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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

AND now we have another smart wo.
man developed out of the "Beecher sell"
What lucky thing the scandal is. 1t
brings to the public view great talents
that would otherwise have gone out un-
recognized. Bessie Turner is equal to
sthe best of them." She has redeemed
herself. The impression had gone
abroad that she was apoor, little, tat
tling, lack-advised, good for nothing
flirt, or worse. She was sent to Ohio to
school because she was thought too
foolish and feeble to have in safety about
the house. Beecher's money educated
her. But she has thoroughly defended
herself against all such ISLANDERS, and
the press has "changed its tune" as to
her intellectual character. She is a
''frst class" belle Of>twenty-four years
old. Her culture and talents are suili-
cient for any society. She bears off the
palnf from the whole court, including
both sexes.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

The suit brought by Albert A. Price, tie
colOred preacher from Gallip0lis, was
called before Commissioner Hooper last
afternoon, at halfpast two o'clock. Quite
q number of persons were present, in.
oluding Major Travis, Colonel Bob Har.
Ian, and other colored dignitaries. Mr.
Price was first sworn, and testified thai
he arrived in this city on the morning oi
the 9th day of March, on the steamboat
Ohio No. 4. He first went up Broadway
to the house of Mrs. Jackson, colored
lady, put was not able to get in and wenl
on to the Crawford House, where he ap
piled for lodgings and was refused.
He then asked for permission to remain
in the office, which request was also re
fused. lie then went to the Gait House
and remained in the office until morning
On cross-examinatioh he admitted tina
he did not know what hotel he was in a
the time, and could not identify fol
some time the party who refused him
but finally settled upon Mr.. Buskirk, thu
night clerk, as the man. He also admit
ted that he had asked the porter to direct
him to colored b0arding-h0us which
he had done before he had asked for &C
commodations at the desk.
Charles Brown, the porter. testified
that Price had not advanced further int
the room than the door-rug, and had no
spoken to any one besides himself. H,
lhad asked about the chances for remain
Ing at the hotel, but had r1t : .ken t,
the. clerk.
Mr.. Amos Allison, who was also in th,
room. testified to the same facts, stating
that Price had not asked for accomm0
dations at all.
Commissioner Hooper dismissed Mr.
Oakes, the hotel proprietor, but reservet
his decision as to Mr.. Buskirk, the clerk
The jury. in the case Of j. p. Ga!
against George Stacey u Co., suit 0l
tract In their making kettle for the dis
tillation Of oil rendered o verdict for. th
plaintiff for $55.
Nancy Valentine was yesterday ap
pointed Misunderstanding Of Nelson Nc
Calfrey, deceased. Estate, sloe In per
sonalty.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
In the case Of Penelope Jacobs against

In the case Of Penelope Jacobs against
the Board of County Commissioners a
demurrer was raised by the defendants to
the plaintiffs suit against them upon an
award made and published In pursuance
of submission to arbitration by herself
and the Board of Improvements of the
city, of a claim Of damage to improve
monts on a lot of ground of hers in the
First Ward, occasioned by the construc-
tion of Columbia avenue through such
lot. The petition in this suit averIredi
demand for the payment OF the award
upon the Board, but that it refused to
pay. The petition did not aver that
there is .any fund now in hand out OF
(which the award can be paid. 1t averred
the levy OF tax tor the purpose Of raising
a iund, but did not aver that there was
special fund actually In the Treasury
to pay with. The Court, in deciding,
stated that the demurrer had 10 be sus-
tanned, though fully realizing that if the
facts stated are true the plaintiff has o
just claim and ought to be paid.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

