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THE ASSASSINATED ACTOR.
Further Details of Currie's COWardly
Crime. /
National Associated Press to The Star.

National Associated Press to the Star
New YORK, March 2i.-Thc remains oI
B. G. Porter, the actor who was murdered
at Marshall, Texas, arrived in this city yes
terday, and the funeral will take place
Wednesday. Friends of the family are
coming forward with assistance. The pub.
lished accounts of the murder are correct
except that the actress insuIted in the com.
pany OF Porter and Barrymore was not Mis-
Baker, as stated in earlier dispatches, but
Miss Ellen Cummins.
AT the time of the assault the murderer
was in the hotel, about fifty feet distant,
while John Drew, another member OF the
company, and brother-in-law of Barrymore,
was standing on the steps outside the res
taurant When Drew ran into the place
Currie aimed his pistol at him, but he
begged for his life, and the murderer spared
him. After shooting Porter and Barry,
more, Currie pointed both his pistols In
Miss Cummins' face, and said: "rve a
mind to shoot you, too She, fairly par.
aiyzed with fear pleaded for her life. lie
fired four shots in all, but the first one at
Barrymore and the last one at Porter
missed Though Currie was under the in.
f'uencc OF liquor, he was not deeply intoxi.
Gated.
The feeling in Marshall is said to be in
tense. Every man, woman and child would
like to lynch Currie. The insult to Miss
Cummins was addressed to the proprietor
of the place, and Currie tried to force Por-
ter and Barrymore to resent it, When he
pulled out his pistols Barrymore rose and
said he was unarmed, but told Carrie if lie
would lay down his pistols he would give
him all the satisfaction he wanted, and at
the same time he began to remove his coat.
Instantly Currc fired. The next day Cur
rie told his keepers that he regretted he did
not kill the whole lnt Of them, so there
would have been no witnesses.
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A BALL OF FIRE.
How II Burned, Bruised and Blistered
Il Paterson Boy.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
New York, March PA most singular
phenomenon happened at Paterson. y. j..
at 8 O'Clock Saturday night. Edward
Braine, aged fifteen, and Robert Duroe,
aged twelve, were on theirway to a grocery
across a vacant lot, when Robert, looking
up saw coming down in an obIique line a
small bali Of fire, which struck Edward on
the left breast, passed under his coat and
exploded a mass of flame over the boy s
breast and side
In the boys left hand, which was par
allel with his breast at the time he held a
silver quarter dollar Both boys were
frightened and the night being dark and
stormy, they ran through into Mechanic
street and into grocery store Kept by a
man named Cox, who Immediately stripped
off young Barnes blazing clothes and
thereby saved his life. The boys coat was
burned off on one side, and his under
clothing burned through to the skin. His
side was badly scorched and blistercd, the
end OF his thumb, including the nail,
burned of, his left hand badly burned, so
that ii is raw and swollen up to twice its
natural size, and the twenty-five cent piece
which he held in his hand partly melted.
The boy was Immediately put under
medca! advice His injuries, though pain.
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RECEIPTS.
Local Personal,

Mr.. Charles Marr has taken up his abode
at the Gait House.
Ed d. C. Payton, assistant Clerk of the
United States Court, has gone to New Or
leans in search Of health.
Mr.. Alex. Henderson, formerly a we'll
known Journalist of this city and at present
City Editor OF the Evansville daily, paid
us visit to-day.
Sheriff Weber and his Chief Deputy Tom
Taylor were Saturday night presented with
gold badges by the deputies, bailiils and as
sistauts of the Sheriff's Office
Mr.. Henry Lackman, son of Mr.. Herman
Lackman, the brewer, and Mr.. Wiflium
Gerst recently foreman at the jackson
Brewery, left this morning for Europe.
Rev. George a. Strong, for some wears
professor Of English history and litcratrre
in Kenyon College, Gambler, o.. has accept
ed call to the rcctorship Of Grace Church.
New Bedford, Mass and viii enter upon its
duties on Faster Sunday.
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THE Willy WIDOW
Still Stirring up Simon With II Sharp
Stick.
National Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press TO the Star
WASHINGTON, March 24.-Interest in the
proceedings of the Oliver-Cameron suit con.
tinucs unabated, and this morning was but
a repetition of the crowded audiences which
have been in attendance. The widow Oil
yer was early on hand and was dressed in a
full suit OF black with dress cut en- traine.
a scoop bonnet trimmed with black and
setting well back on the head, with black
lace veil. She occupied a seat Immediately
in the corner near her counsel, to whom she
| occasionally made suggestions, and was Of
course the observed of all observers.
-Four females occupied seats within the
bar and attracted much attention, as, say,
ing the widow, they were the first women
since the beginning Of the trial. Mr.. Peter
asked to be allowed to examine the books
and memoranda from which the witness
Oliver refreshed his memory on Saturday.
The court gave permission to counsel to do
so.
Rev. DR.. George Gould called by defense:
Had been in charge of the Millersburg,
Kentucky, Female College for seven years
saw the plaintiff first in Louisville in 1854;
at that time Mr.. Oliver, his uncle was liv-
ing with her in house on Walnut street;
the mother or grandmother of witness
never Wis ted the plaintiff while she was
living with Oliver.
Oil er separated from plaintiff in 1860;
remembers when the oldest child was born;
did not remember when the plaintiff dis
appeared from Louisville; remembered
that his uncle tried to get possession of the
child in 1866: plaintiff at that time was in
q state Of great poverty.
The plaintiff passed as the wife of Oliver
and was so regarded by the community. The
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POLICE SERGEANT ACQUITTED.

