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FRENCH CORAL FISHING.

1t is wei known that France provides
nearly every market in the world with
coral. Inc Steele gives S bme valuable
information as to coral fishing, which
furnIsues employment TO large nambers
Of people. The process OF coral fishing
is OF the most simple nature. Imagine
two long pieces OF wood, forming a
square cross, in the center OF which "A
lead or casl-;ron weight is sOlIdly al
liked, and which sinks the whole ma
chine into the middle of the sea. TO
each of the four branches of this cross
are attached hbers Of hemp and old
ropes. These tibers are unIted bV "a
rope, about five fanthoms in length, SO
that when the eros, has sunk to the boz
tom and is put i'll motion by the move
ment OF the vessel, ii catches, Ioosens
and retains all the fragments OF coral
That come within its reacn.
When the captain sees fl, the boat is
stopped, ana it is then that hard labor
begins lor The crew. The capstaIn must
then be turned, and the heavy cross.
laden with all its booty, and made still
heavier by the resis stance of the water.
must be hoisted on deck. This hard
work is incessant, the fishermen work
on an average eigh'een hours day, and
when the weather is Unpleasant, which
is often the case on the African coast,
they have not one moments rest. The
snip only returns to port to unload, "
replenish its store OF eaLables and fresh
water, and then Immediately goes back
again. or all tisnlng that OF coral is the
most difficult. When women decorate
themselves with these pink pearls tney
little know what hardsnips and dangers
had to be undergone to dislodge tnis
beautiful product from it's ocean bed,
When the coral fishermen leave their
homes they say they are going to suffer
the turments ofLhe cross.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

an encounter, while The attending sur.
geon stands near at hand with buckets
and tubs to catch the streams Of gore
which must surely follow.
A solitary rabbit, who chances by,
pricks his sharp ears and settles upon
his launches to witness the sanguinary
struggle, while wise jay-bird perches
upon neighboring bOugh and cocks his
solemn eye upon this performance,
which is to astonish wondering world.
Other spectators there are none, and no
other eyes are there to see or ears to
hear when those flashing sabers de-
scend and meet in one terrific crash,
scattering sparks of fire like the scintil-
lations from an emery grind-stone.
Again they are raised aflOit and again
they fall with fearful force, this time
severing the larboard ear OF the journal.
istic yachtsman and depriving the en-.
envy of his super fuous left arm. But the
warriors are undismayed; their honor
remains unsatistied and the combat
deepens until all the woods resound
with the noise of conflict. When the
deathly corn-cutters once more descend
the flower OF May is laid low, the head
of the newspaper knight is split in
twain, and the Herald appears with a
dOuble-h header in fact. Wounded honor
is healed, but the wounded duelists are
not.
Such no doubt would have been the
awful struggle had the challenged party
been allowed his choice of weapons. As
this was not acceded to, it would per-
haps have been wise in him to have i'm
itated the example of Davy Crockett
and selected cornstalks. Then indeed
could the contestants have banished ali
fears of mortal harm, and the prime
farce OF the period would have been COM
plete.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
TOUCHED HER HEART,

Yesterday morning (says M. Quad) a
woman living on Napoleon street, was
seen on the walk i'll front of the gate
heaving the snow right and left, and she
had only got fairly settled to-work when
boy lounged up and remarked:
"pll clean of the walk for IL cents.n
81 guess Pm able to do it," she re-
replied. ........-...
"But see howl II looks" he continued.
"Here you are, a perfect lady In look
and action, highly educated, and yet you
grovel i'll the dust, as it were, TO save
the pitiful sum OF 10 cents.'
"You grovel along and mind your own
BUSINESS" she curtly replied, still dig
ging away.
"lps worth 10 CENTS" he said as he
leaned against tue fence, "but Pm te =
Ter with some sentiment in my bosom.
Now, Well say D centS, OF just enough TO
cover wear and tear o my bones. Give
me the shovel andyou go in,g on your
seal-sKln sacque ana best jeWelry, and
while l work you stand out here and
boss around, and talk as If you owned
the biggest half of North America, Whine
had nothing, and was in debt lor
that"
She looked at him sharply, saw that
he was in earnest, and when she passed
over the snow shovel she put two
nickels in his hand. He looked after
her as she went in, and tntn sadly
mused:
"OI! Flattery, thy surest victim is
woman homely enough for scare
crowH
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

