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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-26
THE 3 TO l2'S."



THE FIRST PARTY Or THE SERIES.
lnpursuance Of the programme. the first
ball of tlG series to be given by the - to
II club " came of in the st. Charles hotel
On Friday night last, and the success was as
fattcrlng and gratifying to the club AS the
occasion was enjoyable to the participants.
The members Of the club, with invited
guests began to arrive as early as half.
past = and promptly, as the clock told OIL
the hOur Of ), the musicians struck up the
Erahd March, and the assembled company
to the number OF twcnty-tour couple,
marched to the hail and took position for
the hrst quadrlIlc Before . O'Clock the
NAH was comfortably flied with the Lead
nag people OF the city who share in such
means OF recreation aud pa,timr the at.
tendance then numbering abou, one hun
bred and fifty ladies and gentlemen. From
that time forth, mirth and music ruled the
hour, and joy for a verify was unconincd
10 provide against such contingencies
a' hunger aud thirst, mine host. Robertson,
spread most sensible and substantial
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-26

uNl"eu lnc year INTO courses, passes the or
alhary understanding. To non-profession
ais, the only question with which the Stat,
Board has to deal would seem to be, not a,
10 the school at which the applicant for Ii
censc studied, but as to his individual A.
talnments and fitness. If he possesses these
what can il matter how or where he nc.
quired theml"
We met in our city, the other day, a
man OF exceedingly shabby appearance
dressed in old, tattered and greasy. cloth.
ing, so small for him that his arms and
legs reminded one Of Dickens "cloth sa,l.
sages.' His language and address how
ever, were those Of an educated gentleman.
HE was sorely distressed about his appear
anoe, and explained that while stopping in
Jackson he had every article of clothing
he had with him, except his socks and
shirt stolen from his room while he was
sleeping. He had travelled much-in fact
vas on tour of the country and made his
expenses by selling recipe for killing rats,
mice, ants and reaches. We invested a
quarterofa dollar and secured his recipe,
and will let the reader of The BULLETIN
profit by our investment. Here is the
recipe: Two ounces quassa half ounce oil
of cedar, half ounce oil of sassafras. ore
ounce extract of squills, to six quarts of
water. For ants, heas or reaches. apply
with a sponge once in eight weeks for bed
bugs, apply with feather once year.
For rats and mice, mix with flour and scat
ter in balls about the size of a bullet. The
stuff will do the work.
A temporary Injunction has been obtained
against the Auditor of Public Accounts and
state Treasurer restraining them from levy.
ing' Tor the curcntyear, the socalcd Reg.
iStercd Railroad-bond Interest tax" upon
.the property Of Alexander county This
plan OF defeating the levy OF the tax i much
70 De preferred TO the old proofs, BIZ which
the collector was cniolncd from collecting it
after il had been levied and extended for
several reasons. Prominent among these
are the following; The county will not be
compelled to pay $50 or 800 for extending
the tax on the tax book; the collector VII
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-26

OLD TIME PRICES u, the barber shop Of
d. George steinhouse. on Eighth street near
Alexander County Bank. Good barbers
easy chairs, sharp razors, clean towels etc
Shave 10 cents, hair cut % cents, shampoo
20 cents, and other work proportionally low
Remember the place.
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NOTICE.

We have several thousand dollars in ad
counts due US in Cairo, and owing to GU
present circumstances if people will, in tn
next lew days, come forward and pay u
my cents on the dollar, we will give a re
ceipt in full. eurrp.BRos
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-26

Gro. O'iIAH> has Just received new
invoice Of Forbes Pads, No. [ il n sure
cure for fcvcrs, .lnundicp, chlls etc. No. .
cures kidney diseases OF all kinds. Price
Only cac io,.ay.
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FRESH OYSTERS

Received daily at Sc Ohio I.eyee. Served
at all hours, day and night Families sup.
piled Selects AT 80 cent, lcr can, mediums
at 40 cents, A.. Y. pEBAuN.
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RUsTOS BUTTER.
30 TUBS by EXPRESS

-" ibbo IN FAPkEss,
inns celebrated Creamery Butter for sal
at New York store. by the tub go and 20 u
py the pound s5cents. Every pound guar
ah'eed the best or money refunded
Small tubs for family use. Best Butter il
the world. G. O p,rtrp &Co
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JARVIS CIDER.

