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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-11-29


even to conjecture, but the rumor met with
considerable credence among acquaintances
of the late Commodore and his children, from
the fact that the objection of the family to the
unveiling of the Conmodore's secret history
was we'll known. A gentleman, who is sup
posed to be in position to speak authorita'
lively, said to reporter Of the New York
Sun "The rumor has no foundation in fact.
If compromise was proposed l would hear OF
it at once. Not only have I not heard Of q
compromise, but I am morally certain that
the opposing parties would not consent to
one." Judge Black, in answer to the ques'
ton whether there was any truth in the re-
port that there was compromise, replied EN-.
phatically: "Certainly not, sir there is not
a word of truth in it; and, so far as can see,
every indication points directly to the con-
trary.'
Mr. Henry L. Clinton, counsel for Mr..
VIM. H. Vanderbilt, said: "There is no COM
promise; there will be no compromise. I
can't imagine how such report arose. The
very idea is ridiculous We would not give
$5-we would not give 81 to bring compro-
mise about. What the other side may want
to do, 1 don't know" s,.,..l. .,...
A life long friend of the late Commodore
said: "Ihave had long talk with VIM. 81.
Vanderbilt this very day. As result of this
conference, I can say, with certainty, that he
cannot and will not compromise. The thing
has gone too far. The attacks on his charac-
ter and his fathers memory must be repelled.
He has nothing more to fear. The worst that
can be has been done against him, and he
will lose nothing more if he fights it out, as
be intends to do, to the bitter end. Last Sat.
urday be said be would not compromise for
$4,000. To-day no sum would tempt him.
1t is out of the question" a ,...
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-11-29

na- Swinging is said by the the doctors to be
a good exercise for health, but many poor
wretch has come to his death by it,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-11-29
THE VOLUNTEER COUNSEL.

John Taylor was licensed, when a youth
of twenty one, to practice at the bar. tie
was poor, but we'll educated, and possessed
extraordinary genius. He married a beauty
who afterwards deserted him for another.
On the ninth of August, lS41, the Court
House at Clarksville, Texas, was crowded tc
overAowiug. An exciting case was to be
tried. George Hopkins, wealthy planter
offered gross insult to Mary Allison, the
young and beautiful wife Of his overseer
The husband threatened to chastise him foi
the outrage, when Hopkins went to A'lison's
house and shot him in the door. The muir
derer was arrested and bailed to answer the
charge. The occurrence produced great ex
citement and Mr.. Hopkins, in order to turn
the tide of popular Indignation, had crcula
ted reports about her character, and she sued
him for slander. Both suits were pending
for murder and for slander.
The interest became deeper, when it was
known that Ashley and Pike, of Arkansas
and S. S. Preutiss, of New Orleans, by enor
nous fees, had been retained to defend Hop
kins.
Hopkins was acquitted. The Texas law
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14
Cruelty to Animals.

An interesting case was tried this
morning before Squire Harmeyer. The
$. P. G. A. was the plaintiff and John
Stout the defendant. The charge pre-.
ierred was cruelty TO Misunderstanding
a mule with CALLED shoulders to be
driven through the streets.
A jury trial was demanded, and the
Defendant acquitted. Then came the
question, "Wh ho is to pay the jury W The
Squire was OF the opinion that the
defendant was the proper person 10 set
Tie that claim.
Mr.. Campbell, defendants attorney
guessed he wouldn't"
Mr.. PattisOn, representing the S. Z. G
A, thought that the Society ought moi
to be responsible tor the costs.
The Squire was puzzled, and he saw
no way out OF the diff ;ulty.
Mr.. Pattison fHally stated that he
would see TO it that the Society pay the
amount.
Squire Harmeyer thereupon pulled
out his Well-stutfed wallet aud planked
down the cash on the proviso tnat the
Society reimburse him.
MIR. Campbell then jumped up and ad-
vised The jurors not 10 accept a 30 cent
lee, as they were entitled 10 81 each,
ana offered 10 gratulloasly prosecute
their claims for them.
Tne'squire banged mis- gavel upon his
desk aAd cleaned out the Court, leaving
The Jurors and Mr. Campbell to settle
the matter between themselves.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14

