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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-01-26
House Warming.


The undersigned will give grand open !,
ing ball at the Delta House, corner Third
street and Commercial avenue on Friday
evening, January 2Sth. A good time is
guaranteed to all who attend. The best
Of music and fine supper will be provided
for the occasion. GEo. WILSON
Notice.
The copartnershp heretofore existing be-
tween us is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. w. B. PETTIs,
January 10, 1881. Al. BIRD.
NOTICE.
A partnership has this day been formed
between us to do general groceries business.
W. B. PETTIs,
C.S. MEREDITH.
The style of the new firm is Pettis &
Meredith. All parties indebted to the old
firm of Petts & Bird will please come
forward and settle with the new firm.
PETTIs & MEREDITH.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-01-26
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS.

Notices in these columns, ten cents per line,
each insertion. Msrked'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
Domeslle Amusements.

William Brown, doughty colored war
TIOr. who had been carousing around swIll-
ing whiskey, went to his dOmicIle on satur-
day night, about half-past one O'Clock, and,
b-iug 10 an ugly temper, proceeded to give
vent TO bis feelings by basting his brevet
spouse, Martha Brown, in the most vigorous
yle. This performance created consider
a0le Tumpus, as Martha yelled Justify and
aroused the entire neighbOThood. Police
man Langbell CHANGED to be IN the vicinity,
and caniering to the place, 1erked the valor-
Gus William TO a sense OF propriety, and
waltEed him of to the barracks.
About the same time, in a different 10
cality, Robert Young, a colOred roysterer,
had 4 falling out with his brevet Dian
nah by name, and sought TO restore harmO-
ny IN the domestic circle by giving her a
good wallOpiBg. He was interrupted IN
this little amusement by Policeman Hig-
gins, who tTOtted him of TO the South
Broad street bastile, aud left Diannah to fin
ish her slumbers In peace
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
VERDICT.
A Burglar Sets Fire 20 a House and
Assaults the Occupant.

Saturday morning, about l o'clock, Mr..
Samuel Steinman, residing at No. 2 Zubly
street, who had been visiting some friends,
returned to his home, and, on opening his
front door to enter, was dazzled by bright
blaze in the room, and startled by the ap-
partition of a burlY negro, who, it seems,
was Just In the act OF departing from
the place as Mr.. Steinman entered.
Quick as a fash Of lightning the
negro sprang forward and dealt
Mr.. steinman q terrible blow on the right
temple, which knocked him PROSTATE. He
was stunned by the blow, and the negro
sprang over his body, and, rushing out OF
the door, escaped. In a few seconds Mr..
steinman recovered AID gave an alarm,
which aroused the neighborhood. He found
the room on fire, the flames spreading
rapidly, and instead Of pursuing the burglar
had to give his immediate attention to check
ing the flames and saving his property, in
which efforts be was seconded by some
neighbOrs, who were soon aroused.
The window curtains and lace curtain,
which concealed an opening to the rear
room, were destroyed and considerable Of
the furniture and flooring were damaged by
the fire. 10 extlnguishing the flames Mr.. S.
ldQ LIS TlRnb MAUI DAuly DurDeQ.
In the upper room were sleeping Mr..
steinman's wife, who is quite sick, and his
children, and but for his opportune arrival
they most probably would have met horri-
bic death, as the fire had gained same head
way. AS he was struck by the negro, r.
Steinman had glimpse OF his face by the
glare Of the flames, and thinks he would
be able to identify him. he was bare
footed, bareheaded, and had on dark
blue shirt similar to those worn by sailors.
An examination OF the premises showed
that the burglar had effected an entrance by
scaling the fence to shed, from which he
jumped into the yard and opened the back
door There was nothing missing, though
a large trunk which was in the room back
OF the parlor was broken open and its con-
tents disturbed.
The burglar was so noiseless In his move
ments that Mrs. SteinmAn was not
aroused, and the first intimation she had of
her danger was when her husband cried out.
Some three months ago the same house was
broken into and quantity of wearing sp-
parel was stolen, but FROM the fact that no
articles were taken on this occasion, it is
presumed this bold burglar was after money,
and not finding any in the trunk, became
disguised, and maliciously and diabOlically
set fire to the room. 1t Is to be hoped sin
cerelY he may be apprehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

