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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22
Spirit of the German Papers,
TThe Volksfreund.l

The yellow fever seems now to assume an
epidemic form. The dispatches received
last night announce thirtv-six new cases
and sixteen deaths. With this, however
it is stated that many OF the sick have been
down for several DAYS, but only TO-DAY
showed SYMPTOMS Of yellow fever. This
sad state of affairs has caused the authori-
ties Of Memphis to take every precaution-
arv measure. Up to date the fever has not
appeared in any of the other cities of the
Mississippi Valley, and we may therefore
hope that with proper care the fever, as in
1878, will only find victims this time in
Men.phiS.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

General Pemberton, who surrendered
Vicksburg to Grant, has taken up his res
dence in Philadelphia, and desires to
resume his citizenship,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22
dyes" he said, that town was a YER

"Yes," he said, that town was very
healthy place. The first day ! got there
saw an old man sitting on doorstep cry
ing as though his heart would break.
Whats the matter?" aked. dad licked
me-" he whimpered "Y our father whipped
you3" / asked in astonishment; show old
are you, prayi" "Ninety-six," he sobbed'
"And do you mean to say that your father
is living2" "Living3 l guess So Step a,
round behind the house, and you'll find
him chopping wood" ! went around, and
there saw a hoary-headed veteran swing
ing an axe in a manner that would have
done credit to man of IS. "Did you
strike your son?" asked. "Strike him:
Course did, and good enough for him.
S'pose was going to let him sass his
grandfather, who, though only I5o years
old, is somewhat weak?"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

Cincinnati has by the prompt establish
ment of the quarantine, barred herself out
from Memphis and the danger Of dragging
the yellow fever to our city is but slight
Nevertheless it is the duty of every citizen
TO assist as much as possible in pertecting
b health status of the city by the prompt
removal of all nuiSances without waiting
until forced to do 50 bv the police.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

DON. be afraid of the cold bath in ali
seasons of the year. 1t hardens the flesh,
aids circulation, is health giving, and pro
notes both the appetite and the digestion
of the food.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

A susceptible young gentleman, who
was engaged to beautiful lass in Mon
zeal, offered to give her all the money he
had saved, amounting to several hundred
dollars, and it was deposited in bank in
her name. Not long afterward he fell in
love with another young lady, and was
anxious to have the money refunded. The
first sweetheart was willing to cancel the
engagement, but regarded the bank account
as matter of business, and refused TO re-
fund the money,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

SITTING BULL and his four thousand
warriors are ready for the fray, and Miles
is fairly aching for fight. Now let the
hair lifting begin.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

The foolish man foldeth MS hands and
saith; "There is no trade, why should |
advertiser" But the wise man is not so.
He whoopeth it up to the newspapers, ane
verify he draweth customers from atar OIL.
-{Saturday Review.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

AIILDEN-EwTNG combination appears
to be causing loss of sleep in some quar-
ters.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

ISN'T Private Dalzell neglecting his
duty7
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-22

CINCINNATI 4 WESrWOoD MARROW GAUGE.
Daily, except Sunday.
Leave G., Ii. d b. Depot 1913 a IN, 22S m, 51a
pm.
Leave Robh's wv stwood), 543 m, 7:05 a m,
l2:3s p NJ, 3.53 pm 5:5S pm.
Leave Bright II Station, 6:23 m, 9;03 m, 2:3a
p m, 523 p m, 6:33 m
Sunday Trains
Leave RobUs (Westwood), 1913 a m, 1923 m,
l2'3S u III, 2;U3 pm, 6:2S p m. sos m.
Leave Brighton Star on, 9:i3 III, il'0s m, In
y LII, 2:3S III. lib y in. 1854 y IL
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES
Corrected to Accord With City Tine.

CINCINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Depot, corner Mclean ave. and Gest street
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The sos p. m and 0:53 p. m. trat connect ID
Jackson and Portsmouth.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
wOLFERr wEBBER'S HEIRS.

