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ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

National Associated Press TO The Star.
TiFF1N. O., Dec. 31.-Last evening Geo.
Clevidence, an old citizen Of this place,
aged seventy years. shot his wife. in the
intestines with revolver in an attempt to
kill her, and then shot himself four times
in the region Of the heart His wife is
about fifty years of age, and both, it ia
thought, will die. s.-fl =
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31

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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
PROBATE.

Gustav Tafel was appointed administra-
or of John Burns. Realty 5000.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-31
THAT BOSTON TRAGEDY.

Bosros, Dec. 31-Further particu-
lars OF the killing of Mrs Josephine Ward
by her daughter yes erdav morning show
that the victim was thirty-seven years old,
and q lady Of refinement. Her assailant
was her seventeen year-old daughter Both
were extremely handsome women. The
daughter for the past few wears has been
giving music lessons. She is brunette,
and u majestic form and presence. with a
rich and rosy complexion and penetrating
BIZ OK eyes She was recently engaged to
be married to Charles Parker, night clerk
at t Parker House. and it is whispered
that jealousy of her mother and Mr. Parker
had something to do with the tragedy
Miss Ward tells conflicting stories # the
affair. and the authorities are holding her
,,n suspicion of having committed pre-
medi,atstl and cold-blonded murder.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
The Union 3. b. Excu rsiOn.

The Union M. E. Sunday school
could not have hit upon more de-
lightful day for an excursion to Creed
moor Park than yesterday. The at
mosphere was balmy with the fra
GRANGE of the young summer, and the
breezes were refreshing in the highest
degree. Tie little folks, and old folks
too, stepped off briskly in the morning
from the church to the music of the
American Rifles brass band, and large
crowds gathered on the sidewalks to
see the little army of all sorts and sizes
Of folks pass by.
The ''rom. Clyde" with over 1900
souls on board, glided smoothly out
from French street wharf, and as ifcon-
scious ofthe load of living freight she
had on board, glided down the Christi
ana without tremor. A nobler and
better boat never walked the waters,
and more polite and affable officer
than Captain Smith never had charge
of an excursion.
The "Clyde," large and splendidly
furnished afforded, ample room for en-
joyment, feature which the young
folks were not long in finding out. Ev-
cry body was happy and enjoyed them
selves hugely, except few young men
who forced themselves into decent So
ciety, took some TASKS of whiskey
along with them upon which they got
drunk, and then stole the dinners Of
The excursionists.
The names of some of them are known
but as they stole part Of the dinner Of
the representatives. the REPUBLICAN, who
was on the boat, we will not publish their
names this time. Along with the ex-
cursionists were Revs. Mann, Matlack,
Caldwell, Pegg, Rigg and Houston.
Creedmoor grove was reached about
10 O'Clock, and after landing there was
general consumption OF the luxuries
brought along with which to refresh
the inner man. After dinner couple
of amateur base ball clubs from this
city exercised themselves in the field
adjoining, and on grass plat in the
shade a set of croquet brought along by
the REPUBLICAN man and which were
not stolen and eat on the way up, were
kept in active operation.
A very pleasant time was spent and
the boat left at 4.35 for home, arriving
here at 7.l5, just in time for everybody
to get home safe before the rain COM
msnced. 1t was general remark that
the excursion was the most pleasant of
any the Union ever had.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
NpeCf0l Mention.

