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The New York herald., 1877-02-03

this systematic robbery of the poor. Can
not some one in authority stimulate the
Secret Service on this important point?
The New York herald., 1877-02-03

TIE WEATuER.--A slight depression moved
southwark from the lake region yesterday and
slowly travcrscd the Middle States, attended by
n rain area which extended from Nashville,
Tenn, northeastward into Nova Scotia The
southerly winds which prevailed for some days
brought dense volumes of humid atmosphere
nortward, and these, after inaniicsting them
selves in the form of fogs were influenced by the
cold winds that came from the northward as the
depression advanced causing a condensation of
the vapor into light rain. similar effect was
produced yesterday on the Western Gulf coast,
where fog and light rain prevailed. Westward
of tho Mississippi the weather is clear, with u
somewhat lower temperature, but the fall
is noticeable only during the early morn
ing synopsis of the weather obscrva
tiops at New York during January gives the
following Highest barometer 3O.637 inches
lowest, 29.151 inches. Highest temperature,
so degrees; lowest, @ degrees. Greatest wind
velocity, ~ miles per hour. Clear days, .;
cloudy 10 days OH which rain or snow fell, 16;
fair days, y. The comparative mean tcmpcra-
lures for the month are :1S71, 31.2 degrees
1872, 300 degrees; 1878, $50 degrees ;
1874. 34.7 degrees; 1915, 25.2 degrees; 1876,
s5.1 degrees, and 1877, 27.6 degrees The
comparative precipitation in inches for the same
wears gives :--1S71, OBS; 1872, 2.3i; 1873,
BOG: 1874, 4.Gg; 1875, 2.77; 1876, III,
and 1877. $50. As the temperature con
tnucs high in the Upper Mississippi and the
Missouri valleys we repeat our warnings with
regard to the probable movements of the ice.
Extraordinary precautions may be necessary to
,,rcveut disostcrs The Mississippi has already
risen twcnty-sevcn inches at st. Louis. lhe
weather in New York to-day will be warm ana
cloudy. with rain followed toward evening by
partly clorrdy or clearing weather aud slight
fHll in temperature.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
yESUVIUS FIRING UP,

Vesuvius mas every appearance of ir-
ing up for another eruption. Smoke is
constantly Issuing from the crater. and
occasionally in immense volumes, that
pyerspread the atmosphere like sable
pail. Tne other day dense black cloud
hhat had gathered about the crater was
suddenly driven over Pompeii. Ashes
and ciuders fell in u thick shower, and
sOr time it Looked as if the midday
Idarkness that attended the eruption
which overwhelmed Pompeii and Hercu-
laneum was TO be renewed, and the par
ID lily disentombed city was to be buried d
mp again. l thought OF the fate OF
,Diomed's family, smothered to death in
She wine cellar, where they sought
refuge. When the cloud dritted over,
tbe pavements of Pompeli were covered
with thin layer OF hot volcanic ashes
mud minute scor a | asked the direc Or
of the excavations If P0mpeii might not
be covered up again. "rha. depends ON
che duration OF an eruption of Vesu
sius," he said; "and its character.
Should it break forth on the eastern
side of the mountain, eject masses
Of scoria, volcanic ashes, anu
showers OF boiling water, the effect
would be as disastrous as In the severn
Ty-nlnth year OF the Christian era, when
Herculaneum was covered up by a
strata OF volcanic matter sixty feet
deer, and Pumpeii and Sabia and other
cities were entqmDed beneath heaps Of
mud and volcanic deposits" Vesuvlus
is the most uncertain Of volcanoes.
Prior 10 a. ID. TO- it had slumbered Tor
Genturies. Since then it has been more
pr less active, with spasmodic intervals
Of tr mend us Jury and desolation.
PomEell is mo than One-hAlf exca-
yated. but much remains to be done be-
4ore this old Greek city will again be eE-
Irely laid open " view within It's walled
circuit [Foleign Letter. -
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

NatlOnal ASSOCIATED fresS to the star.
PTTsBURG, June Is The session OF
the National Eclectic Medical Associa-
lion closed yesterday. The meeting was
Interesting and large amount OF busi-
ness transacted. The following officers
we're elected: President, 5. B. Mum, of
Waterbury, Conn; Vice Presidents, G.
D. Thompson, OH City, Pa; r. Elton
Mich; Recording Secretary, Alexander
Wider, New Y ,rk: Corresponding Sec
retary, 5. Ii. Potter, Hamilton, Ohio;
Treasu Ell, Jas. ii. Anton, Lebanon, o.
The next session will be held in June,
1878, at Detroit, Mich.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
SPORTING NEWS.
The Turf.

