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The Morning herald., 1876-04-07
LOCAL NEWS.
CITY COUYCH.


Regular Meeting Of Ctty O6scers
-Petiti0ns and Rssolssttons-Issujn0
Bonds for School Purposss, stc.
City Council held regular meeting, last
evening, Mr.. Febiger in the Chair.
The City Treasurer reported $3S,257 sS
in bank, to the credit of the city, as fol-
lows:
Cool Spring Reservoir, $37 ,557 SO; cur
rent expenses, nothing; re demption of bonds
$500.
The Street Commissioner reported thirty
five men and eleven horses at work, with
q pay roll Of of $292 60.
The Chief Engineer of the Water Works
reported seventy mine men and one cart at
work, with pay roll of $549 "a.
The following petitions were reported
from the various committees: Petition Of
VIM. Candy, assignee, for amount of water
tax, paid twice to be refunded, adopted, and
an order for $12 so directed to be drawn In
favor of Mr.. Candy as assignee Of the Nc
Lear estate.
The Law Committee reported two ordi-
nances; one for the sale Of 81 500 worth of
bonds for the building of No. 5 School, as
authorized by the Legislature, and another
for the amendment of the ordinance con-
cerning certain nuisances; in regard to the
blocking up of the sidewalks with goods
boxes: to abate the nuisance. The report
of the committee was accepted.
The Street Committee reported in favor
of awarding the contract for grading Della
ware avenue; from Clayton to Dupont
streets, to Patrick Carberry, at thirty cents
per cubic foot, he being the lowest bidder.
Adopted.
A petition was presented from Geo. W.
Stone and Others protesting against the Or
dinance for the inspection of the burning
oils sold in this city, and asking that an in
vestigation be made into its workings.
The petition is signed by prominent coal
oil dealers in the city, and gives reasons for
the prayers Of the petitioners.
The petition was referred to the Law
Committee.
A petition was presented from Geo. W!
Dorsey asking permission to tap the water
main of Market street at Fourteenth street.
Mr.. Febiger moved that the matter be
referred to the Law Committee with in
struction to report an ordinance in reference
to the question. Adopted.
A petition was presented and referred to
the Street Committee, asking that various
improvements be made on Delaware ave-
nue., from Clayton to Union streets. (The
petition asks for paving for both sides of
the avenue from Clayton to Union streets,
and that cutters be placed IN the avenue
from Dupont to Union streets
A petition was presented and
referred to the same committee,
from 8. Speakman, asking that
Council pass an ordinance allowing him
certain space In front Of his building on
market days, for the use Of his business.
The Finance Committee were authorized
to borrow s20, 900, at three months to-day,
(Friday.)
The clerk of the market reported $50 81
collected dnring March, $1s ss from rent
of wharf property, and $66 so from other
sources.
The following statement of the receipts
of the Water Department for March was
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SbG$2O Rss R%arth day 81 at ree eeme sr1ssop ss%p'es
Co. Portland, Maine. m6 lyeod
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EDUCATIONAL,
LEGE,DELAWARE
" COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA.

COUNI I . TENlSS 1 AV hN1As
This institution, chartered with Univer.
sity Privileges, Is under the charge OF the
Augustinian Fathers, and offers superior
advantages to students, who desire to make
q thorough Classical, Scientific or CONNER.
cial course tits situated on the Pennsyl-
vania Central Railroad, eleven miles from
philadelphia. Railroad Station and Post
Office on the College grounds.
Terms: Per session of five months, dn
advance $50.
For flll particular send for q Catalog, .,
Very Rev. T. GALBREY,
dec. 1-Jyr. Presi dent
CT. JOsEPH's ACADEMY,
CHESTNUT PHILADELPHIA,
Under the care OF the Sisters of St, JOSEPH
The course of instruction includes all tbs
branches Of useful and Christian educf
ton.
Annual pension for Board and Tuitio.
$500. For further particulars, address,
sepl-ly MOTHER MARY JOHN
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S147O rs

