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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01
THE MAMELUKE's LEAP.
h Story OF Modern Egypt

There are few more striking city land.
scapes in the whole Of Africa, though
there may be many handsomer, than the
panorama OF Cairo, where ancient and
modern M0hamncdanism stand repre-
senied side By side. As mere picture.
the trayelermay perhaps give his prefer
ence TO the towering red cliffs and ter
raced streets Of Oran, the magnificent
crescent OF white houses surmouptinc
The green sloping hills and sparkling
waters of Algiers Bay, or the strange
little eagles nest Of Constantine perched
on AL sides but one by hideous rhasm
I'VE hundred feet in depth. But in its
picturesque mngling of the past and
the present, Of quaint Eastern barbar.
ISM and jaunty Western civilization.
Cairo stands alone.
IL must be owned, however that the
late khedlye's Efforts to make his capi.
tal cheap edition Of Paris have had
anything but satisfactory result. Mos.
ZEN cities are as conservative us thei,
mhabllaliS, aud do not take kindly tc
the busting, new-fangled notions OF tho
west The Shubra Gardens, indeed
(Which form the Park of Cairo), arc ,
charming foil TO the hot, dusty plain al
around; and SO, too, is the lone ayopu,
OF date palms extending from the Mi,
almost TO the point where the MIGHT,
crests OF the Pyramids are seen looninS,
against the rich tropical sky on the Dor
der OF the everlasting desert. But Their
is garish, offensive smarlncss abou
every street Of the new "Ism"ni
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01

here, in his own stronghold, who knows
what he may dol"
"Ila! thinks thou that the Pasha
means treacheryp cried the young
chief, with fierce CLEAN in his large
black eyes and a significant clutch OF
his ieweied sword hilt. "If it be so, let
him beware! for he who beats the thick
ct for an antelope may chance to rouse
lion! But this is idle talk-he dares
not!n
'He dares not" echoed three or four
of the others, with disdainful laugh;
and the feast began.
Long and merrily did they revel; but
Just as the mirth was at its height, n
shrill whistle sharp and ominous as the
scream of a vulture, pierced the still
night air, Instantly the .hangings OF
the coonnade fell, and from behind the
pillars, with flash and roar like the
outburst of a thunderstorm, a deadly
volley of musketry came crashing
among the jewellers.
In moment all was confusion. The
betrayed Mamelukes sprang to theiI
feet and grasped their swords and dag
gers; butwhat could these avail against
the merciess bullets that hailed upon
them without ceasngP Down they
went, man on man, and among the first
that fell was poor old Hassan, whose
gloomy prophecy was but too truly full
filed
Yet even in this deadly Eperil, the
brave young Said did not lose his pres
ence of mind. AT the first alarm he had
sprung to his horse and united it, but
the outer gate was shut There was
only one chance left. AS the bowling
murderers closed in to finish their work,
Said spurred his horse and dartcd like
an arrow through the doorway leading
from the colonnade to the rampant that
oyerhung the precipice.
An exulting yell broke from the enc.
mics as they rushed after him, thinking
that now they had him fast, hemmed in
as he was between their leveed weap-
ons and the fearful gulf beyond. But
they little knew Said, the Mameluke. -
One defiant shout, one headlong bound
forward into the empty air, and horse
and man vanished into the fathomless
depth of blackness below
Even the savage soldier turned away
in horror from the sight of that desper-
ate leap, little dreaming that their prey
had escaped them after all. Yes SO it
was. The horse was killed, but the dar-
inc rider escaped with broken limb to
die long years after in distant land,
upon far nobler battlefield! L. Darid
| her in our Continent
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01
Setting a Fashion.

The Austrian empress, while on a lit
tie country excursion with herusual ret
inue, stopped at an inn for refresh
mcnts Being heated, she took Off her
bonnet and hung it on the back Of q
chair, where playful puppy made such
mischief with it before anybody's attcn-
ton was attracted rs TO render il unfit
for further wear. OF course every lady
in the party offered her own hat in the
place Of the one that was damaged, but
the empress took the within 10 finish the
excursion without any other head coy
ering than that supplied by nature Be
ing observed in this fashion by some la
dies Of the stylish world, Who are eager
to initiate anything that royalty does,
the practice Of appearing in public with
out hat or bonnet came into general
vogue. The morning promcnadcs be-
came marked by the presence of numcr-
Gus elegantly arranged heads of hair
devoid OF ANY covering, and on Sunday
the same fashion was followed in church.
TO such an extent was this becoming
the rage, says the Vienna 7dgcbiaH,
that milliners grew alarmed and clam
ored at court about IL, whorenpon An OK
| PLANTATION OF the cause Of the omnress'
hatless excursion was issued from Of
fetal sources, and published 10 tho So
cial world. This put an end To the now
fashion, hatmukers were hanny once
more, and fashionable circles were AGAIN
at peace.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01

