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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

AMUSEMENTS.
ITALIAN OPERA.

ITALIAN OfbhA.
The Grand Italian Opera season opens to-
night by the Strakosch Opera Company in
"Un Ballo in Maschera." The distinguished
artists in the company are: Miss Clara
Louise Kellogg, Mile. Maria Litta, Mile.
Catarina Marco, Nine. Galimberti, Miss
Annie Louise Cary, prime donne, soprani
and contralto; Signor Rosnati, Mr.. West
berg, Herr Graft, Signor LaZarini, primi
tenori; Signor Pantaleoni, Mr.. Cauff'man, Mr..
Gottschalk, Mr. Wiegand Mr.. Geo A. Comfy,
baritone and bassi; the Mcneil Sisters, pre-
miere danseuses of the ballet; Miss Lancas-
ter, Miss Hoffman, Signor Barili, Signor
Barberis, secondary roles The grand
chorus and orchestra will consist of over
eighty artists; Musical Director, S. Behrens;
Chorus Master, Signor de Novelis
Following is the splendid star cast for Gun
Ballo in Maschera'' tonight:
Amelia. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg
oscar first appearance .::......M Miss Lancaster
Ulrca." Miss Annie Louise Cary
Ricardo first appcarance).."..Sig Ernesto Rosnati
Renato first appearance) )......:...sig Pantaleoni
Tom ............Mr. George A. Comfy
Samuel Barili
The incidental Ballet by the Mcneil Sisters.
Musical Director Behrens
Tuesday evening Faust" Wednesday
evening" first time in this city, Carmen"
Thursday evening, LA Favorita;" Friday
evening, I'll Trovatore;" Saturday, Grand
Matinee, Carmen"
Admission, 81; reserved seats SOC and 81
extra, according to location; gallery, SOC.
Reserved seats can be secured at John
Church & Co.'S Music Store.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS.
Josh Hart Combination tonight al
Heucks, in "Chicago During and
After the Fire"
At Grieffs Opera-house, Fannie Louise
Buckingham in 'Mazeppa."
Mile. Fanchon's Troupe this week at the
Grand Central.
The "Two Orphans" at the Coliseum.
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NOVEMBER 4
MONDAY.
AS TO CIhCULA

The representatives of the Cincinnati Daily
Times having had the audacity to dispute the
large circulation of the Cincinnati DAILY STAR,
befure the County Commissioners, when
the award of the contract for publishing
the delinquent personal tax list was about
to be made to u.s. propose to settle the question
OF circulation before the public as fully as we did
before the Commissioners. We therefore propose
to the Daily Times to prove the following propo-
sitions:
FIRST-That the DAILY STAR has published and
circulated more papers any one day during he
present year than the Daily Times has during the
whole six days of any week in that time
sECOND-That the DAILY STAR circulates in
the City of Cincinnati regularly more than three
times as many papers as the Daily Times
THIRD-That the DAILY STAR circulates in
Coyington, Newport, Ludlow, West Coyington
and Dayton, Ky.,-the cities on the opposite bank
Of the Ohio-more than ten times as many
papers as the Daily Times
FOURTH--That in the cities ofspringfeld, Ham
iton and Piqua, Ohio; Lexington, Covington and
Newport, Kentucky; Greensburg, Vincennes and
Lawrenceburg Indiana-three representative cit
les in each of the three States tributary to Cincln-
nati-the circulation of the DAILY STAR is more
than fifteen times that Of the Daily Times.
FIFTH-That the DAILY STAR has lists of regu-
lar subscribers in three times as many places
as the Daily Times, and that these lists OF the
DAILY STAR average three times as many
subscribers as those of the Daily Times.
We challenge The Daily Times to
a contradiction of these five pr0pO-
sitions, and offer to refer the matter
to any fair person of their selection,
ana afford every means of arriving
at the truth, SO far as the circula-
ton of the DAILY STAR is con-
cerned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

