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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
A Rhyming Match.

. Pittsburg having become sated with
spelling matches has invented new fea.
ture in the "match" line in the shape OF
a "rhyming match," which is thus de.
scribed by the Leader man:
Last night the new idea was put into
practice by rhyming match at the First
Universalist, Church, Grant street and
Third avenue. About one hundred and
fifty persons collected in the church,
and the entertainment was opened with
a spelling match, followed by the rhym-
ers. Prot Durwin, of the High School,
acted as schOolmaster upon the occasion,
with G. q. Lean and DR.. j. q. Bulium,
jr., as captains of the respective sides,
which numbered twenty persons each
Mr. Leans side won the spell, but DR..
Buffum's "got away" with the others on
the rhymning. The m0dus Operandi for
conducting the latter contest was that
the schOOlmaster should give out a line
and the captain OF one OF the sides should
make line within five seconds to rhyme
to it; then the other captain would make
another line to rhyme, then No.
on the other side should follow suit, and
SO on. The verse was to consist OF four
lines, and if a pupil was longer than five
seconds in making his rhyme he would
go down. When one verse had been fin-
lshed the schoolmasJer proposed an
other line, and three lines would be
given by The pupils in regular order to
rhyme with it. Here, Tor instance, is one
of the verses, which, was composed last
night in fifteen seconds:
(Teacher)3Tis hoped all will give at
tention to the teacher,
(Dr. Butfum )-Because he's such a
nice creature;
&C. y. Lean )-Ips well portrayed in
every feature
Drank Butfum )-You can't say so oil
Henry Ward Beecher.
The last line, spontaneous as it was,
'sbrought down the house." Another
thing that occasioned considerable mer-
riment was when the teacher inciden-
tally remarked to one of the captains,
"get all your side to stick to you." Cap
tain Lean at once made rhyme of it
and said, "and don't, Mr.. Teacher, kick
up such a hullabalo0."
Rhyming matches, now that the ball
has been started, will soon throw the
"spelIin' schules" into the shade.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
NEWS FROM THE OLD WORLD.

LONDON, March 31.-Tne British Com
missioners for the Philadelphia Exhibit
tion have sent circulars to three thou
sand persons who have taken part in
exhibitions and agricultural shows in
this country during the last seven years,
and also to Chambers of Commerce and
heads of municipalities throughout the
British Isles. The answers already re-
ceived indicate that Ireland and the
North OF England will be well represent
ed at the Centennial Exhibition.
PARIS, March 31.-A decree has been
issued prohibiting the importation OF
American potatoes, or sacks or barrels
in which they had been packed. This is
done to provide against the introduction
of the Colorado beetle.
The Univers publishes Papal Encyc-
heal, renewing the accommodation
pronounced against the old Catholics OF
Switzerland, and censuring the authorl-
ties for protecting them.
The French Government has agreed to
the Berne Postal Convention.
MADRID, March 31.-General Concha,
late Captain General of Cuba, has ad-
dressed petition to the King, accusing
General Jovellar, his predecessor in the
Captain Generally and the new Minister
OF War, of being the cause of lack of dis
cipline In the Spanish army on that
island; also, censuring the conduct OF
General Jovellar as Minister of War.
The petition has created a profound SEN
sation. The newspapers are compelled
to maintain silence in regard to it.
BERLIN, March 31.--Dr. Henry Foer-
ster Prince, Bishop of Breslau, has been
summoned to resign his bishopric be-
cause he promulgated the Papal En-
cyclical against the ecclesiastical laws.
The conference of Roman Catholic
bishops at Fulda is held with closed
doors. The object of the meeting is to
discuss and issue a pastoral letter con-
cerning the bill before the Prussian
Diet withdrawing State grants from the
Ghurch
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
Items.
Specials to the Star.


