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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-21
ALEXANDER HENDERSON, SIR.
Death of an Eminent Citizen,

1t is our painful duty to record the death
of worthy old citizen, Mr.. Alexander
Henderson, Sr., who died at exactly 1O
o'clock last night, at his residence in Cum
minsville, of marasmus, after lingering
illness of some months.
The deceased was born i'll Linlithgow, a
suburb of Edinburg, Scotland, February
10th, 1909 He left his native city at the
early age of twelve years for Quebec, Can
ada and entered into the wholesale grocery
business. After being at that place for eight
years he was married, June 10TH 1929, to
Miss Eliza Bgnell, with whom he lived a
happy life until his death last night. He
had eight children by her, six of whom sur
vive him, four daughters and two sons.
These are Mr.. John J. Henderson, Superin-
tendent of the U. s. Express Company, and
Mr.. Alexander Henderson, Jr., the we'll
known journalist.
In 1850 the deceased removed to Buffalo
N Y. His son John came to this city in
1859, and his son Alexander in 1862 A
year later the remainder of the family came
here and lived ever since in Cumminsvile
The funeral will take place next Thurs
day afternoon at 3 clock.
Friends and relatives desiring to attend
the ceremonies can take the 2;30 train on
the c., H. 4 d. Road.
The remains will be inferred in Spring
Grove Cemetery.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE SUCIETY.
The Convention at Music Hail.

The Social Science Association convened
for their second days work in Dexter Hail,
Music Hall Building, with Mr.. Henry w.
Lord, Of Detroit, in the chair.
The first thing in order was paper read
by DR.. John A. Warder, of Ohio on For
estry in its Economic, Sanitary and Hy-
gienic Relations" The paper was lengthy
one, and was attentively listened to.
After finishing this the President, in
neat speech, introduced Governor r. NJ
Bishop to the members attending the Con-
vention, which, by the way, was more
largely attended than yesterday, great
part Of it being composed of ladies.
Governor Bishop responded in few
words of thanks, and then made the OPEN
ing address, giving some highly important
information concerning the State charity
work. His remarks were loudly applauded.
after which he assumed the chair for the
remainder of the morning.
Rev. A. G. Byers, of Columbus; J. L.
Miligan, of Pittsburg, and ?. B. Sanborn of,
Concord, were elected Secretaries.
A resolution inviting the delegates from
kindred boards to attend the meetings was
adopted
DR., White announced the deaths of two
prominent members during the past year,
Messrs Prime and Roosevelt, and asked that
appropriate resolutions be adopted and
spread upon the minutes. Carried.
The members then, complaining that
Dexter Hall did not possess the properties
for being heard, adjourned to more suit.
able room.
At II o'clock paper by Roberts Bartho-
low, MD, of this city, on THE Relation OF
Sewer Gas to the Production of Specific
Disease was read.
The programme for this afternoon and
evening is as follows:
At p. M, an address on "The Silver
Question" by w. s. Groesbeck.
AT a p m., paper on "Hhe Monetary
Situation" by s. Dana Horton, ESQ, Sf
Pomeroy Ohio.
At 5 p. m, paper on Specie Resump-
ton as Affected by Recent Legislation" by
Horace White, Esq, of New York.
At p. M, an address on Taxation" by
Professor T. NJ. Cooley, of Michigan Uni
versity.
At 9p. M, paper on Local and Stats
Taxation" by John H. Ames, Esq, of Lam
coin, Nebraska. ..-.
Conference of Charities-At 8 p. IN. lin
small hall), reports from Secretaries on The
work of the year 1878 in charitable and
general Institutions" followed by dehit.s,
At Sp m. reports and papeEg.FFysg'en5,, ~, ..Asca
ical charities and out-d%or reIiefn bv prof
w. Fl. Taylor, NJ. d of Cincinnati. y Hanr. ,T,.
H., r. Bellew' OF New York, and DIR. II. 4
WheelWrlgbn, of Massachusetts,.
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National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 21.-A terrible
cyclone occurred in the southern part of
Reno County, Kansas, last Saturday which
did great damage to crops and buildings,
and resulted in the death of Rev. Van Emon
and his little son, and injuring son of
William Hart.
DRESDEN, o., May 21.-A severe hail-storm
passed through this section yesterday even
ing, doing considerable damage to small
fruits.
BELMONT, o., May 21.-A heavy hail
storm visited our vicinity yesterday Hail
stones halfas large as hens eggs were nu-
merous.
WHEELING, w. VA, May 21.-The DANA
ges done in this city by the hail and rain
storm last evening amount to about So 900,
mostly all in window glass. The hail was
large as hens eggs. On the line Of the p,
W. & B. r. r. a great dead of property was
more or less damaged. Reports to-day from
nearly every county in West Virginia show
the crops and fruits to be in splendid con-
dition the late frosts having done. no dam
age.
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Third Edition
THE LATEST
ElARheG,

