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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
The Turkish Provinces.

These beautiful but terribly scourget
IregtOns, occupying the great highway
between the Orient and the Occident
had been, for centuries before the com
ling of the Turk, the battlefield of ma
| tions. Since the earliest records of his
tory they have been harvest-felds
whence tyrants and warriors have
drawn the human instruments for theif
conflicts. The Thracians and Macedo.
mans were thus used in their day; and
so the Albanans, Sclavonians, and
Magyats OF the period are famous as
good material Tor soldiers.
In ancient times these fields DO e the
most varied medley Of natonaIities.
which Philip and Alexander of Macedon
sought to conquer and nse for the COM
pletion OF their great armies. Then the
Romans ruled here, and fought with the
mighty Germanic Goths. Finally when
the Huns penetrated to the west, caus-
ing the migration of other natiOnalities
the valleys of the Danube and the lands
beyond The Balkan range became for five
hundred years the wild Aabitation of the
most diverse peoples. .--t
Germanic, Turkish and Selayonic
tribes followed each other in quick sue
cession; and their names as deVast tators
or rulers are inscribed in the history of
the Balkan Peninsula like the changing
and fantastic colors Of the kaleid oscOpe.
At last in the fourteenth century came
the Turkish hordes in such numbers
from the East that they made them
Be yes lords of the land, and threatened
to Overrun nat OF Europe.
And how mighty was at one time this
realm of the Osm tnlIsl The followers O !.
The Prophet had conquered lands in
which Christianity had been rooted for
centuries. The classic soil of the
apostles, Corinth and Ephesus, aud
Nice, the city of synods, Antioch.
Nicomedea and Alexandria W re su !.
jugated to their power. The very
cradle Of istianity and the grave of
the Savior, Palestine and Jerusalem
fell into the hands of the Moslems, VINO
contested their possession against the
combined attack of all the prowess and
the chiValry OF the Christianity of the
West.
1t was reserved for them to consecrate
the Church Of st Sophia, in which for a
thousand years Christ and the saints
had been hOnored, to the worship of
Allah and the Prophet. At the very
epoch when Christians were contend
ing in Constance aboutrelIgious creeds.
when the attempted reconciliation be.
tween the Greek and the Catholic
Church was proving to be a failure, and
when forty millions Of Protestant IS were
TO renounce their allegiance
to the papacy-at that epoch the Turks
were pene rating VIGOROUSLY into the
heart of Europe.
Even the Roman Emperor fed before
them from his capital OF Vienna, aud
the mighty Gothic Cathedral Of St.
stephens narrowly escaped becoming a
mosque, as mad st. Sophia in Byzan-
tium. Only little less than two nun
dred years ago German and Polish he
roes annihilated the vast and superior
army OF Kara Mustapha before the walls
OF Vienna. 1t was the last time the
standard of the Prophet was unfolded
in the heart OF Europe when even the
Yine-clad cities OF the Rhine trembfed at
the name of the Turk National r 1pos-
tory for February.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

THE appalling suggestion is made that
as Courts so much more frequently
award very heavy damages against rail-
roads for manning than where death oc .
ours, there is reason to believe that the
authorities in cases like the Ashtabu a
accident do not exert themselves to pre-
vent The wreck from being burned. In
the latter case not only is much evil
dence destroyed that might be used to
its detriment, but the company is actu-
ally pecuniarily benefited by the MANNED
victims being burned to death. This is
not pleasant picture to confront the
railroad traveller, but it is one that
should be examined. Let's have inves-
tigation, not whitewashing, in the Ash
tabula matter.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

HORACE GREELY once remarked, "Il
there is public advertising to be done it
is reasonable to expect that it will be
sent to the papers which can give it the
widest and best publicity" In these
days it works precisely the other way.
The authorities usually take it to the
paper that has the least circulation,
whose advertising columns are least in
demand by the public, and which can on
that account afford to pay the largest
bonus to the official who controls the
work.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
Death.hed Renentanoa

