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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28
NOTICES.
Vacation of an Alley.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
N undersigned did. on the 18th day OF October,
1879, file their certain petition in the Court Of
Common Pleas Of Hamilton County, Ohio, and
numbered on the docket of said Court as cas-,
GO,574, praying for the vacation of SO much OF
Ross alley in the City OF Cincinnati as is situated
between Eighth street and Andrews alley, being q
distance OF 80 feet. commencing at sad Eighth
street and extending northwardly between Elm
and Race streets Also between the lots or par
cells OF land OF said petitioners 30 feet to said alley
as shown on plat attached to saiApetitiOn.
Said petition will stand f0- hearing at the mex
ensuing term OF said Court.
PATRICK BRITT and
D. l.. WILDER,
BY C. W. Gerard and Il. b. Molony, their Att'ys
Dated October 2isI, 1879. oc2l6tTu
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28

No wonder the people have confidence,
when the best physicians are prescribing
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in all cases OF
coughs, colds, etc.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28

Happy homes and smiling faces are in
variably the result of wise parents constant,
" keeping sellers Cough Syrup" on hand.
Price 25c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28

James Speers shot at Henry Ratcllff at
Bessemer, Ohio, on Sunday evening wound
ing him in the leg. He then stole morse
from j. W. Clark and abandoned u at
Athens, where he escaped to Virginia.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28

Chas. Lord and Walter Ph9nix have con.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-28
GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
(5jL]3lIl|3![l5:lI Discovery


% Kssgsn .d Bsa & e sonsue @ %
ana as manifested potency Casbun
dizziness bad taste mouth internal men, or cn
Heca es a cn s%s, aaS SnS early arcs Of Con.
v.npon has astsnea the %aee iI' by druggists I
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12
Not TO be Caught.

They had dime supper in the
neighborhood of Pawtucket, con-
ceived and carried ont by the la
dies. The conditions of this novel
supper were these: For every
word spoken by the gentlemen at
the supper table forfeit of 10
cents was imposed; but, on the
other hand las duties are compen-
sated with rights and restrictions
with privileges) it was agreed that
whoever could weather the whole
supper, submitting to all queries,
surprises and ingenious questions
without replying, should be enti-
tied to it gratuitously. Many and
frequent were the artifices and sub
terfuges resorted to by the ladies
in attendance TO trap the unguard-
ed, and one after another stout and
discreet men went down before the
constant volley of artful interro-
cations. At last all fell out and
paid the dime penalty save one in
dividual-a queer chap-whom no.
body seemed to know. He attend
ed strictly to business and passed
unheeded these jokes, jibes and
challenges. They quizzed him,
but in vain. He wrestled with the
turkey and grappled with the goose.
He bailed out the cranberry sauce
with an answering hand, and he
ate celery as the scriptural vegeta-
rian ate grass; and finally, when
he had finished his fifth piece of
pie, he whipped out pocket slate,
wiped it with his napkin, and wrote
on it, in large and legible hand !:
81 am deaf and dumb"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A little girl about four years Of
age and a little boy about six had
been cautioned not TO tolSe away
the nest egg; but one morning
when they went for the egg the
little girl took it and started for the
house. Her disappointed brother
followed, crying: "Mother, moth
er, Susey's got the egg the old hen
measures by"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The Norristown Herald wisely
says: "Miss Miller, of Ferris,
Texas, chloroformed her fathers
dogs and eloped with ayoung man
whom her father had forbidden the
premises. The probabilities are
that about a year hence she will
conclude that her life would have
been less miserable If she had
chloroformed the young man and
eloped with her fathers dogs"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The New York Herald says Par
nell, the Irish Home Ruler, "bas a
slim and almost effeminate exterior
but an iron will" Parnell is evil
IDENTIFY o keen and far seeing man.
He has heard how easy the lawyers
break wills in this country, so has
brought one along made of iron.
But IL Parnell was to die here and
leave big fortune, his iron will
would be pretty badly bent, If not
broken.-Norristown Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A Modern Version.-He was a
traveller for New York dry goods
house, and while on the train he
chanced to meet with a very agree
able young lady from Boston, but
ere he had been in her company
half an hour he was compelled to
improve on Byron, as follows:
"Maid Of Athens, ere we part, give,
oh. qive me back nv watch aud
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