IL the~heads of the Street Cleaning
Districts could spare little time from
their political duties it would be well to
give oul streets some attention. 1t is
remarked on all hands that the streets
OF Cincinnati have not been in such a
filthy condition for years. We know it
is very busy time with political bum
mers, but as the business interests OF the
city absolutely demand some attention
to the streets, we can not refrain from
making this suggestion.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

cent. had sewing and other household
machines; 80 per cent. had at least one
one room carpeted, leaving 48 per cent,
nearly half, to tread bare floors in very
primitive style; and 26 per cent, or 40
families out of S07 paid pew rent.
These facts are evidently not quite
fair. The skilled and unskllled laborers
should have been considered separately.
Some skilled laborers make more than
50, 900 year, while some of'the unskIlled
do not make $400 year.
An agent collecting such facts would
be apt to fall into the hands of the most
thrifty and intelligent of the working
classes, the most OF whom enjoy a large
comparative measure of comfort. Be
sides, many would be disposed to set
their expenditures for books, papers and
religion in as favorable light as possi-
BILE. Great care and caution are needed
to get the exact truth about these mat
ters. There are laborers in Massachu-
setts who do not make both ends meet
without receiving poor mans aid.
The report makes no account of these.
Still such facts are valuable, as showing
the degree of perfection which may be
attained in future investigations.
The report says that in a majority OF
cases workingmen do not support their
families by their individual efforts alone.
Their children help. as to the work of
wives away from home, the report holds
that they would make more by staying at
home. Children under fifteen years Of
age supply about one-sixth of the family
income.
The report say that no evidence was
found that workingmen indulge In ex-
cessiye expenditures.
About three.quarters Of the working
mems homes were found in good condi-
ton; though one-half OF the homes Of
unskilled laborers are very inferior tene-
ments.
The working classes Of Massachusetts
are well fed and comfortably clothed.
More than half of the families visited
save money; less than one-tenth are in
debt, and the remainder manage to keep
even with the world. Without children's
work, however, a majority would be in
poverty or debt.
In only a few cases was any evidence
found of the possibility of acquiring a
competence, and in such cases it would
be the result of assistance from the chill
dren. The average saving is about per
cent. of the earnings.
The report supposes that the work
ingmen of some other States have better
opportunities for acquiring homes than
those of Massachusetts. Let that State
provide lots for homes by condemning
land for that purpose.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
LABOR IN uASSA IT'S.

The sixth annual report OF the Massa-
chusetts Bureau Of Labor Statistics is,
like its predecessors, an interesting and
instructive document. If our Legisla-
ture would give less attention to the
tender consciences OF our Penitentiary
population and more to the condition
and prospects of. the honest working
classes, they would deserve the thanks
of mankind. Ohio should have a Bureau
of Labor.
The report before us treats Of the edu-
cation and health of children employed
IN the factories; the effects of certain
employments on female health; the legis-
lation necessary to humanity in the iac-
tories; the condition of workingmen's
families; and of cooperation for the
benefit of the wage classes.
We are told that the leading European
countries have been for years making
steady advances towards releasing chill
dren from all obligation to'labor. Mas
sachusetts is far behind them in the uni
versatility of education, and the report
opposes any further attempts to legalize
child labor,
The effect of child-labor in the factories
is to decrease the wages Of adult labor,
and this Is a loss to the working classes
The report protests against the establish
ment of half-time, or any other special
schools for the poor. No such distinc'
tion should be made among the youth Of
the State. An outline of bill for the
benefit OF the 200 children" in the
State growing up in ignorance is pre-
sented. 1t prohibits the employment Of
children under thirteen years of age In
the factories after September 1876; under
fourteen years after September 1877; and
under fifteen after September 1878; though
children over twelve years of age may be
employed provided they attend school
half of each school year.
The report is very severe against the
ruin of the health of 30 many females by
being employed during the period o
growth, and by pursuing certain occupa
tions. Type-setting is hurtlul to women
SO also is telegraphy; though not. to sc
great an extent. AS TO work with the
sewing. machine, 1873 replies from obsery
ers were received, 80 of which repor
more or less i'll effects; while the bal
ance give negative or doubtful answers
though these were from towns where thu
machines were used only in private fam
lilies. Out of go replies from physicians
"A smphatically declared the results o
machine sewing to be injurious to thu
health offemales, and 4 only held decid
ediy negative views.
AS to the condition of working fami
lies the report is quite full. The agents
OF the Bureau visited all parts OF thu
State and collected the facts from 3g
families representing all sorts of skilled
and unskilled labor. OF these, five fam
iAes afforded nice furniture and carpets
or the whole number 66 per cent. spen
an average OF 50 q year for books ant
newspapers; "a per cent. paid societ.
dues, and the same proportion contrib
uted to the support of religion.
or the $40 families, II per cent, or Sd
had pianos or cabinet organs: "a ps
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

