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I DIRECTORY iliiO BUSINESS HOUSES. e..-AByUilni firm caa lave threellnca iiki ui una euinrnu imuv mvytvyrmi" ni illierate ol 11.80 per mouth or li per year ajitble iiiaruirly m auvanoe. Hardware, Move asset Tl War. . utii w rilH l linM. Tin nr1 Hani a arc, (istrienand tannere' Implement, Win lumiB, ru-jruntniorB, I uii ib mhi uhuuw l.r Commwroial Avenue. Cluttering, sod Job Work done on short not lea. l.nmbrr. J.S.MoUAHttY-Oealerlnruufiand eoftlom itr, lloorlnif, oeillng, siding and aurfaoed iunilirr, lath and shlnglee. Oftloa and yard ortier J weutieUi eUeet and Washington avenue LANCASTER k UlCE-DealfM In sash, l,ors. hlinda, etc.. bard and aofl lumber ana lilngiee. Yard ana olhce, Commercial avenue -.inter 171b. slreei. lae Stewart). 1. H AMMAN Dealer In Queenawar, Toy, i.aina and all kind! of fancy arttcta. Couiwer yal avenue, corow olb street, WILLIAM WIMTEK-Hlxtti itreet between -OininercialaTenue and Washington aw. tlutniuk- and JUralusnt rallartog. JollN ANTRIM -Umhant Tailor and dealer m lu-ady Made Clothing. 7IUhloLeriw. Heal MUt Avorlra. M. J. HOWLEY-KVal Estate Airent Buy ,nd Mill real Mau, eolleou rants, pays taxaa lor non-maiilenui, tic. Coruruercial avenue, ke iwiwn Ninth end 'IVuth atxeete. Comuilaalna Mrrt'hanl. UI.NKI.E THISTLE W00D Cotton and Tobacco Kactore and pro iietotn of Hit Ifarniwa' Tobacco Warehouse. Vlh A ytl Coni'iimrrrial Avenue. IUHHER Y08T- I; Uent-ral Forwarding and Communion merchant, liir the tula of r uroi, Garden, Or :lmrd aod Dairy 1'roduce. " bio Levee. EA. W'HKELOCK A CO. (iraaral Forwarding and Cnmmbalon inarchauu, and dealer lu all kind of fruit and rroduot. m Ohio Levee. CbneigunieaU aolic iiril. Stencils furnished on epplicauon. A FULL LINK '' OF "'"' . HOLIDAY BOOKS, f ' ALBUMS, .cfU'M BIBLES, : WHITING DESKS,-. dTEUOCOPES Si VIEWS. PICTURES ud FRAMES, BltACKETS and J? ' WALL POCKETS, V r I'OCKET BOOKS, i -' DIARIES, 1x78, " . MEMORANDUMS, timix-. nl tall kinds, at B. F. PARKER'S. "Ity Book inii New. More. Hum Again. hd. lira x toil Ims returned to tiU old 'tand io the Rei.wr building, where he it better prepared than ever to accommo late bin patron and the public who may favor him with call. He ha gone ro curiMldiTable xM'ii8 lu tilting up a ' i-ouple of Dioely furnlnhed rooms, which lui Iim jifuviiled with all the latest lni prowuu'iit and conv-nleiiw-. lie em ploys only llrst class workmen and those w ho patronize him will have their wauU attended to in style and will revive 'oiiru-ous treatinrnt. Kaide Earnprd Iromjall. Vft-UTday morning the jailer noticed a bole in lUmle'a o il, and on investifa tiDj; ho louod, llande hud made hU e i:a(tatbe Original Penny storf, "78" ftf Ohio Levis, to see Walt Wrlgbt'a new ajfon which was loaded with 5 cent ) -Urn, 2 cent Diulchea, 10 cent sugar, 3 cent soup and a lot ot other gootU sold c hen if r than any other i oune lo the city ran fell. Walt, on top uf the goods, was delimlng and taking orJcrs for other goods to be del'vered promptly, ile will lurnUh you Willi hl postal curds free, so rou will care time and trouble by orler f in your goods from him. Okigiml Texxy Stork. 1. c. 27.t 76 Ohio Levee. JVutirt. 'Hie regular annual meeting of the itoektolders of the City National bank ol Cairo for the election ot a board of direc tor will be held at the office of the bank on Tuesday, the 8tb day of January, 1878, at the hour of 10 a. m. W. ilYALor, Cashier. Ic. 7, 1677. d3od. Karcalua Extraordinary. J. Burger has recently closed out sev eral large lots of Foreign and American Dress Goods, and Is offering the same at prices never before known In this city. Call and be convinced at J. Burger's, Commercial avenue, Cairo, 111. 12sl5.tl naurjr Zleter'a Barberahop. Mr. Decry Zleter, late of tho Sherman ilouw, Chicago, has fitted np a shop la the St. James Hotel, corner of Eighth treet and Ohio levee. Mr. Sleton Is a HrHtclass barber and always gives satis faction to his customers. Keeps always on band a supply of the celebrated New York sea foam. Give him a call. " 1 2-28-1 m. Ltttte ColcnianVa i.aandry. - ' Mrs. IVettle Coleaiiu bas reopened her laundry on Fourth street, between wash in ;ton and Commercial avenues, and lakes this method ot informing her old Iriends and patrons tbst she la u;ain at their ser vice, and solicits thoir patronage. She has reduced prices to suit the time, . BnrbaraboB Removed. Mr. J. Babt. Doerlng has removed his barbershop from back ot the St. Jame Hotel to No. 142 Commercial avenue, next door