Colonel Mosby, who leaves shortly for
his post of Consul to Hong Kong carries
with him among his private credentials q
letter of introduction to leading Horg
Kong firm, which was written by Major
Forbes, a merchant of Boston. During the
war the Second Massachusetts, Cavalry, of
which Major Forbes was then field officer,
had frequent encounters with Col. Mosby' s
troopers. In skirmish Major Forbes was
taken prisoner by Colonel Mosby and en-
tertained in the latter's quarters until he
was sent down to Richmond. Seeing Col.
Mosbys appointment as Consul to Hong
Kong, and remembering the courtesy of old
times Major Forbes testifies his friendship
by rendering the letter of introduction and
expressing his hope that it will facilitate
the Colonels mission in China.-[N. Y.
Herald
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

The failure of the great Glasgow Bank,
in Scotland, illustrates the importance OF
official examination of all financial institu.
tions. The Legislature of Ohio at its last
session passed law requiring the Superin'
tendent of the Insurance Department to
annually examine every Ohio Life Insur
ance Company, and restricted their invest,
ments to Government bonds, mortgages
upon unincumbered real estate worth
double the amount loaned thereon exclus
i've of buildings, and upon their own poll
cies not exceeding the reserve thereon. The
laws of this country regulating Banks and
Life Insurance Companies have proven
themselves to be the best for the protection
of their depositors and policy holders OF
any in the world.
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Two Buildings Burned.

At $50 o'clock last evening fire which
originated from a defective fue broke out
in the frame house occupied by laborer
named Tom Hattersly, back of CATS dis
tillery, Twenty-frst Ward. An alarm was
turned in from Box 1862, but, owing to the
isolated situation of the house, the fire was
we'll under way before the department ar
rived, and had communicated to the house
of Peter Kraft The first house was COM
pletely destroyed and the second badly
damaged, as was also lumber pile near by,
but the furniture of both houses was saved.
The dwellings were owned by the 0. e. M.
Railroad Company, who estimate the loss
ct 81 900, but they were fully insured.
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True Merit viii win.

A few years since the proprietors of DIR.
Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound introduced it here. 1t was not
putfed, but sold on its merits. Our people
soon found it reliable, and already it has
become the most staple and popular pull
monary remedy in the market. 1t quickly
cures the worst coughs, colds, Group, bron-
chtis, asthma and incipient consumption
Nothing acts so nicely in whooping cough,
and it is so pleasant that children readily
take it, Containing no opium, or other
dangerous drug, it is as safe as it is sure.
Trial size, 10c; large sizes, SOC and 81.
Sold by John Keeshan, Sixth and Walnut
streets; J. d. Wells, Fourth street and Cen
tral avenue; H. f. Reum, Fifth and Broad
way.
Also Agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails. Pleasant
to take and requires no physic. Price 25c.
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know! replied the enfant terrible. "Why
don't you knowT' Finding that the child
persisted in her interrogations, despite the
mild reproof of the parents, he concluded
to make clean breast of the matter and
have it over at once. So he said, with calm
ness "Wen, we don't live together. We
think, as we can't agree, we'd better not"
He stifed groan as the child began again,
and darted an exasperated look at her
parents. But the little torment would not
be quieted until she exclaimed: "Can't
agreel Then why not fight it out, as pa and
ma do?"
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NOTICE.
COUNTY ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PETE
~ TION will be presented 10 the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners OF Hamilton County Ohio, at
their December Session, A. d. 1878, praying to va
cate part of County Road, nSymmes Township,
in said County, beginning at point in the Old
Deerfield Road, at the site of the Old Company
Mill in the lands of J. W. Baen; thence northerly
through the lands of said J. W. Baen to the south
line OF Barretts Lot distance of about one-fourth
of mile, ]. w. BAEN, Principal Petitioner.
October 26th, 1878. oc2S-4tM*
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DIR. l.. Il. Jon es.