The Cincinnati Musical Society will
hold its first meeting AZ 1880 O'clock this
evening.
The Oakley picnic comes off to-mor-
row. A big crowd is promised. Ad-
mission to the grounds free.
The Lady Teachers Association will
meet next Saturday morning AT 10 o. clock
In the Second intermediate ScAool.
Mr.. Z. j. Mcclure, OF New Haven.
Conn.,, Will address the W0rkingmen to-
night at the corner OF Fourth and Mill
streets.
The cars OF the Mount Auburn Street
ha 'lroad commenced running to and in
side lhe grounds vi tue Geological Gar
den to-day.
Common Council on Monday next will
appoint two r 'gistrars of opposite poll
Tics in each OF the subdivis. .ons of The
municipal wards, to serve Tor one year.
The Hamilton County Republican Ex.
ecutlve Committee will meet tomorrow
morning aLl0 O'clock in Hopkins Hall.
and the ID mocracy ut 2 O'clock in The
afternoon III the Grand Ho ell.
TIE General Committee appointed to
make arrangements for the entertain
ment TO be gwen for the benefit of the
Good Samaritan Hospital will meet this
evening AT PoIsters hall, Oh Vine street.
near Fifteenth.
A large excursion, made up of resi-.
dents aIong the line OF The U. u ii. Raj.
road between Cincinnati ana LoogooLee
WIZ arrive III The CITY on Saturday, the
i1th, Tor The purpose oi Wishing the z ~
ANA other points Oi interest.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14
DrODped Dead

About 10 minutes after l o'clock this
afternoon, VIM. FINLEY and others, en-
ployed at Marmet & Co.'s stable, corner
OF Water street and Central avenue,
saw well.dressed man sitting on u
board in front of the stable. Suddenly
the man tumb ed Oft, and when the men
ran up to him tht y lound him dead.
The de ceased was about flty-tve
years old, five teet six inches high, grey
eyes, brown hair, full face whiskers and
false teeth. He was dressed In a black
frock coat, black velveteen vest, dark
cashmere pants, black slouch-
hat and coarse hign-laced shoes.
There was found on his person 80 "A in
money, also a visiting card to the Hos
pital, with Dr.. b. f. Milers name on it ;
a bunch of small KEYS, hair and tooth
brush, IL baggage check on the T., c. &
st. l.. II. r u horu-nandled knife and d
black necklie..
The thumb of the mans left hand is
missing.
Tue body was taken to Habig's morgue,
and an inquest Will be held Tomorrow
morning.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14
REMOVAL,
ORDINANCES.

A N ORDINANCE (No. 1917 ESTABLISH
IA ING the grade OF RocKdale avenue, from
the west curD OF Main avenue to the west
curb Of Burnet avenLe.
SECTION l. Be it ordained by the Council Of
or lhe incorporated Village Of Avondale, two
thirds OF al. the members concurring, that the
grade of the south curb of RockCale avenue.
from west curb OF Main avenue to the west
curb OF Burnet avenue, be and the same ia
hereby established as follows: Commencing
at the Int intersection OF the west curb Of
Rockdale avenue and at the level OF 1881; /;
thence descending at grade of l.33 in 100 for
6UO feet to the level Of lS5 "a; thence ascending
ut grade oil 2.+S III 0 lor $50 feet to the level
OF 1875; thence ascending at a grade OF |. .33
in 100 Tor 244 feet to the level OF 1877; thence
ascending at grade Of 2.3s in 1U0 feet for 5l7
feet to the level OF 20932; thence descending at
Il grade OF LBS III 100 for say $50 feet, or TO the
west curb OF Burnet avenue as now estab-
ls he'd.
oEC. II. That all other ordinances establish
ing grades for said avenue, not IN conformity
to this grade hereby established, be and the
same are hereby repealed
SEC. III. This ordinance to take effect from
and after publication, as required by law.
Passed september IL, A. d. 1877.
5. III. BURTON.
Mayor and President OF Council.
Attest: FLAMEN BALL, JR,, Corporation
Clerk. sel4-2tF
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FilIR RHACial.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the star
WASHINGTON, Sept. IA The total
amount of 4per cent. bonds subscribe d
for In this country and Europe, by the
Syndicate and by private corporations
and individuals, foots up $1,000 900; and
the final amount OF 6.20 bonds called on
account of this subscription. is $10,000,-
600, leaving $4,000, 600 yet to be called.
Tue statement that the Secretary of the
Treasury intends to place to the credit
of the Resumption Fund the coin re-
ceiyed for the $4,000 900, is denied by
the Treasury officials, for the reason that
IL is considered impracticabe at pres
ent to commence the accumulation OF
gold for re sumption purposes.
New COunterfeits.
The following is the description of the
new counterfeit flty-dollar United
States notes, as described by the Assist
ant Treasurer ut Chicago in a telegr am
received at the Treasury Department
to-day: Series OF 1874, No. E 352, ,009 ,
female heads COARSE, work on hair ana
crown poor, The word "unum very III
distinct, lathe work In upper right-hand
corner very poor, lathe work in cehter
and on back good, shading in and below
the words United States" scratchy.
Gable AmRlK amatiOM.
Hon. Cyrus W. Field, leading Di-
rector Of the Angto-American Cable
Company, which was recently amalgam.
ated with the Direct Cable Company,
had an interview with the Secretary OF
State yesterday upon the subject of
that amalgamatiOn, which Secretary
Eyartssprohibits, ON the ground that it
Is in violation Of the charter granite d
the Direct Cable Company, which was
allowed The privilege oil landing its
cable on Rye Beach on the condition it
would not amalgdmlte with any other
company.
Mr.. Field says that if the Secretary OF
OF state insists upon his prohibition the
cable will be lauued in Newfoundland,
ana from there connect win the Western
Union lines through British Territory
and thus get the bes t of the Government
lie lett last night Ior New York. The
published statement that Secretary
sherman has expressed dissatisfaction
with the report on the Weighers De-
partment OF the New York Custom house
Is auth0ritatively DENIED.
Inc Secretary says That he has not
yet acted upon the report, and conse-
quently can not tell what C. urse he Will
pursue Ia regard TO IL. Inc hnal report
Of the Commission Investigating the
Philadelphia Lustom.house is In the
nands OF the stenograpner, and 10 being
prepared for submission o.the Seere-
tary OF the Treasury. The main feat
ules OF the report relates to legislation IL
70 carry Uut the reforms in the manage
ment OF the Cust"m-house, recommend :
ed by the Commission In their first re.
port. The final report will be made
early next week.
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Pixies OPERA-HOUSE.
ALLEGED BRIBEnY IN COURT.
Involving an Attorney and an
Applicant for Divorce.

