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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

"A sensational scheme has just come to
light in Washington in connection with the
Guiteau case. Parties at Reading, Pa,
have gone to work and obtained the consent
of one of the leading cooperative death
rattle insurance companies to insure the life
of Guiteau, if the signature to the applica-
ton could be obtained, waving all medical
examination. Wednesday the application,
filled out for ten thousand dollars, was re-
ceived by prominent journalist of Wash
ington, with instructions to procure Gui-
teau's signature to the same. Accompany
ing the application was a letter from the
Pennsylvania procurists. An explanation
was made of the plan proposed. The party
who was the recipient of the application
was seen and could not imagine why the
same had been forwarded to him, unless it
was for the purpose of bringing the matter
into notoriety.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

1T is to be hoped that the disgraceful
scenes in the streets of the city enacted by
the negroes on last Christmas day, will not
be repeated next Sunday or Monday. Then
they formed themselves into squads, visited
the saloons in the city, got drunk or near.
ly so, and then wandered through the
streets insulting the ladies and gentlemen
and defying the officers of the law. They
stock possession of the town." and Joined,
in some instances, by black viragos from the
slums of the city filled the streets and the
ears of decent people with their drunken
rivaldry. There are colored people in the
city who are respectable and to these no re-
ference is made; but that coarse, loose ele-
ment, which is always arrogant and becomes
unbearably offensive upon most public &C.
casions, must be given to understand that
they cannot, with impunity, trample under
foot all law and decency, especially not
upon religious holidays. The officers Of
both county and city have resolved to do
what is in their power to keep perfect order
and in their efforts to do so they should
have the active support of all good people Of
whatever color or nationality.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Last night called forth larger crowd
of people than before at Reform hall con-
sequently there was more enjoyment and q
freer flow of the almighty dollar. In fact
there has seldom been a happier crowd of
people gathered anywhere, or one more
liberal in its contributions toward a good
cause. The din of happy voices, supple
mented by the clatter of knives and forks
and spoons, as all enjoyed themselves in
eating, drinking and talking and laughing
gaily, was interesting to listen to. The
several booths built of bright colored, gauzy
material of various descriptions, and at
which so many fancy articles were offered
for sale by the popular young ladies' were
almost continually surrounded by admiring
purchasers. There can be no doubt but
that the ladies having this series of brilliant
feasts and bazars in charge have had their
highest expectations fully satisfied.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Tho New York Herald, in an editor,
in Sundays issue, thus outlines the sort
opposition that will be made to MississiH
river improvement: ut is good time)
keep an eye on congress, and watch Y
movements Of statesmen who come up
steady order in favor of the 'old flag Al
an appropriation Here is this project
improve the Mississippi river, foi WIFI
$33, 100000 will be asked. The imprq|
ment of the Mississippi river is held TOT
essential to the development of the we
While we should be glad to SEQ this q
ried out, we regard the project in questi|
as one affecting the local interests OF
Mississippi valley. We sec no reason VI
New York and Pennsylvania and Mast
chusetts should be taxed to enable q
western friends to carry their produce
the gulf of Mexico. When New Yd|
found 1t necessary to build the Erie cav
she built IL herself, and did not ask cd
gross for aid. And yet the Erie canal VI
more of national enterprise at that tinl
and more essential to tho development !
the west than this proposed Improvement
the Mississippi river. With tho supel
bundance Of money In tho treasury, al
our constantly increasing revenues, tho
will be all kinds Of temptations to 10 Id
larger schemes. While no doubt many
them have merit and would aid in the y
velopment Of the country, II Ia we'll to KEEL
close watch on oil Legislation Of this Oh J
acter, and insist upon economy"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

