The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-30
The Jailors dwelling is to be re-


The Jailor's dwelling is to be re-
paired.
Water-works Commissioner and as Coun-
Gilman, in order to assume the duties of
Superintendent of Water-works. An
election to fill the vacancy thus occa-
stoned in Council will be held May 8.
Bob Hackers is to hereafter wear po-
liceman's star.
The contracts for city advertising were
last night awarded to the Journal, Volks-
freund and Enquirer.
Hon. Geo. Fl. Pendleton objects to the
railroad compromise. His letter was
read in Council last night.
Netcp0rt.
Professor ellison wishes to express
his thanks to the fat engineer, Mr.. N. G..
Mahoney, for his efforts and energy In
having the rails so thoroughly repaired
on Saratoga street. This is all that has
been required to stop the jarring Of
houses and cisterns. The residents, es-
pecially the Professor, are again happy.
1t is said that the statue of Mr.. George
Kline will be placed overhead in the
new market-house.
The Newport Provision and Mart As
sociation held their regular weekly meet
ing Thursday night. Bills to the amount
Of 5000 were paid. Adjourned to next
week.
Paul Feline was elected President of
the Tibbatts Band, Charles Smith Secre-
tary, and James Green treasurer.
The City Solicitor Is prepared to fur
nish the new special tax licenses.
DR.. r. II. Thornton, City Physician,
will go to Louisville to attend the meet
ing Of the American Medical Assooia-
tion.
The old oil works near Taylor's Creek
have been purchased by A. Crawford for
| chemical laboratory.
A typographical map of the city, with
the ordinances of the city and acts of
turers printed on the margin, will soon
be published by the Committee on En-
couragement to Manufacturers.
A man by the name Of A. Hill, residing
at No. 90 Bellevue street, fell distance
of 10 feet yesterday at Swifts' works and
dislocated his hip. Dr.. L. l.. Bennett at
| tended him.
The old and well-known landmark, the
Winston Mansion, has been leased for
five years. to W.K. Boal.
The polls for the election tomorrow
will be: For the First District at the
coal Office OF Mr.. Taylor Williams ON
Monmouth street, corner of James alley,
and opposite Schulte's wagon manufac-
tory; for the Second District, at the
Courthouse, and tor the Third at or near
| the York-street SchooLhOuse.
According to the report of the Board
of Equalization, the total value Of tax
able property In the city is $7,047, 500.
The recent census Of the city will foot up
about $4,000 persons. A considerable in
crease over last year.
Joseph Shippey was accidently and
severely cut in the arm, Wednesday,
while scuffiing with another employe Of
, Livezey's saw-mill. DR.. Thornton at
tended him.
The Board of CounciImen held meet
ing last night, with Mayor Constans in
the CHAIR. The report of the Board OF
Equalization and Committee on En-
lcouragement to Manufacturers was ac-
cepted. Eighty. five coffee-house licenses
were reported issued during the last
week. The ordinance to increase the
salary Of the Judge and County Attor-
ney was laid on the table. To Applegate,
Pounsford & Co. was awarded the con-
tract for blank books and printing. Con-
stans alley was ordered to be improved.
To H. Schriver was awarded the i'm
provement of Hamlet alley. Adjourned.
The Directors of the First National
Bank adopted bylaws at their recent
meeting. 4s
| Barracks News.-Muster and review
was held at the Barracks this morning
and attracted quite large crowd Of
spectators. The band appeared in their
new uniform for the first time and pre-
sented q grand appearance.