The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-08-30

| WIS llNhAN ~ Wv ANNA'' NuIu u''uN !"
O'Clock, yesterday afternoon, was caused
by the falling of the sides Of the old fra2c
building that is in course of demolition, on
the corner Of Poplar and Seventeenth. The
cloud of dust that succeeded the fall en-
vclopcd two or three of the nclghborng
blocks.
The fire alarm yesterday morning was
to give notice that the old building on the
corner of Fourth and Washington, Cat one
time the property of Col, Hacker had
caught fire and required attention. The
needtul attention was bestowed. The dam
age was slight A defective flue was to
blame in this case, as well as in that on -Four
teenth the day before.
The mosquitoes yesterday were simply
mcrclcsS, They came million strong to
the homes of the upper part OF the city and
| especially to those that are surrounded by
shade trees. Many persons were driven to
the cover of mosquito bars, and were com.
PEELED to remain there. The torture inhict
ed by the internal pests was insuficrablc.
But, just below here they're said to be ter
riblen
Since the re-opening of the Comiquc
the boys of the city have been seized with
the negro minstrelsy mania again. The
mouth-harp and the tamborlne may be
heard in all parts of the town, the players
all hoping to arrive at degree Of profcien-
cy that will secure them place among the
amateurs who venture upon public cxhibi
tons The first exhibition Of the season
was given last night, in the building above
Bross' block. There were seven perform.
ers; but owing to insufficient notice, the
hall was not crowded
The Reform hall was comfortably
filled last night, and although no one was
present to play the role Of "orNtor of the
evening" it was very pleasant meeting.
Very happy talks were made by Messrs
| Barclay, Ayers -and--and Cunning,
and perhaps Others. Just before
the conclusion Of the meet
ing President Williams announced that
Mr. Mckee (Walt,, probably would GER
tainly address the meeting next Friday
night, and that the ladies would provide an
attraction of some character, the nature OF
which, with necessary details would be
made known in due season. The Rev
Maxwell did not speak.
While the Champion was at Metropo-
lis, yesterday, a cotored woman entered the
cabin, seated herself at the piano, and
banged away, until the chambcrmaid felt
called upon to ask her to deSist. A colorcd
man named Joe Reynolds, working on the
boat demanded to know OF the chamber
maid by what right she had excluded the
"colorcd lady" from the piano. The cham
bermaid replied that she acted under the
instructions of the stewart. Denials and
assertions followed until Reynolds, forget
ting his own and the chambermaid's sex,
struck the woman a blow in the mouth
Just about this time the stewart made his
appearance and discharged Reynolds from
service on the boat.
old Aunt Belle the oleaginous crca.
turc who lives in the vicinity of Thirteenth
and Poplar lcctured colorcd girl, named
Emma Smith, quite soundly because Of her
neglect to get religion. Get some, get
half MS much as I've got urged Belle
land you'll be happy; but 90 on without
any religion, and see where you'll come TO-"
Emma having no respect for Aunt Bellies
claim to piety, denounced her as lumber
ing old fraud, and concluded by giving her
a cursing. Yesterday morning Emma was
brought before Squire Robinson, and it
being made to appear that she had given
curses in return for Bellies admontions
she was fined S. and costs Of proceedings,
Tomorrow morning the people OF this
section will have the best opportunity ever
offered to take the next thing to free ride,
(thc fare is so low,) to ST. Louis and return
over the Narrow Gauge II. r. through the
finest region Of country in Illinois At one
place the train will pass over the highest
spot in Illinois and grand view is OBJ
tanned Of forests and hills over fifty miles
away. Abundance Of room, and cars have
been provided to seat all who wish to visit
the Future Great The train leaves
Cairo at 6 o'clock II. m arrives at East st.
Louis at 1 As. Returning, will leave East
st. Louis at G 80, giving cXcursionists over
five hours to look over the city, and 'hc
cool Of the evening to return home, Fare
tor the round trip, Only TWO DOLLARS,
1t is probably u fortunate happening
for Paducah sporting men that FaXons in
vitation to bring up Harlem, with ducats to