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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
A Diviner of Hidden Gold,

George Jones, negro slxty-0ne years
OF age, living in Nashville, who believes
himself possessed of the supernatural
power OF detiaing the situation of min
erals beneath the surface Of the earth,
is working in cave he discovered few
weeks ago near Fort Negley. Jones has
only one man working with him now,
and is blasting through the door, which
is OF cement and soapstone. The first
cave is twenty feet long and fourteen
wide. A door opens into the second
cave, in which siX-horse wagon could
turn around. The treasure is in this
one, and u stream runs between the two
veins of metal, which are fifteen feet
apart.
He has a cave on the Clinton Turnpike,
where he worked several months, but
was unable to reach the hidden treas
ure. He leased the property upon which
it is situated Tor twenty years. He has
five caves in Halley's Bend, fourteen
miles from the city by land, and near the
banks oil the Upper Cumberland. He
has dug thirty ieeO in one OF these caves,
which is sixty feet long by fifteen wide,
and found everything to lie just as he
said it was before he commenced work.
large bank is in the center OF this
cave, with two-ioot path around it. 1t
is situated directly over the vein OF gold,
which is from four To five feet below the
level of the floor of the cave, and under
a large stone, through which he Will
have to blast ere he secures the fortune.
4 Nashville Banner.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
Docs WONDrRFuL SCENT.-Y

A DOGS WONDERFUL SCENT.-Yes.
terday, says the Virginia (Ney.) Chron.
icle, OF Dec, 10, n Cold Hill man was i'll
town with dOuble-uosed dog (nOt Joe
Mallon's), which he seemed TO take
great prIue in. While expatiating on the
merits OF the animal in Tinker u Shep.
pard's saloon, a crowd gathered round
and istened 10 Wonderment.
"Pll tell you what's a positive fact
about that dog, gentlemen" said the
Gold Hitler. "ouppoSing l was to go
out now and you keep the dog here, and
after got out was to run across Z
street and up to Taylor, and then down
Taylor to D, and hide away in some
house around there, and then you was
to let that dog out, dye know what he'd
do? Well, sirS he'd just rush out with
his nose up in the air-so, and he'd so all
up and down the street snilin'-so, and
Pm blamed II he wouldn't strike the
scent and just run snfiu' and smtfi.'
along until he finally sm lied me out.
What dye think about MQtw he asked,
looking around trIumpuanJly.
"Do you want to know wnat think
about itf asked Kettle Belly Brown,
who had been an attentive listener.
"WAy, yes, Pd like to know what you
think about H." said the COLD uiIler.
"Well," said Brown, Il think yOu'd
better go and take bath.
The Cold Hill man stopped all further
boasJing about his dOuble-Iosed dog, and
The crowd slowly dispersed.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

The Independents of the Mercantile
Library had an enthusiasticlmee ting last
evening. Mr.. S. b. Warren in the chair
The following local committees were
appointed to canvass:
West End Committee-A. L. Goshorn
j. r. Megrue, w. U. Neff. j. W. Wayne.
East End Committee-T W. Yardley,
George McCammon, j. X. Ringwalt, j.
II. Halle.
Clifton Committee - Peter Shoen-
berger, John Sherlock, Burnet Resor, Z .
Ii. Law.
Mount Auburn-E. II. Huntington, r.
f. Leaman, W. A. Hall, E. r.. DOnahue.
Avondale-Samuel McKeehan, j. r..
Cleaney, Ralph Sellew, Peter Cavagna.
WalnuC Hiils-J. IL. Perkins, John
Keys, VIII Dodds, George Fisher.
Prices Hill. Q. Young, Colonel r.
N. Moore, Judge N. W. Oliver, W. Ii.
Nef.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

ately prepared himself with rifle and
hunting-knife, and, with his dog, started
in pursuit of Bruin. Night came on,
and he did not return. His wife, be-
coming alarmed at his absence, sent to
neighboring settlement and enlisted
the aid of a couple of men, who plunged
into the wilderness to discover the miss
ing man.
Alter most fatiguing search, lasting
several hours, they came upon the man
gled remains OF Dunning and his dog,
while near them lay three dead pan
theirs. Two of them, young ones, bore
marks OF having been shot by Dunning,
while the mother met her death while
lighting Dunning, VINO had plunged mis-
hunting knife into her vital parts, where
it was found by the searchers. Dun.
ming, while following the bear, had prob
ably been Intercepted by these more vo.
racious animals, and met his death
while protecting his person from the
gnashing jaws of the mother, whose
young ones he had slain.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
Schliemann's Discoveries.

