The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-08
NEW YORK CITY.
The City OF Berlin.


National Associated Press to the Ssax.
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 6-Nothing has been
heard at tae 1nman Line office concern
ing the City of Berlin, although some
communication is hourly expected from
the COmpany's Managers in England.
The idea that anything serious has 0c-
Cured to the vessel is not entertained.
Mr. Dale, Agent of the Inman Line, still
believes that there Is nothing more the
matter with the overdue vessel than
the loss OF propeller blaze, and claims
that there is not the slightest cause for
anxiety.
The Vanderbilt Will Contest.
The contest Of the Will OF Commodore
Vanderbilt was resumed yesterday.
Proceedings began by the croSs-exami-
nation OF DR.. BOrdenhOrmer, one Of the
physicians who had attended the Com
mouore in his last illness. He said the
patients mind was clear, and he never
knew more clear-headed man under
such suffering. He never saw him when
his mind was not clear and he was Gu
pable OF transacting auy business to
which he had been accustomed; saw him
excited when interrupled; be WIS irrit-
able at times. He believed 10 clairyoy-
ance, as he spoke often on the subject.
The Commodore was very stubborn and
unyieluing about taking medicine pre-
scribed by witness. Scott Lord, for con-
testant, called several witnesses who
Jailed to respond. lie said these wit
nesses would probably appear late in the
afternoon. A recess was taken till
O'CLOCK, with the understanding that the
Court should sit from 8 to 5 O'Clock and
then adjourn until next Wednesday.
The Liquor War.
Mayor Ely.cslled yesterday afternoon
on Commissioner Erhardt in reference
to excise raids, and WAS told that though
he personally desired that the Captains
should discriminate in making arrests,
he coulu not officially order it. All laws
out until repealed. The Excise Board
to-day granted but five LICENSES, but re-
ceiyed eighty-four applications, which
are TO be acted on in due time.
Gross and Crescent Ball.
The President and Mrs. Hayes, with
several members OF the Cabinet and
members of the Dlplematio Corps, will
come on from Washington by special
train on Tuesday next to attend the
grand ball at the Academy ia aid of the
me mbers OF the army and navy will also
bs present-it is TO be hoped In uniform
All gentlemen entitled to wear orders
or decorations are requested TO appear
in them.
Minor Metropolitan Mentions.
The city and street railroad officials
conferred about removing snow from the
streets.
The Rev. Joseph Cook delivered his
fourth lecture on "Lite OF Mechanism"
Robert l.. Case obtained stay OF pro-
ceeaings from Judge D .okman.
Tue Examining Committee Of the Ma.
tiOnal Trust Company have reported oA
its conditions.
The coal men are seeking to form a
new combination.
The slal Of Dr.. T. 8. Lambers was
con tinued yesterday.
walking Match Postponed.
Owing to the fact that the Scottish
Athletic Club Grounds are not Ia good
order for long distance walk, the TWEEN.
ty-tve-miie walking mAtoh between W.
n. Harding and J. W. S.ubbs, for $3.50
q side aud the champions ship OF Amesioa,
which was to take place to-tiay, has b ep
postponed until the A,h inst, when, #
The weather is faxpgable, 1t Stn taks
place