to Mr, Henry Schick's cigar store. Mr. Doerlng will, when oc casion rcqulres.be assisted by Mr. Schick. Both of these gentlemen are known as drsUlass barbers, and they will be picas, cd to see all their old customers at their new stand. . , 12-38-lw. 9 Apples, i Just received, 3U0 barrels oholoe apples at 61 Ohio Levw. ' ; II. Lriohton. tfi Notice. . ! ' :, . . Families needing groceries, dry goods, or any goods that can b ordered, by dropping a postal card through the post office will have them delivered promptly and at lower prices than can be) bought '- elsewhere In the city All foods guar antted or oan L returned to us. -Try us lor bottom prioss. JWJl. KiwYomStoii. CITY NEWS. -J.J JWL. SATURDAY, January 8, 1878. Judge Yocun Is In the city. Shell oysters just received at the Crystal saloon, Rrby Walker. A lull lino of flannels atid-blankets, from the best manulactorles la the coun try are now on sale at J. Burger's at a sacnilce in the cost price. 13-15-tl . Shell oysters Jnst received at the Crystal snloon. IIakry Walker. 11-20 Shell oysters unt received at the Crystal saloon. Harry Wsi.ker. 11-20. For Butter, Eggn, Apples, He., call at 3o. 01 Ohio levee, tl. H. Lxiobtoh. Gas consumers should not forget that today is J tnuary 5th, .the last day discount is allowed on gas bill. 1 1 -W. P. Clarke.Esq., 920 Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa., writes : " I have used Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup and found it to be the best remedy 1 evar tried.'' Notwithstanding the hard times, the St. Charles hotel iv doing a good btui- ness. Mr. Egnew. the proprietor, is popular with his guests, and Is making new Iriends every day. Choice dairv butter at 20c Der oound In small packages; also 200 barrels etioice Blrnish May, Genetlngs and Wine Sud apples, at $22 CO per barrel. 25-lw Alden, Graves & Co. It is nn undiluted fact that the finest general line ol dry geodi, carpets and oil cloths to be found in the city can be seen at the popular hotme of J. Bur Kr. 13-I5-U Aa unexcelled variety ot zephyrs, wools and fancy articles, ot all shades and colors, form an attractive feature in the elegant holiday di'ptay at J. Burger's 12.15-if. ' C. E. Bates, of the wholesale dry goods II rm ot Bates, Jtced k Cooley, N'os. 451 and 45.1 Broadway, New York, is in the clly visiting his old friend Mr. U. Leighton. -Paperholders, comb and bni8h boxes. and many other articles too numerous to mention at E. C Ford's Variety Bracket Sure. Go and take a look at the stock, it will repay anyone. 12-30-tl. 2 The regular meeting of the Cairo Temperance Reform club was held last nlgbt, and although the night was an exceedingly cold and disagreeable one. the attendance was very large. The pro ceedings of the meeting were interesting. Persons contemulatine their holldav purchases will do well to call at the house ol J. Burger. For elegant and unlimited Variety his stock Is unsurpassed, and prices have been reduced to astonishingly low figures. lJ.15-tf For the next thirty days J. Burger will offer his extensive stock of fabric and silks of innumerable grades and pat tern, to the public at greatly reduced prices. 12-15-tf Ladies and Misses' cloaks and lurs ot the finest material and workmanship, will be a special feature In the sale of goods during the holidays at the house of J. Burger. 12-15-tl. An unexcelled variety of rephyrg. wools and fancy articles, of all shades and colors, form an attractive feature in the elegant holiday display at J. Burger's. Prices reduced from 20 to 15 cents per ounce. 12-15-tl. -As the houie has concluded to go out of the trade in ladles' shoes, for the next thirty days J. Burger will offer this line of goods at actual cost. Ladies desiring to purchase will find a full and complete stock ot the best make from w hich to se lect. Baker's Coil Liver Oil, Lime, and Wild Cherry qUckly relieves Throat and Lung diseases, and Imparts vigor and new lile to deblllated constitutions. Plea sant In taste. J. C. Bakcr & Co., (Oct.13.C-w) Philadelphia, Pa. It has become an almost universal ' complaint that it la impossible to procure a good 5 cent cigar in Cairo. To smot kers we would say that the "Peerless." a S cent cigar which is manufactured ex pressly for Phil. Saup, Is a cigar which will meet with their favor. 