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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-07-12
Four Mulligan Letters.
How Blaine Wrote Himself Down a
Legislative Blackmailer,

There were fifteen letters in the package
obtained from Mr.. Mulligan by Mr.. Blaine
on the pledge of Mr.. Blaine's honor that he
would return them to Mr., Mulligan, which
pledge Mr.. Blaine deliberately violated
There are four Of these letters that re
lated to the famous Little Rock aud Fort
Smith Railroad bond litigation, in which
Mr.. Blsines official integrity is involved.
Here they are:
AGusrI, June 90, lsG9.-My dear Mr.
Fisher:--I thank you for the article from
Mr.. Lewis 1t is good in itself and will do
good. He writes like man of large intel
ligence and comprehension.
Your offer to admit me TO a participation
10 the new railroad enterprise is in every
respect as generous as could expect to de
sire. l thank you very sincerely for ii,
and in this connection wish TO make a
suggestion in a somewhat selfish charac-
ter.
You spoke Of Mr.. Caldwell dlsposing of
a share of his interest to me. II he really
designs to do so | wish he would make the
proposition definite, so that could know
Just what to depend on. Perhaps II he
waits till the full development of the enter
prise he might grow reluctant to part with
his share, and do not, by this, mean any
distrust of him.
Very heartily and sincerely your friend
J. G. Blaine.
Mr. Fisher, India Street, Boston
AUGUSTA, July 2, 1SG9,-My dear Mr.
Fisher You ask me if am satisfied with
the offer you made OF share in your new
railroad enterprise.
Of course, am more than satifed with
the terms of the offer. think it most
liberal proposition.
III hesitated at all it is from considera-
ton in no way connected with the charac-
ter of the offer. Your liberal mode of deal
ing with me in all our business transactions
of the past eight years has not passed with
out my full appreciation. What | wrote on
the Goth was intended to bring Caldwell
to definite understanding, that was all.
90 to Boston on the same train that
carries this letter, and will call at your
office tomorrow at 12 m. If you don't
happen to be in, no matter. Don't you put
yourself to any trouble about it,
Yours, j. G. B.
W. Fisher jr.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-07-12

Persons calling for the above letters will
please say advertised.
WIN. NJ. MURPHY, Postmaster.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-07-12

LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING UNCALLED
FOR IN THE POsToFFGcE AT CAIRO, ILL.
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1884.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09

Industrious, attentive, intelligent. he made
himself thoroughly acquainted with the rou-
tine and machinery by which the trusts con-
tided to him were to be performed He did
his own part well and required the same
fGslity from all his subOrdinates | have read
with care his public acts and utteranceS as
Mayor of Buffalo and Governor of New York,
and End them luminous with intelligent APP
probation of duty and courageous devotion
to its demands. Duty seems TO be the
word uppeTmost in his thoughts. do it,
seems to be his spontaneous action. No man
can read, with fair. impartial temper. his
messages as Mayor and Governor. his addresses
I on many occasions, his speech s1d letter of
acceptance, without seeing that Il deep sense
of obligation TO the people. of confident reli-
ance on the people, of profound desire TO
serve well the people, is the tombstone of his
public character, and the guide of his Official
life. They are instinct with the idea that pub
lie Offices are public trusts, created and to be
administered for the benefit of the people. and
that the same fidelity the chief exhibits in
the personal discharge of his functions
requires that 1.-The selection and reten-
ton OF SuoOrdinateS in Government en-
ployment should depend upon aseer-
tanned fitness and the valUe of their work.
and should be neither expected nor allowed
to do questionable party service" The man
who wrote them has intelligence TO fill any
office, power TO perform any duty, courage to
confront and correct any wrong.
Does any man doubt it? Read from his
speech OF acceptance: The party and its
representatives, which ask to be intrusted at
the hands of the people with the keeping
of all that concerns their welfare and safety
should only ask il with the full appreciation
of the sacrednesS of the trust and with a firm
resolve to administer it faithfully and well.
- am a Democrat because believe that this
truth lies at the foundation OF true Democra-
cy. have kept the faith because | believe,
if rightly and fairly administered and applied,
Democratic doctrines and measures will in
sure the happiness, cODtentmeut and prosper
ity of the people. If, in the contest upon which
we now enter, we steadfastly hold to the I'M
deriving principles of our party creed, and at
all times keep in view the peoples good, we
shall be strong, because we are true TO our
selves and because the plain and Independent
voters of the land will seek by their suffrageS
to compass their release from party tyranny
where there should be submission to the popu-
lar will and their protection from party cor
ruptiOn where there should be devotion to the
PEOPLES interest.
These thoughts lend conservation to our
cause, and we go forth, not merely to gain a
partisan advantage, but pledged TO give to
those who trust us the utmost benefits of a
pure and honest administration of National
affairs. No higher purpose or motive can
stimulate us to supreme effort or urge to
continuous and earnest labor
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
Excellent Rules.

