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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
Especial dispatches to the star.I

OIL CITY, Pa, Aug. 31--9Oo A. M-Allegheny
River inches and stationary. Weather cloudy
Thermometer 750. Wind south.
BROWNSVILLE, Pa. Aug. 31-10:0OA M.-Monon-
gahea River 3 feet 8 inches and stationary
Thermometer TO. Wind southwest Weather
cloudy
! PIrTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 31-11:O0 A. M.-River
about l01a nchesand stationary. Weather cloudy.
| Drizzling rain.
| CHARLESTON, W. VA. Aug 31-9:00 A. M
Kanawha River 5 feet and falling slowly. Wealth
er cloudy and calm. Thermometer 76o
SIea mbOat Movements.
The fine, fast and popular side-wheel packet
! Ohio No. will be the regular boat leaving this
evening for Huntington in place OF the Bostona-
She will connect with the trains for all Eastern
! cities. Capt. John Levisay commands and Mr..
Frank Morgan is er.affable clerk.
| The City of Portsmouth will leave at p. m
sharp for Chilo.
Capt R. W. Wise fast and elegant new steamer
Jas W. Gatf will positively depart this evening for
Evansville, Cairo and st. Lous direct take passen-
gers and freight for all points on the Upper Mssis
sippi and Illinois Rivers. Col. j. D. Moore pre-
sides in the office.
The United States will be the mail boat leaving
this morning for Louisville.
The Fleetwood will be down and return to Hunt
ington at p. m. tomorrow.
B0at-hands' Gossip.
Business dull on the Levee this morning owing
to the rain, but very good this afternoon, and all
out going boats will receive good trips
| Steady rain all last night and this morning;
clearing or partially cloudy at noon.
The river rose several inches in the past twenty
| four hours ending at noon to-day, with feet 5
| inches in the channel.
| Captain VIM. Stone, the genial coal merchant,
| arrived by rail this morning from his home in
Pittsburg.
W. A. Hobbs ESQ, who has been here several
days seeing the Paris of America, will leave on the
James w. Gaff this evening, the guest of Captain
R. W. Wise. for his home in st. Louis to resume
charge of the river column of the Globe Demo
| crat.
| Ward Robinson, of the Times, leaves by rail to.
| night accompanied by Mr.. j. c. Dayie, for Mack
inaw, via Chicago and Milwaukee They will be
joined at their destination by large party of Gin
cinnatians, and will be gone couple Of weeks
| The Fannie Freese. Fleetwing, L. I. Moore
| Jerry Osborn and Tom Hackney are summerin.
| below the mouth of Catletts Creek.
| The Fayorite is on the Ashland Dry Docks, being
generally remodeled, and will when finished, LOOK
like twin sister of the Jerry Osborn.
| A feet of twelve push-boats now keep up navf
cation on Big Sandy, charging 75c per 100 lbs to
Pikeville and proportionatey less to Intermediate
points
For Huntington.
THIS DAY, S1st, at4 P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
| NsS - OHIO NO. 4, j. Levisay, Master.
| Freight received at all hours on Wharf,
- boat foot of Broadway. W. Honshell,
Superintendent
l
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
On 1C1lA age.

The following Independent ticket was an
nounced on Change to-day:
For President-W. N. Hobart
For Vice Presidents-J. NJ. Christy r. NJ
Fraser Thomas Morrison, B. W. Gale, J. w.
Wallingford, L. L. Sadler.
Observation-Disclosures Marmet.
Secretary-Chas. B. Murray.
Delegates to National Board of Trade-J.
A. Crane, s. Lest,r Taylor, VIM. Henry
Davis, Samuel F. Covington, James D.
Parker, Abner L. Frazer.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

UmplTe-NIr. WCLean.
Double plays-Geer, Gerhardt and Sullivan 1;
Carey, Swea ey and Thurman l.
First base on -Cincinnatis 5, Providence 8.
Left on bases--Cincinnatis4 Providence l.
Passed balls--J. White 9, Brown l.
Time of game-1 hour and Is minutes
Bases on called balls-McVey l, Mutnan /.
Tomorrow the Mohawk Browns, who
have lost only one game this season, will
cross bats with the Sbamrocks, who were
defeated by the Browns twice in hard
contested games. The Shamrocks have
been greatly strengthened since the last
game they played with the Browns. An
interesting game may be expected.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

10 tne EQltOr OF the STAR
A number of Crispins desire to present
the name of Nat. McCrea for Sheriff for the
consideration of the Social Labor Conven-
ton that assemblies at Arbeiter Hall to-
night A NUMBER OF CRIspIYs.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
SPORTING NEWS.
Baseball.

