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a daneerously narrow interval in their scores
1t varies from three to four miles. accordingly
quently, evidently relying on his staying powers
with justified confidence. He does not grace
gets over the ground. and that is CT far more
Importance under the circumstances. He
has, has passed Alien and spellacy. and looks
more and come out first or second. Ii grit would
do it he would stand show. He is the oldest in
the race but in spite of his gray hairs he looks in
his prime. Allen is doing WE'LL too but not SO well
as the first three. who are now the favorites. He
has been covering four or five miles al
hour and occasionally runs with
easy motion that shows he is going to keep
well up. barring accidents. He has made I'll miles.
behind him and working steadily too. Walker is
dogging him. and they keep together constantly.
whether from roSy rSy tbs OF does not ap
miles between them on the score. Walker
having only 2o2, Briody keeps on the
run most OF the time while he is at work. He
walks very little. and if he could keep the track
all the time would show up we'll. Being human. he
finds the necessity of intervals and thus the
advantage of his speed. He has 2O6 miles to the
good. Howard Is the only other man who has passed
the 20Oth mile and he is shambling on in
an alleged run. which, without much semblance
the gait usually called by that name is yet speedy
His long steps get him over the ground. and he
does not how 1t looks There is little to choose
among the rest, and although each man doubtless
carries his own hopes and determination around
with him they are not apparent to the audience.
Drondgeest has not been out since o'clock and
it Is announced shortly after has retired
bringing the number still in the down to six
teen. Nobody seems at all concerned and the race
goes on usual 1t is said by his trainer that
sriction of the bowels was the trouble to which he
succumbed From ten o'clock till one the
race goes on quietly. little stir is made by
somo bringing the OLeary Belt into the Garden.
1t is put into glass casen the middle OF the floor for
exhibition. and there is rush of spectators to It,
Numerous pedestrians who are present gazed ut
in worshipping fashion by the boys and try look
as though they were not great men famous.
Among them are "Blower' Brown Rowell. Harri-
man. OLeary. Ennis Hart Krohne aud Merritt.
At one O'Clock twelve OF the sixteen i'll the have
passed the 2OOth mile. Why Bram Dickinson, Fox
and Mckee do not withdraw is best known to them
selves II it is u among them for the last place
Bran has it beyond question.
SCORE FOR SIXTY HOURS.
At one O'Clock in the afternoon, Just sixty hours
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HANLAN AND ELLIOTT.
The following lettor is from tho London Sportsn

The following lettor is from the London Sportsman
of September 24:--
SR-You kindly allowed letter of mine to be
published in your paper OF September relative to
the race between Hanlan and Elliott. Will you
extend your courtesy and allow publicly to call
attention to the bond fde character of the challenge
issued to Hanlan? Some deprccatory aud uncallod
for remarks having been made by one OF your con-
temporares in this matter. think IL becomes my
imperative duty to give true and clear state
ment to the aquatic world Elliott has been
taken in hand by gentleman wholly and
solely for the sake of the aquatic honor of old
England. Ho sent for Elliott, and he had his boat
altered; he had him tried. and he nds the whole of
tho stake. Ho Is no betting man. but simply and
purely an Englishman. His name IL we'll known In
another branch OF athletics, and his honesty and
nobeness of character stand second to none. He
and for years past have had many discussions rel
aive to the build and style of rowing wager boats.
and when he back after seeing the the
Tyne he stated to that he certain that
Elliott could beat Hanan ii the Blyth scuiler would
only follow his advice. the result OF which have
stated Therefore think 1t only right and just to
say that with the exception of Elliott, my friend and
myself. no one breathing had anything whatever to
do with the challenge. The rowing public must not
forget that Elliott, aud Elliott alone, In our English
champion. aud we hope aud trust to him champion
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREW.
yALE's CHALLENGE AccgPrED-ANNUAL ELEc-
TIoN OF OFFICERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

