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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27


Hanny's.
BREvITrEs.-The asphalt pavement Of
the custom-house square was completed
yesterday.
The BULLETIN office is to be
heated by steam.
Many negroes not entitled to vote are
registered in this city.
Sandy Bayou in Kentucky is the
fshermans paradise at present.
Remember the ball Of the Bismark
Bund tomorrow night. Everybody will
be there and everybody will have grand
good time.
The bewildering stock of new goods
now being opened BY Blum & Amson
will make all our ladies wish they had the
purse of Fortunstus.
The stone to be used in repairing and
improving Ohio Levee is being brought
from the vicinity of Cape Girardssu by
the steamer Ike Hsmmitt.
The swiftest running horse at the
Charleston fair, and which took of the
first premium, belonged to Captain Ben
Howard Of the steamer Quickstep.
-Justus X. Cunningham was awarded
the frs, premium at the Charleston Fair
for the best two-horse spring wagon. The
wagon was built by j. p. Gamble Of this
city.
Mary Keefs and Joanna Allen were
taken before Bross Yesterday and fined
SIS and costs each. Offense, too free use
Of their tongues. The gentle Joanna
paid-the impecunious Mary went to Jail.
"A party Of Csiroites are arranging to
go to Cape Girardeau on next Wednesday,
to hear Senator Schurz, who will address a
political meeting in that place on that
day.
The fair Of the st. Josephs Catholic
church closed on Friday night, the ladies
congratulating themselves on the fact that
it was successful throughout. The last
thing on the programme was the an
nouncement of the result Of the vote for
the candidates for sheriff, Mr. Irwin being
awarded the cane by considerable ma
jority.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

A SLIGHT MIsrAKE.-Mr. J. G. Lynch
informs us that q little item which APP
pesred in this paper yesterday morning
was slightly incorrect The item stated
that Mr.. Lynch's two year old colt took
the premium At the Charleston fair. Mr..
Lynch assures us that his two year old
colt did not take the premium at the
Charleston fair tina. in fact, his two year
old colt was not at the Charleston fair,
and that to be explicit, as the case requires,
he doesn't own two year old colt.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

IL you wish to indulge in q delicious
cigar, pstronize p. Saup, Commercial ave-
nue. II you wish good chewing or smok-
ing tobacco, pipes, tobacco pouches, etc.,
go to p. saup's popular Tobacco and
Cigar store. "
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

THROUGH on CHRISTMAS DAY.-The
johnson county Herald is informed that
the Cairo and Vincennes railroad Is being
put down at the rate of two miles day,
and that it is the intention Of the company
to run the first through train over the
road, from Cairo TO Vincennes, on Christ
mas day.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

NEW TIME TABLE.-A change in the
time table of the Illinois Central railroad
takes effect to-day. The mail tram will
leave this city at $50 am, instead Of q.
IN. as formerly.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

4 The next regular Communication
@1of Cairo lodge No. 2s7 A. +. q A.
MN. will be held tomorrow Mon
day evening, at " o'clock. Visiting
brethren cordially invited to attend.
Is. FRANK BLAKE, Secy.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

THE members Of the German school so
ciety are requested to meet at Squire
Bross office, Monday evening, Oct. 2sth'
at "a o'clock. Business of importance will
be transacted. +. koRsMEYER,
lO-27-lt Sec'y.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27
FOR SALE.

House and two lots in block ffty-lots
No. S5 and 36-situated on Eighth be-
tween Washington and Walnut. For
further particulars AS TO terms apply on
premises or address P. o. box 554.
lO-l5-lOt,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27


PERsosAL.--City Marshal Cain Is on
his feet again.
The letter Of our st. Louis correspon-
dent will we'll repay perussl.
--Jorgensen, who has been 10 Chicago
on brief visit, returned Friday night.
Mr.. William Winter, the artist in
tends 10 permanently locate in this city
-Linegar, who has been In Massac and
Pope counties making Grant speeches, is
home again.
Hon. II. Watson Webb addressed .
Greeley and Brown meeting at Anna on
Friday night.
H. @. Carter Is in the city to-day
Carter is q Bourbon elector for Illinois,
and looks both wise and solemn.
-SArFoRD, Morris and Candee are the
agents, in this city, of the North British
and Mercantile insurance company.
Yesterday, John Gates killed two
mules, affected with CHAMBERS, on his farm
in Dog Tooth bend. The animals, when
sound, were valued at $3.50.
Col. Resrden and George Hill went
squirrel hunting In Kentucky, on Friday
last Fo(u)r the number Of squirrels they
brought back, refer to the hunters them
selves.
The officers of the steamer Illinois
found John Woodwork of Rock Island,
floating down the Mississippi river in an
empty coal barge Woodwork had been
badly hurt by fall from the top Of the
barge, and was brought to this city by the
Illinois, and sent by Arnold to the Sisters
hospital. He is in critical condition, and
his recovery is doubtful.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