Apropos Of the war on Tie gas compa-
nies, they tell a story of a gentleman
well known in financial circles GOOD
many years ago, who was II neavy stock
holder i'll the Manchester Gas-lIgut Com.
pany, but died soon after its incorpofa-
Ion. suortly before his death he was
visited by his pastor, who endeayored d
10 solemnlze his mind in view OF his ap-
preaching dissolution. Among other
things, he asked him if, in looking over
his past life, he did not see some things
10 regret. Yes" said he, quickly /;
"Pm sorry ] didRt take more of that
gas stock: it's going to be good thing"
The experience of Subsequent years mas
simply verified his predlcClon.- Boston
Post.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

a MEMBER OF the Indiana Legislature
has prepared bill to require telegraph
companies to adopt uniform rate for
transmitting messages, thus preventing
Determinations between newspapers
and individuals. Such an attempt
would be a great outrage in a State
where the telegraph is used by the news.
papers, but Indiana will not suffer much
il the bill becomes law.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
Important to Western TRAY.
eIerS,

When you visit the City Of New York,
stop 1.-THE Grand Union Ho:el, op apostle
Grand Central Depot. $50 elegant rooms.
81, 81 80 and ". Elevator, steam, and all
Prices reduced 10 meet
the stringency OF the times. Tne res
taurants supplied with the best. Prices
lower than at aAy other tirst-class hotel
in the city. Baggage deiverei to and
from this depotsfree. nS5- See that those
you enter have Grand:UniDn Hotel on the
sign. VIM. d. GARRISON, Manager.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
The Waggi5h Mule and the Coyote

"Pray, sir," said two wolves, who
were prospecting for gold on the Sierra
Nevada, to waggIsh mule whom they
chanceu 10 encounter, "haYe you found
the colOrW "Ot TRUTH replied the
mule, There are indications OF bonan-
Ia III my lett bind leg, and the hoot Iu
particular is said ON assay to have
proved unusually rich in metallilerous
deposits. Perhaps you would like to
look for yourselves" may, nay -
courteousIy replied the eIuer coyote,
your word is sufficient" Gold in a
mules hind leg!' exclaimed his younger
companion, III surprise. "SAakspeare,"
said his senior, edging away as the
niue backed conhdngly toward them,
''reCords the existence of dlamondifer-
GUS deposits in the mead OF the toad"
Inc youthful wolf remained to pros pect,
and, when he came down from the two
tnousand-leet Level, he, wearing the lett
corner Oi his mouth over his right ear,
sought out the wise coyote anu asked
him why he had not tarrled to inYesl-
gate. "During a long residence on the
Pacific coast" replied tie coyote, 81
nave Learned TO abstain from argument
with anybody WHO was well-leeIed."
Moral-Simp!e faith is some Zines
more Than Norman blood.-[N. Y.
World.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
PICTURES.
The Young NayigatOrs...Ilxl6, 81.

Also beautiful country scene. Four chfl-
dren, three girls and boy, have left the dis
tant house 10 play. Two are seated on the
bank Of the little lake, near the trunk Of a
picturesque old tree, and these act as specta-
tors, while the other two, boy and girl, are
on their knees near the water, endeavoring to
guide two little boats with sticks in their
hands. The boys boat is a full riggel sloop,
with sail spread; the girls only faint imita-
tion of boat, doubtless the work Of her own
hands, beng made Of chips.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
THE CHILDREN OF POVERTY.

One of the saddest sights in life is a
child who has never known childhood.
Many such there are, toiIing in facto-
rles, cropping in the eternal midnight of
coal-mlnes, or performing the drudgery
OF. our cities in thousand different
ways, whose lives have been marked by
but two eras; those of infancy and hard
labor. They have exchanged their
swaddling clothes directly for working
garments, and brdged over all that pe-
riod of school days and pastlme without
which SO many of US regard life as in
complete.
A correspondent, writing from the
coal-felds of Pennsylvania, gives vivid
picture of life in the collieries, and re-
veals some gloomy facts relating to the
existence of the children employed in
the mines. A great number of boys OF
all ages are engaged there in asserting
Goals, working without Interruption
from early morning until night, and for
very meager compensation indeed.
The youngest, mere lads scarcely old
enough for pantaIoons, receiving but 81
per week for their services, and the old
est not more than So.
Scarcely any of them ever enjoyed fhe
benefits Of education to the slightest ex-
tent, and but three or four Of the whole
number could read or write. They were
absolute strangers TO ali manner of
amusement or pleasure, and smile OF
laugh never frightened their faces,
which were only the faces Of old men
upon the shoulders OF children. Ali
their days were passed amid the smoke
and CRIME OF the collieries. and all their
nights were spent in sleep so dearly
earned.
.t'one result Of their work." says the
correspondent, sis the clean, free coal
which turns to ashes in the CRATE
anothsr Essalt I found ip 9 Title mLneg',A'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