The game played yesterday between the
Providence and Cincinnati Clubs for the
benefit of the stricken South, drew large
crowd Curriers' full band was present.
The pitching was in the old straight-arm
style and afforded immense amusement.
The result is as follows, only four innings
being played on account of the rain:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
FINANCIAL.

CINCINNATI, Aug 31-G30 P. N.
Gold steady, at 100A buying, and 1OOM SELL
ing. Gold checks at l00s4
Eastern exchange is quiet and steady at previ-
ous rates Buying at par discount and selling at
1-20 prem
Sterling is without change, and but limited
inquiry for it. Sight at 81 IS, and 6oday bills at
81 83l5, in gold, per sterling
Government bonds are in light demand Only
a moderate inquiry for new per cents Buying
and selling ratpS are as follows:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
Plainville Races.

HARTFORD, CONN, Aug. 31.-The races at
Plainville were continued yesterday. In
the 2:28 class Annie G. won. The 2 81 class
was won by Iron Age. The open-to-all race
was won by Lysander in three straight heats.
Morris Wins the Race.
TORONTO, ONT, Aug. 31.-The single scull
race rowed here yesterday afternoon was
won by Morris by four lengths with Plais-
ted second and Wallace Ross third. Ed
ward Ross ran into small boat and had no
place.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

ALLEN-This morning, at 8 O'clock at her res
idence, Mt Auburn, Jennie D., wife OF Thomas
H. c. Allen, aged 46 years.
Fun eral from her late residence at o'clock Sum
day afternoon. Friends of the family are invited
to attend.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

HOGS-Market dull. Common at S3@13 90, fair
to good at 81 1904 40, and choice at 81 50@4 Is
per GENITAL gross.
CATTLE-steady and unchanged Common at
81 5092 90: medium SO 256l3, good to ehoiee
butchers S. 50d4 25 per Genital Shipping grades
at 81 25C14 Is, as to quality.
SHEEP-Fairly active, and steady market at
So 5094 so for good to choice, and 81 25(g3 2 for
common to fair, per GENITAL gross.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
For Huntington.

THIS DAY, Slst, at P. NJ POSITIVELY,
- The G. & o. Railroad packet FLEET
49, }}$$fHsWO0D, ]. T. Campbell Master
Freight received on Wharfboat, foot of
Broadway. W. Honshell, Supt
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

AN AUTHORS SUMNER HoME.-A cor
respondent of the Oswego Times, who has
been visiting at the Thousand Islands, says:
From our hotel can be seen the beautiful
home with that sweet-sounding name,
Bonnie Castle" Its plan and
style of architecture was given by
Gardner, a standard author of civil
architecture. IT'S workmanship is complete,
the rooms numerous and all looking out
upon that most grand of rivers, the St..
Lawrence. Near by is an iron tower, CON
tanning a force-pump driven by a
Windmill from its top, which forces
the water through the house and a we'll
stored ice-house. There is also commodi-
Gus boat-house filled with sail and row.
boats labeled Bonnie Castle" The famed
lecturer and editor of Scribners Monthly,
Dr. J. G. Holland, is the owner of this cas-
tle and is, together with his wife and chill
dren, at present enjoying this retreat.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
For Louisville.

THIS DAY, slst. at p. NJ, POSITIVELY,
~ n UNITED STATES C. David. Master.
14 Freight received on Wliarfboat, foot Of
Vine street Thos Sherlock, Pres'I
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

Justice of the Peace in town adjoining
Rome, N. ". is a farmer, with not a small
estate. He is hard-working man, and very
grutf in his ways. Recently he was called
from the bayfield, to marry young couple.
After donning his Sunday suit of clothes,
he appeared before them in a blunt way,
commanded them to stand up, and then
sternly said: II now pronounce you man
and wife. My fee is 81. don't put on a
clean collar and necktie for nothing, by
thunder" The fee was paid.
Three men were killed at Negaunee,
Mich, yesterday, by nitro-glycerine ex-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
Cincinnati Live stock market

CINCINNATI August 31-2 P. M.
The following are the receipts and shipments
of live stock for the past "a hours:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31
For Huntington.

