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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
For The Cairo Bulletin.
PLAYTIME AND PLAYERS.

For The Cairo Bulletin.
PLAYTIME AND PLAYERS.
Backward turn backward, oh Time, in your
flight,
Make me child again just for tonight" ..-.
In how many human hearts, sore and
aching with woe, has this yearning cry
found an echol 1t is in sorrows twilight
when the uplighted eye sees naught but
lowering clouds of adversity that We long
with On unutterab's longing for the oldeu
days-Time, unheeding the appeal, rolls
on, the faster hurrying us nearer Eternity's
brink; and the weary toiler takes up sgain
the burden with only visions OF a bright
beautiful past, which, could it be recalled
would be to OIL how many as merry
rhyme.
We cherish the times Of childhood and
it's innocent play--the wondrous air.csstles
from whose windows we looked through
the glass undimmed by any foreboding
saved the "One.eyed Giant" or "Red Rid
ing Hoods Wolf"-as among the rarest
gems, the sweetest thoughts, In memory
casket.
When We look on the moulder-
Ing frame Of our "dear old rag doll"
which to US had heart that beat to "love's
delicious tones" aud eyes, in whose now
socketless depths We could once see what
none other could. We recall the time
when slaughter played q silver harp and
youthful smiles were golden" and sigh
that these happy delusions should fade
into the realities of the present.
From history We learn that children have
played in ways characteristic of their
nationality in every age of the world, and
undoubtedly their play times were quite
as dear to them as to those of this latter
generation, nor from our researches have
We found grown-up people excluded, for
Moses tells US that "the people sat down to
eat and to drink and rose mp to play"
among the NATIONS OF antiquity the his.
torian Hersdotus and the philosoph:c
Thucydides corroborate the fact that man
in this age had his playtimes. The higher
standard Of modern literature deals princi-
pally with the mighty questions Of the age.
We constantly read in the daily newspapers
of "stage players" "Players On musical
instruments" "eard players" and numerous
others, which space prohibits mentioning
but oh mid lifes shifting scenes, let ui
make the play time of our now-maturer
years, such, that we, as players, may shine
as stars ere it's drama reaches the grand
finale. A. N. W.
| Cairo, Ills, Feb. %, 1884.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1sr YEAR

j. A. Godstine, ofGoldstine & Rosenwater, whole.
sale and retail dry good; c. W. Dunning. NJ. d.
Pres. BID. Med TX, for Pensions; Albert Lewis,
commission merchant; j. H. Robinson, county
judge ami notary public; VIM. f. Pitcher, com
broker and insurance AGENT R. II. Baird, city
street SUPERVISOR NJ Philips, carpent and build
er; Thomas Lewis, attorney and secretary; E.V
Pierce, attorney staw, DuQuoin H.. 4. G. Pace
cashier of Centennial Bank Ashley, Ill. Albert
Hayden, cashier Of George Connolly & Co., Spring.
field, Ill B. NJ Num- attorney-at.law, 1853 RAD
dolph street, Chicago; Hon. Robt A. Hatcher, at
torney-at.law, Charleston, Mo-; II. Leighton,
cashier First National hank, Stuart. Iowa.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24

In 1880 came from the North to take charge OF
the gas works in Rome, as superintendent, and
after the overflow, which occurred in the spring
following, was very much exposed to msla
poison, ana in 1852 found my blood so contamina-
ted with the poison that was forced to give up
business. was treated by the physicians without
relief.
My trouble finally determined in an abscess OF
the liver and nearly every one myself included)
thought was doomed to die within a few days.
In this condition was advised by friend to take
Swift's Specific, and took 1t just as drowning
man would catch at straw, but as soon as my
system got under the influence OF the remedy, the
abscess came to point and burst, passing of
without pain. In fifteen days after this was up
at my work, and have since enjoyed excellent
health.
Every sufferer from malarial poison should take
Swift's Specific. c. G. SPENCER,
Supt. Rome Gas Light Company.
Our treastse on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free TO applicants
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office, 1859 West 23d St.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
CONCERT FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS

OPERA HOUSE, MONDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY
18th.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
OHIO & MISSISSIPPI RAILWAY.
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT

PASSENGER DEPARTMENT.
CINCINNATI, o., Feb. Goth, 1884. I
J. H. Jones. Ticket Agent I. y. R. r., Cairo, Ill.
DEAR SIR:-Trains on the Ohio & Mis-.
slssippi are now running regularly, without
detention from any cause whatever, and
make the usual connection 10 Union depots
at st. Leuis, Cincinnati and Louisville will
all trains east and west. Il.
The o. & NJ. had . severe struggle witt
the food, but at no time was the passenge
business suspended. Yours truly,
w. B. SrRArTUC, Genn Pass. Agt.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
STAGES OF THE RIVER.