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.-The Senate de-
feated the bill placing Generals Grant and
Shields on the retired list.
ST. JOHN, N. B., May 21.-Gov. Wilmot
died suddenly at Frederickton yesterday
evening. A rupture of a blood vessel was
the immediate cause of death. The de-
ceased was seventy years OF age.
HALIFAX, N. S., May 2l.-An explosion
occurred this morning in the new wing of
the old Sydney Mills. A large number of
men are in the pit, cut Off from all help.
No particulars have yet been received.
HARRISBURG, Pa, May 21.-The Governor
will respite Donnelly for twenty days to
give him time to prepare for death. Don
nelly was to be hung at Pottsyille to-mor-
row for the murder of Thomas Danger.
MONTREAL, May 21.-The Fenian excite
mcnt continues undated and tramps are
points along the border Several outrages
committed by them have been reported, and
the military is under marching orders.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-The President, in
a conversation last night on the subject OF
the Potter resolution, said he did not an
ticipate any serious trouble, nor did he be-
Iieve the result of the Potter investigation
will in any way disturb his tenure of office.
WASHINGTON, May 21-Col. Woodcock
under date of Nashville, May Goth, " tele
graphs to Commissioner Raum as follows
Especial Deputy Collector Davis, with one
companion, attempted to seize an Illicit
distillery on Saturday, in Grundy County
when they were attacked by seven men, and
Davis killed one, wounded one and cap
tured one, but had to leave the distillery
undestroyed. l have ordered the rest Of
the force to go to the place at once"
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Judge Bland Ballard, Mr.. r. II. Critten-
don, and Gen. G. G. Whorton, of Louisville,
are guests at the Burnet.
Mr. G. +. Ertz, the well-known grain bro
ker, of the firm of Ertz, Munson & Co.,
sailed for Europe on last Thursday by tht
steamer Baltic.
Mr. John Schmidt foreman of Mosler
Bahman & Co. S Safe Factory, was serenaded
last evening at his home, No, 26 Madison
street, by his friends, the occasionsbeing, his
forty-second birthday.
The annual festival donation party or re.
ceptfen heael by the inmates of the Widows
Home takes place Thursday afternoon and
evening. All WHO can should give the old
ladies CALL a cheering word and kindly
recognition.
The specimens of ''Cincinnati Faience"
the result of Miss McLaughlin's discovery,
now on view at the Loan Collection, are to
be removed in few days, to be sent to
Paris, where space has been assigned them at
J the Exposition
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LATEST LOCAL.

A STRAY horse, all saddled and bridled
was taken to the Fulton Police Station last
night.
JOHN c. HERMAN, a chairmaker, living
with his mother at No. 325 Plum street, fell
from a ladder at 1874 Main street, this morn
ing, and broke both his legs. He was taken
TO the Hospital.
CORONER STITCH to-day received from The
Secretary of State, Milton Barnes, ESQ.,, {
certified copy of the law abolishing Coro
ners' JurieS The verdictS in the inquestS
held hereafter will be rendered by the Coro
ner himself
THE Police Commissioners held open ses
sion last night and the room was crowded
This morning the carpet was covered with
dirt and tobacco spit, and great part OF
the valuable articles, such as pens pen
holders etc, were missing.
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The w EST.
Crimes and Caianities.