BLUM Il AMsoN have received the sec.
ond installment of their large stock Of fall
and winter goods and offer them to GUS
toners at greatly reduced prices, having
made their purchases since the late de-
cline in wool, which enables them TO offer
dressgoods, fiannels, shawls and all woollen
and mixed goods at twenty per cent. be-
low previous prices. Shawls which
brought So a week or so ago are now Of
fered at Sc. They call particular attention
to their stock of boots and shoes, among
which may be found q handsome assert
ment of ladies and children's shoes of the
best make and latest styles, all Of which
will be sold remarkably cheap. All the
new styles of dress goods, shswls, wraps,
and an immense variety Of notions, rib
bons, etc will be found on their shelves.
l0-27tf.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

SERVICES at the Methodist church this
morning at l01 and in the evening, by
the pastor
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

A COSTLY PECK OF SWEET PoTA.
ToEs.-A lady residing in the upper part
Of the city, was yesterday, the victim Of a
vexatious mistake. She had purchased a
small quantity of sweet potatoes from a
countryman, and gave him what she sup
posed TO be a two dollar greenbsck. The
countryman went into an uptown store
to make change and discovering the mis-
take, left for the countr without loss OF
time. The lady also soon became aware
Of his mistake and in state of great ex-
element, sent messenger to look up the
dishonest peddler of sweet potatoes. We
have not heard he result of the search.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

THAT CASE.-The gold.headed cane
which the ladies Of the Catholic fair put
up to be presented to the candidate for
sheriff who should receive the most votes
during the fair, fell to Sheriff Irwin. The
result was as follows:
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

THE Bismark Bund ball tomorrow
night.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27
PHIL. HOWARD,

STEAMBOAT BUTCHER,
City National Bank Building.
Especial attention paid to orders from steam
boats night or dav
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

FINE assortment Of table dsmask, at c.
Hanny's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

THE Bismark Bund ball tomorrow
.x.LS
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27
COUNTY COURT.

LARGE stock Of notions Mt G. Hsnny's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

Twins majority SO.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-27

LARGE stock of black silks At G
Hannys.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

Thompson, W. BaYnhurst. C0xswafn, L. Boswell.
Substitutes, W. O. Rehn, H. y. Wilmer, W. O. Brown,
L. b. Harper, G. y. Steel
3. Malta Olub, Of Philadelphia McCardy, r.
E. Timsn. Coxswain, p. j. Hoinigef. substitutes,
Il. Lukins, 3. II. lllman.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
C0mmodore-Henry b. Coke, 2022 Walnut street
Seventh street; Secretary and Treasurer-William
A. steel, 1897 Coates street.
General Regatta Committee-James N. Fergu-
son. quaker City Boat Club. Is North Seventh street
sSss
No. Walnut street.
Reception Committce-L. Taylor Dickson Chair
man. university Boat Club TOT Walnut street; Ed
ward s. Miles, University Boat Club, 3i4 South Broad
l23 Chestnut street; William Burnham, Pennsylvania
Boat Club IN. Baird A co.,, Fourth street, below
Walnut; Carey ~ Sanders, Undine Boat Club,
adelphia Boat Club, 81 South Third street.
All communications respecting accommodation
and transportation for crews and boats should be
addressed to the chairman OF this committee.
Police COmmittee-Dallas Sanders, Chairman,
University Boat Club, 222 South Fourth street; N.
Thouron. Philadelphia Boat Club, 81 South Third
street; p. H0niiger, Malta Boat Club; w. A. Steel
crescent Boat Club, 1887 Coates street; George w.
Parker Quaker City Boat Club l23 Chestnut street
a. q, Hamer, pennsylvania Boat Clnb Jay Cooke
Co., South Third street; G. G. Peterson, Undine
Boat Club No. Walnut street.
Barges under the control of the members OF the
a aa committee win patrol the river while the
races are progressing for the purpose OF maintain
Ing clear course. This they can readily do, as the
Park commissioners have given them entire con
troll Of the river.
Committee on Stake Boats-Austin Street, Chair
man, Pennsylvania Boat Club, COrinthian avenue,
above Coates street; p. HoiAiger, Malta Boat Club
j. b. Leibert, Quaker City Boat Club Franklin
street, above willow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
HOUSE oF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON. May 81, Is

