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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC
Declared Trunk Line From Sedalia to
Kansas City.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, December A.
A circular order under date of December
4, 1884, will be issued soon by the Rail
road Commissioners. 1t will make the
following orders; The Missouri Pacific
Railway from Sedalia via Lexington and
Independence to Kansas City is declared
TO be a trunk line, BY this order cord
wood in Car loads is classed with
soft coal and iron ore rs shown In the
order Of August 10, 1854, wherein the
rates are limited 10 Ssper carload of 90
900 pounds for twenty-five miles or less,
and $3.50 additional for each additional
twenty-five miles or less distance. Coal
oil In less than carloads is placed in class
three, and where carried in carload
quantities, the rates shall not exceed those
allowed on live stock per carload of 20,-
600 pounds.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05

MusEEGoS, Mich, December "A
shooting ARRAY occurred about eleven
o'clock last night in the Fourth Ward,
resulting in the shooting Of four persons,
including Policeman Brown. \ man
named Albert Radley got into dispute
with some others. Radley went
home, got double.barreled shot
gun, returned and fired into the
crowd twice, shooting II. Frost
IN the face and Il. Mcdonald in the neck.
Policemen Brown and Hickey then came
up, and as Brown approached him Radley
shot him in the side, Thereupon Police
man Hickey drew his pistol and shot Rad
ley in the wrist. The affair then ended
by the arrest of Radley, Brown is in a
critical condition this morning, The
others will probably pun through.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Funeral of General Mott.

TRENTON, N. j, December 1.-The
funeral of General Mott was largely at.
tended here yesterday, and there was an
imposing military pageant. Religious
services were held at the late General's
residence in Bordentown. The remains
were then brought to this city, arriving
at the State House at twelve O'Clock.
They were placed upon bier in the ro-
tunda. All the military men of the State
were present, together with General Han
cock and staff, General Hartranft and
staff, Governor Albeit, ex-Governors
Bedle, Ludlow, Mcclellan, Parker and
Senator Sewell, The cortege left the
State House at two O'Clock, escorted by
nine companies of militia, the members
of the late Generals staff acting as pail
bearers. The interment took place at
River View Cemetery, where vollcy
was fired over the grave.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
WASHINGTON.
Robinson's Reform.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 4.-Mr'
Robinson, Of New York, has prepared a
resolution, which he will offer on Monday,
providing for the return TO the simplicity
OF inaugural ceremonies as practiced by
Jefferson. 1t prohibits the erection OF
triumphal arches and the display of bay.
onets in Washington on Inauguration day,
and provides that the Chief Justice shall
call upon the President.elect and accom-
pany him, either on foot or in a plain
carriage drawn by not more than two
horses, and without decorations or livery,
to the Capitol, where he shall take the
oath and address such citizens as may be
there to hear him.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
THE MUTUAL FRIEND.
Death of Frank d. Moulton, of New
York


New YORK, December 4,-Frank d.
Moulton died at'his residence, $50 Licking.
ton avenue, yesterday afternoon Of paraly-
sis Of the heart, aged forty years and five
months. He had been Ill for six weeks Of
Inflammation Of the stomach. He leaves
u widow and one son. Moulton was the
second son of Severn d. Moulton, for
merly New York merchant. He was a
brilliant student at the College of the
city of New York, where he graduated in
1854, In this college Moulton formed the
acquaintance Of Theodore Tilton, which
afterwards led to making him noted
throughout the land. After graduating
he entered the service of Woodruff &
Robinson, Commission Merchants, and in
1861 he became partner in the firm.
Moulton's connection with the Beecher-
Tilton scandal is well known. 1t is gen.
orally admitted TO have greatly injured
him in his business connections, and he
had 10 settle libel suit, brought by Miss
Edna Dean Proctor, for about $4,000, on
account of his having brought her name
into that case. He subsequently engaged
successfully In the salt business, and also
became a prominent cattle breeder. He
took an active part in the support OF But
Ter In the recent campaign.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
TIE TURF.
Brighton Beach Races.

