The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-01

ed as representative OF the Sixth Dis
trict of Kentucky to the National Rail-
road Convention to be held at st. Lc Qis
on the 18th prox.
| Joseph Williams, better; known as
"Nigger Williams" died at Indianapolis
Friday night. doe, was we'll known; in
the Covingtons police circles, and was at
the time of his demise fugitive from
Justice.
The outrageous act of Council on last
Thursday night in appointing Dick Rack
ers as Health Officer of the city is the
topic OF conversation all over the city.
Even his friends think 1t an imposition.
Walter 6nodgrass, who, it will be re.
membered, was On Saturday fined SIS
and costs for an assault upon Bledsoe, a
car driver Of the Covington line, asked
ior a. rehearing of his case, in the
mayors Court this morning. His Honor
heard the testimony, together with his
own statement, but was unable TO dis
cover any material difference in the evil
dence of the matter. Commissioner
ROstwick worked hard for his client, but
failed to clear him. Mr.. Bostwick un.
dertoek q pretty ssharp dodge, but it
failed TO work, and only caused the
Judge to smile. Mr.. Snodgrass Is gem
tleman who has hitherto behaved in the
most excellent manner, and it is hoped
thathis finemay be paid.
In the Mayors Court this morning
came John (poor John Murphy better
known as '.Camel-back Murf." John on
Saturday evening took otfense at being
called up to take drink(?) and made
for his man. The man, however, like
Camel back, was very much inebriated,
and both rolled over. John, being un-
n tn ~ rn hot, II 10,
Honor, was sent to Jail for six days.
John Schneider, while out raising old
Ned on Halloween, was let Off by paying
costs. James Michael, vagrancy, ten
days in Jail.
Large signs on the doors of the enclos-
ure Of the Custom-house lot this mern-
ing, reading, ''no admittance except
on business" led us to inquire the
cause. We were told that the laying of
the foundation would begin to- day.
Hundreds OF men are standing around
anxiously waiting for work, but there
Will be but little to do for any except
mechanics, consequently, many Will be
disappointed.
NEWPoRT.-Six recruits arrived at
the Barracks Saturday. Three passed
their second examination.
The School Board will hold ameeting
tonight.
The Magistrates of Campbell county
meet at Alexandria to-day, for the Sec
ond time, in consideration OF the $500, 900
subscription stock to the Big Sandy rail
road.
The stable Of Theodore Goodlngs was
robbed on Saturday nignt of barrel of
potatoes and pair OF Mother Carey's
chickens.
Captain Air was yesterday morning
very much surprised by the innumerable le
mass of people that filled hislerryboat
every time she touched the Ohio shore.
The mystery, however, was soon ex-
planned, when he learned that the work.
men OF Swiips iron and steel works
were playing game Of baseball on
the commons. Tile game way good
one. The front seats being reserved
for ladies, we were compelled to
take a back seat. The twenty
foot bar of railroad iron used as a bat
by Pat. Shields in practicing, was brok-
en- by Buchanan. Ali did we'll, and the
muffing beat anything we ever saw.
Ferdinand Smith umpired the game to
the satisfaction of both Mines. AT the
ciose ofuhe ninth inning the game was a
tie;. the score standings23 to 20. First
nine. Pat. Shields,,J. Brown, H. Heron,
j. Buekman. D. Knarr, p. Landeman, j.
H. Feeman. G. Knarr and Ell. Speme.
Second nine: M. Carr. J. Howe. Ii. Cor
coran, b. Smith,, j. Hareon, e. Statham,
A. Knarr, b. O,Donnell ana z. Dillon.
Time OF game three hours and twenty
minutes; runs earned 40!
We are glad to learn that our old
friend Str0up. has gone into business
again.
In the City Court this morning Har-
mon Naber and his wife Mary were
hauled up ON the charge Of fdrunkenness
and disorderly conduct, and were fined
MARY, $3 and cost, and Harmon So, in
cluding cost.