National Associated Press to the Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, March 24.-Sergeant
Harvey, of the Middle District Police Sta.
ton, who shot and killed Ed. Weldon at o
variety show on High street Saturday
night, during disturbance, was honorably
acquitted by the Coroner's Jury yesterday.
BAD WOMAN IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Mp, March 24.-Mrs. Mary
kirchner, od-looking woman Of forty,
is now Jailed for dashinga cupfu!l of vitirol
in the face of John Schlcreth and blind,
ing him. She lives with her husband, John
Kirchner, and her family of several chill
dren, including daughter of seventeen.
Schlereth is also married and has fam.
lily. For some time an intimacy existed
between Schlereth and Mrs. Kirchner, and
she charges Schlereth with disgraclng her
before her husband.
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TICKLE FLETCHER.
Once More is Under Guard in Uncle
Sans Nayee.
.tional Associated Press to the Star.

National Associated Press to the Star.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 24.-Lieuten.
ant Fletcher, United States Navy, who
eloped with Miss Bailey, the daughter of
his boarding. house mistress in Baltimore.
last month, turned up in this city last week,
nnaccompanied by the fair partner OF his
fight, and had but little luggage.
lie wrote letter to Secretary of Navy
Thompson reporting his whereabouts say
Ing that he was very i'll, and asking that
orders be given for his admission 10 the
hoslita! nt League Island Accomplished
in his letter OF pains in his head, and CON
veyCa tile idea that lie was not altogether
right in his mind. notwithstanding these
declarations, however, it is said Fletcher
showed no signs of mental or bodily ILL.,
nes-, as isr as the hotel people saw, and al
ter writing this letter he spent the rest Of
the evening until after midnight at a con-
cert Ehll of rather questionable reputc.
Fletcher is now under guard and medical
attendance on board the receiving ship St.
Louls.
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THE WEBER BREWERY.
Contest in Relation to the Books and Ac-
counts-Also As to the Filing of an Inven-

counts-Also As to the Filing Of an Inven-
tory.
In the Probate Court to-day Senator Forrest ap-
peared before Judge Satson on behalf Of the cred-
tors Of George Weber. and insisted upon the ell
forcement OF an order Issued against Brigel & Bobe
to return an inventory OF ali the property the
brewery. ETC. that had come into their possession
Mr. Long. for Brigel and Bobe, conte ded that
in order to complete the inventory twas necessary
that Siafbuck & Pau should first deliver up the
books and papers OF the estate. He said that
sir Forrest had left his legislative
duties to take part in this case
and did not know much OF the previous lit
igation. Like Abraham and Lot, the creditors
and the old HSSignces seened TO have separated
and Senator Forrest now came in on behalf OF
those creditors who. with the old assguces had
caused all the trouble. Mr.. Long ella med it was
proper that the Court should first hear the case
upon the order which lad been Issued against
Starbuck & Pau to deliver their books and ac-
counts.
The Court held that Brigel & Bobe should file
an iIvcn Dry OF what they now had possession
Of and three days was allowed for tn purpose.
Mr.. Long then asked the Court tn enforce its
former order that Starbuck l. Pau deliver TO
BrSel the books, accounts and money belonging
to the estate.
Mr.. Hyman contended the books were private
property and said that referee should be APP
poted to take account. Mr.. Ramsey admitted
that the books belonged to the estate but also
claimed that the former assignee hud right to
no ID them until the accounts were settled. The
Court after some further argument, held the ques
ton under adyisement.
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Fourth Edition
THE LATEST.
HANGED AT NEWGATE
6immS, The Sailor, Executed in
England.
Othcr Foreign News
Great Britain.
Il ksspciatt-,I Press TO the star

