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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-04-08
NEW YORK CITY.
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National Associated Press to the Star
NEW YORK, April S.-There has been an
unusual number of cases of mysterious dis
appearance the past few days. The manner
in which people suddenly drop out of sight
of their friends is remarkable. No one can
find out where they go. Their friends give
names and descriptions of the missing ones,
and a general alarm is sent to all sta ton,
houses and read to all members of the po-
lice force. Then two thousand five hun
dred pairs of eyes are engaged in the search,
but the absent persons in many cases can
not be found. Sometimes they run away or
are drowned, or are locked up in prison un-
der assumed names, while others are off on
a debauch. Among the saddest cases are
the Murphy children, Maggie and Susan,
fifteen and thirteen years of age and Mile
Lumnis, aged fifteen. They started for
school about ten days ago, since which time
they have not been seen.
One of the strangest cases of disappear
ance was reported last night. A hand
some young woman named Mary Kidd left
her home in Greenport, L. l., few days
ago, for this city, and although her friends
and private detectives have been searching
for her she can not be found. She is said
to be young woman of good character.
Sarah McCanley, aged forty-two years OF
Brooklyn, has been missing for few days
When last seen she had $l12 in her pos.
session.
VIM. Weight is reported missing by his
mother and sister, who wept bitterly as they
told of their fears.
There are numerous other cases reported
AT the morgue are seven dead bodies, all
of men, who are supposed to have commit
tod ,ln ht- Of hoe,
bodies explain the mysterious disappear
ances of men who have been absent from
their homes for several weeks.
MIR. and Mrs. TiltOn.
The Tribune says: The reports of week
become reconciled and were living together
again, found repetition in various news,
papers yesterday. 1t is believed fhese re-
ports were originated by Mr. Beecher's
friends, who naturally consider that the
reconciliation of .Tilton and his wife is al!
that is required for a full justification OF
Beecher, since such result would be uni
versally accepted as a withdrawal of all
charges of unchastity against the wife and
consequently against Mr.. Beecher The re-
ports are given in great detail even to the
name of place in New Jersey to which the
reunited couple had retired preparatory to
a bridal tour in Europe. Nevertheless, Mrs
Tilton continues as previously stated, to
live quietly at her mothers residence in
Brooklyn, attending industriously to the
art of teaching, embarrassed and hindered
only by these false rumors of the scandal
She seems to be the only person injured by
the rumors.
The Sun in an article to-day still insists
that the reconciliation has taken place, and
says the announcement fell on Plymouth
Church like a thunderbolt. 1t says Mr.
Shearman virtually admits that the recon
ciliation has been effected.
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A Texas Bull Fight.
TERRIBLE CONFLICT BETWEEN A BULL AM


TERRIBLE CONFLICT BETWEEN A BULL AND
LIONEss.
National Associated Press to the Star
SAN ANTONIO, TEX. April S.-The first of
series of bull fights took place in this town
yesterday. Thousands of people were in
attendance from points distantsom twenty
miles on each side of the river. The novelty
consisted in the contact of an African lioness
with Texan bull.s At o'clock in the
afternoon handsome, well built Texan bull
with stout short horns was turned into a
large iron cage prepared for the occasion.
Shortly after o'clock ioness was let into
the cage with the bull. She was fully grown
but evidently old and emaciated. At first
she seemed lame but the limp appeared to
have been temporary only. On entering
the cage she sprang on the bull almost leap
ing over him. This was evidently in play,
as she did not attempt to bite or scratch
him. The animals then separated and can
tered off in opposite directions
After few minutes of quiet fun the bull
began to watch the antics OF his opponent
as she rushed around the cage, and he
charged at her furiously several times. She
managed to escape him each time, however,
for about five minutes. At length the bull
made an extraordinary charge, and, catch
ing III lOSSGll llGI
six feet in the air, then inclining his head
little he caught her again Oh his horns as
she came down, twirled her about in the
air and flung her some twenty feet away
from him. The lioness fell to the ground
like a log and lay motionless for about half
minute. She was stunned. When she
recovered she glanced hastily at the bull,
then dashed against the cage as if she de-
sired to escape. The bull, evidently de-
srous of completing his victory, again
charged the unfortunate queen, tossed her
higher than before and as she fell gored her
almost to death. She was completely used
up, and the bull, not having received a
scratch was let out of the arena. The lion
ess will die. This afternoon ''Old George" F"
the lion, will attack the bull, and as he
nearly broke out of his cage to get at the
victorious native of Texas yesterday, it is
probable the fight will be long and fierce.
Walking.
HE ATTEMPTED FIFTY MILES IN TEN HOURS.
OTTAWA, ONT, April 8.-James Hender-
son undertook yesterday to walk fifty miles
in ten hours, in the skating rink, for a wager
of $3.50. A large quantity of ice was still
in the rink, consequently the atmosphere
was very unfavOrable for the pedestrian,
however, he was walking we'll until an at
tendant gave him strong beef tea instead of
ordinary tea, which he drank SO heartily
that it sickened him, and he had to give up
at the twenty-seventh mile, having accomp-
lished that distance in five hours and thirty
seven minutes.
Prize Fight.
THE MCCLELLAN DONOVAN FIGHT WON BY
MCCLELLAN ON A FOUL. t..
New YORK, April S.-The glove fight for
$500, between VIM. G. Mcclellan and Mike
Donovan, took place in room Saturday
night. The men fought according to the
Marquis of Qucensbury rules of the London
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Local Personals.