For three four years past claimants of the vast
wealth left by Wolfcrt Webbcr, who died in Holland
a century and half ago, have been holding
sonal meetings In this city. The consultations
with the view of determining upon the best course
to pursue that the lawful heirs may establish their
right to the wealth which has been lying in the Or
phans' Court in that country many years. The
number OF claimants is not larger than forty, the
jority of whom reside in New York. They de-
sccndants of the Minthornes carly Holland settlers
Manhattan Island. and we'll satisfied
that upon tho hearing which time will
be demanded by them they will be able
to make clear the justice of their claim. The Mir
thornes intermarrcd with the webbcrs. one OF the
provisions OF the webber WILL IL is said that the
money should not be touched for several generations
and the difficulty has been that not until the
psosent time has therq been an opportunity 20 move
in the matter with any degree of success. The claim
ants next spring summer Will send an agent to
Holland TO commence proceedings in their interest.
An important link in the proofs which 20 be sub
mittcd the Wehbor seal and coat of arms. This
has recently been obtained by one OF the principal
claimants, and copy is now In his possession, to-
ccthor with letters. hundred more years old,
reported 20 have important bearing upon tho
matter. Another meeting OF the heirs viii be held in
this city in few days.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

As was rumorcd on Wall street for the past few
days. payment Of the interest the hrst mortgage
seven per cent bonds of the Western Union Railroad
Company. due yesterday. refused at the Office of
the Farmers Loan and Trust Company. This road
Is about two hundred and twelve miles long. running
from Racine. Wis, to Rock Island junction. Ill.
The funded debt Of the road amounts to s35o0.o
issued In coupon bonds, bearing seven per cent in.
tercs and among the heaviest holders OF these bonds
il the CITY of Glasgow Bank. The liquidators of that
bank have ut present in this city representative Mr.
g. A. Thomson. who came here for the purpose dis.
posing of their bonds, and who was much taken
aback by the ncn-payment OF the interest.
we'll able to pay from last years earnings.
member of the banking firm of J. s. Kennedy &
Co.. also large holders of the bonds expressed his
dgnation yesterday at the srton OF the railroad ON
cials, and contcndcd that they had To- re-
fuse payment OF the interest the earnings road
last year being much better than in 1877. Mr. Thum-
son and his hr, he said. had protested the coupons
and intended to force payment by the railroad. He
expressed the opinion that this a trick of the
Chicago aud ST. Paul Railroad people to force parties
~ sell their coupons at q sacrifice.
Mr.. Julius Wadsworth, vice president of the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroad, said that his
company we're heavy stockholders in the Western
Union Railroad, but they were in way liable for
the failure to pay the interest. The reason for the
non.payment of the interest on the coupons. he
stated. because the Western Union Railroad had
no money to meet II. There has been "a slight de-
cline Chicago and ST. Paul for the past two days
account OF this default on the part OF the West.
exn Union kaalroa6ts
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
THE PAYROLL TROUBLE.

MAYOR COOPER DEFENDS HIS REFUSAL TO SIGN
WARRANTS FOB MONEY THAT HAD NOT BEEN
EARNED.
None of the employees Of the departments and
bureaus Of the city government received their sal
aries yesterday. The refusal of Mayor Cooper, ON
the 10Th ult.. to sign payrolls and warrants which
had attached to them sworn certificates stating
that the work for which pay demanded
had been performed up to and includ-
ing the 3lst of the month was one
of the causes which led to the delay. The
Mayor. when he received the payrolls on the 29th
ult., signed by the Comptroller. Immediately re-
turned them to the Finance Department, giving
az for his not countersisning them
that some of the warrants were blank.
would not become due before the 1st of the month.
To this Comptroller Kelly replied that it had always
been the custom to pay the employees before the 1st Of
the month. so that they might be enabled to pay
bills falling due that date. Mayor Cooper yester-
day made the following reply
ExEeerlvE DEPARTMENT M1Yoss Xs s 0sr'GE & CITY HAL.
JonS KELLY. ESQ., Comptroller
rolls and wssh m for h s.S s that
performed and because the cer6catos Of audit We're i'm
perfect have to reply that whatever the custom hereto
proper that public official should the 25th 18th
q The month sSy a. ,s. Ds%sSSs s that
payroll have faithfully performed their services up
in blank 1t that the record OF all business
should show tho truth The fact
officer signs certificate takes such oath lessons
all the certificates and statements To that
tho payros held subject alterations by heads of
departments that become by death
any for that the audit is
sidered and the dato filed in" is say, in other
words that signed by the Comptroller and
ersgned by Mayor held altered il the
previously certified having been performed be
performed.
"YISAL NOTHING"
1t appears that audit is final or il is nothing
the upon which, under the law, warrants
thorized be drawn and that act must be conplee II
be gned countersigned imperfect
audit IL be signcd without audit ut all IL is
be eve suppose that salaries paid
the city In all fall due with tho close
month and constitute parties creditors of the
city that day aud think that il the
ready within couple Of days after the end
the month such grave embarrassment will arise
would cd action should
Inconvenience anybody but IL the law
q of action other than TO comply with
It. In however, of tho special statutory provision that
total annually appropriated for the Police De-
be paid from time time the reQui-
the Board of Police exceeding twelfth
part said total nual amount for month";,
why the of that department. FOR January
should been delayed that only reached this Office
after three o'clock yesterday afternoon and first
brought to my attention this morning assume that it
iadverence that the payrolls OF the Depart
OF Public Parks for the fortnight ending with the
25th of last month sent to until this evening
Yours respectfully, EDWARD COOPER, Mayor
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
PROJECTED RAILROAD.