DIR. Lorenzo e. Jones died yesterday
morning at Urbana, Ohio. He was born in
Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in the
year 1909. His parents moved to Ohio in
1877. He graduated in medicine in 1881, at
Worthington. For about thirty years he
was Professor in the Faculty, aud owned
an interest in the Eclectic Medical College
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

THE ENFANT TERRIBLE.-A gentleman,
says the Providence Journal, recently in
vited a well-known lecturer 10 his home to
take tea Immediately upon being seated
at the table, little daughter of the gentle
Where is your wife?' The gentleman,
having recently been separated from The
partner of his life, was surprised and an
noyed at the question, and sammercd
forth the truth, II don't know" Don't
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04
FARMERS COLLEGE.
FARMERS COLLEGE,
College Hill, Hamilton Co.. o..

MAINTAINS REGULAR CLASSICAL, PHIL
M OSOPHICAL, Scientific, Ladies' Classical and
Teachers Courses. Admits both sexes to all the
advantages OF the College. Thorough courses in
Drawing and Vocal Music Expenses reduced to
lowest point. No extras whatever. Scholarship
holders have free tuition. Special attention given
to Teachers Healthfulness. safety convenience
and beauty of location unequaled For full in
formation address
J. B. SMITH. President
ja28 College Hill, OhiQ
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of Cincinnati. He came to Urbana seven
years ago, and purchased the Read mansion
on SciOto street, where he has since re-
sided. He received paralytic stroke last
Wednesday, which caused his death. He
was considered worth 100000.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

There are now nine different evangelical
bodies in Rome, namely: The Waldensians,
the Wesleyans, the Methodists, the Episco-
pal Methodists, the Free Church, the Pres
byterians the Plymouth Brethren, the
American Baptists, and the Apostolic Bap-
tists numbering seven hundred Italian ad-
herentS in all.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

THE SPELLING OF "SHAKsPEARE. u make
no claims TO be numbered with the author
tiles on the text of the immortal. | do
wish to say word about the spelling of the
name which you briefly discussed in your
July number. Three, and without much
doubt five, of the five signatures are spelled
Shakspere. The new society devoted to
this subject has chosen this spelling as the
true one. 1t has been steadily growing in
popular use, according to the
admission of those who use the long
form. These three reasons should certain
ly be sufficient to decide the question un-
less there were something much better in
the old spelling. In fact. Shakspere is in
| itself a much better spelled word, and is
beside twenty per cent. shorter. These
reasons have led us to adopt Shakspere as
the spelling for the Literary Journal, and |
am unable to find any reason for The long
form, except the same that retains u in
favour, and insists on cheque and sim
liar spellings, which seem in the eyes
of some people to have an added dignity
proportioned to their length. Scholars
tell us that in some nations man
of high position spells his own name, if
possible, each time it occurs in any docu-
ment in different way, and the longer the
spelling the more distinguished is, the man
thought to be. Is there left among us
something of this bit of human nature that
makes eminent scholars cling to the longest
form of spelling any given word? beg to
claim all needed authority for Shakspere,
and 10 urge that the spelling which best
represents the word to the eye of all stu
dents of alphabeics, and is at the same
time he shortest, be accepted as the best.
Il Literary World.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

Happiness and prosperity are so indis-
solubly linked with good health, that all
those suffering with hoarseness, coughs,
colds, ETC., should try DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup and be cured Price 25c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-04