The Modjeska Troupe have gone to Louis
vile.
Harry Gilbert, Esq, has returned to the
city from Louisville.
Mr. F. Schultze has gone to Europe on
the steamer Germania.
Mr.. Harry Davis of the Post-ofice, has
gone to Chicago to live.
Mr.. f. A. Sothern left with his company
for Cleveland last night ,-...,.. - '..,s'
Mrs Lev 3. Steele, "Mo1lie Maeder," will
return to the stage next season.
Uncle John Robinson has built dressing
rooms for ladies all through his Opera
house.
DIR. John Davis left on the steamer Chas.
Morgan Saturday for brief trip to the
South.
Mr.. John Cronin, of the Garrick Dramatic
Club, will soon be welded to Miss Kate Cof-
fey, of the same Club.
The marriage of Mr. B. Brophy and Miss
Kate Sweetman will take place Easter Sun
day at st. Thomas Church.
Mr. Tim Gleason has determined to con-
test the election of John Heenan as Coun-
Gilman of the Fourth Ward.
Constable VIM. Doyle, it is said, is to be
the Chief Deputy of the newly-elected PO-
lice Court Clerk, Samuel Smiley.
Mr.. w. G. Coup, the famous Circus Man
ager, is in the city looking towards com
promise of the Miles -Barnum case.
Messrs. w. H. Power and G. w. Vance
left Saturday night for Philadelphia to join
the Lawrence Barrett Combination
Mr. Charles w. Baker has resigned as
Prosecuting Attorney, and Mr. Lewis W.
Irwin has been appointed tofll his place.
DIR. G. f. Walton of this city, has re-
ceived letter from Paris stating that he has
been elected Foreign Associate Member of
the Societe Francaise Hygiene,
Mr. John Havlin will take company to
Wilmington, o., on the 22d inst. MIR HAY
lin, moreover, has accepted the position of
Business Manager of Modjeska for the next
season.
Captain Heheman, of the Nineteenth
Ward, and lately Captain of the Third
street Police Station, is spoken of as having
the best chances for the position of Chief of
Police. to succeed Colonel Ziegler.
The new County Solicitor, Chas W. Ba-
ker, was busily engaged to-day in removing
his effects from the Office recently held by
him. Mr.. Baker will hereafter make it a
point to gain good practice in addition to
filling his present duties
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MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, 1878.

Prize Ring. The affair was arranged six
weeks ago, and the men signed articles to
fight at catch-weights, according to the new
rules of the American Prize Ring for $500.
1t was desperate one, and was evenly con-
tested up to the eleventh round. In this
round, Mcclellan, who was terribly pun
ished, was knocked down in his corner.
Five more rounds were fought, when Nc
Clellan was almost exhausted In the six
teenth round Mcclellan was fought to a
standstiil and fell helpless aud exhausted.
A cry Of FOUL was raised, and another
fight began between Donovan and McClel-
lan's second, Ned Mallahan. In the con-
fusion the referee declared Mcclellan the
winner, amid general buzz of dissatis-
faction. The fight lasted thirty minutes.
Joe Goss and Jack Turner seconded Dono-
van, and Ned Mallahan and a friend
esQllired Mcclellan
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Third Edition
THE LATEST
BRIEFLY Told.

