The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-14

Ncuport. ..
The Turner's picnic at Johns Hill, is
almost robbing the city of its inhabita
A grand day among the Germans. Judg-
ing from appearances, there will be an
immense amount Of beer made use Of TO-
day.
Over 1000 feet OF water pipe have been
laid on Orchard street.
The cornerstone OF the proposed new
spire OF ST. Stephens Church Will be
formally lard next Sunday.
A small fire in the roof of the Bethel
building caused the alarm from box Oh
Saturday.
A horse attached to Jos. Merlidge's
wagon Tell into the ditch on Harris
street dug for water pipe yesterday
morning, and become so tightly wedged
in that several hours were consumed be-
fore the animal could be eXtricated. A
suit, we learn, will be brought against
the city to recover damages lor injuries
the horse sustained.
The meeting oil the Turner's OF the Gin
cinnati District was held at Turner Hall
yesterday with large number Of mem-
bers ana friends present. The delegates
were welcomed by Louis SNYDER in an
Introductory speech, after which Hon.
Jos. Hermes was. s.called upon to preside.
Mr.. p. Finkelmeyer acted as Secretary.
After the report of the Committee on
Credentials wa, read Hon. Jos. Hermes
was chosen Chairman OF the permanent
organization, and Mr.. A. Klein, OF Gin
cinnatl, Secretary. The Standing Com
mittees were then appointed, after which
the Society transacted its regular busi-
ness and adjourned.
fhe two sea lions which escaped from
menagerie some time ago were seen in
the Licking river yesterday. Bathefs
look out.
|. John Hetsch, Esq, after years resi-
dence in New York, has returned TO this
city.
Barracks News.-Three white and two
colored recruits passed the secohd ex-
ored recruits have iert for st. Louis.
The race ut the Driving Park has been
postponed until July 9th.
Three new cars are to be put ON the
Newport and Cincinnati street rail-
way.
liz the Circuit Court on Saturday the
jury in the case Ut Burbank VS.. Haw-
thorne failed to agree and were dis
charged.
Theodore jenkins was caught in pill
laying Mr.. G. Horner's strawberry patch
on the Alexandra pike yesterday, and
had already gathered about half BUSH
el when Mr. Horner shot at him, in re-
sponse to which he surrendered his
pIunder.
Eclipse Hall has been beautifully dec
grated in honor Of the funniest.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Michael Farrell, for stealing a lot OF sar-
dimes from Evans' grocery, was tdrhed
over TO the Grand Jury now in session.
Larry Dennelly, James Cronan, Pat
Burns,. Albert Ferguson, Thos. Dorm,
Daniel Murry and j. Ryan, drunkenness
and breach Of the peace, were fined 81
and cost each. Orvan German and VIM.
Grey, for a breach OF the peace, were
fined 81 and cost; Geo. Gfimnof, commit
ting nuisance, 81 and cost.
The funeral Of Edward Lewis took
place from the FIRST Baptist Church Sun
day, Rev. Dr., Felix eificiating.
The Stars are m the height of their
glory III anticipation ofs their victory
over the st. Louis Red Etoekings, who
will measure bats with them on their
grounds THIS afternoon.
mrs. Morgaii, two bouncing boy 9, all
doing Well.
tina Anchors pealsd the starlights,
StAJ
HelliHl6wt Clubs.
Mr.. Julius Hristow has returned from
the country Whereshe went few days
ago. The number Of beautiful bouQuexs
t6at decorated his desk When he entered
his sanctum TINS morning, Was most
wondefnl to behold.
SThe firstly Episcopal Church Festi-
vel at Mr.. Holmes residence begins next
a1Rsgsasy; ! Rss. NJ. ssnusy viii 10 .ustallea as
pastor Of the NiHthsstreet Presbyterian
Church On Thursday night.
City taxes Of y6Q 900 have been paid to
the Treasurer siHeesJune 1st.
! Allf0ther large loxd Of implements for
work on the s6hthefh Railroad was
landed by the Fleetwood yesterhay.
Tie C0vinkt0n Branch Society Of Vie
.ClhUimhhtf Orphan Asylum Association
held meeting yesterday and elected the
following officers: Fritz Tieke, Presi-
dent; Conrad Schmidt, Vice Presidents:
Carl MahImahn, First Secretary; Fritz
Klein, Second Secretary; Michael
SchWeirer, Treasurer: Rev. &. q. Mosef,
Trustee.
Mrs. Goodpastor, 7s years Of age, died
at the Pesthouse Of smallpox yester-
day.
Andrew Court was arrested for lunacy
on saturday. He attacked his wife with
q pitchfork last Friday Hight, and after
ward attempted tU cat his own throat.
Lately he was with difficulty rescued
from drowning. His case is being in
vestigated to-day.
Strawberry festival at the First Chris
tian Church on Fifth street this evening.
The Grand Jury has adjourned until
Wednesday,.
The following indictments have been
presented BY the Grand Jury: Thomas
Coleman, obtaining money under false
pretenses; William Page, robbing d till i
Hermann Schide, selling liquor to a
minor; B: Stockheimer, same; Charles
T. Cummings, receiving stolen property;
Michael Walsh, attempting TO rape an
infant; Rowe Carr Thomas, shooting In
sudden atfray; same, carrying concealed
deadly weapons; w. L. Manson, carry
Ing concealed deadly Weapons, two in
dictments-