"Yes," said Jones, 81 was at
the church to-day and enjoyed it
profoundly" "Ah," remarked his
pious landlady. 81 didn't see you /;
on which side of the church did
you sit 7" "Ahem-ahem-well-
yes-ahem" stammered the dis
concerted boarder, Ell sat on the
outside. e."-Steubenyille Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The wheel-barrow is the most
useful and elegant appcndage of a
well regulated back yard. Any
one coming in contact with one on
a dark night cannot fail to be for
chilly struck with the truth of this
remark. He'll tumble to it at once.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

When the dentists of this coun-
try can discover a way to pull
teeth without making a man wish
he had been born a hen, life will
have twice as much brightness.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12
[, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, NO VElLBER IL, 1870

chain, pocket book, gold pencil,
ivory handled penknife and cigar
case, or I'll give you over to the
authorities at the next station" :"
She gave them back.-Danbury
News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A little girl was visiting the
country, and for the first time wit
messed the operation of milking.
Watching the proceedings intently
for a while, she inspected the COW
infinitely, and then launched this
poser: "Where do they put it in y
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A sailor, looking serious in a
certain chapel in Boston, was asked
by the clergyman If he felt any
change, whereupon the tar put his
hand into his pocket and replied:
81 have not cent"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

eff Lincoln had not died." ex-
claimed a political orator, "what
would he have been to-day p
"Alive," sadly ventured timid
looking man on a back seat, and
the tide of eloquence was momen-
tarily checked.-Hawkeye.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

All the axes and bucksaws found
in the ruins of Pompeii are of
light make, as IL constructed for
woman's use. Those old ancients
knew their little business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A farmer was asked why he did
not take the newspapers. "Be-
cause" said he "my father, when
he died, left me good many news
papers and i have not read them
through yet"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

We know a man who married
second time before his first wife
was buried, and no one thought it
very awful. His first was divorced.
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The latest thing to blow up and
kill hired girl is a wash bench
Detroit Free Press. Probably she
was killed by the bursting of the
soap bubbles, which was tub bad.
Cincinnati Commercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A Canadian couple, on their way
to Dakota to settle, weigh GA
pounds-the man 80 pounds, and
the wife 304 pounds. Let us hope
that they will be careful what they
settle on.-Chicago Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

Willie asked his mother where
the stars came from. Her reply
was: "My son do not not know"
"WeII, / do" he said, "the moon
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

1t is all very well to send stupid
young man abroad that he may see
the world, but It is agreat pity
that the world should see him in
return.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

1t takes a whole Legislature to
change a mans name. A woman
can change hers by the act of a
single man.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

It's on the cards that when la
dy dons a new suit, the eyes of all
the other ladies follows suit.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The fight of the billiard players
in New York probably is new
phase of the Cueban war.-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

At Logan, Utah, the other night
q Limbcrger cheese factory was
struck by lightning and all the
people moved out of town.-New
-Ynrlr uaval1 -
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

A fisherman is very irresolute
and unreliable person. lie won't
even sit down on his own hook
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

In these days of general dishon-
esty we are proud to say that we
know of one man whose pledges
have all been kept. They are kept
by his uncle, because the man
couldn't raise the cash to redeem
them.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The man who works in powder
mill is very likely to ego in for a
raise" boston Commercial Bulle-
tin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

Many students can scan Latin
verse who can not Scandinavian
Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

If the Younger brothers are so
dreadfully wicked, what must the
older ones be!-Chicago Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12
:. Il. SHANNON.
Travellers Guide.

