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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
FITZGERALD LEADS.
Fourth Days Record Of the Great
Walking Match.
Fitzgerald Covers 400 Miles at O'Clock
Yesterday, with Rowell at
His Heels.

NEW YORK, May AT six O'Clock
this morning Fitzgerald, who had
been forcing the race on Rowell, the only
competitor between him and first place,
succeeded in overtaking the sturdy little
Englishman, and, amid the applause of
the crowd, went to the front in fine form
At a. III. Rowell was five miles in
the lead from that hour Fitzgerald kept
steadily on the track and at such vigor-
Gus pace that Rowell was not only I'M
able to keep up but had withdrawn fire.
quently to rest. At eleven Fitzgerald
had increased the lead to nearly six
miles and was still going at a six-and-a.
half-mile gait. He is considered sure
winner.
The following totals show the score at
the hours named.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Successors of the James Gang.

HARPER, KAs., May Yesterday fore
noon the Medicine-V Valley Bank in Medi-
cine Lodge, thlrty-fve miles west, was
attacked aud the President, Z. w. Payne,
mortaliy wounded, and the Cashier, Geo.
Geppert, killed. About ten o'clock four
men armed with Winchester rifles
and revolyers rode up to the bank and
dismounted. Two remained outside
on guard while the others attended to the
work on the inside The City Marshal
hearing the noise appeared and opened
fire on the men outside. The robbers
then mounted and rode hastily away, but
are being pursued by large posse of
well-mounted men, who are determined
on vengeance. Geppert was a prominent
business man. Payne was the editor of
the hder, and wealthy stock man.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Speculative markets were considerably
affected Wednesday by reports that James
K. Keene had failed.
At the sale of thoroughbred horses at
Belle Meade Wednesday forty-seyen ami
mails brought $4,000.
In suppressing the labor riots in the
South African diamond mines the police
killed several persons.
Manufacturers of galvanized iron are
forming national association to con-
troll prices and production.
The Directors of the Mexican Central
Road left Chicago Wednesday to attend
the formal opening of their line,
The conclusion has at last been
reached that the terrible railroad disas-
ter in Spain was purely accidental.
Advices from Berber are to the effect
that the town is surrounded, the garrison
demoralized and retreat impossible.
The oldest bank in Mexico closed its
doors Wednesday, the government having
made peremptory demand upon 1t for u
large sum of money.
The Massachusetts Republicans de-
Hiohu tarlu TeuVNol, Oou Nnua o'i'n
tiic investigation to determine how 1t
shall be accomplished.
Four dynamite cartridges were found
Wednesday in the Parliament buildings at
Toronto. They were provided with fuses
in readiness for the match.
Salaries have been reduced from ten to
fifteen per cent. on the Union Pacific.
An officers and evuplOynS. except cnpin.
GERS and fireman, are. included.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
A Result Of the Riot.

CINCINNATI, o., May IA distressing
accident occurred at the Courthouse at
eleven O'Clock this morning, in which
four lives were nearly lost. Forty or fifty
hands were engaged in clearing away the
debris and tearing down the ruined walls.
While four were engaged in tearing away
the brick from the walls of the Probate
Courtroom, they suddenly gave way with
a fearful crash.
Frank Steggerman was the first found,
lying partially covered with debris with u
cut across the forehead from which the
brain was oozing. He was still alive,
but expired almost instantly before he
could utter word. Others were injured,
but none seriously. Steggerman was u
married man.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
An Alarming Exodus.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, May 1.-The ex-
odus of French Canadians from this
province to Eastern and Western States
continues to increase marveously. The
number leaving this city daily, chiefly in
families with their household effects, is
$50, and from Quebec the number
is stated to be much greater.
The local press, even the govern
ment organ here, is giving attention to
the subject and calling for the immediate
application of remedies by both the
Dominion and Provincial governments.
Heretofore only young people have been
emigrating, but parents and even grand.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
FOURTEEN RECOVERED.
A Poor-house Without a Night Watch
Lives Uselessly Sacrificed.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, May l.-Out OF the
fourteen inmates of the Van Buren,
County Poor-house who persisted in the
flames Of the burning pine structure yes
terday, one only was recovered In
recognizable condition. The first inti-
nation Of danger was conveyed to one
of the assistants, Haley, through the
cries OF the inmates in the wing. This
was two O'Clock a. IN. There was no
night watch, and the flames spread so
rapidly that there was no such thing as
saving the paupers in the addition. Only
three escaped-a boy named Parker, who
jumped from the second story,
and the two little sons of Mrs.
Wilson. Their mother and sister
persisted. The lost inmates comprised
the better class of paupers, who helped
about the institution. There were some
sixty inmates. The superintendent
daughter, who was just recovering from
typhoid fever, was barely saved. The
remains Of thirteen of the victims were
placed in one box and will be inferred to-
6aV
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
The Hearty Benediction Pro-
nounced Upon Americans
by Irving and Terry,
On The Eve of Their Departure for
Their Homes in England
Wednesday Morning.
Pleasant Incidents and Kindly Farewells
From the Throng who Gathered
to See Them OFF.