YALE s CHALLENGE ACCEPTED-ANNUAL ELEC-
TIoN OF OFFICERS
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BOSTON, Oct. 8. 1879
A meeting Of the Harvard University Boat Club
was held this evening in the Holden Chapel. The
report OF the treasurer. Il. l.. Baylios, 10. showed
that the receipts or the previous year
S4.974 45 and the expenses S4.3+0 A.. leaving
cash balance of S634 03. The report
OF the treasurer accepted. and vote
of thanks rendered him for his efficient services
The elecion OF officers for the ensuing year resulted
Us sfollows:-Presdent. Charles Ware. S0 Vice Pres-
dent. +. H. Wheelan. 80; Treasurer. W. Il. Thayer.
81 Secretary. Prescott Everts. 81. These officers.
with the captain. Richard Trimble. form the Execu-
tive Committee.
Yales challenge for an eight-oared next June
was accepted The Executive Committee in
structed TO present memento to Commodore
Boardman. of the Eastern Yacht club. for allowing
his yacht to be used stakeboat at the finish OF
the at New London. 1t was voted not to
present the members OF last years with cups
tor the New London race of last June. circular
from the Vesper Boat Club OF Lowell, Mass, in
gard to forming New England association of anna
teur oarsnen. was referred to the Executive Com
mttee.
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all at once the place is transformed. 1t has been
quiet and dull. but the music starts up walkers and
spectators alike. Tho former run, the latter cheer
enthusiasm seems at boiling heat Spurts are not
much in the way Of any OF the tants however,
and the excitement is short lived, From this time
on till evening the work went steadily enough to
satisfy the most exigent spectator, but it was so
steady and SO uniform that little enthusiasm was
evoked.
THE WHO HELPED CURRAN
About three o'clock little ripple of excitement
was started which might easily have developed into
a ro il the audience had been in excited mood.
big man. well dress ed and intoxicated came in and
making his way to the track joined Curran. and
wak ng beside him for time urged him into q run.
Murphy chanced to be just behind, and he ran
too keeping close to Curran's heels. The house
was instantly alert and cheer after cheer went up
as the two ran briskly along The big unknown
kept with Curran. pattins him on the back behind
the shoulder in such way that it seemed to the by
ISLANDERS that he was pushing Curran along. 1t
u doubtful way of helping him. but it met with
strong disfavor and on the second lap which the
big man made some one who objected
and fell as promiscuously drunken some
times will fall His hat rolled ten yards away. and
he seemed to sprawl over tho track for a consider
able distance himself. great laugh went up
and tho big unknown gathered himself up only to
find that policeman was escortng him kindly off
the track. He then wandered around to the flower
stand and bought hugo floral horseshoe, which he
presented to Curran and then retired from general
fer few minutes. and then dropped
to walk without having changed their
relative positions. Pierce. little later. at
tracted public attention to an extent that
he has been unable to do by walking. He has, his
trainer and hackers say. been playing sick for two
days. having sickcned of the contest. but being In
rst ratio condition physically. He kept ut work.
however, by bullying and persuasion judicously
mixed, until quarter past three o'clock. when he
suddenly tell tull length on the track. lie was
picked up at and went to his room
without any apparent trouble. The trouble how
over. began whom he got there. His hacker and
trainer and physician and one or two men who were
apparently Interested in bets assailod tho poor fell
low with tho strongest language. and with violent
gestures threatened and urged him until he began
cry. Then they redoubled their efforts. and finally
he said there nothing the matter with him and
got mp and went on the track again. whom no did
we'll as usual
LAST EVENINGS PERFORMANCE.
At seven O'Clock the scorers sheets showed tho
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OF the world. South countrymen. with a nobeness of
character which. am sorry to say. has not been
shown by my own North countrymen. never discard
q beaten man II they think he has a chance. They
come to the front with true generosity and give him
another trial, and am quite certain that Eliott's
straiShtforwardness and honesty during the time
he has been before the aquatic public have made
him many friends in the South Hanlan may re-
fuse to row Elliott on the Thames Tyne for the
stake named but Hanlan will have to row for the
cup, whether il is in England America for / am
certain that there many English genlemen who.
for the sake OF Old England, would subscribe their
mite toward the expenses of sending Elliott to have
another shy for Englands aquatic honor.
Trusting you will publish this III your next edi-
ton. am. &c j. W. SHEPPARD.
LONDON Sent o3
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PROVIDENCE.
CRICKET.

