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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
Punch With Care.

The ingenious and dishonest conduc-
tor will find some way to beat the city
horse-raIlroad companies. Two have
been arrested in Philadelphia and bound
over for using bogus bell-punch. They
were detected by "spoJters," who
watched them "punch In the presence
of the passenjare," ami discovered their
trick. The Philadelphia Times says
About one thousand five hundred OF
the registering punches are in daily use.
The dummy" is little brass bell, full
of holes TO allow clear ring, which the
thievng conductor carries in his hand
and rings while pretending toregister
a fare on the orthodox puncn. On one
trip the detective says, Nipple captured
81 70, and, at the same rate on the re-
manning eigbt trips, his Illegal gains for
the day would foot up TO $l5 70. The
average daily "knock-down" is s.. The
street railway superiutendents are sat-
i,fed that they have been swindled
right and left, and they manifest a dis
position 10 move on the dishonest con-
ductors in force.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
FORTY-FOURTH COSGRESS.-lst SESSION
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, August 8.-The bill to
organize the new Territory of Pembiua,
to embrace the northern half OF Dakota,
was called up and passed. The major
ity and minority reports of the commit
tee which investigated the clrcum-
stances attending the late election in
Mississippi were ordered to be printed
in the Record and to lie on the table. The
Committee on Military Affairs reported
adversely on the bill to pardon desert
ers from the army, and 1t was lndefin-
itely postponed. The consideration of
the resolution TO print ten thousand ex-
ira copies OF the Presidents message In
relation to late troubles at Hamburg,
s. o., was resumed, Pending discus
sion the Senate went into executive ses-
sion and soon after adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, August S.-A bill was
introduced to secure the prompt re-
sumption of specie payment; referred
to Committee ON Coinage. A bill was
passed to print ten thousand copies OF
the Report OF the Commissioner of Ag-
riculture for 1874, and two hundred
thousand copies Of the Report for 1875.
The Bland Silver Bill was taken up and
pending discussions the morning hour
expired and the bill went over. A sub
stltute for the Blaine School Amend
ment to tho Constitution was intro
duced and referred to the Judiciary
Committee. The Bill to Secure Reeip-
rocity with Canada was postponed till
next December. Adjourned.
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His Royal Aoquaintanoe.
From the New York SUM-

IIIolh Vho rCN 1VfN o0n'i
Two young gentlemen meet on Fifth
avenue, and express languid surprise at
the encounter. These cOsmopolitans
last saw each other on the Rue de Capu-
Gins.
law, yaw hear~
Eyes, came last week."
"0n the CunardawW
"Yes, the Scythiaw."
"EDjaw yourself In Pafis?"
"Tolerable. Had good lettaws, you
knaw. Some deuced distinguished peo-
ple."
"Hunt any OF 'em up? Call on 'em?''
"Yes, called on a Marquise and a
Countess, ana one evening l called on
two Queens"
CAV pleasant interviawp
mot very. The other fellaw had three
Kings, you knaw.n
"AWP'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
How He Was Identified.

The story goes that Joe Jefferson went
to bank TO cash u check-during the
long run of Rip Van Winkle-and the
bank official demanded that he should be
identified. "Why," said Joe, pm def
terson, now playing vt Booths" 'rhat
may be-" returned the cautious clerk,
"but I've seen Rip many time and it
seems hardly possible you are the man !;
anyway, you must get some one who
knows you" Jefferson SUNK against Il
post in the peculiar, lorsaken air OF the
returned sleeper, and said in the words
OF Rip: I'll my tog Schneider vas here he
would know me-" "Pay that check )"
cried the Cashier. "NO one but Joseph
Jefferson has that heart-breaking voice
or could utter thuse words in that way"
And thus an alluslon to the dear old un-
seen dog that never existed, except in
Jefferson's s imagination, saved him deal
OF trouble.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