New YORK, December 4.-Beautiful
weather and good track attracted a
large crowd to Brighton Beach yester-
day. There were the usual five races,
which were well filed.
First Race-Eor beaten horses; three.
fourths mile; Red Fox, first; Typhoon
second Agincourt, third. Time, / ~ ~
Second Race-For all ages; one ant
| one-fourth miles; Jim Carlisle, first
Tunis, secondJ Paterson, third. Time
2;l9 Ia
Third Race-Handicap for all ages one
and one-fourth miles: Woodhower, first
Herbert, second; Centennial, third,
Time, 2:l7 Ia.
Fourth Race-Three year-olds; one
and one-tourth miles, George Singerley,
first; Huron, second; Jim Carlisle, third
Time, ZIG 3-4.
Fifth Race-Welter weights, seven
eighths mile; Shookum, first; Miller,
second; Ruchiel, third Time, / ;96 81.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
A WHITE WHITAKER.
He Binds and Gags Himself to Cover the
Crime of Theft.

OMAHA, NEB., December 4.--On the
morning of December LIST, at North Platte,
Neb., D. W. Lozier, clerk of the Railroad
Hotel, was found bound and gagged in
the dining-room and the house was dis
covered to have been robbed of $500, Lo-
zier claiming that he had been overpow-
cred. One Hart was arrested and posi-
lively identified by Lozi-r as the man who
robbed him. At the examination, how
ever, Hart proved an alibi and was dis
charged. A warrant was then issued for
Lozier, who was suspected of having COM
mittcd the deed himself. Just before 1t
was served yesterday he went to his room
in the hotel and shot himself in the breast,
dying in two hours.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
PAYING FOR THE MUSIC.
Even With Railroads, Those Who Dance
Must Pay the Fiddler.

New York, December 4,-The Times
says: "The statement made before the
directors of the New York Central Rail-
road at their meeting yesterday showed
earnings for the fiscal year ended Sep
TENDER 30th, amounting TO 6.sl per cent.
on the capital stock. The amount paid
In dividends was rs per cent" The no.
ports were criticised because taxes to the
amount of 100000 and other items
amounting to 5000, 900 were omitted from
the debit account The capital stock be-
ing S90,000,00O, the omissions amounted
~ one per cent, making the actual cara
ing, avplieable 10 divktaDds al per cont.
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FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Senate.

Senate,
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 4.-The
following bills were introduced and re-
ferred;
BY Senator Mitchell: Granting a pen
sion to General Grant.
BY Senator Gibson; For the erection
Of public building at New Orleans, to
cost 100000.
senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, sub.
mi,ted the following, which he desired to
lie over and be printed:
WHEREAS, The shipping trade in American
vessels " depressed, and the export trade in
American produce is languis hing for the want
OF a market that might be reached, if the
shipping trade was in the hands of citizens
Of the United states; therefore, be il
ResOired, That the Committee on Finance
be and is hereby directed TO inquire whether
IL be expcdient TO cXpend the surplus rev.
enue Of the United states, or any portion
thereof for the purpose Of reyiving the ship
ping ana export traG by allowing a rebate
from the tariff duties on foreign goods i'm
ported IN ships built and owned In tho Unitoo
states; and allowing premium on Ameri'
can grown produc and articles OF American
manufacture exported in American vessels,
and report by bill or otherwise.
Senator Cameron will call up the reso.
luton at an early day.
Senator Hill submitted the following
ReSolred, That in the existing de-
pressed condition of the industrial in
terests OF the country, and in presence
of the great fall which has taken place
and is still in progress in the wages of
labor and the prices of products of
farms, workshops and mines, the recon-
mendations Of the President and the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury that the coinage
of silver dollars and the issue of silver
certificates be prohibited, are calculated
to create alarm, and thereby aggravate
the difficulties of the situation, and that
to the end that the public mind may be
quoted by assurance, that If the total
volume of currency is not to be enlarged
in correspondence with the increasing
population and exchanges of the country,
it shall not, at least, be reduced by sus-
pending the coinage of silver dollars.
The resolution was laid over and Sena-
tor Hill will call it up at the first oppor-
tunity.
batch of Presidential nominations
was received, and the Senate went into
executive session.
At l;45p. N. the doors were reopened,
and the Senate adjourned to Monday.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
THE LOSER WINS.
Narrow Escape of United States Army
Officer From Marrying a Jilt.