GENERAL SPINNER again threatens to
resign. What would the Treasury De-
pariment be without Spinner, and who
would have confidence in greenback
that did not bear that familiar auto
graphp
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

THE best piece of news that has been
carried to the people for sometime is the
announcement Of the final adjournment
of the extra session OF the United States
Senate.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

MATTERS seem to have been a little
tangled on the vote to lay on the table
the motion to confirm Pardee. All the
votes against the motion with one eX-
ception were cast by Democrats, while
the Republicans voted in the affirmative
and settled Pardee.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

Ii the evidence OF John MitchePs citi-
zenship be authentic, citizen Of the
United States was twice elected a MEM
ber Of the British Parliament.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
E,OR SALE OR RENT
MT. AUBURN

new frame, two-story
house Of II rooms, bath. room, water, gas. and
front by ITO deep, with fine yard, fruit and
shade trees Located on OAK street, near the
residence Of Messrs. Shillite and Bullock, and
within five minutes walk Of the street cars.
CLARK, Of Dickson, Clark 4 Co, 81 Pearl se
paa5.1 r
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

TNOR SALE-EARM--150 acres or less, with
II frame house, barn. vineyard, fine varieties
OF bearing apple andlpeach trees and t,mber,
on Milford and Edenton turnpike, miles from
Little Miami railroad at Miifo! d. II from Gin
cinnati by turnpike, delightfully."- situated at
Belfast, ClermOnt County, Ohio, with daily
mail ana omnibus, near to schools and churches,
well watered, easily cultivated and hig ghiy pro-
ducrive. Price, l33 per acre; ;-one- fourth cash,
balance in four annual payments. If not sold
at private sale before, viii be sofa at auction
on premises, M URSDAY, April /, at 2 z. Nj. |;
rare bargain. Inquire Of DAVID SIMKINS,
on premises, or j. a. X. a. JOHNSTON, Attor-
neys, southeast corner third and Walnut 1t+
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For city or
l. suburban improved property, 1sO acres
county, Ohio, on the Toledo, Fort Wayne and
Wabash railroad, so acres cleared, balance
heavy timber. Reason for selling, L am Little
too obi TO go to 1t. SO would Ike TO let some
one have il. IL will make splendid farm.' For
particulars inquire at 125 York street, Cincin-
natl. ma24-2t
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE CITY.

THE junketing party Of United States
Senators will leave on Monday for Mex
leo, Uncle Sam. Of course, paying the
bills.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
wANTED---sITUATIoNs

yXTANTED-- SITUATION = BY a woman
w with child, in the country; willing to
do any kind Of work. Address Mrs. ARM
STRONG, 4. 4. House, cor. Front and Broad
way. rs .
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

VNTANTED - SITUATION = As assistant
. w book-keeper, by young lady. Address
s. h. A., 565 Eastern avenue 2l
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

IL ond hand in great variety. For bargains
call at ~ and II W est Seventh street. GEO. q.
MILLER Il SONS. 5e7-U
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ATLANTIC AND GREAT wrsrEnN.

y ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN.
Depot, Fifth and Hoadly. Time, minutes fast.
Depart, Arrive, Arrive,
Cin'ti Cin'ti Destinat'n
New York Ex. daily. $40 AM. Am. 7:l9 Pm.
New York Ex. daily. $50 PM. 5:aOP.M. 705A.M.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

wv ENTs-Eyerywner to can
wv vass for the WEEKLY STAR-only 81 per
year. The Cheapest and Lest weekly paper OF
its size ever published in the United States
Agents. commissions paid in Cash. For terms
of agency address THE STAR, Cincinnati, ..
~ InO4 -d& wtf1
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