National Associate,< Press TO the Star.
LONDON March 24.-James Simms s
sailor, aged forty-tlIrce years, convicted o
the murder of Lucy Graham, was executed
ut Newgate this morning. At the time o.
the crime Simms and his victim were at 6
public house in London called the White
Hart, when dispute arose about some
money which she claimed he had taken
from her.
Simms kissed the woman twice, and ther
Immediately cut her throat with razor.
At the usual hour this morning the exc
cution took place, only the Sheriff. officers
of the prison, chaplain and a few members
of the press being present. Immediately
after the execution the body was burned
with quick lime in the inclosure of tho
prison.
Italy.
BISHOPS AT ELECTIONS.
ROME, March 24.-The Pope has prohibit.
ed the Bishops from interfering in forth,
coming elections inSpaiD.
Afehanistan.
STATE or ANARCHY.
LAHORE, March 24-Anarchy reigns at
N1andaly. An attack on the British resi-
uCuCy ID lIiiIhiilth' dhu tIlcIt 10 OIl ldIlll
hope of peace being preserved.
Greece.
INVOKING MEDIATION.
LONDON March PA dispatch from
Athens says that Greece has invoked the
mediation of the powers to settle the from
tier dispute.
Foreign Flashes.
A storm hasagain damaged the dykes pro-
tecting Csongrad, Szentes, Vasarhely, Zom-
eor and Tettel, in Hungary.
The Dreher Brewery at Vienna was
burned and several lives lost.
Senor Castearand one hundred and three
former Deputies of the Cortes have issued Il
manifesto to the Democratic party in Spain.
The sickness among the soldiers of the
garrison of Helpuakaar, South Africa, is
deplorabe OF ffty.six carbneers, eleven
only are fit for duty.
France has renewed her treaty of com
merce with England.
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GLINTS FROM GOTHAM
Meanness, Miseries and Meanderings
of the Mctr0pOlitans.
POLITICAL ANXIETY.

National Associated Press 10 the Star.
New York, March 2l.-There is much
anxiety among politicians over the May
or's delay in sending charges against the
Police COMMISSIONERS to Albany.SI
TALMAGE's TRIAL.
The trial of Talmage began in Brooklyn
to-day. Twenty witnesses have been called
by the prosecution.
HONEYMOON IN JAIL
VIM. L. Barnes, Of Brooklyn, who was
married in that city Monday, was arrested
in Philadelphia Saturday on the charge
that he had been passing spurious checks on
several Brooklyn tailors.
DIsoRDERLY WALK.
Temperance Hail. where there was free
walking show yesterday, became diSorderly
and the walk was stopped. Brewster Hall
was closed.
NINETY YEARS WITHOUT SLuMBER.
The ForSyth-street Methodist Church. the
second oldest church of that denomination
in this city, celebrated its nineticth ami
versary yesterday.
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ful, are not dangerous. Had the fiery mass
struck him on the head or face it would
probably have killed him. One Of the most
mysterious things about it is the character
or composition of this meteor whether it
was wholly gaseous substance or partly
solid. The other boy saw nothing, he only
heard kissing noise over his head.
Search was made for anything having the
appearance of meteoric stone, but none
was discovered. The ground was wet and
soft at the time, and if any solid substance
fell, it probably went into the earth out Of
sight.
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CRIME AND CALAMITY.
BRICKLAYER BADLY BEATEN.