WASHINGTON, May 81, 1914
On motion of Mr.. CONaER, Cep.) OF Mich, the
Senate amendment TO the House bill confirming
certain rail- Dad grant to the Port Huron and Lake
Michigan Railroad Company, was non-concurred ill.,
and conference committee ordered.
Mr.. BUTLER, rep) of Mass, offered a resolution
for select committee OF five TO consider together
with the architect OF the Capitol extension. what
changes can be made in the construction and ar
rangement OF the Hall OF Representatives, and the
adjacent offices and corridors, that the han NAV
be brought out 10 the outer wall OF the building
giving better light and ventilation and facilities for
legislation, and fitting It for the increased number
Ol members. Adopted.
Mr.. BurfINroN, rep) Of Mass. from the Commit.
tee on Accounts, reported resolution fixing the
pay ana mileage Of witnesses before committees nj
81 q day while In attendance and five cents mile
each way for actual travel Adopted.
THE TARIFF AND TAX BILL
having been sent over from the Senate Mr.. DAWES
(rep) OF Mass, moved to take 1t up.
Mcssrs FAR>swoRTn, irep.) OF ILL.,, MAYNARD,
uep.1 Of Tenn, and BuRCnARD, trep.) OF ILL.,, OPP
posed the mutton. unless with the understanding
that the senate amendments be considered in the
Honsc, instead OF being sent direct 10 conference
committee.
Mr.. DAWES declined 10 make any such stipulation,
and moved TO suspend the rules, non.c0ncur In the
amendments anu send them 10 u conference com
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
STREET CLEANING.
Appointment OF Omcers In the New
Bureau.

Bureau.
At q meeting OF the Board OF Police, held yester-
day afternoon, Police Inspector Thomas w. Thorne
was appointed Superintendent OF Street Cleaning
under the Board OF Police, and J. W. Ambrose was
nominated Assistant superintendent, each Mt a
salary OF $4,000 year, to be paid monthly.
luton was passed TO the effect that In the
conducting of the business OF street cleaning all
appointments to ONCE and all employing or hiring
OF carts, horses, implements or men shall be upon
the express terms and conditions that such EN-
ployment and hiring may be terminated at the
pleasure or the Board. The power OF employing
and hiring was vested in the superintendent
OF the street Cleaning Bureau, subject 10 tue ap-
prevail OF the Board who will also regnate
the compensation 10 be given TO the attaches OF the
bureau. The newly appointed superintendent ana
Asssta ant Superintendent were direclea 70 app'ase
all the property the present street cleaning COZ
tractor NAV have for sale and report 70 tue boaid.
A commIttse OF two was appointed 10 draft rules
and regulations for street cleaning. =, Ct.
A. another session held later in the day Captain
McDermot OF the Eighth precinct, was appointed
nsnccfor probably for his nuRatory qualities. cap
tain Mccullough, OF the Twcnty-nrst precinct, was
transferred to the Eighth, and Sergeant Williams.
of the Mounted Squad was appointed captain and
detailed ~ the Twenty-hJht precinct
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