Nat 'onnl Associated Press to the Star
PARIS, April S-Madame Dufaure, wife of
The French Premier, is dead.
WASHINGTON, April 8.-The Chair to-day
laid before the Senate the credentials of
Geo. H. Pendleton as Senator from Ohio
IRON March 4th 1879. Laid on the table.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 9.-Dr. Francis
Eurney Smith, Emeritus Professor of the
Institute of Medicine in the University of
Pennsylvania died on Saturday aged sixty
one years.
JACKSONVILLE, April S.-The steamer Ag-
mes, from New York for Cedar Keys, went
ashore sixty miles south of st. Augustine
OIL the Sd. No lives lost. This, was the
steamer that was to take the Postal Com
mission to Havana.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 9.-The Waters
upper MILL on Seventy street and
Virginia avenue, occupied as cotton and
wooden mill by Wofenden, Taylor & Co.,
was partially destroyed by fire THIS morn
ing. The loss is estimated at 1000, fully
Insured.
WASHINGTON, April 8. = The President
sent to the Senate to-day the nomination of
Justin L. Colburn of Vermont, to be United
States Consul General at the City of Mexi-
co. Mr.. Colburn has been for some time
past the Washington correspondent OF the
New York Times.
BALTIMORE Nd, April 81. Stricken,
Jenkins, of the firm of Hugh Jenkins d Co.
at one time prominent shipping merchant,
died suddenly this morning. He had been
in bad health for several years and on that
account was compelled to resign as Colonel
of the Fifth Regiment a position he held
with distinction for long time. '.
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veal startling State secrets, as has been in
timated, nor has he come to Washington to
reproach the President for his action or lack
OF action in the Louisiana case. He is here
principally to ask for the appointment of
General Anderson to the C0llectorship of
New Orleans, and he claims that such ac-
ton is necessary to the complete vindica-
ton of his associate on the Returning
Board. 1t is possible that the appointment
will be made, though it is not believed that
it will be confirmed.
Civil Service.
A case came up for decision before the
Secretary OF the Treasury last week, which
enabled him to give effect to the declaration
of the President that no employees Of the
Government should be removed, except for
cause. 1t seems that the Collector of Gus
toms at certain port in the State of New
York decided to remove one of his clerks,
who had been in the Office for six years, and
had an excellent record for efficiency, &C.,
and was also Union soldier in the late
war, while the person recommended to fill
the position is ignorant of the duties of the
office and was not in the army. The reasons
assigned for the removal of the old clerk
are so frivolous that the Secretary declined
to approve the new appointment or the re-
moval of the old clerk unless better reasons
could be assigned.
There is rumor current that General
Shields has baen induced to write letter
Withdrawing his name as candidate for the
Doorkeepershipof the House, thus relieving
the majority from the necessity of moving
to strike out his name and inserting that of
Field or rejecting him by vote on But
lcr's resolution.
The Arrest of Moses.
Tho fol pl10uripn in fo -,
New York city of Ex-Governor Franklin J.
Moses of South Carolina was obtained by
reporter of the National Associated Press
OF this city from a prominent gentleman
well versed in South Carolina politics. He
said Moses turned States evidence against
the former county officials about year ago
with the understanding that his evidence
should not be used against him personally.
Gov. Hampton, however, was not party to
this bargain, and was with difficulty per-
suaded not to cause Moses arrest pending
his investigation before Committee of the
Legislature. He finally agreed to let the
Courts take their own time, and this arrest
follows as consequence. 1t may have been
expedited, however, by the exertions of
kimpton, former financial agent of the
State, who charges that Moses has recently
attempted to blackmail him, and who was
ANXIOUS 10 get MN out or New YORK. he
publicans in Washington and in South Car
olina charge perjury upon Moses and Dem
ocrats do the same, for in his so-called States
evidence he is said to have sworn falsely
against members of both parties. Indict-
ments were sought against him for perjury
by these parties some time ago, and this ar
rest may have resulted therefrom. He is in
Jail in New York ...
Secretary Sherm
WAsHI&GroN, April S.-Secretary Sher-
man left here this morning on the limited
express for New York to be absent several
days. He goes on business connected with
the placing of the four per cent. loan.
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Common La Dor ON Sunday.

