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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07

stAlarming SYM ptO ms,

A cough or cold, If not promptly attended
to- may result in an ncurable lung disease.
For all diseases of the throat, breast and
lungs, bronchial or asthmatic affections DR..
Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry
is pleasant and certain cure. The oldest
and best remedy. 1t promotes expectora-
tion and removes all diseased matter which
and the sufferers restored to perfect health.
Trial bottles 25c, large size 81. Sold at the
leading drug stores, or can be had by writ
ing to DR.. Swayne & Son, PHILADELPHIA.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07


Col. Frank r. Baker, of the Marine Journal,
leaves next week oman extended tour through the
South and West.
Capt Gus Donnally left last evening on the
Mary Houston for Evansville Capt Chris. Bos-
che will join him at Louisville, and Mr. S. +. DAILY
will leave here in day or two by rail and over
take them in the Lower Ohio River Theygo on
business connected with the Southern Transpoi Ia
ton Company.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07
Forty. fifth Congress- --Third Session.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb 6.--The Senate proceeded to
the consideration of unfinished business being
the joint resolution for an amendment to the Con-
stitution prohibiting the payment of any war
claim to disoyal persons After brief discussion
the resolution was laid aside
The bill to provide for liking the next census
was called up, and after being slightly amended it
was passed.
The Committee on Commerce reported adverse
ly on the bill to make Portsmouth, Ohio, port of
entry, and it was Indefinitely postponed.
WASHINGTON, Feb 6.--The Committee on War
Claims reported the bill making appropriations
for the payment of claims allowed by the Court OF
Claims, and it was passed.
In Committee OF tie Whole the House resumed
consideration OF the Amy Appropriation Bill
| The pending amendment was the one offered by
Mr.. White, which comprised most of the features
of what is known as the Army Reorganization
Bill, and it was agreed to by yeas 10l, nays d.
| The motion to eXpunge from Section 2,O32 oil
the Revised Statutes the pr vision which allows
the army to be stationed at the polls on election
| day to keep the peace, was agreed
! An amendment was submitted for the transfer
| of the Indian Bureau to the War Department
pending which the Committee arose and the HOUSE
| adjourned.
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FINANCIAL.
CINCINNATI. Feb. 7-2:3O P. M.

CINCINNATI Feb. 7-2:30 p NJ
Gold unchanged.
Exchange on New York is in fair request Re-
ceipts liberal Rates steady at SOC discount buy
isi dnrote ar yv. pnemiru fSr per sl'
81 Sc for long drafts and 81 $50 for sight per E.
The local rates for Government bonds, buying
and selling, are as follows:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07

Monroe Guy has been sentenced 10 be
hanged March 18th, at Hillsboro, Mo.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07

John Geiss was butted to death Gy n.
ram in Clay Township, Auglaize Coul ty,.
Ohio.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07
ROaIsh au d - Gossip.

morning aud will positively leave tomorrow for
all points on the Lower Mississippi River and
New Orleans direct.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

Special dispatches 70 the Star.
FALLING AT WHEELING.
wAEELrNG W. VA, Feb. 7.-Riyer feet and
falling slowly.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07

AS-1N order to accommodate Eastern adver-
nsers in the STAR. Mr. E. Duncan 'sniffen, No.2
Astsr House, New York City, has been appointed
our general and special agent for the Eastern
States. This will be a branch office OF the STAR
Mr.. sniffen being authorized to make advertising
contracts on our behalf and receipt all collections
therefor in our name
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-07