12 12-tt. -The Lord's Supper wlirbe celebrated In the Piesbyterlan church to-morrow, Sunday, morning. A preparatory lec ture will be delivered by the Itey. Mr. George this evening, and an opportunity will then be anorded to those who may wish to connect themselves with the church. Miss Annie Alvord left Cairo on Thursday night for Jacksonville, where she will resume the study of music at once, preparatory to graduating In June. Miss Annie takes with her the best wishes ol all or her many friends. She Is oneot Cairo's most pleasing and popular young ladles, and all wish her suocess in the fullest sense ot tho word. The Centaur Liniments are the great est remeilos ever discovered lor all flesh, bone and muscle aliments bites, bruises, swellings, burns, rheumatism, stiff joints, etc What the White Liniment does tor the human lamlly, the Yellow Liniment does tor horses and animals. They are cheap, they are eonvenlent,nd they are certain In their eiTuota, . J.l-11-l'Jw Children cry tor Pitcher's Caatorla It Is as pleasant to toko as honey. It contains no morphine or other deleter- lovs- ingredient, and la sure to expel worms, cure wind colic, regulate the bowels and stomtch. and overcome irri tation caiued ,by nun or cutting teeth. Mothers can rest, and Children ooy health, who use Cutorla. lit la harra- ims, it ti certainly tpeedyT and It cheap, '.i'.v .v - iMMew -Harry Walker sets a free oyster lunch every morning. "Don't you forgot it." Oyster soup lunch at Harry Walker's Crystal aaloou every morning at 8 o'clock. 1.4.lf 1 New York tea foam for sale at Henry Zletcr't barber nop, corner of Eighth street and Ohio levee. ' ' . -A wsll-spring of pleasure Is a lieaN thy baby; keep your baby in good health by using Dr. Bull's Baby- Syrup, the Irlend of Infancy. Price 25 cents. Don't forget the free oyster soup at 9 o'clock this morning at Harry Walker's, corner Sixth street and Commercial ave nue, l.l.tt Query: "Why will men smoke com mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar burg Bros. 'Seal of North Carolina at tho same price f" The reputation which the house of J. Burger has attained in tho sale ol gent's furnishing goods will not de teriorate. An examination of the fine stock now on hand will satisfy the most skeptical of Its superiority. 12-15-tf.- X Bio Time at Villa Ridok. The good people ot Villa Ridge and vicinity had a grand good time of It on New Year's day. During the day a reception was held in the large ant! commodious ball over Mecsrs. Pallock A Lewis' store, where refreshments were served, and it Is estimated that ovor four hundred persons visited the bull daring the day. All this took place under the auspices ot the Villa Ridge Temperance Reform club. In the evening a grand tem perance meeting was held, when, alter some most excellent vocal and Ins strumental music by Miss Emma B. Brown, Mr. Robert Lowery of this city was introduced to the audience and made a most able and eloquent speech, in wklcb he handled the demon intemperance In bis usually lorclble manner. Mr. Lowery spoke for half an hour. At the conclu sion of Mr. Lowery's address W. U. Morris was presented and made a very appropriate speech of half an hour's dus ration. The temperance rueatlng over, Ic was announced that a dance would take place In I he hall. The benches were . removed, a- string band brought In and dancing commenced. About twenty-five couples remained lor the dance, and a cleverer, or more socl able lot of people It has not been our lot to meet in a long time. In short Villa Ridge, population considered, can turn out more pretty girls and good looking ladles married and unmarried than any other town In the State. Tbe dance was kept up until half-past one o'clock, and was one of tbe most enjoyable afiairsimmaglnable. Oia Firk Department. In times past the Cairo fire department was re garded as one of tbe best volunteer or ganisations in the west. 01 late, how ever, the department seems to have de generated, to be less efficient at fires, and as a result within the last two or three years much valuable property has been de stroyed. This result is not to be attribut ed to a lack ot energy or willingness ou the part of the men comDosing the departs mcnt to work when occasion requires that they should work, but is due entirely to dillatory lotion on the part of the city govercineut to furnish the several com panies with tbe necessary aparatus with which to successfully fight fire. There is scarcely a company In the city that Is properly supplied with hose, suctions, etc., and it seems almost Impossible to induce tbe city to supply tbem. This is not night is not as it should be. It is said that tor the want ot a new suction the Rough and Ready lire company was unable to render