The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-17

lily, were present. The children atten-
lively watched their father, and the, to
them, strange proceedings in mute sur
prise. Egner, however, appeared much
relieved in having his children with him..
and especially in having one, the small.
est, sitting on his lap. He exhibited
much feeling toward his children, EN-
when his feelings would. permit.
This afternoon Mr.. Gerard will begin
his argument for the State, after which
the case will be given to the jury.
C0UinJt0n.
Rev. W. B. Blackburn, of the First
Colored Baptist Church Of this city, ad-
ministered the ordinance of baptism to
young lady while almost at the point OF
death last Sunday. The lady was taken
from her bed and the immersion perform
ed in bath tub, which had been pre-
pared for her.
The Executive Committee Of the Ken
lucky State Grange convened, held con-
sultation for the past two days, and de-
parted, leaving no record OF their pro-
ceedings.
The sale of the Clinton Hotel fixtures
took place to-day. When we closed our
report the sale had not yet concluded.
A serious shooting atfray, which may
O'clock this morning at the saloon of
Bernard Eiler, on Second street opposite
the Suspension bridge. Some time dur
ing the forenoon, Dick Davis and VIM.
Mcdonald, two notorious characters, ell
tered the saloon and began an assault
upon the proprietor. MI. Eiler tried at
first to quiet them, but they continued
their murderOuS assault, when Eiier
drew from Under his counter a revolver
and fired, the ball taking effect in the
breast of VIM. Mcdonald, telling him to
the floor. Eiler and Davis were arrested
and placed in jail. Eiier was afterward
released on bail. When we visited Nc
Donald about II O'Clock, his physician
informed us that the wound is not dam
ger0us one.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Louis GRADER and John Leonard, Tor two
separate drunks, were each fined 81 and
costs. Henry Slaughter, charged with
disorderly conduct, had his case contin-
ued.
The rail mill at the foot of Scott street,
that has been idle for thepast ten days,
began operations again this morning.
Karl f. Bermdorf in the County Court
yesterday was qualified as u Notary
Public for Kenton county.
In the County Court yesterday Mrs.
Maria Adelaide Feltman was appointed
administrarriX of George II. Feltman,
deceased.
DR.. Il. ii. Norman was qualified as ad-
ministrator of los. BrittOn.
Mr.. Henry Niemeyer was released
from the payment of revenue tax for
1874 ON $1,000 ON account Of oyer-assess-
ment.
Settlements were made with Martin
Dulaney, administrator of VIM. Ryan;
Geo. w, Woodward and w. Z: Hubert,
executors of John W. Coleman, and
Priscilla Keith, Administrative Of Quincy
A. Keith.
A grand exhibition ON the 3oth Of
March is being arranged by committee
of the City Council for the relief OF the
poor of Covington.
The fourth and fifth magisterial dis
tricts requested of Judge Phelps, at In
dependence, an election upon the ques-
ton Of local option.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians par
ticipated in full rega!ia i'll the funeral
services of Thomas Burns.
Smallpox is spreading among the col
ored residents of Scott street, between
Sixth and Seventh.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians left
at 81 o'clock this morning tor Louis
WIG, W CcIGDTttG Ddys
l. DR.. Charles KearnS, before the Senior
Glass in the High School yesterday, de-
livered his second lecture OH 'The Cir
culation of the Blood"
Col. Charles Duncan, of Falmouth, at
tonds the special term of the Kenton
Criminal Court.
Burglars ON Monday night entered the
store of MIR. z. A. Hampton, at Florence,
and secured $12 in currency and a lot OF
con nfectionreies.
Col. John Marshall, who was lying
very low is reported as improving.
Most Of the attaches OF the U. 5. Com
missioner's office are away from the city
OH official business.
The temperance ladies give spelling
match at Co0pers Hall on Thursday
night.
Doc Weatherby, conductor on the Cen
trail road, has the sympathies of his
many friends in the afllicton that has
come upon him in the death of his young
and accomplished vile.
Jacob Lett, q carpenter on Seventh
street. cut tine thumb of his left hand
yesterday while using sharp hatchet.
Squire Tebbs yesterday fined Joseph
Knlpper 81 Az Tor pulling a boys ears.
Ben Brookshaw, OF this city, will take
a position in the Olympic Base Ball Club
OF LOulSVllle.
The wind blew down some old Chin
neys and fences yesterday.
DR.. Kearns delivered an interesting
lecture before the High School class
yesterday, on the circulation of the
blood.
The case Of the Commonwealth against
Feltman has been abated, owing to the
death OF the defendant.
Colonel Charles Duncan will move to
Coyingtion and practice his profession.
Hon. Chares Eginton has gone to Mt.
Sterling to try the Jeffrey's will case on
behalf of the defendants.
A big spelling match is on the tapis in
which there will be three prizes. The
words to be spelled are to be OF everyday
use and not technical or professional iii
their character.
A branch office of the Detroit Free
Press has been established in Covlngton on.
A very weak branch, however.
Newport.
Mr.. Charles Rugg Is i'll with pleurisy,
and Mr.. Patrick Canteld is not expected
to recover from his illness.
: The jail is crowded with prisoners and
the Station is now used as prison tor
females.
On Madison, near York, team became
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