The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-04


morning, and there was consequently
no session.
Marshal Stamper, of Dayton, was in
town this morning, and lad lengthy
contlab with Marshal Lock. There's
DIo"d on the moon.
The proposition to change the text
books now in use in thesP uDlic Schools
is not fayorably received by our citizens
in these panic times. Better Let good
enough alone.
Messrs. VIM. II. Gloss and P. Maurer,
whose birthday occurs to-day, will en-
tertaln their numerous trends at
Eclipse Hall this evening. From the
preparations made it will no doubt be
The gayest party OF the season.
The funeral of George Rohman took
place from Corpus Christi Church this
morning. The st. Martins and other
religious and benevolent societies,
headed by band of music, attended !;
these were followed by perhaps the
longest line oil carriages that ever at
tended funeral in this city.
Mrs. e len Viner, better known as
Ellen McLaughIin, wrote an order in
German anu sent messenger to Adam
Dletz's shoe store, on Monmouth street.
Inc order called Tor par of shoes, to
be charged 10 Frank Betz. Mr.. d. gave
The shoes to the messenger, who went
away, but shortly returned with a SINH
lar order. This time Mr.. Dietz Thought
that every thing was not right, and DIS
patched messenger TO Mr.. Betz, who
pronounced the order bogus one. Ellen
was at once arrested, and will have a
hearing before the Grand Jury.
SCHOOL BoARD.-The School Board
met last nigAt, with President Olnaber
in the cnalr.
Inc treasurer reported cash on hand
for the month Of August amounting TO
"a, 155 81. Expenditures, 1888 IS, leav-
lug balance on hand to date Of So
922 81.
Tue Superintendent's annual report
was referred to the Committee on Rules,
with authority to have it printed, and
the Secretary was ordered to receive
bids tor the printing of the same.
Bills to the amount OF $347 % were
ordered paid.
Adjourned.
DAYTON. KY.
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.-Co met
at tile usual hour last night, with all the
members present and President Hasson
in the chair. A petition in reference to
the dog tax was presented, asking for q
reduction from 70 to ~ on bitches: re-
ierred 10 the Law Committee. Interest
on city note having fallen due, the Treas
urer and Finance Committee we're in
structed TO renew same on the most IA
yorable terms to the city. Bill of Street
Commissioner amounting TO Sill Il, re-
ferred. An ordinance TO improve Wal
nut street, between Fairfield avenue. and
w ashingtOn street, " as passed. A COM
from Mr.. Townsley, who
holds city bonds, informing Council of
interest due on same, was referred to
Finance Committee. Bill OF Jailer,
amounting to $43, was allowed. Salaries
Of City treasurer and City Clerk Tor six
amounting TO $125 each, were
allowed, as were also those of members
Of Council for same time. Committee
Oh Ferry Franchise were called on for
report, but not being ready, they were
given one more week. Bill of Mr.. Halz-
lauer, amounting to $25, for medicine
furnished tO city poor, referred TO Law
committee. A motion was made to ad-
yertlse III Cincinnati papers for bids to
improve streets. This caused warm
each seeming 10 have their
pet to favor. Finally, on being put to
vote, 1T was lost, and motion to have
i've hundred large posters printed, call
Dg for DIS, was carried.
HAMILTON.
An interesting programme is pre-
'ented Tor the parlor concert tonight at
,he residence Of j. p. Davis.
There was very little done in Council
asst nignt beyond The passing Of tue
,ills lor the month OF August.
The Ladies' Book Club meets satur.
lay afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The books
or the year will be drawn, and other |
business attended TO.
Mrs. HoWells and her daughter Kate
eft this morning FOR Troy TO attend the |
in wedding Of Rev. A. W. Cloakey, for
nerly pastor OF The United Pres by terian |
Jhurcn Of this city.
Yesterday the American Express
company moved its office into .tHat OF |
he United States office. The business |
# both will hereafter be conducted in |
his office under the management oil |
ames stewart, the champion express |
gent.
LEXINGTON. KY.
The Cynthiana Fair cleared 81 300.
This section of the country is i'll great |
iced Of rain.
The schools opened yesterday with a
arge attendance.
Goldsmith Maid will trot Monday
vening at ~ O'clock.
Mr.. j. II. Prather, of Cincinnati, is
lsltIng relatives in this city.