efficient service at the tire on Thursday morning. This fact, It fact It Is, should induce the city author ities to see to it that the different corns panies arc ac once supplied with all nec essary aparatus. New Police Officers. BilJy Sch ut ter and George Olmsted have been ap pointed police officers to do duty in plnce ot tho suspended officers, Sargent and McCarthy. An investigation into the charges against these officers will be had on next Monday evening at tbe council chamber before tbe committee on police, jail and fire department, and upon the result ot this Investigation depends their fate. If the charges are proven they will most likely be dismissed, but should It turn out that they have been wrong fully accused, and there Is a strong prob ability that such Is tbe case, they will be returned to duty. Messrs. Wright, O'Callahan and Foley are tbe members of the committee. the n arrow uauqi K. it. Forsome I R. R.-Fosmi reason the management of the Cairo and St. Louis railroad have elected to make Hodges' Park tho terminus of that road, and as we are Informed, trains are now running regularly between that station and East Sc. Louis. This action on the part ol the new management ot the road la severely commented upon by our business men and citizens whose Interests demand that Cairo shall be the terminus of the road. The argument that the road cannot run Its track Into this city is, to use a homely expression, "too thin." There is a space ot ground four buns dred feet wide between the Mississippi river and New Ivee street, and the company hava . - the privilege ot putting down their track anywhere on this strip of ground, or occupy it all If they desire to do so. But they do not seem anxious to avail themselves ol tbe privileges thus offered them;! Why "this Is thus" , we do not know, unless it is that the railroad auth orities expect to gain the right of way into the city over the new lovee, and be lieve that they. can "bull-dote" tho men owning the property on' either side ot New Levee street to grant them this right. If we are correct in our conjee tnres we will bow lay to Mr. Smlthers, the receiver ot the road, that he Is labors Ing under a mistaken Idea., if the Cairo and St. Louis railroad track If ever laid down oa the Atwlsrea k will be after wij WeaM.thi tew affofd to keep It off New Levee St has been exhausted, Mr. Canda, while at tin head of tho road undertake to fight bis way Into tbe city over this street. In that fight Mr. Cumin went under; and II Mr. Smlthers kuows what is best for the Cairo and St. Louis railroad, and if be really desires to seo the road prosper, he will not follow In the footsteps of his Il lustrious predecessor; but will without delay build an embankment on the strip of ground between tbe new luyee and the river and make up his mind to keep it In repair and to protect it from the encroach went of the river. Get Into tbe city over the new levee is out ot the question, and the sooner Mr. Smlthers comes to this conclusion and governs himself accord ingly the better it will be for the road. DCATH OF PXTIH HOWIE. NCWS Of tho death of Peter Howie, who for the last year or more has been an Inmate ot tbe Southern insane asylum at Ann i, was received In this city lost evening. Mr. Howie was at one time a prosperous bus iness man in this city, and was known and respected by our citizens generally ; but, like thousands of other men, the hard times were too much tor him, and he was compelled to succumb. Shortly after he was bereft ot his reason, and was finally removed to the Southern insane asylum tor treatment. His case, however, was hopeless, and he remained In the asy lum till death came to his relief. The remains will be brought from Anna to Beech Grove cemetery by the afternoon train to-day, where they will be Interred Tbe family ol the deceased, who live in this city, have the sympathy of the com munity. Will Resume. We are glad to be able to state definitely that Mr. John T. Rennie has concluded to resume opera tions at an early day, and with this view i as leased the Farnbaker building, No. 93 Ohio levee, lor a term ot lire years. We understand Mr. Rennie will at once erect an addition to the building men tioned, and that tbe neceseary machinery etc.,t for an early resumption of business rations will be put up without unnecessa ry delay. ' . Pci.AFKi County Railroad Bonds. The Mound City Patt ol tlte 3d says 'We are Intormed by County Clerk Ho gan that tbe law firm of John W. llogan & Co., ot St. Louis, 1 representing