The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-23


and Scott streets.
To-day in the Circuit Court very i'm
portant matter in the big railroad suit is
being argued. The guardian a0 Htem of
the infant Bowler heirs fled an affidavit
in the early part of the term alleging
that the corporation known as the Gov
ington and Lexington Railroad Company
has no existence, and upon that affidavit
a motion was made for rule against
the attorneys for the Covington and Lex
ington Railroad Company to show by
what authority they prosecute the ac-
tion. Messrs. Peter Zinn, Henry STAN
berry and John F. Fisk will represent the
Company, and Mr.. John G.. Carlisle will
same question was made in an early
stage OF the case before the late Judge
Doniphan, then on the Circuit Court
bench, and he decided that the corpora
tion had an existence and could sue, but
that decision does not bind the infant
defendants, according to- the principles
of the late decision of the Court Of APP
peals.
In the Circuit Court yesterday the
McVeigh will case occupied all day.
The testimony is all in, and the case has
been argued for the contestants by Rob't
Richardson, ESQ.,, their attorney. This
morning John G. Carlisle, Esq, is speak
ing Tor the defense.
A meeting of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of the County of Kenton
will be held at the office of Mr.. John n.
Furber, on Friday, the 18th inst, at one
O'Clock P. M.
The following persons have been elec-
ted officers of the Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen OF
the State of Kentucky at Lexington, Ky.,
on Thursday, Jan. 81: H. I'll. Johnson,
&, w. M; J. r. Stafford, G. G.. f.; Frank
Brobm, G. o.; w. II. Turner, q. Record
er; VIM. Bright, G. Receiver; j. W. Ger
man, G. g.; James H.Nevel, G. W. Past
Grand Master Workman Schrack was
presented with magnificent solid silver
goblet by Supreme Grand Master Han
dy, on behalf of the members of the
Grand Lodge, and a handsome gold pen
was presented to Mr.. W. Fl. Turner,
Grand Recorder. DR.. j. B. Steves, of
Covington, was appointed District Dep
uty Grand Master for the Second Dis
trict of Kentucky, and Mr.. VIM. Gobell
over the German Lodges of the same
District.
1t don't cost much to slap an Enquirer
man. Yesterday, Mr.. John Kearny ap-
peared before Justice Tebbs, and plead.
ing guilty to slapping Henry Hallam, was
fined one cent and costs.
The case Of Thomas l.. Arnold against
the Madison-street Colored Methodist
Church on writ of forcible detainer,
was brought before Esquire Tebbs yes
terday morning. After hearing the tes-
timony, the Magistrate decided that the
defendants had forfeited their lease. An
arrangement was then made between the
contending parties, the defendants
agreeing to pay $15 per month tor the use
OF the building. '-
In Congress yesterday the House Com
mittee on Public Buildings reported fa-
tions for Government buildings at this
place.
NEWPORT.
No City Court this morning.
Willie Brown, who has been seriously
i'll for some time, is again up and able to
be about.
Marshal Rebholz is still suffering from
the injuries he received by an attack OF
some unknown parties.
Councilman Schulte's mind is in sad
state regarding the extravaganza of the
City Council. Eleven police officers at
$14 per week is too much Tor him.
Captain Donovan leaves the Barracks
for Omaha tomorrow morning.
The Barracks Band is to have a new
uniform.
The testimony in the Digby case has
been given, and the motion for trial is
being argued. The testimony does not
differ materially from the statements
formerly published in THE STAR.
Mr.. j. W. Woodward, residing On Mad
ison street, attempted suicide by cut
ting his throat with a razor yesterday.
He will recover.
Six recruits were accepted at the Bar
racks yesterday.
Thomas Dempsey, concerning the
death of whose wife suspicious Of foul
been entertained, denies any attempts
to poison her, and says that for several
days previous to her death he was not
permitted to see her.
j. Spilman was severely injured at the
at Taylor's Station yesterday.
He was sitting on the brace of a boat
which was being hauled from the water
by means of steam drum and wire rope,
when the brace broke and he was precip-
itated from the boat, falling ON his head.
He was conveyed to his home at the cor
ner of German and Harris streets.
A son of MIR. VIM. Ewing, the halter,
while playing about Sw1fts rolling-mill
ran into the hoist as the plat
form was descending. Before the engine
could be stopped he was badly crushed.
He was carried home in a very critical
condition.
In the Criminal Court yesterday Pony
Williams (colored), for grand larceny,
was sentenced to imprisonment for one
year in the Penitentiary.
The chess players of this city will
meet tonight at the residence Of MI. Rob-
ert Townsend. "'
Mr.. James WO0dsides represented the
A. o. U. w. at their convention held this
week in Lexington. Mr.. Woodsides was
much pleased with the attentions law
ished upon him by citizens Of the Gen.
traf City.
M0rfuarv Record.
Thos Defley, % years, typhoid fever.
Henry GcrhOid. stillborn.
Ellen White. 10 years, phthisis.