Abou, two weeks since the wife of well
known citizen living on Barnard street, in
the vicinity Of CASTOR, employed a womsn
70 attend 10 the family washing
The woman was rather progressing
IN appearance, and gave her name a. Rosa
Williams, sraring that she lived on Stewari
street, near Little Jones. She prOfessed 70
be a good washer, aud the lady delivered 10
her the entire family washing, comprising
about one hundred sud forty pieces. Al
the elOse Of the first week the new washer
woman failed 20 make her appearance with
the clothes, but 80 there had been cODsid
cradle rain during the week, the LADY
thought nothing strange OF this,
presuming that the vet weather had inter
fered with the washing The new washer
woman did not appear during the past
week, and nothing was heard o. her. The
suspicious Of the lady werr then aroused that
she had been deceived by Rosa, and
this belief Was strengt hened whsu attention
was called to the fac that Stewart street AMI
Little Jones run parallel, Rusa having
stated she lived on the former, near the cor
ner OF Li'tle J mes There f. every reason
to believe now that The woman Il thief,
and that the family will be minus that cloth
ing until some shrewd detective "spots"
her, and tramps her up TO justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

A little while after dark on Saturday
night party Of boys were INDUCING in a
romp al Montgomery whilst awaiting the
arrival Of the night train from this city.
Amongst the number we're Willie Wood,
aged about twenty Years, and Gus Matthews,
aged seven years, the latter a grandson Of
Mr. q. VI. Wiliett.
Willie Wood was running along at a rapid
pace and Unexpectedly ran against the little
Matthews boy, hitting the latteT's left thigh
Wiih rls knee with such force as % snap in
twain the shaft OF the femur. Yesterday
morning the little fellow was brought into
the city and placed under the care Of Dr.
Falligant Last evening he was reported as
sleeping quietly without anOdynes and as
being entirely free OF fever. We sincerely
hope that the lad will have a speedy reeoy-
a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
PoRTNOTEs.
shipping, Receipts and Exports, and
other Matters of Interest.

so barrels Of rice were the sales on satur-
day.
The exports Of lumber Saturday were
SS9, 2o7 feet.
An advance took place in the lower grades
Of rosin Saturday.
Spirits turpentine declined two cents per
gallon on Saturday.
The value of the foreign exports on Sat
urday was $3l ,619 Il.
The naval stores sales Saturday embraced
627 barrels OF rosin and 100 casks spirits
turpentine.
The Central Railroad brought amongst
other freight on Saturday 20 horses and 46
bark collars.
Cotton futures advanced about eight
points on Saturday on the closing figures OF
the day previous.
The Savannah, Florida and Western Rail
way brought to this market on Saturday
one car load of cattle.
The steamer City Of Bridgeton had among
her freight from Florida eight crates Of
lemons aud one barrel of lines.
Amongst the freight by the Charleston
and Savannah Railway, on Saturday, was
2lS boxes and 125 caddies of tobacco.
The steamship Saxon carried amongst her
freight for Philadelphia on Saturday 25
crates of fruit and barrels of pineapples.
The steamship City of Macon had amongst
her freight for New York, Saturday, 254
boxes of fruit, 1850 watermelons and forty
six turtles.
The British brig NJ. A Doran was satur-
day cleared for Port Natal, Africa, by
Messrs. d. G. Bacon & Co, with z, 633 pieces
Of timber, measuring 182, 962 feet, valued at
s., $50, and 6,2l5 pieces Of flooring, measur-
ing Al, 67S feet, valued at 81 $50.
The Norwegian bark Najaden was Sstur-
day cleared for London by Messrs Hoist &
Co. She carried 1926 casks spirits tur-
pentine, measuring 60, ABB gallons, valued at
S27, 1874 IS, and 106 barrels OF rosin, weigh
ing Al, 9O5 pounds, valued at 1924 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

