The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-20
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VIM. Stevenson and James Clark, both
OF this city, were, about ten O'Clock last
night, detected by Mr.. Thrasher, the
agent of the Kentucky Central railroad
at DeMossville, in the act of burglarizing
the ticket office and grocery kept by Mr..
Thrasher in connection with the office.
He and friend whom he called ON for
help, armed themselves with two double
barreled shot-guns and awaited their
return.
After thoroughly searching the
premises the young men crept through
the opening of the door where they had
gained admittance' and attempted to es-
cape. They were interrupted by Mr..
Trasher who ordered them to halt. This
they did not do. Thrasher then fired at
them, the shot taking effect on Steven
son, bringing him to the ground. A shot
was also fired at Clark but with no effect.
He was finally brought down by stone.
All the booty they obtained was about
$50 worth OF railroad tickets, which was
found on their persons. Both parties
are seriously wounded, and are now ly-
ing at the station In a critical condition.
of the leading physicians of this city,
who was very much Mortified at hearing
of the affair, and started Immediately for
DeMossville. Clark is also resident of
this place, and is well known and respec-
tably connected. Parties arriving from
DEM Mossville this morning report both
the young men lying at the point of
death, and that their recovery is consid-
cred Impossible. Much excitement is
caused in this city by the announcement,
as the young men are well known by ev-
erybody here and belong to the first fam
lilies OF the place.
Andy Helman and Frank Stuntebeck,
who, q few days ago, assaulted Haga-
man, the policeman, this morning waived
an examination and were held over by
Mayor Athey in the sum of $1,000 each.
Helman gave bond, with his mother and
sister as security, and Stuntebeck has
not yet given bond.
Eli Flowers, for assault with intent to
kill, had his case continued until Thurs
day.
Raw Carr Thomas, for assaulting his
father, had his case continued until
Wednesday.
J. B. asson, for breach of the peace |;
case filed away.
Mike Magaliner, charged with not CIV
ing full weight and measure in market.
was dismissed. -.
There was small fire at a house on Rid
die street yesterday, put out by the "4s"
without an alarm.
Judge Cleary and Judge Perkins are
at home from the Independence Court.
Assistant Bishop Dudley, Of the Dio-
cese of Kentucky, will be in the city on
Sunday.
The High School entertainment has
been postponed to the Goth.
On the 4th of last month DR.. Cortes, of
Brooksville, Bracken county, took from
Mrs. Meyers, of that place, turmor
weighing tfty-four pounds.
There was row at the Lookout House,
on the pike, Sunday last, between some
Irish and German labOrers on the Short
line road. No arrests.
A tractious COW dispersed the em-
ployes of the Adams Express Office by
breaking through the door and driving
them from their desks. She was cap
tured.
Circuit Court commenced yesterday
and disposed of some unimportant cases.
The Bracken County Chronicle states
that Calvin, the newly elected Sheriff of
PendletOn county, was killed not long
ago while attempting in mask to rob his
own wife Of 81, 500, which he had collected
in his official capacity. 1t states that
peddler, who was stopping at the house
I'll night, shot the Sheriff, at the request
of Mrs. Calvin, who was not party of
,ne plotand who was exceedingly terri
led. Calvin is alive and we'll to-day.
Thomas Deer, charged with assault
lp0n the person of the City Marshal of
Ludlow, has been admitted to bail.
Joseph Herman, a baker, in the employ
If Adam Zurkratt, Twelfth and Scott
streets, fell yesterday, while carrying q
bucket of water and broke his arm, be-
'ides scalding himself severely.
The races at the Driving Park will
commence the 14th of July, and last two
lays. Goldsmith Maid, Occident, Full
erton and Red Cloud will run.
Neuport.
Jimmy Norton, the idiot, was this
morning brought before Judge Geisler,
md his case was continued until next
Wednesday. John Fennell, charged |
With petit larceny, was fined 50 and
osts by Squire Buchanan.
Mr.. James McGinnis, young man
7ho was very highly esteemed by all |
lho knew him, died at his residence on |
'ront street at an early hour this morn
ng. He has for a long time been suffer-
ng from an an attack OF typhoid fever.
The Newport Provision and Mart AS
OciaLlou are making extensive prepara-
Ions for the laying of the cornerstone |
O-morr0w afternoon.
The Criminal Court at Alexandria Is
I session.
The Barracks Band have donned their
ew uniforms. 49,
Lieut.. James II. Haughey will return
} the Barracks soon. He has been re-
eyed Of the oath Infantry at Omaha,
here he has been serving.
The Board of Equalization has been
lgaged since April 9TH in revising as
sssments. Friday has been appointed
# the hearing Of complaints and griev-
lces.
Windisch q Muhlhauser's beer wagon,
Cincinnati, turned over yesterday OH
street, and thirty-fve kegs ofl
70 "extract of hops and maltD were
rewn in heterogeneous order.
The forty men detailed for duty as
lards at the military prison, Fort Leay-
worth, will be chosen from the troops
the New YORK Harbor. Barracks SOL
ers happy.
The races for the Driving Park have
EN- fixed for July 18th and 15th-purse
500. 49,
has reached a dangerous
tch in Sicily. Many estates have beent
and the brigands don't mind
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