The Workingmen's Union held special meeting
last evening to consider the present state OF the
eight hour question. Owing to the number OF meet
ings that were held In various parts OF the cityin
connection with the strikes there was but small
attendance of delegates.
The following resolutions, proposed by Mr. Master
son, were UNANIMOUSLY adopted
Resolved, That we, the assembled delegates 70 tho
Workngmens Union the name OF our respective Or
CARNATIONS heartily sympathize with the glorious move
brother toers throughout the city ana county
New York the atcrna grasp OF friendship ana inc
actual support in whatever emergency
may arise and be II Iurt,cr
Resolved, That Issue address to that erect IN the
hope the bond Of unity which should exist between
workngmen may, through the present movement, be
strengthened hrmiy that amount OF tyranny can
sundcr il.
A committee OF three was appointed TO prepare
the address alluded to.
Mr. DAILY. the President OF the Workngmcn's
Union stated that he, with the committee up
poiuted for the purpose had waited on Governor
Norman and had secured from him a promise tnat
the police should not arbitrarily interfere with
''strikes" in the future.
IL WAS announced that Haincs Brothers had &C.
| coded TO the cight-hour movement.
| Some bitter remarks were made about Judge Cox
] for his action relative to some men who had been
most unjustly arrested aud brought before him.
Representatives from the brass founders an
nOunced that their trade had effected Organiza-
| ton and would be ready In week or two to join
J their brother wOrkmen In every trades movement.
/ The meeting then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

Early in the present week the employees in the
Messrs. Hoes Printing Press mandatory in this
city sent word to the firm that they would no longer
work more than eight hours per day. They also
asked an Increase OF twenty per
cent In the rates paid on piece work.
The firm Ia reported to have sent them reply
stating that ar Hoe Co. are opposed to the eight
hour system and any one leaving their employ be-
cause OF their refusal to adopt 1t Will
not again obtain work In their shops.'
The employees who sent the notice referred
TO were the machnists who occupy IOur
floors OF the new building on Sheriff street,
the pattern makers occupying two floors and the
saw makers and grinders occupying one door ana
u basement ON BrOome street
Only the pattern makers and carpenters lett
work. They struck on Thursday, and four OF the
latter on the same evening joined the Carpenters
Union.
Last night meeting was held In Broome street,
near the shops, ana one delegate from each depart
ment of the establishment was sent to the meeting
OF the maohnists at Putnam Hall. 1t Is believed
the employees will all strike on Monday.
II il reported that the firm teegraphed to their
London house to have pattern makers sent out by
the next steamer from England
The workmen feel more aggrievcd ut the refusal
from the fact that the English branch was reported
as one of the first firms to yield in the strike In
London for nine hours.
One OF the workmen named White who has been
employed as u moulder in the establishment from
boyhoOd, related many anecdotes illustrative
London. Among others the establishment OF night
schools for his apprentices with courses OF lectures
and presentation OF all needful books for any
chosen study free, and said that II was the unit
were home the demand for decreased hours Of labor
would be granted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

Opening Of the Spring Racing Meeting
At Jerome Park-Probable Starters To-
Day-Pool-selling Last Night.

Opening OF tho Spring Racing Meeting
NJ Jerome Park-Probable Starters To-
Day-POOl-Selling Last Might.
This, the opening day Of the spring racing meet
at Jerome Park and the Inauguration OF the
amusement In the North, gives promise
OF much success. The interest In the
several events Is very Deep and the list OF horses
that win undoubtedly compete embraces many
wen tried clippers, while others are deemed
among the best, II they have not been often seen
on the turf in this section.
The contests to-day include the Fordham Handicap
Sweepstakes, the Belmont Stakes, dash OF three
quarters OF mile and grand steeple chase The
probable starters in the Fordham Sweepstakes are
H. Blaudy's chestnut horse Tom Boston, 10 lbs
A. B. Purdy's brown gelding Trump ss lbs
Monson 4 Gray's bay colt Vim, IS lbs; d. D.
Withers' bay colt Blenhiron, IS lbs. Thomas Dos
wells bay FLY Wine Sap, 100 lbs. Hunter Travers'
bay colt Buckden, So lbs. JOS. Donahucs chestnut
colt Alroy, H. lbs; Carroll a Coar's brown horse
Ortolan, 1l6 lbs.; w. w. Genn's bay horse Quin.
tard, l04 lbs; d. McDaniers bay FLY Sue
Ryder, OF lbs, and bay My Eastern
Star, 100 lbs. D. J. Crousc's bay .geldng Roundcr
% lbs John 0,Donnes gray nlley Mary Louise
the stables Of ~ Morris, Harness, o,,,, Jsn
will be represented In the dash Of threc-quarterf
OF mile there viii be Alarm, Frogt0wn, St
Patrick, Keep Dark, Tubman, Frank Swift Midday
Patina and Belle Aitken to select FROM The
Steeple Chase VIII probably bring TO the post
Tammany, 16l lbs Astronomer 14s lbs. Dick
jackson, 1853 lbs; Vesuvius, l5l lbs, and Jim lis
dale, 1876 lbs.
Pools were sold on the Pordham Handicap and
the Belmont Stakes last night at the Jockey Club
rooms, Twenty seventh street and Madison avenue,
by Underwood n MCGOWAN, and at Marshall X John
sons ro0ms Broadway and Twenty-cigDth street.
The attendance at the former place represented the
leading turimen OF the Union. Below win he found
few Of those sold, and Sufficient TO give idea OF
the prevailing feeling.
BY UNDERWOOD MCGOWAN.
THE FORDHAM HANDICAP SWEEPsrAKES.-Wine
sap, S25; AlrOy, S25; Eastern STAR S25 Mary Louise
s25; Frank Ross, $40; Rounder, $40; Trumps, $40;
Buckden, $40; she Ryder, $40; Quintard, $40; Or0
Ian, So; Tom Boston, So; Vim and BenkirOn, S..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
The Quarry,llen.

