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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

| WE call the attention of the Board OF
Education and Superintendent OF schools
| Of this city to the fact that certain of
their teachers are causing to be circula-
ted among our citizens a petition, to-wit:
That the undersigned oall on the Legis-
lature to repeal the law that now re-
quires re-examination of teachers after
the expiration of the time for which oer-
titcates have been givef. Instead of
which certain teachers want the law SO
tificate for six months or one
year shall at the end of the time have
IL renewed for a corresponding period
without re-examination. What a farce
pllcants might as we'll be given life
certificate and done with it. If a teacher
holds certificate for only six months or
one year that is prima tacie evidence of
tho necessity OF re-examination; be-
cause ii they had acquitted themselves
crodi,ably they would have been given
one for longer period. No teacher
who has the right spirit, who is not lazy
would object to examinations. They are
by no means rigidly conducted and cam
didatcs who can not pass the ordeal,
even to the ninety and ninth time, were
better being taught than attempting to
teach. Re-eXamipations are absolutely
necessary to keep lazy teachers from
settling into grooves and being satisfied
with moderate attachments. A teacher
who at the end Of six months practice,
has not improved sufficiently to pass
a more rigid examination than at
its beginning is no teacher at all. There
Is way to avoid re-eXaminations:
by making ones self SO thorough q
scholar as to receive State certificate.
Ambitious, working teachers often do
this; but those who are now making an
effort TO have the law changed are not of
this class. Something Of their compost
tion may be judged when it is considered
that on such an incement afternoon as
ice and sleet making
the streets almost impassabie-they sen t
little children from their schooI-r0oms
around tho streets begging people
to sign the petition. Delicate
little girls and little boys
not over ten years old were making their
way around through the storm because
their teachers told them to. A nice way
to prepare them for diptheria and death
We do not believe teachers have any
right to thus make use of the services of
their pupils for their own selfish pur-
poses. Let the powers that be investi-
gate this. -
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

IT is said that the Texas Pacific swim
die is likely to get through. The lobby
is q powerful body, and Col. Scott says
that he never yet failed in anything of
the sort. Able agents spent the sum-
mer Ill visiting members, and a list was
made OF the friends, the enemies, and
the doubtful, so they could know where
TO apply their efforts. 1t is not neces-
sary to make the door-keeper and House
postmaster confidential agents, nor to
fill the air of Washington with $1,000
bills; us that part of the job was chiefly
done last summer at safe dis
tance from the capital. Some
Republicans aIfe weak in their
knees, fearful that it will injure the
party. The party will be held response
BILE for the blunders even if as many
democrats in proportion to their number
vote for it as of republicans.
An amendment Of the bill proposes to
issue bonds to the actual cost of the
road, instead Of at the fixed rate of
$4,000 per mile. Such mode of fixing
the amount would open the widest pos
sible door to viliainy. 1t will be easy
enough to swear the actual cost up to
100000 per mile; 80 that it might as well
be fixed allowance of that amount.
With fixed sum OF $4o,O 900, the cons,ruc-
tion ring could clear 20,OOO per mile; for
we understand the country to be level
most Of the way.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11
LARGEST CIRCULATION. IN THE CITY.

THE Texas Pacific Aid bill gives a
mortgage to the United States to secure
the bonds and interest thereon that are
asked for. and OF the road and the lands
granted from. Fort Worth, Texas, to Ell
Paso, except the lands granted by tho
State Of Texas. This secures to the COM
pany all the land that is good for any
thing. According to Gen. Hazcn's ac-
count, there is no land OH that route out
OF Texas that can ever be settled. How
much security will they afford, None
at all. The company will get the road
built and make money out Of the good
lands which 1t has secured from Texas,
and leave the United States 10 save What
may be possible out OF a road that WON'T
pay expenses.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

during this controversy, the greatest
weakness ever displayed to the gaze of
the world. 1t is all weakness from be-
ginning to end. 1t commenced In gush-
ing weakness, has been conducted
through a complicated series of weak
nesses, and we fear that each of the par
ties will In the end find his course 80
weak that Iheither can get favorable
Judgment from O perpleXed public.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