During the present season the boats will run to
and from Alpena as follows:
PROPELLER ST.. PAUL,
Leaves Detroit every Saturday evening, arriving
at Alpena Monday morning, and returning, leaves
Aipena every Wednesday afternoon, arriving ut
Detroit Thursday.
STEAMER MARINE CITY,
Leaves Detroit every Wednesday evening, arriv-
ing at Alpena Friday morning, and returning,
leaves Alpena on Sunday.
PROPELLER ST. JOSEPH,
Leaves Detroit every Friday evening, arriving
at Alpena Sunday morning, and returning.
leaves Alpena on Tuesday.
STEAMER CLINTON,
Leaves Detroit every Tuesday evening, arriving
at Alpena Thursday morning, and returning
leaves Alpena on saturday.
NAIL BOATS.
STEAMERS DOVE q DUNLAP,
Leaves Bay City at i:so p. m, and Alpena at a. m.
daily, except Sundays, arriving at Alpena every
morning except Monday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

business Cards one year, one dollar for every
line.
Local Notices. ten cents per line eseh insertion.
and all notices continued for three months OF
longer, a discount Of 25 per cent.
Advertisements unaccompanied by written or
verbal directions will be published three months
Advertisements, under contract, ordered out be-
fore expiration of time, will be charged full rates.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in ad-
vance.
DeI- Terms, CASH. payable quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

One of the uses of adversely
helps to fill up the dictionary
Meriden Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

All blacksmiths have at least one
vice.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

"Out West" they read it "Loathe
the poor Indian" Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

The candle says: "I'll be blow
ed if l go out."-New Orleans
Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12

Our country kin-pump kim
Steubenville Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12
Northwestern Grand Trunk
R. R.
formerly Chicago a Lake Huron.)
Condensed Time liable.
September 2sth, 1879.

Accommodation trains leave Lapcer, cast, i:O6
D. m, HIS p. m. west, 800 p. M, ii:15 p. m.
Flint east, hoo a. m. e2Q p. m; west, s;is q.
m, 1;20 p. m
A through Pullman palace sleepine coach is rLn
from Lansing 10 Buffalo on trnins passing Flint
at 7:l7 D. m, and Lapccr az 500 p. m.
CHAs. n. PECK, n. FUNNEI. W. u. DAVIS,
0en1 Mansgcr. Stunt. Qcnl. IktuAsf,.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-11-12
WIT AND HUMOR.

The butterfly, the butterfly,
How doth the butterfly and whyi
Because the hired girl doth mako
The round, fat toothsome buokwheat cake
Aye, this is why, doth bntteray.
Marathon Independent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-22
CRIPPLED FOR LIFE.

white haired. aged man dragged his way slowly
up to tho magistrates bench In Essex Market Court
yesterday morning with the assistance OF crutch
and cane. His face wore expression Of great
pain. each step he took followed by witch
ing of the mouth and contraction Of tho brow.
When he had gained time breathe, after his
tons in getting the witness stand. he said :"My
name, Judge, 10 Charles L. Berger, and live ut No.
3l2 East sixth street. crippled for life, and my
injuries due to careessness the part Of
two drivers Of u truck"
"You want to have your asssilants arrested?" said
the magistrate.
Yes. because they wilfuly ran mo down."
"You will swear they meant to do itr'
Eyes. They were guilty of pure recklessness. On
the 9th OF August last crossing the Bowery at
the corner OF Rvington street. wagon at the
time driven up the former thoruughfare ut the
rate OF ten miles an hour. In IL were two men who
without q word OF warning, ran into me, knocking
to the ground. was taken to the hospital.
where for three months have lain. stretched upon
bed, suffering Intense pain. My lett thigh bone IL
fractured, and will have in all probability to carry
. crutch the rest of my life."
"You have caused tho arrest Of tho drivers?"
''There they are" he said. pointing to two men
named Cornelius johnson and Charles Bertram.
Judge" said johnson, III had nothing to do with
the accident. Bertram and myself peddle wood. /
of wood when the complainant met with his in
juries. My partner was In charge OF the horse"
Bertram said 1.-THE horse going SLOWLY.
Your Honor, when Mr. Berger knocked down.
I saw him. but thought he would pass by before we
came up to him. He moved so slowly that we were
upon him before we knew it,"
johnson. said the magistrate, 1.-THE evidence
against you ~ insufficient and you disch rQed.
Bertram you are held tor triaAp default OF bail. 1t
II high time to stop this reckless driving"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-22
CRICKET.

