The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-14


Clem. Hageman aud Anna A. Helming-
dierks.
new brick-y ard has been erected at
the corner Of Fifteenth ana Russell
Btreets.
ESQUIRE Francis fined Adam Rob 81
and costs last evening for q breach OF
the peace.
The City Assessor has reported. Total
population, %, es6; valuation OF prop
s srty, $l5, $50, 40.
"a Mary Welsh was brought before the
Mayors Court on charge OF dlaoraerIy
conduct. She was dismissed.
Last night two one-story frame build
ings, No. 81 and 80 Second street, adjoln-
Ing Averbeck's saloon, were blown down.
Water maine are being laid on Eighth,
between Willard and Gfeer streets, and
on Willard, between Eighth and Riddle
N streets.
John Mauer, who broke his wrist at
the fire few days ago at No. 20 East
Twelfth street, is rapidly improving and
able TO appear on tho streets.
81 CRIMINAL CouRT.-Tn the case OF W. s..
Ludlow, the jury fued tho defendant
$500. j. l.. Pence ana willie were fined 81
for failing to abate nuisance.
The frame house formerly back of the
Gas Company's office has been removed
10 Pike street, near Main, and Is now
threatened with being blown down by
the winds
Marshal Bolan has returned to the
Reverends Bent and McGill, OF the
Cathedral, the silver napkin rings which
were stolen by and found on Mary
Moore in Cincinnati.
A grand complimentary testimonial
will be given this evening to Miss Ada
Foy, rendered by the Whitford Dramatic
Com bination. The entertainment takes
place at Odd-fellows' HalL
The COUNTY Democratic Executive 9
Committee met yesterday. A mass Con-
vention for the 9th of May, at Drexelius'
Hall, was called to choose delegates to
the Louisville State Convention, and q
delegate convention for the 10Th proX. at
/ Independence to nominate candidates
Tor Sheriff, etc.
Charles Mudd, OF this city, is in the
Frankfort jail, on charge OF having
stolen a watch from Sheriff Kinney.
& Some days ago Berry Turner, a colored
man, died in Claysville, Bourbon
County, and confessed the crime which
q Mudd is expiating. Efforts have been
made to secure his release.
COUNCIL PRoCEEDINGs.-The follow.
ing resolution, offered by Mr.. Ashbrook,
was agreed to: lin view of the large
Liabilities OF the city now due and be-
coming due this year,
'Resolved, That the Committee on
Ways and Means be and they are hereby
authorized to negotiate with the Ken
tuoky Central Railroad Association To
take up. the bonds of the city issued to
the Covington and Cincinnati Bridge
Company, $4,000, due September l, 1876,
and pay to The city, say not less than
$4,000 cash, for whie1 the city of Cow
lDgton will allow q credit OF $1,000 on
the obligation Of said railroad associa-
tion, as represented by George IL. Pen
dleton, George p. Bowler, j. W. Steven.
son, VIM. Ernst, and others, which obi.
cation fs to take up $20O.o00 Of the bonds
Ol the city at any day before January l,
1884"
The total tax was fixed at 80, Of which
the general 1und tax was fixed at 81, in
terest fund tax ~ cents, sinking fund
IS cents, school fund 25 cents. The ordl-
nance was then passed. Adjourned.
NEWPORT.
The real estate of the city is valued at
1885. .309.
a regiment with band will be Or
dered TO Newport. 30 says Hon. Ban.
The entertainment which was to be
given by the Ben. Jonson Club Tonight
has been postponed to next Wednesday
A buggy belonging to Mr.. Lew. Ross
was wrecked this morning OH the Gin.
einnati Belle by heavy team owned by
Mr.. Campbell backing inte the wheels.
1t is rumored that the City Physicians
elect will not enter upon their duties on
of tho oalupipa thlU tn r0.
ceive, namely, $3.50.
CITY CoURT.-Fred. Seifert. John Nc.
Coughiin, Jonn Carney and James Eek
stein, all young lads, who have made it
q practice to infest the corner OF Gather
inc and Mccarthy streets, near the
church, and lnsnlt passers-by, were
each fined $40 and costs. Joseph
Schmitt. disorderly, was fined SO and
costs.
CoUNCu..--A Communication from the
Bellevue Il Newport Gas Company was
referred to a special committee.
The Mayor read two veto messages,
one including the resolution instructing
the Committee on Ways and Means to
borrow $1,000 Tor the use of the city. The
Mayor also read an address to the Coun-
Gil embodying suggestions as to its
course in view Of the recent vote of the
people, which he regarded as unmistak-
able in its declaration of O demand for
more severe measures Of economy and
prudence In the expenditure Of the d.
minished means at ghe disposal OF the
City Council. His suggestions are as
folloWa:
The abolition of the police toroe, ex-
cept one day policeman to take charge
OF the prisoners and utilize shaeiirr iiss;scr
which would save $1,000. Iu lieu Of this
he proposes a system of special police
men, authorized to make arrests and to
receive 40 much as is now allowed regu-
lar officers tor making arrests.
The extension Of the water pipes 20
the southwestern part Of the city. the
addition Of several fre-plugs, and the
abolition OF the Fire Department. ex.
cept two hose reels In different parts OF
the city, two horses End two drivers,
with system Of sulpernumerarics. The
sale Of the fire engine, to meet the ex.
pense OF tbs proposed extension.
IeS passage OF an ordinance requiring
every householder to clean the streets
twice year in aud about the premises
he occupies, and the street front twice
ayear, the labor OF the prisoners to be
utilized in removing the dirt. This will