National Associated Press to the Star.
FoRDHAM, N. Y, June 15.-The Ameri-
can Jockey Club held the sixth day OF
their Spring meeting yesterday. There
was a poor attendance but good racing,
and bad day for the favorites.
The first race was a handicap, sweep
stakes, for all ages, one mile, in when
nine horses started. The race was an
upset for the hackers Of Pera, tor Explo-
sion won Ntter a sharp contest with
Rhadamanthus, who was second, Bert
ram third. Time, 1:45H.
The second race was Jne ladies' stakes
for three-year-old f,lies, mile and half,
three starters. Zoo q 20 was the favor.
lite, and sold for S1,0J0, while the field
brought 1900. The race was a splendid
contest, and after an exciting struggle
lengths; Zoo Il 20 second, Oriole a good
Lhild. Time, 2:4iA. The hackers of Zoo
Zoo lost over $40 ,VVO in this race.
The third race was for purse of $40,
mile and an eighth heals, and had three
starters. Courier was the favorite. The
hrst heat was won by Ambush, with
courier second. Ambush also won the
second heat. Time, 2:0OH, 2:02X
The fourth race was Il free handicap,
sweepstakes, one mile and three.fourt this.
Six horses started. In the betting,
Partnership was favorite. The race was
won by Viceruy. RAppahannock second,
Partnership third. Time 2:l3A.
BOSTON, June 15.-The races at Bea-
CON Park were continued to-day. The
2:A race was won by the stallion High
land Gray. Best time 2:29H. The STALL
ION Fearnaugnt won tWJ ueats in 2:2S,
2:26. The 2:-9 race was won In three
hea,s BY Martha Washington. Time,
2:2lA, 2:25A, 2:20H.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, June 15.-Yesterday
was the last day oI the races at SYRIA.
cuse Driving Park. The 1850 class race
was won by Jack Barry in Lhrne straight
heats. Time, 2:34A 2:35, 2:34H, 2:4OX.
The 1922 class Face was won Vy Frank.
Time, 2:2S, 2:27, 2:29M, 2:3l, 1884.
Cricket.
NEW YORK, June 10. Tue cricket
ma ch between the Young America Club,
of Philadelphia, and the st. Georges )
Club, OF New York, played at Hoboken,
resu ted as follows: Young America.
first inning, 80 runs; secUnu inning, rs
runs. The s.. George's only played one
inning; score 6S.
Baseball.
Louisville, Ky.-The game yesterday
between the Ciuelunatis and Loulsvilles
was Won by tue latter club with score
OF 10 O3.
Rochester, N. Yin the gam.
tween the Cnlcagos and Rochesters yes
terday the Chlcagos made 10 TO the
Rochesters 2.
Philadelphia, Pa.-The Philadelphias
and Athletics had game yesterday in
which the Athletics were victorious by a
score of 4 lO3.
Boston-Tne Bostons and Alleghenys
played yesterday in which the BosLoLs 8
made 1O to the Alleghenys 2.
Lynn, Mass.-The Buckeye and Live
Oak clubs played game yesterday in
which the score stood to 5 in favor OF
the Buckeye Club.
Syracuse, N. Y.-Between the Stars
and St. Louis yesterday the Stars de-
feated the st. Louis I to 4.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
Double TRAGEDY.
National Associated Press TO the star.

National Associated Press TO the star.
AUBURN, N. Y, June 16.-John II.
Barrett was shot through the head in q
house of il-repute in this city ABOUT 9
O'Clock this morning by one Cora Young,
an inmate of the house. Barrett lived
one hour and half after.
Immediately after shooting him, the
girl fired TWO shots into her own body,
one OF which lodged In the brain after
taking effect in the neck. She is still
alive, but will die. The affair grew out
OF jealousy existing on account of
Barrett paying attention to another
woman here.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

The A6be Liszt may be said to admire
with enthusiasm the women OF Poland.
He says OF them: "Ihey win upon Us by
those lntunatlUns OF voice which touch
the heart and fill The eye with tender
tears, by those sudden and graceini iR-
pulses which recall The spontaneily and
beautiful timidity OF the gaZelle. Intel.
ligent, cultivated, compiehendinge every.
thing with rapiGity, skii!iuI IN The use Of
all tney have acquired, they arc, never
lheless, as supersutious and fast,diUua
as the lovely yet ig 'orant creaiures
adured by the Arabian prODheL."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
Shot Through the Heart.