NEW YORK, May l.-Mr. Henry
Irving and Miss Ellen Terry were carried
back to England yesterday morning by
the Cunard steamer Auranla. \ large
thrOng of admirers had gathered on the
pier at the foot of Clarkson street, to bid
farewell to the distinguished actor and
actress, Miss Terry was attired in
plain but ncatly-tittng travelling dress,
and wore a black turban hat. AS
she alightcd from the carriage and
was escorted up tho gang plank by Mr.,
Irving many cheers broke from the crowd
and all pushed forward to bid the tray
elers goodbye and safe journey across
the Atlantic. The cabin table was fairly
covered with floral offerings, among the
most magnificent pieces being harp
bearing the inscription, "Our hearts go
with you" and a miniature ship In
scribed "Miss Ellen Terry, bon voyage"
To u reporter Mr.. Irving said; "WilI
you kindly give my regards to the Ameri-
can people. DO you know that really
for about the first time in my life | am at
loss to express myself What can
say The fact is it would take me more
than twenty.four hours to sufficiently say
how much appreciate the American peo-
pie, My friends in England are delighted
with the nOblc-hearted manner in which
Miss Terry and myself have been treated.
VIII you say, God bless the American
people for me- will you tell them that |
return to my native land comparative
young man through their kindness? Give
everybody my love and tell them that |
hope 10 see them before long"
MISS TERRY SAID
that her heart was filed to overlooking
Say she continued, "that | love every
body in America feel so sad at part
ing, but hope to come back soon. Mr.,
Irving and myself have been 50 happy
here. Now, will you say farewell to all
my dear American friends, and say to
them that said God bless them:'
There was a great deal of enthusiasm
and cheering as the steamer moved out
into the river. On the deck, besides Mr..
Irving and Miss Terry, We're Nine.
SCalchi and her husband, General K. \.
Aiger, Dr. Hamilton Griffin, stepfather OF
Miss Mary Anderson, and Vim. Dodge,
Jr., and family.
At seven O'Clock yesterday morning
Sig. Campanini left for Havre on the
steamer st. Laurent. Mr.. Henry l.. Alb
hey brought him a basket of flowers, and
then, after bidding him good by, hastenec
to the Cunard dock to see Mr.. Irving anC
Miss Terry off. Sig. Campanini, before
leaving, said that he was going directly to
Italy to rest, but would be back again in
August with companies of his own. He
would put two spectacular plays on the
road, while he would sing in company
with great prima donna, whose name
he would not yet mention. Sig. Campo
mini was accompanied by his wife and his
brother, Sig CIeofanti Campanini.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
General Conference.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 1.-The Gen
eral Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church began its quadrennial session
at nine O'Clock this morning in Associa-
ton Hail. This Conference has jurisdic-
ton over the Methodist Church in three
quarters of the world, and delegates who
are present came to attend the council
from distant China, India, Turkey and
farther India, beside the countries of
Europe. Bishop Simpson, the senior
Bishop, Is occupying the chair, and the
ceremonies are interesting and I'M
preSSiye,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
England,