Go to Parry's, opposite the Sd street
market house, he has for sale some fine
baby coaches.
Crippen, No. 8 West Third street, is
closing out his stock of Dleer's seeds at
half price.
Get your umbrellas and parasols re
paired or Recovered at Strang's manu-
factory, 4th and Market streets, Will
mington, Del.
To SMOKERS Just received fresh
lot of Seidenberg's La Rosa Espanolias,
3 for Is cents. Also the genuine Z. +.
Gravely chewing tobacco, at Chap
mans, 4.n and shipley streets.
Fresh roast d coffees-Java, Laguira
and Maracaibo, at Crippen's tea stores,
Nos. 3 West Third street and 5 East
Second street.
Sutterley never fails 60 get fine pic
lures Of your children. Give him call.
302 Market street.
Chamois Skins, new lot just receiv-
ed, and for sale at reasonable prices,
by Taylor & Fullerton, Druggists, 3o2
King street.
Sponges in great variety, carriage,
bath and silk, very cleap, at N. B.
Danforth's Drug Store, cor. Of I'd and
Market streets.
Eye, Ear and Nasal Syringes for sale
at the Ladies Department of z. James
Belts Pharmacy. Separate entrance
on 9Th street. Lady attendant.
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is recommend
ed by all druggists as being a purely
vegetable and reliable preparation for
Babies.
Now is the time to plant hominy
beans, go to Crippen's and get the incest
you have ever seen.
Trusses for children and adults.
Cheap, at Hartman's Drug Store, 9Th
and Poplar streets.
D. Reed, I'd and King streets, keeps
all kind OF fresh fish, terrapirs, &c.
DR.. D. Wilson's vegetable Magnet
ic" Ointment.
Go to Crippen's tea stores for good
coffee and tea No. 3 w. Sd and No. 5
4. I'd st.
Now is the time to get bargains in
boots and shoes, as am going out of
business. offer my entire stock of
roo.s and shoes to the citizens of Will
mington at greatly reduced prices, such
rs was never offered befO.e. Come early |
and get the greatest bargain. Store
fixtures for sale and store for rent Il
Jesse Bingham, No. $40 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
CONVERSATIONAL.

In the United States Senate yester.
day, the House joint resolution appro-
priation 500, 900 for our representation
at the Sydney and Melbourne exhibi-
ton was concurred in. The bill repeal
ing the jurors test oath, ETC., was con-
siderei and the Committees substitute
was adopted.
A message was received from the
President with the report of the Board
Of Inquiry in the case of Fitz John Por-
ter. The Post Route bill was reported
with a recommendation that the House
amendments be concurred i'll. 1t was
placed on the calendar, and the Senate
adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Singleton, of Mis-
sissipp, reported bill from the COM
mittpe on Printing, providing for the
election Of a Congressional Printer.
Mr.. Conger raised the point that the
rule permitting that committee to re-
port at any tune did not apply to bus
iness of this kind.
The speaker sustained the objection
and the bill was not received. The
bill relating to the transfer of cases to
the Federal Courts was considered. A
message was received from the Presi-
dent with the report in the Fitz John
Porter case.
1t was referred to the Committee on
Military, and the documents were or
dered to be printed. The Legislative
Appropriation bill was reported, order
ed to be printed and recommitted. The
bill to prevent the spread Of the cattle
disease was considered, pending which
the House adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
The Storm at Newport.

NEWPORT, June 9TH, 79.
MEssRs. EDITORS The thunder
storm which passed over Newport about
8 o'clock last evening was terrific; a
thunderbolt was discharged about the
center of the town and about the center
of the pike which passes through our
town, the attractive current of electric
ity was evidently from the earth at
that place near the surface in beauti-
ful fire ball resembling the explosion of
a rocket. Preceded with shower of
hail stones some : of an inch in diam
eter. The cloud passed over in about
i've minutes followed with shower of
rain.
The storm returned about II o'clock,
and seemed like two grand armies in
battle array, with Newport for the cen
ter. One shaft was discharged which
took effect on Mr.. Kelrtngton's house,
demolishing the chimney and roofa
some passed down the chimney, blow.
ing the SCOT out of the stove pipe holes,
but no other damage was doue except
frightening the family. The old folks
say the like never was Witnessed about
Newport before.
Other matters about Newport are
quiet, as usual, except some excite
ment about the straw berry festival at
Stanton NJ. L. Church, On June 1lth
and 18th.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
MILLARD FLORAL CONCI2 r.
A Pleasant AMhlr-Large Audience
.-Mendelss0hn Quintette Club
Present-PersOns Kissed At.

