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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
CINCINNATI DAILY MARKET,
CINCINNATI. May 2S--2 p. M.


FLoUR-The market is quiet. The demand
to-day is limited, and there Is no material
change in prices. We quote: Fancy brands
S6 UOlu7 W; family, IS COOS 10; extra, So $50
6 A.; supertne, ~ 9oO5 ~; and low grades,
81 50(g4 75 per brl. Spring wheat flour is quoted
Il IS 3OQg5 50. Rye flour is steady at $6Q96 rs per
WHEAT-Is rather dull. There is very little
demand, and prices are almost nominal Red
is worth, VI 25iAl Is for good to prime, and
choice is held at 81 1901 3U per bu. Hill is held
| 81 40 VI 80 for good to prime, and VI S5 for
choice. Fair to prime white ranges 81 30l01 So
per Du.
CORN-Mixed is steady and in fair demand,
with sales to-day at re per bu for good ear,
and shelled white is quoted 2lQ3c higher than
mixed with little doing.
QATS-Are more steady to-day. Good to
prime lots are worth sStgS7c for mixed, and IS
lD70c for white per bu.
RYE-The dem and is moderate, and No. in
elevator is worth 81 22igl 70 per bu.
MESS PORK-rhere is q quiet and easy
marKes e. ssS g sg e. Is per 5rl for prime city
LARD-The market continues dull and
rather weak. Prime steam is quoted IA kl0145.e
aud best city kettle is held at lax 9l4kc per
BACON-There is not much doing, and the
market is quiet Clear sides are quoted 12xc;
clear rib sides are held at l23sc, and shoulders.
9ke9Ic per lb, packed. Sugar-cured hams are
worth l3lUlSkc per Id. Sales to-day Of 20 hhds
BULK MkATS-fhe market is Inactive and
easy. Shoulders are worth SIC; clear rib
sides, II Nc, with sales to-day Of $4,000 pounds
at lLSOc; clear sides are quoted ike per lb, all
loose.
CUTTON-The market continues quiet and
steady. The demand is light, and there we're
sales to-day OF go bales. Nd change in prices.
We quote Ordinary. l2Xc; good ordinary, 14c;
low middfing, l4Xc; middlIng, l5Xc: good
middling, lSXc; middiing fair, lS94c; fair, tic
per Id. - 'N
WiIIsKY-The market is quiet, with sales to-
day Of .2O6 brls at u IA per gal
BEANs-Choice pavies are worth So; medi-
ums are held at 81 75(01 81, and common grades
atel 4O,Gl w per bu. There is limited de-
BRuoM-UORN-Is quiet aud steady. The
receipts are light, but there Is q very moderate
demand, and we observe no change in prices.
Rel brush is worth lUc; green stalk braid.
IL 1S0l2c. and green hurl l3c per ID.
BUrTER-Tne receipts are large and there
tinues quiet and easy, anl there has been no
further decline in nrfoes. Choice is worth 2ag
24c per lh, and prime yellow 2Lg22c per lb
and small lots of extra quality bring 1fGse
mosa, Medium is held at l6 disc, and common
butter at - glSe per ID.
CHEESE-The market is rather dull under
a limited demand and ample supply. Prime "
choice is offered at l2te0iHc per lb.
COAL-Ihe market is firm, but we observe
no cnange in prices. Ohio River is worth &c.
Ashland Sc and PiLtsburg sc. per bu afloas.
The retail market Is steady. We quote deitv-
cred to consumers: Ohio River, l0c; Asbian.s,
lMuskingum aud Kanawha. l-c; Plttsbars, l5c
| aud Kanawha Camel, M@2sc per bu Aoskag
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
TELEGRAPH MARKETS.