The Board OF County Commissioners had ses-
sion " sterday. Bills to the amount of $GS3 55
were passed.
A chicken-hawk was shot on Thursday, near
Jones' Station, which measured some forty three
inches from wing to wing. .
In the case OF Shepherd & Curtis vs. Morgan
thaler & Schmidt Judgment in favor OF plain
tiffs for $999 "a was rendered.
Mr.. J. C. Stark and family have removed from
Third street and taken the old Peter Jacob resi-
dence Second street south of the Junction Rail-
road.
Andrew Joyce was yesterday appointed guardian
of Hannah Holmes, an imbecie. Miss Holiness
property consists OF about six handred dollars in
money.
Conductor Richard Skinner last night returned
from Lebanon, where he was called TO attend the
funeral of his sister Mrs. ]. Kelly O'Neal, who
died las Monday at her home in that place.
The official bonds of B. F. Thomas, Probate
Judge, and B. S. James, the newly-eected County
Clerk, were yesterday approved by the Board OF
County Commissioners.
workman in Ship,ey's wagon shops named
Frank Law, yesterday met with painful accident
while working paner, and which resulted in a
badly mutilated right hand. DR.. Talbot dressed
the wound.
Frank Krebs, the Street Commissioner wants
the streets in order that 1t can be carted away as
he expects to put a force Of laborers on to clean
the stieets and alleys within the next three days.
LEXINGTON. KY.
Among the many genial gentlemen whom we
m ct at the late Convention was Capt Ralph Shell
don. who is candidate for Register of the Land
Office. Capt. s. has been for some years in the
Auditors office, was an officer under General
John H. Morgan, and is one of the six who es
cap, q with that chieftain from the Ohio Peniten.
tiary.
The Ashland Hotel has been released by Nj
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18

drew his money from the banks and carried it about
him in belt. When the weather became hot he
placed it in his overcoat. Plaintiff mad been in the
habit of obtaining his breakfast defendants hotel
He had words in the place. when James q:
Belts took his overcoat which policeman compelled
him to return. But the money gone. Gerken
threw the aside but afterward returned for it,
A STRANGE TALE.
The plaintiff was then called to testify in his own
behalf. He is elderly man. bald and short. His
face had careworn look and his clothing was of
poor quality He testified that the loss OF his
money made him poor and very sick.
When cross-exanined he said that he born in
Hanover, Germany ifty-six years ago. and came to
this country ls4l with about $500 in his posses
sion; after working for salary he went into the
grocery business with partner; for three
years he bought and sold gold in Wall
street, when he stopped specializing he had $16S00;
Mr.. Belts. he said, gave no reason for taking his
coat; witness told some one that there was money
in the coat but did not say how much. He told the
policeman, however. that the amount $16,S00.
Witness testified further that James q. Belts said.
the same day. that the money scattered about
and had fallen out. The officer him pay for his
breakfast. When further cross-examined witness
testified that he had slept Blissville stable
for three or four months. He said that he sued
Adams Express Company in 1866 for $1,000. which
amount he claimed to have left with the company.
He also borrowed $50 from Mr.. Rapp and never
paid it back. Tho case viii be continued to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
BOYTON AGAIN CHALLENGED.

Captain Paul Boyton. the famous traveller and id.
venturer. arrived in this city on tho Boston boat
early yesterday morning. He selected the Astor
House as his headquarters. where HERALD reporter
saw him during the afternoon and received an &C.
count Of the Captains exploits since leaving New
York last. Some time ago tho following challenge
was received at this object
Al CHESTNUT GROVE. HraHER TRANMERE I
BInKENHEAD CHESHIRE, England.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;-
Mr.. James Clayton is prepared to match himself
against Captain Boyton twenty eight miles OF
water, other from Dover TO Calais (the English
ChanneD or on the river Thames, for the sum of
GOO, the Captain TO his own life and Mr..
Clayton his new patent life and property saving
buoy.
The Captains absence from New York prevented
his receipt Of the letter until yesterday. On reading
It he said I'll am quite ready 70 make match win
Mr.. Clayton. Although am not In favor OF usinR
hfe-savng appliances for sporting purposes stII. II
Mr.. Clayton wishes IL. I will give him an oppor-
tunity of testing powers, man to man.. Not only
do acquiesce in the stake offered but Will increase
II TO f4O0 II agreeable. will race across the Eng
lish Channel II my expenses are assured, or VIII
make the contest in New York harbor, wnicn con-
slider the better place Of the two TO start from the
Battery, make turn around the outer iigntsnip ana
back is splendid course and one that Will require
experience and superiority 10 master.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
LONGsHOREMEN ON STRIKE.