In this day OF progress AMI eniighten-
ment no sensible man can be found who
will presume to assert that advertising does
not pay. Experience teaches exactly the
contrary where the columns Of a irst-class
Journal are used. We have assurances from
scores Of our largest aud most liberal ad p
vsrtisers that they have received satisfsc-
tory returns on every dollar expended II
using our columns % reach customers.
The -MoRSISG NEWS is recognized Is
an advertising medium that has n
rival for this section, but the nam
moth Trade Issue viii be particularly
valuable 10 fhis respect, and no snterpris-
ing merchant can Afford 70 permit such an
opportunity a. 70 Offers % pas b.. With
circulation q over twenty I've thousand,
and with one 1uzdred thousand readerss
the value ~ an advertisement 70 IA CO.
umns is s1 apr a-=lr a. 70 Eeed TO argu-
melr rl -afi-f7 any ols- Tine e passing
rap iIy. acd -zs side aFaze merchant 4hO
woaI.f rap re- z1g1ls-zs d golden OppOr-
tunlre= slcuI1 rlsze arrangements for nav
Ing b. fsIl announcements sttrac-iyelY dis
PLAYED 90 me trade fs-u- Rates as usual.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
u.uer. and Things Laconic.IlT
Noted.

Savannah needs q norgue.
Clinton Lodge No. 81, T. A. n, meet to
night.
DeKalb Lodge No. g, I. o. o. P, meet
tonight.
The surf at Tybee this season has been
full Of diving bellies.
Lee Roy Myers, Esq, returned from us
summer trip on Saturday.
Civ Court will convene for the triai VI
criminal cases tais morning
The barge Mary will leave Tor the SA'iilA
river o. "Wednesday the l1th ms.
Railroad Mutual Loan Association nave
their regular meeting this evening
-T,e sssessrnent a. the Police Court sat
r,tsv amounted TO nineteen dollars.
T,e steam tug Forest City will make the
- - Tybee this afternoon a. O'Clock,
instesd Of the Plant
The change in the weather yesterday
ssemed fOrerunner Of that polar wave OF
V-auor's LIE her wave.
The Yacht Nettle, which went 70 ChsrleE-
to- q take part 10 the late regatta, arrived
mere a. 10 o'clock yesterday
John TempletOD, with Fay Templeton
znd Star CON OinatiOD, will open the season
IL Savannah early next month.
The pilot boat John r. Wilder has under
goa- a thorough overhauliDg and been re-
pain-ed, aud is now ready for business
WHY r JbinsOn, cOlOred individual, was
sarurdsv fined three dollars for the fun Of
throwing watermelon rinds in the street.
Maud TAYLOR vas arrested Yesterday morn
Ing bv Pc cenau Turner for disOrderly con-
duct and using prOfane language on the
street.
Itfs altogether unnecessary TO search the
rocks for tue autediluvlAn man; be Is here,
and can be found in the store that dom
advertise.
William Moyrel, beligerent cOlored in
divldual, was captured yesterday afternoon
about three O'Clock whilst pummeling an
other fellow.
The steamship Rapidan, Captain Jenney,
which formerly ran between this port ana
New York, Is now in New York, aud Is re-
ported a. being up for Savannah.
Among the arrivals AZ the Marshall House
are Lieut.. W. H. Cushing, Of New York, u
s K. VI. cutter John A. Dix; z. Il Bacon,
ESQ Of Eastman, and Virgil ID. Burns, Esq
Several parties who swallowed more
whisky on Sa urdaY night than they could
conveniently carry, were scOoped In by
yigflznt policemen, aud will be prominent
al the Police CJurt matinee to-day.
Shortly before SIX O'Clock Yesterday aftei .
noon Policeman Delgnan found drunken
Oakley snoOZng on the street, whom he
hustled of 70 the barracks, where be an
nOunced himself 70 be King William
Savannah has been selected as the place
for holding the next meeting Of the State
Agricultural S-c-efy, and l. T. Livingston,
T. q Holt and Il Il. Carey were appointed
4 committee 70 correspond with citizens OF
Savannah on the .ubiec. OF place for the
meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
The JobbIBg Trade-A Pew Words
TO PuTcha sers.