National Associated Press to the Star.
EVANSVILLE, June l5.-This afternoon
Fred. Nj. Brckwlth, twenty-one years Of
age, clerk and telegraph operator at
thu ough the heart. lie died instantly.
The shooting is supposed to have been
done accidentally.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

Navy-yard yesterday, and after being
received by the officers in charge, the
marines, and salute Of nineteen guns,
he went on tour OF inspection. The
Secretary was accompanied by a num-
Der Of distinguished naval officers. The
Secretary was evidently much pleased
tho inspection a champagne luncheon
was partaken OF at Captain Temples.
home,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
Fatal Bridge Accident

National AssOClateu PresS to the Star.
OIL CITY, Pa, June 15.-A span of the
new county bridge, being BURT over Oil
Creek, this city, fell about O'clock last
evening, killing Joseph Simmons, who
was at work on the bridge, and fatally
wounding Alex. Heckertnorn. Several
other workmen received slight injuries,
Tut IL is thought not fatal.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

We are all greater dupes to our weak.
ness than to the skill Of others; and the
successes gained over us by the design
ing are usually nothing more than thu
prey taken from those very snares we
nave laid ourselves. One man falls by
ais ambition, another by his pertiIy, IA
third by his avarice, and tuurtn ny his
lust; what are these but so many nets.
walcned indeed by the fowler, Lu
woven by the victimp
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

The man who had horse-radish and
turnlp on his plate, and swallowed a
quantity of the former by mistake, after
ne had gulped down all the gobiets OF
water within his re lch and sque "a an
equal bulk OF tears into view, said, sad
ly: "No parsnips there! Home-raised,
Wa'ntlLW
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
NOTICE.

Al OTICE.-t HARLES STEINER, FORM
IN ERLY of hamilton County, state of Ohio,
Is notified that Jennie Steiner did, on the 3i
day OF March, 1877. 1lle her petition in the Of
Ace Of the Clerk Of the Court of Common Pleas
Sf said County, charging the said Charles
Steiner with fraud in the marriage contract
ana gross neglect OF duty, and asking that she
which petition will stand for hearing at the
tune term OF said Court.
Dated this 18th day of June, A. b. 1877. .
JENNiE K STEINER,
By BUTTERwoRTH & VOGELER. her Atty.
ir15 6tF
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
Fire i'm PiltSburg.

National Associated Press to the Star.
PITIsBURG, June l5.-Jacobus, Nimick
& Co.'s manu,actory of Car works, in
this city, was totally destroyed by fire
AT O'Clock this morning. Loss esti-
mated at a 500 900. Insu, ed heavily.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
THE OLD WORLD.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
THE FIGHTING AT KARs.
ERzERoUM, June 15.-The fighting at
Kars, which commenced Saturday, was
renewed Sunday and Monday, and the
Russians were repulsed with heavy
losses. The Turks throughout Asia
Minor are generally assuming the Of
fenAiYa.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

and at last the two clinched and en-
gagged in regular wrestIe, Adams
laughing gayly all the time. He was
very reticent, however, when ques-
toned, as he seemed to have an aver
sion to talk. M.H.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA-H0USE.

Positively one week only. commencing MON
BAY, June Ii, the ever popular favorSte TON Y
PAS TOR and his Great Troupe every night,
Wednesday and Saturday Matiuees. Aimis-
son as usual. Reserved seaEs at Huwley's
News Depot. jeS-St
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

National Associated Press to the Star.
LONDON, June 15.-Ex- President U. S.
Grant was presented to-day at Guild
Hail with the freedom of the city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
NEW YORK CITY,

Examining the NavY-yard.
National Associated Press to the star.
NEW YORK, June l5.-Secretary of the
Navy Thompson visited the Brooklyn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
Third Edition

Probably variable toeather, wtth light
ShOWers, for the neat tl1enty-l four hours.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS,