JNOR SALE.-5,OOo old papers, in hundred
I packs, at this office. II
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

wv TO KNOW-That we are
w selling the cheal est custom made shoes
in the city, at the New, York Shoe store No. 9
East Fifth street, one door from Main street.
ma24-4t
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

wv TANTED-TO SELL-A 2h h-story brick
wv house on Webster street, No. 81. For par
ticulars apply at No. l25 York street.
Also, 3-story brick house on York street,
No, l25. Inquire at thesame place. mas4-2t
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

WANTED CLOTHES WRINGERS - vi
w all kinds to repair. The latest improved
wringers and washers for sale at Il. TETTEN-
BORN E'S, 2l9 w. Fifth stl eet, between Elm
and Plum. ma2-12t, Tu, ,Th&Sa
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

XNJ ANTED-5Oc FOR 4 LARGE FERRO-
w TYPES at KELLi'S GALLERY, wv
Madison ST., Covington, n.y., open every day.
del-4ln
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

VTTANTED-THE MAN Who took the
w pocket-book containing money and rQil-
road pass, from the house In springfield, o., on
Tuesday night, to keep the money and return
the pass to the party in whose name it is drawn,
as it can be OF no use to any other person.
ma24-2t
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

VNTANTED-Buy your Mattresses and Bed
w ding at No. .6l Main street, Cincinnati.
the best and cheapest place in the city. Call
and see for yourself fe25-1m, ,1h, ,S, NAV
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-25

VNTANTED-CANVAS - For lber-
w al and progressive Life Insurance Com
pany, by Z. a. MCLAUGHLIN,
!. mas5-5t* rs West Third street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08

A Newburyport man was tfae
victim of singular coincidence
the other night. While passing
along the street d boy exploded q
common cracker just behind him,
while at the same instant a rotten
banana, thrown from a neighbor-
ing fruit store, struck him ON Che
back of the head. He at once
screamed, "My God, I'm shot ! I'm
shot !" and taking a handful of
the decayed fruit from his head,
exhibited it as a specimen of his
brains. A great crowd assembled
and q doctor was called who soon
explained the matter TO the satis-
faction Of all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08
Alpena, Sept. 1st, 1876.
A Wife's Trick.

A lady occupying a high posi-
tion at Washington, whose husband
was Of the Government, made d
trip to Europe with him. She "do-
ted" on lace, and here was her oppori
tunity. Talking of the acquisi-
tions she would make in this line,
he told her she should purchase any
reasonable amount, provided she
would not Struggle any. To this
she acceded. The gentleman took
as part of his wardrobe, a dressing
gown, for Qike most Americans) in
the privacy of his room he liked
TO pull off his coat. Several times
during the trip he noticed the care
his wife took of this garment, and
was gratified for her anxiety for
his coffifort. Ofice when smoking
while lighting his cigar, he set his
gown on fire and quite hole was
burned in the skirt. His wife was
considerably agitated, and he was
flattered that so trifing a danger
to him had so moved her. One
morning, Immediately after their
return to this country, he found
before he reached his Office that
the keys he needed he had left at
home, and retraced his steps to get
them. Letting himself in with his
latch key he proceeded to his
chamber, and on opening the door
found his wife ON her knees on the
floor, his dressing-gown divested
Of its lining and spread before her,
and she, scissors In hand, disengag-
ed from it q white flimsy fabric
with which it was covered. She
sprang up on seeing him, laughed
and exclaimed: "You are the
smuggler. You wore that lace all
over Europe and brought 1t home"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08

out my hand and de debbil said
take 'en. Den a good spirit whisp-
cred fur me to let dem boots alone"
"An' you didn't take 'em ~
"No, sah-not much. / took a
par O. cheap shoes off de shelf
an left dem boots alone !"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08

An Irish couple, a few evenings
since at about nine o'clock, rang
the door bell Of one of the Pro-
testant parsons of this city. The
door was opened by the clergyman
who, on inquiring what they want
ed, was informed by Michael that
he and Bridget came to get mar
ried. "And why" asked the par
son, "don't you go to the priest I"
"And sure we did," answered
Michael, "and he told us to go tho
devil, and so we came to you"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08

A member Of the colored church
was lately conversing earnestly
with an acquaintance, and seeking
to have him change into better
paths, but the friend said that he
was too often tempted to permit
him to become q Christian.
whar's yer backbone, dat ye
can't rose up and stand tempta-
tionl" exclaimed the good man.
IL was dat way myself once.
Right In dis yer town I had a
chance to steal q par o boots
mighty nice ones, too. Nobody
was dar to see me, and ! reached
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08
COME AND SEE.

