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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian ResOIVent
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure of all Chronic Diseases
sCRoFULA OR sYPHILITTC, HEREDITARY OR
CONTAGIOUS.
BE IT SEATED IN THE
Lungs or Stomach, Skin or Bones, Flesh
or Nerves.
Corrupting the Solids and yitiating the Fluids.
EChronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandalur Swell
Ting, Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitic Complaints. Bleeding OF the Lungs, Dys
pepsia, Water Brash, Tic DolOreux, White Swell
lings, TumOrs, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Dseass, Mer-
curial Diseases, Female Complaints, Gout, Dropsy,
Ricketts,, Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Kidney gBladder Liver Complaints, &C
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Druggists.
DIR. RADWAY & CO., 30 Warren st., New York.
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SIS. SEQ, si0O. $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX FR0THINGHAM
d CO., No IL Wall ST., New York publish hand
some eight-page weekly paper, called the Weekly
Financial Report, which they send free TO any ad-
dress In addition to large number sf editorials
on financial and other topics, il contains very full
and accurate reports Of the Gales and standing of
every stock bond and security dealt In at the Stock
exchange Messrs. FROTHINGHAM & co are
extensive brokers of large experience and trled IN
tegrity In addition to their stock brokerage bnsi
ness they sell what is termed Privileges or Puts
and Calls" now one of the favorite methods of le-
gltimate speculation. Their advice is valuable ana
by following it many haYe made fortunes.-L New
York Metropolis
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New XGrk IaarSet.
NEw York. December q
FINANCIAL.
COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Good demand; higher; rejected spring
IS; No Chicago 80; winter red western ~
Corn-1c bette; new western mixed 5S1a Q60;
old do GOO 62.
Oats-Shade stronger; mixed western and state
3e@51.
Pork-17 25.
Lard-11 90.
Whieky-l 49,
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st. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS. December 81.
Wheat-Higher; No fall 3601 361s cash
372iD1 38 Jan; No 3, 311s cash.
Corn Lower; 392zt940 cash.
Oats-Lower; 80 bid.
Rye-Better; 67h bid cash.
whisky 0S.
Pork-Duli: 16 00l616 50.
Lard--Qniet; old 55; new 6sh.
LIVE STOCK.
@Hogs- Receipts II 600; steadyi unchanged,
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Chicago Market.

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, December "a
Wheat-Strong; higher; / 90A cash: 21@@1
21S Jan: 231a Feb.
Corn-Easy; AN cash; AZ Jan.
Oats-Unchanged
Rye-6a.
Barley-G5.
Pork-Easier; 16 50 cash; 16 IS Feb.
Lard-Steady; active; 10 IS cash; IS 7sa Feb.
Whisky-1 06.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts "a 600; moderately active and
strong; light 5 T56l5 so; common to fair heavy so
@6 90; fair to choice to packers 00D6 20; fair to
best to shippers 6 0006 30.
Cattle - Moderate demond; receipts 3,00o: good
to extra heavy graded 5005 T5.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
Severe Gales and Torrents of Rain in Eu-
rone

LONDON, Dec 2l.-A severe gale ac-
compauied by torrents of rain prevailed
throughout the United Kingdom Tuesday
and Wednesday night. The gale was par
ticularly violent on the Scotch coast.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
Fires.

4 GALENA, Ills, Dec 2I.-George Rich
ardson's large boot and shoe manufactory,
burned here yesterday. Loss $24,000,-
half insured.
OREGON. Ills, Dec. 2l.-Miles J.
Braiden's fine residence, at Rochelle, burn
ed yesterday. Loss Sll 900.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21

MARRIED LADIES aaass 81 ase g .sps ysssra
stamp for confidential circular, Of great value.
DIR. II. g. FARR, 81 Hubbard's Block, IDdianapo-
is, Ind.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
FEVER AND AGUE.

