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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
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Briefly Told.
National Associated Press to the Star.


MEMPHIS, May GA portable engine
standing in front of Bohlin, HUE & Co. S
ice-house, foot of Jefferson street exploded
with terrific force this morning, killing
Thomas Holster, the engineer, fatally injur-
ing Jas. Kennedy the fireman, and wound
ing four others.
LONDON, May 6-In the House of Com
mons this afternoon Sir Stafford Northcote,
Chancellor OF the Exchequer, announced
that active negotiations between Russia and
England for a peaceful solution of the ex-
listing difficulties were progressing, but
stated that at the present time he could not
say any further about the negotiations.
KEoKuK, Iowa, May GA fire broke out
in the general Office of the Keokuk and Des
Moines Railway Company this morning,
about half-past2 2 o'clock, and before it was
checked destroyed the building, the Athen-
cum in which was situated Burkett's whole
sale notion house, two small frame build
ings and the American House, three story
brick building. Loss, $4,000
MEMPHIS, May 6.-Shortly after o'clock
this morning a portable engine standing in
front of Bohlen, Huse q Co. s ice-house,
foot of Jefferson street, exploded with ter
rifle force, instantly killing Tom Hoist, the
engineer, and probably fatally injuring
jim Kennedy, fireman. The following la
borers were also wounded Barney Burns,
Tom Steene James Zeanone and Friday
Gillin, colored.
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The Southern Railroad.

The Legislative Investigating Committee
examined Governor Bishop on Saturday,
developing the fact that $4,000 was paid to
a failing firm on the Kings Mountain Tun-
mel to which the firm was not entitled
Governor Bishop refused to state the rea-
son, as did also Secretary Tatem.
The testimony thus far has redeveloped
the statement that Mr.. Ephraim Morgan
said he had the names of six members of
the Legislature who were bought for the
Six Millions Bill; that some $500 of the
peoples money was spent in lobbying for
the bill and against the clause submitting
it to the people; that clause was inserted
therein making the city liable for all con-
tracts then made, whether the citizens voted
for or against the BILL although some of
these were such as to involve loss to the
city of nearly half million dollars, and
might have been allowed to lapse at the ex-
haustion of the ten millions fund.
The Board of Transportation holds pub
lie meeting at its rooms No. 5 Burnet House
Block, on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
to consider the best means of completing
the Southern Railroad. The public are
cordially invited to be present.
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RUSSIAN PREPARATIONS.
The Cars Agents Selecting American
Vessels for Privateering.

National Associated Press to the Star.
BALTIMORE, MD, May ct is reported
that two special agents of the Russian Gov
ernment arrived in this country Saturday,
bearing authority from the Emperor to Sc
lect Immediately fast steam vessels suitable
for privateering purposes. These agents ar
rived at New York on the steamer Germanic
from Liverpool, and their names appear on
the passenger list as A. Grippenberg and H.
w. Haut The former is brother of the
commander of the steamer Cimbria, now ly-
ing off the coast of Maine.
He is Finn, and is al officer in the Rus
sian Navy, said to be of high rank. The
other gentleman is resident Of Boston, has
been four months in the Russian service,
and comes back to America to assist in ex-
amining and selecting steamers to be fitted
out as privateers. The two officials were
met at the steamers wharf by a well-known
American shipbuilder who recently made a
tour to Russia, and is known to serve the
Government Of the Gar by giving the bene-
fit of his knowledge of American ships
which may be purchased, suitable for the
design Of Russia.
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May Anniversaries.
LATEST LOCAL.

THERE are one hundred and ninety-six
boys and fifty girls at the House Of Refuge.
THE Work-house has at present two
hundred and fifty male and one hundred
and ten female inmates.
AT the City Hospital there are two hun
dred and seventy patients. At the same
time last year there were three hundred and
twenty-five,
THE grocery store of John Niebaum, on
Sycamore street near Liberty, was brok ken
into at an early hour yesterday morning,
and small quantity of goods and change
taken.
AT II o'clock to-day the Board of Public
Works and the Sinking Fund Commission
met at the Auditors Office in joint session
to fill the vacancy in the Southern Rail
road Trustees Investigating Committee,
caused by the resignation of Mr.. VIM. s.
Groesbeck Joseph Longworth acted as
President, and John y. Caldwell as Secreta-
ry. The resignation was read and accepted,
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WASHINGTON. A
Special to the Star.
THE FLORIDA BUSINESS.