the owners of the Pulaski County Cairo and Vlncennes railroad bonds, make a very liberal, and it seems to us fair offer to ad just the-said Indebtedness. They offerto give ns back our bonds that are now out tor $95,000 at a discount ol 30 per cent, principal and two percent, interest that Is tor a $100 bond issued iu 1S72 bearing ten per cent. Interest they will return us for a $70 bond bearing eight per cent, ins terest Issued under the last act of the leg islature. The proposition will be acted upon by the commissioners at their next meeting, and the matter probably be sub mitted to the people for their approval or disapproval. By accepting this proposis lion the people ot the county will save thousands of dollars and it is our opinion that they will never have so lair an ofler made to tbem again." Letter Xaat. Tiie following are the letters remain ing uncalled for at the post office, at Cairo, Ills., Saturday, Jan. 5. 187S: LADIES. Bradlord, Dotney; Brown, Lur.e L; Bins, Nelly; Curny, Mary; Cole, Huldah; Freeman, C; Fly, Margaret; Goodman, Jane; Hopkins, M J; Harrington, Ellen A; Uogan, Ellen; Irving, Louise; Jeffer son, Jennie; Moss, Bell, McDowell, Maria; Parker, Nellie; Price, Susan; Rin. dolph, Maggie; Reeve, Ellas L;Stepben son, Jane; Spunk, Malcssa; Tubs, Elenira, Winson, Malinda; Winters, Joanna; GE.NTI. Brandel, Winzel; Boyee, E; Brszell, A M; Black, AI; Beal, Frank; Bryan, J P; Bonner, J G; Doleman, D; Clead, L M; Davis, J II; England. J S; Harper J P; Kurd, Mr; Irvin, John; Joy, E; John, J. Kiley, Mich; Llncb; Ben; French. J W; Sally, P M; Moore, H L; McCarty, Henry; McCrerey, J W; Merryman, J; Murdick, J Y; Nixon, J B; Noel, O F; Wasb,Tbos; Olllver, Willis, Poalcy.F J; Phillips, GR; Porter, J W; Powell, G W; Reynolds, B. Rawy. Frank; Row land, Harry; Rice, Jag; Ryan, Robt; Smith, C W; Schcel. C L; Swanagan, Chas; Smith, Davit; Sprague, C W; Swalls, C; Slade, Sam; Smith, W J; Vaughn, Andrew; Woodward, C ; WIN son, Chas, Williamson, T D. Persons calling for any ol thi above letters will please say advertised. Geo. W. McKeaio, P. M. Athkneum On Hand, -f " John Thompson and his excellent company" gave their first entertainment at the ath enenra last night. Tbe audience, owing to a combination ol cause, was not what mleht have been ex nec ted. ard what it should have been, when we consider that the company is so excellent a One, and Mr. Thompson so popular an actor. The play, notwithstanding the small audi . ence, was well rendered and gave eyi euce of more than ordinary ability on the part ot the company. The play this evening will be "Stikes, the showman," and will no doubt be a lull bouse. Editor Bullktw: The nightly nuii. ance occasioned by tbe gentle rapplngs of the police Is hardly endurable, but then It Is the mayor's orders, and we have to bow to power supreme. I sug gest that the mayor make tbe thing com plete nud order the police to carry red lanterns to let the thieves have a danger signal before "the rips" are given. The people are getting tired of this huinbmr. t'be police say it makes the number ol arrest ies. i sjaj be so. : - j Nomolo. - Cairo, Jan. 4, 1878. ? j , ,t .-, - We agree with our correspondent. The matter complained ot has become an in tolerable nuisance and should be abated. Not So. Some of the papers up the country, notably the Jonesboro QatrtU and the the Murpbysboro Krt have In timated that the people of tbli elfy are "opposed to tbe Cairo and St. Louis rail road,',' antf that they are "trying to pre vent the company from running their tractj mid the oity,(MiW to. of ttrue, and the pfwra ntttlMttf oufhfcti talew that It Is not true. The people of this city are not opposed to the Cairo and St. Louts railroad, but on the contrary, are anxious tbat the little road sball prosper aud grow rich, and Instcud uf throwing ot'stacles in the way ol this much to bo desired end, are willing to grant any and all reasonable requests the management of the road may .make. The Cairo and St. Louis road, when running, Is a great benefit and convenience to tbe business community here, and all desire Its suc cess; but at the samo time our people are not willing tbat the company shall gob ble up everything within sight without even so much as saying "by your leave," notice to cosrhactobi. Office of Citt Clerk, Cairo, Ills., Jan. 3, 1H7H, Sealed propotals will be received at this office, directed to tbe city council of Cairo, Illinois, until o'clock Tuesday evening, February 10th, A. D. 1878, for the construc tion of a one span