At meeting of property owners in westchester
county and the southwestern section of Connecticut.
held at Rosedale the other day. considerable enthu
siasm manifested in favor of contemplated
railroad between the rapid transit lines Of this city
ana Glenvlle. Conn 1t is proposed to connect at
Glenville with the partially constructed Ridgeheld
and New York Railroad. running from Rdgeheld to
Danbury, and at the latter place connect with the
New York and New England Railroad
From Portchester to Pelham it woul1 run south Of
the New Haven Railroad. and cross the Harlem River
branch road some distance below New Rochelle, and
thence run between the main line and the branch
road to Harlem River, near Third avenue. 1t re-
marked by of tho gentlemen present
that, according to the past increase in
the population of New York city, it would
exceed two millions within the next twenty years,
and that large proportion OF the vast addition would
seek homes in Westchester county that every knoll
and available building site from Yonkers to Port
Chester would be required for building purposes 1t
is intended to hold another meeting in favor of the
movement at an early day, when some prominent
men from this city are expected to be present.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
THE ISTHMUS CANAL.

LIEUTENANT L. y. L. wysE IN EEpLY TO A
RECENTLY PUBLISHED COMMUNICATION THE
ROUTE TO BE SELECTED BY AN INrERNA-
TIoNAL CONGRESS COMPLIMENTS TO AMERI-
CAN NAVAL EXPLORERS.
HOTEL BRUNSWICK, FEB. !, 1879.
To EDITOR rKE HERALD;-
On my arrival from Europe yesterday my attention
was called by friend to a letter published in your
valuable paper Of the 18th ul the signature of
Lieutenant John T. Sullivan, United States Navy.
the canazation of the American isthmus l
am convinced from its tenor that the
writer has had opportunity to peruse
my several reports the subject. otherwise
he would have seen that strongly recommend to
the careful attention of the great scientific Inerna
tional Congress, which is TO meet on the 18th May
proAimo, not only the routes surveyed by the expe-
ditions under my command, but also those surveyed
by Commanders Selfridge. Lull and Collins. OF the
United States Navy, and advocated by them. The
choice made by the International Congress will
carry with it undoubted weight and authority and
should the result of my efforts be to have
brought little simplicity into the chaotic mass of
projects which will probably be submitted to that
Congress will be indebted for it in great measure
the important and conscientious labors Of the
petitions made by order OF the United States govern
been set aside by the distinguished officers above
named, and only contributed to do the same with
some others. No mans judgment may be
looked upon infallible in the selection of the
route. especially when We take into consideration
the wild and broken nature of the thckly wooded
country through which the explorations were con-
Quoted. earnestly hope that my efforts will culmi-
practical result and that very long time
will elapse before the world will have the benefit of
interoceanic canal OF course it great ad
vantage for me- must always be in such cases. to
last. could profit by the experience OF those
who had preceded me in my labors particularly the
American explorers. to whom have always endeav-
ored to give full credit in my reports This
done the more willingly and explicitly that my
struggles against the difficulties of soil and climate
made fully appreciate the worth OF the labors
dertaken under the auspices of Admirsls Davis and
Anmen and carried out in such remarkable manner
by Commodore Shufeldt, Commanders Selfridge,
Lu and Collins, efcaciously seconded by the able
officers under their command
Thanking you for the many proofs of courtesy
you have shown me, remain yours, respectfully
LUCIEN n. Il. WYSE,
Lieutenant Commander French NAVY.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
THE POLICE BOARD FIGHT.