| Present-PersOns Kissed At.
The second floral concert of the Mil
lard Club was given at the Opera House
last evening. The exercises were Of q
pleasing and talented character. AL.
most every available place in the house
was occupied. The rear Of the stage
contained about one hundred members
Of the club. A number of persons COM
piled with the request by coming in
full dress.
The stage was decorated in becom-
ing manner with flowers, SO arranged
that they formed eleven mountain
peaks. The Mendelssohn Quintette
Club, of Boston, organized 20 years.
comprising the following talent, was
present: Bernhard List-map, violin,
(late leader Of the Boston Philharmonic
Club; Gustav Dannreuther, violin ;
Thomas Ryan, clarin.tte and viola; Ed
ward Heindl, flute ard viola; Rudolph
Kennig, violencello, and Ludwig E.
Manoly, contra basso.
The exercises commenced with Web
er's overture to Oberon. Prayer and
Barcarolle, from the opera of the "Star
Of the North" was rendered in such an
enchanting manner by Mrs. H. F.
Knowles, that she received deafening
applause, and re-appeared and sang
"Annie Laurie" She was again re-
called and presented with a handsome
basket of flowers.
Demersemann's Concert for Flute " as
performed 80 charmingly by Edward
Heindl, that he received a laundering
round Of applause, and he favored the
audience with another selection.
Tema con Variazioni, from the Quar-.
tette in D'minor, by Schubert, was
finely rendered by Bernhard Listemann,
Gustav Dannreuther, Thomas Ryan and
Rudolph Hennig.
Ryan's Second Fantaisie for Clari-
nette, by Thomas Ryan, was highly
appreciated, and he received six bou-
quets.
Part second was opened with Servais'
characteristic piece for violoncello, by
Rudolph Hennig. This was loudly en-
cored, and the performer re-appeared
and rendered another selection.
Pleyel's Hymn, with the original va
riations, composed for string quartette,
was oharmingly rendered by Messrs.
Listemann, Dannreuther, Ryan and
Hennig.
They gave by request the bulgarian
Duett."
Pagannini's Witches Dance, for vio-
lin, by Richard Listemann, was greatly
appreciated, and received round after
round of applause.
Benedict's song, "The Bird that came
in SPRING" by Mrs. II. +. Knowles,
with flute obligato, was loudly encored,
and another song was given on being
recalled.
The entertainment then closed with
Schultze's Potpourri, composed of origi-
nal and favorite melodies. At the com
mencement of this rendition large
number of persons arose and retire.,
hut their acts need no further coude y
nation than that which they received
by being hissed at.
The music throughout was excellent,
and the club is powerful singly as well
as jointly. Mrs. Knowles possesses a
superb voice, and her singing was
greatly appreciated.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06

The strike of the Pittsburg puddlers
has assumed proportions which render
it a public calamity. Unless the reports
are exaggerated, about forty thousand
men are now idle, and it is feared that
this number willpresently be increased.
The pecuniary loss resulting must, of
course, be immense. 1t is estimated
that in Allegheny county capital to the
amount of 100000 will be para
Iyz-d, and what that means any one can
figure out. Nor is this the only evil.
Pittsbury puddlers are not the most
amiahle ofmen, and with forty thousand
of them idle and desperate, the public
peace will be seriously menaced.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
The Place

to get your locks taken off this warm
weather is at Charles Smiths, No. 3 L.
Third street, who makes the hair dis.
appear from your pate by the aid of one
OF those tickling clippers. He will soon
have your head ready for the flies to
roost upon when you go through his
hands. Call and consult him.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Famine.

Another great famine is reported
from the Valley of Cashmere, and three
thousand five hundred tons of grain
are being forwarded to the sufferers.
What with warland no& and then famine
her Indian Empire costs Great Britain
a pretty penny. But it is the relief
she extends to the distressed and help
less natives that affords the best argu-
ment for the authority she exerts.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
ure by the severe winter. We have
peaches "a plenty" should they meet
no misfortune frem this time.
Respectfully, l. w. STRxAs.
M MiBS Duer'x Trial,

