The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-09-06
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noon In the waters OF the Ohio at the foot
Of Madison street.
A. p. Rose, jr,, has returned from the
Hot Springs OF Arkansas.
A small fire was discovered about two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon in shed in
the back part OF SHUTS lumber yard, on
Scott street. The "Twos" extinguished
1t in short time.
Yesterday morning about two O'clock
John hehle was knocked down on Pike
street, near Kip, by an Irishman, who
chewing tobacco. Mr.. Rehle was not in
jured by the blow given him.
Burglars yesterday afternoon effecte d
an entrance into the bolt and nut factory
OF j. L. Lewis u Co., and broke open the
desk, but obtained nothing desirable.
The Public Schools opened this MORN
ing.
Hallam, the Enquirer reporter, and
Colonel Gray were at 1t again on Satur-
day, though this time no blows were
given.
The Coyingtonians have come to the
conclusion that the Holly Water-works
are not to be depended upon in case OF
fire.
Hallam this morning repeats his story
OF the late unpleasantness between
Councilman Grey and an Enquirer re.
porter.
One of the base-ballists Sunday was
struck on the nose with a bat. bOmuch
for Sunday baseball playing.
In the Mayors Court this morning
John Dunevan, for being disorderly, was
fined $S. John Butler, drunk, 81 and
costs. The cases of Thomas Harris,
Finch and Cider, were continued.
About six O'Clock Saturday evening
Councilman John Grey accosted Henry
Italian, Coyington reporter oil the En-
'quirer, on account OF paragraph which
appeared in the Covington columns eff
that paper some time ago in connection
with a case, of Grey against Mehala
kearns. After some very hard words,
Mr.. Grey raised his cane to strike Hal
lam, but from what we learn, did not hit
him. Mr.. Grey subsequently, gave him
self up, and in the Mayors Court this
morning, in an elaborate speech, ex-
planned the matter, and also stated that
the present reporter, in his continual
personal abuse of Ceuncllmen, and In
fact every citizen, had done great deal
of injury to the city. He furthermore
states that it was not through malice or
any hostile feelings towards Mr.. Hallam
that he demanded ali explanation from
him, but for the future benefit and well
lare OF the public. The Mayor has taken
his case under advisement, and will no
doubt excuse MIR. Grey from any charge
OF breach of the peace.
A boy named Gilmore, accompanied
by two other boys from Cincinnati, fast
ened their skiff by means of a rope to
the steamer Champion No. 8, sunday, on
her way up the Licking river. When a
little above the bridge The boat began to
back water, and before the boys could
get out of the way their craft was dashed
to pieces. The boys swan safely to
shore with the exception of Gilmore,
who was thrown against barge and Sc.
riously hurt, but was rescued by his
comrades.
NEwPORT.-Coroner Martin held an
inquest yesterday on the body of dead
child, whose parents are John and Mar
thy Murphy, residing in James alley,
near. Columbia street, and who. 1t
seemed, was smothered to death in bed
on Saturday night. The jury returned a
verdict OF death from neglect OF the par
ents.
A horse attached to buggy ran away
on Monmouth street yesterday, but was
caught before any damage was sus-
tanned.
Col. R. W. Nelson has returned from
his trip East.
The Turner Zoegling celebrated
their anniversary yesterday in the usual
manner. Tonight the festivities Will
close with concert and a ball.
The st. Georges Society met yester-
day afternoon in st. Stephens Cnurcn,
and elected tue following officers: Presi-
dent, IL. Schwermann; Vice President,
F. Fretsch; First Secretary, III. Schmees;
Second Secretary, +. Wempe; Treas
urer, b. Weber; Ensign, j. Sanders; AS
sistant Ensigns, j. Melchers and ii.
Stagaman. Standing Committee - Ii 1.
Schwermann, Ill. Hehman and j. Dis
name. The next meeting will be held at
Corpus Christi Church.
The School Board meets tonight.
The Barracks Band will accompany
the Hanselmann C0mmandery, Knights
Templar, on trip to Cleveland To-day.
Odd-lellows' Hall, which has been
renovated, will be opened to-
night Ny the Ben JOnson Dramatic
Club.
John Terrell, of Bellevue, was again
on the rampage on Saturday night. lie
got on drunk, and, as is his usual
style, commenced to whip his wife. AT
Ter sue received lew bruises anu a
black eye, she managed to get out and
into neighbor's house together with
her ten-day-ola baby, thus saving her
life, as he threatened TO kill her. 1t will
be remembered he was arrested on the
same charge only two weeks ago, but
his wife failing to prosecute him and he
to do better, he was let oil; ;
out no sooner does he get at liberty
than he is at it again. The peop,r.
living in the neighbornood are getrv
sick OF these nightly quarreis, Pad al
upon the authorities to take sor :. a i'm
in the matter and stop the.c. hiswrac af,,i
a "'o'u-
A lively game Of ,oase-bau in rear of
.ne t,,e Pipe sa. aou.u between the Riley and
s;e. sio a club, the Riieys gaining the
'iH.v oy a score OF % 10 5.
U)ettiers IL, Drummer Boys 4.
Capt. Curry has retarned from Green
Syringe, o., and Is much improved in
health and spirits.
stephen Weidper started for the coun-
try Sunday on duck hunt. He took
with him only eleven dogs.
Criminal Court commenced in regular
session this morning.
Tue public schools opened to-day, and
that accounts for the rush at Capt. Tom
Dowling's book store this morning.