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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
MARINE DISASTER
Sinking Of the Steamship
Byzantin.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
LIVES LOST.

National Associated Press to the Star.
LONDON, Dec. 1913 P. MA dispatch
just received says the French steamer By
zantin was sunk with one hundred and
fifty persons aboard, by collision with the
English steamer Rinaldo near Gallippoli.
LATER.
LONDON, Dec. 1880 P. M.-The steamer
Byzantin was lost on the Sea of Marmora,
near Gallipoli and about one hundred miles
from Constantinople.
The Byzantin was commanded by Cap
tain Dueros and owned at Marseilles,
France.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
KITH AND KIN.
The Land Of Liberty Allied to Lorne,

National Associated Press to the Star.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 19.-The Presbyterian
Weekly says the family name of the Mar
quis of Lorne is Campbell.
The father, the Duke of Argyle, George
John Douglass Campbell. is only ffty-six
years of age. 1t is said that General VIM
Campbell, who fell when commanding oul
troops in the Revolutionary war al
Eutaw Springs, s. c., and exclaimed as he
died, when informed of the defeat of the
evening, II die contented." He was born
in Virginia in 1745, and was nephew ol
the Duke of Argyle.
Gen. VIM. Campbell left one daughter
who afterwards married Gen. Francis Pres
ton, of Virginia. She was the mother
of Mrs. Governor James Mcdowell,
Mrs. Governor John B. Floyd, Mrs. General
Ed Darlington, Mrs. Rev. Dr. Robert J.
Breckenridge. Mrs. Governor Wade Hamp-
ton, Hon. Senator w. G. Preston, Hon.
John S. Preston and Thomas Preston.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

NatlOnal Associated FreSS 10 the Staf.
OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. 19.-An extra of the
Canada Gazette just issued, contains the
following: His Excellency Governor Cen
eral has received the following telegraphic
dispatch from the Right Hon. Secretary of
State for the Colonies, dated December
18th, 1878: a-
1.-The Court will 60 into mourning for
Her Royal Highness, the Grand Duchess of
Darmstadt, from December 18th, 1878, to
January 18th, 1879. General mourning
will extend for three weeks from the 18th
inst"
In consequence of the above intelligence
there will be receptions at the Government
house until after the 18th of January, 1879,
and the Governor General as in the case of
mourning for the late Prince Consort,
would invite all persons to join in the gen.
eral mourning. 4...
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
THE OLD WORLD.
Home Rule Riots in Ireland.
Serious Illness of the American Minis.
terS.
Great Britain.
oa.,4al n.aau a. A. Ca

Great Britain.
National Associated Press to the Star.
ILLNESS OF MINISTER WEIGH.
LONDON, Dec 19.-United States Minister
Welch is very ill with bronchial attack,
accompanied with much feverishness. His
physicians, however, report his case as very
favorable.
THE NEW ROSS RIOTS.
Election riots occurred at New Ross, Ire
land, on Tuesday night and yesterday, and
many persons were wounded. The disturb
ance was caused by Home Rulers, whose
candidate was defeated at the late election,
parading the town, throwing stones and
otherwise disturbing the peace, and the
police being unable to cope with them.
BEACoNsFIELD TALKS TO THE cALIFoRNrANs.
LONDON, Dec 49, -Beaconsheld, in re-
.ceiving the Calfornians to-day, said that
the Berlin Treaty would secure European
peace without humliating any one. He
was sure its objects would be obtained Cy-
prus, he said, was magnificent acquisition
for England.
Germany.
MUST HAVE AN oBELIsKAL DEVICE.
BERLIN Dec. 19.-Tne citizens of Berlin
have decided to perpetuate the Emperor's
return by erecting an obeliskal device in
marble and bronze, at cost of 300, 700
marks. 1a
BAYARD TAYLOR DOWN WITH DRoPsY.
Bayard Taylor American Minister, is suf-
fering from dropsy and is unable to attend
to his duties.
Afghan War.
LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch from La
bore says the British troops are vigorously
Furnishing all the malcontent tribes
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
Third Edition
THE LATEST.
B A Y A RD TAYLOR.
His Death in Berlin at FOul
O'Clock This Afternoon.