Applicant Tor Divorce.
In the Court OF Common Pleas, before
Judge Johnston, The divorce case of
Theresa Benjamin against Louis Benja-
min.
Yesterday letter from D. Horowitx
was received By His Honor, stating mat
the plaintiff ''had hired two witnesses
to swear falsely, as she has tried to hire
myself ( ID. HorowiLz) and Mr.. Lewis,
and our attiuayits are offered TO show
her up. sac Is keeping Il house of ILL
fame, second door from Cooks furniture
store, on Central avenue, near B.tts."
The substance Of Mr.. Lewis ath lavit
was that Mrs. Benz jAmin had tried to
bribe him with an offer of So TO swear
falsely that her husband had comm tied
adultery.
HoroWitz states that Mrs. Benjamin
keeps house Of ill-repute, and also
attempted to bribe him, the same as Mr..
Lewis.
MIR. Stem, the attorney for Mrs. Benz l.
min, WAS handed the letters and aiiiua-
Wit, and says that it was apparent to
him, after inVestg ttiOn, that the matter
was merely spite work on part OF MIR.
Dustin, Wuo had been the attorney of
| AIRS. Benz lmin, but who had been sub
sequent,y discharged by her.
| SuOp9has were issued by Judge John
ston, last evening, upon the men VINO
made the af1dayIts, and als) upon MIR.
Dustin, the process to be relurnabie
| to-day.
The matter was called up in Court at
IL O'Clock this morning, and, after q
statement from both sides i'll regard to
tue reliability Of the ath layiLs and the
| character OF Mrs. Benjamin, laid over
un'll Tomorrow morning. Judge john
eton stated that when the case was heard
u decree was reIu, ,ed, but that an order
for alImony Tor vs. per week was to be
entered, which had not been done. Ii
the defendant desired to answer, he
could ask by proper motion that this
OrGer be set aside. A motion TO this
effect was tileu, ami the case set for
In-mnrrnW
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THE BUILDING SEASON,