Now on draft and by the barrel, the eel.
ehratcd Jarvis Cobdcn cider, for family use
Strictly pure aud very choice. Try it. At
New York Store.
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For Tia" Cairo Bulletin.
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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-10-26

SITUATION WANTED
10y gentleman ~ teacher ia public or prlyals
-ch"ol Has first grade certificate and IL 1iali.
ned to teaci, the Latin. French aud Gerrnan Ian.
ShaGc'; Address Teacher care Frank Hesiey
Cairo. H. '' A'N' ~
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Ladies Furnishing Goods!

NJ '6r yrr' hic-t ug-.g- Price. - !ov n, Doe.
slpir ahd gnoos marked 10 psl igrfc. Wul not
snow goods Ladic, Who "a NOT .,a M, ~.
want viii plCt- ,s,k fo-i. ~
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SMALL ADVERTISER NTs.

A IT. ADVERTISEMENTS In this column o,
"A h'e lines each or less will be published for n
tg.'1 every inseriion;l month. 80; months with.
Out change, $l0o per month Each ADDITIONAL
Nnt, cents SltuatIOns waned free
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MDI-Sp NON CAIr

HOUSE FOR SALE
=, Cottage lbX32, sound timber,. easy 10 move
want the lot vacated. Enquire at TGg BuLLgrg
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WANTEDAsalT} f. 2i s; t.: g: g. :; o sa
~pcCial.iics. Busiucea
respectable Goods EEL rapidly. We pays sasry
81 Uh'fal commission on sales From siDD 10
sAOa month can be- made hy live men Rare chance
i9t making mone' Address -TRIl -SiPH MANI
fN'tt RING co, 10 Monroe :, Chicago
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me "lh-ioh farm la Fula-ki county on the b,nl.
oi me ONO river. aud miles from e. station
iu' ~ acres under fence. Orchard of aboTt
10 acre. Has frame dwelling Of rooms Good
o'irrn, Al bacgaiu, Apply early
". j. lOWLEY. r. EA4ruf
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hGAppt AHIEKN FOR FlNEARCHE"Y GOODS
Bows. ArroWs. Targets Shooting Glow, 90 a.,
=. ", hEENDEHNON>. Commercial a,e. q cor
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sTnNES Enr .A1r

STOVES FOR SALE
ihFrr heating stoves and one large cooking .i,ye
belonging to the residence part OF Tmx3t'lIzgl,i
p"Nu1hH' are for sale Apply Oh the premises
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ARTISTS PROOFS

rue steel rugravlugs, for sale Cannot he
bought OF the publishers for less than $50 each
WI Wii Dc s3d singt Tor 80 ~ each, or The fonrfor
OWNER' and purchaser. of Real Estate IL Cairo
>h'ulo 9e sure they haNc = good title am noy
prepared TO furnish abstract. al reasonable rat.
NJ EASTERnAY
Once In Court House
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STEAMBOATS,.
DAIRY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-07
Lecture On india

Miss Britton, returned missionary
from India, will lecture on that coun
trv in Hanover Church on Sunday ev-
ening at = o'clock. The lecture W i'll
bs illustrated by means Of very Hne
Sciop'ican and will be- most Interesting
and instructive. None should fail to b.
present upon this occasion. Admission
25 cents. Children L cents. Proceeds
for the benefit of the Woman's Union
Missionary Society of Wilmington.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-07
III. =, IL. A. Election.

The regular quarterly election for Of
fcers of the Moral Suasion Reform Asso-
citation, to serve during the coming three
months, takes place in their Hall to-
sight.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-07
Personal.

Robert Grimes, Joserh Hyde and
JGues WiIiams left thi, city at y
O'Clock last night, for the purpose of
experimenting and working on new
pier that is to be built on Coney Is
land.
Daily Republican., 1879-04-07
MURDER!
ANINNOFFENSIvE ECOI.ORED MAN
RUTHLESSLY BEATEN AND
LEFT DEAD ON THE
SPOT.
The Body Discovered!