DABIES OF CLNCINNATl-Awfulf funny
- Comic Monthly, III cts. at any news stand
ETANDARD SCROLL BOOK. just out, nd 9
q 200 designs and ideas Invaluable to all
PAINTERS, &C. just the thing wanted and must
be seen 10 be appreciated. Only$ Examine
1t any book store or painters supply store
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
THE LATEST


National Associated Press to the Star.
NEW YORK, June 15.-The first Rus
sian racing stock to this country ar
rived yesterday.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

w oud-hand steam engine and boiler Of g.
horse power; must be good and cheap. 2l6
&m street. 1l-4t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

VIZ \NTED - DRESSMAK!NG - In all its
w BRANCHES made on reasonab tern 8. by
gRo. DAV1>, fashionable dressmaker, 314 W.
Eighth street, near Mound. n-4t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

I'M JANTED-ORGAN-To play in church
w can take full charge Of ch ,ir; would pla v
et PRAYER meetings; terms mo crate. Address
ID. }. H., care eCter Carrier 3D. 1I-4t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

; w ANTKD-BOYs-To sell papers for this
efice. tt
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FOR RENT--ROOMS

TOR RENr-ROOMS-Furni 246 Plum
i street.
TNOR RENT--FUKNISHED KOOM--ouiBa-
j. BILE for man and wife or two gentlemen.
inquire at 26l w. Third street. 13-3t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

EWANTED-PIANO PUPILs-At $40 and
w $l5 per quarter, by a teacher with the
highest references. Apply at $50 West Eighth
Street. 1l-4t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15

iVTTANTED - ATTENTION LADIES-Kid
w or pebble goat side-lace shoe.. 81 95 per
pair; button, 81. Custom made. and every
pair warranted. Star Shoe Store, 243 Central
Rtenue, corner George street. jel3-4t
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALR--REAL ESTATE

TOR SALE - FARM = Cool farm OF 91X
j acres, situated Il miles from Williams
burg, IN Clermont County. Farm in god Or
4er viii sell on VERY EASY terms. A good
fhance for any one desiring it to get good
home. Address b b. s., Star Office, 30 al
eut street, Cincinnati, o. jy25d&jy27w-tf
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-15
wANTRD---MIsCnLLANnous

W WANTED-BOARD- man and wife,
w in private family who have no 9th er
boardcrs, in suburbs of the city; state terms,
Ace. it,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-01
A HINT TO WIVES,

Civilization and hunger are in COM
patible. All the virtues and graces of
humanity-certainl of male humanity
fly before an empty stomach. It may
be possible for man to be hungry and
amiable at the same time, but ii is not
safe for any wife to presume upon SO I'M
likely an occurrence habitually. Igno-
rance of this physiological truth has been
the ruin of many an otherwise happy
household, and we may set it down
from both observations and experiences
promising that our experience in this
respect has been exceptionally happy
that preprandial discretion in the sever
est test of a good wife. Just before
dinner is the worst possible time toboth-
er a husband with questions or COM
plants OF even with efforts to be aggres-
sively agreeable. Then is the time
above all others when social silence
should grace the home, and make it
seem to the tired man the most delight
full and restful place on earth. Half an
hour of quiet just then is the best possi-
BILE preparation for the enjoyment of
the coming meal, for then the nervous
tension and mental strain of business
care and anxiety can be gradually relax
ed, and the entire system brought into
conditions for enjoying food and the
amenities of social life. Yet how fre-
quently does the wife choose that par
ticnlar time to speak of her own trials
and troubles, the misconduct of servants
or children, the petty requirements OF
the household, Or other things trivial
or disagreeable, and then marvel that
her husbands temper is not SO sweet
as it ought to be The ofense is worse
even than introduction of such topics at
meal An2erican.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-01

= sSPoRrs4TIsN BAGGENG- MULE. Two
members of the Spoftsaan's Club were
out on q deer hunt the othersday. Com
ing to thicket that looked like an ex-
cellent covert for game of all kinds, par
ticularly deer, they separated and began
beating the bush. In a short time one
of the hunters heard cracking of sticks
and saw dun-colored object, with what
he took for the antlers of an enormous
buck, running through the ticket. He
blazed away and called to his companion
who also fired, and down dropped the
game, as dead as q door nail. One Of
them started Immediately for granger's S
house near by to procure a wagon to
haul the deer, while the other sat down
under tree to wait. In the course of
an hour the Nimrod returned, accom-
panied by the farmer, who drove the
wagon. On looking at the dead animal,
the farmer at once recognized his old
dun mule, that had served hin. faithful
ly for fifteen years. The sportsmen paid
the farmer $35 apiece, and without hunt
ing for any more deer returned to the
cJtv
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-01
THE FATAL FIT.