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There Is
not a re edial agent In the world that will cure
fever and agne, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet typhoid. yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pill) SO quick as Railways Ready Relief
Fifty cents per bottle.
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If you have any magazines, or newspa per
files you want bound, or any old books you
want rebound, take them to THE ARGUS
BINDERY. dwtf.
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USE RENEE'S
PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC OIL
"It Works like a Charm"

~ w VI Ao A4hO q SA4dA
II you have got Rheumatism,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
II you have got Neuralgia,
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If you have got Collie or Cramps,
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II you have got any kind of Ache or Pain,
USE RkNNE'S PAIN-kIBLING MAGIC OIL.
Try it, and you will be surprised at the beneficial
effect derived from a thorough and faithful use of
this popular remedy. 1t is purely vegetable; safe
and clean 10 use internally ar externally.
SYRACUSE, n, Y, July 25th, 1875.
VIM. RENNE & Sons, Pittsfeld, ;, ass,
SIRs-As a duty, as well as a privilege, wish to
commend To those unacQuainted with its healing
qualities you 'Pain-Kitling Magic OIL" TO BE
KEPT READINESS FOR EMERGEFCIES, as severe at
tacks Of bowel difficulties, TO be applied EXTER-
NALLY, as q counter irrltant and INTERNALLY as an
anodyne and healer. Also for fresh wounds, having
tested it, especially the cuts bruises and strains
l received in the terrible calamity at the Central
0aptist Church, June %, 1S74 In behalf of all
tnings which are good and truly useful. subscribe
myself, Fraturnally yours, Rev. II. A. SIzER.
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
Is purely vegetable and general family remedy
Keep II In the house to use in Of emergency.
Try 1t internally. 1t cures Cholera Morbus, Diar
| rhOea Pains in the Stomach, Indigestion, Coughs
Sore Throat, Colds, sc.
Use it externally 1t cures, Cattarh, Sprains Cuts
| Bruises, Old Sores, Headache, Toothache, and IL
fact almost all the aches and pains flesh is heir to.
Sold by all dealers in Medicine.
| VIM. RENNE & SONS, Prop'rs, Pittsfeld, Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
R. PUBLICANS DENcUNCTNG TIL
THE RAscA1LY RETURNING.
BOARDS.

THE GRANT CHANDLER coNgPrRA.
TORS DESTROYING THE PARTY
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
Piles-Itcning Plies

Positively c,red-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21
Extracts from letters receive,

SCROFULA-From infancy was treated BY the
best physicians and took everybody's cure, Two
bottles Matchless Syrup cured me.
Mrs ELIZA IoalFs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-21

SCROFULOUS NECK-Eight years cured by
Fenton's Sarsaparila, sitter trying nearly every
other known remedy. JOHN MCGINITY,
Conductor L & NJ r r. Cleveland c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
LOCAL PERSONALS.

W. B. Wheeler, Esq, Principal of the
Public Schools, is confined to his bed by
illness.
Among the prominent arrivals at the
Walnut-street House were Il. Z. Yor-
ston, of New York; W. f. Wing, of Co.
Iumbus, and W. Jamison and wife, OF
Batavia, D.
W. b. Jameson. of Falmouth, Ken
lucky, and Miss Bette Thompson, of
Morgan's Station, a runaway couple,
were married last night at the Gibson
House by Rev. DE-. BOice.
Maurice Sussman, one of the pluck
lest little men ever on the police force,
has been assigned to duty as u private
policeman at the Plum ,treet depot. If
he DOM keep things straight down there
nobody can.
Mr.. Crltchell, the florist, has erected a
fine fountain in tue rotunda OF the Grand
Hotel. The basin is twenty-five feet in
diameter. and is surrounded with rocks
and Il magnificent display of no. house
flowers. The fountain began to play
this morning.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
b bird Edition
'EEIE LATEST
FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
The Irish Address.