For sale by all druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01

When man kums to me for advice
find out the kind Of advice he wanna
and Civ 1t to him; this satisfys him thai
he and ! are two ~ smart men NJ Tiara
Is nying.--Josh Billings
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01

The evening sun is just beginning to
redden the bold ridges Of the Mokattam
Hills (Which flank Cairo on the east
as troop Of horsemcn, mounted on su-
perbArab coursers and awayed in all the
barbaric splendor of Eastern warriors,
ride CALAMITY up the winding path lead
ing to the gate of the citadel. All are
stout and stalwart men, armed to the
teeth, and seemingly quite ready to use
their weapons at moments notice
against either friend or foe
These are the famous Egyptian Nam
clukcs, the hereditary aristocracy of the
land, who once faced the best soldiers
of Bonaparte himself beneath the shad-
ow Of the Pyramids. and from whose
ranks came the renowned Sultans that
formerly ruled all Egypt from the sea
TO the cataracts of the Nile. Proudly
do they file in through the gloomy old
gateway, rejoicing to think that even
Mehcmet Ali Pasha himself, the dread
ed Governor of Lower Egypt, thinks it
prudent to stand well with the Name
lukes and to bid.them TO feast in his
own citadel at Cairo.
Little do they dream what manner OF
feast it is TO be. Mehcmet All is not tie
man TO let any one stand in his way,
and these naughty chiefs, with their
fierce courage aud uncomfortable no
tons of independence, have long been
burden to him. If he intends CAS- he
does 10 become absolute master Of. all
Egypt he or they must 20; and he has
already made up his mind which Of th-
two it shall be.
In all their pride and spendor the
doomed men march CALAMITY into the
fatal courtyard, whence they are never
10 return, The gate shuts unpcrceiycd
behind them rs they enter, while n
crowd Of obsequious servants press
around them TO aid in dismounting, tie
up their horses and marsha "thc noble
chiefs to their appointed places.
In the last glow of sunset Uor this
strange bahquet-hall hadno roof but the
open sky) the Widespread tables and
colored lamps, the crimson hangings Of
the encircling colonnadc, the dark
handsome faces and rich dresses of the
Mameukes, made goodly show. But
although most of the guests seemed in
high good humor with everything, one
scared veteran, with a long gray beard
hanging over his brawny chest, looked
omlnously grave and gloomy.
'What ails thee, Father Hassanp'
asked tall, handsome lad beside him.
",Ihy face is as dark as the peaks of the
Mokattam before STORM"
81 am but i'll at ease, friend Said"
answered the old warrior. Last night
l dreamed that n wild hare ran past
me, and thou knowest what that fore.
bodies"
Evidently Said did know, by the sud.
den clonding of his bright young face.
"Well said the wise man, that an en-.
emys gifts bring evil" pursued Hassan.
"Mehemet Ali Pasha loves us not. and
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-10-01
Independent in all
Things.
Neutral in Moth
inc.
TERMS:

DELIVERED BY CARRIER, 25 CENTS PER WEEK.
$1,000 PER YEAR 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT IF PAID
YEARLY IN ADVANCE. BY MAIL, 800 PER MONTH
$1,000 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28
STATE NEWS.

q
DIR. Love has been arrested in Cal
houn CO., w. Va, charged with big
amy.
Ex-Govs Mathews is spending some
time in Washington, and his health
is said to be improving.
The artificial lake on the State fair
grounds, near Wheeling, is to be one
hundred feet wide by two hundred
feet long, and have a uniform depth
of three feet. Swans will be kept
on it in summer, a sodded area with
a promenade will surround it, while
a fountain will play in the center and
boats ride on the surface. In winter
twill be utilized as a skating rink.
Last week Mrs. Sadie Morgan, who
was living at G. A. Shepherds, near
Wileyville, and her babe about eight
months old, were SO severely burned
that no hopes are entertained of the
recovery of either. Mrs. Morgan
was subject to epileptic fits, and while
sitting with the babe in her arms
during the absence of the family,
had an attack and fell into the fire
The babes feet were nearly burned
off, and the injuries of the mother
were simply horrible.-Messenger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