LONDON, May l,-Great activity exists
among the police and detectives, and the
forces have been continually on the move
during the past week. This morning it
is announced that they have made an inn
portant arrest in the person of VIM. Nc
Donnel, who is described in the papers
found concealed in Egan's Garden as Dis
trict Centre of the Fenian Brotherhood.
Mcdonnell was arrested late last night
and remanded to Birmingham, where
he Is confined in Jail, In con-
versation with Scott, the head detective,
the correspondent was unable to obtain
either denial or verhcation of the re-
port. Fitzgerald has not turned in
former, but the detective admitted that
"person" in the camp had given the in
formation which led to the arrests of
DAILY and Esan, and that the person was
actuated by promises of large reward to
turn approyer. lie also said that
Fitzgerald would be very yalua-
able as an approver, as he could,
If he chose, give most important informa-
ton. 1t was he, said the officer, togeth-
er with q. j. Sheridan, who organized
the murder conspiracies OF Cork, Tubber-
curry, Armagh and other places. Fitz-
gerald is also well known in Dublin by
the police as being connected with the
Inyincibes.
Mcdonnell was taken before the magis
trate at Birmingham and, at the request
OF the counsel for the prosecution, re-
manded. Bail was refused.
The arrest of Mcdonnell caused con-
siderable alarm among Fenians, and even
among lrishmen who were members Of
the Fenian Brotherhood when james
Stephenson was their acknowledged
leader, as it is known that some Of the
letters found in Egan's garden dated back
to that period.
LONDON, May 1.-The walls of the
buildings of William Whitelys Mercan-
tile establishment in West Lindell Grove,
London, which was partially destroyed
by fire on Saturday last, collapsed to-
day little after noon Fifty wOrkmen
who were engaged in making repairs were
buried under the ruins,
LONDON, May 1.-The police of Bir-
mingham are again digging in Egan's gar
den, and it is announced that they have
unearthed bottle of nitro-glycerine
buried beneath tree.
LONDON, May John DAILY, the suS-
pected dynamlter, was to-day arraigned
before the Magistrate at Birkenhead and
committed for trial on the charge OF trea-
son and felony During the examination
the Government analysts testified that
the bombs found in the possession of the
| prisoner at the time of the arrest
were of enormously powerful
character 1t is stated that the
police are endeavoring to connect
the prisoner with DAILY, who about ten
years ago, while the constitutional agta-
tion was at its height, led u body of
Fenians in the attack on the meeting
which was being addressed by the late
Mr.. Isaac Butt, NJ. p, for the purpose of
showing that for years he has been an ac-
tive Fenian leader.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Cheap Homes in Arkansas and Texas.

Along the line of the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern Railway, Texas and
Pacific Railway and International and
Great Northern Railroad, are thousands of
acres of the choicest farming and grazing
lands in the world, ranging in price from
$500 to $500 and $4O0 per acre, in a
healthy country, with climate unsurpassed
for salubrity and comfort. Send your adj
dress to the undersigned for copy OF sta.
tis,ics of crops raised in Arkansas and Texas,
in 1882, and make up your mind to go and
see for yourself when you learn that the crop
for 1888 is 80 per cent larger than that of
1882. To those purchasing land owned by
the Company, and paying one.fourth, one.
half, or all cash, a proportionate rebate is
allowed formoney paid for tickets or freight
over the Companies lines.
H. c. TOWNSEND, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
81. Louis, Mo.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
LOCKED HER IN.
A Skating Rink Artist Plans an Elops-
ment and Gets Left.

SALEM, ILL, May l.-For several days
a skating rink "artist" of good appear
ance has been conducting rink, which
the young ladies patronized extensively.
One of them, the ffteen-years-old
daughter of leading citizen became en-
amored of the "artist," who showed
great attention to her. The result was that
the ''artist" made arrangements for an
elopement with the young lady, who ac-
cordingly left her home on Tuesday even
ing, and, it is said, remained over night
with one of her relatives. As near as
can be learned she made three attempts
to leave on foot and join the skating rink
man at the place appointed, Her par
ents, finding remonstrance of no avail,
finally locked her in room and it is be-
lieyed the couples plans have been frus-
trated.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
An Answer Wanted

Can any one bring us case of Kidney
or Liver complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure9 We say they can
not, as thousands of cases already perma-
nently cured and who are daily recommend
ing Electric Bltters, will prove. Bright's
disease, diabetes, weak back, or any urinary
complaint quickly cured. They purify the
blood, regulate the bowels, and act direct
ly on the diseased parts. Every bottle guar
anteed, For sale at SOC. bottle by Barclay
Bros m
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Ireland.