Total S147O rs
Mr. .Febiger called up the two ordinances re-
ported from the Law Committee; author
izing the issue of 81 500 of bonds for school
No. 5, and an ordinance amending the Or
dinance concerning certain public nuisances,
and they were read twice.
The ordinance providing for the appoint
mcnt of meat inspector was called up by
Mr.. Paynter, and upon third reading the
ordinance was amended so as to make the
clerk of the Market the inspector of meats.
and other changes made in it, so as to rem
der the ordinance more effective, and was
passed.
Mr.. Farrell called up the ordinance fix
ing the pay of the laborers Of the city at
81 so per day, but upon the request OF Mr..
johnson it was postponed for week.
Mr.. VIM. M. Candy presented an ordi-
nance to amend the ordinance entitled an
ordinance against the public economy and
certain nuisances. The amendment pro-
vides for certain space between vehicles
while crossing railroad tracks and other
such places, IN the city. 1t was read twice
Patrick Reynolds was awarded the contract
for grading Vandever avenue at 26H cents
per yard.
MI. McMenamen moved that Thomas Cor.
ry be released from his contract for city
hauling, and that proposals for new bids be
made.
Mr.. Farrell thought that this was wrong
and not fair to the bona fds bidders. 1t gave
them no fair chance.
Mr.. VIM. Candy moved that Mr.. McMena.
mems motion be amended 60 as to read
"shall issue proposals If necessary
Adopted.
The report of the Fire Department Of the
vote for election of a Chief and two Assis.
tants, was presented by the Clerk and read
The report shows three companies to have
voted for Messick, two for Vandever, one
for Hanna, one for Maxwell and one fol
Burke for Chief, and eight for Thomas and
Baylis for First and Second Assistants re-
spectively. The report was referred to the
Committee on Fire Companies.
On motion adjourned.
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TINAL NoTICE-TAxE. FOR 1875
Il This Is the last appeal we shall make tt
dSein9Tents deli for Iity and School a Taxes EST fo1
f>rSeveral times, and notices sent by pOsta
card. Some few have paid no attention to|
these requests while some others have pro-
missed and have not paid. Now, on account
City urging us for the money, we are OBJ
liged from necessity and for our own pro-
lection, to levy on the goods aud chattels
oseach delinquent, and having commen.
levies and sell until the taxes are paid
Those having no property and who are NOT
able to pay, will please call at the Collec-
tors off1ce and make satisfactory arranged
ments and to those who are able to pay ant
will not, we say that we do not intend
to pay for them. and we ask them to give
this their attention. If they do not pay
city taxes or take them to jail, and the lat
ter we will positively do.
,.ofice No: q East sixth street, between
Hours from 8 O'clock a. m. to IL M, and
from q to and to Sp.m m.
EDMUND PkovosT,
Receiver of Northern District. npo'~'s
all north Of Sixth street =
~ EDWARD FARMER, -,
ed y southern Distri"''
u KecertHhs ecsath OF sixth street. o,pN
.-om1cr TO REAL ESTATE o"N
THOSE WHO SELL II1t OF oGGRLfaE IEATn TnT
AThVSE estate WILL WING WING A NO.
KEs3AnIERSyGNED KEAIE BY BYD AnHEF1CE THAN
pWM U1rE THEREOF AT ~ UTM ~ THE PROPER
wv NAY ASSESS IL ~
OWNERS EDMUND PR9y1NsRR' 1y{NR
EDWARD FARMER, f.ors
City Assessors
mN-tf
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EREE LECTURE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
SUBJECT
THE SECRET OF
MAST RING FREN
PROF. ETIENNE LAMBERT,
Monday, April 10, at 4 p. M, to be fol-
lowed by
FIRST IDIOMATIC LESSON, At 4.ao P. M.
EAsTER RECEPTION,
BUFFALO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION,
INSTITUTE HALL.
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL ls, 1876.
Carriages may be ordered of any of the
Committee.
Ritchies Full Orchestra will be present.
ap7.l0t
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Assiguee's Notice.

by virtue OF an order of the district court
of the United states for the southern dis
trict Of Illinois, viii, on Saturday morn
ing, May 10, 1876, at the hour OF 10 o'clock
am, sell at public sale TO the highest bid
der, for cash in band, at the dcor OF the
store ton Commercial avenue, in the city
of Cairo lately occupied by Hebron II
Well, bankrupts, now occupied by solomon
Pareira, all the uucollected accounts and
other evidences OF indebtedness belonging
to the estate Of said bankrupts and remain.
ing undisposed of at the time OF such sale.
GEORGE FISHER,
Assignee OF Hebron Il Well, Bankrupts.
CAIRO, May ., 1876. 5-l0-3t
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The NIinstreDs TO.Nivht.