THE rule governing the count in joint
session of the Presidential vote adopted
in February, 1865, and under which three
Presidents have been counted in, pro-
vides that on objection 10 a certificate of
any State it shall not be counted unless
both Houses assent to it. Mr.. Morton's
amendment amounts simply to provid~
ing that the certificate objected to shall
not be rejected except by the concur
renee of the two Houses. 1t is merely
chang ging the word "received" to ''reject-
ed," SO that the certificate that comes
from any State shall be counted unless.
both Houses object to it. Here is the
cat in the mcaf tub. 1t is likely that the
authorities Of some States that may
choose opposition Electors Of President
may be Republican, and games similar
to that in Louisiana may be played by
then. In such cases Morton's amend
ment will pass such certificates because
both Houses will not reject tneln--the
Senate being Republican. Under the
rule as it is, such certificates could not
be counted because the House would OBJ
ject to it. The probabilities are that, as
the House will be Democratic, the rule
as it stands would help the Democrats
in the count of February, 1877, while the
rule as Morton would make it would
help the Republicans. The elections OF
last fall probably suggested to Mr.. Nor
ton the amendment of the rule now while
both Houses are Republican. 1t looks a
little awkward, II not knavish.
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The clothing of Mary Hannegan, a girl

The clothing of Mary Hannegan, a girl
twenty years OF age, living at South Am
boy, Nd. i, caught lire one day last week,
and she ran into the street, vainly en-
deavoring three times to enter doors
Which were shut in her tace. Some la
dies who were passing threw a shawl
around her, but were unable to put the
fire Ogt. The girl then stood as III otion-
less as statue, in the middle of the
street, OH bed OF ice, until every fibre
of clothing was burned from her body,
and her lifeless form dropped like log
OF wood to the ground. a..
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

By decree of Court the copyright Of
Michelet's works was put up ior aale at
49,, 200, but there were no bidders, and
the demand went down graduylly o$l1.-
200, at which price the property went to
Levy Brothers.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

"Giroffe Giroffa," though mounted with
great magnifcence. has proved COM
paratiye failure in Berlin. the newspa-
pers of that city stating that the second
ana third acts are very dull, and that
the libretto often verges on the Indecent.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

Recently ballet girl at one of the
Hamburg theatres became SO giddy in
her exercise that she lost her equilib-
rum and fell head first into the orches-
ira and upset the man who saws OH the
large fiddle. The indignant musician
threw her upon the stage again like a
boquet and exclaimed in native dialect,
"What is this nonsense, anyhow.
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RAILROAD TIMETABLE.

ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN.
Depot, Fifth and Hoadly. Time, minutes fast.
Depart, Arrive, Arrive.
Uin'ti. Cin'ti. nestinst'n.
Now York TX dsily.. s40A AN. 500 A. m. 7:is P.N.
New York Ex daily. $3.50 PM. $3.50 PM. 7;Q5AM.
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WANTED. ..-SITUATIONS.

NTANTED-SlTUAT ATION-By a boy OF l8
w to finish his trade at type setting; has
hau some experience. Address TYPE, this
Office
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T EGAL-Court Of Common Pleas, Hamilton
IL County, Ohio-EmelIne u. L. Fcatherly,
tiaintif, against Abram Featherly, Dcfend-
ant.-The defendant, whose last place Of resi-
dcncc was Marine City, Michigan, will take
notice that the plaintiff, Emeline ID. p. Feath-
1915, file her petition in said Court against said
defendant, praying for a divorce froni ;hIM on
the grounds Of willful absence and gross neg-
lcct Of duty. Said etitiOn will be for .hear.uR
on and after the 25th day of February. A. V
1875. EMELINE u. p. .FEATTfERLY.
CAREY & MOTION, Atty's S-s--s - is .
Dated CINCINNATI, January 18th, 1876. ts
a14-6t, ThHl .s-f H.
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wv ANTED - SITUATION To learn to
w stitch or paste shoes; no pay expected
white learning. Address L. s. H., IL Oregon 1T.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

WTANTED-SITUA ATOMIC carry paper
w in the morni or afternoon, or both, bY
an experienced carrier. Address CAltRlEk.
this office. s
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

VIZ ALTON - In store a.
w salesman by a young man Of good ad-
dress; tree from the use Of liquor and tobacco.
Address II. G.. this office. 4
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-02-11