George Miller. of Princeton, died last
Friday night, after fifteen years of the
most hideous and tortured life that one
could we'll imagine. No matter how
wonderful the flight OF fiction, there is
now and then some true story eoming to
the surface which puts it to shame and
sets all philosophers agog with amaze
ment.
The history of George Miller is enc of
horrible strangeness, and is the most
remarkable we have ever heard. Fiji
teen years ago, when Miller was nineteen
years of age, he vas suddenly seized
with an epileptic fit, and ever since then
he has been subject to them. They
cana frequently, and with fearful power
and effect. The utmost skill of physi-
clans was excited IN vain to relieve him !;
his Affections baffied all of them.
Ten years from the date of his first
attack he became insane and very dan
gerous, not only to strangers, but to his
friends and family also. His case was
incurable, and he could not be received
into the asylum Tor two years he was
chained fast to his room to prevent him
from doing any damage. But during
the remaining three years of his poor
life no chains were needed for the in
siduous disease had claimed him.
The muscles of his legs contracted SO
that his knees were drawn up within an
inch of his chin, and his arms were
drawn and distorted in most horrible
manner. By this time he had become
almost wild beast. His tortured mind
was unlit by a ray of reason. All human
instinct even was gone. His appetite
became ravenous and horrible. He
would at times, when hunger was upon.
him, seize bed blanket or quilt and
tear it to pieces like an animal, y1evour--
ing the shreds as if they were digestible
food: He would again tear his own flesh
and it MAS. with difficulty that he was
restrained from eating his owu flesh. SO.
p. Death finally released him from a.
condition as miserable as hell itself, and
on Friday he died easily, we understand.
DIR. S. H. Shoptaugh held post NOR
TEN examination of the body Sunday,
and found in the left ventricle of the
heart lump Of fat two inches long and
a quarter of an inch thick. The gaul
bladder was diseased by an enlargement,
the right lobe of the liver was enlarged,
and other arrangements of his function
ary organs. It was certainly the most
remarkable case on record.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-01
A TERRIFIC BEAR HUNT.

On Saturday evening, says the Evans
ton (Wy. Terr.) Age, two men, who had
started for the Black Hills on foot, came
into town in q hurry, and said they had
seen bear about four miles west, close
to the track. He was in a large hole in
the snow, and as they came along, stuck
his head out. AS they had not lost any
bear, they did not stop to see whether
there was more than one, or how large
that one was. The news soon spread,
and despite the terrible snow storm a
party of dozen or more was at once
ready to start for the scene. Engine No.
25, run by w. Dickinson, was brought
into requisit1on, and for fear there might
be more bears than could be otherwise
eecomodated, the six-pouuder piece of
/, elilery that has 80 long stood guard
over the Presbyterian Church, was
mount ted on top of the tender. All the
old guns that could be got together were
procured, and the engine started for the
place where the snow would soon be
covered with fur and blood from a score
spot was reached, but the storm had fill
ed the entrance to the cave with snow
so that all that could be seen was one or
two heaps of dirty snow. As soon as the
engine stopped, Joe McManus, Mr..
Earle, Frank Foote and Mr.. Allen jump
ed off to catch the bear 'sWhere is it?'''
said Joe, and started for heap Of snow
that might be the opening Of the cave,
but just then he broke through, his feet
probably striking bruin on the head, for
he at once called for help. On being
drawn out, it was found the bear had
secured one of his boots. At this juno
ture Johnnie Hoyt and Jessie Knight,
getting considerably excited, commenc-
ed to load the artillery with Jumps Of
coal, and Joe -Edson heated 1.-the poker to
touch it off, but it would not go.~ Upon
examination it was found in the hurry
the powder had been forgotten. The,
firearms they had with them were then
brought into requisition, and the snow
for ten rods square bored with bullets.
The shovel brigade then turned loose,
bent upon finding bruin if he was there.
After digging awhile, what was their
surprise to come across the head of
COW that had been killed by train.
Concluding that must have been the
bear that was seen, the brave hunters
returned home.