National Associated Press to the Star
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Tne House
Committee on F9reign A fairs held a
meeting to-day, at which j. OConnor
Power, NJ. P, was present and read o the
Committee the address Of the Irish Ma
ton on the centenary OF American Inde.
pendence. The Committee then ap-
pointed Messrs. Swan, Faulkner and
Monroe a subcommittee to report to the
full Committee as to the proper manner
of receiving and acknowledging the aG-
dress.
The Stnmd5ng Committees
are not disposed to do any business, un-
less such may be pressed on their atten-
ton, till after the holidays.
Texas Pacific Railroad.
The House Committee on Pacific Rail
roads, this morning, referred all bills
and propositions in regard to
the Texas Pacific Railroad to
the committee, consisting Of
Atkins, Lamar, O'Neil, Garfield and
Lutrell, VINO are to report upon them
at the next meeting of the mll com.
mittee, ordered January 4, uatil which
{ ime the Committee adjourned.
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ent of the Water-works be directed 10
lay the pipe as recommended. RepoEa
adopted.
The following communication was aa-
ferred to the Committee on Wate-s
works:
"EINCINNATI, Dec. q, 1875.
'GENTLEMEN-Only ten of the twenty
five parties who have sprinkled streets
of this city with wagons or carts have AZ
yet settled Gheir accounts. or the ~
naming fifteen nine have paid ON an
count, and six yet owe their entire biltsl
The total amount charged to street
sprinklers during last season is $ley
7Ol 30, OF which sum SILL 10 remaina
unpaid, which balance Will be consider
ably reduced by counter claims.
81. IL. GREUTER,
"Secretary City Water-works."
Several bids were opened for the coHp
struction OF crossings at different local.
tiles, ana on motion were referred TO thr
Engineer.
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THE DISPUTED STATES.
South Carolina,

National Associated Press to the Star.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 21.-The Senate yes.
terday decided by strict party vote to
adjourn with the Republican House sine
die on the 22d inst. Their tax and ap.
preparation bills passed a second read
ing in the Senate. The tax levy aggre-
gates seventeen mills exclusive OF local
taxes and is equal to $2,0l0,000.
Resolutions were passed BY the Dem
ocratic House instructing Governor
Hampton to issue a proclamation calling
upon the citizens to pay to such persons
as he may designate twenty five per
cent. of the State and county tax for the
last fiscal year, and the persons paying
such tax shall receive certificates re-
celvable for taxes hereafter.
Oregon.
National Associated Press to the Star.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-A Portland
(Oregon) dispatch says 5. B. Belliuger,
Chairman of the Democratic State Gem
tral Committee, has issued call for a
meeting OF the committee at Salem on
Thursday, the 2lsJ inst. The call has
been issued in obedience to an order re-
ceYed from the National Democratic
Central COMMITTEE, the object and pur =
poses Of such meeting not being made
public. 1t is surmlsed the movement
means thorough organization to meet
whatever emergencies may arise in the
future bearing upon the que> ton of the
peaceable or torcible Inauguration OF
rilden. Mr.. Belliuger has not intimated
in his cali the object of the mestin ANA
the question is exciting much pubic ex-
citement and concern.
Florida.
National Associated Press to the Star.
TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 2l.-The Senate
Committee called on the Secretary Of
STATE for tabulated statement OF the
vote for Presidential Electors on the
face of the returns which was furnished,
figuring up Hayes "a, 80 ami TIiden "a
3l2, This, Including return No. l, from
Baker County, which was by unanimous
action of the Board rejected and the
other returns substituted, which gives
Tllden 1l9 majority.
The Investigation OF Jackson County
returns produced evidence that at
Friendship Church Precinct the voters
were compelled to pass their tickets
through WindoN foot above their
heads, ana lost sight Of them before they
were deposited in the box; that the Il :
publican Supervisor was driven from the
room, and that the votes were canyassed
two miles from the polling places.
The COMMITTEES also took the testimony
oil the Judge of Mauatee County. whose
evidence was about the same as before
the House Committee, and showed that
The County Commissioners totally neg
lected to revise the registration list, 10
appoint precincts or precinct officers, or
give any notice of election. A small
vote was cast, mostly Democratic.
There were many who refused to vote.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-lhe Herald spe-
cial from Tallahassee says the decision
Of the supreme Court in the mandamus
case is expected to be delivered to-day.
Cowgirl says il tile Court
orders new canvass he will proceed to
make IL ut once.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
BOARD OF PUBLIC wOmKs.
Business Transacted by the B0ars
This Morning.