Tho 'longshoremen on tho East River whsrves
struck yesterday morning for the Of wages
decided upon at tho meeting Saturday night.
Some Of the stevedores acceded to the demands Of
the men. and in the afternoon probably two-thirds
Of them paying forty cents an hour. The
stevedores say they will have to pay this rate owing
to the great quantity Of shipping coming into port
now; but that tho rush 10
over the men will be compelled to work at twenty
cents an hour Many Of the stevedores
who have not acceded to the demands OF
the men are unloading their vessels with the crews
and the assistance OF q few green hands. The only
1ongshoremen not working on the North River yes.
terday those of the Anchor line. About
six o'clock last evening there was q row among
the around the Anchor line dock. pier
co. where tho paymaster was paying them
of. The men hustled one another about,
and finally . pane of glass was broken In the
office window. The pay master was escorted down
the street by two policemen. Considerable language
OF incendiary nature used afterward, but the
police dispersed the crowd. Last evening was pay
night among the stevcdores. and long lines OF men
waiting to be paid to be seen In South street,
Maiden lane and Old slip till long after ten o'clock
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age the formation of all organizations tending to i'm
prove the condition OF the enierant and will apply
to the authorities for the neeessary protection
against intrusion during their meetings. At San-
tiago de CUBA a short time ago. society was
started bur there were not enough Chinese in the
vicinity to make it 1t is only in the pop
ulous districts. such Havana and Matanzas. that
any objection offered to organization. The plan
tiers having coolies in their employ exercise all the
authority of slave owners and will not allow their
laborers to meet or discuss their condition under
any circumstances.
SUPPRESSION OF THE OPIUM TRADE.
Another great evil which the embassy will help
the Cuban authorities to suppress is the secret
opium trade. which is producing an excessive NOR
talty among the coolies ON plantations. There Is
class of men who live entirely by peddlins opium
among the plantations. The members OF the em-
bassy expect to efectually stop this evil.
Tho diplomatic relations of the Chinese representa-
tives with the Spanish government and local author
tiles of the most cordial nature They are not
looked upon intruders. The better classes OF the
Chinese greatly pleased at the turn OF AFFAIRS
Previously they were reluctant to engage III any
movement for the amelioraton of their race, being
unwilling to be classed coolies and malcontents.
But now, with the consuls of China present, they
are ready to engage in any work which promises to
better their condition. The Cubans are fully aware
that there is aggressiveness in the matter. The
embassy simply present to help the government
to suppress great wrong
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
A COLORED PRESIDENT.

RUMoR THAT LUPERoN HAS WON BATTLE IN
ST. DoM1NGo--AN EIGHT HOURS STRUGGLE
THREE LEAGUES FROM THE CITY.
81 saw the news of battle having been fought on
the both in the HERALD said Sehor Hyppoli0
Bellini. the consul for st. Domingo. to HERALD
reporter last night. sand am sorry to say have
no later information on the subject"
'.Have you received no telegram to-day?"
..No, left my Office early. and up to the time Of
going away nothing had como. 1 have heard.
though, that telegram had come to the city con-
frlning tue report in the HERALD"
"Dd it say that Luperon had won"
swell, yes. think 1 heard that he had gained the
fight am waiting, however, for official des-
patches. and until receive them shall believe
nothing"
Have you any information that many OF the
eastern towns had joined General Luperon's stand
ard against the governmentY
..Well not exactly official information, but think
it is SO. All the northern country was with him.
aud some towns in the east have since gone over,'
ssDo you think he has won?'
..You see at this distance it is impossible to say.
There is no cable to st. Domingo. News comes by
us here The whole economy OF the government
could be changed before we could hear OF It,"
"Then General Luperon may be at this moment
President of tho Republic for anything you know?"
..Have ,-y you heard that battle had since been
fought within the walls OF the city. and that .
serious loss of life resu!ted?'
II have heard rumors OF . battle or fight having
taken place inside the walls Of st. Domingo city,
but my informant said nothing about serious loss
of life"
"What IS your opinionY
IL think if u serious fight took place in the city it
was caused by attempt to rescue some insurgents
who were probably captured by the government
troops"
'-General Luperon is popular man. is he notY'
Eyes, very much so
s'And colored man?'
eyes, but a mighty educated and travelled one. He
has been pretty nearly all the world. He has
been life long advocate OF the peoples rights, lib
erty OF the press and freedom. He has lived in the
United States and thoroughly understands the scope
| and value OF your form of government He was in
Paris last year with his family. and all his sayings
and doings at home have been in support Of hon
| est, liberal government"
Ellis quarrel with Guillermo Sesario, the present
| President, far know, for his violation
OF the principles laid down in the charter Of 1877,
| under which he was elected?
back to the more rigorous and despotic system
| Of 1854"
'.In fact, that he was too friendly to SpainY'
Precisely. Aud was practically undoing in the
| administration Of the government what had been
done in the way of progress and separation from the
| old influence
'.When do you expect to have trustworthy news?''
| Tomorrow. The kilograms that hear have been
delivered in the city here will be to my Office in
| the morning. and by them have doubt shall be
able determine what has really been done one way
or the other
.'The battle Of the 2eth fought the city o.
St. Domingo?"
"Only three leagues from 1t. And 1t lasted eish
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
WRECKED OFF BERMUDA.