DUBLIN, May 1.-The United Ireland in
an editorial this morning says that Cliff
ford Lloyd, Under Secretary of the In
terror for Egyptian affairs, caused the de-
tention of Mr.. O'Kelly, the newspaper
correspondent, out of revenge for the lat
ter's article published in the BoSphore
attacking Lloyds administration
of affairs and contending that
he alone was responsible for
the popular discomfort now prevalent
throughout Egypt against the Khediye
and the English Government.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Too Mean for Them.

BALTIMORE, MD, May flames W.
Lasker, well-to-do citizen of Garrett
County, this State, was arrested two days
ago for incest with his sixteen-year -old
daughter, who is now in delicate con-
dition. He was released to-day, as there
is no law in Maryland Furnishing his
crime. The indignant citizens of Oak
land, where Lasker resides, have given
him two days notice to leave the county
or abide the consequences.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Dashed to Death,

JOPLIN, Mo-, May AT an early hour
this morning VIM, Haslett, miner, aged
about twenty, attempted to descend No, 8.
shaft at Carterville, on ladder. Recent
rains had made the ladder wet and slip
perry, and the unfortunate man had not
descended much of the 1875 feet when he
slipped and fell to the bottom, dying in
Stantly.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1.-The State
Republican Convention met at noon,
nearly one thousand delegates being
present. Hon. VIM. Cassius Goodloe, an
anti-Arthur man, was made temporary
chairman. Goodloe made an eloquent
address. After appointing the usual
committees the convention adjourned
till three O'Clock.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

Kentucky Republicans.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1.-The Repub-
lican State Convention meets at noon in
the Masonic Temple. The prospects are
good for the Arthur men carrying the
day by a big majority, although Congress
man John ID. White and Others will VIC.
orously oppose it. Colonel VIM. Good.
love will be temporary chairman and
Colonel Water Evans, Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, permanent chairman.
The Blaine men will send a contesting
delegation from this city.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

parents are in the exodus. John
Lesprance recognizes the fact OF the
departure of hundreds Of families, In
an elaborate letter, which Is
printed in the The Gazette, the govern
ment organ here, He appeals most
strongly for notifications in the land
laws, by which homcstcads can be easily
obtained in accessible districts, as an in
ducement for young men to remain. Inc
Dominion Government got Parliament, at
the last session, to vote large subsidies
to colonization railroads in all the best
sections of the Province, but 1t seems
now that more assistance is needed 10
keep the inhabitants from DESERVING the
country
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Undertaking Establishment.

Having established myself in the Under
taking business in Cairo on Commercial
Avenue, between 18th and 18th street, |
respectfully invite all who are in need of
anything in my line to give me call. |
keep in stock all kinds of coffins, metal
caskets, &c, also all kinds of furniture,
repairing and cabinet work done. Prices
reasonable. Gin JACOB FLICK.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
A Lawyers OPINION of interest to all

]. A. TawneY, ESQ., a leading attorney
Of Winona, MINI, writes; "After using it
for more than three years, take great
pleasure in sating that regard Dr. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, as the
best remedy in the world for coughs and
colds. 1t has never failed to cure the most
severe colds have had, and invariably re-
lieves the pain IN the chest"
Trial bottles of this sure cure for all
throat and lung diseases may be had free
at Barclay Bros drug store. Large size,
$500 %
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Jim Kaene's Eailure.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The stock market
was steadier on opening. James Keene's
suspension is not generally believed and
it is thought he will pull through. 1t is
said that Keene is much poorer than was
generally supposed. Spectators are
bidding fifty cents on the dollar for his
obligations and showing their faith in
the belief that he will make his contracts
uDpI
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Bucklen's ArnIca Salye

The Best Salve IN the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by Barclay
Brothers.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

Life is worse than burden when the at
tributes with which it has been endowed
are either impaired or destroyed by that
most distressing disease, rheumatism. The
Joints refuse to move and the muscles are
deprived Of their action. William P. Cow
an, of Trenton, N. j., was almost totally
deprived of the use of his limbs aud suffer.
ed constantly. Athlophoros was recon-
mended to him. He purchased bottle,
and now he writes: 81 have taken a ma.
iority of bottle of Athlopboros, the pain
is chiefly gone; have better use of my limbs
too"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
NinOn de L'ErclOS,

the celebrated French beauty, enthralled
hearts at the age of seventy. She took care
of her teeth So ought all her charming
sex. Any lady whose toilet table lacks it,
should procure SOzODONT and use it reg
ularly. Her mirror will soon reflect row
of teeth shining the pearls of the Orient
in beauty, making charming contrast
with the vermillion tint of the lips. No
tooth-wash equals it.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Revenue Receipts.