The Perpetrators OF the Terrible
Deed Arrested and Placed in
Confinement. They are Iden-
titled ~ the Murderers by
the Dead Mans Com.
panfons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18

scuR AsrRA r Brown. from Baltimore for Buck syils
SC In ballast Oct H. IL ashore At the mouth OF the rasps-
River Will hoat ut high wator
is reported that tere will be a considerable salvage
the vessels wrecked the Tampco Mexico) coast
ELIswoRrH. Me- Oct l3-rhe three mssted schooner
recently launched from yard of NJ Grant has been
named for John Taylor of Philadelphia who partial
The JJT will be ready leave here the last OF
week.
NoRyoLx, Oct i5steamer Lynnhaven, which Was driven
ashore during the gale of Aug 10 Limekin Point was
ahoat yesterday force is employed IN
trying off schooner which went ashore At the same
time ON Washington Point
New BEDFORD, Oct I6-Schr II Clarke. of New York,
in coming down through the draw the Fairhaven Bridge
this morning drfed by the tide broadsde To the draw
and carried lantern post on the bridge aud did
trihing damage to herself.
PORTSMOUTH NH Oct 17-schr Evelyn of Boothbay, from
with apples after leaving the draw of Ports
mouth bridge owing TO the wind dying away was carried
by the tide rapidly toward the bridge. Both anchors
let go but failed to bring her up and she struck
about midway of tine bridge aud broadsde to H.
tide heeng her against piles that her rail
crushed In several places
WASHINGTON. Dc Oct 1.-The Signal Corns Station at
Atlantic city, NJ reports to tho Chief Signal ohicer at
midnight Observation-Disclosures OF station No "a re-
ports unknown bark ashore Station No ~ six
miles WSW from this station Lifc saving No % has
gone to her assistance"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
SPOKEN.

Steamer Fri King Brl Leggett, from Quebec for Lon
ship State Ross Liverpool for Now York
Oct !. lat 81 Ion III.
Ship Elizabeth Nicholson r) Grierson from Liverpool
for New York, Sept 80. lat 40, Ion IL
Ship Bon Nevis (Br). Lawrence. from Liverpool for
Mobile. Oct !, lat ~. lon H.
Ship Saratoga. Kendall from Now York for Calcutta
Sept g. lat 3 $. Ion 81 W.
Ship zephyr, Kelley from Havro for Key West, Oct l..
lat ~. Ion 4.
Ship Ida lier Fennoke from Baltimore for Antwerp.
Oct 3. lat 40 Ion z.
Bark Edwin Reed Higgins, from Antwerp for Now York.
Bark Norma tNor) Andersen, Miramichi for Honneur,
Oct /. lat 40. Ion 10.
Bark Echo Nor, Void, from Aberdeen for Charleston.
Sept 20. lat 80, Ion "a.
Bark Conquest Howes, from Boston for Sydney, NSW.
Aug %, lat n. Ion 81 W.
Bark Ada wiswell, from Now York for Dunedin Sept H.
no lat. &c.
York, Oct l. lat Al. Ion IL.
Bark Times (Br), Bull from London for San Francisco,
Oct l. lat 10 n. Ion IL w.
Bark Casma 3r IRVING from Liverpool tor Honolulu.
Sept II. lat ID N, Ion Pc W.
Bark Fannie cawill r) Martin. from Liverpool for
Bark snekokke tNor Langfeldt. from Rouen for Bat-
more, Oct 3. lat so. Ion TO-
BARK Silver Cloud DR. Leary from Bristol for st John.
Nh, Sept -, lat ~. lon 80.
Bark David McNutt (Br, Runcio from Table Bay CGH.
for Mobile, Aug ~, lat IL s, lon 3 W.
Brig Paran Br) Morrison from Baltimore for Pernam-
buco sept IL. lat 22 n. Ion 81 W.
Sclr Addie Warner Lewis from Philadephia for Port
Spain, Oct 4 lat % S. Ion IS 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
CLEARED.