Depot, Pearl and Plum. Time, minutes fast.
Baltimore FIX. daily. 600 A M. 5:25 M I02D M.
Baltimore Ex. daiyll:lO Pm. 500 PM lO:4O pm,
BALTIMORE AND OHIO, VIA COLUMBUS.
Depot, Kilgour and Front. Time, minutes fast.
Baltimore FIX. daily 200 Am. iG:3O A NJ. IO:MAM.
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wv WTANTED-SlTUATION AS au cxpcr-
w Fenced monthly nurse. Call at 22y Eios-
man street. MRS. ULREY. 2
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w IANTED-SIT UATION-By q young lady
w rs lea, her or assistant in q schoOI,
country preferred. Address MISS Il. B., thus
Office. '.'.-
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FOR SALE

L>Oa SALE-CARRIAGES--N and sec
Il ond hand in great variety. For bargains
call at ~ and u West Seventh street. GEO. u
MILLER Il SONS. se7-tf
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A Peculiar Fish.

The fish of Paradise is one of the
most peculiar of Chinese fresh wa
ter fish. It is small in size, pale
gray in color, and, at first sight,
having but little about it to attract
attention. AS soon as the animal
becomes excised, however, the long
fins on the back and belly straighten
out and assume a rich purple hue,
tinted with green. The long and
forked shaped tail spreads into a
kind of fan, and the stripes under
the side of the fish become yellow,
red, and blue, constantly changing
in color. The scales seem to become
opalescent, and reflect the light with
the greatest brilliancy, while the
eyes seem to be illuminated with
blush green fire. The habits of
the animal are as odd as its appear
ance. The males take charge of
the young and build the nest. The
latter is simply clot of foam
floating upon the water, and is made
by the fish rising to the surface and
alternately absorbing and expelling
the air, until little cluster of fine
bubbles, hardly three-tenths of an
inch square, is formed. The female
then deposits her eggs, which are at
once seized upon by the male, who
carries them in his mouth to the
nest. Then he watches their incu-
baton, carefully guarding and dis
tributing them with wonderful sa-
gacity evenly throughout the mass
of foam. When they clot together,
he pushes them apart with his nose,
and, beside, keeps up a continual
manufacture of bubbles until the
eggs are lifted up above the water
and rest only upon their soft couch.
As soon as the embryos appear, his
care is doubled. He watches that
none escape; and in case some be-
come separated, he chases them,
catches them in his mouth, and re-
places them carefully in the nest.
If one becomes hurt, he removes it
from the others, and gives it a sep
arate bubble by itself, apparently
nursing it until it regains its
strength.
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Bran Kills Cabbage Worms.

Let me Say, in answer to Mr.. F.
W. Fearman, that the object of
scattering wheat bran over cabbage,
on the appearance of the yellow
butterfly, is to protect them from
the ravages ofthe green worm. 1t
will not do to wait until the worms
are strong and fat, as then it will
not destroy them. Two years since
| saw this remedy recommended,
and at the time thought it a hum
bug, as it seemed scarcely possible
that such simple thing could affect
the worms, still l made up my mind
to try it, as 1 do all things, holding
fast to that which is good. In June,
: in going through my early cabbage,
found one completely covered with
the worms. Immediately Iobtain-
ed handful of bran and sprinkled
it over the head. The worms began
to squirm and fall off the cabbage,
and wherever the bran touched
them. they seemed to be in pain.
The following morning they were all
dead. Since that time, on the first
appearance of the worm I sow the
bran. Some seasons, it may be ne
cessary to do it the second time. If
the worms are very thick, it is nee
essary to take a handful, and sprin-
kle it over the cabbage. A hundred
weight is ample for an acre. Cor
N. Y. Tribune.
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ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1874.