THIS DAY, slst, at4 P NJ, POSITIVELY,
0.sS - OHIO NO. 4, j. Levisay, Master.
Freight received at all hours on Wharf,
boat, foot of Broadway W. Honshell,
Superi nj tHndetit
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-08-31

through the mud If everything is a sue
cess debating society will be formed to
keep up an interest in the department.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

A Scottish VindfaIl-Th MacKay
estate, in Scotland, which has furnished so
many items to the newspaper press for The
past year or two, and which amounts to
f25oi 600 in value, has at last found its legal
heirs in this country. VIM MacKay, the
original owner, settled in Montgomery county,
Nd, in 757, the will disposing of his Amer-
can property having been recorded in Rock
Vile in 1894. His executors were his widow,
Anna MscKay, and his sons-in-law, Andrew
Boyd and Henry Green, Anue MacKay, of
Magsville, Ky, his great granddaughter, has
been in communication with the Glasgow at
torneys, and through her the clerk of Mont
gomery county has been enabled TO obtain
the Scottish records, which settle the ques-
ou. The persons to tie benefited by this
"windfall" are the Boyd, Admonson. Pray
lher, Craycrah aud McElfresh families. The
well-kuown Col Z. II. S. Boyd, of this city,
is great grandson of William Mackay, and
he has relained-Mr J B. Henderson, OF Rock
vie to look after his interests in the matter
Wash Post, oct 20A.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
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al ttnrneYs.at-I.nw
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fees for Obtaining and conducting rc-hear.
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Claims prosecuted id the Supreme Court Of
the United States, Court Of Clams, Court of
Commissioners OF Alabama CItiius, Southern
Claims Commission, and all classes Of war
claims before the Executive Departments.
Arrears Of Pay and Bounty.
OfFtcEns. SOLDIERS and SAILORS of the late
war, or their heirs are in many cases entitled
10 money from the Government, of which they
hare no knowledge. Write full history Of
service, and state amount Of pay and bounty
received Enclose stamp, and full reply,
after examination, will be given you without
charge.
Pensions
All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS wound
ed, ruptured, or injured in the late war, how
ever slightly, are entitled 10, aud can obtain
u pension.
UnlLe1 STATES uenefal Lhnu UHlce-
| Contested Land Cases, Private Land Claims,
Mining, preemption, and Homestead Cases.
prosecuted before the General Land Office and
! Department Of the Interior.
| Land Warrants
! We pay cash for Bounty Land Warrants,
and We invite correspondence with all parties
having any for sale, and give full and explicit
| instructions where assignments are imperfect.
We condnet our business in separate Bu-
reaus having therein the clerical assistance
Of able aud experienced lawyers, and give our
closest personal supervision 10 every lmpor-
iant paper prepared in each case. Promptest
attention thus secured to all business entrust-
ed u.s. Address
II. S. IL a. =. LACEY, Attorneys,
WASHINGTON, D G.
ANY person desiring information as TO the
standing and responsibility Of the members Of
the firm will, on request, he furnished with
satisfactory reference IN bis vicinity or Con-
gresgional district dec 22-tf.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

Litigation. The SENTINEL Adcocqte and
Mr.. L. G. Belt were sum moned on yesterday
10 appear in Baltimore on the first Monday in
November to answer suit brought against them
by the Atlantic Fertilizer Company, of which
J. Sands Peasants was agent in this county
The suit grows out Of the publication 10 the
SENTINEL and Adrocite OF an advertisement Of
Mr.. Belts requesting all persons who had pur-
chased Eureka to assemble at Rockville on a
day therein mentioned and take suitable steps
TO resist the payment therefore because it
was worthless. "This II vomi,ed Eureka
is the "ad'' which is claimed to have been
falsely, wickedly aud maliciously" published
in the SENTINEL. The suit is for $50, 600.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