A DESTRUCTIVE INsECr.-"In 1866"
says the PARIS Figaro, "France was
visited by an insect, about one-fourth
the size of an average flea, and which
will consume, this year, sum OF 139,
600, 900 Of francs for its maintenance.
Tue expense will augment annually il
some means are not found Of mastering
its mandibles. That intinitesImal GAR
gantua has received from saYants the
Greek name Phyllorera, which means
leat-drye because the part
of the vine it attacks and exhausts Is
the root, so that the leaf becomes dried
up. In ten years from its appearance
this pest has totally destroyed One-third
OF the French vineyards, that Is to say i,
100000 hectares two and hall acres
each out Of 100000 and, at this mo-
ment. it is causing the disappearance Of
II, ,26S,000 hectolitres (Jwenty-two gal
Ions each) of wine, which at the average
price of Ill 4Oc the heetolitre, represents
the 139 ia, 900 francs. Whence comes
PhylloXera2 The sayants have the can
dor to ayow that they can not say"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
A rood story Ia told of several Rosts

A good story is told of several Boston
merchants who with their wives are
summeFing 1t at hotel not many miles
from Boston. Immediately after supper
one of the members Of the firm of b. III.
& Co. arose and announced that there
would be some private theatrlcals, tab
leaux, etc. The tables were removed,
and impromptu curtains were made oil
shawls. The first performance was to
be "The Sleeping Beauty" to be fol-
lowed by farce, "This Hotel is Sold"
One Of the ladies was requested to take
the part Of the sleeping beauty. She re-
clined ON the sofa, covered with two
waterproofs and piece of mosquito
netting. One of the party, under pre-
tense Of going for hammer to act as
auctioneer, slipped out of side door
with his three companions and adjourned
to an upper chamber. where they in
dplged W the good old game OF "high.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
A Domestic Tragedy in Denver.
[From the Denver Tribune.l

A certain married man of this town,
having been repeatedly warned by his
wife to come home earlier nights or he
would find himself locked out, at last
found himself in just that fix. Gentle
tappings at the door were tried, but ST.
lence prevailed within. Then firm rap
rap-rap, but no result. At last, after
bolsterous poundings, the besieged ap-
peared at the battlements vt the castle
so to speak--to hold parley with the
invader.
"Who are you, and what do you
Wantr
"Oh, fiddlesticksl Come, now, open
the door and let me in"
Not for Joseph. You know what l
told you very well, and now you can
take the consequences. Good night, sir"
And she disappeared. Then followed
pleadings, threats, imprecations and
commands most luuicrously intermiXed.
But she held the fort, and the recreant
slept at hotel that night, and the next
night came home AT 8, sharp.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
Cincinnati Dry Goods Market.
CINCINNATI, August 0.

The market has remained quiet, but steady.
The trade has moderate, and generally an
order demand. No material change In prices:
PRINTs-Choice DARK standard, Ta7J<c; choice
light 8a8kc; lower grades quoted nominally
5a51o per yard, with few il any in che market.
JEANs-Newport leo, Pewee Valley 25c,
Standard CSC, Guiding Star 32hc, American
Csc, Laurel Hill SOC, Queen City 57hc, Long
Branch 7sc. and Gibraiter 4ec.
TIoKINGs-Conestoga, q. @. A., 1870, @. 7.
1a6c, Gold Medal ls%c, Extra Medal lsaS
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

CINCINNATI, August a-2 T. NJ.
The total reeeIUts and snlnments tor the
past 2I hours were as follows:
Cattle. Hogs Sheen.
Receipts. ,..,...... 402 03l 53l
Shipments. ........... 4l E0J 40
HOGS-Marlet active and firm. We quote
common light S6l6 g5. fair TO good light 81 4O
a6 10 and heavy SO 60a6 IS per Genital gross.
CATTLE Market slow. Common are worth
s2as rs, far to medium $5a3 Is aud good BUTCH
ers' STAT 50 per GENITAL gross.
ShEEP-Steady and moderately active at
50 25a3 25 for common to fair, and vs. Jva4 "
Tor good to choice per Genital q 0ss.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

Queen of the est l4c, l6c, lsc, 2Oc, 221zc, 25c,
1856 and 30c
BROWN sHEEFMGs - We quote: Standard
Eastern SyS a9o, Western u aSe, and seconds va
aIc per yard.
BLEAoHED SHIRrINGs quote: New YORK
| Mills l31a al4c. Wamsutta l3c, Fruit OIL tne
Loom 1O1ac, Lonsdale 1Gc. Hope SaShc.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
MMe have numerous Ietters from nhysiclans