A Book FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
OF this book Charles Dudley Warner
writes:
"In the bound volume of St. Nicho-
las. with its glory of red and gold, we
have permanent addition to the liter
ture of the young. Never before has SO
much literary and artistic talent coop
Grated in the service of children. 1t is
a continual educator of their taste and
of their honor and courage. / do not
see how it can be made any better, and
if the children don't like it think it is
time to begin TO change the kind of
children in this country"
ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1875.
The prospectus of the second volume
shows that there is to be no falling of,
but an increase in its literary and pic
torial attractions. Among other attrac-
tive features are
TWO SPLENDID SERIAL
STORIES, "THE YOUNG
SURVEYOR"
by j. T. Trowbridge, author of the Jack
Hazard Stories, etc.
EIGHT COUSINS"
by Louisa NJ Alcott, author of Little
Women, etc.
The peculiar features of St. Nicholas,
which have conduced so largely to its
popularity, will be kept up with spirit:
Short and easy stories in French,
German, and Latin for translation, will
appear occasionally, while Jack-in-the
PrAMit, The Letter Box, and The Rid
die Box, will continue to be full of in
terest, and the department for very
young readers will be enlarged.
Bayard Taylor and other distinguish
ed travellers will give Stories of For
ign Countries.
Mr.. Rideing will continue his series
of delightful and instructive papers on
Practical Subjects.
Mr.. Bartlett and others will attend to
the department of Home Entertain
ments, TabIeaux Vivants, etc.
New writers, in addition to our pres
ent large corps of contributors, will give
young people of all ages, Poems, jim
giles, Stories, Sketches, and Papers on
History, Biography, Travel. Adventure,
Natural History, Outdoor and Indoor
Sports, Boys and Girls Handicraft,
Kindergarten Games, Literature, Popu-
lar ecSncIe, with a hearty sprinkling of
Iun throughout the volume.
Price $500 a year, but up to Jan. 1st
we will send the twelve numbers for the
year just closed (Vol. 1. for only $500.
The same, elegantly bound in red and
cold, will be sent, charges paid, for
S4.00.
One years subscribtiou and twelve
back numbers, $500. One years sub
scription and volume one, bound as
above, sent, charges paid, for $500. All
Postages will be Prepaid by US.
SCRIBNER & Co,
No. 654 Broadway, New York.
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MISCELLANY.
A SelEAppOinted Peaeemaker.


Sunday afternoon, while an old
gentleman was standing near the
fire built by the skaters on the bank
of the Mississippi, a boy named
Patsy Lally accosted him by poking
him in the ribs with his fists, and
saving in a jovial tone: GLOW are
YOU, old gal?' The old man did
not like Patsy's greeting very well,
but said nothing, and Patsy thought
it was all right. But big Dutch
man, who is employed in hauling ice
thought that this was an insult to
the old man, for which Patsy should
be chastised, and seeing that no one
else was going to take the matter In
hand, he determined to do it him
self. Accordingly, Germany made
a break for Erin, caught and gave
him several hard blows with heavy
blacksnake wagon whip, and then
went back to his work as if nothing
out of his ordinary line Of business
had transpired. The coolness of
the Dutchman aroused the anger of
a colored gentleman named Joe.
johnson, who said that "dat old
beer guzzler amt got no license to
do me dat way, tell you" where
upon the Dutchman, who had heard
Joe's remark, went for the gentle
man and gave him dose of the
same medicine that he had given
Patsy. The thing was beginning to
grow serious, and no one knew
whose turn would come next, until
a young man by the name of War
rem, who had seen the whole trans
action, said to one of his friends
who was standing near: II would
like to know what right that big
Dutchman has to take up for any
one else?" The Dutchman was just
close enough to Warren, to catch
the meaning of his words, which he
did not like~ He had commenced
the thing and he was going to carry
it through. He advanced on War
ren, and after giving him a warm
ing, again resumed his work, and did
not have occasion to leave his post
again during the afternoon.-[Ca
Ru11etin.
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Alexander Dumas, the elder, when he
gave a dinner party to commercial men,
had a somewhat singular method of de-
Gliding the time for the inferior wine to
be produced. He enjoined his servants
to put the best wine on the table at the
beginning of the meal, while the guests
heads were clear; "then," said he,
watch the conversation, and directly
yeu hear any single one of the company
say, II, who am an honest man. you
may bring on the ordinaire."
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A western editor asserts that it is mo
use trying to publish nonpareil news
paper in long primer community"
which viii be readily understood by the
Initiated
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DIT TC Look at those features and see
l. 1A10 the agony depicted on the face
1t cannot be helped while the trouble remains.
The suferings from piles are of a very aggravated
description. You cannot walk with any COM
fort, cannot ride with comfort, cannot sit with
ease, and the suffering when attending to ma
feeling of dread that IL is put off at great sac
rifice of health and comfort in many cases in
creasing the difficulty TO alarming extent
Use DIR. Briggs's Pile Remedies, according to
directions, to cure internal, bleeding, external
and itching piles Sold by Skinner & Bro,
Newark, n. j.
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Marvellous Effect.