A dispatch to the London Times, dated
Argos, December 2, says: In the tomb
previously referred to, DR.. Schiemann
has discovered large golden mask and
an enormous breastplate OF gold. He
also found the body OF man wonder
luly preserved, especially the face,
The head was round, the eyes large, and
the mouth contained thirty-two fine
teeth. There is, however, a d fticulty
about preserving the remains. There
were also found fifteen bronze swords
with great golden hllts, "a mass of i'm.
mense golden buttons, splendidly en-.
grayed, Ornamented the sheaths of the
swords. Also, Two great golden goblet 6
and a great quantity Of other objects III
gold, articles in earthenware, a carved
wooden box, several articles in chased
crystal, ten large cooking utensils o.
bronze; but no traces Of anything IL
iron or glass.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
A KleptOnlaniac.

Sarah Stafford, a rather hand
some sixteen-year-old girl, seems
to have penchant for appropri
ating things which do not belong
to her. About tour months ago
she appeared before Judge Lindemann
charged with petit larceny, and her
youth and seeming distress impressed
The kind heart OF His Honor 50 much
that she was allowed to depart, promis-
ing reformation.
This morning she was placed upon the
bench in the Police Court, and made the
room resound with her cries of grief.
The charge THIS time was the larceny OF
Il lot of clothing from the house OF her
aunt, Mrs. Jones, OF Mount Washing
ton.
The clothes she wore to-day were
stolen from Mrs. Jones. Officer Charley
Klein, of the Fulton District, appre-
hended her last evening In the neighbour
hood of her home, ON Eastern avenue.
She was sent to tie House of Refuge.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

Moss ON YOUNG TREEs.-W e
hear the inquiry many times every
year-"What shall we do to prevent
moss growing on our young fruit trees"'
1t may be removed by washing With
weak lye, or thin lime whitewash, OF
strong soapsuds. Or it may be simply
scraped off, ii thick, and the bark then
washed with soapsuds. Moss is more
apt to grow on feeble stunted trees,
with old rough bark, than on thrifty
smooth ones, and hence good cultivation
and vigor are best to prevent it. Some
times 1T is The result only Of the trees
being much shaded, in which case it is
not to be regarded AS formidable evil
in ITSELF Country Gentleman.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

AN AvENGING AMAZON.-An Amazon
on skates can cut prettier ngure than
an 8. A group OF lasses were skating
merrily on the river near Omro, Wis, on
December 18TH, when noisy, graGeless
scamp appeared upon the ice ana began
TO annoy them in many ways. So per-
sistent we're his prosecutions that the
girls were resolving to take off their
skates and 60 home, when the ayenger
glided from the opposite bank.
1t was only a giri-a coy, rosy,
slender girl. She went up to the young
scapegrace, and, seizlng him by the col
lar, dumped him upon the ice. She ham
dled him as she would a feather duster.
She took of her dainty glove and cufTed
his ears till he roared for help. She then
dragged him along the Ice and rolled
MIN into snOwbank. She also said
mething. She remarked that if he
ever troubled them again there would be
u coroner's inquest on the river.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

EV- In order to accommodate Eastern Advertls-
ersin the STAR, MIR. E. Duncan 5ntffen. NoH
Astor House, New York City, has been appointed
our general and special Agent for the Eastern
States This will be branch Office OF the STAR,
Mr.Snlfen being authorized TO make advertising
contractson our behalf and receipt all collections
therefor in our name.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
A Hunter Killed by Panthers.

A most remarkable circumstance is
chronicled in Hamilton, Madison Coun-
ty, N. Y, the truth of which has been
vouched for by reliable parties.
In the wilderness Of this county there
lived sturdy countryman named John
Dunning, with his family, in rude hut
of his own construction. One day early
last week Dunning saw bear passing
near hls home. whereupon he immedi.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

Deceit is one of the greatest of evils,
being the subtle dry rot Of social and
commercial life. An example OF this is
found in the various scented toilet soaps.
b. L. Babbitt, the soap manufacturer,
has recently produced II soap perfectly
pure, and admirably adapted for old and
young, an indispensable adjunct to toi-
let and bath room when once known. 1t
is known as b. r. Babbitt's Toilet Soap.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

land supper and entertainment to-
morrow night in the church corner
Eighth and Plum, which promises to be
most enjoyable affair.
An entertainment will be given by the
orphans at the Grand 0pera-house next
Sunday night. Misses Jennie sullivan
and Kate Springer have volunteered to
sing at this entertainment. Archbishop
Purcell, moreover, will deliver an ad-
drlss
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
Announcements.