The steamship Gamma. which arrived from Ber-
muda Sunday night. had among her passengers Cap
tain Sinclair, of the brigantne Fleetwood. Of Char
lottetown, Prince Edward Island. which was lost
of the northwest ree.. Bermuda. tho night Of No.
vember4 The captain departed for Fall River after
landing. but from what he told the officers Of the
Gamma the brigantine left Prince Edward Island
October "a for Hamilton. Bermuda. with q cargo Of
potatoes and other cereal products aud deck load
of horses Almost from the beginning of the voyage
she experienced very heavy weather. the men
being constantly on deck. but the ship behaved
well all through. week after leaving sho
struck thick fog while o heavy storm prevail
ing and after being in it for several days driven
in the night the reefs northwest OF Bermuda
Island and soon became wreck. The crew of six
men and the captain saved themselves in one of the
vessels boats. which was safely launched after the
accident. All the cargo and materials that could DO
saved were sold at auction November 3. The cap
tain and the supercargo left for New York. the
remaining behind.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
THE HANLAN-coURTNEY FARCE.


ROCHESTER,. N. Y. Nov. II, 1879.
Charles Il. Courtney was in town to-day. and in
long interview with friends expressed decided
Discrimination to the with Hanian according
10 the articles of agreement which were
signed in this city November IS. He claims
that he never gave Captain Sullivan authority to
attach his name to the articles insists that as
they now stand they do not give him fair chance.
As the news OF his position gained publicity con.
siderable excitement occasioned. aud the
general expression OF opinion strongly con-
demned the course he had taken. lie re-
turned to his homo at Union Servings in
the afternoon. with the Understanding that he
would make his final decision in the morning. II
mailed at once but he does not of course the
matter drops. 1t is not yet known what course the
Hop Bttors Company will adopt. but it seems prob.
able that if Courtney fails to come to time il will
order the 50. 900 paid to Hanlan. - = -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
GERvERT GERKEN'S MONEY.
AN OLD MAN CLAIMS THAT HIS COAT WAS
ROBBED OF THoUsANDs-cosTLY BREAKFAST

AN OLD MAN CLAIMS THAT HIS COAT WAS
ING.
The action of Gervert Gerken against James G.
Belts and John II. Belts for the recovery OF
was commenced before Justice Gilbert In the Kings
County Circuit Court yesterday. 1t is alleged by
plaintiff that July G. 1874. he went to the Eastern
HOTEL kept by defendants in tho vicinity of South
Ferry, this city, for the purpose of obtaining his
breakfast Not being satisfied with the food placed
before HIM he gave . new order. dispute arose
between himself and the proprietors. when the
defendant. James G.. Belts. took possession OF
the payment of the meal ordered. Plaintiff further
alleges that upon reganing possession Of his coat
he discovered that the money gone He there
fore commenced action against defendants for
the above amount, with interest from July G. 1874.
plaintiff, being unable to pay for the meal he or
dered left his coat az security. The garment was
placed upon shelf beneath the desk, where IL re-
manned for several weeks IL was finally redeemed
for twenty cents, the price of the breakfast and
taken away by plaintiff Some time after plaintiff
returned and made inquiries concerning pocket
book containing sl6sOO. He was informed
that no one had had SC, seen INT, it, u and soon
that sum. The suit finally discontinued, how
ever, for want of prosecution. The present action
was commenced in 1876 and had not yet been prose-
cuted. Plaintiff was yesterday represented by Coun-
appeared for defendants. On opening the case for
trial Mr.. Avery represented his client as having
once been a very wealthy man engaged In busi-
tho jury found any verdict at all IL must
Cooke failed, counsel said, Gervert aerkon with.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
PIGEON SHOOTING.