THE ST. GEORGES CLUB DEFEATS COLUMBIA
COLLEGE BY SEVEN wIcKETs.
one day match between the st. Georges and
Columbia College Cricket clubs was played yester-
day afternoon the grounds Of the former at
Hoboken. The Columbia eleven took the innings
aud the game commenced at three T. M. Tho
st. Georges went In the field with the two Giles.
Bance Holland and substitutes Hyde Clarke
and Hausling went to the bat against the bowling
of the two Giles Hausing was caught ut short leg
by Blackwell. off Giles. sr.'s. first ball. Eagan
Joined Hyde Clarke, and the latter got dou-
BILE and single of Giles. Jr.s. underhand. Clarke
drove Giles, Sr.. for to the OIL. and gos
Jr with to his credit, and Conover filed the
vacancy-2 wlckets for 10. Conover was bowled by
Giles. Jr. for duck and De Forest joined Clarke.
Johnson relieved Giles Sr.. and on his second over
bowcd Dc Forest with Is to his credt4 wickets for
40 Blackwell filled the vacancy and Johnson bowled
Clarke. the latter retiring with neat score or "a.
Ruthurfurd Joined Blackwell, and tho latter was
caught by sub of Giles Jr. Stevens was bowled
by johnson for q duck. and Giles. Jr.. bowled
Ruthurfurd with to his credit. Minturn was
bowed by Johnson tor . single and Barnes was run
out with to his credit I1rrey carried t Su1 M ms s
Bance and Johnson went In for tho St Georges
| against the bowling of Clark and Egan. Johnson
got a single OF Egan and then Bance cut him tor }.
They got two singles Off Clark and then Johnson
got a single and Banco double off Egan. Johnson
with to his credit One wicket for IL Holland
filed the vacancy and got two doubles of Egan.
On the next over Bance scored couple OF ooupies
off Clarke. aided by overthrow. Holland tipped
Of Esans into his wicket and retired with to his
credit Sadler Joined Bance and the latter got pair
of doubles OFT Egan. Sader hit Clarke to square leg
for double and then cut him for couple more.
bringing the score 80 for two wickets Ssdler was
bowed by full pitch from Egan. and retired with
9 doubles to his credits wickets for 80. Giles.
Sr filled the vacancy, and. assisted by an overthrow.
Bance got u double off Clark. The pair began hit
ting pretty freely ana the score up to %. when
the wickets were drawn ut twenty-five minutes past
five p. NJ, the st. Georges winning the match by
7 wickets. The record stood:-Columbia College.
c.; st. Georges Club. 65.
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Ashley Belt.
THE SAN FRANCISCO WALK.
SAN Francesca. Oct. s. Il

SAN FEANCBCo Oct. S, 1879.
More than ten thousand people assembled at the
Pavilion last evening to witness the finish of the
pedestrian contest. At 10h. 05m.. Mcintyre COM
plotted his FIVE hundredth mile rum in 5m. 25s.
amid tremendous cheers of the crowd He then re-
tired to his tent. Most Of the other contestants
walked the track at eisurely gait until four min
utes before eleven O'Clock. when a procession was
formed. headed by the band and followed by the
pedestrians which moved twice around the track,
the victor being borne on the shoulders of friends.
The concluding scores follows
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The net profits Of the walk approximate SIC. 600.
half of which goes to the four leading contestants in
proportions Of so. 30 l21 and ia per cent respec
lively. Those making $50 miles entrance
mouey. with $50 given to all making s75 miles and
500 to all making 400 miles.
The contest has been conducted in the best possi-
bio manner throughout. and the large crowds in at
tendance every day and evening have been quiet
and orderly as ut any place OF amusement.
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ENGLAND AND IRELAND TO PLAY At STATEN
ISLAND.


1t has been definitely arranged by Mr.. Daft. cap
tain Of the English eleven and Mr.. Honc captain OF
the Gentlemen of Ireisnd, that their respective
teams shall play a two days match at Staten Island
ON the 2lst and 22d inst Mr.. Daft received yester-
day morning a telegram from Mr.. Hone. who is now
in Canada stating that he had accepted the English
challenge, and that his party would return TO Now
York after completing his engagements at the diner
ent cricket centres OF the Dominion. This match
will be the only that viii be played IN this
country between these famous eevens.
Mr. Daft and his eleven left yesterday for Phila-
delphia, where they are to play against selected
fifteen OF all Philadelphia Friday, Saturday and
Monday next. They will PROBABLY return on Tues
day and play a cricket match with eighteen base
bail players captaned by George Wright. manager
of the champion Providence nine. at the Union
Grounds at Brooklyn. Wednesday and Thursday
next have been arranged to be the dates.
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SCARLET FEVER AT UNION HILL.

Union Hill. Nj. is suffering visitation of scarlet
fever with disastrous results. particularly among
children. Numerous deaths have occurred within
few days past and new are developing daily.
Unless Immediate check is given to its progress,
1t is said the board of Education will close tho pub
ic schools.
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YACHTING NOTE.