The river marked by the gauge at this
port at 6 p. nj. 81 feet 10 inches and on
stand.
Chattanooga, Feb. 23.-River 10 feet s
inches and falling.
Cincinnati, Feb. 23.--River Al feet 8
inches and falling.
Louisville, Feb. 23.-River 80 feet
t1.inches and falling.
Nashville, Feb. 2S-River "a feet, 8 inch
es and falling.
Pittsburg, Feb. 23.-River 10 feet in.
ches and falling.
6t Louis, Feb 23,-Rivcr IA feet 0 inch
and falling.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
Cairo, Ills, Feb. %, 1884.

In the midst OF rheumatic or neuralgia
torture, it is pleasant to feel q mastery
remedy moving through your system,
driving out the pangs and freeing the tied
joints. Writing of Athlophoros-tb cham
pion remedy - Mr.. Geo. Hadsn, Fair
Haven, Conn, says: "Have been victim
of neuralgia for years. During the last
attack, tried Athlophoros. Its effect was
truly wonderful. After the second dose
felt it all through me, and my pain was
gone. In three hours was able to resume
work, and have not been troubled since"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24
ANTaDOTE TO MALARIA.
Notice.

Public notice ie hereby given that the under.
igned Henrietta Hun er, Of Gallatin, Mo-, will,
hon to the Governor Of the State Of illinois for the
ardon Of one james Turner, who was convicted Of
assault to murder, atthe May term, 1870, Of the
alexander County Circuit Court.
Dated ct Cairo, ILL.,. this 9th day Of Feb. AID. 1884,
HENRIETTA HUNTER,
3VQdSw On behalf Of james Turner,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-02-24

used Swift's Specific on my little daughter, who
was afi cted with some Blood Poison which had
resisted all sorts of treatment. 'rhe Specific re-
lieved her permanently, and l shall use 1t in my
practice. w. E. BRoNTE, MD,
Cypress Ridge, Ark.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12
The Worth Of Their Money.

An amusing incident occurred last
night at the Arch Street Theater The
doors of the theater had just been
opened when there appeared at the box
office two middle-aged men, who asked
the price of good front seats. The pc
culiarity of their attire bore a striking
resemblance to the wonderful suit OF
''store clothes which Barney McAuley
wears in the last act of the Jerseyman.
That they were from the country was
self-eyident; that they were specially
gotten up for visit to the theater
was apparent, and their demand
for two front saats exhibited a disre-
gard for expense sometimes seen in the
young man from the country who has
come to town for the purpose of making
night of it.
The cost will be-" began the
ticket seller.
80, blow the cost. Let's have the
cards." one of them interrupted.
Taking their tickets, they were
shown to seats on the first row in the
orchestra. The green curtain ordinari-
lily used at the theater being away for
repairs the drop-curtain-an elaborate
representation of Diana and her
nymphs on the Island of Delos-had
been lowered in place of it. The two
visitors gazed upon the curtain for a
few minutes and then began discus
sion as to its merits from their idea Of
art.
u swan, Jabez," said one, ''ef that
amt the pootiest picter | ever seed. -
SITS big thing" replied the other.
"a pice gal is the big one"
Yes, but look at the one blowing the
horn for dinner"
40, N.Y." was all his companion was
capable of saying.
Silently they inspected the curtain
for while, and then the first speaker
broke out with the remark;
81 calkilate we've had the wuth OF
our cash-let's 60"
They arose to leave the theater. On
their way out they came across Mr..
Samuel RUNE, the veteran usher, to
whom they expressed the opinion that
the painting was a great thing, but a
trihe expensive. Ruhe saw the mistake
and told them the performance had not
yet begun.
dew tellw exclaimed one. "Hev
you got anything to show sides thai
big picter?"
More in sorrow than in anger did
Ruhe remove the veil of ignorance from
the eyes of the rural visitors. Back tc
their seats they repaired, and during
the performance of lie Voyage en-
SUISSE" they attracted the greatest at
tention by the heartiness of their laugh
ter and the strength of their applause.
As they arose to depart one OF them re-
marked
"Well, thar. That knocks cats and
dogs clean out O the circus and gives
Squire Tums's yarns the push. Cant
beat that in York, I'm thinkin' It's
this town shows the big sights, chip
PhjIGdelphia Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12
Temperance Items.


