The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-17


stallion, for which he had often refused the
tempting offer of $1,000. He dropped dead
upon blood-vessel breaking while running
in the pasture.
An attempt was made ON Sunday night
by gang of cutthroats on East Columbia
street to stop young man returning home
ward on horseback, the same with intent to
rob. BY vigorous effort he succeeded in
battling this tribe of blood-hounds, but in
parting received shower of rocks
Mrs. NJ. D. Hartford, who, it will be re-
membered, received her third stroke of par
alysis while engaged in shopping in our
city on Saturday week, died at her home,
Lagonda, Friday night. Fidelia Lodge,
Daughters of Rebekah, attended the fun -ral
services this afternoon in body.
Word was received here on Saturday of
the effects of the storm of Friday night at
Terre Haute, just across onr county line.
Two farm hands, Lee and Rolf, took refuge
in shed near the Steinberger Mills, which
was blown down and the men buried. When
extricated it was found that both were seri-
ously injured.
strange coincidence in connection with
the death Of Mrs. Hartford was upon the
sending of telegr m announcing her de-
mise to relatives at Burlington, Iowa, in
receiving reply announcing the death at
that place of a brother of Mrs. Hartford.
His remains will be brought here for inter-
ment beside that of his sister.
Mr.. w. D. McCarty. the old and reliable
line man of the c., c., C. & !. Road, has
just refnrnished their Office at this point
with double set of instruments that for
beauty and finish defy competition. The
KEYS, RELAYS and saunders are of the latest
pattern adopted, and their dazzling nickel
plated finish will ever grow brighter under
the lingering OF the most genial of lightning
guiders, Messrs. John and Thomas CODY.
Those who witnessed the performance on
Saturday night last by the Draper & Rial
Uncle Tom CabinCombins ton are not choice
in their comments upon it, claiming it to
have been the best good bad show that it
ever has been their misfcrtune to witness,
The cast they assert, consisted principally
OF sec0nd-rate or barn stormers who
chewed up the lines of the play in capital
style. The beautiful transformation scene
promised at its finale they pronounce an
abortive attempt to guy the beautiful.
OUR AIM-JusrIcE. - The STAR news
gatherer was offered chat on Sunday with
Nh. John H. P. Payne just before his de-
parture for his new home, indianapolis,
Indiana. Payne, it is known is brother
of Alex. Payne, VIII Sc wife. Frances. sui
cided on the night of Friday week. 1t
will also be remembered that this brother
was one of the three mentioned by Alex.
Payne in talk had with him short time
after the sad affair, pertaining to
confession made by his wife Frances.
The making public of this statement of the
husband of the deceased was, it seems,
startling news for the many true friends of
John PAYNE, who had won their highest es-
teen and respect, and few there were to
credit it after finding that its source was
the black sheep" of the Pavne family.
From john we cleaned sufficient to attach
to something that we have since learned
and give one part of Alexis statement the
talsehood. John saws i.lat he was with the
deceased on the Friday afternoon, spend
ing two hours in her company. He says
her greatest trouble was the freedom
which certain prostitutes took with
her home, and which her hus-
band (Aleck) encouraged. Also that
since her death it has come to light that
Aleck mistreated Frances. He also men
toned what has come to us from another
source: that while Frances Payne lay a
corpse in her home Aleck Payne, her hus-
band, stepped into the carriage before the
door, in which was seated notorious pros
titute, and was driven with her to her den
on West Main street. John Payne has no
desire to rush into print; yet We feel that
lie is entitled to an exoneraton, and we
find much pleasure in vouching that John
saying that Aleck Payne will never be able
to read his title as clear. ..r
DAYTON. Kx.
Council meeting tonight
The Sans Sonci party Saturday night was
q joyous affair.
Rev. Mr.. Felix, Of Augusta, KY. preached
to the Baptist congregation last night.
The Committee on the Thanksgiving sup
per of the Methodist Church will meet at
the residence OF Mr.. Mcdowell tomorrow
night. ....
Next Tuesday night the Phoenix ORA
matte Club will give an entertainment at
Huesman's Hall, with an attractive pro-
gramme. Tie performance will open with
the comedy drama entitled "Naval Engage
ment." and close with the farce, "A Regu-
lar Fix" Tickets at Goetze's drug store
aud JOS. KuhPs cigar store.
DAYTON, O.
Dennis Ensey, who resides at % Tecum-
sell street, reports that some one stole eight
chickens cut OF his coop Saturday night.
The Jr. O. U. A. H. yesterday turned out
in regalia and marched to the Reformed
Church, Ludlow street, where they were
addressed by Rev. VIM. Halle.
An alarm Of fire was turned in from Box
So, West Third all William streets, yester-
day, caused by boy setting fire to stable
OF Second street, West Dayton. No dam
age was done.
Word was received at the Station-house
last night that some persons were throwing
stones and breaking the windows in Beck
er's saloon, Fifth Street. which created |
excitement. No arrests were |
made.
Becker & Brush, proprietors of the Adel-
phia Theater, say that the show business is |
good. The following stars will appear at |
the above theater this evening: John Cas-
sidy, Lerry Ferguson, Blanch Long, Bessie |
Dumont. Jessie Fairfield Frank and Nora
De Judge, Hayden and West.
Columbus Shipley, Jr., who lives at cor
ner of Home avenue and Williams street,
complains that his house was burglarized
On last Saturday night of the following ar