The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-11-26


about. Chief Robinson arrested one mai
under the suspicion that he was connected
with robbery, but at present there is NJ
positive knowledge Of his guilt
Mr.. S. p. Bennett, of the firm Of Green
Wood & Bennett, yesterday, met with al
accident at the corner of Eighteenth ant
Washington that might have resulted scr
iously. He was driving along with hi
little daughter by his side, when In som'
manner he fell out of the sleigh, his fee
at the same time becoming fastened
in it. The horse being gentle, and ap
parently recognizing that its driver was in g
perilious condition, stopped still. Had il
continued on its way Mr.. B. would have
been seriously bruised or killed.
---Sheels hall was the scene of much
pleasure last night, 1t being the occasion OF
the butchers ball. The various commit
tees which had been appointed to manage
the ball had done their duties
well, fact which the pleasant
manner in which the evening was spent
amply attcsted The attendance was large,
the fun unbounded and the affair endci
no doubt, to the satisfaction Of all
who participated. One of the principle
features, and which afforded much amuse-
ments, was the presentation of an appro-
pirate comedy by number Of our citizens,
who acquitted themselves credtably.
AT the last meeting of the fire depart
mcnt, the matter OF organizing hook and
ladder company was thoroughly discussed,
and it was agreed that at the next regular
meeting of the department such company
should be organized, We have but few
houses in Cairo that are over two stories
high, and hence it would appear that there
is but little need for the services of such
company, the organization of which must
necessarily be very expensive. We sug-
gest, however, that the city council supply
each Of our companies with an extension
ladder which can be easily carried to the
fire. More than this is really not neces-
sary
st. Louis is building great expectations
on her future as a grain market, as 1884,
S3S bushels were shipped thence down the
river last year, and 1858, S01 during the
first nine months of 1880. Five years ago
barge shipments down the Mississippi did
not amount to much, but the business is
now assuming great proportions, as, besides
the three companies already engaged, Jay
Gould has formed another with 100000
capital that is to employ seven steamboats,
and fifty barges, with capacity Of $4,000
bushels of wheat piece. These crafts will,
during the winter months at least make
Cairo their headquarters and add not a
little to our prosperity.
The wedding of Miss Mary Calvin and
Mr.. Malachi Cullinan took place at St.
Joseph's Catholic church yesterday fore
noon at 10 80 o'clock. The contracting
couple were appropriately dressed and at
tended, and looked the very picture of
happiness. The ceremony was performed
by Father O'Hara, and was as impressive
as it was interesting. The large room of
the church was entirely filled with the
friends of the bride and groom, and after
the ceremony the newly made mar and
wife went to their home on Centre street,
where grand preparations for their re-
ception had been made, and where a
many friends gathered in the evening to
offer their congratulations and to take part
in the festivities. THE BULLETIN joins its
hearty good wishes with those of their
friends.
1t is question whether Coroner Fitz-
gerald, elected this month, will not hold Of |
Ice until 1884, since under the provisions of |
he constitutional amendment lately adopt |
I'd, coroners are to be elected to hold |
office for four years. All that the consti-
luton, as amended, says is, that coroner
shall be elected in 1884 to hold Office for |
four years. There is no provision of the
constitution under which the Legislature |
,an pass an act providing for the election
Of coroner two years hence; and any such
provision now existing must necessarily fall |
because there is no constitutional provision
On which to base It. Therefore, presum-
ably, the coroner of Alexander county and
he other counties Of this state will hold
office until their successors shall be elected |
md qualified, which may not be for four !
years yet.
We are little late in mentioning the |
occurrence, but since il is fact the pub
LEGATION Of which can do no harm, we freely |
give 1t place. A republican candidate for