The several new buildings which are
in course of erection in various parts Of
the city are being pushed rapidly forward
in spite of bad weather. The new addi-
ton to Messrs. Stratton g. Birdh business
house is up and is receiving the finishing
touches inside; the brick addition to Mr..
W. r. Halliday's corn meal mill is also up
aud men are daily busily engaged in pre-
pairing to put up the machinery; Mr.. T.
w. Kimbrough's brick addition to his no.
tel is nearly ready to receive the roof and
floors; Mr.. Thomas Keans second new two
story frame building is being weather.
boarded and various other minor build
ings are progressing with equal rapidity.
In the cotton seed oil works men are still
engaged in putting up the ponderous ma
chinerY, which will probably be all in
place by the first of the coming month.
The Singer company is also pushing its
great machine works with much energy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Nearly all day yesterday was consumed
in the circuit court in the trial of the case
of the People for use of Bauer VS.. Jacob
Lehing, John Sackberger and AL. Susanka,
guardians and securities of the Bauer es-
tate. The case is developing much interest
and involves considerable money and prop
erty. The argument was begun yesterday
evening and pending this, court adjourned
until s 80 o'clock this morning. One of the
noteworthy incidents Of the trial yesterday
was the issuance of an attachment for Mr..
B. McManus, an important witness for the
prosecution, who was supposed to have
evaded the service Of subpoena; but the
officer delegated to serve the attachment
was unable to find Mr.. McManus, and it is
believed by some that he left town purpose
ly to avoid appearing in the case, which is
probably not true.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
The committee having in CHARGE

The committee having in charge the
engagement of troupes for the new opera
house were just as much disappointed in
the Nick Roberts Humpty Dumpty troupe,
which occupied the opera house stage
Monday and Tuesday nights, as the public
was Disguised with the performance. The
committee understood that Mr.. Roberts was
to send his principal troupe to this city,
which contains upwards of fifty performers,
and is first class in every respect; but in
stead of this he sent here one Of his scrub
troupes and even drew upon II for three of
its best performers to assist his large troupe
in Cincinnati. Upon his bills he told the
public here that there were four female
performers In tho troupe; on the stage ap-
peared but one, and she was, like oil tho
rest of the little bob-tail company very
poor performer. If Mr.. Roberts thought
that he could successfully impose his sham
organization upon the people
Of Cairo, no was mistaken
as the empty benches in tho large audito.
rum Of the opera house on the second
night Of the performance sufficiently show
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
The Mississippi improvement scheme

The Mississippi improvement scheme
stands on its own merits, but its advocates
insist that those merits shall be looked into.
Notwithstanding the opinions of certain
New York papers that "New York and
Massachusetts,, ought not to be taxed to
deepen and staighten the channel of "the
greatest single natural feature of the CONT
nent," the prevailing feeling of the Ameri-
can people is less selfish. There is also a
general belief that the taxation referred to
is in no respect more Objectionable than that
which levies on the dozen states upon the
banks of the Mississippi for money to spend
in improving the harbors of New York and
Boston, and which is borne without muir
muir. The application of oil this is to the
reference to be made congress of Mississ-
ippi bills wheather to the committee on
commerce, or that on Levels and improve
ment of the Mississippi river. The com
merce committee is loaded down with mass
ofsbusiness, Including the New York and
Boston interests referred to, and from the
nature of things can not place the Missis-
sippi claims as prominently before congress
and the country as they are entitled to be
presented. The improvement committee
on the other hand, has this for its special
business, and it seems only proper that it
should have full charge Of its own.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Wednesday, night while Mrs. VIM. Rice,
living near the corner of Twelfth and Wal
nut streets, was engaged in rendering lard,
the contents of the vessel caught fire in
some way, and she grssped the vessel and
threw it out into the yard. In doing 80 one
Of her hands and aims was so badly burned
that she will be unable to use them for
some time to come. Sha was in danger of
being burned to death, but it was due to
her prompt and brave action that the flames
were not communicated to the house.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

between and 81, SAL; number of pub
lie schools, 4S; number of pupils enrolled,
1903; number of teachers employed, "a {;
number of persons in the county between
the ages Of 10 and 81 unable to read and
write, Q; amount of school funds received
during the year, s2t,54701; amount ex-
pended, s16,940.95: balance on hand,
$4,o0606; whole amount paid teachers,
$lS,149.H.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