In the half-dozen years of its exist
ence, it is estimated that the Blue Rib
bon movement has secured four million
adherents in England. The sixth an
niversary of the Society's formation
in that country has Just been cele-
brated.
PRIZES amounting to fifty dollars are
offered by the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Burlington, Vt, for
the best essays, written by pupils in the
high and grammar schools of that city,
concerning the evil effects of stimulants
and narcotics.
A MAN in Nebraska City is actively
promoting starvation by giving away
flour to the poor. He distributes it in
sacks, one to every purchaser of one
hundred drinks at his bar; and, under
the circumstances, the winners are
bound to be losers.-N. Y. Sun.
A CERTAIN Western clergyman de-
nounced a saloon-keeper whose whisky,
it was thought, took away poor mans
senses and put him in the way of death
ed with vote of thanks for the gratui-
tous advertising, accompanying his
note with bottle of the stuff that sup
possibly did the work. Thereupon the
minister gave him little more free adj
vertisng. The whisky was sent to q
chemist with the following returns as
to analysis:
Alcohol % per cent.
Pusil oil (poison) ;:........;........lo per cent
PierotoXine deadly poison). ....... per cent
A
COtorlng. ...........~... o per cent
Aqua water. .......................Bp per cent.
Such an exhibit is the best sort of
Temperance lecture. Chicago Stand
ard.
The Toledo Blade has been leading
crusade on beer, supporting its state
ments of the harmfulness of the bever-
age with an array of facts that may
well make the stoutest advocate of the
1eutonic drink shudder. If any one is
competent to judge regarding the
effects of beer on the physical system,
the skilled physician is the man. Nor
can the doctors as class be accused
of being az all fanatical in their opposi-
ton to the use of the 4nilder forms of
alcohol, at least for semi-medicinalp ur-
poses. Yet in the estimation of large
number of leading physicians, whose
opinions have been published in the
aforementioned paper, beer, so far
from being II general tonic, in most
cases lowers the tone of the system,
and makes it far more susceptible to
the attacks of disease. Life-insurance
companies realize this fact as well; for
they are very reluctant to take risks on
the lives of those engaged in the manu-
facture and distribution-an hence
almost unavoidably in the consumption
OF the so-called most harmless OF
drinks IS. S. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12
Temperance Reading.
SHE WOULD ONLY WE'D 4 TEN
PERANCE MIN.

She loved him. but she saw HIM drunk;
All, fearful sight for her to see;
And though il broke her heart, she said
That married they could never be.
And other lovers crowded near
To breathe their fond hopes in her ear;
IL puzzled me to see her smile
On others while she loved him so,
For none of them were half so brave.
Or handsome, straight and tall rs Joe.
think that that was strange,
Don't you?
But then they all wore badges blue.
Joe went and took the pledge and said
Oiled never stain his honor more:
And soon he on his manly breast
The badge of his redemption wore.
And when his darling heard of that
Her faithful heart went pit-a-pat.
She sacked her lovers all and flew
TO lay her head against the breast
That wore the blessed badge of blue.
/ think that that was sweet,
Don't you:
Oh, bonny, bonny badge OF blue.
We're | girl wouldn't wed
A man that guzzied rum, would you?
I'd give the chances all to him
Who wore the little badge of blue.
And if he wouldn't wear ii, ]
Would pin it'on and tell him why;
'TwOuld save us both from grief and WOO,
And every misery cold and black.
II made anotherman of Joe,
And now he's got the inside track.
] think m talking sense,
Don't you?
Then wear the bonuy badge of blue.
Toronto Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12
THE DRUMMER.