THE FLORIDA BUSINESS.
WASHINGTON, May ct is understood
that the much-talked of resolution of inves-
tigation will be offered in day or two, and
possibly to-day or tomorrow, in the House
of Representatives. Representative Potter,
it is supposed, will offer the resolution The
plan most favored is to have the resolution
offered in the House over the subject of i'm
parchment. 1t is true that Mr.. Hayes
can not be impeached for acts done prior
to his taking the oath of office; but
it is alleged in this connection
that he has condoned the frauds
which were practiced in order to secure his
election, and made appointments to Office
and given recommendations based upon the
personal knowledge that the persons thus
specially benefited were agents and actors
in this nefarious business. Such is the al
legation of Mr.. Hayes Republican enemies
1t is said that Dennis, of Florida, will thus
testify. 1t is also reported that Packard is
about to make a full revelation of the
Louisiana iniquities. The object of the
resolution is to investigate and establish the
facts of the case. There is no agreed
policy to upset Hayes title to the
Presidency, which was declared by the two
Houses of Congress. This the Democrats
generally accept as a fnality. Republicans
are greatly disconnected by the proposed
line of investigation. 1t is rumored that
they will try to meet it by counter move
to investigate the election Of 1876 in Ala
bama and Mississippi. The introduction of
| the investigation resolution will make a
grand excitement. The investigation it.
| SELF once begun, will be continued during
the summer, and will take wide range
THE TARIFF BILL
Mr.. Wood will continue to press the Tariff
Bill The vote on Saturday evening for adj
journing, though carried against Mr. Woods
wishes, is favorable indication. The Re-
publicans who voted against adjourning-
namely, Burchard, Chttenden, ]. D. Cox
and Dunnell--could only have done so be-
cause they wanted to get up the Tariff Bill,
and are counted for the measure On the
other hand the following Democrats voted
to adjourn: Bouck, of Wisconsin, Critten-
den, of Missouri; VIM. P. Caldwell, of Ten
nessee; Shelley and Forney, of Alabama
Slemons of Arkansas, and Throckmorton, of
Texas making enough to change the result.
When the matter comes, to test vote it is
doubted whether the Western Republicans,
especially those from Indiana, Illinois, Kan
sas and Iowa. will venture to stand by the
oppressive tariff and oppose all changes or
| reforms.
SINKING FUND.
Mr.. Tucker will move in the House of
| Representatives to pass the bill to suspend
the payments to the Sinking Fund till 1885,
which was agreed on by the Ways and
Means Committee. 1t is not likely that a
two-thirds vote can be secured, but there is
probably.a large majority for the PROPOSE
ton.
| THE TOBACCO TAX.
Mr. Tucker will also move to pass the bill
to reduce the tobacco tax from "a to 1G
cents,
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Peter Iron, of West Liberty street, is tho
happy father of bouncing baby. Weisaa
eleven pounds.
Mr. ]. H. Vonderwoeste has been elected
President of the First German Protestant
Cemetery Association.
Madame Rcntz's Female Minstrel Troupe
arrived in the city this morning and arc
sojourning at the st. James.
The rite of circumcision was performed
by Moses Ring Jr., yesterday, on Sol. Mar.
tins little boy, at No. 1852 George street.
President Hubert, of the Chicago Club.
Al. g. Spalding, WIN. c. Linn, and w.
Scott Lynn, of Chicago we're in the city
yesterday
Mr. D. H. Clark, who resides at 257 Long
worth street, was presented with hand
some cane, last week, by Mr.. J. Il. Frey,
the wcll-known oyster man.
Colonel F. c. Zacharie, of New Orleans,
who was one of the attorneys for the DeInD-
cratic party before the Louisiana Returning
Board, was at the Burnet House yesterday.
J.J. Egan, architect of the Cook County
Courthouse, Chicago, in course Of
erection, is in the city, accompanied by q
delegation Of ten gentlemen, to inspect
stone for building the same.
The following named gentlemen have
been elected delegates to the Turner'S Ma
tional Convention, which meets in Roches-
ter, n V, this month; f. Wiesler, Albin
Stecher, Moritz Jacoby, F. Retzscls and
Carl Hayder. The meeting of the frater-
nifty took place yesterday afternoon at Cum
minsville.
Mr.. VIM. A. Meyer, treasurer of the
Grand Opera-house, is mentioned in very
complimentary terms by the Figaro, the
theatrical paper. He is one of the most
courteous and accommodating gentlemen
that ever presided at box-ofiice, and de-
serves all the good words that have been
said of him.
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THE SOUTHERN ROAD.
Resignation of Mr. Springer and
Election of Mr. SintOn.