y
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December A.
Miss Mary Willard, daughter of Carey D.
Willard, an officer in the United States
Army, residing at Capitol Hill, Washing.
ton, and who was to have been married
one week from to-day to George Simpson
of. Donnell, Lawson & Simpson, bankers,
n"New York, suddenly changed her mind
and yesterday was privately married to
William Paxton, prominent patent law.
yer of this city, former lover of Miss
willard, who had been frequent caller
at the Willard mansion for years, thus
suddenly terminating what had prom
ised to be one of the most
brilliant society events of the season at
the capital. The mother and daughter had
but recently returned from ordering the
wedding trousseau In Paris, and Mr..
willard, who was expected in time for
the Simpson wedding, had already sent
many costly presents. BY preconcerted
arrangement the lovers met on the street,
were married and left to spend the honey
moon with relatives in New York, Many
wedding presents had already been re-
ceived from friends, intended for Mrs.
Simpson, not for Mrs. Paxton.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
NOT FROM FEAR OF SLAVERY.
But the Negroes Are Leaving South Car
DINA, Nevertheless.

COLUMBIA, S, c., December 4.-Sev-
eral carloads Of negroes, numbering 100
persons, embracing men, women and
children, passed through this city en-
route TO Argenta, Ark, They have sold
out all their little property at home and
have taken only their personal effects and
bed clothing. The negroes in this city have
had slight attack Of the Arkansas fever,
bnt not sufficient to do any harm. The
railroad authorities in this city are ar
ranging for the transportation Of 400 ne
groes to California under contract about
the 10th inst. Emigration agents are rap
idly reducing the laboring population of
the State, but the exodus is not caused
by the fear of again being put into slay-
cry.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
House,

The following bills were introduced and
referred;
BY Mr. Dunn; To provide for the
Arkansas River Commission.
BY Mr.. Morrison: Relative to the sur.
plus revenue. The text of the bill is as
follows
Be 1t enacted, That the Secretary OF the
Treasury be, and Is hereby, authorized and
directed to apply the surplus revenues at
any time In the Treasury in excess of 500 900,
600, not otherwise appropriated to the re.
demptlon of the United States bonds, and
when any of said bonds are redeemable at
the pleasure of the Government IL shall not
be lawful to apply any portion of said sur.
plus to the purchase OF bonds at q premium.
BY Mr.. Dockery: To repeal all laws au-
thorizing the appointment of deputy mar
shals at the polls, and the appointment
of supervisors at elections.
BY Mr.. Thompson: To further secure
the Government against fraud in the sale
of whisky and the public against dupli-
cate warehouse receipts.
BY Mr.. Cox (of New York;: Requesting
the President TO furnish information
showing the authority of law by which
certain Commodores of the Navy have
been given the rank Of Acting Rear Adj
mirals, when, as is alleged, no vacancies
existed in the legal and limited number of
officers OF that grade, and also what pub
lie emergency, if any, existed to Justify
such action. Also resolution calling on
the President for any correspondence in
the possession of any of the Government
departments In regard to the present con-
dition Of our relations with Mexico.
BY Mr.. j. d. Taylor (of 0hio); TO pro.
hibit the removal of any honorably dis
charged soldier, sailor or marine, or any
widow or dependent relative of the
same, from any office in the civil ser.
vice of the United States, except for
specified cause,
by Mr.. Hopkins To establish the Office
Of Government Architect.
BY Mr.. Robinson, (of N. W. A reso-
mtion calling for further information re.
htive to the Imprisonment Of American
citizens In Great Britain.
BY Mr., Durham; To admit free of duty
articles Intended for exhibition at the
Worlds Exposition to be held by the col.
bred race In Chicago In 1885.
The House resumed the consideration
n tAc tNtss.EtAte comnaFce bill.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05

Vanderbilt, from Information given him OF
the roads operations, expected that SIX
per cent. dividend had been earned. He
expressed strong dlsapproyal OF the otnis.
sion OF the two items mentioned. II
was also developed that the business Of
the road for November shows a gross de-
crease Of 100000 from the same month
in 1888. The tonnage is maintained, but
the deficiency Is caused by lower rates.
The whole financial statement Is accepted
as showing the serious Generalization
caused by the war in passenger and
freight rates during the past few months.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
A Heavy Judgment.

COLUMBUS, o., December An the
United States Court yesterday a decision
was rendered In the case OF the Central
Trust Company Of New York against the
Ohio Central Coal and Railroad Company,
ordering them TO pay into Court within
thirty days the sum of $4,000 for the
benefit Of its coupon bondholders also,
commanding the Coal Company to pay
into Court within the same time $3.50, 900
for the benefit of bondholders, in default
of which 1900 acres of coal lands in
Hooking and Perry Counties, will be sold
at auction in this city by VIM. NJ Ram.
sey, who has been appointed Master Com
missioner by the Court.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Six Thousand Dollars Worth of!Jewelry
Stolen.