The Board met in regular session,
all members present, and President Bell
In the chair.
The pay-.olls of the Water-works De-
par!ment for the week ending December
l6,lamouOttng to $2OSj %, were received
and ordered paid.
Ga motion Of Mr. Foote the Engineer
was directed to repair the catch basin
at the corner of Sixth ana Lock.
The following communication from
the Chief Engineer was received and
fled:
81 have toe honor to report that the
property on Rachel street, from the
Golerain Pike to the Miami Canal, will
not bear tae assessment IT IL is improved
on the cash system. According TO the
best information l can gather, 500 per
oot trOntin4 OH Lolerain Pike aAd the
parallel streets is high valuation of the
property on this street AS the lots are
thirJy-three feet north and south, and
100 feet east ana west; this woulu give
them u value OF $99J per front mot on
Rachel street. TMenty-dve per cent. OF
this would be only $2,475, which is en-
irely Inadequate TO make the improve
menJ, even II there were no grading"
Articles of agreement with Peter
O'Hara, Tor the construction OF the steps
AT the intersection Of East Sixth street
and Gilbert avenue, recently authorized
by tie Board, We're approved.
Oh motion, an ordinance to establish
the grade OF Borden street, from Elmore
street to Dodsworth avenue, was or
dered to be transmitted 10 Council.
The Committee to whom was referred
the matter OF extending a siX-inch line
OF Water-pip2, a0w laid on johnson
street, opposite Keck u Co.'s slaughter
house, to Davis u Co.'s siaughter-house,
taking up the four-iuch line that is now
laid, reported that the SuperinteBd-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
NEWS FROM The METROPOLIS
Miss WAYS wedding Outfit.


National Associated Press to the S.ar.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-On the subject of
the long talked of marriage of Jas. Cor
don Bennett and Miss May, the Sun this
morning says that the bridal outfit of
Miss May has been appraised BY the
Custon-house officers az $4,000 francs.
The oultit comprises over forty articles
o. wear, the chtct among which is a
wedding dress oil white satin. The Gus
toms duties are S4,2O0.
A Pittsburg DcfauIter.
A special from Pittsburg says VIM. Q.
Wall, Superintendent Of the Money
Order Department OF the PittsDurg Posi-
office, is defaulter to the amount OF
between $4,000 AMI $4,000. Wall has
fed.
The eXpel ilnent on incombustibie
scenery az WallacRs yesterday was in
every way successful. The scenery,
stale of SODA, and primed with
Il solution of siicate of
soda was suspended in the center OF the
stag, ami fl lmes equal to the force OF
one buaareu aud tiSy ordinary gas Jets
directed on the suspended canYas, and
held there for about Two minutes. The
canvas did not blaze or smoke. The
flames had no effect. On being touched
the portions on which The gas lame had
been directed crumbled into tue ashes.
The propTietors OF other theaters an
ounce their intention of adopting this
safeguard against the spread OF fire.
Dog Fight; and Other Animals
Take Part.
Early yesterday morning brutal dog
6glf, Witnessed by about two hundred
rousns, took place near Laurel Hill,
Long Island, between "Skir," of New .
York, and "Jack," OF Long island, for
$1,900. After lighting nearly an hour,
both dogs were SO iacerated as to be a.
most unrecognizabe. Both dogs died
in the pit with :neir Iangs in each others
throaIs. The referee decided the fight
y draw. when cry OF Ioul was raised,
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FOREIGN.
National Associated Press to the Star.
THE FLOODS CAME.