As there Is every indication that the fau
season will open earlier. and that pur-
ehasers from the interior viii soon be IN
the market, We would direct attention to
the snnounc smenr Of MessTs. Gust&ve Eek
srein & Co, corner Congress and Whitaker
Gyeets, whose wholesale department is nov
complete r. every particular. Anticipating
q heavy demand, they have Just laid in al
immense stock Of staple and fancy dry
goods, embracing a beautiful line Of silks
and cashmeres. Ia the advertisement ap-
pears an enumeration Of some Of
the principal lines comprising their
stocks Nessrs. Ecksiein Il Co. have had
long experience in the business, and their
extended facilities enable them to secure
many advantages IN the large markets
which they are enabled 10 give their GUS
TONERS. Their stocks are selected with a
special view TO the wants OF the trading
section tributary 10 Savannah. They are
also agents Of the Athens Manufacturing
COmpany's checks, yarns aud jeans, aud
also agents for Keeps celebrated shirts,
collars, cuffs, drawers and umbrellas. Mer
chauts from he interior who desire to Sc
cure their fall aud winter stocks on reason
able terms should call upon Messrs. Eek
stein q Co. and inspect their goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
A Savannah Drummer Wanted al
Fort Gaines.

The Macon Telegraph OF Sunday relates
the following:
1.-TWO Macon drummers, assisted by one
from Savannah, played a joke upon North
ern traveller IN Fort Gaines Il - Gays since,
which came near having a serious termina-
ton. II seems the stranger had been boast
ing OF his proves considerably, and the
plot was laid with the intention only Of
taking him down. The Savannah man
took him out for a walk on the bluff, when
they were met by the other two, who order
ed them 10 halt. Whispering run the ga
vannah man struck out like deer followed
by the now thoroughly frightened man Of
prOwess. The Macon men fired over them,
aud by agreement the Savannah boy threw
up bis arms, shrieked and fell. The other,
however, streaked Il for town, closely pur-
sued. Dashlng down the street he spied a
church open and rushed straight up the
aisle. With the exclamation they cannot
kill me here on his lips he fell to the floor
and went into kind Of ft, vomiting until It
seemed as though he would die. IL was
long time before the doctors got him
straight. 1t is said that had the strain been
kept no a hundred yards further nothing
could have saved him. Three dTummers
are now wanted ia Fort Gaines One is from
Savannah and the others from Macon"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
A DangerOus Point.

There is heavy pile just abreast Of
the wreck of the steamer Wheless stand
ing upright In the river, and against which
vessels drawing much water are liable
to strike at low tide, in which
event the consequences would be
serious. The steamer II. B. Plant,
whilst coming up the river on Friday night,
passed over this obstruction, just grazing
the top Of 1t. Attention has already been
called to this matter, and 1t behooves the
authorities to take some steps towards hav-
ing It removed before some vessel is seri-
ously damaged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

The moruary report for the past week,
published elsewhere, presents striking evil
dence Of the splendid health Of this CON-
munity, and We may here say, upon the au-
thority Of physicians and druggists, It was
never freer from sickness at this period Of
the year The report shows that there were
only ten deaths for the week, two among
the whites aud eight among the cOlored. or
this number, one was from accidental
drowning, one from old age, and several
were OF children undee five years OF age.
We venture the assertion that there Is no
city Of the same population which can show
q better mOriuary record at this season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
A High Compliment.

We understand that W. H. Baker, Esq,
the very efficient Superintendent of the
Public Schools Of Chatham county. has been
unanimously elected President Of the Stone
wall Jackson Female College at Abingdon,
Virginia. This is high compliment to our
worthy fellow citizen, and we congratulate
him upon It. We do not know whether Mr..
Baker intends TO accept the position, but
trust he will not, as our community can lily
afford to lose the services of so accom-
plished, faithful aud experienced Super
intendent OF her Public Schools
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

About us? Our name is on everYone's
tongue, not only In this city but in every
city in the State. But their talk does US
good, for we never misrepresent our goods.
We advertise only what we have, and tell
the truth. For instance, look at the figures
below, and call and see US, then you will be
convinced: All wool cashmere pants, 81 rs
that other stores ask 81; genuine Middlesex
flannel suits, SI2; all linen bosom shirts, 20
cents, worth 81 %; mems and boys straw
hats less than cost. Remember the place,
Famous New York Clothing House, 140
Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