Tue following building permits have
been issued since our last report:
II. Vonderheyde, to repair three-3tory
brick, No. 40 LongworCh street; COST
500.
George NJ. tIord, to repair three-story
brick, No. 139 West Front streeL; COST
$40l.
A. E. Glover, build four-storv brick,
north side Sixth street, between Central
avenue and Plum; cos, $3.50.
+. q. Deckebacn, build one tory brick.
No. 326 K m street; cost $500.
E. CARRIER, build addition to one
story frame. south side Chestnut
street; cost $400
Nj. L. Farrell Il Bro, build two two
story bricks, north side Laurel between
Linn and Baymil.er; cost 1850.
h. b. Cassaday & Son, repair three
story brick east side Elm between Sixth
and Longworth streets; COST 81 900,
John haklng, repai. turee-Story brick.
north side Bank street between Central
avenue and John street; cost $45U.
Richards u Fasse, build addition to
two.story brick, corner Beech aud
Mcmillan streets; COST 5000.
Gilbert DIter, tour-story brick, No. "a
Longw orth street; cost $1,000.
q. lllf, repair three-story brick. No. -
LongWorth; cost $3.50.
f. Geyer, repair two-s ory brick. No.
z94 Liberty, between Gutter and Linn:
cosl $3.50.
John Parker, build addition to two.
story brick, No. IL Gest street; cost $500.
ID. u eint, addition to three, tory
brick, No. %! Laurel street; cost $50.
W. NJ. Ferreil, addition to twl-storv
brick, No. 1O4 Eighth, between Race and
Vine streets; cost $500.
Michael Ma Gus, repair two-storv
frame, No. .G Richmond street: cost S200.
ii. R)thkarp, repair three-sLory b,lcK
corner Liberty and Freeman streets.
cost $500.
Fred. Luecke, build double brick
house, east side Main street; cost
$1,000.
"A. b. Ratterman, addition to two.
story brick, corner Onio avenue and
Calhoun street; cost $500.
A. W. Frank, addition to four-story
brick, corner Sixth and Race street:
cost $500.
Total amount, 1856 100.
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LATE ST LOCAL.

AT the Lookout House tonight there
will be a selected programme, including
SarO's grand battle POtpourrl.
JAMES HAMILTON alias Hill, brother
of "SNinny" Hamilton, notorious Jhlef,
was sentenced to thirty days work for
the city, tor till-tapping at Stockings
Variety Show over the r line.
MRS. CHAs. VOGT, who lives on Vine
street near ruirteeAlh has disappeared d
from her hom4, taking with her a lot Of
valuables and money. Her husband is
OF the opinion that she is gone, never to
return.
g. TATEM, Of Cincinnati. and Post Il
Co. have filed suit in the United States
Court oil Kentucky against Taylor Coun-
ty, tor the non. payment Of their Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railroad coupons. The
aggregate amount Suet for is " 4S0.
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The WOrkiMymeM.

The workingmen's party has arranged
for the following meetings tonight: At
the corner of Fourth aud Mill streets
and at Freeman and York streets. MIR.
p. j. Mcclure, of New Haven. Connecti-
cut, will address both of these meet
ing., and various other speakers will
expl lin the principles of the party.
The Twenty third Ward will be organ
lied tonight at the corner of Liberty
and Freeman streets, in Oberkleine' 8
Hall.
Tomorrow night meeting will be
held at the Paramount WoOlen Mills,
and an address made by Mr.. Mcclure.
The Eighth Ward will also meet to-
morrow night at the corner of Pearl and
Plum streets for organization. Speeches
will be made here by P.J. Mcclure an /
others. A large attendance is expected.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14
POLITICAL.
A WOrkiMgmen's Convention at
COlN I'M bus.

A WOrkingmenss Convention al
COlN I'M bus.
National Associated Press to the Star.
COLUMBUS, Sept. 14.-The Working.
mems Convention was opened yester.
day morning, but at that hour there
were not more than dozen persons
present. Nothing of Importance was
done at the mornil 6 session of the Con-
ventioD. AT II O'clock they reassem-
bled. The afternoon session met at 2
O'Clock, j. II. Shires, OF Stark County, In
the chair, about four hundred delegates S
being present. The TO lowing declara-
tlon OF principles were determined:
First-We dem md that the bonds OF
the Government be paid at maturity ac-
cording to the laws under which they
were originally issued.
SecnDd-Tne restoration of silver
coinage to the condition provided hy
law previous to the Coinage Act'of 1853
Third-rbe immediate repeal of the
Resumption Act.
Fourth-We regard and propose to
main ain the common school g., stem as
the palladium oil our liberty, and keep il
forever ifee from seCtari u influence.
Fllth-We believe 1t TO be the duty OF
the government to exercise whole
some conrOl within the Constitutional
thofIiy over all corporate bodies, t"
foster and encourage the develop.
meht Vi the ag'lculsufa', m.nural, In
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-14
The zoo.Zoo Leads the Van

In attractions at the present time. To-
morrow will be great day at the gar
den. cars OF the Mt. Auburn Railroad
are to run direc. to the garden, thus
avoiting long walk. A balloon ascen-
sion by Miss Helene Augusta Theirs,
accompanied by number of carrier
pigeons TO report her journey through
space. The animals aud the educated
sea lion "Prince." together with all the
birds, fow s, g., are TO be on exhibition,
with the Z illogical Garden handsomely
decorated. A grand time for everybody,
so be sure and visit this m 'st delightful
resort. Extra days at the z 10 mean en-
Joyment for all, and they are becoming
quite feature through the energy OF
the managers.
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still a WI MysLerY.

