The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-20
COVENG'EON.


A stray black mare at Connelly's stable.
Edmonds Panorama at Rudde's Garden
tonight.
Col. Sam Davis has withdrawn from the
race for Magisrate e i'll the First District.
Mr.. Stark Wayne and family leave
for Putin Bay tonight to spend the sum-
mer.
Twenty-three new members were in
stalled last night in Myrtle LOd &c, 90, K.
O.P
Billy johnson is to be the new fireman
to fill the vacancy. This is bad for Ba,e-
man.
A grand Democratic picnic is announced
to take place to-day at Berry's Station, Har-
Tison County.
Mrs John Z. Holden, very estimable
lady, died at her residence on Greer street
this morning
DR. II. L. Lewis, at the solicitation of
many friends, has concluded to stay on the
track for Coroner.
Young Hitter the man that was so Sc
verely stabbed by young Priesthotf, is con-
sidered out of danger
The Teachers Convention will be held in
Independence on the 9th of August, and con-
tinue in session for three days.
Mr.. Thomas Greer was severely bruised
up yesterday by being dragged by horse
q tached to a wagon from which he was
thrown.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. Loahers
will be pleased to learn that he has made
settlement with his creditors and is again
sailing on the stream OF success.
George Britton, the coIored rascal that
caused Bouncer all the trouble yesterday,
was fined $3.50. That is only three hundred
and eigh cen days to pulverize limestone.
Captain John A. Goodson's banners of
success are still floating over every ward in
the city, in spite of Adam Geese wine that
is floating antong the hummer clement
Police CouRr-Frank Murray, the man
who was arrested yesterday for beating his
wife, was fined SOB this morning. That
was high price for few little love licks.
John Raglan, gaming, $lO.
An appreCative audience greeted Miss
Marie Prescott at her benefit last night.
Miss Prescott appeared to charming adyant-
age The programme was rendered III a
very happy manner and everybody was de-
lighted.
Miss Sallie Bishop, the well-known So
prano, leaves Sunday evening for the East,
to spend the warm months along the sea-
shore. Rumor hath il that she goes to Italy
in the spring to finish her studies for the
lyric stage.
Officer Billy McGraw attempted 10 ar
rest Geo. Britton coored, yes erday, on the
charge of making an effort to forcibly enter
the house of Georgiana Carter, also coored,
one night last week. George resisted des-
perately and made an attempt to stab the
officer but finally after lively chase, with
the assistance of officer Senour, Billy
brought his man in.
Mr.. D. II. Baldwin, of Cincinnati, yes
terday sent over to Odd-fellows' Hall fine
piano to be used at the entertainment of
Miss Marie Prescott, last night. After the
instrument had been placed upon the stage,
Constable w. P. Mclaughlin skipped in and
attached it, to satisfy claim of so held by
Mr.. l.. N. Rouse against Baldwin for alleged
balance due him on commissions for the
sale Of pianos, etc.
We heartily indorSe the following from
the Commonwealth:
Berry ). Hardin, the Democratic Candi-
date for County Assessor, has lived in Gov
ington all his life, has made a good and
faithful officer, and deserves TO be reelected
by a rousing majority. The Board Of Su-
pervisors, composed OF twenty-five solid
men representing each voting precinct, eX-
smined his books and pronounced the.
correct in every particular and compli-
OF his work"
Mr. Hardin has also received letter from
the State Auditor, in which he says Mr..
Hardin is the best Assessor in the State,
EOyingtOh Council PrOceedings--G9-
ficiai Report.
A regular meeting of the City Council was held
in the Council Chamber on Thursday evening,
July 18th, 1878, President stephens in the chair
all melabers present except MesSls Geisbauer,
E.eyers and Fedders.
Minutes of the previous meeting were Rad and
approved
Mr.. Batelnan member from the Seventh Ward
presented his written resignation, which was ac-
S-pted
A resolution was passed appointn ng Mcssrs. H. J.
Blakely, f. J. Meyers and Louis GeisDauer as
special committee to investigate the late Irregular
tiles, IL any. of the Fire Department.; said Com
nittee TO report at the first regular meeting in
Mr.. Collins reported that the maturity of the
coupons on $l50,t00 of city bonds. So 475, which
falls due at the Bank Of America, in New York on
August LIST, 1873, and asked that an allowance of
a5.600 be made to pay the same out OF Interest
Fund.
Report coneurred in and allowance made
The Committee on Internal Improvements re-
1orted favorable on the petition OF the property
holders on Center street, between Seventh and
Eigath streets, asking said street to he Improved
Report c6fcurrcd in.
Mr.. Ashbrook presented an ordinance, which
passed, for the Improvement OF the alley or street
extending from the first alley west, Of Bakewell
Street TO the first alley east of Philadelphia street,
between Seventh and Eighth streets
Mr.. McDannald presented q petition from sever
al merchants in tile vicinity of Fifth and Madison
streets ask ng Council to confirm the appointment
OF W. il. Alden us special policeman, and allow
$l5 per month on his salary for period Of three
months
The appointment was confirmed
The committee TO whOrp was referred the claim
OF john Freer for city collections made reported
fav9rably on allowing the claim, which is SS52 49,
Mr.. Collins moved to allow $i6 6S. and refer the
tslance to the Committee on Law, in conjunction
with tbe CITY Attorney.
Motion prevailed.
President Stephens presented garnishee from
J. ". Ransoms Court against T. J. Phelps in favor
o. W. g, Stone for $685. which was referred to the
Committee on Law and City Attorney.
t;r. Woods presented report from the Commit
TIE OF. Sewers ard Engineer in favor of removing
tao stagnant water from the ponds Oh Powell,
Madison and York streets
Renort colcurrDd in.
Mr. Trants, presented report from the Com.