sPRINGFIELD, o., March 31.-A Mar
row Gauge move meeting will be held a
the Opera-house tomorrow Thursday
evening at 1880 O'Clock. The officers o.
the road will be present. A large ant
effective meeting is expected.
On East Main street Slack's gun store
was robbed OF one double-barrel shot
gun and several smaller articles, alto
gether worth $50 or $50.
Spring weather is enlivening business
and trade seems to be excellent.
FRANKLIN, O.--On Sabbath last a larye
number OF people assembled at the TOO,
OF Jackson street TO witness the INNER
sion of five persons by Rev. Lockert, ol
the Baptist Church.
I VIM. Reeder's little girl, aged three
years, died OF scarlet fever Monday.
Miss Jennie Snuff died at the residence
OF ber grandfather, r. Wilkinson, Esq,
on Tuesday morning, Of malignant scar.
Jet fever.
I Samuel Thompson is moving from
town; he takes charge of the large farm
at Anna, Ohio, belonging to j. L. Thir-
keld.
The Citizens Building and Loan Asso.
citation has been organized. Tickets for
the election of Directors are printed.
! The Second National Bank is expected
to 60 into operation soon...
The old graveyard by the depot is be.
tng filled preparatory TO the erection Of
an extensive business house.
We are still having "spells." The next
at the Presbyterian Church Friday even.
ing.
A number of residences will be put up
this spring and summer. We need about
pne hundred houses here at the present
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

The popular notion, that the present
generation is physically weaker and
smaller than the primitive or ancient, is
not utterly unfounded, but there is
abundant evidence that the reverse is
true. Most Of us would be amazed il not
shocked at true and l1fe-size portrait of
the real Eve, smother Of all iiying,n We
often hear, indeed, of giants bones here
and there dug up, but intelligent exam
tnation invariably proves them to have
belonged to the mammoth or other ami
NAL. A singular blunder of the kind
shows the real value of such reputed
discoveries. Years ago, skeleton was
dug from the calcareous shale at
Oeningen, which the veteran savant
Scheuchzer confidently christend ''Ho-
mo diLuUii teStis"-the man who saw the
flood. CASTS Of it were made for varI-
GUS museums, and, in full faith in the
legitimacy OF the name, one Deacon
Muller was moved to write some pious
and edifying lines about it. Uniortu-
nately, the first competent study of the
skeleton proved it to be that-not of an
ancient sinner. but large salamander,
closely resembling the Giant Salamander
e0f Japan. The indications are that the
grimeyal man OF Europe and his nearer
Snescendants were Of short stature.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
BY TEL EGR4PH.
More Changes.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The next i'm
portant change in the Treasury Depart
ment, it is stated to-day, will be the re-
tirement of j. w. Douglas, Commits.
siDner of Internal Revenue, who resigns
his position to take effect the first o1
NAV. 1t is understood he will succeed
Judge Peck, of the Court Of Claims.
ANDREW JOHNSON
is still In the city, devoting considerable
time to visiting the Executive Depart
ments and attending to business there
for his cons nstituents.
MIR. NEW,
who is to succeed Treasurer Spinner,
was yesterday presented to Spinner at the
Treasury Department. He will come to
Washington as soon as he can arrange
his private business at indianapolis.
The new Treasurer has made an excel
dent impression.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31


Speaking of Edwin Forests last ap.
pearance on the stage, correspondent
says: His last engagement was in Bos-
ton. He had had an attack OF pneumo.
mia which affected one of his lungs. Mr.
Oakes, his lifelong friend, implored him
not to 60 on the stage again. He Was i'll all
the afternoon, SO h0arse thar he could
hardly speak. The play was "Riche.
lieu." All the entreaties of his physic.
clans and friends could not keep him
from the theater. Too feeble to walk he
was led to his dressing-room and ar
rayed himself TOR theApart. The physi-
ian had given Mr.. Oakes a small phial of
whisky, telling him that If Forrest
showed signs OF suffering to administer
it to him. When Forrest heard this he
said: SIT l die on the stage 1 will die,
but they shan't find any rum in me-" A
when he was called he was led to it by
Mr.. Oates. When his cue came he was
raised to his feet. "Steady me-" he
said, "steady me, and let me go on"
lettering ON the stage, the sound of the
applause of the multitude seemed to put
new life into him, and he went through
his part accurately, and SO to the end OF
the play. When E9 finished, he was led,
half fainting to his hotel, and he never
appeared on the stage any more. The
next night the play was ''Yirginius;"
but his ply sicians and friends absolutely
forbade his playing the part. He strug.
gled until the last moment, resolved he
would not be governed by either tri9nds
or physicians. Finally the doctor said,
"If you dress for Virginius tonight, and
go upon the stage, you will die" He
listened tor moment, burst into tears
like q child and submitted himself to be
put into bed. This was at the Globe
Theater,. Boston, and he never acted
again.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
THE ESCAPED MURDERER,


NEW HAVEN, March Ex-senator Bay
ard, of Delaware, delivered campaign
speech last evening, in Music Hall, be-
fore a large audience. His address was
general arraignment of the Admins
tration. He especially denounced its
policy in regard to Louisiana, Arkansas,
land other Southern matters.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
Financial .EIaAl,r{ea.