PEORIA. May 9s.-Corn firm at Csc. Oats
white at 62c; mixed, 6Oc. Rye 81 II.
BUFFALO, May 2S.-Wheat: market heavy
and unsettled. Corn: sales at dc.
OswEGo, N. Y, May 2s.-Wheat: No. 1 Mil
waukee club, 81 l6 Corn dull at s3c.
PITTsBURa, May ss.-Wheat: demand ligh,
and prices unchanged. Ear corn lower at 82Q
S4c on track; shelled, 80,U6Sc.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2S.-Flour steady at ss rs
@6 80. Wheat: Red, 81 12; amber, 81 1891 20
white, 81 20(D1 30. Corn: ear Zoe; sheiled, 64
1@d6c 0ats steady mixed, 66c; white, 6sc
NASHVILLE, May 2S-Flour quiet and un-
changed: $59o 80; Wheat steady at IL 30. Corn
quiet and unchanged at Quo. Oats steady at
i5c, Coffee in fair demand and urn at 20.l22c.
DETROIT, May 2s.-Flour quiet and I'M
changed at Sc 10G6 20. Wheat dull and droop-
ing: extra, 81 254D1 IS; No. 1, 81 RAY; amber
23k. Corn steady at 73e. Oats quiet and I'm
changed at 65c.
MEnrnIs. May as-Flour steady: medium
80 26(Q6 80. Corn scarce and firm: held at So,
Oats scarce and firm at 76DTSc in store. Eggs
steady at 14D15c. Butter steady for choice
new at 2sc; inferior dull and nominal Pro-
visions quiet and unchanged: little doing.
CLEVELAND, May 2s.-Wheat dull: No. red
s1 y; No. 2 do 81 q Corn dull ana lower:
State, 66c; No. do, 64c; white, 6Sc. Petro-
leum steady: s. W. ITO test, 10Le; 150 test,
State, 1l1<c, car lots; small way, lQ92c higher.
TOLEDO, way ss;wFloHr STEADY. STEADY wv wheat il,
IN la LAR 9emano anu nrm; NO. SWnite Wapash'
y sE NO. ! Wnite MIcnigan. u S4h amber
m,c.iSan' ss "a aa' yune' ass: So: guy, u Sshla ahsE
Ioi no. req, June, 81 21ts; July, u Mh.
Torn s.eany; nlgn mi1ea, casn ana June, t2c;
oMS, .9hcS IA a. AuRese' <onsss Sass Il lair e. &C.
mand anu mrm: So, !, Ghlg?ac; No. =, e4S;
michigap' oSkc' White' ooe' feJeetea' ose'
LOUISVILLE. NAV 2S,-Flour and wheat quiet
sa ot Ec ist and g. bm%od Gn.s aS
on1et ana nncha gen NAT at sM. I.rov,ssons arc ars
duil: PORK. saa. Bnik meats. sx@ii .aOcaIs~e =.
Racon W. SiSxniake Gi,, Hsmss sSsS snrsrscnysS +
M" arn. Me' nr,n,a s,ssm 1nMc. t1srce ise
s.o, rass isn s'eapi too, ssi metIs, A., loei
ssiggsaa Hsgs toAsc' "MsAS' ~ AS' Das9'ng ArHa 81
iaeslac'
MILWAUKEE. May &.-Flour quiet and un-
changed. Wheat firm: NO. MilsaYkee, 9ahc:
No. DO, 96ke; June, sG4e; July. TAc. Oats
N good demand but lower: No.2. in stofe,bs5lc.
Corn lower and in far demand: No. mixed, in
store, 68ke; new ar, 65e, Rye firm: No. ], IN
store, 81 VI, Barley demorali7ed, nominally &c
lower; No. spriug. II "; No. . spring, " III
st. LOUIS, May sS.-Flour unsettled with a
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
LATEST LOCAL.