Steamer Gcrmanic tBr Kennedy, Liverpool Queens
town-RJ Cortis.
steamer California (Bp Donaldson London--IIendcrson
Bros
Steamer Rhiwindds CBr, Allan. Cardir-Georgc r Bull
ley
Steamer Ethiopia (Br) Campbell Giasgow-IIsudorson
Steamer silcsia Ger. Ludwig Hamburg via Plymouth
and Cherbourg-knnhardt Go. - .
l. wright X Co.
Steamer Martha Stevens Chance. Baitmore-J 8
Krcms
steamer Ncreus, Hallett. Boston-H Y Dimock.
Ship Argomene dr). Findiay, Lvcrpool-Arkcl Tufts
a Co
Ship John Berry. Jordan. Jondon--snow Burgess.
Ship Belle O'Brien, OBrien. Iondon-Snow n Burgess
Bark Robert Kerr Br, Conan, Iondon-Arkell. Tufts
BARK Amalia tAus. Chiavclli. GLEASON Dock E-sloco
Bark Day Star 1Bp. Virgins DingIe. &c Wright q
Bark cansds cSOr,. Bull, Hamburg-Bonham, Boyoson.
Bark .lenii.re Ger. Bonnoss Eisnoro for orders
Bark Conaustatoro qtaD. Lauro, Msrseiiles--Funch.
BarE sansego tAus). Mircovich. Marscios-slocovich
Bark saiome tAus,. Thygeseu Bordeanx -C Tobias Co.
Brig L'Amco dtal, Esposito, Possuoli-Lsuro. storey
brig Louise Prico Uay,, Wilson, Port au Prinoe-R L
Brig Charles Hoard Cr). Brown. Arroyo. p R-Lan-
schr sunrise. Tooksr> RIO Hacho-Maitiand. Phelps a
Co.
Schr Mary Lunt lI,r). Lee. Cape HayticnLunt Bros
Schr Daylight. Anderson, Jcrcniic Ill Loud A Co.
Schr Phcbc, Medcrc. Inagus and market-Dollner
schr Mary oliver, Bradford, Demcrara-BJ Weinberg a
Schr Juns, Tooker Cardenas-J e Ward a Co
Schr Lois v Chaplcs, Chaples JaeksonviIe--ws rren
Scbr yapdnlis Alley, Boston--Charles living
schr VIM II Bowen. McDaid. Providence-J Q Roberts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
FOREIGN PORTS.

BAssES sept 1oIn port ship Anglo America OBJ, Jor-
BLACK RIVER ia. Sept 27Arrived schr Higgins.
Mcmillan Now York.
ford Champion dBr. Cork; Lady Lawrence tEY, -;
West Ridge nsgS Lot.is w.rrsn OBJ cs%ssy sir Henry
Naw Soss ss Evelyn % Pes for rraneseo
Gn bar. Ss %
s e o~ ss- yor Gn s ss 1Sas S
wArmxn PorSr Oct i7Psssed in, steamers Pi,rroy
tBr, Gibbs from Newcastle for Montreal; Nargaretha
FOX Rivxn Oct i7Passed in. steamer Sandman tBr,.
Dutton from Liverpool for Montreal.
Sss kps@
and %, 0s .ss
ii,ccc' Sept i5saied steamer Celtic Monarch DD,
H.IisaS; Oct It;ssocsrod bark Marsarosha cceD,
Cleared 10Th steamer Mississippi tBr Gibson Montreal.
0r Ksscsres. ia Oct s~Hrrvod. steamer Alps Csr.
s"iisd ssn. scnr ECLIPSE dr. Eaton Now York via
ouport 10Th steamer Chancellor d,r Valiant. Vera Crus
In port Oct 10. banks Sir Humphrey Dayy (p sheris.
Gs do or
nell from Norfclk arrived St Sparkling Water h'eh'
MssLA sop, Ain port. sngs 0at.y ssrk Bs. Wallace
for Ses s?s Sss snS from Ha'"
Mosrneo hay ia, Oct 0-Arrived, schr A q Gunner.
MoSrasaI Oct i5Arr,ved steamer. Mildred Br. Long,
Sailed sS ,,s sss ' i%''' Gss
gov. Lombard !Br). stephcnson London 10Th Annie
tbr) Ihompsoh A'ofp"o' ohh A"ssf"s N"'' A"A'
Bristol.
NxwcAsrIE, NIB, Oct IG--ciearcd. brig Montague up
Morgan. Ayr. go,
Ponr MoaASr Ja Sept 3o--Arrvcd. schr Bertha Ellen
(3r). Alcn, Tnrks Islands.
PORr Antonio ia about Oct Din port schrs Baracoa
Perkins, from Nassau VIM Douglass, Mctndoe from Mar
Unique. 90, -
OurrNsrowv Oct 7-Saiied, bark Zingar Orr. Jones'
rm New York;. Tees; Vostcrlide Nor), Gar
pcstad. Cork. ,,,,,,
Cleared 7th, bark Albany t'r, Lindsay drom Philade
Qusnsc Oct ilArrived. steamer Mildred (Br). Barrow
for Montreal
Cleared 18TH ships Ajmecr Br. Gregory Barrow; Ann
Gray (l5r). Bore. Newcastle. a.,
Rio JANFiRo Oct l3--Arrvod previously Orig Chowhn
Clements. Baltimore -. -. 80. ~,
Arrived prior to 10. bark W.nifrcd r Dalton, Bal
timorc. 49,. -. -, =, -.
Sailed Oct "a steamer Humboldt ssr parie Nsw York.
| for shanghai Arkwrght, Newha tor San Francisw
bark Madame Demorost tBr), Bissett. unc and othorA
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THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL COLLISION.