CINCINNATI january 24.-Bishop
Elder, Coadjutor of Archbishop Pur-
cell, has issued a call for a provincial
council to be held in this city, be-
ginning March 5. 1t will be the first
provincial council held since 1859
and the fourth in the history of the
province, which includes the dioceses
of Cincinnati, Covington, Louisville,
Vincennes, Fort Wayne, Detroit,
Cleveland and Columbus. Important
matters will come up for considera-
tion. The council is called under
the special authorization Of the Holy
Chair i'll Rome. The official call
directs the faithful to observe Feb
ruary II as a fast-day and directs
what prayers shall be said at mass
from this date IN order "to secure
the special direction Of the Holy
Ghost in the doings of the council. p
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

MATRIMoNAL.-Our young friend
James S. DOwlan, son of S. S. Dowlan,
was married on Wednesday evening,
at the M. f. Parsonage, to Miss Mollie
Bateman-Rev. Mr.. Rice officiating
AT O'Clock the contracting parties
made their appearance, accompanied
by afewselect friends, and the "silken
cord" was soon tied, after which they
proceeded to the brides home. We
extend our congratulations to the
happy couple, and hope they "may
live long and prosper"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

At the special meeting of Town
Council Wednesday evening of last
week, it was resolved "That the
sentiment of this council is favorable
to the passage of House Bill No. 80,
known as the Stewart Bill when
amended so as to leave his residence
and yard attached as fence now stands,
within the corporate limits, and we
advise our representatives in the
Legislature accordingly"
The Ordinance Commute was in
structed to prepare and submit an
ordinance giving full power to the
Martinsburg and Winchester Turn
pike Company to control tollgate To-
Gated within the corporate limits.
The Finance Committee was in
structed to make out all bills of 1880,
on the assessors books, for which
there are no bills, and place the. same
in the hands of the sergeant for collec-
ton.
Mr.. Chas. Diffenderfer was reelected
Chief Marshal of the Fire department,
and G. O. Lambert, assistant. The
company was instructed to re-enlist
the old members and take new ones,
notice to the effect of which appears in
another column.
The Senators and Delegates to the
Legislature from this district, were
requested to oppose the bill introduced
by Mr.. Evans, amending section first
of the charter of the Corporation of
Martinsburg.
The Sergeant was instructed to sell
at public sale the small building on
the lot where the new City Hall is
being erected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

REVIVAL SERvIcEs.-For the past
two weeks revival services have been
in progress in the Presbyterian church
in this place, and are still going on.
During the first two weeks of the
meeting the pastor was assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Fleming of Woodstock, Va.
This gentleman madea most favorable
impression on his audiences, which
were large upon every occasion. Rev.
Mr.. Woods of Martinsburg, always a
great favorite in Keyser, is here this
week, and the interest continues I'M
abated. There has been number of
conversions, and large accession to
the church will no doubt result from
the meetings.-Keyser Echo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The question of debate before the
Lyceum, Monday nightnext, is woman
suffrage, = Messrs. Rohrbaugh and
Shaffer in the affirmative, and Goulden
and Westonhaver in the negative; d.
w. Kilmer, reader; James Frazer,
declaimer. The Berkeley Springs
Literary Society has invited the
Martinsburg Lyceum to joint debate
in February, which will be replied to
after next regular meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

We take the following from the
"College News " of the AWHILE Ga
zette, i'm reference to a son of Mr.. Van
Meter, of Berkeley County, who is a
student at Lebanon College, AWHILE,
Pa. =
"Ar. George w. Van Meter, who
is becoming eminent as student in
art, is now at work shading an immense
drawing of his homestead. The out
lines of this beautiful design were
sketched during vacation"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is a
list of dead letters remaining in the
post-office at Martinsburg, Jan. Dist,
and will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office Feb. 4th, if not called for. Per-
sons calling for these letters will please
say advertised.
Jos. S. Rohrer, O. S. Mccall, Calvin,
Felker, NJ. l.. Flint, Isaac Kane, Rev.
DIR. B. F. Brooks. Also the following
held for postage: Mary E. Whitmore,
Senellsburg Pa, o. III. Sechrist,
Walkersvile, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The firm of Vollmer & Boyd will be
dissolved next month. Mr.. Vollmer
has had special inducements offered
him to engage in farming in North
Carolina, and will remove with his
family about April. He has rented a
farm of 700 acres near Wadesboro,
locality where every kind of grain can
be raised. We are sorry to part with
so enterprising a business man, and
wish him every success in his new
home and field of labor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28
Lam" the newsy Washington
correspondent of the Wheeling Regis