Schooner Intrepid. N.Y.Y.C.. Mr.. Lloyd Phoenix.
from New York, passed the HERALD Telegraph Sta
ton at Whtestone. L. l.. yesterday afternoon. for
easterly cruise.
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

Nineteen members OF the Fountain Gun Club shot
for q gold badge at the Brooklyn Driving Park yes
terday Mr.. +. Ii. Madison the winner.
SUMMARY.
BROOKLYN DRIVING PARK. PARKvILLE, L. l., Oct
8, ls79.-The regular monthly meeting Of the mem-
bers of the Fountain Gun Club; prize gold badge:
birds each. handicap yards rise. 80 yards bound
ary from five ground traps; both barrels allowed
ties decided. mss and go out. Tho club rules to
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GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING PARK.

SUMMARY.
GENrLEMENs DRIVING PARK formerly Flcctwood),
October g. ls79.-Match, $780, mile heats. in 5, in
harness -
Robert Smiths b. M. Minnie H.. 2
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Yards.

sFell dead ont of bounds. I
Referee-Mr. Il. Pike.
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for protection and Officer Woottcn, being
thus notified, Ut once went in search for the
causerof the disturbance He had hidden
behind one Of thcposts Of the school house
fence and in looking around it to see if an
officer was after him, Wootten saw him.
Then a lively chase ensued the fellow tax
ing to his heels with fleetness that show
cd him to be sober man. After running
hithcr and thither he finally reached Wash
ington avenue and passing Mctcalf's store,
he jumped into the alley between Mrs. Bri-
backs house and Mr.. Richard Fitzgerald's
saloon, where he was caught He then pre-
tended to be drunk but Officer WoottCn
soon convinced HIM that he had to walk to
the lock Up, which he finally did. The
fellow would give no excuse for his con
duct. His trial will come oil to-day
Some time ago Mr.. JAS. Cheney lost
horse and the supposition is that, during
the night, il was taken from his stable. AT
any rate the stable was found empty and
no trace could be found Of the horse until
a few days ago when man came to him
and told him that for ten dollars he would
return the horse to him. Mr., Cheney OBJ
tanned some idea from this man as to where
his horse was and told HIM that the rcturncr
OF his property, no matter who that was,
should have reward Of ten dollars. But
strange to say this man never returned, but
Mr. Cheney believing he now knew where
his horse was, he last Sunday sent Officer
Monroe Wootcn about seven miles up the
country to find, if possible, its whereabouts
But while Wooten was up the country, thc'
fellow who had the horse was evidently in
formed that an officer was after him. At
any rate he brought the horse down, dcliv-
cred il to Cheney and obtained lis ten dol
lars reward while officer Wootcn was yet in
hecounty,
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OFFICIAL PAPER OF ALEXANDER COUNTY.
Only Morning Daily in Southern Illinois.


Advertisements in local columns 10 cents
per line, each insertion.
Beautiful music stands and marble top
fancy tables at Esrd's
Read the notice Of "dog lost in small
advertisement column.
Miss Emma Schultz, of Grad Tower
is in the city visiting relatives.
Order your New Year cards from Tue
BULLETIN. Cali and see the styles.
Henry c. Lent j. in Cairo, from Padu-
cab and will spend the holidays with his
friends here.
A baby has been born unto Mr., viii
De2onia-mother aud child doing well, We
congratulate him.
Mr. John f. Mann. superintendent Of
the Mississippi Central railroad, was a guest
at the St Charles yesterday.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Pat Clancy's
youngest child is very seriously i'll of pneu-
mouia. Dr. Gordon is attending it.
Miss Fannie Pitcher and mother, who
have been spending three or four weeks in
New York City, are at home again.
A great variety of brackets, clocks,
shelves, writing desks, &c, just opened at
Fcri's, and will be sold very low, for cash.
Lime is a scarce article in this city
inst now. Some Of our plssterers have
been compelled to send to st. Louis there
for.
Miss Delie Davidson, of Villa Ridge
who has been in the city for the past week,
visiting relatives, left for her home yestcr-
day afternoon.
The Delta boys will give grand ball
on New Years night, to which all well dis
posed persons are cordially invited See
notice III another column
THE st. Charles Hotel has new stew.
srd, a Mr.. o Neil, who has been steward foi
both the Lindell Hotel Of st. Louis and the
Peabody House ef Memphis.
Two women 90 tor offensive conduct
before Squire Robinson, was the only case
in our police courts yesterday. They wert
dismissed for want Of evidence.
Ladies &c you want 10 give your hus
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NNOEHNUN' u W.
real estate agents, have their Office IN the
court house, and although the firm j, new
the gentlemen composing It are
well known citizens and that
their business has in so short n
time assumed the proportions it has, ia am.
pie proof that our people, especially our
real estate owners have full confidence in
them. Without intending to dctract from
anyone, We must say that they are n.ou who
inspire with confidence whomeyc! may be
brought in Il business relation with them,
and that they deserve The creates, financial
success.
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zee The electric light on steamer Il. Y.
Springer, at our wharf last evening was the
finest show seen in our city, AS when thrown
upon G. D. WiIliomson's store, tons OF Aoys-
tcr' were to be seen selling at prices to SUIT
all, Selects 40 cents standard 80 cents,
nau,icals 81 cents. by the single can.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
THE X. NJ. X. c. AND THEIR BENEFIT TO
NIGHT WHY IT SHOULD BE A SUCCESS.

