The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-09-15

itself to its utmost to make their visitors
feel at home and they doubtless succeeded
When the republicans pirate OF the
democratic Construction" that prevented
the passage Of the taX.reduction bill, it will
be we'll TO remember, says the Columbus
CO.. Times, that this bill was reported af-
ter the republicans in spite Of ''obstruc-
ton" had stolen six democratic seats in
the house, A majority available in election
contests whines OF its inability to reduce
taxation, though made stronger by its rob
berry.
We have received from Messrs. f. r.
Root & Sons, No POS State ST., Chicago, Ill.,,
the following two musical gems. The first
"a Hieland Laddy." Aquaint and charm.
ing little Scotch piece for the piano, of the
fourth grade of difficulty. Cannot fail to
delight any one who has touch Of senti.
mcnt. Price, so cents. The second, "Orgi.
nal Five SteEWaltz," with figures in full
for dancing; by c. R. Sidney, author OF the
West Scottische. This is sure to be popu
lar with all lovers of Terpsichore. Price,
| 40 cents.
AT meeting of the board of county
commissioners held some time ago it was
decided that the amount due the county
from the government, for swamp lands,
should be applied to the improvement of
the court house, The money has been re.
ceiyed-about twenty seven hundred dol
lars and they should now hasten the con-
tempated improvement. The objects in
any city, which go further than any others
to form strangers opinion OF the place
generally, are It's public buildings-its
court house, schools, jails, council chamber,
etc, And, certainly, sight OF Cairos
court house would invariably force the con-
clusion that either the county board was
shttless, or that the county was bankrupt
/ u'l'iltl VI MhICu t"hCluslOu Nuuiu w uH1'
however. Let Lework of improvement be
commenced as soon as possible.
Last nights opening performance at
the Opera House was brilliant success in
every way. There was good audience,
the parquet and dress circles being we'll
filled, and it WAS very refined and fashion.
able audience too The company, John
A. Stevens Comic Opera company, was II
large on, and composed entirely Of fine
artists as was apparent from their ICndi.
ton Of the jolly Bachelors. The piece in
| itself is a very entertaining one, and as
presented by this company last night it was
irresistible and elected much applause
! from the audience. The company was
dressed in beautiful costumes, which lent
additional attraction to the performance
The songs and dances were exquisite and
perfectly rendered. Enchores were frequent
The company and the opera house manage
ment covered themselves all over with glory
and have reason TO feel satisfied at the re-
cognition their efforts received at the hands
Of the audience. Themusic of Prot Storer's
orchestra was good and spoke well for every
member of the band.
The to Harry Witcamp came 90 this
country from Germany and settled down in
this city in 1872 lie Was then almost
without means, but by perseverance, indus.
try aud quiet attention to his own affairs,
for which qualifications he was remarkable,
he succeeded in accumulating considerable
property, He was an exemplary citizen in
every way never engaged in any Difficult
ties, always pursueing his duties toward So
cicty himself and his family, and was one Of
the staunChest and oldest members Of
the Lutheran church toward the up
building Of which he contributed liber.
ally, He was firm in his attachments,
both to persons and things. He had
undylng faith in Caro- and her future
He owned two or three farms in this
county, not far from the city, all in fine
condition. His crops this year stand I'M
usually fine, aud he expected to reap a
rich harvest from every acre. His wife
Catharine, died about eleven years ago
and he never entirely got over his greI
Tor her loss His last words were II re
quest that he be buried by her side, which
was done. Had he lived until the 9th Of
next month he would have been sixty six
years old, yet he was, only shortly before
his death, apparently a hearty man, seem
ing to have many years Of vigorous liit
before him. HIS death was undoubtedly
the result of his fall from the wagon u day
or two before his DEATH in which he re
ceyed an injury of the shoulder and spin,
which caused paralysis. Ills funeral Wed
nesday was largely attended by his man.
friends, both Geraan and American