r EGAL-ON WEDNESDAY, THE 27tn DAY OF
/ November, A. d. 1873 at 10 O'Clock a. IN. will
be sold to the highest bidder, on the premises, the
following real estate. the property of Nicholas D.
Mehrkens, late of Hamilton County, deceased.
viz
All that certain Lot No IS, in Block G. in Am
brose Dudley's Subdivisin II of land in the City of
Cincinnati, State of Ohio as per plat thereof re-
corded in Book No &c. page l46, in the Deed r &C.
ords of Hami ton County, Ohio being twenty-five
(25) feet wide in front on the south side OF Living
ston street, and thence extending south the same
width its entire depth elghty-seven and one-half
tS71@) feet, and lying sixty-f0ur 64) feet east of
Linn street.
Appraised at 50 $50.
Terms of sale-Onethird cash. balance in one
and two years, the deferred payments to be Sc
cured by mortgages on the premises. and to bear
interest at 6per cent per year.
DOROTHEA MEHRKENS,
Administrative OF Nicholas d. .Mehrkens deceased.
BUTTERwoRTH & VcGEIER, Attorneys.
Oc2S-ltM
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From AFFLuENcE TO PovERTY.-Sophia
Clauser, middleaged woman, dressed in a
faded calico dress, worn-out gray sack,
and brown straw sundown hat. which was
fastened to her hair by piece of cord, was
brought before Judge Morgan al the Jef1er-
son Market Police Court, charged with
vagrancy. She had a bright, intelligent
look, and though she looked hin and desti-
tute, there was certain air of respectable
ty about her. She said that she came
from Fernandina, Fla, with two children
two years ago. She owned three houses
there, situated in Ash street, near Fourth.
When she left she gave the property in
charge to one John Ellerman. He had
neglected TO remit her any money during
this entire period, though she wrote to him
frequently. The money she had with her
soon gave out she went from bad to worse;
had to have her children committed to the
Juvenile Asylum because she could not
support them, and finally had to seek a
lodging in the station-houses. His Honor
committed her to the care of the Commits
sioners of Charities and Correcion.--[N. Y.
Express.
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GtALL AT THE AMERICAN SEWING MA
CCHlNE ROOMS, 1T WEST FOURTH STREET,
AND SEE THE NEW BUTTONHOLE Ma
CHINE
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For an elegant meal to go Lew Boman's,
81 West Fourth street.
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Too HoT For HIM.-As Confederate war
"reminiscences are always in order, here is
one to good too be buried The hero of the
joke was one Jim. He was attached to Ros-
ser's Cavalry, in Stewards command. Jim
was noted for his strong antipathy to shot
and shell, and peculiar way he had of
avoiding too close communion with the
same, but at last all his plans failed to keep
him out of the row." and he, with his
companions, under lieutenant, was de-
tailed to support a battery that COM
posed a portion of the rear guard.
The enemy kept pressing SO close,
in, fact, as to endanger the re-
treating forces, and the troops covering the
retreat had orders to keep the enemy in
check for given period at all hazards, and
the order was obeyed to the letter under a
CALLING fire. Jim grew desperate. He
stuck behind trees that appeared to his ex-
cited vision no larger than ramrods. He
then tried to lie down. In fact he placed
himself in every position that his genius
could invent, but the "hiss'' of the bullet
haunted him still. At last, in despair,
he called to the commanding Off
cer Lieutenant let's fall back!" 81
can not do it, JIM" replied the officer.
"Well, I'll be drafted if we don't get
cleaned out if we stay here!" "My orders,
Jim, are to hold this place and support
that battery of guns" pointing to the ar
tillery close by. 'If we fall back, the enc
my will rush in and capture the guns"
Just at that instant a well-directed bullet
impressed Jim with the fact that change
of base became necessary. Jim found
another apparently protected spot, and, as
soon as he recovered his mind, he sang out:
"On, lieutenant! what do you think them
ere cannons cost% II don't know, jim;
| suppose 1000" "Well," said Jim, lets
take up collection and pay for the guns,
and let the Yankees have 'em."
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HIS EAR IN HIS PoCKET.-Yesterday a
small boy with his head bandaged entered a
bookstore and said he wanted to buy some
sChool-books. As the clerk was waiting on
him he inquired the reason his customer s
head was tied up in such a shape.
"Oh." responded the boy, in matterof-
fact way, "a horse bit off my ear this morn
ing"
''Nor' said the clerk. doubtingy; "what
was the trouble, anywayY
II tell you he did bite it off" the lad
said, with some warmth, ''and can prove
it, too. Just you look here now" and
reaching down into his pocket he drew
forth wad of newspaper soaked with blood
and slapped it down on the counter. A
crowd formed around the little fellow, who
with great gravity and a pardonable air of
triumph proceeded to unwrap the unsavory
mass Then he pulled forth ghastly relic
in the shape of a human ear, evidently torn
out by the roots. There, didn't tell you
sop he cried, exultingly. 'He fetched it
off at the first nip" The boy gave his
name as Eagan and said he lived on the
Clapp farm. While working in the barn
the horse reached his head over The side of
the stall, caught the little fellows ear in
his teeth and chewed it off. Having thus
delivered himself, The lad carefully re-
wrapped his precious ear, thrust it in his
pocket and departed. foil City Derrick.
DRIVING NAILS BY MAcHINERY.-One of
the most simple, and at the same time most
ingenious implements on view at the Ex-
hibition is an Invention of young man in
this CITY, a Mr.. +. Falkner. 1t is called a
mail gun" and is used for mailing down
flooring boards. We have seen the imple
ment in use, and so far as we are able to
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09
BUDGET OF FUN.
The Confiding Man.