The rector OF a Bayswater parish read
from his pulpit on a recent Sunday al
ternoon letter which he had received
from one of the congregation. The
writer SAID that, although apparently
well of, he was in reality on the verge
of bankruptcy; that he would have liked
nothing better than 10 have put his usual
Contributions &5 nOte-into the plate.
but that he 1elt ne was really giving
away the money OF his creditors. What,
then, was he to do? The clergyman
advised his distracted corresp pOndent
to contribute nothing. ''And," he con-
tinued, 81 give the same auYice, dear
friends, TO you, ii any of you are unhap.
py in The like position. Those, on the
other hand, who are in good circum-
stances Will, am sure, give in proper
lion TO their means" This deXtrous ex-
pedient for easing the conscience OF the
Insolyent pewholder and stimulating
the generosity of the congregation sue
ceeQed almost as well as Dean Swifps
famous charity sermon. Tue collection
was the largest the worthy rector had
ever received. The London Telegraph.
taking this incident as a text, adus
an exceedingly practical commentary.
1t expresses. the hope that there was
retrenchment in something besides CHAR
ity contributions, When The c0nscien-
tjous churchman ascertained that he
could not pay 70 shillings to the pound.
"Was one OF his three hors es sacrificed
when accounts just barely balanced,
and did the other two with the brougham
go as soon as things got unmistakably
w orse? Were butter, second and third
parlormaid, and buttons re.
morseIessly thrown over when the.
books shO&e9 just - shilllngs in the
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

Lugue', the French actor, when play
ing at Brussels extrIcaIed MINIS elf VIII
amusing TACT from an embarrassing posi-.
zion. In the course of the piece, he, as
a soldier, had to bring i'll a dispatch and
present 1T to The King. His Majesty
nad imagined tnat the dispatch would
be fairly transcribed ana had not there
fore committed it to memory. But this
was sip OF blank paper, ana the King
was in despair. A nappy thought struck
hlm; handing it to the soldier, he SAID,
Read 1t, my good fellow" But Luguet
did not leel equal to lmprovlsing a let
ter, and respectfully answered, "Pardon
me, Sire; / am born Of parents honest
but poor. | never learned to read"
And here the King lost his head and
was Kissed off the sbIge.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

Leaf by leaf the roses Iall; kdrop by
drop the stream runs dry, and one by
one the facts of that extraordinary en-
counter, SO cunningIy arranged and SO
secretly conducted, are slowly coming
to light. The cons ternation which over
spread the great American countenance
like wintry cloud, at the initiatory
movements, has gradually dissolved and
given place to our national grin, which
always indicates the appreciation of q
frst-class joke.
While one of the principals in this
bl0odless affray bounds gayly over the
briny billow toward foreign shore, the
other seeks seclusion by dodging about
from place to place, and mystilying all
his movements as much as possible.
How much are they both like him who
fees when no man pursues, or like that
other man OF Yalor who beats a hasty
retreat from his own shadow. In this
case there has been but little need of
fight, and no particular occasion for
secrecy, as it is very clear that neither
party was intent on doing bodily harm
to the other.
Had the challenging party been eager
to annihilate his enemy, how very proper
it would have been to accept the blood
thirsty proposition that they dissect
each other with cavalry sabers. He
allowed this opportunity to pass, how
ever, and the public was thus deprived
OF one of the grandest spectacles in the
annals of dueling.
We are only permitted to draw on our
imaginations quite freely and fancy
these hot-blooded contestants approach
ing each other like the gladiators Of an
cient Rome, their eyes flashing freely
and their noble breasts heaving with
emotion. We behold their curved sabers
cleaning in the frost air, and we hear
them fairly hum as they circle above the
heads Of the duelists.
Their awe-'tricken seconds retire to
respectable distance, where they will be
safe from the tpg thai VIII ay in 50 fierce
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

theatrical scenery is now produced at
areduced cost in London by throwing
the outlines ON Lne canvass with II
magic lantern. The lines are traced,
and the III ling in" only remains to he
done. With the aid Of the photograph
and oXynydrogen Iignt the actual PIE
ture OF the scene described is produced.
SO obvious an Improvement is another
reminder of the fact that simple contrl-
yances often remain unlrIed until
chance suggests the shorter way. In
Inc production of ancient dramas, the
classic ruins, OF which views by pnoto-
graphs are now so common, viii enable
the scene-painter to give telling, actual
pictures. But genius and artistic skill
will, under such mechanical conLri
Yances, BE- at a sad discount.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
THE CINCINNATI STAR

