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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

The silver money controversy is one
OF the strangest ever known to the poll
tics OF this country. That a country
abounding in mines OF silver should VOL
unteer to depreciate its own products
and demonetize that precious metal,
simply because England. having no sill
yer, had adopted gold standard, is a
curiosity in financial policy. Why the
demonetization act Of February y, 1873,
should have been passed at all, is be-
yond human comprehension. Not SOL
itary voice in the whole nation had
asked for it. Not single branch Of our
national industry had required it.
1t was perceived, however, by persons
interested in that new form OF invest
ments known as United States Bonds,
to which the eXigencies of war mad given
rise, that the value Of those securities
might be materially enhanced by cutting
of one-half Of the means for coin pay
msnt, and limiting payment 20 coin of
one particular kind. Thereupon silver
was cut off, and only gold was left as
the "coin" requisite for the payment OF
those bonds. This is still a mystery in
legislation unexplanable by any genius
less astute than that of the present Sec
retary OF the Treasury, who was the
author Of that mysterious law.
Another remarkable feature in this
controversy is in the manner in whloh
the "gold bugs" speak of the proposed
reconciliation OF silver. The very
men who advocate the preparation Of
the great wrong on the American peo.
pie by cutting off their silver money as
q legal tender in payment of public and
private debts, the greatest yillainy ever
attempted by legislation, now pretend to
be pious on the subject, and In u frenzy
Of holy horror denounce the restora.
tion Of our silver money as the "sum OF
all Yillainies." We have been struck
with this outcry against the "immoral-
ity" Uf making money OF silver by
gfancFng over few Of the columns OF
the journals devoted to the bondholders'
interests.
The New York Times disc0urses on
what IL calls ''the madness of the infla-
tionists." As though imitation could
proceed from an increase of coin. The
Troy (N. Y. Times says: "There Is a
method in this silver madness, just as
there is In all well-matured and plausi-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

THERE seems to be no limit to scien-
tifc absardities. IT is now said that
kissing can be done by the telephone
that the husband, separated never so
many miles from his beloved wife, can
greet her with as cordial kiss as he
would merit had he just brought her
home a sealskin cloak. DON'T believe a
a word ofit. The delicate aroma OF a
loving kiss may he transferred over the
front gate without impairing its dell
ciousness. Kisses have been sent by
mail, and after being slobbered over by
the maudlin recipient thrown into the
fire, but this kissing at long range-this
osoulation by means OF battery and
wire, with an impertinent boy to collect
fare and see to the delivery OF the mess
age-why, the whole thing strikes US as
ridiculous.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

THEY do some really sensible things
in France, besides suppressing Imperi-
alism and disoountenancing Ultra-M
tanism. The following law tor the sup
preston of intemperanoe is now in op-
GRAFTON In that country, to-wit: Every
one condemned twice by the police for
open drunkenness is held to he ineapa.
BILE OF voting, Of election eligibility. and
of being named for the jury and any
public Offices. The aforesaid law may
work we'll as far as it goes, but many oi
the worst cases OF intemperance in high
life never fall within the province of the
police, while their moral influence anC
harmful example are infinitely worse
than those who fall under,the ban of the
law.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16
The Cincinnati Star

TIE DAILY Stalks served by carriers to
their subscribers in the city of Cincinnati
and in all important Western cities and
towns, for 10 Cents PER WEEK, payable
to the carrier. Or the paper will be mailed,
postage paid, to any part the country, for
so Cents PER MONTH, SO 90 PER
ANNUM.
THE STAR is the only STRICTLY INDE-
PENDENT NEWSPAPER published in
Cincinnati. 1t is taken and read by people
of all parties and shades Of opinion, and 1t
seeks to present the news OF all kinds fairly
and truthfully. with justice TO all aud with
especial favor to none.
THE WEEKI.Y STAR-sI 90 PER YEAR,
with two splendid PREMIUMS. % Cents
extra must be sent for mailing expense on
premiums.
ADVERTISING RATES-ln Daily, I2 1-2
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Cents per line.
Address THE STAB.
23O Walnut street. Cincinnati, ..
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

