The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-18


arrested on the Covington and Cincin-
natl bridge for fast driving. He how
ever, claims that his horse became I'M
manageable and that he could not pre-
vent it. ,...
A solemn looking crowd gathered on
Scott street, near the Post.otfice this
morning to witness u death scene of q
| stray poodle that took his departure to
the happy land of canine.
Mrs. Ellen Lane fell on the sidewalk
yesterday evening and fractured her
right arm just above the wrist.
Barney Willen has been appointed
guardian of the little baby taken care of
by him since it was found in Henry
Heureps yard some time ago.
There is scarcity of taX-paid whisky
stamps at the Collectors office.
Cream, the cutter of Hundorf, was re-
leased on $1,000 bail yesterday. Hundorf
is out of danger. William Page was re-
leased ON bail also-$200 bail In each of
the cases.
Crockett and Alexander, who went to
Frankfort a year ago, on the charge of
having robbed Esquire Duvenick, have
returned.
The Court of Appeals has confirmed
the decision of Chancellor Menzies in de-
Gliding that David Boyle's administrator
is barred by the statute Of limitations
from recovering taxes paid over five
years before suit was commenced.
Sheriff Percival, Deputy Corcoran and
Turnkey Fitzpatrick left to-day with
Thomas V. Hall, w. FL. Rhinock, Letitia
Scott, VIM. McWilliams, George Halleck
and Frank Washington for the Peniten-
tiary.
Leave to appeal has been refused to
Halleck and Washington, and there is no
hope of executive interference in Rhi-
nock's case.
The Council Committee will report to-
day on the proposed railroad COM
promise.
The union services between the con-
gregations OF the First Presbyterian and
First Baptist churches are largely at
tended.
Shelly Hudson and bride returned
from their bridal trip yesterday.
The new street railroad will be COM
menced when the weather permits.
Vint shinkle'sold two $1,000 city bonds
yesterday at par.
Jerry johnson, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses, will be
brought before Francis and Duvenick at
three O'Clock to-day.
Galway, Semple u Co. resume work on
Monday.
The Arion Society have effected q per-
manent organization for the study of
operate music. Nimback was elected
Director.
VIM. Pendergast, Of Falmouth, died
yesterday of congestion of the lungs.
The Pound Gappers are now running
a surveyors line from Falmouth to Pow
ersville, in Bracken county, by way OF
Waggoner's Ferry.
VIM. Tennan, employed in Schoetler's
furniture factory, yesterday attacked
his employer with an iron pocker. He
escaped.
Rev. Mr.. Birney discoursed to large
audience at the Fifth street. Christian
church last night on "rhe Nature and
Importance of the Church,"
Ne,cport.
One of the ferry boats Ia making sue
cesSful trips in rapid succession, to the
satisfaction and accommodation oil many
of our citizens.
No City Court to-day.
Col. Thomas l.. Jones has recovered.
Turner Hall will be crowded tonight
with dancers on the occasion of the Man.
nerchor ball.
Mrs. d. f. Raymond, of Dayton, broke
her wrist by fall yesterday. DR.. Keith
attended her.
Mr. Douglas Martin, an eX-policeman,
had his sight instantly destroyed yester-
day while at Swift's Iron Works, by a
chip Of iron striking him in one eye.
The Barracks Band is to be re-uni-
formed.
Two recruits were accepted yester-
day.
Council meets tonight.
The award of the Stephens Church
the meeting of the Committee this even
ing.
The Digby case at Falmouth yesterday
was proceeded with, but nothing worthy
of mentioning has so far appeared. The
jury will be impaneled in a few days.