THE PROSPECT OF PHILADELPHIA TEAM VS.
IrING ENGLAND IN 1880.
There is just at present considerable amount Of
excitement cricket circles here consequent the
announcement OF a resolution passed unanimously
at the last meeting OF the Young America Cricket
Club deputing Mr.. George Newhall. the senior
brother of the quartet of celebrated Philadelphia
amateurs. to take into consideration and report on
the ACCESSIBILITY Of the formation OF selected eleven
taken from Philadelphia clubs generally. to proceed
TO England this coming season and play series Of
matches The suggestion meets with great favor in
this city. and PHILADELPHIA may fairly lay claim
possessing the finest players in the country it 10
appropriate enough that the Quaker City should
90 the Of amateurs to do battle the other side
with their more experienced cousins of the willow
Having had every opportunity OF testing their
strength last year against the Irish gentlemen and
Daft's team, the home players are wise enough
to know that at any rate in the early
stages of their English trip they must not
dy at too high game. Public schools and counties
will it is probable. be their first opponents and
thorough judges OF the game who have seen many
VIII make
show when opposed to eeveps OF the classes named.
or course. when speaking Of counties such crack
teams Gloucestershre (Grxces county,, Noting
ham, Yorkshire. lancashire. Surrey and
two others largely made up or the professional
VEINS composed OF amateurs only; and this condition
of players is the only one that the American eleven
would be meeting Oh even TERMS as every man who
may 90 from this side Ii. in the strctest of
the word, an amateur.
No time could be more appropriate for the arst
visit of American team to England than during
the Of 1880. The cordial reception
rendered to Daft aud his men. the manly
and thorough genuine good humor with which the
Americans accepted defeats at the hands Of their
more experienced opponents. and the hearty sup
port accorded by the tons OF Thousands Of citizens
who went out to thu play has met with we'll de-
served recognition at the hands of the Britishers,
slow to appreciate good points in foreigners" but
people who. when they do appreciste ever
ready to lavish compliments the objects OF their
admiration. The speech of Richard Daft. than
whom in English crcketinR circles man
is more respected. struck the keynote for
general expression OF good feeling toward the band
Of young American amatnurs who made such gal.
liant show against Englands picked professional
cricketers this fall and 1t is to be hoped that the
Brothers Newhal may be able to make such arrange
nents to enable them to take q three months
respite from the OF the extensive business
season. the doubt that exists In their minds
their ability get away appears to be the only OBJ
stace in the way Of . thoroughly representative
American amateur team making its appearance on
English cricket grounds in $780,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-22
RACEHORSES OF CALIFORNIA.

The determination of the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association not to hold winter meeting gives
general satisfaction to the Of horses. Many
Of those In training had been turned out and those
which had participated in the Eastern campaign re-
qurod rest to fully recuperatc from the effects OF it.
Many of those which remained at home had
run several races. and the prospect of getting
large enough "nelds" to please the public was not
bright. In the past there have been run in Cali
fornia sixty-sx races in Nevada sixteen In Oregon
twcnty-six. and in Washington Territory, two-a
total OF ITO. Several not reported 80 that IL
is probable one hundred AMI thirty were run.
This IL about one-sixth of the whole number run
in the United states, and marks progress In turf
sports, which Is crafty ing to those who feel In
terestcd In the matter Every adds to the mum
Der OF brood mares in the State. and the new ones
which have been placed In the breeding stud
this year are generally very superior in torn and
breeding. Peter Coutts. OF Mayfeld, who bought
MONDAY, has purchased several, among them the
dam OF Tillic O. and his intention is to have them
supplemented by others which will come up TO the
standard he has established With the sire OF Mollie
McCarty, Lottery and Mark l.. and dozen rst class
mares. there should be progeny which should gain
distinction IN any company. On the iolo stud farm
OF Theodore Winters are dams which would take
rank among the best OF the royal lines, and the old
veteran Norfolk seems 10 improve Ia provocative
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-22
BASEBALL.