PEORIA, ILL.,, May 1.-The Internal
Revenue collections for April in this dis
trict, were 1904, 7G0.97, a falling off of
Sl7,577.5S as compared with the cores
pending month of last year, During the
same time thsre were shipped for export,
1850 packages containing 249,487 proof
gallons of whisky.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Slugger Sullivan Knocked Out.

CINCINNATI, o., May Mayor Stevens
telegraphed this morning from Vincennes,
Ind, to his Secretary to permit no spar
ring or smuggling matches on the Sabbath
This is intended to prohibit the proposed
exhibition of John L. Sullivan.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

Veni, Vidi, VIGIL came, saw, con-
quered-is adaptable to Aliens Bilious
Physic. 1t quickly relieves Constipation,
Piles, Sick Headache, &c, 25 Cents. At
all Druggists. az
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

Oh large number of preparations Ely's
Cream Balm gives the most relief. l can
recommend it for Catarrh, Cold in the
Head or Hay Fever.-S. B. Lewis, Princi-
pal Graded School, Clinton, Wis.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Arthur Delegates.

RALEIGH, N. c., May There is a full
attendance at the Republican State Con.
vention. Indications point to the nomi
nation of York, Liberal, for Governor and
the election of Arthur delegates to Chi
cagO.
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Fits Cured Six Years Ago.

at has been six years since I was cured
of fits" says Mr.. W. Ford, of Writ, Jetfer-
son Co., Ind. Samaritan Nervine did it,
And it always will, reader. $3.50, at drug
gists.
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Captured by the Blaine Men.

ST. PAUL, MINI, May 1.-The State
Republican Convention met at noon to-
day. General John B. Sanborn was
elected temporary chairman, which was
deemed Blaine victory, as the lines were
drawn on the temporary organization.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Live Stock Markets.
CHICAGO

HoGs-Receipts, sl,0oo; steay; light, $4,000
$40; rough packing, S6,25sgooo; heaVy pack
ing and shipping, s5.65a6O.
CATrLE-Receipts, $500: steady and fairly
active; exports $3.50 p6.,5; good to choice,
81. S0la6 %; common to fair, S5.20G5.T0.
SHEEP Receipts, 1000; stpng; common TO
choice, N.UIl635.
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BUFFALO.

CArrLE-Dull; fair to good. 81 755OG.25;
light, S5,2jg56O; mixed butchers, 5000
800.
SHEEP-Active; fair to good Western
sheep, S5,@065O; choice to fancy, S6.6O1j.00;
lambs. $6.750e750.
HoGs-Dull; good to choice Workers., SIS. 75fe
$50; good medium weights s6.0OD6.lO; pigs.
S.. 0Oto59O.
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Instantly Killed.

PORTLAND, IND, May IA team driv-
en- by Mrs. Samuel Wilkerson, wife OF u
prominent farmer ran away last evening,
throwing her under. the wheels, cutting
her head open, causing instant death.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02

PRAIRIEvILLE, Ten, June Goth, 1881
have been selling drugs and medicines in
Texas for seven years, during which time l
have sold Merrel's Family Medicines to
hundreds of families, to all Of whom they
gave entire satisfaction, more especially did
Merrell's Female Tonic Ague Cure, Cough
Balsam and Liver Pills meet all that was
claimed for them. Ii. b. WILLIAEs.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-02
Mother Swans Worm Syrup.

Infallible, tasteless, cathartic; for fever
ishness, restlessEess, worms, constipation.
(3)
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AX-naYerS

will please take notice that all personal
taxes must be paid on or before the first
day of May, If not PAID, the interest will
be charged with cost of collecting the taxes.
john HODGES,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.