NEW YORK, December 4.--While Mrs,
Conner, wife Of Captain Conner, pro-
prieter Of the St. James Hotel, was at
dinner, her rooms were entered and about
$4,000 worth of iewelry stolen. Detec-
tives We're called in as soon as the facts
were known, but no clue has yet been
obtained as far as can be learned. De-
scriptions OF the stolen articles were sent
to various paynshops in this and other
cities, and other detective agencies noti-
fed. Captain Conner, who was absent at
Cincinnati, was telegraphed, and returned
Monday night. Within the past few
weeks an unusually large number of
English thieves of the swell order have
been noticed in the city, and it is thought
in official circles that this gang did this
this work
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Railroad Managers Considering Freight
Percentage Out of Chicago.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE New
York Central Railroad to-day reduced
its rates to Cleveland and Detroit to
81, This was done TO meet the last
cut made by the West Shore Railroad.
The managers are in session to-day at
the Office of Commissioner Fink, where
the question of percentage on freight
out of Chicago Is under discussion be-
fore Judge Cooley as arbitrator.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Eva's Prince.

New YORK, December 4,--Fnends Of
the Mackays in this city are now dis
cussing as settled fact the engage
ment Of Miss Eva Mackay, daughter of
the California millionaire, to Fernando
De Colonna, Prince of Galatro. The en-
gagement Is confirmed by cablegram
from Mrs. Mackay TO personal friend
at the Hoffman House, which was re-
ceived on Tuesday and read eva Is en-
gagged to Fernando De Colnlna."
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Couldn't Stand the Drain.

NoRwALK, o., December Final steps
were taken yesterday looking to the dis
solution of the Mutual Protection Asso-
citation of this city. This Company has
heretofore been considered one of the
soundest installment plan insurance or
CARNATIONS in the country. The neces-
sity for the dissolution arises from
largely increased death rate, and the great
number OF policy-holders becoming de-
linquent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Not Yet Called.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 4.-Up TO
noon Mackin had not been called into the
Grand Jury room From the number Of
documents carried in 1t is believed the
body is preparing to present larger
number of indictments. Mackin is on
hand, placid and calm. The committee
Of citizens organized to assist in the in
vestigation, have issued a call for a guar
antce fund Of twenty-five thousand dol
lars.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
A VERDICT CuEERED.
Henry seitz Acquitted of the Murder of
Brock Hill"

"Brock HlII.V
DAYTON, o., December Am the case
of Henry Seitz, who has been on trial
during the past week in the Common
Pleas Court for the murder of "Brock
Ill.," notorious character the jury last
night brought in verdict of not guilty
after being out five hours. The court
room was crowded when the jury came
In, and when the verdict was read there
was loud cheering. The Judge attempt
cd TO stop it, but the crowd continued,
and the Sheriff was ordered to put every
one out Of the room, which he promptly
did,
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Maelin Before the Grand Jury.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December THE Fed.
eral building has been bcscged with pol
iticians Of both parties since an early hour
this morning, In consequence Of the fact
that Joseph G. Mackin, q celebrated local
Democratic politician and Secretary Of
tbs Amslgamared Democratic Clubs Of
Qook County, had been subp9nod by the
0sln6 1M1so tell whae hs lssQws q tho
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
Mismanased Lunatic Asylums

QUEBEC, CAN, December THE eX.
element on the subject Of the mis-
management of the lunstic asylums in
this Province was intensified to-day by
the announcement that an unfortunate
girl patient in the Beaufort Asylum came
to her death very tragcally there yester-
day, In giving birth to child
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
He Swapped Goats and Got In
Prison Charged With Steal
ing $1,000.
Six Thousands Dollars Worth Of JewelrJ
Stolen From the Wife Of New
York Hotel-Keeper.
Heavy Judgment Against the Ohio Gem
trail Coal & Railroad Company
Couldn't Stand the Drain.
Snapped Coats and Got Into Prison
Charged With Stealing So, 900,