A drummer stood on the corner,
His work in that city was done;
He'd two hours left to wait for train.
And WAS quietly looking for fun.
maiden came out of store,
With packages larger than small;
The drummer braced up to the daisy
And offered to carry them all.
The daisy objects to such action
On the part of the drummer SO bold,
Who begs some thousands of pardons,
But thought he had known her of old.
The dalsy's papa in the distance
Is seen coming swift along;
Fa-ta, my elegant drummer,
viii change your beautiful song.
3ifI, bang, and the gay festive drummer
Thinks he's shot with Il gatling gun;
But twas only the foot of her papa,
Starting him toward the sun.
He returns quite early and sudden,
And, striking the walk with Il crash,
Thinks OF his mother, and Heaven,
Aud thinks of his failure to mash.
Gone from his sight is the daisy,
Gone from his rear is her dad;
But all OF the people who saw him
win always think drummers are bad.
Burlington HGiCtCye.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12

REPLYING to correspondent recent
ly, Mr.. Gladstone expressed the hope
that those specially interested in En-
glish Temperance work would ere
gard the reference TO it in the Queens
speech from the throne as an earnest of
the wish of Her Majestys Government
to take the matter in hand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12
New Orleans Cemeteries.

Everybody has heard of the curious
New Orleans burial places, but have
never seen any description of them that
nearly does them justice. Passing by
several of the smaller ones, | went
through the massive gateway of the
Firemen's Cemetery, and wandered
among the monuments till nearly dark.
A high stone wall, white as snow, sur
rounds the entire place. At the front
is gate-keeper's lodge half hidden by
the heavy gateway. Here and there
tall orange trees spread their branches
over the top of the wall, dropping their
golden fruit on the ground both within
and without. The interior is mass of
green foliage, looking in this dead Of
winter like the middle of June. The
big wall surrounding the cemetery is
not only to keep out intruders; it serves
as the back for most of the burial
places, for here, as in Havana, inter-
ments are seldom made in the ground
on account of the water in the soil.
Rows of brick graves are built on the
surface, usually four tiers of graves
high, each grave just large enough to
hold a coffin. These rows of graves or
vaults are generally built around three
sides of cemetery, and when they
are all filled new tiers are
started up and down the centre.
While the graves are vacant their ends
are left open, but as soon as they are
occupied the ends are fastened up with
stone slabs, on which are cut the names
of the persons inferred. 1t seems
strange at first to see these rows of
graves above ground, but this feeling
soon wears off, and the simplicity and
practicability of such mode of burial
become apparent. In the central part
of the Firemen's Cemetery are hundreds
of private burial places, family vaults,
some of them handsome bits of archi-
lecture, a few built of white marble,
but all neatly kept and showing evil
dences of care by loving friends. Large
numbers of the graves were orna-
mented with little marks-of affection
bouquets of real or artificial flowers;
heart or crosses or rosettes of black
bead work; children's toys, and often
festoons of black Grape. There were
cool dark spots of shade under great
spreading trees, and comfortable seats.
There were lime trees loaded with
fruit, magnolias of Gozen different
varieties, and great quantities of
flowers. The keeper of the gate kindly
showed me about, pointing out the
curiosities. and giving me such infor-
nation as desired. A little further on
l came to much larger cemetery,
covering far too much ground to be
walked over in an afternoon; and not
far from this were several little hotels,
halfway houses between the city and
the lake, where pleasure seekers stop
for rest and refreshment ~ 0. Cor.
~ J. Times.
Fish, almost more than anything
else, is improved by slow cooking; es
pecially is this true when the fish is
boiled. If cooked rapidly it will fall
apart, and will neither taste or look so
wall Tho rrnat t,niut insiStaI upon hv
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12

"A certain M. Bibbero is reported to
be in training Tyneside, in England,
with the intention of committing suicide
next summer. Undeterred by the pain
full fate of Captain Webb, this foolhardy
foreigner is deliberately preparing him
self for an attempt to swim across the
Niagara rapids.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12