LAM the newsy Washington
correspondent of the Wheeling Regis
ter writes as follows: ms E4F
"Senator Malone is represented
as being busily engaged in preparing
bill for the readjustment of the Vir-
ginia debt, based upon the principle
that in public debts the debt follows
the territory, and he proposes, that
as West Virginia took one-third of
the territory Of Virginia, including
her best mineral lands, the New
State should assume one-third of the
total debt of the old State, including
the interest account. The following
are given as the Senator's figures:
Total Virginia debt July 1882, in
ending so-called West Virginia GER
tifcates, s31, 54S,O65. Ofthis he sets
apart to Virginia $o1 ,035,377. of
which S16,S43,000 is principal and
100000 interest past due. The
same figures makes West Virginia's
portion S10,512,6SS of which So, 49,.
6S8 is principal and S2,096, 900 is
interest. I give the figures because
it is sometimes satisfaction to know
how much people claim from YOU.
even when yon don't owe and never
expect to pay them"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The religious services now in pro-
gress in the Baptist Church, are well
attended. Rev, w. G.. Biting, of
Baltimore, preached on several occa-
sions, and is commended as young
man Of promising distinction as a
pulpit orator. The pastor, Rev. A. E.
Rogers, leaves nothing undone for the
good of the cause, and we are glad his
efforts are SO successful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan. 24.-At
Paw Paw, West Va, on the line of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
this morning, two large frame build
ings, occupied by Perry Williamson
as store and dwelling, were totally
destroyed by fire. Williamson
saved his household goods, but lost
about three thousand dollars worth
of stock, which was fully covered by
insurance. The buildings were owned
by DR.. z. S. McKaig, of this city,
whose loss is over three thousand
dollars, with no insurance. The
building5was formerly used as rail
road depot, and was one of the oldest
in the place. The origin of the fire
is supposed to have been a defective
flue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The proprietors and editors of the
Parkersburg State Journal, severed
their connection with that paper last
week, and are succeeded by Mr.. A. B.
White, a man of wide experiences in the
newspaper business. The State Jour
nal was an ably conducted Republican
journal, and while we regret to lose
Messrs Stevenson and Scofield in the
field of journalism, we extend well
come to Mr.. White, feeling assured
that the State Journal will continue
in its old path.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The relatives and friends of Mr.. l..
+. Combs, Principal of the Fourth
Ward School, were favored with his
bouptiful hospitality on Saturday,
14tb. it being the occasion of Mr..
Combs birthday, as also that of one
OF his sons. We. wish Mr.. Combs
many happy returns of the day, and
hope in the future we may note dates
more correctly-apoor apology, which
we hope he will accept.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The Church Ne,os, an interesting lit
tie sheet published in this city by
Rev. r. d. Roller, Rector of Trinity
Episcopal Church, entered on its fifth
volume, with the January number.
1t is a creditable publication, and the
Rev. editorand publisher is to be COM
mended for his perseverance and la
Dor in bringing the paper to its pres
ent successful standing and promising
future
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

Austins Combination Company ex-
hibited in this place during the week.
They do not study as much to please
as they do to slip their bills. After
considerable trouble, we put their
printing bill in the hands of an officer
for collection, and they only paid part
of their bill at the Grand Central. The
Hagerstown Heraid& 7orcaigM have
also an unpaid bill, which they forgive
them, and well they may.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28
marriages.

