The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-11
FROM POINTS AROUND.


A. J. Crossman still languishes in
dtrance vie. 81
Citizens wishing to subscribe for the
STAR can do SO by calling on w. H.
Theodore TiIton delivered his lecture,
"The Problem of Life," last night TO a
good audience.
Joseph Abbott. for a long time clerk of
the Straub House, viii retain the same
position under the new management.
1t is rumorad that our old citizen,
Philip Berry, is willing to sacrifice, Tor
the good of the rising generation,
his beautiful property Situated on
the corner OF Basin and Reilly streets:
that is he 10 willing to sell TO the School
Board.
Isaac Barraclough, charged with SELL
ing intoxicating liquors, &C., in Oxford,
Ohio, was recognized to appear before
Court on the first day Of the next term
in the sum of $500.
In the case of John A.. Crossman,
charged with bigamy, the bondsmen ap-
peared and surrendered their man, when
tfey were released, and In default OF the
required bail OF 500, he was remanded
10 JAIL
The funeral Of Mrs. George Leech took
place yesterday afternoon. Rev. A. W.
Clokey conducted the services. x
The Light Guards were furnished with
arms last night.
Conductor .. d. Lewis, well known in
railroad circles, Is in the city.
CALIFORNIA, o.-The object OF the
s'Farmers' and Mechanics Social Club,D
which meets nightly at the. grocery on
the corner Of Main and Gerard streets,
seems to be
t'1o shoot folly as it flies,
And catch'the manners living as they rise."
Its present presiding officer, Mr.. Bou-
ceedingly jovlaI fellow. He talks with
great animation Of France and her great
Napoleons; and when once fairly under
way, his tongue runs like q MILL
tail, until he finally ifnagines him.
self in Paris, minging in the
sports and Qualifications Of that
.'gay and festive" people. Mr.. B.
presides over his "club" in the true
American style, with legs crossed and
resting on the top OF the stove, at an
angle Of 45 degrees with the. body, with
his hat resting on the back Of his head,
and with huge meeischaum held
loosely In the corner of his mouth, he is
O perfect picture of the average Ameri-
can lawyer while entertaining his CON-
rades In his law office. Tt is his careless
dignity that gives him such unbounded
influence over the other members OF the
club. Mr.. B.-sometimes taxes an active
part in local politics, and is always sue
cesstul when ON the winning side.
There have been times, however, when
lie was not on that side; but as a gen.
eral thing he is successful. Mr.. BPS
term of office expires ON the 4th OF
March, 1876; and he positsly declines to
accept q denomination, as he Is a strong
believer in the s'one-term principle" :"
In our next article we shall pay our
respects to the Secretary of the Club.
The foundry stopped again yesterday.
The general belief 10 that it stopped In
order to geta new start In the beginning
OF 1876-Lhe Centennial year. We sin.
cerely hope that this belief Is well
founded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ks III. Van Rensselaer,,
who are now in the East, are expected
home daily. Mrs. Van is perhaps visit.
ing, for the last time, the home of her
youth, to gaze forlthe last time upon the
'.scenes OF her childhood" and the
'.graves of her forefathers." On, theiI
return they will receive the welcome oil
the village.
Ihe Public schools are In a good con.
altlon tnis WINTER. Ine haAlm tnal
one acIe well cu.s.Ya.eui - :, wo.sn more
.a .nun wv wv poorIy cuI.iv aseu, ~ nss DeLlett
is observed; het @ .ne scnolar ea,,n understand
go ne soes, 10 "a, ae NJ sLae na. na.v. m an
Preaching by MT. pasis at the M. u
ohuron 'o-iior1o" nisn'.
rrx,~cmoy uv ,;..,o .,.s
..s'io ootoleu
girl living with Mr.. VIM. Nelson at Pine
Grove was SO badly burned few Gays
whila kinsfliuo m f;ra tl,at.eba diad
80 go. N'Ss
irom ON tns enec.s;
Ing r"yesse Oircuit oou1t auJourneo
to,eay. a.
Fer tne past week ene street. lamps
nave sneo put olm rays, IN our city ana
on Inursaay might we haa mo sAght al
all. This Is coming TO q pretty pass
when prosperous ~ city eau not al
lord to keep her lamps lit ON as dark
nights as we are having az present,
Complaints are being made that the
iamp-iighters put ont the street-lamps
hours before Daylight, 10 the great IN
convenience q tnose s VINO nave TO go 70
The Grand Jury's nnal report is not
;tia MY 'on'ss ~ sAe e'A'e au'noi-
The Sheriff starts Tor Franktort next
Monday, with q batch of prisoners con.