The inquest on the body OF Georee
orossman, who met with SO mysterious
death, as detailed previously in tho
STAR, was concluded yesterday, The
Coroner devoted all OF his time yester.
day In attempting to obtain positive
lacts as 10 What manner Grossman clme
to his death, but was unable IN 49,. 80
tain anything that could solve tho m "
terry. The conients of DR.. Werrer,.
post mortem examination have also hae"
published.
Inc jury rendered vrrd ct of deaih
from internal injuries, but In VIM
manner said injuries were Received ina
J"fy aie unable 10 ascerta,a.u
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ANEUSEM ENES.
RoBINsoN's OPnRA-HoU5E.


Miss Anderson as ''EYadue" had an
audience that in character aud Intelli-
gent appreciation of her merits could
not be ex ;Clled. This evening Miss An
derSOn ID to receive a grand com iii.
menGary benefit, tendGrei her by the
citjz ms Of Cincinnati, on which occasion
will be presented the grand tragedy OF
Ion" "Ion," Miss Mary Anderson;
"Adrasle rs" Mr.. 5. W. Percy. Satur-
day M ,tinee, "IngDmar." Saturday
night, "Guy Mannerns" and Peggy
Green"
Next Monday-Mary Carey as 'Poor
joe" sup ported Ny her own company.
WOODS THEATER.
The patrons were treated last night to
an entirely new program ne. Pat. Roo
ney made an immense hit in his special
ties: and the enterLa nment throughout
was excellent.
Pixies OPERA-HOUSE.
DuHs Company, from the Broadway
Theater, New York, VIII ch opens this
house next week, is made up of we'll
known people, and many Of them old la
yurites III TINS city. The combination is
one that never failed to draw lull houses
when here under the name of Daly'a
Fifth Avenue Company, aud the open
ing piece Is one that can not help al
tracing. 1t will be elegantly put upon
the stage, and the opening nigut will be
an Important event in the history Of tue
present dramatic season. Secure seats
AT Dubmeyer & NeWhalPs music store.
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Capturing a Thief.
National Associated Press to the Star

NdVTUHHT A55UCIHICU FTbSS TO thO Star,
COLUMBUS, o., Sept 14.-This morning
IA sneak thief entered the rom OF s. X.
Donaldson, former Chief Clerk OF the
Senate. He was seen by MIR. Donald
son, vino was lying In bed. When the
thief began TO get in his work Donald
son b,anced out Of bed, closed and
locked his door, and ordered the thief TO
1T down and rest. H4 then rang hls bel
or the police, Aho took the thief of 10
Jail.
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The Ohio State Fair.
National Associated Press to the star.

SGHT.
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. l4.-The State
Fair is a splendid success. There were
over twenty thousand people present
esterdav, and the crowd is again I'M
mense. The entries are fuller than at
any previous fair. Every one is in good
spirits, as the State Board fell into ar.
rears last year, but will now be in good
financial condition,
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THE LATEST
state Fair.

National Associated Press to the Star
COLUMBUS, Sept. 14.--The attendance
to-day is said to be larger than upon
any day Of last years exhibition. Toe
grand parade of premium stock Is an
attraction set for l o'clock. A free-tor-
all trot, with five entries. and a pacing
race, free for al, with lour entries, are
tue attractions OF the horse ring this
afternoon.
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Bas@ CINCINNATI, Sept IA $50 r. M.-Pro-
visions steady. Lard in fair demand. Mess
Pork moderately active and steady. Flour
fair local demand and firm. Wheat quiet and
steady. Corn moderate movement and liberal
offerings. Oats dull. Barley in light demand.
Rye firm and quiet. Hogs nrm ard active at
yesterdays quotations. Cotton firm and un-
changed. Whisky fair demand and stead '.
Gold steady at lo3x. Exchange steady and
moderate demand for money.
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Circus Row.
Special to the Star.

JPOV1H1 10 U1TC
HARRoDaBURG, KY, Sept. IA
Rumurs are current OF n serious row at
where Robinson's Cir.
Gus exhibited YESTERDAY. Trouble was
caused by drunken ruftians, and one re-
p 'rt says two men were killed. At the
request of the citizens the show gave
may one exhibition.
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SCHT.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 14.-At 6
O'Clock last evening Mark Pillow, cousin
OF General Gideon j. Pillow, the great
Confederate General, under a fit OF in
toxication, deliberately shot himself
through the temple, causing immediate
death. Pillow, for The past year, has
been Clerk of The Supreme Court of this
l.itV