The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-08-13


seeming to have any particular business. A
number of men are after the rascal, and
having an idea where he has gone to- they
may bring him to justice within the next
few days.
Chief of Police Robinson and several
other of our citizens, being stone blind to
the peculiarly sweet and innocent expression
of our countenance, question the truthful
ness Of our statement in yesterdays issue to
the effect that we had been mistaken, by
travelling man, for minister of the gospel
of Christ This Is slur upon our charac-
ter which our manhood compels us to re-
sent and We have accordingly adopted the
plan of Squire Comings and instituted
criminal proceedings against our chief of
police and the citizens aforesaid. The pa
pers are now in the hands of Sheriff Hodges
and we have his word for it that they will
be served forthwith.
The shooting ARRAY which occurred at
Olive Branch a day or two ago, and of
which we spoke yesterday, was very cold
blooded affair. The parties it is said, met
at a colored barbecue few days before
and got into a dispute there
which engendered grudge, and meeting
again at Olive Branch, the bad blood again
showed itself, but no words were passed.
Henry Trupp, the victim, Is said to lave
been gentleman OF most peaceful nature
and generally considered one of the best
citizens in that part Of the country. Jake
Greggs, the murderer, is known
as 4 rutiian and feared by all who
are not of his own stripe. We were in
formed last night by viii Smyth, that
Greggs. after firing the fatal shot,lay down
behind a log with his weapon cooked,
ready for use upon any one who might
dare to attempt his arrest. Knowing the
desperate character of the man, no one
would venture to attempt an arrest and the
villain escaped into Missouri and it is sup
posed is now with his relatives in that
state.
The double wedding at the German
Lutheran church last night was highly in
teresting event Owing to the prominence
of some of the parties to the contracts, our
best people, both Germans and Americans,
turned out in large crowds early in the
evening and wendell their way to the
church on Thirteenth street between
Washington avenue and Walnut
street. Ever available space in the good
sized room was taken, and large numbers
were compelled to depart for the want even
of standing room. The church was hand
somely decorated with greens, flowers, and
other contrivances, and the couples, espec-
tally the brides, who were the chief attrac
ton of the occasion, were, as is customary,
handsomely attired and looked well, The
parties were-Nr. Andrew Lohr and Miss
Amanda Hahn, and Mr.. Jean ClarKson and
Miss Annie Grindler-all Of this city, ex-
cept Mr.. Clarkson, who is worthy citizen
OF Charleston, Mo. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. E. Knappe, the pastor Of
the church, and was very expressive. After
the wedding, the happy couples repaired to
the residence Of Mr. Harry Schulze, where
a sumptuous wedding repast and an even
ing's glorious entertainment awaited all who
attended We wish the parties concerned
all the Joys that this short life can furnish.
On every hand in this city the car
penter and painter are at work. Private
residences and business houses are alike
undergoing transformation. Many mer-
chants are evidently, preparing for AVERY
considerable enlargement of their business.
There could be no better evidence Of re-
viving prosperity. 1t is remarked on every
llduI luul lIlS luo DCcu tHc
best midsummer business since
the war. The remarkably favorable
state of the city's health Is alone
sufficient to inspire confidence; and, in adj
dition to that, we have almost the certainty
Of abundant crops which will bring pros
perity, and give new impetus to the
march of improvement. We sincerity hope
that during the prosperous years now upon
US, the people will use a part OF their in
creased wealth to beautify their surround
ings. Although much has already been
done in this regard still more remains to be
done. This city is terribly disfgured by
wrctchcd shanties standing where
they should least be seen, and
while this state Of affairs exist
there is certainly room for improvement
The assessor by placing the highest value
on all property that is standing disgrace
to its surroundings could do much to per,
manently improve the general appearance
of the city. He should not assess sucl