If the editor of the Gazette had beer
authorized to select Postmaster Mr.
Loge's name would not have been sent
to the Senate. The President is pretty
well acquainted in Cincinnati, and after
an agreement h I'd been reached that the
the selection. The Gazette is none the
less happy nor the Times less miserable le
however, because Of this.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

THE GROCER AND GARRICK.-A Lich-
field grocer had come up Win letter of
recommendation to David Garrick from
his brother Peter. Arriving in London
in the evening, he went into the two
shilling gallery TO see the wonderful ac-
tor oil whom he had heard 80 mpeh,;in-
tending to deliver his credentials next
morning. But Garrick played that might
l"ADel Dfugger," and SO disgusted the
honest grocer that he would not 60 near
him. "Well," he said to Peler on his
return home, and giving him back the
letter, "though Mr.. Garrick be your
brother, he is one OF the shabbiest, mesn-
est, most pitiiul hounds / ever saw In
the whole course OF my lits."--f temple
Bar.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

A NOBLE BRIDE IA AkING SPEECHES. -
Miss Nal ,riDanks, the 1ance OF inc Earl
OF Aberdeen, has made in one tay no
less than three lengthy speeches in re-
ply to public deputatlOts presenting ad-
dresses o. congratulations upon the COM
ing event, and this notwithstanding tnat
tue usband designated was present to
nave replied on her behalf had she
deemed 1t necessary. lord Aberdeen,
| in replying to the conga ulatioHs of tire
ME in Ders Ut Che SociA. Congress, enter
taingd by him al his northern residence,
made tue cufious observa ,t,n: "a will
not deny that ior some time back have
mad this matter very much ON my mind"
I-tLondon World.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16
NEWSPAPER.
THE SUN.

1878. NEW YORK. 1878.
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years it relies for C 'ntinuance of the hearty
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

STANLEY, The explorer, is making his
triumphal march to London, and gather
ing honers as he proceeds. He was last
night entertained by grand banquet at
Marseilles.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

WHEN a member OF the New York
Metropolitan police saves eighteen per-
sons and one horse from drowning, he
gets gold medal.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

A BosToN girl tell while dancing, and
broke her arms. This was bad for the
Boston girl, but it is trst-class card
for Mrs. Sherman.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16
VEGETINE.
v { G E T | NJ f.
The Following Approved State
ment will speak for Itself.
BOSTON. March %, lS7

BOSTON, March %, 1874
II. r. STEvENs-Dear Sir: A few days after
the Fourth Of July last got my leg hurt by q
fellow-WUrkman ietHnR plank rail-, winch
struck me on the knee. For iour mouths FOL-
lowing was under the treatment of the ply
siciaus at the Dispeusary, at the end OF which
time they told me they could 10 nothing more
for mc, and that must go to the hospital ana
nave nay Icy amputaLed above the knee. was
removed TO thr hospital, anu lay there ten
" eCks under the treatment OF the Dest ekB Bk
the hospital Afforded, and no pen can uescribo
the gr1a6 suffering endureL MY leg WaS
swollen to nearly Lhe size OF my body, anu ~
tho surface OF my knee turned black, ana L
a. told that my Knee was 80 dlseaseu as 10
render II impossible To save my leg, ana anless
1T was ampui aleu soon | would die. When
III st went 10 the hospital, raset such an OBJ
lection to tho a1nputaUion OF my icE, they eeh-
sentcd ID Try one Alternative, which WAS 20 Gus
out ali tnu, diseased H1sh AMI replace NJ Wltii
| sJuuu lash fIou the oGner ley. Iney did ous
si1 pieces from my well les, and place 1t where
tho diseased Aeaii lad been remuvedi but the
| bons wils 30 much diseased that this expert
menL proved u failure, and was removed 10
Ia, home Ia u hopeless condition.. Otier phy-
| s ,clana were then elnploy ed, until all the
mJ4cy which had saved from my earnings
| had been expended, aud one thins after anoth-
| ar disposed OF To pay dojGors' Dllis until my
| faMAy was 10 destitute condition, Win no
hope lOr myself except relief by dGaLh. AT thls
! time Air. iiil tile police OH or In my street,
| called in to Sec me, and, after rendering Pc
cuniary assistance to my family, brought some
| Vegutinc for iue, urging me to give 1t a laltn-
tul trial, saying when those Two posties were
gone he woulu see that nal some more. After
| l hau been taking the Vegetine three days the
ulcers in ,uy knee commenced to discharge, ana
l can not be, IN to descrlUe the frlgntlul guam
| tlty that was dischar ted during tho following
eight days; and though prev .ously had SUI
1erud Understandable pain, re1der'ng sleep I'M
possible, afler taxing the Vegetino three Gays,
the pam all left me, anu my Whole complaint
| seemed to be pouring out OF me with this cor
rupted matter. The Vosetne was not only
forcing disease from mo, but it gave me
strength from day to day. When 1 commenced
on the fourth bo lie of Vcgetino the swelling
had all lett my leg, AMI The sore which covered
the whole surface Of my knee commenced to
heal next to the bone. / am now on the sixth
bottle; the sore is entirely healed, ana my
health so imp oveu as TO enable me to walk all
over town. Inc VegGIlne has saved my lie.
1t has cured my leg, and restored me TO health !;
my knee bears the marks OF my great suffer-
ing, and 1t will always afford me great pleas
ure to show the proof OF what tais good M0di =
| cine mas done for mo.
l am, dear sir, very gratefully,
| JOHN WEIGH, g3 kneeland street.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16
VEGE TINE.