Fish, almost more than anything
else, is improved by slow cooking; es-
pecially is this true when the fish is
boiled. If cooked rapidly it will fall
apart, and will neither taste or look SO
well. The great point insisted upon by
scientific cooks of the present day is
this of taking abundant time to prepare
food in, and the fact that nothing is
gained by rapid boiling. N Y. Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-04-12

The souvenir OF the carnival fes-
tivities in Montreal is medal with a
Canadian thistle on one side and u
Canadian goose on the other.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03


A RELIEF REQUEST.
PARIS, July 2-Vice-Admiral Peyron,
Minister of the Marine, has issued a
circular asking for subscriptions to open
the fund for the relief of sufferers from
cholera belonging to the navy.
FLED TO PARIS.
MARsE1LLEs, July 2.-Berthier, the
Partisan actress, while taking part in a
play in the theatre tonight, heard that
a spectator had been seized with chol-
era, and abruptly fled to Paris, between
the scenes. in her theatrical costumes.
CHOLERA SPREADING.
TouLoN, July 2.-Cholera has spread
to villages in this vicinity, and four
deaths have occurred.
NO Epidemic.
PARIS, July 1.-THE government au.
thorities of Saigon telegraphs that there
is no epidemic there. Between 10 O'Clock
last night and 10 this morning there
We're five cholora deaths i'm Tou
lon and two in Marseilles. Last nights
report of cholera at Lyons is denied
The sanitary condition of that city il
excellent.
PARIS, July 1T is reported tina
France demands 500,00O,000 francs O
China as indemnity for the violation o
the France-Chinese treaty at Lang Son
TOULoN AND MARSELLES.
PARIS, July 2.-One hundred AM
fifteen cholera patients in the hospita
at Toulon and six deaths to-day. A
Marseilles there is a better outlook tina
for the past few days; four deaths for tn
past "A hours.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03

two days papers to the teachers of the
district. The term commences on Mon
day, July 9TH, and will continue four
week.
A very large number of loads of corn
and hay have been brought into our city
during the last few days. This furnishes
our business men with employment and
mitigates to some extent the 1iionotony
Of the dull times.
tSen 6oT aff Sh th %
rusticate for few weeks in the happy
hunting-ground and fishing streams
around Daily Springs, Bowie county.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03
Don't forget the extra music and fire.
works at Mayors Garden on July 4th.
SNATCHEs.

DR., Cheaney, dentist, ZIG Elm street.
Go to Mayors garden tonight; good
music.
Don't fail to see the Tyroleans tonight
at Mayors garden.
Fresh Edam Cream and Swiss cheese
at Loeb Il Frieberg's.
Loeb q Freiberg are headquarters fol
new and fresh groceries.
Lawrence's Commercial College band
will furnish music at Arlington on the
18th.
The coolest place and the finest music
by the Tyroleans tonight at Mayors
garden,
Fireworks and the finest music from
fifteen pieces in the orchestra Mt Mayors
garden on the eve of July ith.
Fireworks in the greatest profusion
and the best music by the large or
chestra at Mayors garden, 18th of July
$. Beck, the jeweler, 5li Main street, Il
agent for "Kayton's Celebrated White
Crystal Spectacles" acknowledged to bt
the best spectacles in the market. Cal
and purchase n pair and be convinced o
their superiority. A perfect fit guaran
teedl
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-03

Beautiful moonlight nights these.

Beautiful moonlight nights these.
Mayors Garden to-night-fine music.
The Merchants Exchange is now re-
ceiving the finishing touches.
Tomorrow is the glorious anniversary
of American Independence, and the day
will be duly celebrated by q "blow-out'
at Shady View Park.
Mike Gary, who lives near Grand
Prairie, was arrested yesterday by Dep
uty Sheriff Arthur Winston on the
charge of assaulting his wife and step
son. He gave bond for his appearance.
1t was rumored on the streets last
evening that an Italian had leaped from
the Trinity bridge into the river with
suicidal intent and had drowned. 1t was
traced to man who resembled stalk
ing grog-shop and was not credited.
Notice is hereby given to tho members
of the III. B. A. TO attend regular meet
ing next Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock
sharp, at the B. b. Hall. Matters OF
importance. CHARLES KAHN.
Secretary.