The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-11

was no hell or personal devil, but also
holding to the belief that there would be
some punishment for sin In the future but
that it would not be eternal.
Rat killing Match.
A large number of sporting men assem-
bled last night in a wen-known Uptown
sporting resort to witness rafting match
for 800 side, between the imported black
and-tan bull terrier Harry, and Flora,
the match were that each dog should be put
in pit with fifty rats, and the dog killing
the rats in the shortest time to be declared
winner. A number of wagers, from IS to
$50 were made on the result, Harry being
slightly the favorite. After the usual pre-
liminaries had been completed, fifty aver
age sized rats were dropped from bag into
the pit Flora, who was handled by her
owner, John Casey, well-known Philadel-
phian, was then set to work upon her task.
From the start she killed with astonishing
rapidfty, and in less than a minute ten rats
lay dead in the pit. She continued on with
out stopping and in two minutes she had
killed thirty rats, and although bitten sew
eral times by the vermin she accomplished
the task of killing fifty rats in the wonder
full time of four minutes and fifteen Sec
onds.
After recess of about five minutes the
imported dog, Harry, was brought into the
room. He appeared very feshy, and bets
were made that he would not beat Flora's
time. The rats were put into the pit, and
the dog Immediately set to work in very
resolute manner, but after killing few he
seemed to hesitate. He, however, finally,
after much urging by his owner, killed all
his rats, his time being nine minutes and
thirty seconds. Flora was declared the
winner amid great cheering. The owner Of
Harry said he attributed his dogs defeat to
his being out Of condition. He was willing
to back him against Flora for any amount
to kill one hundred rats. 1t is probable an.
other match will be made. d.
Death of a New York Character,
John Quinn, Warden of the Tombs
Prison, we'll known public character Of
this city, died last night at his residence
after an illness of three. weeks.
The Tariff Bill.
The Tariff Bill as revised by the Commit,
tee of Ways and Means will probably be
printed and ready to report in two weeks
Mr.. Wood is confident that the bill will be
passed by the House, and his hopes are
shared by large majority of the Commit.
tee. 1t is anticipated the bill will occupy
one month of discussion in the House. II
passed IL WILL Cneu 90 10 tne benat6 l.
nance Committee. There the bill will un
doubtedly be amended. Secretary Sher
man in the Cabinet has opposed tariff re-
vision, alleging that it will decrease the
revenue $14, 100000. It is probable that the
Senate Committee will amend the bill il
accordance with the Secretarys views
Adventures of a Dime Novel Reader
NEW YORK, March 11.-Hirman r. We'll
aged fourteen, of Dunmore, Luzerne Coun
ty, Penn, was sent by his mother with $25t
to deposit in the village bank to her credit
He could not resist the temptation of usin,
the money for travelling expenses to com'
to New York, and then go West and scalp
few Indians. Instead of taking it to tn
bank, he bought ticket for this city ant
came here ON the first train from Dunmore
A negro bootblack showed him arount
New York, and $50 were spent while seeinl
the sights. An officer suspected somethin,
wrong and arrested him. His parents wer,
telegraphed to, and he was locked up pend
ing their answer.
Gold Still Going Down.
Gold this morning, shortly after the open
ing of business, reached 100%; the loves
point yet touched.