"We have numerous letters from physicians
who have used the Armadill0. The efficacy Of
these Bands and Soles is clearly established in
cerlain forms of Rheumatic Affections, Neu-
ralgIa, Weakness Of the Back and Abdomen,
etc. The Pulvermacher Cham, which has re-
ceived the distinguished appreciation OF Sir
is largely used in England, and, ae the Arma.
dillo performs the same functions and presents
the same principle, only In q more convenient
form, there is no reason why it should not at
tain the celebrity yhere."-Physician and Phar-
macist, November, 1875.
"And many physicians of high repute, and
some within our own knowledge, testify to bhe
beneficial use OF electro agnetism by sueh
means as Mr.. Seibert has very ingeniousy de-
vised, and which we think worthy Of attention"
-Sanitanan, May, 1876.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
FINANCIAL,
CINCINNATI. August 9-l:3

CINCINNATI. August 9-l:3o 2. NJ.
Gold is easy to-day. We quote it l115s buy
ing and III selling. Gold checks on New
YORK liz.
There is a moderate demand for money, and
the market is STEADY.
Eastern exchange is quiet aud no cange
in rates. Buying at 1-10 discount and selling
at l-2y prem.
Sterling exchange is worth $490 sight draft
and 81 SS for sixty days gold, and moderate
demAn0
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

The river fell inches in the twenty
four hours ending at A. NJ, with Q feet
7 inches in the channel.
STEAMBOAT MOVEMENTS.
The Louis A. Sherley arrived from
Carroilton this morning with o mod
crate trip OF freight and passengers,
and will return this afternoon. The
General Lyle, from Louisville, had q
good trip, consisting OF u head cattle,
160 sacks wheat, 250 boxes starch,
IA bundles willows, ia empty kegs, 26
empty half brls, II tierces lard, 100 brls
lime and II brls whisky. She will return
this evening. :. The large and magnifi-
cent side-Wheel steamer Andy Baum
will leave for Memphis this evening.
Capt. II. j. Vinton commands, and Mr.
NJ. M. Deem prssides in the Office. L. i. The
Bostona will leave for huntington this
evening. :. The Sandy No. 2 will depart
tor Evansville this evening. -. Tue Ban
mock City arrived this morning from Car
rollton with q fair trip. Her principal
items of freight were s firkins butter, SO
barrels potatoes, 149 bales straw,
At bales hay, 207 sacks wheat, 10
hhds tobacco and II head Of stock. She
will return at her regular hour this sf-
ternoon. Capt. Wolfs elegant steam
.er Cherokee viii depart for New Or.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
sleeplessness from OyertaxatiOn.

am happy to be able to inform you that
am still improving AM hope soon to De able to
say Orchard is himself again" Since have
been using the ArmadIllo, Ihave had no trouble
in sleeping. Can take q nap in the afternoon,
and sleep from until next morning.
g. E. LOBDELL,
President Lobdell Car Wheel 20.
WILMINGToN, April Is, 1875.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
FOR SALE BY

Druggists, Homeopathic Pharma-
cists and Surg icaI Instrument
Dealers, and the soles by Shoe
Dealers, or will be sent free on res
ceiPt of price by
e. II. Sci B ERR.
sle REsadwaE. New York.
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Every Subscriber will receive the Beauti-
fully Illustrated
STAR ALMANAC
For 1876, Free
NOW TO SEND MONEY.

subscriptions may be sent by POst-OfRice
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Money sent in an ordinary letter by mail
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

low, jack" The lady and the audience
remained patiently an hour and twenty
minutes, when large placard was
dropped into their midst, with the
words, "This house is sold.u
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
vOLTAIC ARMADILLO.
z TESTIM Is
YOU SHOULD READ.
Perfect Fitting to Every Part of the
Body. Always Safe. always
Ready for Use.
THE
VOLTAIC ARMADIIlLO
Am nElectrO-Ma Remedy for
Nervous Diseases.

