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

wives him. as also twogrown children, a son
and daughter. His funeral will take place
tomorrow at p. m. from Grace M. K
Church.
CUTTING WITH INTENT TO KILL-John
Linet was arrested last night on the above
charge and lodged in Jail. 1t appears
young Linet. during yesterday afternoon
while under the influence OF liquor, found
his way to his clearinghouse at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Metzger on Harris street, be-
tween York and Monmouth streets, and
according to the statement of the latter
lady, he had in his company a young wo-
man of loose character. Mrs. Metzger re-
fused them admittance when Linet flew in
a rage and attacked her with knife, cut
was remanded before the Mayor this morn
kill, but his ease was continued until to-
morrow morning,and was ordered back to
Jail, bail being refused. ...
DEATH OF AN OLD VETERAN.
Malcolm Fraser of Scotland nephew
of General Fraser, commandant of the
Scotch troops at the Battle of Waterlool
who came to this country in 1S4S or 1849,
died at the Bettsstreet Private Hospital. at
Cincinnati, Ohio, December 11tb. 1879 aged
fifty-seven years. He had been suffering
for some time with cancer of the stomach,
and was finally buried to his death by a
paralytic stroke, which deprived him of
speech. Since Mr.. Frazer came to this coun-
try, he has been connected with the United
States Army, and for some years prior to
1877 was employed 10y General Ekin, Chief
Quartermaster at Louisville, KY, since
then by Colonel Chandler, Chief Quarter
master at Atlanta, Ca, and Newport, KY.
1t is noteworthy fact and singular
coincidence that his military service began
more than quarter of century ago,
where his official duties were forever ended
yesterday, in Newport Barracks From
this point he started out with the gallant
troops who, under the command of General
Albert Sidney Johnston. made ever memor-
able the famous Utah expedition. That
was indeed campaign which fully tested
the patriotism, the courage, the devotion,
the endurance of the little army that was
sent out to quell the rebellous
spirit. of Mormonism - and through
all of its trials and hardships. the gallant
Fraser followed wherever the flag that he
loved led the way. 1t was in this exposed
and arduous campaign that he became dis
abled for further active service in the field
having been so seriously frost-bitten on the
plains that it became necessary to ampu-
tate all but one of his toes and two of the
fingers OF his left hand. In consequence of
this disability, after nearly ten years
faithful service, he was honorably dis
charged and pensioned. Recognizing and
appreciating his meritorious army record,
several of the distinguished officers under
whom he had served - Generals Sibley,
Breck, and others-united in securing him
all appointment in the Commissary Depart
ment, in which he was employed as a civil
ian for several years. Subsequently he wa s
transferred to the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, serving successively as watchman,
messenger and clerk, and in every position
scrupulously performing his whole duty,
and winning the respect and confidence OF
his superiors .e..
Mr.. Fraser was true, sincere, honest
man, steadfast, trustworthy, reliable
friend. He was in all things just what he
appeared to be. Quiet and unassuming, he
made no pretensions to merits Of any kind
but warmer, kinder, more sympathetic
and generous heart never throbbed in a hu.
man bosom. Truly may it be said of him
if it ever could be said of any one
''None knew him but to love,
None named him but to praise ....
1t is great consolation to his friend
here to know, and it will assuage the grie
of his relatives in distant land, to learn
that during his. protracted illness he haC
the best medical attendance and the ten
derest ministrations of the good Sisters oI
st. Marys, and that his death was as calm,
and peaceful as if he had only quietly fallen
asleep. Peace to his ashes!