The following rules are so excellent
that they will bear re-reading at least
, once a month. They will supply enough
'-hOneyed sweetness to make any life
pleasant and respected:
Be faithful to your sense of right and
wrong.
Be reserved in disputes; you dom t
know everything, so do not talk as if
you were infallibie.
Be brave in the battle for right.
Be Just to yourself and others.
BE discreet and circumSpect in public
lie hearty IN your recOgnitiOnS and
salutatiOns.
Be gentle and affectionate at home.
BE willing to listen as well as to talk.
BE a teacher of noble truths to your
household.
BE not fop nor ripper.
BE hero of integrity to friends and
servants.
BE willing to do your share of the
work of life.
BE willing that others should obtain
share of honors and attentions.
BE wise counselor in your circle.
BE broad and tolerant: all wisdom is
! rot in your brain; exploded errors have
not their dogmatists-
Be not quick to take ofense: often
none is intended; people are not always
thinking of yOu.
Be a follower of the Golden Rule; it
is not only the highest morality. but is
q fruitful source of genuine etiquette,
and is withal but simple justice: you
owe as much to others as they owe to
Clereldnd Leader.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
A Boiler Explosion.

FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS, October "A
large boiler in the mill and cotton gin OF
Edward Maier exploded with terrific
force John Becker. the foreman, was
instantly killed, George Gendes, a work.
man, was fatally scalded. A boy named
Knapp was fearfully scalded and will die
Edward Maier, proprietor, was seriously
scalded about the head, and two or three
employees were slightly injured, Both the
mill and gin were completely wrecked.
The work Of clearing away the debris and
searching for other possible victims was
continued late at night. The loss is esti-
mattel at $4,000.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
WOlSeley's BOatmen.

A great deal of interest has lately
been taken here in the arrangements
for the dispatch OF the contingent of
Canadian boatmen who are intended to
aid Lord Wolseley in his upward course
on the Nile. The selection of Canadi-
ans for the difficult task of plotting
England's soldiers on their way to the
relief of Gordon, was a graceful COM
pliment by Wolseley to the men who
rendered him, during the earlier DAYS
of his career, such excellent service in
the Red River expedition, and though
the proposal met with some objections
at first it will doubtless be found before
the close of the expedition, if appear
anceS go for anything, that the men will
not disappoint Wolseley expectations.
A finer looking body of men could
hardly be found. The contingent num-
bers about 800 men all told. including
detachmerts from Quebec. Ottawa,
Winnipeg. Three Rivers and Caughna-
waga, an Indian village near Montreal.
Major Denison, an old officer and q
resident of Toronto, is in command.
The Ocean King, an iron vessel of 1000
tons, was engaged by the Canadian
Government for the transportation of
the men, and left to-day for Quebec,
having on board the Ottawa, Winni-
peg and Indian contingents, with Lord
Mel gund, who represents the Govern
ment, in charge. The vessel will ar
rive at Quebec on Monday morning,
where the other detachments will be
taken on board and, and, after being
inspected by the Governor General, the
vessel will sail for Sydney. Cape Bre-
ton, where the supply of coal will be
obtained. The Ocean King will then
make direct for Gibraltar and Alexan-
dria, arriving at the latter place about
the middle of October. The men, who
have been engaged all their lives or
the Canadian rivers and lakes, will be
stationed in attachments in the most
difficult passages of the Nile to assist
the tlotilla in its upward progress. For
this work each man will receive forty
dollars month, besides provisions, of
which large. supply has been for
warded by the Government. They are
also provided with q complete kit. suit
able to the climate and the work in
which they are to be engaged.-.UoH-
tfcaL Cor. n. Y. Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
A Great Dr0at5.