NEW YORK, March 81.-The excite
ment in the stock market yesterday, over
the reported failure of Daniel Drew, was
allayed by u telegram from him that all
his contracts should be met. 1t is sup
posed his brokers will this morning act
accordingly.
THE ESCAPED MURDERER,
nharkey, is expected to leave Havana
to-day in custody of detective, and
will arrive here about the beginning OF
next week.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

Exchanges from every quarter speak
in the most cheering tones of the BROS
poets of good spring trade. There is
no doubt the country is in reasonably
sound condition, and the credit of the
mercantile community on sound basis.
New York business men say the demand
for goods for the West Is greatly in
creaSed and they think the prospect Tor
a legitimate trade is good and likely to
improve. Confidence is being restored
rapidly in all business circles.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

! WILKEsBARRE, PA, March 31.-It is
the general opinion that the Delaware Il
Hudson trestle bridge Will be swept
away by ice. 1t was reported late last
might that heavy gorge near Owego had
given way; but a few hours, OF days, at
most, must bring on the crisis.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
TIE clMclMNATi STAR:

Tei-pAtfy Eiurov, published every day (except Sum
day hy tire toMpASy, NJ their office,
~ Walnut street Branch Offices, 4l6 Scott Street,
Govlngton, KY, and 81 West Washington ST., SPRING
field, Ohio.
TuE bAIv STAR Is served by carriers to subscribers
in the city of Cincinnati, and To all the surrounding
cities aud iuwns or per week. Single
COPIES Two CENTS BY mail per year, free of post
age, s6 Fractional parts OF year at the same rate.
Its circulation is larger than that Of any other daily
paper published in the State Of Ohio Advertising
rates far the three editions, SLIGO per square, 2s
cents per line Agate.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

A lady of Washington county, New
York, is the mother Of large family OF
children, and they are all rather diminu-
tive. A few days after the birth of the
youngest q little niece of the lady called
to see the baby. After looking at the
tiny specimen for a few minutes, the
little girl said: "Aunt Maria, don't you
think it would be better to have less Of
EN- and have 'em biyperW
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

There is strong belief in the neigh
borhoQd of Boyle Farm in England t6at
the missing will of the late Lord st.
Leonards, for which reward OF G50O
is offered, is buried with him. Itv %
seen in his hands few days before his
death. By his express desire the vener-
able Ex-Chancellor was laid in his cot.
fin in dressing gown which he usually
wore, and IN the pocket of the dressing
gown is supposed to he the will.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

SIT is of no use to avoid the ISSUE"
said learned judge to a broker, "your
case will be settled by the issue of a
bench warrant. "Warrants, warrants,
bench Warrants" said the broker, con.
sulting his latest reports, show much on
the dollar are they worth noM2n
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

!. Sarah Felix, sister of the famous
actress Rachel is perfume maker In
Paris. She keeps fresh flowers con-
stantlY on the grave. of the great trag.
edienne. Leah Felix, younger sister
is rapidly making . reputation.o ths'
tapes -
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

Lake Michigan was frozen over solid,
during the winter, an event that has
never occurred before, SO far as is
known. The Chicago river was also
frozen solid to the bottom.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

Bronson Howard, who is now in Eng
land, will present Tennyson with a
beautifully, bound copy of "Lotos
.Leaves,n in behaltof the Lotos Club.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31

a reward Of $4,000 is offered for the
1iscovery OF the murderer of Yost. in
Jamestown, New York, on the 9th inst,
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-03-31
THE CINCINNATI STAR:

WEEKLY EDirioS, published every Thursday, BY tho
Star Publishing Company, and Mailed free OF post
age, at 100 per year. II is alarge eight-page paper.
containing AZ columns of reading matter, and Is the
cheapest paper ofits size published In this country
RATES OF ADVERTISING. .l5 cents per line each inser>
ton, Agate measure. Three months l2if cents per
line. Discount Of per cent. on n column; 10 per
ADyERTsEmgSTs for either wEEKIa or Tnf- -DAIY must
take the run Of the paper and be properly Classified
Extra displays Special and Business Notices. will b
subject TO advance No Objectionable matter will be
admitted at any price whatever.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-09-02

