The state capital., 1892-06-04
CAIRO.

1t is gratifying to know that Cairo is in the
lead in donations. Hon. Walter Warder and
Hon. Reed Green were sent up the river with
IL boat load of provisions for the flood Suf-
fereis. Capt w. p. Halliday and Hon. Dan
Hogan have won another star to their crown
by aiding the farmers throughout the coun
ty. and the majority of these sufferers are
colOred people who have lost most ali of
their new crops and we commend these
good gentlemen for such generosity Capt.
Halliday is at all times, ready to assist the
needy and he Is a good friend to the colored
people as he has done many kind deeds for
them and has won their confidence i'm this
city and throughout the county.-Among the
visitors in the city Monday and attended the
dlferent entertainments at night We're Mr..
Artist Horrell of Reach Ridge.-Mrs Eta
Rogers, OF Jackson. Tenn. Is visiting in the
on South Cedar street.-The entertainment
given by the Enterprise Band, Monday was
largely attended at WilSerson halI-The
Hornet, weekly paper devoted to the in
terests of the people, and newsy sheet, has
entered the journalistic field at Mounds
Junction, published by Mr.. j W. Banks.
We welcome the Hornet and wish it success
MOrries and Miss Cora Miller, of Cape GFar-
deau. are enjoying Il very pleasant visit In
the city the guest of Miss Celia Hamilton, of
tant principal at the Summer school, captured
the prize from the school board, a handsome
portrait OF Christopher Columbus. for hav-
ing the best report for her scholars regular
the white schools of the city, for the months
of March, April and May. The prize was
presented to Miss Caster by M. j. Howley in
a neat speech which she responded to. All
her scholars were present, and all of the
teachers from the other rooms, The meeting
was the most interesting one ever held
in behalf of the teachers. The other mem
bers of the Board delivered some able
speeches in response The debate between
the members of tho Coter1l Club and the
Fern Leaf tuh mite iptprnStipu hot
sides ma king able arguments. The subject
discussed was Which is the most beneficial,
money me- Koe or edncati9H'" cd % The affirmative BY
negative by Prof. Lewis. and Prof. Holmes
The judges were Mrs. A. j. Watkins Mrs
Nanvactor. G. G. Wilson, T. A. Bates and w.
by calling it a tie, giving each side IL paints.
Mr.. Oscar Henderson received the initia-
tory degree of Odd Fe.lDws in Egypt Lodge,
After ATT r' % or M nuchsan dhs@fsSay MSs ere ere
pared and all seemed to enjoy It.. Mrs. Sarah
Taylor, of 18th street, LETT for St. Louis on
business Robert Turnboo, OF Chicago, paid
and spent a few days in this city among old
acauaintences.-- very large excursion came
down down from Padncah by boat w Sunday and
Centralia, is here In the interests of the Cen
tralia Marble and Granite Works. All par
ties wishing any monumental designs. tomb
stones, head stones, etc, will do well to con-
suit him on prices at 412 18th street.-Mrs
George Bell. of 1410 Walnut street, has re-
turned home after several weeks visit to
The Sisters OF the Mysterious Ten, Egypt
Iemple, held their public Installation at
Clancy's new hall on aath stree The hal
WEE iiiii1i ~ - ee!n,sst cahsciv Mfy 4
]. Watkins was master of ceremonies. After
the ceremonies the tripping of the fantastic
toe was INDUCED In until late hour.-Miss
ida Wilkins. Ida Hill, Dora Reed and brother,
Of Mound City, were down Monday night to
attend the entertainment at WilkersOn's
hall-The entertainment given by the Long
shoremen Monday night at their hall was IA
grand success-The A. M. f. Sunday School
convention will convene in this city Sunday
large gatherlGg OF delegates e., is expected