iron bridge, together with tbe approaches or abutments and foundation, across Cache riyer, about one and one-half milee from Mound City rai' road depot, and four miles north of the city of Cairo, in tbe counties of Alexander and 1'uUuki, state of Illinois, according to tbe plans and specifications prepared by John P. Rely, Esq., C. E., now on file aod sub ject to examination in this office, the ipeci uoatioos of which are as follows, viz : . Said bridge and trestle work to be made up of eighteen (18) openings ot eighteen (IS) feet fiom centre to centre of joti,and one pan of one hundred (100) feet aeroat the river bed. Tbe one hundred (100) feet span to be of iron, and so proportioned that a load ot ten (10) tons distributed over twenty (20) lineal feet at the centre of the span, sball not strain tbe Iron over twelve thousand (13,000) pounds per square inch trestle, or over seven thouiand five hundred (7 u0) pounds per square inch 'hearing strain, the strain in compreition to be in at least In tbe proportion to the ratio or length to diameter, by Gordon's formula. Tbe span of said bridge to be one hun dred (100) reel in the clear aud tbe roadway twelve (12) feet wide. The floor to be ol white oak plank two and one-half (2)) Inches thick and not over twelve (12) inches wide. Tbe floor beams to be of white oak and In proportion to the balance of the one bun dxeu (100) feet spaa structure, and also to be provided with a suitable axle guard. The above to rest npon iron columns pro portioned to the structure to be supported, the columns at each end of tbe bent or Iron pan to be placed on a mud sill 12X12, twen ty (20) leet long morticed and tenoned t a ufflclent number of white oak piles, firm ly driven Into the river bank. TRESTLE WORK. The bents to be formed of four posts 10X18 Inches t quare, tbe two Inner parts to stand perpendicular and the two outer parts to be framed and Hand at a batter of one in eight. The cap aod alii of the bents to be 12X11 inch square timber, tbe caps to be twenty (20) feet long, and the sills to pro ject on each end two leet past the outer edge of the outside posts. The posts to be mortioed and tenoned Into the cape and sills, and eaeh tenon to be pinned with two three-quarter (i) iuchtquve iron pirs, and each bent to be braced by two diagonal braces or 12Xii inch plank, well fitted and piked on caps, posts and sills. 1 4 The bents to rest or stand upon four mud ills 12X12 Inches and eight (8) feet long set in the ground and placed on the alignment of the work. The carriage way of the trestluwork to be sixteen (1H) feet wide, tbe floor plank io be tbiee (3) laches and not over twelve (17) inches wide, and to be well (piked on to the stringers and floor boams. The floor beams to be made upas follows: two (2) stringers of 8X12 inches let ou the caps and sixteen (16) feet apart from out side to outsijo. The space between said tringors to be equally divided lor leven (7) beams of 8X12 inches each, and each set of floor beams ortpans to have three (5) sets ot herringbone bridging ot 2X4 Inch leant ling. The ttringers and floor beams to rest at lean six (8) inches on the caps. The stringers to connect by half joints and to be fastened to the caps by one inch round spikes or bolt eighteen (18) inehes long. -j A railing or ballasted four (4) feet high to be constructed on each tide ol above dfs erl bed trestle work. The posts to be 4X6 Inch deesand braced on the caps and fasten ed on to the stiingers by two (2) one-half inch bolts. The parts to be six (6) feet apart; the band rail 2X4 Inches, and an axle guard of 2X12 incber, all well fastened on to the posts. All ol tbe above tiuibere to be of white or burr oak of beBt quality, and the work done In a thorough and work manlike manner, and under the supervision of such person as the committee on streets, or the city souncil ot the ctty of Cairo may designate. Tbe approaches to above trestlework and bridge to be of earth and with a slope ol ot more than one In ten and not lees than sixteen (16) leet wide on top, with a slope to the base of one in two. Bide will be re ceived for bridge, abutments or foundation separately, or for tbe whole work, The right to reject any or all bids, is re served, J. B. Pmixia, dtd. City Clerk. RIVERNEWS. signal service- report. AJiova station, low wathb. RUeorFai) IT. IN. IT. I!f. Cairo-... at 4 Al z Cincinnati. 14 1 u Davenport...... a t 7 Plltabura; S I 0 0 Louisville 30 X In KvanavUle Paduckh . St. Panl 5 3X2 Keokuk...-..