MAYOR COOPER REQUESTS COMMISSIONER Err
HARDT TO FURNISH A DETAILED STATEMENT
OF HIS CHARGES AGAINST HIS COLLEAGUES
Mr.. ERHARDrs REPLY.
The letter of General William +. Smith. President
of the Board of Police Commissioners, to Mayor
Cooper. occasioned good deal of talk about the
City Hall yesterday. The communication was sent
by President Smith at the request OF the
Mayor. who wished. before commencing all invest-
CATION, to have the matter come before him in his
official capacity chief magistrate OF the city. After
reading General Smiths reply to Commissioner
Erhsrdt the Mayor transmitted the following com
municaton to the latter gentlcman:-
EaHcurrvy DHrAnnrryr rHn CRY MmL,
JOEL ERnARpr, ESQ., Commissioned of Police, No. 800
S,s-In The Cssv Record Of tho 25th inst and in IN. new.
Of the 10Th inst lind allegations
ncnt herewith request you me- as soon rs yon
can compabiy wish your public datie detailed state
S1ofER Sssed
The following is Commissioner Erhardt's reply
rolr DnrAar1rsr 10 ,x 2 2oss MslTssa, pss
Hon. EpwAnp coornR. Mayor o. The city Of New York
communication Of Yesterday asking from me detailed
4. ssrs ss a.
diion of this department hands Il has
ZION those @s%Ssrs Of tho Board any, % Who may
and I have no doubt that the Board will give
hearty assistance In such Investigation u you enter
IT, You will, think. ind that facts which your
attention should be directed will naturally them
selves II does however
should take the position Of complainant either
Board of which am membs- or against any my
caIes that should limit the OF your action by
attempting specific alton OF details do wish by such
specifications TO avoid responsibility for
action of mine which have in any degree
:" '"' JOEL b ERiARDT, co%%i.sioncr Of Police.
1t is thought likely that the Mayor will order the
Commissioners OF Accounts, Mcssrs. William Pitt
Shcarman and Robert +. Hatfield. to make an exam.
ination into the management of the Police Depart
nlent. Mayor Cooper will also. IL is thought call
upon the Commissioners to appear before him and
make their defence against Mr.. Erhardts charges.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
AN IMMIGRANTS MlsFoRTUNEs.

woman about twenty Ave years of age called at
Castle Garden last Thursday afternoon. with an in
fant eighteen months old in her arms. Having been
referred IT, superintendent Jackson she stated under
oath that her Annie OBricn. and that she
the widow OF captain Pierce o Brien, of Her
Majostys sixty ninth regiment Of infantry, who died
in Dublin last May. She came TO this country
with her child the steamship Spain, having
paid ID guineas fer her ticket, and landed here
November 10 She expected that her sister.
resident of Troy y. Y, would assist her in obtain
ing maintenance for herself and child. On her
rival she lett this city tor Troy, but her sister
ccived her coldy, and she returned to New
York in the early part OF January, hoping
To- hnd employment here. Success not attend-
ing her efforts she went back 90 Troy
the 2ist of January, her passage having been paid
BY the Commissioners OF Emigration. Her sister in
the meantime had cared tor the child but ON
Annie's return declined TO do SO any longer. Mrs.
o Bren had to sell portion Of her clothing TO pay
her passage to this city, where she arrived penness
on the 2gth. A policeman took tho lady and her
child TO a station house late at night. where she
NAMED till morning.
superintendent Jackson corresponded with tho
agents of the National Line steamship Company. on
vessel of which line Mrs. Brien had come to .hls
country and they kindly agreed 20 Furnish her wlsh
return ticket frcc OF chargv. She sailed yesterday
" ussSsAelsAip ksyIt.
The New York herald., 1879-02-02