Richard A. Proctor saws that the age
OF the earth is placed by some at 50O,-
G0l.000 years, and still others of later
time, among them the Duke of Argyll,
place it at 100000 years. None
place it lower than 100000, knowing
what processes have been gone through.
Che earth must have become old.
Newton surmisad, although he could
give no reason for it, that the earth
would st one time become perfectly
dty. Since then it has been found that
Newton was correct. As the earth
keeps cooling it viii become porous,
and great cavities will be formed in
the interior which will take in the
water, 1t is estimated that this process
is now in progress so far that the water
diininishes at the rate of the thickness
of a sheet of writing paper year. At
this rate in 100000 years the water
will have sunk mile, and in Ii, ZOO, 900
years every trace of water will have
disappeared from the face of the globe.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
lie Shot at ST. John.

SULLIVAN, IND, October 3.-Some vii
lain fired into the car in which Governor ST.
John sat on his way from Carlisle to Terre
Haute night before last. The ball passed
through the window out the opposite side
making clean hole and lodging in the side
ON which ST. John sat and little in front
of him. The train was just slowing up
south of here when the shot was fired, it be-
ing exactly eight o'clock. The Governor
took the matter cOOily and no disturbance
was made. Many on the train were not
aware of the occurrence. There is no clue
to the motive or identity of the person who
fired the shot
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
st. Johns Train Fired On.

SULLIVAN, q. UcLOber 3.
a shot was fired iuto the car in which
sir. st. John sat on his way from Carlisle
10 Terre Haute Wednesday night. The bal
passed through the window on the oppo-
site side, making a clean hole anc
lodging in the side on which st. JohI
sat and a little in front of him
The train was just slowing up
south of Sullivan, when the shot wa:
fired, it being exact y eight O'Clock. The
Governor took the matter cooily and nc
disturbance was made, and many on tho
train W re not aware of the occurrence
There is no c.ew to the motive or identi
ty Of thu person who fired the shot.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Particulars of the Recent bayfield, Acct.
dent-Near1y all Killed.

Particulars of the Recent bayfield, Acct.
dent-Nearly all Killed.
ST. PAUL, MINI, October 4.-From the
local offices of the Omaha road and specials
the following additional particulars of the
railway accident near Bayfield, are learned
The train consisted of three flats and had a
crew of twenty-five men, who were all rid
ing on the engine and tender. The engine
plunged into a washOut, the boiler was
STAYED in and escaping steam added
to the horror Of the disaster Every
man, but one, was killed or injured.
two, johnson and Mcconnell, were killed
outright, and nine others badly scalded. The
wounded were removed to Ashland where
four more died before morning, as follows:
j. Mccoy, conductor, ElrOy; J. a. Rabbi
ingtOn, engineer, Altoona; T. Ellis fire.
man, and j. McCarth. 1t is believed that
three more will die from scaIding. Ten
collins were ordered from ST. Paul this
morning, which indicates that the number
of victims is even greater.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
Only Intended For n Joke.

BUFFALO. n. Y, October 3.
Or. S. III. Warren, who figured in the
attempt to involve Governor Cleveland in
the liquor scandal through the use of q
mut,lated bill, publishes card
in which he says the matter at first
was all a joke; that he was led
into the scheme while under the influence
of liquor. He does not defend any OF
the facts of the case and says the affair
has injured no enc so much as himself,
while Mr.. Cleveland has not suffered BY
1t, and he asks the latter's friends not to
be vindictiye in their censures.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09

"A recent earthquake opened q
spring of water where no sign of water
had previously existed in a garden at
Lever Lake, Cal.-San Francisco Call
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
-The ..Stalwarts,, who liL

The 'Stalwarts" who like Conk-
ling, are out of politics in New York,
have no sympathy with the candidacy
of Blaine. Ii they thought their ap-
pearance on the stump was necessary
to the defeat of the corrupt Maine poll
tician, who practically got down on his
knees to Muiligan to obtain the sevi-
deuce of his own dishonor, they would
have no hesitation in making IL
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09

1t is stated that $4,000 mules are
sold in Atlanta every year, at cost in
round numbers of about S2,OO0,Q00.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09
BAYARD On THE STUMP.
An Excellent Speech by the Dola-
ware Senator.
Senator Bayard to the BrookIyn a. Y.
Democrats-The Contrast Between
Blaine and Cleye-
land.