i BISHOP JAEGER adninlsters the rite OF
confirmation at St. JOHNS Z. L. Church,
on sunday evening next,
THE Republican Primaries to elect
delegates to the State Convention are to
be held tomorrow evening.
INSTRUCTIONS were received at the In
ternalF kevenue office this forenoon,
ordering The removal of Chas, Davis,
Gauger for this DISTRICT.
LEONARD A. HARRIS was dismissed in
the Police Court this morning, through
waptof evidence. Harris was chargeI
with the larceny OF $40.
THOMAS DUNCAN, who cut the colored
man Albert Henry, waved examination
In the Police Court this morning and was
bound over to the Grand Jury.
VIM. TURNON, charged with stealing a
horse worth 500, belonging to Henry
Peachy, was bound over in the Police
Court this morning, to the Grand Jury
in the sum OF $780,.
The cases of Frank West charged
with disorderly conduct, an attempt to
commit rape, and resisting officers
were continued till next Thursday and
his bond fixed al $1,000.
The members of the sixth Ohio Vol
unleers' Benevolent Association and al.
members OF the regiment are requested
to meet at No. 38 Court street to-morroN "
morning between and 3 O'Clock.
JENNIE BUTLER, charged with harbor.
ing Iewd women, was fined $25 and costs
in the Police Court this morning. Her
boarders, Lille Miller, Alice CLARK, Kate
Edwards aud Annie Wilson, each paid
: nne Of $5 and costs on the charge OF
yagrancy.
NELLIE FRANK was dismissed in the
Police Court this morning OF the charge
OF the larceny Of $50, belonging to one
j. @. A. Runkel. 1t seems that both
were in company on the road and spent
TOO much money, SO that Runkel was oil
the opinion that ne had been robbed.
OWING to the serious illness of Mr.. s.
p. Mays, the carrier of THE STAR in
CnmmfnsyilIe, he has been relieved, ana
Herman Boke has been appointed
In his place. Notice Of any irreg
ularity OF delivery can be left with Fine
q McGary, Real Estate Agents, in Cum
minsyille.
A LITTLE boy, about twelve years OF
age, while standing by at the Inquest
which was held this morning on the man
who was run over by the street railroad,
was prostrated by sunstroke. DR.. Maley
was Immediately called, and through
. his aid the little fellow was soon able to
walk home.
The Injunction asked for by Mr.. L. D.
Sine 10 prevent Postmaster Wahle from
detaining his mails will not pc granted.
The Courts some days since granted a
temporary restraining order, but Judge
Tilden to-day decided that the facts pre-
vented did not warrant permanent In
junction, and that it would therefore not
be granted.
MICHAEL O'NEAL and Joseph Denni-
SON were arraigned In the Police Court
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
STEAMBOATS,.
p o L I &c A L /.

TIME Republican voters of the Wards and
Il Townships OF Hamilton County will meet
on SATURDAY, the 20 h day Of May, between
the hours OF and O'Clock. T. M for the pnr-
pose OF electing forty-three Delegates to the
State Convention, to be held at Columbus, Ohio,
on the I'd day OF June, 1875, to nominate State
Ticket. The several Wards and Townships
VIII meet at the places designated below, 70
select their Delegates. The following Is the
apportionment Of Delegates made by the Ham
ii,on County Republican Executive Commit
tee:
First ward-a Delegates. Meet at Grogers
Hall
Second ward-a Delegate. Meet at Engine
house, Walnut Hills.
Third ward-l Delegate Meet at Stock
hobes, corner Of Liber,y and Sycamore.
Fourth ward-1 Delegate. Meet at No. 0s
Engine house.
Fifth ward-l Delegate. Meet at Engine
house, corner Third and Lawrence ssreets.
Sixth ward-1 Delegate. Meet at Engine
house on Sycamore street.
Seventh waid-2 Delegates Meet at Webster
street Engine house
Eighth ward-l Delegate. Meet at Engine
house, on Race street, ueiow Second.
Ninth ward-2 Delegates Meet at No. Us
Engine house.
Tenth ward-2 Delegates. Meet at Race
street Engine-house, near Fourteenth street.
Eleventh ward-2 Delegates, Meet at Mo-
hawk Engine-house
Twelfth ward-1 Delegate. meet at Cory
vile Engine-house.
Thirteenth ward-1 Delegate. Meet east side
OF Race, south Of Findlay. :.
Fourteen tn ward-l Delegate. Meet at Bank
street Engine house,
Fifteenth ward-2 Delegates. Meet at Mo-
Ss Engine -house.
Sixteenth ward--1 Delegate. Meet at Ack-
erman's Stable, corner Linn and Clark streets
Seyenteeth ward-2 Delegates. Meeton Sew
enth street, near Mound.
Eighteenth ward q Delegates. Meet at
George street Engine-house.
Nineteenth Ward-I Delegate Meet at En-
gine- house corner OF Fifth and Smith streets.
Twentieth ward-1 Delegate. Meet at En-
gine-bouse, corner of Ninth and Freeman sts.
Twenty first ward-l Delegate. Meet at No.
IT'S Engine house.
Twenty second ward--1 Delegate. Meet cor
ner Of Clark and Freeman streets.
Twenty-third ward-2 Delegates. Meet at
Dorman's, corner Liberty and Freeman SITS.
Twenty-fourth ward-1 Delegate. Meet corr
ner Harrison and spring Grove avenues.
Twenty fifth ward-I Delegate. Meet at
Cumminsvile
Anderson, Columbia and Spencer townships
i Delegate. Meet at LInwood station.
Coleran and Crosby townships-1 Delegate.
Meet at j. Westerman's store.
Delhi, Miami and Riverside townships-I
Delegate-Meet at Delhi Depot, at Delhi.
Green township-l Delegate. Meet at Chey-
lot.
Harrison and Whitewater townships-1 Del
egate. Meet at Harrison.
Millcreek township-1 Delegate. Meet at
Avondale.
Springfield township-1 Delegate. Meet at
Liberty Chapel.
sycamore and Symmes townships-1 Dele
gate. Meet at Montgomery Sage's Hotel.
E. p. RANSOM, Chairman.
E. .. EsHELBY, Secretary.
MAY ~, 1915, Ii
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28