novels" said her mother, shuddering. "Oh
what place this America is. wish was
in the Vaterland again"
II don't see what good there is in making
such Wishes" muttered Octavia. "See here, "
she continued, turning to Claribel, and re-
suming her somewhat difficult English, "if l
let you write home, will you promise to remain
quiet until you get an answer to your letter?'
"Remain quiet? OF course I will-but do
tell me, do you take me for an insane person?'
II may as we'll be frank with you" said
Octavia, coloring. "Herr Wagner said the
shock had disordered your mind"
"And you have been guarding me! Good
heavens! But have favor to ask of you
promise me that you will not let that man,
whoever he is-or anybody-take me away
from here until the answer to my letter
comes"
This promise, which was only reasonable
one, was given; and Claribel, somewhat re.as.
sured, wrote her letter without farther delay.
1t was very short one:
"DEAREsT EDNA-For Heavens sake come or
send for me at once. do not know how l came
here, or anything that has happened. feel as if
had been ill. You can imagine my anxiety to
have this mystery cleared up. trust you are all
we'll. Let me hear at once. Your own
CLAIRE"
This letter, to which was added Madam
Bernstein's address, was shown to Octavia,
who translated it to her mother; and having
obtained the assurance that it would be
mailed Immediately, Claribel summoned what
fortitude she could to aid her in bearing the
necessary delay before the answer could ar
rive.
Tno pC roNnIN1,rn IryT wEEK
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-09-02

fro BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

A GHOST IN PARADISE. 1T is reported
that veritable ghost appears nightly
near the Pioneer Touring mils in
Paradise Valley. The spirit 10 said to
be that Of old man Furman. who died
several years ago. 1t is a mild man.
nered ghost. perfectly harmless, and
contents itself with giving the boys
some wholesome advice.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

TRooPs EN- RoUTE.-Seventee en-
listed men. artisans and musicians, for
the First and Sixth Cavalry, passed
through yesterday en- route to Cali
fornia. in charge of Lieutenant w. p.
Hall, of the LIST Cavalry. They came
from st Louis, and appeared to be q
very intelligent class of men.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

MOTHERS. save the lives of your
daughters when affected with consump-
tive coughs or violent colds, by admin
istering to them without. delay, the
standard specific. Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar. Pixies toothache
drops cure in one minute.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

BUILDING.-New buildings are still
going up, and additions are being made
to several old ones. j. Ii. Job is MAX
ing quite an addition to the Rogers
place, purchased by him last summer,
and Mrs. j. +. Edwards is having an
addition built to the house formerly
occupied by G. W. Sharp.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

PEnsoNAL.-Judge Berry. President
of the Humboldt Mill and Mining
Company, returned from San Francisco
yesterday. :. Walter Schmidt. Super
intsndent of the Oneida mill. near
Browns Station. was in town yester-
day. He informs us that the mill is
running steadily and doing well.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

FREIGHT FOR CoRNUcoPIA. - Fred.
Macdonald has loaded his team to-day
with 1900 pounds of merchandise for
Cornucopia. Some of the merchants
at that place prefer this to the Eko
route, it being the cheapest way to
ship freight.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

HIDES -Berk & Powers of the Rail-
road Meat Market. shipped car load
Of hides to San Francisco to-day.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

CATTLE oAIPPED. - Col. Hardin
shipped nine Car loads of cattle to San
Francisco last night They are from
his herds, which roam in Quin river
Valley, and are in prime condition.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

REMoygp.--The SILVER STATE Office
10 removed from Railroad street to the
new binding on Bridge street, opposite
the Courthouse
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

KNOXVILLE. George Workman, who
came mp yesterday from Unionville,
gives MS the following items from that
place: The mills are all running. The
Pioneer, which has been substantially
improved, and ;ts crushing and ANAL
gamating capacity increased. having
started up last week, and considerable
bullion is now being shipped from the
pace semi-weekly. Lawing is quite
lively, several cases being on the docket
in the Justices Court. Charley Kyle
10 fixing up his place at the Hot
springs for the accommodation of in
valids. Jake Hawley, of the Exchange
Hotel, who has been quite sick lately,
is convalescent. o. X. Stampley is
pushing ahead on the Millionaire
mine, and extracting good ore. The
cd camp is livening up somewhat and
times are better than during the sum-
mer, when water was so scarce.
.-~-----A ----~-
FINE HALL. i evy's Hall, formerly
known as the FL Dorado, is now re-
Giving the finishing touches from the
painter. 1t has been reinodeled
throughout, and is now one of the
most substantial frame buildings in
town. 1t is suitable for balls, theaters,
lectures, or public meetings of any
kind, and ia something that has been
needed in the central part of town for
some time. The lower part of the
building has been fitted up in gorgeous
style for saloon, for which purpose it
has been rented by Tolman & Ivory.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