National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-4 P. M.-The Sec
retary of State is in receipt of a telegram
from Mr. Sidney Wesett, Secretary of the
United States Legation at Berlin, an
nouncing the death of Minister Bayard
Taylor at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
BOard OF Public Works.

The Board met in regular session, all the
members present and President Bell in the
chair
The Supervisor was directed to invite bids for
matchmaking and spreading with gravel North
Railroad street from Hamilton Pike to Apple
street.
The weekly y-roll of the Water-works, amount
ing to 81 l0l 70, was ordered paid.
. The contract for filling on the east side Of Gil
bert avenue was awarded to Francis Ryan.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, 1878. Sin

cal Society, and the Society has appointed
a committee to superintend its publication.
The venerable Judge devoted most of his
leisure time for many years to the work of
writing this history.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
One Dollar IL Sermon

The will of Abel Riley was probated to-day.
The testator gives 800 to the Methodist Church
of California Ohio, with the provso that twenty
sermons be preached every year until the $lOO is
expended. Each sermon is to be preached for 81.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
DEATH BY FIRE.
A Family of Six Burned With Their
Home.

National Associated Press to the Star.
CoHoEs, N. Y, Dec. fitzpatrick Rourke
and his family, consisting of five children,
were consumed by the burning OF their
house in this place last night
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

ined her clothing, which was burned and covered
with POWDER there was no blood.
Dora Stickney, the sister OF the deceased, WAB
next called, and testified respecting the charssaes
and habits of her sister
The cross-examination Of Mrs Dora Davis pro-
ceeded to-day great portion Of the testimony
was repetition Of that given before. The wit
ness stated that when she saw Psyton just before
the killing he was very cool and as pale corpea
and he was as calm after the shooting as before,
she never saw him excited, except on the Sunday
when he threatened to shoot his brother.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
Saturday. December ID ia No

Saturday. December I'd, is positively ,l,e
last day of the Great Bankrupt Sale oS
Clothing. Seventy salesmen are kent busy
from morning till night waiting on the i'm.
mense crowds Only few left. Mems
cloth pants 81 Is worth s.; mems cloth
coats 81 81, worth S.; mems overcoais 81 2s
worth 50; at l0l West Fifth street, betweer
Vine and Race streets, four doors from the
corner
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

We saw yesterday. at Beeler & Currv's.
beautiful card cases in ivory and inlaij
leather. They make handsome presents.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
The Funeral of Princess Alice.

National Associated Press to the Star
LONDON, Dec. 18-4 P M.-The funeral of
the late Princess Alice took place at Darn
stadt to-day, and memorial services were
held throughout England. Minute guns
were fred in the parks
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
THE WEBER BREWERY,
Petition TO Wind UP the Business,
The following was filed in the Probate Court to-

1Hc IUI1UW1Hg Was HIeu ID IIe FTUDate Court To-
day:
Weber. The undersigned creditors of said estate
represent to the Court that prior to December 1lth
1S78 Messrs Pfau 4 Starbuck conducted business
in the Jackson Brewery, as brewers, by consent OF
Der 1lth and until December 10th, 1873, said Pfal
& Starbuck continued to conduct said business
and on said last named day this Court appointed
one John B. Bobe additional trustee, and said
ducting business as brewers in said br,wery.
The undersigned, who are respectively creditors
for the amounts set opposite their names protest
against the continuance of said business and pray
the Court to order said parties to discontinue the
same and to order the said trust to be wound up
according TO law aS speedily as possible:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

Pocketbooks in great variety, the largest
and finest line eve shown in this CITY. Nj
Becler Il Curry's 81.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

VIZ XTANTED-EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT
w WIRSING & MARSHALL REPAIR AND
ADJUST ALL KINDS OF SEWING MACHINES
AT S29 ELM STREET, NEAR COURT STREET.
ALL WORK WARRANTED TO GIVE salts
FACTION de192tTh&S
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

Special novelties not found elsewhere for
holiday presents at Beeler & Curry'a
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
Gov. Hampton still Improving.

National Associated Press to the Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 19.-A dispatch from
Columbia, S. c., says Gov. Hampton con-
tinues to improve, but is not out OF danger
yet.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
Fire at Sycamore, HI.

