The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-26
HHATHER PREDICTIONS.
CINCINNATI, wednesday, May ss-Noon.
Probably fair or clear the next twenty-four
h0nxs.
LOCAL .BREVITIES.

LOCAL BREVITIES.
CINCINNATI has eighty-two per cent
n the taxable property in Hamilton
county.
TEE Musical Festival Committee hal
announced q picnic to take place shortly
at Inwood Park for the benefit OF tht
members of the chorus.
Dr.. CoMEGYs, JR., of this city, passed
the Examining Board for Surgeons o
the United States Army, and has accord
1ngly received an appointment.
RKvs. ERRETr, MCLEOD and others
will deliver addresses at the baske
meeting OF the Christian Church In HIP
Grove, at Mt. Pleasant, Sunday.
AN unknown man was found floating
5n the river at Riverside, near Ander
sonss terry, early this morning. Coroner
Aaley has been notified and will hold al
lnquest.
THE marriage of Mr.. Jerome Nichols
Of the firm of Geo. e. Stevens d Co., to
Miss Julia Phillips, of John street, takes
place tomorrow afternoon at the resi-
oence Of the BRIDES mother.
LAST evening two young ruftians as
ssnlted Mrs. Williams, residing at Ninth
A00 BlOuuu pbAoCtbf anu OuV Va ohCih
robbed her of her pocket-book containing
quite sum OF money. No arrests.
ACCORDING to an order by Mayor
Johnston, the police force will recon-
mence drilling. The Hammond-street
officers and patrolmen will report for
drill at the Station-house this after.
noon.
A LINE of through sleeping cars be-
tween Cincinnati and New Orleans was
tnaugurated yesterday. Machinery has
keen located at Louisville for the trans
far of cars to tracks Of the Southern
gauge.
WIN. CARROLL was arraigned in the
Eoiice Court this morning, having as
nsnlted little girl, named Nora Healy,
who resides on Richmond street be-
tween Mound and Cutter. He was fined
and costs.
THE Dental Convention Of Michigan
yesterday passed resolutions requesting
the appointments Of DR.. J. Taft, of this
city. to the chair OF Dental Medicine and
Hurgery in the new dental school in con-
psceion with the State University Of
Michigan.
THE Executive Committee Of the Wo-
mems Centennial Commission yester-
day passed resolutions OF coincidence
with the parents of Master Willie Jones,
who lost his life while decorating Expo.
sition building.
AT the Park Commissioners meeting
yesterday resolution was adopted
recommending the City Council to take
steps for acquiring the premises lying
between Exposition Hall and the alley
on the south.
Col. SNELBAKER has received letter |
Of inquiry regarding the whereabouts OF
William Brandon, who left his home al |
Rtmore, Ohio, on the 10th OF April, ON
his way to Cincinnati. He is seventy
Aree years old.
Mr.. ELLIOTT II. PENDLEToN was yes
tafday chosen President OF the Park
Board; MI. James II. Laws, Correspon-
ding Secretary; Mr. 5. w. Hoffman, Re- |
e....-a sirsuoA. sapefin,
sunum; and Aaoipn J.
tAndent OF Parks.
A NEW twenty cent coin, bearing on
enc side the words "United States OF
kmerica-Twenty Cents" and on the |
other, the "Stars, the Goddess, and 1885,"
II ont fresh from the mint. 1t is little |
larger than the scent nickel, but about
the same thickness.
l.. d. SINE, who was arraigned before
Commissioner Hooper yesterday on q
charge OF using the United States Mail
fnr the purpose Of detrauding the public
In turtherance Of lottery scheme, was
bound over in the sum OF $500 to the
United States Grand Jury. Sine gave
hail and was released.
THE anniversary of the Western and
American Tract Societies will be held
ie the Vine-street ngregational Church
fDr. BOynLon's j next Sabbath, May 30th,
GJ:30P.M NJ. The semi-centennial report
Of the New York Society will be read by
Rev. G. L. Shearer, and addresses made
By A. L. Frazer, Esq, and Rev. S. W.
Duncan, Of the Ninth-street Baptist
Church.
Mn. spR1sann. IN eonnection Win
Msssrs. j. Shillito, +. b. Lincoln and
Eufus King, have liked upon form OF
Iubseription tor donations to the pro-
bosed Music Hall. 1t will cover all the
Requirements OF such an undertaking,
md provides to what uses the hall is to
bs put. The subscription papers may
be- found at Mr.. Shillito's office.
THn NJ. & G. Railroad grove and picnic
grounds at Oakley have been put In
Samplete order for the convenience Of
picnic parties during the summer, and a
hew dancing platform and shelter-houses
sxe added to their former attractions.
As tncy are Dub GWclNS mlles liOu Gue
aSty. and easy of access, they are des-
lined to become very popular among
picnic goers in the future.
MISS LIZZIE PIERsoN, the leading lady
u Woods during the past season, left
lhe city last evening for her home in
Philadelphia. She will 60 thence, after
STEW weeks rest, to Montreal, to COM
@ence years engagement with Mr..
ben DeBar, playing at Montreal in the
tfmmer and New Orleans in the winter.
The best wishes Of her many friends and
hdmirers In this city accompany her to
ksr new field.
JIM DAVIS, Amos Davis, Charles L..
Davis. Peter Rooney and s. 8. Points,
the gamblers arrested at the Sun Saloon
on the ed Of this month, were arraigned
n the Police Court this morning, on a
ehnrge OF exhibiting gaming devices
known as keno game. Jim Davis was
hiamissed, but the others were each
Rued $50. Execution OF the sentence
Wss suspended until the 9th Of next
neuth, to allow Mr.. T. @. Campbell,
aheff attorney, to file bill Of excep.
nons. Their bonds were fixed at $7OO
saGh.