IT will be several days before the full
extent Of the losses by the break up OF
the ice can be ascertaIned. Almost
every river town has suffered very
greatly already and the damage is not
yet over. The loss at this point alone is
estimated at 100000. '.'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
p LIGHT on the Bennett-May affair is
still wanted.

FOURTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS was the
sum paid for defeating a sheriffs adver-
tising bill when MI. Schif introduced
such measure. 1t will be more ex-
penslve job this time.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

The wisdom and probity OF the father
can not hide The Stupidity and rascalily
of the son, nor should the foliies and
bad conduct of tile father OBJ scufe the
virtues OF the son, or prevent his reap.
ing all The honor that is just due. TRUE
as this is, it is not more true than thai
the best OF all soaps now known to civ
ilization is, beyond all peradventure, g.
Il, BabbittiS Best Soan 4
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
AMERICAN CoLOGNE.-A spIe

AMERICAN COLOGNE.-A splendid
combination of the odors OF tile very
choicest flowers, fragrant, delicious and
lasting; just the article demanded for
every ladys and gentlemans toilet.
Put up in sprinkler top bottles. Very
convenient for persons travelling. For
sale by druggists and fancy STORES.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

III the general distriDublon of medals 8.
il 1t had been possible for the "Inter.
national jury on Award" to have give n
medal to the best hotel in Philad ell
phia, this honor would have been re-
ceiyed by the Colenna,te, "for all the
requisites OF q model establishment in
every resDectV
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
PHOsPHORENE DEsTROYER

PHOSPHORENE DESTROYER. -
The excessive dampness of the weather
has been productive Of reaches and 9th
er vermin that are exceedingly annoy
ing. A few applications Of Phospho-
rene will effectually exterminate rats,
mice, reaches, ants, &c. For sale by
druggists generally. j. S. BURDSAL
q co, ProprietOrs.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
A Country Stile--.lfxlG, 81.

This is view of a farm in the early sum-
mer The house, almost hidden by foliage
and surrounded by meadow land, is seen in
the distance. In the foreground are four girls
reposing upon and near the stile Of the OIL
fashioned kind. All have been gathering
flowers, and one little GIL is seated in the
grass endeavoring to form a bouquet. A
Oh arminp nlnturn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

ROBACK'S PILLS are becoming more
and more popular every day, and ii
specie payments not resumed within a
few years. they will doubtless be made
a legal tender. They pass readily now
for TWENTY-FIVE cents.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

DR.. Bulls Cough syrup is particular
ly recommended Tor children. 1t cures
coughs, colds, Group, esore throat and
whooplng cough. Is pleasant to tie taste
and acts nike charm. Pfice 25c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

Over one hundred thousand unfortu-
mates have found refuge in Austrian
territory, flying from the Turk. So
heavy and continued has been the influx
that there has been recalled thepEecedent
of the colonization OF Basca, lying be.
tween the Danube and the Thesis, by
the Serbs at the close Of the seyeptesnth
century.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

The Grand Central Hote., New York,
means war" on Rates. 10 accommo.
date the demand for low prices, it has
reduced its rates from "a TO So 40 and So
per day. ' ~
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15

HUNTERS AND TRAPPERs Illustrated
Ii Practical Guide. = Cunning and rife
shooting; making and using traps, snares and
nets; bats and batting: preserving, stretch
ing, dressing. tanning and dyeing skins and
6urs, fishing, &c. With fifty engravings 2lc.
25c. Humors of Ventrilonuism, l5c. Improve
ment Of Memory, 15c. or book sellers or by
mail. JESSE HANEY & CO., 1l9 Nassau
street, New York. nol8-tf
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
English COttage--.llxl6, 81.