The committee appointed on Change last
Saturday to devise ways and means for rails
ing money to complete the Southern Rail-
road met in the committee rooms this after
noon.
A motion to accept Mr.. Springers resig-
nation was adopted, and itw ordered that
his letter be placed on file. Mr. David Sin
ton was unanimously elected to serve in
Mr.. Springers stead.
Mr. Shoemaker presented the following
"Ask for the passage of a law reorganiz-
ing the Board of Trustees, and authorize the
city to issue 100000 of seven per
cent. bonds to be used in COM
pleting the Southern Railway. Let
the new Board of Trustees consist OF
Board of Public Works of Cincinnati, to
hold their office for three years, one Of
whom shall be an experienced railroad
builder; two to be appointed by the Supe'
rior Court, to hold their trust for two years
one of whom shall be an experienced rail
road manager; and one to be appointed by
the Mayor to hold his office for one year
and, after the first term appointments 10 be
made in the same way for three years
each The duties and powers of said
Trustees to be the same as now
required by law for the present Trustees
and the same as a Board of Directors of
ordinary railroad companies. The Board
thus constituted to elect one of their mem
bers President, and the compensation of the
President to be $500 per year, and
that of the other members to be SIS fol
attendance at each meeting Of the Board
and not to exceed $500 per year to each
member; the Board to meet once every
week, and as much oftener as they shall
deem best in the faithful performance Of
their trust"
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board OF Public Works.

The Board met in regular session. All
the members present except Mr. Foote, and
President Bell in the chair.
The permit for repairing track of Street
Railroad Route No. 10 vas renewed for
three months.
The Superintendent was directed to con-
tract with Thomas Anderson for one hun
dred perches of gravel for Burnet Woods
Park.
The sum of $40 was appropriated fol
decorating the Water-works office during
the May Festival.
The clerk was directed to transmit tc
Council an ordinance to repeal all the ex
sting ordinances establishing the grades Of
specified streets in Presley kemper's subdi
vision.
The Supervisor was directed to have the
gutter at the intersection of Harrison stree
and Broadway remodeled
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MINOR III APPENiNGS.
incidents, Accidents. and Genera
Notes From All Directions.

NOhtS <tA1
National Associated Press to the Star.
CHICAGO, May 6.-Last evening John
Story and John Priade, both pretty drunk,
were shooting at the mark, on James ave
nue., with small revolvers, when they acci.
dentally hit a seyen-year-old boy named
Frank Kovitzky, the ball entering the right
lung. The lad will probably die. Both
men were arrested.
Mrs. Fargo, Mrs. Bishop Cheny, Miss
Monroe and Miss Keith, while out riding
last night, were run away with, and Mrs
Fargo was seriously perhaps fatally, injured
Miss Keith then secured the reins, and
stopping the team, prevented further dam.
age.
EAST SAGINAW, MICH, May Con the
night of April 10Th Henry C. 7. Plessner
insurance agent, skipped out, and an inves
tigation showed that he was behind to his
companies to the extent of $500. A war
rant was issued for his arrest for forging his
fathers name and issuing false policies. He
was arrested Saturday at London, Ontario
and will be brought here to-day.
MENDOZA, ILL, May 6.-The mail bag was
stolen from the Illinois Central car while
the train was waiting here Saturday night
The contents were found strewn about the
track. Some tramps were arrested for the
theft, and also for attempting to rob young
man at the depot.
FT. WAYNE, IND, May 6-Mrs. John
Stegelman, lady occupying respectable
social position at Newcastle, hung herself or
Saturday. No cause assigned.
HULMEv1LLE, PA, May 6.-The Tallyhc
stage coach on its way back from Philadel
pha to New York, arrived at this place or
time after driving mile and half further
than on Saturday, it having taken the
wrong road at Andalasia.
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The great bankrupt stock of clothing kV
arrived and is now open at III FOSrih
street, between Elm and Plum. 1t is tire
stock of large wholesale firm that failed.
and the entire stock will be sold twenty five
per cent less than cost, as the estate mllst
be settled up within the next seven days.
A few prices will be mentioned to sllozp
what eXiraordinar: bargains ere being OF,
fered: Mems cloth pants, 81 10; cheap of
$5 Mems fine cloth coats 50 so; cheap
at So. A splendid suit of mems clothes, s.;
made from fine cloth and worth SIS. An
other goods in the immense stock just as
cheap as aforementioned prices, at iii
Fourth street, between Elm and Plum. ncxt
to corner Elm street. Remember this grca.
sale NJ st positively close in seven days.
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National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Communistic
troubles which seem to agitate the people
of the West have not yet been the subject
of official communication to any of the Rep
resentativcs from that part of the country.
All Western Congressman who have been
questioned regarding these matters declare
that they have no information except such
as they obtain from newspapers. They are
aware however, of the existence of certain
labor organizations to whom they attribute
Communstic tendencies, and regard it as
necessary on the part of the respective mu-
nicipal and State authorities to adopt such
precautionary measures as would enable
them to properly check any serious disturb
ances. They appear, moreover, to be i'm
pressed with the duty on the part of Con-
gress to devise some means to relieve the
distress among the laboring classes through
out the country so as to lessen the tempta-
ton to join the Communists in their revo-
lutionary undertaking.
The Late Florida Excitement.
The question as to what disposition shall
be made of any resolution which may be
offered looking to an investigation of the
Florida election frauds, is being considera-
bly, discussed just now, and great many
Democrats incline to the proposition to
refer it to the Committee on Elections. 1t
is claimed that the Committee on Elections,
having already some five thousand pages OF
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Madame Rentx's Female rIinstrels.