National Associated Press TO Che Star
Quincy, ILL, May 21.--The Wabash pass,
enger train and a c., B. & Q. switch engine
collded here yesterday wrecking both Ell,
gines and baggage car. No one was badly
injured.
At Kirksville, Mo-, Saturday night e. NJ.
Collins, Chief Engineer of the Quincy, Mis-
souri, & Pacific Railroad, was waylaid and
fearfully beaten about the head and robbed
OF some $500 and LETT for dead. He is dan
gerously hurt, but hopes are entertained OF
his recovery. There is no clue to the rob
bers.
SrREAToR- ILL, May 21.-Miss Cora Beck
with, daughter of Ed. Beckwith, a fine
Young lady of seventeen years, committed
suicide by taking poison Saturday night
last.
STERLING, ILL, May 21-A burglar broke
into the house of Samuel Patterson, Satur-
day night, and entering a room where he
and his wife were sleeping, Patterson shot
the fellow in the abdomen. He belongs
here, and his name is Daley. 1t is not yet
known whether the wound is fatal or not.
MADISON, Wis, May 21.-The Board OF
Investigation went to Watertown yesterday
to examine witnesses in the scandal case
All dispatches SellC lIOii DeiaNali PiallliJ y
show that the people there tried to cover uI
the guilt of the officials and make out
Williams villain. The facts are, nothing
has been made public by the committee
or witnesses and all stories as to the limo
cence OF guilt of any one have no founda
ton. 1t is reported, however, by one who
knows that of the charges against Principal
DeMotte of compelling several female
mutes to go to bed in his presence, but one
witness has been examined on this point
Her testimony was that he ordered them
put to bed, which was done by female
teacher Should this testimony be affirmed
by other witnesses, the Principal will be
free from charges The committee will say
nothing as to the guilt or innocence oI
Steward Woodbury., but all unite in saying
that the investigation shall be thorough, lei
il strike whom it may.
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NEW YORK CITY.

ssociated Press to the'Stay.

NattOnal Associated freSS 70 tne star
New YORK, May 2l.-The seven Rus
sian naval officers whose presence in New
York has given rise to so much comment
and so many surmises during the past few
days, still continue to move in a mysterious
way and battle curiosity.
Four of them are stopping at the Everett
House and three at the Westminster but
though they come and go almost hourly
during the day, and receive great number
of visitors, nothing more is known at the
hotel than elsewhere of what they are do
ing.
That they are busy about something is
apparent enough from their movements, as
from early in the day until nightfall they
are occupied. From dispatches received in
Newport yesterday it was learned that the
paymaster of the Cimbria and twelve others
Of her officers had left on the steamer Lew
iston; four of them Of superior rank being
ell route for Newport and others for Port
land and Boston.
The Yachting Fever.
Following the example of several other
members of the dramatic profession, Dion
Boucicault has gone into yachting, and will
shortly add to our superb pleasure marine
the largest steam yacht on this side of the
ATLANTIC. She viii possess several novel
ties in construction, and is intended to ex-
eel in internal arrangements and speed as
well as size.
Mr.. Arthur Lyon, son of an English no.
bleman, has purchased new shell from
Mr.. r. Humphreys, of the Argonauta
Rowing Association. He Intends to take
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-21
CHICAGO.
Music, MeteOrs and Medical AssO-
Citations.

