The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-06-24
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Engines numbered IA and 81 were sent
from this city to Chicago, yesterday, to un-
dergo general oveyhanlng.
--Jno. d. Holmes, is at work in Denver,
COL, much improved in health. Mrs.
Holmes left Cairo last Saturdayto Join him.
Mr.. NJ. S. Ensminger, who was pros
rated by heat last Monday, was able to be
at his Office, attending to business yes'er'
day.
John II. Beecher has dorned the white
apron. as assistant TO Joe Ronekcr and
asks his friends. whose name is legion, to
come and see him.
While on its rounds yesterday morning.
Sproat's ice wagon took grand tumble IN
consequence of the giving way of the star
board front wheel.
Timber from the line Of the Missis-
sippi Central and cattle from Texas, form q
considerable item Of the north bound
freight over the Illinois Central.
Mr.. Barnes, for long time numbered
in Coiro's force Of coopers, sold out his per-
sonal effects at auction, yesterday, with a
view to an immediate removal to Chi
cago.
"A good many people have taken the
Mayfeld water elevator, sold by Lancaster
& Rice, on rial and not one has been re-
turned. They never fail to give satisfac-
ton.
"A few more of those cedar chests
left, and few families in the city are not
yet provided with one. The opportunity
should not be neglected. Go to Lancaster
& Rice.
The gloomy, unpromising weather
yesterday evening, coupled with the 'ndi-
cations, caused the Lincoln lodge Of COL
ored Masons of this city, to postp their
contemplated excursion to Metropolis, until
some future time.
George and Will Hendricks occupy
an office in Bross' block, jointly. the up
per poi ON of the block is given up to the
occupancy of those who live by the law, al
together. Inc me never has been when
it was not "ipfestcd" by lawyers.
An individual named Charles Totten was
hauled into Judge Birds court, yesterday,
to answer for having gestured too violently
with his "bunch of fvcs." He was fined
| So and costs, and IN default of payment,
caaboosed for a term of eight days.
1t is ant cipated that large crowd
| Will accompany the Mosorc Fraternity to
Cape Girardeau to-day. If the weather is
pleasant the lip will prove quite an en-
oyabe one; and the Cape people are noted
for their hospitable treatment Of Cairo peo-
pie.
William MCGEE was brought before
Judge Bird, to explain why he
| lived without any money or the
use moneys substitute, labor or
personal credit. Hay '1g no satisfactory
explanation to offer, he was subj etad 10
| the usual fine, end given six hours wherein
to leave the ci.J.
We osk attention to the advel Sc
mcnt of the Giro Jockey club
| The promises are that clubs eifoltS
to pro, ide entcl. 2'nment end amusc-
ment for citizens, here IN thc city, WI be
crowned with urdoubtcd sl"a2ss, Inc
programme is certainly an al nc We one,
and will be cr'iicd out to the letter.
In these times there is no surer or
quicker method of making money than to
invest a few hundred dollars in stock specu-
ation. Alex. rockingham & Co., brokers'
IL Wall Street, New York, are reliable and
experienced brokers, and have been the
means of realizing large amounts for many
OF their customers. Their Weekly Financial
Report is sent lree.
Tom Dolson-the colorcd man who
never failed to stock the reporter with a
sensational item, in which he manages 20
| fix himself as the hcro--has left Cairo, and
gone to New Orleans. He declared that if,
within the next two yeats the people failed
to elect him State Superintendent of Public
Education, he would rc,Jrn to Cairo and
run hand cOlr.
For two weeks past the weather has
been Of most remarkable temperature,
but rarely exceeding maximum of 50,
and averaging way down in the 70's. As
ii is not out Of harmony with the prcdic.
tons some Iowa fellow has grounded on
alleged planetary disturbances, his belicv.
ers will be apt to put their houses in order
for the dire calamitics predicted.
The Champion makes On excursion t.
r Cape Girardcau today, Details cen b,
| learned by REFERRING ia her advert isnmon