The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-03-03

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fenced to fourteen years in the peniten-
tiary. We learn from Mr. Mulkcy, of the
firm of Mulkey & Leak, who were the de-
fondants in the case, that they will, on Sat.
urday next, file a motion for a new trial
There was nothing positive about the evil
dence upon which she was convicted, but it
was purely circumstantial and the attor-
neys believe that a new trial will be grant
ed, Judge Harkcr presided over the last
term Of court.
The man who will interest himself for
the good of the city as Officer Schuckers
has done in the past, will always receive
the applause OF our people for their fearless
actions. We have heard not few threats
against such officers as Schuckers, Lally,
Hogan and bunker for their fearless con-
duct in rading the ranch Of Axley & Will
son, and therefore although the threats
emanatcd from silly simpletons and COW,
ardly bullys--we know how to appreciate
these officers actions, and say to them "well
done We good and faithful servants"
d, The list of contributors to the Irish
relief fund, Published yesterday, shows that
our people, as a whole, sympath2e with
the oppressed IN Ireland, and are not back
ward in sending something more substan-
tial than the mere brcathings Of compass
sion to the wretched sufferers who have for
so many years been the victims of English
tyranny and brutality. The list showed
that the givcrs were not confined to any
class, party or nationality, but that nearly
all who were asked gave literally and cheer
fully.
The practicing of the brass band in
the building adjoining the council cham
Der last night seemed to have beneficial
effect upon our city fathers. The airs OF
the band, which were very audible In the
chamber. had the effect Of cutting short
some of the Ears" OF the aldermen and
thus the business before the body was dis
posed of with remarkable rapidity. The
music of the band. minglIng with the mu-
steal voices of the aldermen, made their
speeches as melodouS as the sound OF a
crystal drop, warbhng from fountain and
their words fell upon their hearers as softly
as the dew upon the flowers and filed
theirs ears as would distant, drowsy
Understanding every sense to rest.
Might before last rous,er named Pat
MCLAUGHLIN came ashore from the Harry
Brown. with one Of his companions He
loitered about town until lie missed hi:
boat and then started to Mound City on the
Cairo and Vincennes track to overhaul 1t
but missing it there, they agreed to foot II
back. While or their way back, and while
McLaughlin's companion was quite dis
= lance ahead of him, he was robbed Of forty
two dollars and severely beaten anC
= then placed upon the railroad
track in an unconscious condition
A watchman of the road who happened
along Immediately after the robbery, rccog
n nlzed the robber as Red Dillon, the fellow
Il who robbed a stranger on Eighth street no
l. long ago. He made his escape,
:. Action has been taken BY som
4 of our citizens for the establishment of
# Builders and Loan association in this city
q There is one in successful operation in Cen
!. tralia. Ills. which has, for some years pas
given evidence of It's prosperity by causin
thc erection Of a number OF building,
- That similar institution here, could nc
Y" fail to be financially and in every othc
Il way, successful. besides being blessing
! tine poorer classes, cannot be questioned
Il for Cairo stands greatly in need Of comtor
ii able little homes with four or five room
Il There is no doubt that fifty Of these
u GOOD neighborhoods would find immedia'
J." and paying renters. The BULLETIN Gale
- the attention of our men Of enterprise
= these facts some time AGO, and now urgc
a them to effect a speedy organization.
. A number Of professional gamble
:! have made their appearance II tins CT
1t during the past few days, ana they wei
g. pointed out to Us yesterday and the da
10 before by several of our widc.awake cit
zels, who are personally acquainted wit
ne the fellows. They are a nobility dIossl
IL mob. Each Of them is Of small statu
IL and rather heavily built and is said 10 G
IL ioy the friendship Of several Of our Office
~ who, it is supposed wish them We
n during their stay here. One Of the fellow
n was an operator Of a keno room in this eli
rs during the war and hence is particular
III well known. Is It an injustice TO SQui
Robinson to suppose that these fellow
Of have heard of his late decision in the a.
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