The Hebrew Fair, corner Of Eigh tn
and Plum, closes this evening.
The Orphans Bazaar at Mozart and
Greenwood Halls will wind up next
Tuesday night with grand charity ball
In both halls.
The ladies OF the Tabernacle Congre-
cation with an old fashioned "New Eng
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28

Hot drinks Should be avoided in day
time during cold weather, as they have
a tendency to weaken the lungs and af-
feet the throat. Take DR.. BuIps Cough
Syrup for all cases of coughs, colds and
hOarsenesS.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
AMUSE w MIINTS,
Grand Opera-lAOuse

Maggie Mitchell in her great character
Of Becky Mix" appears for the last time
this evening. Tomorrow night she takes
benefit in "Fanchon." Saturday
afternoon Maggie Mitchell matinee.
Monday next Maggie Mitchell as
~ 4 I.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN


Which has been published weekly for the last
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
SCIENTIFIC A MERTCAN
VIII AT PA " S.s

IT PAYS EVERY MANUFACTURER,
l. Merchant, Mechanic, Inventor, Farmer,
Dr Professional man. to keep informed ON all
the improvements anu discoveries OF the age.
1t pays the head OF every family to introduce
into his household newspaper tnat is iu-
structye, one that fosters Il Ia ,tc for imVeS l.
CATION, and promotes thought and encourages
discussion among the members.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
Woods Theater.

The Nick. Roberts Pantomime
Troupe had two tirst-rate house yester-
day. The show is most excellent in all
respects. The Siegriest Children are
really wonderful, and the trained dogs
simply immense. Give the children Il
chance. Last "Humpty Dumpty" matt
nee Saturday afternoon.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
EmersOn's NIInstreIs.

This excellent company now playing
at Robinson's Opera-louse present this
evening complete and entire change OF
programme. The company is one Of the
best that ever came to this city, and fully
merits the great success it is achieving.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

DABIES OF CINCINNATI-Awful funny
ID Comic Monthly, ~ cts, at any news stand.
fell-tf
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-22
Side Lace Boots |

A full assortment in French Kid, neat and pretty.
Also In French Morocco for Walking Boots. Meas
ures taken and nice fitting Boots made to order for
men or women.
M. e- PALMER.
Jazo diff
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-22
Maine Business Notes,

The different firms for the manufacture OF
sash, blinds and doors in Augusta, are having
plenty of orders.
Fl. Poor & Son in VIM are laying in lar
ger stock of bark than IN any previous year.
G. W. Eaton of Charleston, is doing large
business at East VIM, manufacturing hoop
poles
The amount of lumber manufactured in Ma.
chias in 1875 was 1890, 900 feet. In Whitney
vile 22,5OO,OO0 feet.
The estimate of logs now in the boom and
left over after last years saving is $4,000, 600
and those hauled this winter, 10 100000. The
saving capacity of the mills on the river is 25,.
100000 year. The estimated amount of lum.
Der on hand in Machias is 5000, 600 feet, and in
Whitneyville and Machiasport, three and a
half millions. The lumber manufactured al
Whitneyville is carried seven miles by rail to
Machiasport and shipped from there at any
season of the year.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-22

The MUsEUM.-Of the "Hot Corn Girl'
there is little need at this late day to make
much mention. The story is a thoroughly bad
one. The dramatization is better only because
it is shorter. Yet the story and the play have
strange fascination for many, and public
which encourages Augusta Evans to thir
tieth edition, which leglects Shakespeare and
ffocks to see "Under the Gasight," will doubt
less crowd the Museum SO long as the "Hot
Corn Grip holds the boards.
The play was given last evening as well as it
can be. Not the histrioric genius of Kean
or Cushman can save it from being thorough
ly vulgar; but the good taste aud ability of the
Museum company, and the familiarity of the
Star" with the business she had to do
coupled with her talent ensures good repre-
sentation. Portia Albee is tolerably familiar to
all who have attended the Boston lighthouses.
In child parts she is perfectly at home, and
never fails to give an easy and natural rendi-
ton. Her "Katy" is deserving of all the
praise which the part, in the best hands, will
allow,-and that is not great. The support
was good. 1t is scarcely fair to commend any
one member of the company for characterize
ton which, however we'll done, reflects little
honor and so it is well to give no space to par
ticuarization.
Doubtless the management finds its advan-
tage in presenting plays Of this kind. Appar-
emily they suit the public, and certainly they
are well presented. 1t would not be surpris-
ing if 1.-THE Hot Corn Grip drew great houses
throughout the week. A special holiday matt
nee will be given this afternoon,
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-22
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY,