No shock or unpleasant sensation expe-
rienced, but constant electric current, giving
to the nerves gentle stimulus, reviving Cir.
culation. removing Congestion, Pain and SoFe-
ness, For Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sciatica.
Lumbago, Weak Back, Nervousness, Gene. al
Debility, Imperfect Circulation, &c, &c, &c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

In a case of chronic and sub-acute arthritis,
my patient, very Intelligent young lady, has
derived infinitely more benefit from your
Band than from all the bistering. bandagIng.
compressed sponges, &C., she endured a5 the
hands of one of New York CIty's most eminent
physicians. HENRY T. BAHNSON, MD.
SALEM, N. G., June, 1915.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

have used your Bands and soles and find
them in every way worthy the confidence OF
the Medical Profession.
j. W. TRUEWoRTHY, MD.
MUNoIE, Ind, Oct 10, 1915.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

The Band succeeded admirably in the case OF
chronic rheumatism, for which got it. l re-
commend it most cordially for sucn.
81. GEO. W. TEACKLE, NJ. D.,
12S PARK avenue, Baltimore.
JULY "A, 1876.
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wAUKErsHA, wis, Dec. s, 1S7I

WAUKEESHA, WIS, DEC. 8, IoIb'
1 have used the Armadillo for neuralgia In
the head. Its effect upon me was wonderful.
H. relieves me in a very few ninutes. have
been subject to this fearful disorder for many
years, but have found nothing 10 equal your
electro magnetic remedy. l also use the Soles
with great satisfaction. II. l.. COVE.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09

SiXty-two thousand buffalo robes
will be sent east from Benton, Montana,
this lall.
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HAMILTON.

The crop Of apples in Butler County
this year far exceeds that of any previ-
Dus year.
The next thing to be done is to build a
prison for females. Council passed a
resolution to that effect at the last meet
ing. I..
: Or. Dan. Millikin was appointed Dis
trict Physician in the First lntirmary
D.strlct, and DR.. lie Corbin in the Sec.
pnd.
= Council appointed committee to ap-
pear before the County Commissioners
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-08-09
nent securities quiet and steady:

The following is the 1880 P. M. report of N
York Stock Market, as received by Lea, ST.
rett & Co., S W est Third streef:
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18

Washington left an estate valued ut
over $500, 900; John Adams died moder-
Jefferson died 80 poor that IL Congress
had not purchased his library at $2o, 900
he would have been pauper; Madison
was frugal, and left about 100000; Mon
roe died so poor that he WAS buried at
the expense Of his relatives; John
Quincy Adams left about $55 200; Jack
son died worth about $4,000; Van Buren
left some $4OO, 900 1T IL said he did not
draw his salary while in office, but at
the expiration Of his term Of service
drew the whole 100000; Taylor had
saved something from his pay while in
the army, and died worth $3.50, 600; Tyler
married a lady Of wealth. Fillmore was
always frugal and added to his savings
by marrying lady Of wealth, and was
worth about 100000; Pierce's estate
was valued at $50,0OO; Buchanan left
S2OO, 600; Lincoln about $4,000; and
johnson $4,000.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18

vst herself up n slssAnt style, and
charges one dollar citing In her ONCE
and two at ladies' residences. I hate 70
acknowledge Il, but am forced 70 state
that American ladies ere very careless
about their finger nails--tkoy barely
keep them cleArl, and they have In many
instances the vicious habit Of biting
them. When they pare them they. cut
them 90 deep 40 to allow the desh to
grow over and give their fingers the
form Of pad. Pretty, white, we'll
shaped hands are plentiful In America,
but 8 pretty nall Ii seldom seen. The
cleanliness and care Of the nails are one
Of the most Indispensable cares Of the
toilet, and dirty nails on pretty hand
are as ugly and offensive as decayed
teeth In pretty mouth. It is not diff
cult to attain perfect nails. A little at
tention will suffice. Aid nature. VOila
tout. Another thing ladies should avoid
is wearing short shoes to make their
feet look small. They do themselves q
positive injury Half the imperfections
Of the feet are caused by short shoes.
After the Egyptian and Chinese the
American women have the smallest feet,
the French the most perfectly formed,
and the daughters Of Albion the largest.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18
TELEGRAPHIC.
HomnSATToSs FALL STILL DoRS
unANr DIsAPPelNrnn.
-.
Ns-sslllsrs n ths1 SsstA sSr Hayes snt
tWhesler.
ulk, 1psnesr and u.evy are lnlvavsr Q
- MAncesk.,
Drlstsw Resigned 10 suscssssr Name
ls,sclai 10 NE \. o. Dsmocra..i