BRlCkLAGER BADL1 BEAIEN.
Special 10 the Star.
CRAwPoRDsvILLE, md, March 24.-Yes.
tcrday drunken row occurred in saloon
on Market street, in which Jack Wallace,
a brcklayer of this city, was seriously
beaten by William Mccoy, Alexander
Plat, John Bruker, John Ryan and Samuel
Marley all of whom are in Jail except Nc
Coy, the leader of the gang.
LOST HIS LEG.
CAMBRIDGE CRY, IND, March 24.-Albert
Cromer, a freight brakeman, living near
Gettysburg, Ohio, had his leg cut off at the
knee by the noon freight near this place
yesterday.
BURNED BY AN INCENDIARY.
VERSAILLES, KY, March 2i.-A dwelling
was burned by an incendary fire last night,
and officers are now or the track of John
Kuchendorfer, who is charged with the
crime.
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At 2 o'clock this afternoon the resi-
dence of Mr.. Wiswell, opposite the Young
Ladies' Seminary, on Mt. Auburn. caughs
fire, and as we go to press is still burning
The building will probably be entirely de-
stroyed. The alarm came in from Box o..
The total number of witnesses exam
ined by the Grand Jury is three hundred
and forty-eight. OF these two hundred
were examined before the removal OF one
of the Grand Jurors who was not an eiecteE,
and one hundred and forty-eight by tAs
Grand Jury as now cnnstitnted.
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COLUMBIA'S CAPITAL
Daily Doings Of Its Deliberative Den.
liens.
Special to the Star.


pPVSieh w tiie Deai-
TIE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED.
WAsuISGroN, March 2t.-The Committee
of Democrats which is to consider the pro
grammes for the work at the extraordinary
session is to meet again to-day. 1t is evi
dent now, however, that no agreement can
be reached as the majority of tile House
Democrats favor general legislation, while o
majority of the Democratic Senators are
opposed to transacting any business, except
to pass the appropriation bills
WHAT THE PRESIDENT WILL DO.
The President at the present time is de-
termined to veto any compromise measure
for the repeal of the elect on laws. How
long he will remain Of that mind no one
can tell. The stalwarts are making daily
visits to the White House to keep him in
trim.
MEMBERS GONE HOME.
Quite number of members have gone
home for short visit. They say that, as
there will be nothing done for two weeks
ret in the House, they might as well be
home as here. Every Democrat that has
left here, however, obtained pair with q
Republican Oh political issues
BALE OF THE CINCINNATI PosT-oFFICE PROP
ERrY.
Secretary Sherman has fully agreed to the
sale of the Cincinnati Post-office property
for Chamber of Commerce building at the
sum heretofore named. He makes the
condition that the sale before becoming
final shall be ratified by Congress.
National Associated Press to the Star.
A RuMoRED COMPROMISE.
The Republican this morning saws the
almost incredible story is ailoat that Pres-
aent Hayes has informally agreed to accent
5he emasculation of the National Election
Laws as proposed by the Democratic Caucus
Committee. 1t then goes on to mention
the circumstances upon which tlis story is
based, and adds that among Republican
leaders tn Sc facts and allegations are re-
eeived with anxiety akin to dismay.
t says further that, rs tie story goes
abroad, S, ii. Hewitt has acted as the nego.
tiator ON the part Of the Democrats and
secretary Evarts on the part of the Admin
istraton. Gen. Tom Young and Gen. Gar
field. both intimate and personal friends Of
the President are positive there is no truth
an the story.
Consultation with the different Cabinet
oiHCeIs JuSllHeS " continuation Of the com
promise rumor in the Republican of this
morning.
TO-DAY IN THE SENATE.
After the reading OF the Journal OF Fri
day. the Chair laid b fore the Senate sew
eral official communications. A letter from
the PoStmaStar-Genrral estimates that by
the new law in regard to the letter system
there will be Il deficit in the appropriation
for the purpose of some $350,0Oo, which is
asked for.
The Secretary OF tie Interior also asked
for deficiency appropriation of $250 09o. A
number OF petitions and memorials were
introduced Qne oi these was a long me.
mortal from Joseph q. Kennedy, formerly
Superintendent OF Census in regard to the
Census VIII passed At the last session, in
which he points out its defects.
EONiNAfIC:;s TO DAY,
Among otAtrs tho President sent the lo.-
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lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
John w. Wilson of Ohio, to be U. S. Consul
at Panama; Geo. Scruggs of Illinois, to be
U. s. Consul at Hamburg; DIR. John B.
Hamilton of Illinois, to be Supervising
Surgeon General of the U. s. Marine Hos
pital Service. Also number of army ap-
pointmentS.
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ICINCIHNATI, O., March q.
N. w. Harris, ESQ.,, of the Union Cen

N. W. Harris, ESQ, of the Union Cen
trail Life Insurance Company, is having
new broadcloth coat made at the fashion.
able establishment of Geo. Fischer, Esq,
on Walnut street. In itself this fact is not
significant. but taken in connection with
Mr.. Harris frequent visits to Boston, it
means heap. 1t used to read: "The rats
and mice they led me such life, l lad to
90 to London, etc." but Boston Will DO for
th272 times. RumoT says, ho~ercr that the
broaGc'3th viii get al ..ifins Leso.e i; ss.s
h Boston.
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LGNGVIEW ASYLUM.
Charges Against the Officials Sustained.