A solitary lady was going VI. on u Cass ave
nue. car Yesterday, smiling as if she believed
Ill the world at peace, when man with ;
handkerchief bound around his head 20
aboard and sat opposite her. lie doubtless tel
that some explanation should be made for hi:
appearance, and he suddenly said;
Madam, was not run over by butcher
cart"
She made no reply, and he presently con
:inued:
And didn't fall down stairs"
She looked out Of the window as il she
didn't care whctherh he had gone down through
a bridge or had been blown up. He moved
around uneasiy, and then whispered
"'Twas a family tight-worst conflict you
ever saw-most beat IA tornado. You look
!hin and weak and pale and don't mind tell
ing you how the old woman always"
"Will you mind your business" called the
driver as he opened the door
Il Will.' was the soft reply, but | want tC
tell this lady how she can wallop the old man
every time he gets sassy and signs for terri
bic conflict, you see. When one o these fam
Ily fights occurs there is always some pre-
ii want you to stop" shouted the driver.
81 will will, but first let me say that there
IS always some preliminary jawing and sass
NC around. If the woman is sharp she Will
keep iawing as she backs for the tre-shoycl-
Keep jawing and Distinguishing and back
ing"
"I'll put you off the car" exclaimed the
driver as he loopcd his lines over the brake.
keep jawing back till you get hold of the
tire-shovelw said the stranger. Then care
July sneak along and sneak along, and while
he is calling you hyenaess and you are call
ing him savage you want to"
"Of with you-right oil'n this car" said
the driver as he grapped him.
II will-I'll go, but, madam, don't forget &c
sneak along"
lie was off the car by that time He stood
in the middle of the street and as the car start
cd he turned his head in and hoarsely shouted
"Strike for all your worth when you hit him
It's the first blow that counts. lfyou can stun
him on the start the victory is"
The driver made for him. and he rctrcatcd
70 the curbstonc When the car started again
he leaned forward and called out:
Ssh! Say nothing! What have told you
S in strict confidence, Hit him over the ear
and the scalp will peel clear around -De
d0it FIRE. Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

4 pretty Boston woman was walking with
Col. Higginson. Il want you to come into
Osgoods with me" he said, land see Whittier
who is there to-day"
They went in and found the poet After q
little while the conversation turned on young
GIRL with colorcd blood in her veins, who had
place in the Freedmen's Bureau, at a small
salary, and was rather petted by the philan
thropists of certain Boston clique. After a
prolonged discourse on her virtues and social
privations Col. Higginson said;
"And, poor child, after her board and other
expenses are paid, she has only fifty dollars a
year for her dressn
Whittier drew up slowly about his figure
the grey wooden shawl that he wore. Fifty
dollars" said he, and does not thee think
that is enough? | never spent more than that
sum year for dress in my life"
Looking at the Spartan simplicity of the
Quaker poet one could readily believe him.
add Col. Higginson was at loss to reply. He
did not point to his elegant companion, and
say that that sum would hardly buy gloves
and we suppose the poet accepted her splendor
as matter of course, and did not dream of the
cost