NIGHT WHY IT SHOULD BE A SUCCESS
Tonight the minstrel and burlcsque dra-
matte entertainment under the auspices and
for the benefit of the Mystic Krew, takes
place at the Athcncum.
The question might arise, among the un-
informed who are the Mystic Krew; or
using Il slang phrase, what is it, In re-
spouse. the informed would say, that it was
an organization composed Of some Of the
most energetic and cntcrpriSng young men
to be found in the city, Their Mardi Gras
and Fourth OF July celebrations have
brought more business into the city, it will
be admitted, than all other society celcbra.
tons conioiued.
The amateur ambition that will appear
tonight are not strangers 10 the people OF
this amusemcnt-loving community They
have, in the past, been commended by the
most critical audience that was ever at
tracted to the Athencum, and they will
compare favorably with most Of the crack
troupcs that grace the boards Of this city.
The writer happened to attend several of
their rchcarsals, and being possessed Of a
supcrhuous amount Of dramatica cgotism
himself will bear testimony that they are
grand and GOOD. and those who are fOrtu
nate enough to be present will witness
first rate and superb entertainment. The
krcw is over q hundred dollars in debt. and
we know Of no better way for our people to
assist them than to attend the entertain.
ment tonight. We sincerely hope and be-
speak for them q full house and heavy
purse sufficiently heavy TO out weigh their
indebtedness.
A. NJ. L. CoNCEHr
Those who attended the Plantation Con
cert, given by the members OF the A. NJ f.
church, at the Athencnm last night were
lavish in their praise OF the efforts OF all
connected with the affair The concert
which consisted of songs sung by the col
ored people in the days of slavery proved a
capital hit, and was the best thing OF its
kind ever presented toa Cairo audience The
plantation life among the colored people
was well shown and was undoubtedly the
ric"es' anu 'fucS' cNci PRESENT III '''e -N'"''
neum ana caIleo ior'n repeated appl"O'e'
Elder Perkins unoer whose management
the concert was gwen Is u man VINO mas 'lau
much experience IN the conducting Oh 'N's
KIND OF amusemen's ana certainly covered
| himself with credit Inst MONT. Since the
| r, ~,
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SruscrIDU Tor the WEEKLY BULLETIN fer
1880, sex per annum,
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OH RISI'M s All FL A ID,

And hd III HGER the Dry Goods King, fully prepared with tremendous
Ladies and Cents Tch largest brought elegant line
Linen Cua. and Collars Ladies, Misses and Cvrns Hosiery Underwear Co
% uc3 md tie latest Of Fancy Ribbons Beautiful Black and Cold Gas
Toe Co $T0 to So MA Domans for the ow
prices No~ thu time buy Christmas goods w 10 not advertise what
will not do Call md examine o stock.
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THE DAILY BULLETIN.

ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE IN CAIRO. H.
LIMOS, As sEcoND-CLAss MATTER.
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LOCAL REPORT.

LOCAL REPORT.
SIGNAL 0FriGE, I
CAIRO, Ill, December .. 1873
Time Bar. Their Hum, Wind. Vel Weather,
o N 1896 q 70 S Fair,
= N3l "a - ; ~ Cl0ady.
II % 3O2S .. Z! 5 ~ Cloudy
Maximum Temperature. .0> Nnimuio TEN.
perstnre, g -; Rainfall, 0 % Inch.
~ W. II. RAY,
Serg't Signal C0rpe, {, ;. A.
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NEW YEARS DANCE,

The Delta City Fire Company will give
social dance at their engine house Thurs
day evening, January list. All well dis.
posed people are cordially Invited to attend.
Tickets so cents.
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sMAlLApyERNsEMENrs.

FOR SALE-SAFE !.
We have at the Bulletin Office new froa the fac
tory, a No, o, Mcsler, BahmaIn & Go safe, that we
will sell at 4 bargain.