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THE STAR is the only STRICTLY INDE-
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

A correspondent of the English Me-
chanic insists that musical sounds stIm-
ulate the growth OF plants. He gives an
instance in point. In barren section
OF Portugal he built small conserva-
tory and endeaVored to cultivate roses
and other flowers under shelter, but in
spite Of his precautions ana industry
tney did not flourish. Oae day ne took
harmonlum into the greenhouse and
played for several hours. TINS practice
he maintained Tor several months,
and was surprised to see
gradual but rapid recovery Of health
on the part OF his plants. He attributes
their improvement 10 the influence of
music and unIolds the theory that the
singing Of birds is conducive Lo vege-
table life. IL is pretty theory. Let Inc
honest gardner hereafter whistle as he
waters his plants and trims his roses.
Let the pianos be moved from drawing
room to greenhouse and let the young
ladies of the family practice there. Let
the small farmers OF Westminster County
hire all the organ-grinders of New York
TO make music in their cotntields al the
glad summer long. Let the brass bands
be sent into the wilderness until il blos-
SONS like the rose.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

THE Washington Chronicle, like Har.
lan's greatness and Forney's influence,
has gone glimmerng in the spast. II
suspended yesterday. The lesson of its
life is that the day OF newspapers as
mere tools of politicians has passed.
The Chronicle was in many respects a
good paper. much better, in fact, than
the other Republican paper at the Ma
tional Capital, but the fact was against
it that it was the organ Of juuta and
represented nothing but the ambition OF
a few politicians that controlled it.
There was general feeling of disgust
Tor it on this account in the party, and
no one of the opposition cared for it one
way or the other. Having nothing to
live for it very sensibly died.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

THE attempt of Mr.. Stone, in the Leg
islature, to secure some steps that will
prevent the frequent changes of school,
books in our schools, is most commend
able one. The item of books for the
children has grown to be burden to
many poor family, and not few chill.
dren are now losing the advantages
Of the schools because their parents
are not able to provide books for
them. School-books cost nearly twice
as much as they should, and when un-
necessary changes are avoided the tax
is heavy enough. While Mr.. Stone is
looking. into the subject it would be well
enough for him TO go further and exam
Inc the whole question, devsing, if pos
sible, some plan for cheaper books, and
some method Of supplying the poor
with books without the appearance of
charity.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
SALAD.-In the pre- paration OF salads

SALAD.-ln the preparation OF salads,
America is tar benind other countries.
No French or German peasant could
1--we without his salad. Ii lettuce can
not be obtained, few cold boiled pota-
toes or strlng-0eans, with bit OF onion
or parsley, Will do just as well. Hun
dreds Ot bits and ENDS, which are thrown
away by an American housewife, could
be compounded into delicious salad
with a suitable dressing. In our cities
the art of salad-making is rapidly ad-
vancing, and nearly every housewife
prides herself upon the composition OF a
creamy mayonnaise; but in the country,
where lettuce and hundreds of salad
vegetables and grasses grow in perlec-
ton, the art of salad-making is almost
unknown, Many recipes tor salads of
tisn, meat, ana green's have come down
to US i'll oil / Roman records, showing
that the people OF Olden time were not
behind the present day in their attention
to that appetizIng addition 10 a meal.
1t is almost impossible 10 give exact
directions Tor The mixing of a sayOry
salad. This is something which should
never be left to the hands Of an ordinary
cook, lor no dish requires SO much
delcacy OF preparation. Every cult
waited man or woman should understand
this subtle mystery. The salad is the
aesthetic dish OF the meal, the refreshment
and recreation alter The more solid
plates which have satisfied the appetite,
and it should be a direct Offering from
the hostess 10 the delicate palate OF her
guests. Ii the salad is delicious, let no
one fear for the rest OF the dinner, for
that is direct index to the whole char
acLer OF the CaiSine.- Helen S. Conant,
in Harper's Mag lazlne lur February.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