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
A little Colby girl an orphan, while sliding
on the crust broke through and dislocated her
left leg.
KENNEBEO COUNTY.
The Reform Club in Augusta is we'll organiz-
ed and has an excellent list of officers, who
mean to carry forward the good work they have
commenced.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
William Nash, an inmate of the Waldoboro
poor house, is about to receive a pension from
the government, amounting to some $1,000. Mr..
Nash lost son in the army,
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Wing says the man who committed sui.
eide at Newport last week was John w. Doe of
Winterport, and not Charles w. Davis, as he
registered his name at the hotel.
The Commercial says "a man in white" has
been terrifying certain people In Bangor by
peeriDg in at the windows, and even entering
houses, where he makes uncommon noises cal
culated to brighten the pluckest man.
.a WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Mrs. Martha MARS of Lubec, last Thursday
evening slipped and fell on her back while COM
ing from neighbours house. 1t is feared her
spine is seriously injured.
The price of hay is lever in Lubec than it
has been known to be for thirty years. The
best quality is sold for six dollars per ton.
4uo MdCuidS IsopuuilCdu says tuo horse rOQ6
by Gen. j. G. Caldwell of the 18th Maine Vol
unteers through the rebellion. died in Machias
Sunday night, at the age of 26 years, and was
buried with military honors.
WALDO COUNTY.
Mr.. Lorenzo Carter of Winterport, while
slowing hay last Friday, fell through scuttle
ten feet. striking on the floor, breaking two of
his ribs and seriously injuring two Others
YORK COUNTY.
Judge LiDbey denies the petition to reopen
the case of the French Catholic church of Bid
deford vs.. Kurdish and SWEET.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PROBATE NOTICES.
10 All Persons interested in either Of th
Estates hereinafter named:

Estates hereinafter named:
"A L Court of Probate held at Portland. within
T1ess and Tor the County Of the third
eighteen hundred and seventy-six, the following
matters having been presented tor the action there
upon hereinafter indicated, it is hereby ORDERED,
that notice thereof be given to all persons interested
Dy causing copy Of this order to be published
1ils9 weeks successfully in the Maine State Press
anu eastern Argus papers printed at Portland afore-
sad that they may appear at Probate Court, TO be
nela at SAID Portland on the third Tuesday Of March,
ten Of the clock in the forenoon and be heard
thereon, and object if they see cause.
HANNAH E. HICKS, minor child and heir of Ora
Hicks, late Of Harrison, deceased Account present.
ed 1or allowance by George w. Bracket, Guardian.
JAMES R. CURTIS, minor child and heir of John
GURUS, late of Brunswick, deceased. Account pre-
sented for allowance by Letitia A. Curtis Guardian
JOHN CURTIS, late of Brunswick, deceased Ac-
counts presented for allowance by Letitia A. Curtis,
trustee under the provisions of the will Of said de-
others.
INEVITABLE MERRILL late of Brunswick, de-
ceased. Petition that Charles Crossman of Bruins
WICK may be appointed Administrator, presented by
osgood sylvester, brother of said deceased.
GEORGE w. CHANDLER late of New Glouces-
Ter, deceased. First account presented for allow
ance by Albion Keith, Administl ator.
SYLVANUS SWEETsIR, late of North Var
mouth, deceased. Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate, presented by Nathaniel W. F.
Sweetsir, Administrator
SAMUEL ROSS, late of Cumberland, deceased.
OtCUuu dcCOuub pIcocutou iUr allowance by samuel
Ross, Administrator.
CHARLES W. BREED, minor child and heir of
Charles H. Breed, late of Portland deceased. Petit
ton tor license to sell and convey certain real estate
presented by Charles A. Walden. Guardian.
CHASE, CRAM & STURTEVANT, of Portland,
Jnsolvents. Final account presented for allowance
by Byron ID. Verrill, Assignee
BYRON GREENOUGH late of Portland. deceased.
Final account presented for allowance by A. L. Gill
key, Executor.
ELIZA SAWYER, late Of Portland, deceased
Petition that Joseph A. Locke of Portland may be
appointed Administrator, presented by Mary r.
Sawyer, sister of said deceased
MARGARET P. WHITMAN late of Portland.
deceased. First account and private claim against
sad estate, presented for allowance by james H.
Baker, Executor.
JOHN HAMILTON I'd. late of Cumberland, de-
ceased Petition that James E. Mansfield may be
appointed Administrator. Also petition for assign
ment OF DOVER in real estate presented by Eliza B.
Hamilton, widow of said deceased.
ENOS7 POOLE, late of Cumberland, deceased
Petition that Jesse B. Sweetser may be appointed
Administrator, presented by Matilda M. Pool, widow
Of said deceased.
NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge.
A true copy Of the original order.
Attest: HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register.
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