The United Quarrymen held q meeting at $40
Seventh avenue, between Fftysixth and Fifty
seventh streets, last night, Mr.. Herman In the
chair Nothing OF Importance was transacted but
the enrolment OF new members, about eighty OF
whom were last night admitted to the Union;
this Increases the number OF the society
400 since last Wednesday. The works have
been omen since that time and will
be continued open until next Monday, the day on
which the strike takes place. From the reports OF
the various foremen it seems that strike Will not
be necessary as the ''bosses' generally seem will
ing to give the eight hours. However, those whose
'bossesr refuse to give the eight hours Will rendez-
were warned by the Chair from congregatng In too
large numbers on the public highways, Us II might
lead TO trouble. Tomorrow night there Will De n
meeting or Division No. 3 which will assemble at
the corner OF Eighty sixth street and Fourth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
THE DOCK BONDS.

Important Indication Of Public Conf
dencc In the Credit OF the City.
In response TO the Comptroller's call for sealed
proposals for s75OOoO OF dock bonds of the city the
following were opened at two O'Clock yesterday in
the County Bureau, as announced by advertise
ment. The Comptroller the right to reject
any or all of the bids II in his Judgment the interests
OF the Corporation require it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

Total amt of bdsreccived.. s2,623O0 Awards $3.50 Uc
The Comptroller stated that the whole amount
the loan has been taken, can he seen by the bids
at a rate ranging from 1O3 to I04 per cent.
Mr.. Sstarc offered to take the whole loan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT.

Appropriations for support OF city and
County Governments for Year 1872.
This Board, at o meeting held May %, 1872, set
apart and appOrtioned the remainder of the amount
authorized to be raised by taxation, and appor
toned for the support OF the city and county gov
ernmcnts for the year 1872 as by statement below,
and which is exclusive of the amounts for State
tax, redemption OF city and county debt and in
tcrcst on city ana county debt for the year 1872
which were set apart and apporti0ned at meeting
held May ], 1871
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

In the list OF flowers donated by public schools on
Decoration Day the following schools were omit
ted mo 81, Eighty. seventh street; No. So Seventy
ninth street, lorkville, and No. 81, 10Th street.
Harlem. The united contribution OF these schools
required the services OF two large trucks 10 trans
port Is to tie cemetery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01
THE SONS OF Toll.
MARCHING ON THE GOVERNOR.
Address of the Workingmen, Pro.
test of the Manufacturers and
Meetings of the Unions.
REVOLT OF PRINTING PRESS MEN.

New trades are falling into the line OF the strikers
and the enthusiasm greater last night than for
several days previous. The workingmen believe
that they have committed the Governor to their
cause and are consequently jubilant The employ
ers were unlucky In playing the same role and are
very morose In consequence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

The Board also set apart for extra contingencies
for sundry purposes, authorized by law for the sup
port OF the city and county governments, the
amounts Tor which, at this date, cannot be def
nitely ascertaincd, the sum OF 81, 3,344 sc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-01

The first race win come OF punctialy at three
O'Clock. The course can be reached by the Harlem
Railroad to Fordham. 1t can also be reached by
carriage through Central Park, Macomb's Dam,
Central avenue, by Bloomingdale road to Kings
Bridge, and by Southern Boulevard, via Third ave-
me bridge; also by Third avenue and F0rdham
lnl N