- i 1 1 St. Luma 1" X JAMES M. WATSON, Santaaai Bianal Srvi, U. 8. A The Ste Genevieve was laying above Cape Girardeau when the Lioness same by with a wheel badly disabled, and it has since boon learned that the H. C. Yaegcr ran Into her ulght bctore last damaging her as above. Perhaps lour inches of snow tell here ulght before last, but the ground was so solt that sleighing was out ot tbe ques tion. Indeed, the roads are almost Im passable for vehicles of any kind, and our grocery keepers are enjoying tbe luxury pi delivering goods la wheelbarrowt. It muat anC4Ube irocer. .' "The O. J. Anderson, broaf lit beads of stock, tone iron and a fair trip ol peo- Bargains Sida Extraordinary Inducements to Purchasers X7xa.tll After G-lxrimtaaoMm VITeels.- q'H ill Willi offer to the Public torn The Flnett assortment of Ladies' Cloaks and Fun In the City. Unequalled Attractions Silk Handerchlefs, Collars, Cuffs and Tiet in lame variety and elegant Msortment. A Full ltd Complete Line of Gents' Furnixhing Goodssold at astonishingly low price. Zephyn, Wools and Fanoy article of all shade and color. Ladles Shoes actually at Cost. Carped and Oil Cloths in endless variety, quality aud pattern. We take pleasure in announcing to our patrons and the public amorally that we are now offering special Inducements to those who purchase within the next 30 days. A thousand new and attractive articles of vert it are now on exhibition, and arc being oflercd at most extraordinarily low prices. J. DLllf.CIt. PHENIX DRUG STORE Comer 18th Street & OomYl kve! I Have Opened an MEDICINES, DRUGS, And Toilot Artiolos, To Whioh I Call the Attention of the Public, tgr! will make the accurate compsunding of physlmns prescriptions a spe cialty. Q. X. O'HABA. pie from the Cumlerland night before last. The Lioness returns to St. Louis. Superintendent A. J. Branch Is in the city loading tbe Sam Roberts and barge. Tbe Cons Miller is due for Pittsburg to-day. Captain J. L. Carter of the U. P. Schcnck, who has been suffering from a broken arm, is able to assume his duties again. The Colorado took the Ireight and passengers ot the Sie Genevieve and the latter returned on one wheel to St. Louis. The Sain Roberts cleared lor the south lost night. The collision between the II. C. Yaegcr and Ste Gene vie re occurred at day light. Tbe boats were meeting; and the Yaeger blew one whistle, and immediately af terward two whistles. 'I ho Genevieve answered and tried to give the side asked for, but did not succeed in getting clear of the Yaeger' bow which caught her oft of the shait. tearing aw ay her after water wheel beam -and biting its wheel fall against the hull. In this position It was secured with ropes and saved. The liver is falling here again and will no doubt soon close with ice above. Tbe Merry Dajre of Old. Iii reading of tbo middle ages ODe is struck by the accounts given ot teats of strength, etc., of the life actors ot those times. The suits ot armor worn, would certainly indicate the possession ot great er physiclal strength than is developed by men In these latter days. What wrought the change f Men lived in the merry days a more putsdoor lite than this advanced civilization of ours can afford. There U a greater consumption ol brain matter, and that Increased demand on mental and physical power necessitates the use of a pure vegetable, stimulant tonic, such as tho Home Stomach Bits ters, 4-1 m Wttnla or Wnrnlus; ! During the present year, as In the past, the grave will close over thousands, sim ply because they neglect the means which would restore them lo health. Meet the fell destroyer at the threshold, and dispute bis invasion by that more than wonderful medicine, Dr. Morris' Syrup of Tur, Wild Cherry and Hore bound. There Is no cough or cpld, case ot asthma, bronchitis, blood-spitting, weak lungs, croup or whooping cough wbich will not yield more readily to tbls great botamcal remedy tban any other medicine. If you would avoid disap pointment, and be speedily cured, ask your druggist tor Dr. Morris' Syrup of rar, Wild Cherry and Horehound. Trial size, 10 cents. Regular sizes, 50 cents and one dollar. SOLD BY BARCLAY BROS. Prof. Porker's Pleasant Worm Syrup Is perfectly safe. Extremely palatable. No physic required. Costs 25 cents. Try It. 4,1m lOO Uewnnl. "The PeerleBs" Is beyond all question tbe best five cent cigar oflered for sale In this market. Mr. Fred Telchman Is the sole manufacturer of tbls celebrated brand of cigars, and oflcres a reward of one hundred dollar to any person who will find any in tbem but the puro