The order to close the Sunday theaters
which was issued by Colonel Ziegler under
the direction of the Board of Police Com.
missoners, had the desired effect upon the
greater part of these places The work be.
gan by notifying the dance houses and
music-saloons of the order which had been
issued, and the greater part of them ex-
tinguished their lights and dispensed with
their music.
Among the places which held out were
those of Emil Albert and John Guhman,
situated on Vine street, over the Rhine
They had both declared their intention of
testing the law. and accordingly opened up
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-04-08
Board OF Public works.

The Board met in regular session,
all the members present except Mr.. Foote,
and President Bell in the chair.
The Engineer was directed to prepare the
necessary papers for the improvement OF
Considine avenue, from Warsaw Turnpike
to College avenue, and also to take the
cross section on East alley.
A bill of $24S for work on Kemper Lane
Bridge was ordered paid.
The Superintendent was authorized to
furnish tagging for repairing Baymiller
street.
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Robbery OF n Church,

NdVIUHHI ASSUCIHIpU FTtsS 70 the Star.
louisville, PENN, April s.-The German
Catholic Church here was broken into last
night and robbed of three chalices and
plates one golden ceborium, and property
altogether valued at $500 The thieves
gained entrance by means of chisel, which
they left behind, which is the only clue to
the perpetrators. Two of the chalices were
the property of the congregation. but the
other, valued at 800, was the private prop
erty of Father Longimus, the pastor, and
was present from brother priest.
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SERIOUS SUNDAY CASUALTIES.
National Associated Press to the Star.
POoR-HOUsR DESTROYED, AND FIFTEEN INSANE
PAupERs RURNED TO DEATH

National Associated Press to the Star.
PooR-HOUsR DESTROYED, AND FIFTEEN INSANE
PAUPERs BURNED TO DEATH.
BATH, N. Y, April 0,-A terribly disas-
trous fire occurred here a little before /
o'clock yesterday morning. The insane de-
partment of the Steuben County poor-house
containing between sixty and seventy in
mates, was fred by L. c. Ford, one of the
inmates from Hornersville. Fifteen per-
sons, five males and ten females, perished
in the flames. The building was of brck.
with iron-grated doors and windows, and
the inmates were unable to get out.
The building is wholly destroyed, with a
loss of $4, 600.
HOUSE BURNED BY MURDERED MANS WIFE.
UTICA, N. Y, April S.-The Cloyes House,
a hotel in Sanquoit about five miles south
of Utica, was burned yesterday. A man
named Quinn was murdered in the house
six years ago, and his wife and Mrs. Cloyes
are generally believed to have committed
the crime, and are suspected of being the in
cendiaries. Loss 5000, fully insured.
KILLED AND WOUNDED BY SINGULAR ACCT
BUFFALO, N. Y, April 8.-An accident
occurred yesterday at the Buffalo Grape
Sugar Works. A large tank, weighing sew
eral tons, broke through the floor on which
1T rested, and passed through several stories
to the cellar, demolshing everything in its
passage. One man was killed. and several
very dangerously injured.
FERRYBoAT COLLISION.
New YORK, April S.-As the Roosevelt
street ferryboat Superior was making her
trip to Williamsburg at midnight she was
run into by the schooner Houston. Three
of the passengers were severely injured.
The Captain of the schooner says he had no
headway on his vessel, and thinks the pilot
of the ferryboat was at fault and if he had
put his helm at port the collision, although
unavoidable, would not have been so Sc
rious. He heard signals given by the
whistle but could not change his course.
Nobody is known to be lost overheard or
killed.
DEMOLISHED BY THE WIND.
BROOKLYN, April 8.--A two-story frame
house in East Brooklyn was utterly demol-
ished by the wind yesterday and the occu-
pants had narrow escape. John Slay,
wife, five daughters and one son, occupied
the building. One of the girls came down
stairs and was opening the rear door when
one of the floor timbers above fell down,
narrowly missing her head. Observing the
house swayed by the wind she alarmed the
rest of the family who quickly made their
escape. The last member of the family had
hardly left the house when the building fell
in ruins
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night by the English and American resi-
dents of this city.