Yesterday the seventh day of the
trial of Miss Lille Duer commenced
with slim attendance of spectators.
Some time was consumed by the de-
Tense in arranging to secure the attend
ance of their witnesses, many of them
failing to answer when called.
Mrs. Hearn was recalled by the de.
fense and Cross ex amined for some time
touching the duration and degrees of
her daughters illness at various peri
DDS and the kind of medicine given her.
Chloral was to be given when needed
every four hours. If she was quiet,
and not suffering with pain, it was not
to be given at all. A good part of the
time it was not given at all-sometimes
for whole day and uight. AT one
time she did not take any for two days
and nights consecutively. This was
near the time of her death.
Witness judged when it was nec"ss-
ary to give it by her being restless and
seeming to be in pain. Don't remem-
Der any time when chloral was given to
her oftener than every four hours.
DR.. Truitt was called by the State,
most of his testimony being the same as
heretofore reported. The chloral dose
was seven and one half to fifteen grains
every four hours in a selnton of one
ounce to eight ounces of water. 1t was
to be given only when she was restless
and nervous and could not sleep.
On cross-examination DR.. Truitt
said he had atten led Miss Hearn twelve
or eighteen months before the shoot
ing, and did not recollect of being
called to her again until it occurred.
The question what Miss Hearn told him
about the shooting when he first visit.
ed her was ruled out by the Court.
Witness was questioned as to his
statement before the jury of in
quest, and said that he did
state before the inquest at its first
meeting that he was treating Miss
Hearn for nervous disease and kidney
efection, but he did not say he was
doing so up to the last week of her ILL
ness; does not know how much chloral
she took, nor how much they got, nor
how often they got the bottle filed,
nor how often he prescribed it.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
The United AsselnbIy's kOirees

Persons who delight to trip the light
fantastic should remember that during
the Summer season the United Assem-
bly, give a soiree at Rosendale Park
every Saturday evening. These sorees
have become very popular, and the one
to be given tomorrow evening will no
doubt be equal to its predecessors in
every particular.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
CnauRe OF III our.

The Sabbath School of the Central
prashvtprian church will during the
summer months hold their session in
the morning, commencing next Sunday
nj o. o'clock. Friends of the school
who are 70: engaged at that hour are
cordially invited to meet with them
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Grand Opening

of the Wilmington Sewing Machine Ex-
change, corner of Fourth and Poplar
streets. All kinds of sewing machines
constantly on hand, and taken in ex-
change. The new B. Howe a specially.
Noiseless and light.running machine at
tachments of all kinds. Ladies are es-
pecially invited to examine this choice
lot of machines, Wholesale and retail.
Agents wanted. DANIEL SCHAFER.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Large Peaches and Plenty OF
Them.

We were handed this morning a
small twig bearing four very large
healthy Old nixon peaches from the
peach orchard of James Crippen at the
head of Sassafras, Kent county, sMd.-
They are already about the size of large
apricots, with such remarkably
healthy appearance that it does not
look as if anything could harm them
but a long dry spell and tremendous
hailstorm. Mr.. Crippen informs US
the sample sent us were from tree 10
years of age, and that he has 1900 trees
of that age, all healthy and full Of
peaches. The reason he assigns for
the healthy condition OF his trees and
their productiveness, are, that he
ploughs his orchards every Spring and
keeps on cultivating them through the
Summer the same as corn. Illustra
tive of the benefits arising from cult
vation is that of the farmer near Mil
ford, who had one half of his orchard
ploushed but was prevented from
plsughing the other half by the frosts
which came on. The following year
the part that was ploughed and culti-
waited had good crop, while there were
no peaches on the other part. Mr..
Crippen is firmly of the belief that cul
tivation is the great thing needed. We
him on the prospect of a
splendid crop of peaches.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06

10 the surface, mucn Of. -1g the
same as exhibited at previo ous councils
session.
Mr.. Paynter moved as an amend.
ment that the sum be given to them as
q donation.
This Mr.. Taylor explained was con
trary to the charter and would be ille-
gal. Mr.. PayDter withdrew the amend.
ment and a discussion then followed
upon the merits Of the question.
The President placing Mr.. Lynch in
the chair took the floor and informed
the Council that the discussion had
taken wide range. In the third sec.
tion Of the charter and the following
section the contract is made and there
is DO law about it. The City Solicitor
gives his opinion, council listens to and
listens TO 1t respectively and then does
as it pleases. The salary of the Off
Ger cannot be increased or decreased
at the time Of his official occupation.
He thought that if the report of the
Law Committee giving the whole Board
OF Revision 1900 should be adopted it
would be discredit to the city.
Theayes and nays were called as fol-
lows:
Ayes-Adams, Chandler, Downing,
Jones, Price, Taylor, Townsend, Wal
tons.
Nays-Evans, Guthrie, Hart, Heust-
ed, knight, Lynch, McGlinchey, Moore,
Norton, Paynter, Wood and Mr.. Presi-
dent-l2.
The motion was lost and Council ad-
journed.
The following orders were directed to
be drawn:
D. G. Bradford, Jr., 800; Gasoline
Gas. Company $369.72; Mrs. Annie
Rowe on account of Richard Rowe de-
ceased $500; L. ]. Elliott $3.50; James
Kennedy, Treasurer of the Board of
Hpalth E223
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
C,outerreiters Arrested.