NRwYoRK, May ss.-Flour, market duh: su-
nei ane Western and State, 81 7Qlg5; common to
good extra do, sb Q50s5 %; good to choice DO,
IS a5,g5 rs; white wheat Western extra, Is 7N0
W; extra Ohio, IS U5@7 30; St. Louis. s. 40
i 25. Rye flour quiet and firm at "A 499905 ~
Corn-meal in buyers faver. Western S9 9S0
4 Is. Wheat; Prices are lower, with m0der-
ate demand: No, Chicago, u IA: Ma Mill
waukes 81 10; MOL spring. 81 elM1 "a; Iowa
and Minnesota spring, Il Hot 81; winter red
estern, 81 3l9p1 81, amber Western, 81 $50
| ~; white do, 81 s50a1 41. Rye quiet: Cam
ada, in poud, q %; state. = ~. barley and
malt quiet and unchanged. Corn: market
heavy aud lower: mixed Western, G4a76a;
yellow 10, 76 asOc; white do, sle. Oats: market
lower, closing more steady mixed Western. y
gJ4c; white DO, 74a76c. Hay heavy; shipping,
Sc. coffee easies. Rie held at iSc, gold sugar,
dull and shade easier: fair to good refining.
Il i5-ieqs s-ldc: prime. 8 s-ls: Mpssovsdo.
good, So &c. Noiasses deciipIng At so; tssfs
100. Rice unchanged. Petroleum quiet: ke-
aued lat01Sc; crude, &C. Strained resin neavy
AZ 81 95ep2. Spirits turpentine heavy a. y ~:
PORK lower new mess, s2i IS; june ~. heek
iuii. Cut meats dull: dry salted shoutaers.
Ske. Pickled hams, lltglac. Middtes lower:
iop !; clear W esterp. 1hc; short aos pc. LARD
leWyr Urine steam, l45zc. Cheese unchanged
N hisky dull aud held Ut u 20; bid 81 ~
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
Red Cloud Indianant.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Red Cloud re-
fused TO attend the conference this
morning, and claims that he will have
nothing more to do with the negotia-
tions. He is very indignant at General
Sherman, claiming that the latter de-
ceived the Indians by the treaty of 1868,
as that document contains stIpulations
4ot which the Indians knew nothing.
Spotted Tan and others were desirous
that the conference should 30 on, but iI
view. OF the course taken by Red Cloud,
the authorities thought it best to deter
proceedings for the present.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28


ollie Street hattroad Ordinance Passed
The Board of Aldermen met in regular
session with President Refs in the Chair
and quorum present. Minutes read
and approved.
An ordinance to provide for the exten-
sion OF the Storrs and Sedamsyhie Street
Railroad was read tor the SECOND time
and moved to be referred to special
committee of three. After some dis
cussion the motion was withdrawn.
The Vice President then took the chair
and President Rels spoke ip favor Of the
railroad extension on account of the
lack Of means the West End people had
for transit to aud from the city.
Mr.. Satin opposed the construction OF
the road.
The ordinance was then engrossed,
and on suspension of the rules was al
lowed to 20 to its third reading and
passed.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28

Cattle. Hogs. Sheen.
Receipts. .............. 4S4 $50 1901
shipments. W b3l
HOGS-The market continues dull. Com
mon are worth 81 25G8 50; medium grades, S6 10
(D7; good, 81 1907 81 Der GENITAL.
BEEF CATTLE-Are quiet and unchanged.
Common to choice are quoted So 5UG6 rs per
Genital.
SHEEP-Remain steady and in moderate
demand. We quote: Far to good, 81 00G5 rs
per Genital.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28

The foiiowingls the ~ r. N. report OF New
York Stock Market, as received by Lea, Ser
rett u Co., 2S w est Third street:
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28

CINCINNATI, May 2S-2 z. NJ.
The following are the receipts and shipmeL5s
OF live stock for the past "a hours:
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-28
RTYER NEWS.