National ASSOClated FTeSs 70 the Star
SYCAMORE, Dec l9.-The sash, door and
blind factory of VIM. Schroeder was burned
last night. Loss $4,000.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
FOR SALE,
FOR RENT.

VyOR RENT--COTTAGE-Thre rooms, IS Mill
Il street. Low Rent Inquire al AZ WEST
OU ~. st, del8-2t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

"Nellie Grant looks old" Probably when
she beholds that husband of hers she looks
sold.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
SOCIETY NOTICES.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

VETANTED-TO PAY-Highest cash price for
w gents cast-off clothing. Call or address
NJ HIRSH, 233 Race street. delOStru&Th
ETANTED-Everybody to call at Green's Shoe
w Store for cheap shoes; 277 Central avenue.
de5-1m
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19

IF YOU WISH TO BUY SOMETHING NICE
L or useful for a Christmas present go to 8.
MARX, 1856 and 1893 WEST FIFTH STREET. west
OF Elm street. He sells Boot, Shoes, Rubbers and
Slippers cheaper than the cheapest 1t will pay
you to go and see his bargains before you buy
elsewhere. del7-3t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Christmas. %Ss' %'ss; g 5;

TO- 125c; Dates, Prunes and Ralsins cheap and
frst-class; Almonds, 20c; Cream Nuts. l0c; Hazel
Nuts, &c per pound. Crackers, all kinds at bottom
prices, at THORNBURY'S, northwest corner Sixth
and Plum; 2il West Sixth, near Central avenue;
As East Pearl; 43 West Court streets.
de10.7t Tn This
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-23
The Army Bill.

What an extraordinary bill 1t is TO be sure; the
most radical and disorganizlng that It has ever
been our province to examine or discuss. lis 294
pages, with its 724 sections and its brand new ar
tcles Of war in li6 articles, makes cong lomcra.
ion Of preteniious ignorance and military usur-
patton startling enough to the military
man, but porentons in its effects on the grest re-
publican principles that the military must ever be
Subordinate to the civil power. Instance the fol
lowing sample:
Sec. rs. That the General of the Army, or 9TH
er general officer assigned by the President as
commanding general shall, under the direction
aud during he pleasure of the President have
command Of the entire army line aud staff.
There you have it, the whole Army, body and
soul it, men, ts officers, and its money bags all
under the command of the General of the Army.
Ihis is power yer intende to be placed in the
hands Of any one officer. The theory Of our ill.,
situtions IS that the Secretary of War, who is a
civilian, occupying civil office, shall control the
fiscal aialis of the military establishment and
dlsburse the moneys appropriated bv Congress /;
but this action, while II does not say that dis
buisements shall be made under the orders
Of the GeueIsl of the Army, makes the
discussing officers throughout the Army
depei dent upon his will and pleasure.
While We have every confidence 10 the acknowl-
edged integrity and high sense Of honor of our
officers, proven IN the crucIble of hundreds of IN
mons OF dollars Vi disbursements, no man should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-23
states and
Male Female Territories. Male Female

In the returns from which this table was made
the other States and territories give the number
of teachers but not the average pay. It is above
the average of the table as shown by tables of
former years. Maine stands Both from the top in
the pay of male teachers, and lowest of all in the
pay OF female teachers. -Four dollars and ninety
six cents month lower than any State or any
territory, and eight dollars and ninety six cents
per month, lower than the Choctaws pay their
teacheis!t
The expense, per capita, for each enrolled schol-
ar shows the relative expenditure in the several
States. The States &c which pay more than
Maine are shown in the following table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-23

