties. Or the farm of Mrs. Attielia Moore,
in Wrlgbt's valley. there i gigantic pop
lI which j. the pride and wonder OF The
rcighhorhoOd. II measures about twenty
nine feet In circumference at the base. and
towers above the surrounding trees like 4
cathedral spiTc. ON the farm owned by
Abe late James SheiIey. in this county,
there j. the trunk OF another pop
lar, which j. followed by the era-
dual decay Of hundreds OF years (thc
decay beginning at the heat (As in the Re
publican party). INTO which a horseman can
ride mC turn. coming out from the open
Ing With the relative position Of hlS spur,
reversed and his mind fun oi the wonders
NJ This wonderful country. During his life
the late James W. shelley. who Will De re-
membcfod u one Of the foremost lawyers
m Virginia, had arranged 10 have this
trunk covered with a Shingle roof, and this
project. dare say. will be carried out by
hi, son and representative, Captain j. L.
>heiiey. Of Marion.
70 some extent the walnut lumber Of the
three counties mentioned has been exhaust
ed. yet there remains untold wealth in the
yellow and white poplar, the ash. the hck-
0Ty, the cherry. and the OAK. There pro-
mise, 20 be quite a trade in locust IN 4 few
ycsr,. and it will not lee long before the
iuc chc>tuu, shingles Of this section will
hr shipped east at profit. Oak slaves are
bong >hipuedirom every station and switch
on the NcW-hiyer road 10 Norfolk for Eu-
op" and south America. and perhap, five |
hundred men are now engaged IN hi, in /
Cu>ry.
There could Zee no better point than |
Graham. BOZ this county. for The mauufac.
iure OF wood,n-war,. or for any branch OF /
industry IN which the hard woods are I
used.
hope 20 some future time 20 give You /
more definite statistics a, TO The lumber in /
.crc,t and many other matters OF interest /
'o tbe people Of the Southwest. q, We'll IS /
; DIR readers in the east. Yours, &,
Max.