SC Further up Madison avenue and on the inter
secting streets. from seventieth to Sinety-nfth
streets, OF Third avenue. there about
enty houses Of different dimensions ready.
nearly so. for occupancy Along the limo OF the
streets, there about two hundred newly built
houses of moderate price which will undoubtedly
hnd occupants when spring opens and timid people
learn their way up the steps OF the elevated railway
stations.
NEW BUILDINGS PROJECTED UP TOWN
Thus, for this year. thirty-seven plans for new
buildings have been filed III the Department of Build
ings one OF these is for a first class dwelling Mt
Madison avenue and Fifty-ninth street, to cost
house is going up. to cost $lio0 and at Fty-eiehth
street and Eleventh avenue a first class house has
been contracted for. costing $4,000. At avenue A.
near seventy-hrst street. tenement house is
going up at an outlay of $1,000 and on
put up for $4,000. One adjoining. by the same
owner. is going up. costing 5000. At Eightieth
street and First avenue fine house. costing $4,000,
is going up. On l2sth street. Filth avenue is
another dwelling, to cost. when completed, $4,000.
Crossing the Harlem River, q handsome house is
to cost $4,000. Mr.. Joseph Murray is to
put up two French fiat houses on Eighty
hrst ~ street. near Second avenue. costing
S100 900 and 50 $40 respectively On Eghtieh street.
west of First avenue. Mr.. Julius Gilsey is erecting
brown stone aats to cost $4,000 On the north side
four story French fiat house, to cost a similar sum.
Dr.. Weber has contracted for frame dwelling on
10th street, west of Ninth avenue, to be speed
lily completed, for $4,000 Mr.. J. G. Hamilton
has contracted for the erection of a three
story and basement brown stone house the
northwest of l2Sth street Fifth avenue to
cost $4,000. The same owner is to erect fine
dwelling the north side of l2sth street. 115 feet
west of Fifth avenue, to cost with all modern i'm
provements. $4,000. Mr.. Joseph Murray is
building a three story brown stone house the
south side of Eightyfrst street. east of Second
nue.. to cost SG,5O0. On the southeast of
Tenth avenue and Fifty yftth street, Mr.. John Morris
is putting up a small brick house Mr..
4. Donohue is building frame dwelling
the south side of Tooth street. just west of
Ninth On the south side lO6th street. east
of Second avenue, Mrs. Margaret Higgins has let the
contract for the erection of four story brick tene
ment. to cost $1,000 Samuel Mcmillan will put up
five story brown stone fiat house on the north side
of Fortysxth street. 100 feet east of Eighth avenue
to cost $4,000 and Robert Macay will build two
four story and basement brown stone dwellings, at
Nos. ~ and so West Fifty-seventh street. costing
$25, 900 each.
Within the past few days Mcssrs Arnold. Constable
Co. have effected the purchase Of a plot OF land.
S7x99, at the northwest of l36th street and
Sixth avenue. formerly belonging to George Hoffman,
for the consideration of S12,50O.
BUILDING DURING Ten YEARS.
The appended table shows the number of new
buildings erected during the past ten years. with
the estimated Value.--
The New York herald., 1879-02-02

think they will rule about the same as last year
although the elevated roads have appreciated prop
erty up town what ii was year ago. The ex-
tent of the advance Is not yet fully seen Real estate
in general is on tho eve of Improvement Landlords
have had a great many delinquents. Property has
been hold at fictitious value in some sections. and
have had to sustain heavy losses In that re-
spect. The advance in values on the east side Is
about fifteen per cent the lowest point OF two
years ago"
The few remaining lots on Fifth avenue. below the
Park are in demand. The recent large purchases by
the Vanderbilt family ON that thoroushfare have
given q fixed character to the blocks Immediately
south of the Park and in short time that magnlh-
cent will present unbroken line OF paatial
mansions from Madison square to the most beautiful
pleasure garden on this continent, If not in the
world. The rapid transit roads will accomplish the
rest in populating the great districts skirting the
Park and beyond The turn has come and the future
"looks bright"
The New York herald., 1879-02-02
SWISS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Society held last evening in Mouquin's restau-
rant. Fulton and Ann streets. Horny Escher. presi
dent in the chair. This socie,y has been in exist
ence for forty years. aud during that time has
distributed upward of 100000 i'll money. besides
fuel, clothing, provisions ana other nccessaries
to the poor of Swiss origin in this city.
Over 1900 distributed in small amounts during
the past year to 236 families ana 800 persons without
persons. Balance on hand, Sl1sO "a. Among the
donations were 1200f. from the Swiss Confederation,
and minor sums from various cantons.
Following the officers FOR lS19:-Presdent-
Henry Eschcr. Vice Presidcnts-L. Pcrrelet, John
Gerber and Max Frolicher Trcasurer-Iouis Mathey.
Secrctarics-Ernest Keller. Henry ]. Escher and f.
Bourcard Agcnt-E de Cranzat with thirty visitors
and collectors. The members for 1875 numbered GU