The minstrel performance of the Tay-
lor Literary club takes place at the Athe'
neum tonight. This entertainment will
surpass any yet given by the society, and
we hope II full house will greet the gen
tlemen, as they have spared neither time
or money to make it success. The
show will consist of songs, dances, duets,
sketches and negro eccentricitles, and
will be unsurpassed Tor excellence
The very best mimcs and character
actors In Southern Illinois will take par
in the performance, and none should fai
to see them. Tickets are now on sale a
Hartman's, corner OF Commercial avenue
and Sixth street.
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Total city expenditures for year
for general purpo>csts...."... 29,99l ~
Being several thousands less than any
previous administration for years.
HEALTH.
The health OF the city at the present
time is good. During the year the board
of health has had much to contend
against. During the year there have been
80 eases OF smallpox in our city.
III OF whom have received treat
ment at the smallpox hospital !;
Of whom died and 10 cured AMI 20
cases scattered through the city, mostly
under the charge Of the board OF health.
of whom died and II recovered.
Total cost OF handling the same during
the year. amounted to S75i 33 $50 Of
which was for improvements to pest
house or hospital, leaving Il balance for
the actual taking care OF patients, nurses,
guards, provisions, fuel. etc, OF all the
small poX patients of S61I 30.
Total expenses of board of health tor
the year:
Small poN paticnts....- ..."...,S ca 33
Improvement to pest house..... 50 %
Disenlrcting city and other con-
ngents..,.",",",,""" 'OU VI
81 AGO ~
would state that the board of health
discharged their duties faithfully, work
ing by day and by night to stop the
spread of the lOathsome disease, moving
many patients after midnight, by force,
to accomplish its check. and having
guards both by and by night In certain
localities to prevent cgress and ingress 10
the infected districts. Sipc water has
been In our midst for nine out of the
twelve months past. Every precaution
has been taken by using dlscnfcctants to
promote n pure and healthy air.
The warm weather is approaching and
| would advise aud request that every
one disiniect his or her premises, either
by tar or lime, so rs to prevent cOnta-
gious diseases; and the city on their part
should do ITS portion by cleansing the
streets OF all impurities.
GAMBLING.
Gambling within the city limits Is in
tirely suppressed. Having in my inaug-
ural said 1t was no place for gamblers
and confidence men, and they must not
persuc their avOcaiiOns IN the city, the or
der has been strictly enforced. and what
gambling dens were IN the city are root
Cd out. and the morals of the community
greatly benefited.
PROSTITUTION,
Although greatly suppressed. Is ,till an
evil in our midst; the arrest Of prOstitti.
les the past year has been mostly for
trequcntiDg saloons at night. The num-
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the ming OF said answer ana the employ-
ment OF said solicitor having been made
and done without the authority OF tha
city council, or of The proper law officer
of the city; therefore
Rcsoircd, That the subject matter of the
foregoing preamble lie referred to the city
attorney with intructions to withdraw said
answer from the files of thu court. and
20 put in such an answer as IN his opinion
WI be proper. an6btbcrwise TO protect
inc interests of the city in the premises.
PENDING the vote on the above resolu-
non. tie char requested that the com
munication from Mr.. Taylor and the
resolution offered by Mr.. Halliday he re-
fefred to special committee.
Nhereiipon Alderman McGauley
| novel to amend MIR. HalIiday's motion
by referring the matter to special COM
mittcc OF three to report nj next meeting.
The question being put upon the
amendment, it was declared rejected.
The vote was then called upon Alder
man Ialliday's resolution which was
adopted by the following vote.
Ayes-lIalllday. Lancaster, Parker,
Patier. lsttcnhonse, Thistlcwood.
Wright and locum-s.
Nays-McGauley and Wilcox,
NOMINATIONS.
The mayor then placed in nomination
tor the office Of chef or police Jno. II.
Gossman, who was confirmed BY the
following vote.
Ayes-IIalliday. Lancaster. McGauley,
Parker. Pa'icf, Rittcnhousc, Thistle
wood, Wilcox. Wright and Yocum--1O.
Nays. None.
The mayor then nominated for police
constable Martin O'Alalley.
Confirmed.
Ayes-Ilallilay Lancaster, McGanley,
Parker. Patier. Rttenhouse. Thistle
wood, Wright, Wilcox and Yocum--IO.
Nays-None,
The mayor also nominated for police
unstable, Henry Sargent.
Confined.
Ayes-IIaliday. Lancaster, McGauley,
Parker, Patier. Rittenhouse, Thistle.
wood, Wilcox, Wrigh, and Yocum-l0.
Nays-Nonc.
The chair then stated he would make
no further nominations for police con.
stables at present.
The mayor nominated for city iailer
John Clancy. Rejected.
Ayes -rhistlewood-l.
Nays-IIalliday, Lancaster. McGaulcy
Parker, Patier, Rittenhouse, Wilcox,
Wright and locum-9.
The mayor then nominated for city
jailer, James Carroll. Confirmed.
Ayes-llalliday. Lancaster. McGauley,
Parker, Patier, Rittenhouse. Thistle
wood. Wilcox, Wright and Yocum-l0.
The mayor nominated for assistant
chief OF Fire Department, VIM. 4. Beer
wart. Confirmed.
Ayes-llalliday, Lancaster, McGauley.
Parker. Paticr. Rittcnhousc, Thistlcwood,
Wilcox, Wright and ocum-l0.
lkOn motion of Alderman Halliday, the
council adjourned.
JAS. W. STEWART. city Clerk. Z
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SEE kocn.-C. Koch, at his shop and
store room, No. 30 Commercial avenue,
has for sale stock of boots and shoes OF
his own make also q full stock of leather
and findings Tor sale; AMI Il
large stock of st. Louis Gus.
tom made boots and shoes. lie
keeps the best material and is up in all
the latest styles. His fits are perfect, and
satisfac tlon is guaranteed. Give him a
call 0.23-tf
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400 Hook Anchlla