Saturday morning about nine o'clock,
Frank Elvira, a Portuguese lsborer in the
employ of Messrs. Bergman & Steele, whilst
engaged with gang In loading the Nor
wegian bark Nsjaden, at the wharves of
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
pletely Frustrated. He was sent to his home
in a wagon.
A colored man named William Morel,
who is working for the same firm, was also
overcome by the heat during the morning
and had to be conveyed to his home. 1t wss
reported Saturday night that his condition
was quite serious
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15

John IL. Stiles, colored, stimulated by
mean whisky, was acting in rather disOr-
DERBY and boister0us manner on the street
yesterday morning about nine O'Clock, ere
ating considerable excitement. Policeman
Heidt's attention being attracted by the dis
turbance, ordered John 10 keep quiet and
20 home. Instead OF needing this advice he
became more bOister0us, whereupon the
officer took him in custody He resisted
Violently and swOre with great vehemeDce,
aud 1t was only after great difficulty and
with the assistance Of Policeman Farr that
be was subiugated and carried to the bar
facks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
A Huge Rnttlesnake Dispatched
whilst ENJOYING His Meal.

One of our citizens, who owns a fine
plantation some five or six miles from the
city, whilst on a visit to his place Saturday,
accomplished the feat of Staying a huge
rattlesnake. He was inspecting HIS
grounds, and suddenly came upon the
reptile near ditch in the act OF devouring
a full grown rabbit. 1t was a big swal-
low, and about one half of bunny's body
protruded from his csrniverous jaws. AS
his snskeship was comparatively helpless
while thus engaged, the gentleman seized
heavy stick which he found near by and
with well directed and forcible blows
"crushed the head OF the serpent"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
ARRIVALS AUGUST Il.

H Roediger and wife, steamship George APP
pold, P Keller, Drake, Ga; w Woods, Ora
hamville Ca John NJ Reddick, Ocala, Fla; F
w Wilson, G w Brown, Knoxville; z Rich
ardscn Hardeeville; Kline, AIillen; Thos II
ID Alton and wife, Arthur Z Boelwel, Mt Yer
non; Jos II Ennessy. West Meriden, Conn; F
d Feilkins, Pulaski. n Y; John smith, Boston;
w l. Becker, Charleston; g Phillips, Havre,
and wife, w Cushman, Palletine, n Y Peter
P Sayles and wife, w Grayson, Providence,
X 1; Granville Beytagh, st. Augustine, Fla; S
Brown. Ga
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
AAUNDAY sight ROW.
A Negro Desperately Wounded with
AK ntfe-EscaPs OF Ihe AssaiIant.

Las EizLt. sh0rily after 10 o'clock, there
wa -eri1as ole urbance amJng a crowd %
nezro-s eos zrsga,ed 10 Cooper shop lane
The party, 60 e. sfa-ed, had been drinking,
but what caused the difficult
o could not be ascertained.
During the melee one Charles Lee whipped
out large knife and made savage attack
upon A negro named Brown, cutting him
severely ard dangerously In i've different
places.abO the bO'Y. This sanguinsry ter
mlnafi0u Of the trouble caused the crowd 70
scatter in order 20 avoid arrest Brown bled
profus-ly from bis wounds, ard Was con-
veyrd by some friends 10 The City Dispen-
sary, and subsequently, carried 10 a physi-
clans Office. IL seems that his wounds are
very serious, a. the prospects Of his recOv-
cry, from all accounts, are extremely doubt
ful.
Lee had not been arrested up to last
accounts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
nisorderIr RemaIe.

Saturday night shortly before o'clock,
considerable excitement was created on the
street by the disorderly and outrageous
conduct Of colored dsmsel. Her profanity
and indecency shocked Policeman FAIR,
who seized her and waltzed her off to the
barracks, where she gave her name as En-
ma Coleman. She was locked up in little
room on the first floor Of the bastile, where
she had ample opportunity yesterday for
u faction
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-15
Hn,r rn Seenre Cn.1nmerr.

The well prepared and displayed adver-
tisement in first-class established journal
Is q silent drummer. and effects wonderful
results. The en-erprising and progressive
know that 10 secure customers, increase
their Trade ard become hOurishing, they
must advertise. The MORNING NEWS Trade
Editirn ~ Is 600 cOpie- Will have a hundred
thousand r. adrrs iu this section tributary 10
Savan ab. LAKE note Of this, and govern
yourself accordingly.