Parties having account with expected settle immediately
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08


Nearly every man has his own
life preserver. It is not generally
known that, when a person falls
into the water, o common felt hat
can be made use Of as q life pre-
server. BY placing the hat upon
the water, rim down, with the arm
around IL pressing it slightly to the
breast, 1t win bear q man up for
hours. Any one doubling the
above, can take an old felt hat, and
try 1t in a bucket of water, or when
bathing, and he viii soon be con-
vinccd,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08

AT one Of our schools recently,
In answer to the question, ~what's
the difference between an island
and a continent, and upon which
do we live :" bright little shaver
replied: "The difference is, that
a continent is much larger than an
island, and we live on bread and
meat and other things"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-09-08
A Salt Water Yarn.

Statements in regard to sea ser
pants along tho Atlantic coast
particularly about New England
have been frequently made, an(
while they have been believed by
many, have been discredited by
others, who doubt the existance o
such monsters.
The following communication
says the Philadelphia Bulletin, i:
from a well known and reliable
gentleman, a member of promi.
nent firm extensively engaged in
business in Philadelphia, who was
prominent passenger on the
steamer Norman, on her last voy.
age from Boston to this port:
The steamer Norman, Captain
Nickerson, left Boston for this port
on Saturday July II, at $3.50 P. NJ,
with about twenty passengers on
board. The sail down the harbor
and Cape Cod Bay was delightful,
cool and pleasant. On nearing the
lighthouse, which is placed on the
extremity of Cape Cod, as a warn
ing for mariners to keep at a dis
tance from this dangerous coast, we
witnessed a most extraordinary
spectacle. A party of us includ-
ing several ship masters, who had
spent their lives on salt water, were
standing by the wheel-house, gaz-
ing seaward, when the pilot called
our attention to what we first sup
posed to be a shark, as small but
dorsal fin extended above the wa
ter. The creature was within four
hundred yards from the steamer.
AS we brought our marine glasses
to bear upon him, sword fish of
medium size rose to the surface
and advanced to attack the object
of our curiosity. To our amaze
ment, what we supposed to be a
shark turned out to be an enor-
nous sea serpent. When the
sword fish first attacked he reared
his head at least ten feet above the
water, and then dove down once
more. These actions he kept re-
peating 80 that we had fine oppor-
tunity to scrutinize him. His head
was rather fat, closely resembled
that of a turtle. The fin we first
observed was on the back several
feet from the head, while small fins
protruded from each side. The
body was at least eight inches in
diameter and presented a Shiny
surface, covered with large coarse
scales. When he reared his head
the water seemed to fairly boil as
he rapidly Glove his way through
the waves, so that by far the larg-
est portion of his body must have
been under water. We estimated
his length to be at least sixty feet,
but the pilot informed us that a
few weeks previous he rose along
side of the steamer Norman, and
they reported him to be 120 feet
long. If the other gentlemen of
our party had not corroborated
what / have stated above l should
almost have been tempted to doubt
my own senses, although l have
seen most of the monsters which
inhabit the sea but as they were
sailors Of much experience / no
longer doubt the existance Of mon
strous sea serpents, which ! form
erly treated as mere sea yarns.
This marine monster first made
his appearance in Cape Cod Bay
some four weeks ago, and several
whale boats have been fitted out to
effect his capture. A watch is
kept for his appearance on shore,
and as the inhabitants are sturdy
old salts ] have no doubt but what
his capture viii be effected, If
within the power of human skill
and energy.