Has vans filler with Connecticut wrapper and binder. The Peerless bas become a great favorite with Cairo smokers, and the demand for them is constantly on the increase. The trade supplied on tbo most reasonable terms. For sale by Fred Telchman, Commercial avenue, near Sixth street. Jy3-2m. MATTIE SOWELL, THE COMMERCIAL AVENUE 11AIB DHESSEB, Has removed from her old stand ou Com mercial avenue to tho house buck ot Meero. White A Greer's store ou Seventh street, where she will be glad to see nil her former customers. LOOK! LOOK!! ; PETTIS & BIRD, , Corner 14th street and Washington avenue have the beat selected stock ot staple aod fancy groceries In the city, so call on them and get your Christ mas supplies at .. BOTTOM PRICES, also a large lot of toys will be sold at cost to Joe oat. Fin works sold very cheap. THmiT JZJLYa unprecedented Bargainl In and Entire New Stock of CHEMICALS, STATIONERY A Gentle Hiut. In our style ot climate, with its sudden shanges ot temperature rain, wind and sunshine often intermingle in a elngle day It is no wonder that our chlPren, Iriends and relatives are so frequently taken from us by neglected colds, half the deaths resulting directly Irotn this cane. A bottle ot Boachee's German Syrup kept about your borne for immediate ose will prevent serious sickness, a large doctor's bill, ami perhaps death, by the use of three or four doaes. For curing Con sumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia, Severn Conghn. Croup, or any disease ot the Throat or Lunzs, lu suucs is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you German Syrup w now sold In every town and village on tbls continent. Sample bottles for trial, 10c.; regular size, "5c. KOTICB Is hereby rli-fn to merchants, liquor dcakra , tomiltrg and all othen dniuK buameua reur-ina-acity lirwoge, that all liwnieaexnireoo tm. 'I, Is", ami ibat all liotDwa must he rtuwl prompUy. J. II. Fill LI. IS, City Clerk. Cairo, HI. , Uf c 31 , 1877. NOTICB, To merchants, saloon-keepera, teamatera and all other doing kuainew requiring a city li cense, ia herebr given that all lioenma rauat ba n-ntwet by the loth but. , an after that data I will enforce the orilisancvA relative to liranaw C. f. A KT KB, City JUarahal. Cairo, 111.. Jan. 1, 18T8. DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. The dental firm of Canine and Wbitlock ia tkta day dissolved by mutual c ituent, Uf. Whitlock withdrawing, and lr. CAiiine ittauru-Inft- the indebtedness of the tlrm, and cnllectiiia all debu due the t.ime, K. II. i ANISE, Jon. 1, lies. 1.4.H NOTICE. Wallet ilyalnp, treasurer, vs. George W.Coch ran. Auinpsit with attachment. Public uoiice ia hereby given to the Said fieiirxe W. Co. bran that a writ of attauhm-ul laannl out nl the ulllce of the clerk 01 Aleiaud r touuty circuit noun, dated tlieMh day of Ia cwiifc r, A. V., 177, at the sail or Hie aald Wal ler llyiltp. -reaaurer, and amine! the estate of the .nd Oorne W. Cochran, directed to tbe ahenfl of Alexander county, which said writ has ben returned eiutd Now, thciefuR. unleea you. the said Ueorge W. Cochran, shall peraonally be. an I appear hefare tbeaaid Alex ander county circuit court on or before the Drat (Uv o Uie next te m thereof, to be hoi Jen at the court bouse, In the city of Cairo, on tbe Snt Monday of January, A. I)., 17, rive special bail, aud plead to tbe aald plaintiff's action, Jwiifinent shall be entered against yon, and so much of the property attached as may be aolfi oieat to aatlary the eaid judgment anu ooate will be aold to eatiafy the same. UKEEN i, GILBERT. JOHN A. REEVE, Att'ya for plaintiff. t Circuit Clark. ATHENEUM. Two Nights Only, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, January 4 aid 5, John Thompson AND EXCELLENT COMPANY, IN HIS GREAT DRAMA. ON HAND. POPULAR PRICE3.-Seata at Hart man's. ATHENEUM. Tuesday and Wednes day, Jan. 8 and 9, Blind Tom, The Musical Phenomenon ot the Age. re nowned throughout the world a the great est NATURAL PIANIST LIVING. At these performance!, Blind Tom will exhibit the nmrvrlous gift wuh has gain ed him world-wide celebrity, and wbich . . i. . . . ... i . . . nai oom asLooisneu anu ueugnicu tow greatest master of music. , Admission - , M eta. tbrildren Sftets. Reserved Front Scats 2S et, rxira. Reserved Scats at HartmouV. - The Grand Piano lined at thi. Concert l from the wareroom of ttelnay Boa. New York. , n , i i swn i m an isa ' " ir Arlington Houco J " D. DEANE PrcpT . k. ..... . .. '... t t:, ..i , Xt ef Um M. Chswlsa. i , RATES: ta.CO PZHDATT