condensed aOCais.
For coughs and colds use Woods Cough
syrup
For rheumatism and sproins use oods W
Eminent.
A letter from Florida will appear in our
next issue.
A Democratic meeting will he held at Hunt
ing Hin to-mnrrow evening.
A large stock of Paints, Oils aud yarnishes
just received and sold low at Owens Drug
Store.
A large stock of Masury's CoIors and Win,
dow Glass just received and sold low at Owens
Drug Store.
a large stock Of writing paper, toilet arti-
ces, picture frames, pocket knives, and fine
cgars justiccciyed at Owens Drug Store.
We call attention 10 the advertisement Of
the farm for sale by ". W. Burdeue The
property is in good condition aud couven-
icnlly situated
Mr. VIII B Veirs left for Washington on
Monday, where he enters the employ Of W
". Barde,le Co, the popular dry goods
merchants. vi. v viii no doubt be very glad
to welcome his Montgomery friends.
Thomas n Me'z, weI.known grocer Of
benef of his creditors We have not learned
The extent Of the misfortune, bur irnst that it
will net result in any serious embarrassment
to Mr. Metz.
The Rector OF Rockville Presbyterian church
desires US 20 make the following announce
mems: Service next sunday night al I 0 clock,
and on Saturday, November 8, at IL, A. NJ,
aud I, P. N. The sacrament Of the Lord 8
Supper viii be administered on Sunday, No
vember Describes TO commenceat {. 80, AM.
Many prominen; busisess men of the Dis
lricl Of Columbia are engaged in circulating
petitions for the appointment Of Hon Jos. H.
Bradley 10 the bench of The District in case Of
Judge Olin retires on pension. The appoint
menl is warmly seconded by the Washington
bar in fact, every effort is being made TO Sc
cure the services Of such legal talent as Mr..
Bradley 5.
Mr.. $. W. Boswell, The registrar Of barnes
town District, was before IT, $ Commissioner
Bond on Saturday last to answer lbe charge
by j. W Purdum Of refusing TO allow the
said Purdum to sign every page Of the regis
| tration hook. The hearing was postponed un-
| I'll yesterday.
in this case their seems to be conflict be-
tween the State anl United States law on this
subject. Mr. Boswell, who bears an enviable
reputation for honesty and strict adherence
10 duly,n refusing TO allow the said Pnrdum
10 sign The books, acted in strict accordance
with the State law under which he is an
officer. The entire difficulty is from oGieious-
meas aud capiiousness on the part Of Purdum
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
9utal aud gev5ouaI,


Political Meetings.-The Democracy
of the 9Th district turned out in very credila-
bic numbers at Mechauicsvile on Saturday at
the meeting called for that place aud date
The assembly was addressed by Hons VIM. T
Hamilton and Montgomery Blair in true oil d
Democratic strains. The arguments of both
of these champions were logical and poin ted
and above all made grea; impression upon
those in attendance.
A Democratic meeting was held in the Court
House on Tuesday with Jas Clagge,t, ESQ,
as chairman. f. J Nelson, of Frederick, was
first introduced and in his usual pointed style
made very able address, Mr.. Peter followed
in weli-timed and able remarks Hon. Pat
rick Hamil, of Garrett, did good service by
his excellent counsel and reasoning. After
a short address by Mr.. Porter, of the Balli-
more bar, Mr.. Prettyman concluded the meet
Ing with short but stirring appeal. About
Que hundred aud Fifty were present.
meeting of the Democratic party was
held at Ounce Orchard, on Saturday night
last, at which effective speeches were de-
iivered by Mr.. Caring ton Nelson and Henson
Martin, coored. Mr.. Nelson made speech
which was well received aud which will GO
far in aropsing the white voters of the Dis
,rict TO the Importance Of supporting The
nominee.
Martin advocated The claims Of The nominee
with esrnestness as to convince all that the
true interest Of the colored people were ident-
fed with the Democratic party.
Strangest ana most significant part of the
proceedings was that the meeting was pre-
sided over by Bernard Monday, one of the
leaders Of the Radical party ia this county
and the Supervisor of Elections In this Dis
trict ..'Stra@s show which way the wind
blows"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

Wedding The marriage of Mr.. Francis
Kleindienst TO Miss Lille Campbell, both tf
this town, took place at the Catholic church
on "Wednesday morning. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Cunningham in the
presence OF large number of relatives and
friends. After the ceremony the bride and
groom left for Washington Baltimore and
other cities. Oar best wishes for their happi-
ness aud prosperity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