WAsxfRorox, Juno 1.-THE Repub-
IIcan nominations have fallen still-born
upOn the people here. No enthusiasm.
Republlcaa Congressmen and politicians
are disappointed, disgusted, unreserv-
odly expressing dlsapprobaticn. They
~ It Il walk over for the Democratic
party. The ratification meeting last
night was postponed. II failed again to-
ni9ht, Grant 10 chAgrined. No SOL
dIers a the South for tho benefit Of
Hayes at the election. The platform
ana nomination Of . soldier mean old
war issues IN the campaign. Hence
Hancock has loomed up and the contest
Il now between him and Tilden. The
former u the favorite. A majority Of
Congrsssmen. Ellis, Spencer and Levy
have declared FOR Hancock. The Re-
publicans say be will carry Pennsylva'
MIA.
Hahn and Ellis waited n Grant to
obtain Henderson's pardon, and were
referred to TAFT. Ellis thinks the pros
peots Aro good.
Bristow has resigned. His successor ID
lot named. BIJou.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18
Rivers Com pesitive printing.

Our friend ]. 3. Rivers, the steam power
printer and stationer. has few equals and no
superiors In his line. Mr.. Rivers casts aside
local rivalries, and challenges the continent to
a trial Of skill. workmanship and economy com-
bined The supposed advantages Of Northern
establishments is thus exploded. since Mr..
Rivers cheerfully duplicates the prices OF any
jobs put up at the North. and surpasses them In
style, promptness and dispatch. We have
heard of books In the running brooks" but
when you come to contemplate the inexhausti-
bic libraries OF information. and the line upon
line" Of lithographing and engraving put up at
"A Camp street by Mr.. Rivers, we are indeed
forced to the conclusion that there is good In
everything. that comes from this stationery
establishment. As printer. Rivers IL success !:
~ a power printer. he il the successor OF Weed
h o.. and as q steom-pow printer. he is sim
NV jucOynp1rdble
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18
q. 4. Finlay q CO.

wstake pleasure In calling attention tothe card
Of this well known house. SUCCESSORS to the old
frm Of wheelock. Finlay h Co.. Wholesale drug
gis,s and importers. who have an immense stock
Of drugs. medicines. chemicals. paints oils glass
ware, perfumeries. etc. They are proplietors
Of Dr. Wilhoft's anti-periodic or fever and ague
tonic. specific which has been tested for years
In the practice OF many Of our leading physi-
clans. and has given the highest satisfaction.
The trade will do we'll TO call at No. 50 Magazine
street for fresh and reliable drugs and chemi-
Gala
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-18

Countless accidents, as every one
knows, arise from the use Of matches.
To obtain light without employing
them, and 30 without the danger OF set
ting things on Are, an ingenious contri-
vance Is now used by the watchDen OF
Paris in all magazines where. explosive
or infiammable materials are kept. Any
one may easily make trial Of It. Take
an oblong phial OF the whitest and
clearest glass. and put into It a piece Of
PHOSPHORUS about the size OF y pea.
Pour some olive oil, heated to boiling
point, upon the phosphorus, flll the
phial about one-thfrd full and then cork
IL tightly. To use this novel light, re-
move the cork, allowing the air to enter
the phial, and then recork It. The
empty space in the phial will become
luminous, and the light obtained will be
equal to that OF lamp. When the
light grows dim its powers can be In
creased by taking out the cork and al
lowing fresh supply OF air to enter the
phial. In winter Il fs sometimes neces-
sary to heat the phial between the
hands In order to increase the fluidity OF
the oil. The apparatus thus prepared
may be used for six months.