Mr.. II. r. STEvEHs: In 1872 your Vegetine
was recommended to nae, and yie!dins 10 the
persuasions OF u friend, | consented to Try Ii.
At the time ] was suffering from general de-
bilty and nervous prostration, superinduced
by overwork and irregular habits. Its won-,
derful strengthening and curstive properties
seemed to affect my debliitated system from
rapidly recovered, gaining more than usual
health and good feeling. since then l hava
not hesitated to give Vegetine my most un-
qualified indors mont as being safe, sure
and powerful agent i'll promoting health and
restoring the wasted system 10 new life and
energy. Vegetine Is the only medicine l use,
and as long as live l never expect to llnd q
BETTER Yours truly,
W. Ii. CLARK,
120 Monterey street, Allegheny, ia.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-16

23O Walnut street, Cincinnati, ..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
The New pODe.

ROME, February 2l.-Pope Leo Nil
had Il congregation OF the Cardinals to-
day. lie announced that sn encycliCal 10
the Catholic world would be dispatched
to-day. 1t has been decided that the
Pope shall not, for the present, lesve the
Vsticsa. II ls said that the Pope will
continue the policy Of his predecessor.
The coronation Of Leo XIII, which viii
be private, will take place in the SlXtene
Chapel Sunday next There will be no
ceremony 81 II. Johns. TIE ge DeHH
Will be sung IN the churches TO morrow.
ROME, February u 1t ia on good
authority stated ths, Pope Leo XIII
was not chosen by alteration, but by 3
requisite msjority, that Cardinal Blleo
having declined TO be candidate, his
psrtissns, numbering nine Cardinals,
voted for Cardinal Peccii that when the
votes were cDunted al the Csrdirs ais
knelt st the fee; of the Pope, and that
this act has been miscOutrued s. al cleo
;ion by alteration.
VIENNA, February 2l.-The official
Abend Post expresses the greatest salts
faction at the election OF Cardinal Pecci
Is Pope.
ROME, February 2l.-ln the first bsl-
lot on the morning CT the 10Th a few
Cardinals voted for Pecci. Al the even
ing ballot his votes suddenly incressed
10 35, and on the following morning be
received ~ votes A large number oi
coDgra,ulaiory kilograms from sovereigus
and others are oe;ng received by the
new Pope.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
THE SILVER BILL.
ACTION OF THE HOUSE YES
TERDAY.
The Bill Passed with the Senate
Amendments-Tbe Several
Votes Thereon.
WAsHISeToS, February q.
SENATE.