In accordance with custom and law,
next Monday will be celebrated as legal
public holiday by most of the business
houses of the city, including the banks.
The post Office and other public offices will
likewise beclosed Che greater portion of the
day in Difference to the common practice.
The post Office will be open for the con-
venience of the public only from 6 until 0
o'clock in the morning, and from 8 until 7
o'clock in the evening.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

The alarm of fire sounded first from
the Hibernian engine house last night was
given because of the appearance of stream
of flame and sparks from a chimney upon
the rear end of Mr.. T. w. Lehigh's resi-
dence, at the southeast corner of Twelfth
and Poplar streets. The fire and sparks
soon subsidized, however, without any inter
ference from the fire department.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
The following facts will appear fror

The following facts Will appear from
the next report Of the state superintendent
of public instruction; Alexander county
Number of persons under 81, 6,730;
humber of persons between Q and 81,
AGO; number of public schools, 80; num-
Der Of pupils enrolled, 2,2l4; number of
teachers, SO; total amount paid teachers,
$i2,035.5G; highest monthly wages paid
any teacher, 1898; lowest, t2s; number
of those between tho ages of 10 and 81 I'M
able to read and write, 1876; amount Of
school funds received, $20,Sli.45; sxpen-
ditures, $16,S7s44; balance on band, $ie,.
o53.ol. Pulaski county-Number Of per-
sons under 81, 5,i2o; number of persons
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

The many sincere friends In this city
of Rev. Whitaker, presiding elder for this
district, will learn with sorrow of the very
serious illness ofthat gentleman at his pres
ent home in Belleville, III. He is suffering
from certain form Of consumption, and is
30 low that his recovery ia despaired of
Mr.. Whitaker has been one Of the most
active and effective workers in the Meth
odist church, whose loss could not bo re-.
paired. During bic stay here, he made fast
friends Of all with whom he came in con-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.
Notices In these columns, ten cents per line,
each insertion. Markeds

onSu ihpoIuOh' Ausinou
For your Christmas cigars and Nicer
schaum goods, 60 to P. Ii. Schulz.
"A good family boat and skiff for sale
cheap below town. WIS. Moon. y
--Jailer Haz Martin has had the Jail
gang at work, clearing the crossings of
mud.
--FoR SALE.--A mule, harness and deiv-
cry wagon--all in cool condition. Apply
at this Office
-Ex-Secretary Blaine has consented to
pronounce the eulogy upon the late Presi-
dent Garfield in the senate chamber.
Two men were each fined one dollar
and costs in Justice ]. II. Robinson's court
yesterday for drunkenness.
Large quantities of drift wood are
again coming down the Ohio river, and a
number of coored people are engaged in
catching it up.
In Magistrate Comings' court yester-
day, Nicholas 0'Neil, mate of the steamer
r. r. Springer, was fined ten dollars and
costs for striking negro hand of the boat.
"A general fall of the temperature of
the northwest is shown by Sergeant w. Fl.
Rays weather report of yesterday. A fur
Their fall may therefore be expected here.
Receipt books, Cairo date line, perfora-
ted stub, suited to any business, manufac-
tured and for sale at the Cairo Bulletin
Office,
Tuesday night the Cairo Temperance
Reform club intends giving dance and
sociable in the new hall on Eighth street.
The cards ,f invitation are already out.
Chief Myers arrested two disorderly
bootblacks yesterday and had them each
fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate
Comings.
The Young Peoples Temperance club
meets at the new hall tonight. An inter-
esting programme of literary exercises has
been prepared for the occasion.
The trial of the negro johnson Fisher,
for assaulting Circuit Clerk A. II, Irwin
about year ago, and who took change
of,venue from this to Union county, was set
for yesterday in that couoty.
Charles s. Delay, superintendent of the
Aderson sawmlls at Parker's Station, Mo-,
and Miss Ida May Parsons, daughter of
Col. John II. Parsons, were privately mar
ried at Charleston, Mo, Wednesday evening.
AS train Of freight cars moved out on
the Wabash roads Commercial avenue
track yesterday afternoon, eight men and
boys jumped aboard of different cars as
they passed the Sixth street crossing. None
Of them were train men.
"A beautiful wax doll, alrayed in APP
parel Of the latest cut and quality, will BIO
raif] ed off at the millinery establishment Of
Mrs. $. Williamson, on the esd inst. But
a few chances are now left for sale. Call
at once and secure chance. ct.
In the Guiteau trial on wednesday two
OF the expert physcans for the prosecution
were examined and cross examined. They
were frequently Interrupted by the prisoner,
who also abused his sister and brother.in.
law shamcfully.
Il will sell on Saturday, December "a,
o. 10 o'clock at tho residence Of T. d. Her.
ring on Fourth street between Washington
aud Walnut streets to tho highest bidder
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
Furniture,