The election Of officers for the ensuing year by the
Boston Baseball Association resulted ss follows,
VIA. H. Soden. president; F. E. Long. treas
urer; Harry Wright. secretary. They are also ex-
oico members Of the Board Of Directors. the other
two members being Messrs. A. J. Chase and J. G.
Haynes
The financial statement Of the Boston Club for
1879. recently submitted to the association by the
treasurer does not argue much In favor Of tho fifty
cent admission fee. The receipts in tho year just
ended fell below the sum taken in during 1878 by
some $5.3s7 IS.
California derived by the Eastern League clubs that
have been visiting the Pacific coast since cold
weather set in. the result was not by any means
cisco disregarded the League rules by playing on
Sunday. The arguments tor this course were that
the large crowds that attended the game each Satur
day voted for and insisted upon having games upon
the day of rest The loss OF the trip IL above $4,000
to the Chicago and Cincinnati clubs.
There will be no difficulty In filling up the recon-
structed professional Cincinnati Club. Scores Of
applications for positions are reaching the manage
ment. These letters arc written by men Of more
than local regulations
The citizens Of Troy have held several m lettings
for the purpose Of devising some means Of enabling
their ,me club 20 remain In the League. One plan
has been suggested for evaing the odous nfty-ccnt
three coupons attached-each coupon good for one
admission.
Since the season of 1879 has closed and the books
OF the playing have been posted the following facts
appear:-Of the eighty-four games which each club
OF the League started to play only two OF them
filled the bill. They the Providence Club, who
won the pennant and the Bostons. who held and
tried to keep that trophy. In their efforts to
tinue champions OF the League the Bostons
won more than two-thirds OF all the games
they played during the past season-74
out of 109 Their base hits aggregated 1205 to
93S made from of them by opposing clubs. The
runs they made nearly doubled those gained from
them-SOS to 40.
The high sum charged by the League tor admis-
sion felt to be njuring the game of baseball all
the country. Every imaginable scheme has
been mentioned to overcome the dfaculty. graded
rate of en- rance fees with four OF
tions. would. it is argued overcome the difficulty
viz 81 to the grand stand. fifty cents to covered
Seats thirtyve cents to the open seats and twenty
cents to the general field.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-22
FIELD TRIAL MATCH.

The famous Held contest case came on near Flor
ence. Ala. last Monday and Tuesday. 18th and 10th
inst. between the dogs Gladstone. owned by p. II.
Bryson Of this city, and Joe Jr.. owned by George
w. Campbell. OF Columbia Tenn. Tho original
match for $1,000. the dogs to for three days.
and the ono making the most points to be declared
the winner. Gladstone. about six weeks ago. had
his tail broken. and 1t under the protest of the
medical experts that Mr.. Bryson ran him. Owing
to the mishap mentioned the contest was
curtailcd day. On Monday Joe, Jr., Sc
cured thirty-four points, Gladstone thirty
points; aud on Tuesday Joe. Jr.. secured twenty
points, Gladstone twenty-five points
Joe. Jr., winning by nine points The test was
most trying to Joe, Jr. who came of the field on
three legs. He entirely used up. Notwith-
standing his broken tail, Gladstone fresh on
Tuesday evening he Monday. and so
sanguine his owner OF his superiority that he
offered to wager $1,000 to $500 on the result of
another days contest This proposition was not &C.
cepted by the owner Of Joe Jr. Mr.. Bryson then
offered to wager s 900 even that Gladstone would
prove the superior dog IN three days contest. to
take place at any time within tho next sixty days.
This proposition was also refused by Mr.. Campbell.
and so the matter rests. 1t is but proper to state
that owing the accident which befell Gladstone
having his tail broken he had not been hunted for
SIX weeks previous to the contest. Both dogs were
handled by their respective owners. Captain Pat.
Henry, OF Clarksvillc. and Major M. Williams of
Columbia, were the judges.-St Louis Globe Democrat.