This company commences an engagement
at the Grand Opera-house this week. AL
though as a company it is new to us, the in
dividual members are mostly well known
as talented artists, and many OF them among
the most beautiful women in the profess
sion. The familiar names are Rosa Lee,
Ida Kenyon, Hattie Forrest, Sallie Ad-
ans, Fanny Florence Louisa Montague,
and Juliette Pascal The great song-and,
dance men, Lester and Allen, are also with
the troupe. In addition to the above, a fine
burlesque troupe, consisting of Mabel SAINT
ley, Jessie Villiers, Rose Graham, Nellie
Going and the Love Sisters will appear
Such a combination can't help giving good
entertainment. Every evening and matt
nees Wednesday and Saturday
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About one hundred members of this or.
ganization met at Arbeiter Hall yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of discussing the
labor question. Mr.. Hamilton, Mr., Ru-
thenberg, Mr., Ende, editor Of the German
Socalistic paper, John Mcintosh, editor of
the National Socialist, and Mr.. VIM. NJ
Cory made short and lively speeches upon
the subject of Labor versus Capital " and
the impo"tanceof of settling the strife between
them. The object of the meeting was sim
ply to talk over the question, and nc action
of any kind was taken.
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The Dominion.
Late Irish News.

from Late Dublin and Cork EXchanges.l
The Pope and the Dublin Council-ln the
Dublin Town Council, on Monday, letter
was read from Cardinal Cullen, stating that
he had presented to the Pope the address
adopted by the Council congratulating him
on his accession. The Pope had expressed
qualification at such an address coming
from city remarkable for its attachment
to religion and its distinguished works OF
charity.
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REV. P. B. N. .
He is Installed into a 81, 900 Rec
tOrship i'm Chicago.