Wanted in Illinois tor the new Illus
trated Thistle Edition OF Sir Walter
SCOTS Wayerly novels and other popu-
lar publications. Liberal inducements to
good agents. send Tor circular and
terms to W. II. Easton a Co.. l25 Clark
street, Room 20. Chicago. 4-27.cod-lm*
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Confidence Men.

a country man made complaint to the
officers yesterday afternoon that he had
been beaten out Of four dollars by a dar-
key named John Stewart. who was ar
rested and taken before Justice COM
mings for trial. He was fined twenty
five dollars aud costs, and sent to Jail in
default of payment.
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Straw berry Festival

Timetables ofthe Episcopal church have
decided to give strawberry festival next
week, Thursday. They are making all
necessary arrangements to render all
happy and delighted. Full particulars
will be given hereafter.
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Tickets for the minstrel entertain
ment tonight can he had at IIartman's,
corner of Commercial avenue and Sixth
street.
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street Superintendent German is ont
Improving the streets wherever they
need repair. lie devoted hi, time to
Eighth street between Washington and
Commercial avenue. yesterday.
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llNuse Furmishing 0ooSls.

This department att. Burger & Co.'s
store on Commercial avenue, contains u
stock OF table linens, towels, napkins,
marsellles quilts, etc., etc., which will de-
light the eye of every housekeeper
These goods are offered at panic prices
and will go oil like hot cakes.
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Elegant Novelties

Ribbons, fans and para-ols. latest styles
and lowest prices for -ale at Burger q
COS. Also an exquisite lot of cashmere
and ecru ties, IN the newest designs.
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White (.uOds

White goods and linens, including all
kinds OF white wear for suits for lade.
and children, at Burger Il Co.'S. The
prices oil these goods are extremely low,
and the stock !. a most attractive onc.
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SoMErmlN0 NHw.-The lightnlng ,

SOMETHING NRw.-rhe lightning, re-
ciprocating, tin churn and egg bester,
the latest and the best ever made, at A.
Halley's. who IL now selling hls large
stock Of stoves. tin and br!ttana ware It
greatly reduced prices. Give him q call
before you purchase, ll6 Commercial ~
enue. 2-lS-3m.
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Mr.. Stewart, having moved to the
large frame .housc NJ the corner of sew
cnth street and Washington avenue, will
board and lodge good reliable persons,
at $50 per month. Rooms large and
airy. 5-l2f.
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AiclX

We regret to hear that Mr.. Marsh
Warren j, lying very sick with hem
orrhage OF the bowels. We hope.he will
come out Of his sickness in due time.
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CA and after this date 4. W. Wheeler
u co. will offer cord wool at - 10 per
cord; -alnc sawed and split, - ~; sin
gle loads II - per load Strictly cash.
IL I'm
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AZ ANDlevsS.

The Centennial Refrigerator-the latest
improvement aud the best ever made .
also fine assortment Of hardware ana
cutlery at greatly reduced prices. at A.
lialleys, No. ll5 Commercial avenue.
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Resnovh.