Jan. 25th,s at the NJ. f. Parsonage,
this city, by Rev. i. M. b: Rice, James
S. Dowlan to Miss Moi.i,e Bateman,
both of this place.
At the residence of John Keller,
Berkeley County, Jan. 9Th, by Rev. R.
S. ID. Heironimus, Edward II. Brown,
of Martinsburg, to Miss Mary G.
Keller, of Berkeley County.
At Beverly" the residence of the
brides parents, en- Wednesday, Janu-
airy 10, by Rev. A. G. Hopkins,
Luther r. Huyette and Miss Fannie
E. Burns, second daughter of Mr.. John
Burns, both of Jefferson County.
At the PRESBYTERIAN Parsonage in
Gina Iai .r..eestown; on Thursday corning,
January 10, by Rev. A. Z. Hopkins,
William J. Avis and Miss Harry E.
Webb, both of Harper's Ferry.
Jan. 10Th, at the home of the bride,
near Glendary, w. Va, by Rev.C.
w. Hustler, Samuel L. Barney to
Mary e. Grove, all of Berkeley County.
: By Elder s. B. Moore, at his resi-
dence, Fast Washington St., Hagers-
town, Md, on Thursday evening,
January 18th, Luther NJ. G.. Fouke
and Miss Ida j. Shelly.
On Wednesday, the 18th inst, at
the M. E. Church, Hagerstown, by
Rev. j. HI. Dashiell, d. ID. H. Wyatt
Glove, of Winchester, Va, and Miss
Annie Henneberger, ofHagerstown.
AtDuckwater, Nye County, Nevada,
November 10, 1881, by Judge Erwin,
Elisha Locke, of Jefferson County,
West Virginia, and Kate Anderson,
of San Francisco, California.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

SEVERELY BURNED BY POWDER
A little i0-year-old son of Mr.. David
A. Davis, residing in this city, was
very severely burned about the face
and hands, on Wednesday week, by
getting hold of a flask of powder and
pouring its contents into the fire. The
father of the little one had been on q
hunting expedition and thoughtlessly
left the powder within the child's
reach. Though this happening willnot
result seriously, itshould be warning
'oail who handle powder or any other
explosive in careless manner
Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The wife of Mr.. Edward Wilson,
who resides on Robinson's run, in
Pawpaw district, died a few weeks
ago, of consumption. Shortly after
wards daughter died of pneumonia
fever, and now intelligence reaches
us that another daughteris lying dan
gerously i'll and it is thought cannot
possibly recover. Mr.. Wilson de-
serves the sympathy OF his neigh hors
and friends in his sore affection.
-Fai,mont West Vifyinian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

Rt. Rev. Bishop Kahn, of this Di-
Geese of the Catholic church, and ma
tive ofMartinsburg, made the opening
prayer in the Senate at Wheeling, Fri
day of last week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

At a meeting of the stockholders of
the NJ. g. p. and G.. V. r. r.. held in
this city, Tuesday last, the following
directors were elected to represent
Berkeley County in the Board C. J.
Faulkner, A. j. Thomas, VIM. 7.
Stewart, and J. @. A. Nadenbousch.
Maj. E. S. Troxell, who served in that
capacity for several years, retired.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

The Baltimorean announces the
engagement of Miss Julia jackson,
daughter of Stonewall Jackson, to Mr..
Frank Baker, wealthy young bust
ness man of that city. The marriage
is fixed for early in the spring.
Miss jackson denies the report,
and she ought to know.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The smallpox scare is over; no new
cases; nearly every citizen vaccinated,
and every other precaution taken.
Strange how facts are exaggerated; in
the county it was reported that there
were from fifteen totwenty cases in the
city, while tho truth lie thore ,pas one
case of varioloid, which is defined as
disease resembling smallpox very
much.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

The intermediate examination of
the pupils of the Second Ward School
w. A. Pitzer, Principal-begins on
Monday, and continues during the
week. The patrons of the school are
cordially invited to attend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

We hope not to be thought officious
in advising our citizens to read care
fully any petition presented for their
signature; words themselves are but a
means of concealing thought.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28
CITY Produce Markets.

Corrected every Friday 6y q. Grove.
Potatoes, 1.40@1.60; Butter 80; Eggs
%; hams 16; sides 12l; shoulders IL I;
lard IL; turkeys 8 per lb.; chicken 8 !
duck 90 per piece; apples 8O985 per
bush. dried apples 5 per h.; peaches
10; cherries IS; huckleberries 10; and
blackberries s.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

1t is said that Wysong Hall is to be
fitted up for public entertainments, at
an early day. A new tin roof has been
put on the building, and other i'm
provements made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-01-28

Mrs. M. Murphy sold her property
on Martin Street, to Mr.. Stuckey,
for $500, and in company with her
son started for Denver City, Colorado,
Sunday last.