have already received at my factory
fine variety offurniture that is now ready
for the inspection of the public, and for sale
at close prices. Ny stock at 1Ol CONNER
cial avenue will also be kept full until jan
uary lst, and desire to call especial atten-
ton to my stock of folding and camp chairs,
doll carriages, cribs, tables and chairs,
VIM. EICHHoFF.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

for cash, household and kitchen furniture.
W. B. Pettis. Jno. Reeve, Auctioneer. '
The little frame cottage formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. A. G. Coleman, standing back
of the Illinois Central passenger depot, has
been moved back from the sidewalk about
fifty feet. A new house is to be built on
the now vacant space in front.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
New billiard Hall.

Henry Hasenjagers new saloon and bill
lard hall is now ready to receive visit
ors. Two handsome billiard tables have
been placed in the large and commodious
room, which is extensively fitted up in the
Vincent building on the corner of Eighth
street and Commercial avenue. The bar
Is stocked with the finest liquors, wines,
and the choicest brands Of cigars. No
pleasanter place in the city could be found
in which to spend pleasant hour.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

ed. The, committee is not to blame for
fraud; it acted in good faith with the pr
lie; it was deceived by Mr. Roberts; it v
exercise the greatest care that it may not
imposed upon again. Its selection of
Madison square company is excellent 4
will receive hearty Endorsement by |
public on the 31st instant.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Saturday evening, at the German Lu,
theran church, the Sunday school will have
a fine Christmas tree, and the classes will
give readings and declarations under the
direction of Mr. Andrew Lohr, superinten-
dent. Citizens are cordially invited to at
tend, enjoy the exercises and participate in
the division OF the candies.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

tact, and who hope that he may safely pass
over the danger which now threatens him.
Miss Eva Sheppard, Mrs. Whitaker's sis
ter, will leave to-day for her brother-in.
laws bed side.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Interesting Christmas services will be
held in the Methodist and Presbyterian
churches tomorrow and Sunday. At the
former the service will be held on Sunday
and in the latter on Saturday evening.
Nearly all the churches in the city will
also be beautifully decorated with ever
greens.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

The display of silk handkerchiefs,
scarfs, gloves and fancy goods generally
purchased especially for the holiday trade
lis greater than ever at the millinery en-
porium of Mrs. s. Williamson, on Seventh
street. Don't fail to call and examine the
great stock before it is too late. ct.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
The water which has gathered in Iii

The water which has gathered in the
low place, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets, back Of Walnut street, from
the last few rains, has not run off as it
should have done, which gives ground for
the belief that the drainage is imperfect
and needs attention from the street COM
mittee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
Carpentering and Painting.