NOTHING can be iairer than Mr.. Daniel
f. BeattYs mode of doing business, and
which eVlnces his confidence in the su.
periority OF his instruments over all
others. He warrants his pianos and
organs for six years, gives "a five days
test trial, and refunds money if pur-
chaser is not satisfied. By this means
his instruments are brought into COM
petition with others, and invariably
come out victorious. Address all COM
munications to Daniel f. Beatty. Wash
ington, Warren County, N. j., U. 5. A.
See MS advertisements
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

pound, and was the mansion exchanged
for the modest semi-detached villa when
the prospect of a composition sank low
er stillp And how about the club, with
the snug little BACHELORS dinners and
the stall at the operaP What of the
at 10 shillings bottle and
the cigars at half crown eachW
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
Is it possible for bau men. even thour

Is it possible for bau men, even though
they be gifted, 10 serve tue State? Ger
tainly not. oo long as tDey are unem-
ployed they think only of obtaining pc
sitions; as soon as tney obtain positions,
their only thought is not to lose them.
There is nothing to whicl they will not
stoop to com PASS their object. Aye, TO
attain an END, they would even discour-
age the use o b. II. Babbitts Best Soap.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

Danbury News: The son of poor but
honest parents, living on Munson street,
lugged up basket of potatoes from the
cellar the other evening to set them by
the stove to keep them from freezing.
1t was hard job, but, being a philos0-
pher, he extracted comfort from it. He
said: "Pm glad pa is poor man. Ii
was rich he'd have laid in his potatoes
by ths barrel ins!e aa pI by the peek."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

HELP for the weak, nervous and debili-
tated chronic and painful diseases cured
without medicine. Electric Belts and other
appliances, all about them, and how to DIS
tinguish the genuine from the spurious. BOOK,
with full particulars, mailed free Call OF ad-
dress PULVERMACHER GALVANIC CO.,
%! Vine street. Cincinnati Ohio
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

IF the story Of James Gordon Ben
ntt's sailing for Europe on the steam
ship Richmond with thirty trunks, etc.,
is a pleasant but delusive fiction, it
may at least be safely asserted that he
is not, like Winter, lingering in the lap
of May.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

/ THE Illinois Legislature is still strug-
Cling to select United States Senator
The Democratic caucus decided to sup
port Anderson independently, but when
it came to vote, every man acted as he
pleased. Logan may slip in yet.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

IT now looks as il that foreign war
would be put off till we get our own
matters fully settled and are in good
trim to look on and supply the sinews,
just as the European powers did while
we were fighting.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23
Lovers, take Warning,

Whatever partially Cupii may entertain
for fragrant flowers and perfumel tresses, he
has an uncomfortable aversion to Odorous
noses; and unless homeless and shelterless
VIII never venture within shooting distance Of
Catat rh. Dir. Sage's CaLarrh ReMeIv Is a safe
and reliable cure lor this disgusting disease.
Dr. PIerce's Memorandum Books are given
away at all drug stores.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

Unequaled in its location. and unsur-
passed IN lis arrangements, for the con-
venience and comfort Of the travelling
public, the Colonnade Hotel, on Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, holus the high
est rank.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

IT is rumored that the newest thing
invented is snow annihilator. A snow
annihilator iorsooth! II Young Amer
lea don't brain that genius with his
hand sled, he will at least risk running
his very best pair OF skates in riddipg
the world of such an innovator.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

ROBACK'S PILLS. - Why are they
the best Pills in the market? Because
they are reliable, safe and efficient. Pu-
rify the blood, regulate the liver aud d.
gestIve organs, relieve the painful
headaches caused by indiges ton. For
sale by Druggists everywhere,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

In a dilemma-the bachelor who re-
marked that "ne never would marry any
woman he didTt respect, and he cet-
talnly couldRC respect any woman who
was willing TO MARRY him.n
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

PHOSPHoRENE. - Don't place this
article in your rat-holes-or place they
frequent. Ii you do you will lose your
pets; there will be numerous raj fu-
ueraIs,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-01-23

The Grand Central HoTei, NV Yo K,
the largest in the CITY, gives It's u SIS
the choice OF rooms, and 0tfar5 II reIuc-
tion OF rates on all its floors.
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THE arbitration will be adopted. Now
60 on with your buying and selling, and
let the country take care of itself.
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THE STAR,

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The Church Trains leave Valley Junction aG
$3.50 A. M, and Harrison at 80 P. M. and re-
turning, leave Cincinnati at l p. M. anu 10 p.
In,
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