The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-05-04

men all over the district recognizing the
commercial and business importance OF
Cairo, and the general needs of the sltua-
ton, accord to this city one Of the condi-
dates, It will require "a votes to nominate,
60 being the whole number of delegates,
The agents of one Of the Cairo rail
roads have asked their employees in the
yard to sign what is conveniently termed
"thc death warrant" All railroads may
require the same for aught we know; but
the fact beng new to us, we mention It,
The warrant rccites the dangers attending
the coupling of cars, and concludes with
IN agreement upon the part of those who
sign it, that, knowing the dangers they en-
counter they will not, in the event Of being
crippled, hold the company responsible for
damages, and that in the event they are
killed their legal representatives shall not
prosecute for damages. We can scarcely
think that such paper would have much
effect in law.
during the affecting scenes in the pre-
sentation Of East Lynne, by the Pomcroy
troupe, Friday night, about one fourth of
the audience melted into more or less
tears The acting was so life-ikc that
the spectators could not realize that they
were not viewing the sad and touching
realities. One tender hearted gentleman
blubbered outright, and then, stufiing his
handkerchief in his mouth, pretended that
he was laughing; brt his wet cheeks told
quite different story. The Pomcroy
troupe came to Cairo unhcralded by loud
advertising; but the opinion is very gencr-
ally entertained among our people that,
taken all in ALL it is the best dramatic
troupe that ever filled the boards Of our
city.
1t is said that number of thieves have
found their way into the city, during the
past week, three or four having arrived
since Friday evening. This being true, it
would be well for citizens to put few
more buck shot IN their blundcrbusses and
| keep Il watchout for the rascals. The fill
ing Of one burglar full of buck shot while
he is in the act of breaking into house,
or after he has affected an entrance, would
have more restraining effect upon other
rascals than would the arrest and impriSon-
ment of full Dozen And as it is an utter
impossibility for four policemen to watch Il
thousand homes, scattered over thousand
acres of land, citizens are thrown, in II
marked degree upon their own resources.
They must keep watch and ward over their
own.
The people of Cairo are not aware of the
treat they are denying themselves by ne
| glec.ing to induce Doctor d. A. Parker and
| his two daughters, of Union county, 10
come here and give one Of their "theatrical
concerts" They held forth in Jonesboro a
few nights ago, and the Gazette, which is
always niggardly in its distribution Of
compliments says the young ladies' voices
are uncultivatcd perhaps; but that their
singing is indcscribablc. Think Of that,
And one Of them without knowing note
or taking a lesson, plays the violin-and
such playing. Well, its indescribablc, too.
The doctor says that it is inspiration that
moves his girls, They are not conscious Of
their powers The troupe will perform in
Cairo, and will ask nothing more than the
payment of their expenses.
Last night closed the engagement Of
the Louise Pomcroy troupe in Cairo, The
party made many friends during their short
stay in our city, and should they ever re-
turn will receive n welcome. Yesterday
afternoon At the matinee, the house was
filled with ladies TO see Camille They
went expecting to witness some fine acting
dlI' NNI' NV hlNdI'pNlHtt'l' llNIt - ItulIS
but two characters in the play and these
were rendered in Il finished manner by
Miss Pomcroy and Mr.. Leakc Last night
"AdirondackS" was repeated and called out
the largest audience of the season. As
played 10y tins troupe, it would bear many
rcpctitions. There is nothing tircsomc in
it, The support keeps the audience in
good humor while the star is off the stage,
and the interest in the performance is not
lcsscncd at any time from first to last.
AT the meeting Of tie Taxpayers as,
ISOLATION, held Friday evening, on motion
Of Mr.. Vincent, the chair appointed com.
mttcc of three to draft and present to the
Legislature now in session, petition pray
ing that body to repeal the Grand Jury law.
The BULLETIN placed itself on record as in
favor Of the adjustment Of the Grand jury
abomnation, many years ago, and since the
meeting Of the Legislature has repeatedly