". M. HALE a MOTHER, CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS.
Painting and Carpentering done by the
lob or day. Repairs and Job work PROMPT
y attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed
A share OF the patronage solicited. Leave
orders at the Post Office, box 500. "A
AA Truly yours, W.. HALE. y
Cairo, Ills, Nov. "a, 1881. -
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

"A number oflarge and popular troupes
are occupying the theatres of st. Louis
this week. Thomas w. Keene is at the
Grand opera house; Frank Mayo, at the
Olympic theatre; the Ideal Opera company,
at Pope's theatre; Muldoon's Picnic com
pany, at the Peoples theatre. Thos. Keene
plays Richard the Third, on Saturday night
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Avery worthy young man named David
Fitzgerald, who was, some years ago, EN-
ployed in the iron establishment of Mr. ]
B. Reed, but who has been engaged. as
master mechanic on Texas railroad for
some time past, was run over and killed
about week ago by an engine while en-
gagged in experimenting the work of re-
pairing it. His remains were taken to st.
Marys, Kansas, where his family now reside
He made large number of friends in this
city during his stay here, who will be pain
cd to learn of his violent death.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
Rooms for Rent.
Apply to Mrs. FrTzeERALD,
up stairs at The BULLETIN building.
Extra Select Oysters
at A. r. DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee
For kent.

A few furnished rooms over j. Ii. Trax-
lers boot and shoe store, adjoining W.
Kluge's grocery on Commercial avenue
Weekly board furnished if desired, on rea-
sonable terms. For further particulars
apply to II. WINTER g. Son,
Proprietors, at Hotel de Winter.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

1t il currently reported and generally
believed that @. W. paramore, president Of
the Texas g. St. Louis Narrow Gauge r,
r. will assume control of the Cairo q St.
Louis II. II. on January lst, 1889. The
Texas g. st. Louis road will be finished by
March 1st, 1882 to Birds Point, Mo. from
New Madrid, Mo. Two hundred and fifty
miles of this road is now running from
Texarkans to Waco, and track laying from
Maiden to st. Francis river will be COM
pleted by January 1st, 1889. This infor.
nation we obtain from source that seems
reliable.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
SPECIAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices In this column. eight cents per line for
drst and nye cents per line each subsequent inser-
ton. For one week, 80 cents per line. For one
month, 10 cents per line.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Use THE CAIRO BULLETIN perforated
scratch book, made of calendered jute
MANILA, equally good for ink or pencil. For
sale, in three sizes, at the Office.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
Save Thirty-flye Per Cent

ihirty-ive per cent, saved by buying and
using Cut and Ground Feed, at corner of
Seventeenth stree, and Washington avenue.
orouhu oas per bu'........ Doc
OOfn "....,... Soc
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. I. DeBaun's, So Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
A. Booths Extra Selects
at A. T. DeBauns, SO Ohio levee
Mobile Plants.
IN SHELL AND BULK.

IN SHE'LL AND BULK.
Fresh arrival of Mobile oysters-plants
lin shell and bulk at
AvINGER & THARP's.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Elsewhere on this page appears the
advertisement of the Madison square opera
company which will present Hazel Kirke"
upon the stage in the opera house in this
city on the 3lst instant. This is the gen.
uine Madison square company, coming d.
rect from New York city here and presents
the very popular piece in powerful man
ner. The play and the company are both
so well known by reputation that nothing
We could say would add to the favorable
opinion Of them entertained by the readers
of The BULLETIN.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

Fresh Oysters
at DeBaun's, SO Ohio levee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE ooMpAN

The present engagement having been made vi
that company Itself In New York Is sure guar
tee TO the public that the representation will
first class In every particular aud In every u
worthy Of ts patronage.
Prices OF admission az usual and reserved sci
can be procured at tho box Office in tho the N
three days In advance OF first performance
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-12-23

The principal characters by the leading perfot
ers In this celebrated company.
This play has had three years OF unpreceden
success and demands more than ordinary attent
having points to commend II above the usual
der Of dramatic exhibitions, and all the eleme|
Unpopular strength. II has now run ever II
consecutive nights and 10 one OF the moa, in|
est ng amusement features ever presented 10
public, That II Is presented and endorsed by
celebrated