The New York journal at Commerce
is indignant that Mr. Blaine should have
disturbed The peace of the country by his
recent speech. The whole country was
quiet until Mr. 81 line made his ''mischiei-
making address" Quiet, indeed +! But
how made So? The evidence is sufficient,
as the Jonrnal OF Commerce agrees, to
sustain and demand investigat on, that
the reform, such as it is, at the South.
was brought about by military tumult,
organized force, and private assassina-
tons The South courts the inquiry, we
are told. Why, then, was it so wicked in
Mr.. Blaine To initiate the inquiry? Be-
cause, answers the journal OF Commerce,
he is seeking TO create a sectional divi-
sion, such as led to the election OF Lin
coin. Whv it should create such a dvi-
sion IS only conceivable on the SUPPOSE
law any more than it submitted peaceably
to he election oil President Lincoln. No
one need be told that The North is tired
and SICK of all this agitation; none the
less, or more, does it require that any one
should be informed that the North will
not sit down by such notification of the
constitution as the South has practiced of
late. Suppose there should be, in conse-
quence OF investigation, 'solid' North;
would it not be because such soldity was
justified? Who Interrupted the peace of
the nation :? OF what consequence would
Mr.. Blaine's speech be il it was not found
ed on and caused by such political iniqui-
ty as cannot be permitted without de-
stroying the foundations OF government
This 1bjurgalion OF those who protest
against crime in pol is as though the
known thief should denounce The police
man who arrested him. Providence
Journal.
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ITCHING PILES. line sym

IICHING FILES. - l ne symptoms are
moisture, like perspration, intense itching, N
creased by scratching, very distressing, particu-
larry at night as if pin worms were crawling in
and about the rectum, the private parts are some
times affected if allowed TO continue, very seri-
Gus results may follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL
HEALING OINTMENT is a pleasant, sure cure.
HOME CUREs.-We were great sufferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms were as above de-
SCI bed, the use of Swayne's Ointment ia q short
time made perfect cure.
J. W. CHRIST, Boot Shoe House, 344 n. I'd st
+. G. WEYMAN, Halter, s S. Eighth ST., Phla
Reader, if you art suffering from this dis
tressing Complaint or letter, Itch, Scald
Head Ring Worm, BARRIERS Itch, any Crusty
be cured. Sent by mail to any address on receip,
of price, Gin currency or postage stsmps), so cents
a box, thee boxes 81 25 Address letters, DR.
Sway ne q Son, $50 N. Sixth Street, Philadelphia
No charge for advice. Sold by leading drug
gists. Partridge Bros, agents for Augusta.
septic feod& wifi
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General News.

The number of wives of the Ameer of Csbul is
estimated at about 800
There was q sharp decline in coal in New York
Wednesday. Egg, CRATE and chestnut is now re-
tailed at "a per ton, and stove at 4.25.
Thomas Carlyle was eighty five years old on the
4th inst He received numerous presents, and
many OF his friends called to pay personally their
congi stulations. The visitors he did not see,
owing to his advanced age and the damp anpess-
sht weather Of the day. However, 1T is said on
the best authority that Mr. Carlyle's health is ex-
cellent, and that there is reason TO hope that he
will yet see many birthdays
A curious old manuscript, containing an allusicn
to the death of Gutenberg, the great inventor of
printing, has recently been found 10 the Walraf
Museum, at Cologne. 1t contains the poems,
written in Latin, of a certain Jan Burtzbach, who
speaks in one of them of "recent invention by
means of which the works OF the ancient authors
can be rapidly mutt. piled adding that this inyen-
ton chad proved fatal to the discoverer for q
ban OF indictments had entered his house, borne
him away in carriage, and then cut bis throat"
The moral that the wise medieval poet derives
from this circumstance is that 1.-The love of gain is
1914, and is composed OF 1000 verses.
Los, of life by yellow t, yer in the South this
year is estimated at about l5 600 persons, and of
money and trade at from $l75, 000, 900 to $780,
600 OO0-as great the loss from the Chicago fire.
These figures are startling, though they are not
probably exaggerated. 1t would not seem posi-
BILE that the South, impoverished by the war, could
sacrifice such sun in three months, ard not
be 10 much worse condition than il now is The
fact, and it seems to be fact, shows that she was
better off than WAS generally supposed. Every
part of the republic has so many resources in its
SOIL productions, and people, and is so elastic
through these, that no amount of calamity can
long discourage or distress it. The yellow fever
has had very unfavorable influence on the gen
eral business of the country, less BY the actual in
jury done than by the shadow cast and the depres-
sion caused. But Tor that doubtless, the fnsn-
ciai feeling would be much better everywhere
than it is Today, and in commercial matters feel
ing i, everything.
Madame Christine n ilsson is soon to be installed
As the Grand Mistress of the Ancient Charitable
Masonic Order OF the eastern Star" The order
is composed chiefly of English ladies of rank and
distinction, whose male relatives belong to the
fraternity.
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CONs{jyIPTION CVRED