Mr.. A. II. Stevens Dear Sir-I have used tn
gaeat Blood Remedy, NEGETIFE, and feel IL q
duty 10 acknowledge the great benefit IL has done
me. In the Spring Of the yeaa 1862, sick
from general debility caused by overwork, want
OF sleep and proper rest. i was very weak and
much enlaciated. tried many remedies with
out receiving any benefit from any Of them un-
til was persuaded to try NEGETINE. Before
had taken this one week, my impoved condition
gave me renewed hope and courage. Iconinued
to take IL every day gaining more strength until
was completely restored TO helath. The effect
of this remedy, in of general debility is in
deed marvellous.
ELIZABETH 4. FOLEY,
May ID, 1871. 81 Webster ST., Charlestown n Mass
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WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
" e EGET In e

FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.
The great benefit / received from the use OF
VEGETINE induces me TO give my testimony in
its favor believe IL to be not only of great val
ue for restoring the health, but a preventive Of
disc peculiar to the spring and summer sea-
cons.
1 would not be without it for ten times its cost.
EDwIS TILDEE,
Attorney. and General Agent for Massachusetts
of the Craftsmen's Life Assurance Company,
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
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C0rp11 e, are useless to the community as
OO1 11S misunderstanding old maids, corn
loafers in large cities dishonest politicians,
no more of luxury than epson salts or castor
oil, and more desirable for comfort than n
hedgehog is for parlor ornament Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, Aleviator and Gu
rative, eradicates corns, banishes buniOns, and
cures ingrowing nails sore insteps and other
obnoxio torments Of che feet. Sold by Skin
ner 4 Bro, Somerset, ohie. j. Briggs Co.,
EswzHk, D. ASyi
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XEGETINE
Purifles the Blood aud Restores the
Health.
What la VaUafinaI

II is a compound extracted from barks, roots,
and herbs. 1t is Natures Remedy. II is per-
feetly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys-
TEN. 1t is nourishing and strengthening. IL
acts directly upon the blood. Ii quiets the nery-
system. 1t gives you good, sweet sleep at
night. II is great panacca for our aged fathers
and mothers, for IL gives them strength, quiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet
sleep, as has been proved by many an aged per-
1t is the great Blood Pursfer. Ii is a sOOth-
ing remedy for our children. Ii has relieved
and cured thousands. 1t is very pleasant 10
take, every child likes IL.
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PROFESSIONAL, sc.
SNOW FORK COAL AND MINING co.

H. c. GREINER, Sec. JIM. BROWN, Pres.
Office on North Columbus street,
"HERE can be seen the plat of Murray
w City, and can ? 50 be obtained any need
ed information relative TO the purchase OF lots
in the same. All communications relative to the
purchase OF loJs in said town, address to the
President, all other communications address TO
the Secretary of the Company.
y. B. A Eailroad will be built and running
through Murray City this season, connecting
with the Columbus Il Hooking Valley Railroad
near Nelsonville. Now Is the time to Sc
cure bargains in town lots
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NOtice.-All persons indebted to me
by note or book account, are respectfully
requested TO call and make settlement
Immediately, as desire to close up my
business at an early day.
July ~. 16tf JOHN 6AALrN.
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Fifteen thousand California salmon
have been placed in the Tangipahoa
river at Amite, La.
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SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.
ONE MILE SOUTH OF SOMERSET.

FINHIS farm contains 147 acres in high state
i of cultivation, and upon which are coulmo-
dious brick residence, spring house, and never
failing spring good barns with wagon Sheds
300 bearing fruit trees of all kinds in excellent
condition. There are 40 acres OF splendid bot
tom land in the farm, and the whole is admira-
bly, watered. 1t can be bought for $50 per acre.
For further particulars call ON or address the
subscriber, JOHN GALL.
July 25, 1873. IS Somerset, Ohio
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A Perfect Cure.

CHARLEsTowN JUNE II, 1861
Mr. II. r. STEVENS; Dear Sir-Thisi Is 10 certify
that EG ETENE made perfect cure of me when
my attending physician had pronounced my case
consumption, and said could not survive many
days.
Mrs. LEDsTIoN. IS Cook Street
The facts stated by Mrs. Ledston, are person.
ally known by me, and they are true.
A. ID. HANNRs
VEGETINE is LOLD BY ALL
DRUGGISTS.
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Give us a call before buying elsewhere, If you
want to save your money.
April II. v1n1