The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-03

Christian Aid Society.
In the Chancery Court yesterday,
Mrs. Ada K. Samuel was granted u
divorce from K. A. Samuel.
There is trouble in the Post-office. 1t
is rumored that two OF the oldest clerks
will be removed at an early day.
Billy Quillins, the legless trapeze per-
former, leaves tonight for Atlanta, Ca,
to join Howe's London Circus, with
which he will stay during the summer.
The white-line street-cars are making
preparations to reduce the price OF fare
from Covington TO Cincinnati to cents.
The alarm-punch will be furnished the
drivers.
Baseball business seems to be loom
ing up. Messrs. Fletcher & Gold
smith, of this city, have engaged an ex-
ira lot of hands in order TO manufac-
ture a large order for the Eastern deal
ers.
David Mylett. who was injured a few
days since on the Kentucky Central
Railroad, died this morning at O'Clock.
His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon from the residence OF his
brother, No. sos Washington street.
POLICE CoURT.-Dan. Buford, for be-
ing on an Easter Monday drunk, pays
$4. John Kelly and VIM. Anderson, the
two confidence men arrested yesterday,
were bound over in the sum of $3.50 tor
good behavior and sentenced TO the
Work-house on bread and water for 20
days each.
NEWPORT.
The Hibernian ball last night, was a
success in every particular.
Fred. Baas, an employs of Swift's Iron
& Steel Works, broke two OF his ribs by
fall yesterday.
CITY CoURT.-Mike Scott, charged
with being drunk and disorderly, Was
held over TIL tomorrow.
4 The torcible detainer case of Gronin-
ger against Bold is still waxing warm.
Bold refuses to Vacate the premises.
William Sullivan was fined So and
costs in Squire Buchanan's Court this
morning on the charge OF drunkenness
and abusing his family.
The descl ip ion of stolen horse and
of the thief was received at the Mar
shaps office this morning from l.. Il.
Bryan, Greensburg, Decatur County,
Indiana.
The fair for the benefit of the orphans
opened at Red Mems Hall last night
with favorable prospects, considering
the numerous attractions offered else
where in the city.
Prof. r. Waters and Mr.. G. Dittoe, in
connection with the Thespian Dramatic
Club, Will give choice mRslcal and
dramatic entertainment at Odd. fellows
Hall, tomorrow evening.
The Evening Star Dancing Associa-
tiou announce grand masquer ade, az
Eclipse Hall, Thursday evening next.
On the occasion a splendid prize will be
awarded the best waltzer.
The Board of Education met last night
and resolved that + Grade pupils
shall be admitted in September and jan
uary only. Messrs. Dunkhorst, Brown
and Britt were appointed Picnic Com
mittee.
A prominent minister of the gospel
and one OF the male teachers OF his
school, had some angry words yester-
day, which finally resulted in blows.
The affair was settled by the teacher
submitting to the Elders decision in
matters connected with the school.
DAYTON. KY.
COUNCIL PRoCEEDINGs.-The City
Council met in regular session last
night, the President and all the men,
bers present.
An ordinance for the improvement of
Main street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, was read and laid over for ac-
tion until next meeting.
The Committee to whom was referred
the investigation as TO the regularity
Of the issue OF city bonds OF Dayton
made Voluminous report through the
Chairman, Mr.. Harris, from which we
find the following:
Total amount Of Series B.....,....... O,312 90
Total amount OF Series sC............. Is, ,5l6 80
Total amount Of Railroad Bonds. ...... 1850 10
Total amount Of Series D..,........... 1000 90
Total. $685. ,a2S 80
Deducting unsold bonds OF Series d
and q ($7,90O) leaves u total amount sold
to date oil $50, 42s 80.
The report lurther stated that, "We
find, from certified statement
furnished US by City Treasurer
Henry Vasche, that he is paying
interest on $25, ,79O so of Series B. The
records OF the CITY show S10,312 ordered
by Council, leaving an overplus Of $l5.-
478 60 OF Series b, that the City Treas
urer is paying interest upon. The rec
ords OF the city fail to show any authofi-
ty for the issue of the same"
HAMILTON.
The pupils OF st. Mary's School will
give concert Thursday evening in the
church.
The ball given last night at Becketps
Hall by the Apollo Band passed off very
pleasantly.
The fare on the c., H. & D. Railroad
has again been reduced and the round
trip from Hamilton to Cincinnati is now
only 81 30.
A petition for divorce was yesterday
fled by Edward f. Walker against Mary
Il. Walker upon the ground Of gross
neglect OF duty.
The election yesterday passed IF very
quietly Notwithstanding there was more
than usual interest manifested. There
were polled in the city 2, ,470 votes.
Special to the Star:
HAMILTON, o., April 3.-The entire Demo-
cratic ticket was elected yesterday, with one
exception-that Of George Dilge for Board of
Education. The result was announced by the
booming of cannon at o'clock THIS morning.
LEXINGTON, KY.
The Kentucky State Medical Associa-
ti0n meets to-day.
Thomas l.. Ryan declines the call to
Tun Tor the Leg
Mrs. Cannon died NJ n lay morning
in this city, at ripe old age.
1.L, Ia L. L.. E.;