The weather to-day is clear and hot The
river has fallen inches since our last report,
with feet in the channel at O'Clock this
morning by the Water works marks.
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The Best Evidence.

The following letter from Rev. Il. s. Best
Pastor OF the M. Il. church, Natick. Mass, VIII
be read with interest by many physicians; also
those suffering from the same disease as
afficted the son or the REV. 4. S. Best. No
person can doubt this testimony as there Is no
doubt about the curative power OF VEGETlNE
NATCK, MASS, Jan. 1st., 1873
MIR. II. II. STEVENS:
Dear Strive have good reason for regarding
your VEGETlNE medicine OF the greatest
value. We feel assured that It has been the
means OF saving our sons life. He Is now
seventeen years OF age; for the last Two years
he has suffered from necrosis OF his leg. caused
by scrofulous affection, and was so far reduced
that nearly all who saw him thought his recov-
cry impossible. A council OF able physicians
could give us but the fainteSt hope OF his ever
rallying; two OF the number declaring that he
was beyond the reach OF human remedies, that
even aInputation could not save him, as he had
not vigOr enough TO endure the operation. Just
then we commenced giving him VEGETlNE
and from that time TO the present he has been
continuously improving. He has lately re-
sumed studies, thrown away his crutches and
cane, and walks about cheerfully and strong.
Though there is still some discharge from the
opening where the limb was lanced, we have
the fullest confidence that in a little time he
will be perfectly cured.
lie has taken about three dozen bottles OF
VEGETINE. but lately uses but little, as he de-
clures he Is too well TO be taking medicine.
Respectfully yours,
marl3dSwlm MRS. L. G. Il. BEST.
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The old contrasts of chromo-civllzed
life have been brought out very strikingly,
for instance in Bowen's position He has
evidently been mixed up in the SCANDAL for
Yeas, and it would appear by the tripar-
lite agreement, did circulate dirty stories
about MIR. Beecher, and he has been sol
EMMY accused in open court by Beecher's
counsel MS party to a most horrible con-
spiracy against his own pastor. Neverthe-
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

less. pendente lite, he stih retains one of the
most conspicuous pewsi in Plymouth church
where he sits on Sundays, with upturned,
docile countenance, listening to the pastor
aforesaid, whom he has lately limited in a
published card that he (Bowcn) would ruin
by his evidence if called upon
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-30
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.

The following unsolicited testimonial from
Rev. o. II. Walker. formerly pastor of BOwdoin
Square church, Boston and at present settled
able evidence. No one should fail TO observe
that this testimonial is the result OF two years
experience with the use of VEGETINE In the
Rev Mr.. Walkers family, who now pronounce
IL Invaluable
PROVIDENCE, II. l., 16i TRANSIT STREET.
II. II STEVENS, ESQ:
/ feel bound to express with my signature
the high value place upon your VEGETlNE.
My family have used IL for the last two years.
In nervous debility II is invaluable, and ! re-
commend It to all who may need an invigorat-
ing, renovating tonic.
o. Il. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor OF Bowdoin Square Church,
Boston.
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WHAT IS VEGETINEp

1t is a compound extracted from banks, roots
and herbs. 1t Is Natures Remedy. 1t is per-
system. 1t Is nourishing and strengthening.
1t acts directly upon the blood. 1t Quiets the
nervous system. 1t gives you good sweet sleep
at night. 1t is panacea for our aged fathers
and mothers. for It gives them strength, quiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet
sleep-as has been proved by many an aged
soothing remedy for our children. 1t has re-
lieved and cured thousands 1t Is very pleas
ant to take, every child likes 1t. 1t relieves
blood. Try the VEGETINE. Give It a fair
trial for your complaints; then you Will say to
your friend neighbor and acquaintance, "'rry
II; IL has cured me-"
, 1875-05-22
L GOLDEN TF

Wednesday last, the 18th inst, being
the fftirth anniversary of the Wedding
of Her Britannia Majesty's Vice Consul
of this place, Francis B. Du Bots, Esq,
Member Of the Colonial Council, etc. etc,
and Mrs. Du Bots, they were greete1, at
an early hour in the morning, by the
national airs of Denmark and Great Britain
being played at their residence in this
town by he Musical Band Of the Garrison.
During the day many officials and other
inhabitants from town and country paid
their respects to the highly esteemed
couple. His Excellency, the Vicegovernor,
gave the special toast of the occasion,
in appropriate language, and the honorable
Chairman OF the Colonial Council, accom-
panied by the Secretary, brought the
congratulations of that assembly, of which
Mr.. Du Bots has been a Member for many
years and Vice Chairman for several.
The festive day, we doubt not, gave the
honoured couple as much happiness as it
certainly did their many friends.
, 1875-05-22
VIEW ADVERTISEMENT.
UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN FRED
ERIKSTED'S POST OFFICE.