Ihis picture represents the farmers home
80 common in England A plain, homel y
building, truly, yet suggestive OF much COM
'ort and even some beauty. The background
covered with the shade Of grand old trees. and
the foreground with abundance OF flowers.
While roses in bloom almost hide the doorway.
and are trained high up in the roof. House
utensils in common use are standing near the
wei, and the mother of the family is drawing
water from the we'll, with the daughter and
her little charge, the infant of the family, and
the sleek house cat sitting near as spectators,
The Darling Babe---lIxl6, 81.
IRIS is companion piece of the English
cottage. 1t is garden scene. In the fore
ground young girl is contemplating. with
fond affection, sleeping infant in its cradle.
The friend and pet OF the child, beautifnI
cat, lies rolled up in sleep near by. The back
ground shows parterre of flowers and shrub
bery OF luxnriant growth, and also a. large
dish OF fine ripe fruit. The expression and
position of the young girl are SO natural that
one can almost fancy her words spoken, "The
Darling Babe"
STROBRiDGE 6 co., Publishers,
Cor. Race and Baker Sts., Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

pABIES OF CINCINNATI-Awful funny
ID Comic Monthly - cts, at any news stand.
fell If
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
KENTUCKY CENTRAL.

Depot, Eighth and Washington, Covingto
LItV NImn-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-15
MpIANAPoLIs. CINCINNATI Z LAFA1 ETrE
WHITEWATER VALLEY.

The Church Trains leave Valley Junction a5
$3.50 A. M, and Harrison at 5:5j p NJ, and re-
turning, leave Cincinnati at l P. NJ, sundays
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
EX-PRESIDENT GRANT.

From Manchester to London-At the e D.
som Races with ihe Prince of Wales.
LONDON, June IAN immense crowd gath
cred to see Gen. Grant leave Manchester for
in their working attire.
AT Leicester the Mayor and town council
greeted Gen. Grants party. The Mayor read
an address offering the hospitalities of the
town, and Gen. Grant returned thanks, allud-
ing to the towns antiquity, its foundation by
the dust of Richard III. The Mayor requested
Gen. Grant to return at future day and visit
the famous land marks, but no definite promise
was given. After lunch the train proceeded
At Bedford the Mayor made an address,
terming Grant the Hannibal of American arms.
Gen. Grant begged to be excused from speak,
ing, saying he had discovered how little faculty
he had in that respect amid the eloquence Of
the English officials.
At the end of the route the reception was
rapidly driven to Minister Pierrepont's resi-
dence.
The Anglo.American Times says the dinner
to Gen. Grant has been arranged at the United
States Service Club, which is the representative
of tho British army and navy. This honor is
tion. The other military clubs have followed
the example of the united service in inviting
the General to become an honorary member.
The great maiden race of the year for the
Oakes stakes was run today at EPSON. The
weather was very cold with occasional showers
Barnard's stand was wrecked by the wind. One
man and a boy were killed, and FIVE other per-
sons seriously injured. Such day was hardly
ever witnessed at EPSON. Every tent was
blown away and not roof was left on booths
The Prince of Wales, with Gen. Grant, went
to the races in special train. United States
Minister Pierrepont. Count Muntler, the Ger
man ambassador, Duke of Hamilton, Lord
Dudley and several others travelled by the same
train
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02