The President sent to the Senate to-
day the reports of the General of the
Army, Qusrtermaster and Commissary
Generals, relative to the cost of the late
war with the Sioux Indians, and the
number of soldiers killed in that war.
The reports show that the estimated cost
of the war wssssS2 ,3l2,53l, and the whole
number of persons killed was l6 officers
and 267 enlisted men. There were 2 of.
fcers and l23 enlisted men wounded.
Mr.. Gordon reported, with amend
ment, from the Committee on Commerce,
House bill 10 authorize the granting of
the American register to foreign built
ships for the purposes of the Woodruff
semitic expedition around the world.
Placed on the csennar.
Mr.. MILAN announced that he and
Mr.. Spencer dissented from the majority
of the committee on reporting this bill
fsvorably.
Mr.. Window presented memorial OF
the Board of Commissioners appointed
by Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and Hi
nois, TO look after the improvement of
the Ohio river and i,s.trioutsries, asking
Congress to consider without delay the
question of the improvement of the Ohio
river and its tributaries, not as mere
local question as heretofore, but as one OF
great national Importance, etc. Re-
terred.
The Senate, after agreeing from the
close Of the session to-day to adjourn over
till Monday, went into executive session.
When the doors were reopened the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
ELECTRIC SPARKS,

Latest from Sacramento contrsdicts
the report that the islands IN the
Delta OF the river are flooded.
A number of Chinese of high rank will
srrive st San Fasncisco 10 few months
for the purpose Of making tour OF OBJ
servsiion through the country.
The famine in the northern provinces
of China is reported IS terrible. In one
district Of the State Of Csntsng, out OF
population of $1,000, about $1,000 per.
sons have died Of starvation.
The British steamship Stamford, from
Lieerpool for Portland, il so long over
due that fears are entertained tor her
safety. She is an iron-screw steamer OF
LASS tons and is owned in Sorthshields.
Edward l. Goodwin, City Clerk New
Britain. Connecticut, and formerly Police
Court Clerk there, was arrested Wednes-
dAy on s charge of missppropristing z
$500 while Police Clerk. lie took
poison yesterday aud died
The Senate Postal Committee have
decided to report fsvorsbly upon the long
contested nomination of David q. Potts
ss postmaster for Petersburg, Virginia.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
sTEUBENvILLE LOCALS.

A horse attached TO q spring wagon
ran away on Lower Third street, this
evening at about 7 o'clock, smashing the
wagon into smithereens against lamp
post, and pitching the driver, who was a
countryman, into mud hole, head first.
The horse was only slightly injured.
A man who works in Mr. b. NJ. Shsrps
livery stable was arrested this afternoon
for fast riding on Fourth street. He was
given 3 lecture on the subject, and on
his promising not to be guilty OF like
action again, was released.
A number OF our saloon keepers were
brought up standing to day for selling
LIQUOR without license, selling on Sun.
dsss, etc. Three or four OF them plead
guilty and paid fines and the others were
bound over TO court. Sheriff Smith was
also after number of them for old
fines, and lodged Frank Keller, Bob
Banks, VIM. Robinson and Jos. Robin
son in the castle back Of the Court House
which he presides over.
An accident happened on the Pan
Handle yesterday morning near Golfers
Station. The second section OF west
bound freight train ran into the first
section and Robert L. Perry, conductor,
had both arms and one leg broken, and
is injured internally. Two brskemen
were also injured severely. 1t is stated
that the railway officials received tele-
gram that the engineer OF the second ses-
ton Was asleep when the accident occur
red.
Mr.. John Mahon died this morning at
2:l5 clock. He had been i'll for long
time, his disease being dlsbetis. He was
a dentist By profession, and was about 35
wears old. Mr. Mshon had many warm
friends in this city.
There was q pleasant surprise party at
the residence OF Mr.. Frank Collins last
night. Excellent music was in attend.
snce, az d the dancers enjoyed themselves
for number of hours.
The Knights of Pythiss will celebrate
the fifth anniversary of their order at
their hall on Saturday evening next.
Haverly's minstrels will be at CARROTS
ball tomorrow night, 32nd inst.
James Sutherland and John Foley left
10. day for Columbus. They have Sc
cured the right OF patent window fas-
.sner, in this State, and propose to intro.
iuce it, making Columbus their head
quarters
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
GRAFTON LOCALS.
GRAFTON, February 2l.