T.. \. Whcclock & Co. have removed
their office from ~ Ohio lcyc, 20 No. q
ONO lcyee, up stairs. j-j-3t
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Tie council proceedings. which are of
unusual length. crowd almost all other
matter ont OF this issue OF the BUIiITIN.
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At the twcnty-one actual fires the
Rough and Ready fire company worked
ut twelve fires; Arab fire company
worked at ten fires; Hlbernian fire COM
pany at nine fires, and the Delta
fire company ut eight fires.
Before leaving this important subject, !
would remind you that during the past
year. although we have had fires break
out in bad localities, such Eichoirs
furniture establishment. Whitlock's gro.
Gerry, Grand Central hotel. aud other
places threatening great destruction of
property. no tire extended outside OF
the building in which 1t originated-ihc
history of the fire department of Cairo tor
the past year Is one Of which the city and
citizens may well iecl proud. Notwlth-
standing their needs u more thorough
organization. and would recommend the
council to offer proper inducements to
the companies 10 organize regular
fire department for their government. so
there would be more proper and order
" discipline In time OF fires, as II would
be more satisfactory to the ilremen and
would result in greater benefit to the
citizens In general.
FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The finances OF the city have been well
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mn CRY JAZZ

!. in ~ good condition and kept a.
clean ~ it is possible TO keep i; consid-
ering the building. Prisoners the past year
have acknowledged the kind treatment
received AT the hands Of the Tailor, both
in regard 10 quality OF food and humane
treatment.
Total number of commitments to city
Jail the past year:
Mbt> ''''''.
felillit> III
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The Last Entertninme

Oh Tue
TAYLOR LITERARY MlNSTREI.S
Friday Night, May l2th.
READ the LIST OF PERFORMER
w. II. Morris,
Fcnner Eldrid,
John Reeve.
Lou Schuckcr-.
John Oswald,
John Aisthorpe.
Nick Hacker,
Ike c. Brikey.
I.ally and Fox,
Billy Hawkins,
George Chellct,
Henry Milburn,
Prot. Eisenburg,
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RATES OF ADyERTISuNG.

rfAll bills for advertising. are iue aud psy
able ~ ADVANCES
Transient advertising will he inserted at the
rate Of u ~ per square for Ia. frat insertion
and 70 cents for each subsequent one a liberal
discount will be made on standing aud displ
advertisements
For inserting Funeral notice u 90 Notice o {
meeting Of societies secret orders 10 cents for
zach insertion
Church, Society, Festival and Supper notices
will only be inserted as advertisements
No advertisement will be received at less than
On cents. and no advertisement will lie inserted
Tor less than three dollars per month
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COUNCIL CHAMBER,

The police department the past year
Ia. given general satisfaction. Police
headquarters have been established and
lifted up with neatncss aud comfort. and
reflects credit upon it protector. Cairo
has at thi, time as well regulated anG Of.
ilcicnt police force OF it. size a. any city
in the state.
The following is list OF arrests made
hE IN. npIir,. tina INST y..r.
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CITY NEWS.
FRIDAY. MAY II. 1876.
Local weather Report.
S1sOrt

JAMES WAiSOS.
Sergeant, Signal service, L : A
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in the circuit court of the United States
for the Southern district OF Illinois, in a
case in which the undersigned is cont
plainant, and the Cairo and ST. Louis
railroad company and the City OF Cairo
are defendants, lind an appearance ell
tered for the city by Mcssrs. Judd &
Whitehouse. of Chicago, rs solicitors for
the city, and an answer filed by them for
the city, signed by the mayor and sworn
to by him.
In this answer il l. stated that the city
expressly denies that the pices of land
upon which the new lcvec Is being con-
structcd x aud which s.
is designated as New Lcvce street, is one
of the public streets Of said city.
The trustees of the Cairo City Proper
~ had no authority TO convey the ground
upon which the new lcyee Is constructed
except tor public street, and as such
the conveyance made, as will appear by
the instrument OF dedication on record in
the recorders office for the county. IL
the DENIAL that the piece OF ground called
New Levee street, is street Is PERSISTED
in, it seems to me that thc>city denies its
title to the ground upon which the new
lcycc i built, and ifthe answer filed for
the city j. nolwithdrawn 1t Will be the
duty of the undersigned 10 ask the court
TO decree the title IN him again, that he
NAV resume possession aud dispose Of 1t
and the embankmcnt constructed there
ON as the hest interests of the trust may
,;icta,r. Very respectfully your Obedicnt
servant, :. SrAArs TAYLOR, Trustee.
Alderman Halliday offered the follow
ing resolution, aud moved its adoption:
WHEREAS. An appearance has been
entered for the city by Messrs. Judd "
Whitehouse OF Chicago, us solicitors IN
certain suit In the circuit court OF the
United States, tor the southern district OF
Illinois. wherein Samuel stats iayior u
complainant, and the Cairo and st. LOUIS
Railroad company and the city q Calro
are defendants, and an answer nled ~
said court In which the true interests OF
said city DO not appear TO Ike represented.