DETROIT Oct. II, 1872
The Coroner's jury which for the past week has
been taking evidence in regard to the collision on
the Michigan Central Railroad at Jackson. Mich,
rendered the following verdict tonight
r. T. Colwell yard master Mt Jackson Junction.
was criinally negligent in his duties in ordering
the switch engine upon the main track at a time
when the Pacific express liable to arrive within
ten minutes, as he had ample time OF ascertaining
aud that if he was deceived the time. it by
Joseph Sawyer. switchman in charge of the switch
engine, knowing that Colwen had made mis-
takes previous occasions is censurable
for permitting the switch engine to go upon
the main track in the face of admitted
danger without a decided protest That Robert
JONES' engineer OF the switch engine is censurable
for moving his engine upon the main track. when
he knew by the examination of his own watch he
could not do 40 without violating the rules and
orders OF the company.
The jury thinks it is quite probable that the en-
gineer of the Pacific express white light on the
SWITCH which Indicated clear track just before
the red light was displayed and that he did not
the latter until too late to avoid the collision The
jury further says:-"The amount OF switchwork in
this yard is large and constantly increasing, and
renders 1t very important to the safety OF
the travelling public well as to railroad
employees. The existing difficulties in tho way OF
incoming trains from the East obtaining early
son of the curve in the approaching track.
the deep cut in the roadbed; its habll,
ity to be filed with fog and the yard
smoke, to observe the law. are shown, both by
suggest from the evidence before us. the pro-
priety of providing additional safeguards against
danger and the necessity OF establishing
such signal at point further eastward than those
invited and required by the company IN passing
stations at which no stops are made
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was manifested in the race both in Boston
aud in the British Provinces. and predicted crowd OF
Eastern sporting men here on Monday He appears
in splendid condition. and expects his trainers
Faulkner and Delano, the noted double SOUL teah'
TO arrive tomorrow.
Riley has been harassed by reporters to-day ana
local morning papers Will contain lengthy accounts
OF this oarsmans aquatic feats He practises daily
in his paper shell. which is thirty feet IN length
Riley's agent. Kasteten, and several New YORK
sporting men will reach here the Sound steamer
in the morning. The course which will end in a
line with the city wharves and extend down the
river mile and half. via be surveyed to-mor-
row, and both oarsmen will pull over 1t.
The little steamer Ella, which last summer dene"
Connectcut's Sunday laws. will be used as the rel
eree's boat Riley admits Ross is formidable an
tagonist but sppears confident of beating MN.
Ross is cognzant of the fact that if he doesn WIN
in this contest oarsman his reputation VIII 10
irretrievably injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
PORT OF NEW YORK, OCT. II. 1879.
ARRIVALS.