night by the English and American resi-
dents Of this city.
THIS LOOKS LIKE A POSSIBILITY OF PEACE
LONDON, April S.-A dispatch from Ber.
lin says it B stated that the Gar will ask
the Emperor Of Germany to mediate, and
offers to submit the entire treaty of San
Stefano to the Congress, and also making
preliminary concessions.
FRENCH PREPARATIONS
LONDON, April 8,-A dispatch from Paris
says France is making extensive naval prep
arations.
THE ARMY IN INDIA.
All furlouglis to the British Indian Army
have been stopped. A large force of native
cavalry will probably join the English Army
in case war is declared with Russia.
RUSSIAN FINANCES.
A dispatch from ST. Petersburg states the
prospects for negotiating the Russian loan
are very unfavorable
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FOREIGN.
War and Peace in the Balance
National Associated Press to the Star.
DIrGsTAN nJnNJTy

National Associated Press to the Star.
RUSSIAN DIGNITY.
ST. PETERSBURG, April S.-The Agence
Russo says Moscow and st. Petersburg
newspapers unanimously assail its moder-
ate language, and also that of the Journal
de st. Petersburg, declaring that the British
Government, by involving Russia's dignity
in the matter, has made it impossible for
her to yield to Englands demands.
GEN. sKoBELoFF BANouETED.
CoNsrANTINopLE April 8.-Gen. Skobeloff
was entertained at grand banquet last
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Single Copy Two Cents. mo. So

yesterday afternoon but had no more than
began the performances than the officers
stepped in and arrested Alberti, with four
OF his walters, and also Guhman, with live
OF his walters. On being taken to the Sta
tion-house they all gave bail, but late IN
the evening again opened up their theaters
and gave performance. Their trial is set
for Saturday.
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Death Of an Old Friend Of Charlel
Dickens

National Associated Press to the Star.
BALTIMORE, MD, April S.-Prof Thomas
Lncy Vice President of the Baltimore Fe-
male College, died yesterday after severe
illness of Bright's disease, complicated with
heart disease. In early life the Professor
was an intimate friend of Chas. Dickens,
the English novelist, having been associated
with him as stenographic reporter in the
House of Lords.
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the deceased testified that Matthews wos q

the deceased testified that Matthews wss .
quarrelsome man. "
Other testimony was introduced to shov
that Matthews laid no blame Oh Mr.. CalH-
well for the injuries received.
DR.. Watson, the Jail Physician, made TIN,
post mortem examination. which showed
that fracture of the skull had taken place.
and that this was the cause of death. Tho
deceased had often complained of intensp
ment at the Jail.
This ended the testimony, and the jury
rendered verdict of death from fracture
of the skull, and we ffGSrther find that J. II.
Caldwell was justified in the al.
In the Police Court Caldwell, who had
voluntarily surrendered himself, was dis
missed, there being no prosecuting witncAx
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Marriage Licenses,

The following marriage licenses have been
issued since our last report:
w. Fl. Mallory and Minnie Mitchell.
Leo. Winemann and Henrietta Bettman
Otto Korup and Carrie Zins.
Pat. Clifford and Mary i. Meyers
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They Want to Know About NOyes.

National Associated Press to the Star
New HAVEN, Cr, April S.-The Mayor, City
Auditor and other Executive members of
the City Government have prepared me-
mortal and petition to Senator Eaton, of
this State, asking about the arrest of Benz
Noyes by d New Jersey detective.
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:" WASHINGTON. A

why Wells Came to Washington.
National Associated Press to the Star
WASHINGTON, April s.-The arrival in
Washington of Governor J. Madison Wells
has occasioned great deal of unwarranted
comm Mt The Governor is not here to re-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-12-25
LET CHARITY BEGIN AT HONE.

In view of the prevailing distress
in some of the densely-populated
districts of England, the Enterprise
wants President Hayes to issue a
proclamation urging the people of
the United S,ates TO contribute to the
relief of their transatlantic fellow
beings. This would be we'll enough
if we had no poor of our
own to care for; but the fact is there
are many worthy people in this coun-
try who are actually suffering for
the pecessaries of life, and these
should be helped before others fur
Their away are assisted. Besides, the
aggregated wealth of Europe is at
least twenty times greater than that
of America, and the wealthy of the
former continent have therefore no
right to expect US to shoulder burdens
which should be assumed by them
selves. Let US look at home first,
and when our poor are placed be-
yond the reach of want it will be
time enough to look abroad.