The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-03-29


day, which is conclusive proof that he was
not in the pcnitentary.
The silver cup offered as a prize, by
Mr. Frank Petit, ofthe skating rink, to the
lady who would exhibit the most skill,
ease and grace in skating was won by Miss
Annie Riley, daughter Of Capt, Bob Riley,
of the City of Vicksburg.
1t is reported that Judge Bird has been
appointed to postal route agency on the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad,
at compensation of $50 per month and
that he will accept the appointment. We
do not believe either "horn' Of the report.
The report that gained currency to the
effect that Bill Blake, alias dublin Tricks"
was serving term in the pentcntiary, had
no foundation whatever. Dublin was, but
short time ago, mate Of the steamer
Vckburg, and is now in st. Louis. So
said, at least.
Judge Bird is expected home to-day.
If, as has been stated, he has an appointment
from the post-ottice department, in pay
ment Of the grievances Of his race,
about which he and Scott prated so much,
what are honest people to think-but we
don't believe it,
Young Sandcrson--upon whom Drs.
Gordon and Dunning performed the diff
cult and hazardous surgical operation,
dccribcd Wednesday morning--is getting
along finely. He Is, as he was before, very
weak, but he sleeps better ana has an i'm
proved appearance.
Business at the Theatre Comiquc still
remains good and the programmesiir first class
Miss Ella Arnold, the vocalist, Is still the
reigning favoritc, and all that have heard
her pronounce her truly wonderful singer.
The different acts on the bill also won con-
siderable applause
Hon. John Robert Thomas, our men,
Der OF the 4Gth Congress, is not mindful OF
the attentions due to "magnanimous en-
envy In other words we no longer re-
cevc, in the shape of the Congressional
Record, "a daily reminder Of a thoughtful
friend in the capital city,
In aad around and about the Airing
ton House and the Palace Clothing store,
yesterday, there were forty-two persons at
work. Carpenters, painters, tapcr-hangers,
cooks, dish-washcrs, laborers, etc, all busy
and presenting scene Of hustle and actiy-
lty that was pleasant TO look upon.
We are reliably informed that some of
the customers of Alex Rockingham G Co.,
brokers, II Wall street. New York, have
made $500 within 80 days. from an invest
ment of about 800. rockingham 4 Co.,
are thoroughly reliable. Send for their
Weekly Financial Report, sent free.
Marsh Martin, son of William Martin
late County Treasurer, deceased, left for the
far West, Il day or two ago, making Denver
his immediate objective point, This is
quite venture for Marsh, as his former
travels have been limited we believe, to the
territory OF Alexander and adjoining coun-
ties.
1t is said that the water over the road
way, hence to Mound City, has, in certain
localities, reached depth of two feet.
Persons who are we'll acquainted with the
meandcrings Of the road, Ike our legal
friend Cunningham, make the trip without
difficulty or peril. Other parties should
not attempt it.
Representative Halliday did not arrive
from Springfield in time 70 act as County
Commissioner Halliday yesterday lie
will doubtless be on haNd Ills morning
however. The business to be transacted i,
not of public constQvlncc-consis,ing az
it does, in the main. Of the consideration o
. claims against thZcounty.
Frank Whaney, the sick man Whine
1 the fisherman Sheppard took in charge OF
e Thursday, was, yesterday admitted int,
St. Mary's hospital, 1t is thought that nj,
brother will pay the expense incurred
Whancy is suffering from an attack of ty
phoid pneumonia, one Of the most fata
ailments that ahlicts humanity.
= The management OF the Thcatr
= Comiquc, sympathizing with the Sisters o
, Lorctto, in the loss of the building undo
{ their control, has rendered to them tn
benefit of the entire proceeds of an en-
! tcrtanmcnt to be given at time hercafte
to be designated, in the event the tender j
accepted This is liberal. proper and be
coming.
The Cairo lady who insists that she cal
keep her mouth shut 800 consecutive quar-
- tiers OF hours, certainly mistakes her powe
to control her vocal organs, MS well as he
:, power of endurance. If Mr. Petit. ca
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