The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-02-02


Central passenger depot. The Cairo City
band headed the procession. -Four coaches
were crowded with friends of deceased and
familyf who attended the last rites over the
grave at Villa Ridge.
We have new numbering machine
numbers 1 to 100000. Merchants and
ethers who want checks, orders or tickets
numbered, can be accommodated at THE
BULLETIN office at low rates. tt
"A dispatch received by Mr.. 0. Hay.
thorn from Mr.. L. ]. johnson, Chicago,
Yesterday morning, stated that the remains
Of Mrs. Haythorn's father had arrived
there, accompanied by relatives, and that
the party would have to lay over there
twelve hours before continuing on their way
to Terre Haute.
Ladies' gold wat, hes and enamsled,
cases, stem wind, sc. Gents silver watches,
all weight of cases from 2 to 8 oz.-both IN
hunting and open face.
1t FARNBAKBR s. Co., Pawnbrokers.
About = dozen gentlemen wearing
fancy badges attracted some attention at
the Halliday yesterday. They were, as the
badges indicated, members Of the "G. A.
R." who had attended a meeting Of the
order at Decatur, Thursday. At this meet.
ing General Dickson was elected COM
mander-in-chief. Speeches were made BY
Gov. Hamilton, General Black and others.
Several members of the committee
having in charge the Ideal League social
party at Hartmans hall next Tuesday, who
have been interviewed upon the subject,
state that it is the understanding of the
committee that only those holding invita-
tons are to be admitted to the hall. And
thar, had it been the intention to give Q
public entertainment, there would have
been no need of issuing invitations to both
ladies and gentlemen.
All is yet quiet on the Texas and St.
Louis road. The men seem to understand
that nothing whatever could be gained by
striking. The receiver could not pay them
for work performed prior to his appoint
ment, even though every man on the road
stopped work and united in demanding
pay or gore. Receiver Woodward has not
yet returned from his trip down the road.
1t Is understood that the object of bis trip
is to collect the inventories, preparatory to
compiling them for the court.
The Eunice Goodrich troupe held forth
at the Opera house last night, in WANTED
Husband" The play was very light COM
edy, combining humor and sentiment
with pleasant effect. 1t WAS pro.
duced to the evident satisfaction Of the au-
dience which was very fair in numbers.
The company carries its own orchestra
whose music last night called forth repeated
applause. This afternoon "Country Girl"
will be produced, aud tonight, American
Born," pieces which have drawn and enter.
tanned large, cultured audiences elsewhere
Miss Goodrich is perhaps one of the most
natural ana captivating little actresses on
the stage in the characters she undertakes.
A little white woman, apparently
confirmed victim Of wretchedness and dis.
ease, has been in the city for some days
begging money, ETC., from everybody, at
home or in the streets She has proved
herself very successful beggar, too. 1t is
estimated by parties who should know
that she collected over five dollars one day
this week, several citizens giving dollar
each, besides clothing, victuals, etc Chief
Myers has investigated her case and pro-
nounces her an imposter, professional beg.
gar, who is neither sick, nor lame, nor
much in need of charitable aid. 1t is
against such people as this woman that an
organization such IS is proposed to be
effected At Temperance hall this afternoon,
can and will protect the public.
Invitations for the grandest ball of the
season are out 1t is to be "full dress
party" at The Halliday, February 2lst. 1t
is to be the first "lull dress ball" given
here after many years and will doubtless do
honor to those who have it in charge.
Apropos of this event it may be of interest
to know that the general characterization"
Of the new dress suits for gentlemen which
have taken the place of the black dress,
swallow-taied coat which served for all
occasions are described ss follows: For
the opera, theatre or dinners black, blue,
brown or dark green clothes are to be worn.
For balls and parties bright colors, such as
royal purple, magenta, plumb and scarlet.
The sloping cut of the coat with the rolled
collar is emlnently graceful The coat and
pants will be of the same material with