Special TO the Star.
CoLuMBus, March 24.-The House Com,
mittee on the Investigation of charges
against the Longvicw Asylum officials to.
day submitted their report, which was
spread on the journals.
1t finds that the charges OF inhuman and
cruel treatment are sustained, and that the
Superintendent was guilty OF gross neglect
of duty.
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Resignation of Mr.. Boyce.

Mr.. Ed. C. Boyce, who has been nomi-
mated by the Republicans as their candi-
date for Member of the Board OF Public
Works, this morning rendered his resigna-
ton as Councilman to Mayor Moore, as fol-
lows:
CINCINNATI, O., March q, 1879.
ITO His Honor R, NJ. Moore, Mayor OF Cincinnati:
"SIE-I hereby tender this as my resigna-
tion as Councilman of the Twenty-thiri
Ward to take effect at the expiration OF this
present Board of Council. Very respect
fully. i. c. BoYcE."
Mr.. Boyce's term as Councilman does not
expire. until 1880.
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NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE AssIGNEEs OF c. F. ADAE 4 Co.,
No. 36 West Third street.
dividend of 12 leg per cent. On
all undisputcd claims against the
firm of G. +. Adae & Co. will br paid
AT he office Ofthc AsxiXnees, sc West
Third street, On aud after Wcdnes-
day, March 26th, 1919.
A. A. BENNETT,
r. HI. HARE MANN,
1t ASsignees,
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PROPOSALS.
Attention, Coal Dealers.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the office of the City Clerk Covington, KY.
until THURSDAY, April Sd, 1878, for furnishing
Coal to the pDor of tine City of Coyinston. upoa
one year from date of contract Also for furnish
the City Buildings with Coal for one year from
date OF contract Bidders to specify the quality of
G. al and price per bushel.
BY order of the City Council OF Coviugton. Ky
Attest GEO. II. DAWSON.
nh2i2t City Clerk.
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o. & N. &. R. Statement.

Wr. Ring, Receiver Of the o. & NJ. Rail
road, filed the following report for the
month of February in the United States
Court to-day:
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FOR SALE.

EBoNIZING VARNISH - A spirit varn;sh TO-
II wood of such depth of color that il will leave
black spot on the blackeSt ground. s-,,,. ,-c.
to the trade at a a-oete. r"I'1 ~ "
TSoR RSALE-COTTAGE-No. $40 Riehmohf St:
l. rooms fel cling pump, lead pipe, &c, DC,
al! lol slO1. Must be removed al once. A. &.
BOFlNGER, Room 2, Commercial Building, or
ner Fourth and Race streets mhs1st
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New York Stock Report.

The following shows the range OF quetatlon<
and the amount of sales day at the New Yotk
Stock Exchange. as received by Lea, Sterrett Co.,
28 West Third street:
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FOR RENT.

LOB fENI' - OrrAGE--Nesl and clean. Ip-
! '' r. u! =. hGpNlCE, River Read, near 80
vnl,aC-llt
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WANTED--MIsCELLANEoUs.
FOUND.

E0uND-That all the ladies stop at 81 Arcade
L and get their shoes dressed and vatcrproofsf
with VOLTS Acme Backing free OF charge. Open.
IN tne evening. Call and tell your friends to cal
mhl2-lm
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MISCELLANEOUS.

r UMBER-CHEAP-FOR SALE-Good Boards
IL ior fencing and stables at ten $50 dollars pc
thousand, frWc Willow Run Distillery, now bein-
orn down. Leave your orders Immediately witG
JAMES HESTER or JAMES LANGTRY. opprsith
Willow Run Distillery, at West Covington, Ky.
mh24-3t, NJ ,Tu&Th
T AIDES, LADIES, GO To % ARCADE FOE
/ soap look ornaments floral and visiting card.
panel pictures, velvet frames reward and Sundas,
school cards and fancy stationery.
mh22-5tS, NJ W.F6S
HooD rHoTGa4n..!. aln EnDs scr.-.Ss -
" made m all kinds of weather at KNLYa
Gallery 1856 VI. Str IT. bet. Ella and Plun.
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PREFERRED SPECIALS.

WEHEEs'S
Celebrated Lager Beer. Brswed from pure bsrle--
malt and hops is the best AL hrs.-clsss phyA-
clans recommend it mhlt1g