National Associated Press to the Star
THE FLOODS CAME.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Heayy rains and
floods in England, Spain and Portugal
continue, causing considerable damage
TO property and great distress among
people in the locaNtie. flooded.
DIsCoUNTENANCED BY THE PORTE.
VIENNA, Dec. 2l.-Thc idea OF for
eign occupaton Of Bulgaria is discoun.
tenanced By tho Porte.
HAS NOT YET APoLoGIZED
PARIS Dec. 2l,-Ghe report published
here yesterday that United States Min
lister Washburne has presented the
Presidents apologies TO the French
Government tor the arresr, at Phladel-
phia, OF Capt. Auntraye, Naval Attacne
10 HE French Legation at Washington.
is contradcted. Mr. Waslburne took
no action III the matter.
SPECIE STILL COMING.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 2l.--lbu White Star
steamer Adria'ic for New York, LETT here
at Z. NJ. to-day. She carried 9ut &50, 1000
OF specie.
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Cock Fighting.
National Associated Press to the star

National Associated Press to the star.
JERSEY CITY, n. j., Dec 21.-The first
cooking main Tor the championship Of
New York versus New Jersey took place
last night near Elizabeth. Fifteen bat
ties were fought for 500 each, and 81, 600
for the odd fight. The betting was
heavy on The result. Now Jersey won
by the following score: New Jersey, 8;
New York, 7. The tourney lasted six
hours, aud a large amount of money
changed hands,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21

that are Brightest" she did herself
especial credit.
The performance by the Cincinnati
Orchestra and the chorus singing were
very acceptable.
The whole performance, in fact, showed
fine ability and great care in prepara-
tion, and we congratulate the Arion So
cieLy on the perfect success of The occa-
sion
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
The Late Brooklyn Fire.


National Associated Press to the Star.
BROOKLYN, Dec. 21,-Reports from the
Brooklyn fire, as stated by the Regis.
ter, show that two hundred and eighty
four bodies were inferred.
Miss Maud Harrison, the actress, was
visited by the Corone's jury, she hay
ing been confined TO her room since the
night of the fire. Her evidence was
iaken, but no new points elected.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
Police commissioners.

At the meeting Of the Board Of Police
Commissioners yesterday evening, the
first business in order was the bids for
drugs and medicines for the outdoor
poor for the year 1877.
The bids varied rom twenty-five to
hlly-seyen and one-haIf per cent. off the
official list. No bid was sent in for sup
plying the Fourteenth Ward.
Awards were made as follows: First
Ward, o. Il. Cady; Second Ward, Rem
digs Bros; Third Ward, Bingel q Fred
erlcks; Fourth Ward, laid over; Fifth
Ward, NJ. +. Keesnan; Sixth Ward, John
scott; Seventh Ward, Spanner; Eighth
Ward, Denman ~ Co.; Ninth Ward, laid
over; Tenth Ward, Miller; Eleventh,
Twelfth and Thirteenth Wards, rejected ;
Fifteenth Ward, Klayer; Sixteenth
Ashield; Eighteenth Ward, E. A. Kee-
Twentieth Ward, laid over; Twenty.
first Ward, rejected; Twenty
Ward, laid over; Twenty-third Ward,
BOde; Twenty fourth Wards, Bangs;
Twenty.tith Ward, rejected.
The contracts will be made subject to
conditions that the bidders are located
in The respective districts and prescriE-
tions subject TO analysis.
The pay-rolis for The current month
were approved for payment as follows:
Salary Health Officer er................. 5000 90
CdldiS IlG .....,............... 81 "a
salary MILK Inspector 100 w
DISTRICT Physicians. Observation-Disclosures. 800 o.
Meat Inspectors Observation-Disclosures. PIG "a
Sanitary cuperintenQent.,,.. s 53
Total .........Sl, lUS 81
AT the executive session the following
resolution, ollered by MI. Carson, was
adopted:
"Resolved, That in all cases where
this Board shatl have satisfactory intUr-
nation that premises or rooms are being
used Tor the purposes OF gambling, an
official notice from this Board shan be
served on the landlord or owner of such
property so used, notifying him that his
property is beng used Tor such an un-
lawful purpose, and requesting him to
use landlords undoubIed legal author
ity and prevent the use OF his property
for such unlawful purposes"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
FOR sALE--REAL ESTATE.