fthere be any degrees of dullness, the
past week has been very far below zero.
The B. 80. pay car will be along to-
morrow and the wheels of business will
receive little greasing.
Railroad matters continue to occupy
the attention of the people. The corpora
tors of the narrow gauge are not asleep,
but are wide awake and working with
might and main 10 secure the construc-
tion of the road to Grafton. A large
meeting was held here on Thursday alter
noon, DR.. Thomas Kennedy having
been chosen chairman Of the meet
ing and Mr.. J. w. Holt secretary, Hon.
John W. Mason WAS called on for an
explanation OF the objects and Interests
OF the movers in the narrow gusge
scheme. Mr.. Mason explained this to
the satisfaction OF sll interested. A COM
nlittee OF FIVE citizens, viz: Messrs. >.
l.. Allen, j. N. Thsyer, A. Armstrong,
). L. Mccormick and e.. +. JARVIS, WAS
appointed 10 solicit subscriptions to the
capital stock. That the road will be
built is certain, but unless the people
OF Taylor act promptly Iue uofe eutoI
prising citizens of Fairmont may secure
the road, and thus destroy all the hopes
of Grafton having any other
connection with the outside world,
save that afforded by the
Baltimore and Ohio, now and forever.
That the road will injure the Baltimore
& Ohio is mistaken view. That 1t Will
undoubtedly cause sreduction in freights
is to be expected; but the increased ousi.
ness will amply compensate that road
for what it may lose By the reduction.
Another meeting will be held on the
28,h.
Wsshington's birthday, and not sim
gle soul to do 1t honor, save the two
lodges of Free Masons, who having failed
10 celebrate st. Johns day this year vita
the usual festivities, will, on the ever
ing OF that day, enjoy good ieast in
| Brinkmsn's hall.
| On Monday evening next the l. U. u
F. will have merry time in Brinkmsn
| hall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22

He stands unscsthed, unless it be crime
to have Virginia bonds. See the list OF
bondholders or pages 30 to 80 oil the
iournal-no name OF any gentleman on
The committee is there except Mr.. Mas
Inns The Convention acted on other
reasons than those assigned by Ut. II.
NJ"
What led your correspondent TO In
dulge In these "reminiscences l can not
tell. 1t may be prurient ambition 10
become conspicuous as q newspaper cor
respondent. / supposed that his late ex.
perience growing out of his published
"reminiscences of the life and character OF
Col. Terrill, ana his tilt with "Vindex,
the friend of ex-senator Wiley, would
have satisfied his ambition. But he seems
hard to satisfy.
know your correspondent we'll. He
lived in my family and studied law IN
nv office, and when he left me ne went
in 10 .he world honest and pure. Ii he ID
not so now, the change is imputs6le to
the corruption of the world and Inc
vices of the the times.
SAMUEL PRICE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-02-22
LIVE STOCK.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, February 2l.-The Drprsrs
Journal reports hog receipts at 2l,000
head. shipments $500 head; opened
quiet and weak; mixed packing l09l5c
lower, selling at IS 60@l3 so; hgh steady
and sc lower at So SsG3 80; choice heavy
So S5@4 90. .....s s.r,r
Csttle-Receipts $500 head; shipments
$500 head; shipping nominal a. 50 s5(G
5 26; feeders and stockers active at 81 65
@3 80; butchers steers 50 259S 50, COWS
81 so; bulls 81 0O@8 IS.
Sheep-Receipts 1900 head; shipments
S70lhead; dull and easier sales a, IS ~
"a 10.
East Liberty.
EAST LIBERTY, February2 l.--Cst,is-
Receipts to-day 9lS head, all through
stock; total for three days 1866 head
through and 9lS yard; prime IS 259
5 55; good "a 76@5 co. common 81 269
4 80.
Hogs Receipts To day 1856 hssd;
total for three days $40 hesd; Workers
81 l0@4 20; Philldelphias 81 S0C8i 40.
Sheep Receipts to-day 100 head;
total for three days 400 head; selling At
81 S5@4 90.
CfncinnaIf.
CIsCIsSATI, February 81. - Hogs -
Quiet; common 50 S5@S 6S light So 20
C9S IS; packing SO 769S s6; butchers
81 OOa4 10. Receipts 3 ,4sl hesd; ship
ments S75 head.
Toledo.
TOLEDO. February 2l.-- Hogs-At
81 1904 i5.