"4bVu WIN oLealluB pf,OOO'
CAIRO, ILL.,, December 4.--The Rev.
William Rutherford. pastor of the
Christian Church in Salem, Ky, has Been
arrested on charge Of stealing $1,000 in
cash and securities from John Tyner.
The two met on Monday, and Tyner put
a pocketbook containing the money in his
-oyercoat pocket They were walking
home, and Rutherford suggested they
trade overcoats. The change was made,
and Rutherford started home 10 get the
"boot money" Tyner demanded. When
he returned the trade was declared off,
and the coats were again exchanged.
Then Tyner discovered his money was
gone. The man was searched without
success, and no suspicion attached TO
Rutherford for two or three days, Ruther-
ford maintains his innocence.
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Slanlt OF Ordorg,

.PrrpuRdB, Pa, December 1.-Two
departments of Singer, Nemick & Co.'s
mills were closed down last night in-
definitely, Orders being scarce, the pro.
prietors were compelled TO reduce their
force. About atty men are thrown out,
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RELIED AND FELL DEAD

at Lawrence's feet. Lawrence walked
into store, LAID his pistol on the coun-
ter and fell. He was then carried to his
home where he begged pitcously that
Simpsons body might be brought in and
laid beside him. This was done, and for
five hours the surviving man lay dying
beside the corpse Of his late antagonist,
all the time bemoanng his rash act and
praying to God 10 forgive them both. He
died soon aiterward The men were
cousins by marriage, and had always lived
on IN most friendly terms until this
meeting, and both have families.
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Their Last Bantor,

RoNpouT, N. y, December 4.--Thls
morning while John FULLY, Anthony
Brocklcy and George Bush, all lads, were
bantering one another to 90 on thin ice ON
Gross pond. In this city, thestce broke IN
snAsiHwms ,<YowmsH. VA.
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"DEREND YOURSELF 81

Quick as fash the Doctor drew his
weapon and fired, the bullet striking
Simpson near the heart. Simpson stag
gered, but recovered and fred, hitting
Lawrence in the breast. BY this time
a dozen or more people had gathered to
witness the duel Both MORALLY wounded,
the men stood within few PAGES Of
each other and emptied the contents
OF their revolvers into each other, every
bullet taking effect. When Simpson had
emptied his weapon, and with the
blood streaming from five fearful
wounds, he sprang at Lawrence and
struck him a terrible blow on the head
with the butt OF his revolver, This
was Simpsons dying effort, for instantly
ne
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-12-05
There Are In This World No Enc.
mics Like Friends Fallen
Out.
Bloody and Fatal Meeting Between DR..
Calhoun Lawrence and LuCius v.
Simpson, at VeChesville, Tex.
Both Parties Filled With Lead--The Sur
vlvor's Pitiful Repentance for
His Rash Act

PALESTINE, Tex, December 4.-Par-
ticulars have just been received here of a
double tragedy at Vechesvllle, thriving
town twelve miles north Of here, whereof
two prominent residents, Dr. Calhoun
Lawrence and Lucius V. Simpson were
the victims. DR.. Lawrence meeting
Simpson in the evening on the street
asked him II it was convenient for him to
pay 8ll on account. Simpson declared
he believed he did not owe the doctor
anything, Hot words ensued and Law
renee called Simpsona coward" where
upon the latter drew his revolver and
cried out 10 Lawrence;
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-01

or the country. ny second-nand tobacco
! mean the old stunps which are
gathered by the ton about the city from
hotel cuspidors, saloons, ash-boxes, rail-
way waiting-rooms, and public places
generally"
what! Do you mean to say thar
cigarettes made from such stock are
less harmful than II made from fresh,
pure leafP" a'r'4it
II do. In the process of transform
ing the filthy accumulations of gutter
and cuspidors into bright, finely flavor
ed smoking tobacco most of the de-
leterious substances of the tobacco are
extracted. The old cigar stumps, after
the charred ends are cut of, are
soaked in solution of ammonia and
some other chemical which takes away
nearly all the nicotine from the tobacco
and removes oil traces of smoke and
creosote. This mass of pulpy tobacco
Is then pressed in cakes and shaved
into fine shreds by cutting machine.
Then 1t is given bath in some bleach
ing solution which removes nearly all
the properties of which the weed is
possessed when 1t comes from the
plantation. Then 1t is dried, after
which 1t is passed under an atomizer
and dampened by means of a prepar-
ton OF glycerine and some flavoring
extract. Then it is ready for the
cigarette. So before 1t reaches the
consumer you see there is little, If any,
of the original tobacco left."G