National Assc ciated Press to the Star
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 2l.-Misses Kellogg and
Cary, and Nine. Roze with the Strakosch
Opera Combination, will sing at the benefit
of the Chicago Newsboys' Home tonight
and Thur4day night.
The Illinois Homeopathic Medical Asso-
citation begins its twenty-fourth annual ses-
sion in this city tomorrow.
Hughes and Mullen, the vandals who at
tempted to rob the Lincoln tomb, at Spring
field, have nearly served the term of the
sentence in Joliet Penitentiary, and will be
discharged. 1t appears to be a general de
sire and hope here and throughout the
State that Governor Collom will refuse to
restore to them the rights of citizenship.
Frank McEiCker, son of j. II. MCFicker,
of theatrical fame in this city, died Sunday
in Boston from the bursting of blood
vessel
The Tnter-Ocean has special from Battle
Creek, Michigan which says an empioye on
the farm Of jeremiah Brown, in Emmett
Township, while plowing one afternoon was
startled by sudden flash of light, appa-
rently only q few rods in front of him. The
light was of almost dazzling brilliancy. al
though in broad daylight. 1t was at first
supposed to be peculiar kind of lightning,
but as there was no storm in progress and
no accompanying report of thunder, the
phenomenon was regarded as mystery
until few days ago, when the locality was
examined and some peculiar looking spec
linens were found scattered upon the
ground, resembling charcoal, and which are
believed to be of meteoric origin. The be-
lief is strengthened by the fact that an
odOr like the fumes of birthstone was diff
fused through the atmosphere.
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emergency. The Govern -nent does not seem
TO anticipate any immy 'lte trouble, but
desires to be prepared for any sudden move
ment on the part of, Fenians or any other
body of men that might try to make a raid
across the border. The volunteer force of
Canada is now only some twenty thousand,
while during the last raid it was more than
double that number.
OTTAWA ONT, May 21.-Private dispatches
from the Northwest lead to the belief that
trouble may ensue with the Indians, owing
to the Vaccinations of Sitting Bull and his
band, who have been raiding in the vicinity
of the Black Hills.
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FENIANS AND INDIANS.
The Canucks DOubly Scared
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press TO the star.
MONTREAL, May 21.-A prominent Can.
adian military official has made the follow.
ing statement in regard to the precautionary
measures taken by the Dominion authori-
ties in view of a possible Fenian raid.
The government, he says, is not concentrat'
ing troops on the border, but is simply dis
tributing arms that were heretofore. stored
in different armories throughout the coun-
try, and these arms are now i'll the hands OF
the different members of the volunteer
force who take them to their homes and are
held responsible for them. In this the gov,
ernment has two-fold object.
First, it avoids the possibility of the sud
den capture of an armory by body of raid,
ers who might come across the lines, rifle
an armory and return over the border.
Secondly, with arms in The hands of volun-
teers the Government is prepared for any
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THE SOCIALISTS.
Chicago Alarmed and Reporters
Warmed.
National Associated Press to the Star.


CHICAGO May 2l.-A rumor is current in
this city that the Communists are secretly
preparing for desperate strike The the
ory is that they are to rise some morning a,
or O. clock, when the populace is asleep
take possession of the streets for several
squares, and barr;cade them for defense
Whether these rumors are true, in whole OF
in part, it is at least true that the police
and military are thoroughly warned and
preparing to prevent the leass. .slaa4as Qtssa
outbreak. Ii any yelnent is discovered
u rllIying signal, which las been agreed
upon, will be struck upon the fire bells
New YORK. May 21.-Tho Socialistic La
Dor party, composed of Internationalists OF
Communists, held a mass-meeting i'll tie
Germania Assembly Rooms in the Bowery
last night Some reporters managed to gel
in but were discovered, and after hot dis
cussion, expelled
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KOard of Public Works,

me board met in regular session, Messrs Ben
ana foote absent, and Mr.. Baker in the chair.
The weekly payroll for street repaix was or
dered paid
me Waterworks Committee were requested IN
arrange for formal conference between the Hoard
o. o. runiic Works and the Colerain, Oxford &
Brookville Turnpike Company, and also with thn
Directors of the Hamilton Turnpike Company "a
reiereuce TO entering upon their turnpike for tho
purpGseAof laying water main
Permission was granted to Robert Smith to iay
sidewalk on Belts street. between John and Cutter
streets,
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Preparing for His Departure.