Bulk Meats nominal. Bacon is dull and unchanged;
shoulders So; clear rib at 50 @ s4 clear sides 81.
Receipts-1sOO bbs uour: 5000 bush wheat, A.
900 bush corn, 900 bush oats 0C0 bush barley
1000 bush rye, 900 head hogs. 900 head cattle.
MILWAUKEE, June 1.-Flour neglected. Wheat
unsettled, opened q / higher and closed quiet; No
seller June "a; seller July at 64s; No Milwau-
kee at AZ. Corn is held firmly; No at A q 44lc.
Oats higher; No2 at SIC: Rye. frmer and inactive
demand; No at 72c. Barley is almost nominal; No
Q Spring at 75c; No Spring at 40.
Freights-Wheat to Buffalo at 81
Receipts-5500 bbs -four, 19, 900 bush wheat.
Shipments-9,OOO bbls -four, 5000 bush wheat.
CINCINNATI, June 1.-Pork quiet at IA so. Lard is
in good demand; steam rendered at % a 30; ket-
tie at 10 90 10 so. Bulk Meats strong; shoul-
ders at IS cash. 90 seller June; short ribs at II
short clear 73. Bacon is in fair demand and firm
| 81, 85. 25 "a 37A for shoulders, clear rib and
| clear sides. Whskey is steady with fair demand
| at l OF.
Live Hogs firm and unchanged; common at 25 a,
75 fair TO good light at so q 10; packing at IS
a 10; butchers at 15 q Is; receipts 1i5i head
| shipments 1881 head.
CLEVELAND, June 1.-The Petroleum market is
| firm at 124 for standard White.
NEW YORK, June 1.-Cotton quiet; Middling up
| lands at 11sc.
| WILMINGToN, June 1.-Cotton is quiet; MiddIing
| uplands at 1O1c.
| CHARLESTON, June 1.-Cotton is ouiet: Middlino
| uplands at 1O3c.
MEMPHIS, June 1.-Cotton is quiet; Middling up
| lands at 10sc.
SAVANNAH, June 1.-Cotton quiet; Middling up
/ lands at 10sc.
| GALVESTON, June 1.-Cotton frmer ;Middling up.
lands at 10s.
NEW ORLEANS. June L. Cotton quiet; Middline
| uplands at 10sc.
MOBILE, June 1.-Cotton firm Middng upland
| 10sc.
LoUIsvILLE,Jun 1.-Cotton steady; Middling up
| lands 10sc.c
NORFOLK, June 1.-Cotton is quiet; Middling up
lands at 10s q 1Osc.
AUGUSTA, June 1.-Cotton is firm; Middling up
lands at 104c.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
MINOR TELEGRAMs,

Rev. Mr.. Marden of London, Ont, commit
ted suicide yesterday. He was insane.
Seventeen year Elocusts are ravaging the
forests in western New Jersey.
Ex-Gov. Packard is dangerously i'll with
congestive chills.
Elisha E. Peck, the desperate of the Rhode
Island State Prison. died yesterday.
The reduction of the force in the New York
custom house will not take place until July
first.
fire at Ottawa yesterday burned Eddy's
stable and 43 horses; also row of warehouses.
Loss $50,0O0; insurance small.
Rev. Father Joseph Reed, chancellor of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Connecticut is
dead.
Half dozen men made an attempt to es-
cape from the Rhode Island state farm yester-
day. when the keeper fired and wounded one
man. The others escaped.
The Worcester Board of Trade passed resolu-
tions last night calling upon the President to
take measures to have his country represented
at the Paris Exposition.
Eratus Brooks retired from the New York
Express yesterday, after 30 years of editorial
work.
Gen. Sherman has been directed to order
Gen: Ord to follow Mexican marauders across
the boundary it necessary.
Geo. b. Wright, receiver of the Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Western railroad, has been
exonerated from all charges against him and
his removal refused.
The notorious Rice-Coolidge conspiracy case,
on trial in Boston, ended yesterday, so far as
public proceedings are concerned. 1t has been
referred to three referees for adjudication.
A Mormon avenger shot at j. B. Stillson,
Utah correspondent of the New York Herald,
Saturday night, and tried to stab him Thurs
day.
S. M. Knowltou, Assistant Adjutant of the
Grand Army of the Republic, committed sui.
eide in New York yesterday, by taking strych-
nine. Temporary insanity from drink was the
cause.
Gov. Hartranft has issued warrant for the
execution of Thomas Campbell of Luzerna
county on the 9th of August at Wilkesbarre,
This is the eighteenth Molly Mcguire death
warrant issued.
Capt. Rowland has sent letter to ia Brook
lyn Yacht Club asking that organization to in
vestigate his case in connection with the cap
sizing of Mr.. Gamers yacht Mohawk. He
claims to have been most unjustly treated.
The depositors in the defunct Rockingham
Ten Cent Savings Bank at Portsmouth. N. H.,
Will not, as expected, receive the promised sec
ond dividend this year, because of the tardy
realization of the assets. The total dividend to
the depostors will amount to between go and 20
per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-02
INTEREST PAYABLE IN LAWFUL MONEY.

Principal outstanding. 1854, ,623,5i2 90
Interest accrued and not yet paid. 1,65,587 so
Interest paid by the United States ,O1S923 7S
Interest repaid by the transportation Of
mails, &c. ........."...:.......... s,455,525 80
Balance of interest paid by the United