Mrs. Eliza Alnms,' 2, Mrs. S. Briann,
Mrs. R,salin- B-rgr, Miss Jane Comings,
Miss Araminthl Carol, Mrs. NJ A. Cars
Jensen, Mrs. Mary ArIet Davis, Miss
EIoise ElIick, Miss Jane EmeIia, Miss
Eliza Francis, Mrs. Charlotte Fox, Mrs.
Mary Hansoa, Hovmest"r Halvor Herdahl,
An Eliza Huge, Miss Frederika Jacobs,
L. P J0rgensen, William Jensen, Styr-
mand N. L, Jacobsen, 2, Miss Fanny
Krause, 2, Mr.. John Lewis, Kok Chr.
Larsen, Kaptain J. Larsen, Hr. Frederik
L0fler Miss Caroline Meyer, Patrick
Michael, Miss Eliza Minors, Herman j.
Olsen, 2, T0mmermand G. E. Olsen,
Mrs. Sarah Petersen, Miss EIphisina Ross,
Mrs. Kissteener Picard, Manuel J. Sim
as, Mrs. Adrianna simmons, N. P. Some,
Miss EIiz. Tut, Mrs. Nancy Williams,
Mr.. G. Walker, Mr.. Francis Williams.
JANTZEN.
, 1875-05-22

the removal of the corpse before the
magistrate had seen it, cannot war
rant the omission of that duty. The three
above-named persons were sentenced ac-
cordlng to the said ordinance, by judgment
passed in Frederiksted's Criminal Court,
with fines of two Dollars each and to de-
fray the costs of the suit with one third
each. They have acquieaced in the SEN
tence and the Presidency has approved
II.
, 1875-05-22
H "AVIS."
GHRESTFAESTE9, ST.. &R0EI
SATURDAY. 22ND MAYl875.
-.9SSSeu~
CRIMINAL ACTION FOR OMITTING
TO TAKE UP A DEAD BODY.

The once prevalent superstitious belief
among the common people in Denmark, that
it was ignominious to NEEDLE with persons
who had met with a violent death, before
a magistrate or a clergyman had been
called, led to the emanation of the Ordi-
nance of 4th August 1919, which %enioins
on every one, VINO discovers a person sunk
in water or hanging, without delay, sub
iect to penalty, to take care to get the
drowned out If the water or the hanged
cut down, using preliminary remedies,
until q physician can be called, which
must be as quiC ,ly as possible, and when
this is done, make announcement OF the
case to the nearest authority. In 1923,
this Ordinance was extended to the West
indies, where the aforementioned super
stition is not certainly general, but where
it is nevertheless very generally sup
posed-and not by the common people
exclusiveIy-that it is not allowed to
move u person who has met a violent
death before the Police or the Sheriff
has been present. That the removal of
a dead body may possibly render the evil
dence OF the committaI of a cri ne more
difficult, cannot be denied, bat the law
glver has very properly thought that all
other considerations should yield TO The
possibility of saving a human life.
A case OF the above description Oc-
Cured recently in Fred -riksted, and led
to a criminal action against three persons.
The circumstances of the case are the
70 lowing: On Thursday 9TH March the
3 persons in question, viz. GulIIaume
Simmons, of FrederikSted, James Henry
Battiss and Peter William, of the estate
Prosperity~-cane to the water course
which runs across the road north OF the
town Of FrederiEsted Sthey noticed a man
in the stream, which at this place Is only
about one foot deep with his face down
wards in the water. Simmons rode at
once to town and reported the matter
to the Police authorities, who Immediately
proceeded to the spot, and took up the
body. The parties have stated that the
reason why they did not take up the
body at once was that they were convinced
that the man was dead, as he was lying
quite m~otionless, AID that they thought
it was against the law to NEEDLE with the
body of person who had come TO his
death in an unnatural manner, before the
police had seen it.-As, however, the
Ordinance of 4th August 1919 uncon-
ditionally prescribes it as a du'y incum-
bent on any one finding q drowned per-
son to take him out of the water, the
opinion of the finder that life was extinct
10 the body, or that the evidences of
. possible crime might be efaced by