TEA TRAINS. tea trains passed
here this morning and another went
through yesterday. Those trains aver
age about twenty cars each, and are
sent through as specials. with all posi-
bic dispatch. All the tea used in the
Atlantic States goes through by rail,
and is delivered in much less time than
by the old route by water.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

A HAPPY PRospRcroR straton
was one of the happiest prospectors We
have seen for some time yesterday
He had pocket full of twentiss. tbe
proceeds of a lot of ore which he had
worked at the Reduction Works here
tie informed US that less than three
months ago he vert prospecting in
Central District. and struck a small
silver bearing vein, on which he and
Henry Junkins went to work. Thew
have made good wages for every day
since the ledge was discovered. and
have some three or four hundred dol.
lars worth of ore on the dump besides
and fair prospect for q good mine.
He thinks after all that has been said
Nevada is as good country for poor
man as there is in the Union. and that
sooner or later the energetic prospector
is bound to make strike.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

FREIGHT CHARGES FROM THE East
N. Levy d Co. received car load of
general merchandise direct from the
east yesterday. Thinking this afforded
an opportunity TO answer a question
asked US by the Avalanche recently.
we interviewed q member of the firm
on the freight question. We asked what
the rates of freight on general mer-
chandise are from Boston to Winnie.
mucca. He answered So 20 in cur.
rency per 100 pounds. Again we asked
what the rates are from Chicago and
st Louis. The reply was 81 80 in
greenbacks per 100 pounds from either
place. These are the rates on dry
goods, groceries, boots and shoes. etc.
There are many articles on which the
rates are higher than those mentioned,
and nothing that We are aware of on
which they are less.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

MONTGOMERY QUEENS CIRcUs.-C.
Z. Pell, advance agent of Montgomery
Queens Great Circus and Menagerie,
passed through yesterday. He informs
us that Queen is sending his animals
to this coast to winter, aud that nine
car loads of them are now on the way
hither. He will add new attractions to
his great show this winter. preparatory
to another tour through California and
Nevada next summer.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02
sAS FRANCISCO STOCK REPORT.


50 North Belle 90
$50 Hussey 75c
$50 Tyb0 1871
400 Mansfield l5c
$50 Golden Chariot |
1000 Poorman |
SIS Panther 75c
81 Jefferson go
100 Meadow Valley 3
$40 Raymond Ely %
30 Eureka Con l2s4
80 jackson | "a
10 Belmont ~
20 Rye Patch II
80 Keses & X. 81.
800 Leopard 1lL
1865 CHA 4@s
100 Cosmopolitan 500
1860 Bevisthan 21s
100 Amazon
$50 Pacific /
100 Florida "a
100 Midcs 5
205 Andes 81
1850 Kossuth 3
800 Morning Star 1
$40 Woodyille 35s
400 Best Il Belchtr 39l@
$50 Rock Island "a
40G Con Virginia 2G2
zG5 Uuion 81,
2S5 Crown Point 30
275 Kentuck Ia
G5 Belcher 90
1865 California 55L
1900 Ophir 40A
This Mornings BOARD.
700 Ophir 40 $50
GS5 Mexican III, b3o
1l5 Gould ~ Curry l64
455 Best d Belcher 39i1
Loo Savage 81
lG5 Chollar Ga
$50 Hale IL Norcross SO
$50 Crown Point 80
275 Yellow Jacket II
$50 Imperial 10
40 Belcher 20
% Confidence 1917
100 Silver Hill 80
los Dayton )
lis Alpha l7sI
All Con Virginia eco boo
l45 Utah z
Coo Rock Island q.
270 New York Il,
100 Kentuck 49,.
1910 California IS $50
30 Baltimore 81
leo Occidental 81
20 American Flat 2
GO Empire Mill So T
175 Bullion 81
730 julia IL
1895 Woodville 3
500 Justice %
720 Uuion So. 81
IT'S Caledonia IL. tx
40 Kossuth ~. 2L
$50 Overman 80. 48
$50 Snccor go
So Andes 3
40 o. G.. Hill az
100 Morning Star
4S5 Sierra Nevada 1917, IS
20 Exchequer ii
IL Lady Bryan ~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-11-02

sy- Agent for the celebrated patent
BED BUG PROOF" SPRING MAT
TRESS.