National AssOC1ated Press 70 The Staf.
PoTTsyTbLE, Pa, May H.-Preparatlons
are being pushed forward rapidly for the
execution of Dennis Donnelly tomorrow.
The prisoner has refused to hold intercourse
with any one except his immediate family
and spiritual advisers Father Gallagher,
the Sisters of Mercy, and his wife are with
him constantly. He expressed desire to
have his photo taken yesterday TO give to
his wife, which was done in the jall-yard
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Bald Mountuim Beiching.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National ASsOClAted Press 10 thp SUIT.
AsHEvILLE, N c., May 2l.-Bald Noun
taon, which is ambitious to appear in the
role of volcano, has commenced to rumble
and grumble again. The sides of the noun
tain are splitting and sulphurous smokes.
are belching forth, to the great alarm OF
everybody in the neighborhood. A general
volcanic eruption is looked for
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Wariilke Police G N.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
ST. Louis, May 21,-Officers Canty and
Coffee are members of the rival police
forces in East St. Louis They INDUCED in
a severe fight last night, using clubs and
pistols freely. Both men were wounded by
pistol shots, Canty in the hand and Coffee
in the head
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-21
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 81, 1878.

his boat to his summer shooting box on
Winnebago Lake.
Gen. Butler has gained a victory in his
suit for $17, 600 against the Land Grant
Railway & Trust Company and others,
Judge Blatchford having overruled demur-
ers against which he argued few days ago.
What the Socialist Wants.
The morning papers say that the demands
of the Socialistic Labor Party, as the Com
munists prefer to be called, are given in
their own language. They desire that all
the railroads, canals, telegraph lines and
steamboats, shall become common property
as soon as possible, and that everybody
shall have free pass for himself and fam
lily. Wages are to be abolished and the
whole world is to be converted into a grand
gift enterprise.
Neglecting Their Idiots.
The unfortunate idiot children in public
institutions are it appears, even worse
treated by the officials whose duty it is to
care for them than the insane, whose suffer
ings were partially described a short time
ago Scrlrvy has been allowed to break out
among these poor creatures, and fourteen
deaths have already taken place.
PeraitO POstpOnes.
Owing to the heavy condition of the track
and almost certainty OF the continuation
of rain Peralto did not start this morning
on his attempted ride of three hundred and
five miles in fifteen consecutive hours
Weather permitting he will start tomorrow
morning at o'clock; if not, then on the
next fair day.
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National AsSOciated Press 70 the Star.
JEFFERSON, N. G., May M.-Daniel Idol, a
prominent merchant of this place, dis
charged the contents Of his shotgun at the
Rev. DR.. Ross yesterday but without effect
Mr. Idol states that the minister had made
improper proposals to his wife while on
visit to Idols house. Idol was arrested but
subsequently was released on bail, and tht
Rev Dr. Ross has gone to Tennessee.
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The Famine in China.

National Associated Press to the Star,
WASHINGTON, May D. - United States
Minister Seward writes of the famine in
China that actual famine is pressing upon
fifteen millions of people, while 81 'stJ mill
ions. are suffering more or less distress.
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The Soldiers and sailors Orphans
Home.

National Associated Press to the Stat
XENIA, o., May Ex-Governor Bishop
and the new Board of Trustees Of the Sol
dier's and Sailors Orphans Home met here
yesterday. The Board organized by elect
ing Hon. Barnabus Burns their President
and Mr.. A. NJ. Stark Secretary. A resolu,
ton was then adopted that the question OF
appointments should not be considered al
this meeting. No business of importance
was TRANSACTED
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KunkePs Suspected Murderers Re
leased.
National Associated Press to the Star.

INDIANAPoLIs May 2l.-Travis, Weaver
and Daugherty pleaded guilty in the Grim
inal Court here yesterday of assault and bat
terry on a street-car driver, and were fined
S37 10 each. They were then discharged
no evidence being produced against them
of the murder of Officer Kunkel.
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Announcements.

The nineteenth annual Convention of the
Ohio Sabbath-school Union, of which Mr..
Abner L. Frazer, of this city, is President,
will meet in Norwalk the 4th of next
month.
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SUPERINTENDENT Of u.,,..,.

IL is now claimed that the new law. which
states that, "a Superintendent OF the MarKr,s
shall be appointed BY the Mayor with tie ss.
sent OF the Council had gone into effect lsfou
the recent changes In this department had been
made by the Police Commissioners. II this view
De correct, the appointment BY the Comniss,.,n-
ers Is void. -