IiS5UCHIUU
CHICAGO, May 6.-Rev. P. B. Morgan, who
last week resigned the rectorship of ST..
Johns Episcopal Church, Cincinnati, has
arrived in this city, and assumed the rector
ship of st. Pauls Reformed Episcopal
Church at salary of $4,000. He gives as
his reason for withdrawing from the old
church that he could not work in harmony
with it on account of its Romish tenden-
cies, and emphatically refutes the charge
that he withdrew because the church at
Cincinnati reduced his salary from 81 OOO to
$4,000. Mr.. Morgan is well known in the
East, where he has nearly always met ap-
probation in his rectorships on account of
his liberal views
Some three or four years ago he resigned
the rectorship of st. Johns Church, Ithaca,
N. Y, on this account and went to Gin
cinnati
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after which VIM. McCammon, James P.
Kilbreth, NJ. Z. Ingalls,, D. G. A. Dayen,,
port and VIM. 8. Robinson were nominated
for the position. Three ballotings we're
then taken, and upon the third ballot Jas;
P. Kilbfeth received votes out of ., and
was declared elncted
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FOREIGN.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
NO NEW INDICATIONS OF WAR.
CoNsrANrINopLE, May 6.-Sadyk Pasha
has declared that Turkey will observe neu-
trallty in the event of war between England
and Russia, and cause her own territory to
be respected
AUSTRIAs MOVEMENTS.
BERLIN, May 6-The North German Ga
zette denies that Austria has concluded
compromise with Russia, or decided to I'M
mediately enter Bosnia or Herzegovina.
THAT IRISH CONTINGENCY.
BRUSSELS, May 6.-The LIE Nord, a Rus
sian organ, denies the New York statement
that Russia has enrolled fifty thousand
Irishmen to invade Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick.
THE NEW COMMANDER.
LONDON, May GA dispatch from San Ste
fano says the appointment of Gen. Todleben
as commander of the army in place of the
Grand Duke Nicholas has created consider
able dissatisfaction among Russian officers
of the army, and Gen. Gourko has started
for St. Petersburg disguSted with the ap-
pointment Gen Todleben has paid visit to
Buyukdere, and examined the coast OF the
BOSphorus.
RUssIA's CONCESSION.
LONDON, May 6.-The latest and only con-
cession made by Russia appears to some,
what modify the original dimensions OF
Bulgaria, if England will specify her OBJ
jections to the treaty of$San Stefano.
The Dominion.
FUNERAL OF A RIOT VICTIM
MONTREAL, May 6.-The funeral of John
Caligan, victim of last Mondays riot,
took place Sunday, and passed oft peace
ably. Notwithstanding heavy storm pre-
vailed, about six thousand persons were in
line, together with several bands of music.
The streets were crowded with spectators,
and the rain was doubtless the cause of the
peaceful day, as there were hundreds OF
Orangemen among the spectators, and an
untimely word would have created dis
turbance.
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Runs earned-Mohaws /, Ravens 0.
Total bases on clean hits-Mohawks8 s, Ravens /.
Struck out-Freck |, Cullen l.
Buses on called balls-Merney /, Irwin 1.
Balls called-On Williams s, on Hungler "A.
Strikes called-Of Williams l3, off Hungler 9.
Left on bases-Mohaws 2, Ravens l.
First base on errors-Mohawks 3, Ravens q
Passed ballS--Wieman g. Meyers 5.
Wild pitches-Williams o. Hungler1.
Time of game-One hour and forty-tive minutes
Umpire-Iiarry Wheeler.
AT OTHER POINTS.
st. Louis-Over two thousand people wit
messed the game yesterday afternoon be-
tween the Reds and Browns, which proved
n very interesting contest. The following is
the score:
Raas' lanlngs"::::..,""... 9 2 "a
Browns B.Y: pI., 3 2 O-6
Total bases on safe hits-Reds Z, Browns 4.
First base on crrors-Reds A, Browns 8.
Bases on called balls-Reds l, Browns2.
Left on bases-Reds G, Browns 5.
Passed balls-Decker g. Baker3.
Umpire--M. R. Orth, of the Athletics.
Time OF game-Two hours ana five minutes,
indianapolis, Ind - In the concluding
game with the Chcagos to-day Mccormick
will pitch, Clapp catch and Warner play
left field.
SATURDAYS GAMES.
Cincinnati--Cincinnatis 4, Milwaukees /.
Indianapolis, lnd.-Indianap, is l, Chi
Cago 4.
Boston-Providence g. Boston 6.
The League games for this week are as
follows:
Monday-Chicago VS.. Indianapolis, at In
dianapolis.
Tuesday--Chicago VS.. Cincinnati, at Gin
cinna.i; Milwaukees VS.. Indianapolis, at
Indianapolis
Neutrality-suspicious. VS.. Providence, at
Providence.
Thursday-Cincinnati vs. Chicago, at Gin
cinnati; Milwaukees vs.. Indianapolis, at In
dianapolis
Saturday-Cincinnati vs. Chicago at Gin
cinnati; Milwaukees VS.. Indianapolis, at In
dianapolis; Bostons VS.. Providence, at Bos
ton.
The Gloves.
Johnny Keating and Harry Fellows give
. glove contest at Robinson's or the Ma
tional Theater on Wednesday.
walking Match.
The walking match between Schoebert
and Rose, at Drexilius Hall, Covington, las
Saturday, over course of one hundred
miles, was won by the former.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA.HOUSE.

THIS monday EVENING, May 9Th, Every
Evening, Wednesday and Saturday Matinees, the
justly celebrated and great, original
MADAME RENTZS FEMALE MINSTRELS,
A brilliant array Of grace and beauty, presenting
the finest minstrel scene ever witnessed. The
dashing and peerless
MABEL SANILEY's LONDON BURLESQUE
TROUPE
In the great sensation Burlesque, entitled
FEMALE FORTY THIEVES.
Monday, May 18th, Barlow, Wilson, Primrose &
Vests Minstrels.
Secure seats at Hawley's, 164 Vine street
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SPORTING NEWS.
Baseball.

The Mohawk Browns played five innings
yesterday with the Ravens, when the rain
stopped the game. Next Sunday the
Browns play the Stars, Of Covington. The
f0ilowingis