The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-27

"thc lean, lantern, jawed, lop.sided pelican
and shark shouted cormorant." Kearney
has been tolerated something longer than
it was thought he would be, but it will
not BE- long before he finds his level.
The New Orleans Ministries are billed
for this place on Monday, February Cd.
They compose one of the best troupos now
on the road. The Lexington Press SAYS
This excellent company had good audi
cncc, and an appreciative one, ut the Opera
House last night, Their entcrtainmcnt.di diff
icrcnt in many respects from the minstrel
shows TO which our people have been qgcus
toned, was novel and attractive The
music Was particularly fine, especially the
instrumental part, The dress, too, Of the
membcrS of the troupe as they appeared up-
on the stage, looking rs it did like the uni
form Of police was n novelty which caused
much comment, All who favored the New
Orleans Minstrcls with their presence last
night, Judging by the applause they rccciv-
ed, were highly pleased If the troupe
should come here again they will receive
! u ITNl'ClaaS IcCcpllOn
Reserved seat tickets for sale at Hart
mans
We see from the Chicago Tribune that
the Woman's Christian temperance Asso-
citation of that city has sent circulars to the
railroad managers, manufacturers, and
other employers soliciting answers to the
following questions How many men are
in your employ! What proportion are to-
tai abstoiners; DO you require the promise
OF total abstinence as condition Of en-
ploymcnt; How many and what accidents
during the past year from the use Of alco-
holc beverages by your employees; Have
any been obliged to have help tor them
selves or families as a result of using such
beverages, As Saturday evening is the
harvest time of the saloons, will you, as far
as possible, adopt the plan of paving your
employees on the first or middle OF the
week.
-Wcrctcr with pride to an expression of
thanks from some of the ladies of Cairo.
published in another column. We have.
during our warfare upon wrong, received
much verbal encouragement from some Of
our best citizens and, although we were firm
in our convictions of right, the knowledge
that We stood not alone in those convictions.
strengthened u, aad made us fee! that what
ever might be the result of our course of
attack, the good wishes of our best people
attended us. When we began the attack !
upon the citadel Of crime which WAS guarded !
by men in high authority, We expected to
receive no assistance from the other Jour |
mails; We expected to meet the singing |
tongues Of the guilty and their defenders
from every quarter and We were not mistaken |
In the sea Of abuse which surrounded US |
the words of commentator from friends |
were especially precious and SO long as we |
hold our position. being conscious of the |
rectltudc of our course THE BULLETIN |
shall be found leader in all reforms that
may be necessary to the well being Of this
community.
Dan Rice lcctured to a very good au.
dicnce last night He was enthusiastically
received and throughout the two hours of
his talk had the rapt attention of his hear.
crs. HIS numerous flashes of wit were al.
ways appreciated and responded to with
hearty laughter and his good advice AL
ways called forth applause As humor-
Gus and generally attractive speaker, Dan
has but few ,lpcriors There is no doubt
but that he Wi. succeed in his new dopar.
ture, for real merit always wins even
though moral SuasIon' may fail. Dia has
real merit and ought to meet with the
greatest success. After the close Of the
lecture Capt. W. VI. Williams arose and
asked the attention Of the audience for a
moment and when all was quiet, said that
Dan. Rice's past might have been
yet true 10 his generou, Instincts. lac had do
mated half the proceed, of the evenings
to the CAIRO Temperance
Reform Club, With another cheer the PEG.
pie departed satisfied, that whether in the
ring or on the rostrum, Dan Rice was al
way, equal 20 the demands OF the occasion