'F7Ok SALE - FARM - 0OOd farm Of 97X
acres. situated ~ miles from Williams
burg, 10 ClermopG Coua5y. Farm In good
0rapi. VII! Bell on VERY EASY terms A COOL
chance for any one GesiIinS it i0 get good
hOiDe. Address Il. d. s.. Star Office 23J Wal
nut siroct, Cincinnati, ..
iy25d&jyNw""
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
EmersOnss HIinstreIs.

This company, containing number
of the leading artists in the country,
will open for a short season at pR bin
sOn's Opera-houSe on December 20. A
Christmas matinee will be given in the
afternoon.
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Woods Theater.

Billy Pastors Star Troupe appears
this evening, with an entire change of
programme, combining all the features
of the excellent entertainments Uf the
company.
Saturday afternoon last Pastor matt.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
AMUSE3 vi ENTS.


Miss Rose EytiHge appears in the
beautiful play, the Geneva Cross" for
the last time this evening.
Tomorrow night she takes benefit,
as "Lady Macbeth"
Last Eytinge matinee Saturday after.
nnOn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21

OPNA aASAS
The Amateur Oparatic Society last
night rendered the sparkling opera
"Maritana" 10 large audience, and one
that seemed to fully appreciate the ex-
cellent manner in which the parts were
sung and acted. The cast as was fol-
lows:
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HeWitL's Letters.

and general fight ensued. One rough
was fatally stabbed in the abdomen, but
was removed by his friends.
HeWitC's Letters.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The statement
made by Congressman Hewitt, in H0u Sc
Of Representatives yesterday, charging
that his letters had been tampered With
by POst'office authorities, has caused
much talk i'll political circles and among
Postal officials.
Sentenced.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Quimbo Apo,
the Chinaman convicted yesterday OF
mansaughter in killing John j. Kelly,
was to-day sentenced to seven years in
the State Prison at hard labor.
This May Explain Some Things.
The Secretary of the National Demo-
cratic Executive Committee says there
is no doubt but what post-office
authorities in certain cities and
towns opened letters aud docu-
ments emanating from headquarters,
and this could be substantiated by
proof lie does not thick anything
wrong was done i'll the New York City
POst-oflice. lie believes Postmaster
James would not allow it. He believes
Hewitt will make an explanation and
put the blame where it belongs.
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All the parts were most acceptably
sustained. Mr.. j. +. Duunie was suffer
iug with a bad cold, but he is so iine Il
singer and actor that Notwithstanding
this his "Don C15aI" was the finest ana
teIIr rendering OF The character ever
achieved in this city. Mr.. Wetherelp,
ID N Jose," and Mrs. Mu9l!e Is "Lazar-
lilo" also eiiclted enthus astic applause.
Miss D9Nn's singing and acting
throughout was very fine, and was most
thoroughly appreciated by n very
friendly audience. In the sole, "Scenes
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-21
FOR RHNT.-ROOnIS.

LOR REN -ROOMS-Furnished rooms for
Il gentlemen, at 2i6 Plum stleet, first door
kOuth ol Seventh.
L'OR RENT-ROOMS-Two furnished rooms
10 for one or two gems, at 55 jackson street
dC2l-3Jt