CLIPFwooD. N. j.. Nov. II. 1879. 3
member Of New York and Brooklyn sportsmen
came here to-day witness the return pigeon shoot
of P. c. Ellis, of Brooklyn. E. D.. with d. H. Lare-
mer. of Bergen. member OF the New York Pigeon
Club. In the last match Laremer defeated the
Brooklynite by two birds. Ths conditions
to-day were the same as those Of the
last match. fifty birds SIDE twenty yards rise.
was $780, Ellis the favorite, but small odds
were offered In the beginning of the match. Ellis
then making straight of ten dead birds t. his OPP
Ionent's seven became greater favorite, and
Laremer's friends became respondent. Ellis won
easily by score of Al to 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
GEN. GRANT CHATS ABOUT HORSES

Tho following conversation with General Grant
regarding some Of the fast trotters he in Cali
fornis and elsewhere 10 recalled by San Francisco
Chronicle reporter with whom the General talked.
After expressing himself grstihed beyond in
being fortunate enough to have witnessed st. Julians
great burst of speed at the Oakland Park no said In
general way "lt is difficult to estimate the prob
able speed or the trottng horse OF the future Now,
Santa Claus, about the finest specimen Of horsedesh
ever saw. will. think, within five years. II
ciaent happens to him. trot in 2:lo; Finnegsn his
times In private quarters and halves at rate of speed
which would make that srk able time possibility.
He Is young and very strong horse. and his
2:1S at San Jose was made in mere jog. From what
have seen and heard. 1t appears to me the great
trouble in this State has been a lack OF thorough
bred Mares but believe this is about overcome, at
least 1t ought to be from the number of Ane ones
lately imported by wealthy horsemen. The climate
OF California offers great Inducements for Eastern
horsemen to winter their stock here. 1t enables
them to exercise nearly day which is of great
d-'.One ia always surprised that horse OF his
size can draw the weight he does and get over the
ground as he does. But he is regular machine"
In referring to his recent purchase by Bonner the
General observation-disclosures has any number Of
fast horses. and manages horses almost better than
any one know Of but would not take his Dexter
as present, II had to drive him; ho IL Q very
liable horse. so unruly and vicious the road. He
behaved well enough the track for he knows that
all he has to do IL to round fast he can and
tell you he goes pretty fast too" In answer to
question regarding the Arabian horses presented to
Iiu ny tHc Sh"h VI Tsrsih NC u.--'Ics, tney arc
the most thoroughbred imported to this coun-
try. They not very fast. but they said to
have wonderful endurance. and very gentle
why. the children play with their colts all around
the house. and In the house, too for that matter.
In England they pay very little attention to time:
the horses run the course. and IL does not
ter II one should stop and take feed Of oats. long
no comes in first"
The General. as Is well known. is fine horseman,
driving four or six horses with equal He also
enjoys the reputation of being Of the best judges
of horses in the country. a knowledge not extern
sively possessed by many Of our leading men, and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18
FUNERAL OF THEODORE vERMILYE.

The funeral of the late ex-Assemblyman. Theodore
c. Vermilye. who was killed by being thrown from
his carriage at Clifton Thursday night last. took
place yesterday from St. Johns Church, at Clifton
with Masonic honors. The interment was made 1t
Silver Mount Cemetery. New Brighton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18

The following bowled in one inning ;ouly:-T. W.
Richardson. H. Campbell. A. Lyon. j. b. eastman.
]. p. Conover, d. h. Gilbert and L. w. Sadler.
The second eleven played eleven matches. of which
1t won six and lost Ave, the majority Of the
taking place at Hoboken. The Junior members also
played match with the Staten Island Club juniors
at Staten Island which was won by the latter.