REPORTED by THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
wTrIrEsToNE TELEGRAPH LINE.
Steamer Baltic 1,r Parso Liverpool Oct and Queens.
town town - IN nis ma'o ana p"S''"S''' 70 Ar
70 @ p" Fist par Of
light winds and hne weather. latter part strong
ssamer sand OBJ, cochrano. London Oct and Dover
9TH %, n ssa or M sasry Winds to n.
af,erward moderate weather and westerly winds Oct
81 18TH ~ A. Ion 50 40 steamer of the Leyiand limo
steamer anos rl Pashby Newport 10 days. with iron
Seager. Had nnc weather to Oct - thence for
auaSttes Of water and the quarter boats
r. B ro sasss Al sspsy Ice
Steamer eardenia Bp, na. Newcastle 10 days. with
steamer s.%sr.si @ stss%ps Bristol {, DC, 4. NTH
nell spoke ship Brown ,of Portland Mo-. Kcascr from
steamer PlAnyn tBelg), Faik, Glasgow 10 days with
70 sSye Co oe' 10 on the 30
ing ~ hours In which lost two boats aud sustained
steamer oder DER. Leist Bremen Oct and southainp.
ton 5,h wh %d,e and 100 passengers to oelriehs Co.
steamer Western Texas, Hines Jacksonville Oct IL.
sS nSsS and Mallory os' coy" i''h
steamer Gate city pasyett Savannah days with mdsc
ship Selmeioy of Liverpoo Crosse simon,s Ray cGH,
sils light sw winds TO lat is afisrwsrd light
Barl Nellie Moody OBJ. po,y Bristol via Delaware
Bark Marco Polo uaD. Gavagnin Fowey 80 days, with
rags TO order.
lark Admiral Peter Torden kjod (Sor Lunoe GIas.
pow 40 days. IN ballast, to Tobias CO.
Bark E6genia tof 81 John, NIB. wkie Ncwry ~ days
I'm ballast. TO Jas Elwe Co. Oct 8, lat TO-
saw Norwegian bark with cocrs of distress flying and
when within 500 yards OF her she sank
the foresa and lower forcopsai were SGT the
boats hung the davits.
Bark Sgnrd Jar Nor, Tostonsen, Antwerp 40 days. In
ballast. a. Punch. Edge Go.
Bark Sokoto (of Yarmouth, NS) Crockcr Havro Sept
In ballast 10 boyd Hinckcn.
Bark Nizpah tNor), Olsen Caen via Delaware Break
water 81 DAYS, In ballast. to Benham Boyesen Co.
Bark Skerryvore (of Bcrmuda) Craig, Havana 10 days
with sugar Havcmeyer Elders vessel TO swan son
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-18
WHAT COURTNEY SHOULD DO.

To THE EprTon OF THE HERALp:-
In common with thousands of the HERALDs
readers have taken great interest in the Courtney
and Hanlan boat race. to have taken place on the
10th inst. but which proved such a miserable
failure OF course there arc charges and counter
charges between both sides, which only makes con-
fusion worse COMPOUNDED In the public mind.
Each oarsman affirms that the other was afraid to
meet him. And while my sympathies have been
with Courtney, one thing is certain. Hanlan
has pulled the course. and has made
the Ave miles in less than thirty-four
minutes--the fastest on record. Under these
circumstances IL seems to me there Is
but one thing for Courtney TO do. As he could not
get a postp emit although he agreed to OF
ten days In favor of Hanlan). let him remain whore
he In until he can procure new shell. and. In tho
presence of honorable and competent witnesses.
pull over the course and beat Hanlans time Should
he make the distance in less time II will show that
fear of his ability not the cause Of his failure
TO compete, aud would go far TO remove the odium
at present resting upon him. and might assist in
placing the responsibility for the recent hasco where
il rightfully belongs. 1 simply make this sugges-
j. WARREN IL.