In Luck 1t affords US much pleasure TO
note the election TO the Legislature af Indiana
OF Dr. Chas e. Schol, formerly Of Medley's
district, in this county. The great popular-
ty which DR.. 5. enjoyed in his native county
does not appear to have deserted him in his
Western home, and We feel confident that his
new friends will fud in him the same charac-
teristics Of honor, truth aud efficiency which
made him SO popular here. The following
fattering notice Of his election We take from
the Delphi JImts, Of Carroll county, Indiana !:
"While we bitterly regret the defeat OF Mr.
Johnson, we cannot but feel ihnt The 10 in Of
the " ound is largely ussusged by the success
of our candidate for representative, DR.. G.. Z.
Scholl We look Upon Mr.. Scboll as a young
man or great ability, and predict that he will
represent the people Of Carroll county in a
manner which will reflect credit upon his con
gtituents and honor upon himself
County History The Washington Post
of Tuesday last has the following notice:
"a history of Montgomery county, Nd,
has been compiled by Col. T. II 5. Boyd, and
is now in press. A colosy Of Proiesiants
who settled on the Patuxent river in 1880 is
shown to be the FIRST settlement in the county
and the history is carried from that time TO
the present year. Its products and indus
tries are described and brief biographies Of
its prominent men are given, together with a
directory Of every planter, farmer, mechanic
and citizen in the county. The object Of the
publication is to bring into closer business
relations the producers Of the county with
our manufacturers and merchants"
Concerto concert will be given at Be-
tbesda Presby terian church under the super
iniendence Of the Ladies Society by Prof
Daniel, Of Washington, and a number Of other
singers on Friday, November g, at o'clock,
p. NJ. The ladies will provide refreshments,
the tables TO be spread at O'Clock, p NJ
Admission to the concert twenty-five cents,
children under IL years half price The OBJ
jet is to raise funds for painting the church
building.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

Fire.-The store of Mr. w j. Ofutt at
Edwards F. ry canght FIRE aud was burned to
$500 to $500 were saved, the total loss being
aoout So, 600 The fire Originated from the
aue, which had been but recently built. No
insurance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
Notice TO Creditors.
FOR SALE.

cheap Cucumber Pumps al sizes. Twenty
Eve per cent. discount from manufacturer
prices by
oct lJ--lf $. y. HIGGINS 4 son.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01

Willie Wylie, Of Colesgile, was the success
fnl knight al the Alexandria tournament on
Monday last.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
ATTENTION HoRsEMEN {!

TBE undersigned, having charge OF the
l. STABLES and RACE TRACK Of the
Agricultural Society ef Montgomery county,
are prepared to receive Colts aud Horses for
tie purpose Of breaking, training and the
development Of speed. They refer 10 the
horsemen Of the county aud the District Of
Columbia. Terms $50 per month
JACOB POSS,
july 2e-u BRiCE HOBBS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
Dissolution Of Partnership.


BALTIMORE, March 10Th, 1878.
The Copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween The undersigned under the name Of j
}. TURNER 81 CO, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. Either will sign in liqui-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
EOR RENT.

TINE undersigned will rem, the largo and
commodious DWELLING, now occupied
bs J Peyinn Clarke, situated nrxl 70 the store
n James P. Biays. ESQ. The location 10
one Of the most pleasant IN the town.
s. ". LTDDANE.
jane Pitt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-01
TO WHEAT GROWERS!
Reduction I'm the Price of

TEE MOST CONCENTRATED, universal
and durable fertilizer ever offered to the
Farmer-combinng all the stimulating qnali-
ties Of Peruvian Guano, and the ever dnra-
BILE fertiizing properties of Bones. In fine
dry powder, prepared expressly for drilling,
and can be applied in any quantity, however
snail. per acre. An application Of 100 pounds
Of EXCELSIOR is equal TO 200 POUNDS OF
any other fertilizer or guano, and therefore
fully 100 per cent cheaper.
Uniformity Of quality Guaranteed.
VI Every Bag Of genuine Excelsior is
branded as above, the AHglysis aud my name
ia Red Letters.
va PRICE $40 PER TON.
J. q. a. HOLLOWAY.
Originator and Manufacturer,
lO7 McEldery's Wharf,
SEP G-2m BALTIMORE, Nd.