An old ply sican, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy.
Tor the speedy and permanent cure Tor cou,ump-
ton, bronchitis, catatrh, asthma and al throat
and lung affections, also positive aud radical
cue for nervous debility and all nervous com
paint., after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
TO make II known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire to relieve human
suffering, | will send, free of charge, to all who
desire ii, this receipt. with tull instructions for
preparing and using, in German, French OF Eng
lish. sent by mail nv addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, w. W. Shear, li9 Powers
Block. Rochester, New York. deco Nv
CRoAKINe Is NOT confined to the Frog Ponds
AT this season OF the wear almost everybody is
hosrse The blesting of DISTRESSED lungs Is heard
everywhere. Why is this when Ha}e's Honey IF
Horh0and and lar will cure any cough, cold
oil hoarseness in IS hours Sold by all Drug
gists.
Pixies Tooihachc Drops cure in minute.
deco tXwlmo
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Trial bottles DIR Swayne's Compound Syrup of
Wild Cherry, % cents.
The distressing cough, which threatened serious
results, is quickly cured before developing a faal
pulmonary affection. For all throat, breast and
lung disorders, Astbmstic or Bronchial affec-
tons, Hopping Cough, Liver Complaint, Blood
Splitting. &C. remedy is prompt and effect
ual as CDR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry"
II have made use of this preparation for many
years, and it has proved to be very reliable and
efficacious in the treatment of severe and long
standing coughs. know of two patients, now in
comfort able health, who, hut for its use, l con-
slider would not now be living.
ISAAC S. HERBEIN. NJ. ID.
Stranstown, Berks county, Pa.
Price Trial bottles, % cents; large size, 81,
or -ix for S. A single 25 cent hottie will often
times a ut cough cold, and thus pre-
vent much suffering and risk of life. Prepared
only by DIR. S~ayne Son, Philadelphia. Sold
hv leading Druggists. Partridge Brothers, agents
for Augusta. sept2O-teod&wtf
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The Holiday Season.

Merry Christ mas is close at hand. The
busy, crowded stores and shops tell the
story. In every family, rich or poor, the
coming of the Christmas holidays is locke
forward to with pleasure, except where
some Scrooge plays the lyraDt and miser
and covers his face with trowns and buttons
his pockets closely against the joyful in
iluences around him. Let US hope that the
Scrooge family is dying out, or that all of
the name and likeness have surrendered
themselves. AS he original did. to the
charitable and kindly spirit of Christmas,
and bt come happier and better beings.
1t is very likely that The hard times Of the
past year will compel many t, curtail their
accustomed librrality at this season.
Where there are no means there can be
no gifts. But the number of those who
are unable 10 make some present. some
ing little and Yet suggestive of good will,
is very small in any community, even in
these days of economy and reirenchmeLt.
1t is necessary TO think one is able to do
something of this character in order to
do it. The miser has all the ability to
bestow gifts except the will, lacking
which he lacks everything. II he only
would how he might render himself and
others blessed by his benehclions.
Rut il many arc ninphpI hv Tho ,rauan
ing hard times, there are those that have
plenty of means, whom the shrink
aye of prices OF commodities and the
bringing Of paper up TO par with gold
has benefited pecuniarily rather than
otherwise. who have no APP Dlogy in the
hard times for making their friendly
al They ought to enlarge their bounties,
broaden their charities. and thus in some
measure practically acknowledge the Ia,
vor with which fortune has visited them
in the midst OF the general depression in
business. Let them look to the poor.
The sun runs low in the South, the frosts
destitute of clothing, fuel and even shell.
ter to keep the body warm in this incem
ent season OF The year; these are proper
objects OF charity, and the r-llef of such
AS these is duty to be attended t. by
those who have an abundance Private
charity is the best. 1t is without osten-
tation, it generally goes to the right place
and accOmpishes "a greater amount o.
good for the same outlay than public char
Ivy.
Passing into the holidays let us make
preparation to enjoy them sensiby, will
Open hearts and hands. There is Vet am
pie time 10 select Christmas gifts. Lu
should the CHRISTMAS gilt fan New
Year present viii be Just as acceptable a
Que made on the 18th OF December.