In the course of a recent address to
the Democrats of Brooklyn, Y. Y,
Senator Bayard made these telling
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-09

AXIS la TAWd1e8a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-02
Dissatisfied Local Republicans.


QUESTION OF MONOPOLY IN HIRING HAIIS-A BIG
HALL WANTED FOR THE CONVENTION.
Some OF those interested in the approaching re-
publican primary meetings in this District view
with apprehension the device of some Of the candi-
dates for Chicago OF hiring all the halls in doubt
full districts 1t is said that this is done to infiu-
ence the meetings in the favor OF particular cand-
dates. AS the call of the central committee pro-
vtdeS that the meetings shall be held in some pub
lie place the view is entertained that they can only
be held in a hall In order to cOunteract this al
together OF the executive committee OF the central
committee to secure from them some decisive ex-
preston that will relieve the presidents OF the va
riOuS district clubs from the embarrassment OF ac-
cepting the hospitality Of any candidate on the
night Of the 7th instant
Gen. E. w. Whitaker, the chairman of the com.
mttee said to-day that he did not believe that the
committee had any power to issue regulations rela-
tive to the primary meetings, and that the call of
the central committee would stand as the law
which could only be changed by the COMMITTEES
itself.
There is some dissatisfaction expressed at the So
lection OF Wizards hall the place for holding the
convention. Mr.. w. c. Chase says that 1t Is en-
''There are 175 Delegates continued Mr. Chase,
"and Lincoln hail should have been chosen, IdOnt
suppose that Mr.. Clapp would consent to change
the place OF meeting now, especially as he knows
you one thing, that II Mr.. Clapp trys to act in as
arbitrary way - he did at former meeting the
young men will protest and will at once elect q
new chairman and proceed to business"
STAR reporter to-day that he thought that In that
part of the District DR.. E. A. Adams was gaining
strength candidate for the place OF delegate to
the Chicago convention. Mr.. Ingers0n was also
white delegates would be sent, and that Ingersol
will be one OF them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-02
extraordinary services in the way OF prolonged ar

TILT BETWEEN MR. FYAN AND THR WITNESS
tilt here occurred between the witness and
Mr.. Fyan as TO whether there could be a contract
which could bind Mt Macveagh's successor. Mr..
Bliss insisted that he believed that he was work
Ing under contract Mr. Fyan wanted TO know
what Mr. MacNeagh thought and said about the
matter, and insisted that there could be no con-
tract unless both parties understood the same
thing. MI. Bliss said that in approving some of
his bills. based upon this contract. MI Brew 81 er
wrote that the charges were very moderate. This
point concerning the contract provoked quite dis
cuSSlon In the committee and considerable dis
agreement was manifested which would seem to
Indicate that other parties than the government
Will be held responsible for the extraordinary eN-
penditureS Mr.. Fyan and Mr.. Hemphill were quite
decided In their expressions in opposition 10 these
charges being binding upon the government MI
ryan was particularly sharp In his questions, and
and the witness.
received for your services special counsel in the
star route cases." asked Mr.. Springer.
II think" was the reply, "the total amount OF
the oils rendered was something like s57.'52. II.
There relnalnS due TO me about $6.700 He said that
the statement OF Mr. Gibson that he (witness) got
at the rate of $50 per day was not true"
SLOW many men did you conyict:" asked Mr..
There were two convicted only" was the reply
"How many were punished?"
"Sentence was suspended"
"leS, upon our motion"
"Ihen there were virtually no conyictions?r
"None."
"Did you recover any money for the govern
ment?"
'None." after a pause during which Mr. Bliss
wore sarcastic smile r s' Wlfness sjsaa @ ~ M am noI
In the Insurance business" Witness added that he
thought 1t a very poor day when he did not make
SQVo per day In his practice In New York. He said
tfat Mr. Dorman B. Eaton. OF the civil service com
mission, said TO him at the club the other night, in
relation TO his BlissD fees, that he Eatonl, while
practielng In New York, never thought of leaving
tnat city under fee OF 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-02
The Proposed Library Building.

VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
To LOCATING 1T ON A PUBLIC RESERVATION, PAR
TICULARLY THE BOTANICAL GARDEN.
Representative Nutting, OF the House library
committee, speaking to a STAR reporter of the lb-
rary bill. said: 81 hardly think we Will succeed in
getting the bill up Thursday, though it will not
lose It's place. mean that 1t will be reached not
on the day appointed, but In it's time following
other prior special orders. Yes, we believe we can
pass the bill just as 1t came from the Senate /
hear OF amendments to be offered and while some
OF them might be acceptable under other condi-
tons. we prefer to take the bill is rather than
risk delay. 1t Is shame that this great library
has not home OF its own. Why. In walking through
the library few days ago actually stumbled over
books, pamphlets, maps, ETC., which the librarian
Informed Inc were very valuable and useful but
they are stored away like SO much old trash.n Mr..
Nutting said the committee had thoroughly exam
ined into the question of locating the building
on public reservation, and had aScerta1ned that
no suitable site OF this kind exists. "Bes1des,"
added Mr. Nutting, 81 am opposed to filling these
beautiful parks with buildings. The parks and
reservations OF Washington constitute one of its
grandest features, and want to maintain them
and improve them" He said he had no sympathy
with the false notion OF economy that would refuse
money for such purpose as this building. Re-
lerrlng TO the suggestion frequently made that a
cheap site could be procured just south OF the
Capitol, Mr. Nutting said the committee had looked
into that, and in addition to other objections hith-
ertO mentioned, the locality is too damp. ga
library" said he, sought not to be located where
It's contents would be exposed to an unusually
damp atmosphere, because OF the rapid destructive
effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-02
A Talk with Gov. Tilden.

WHAT He SAID TO BALTIMORE Sun CORRESPOND
ENT-HE GIVES EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL vIGOR,
BUT SAYS HE CANNOT TAKE THE NOMINATION..
The Baltimore SUI, OF to-day publishes an account
Of a visit to ex-Gov. Tilden, of New York, made
yesterday by Mr.. Frank A. Richardson, the WASH
ington correspondent OF the Sun. Mr.. Richardson
says: Gov. Tilden shows scarcely a perceptibe
change In appearance In the last four years. except
that his voice may be a trifle more feeble He has
nne, nealtny color, his hearing is acute, and his
eye as bright as 1t was twenty years ago. In the
course OF the conversation he expressed himself
quite freely several times, but Immediately fol-
lowed his remarks with the injunction that he was
not speaking for publication
81 said to him." Mr.. Richardson writes, "that
there was very general feeling in political circles
In Washington that the democratic party had got
ten into muddle; that he was the only man Who
could extrcate 1t, and that his candidacy was ne
and said very slowly and distinctly 4 do not want
the nomination and cannot take it, Then he re-
peated; No can cannot @ give up the peace and quiet
am seventy years old and cannot do it, / then
sala It had been rumored 1t was his purpose to
To- tne his WIN
thought q and it not that
ent, II said to Mr. Tden that his trends and ad-
mirers hoped he would enjoy good health and
prolonged life. His face frightened up as be said,
make on that score He then raised and let faii
each arm, struck out from both shoulders. and fol-
loot and then the other on the carpet and said
quite 1Ocularly, NO paralysis there"
"Obeying the wish OF Gov. Tilden," Mr. Richard
son says Il draw the veil OF silence over mudh
that he said He said enough to convince me that
he Is entirely sincere In his announced disinclna-
ton to stand for the presidency; that he prefers
the luxury and elegance OF his own splendid home,
and charm OF the small but select circle OF congo.
NAL friends which centers around him. to the White
House bauble. But this is no reason why, when
the democratic convention meets, 1t should not
nominate Mr Tilden If its members think he is the
best available man. A responsibility would then
be fixed upon him which, however much he may
imagine to the contrary, It is impossible for him to
realize nOW,n