John Kelley and John Peters, arres-
ted in Boston, on Wednesday, for at
tempting to pass counterfeit money.
were arraigned before the U. S. Com
missioner onThursday and held, the for
mer in $4,000, the latter in $4,000 bail,
for examination. These are the first
arrests made for the passage Of new
dangerous counterfeit on the Rawlings
IN, W National Bank.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Plain amt Printed Lawns.

Russell g. Spencer have the largest
and most desirable assortment of linen
and cotton lawns. Also the greatest
variety OF Shetland Shawls to be- found
in the ty.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Down tho Bly,

The steamer "Thomas Clyde" will
will make an excursion to Collins
Beach and Bombay Hook, on Sunday.
Parties in our city who wish to enjoy
a pleasant trip can te Accommodated by
taking passage on the "susie Mccall"
at the Fourth street wharf on Sunday
morning at o'clock, which connects
with the "Clyde" going and returning.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06

Charles Elias Prescott, serving out a
sentence Of imprisonment at Portland,
Me-, for the murder of Henry Williams
in September last, has made state
ment that "Nell" Pray, notorious
woman, killed Williams; and that he
simply disposed of the body at her re-
quest, burying it in the cellar of the
woman's house. Search for the body
has failed to find it, and the story is
not generally credited. The woman,
however, is under arrest.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Notice.

Stansberry Murray can turn out as
fine wo at 239 Market street, as is
done in the barber business. Particu-
lar atteption paid to snapper cuts of
he hair.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06

BY order of the War Department,
Mr.. Finley, of the Signal Bereau. has
been sent to Kansas City to investigate
the origin, movement and effects of the
disastrous tornado which passed
through Kansas, Nebraska and Missou-
ri on the 29th and Both ult.
The Druid Duck Mills of the Messrs.
Gambrill, near Baltimore, suspended
operations yesterday for an indefinite
period, throwing over 300 men out OF
employment. The reason assigned fol
the susl ension is the rise in the price
of cotton and the closing Of the cotton
year.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Hos,e-y. Parasols and FAM.

For the largest and most attractive
assortment of Parasols, Fans, Glen's
Hosiery, &c., at the lowest prices, go
to the "Bee Hive" 306 Market street.
Russell & Spencer.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
Aup1IOu sale,

Closing sale of gents furnishing goods $
this and tomorrow evenings at el2
Market street. The show case, coun-
ter and shelving to be sold this even
inc.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The Treasurer Of The Home for Aged
Women takes pleasure in acknowleds-
inc the voluntary donation OF $40 from
Mrs. Hannah Madison through Rev.
THOMAS Plummer. And will be pleased
n receive other such donations.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
powelI. the FtsI, Man,

has on his stall in the Third street
N market a lot Of terrapins and snappers,
40 we'll as salmon, shad and other fish.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
strawberry Festival.

A strawberry festival for the tenetit
Of Bethany Baptist church is now being
held at the corner of Elm and Jackson
streets, continuing every night this
week. Go and spend pleasant evening
with them. Admission 10 cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
krOk

The immense blue glass sky light at
Beecher's gallery, 3l5 Market street,
was badly injured by the hail storm.
Fifteen Of the large plates costing sixty
cents square foot, were entirely de-
stroyed. The cost to replace them will
be about $25. However lie was equal to
the emergency having a supply OF ex-
ira glass on hand, and before seven
o'clock Charley Harry of Capt. Brian's
staff of painters, was at work putting
in the new glass, and long before this
is seen in print, pictures will be taken
as usual. Beecher's Gallery, 3l5 Mar
ket St.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06
SECOND EDITION.
The VI ealiscr.

War Department, Office OF tine Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, June 6-1
A. NJ.
Indications for Friday-For the Mid.
die Atlantic States, higher pressure,
variable winds, stationary or lower
temperature, partly cloudy weather
and occasional rains.
Daily Republican., 1879-06-06

Restless Indians, Mexican raiders ana
c,n,hern bulldozers rejoice at every
fresh sign OF Democatic hostility to the
U. s. Army.