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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
The Telephone.
[Scientifc Americana

Mr.. George H. Hopkins, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, during recent thunderstorm
connected the gas and water pipes of his
dwelling with an ordinary Bell telephone,
and discovered that the electric discharges
were plainly indicated, either by a sharp
crack or by succession of taps. This
occurred when the discharge was so dis
tant that the thunder was inaudible. The
sound also seemed to be perceived by the
ear before the lightning could be seer.
There was marked difference in the
character of the discharges; some that ap-
peared single to the eye were really null
liple. Often the discharges would con-
sist of series, beginning and ending with
discharges larger than the rest-thus:
------- sometimes it would be
thus: ----; sometimes the reverse,
and often single crack. The gas and
ater-pipes were used, being the most
convenient, and at the same time the
safest conductors for the purpose.
Special apparatus might be devised,
having good ground, and series of
points for gathering the electricity from
lilC al pul III uslilS apparatus vi liile
kind there is always more or less danger.
Dressing the Hair.
A very perceptble change is coming
over the manner of dressing the hair,
doubtless occasioned by the different
style of bonnet now in vogue. The hair
is worn neither very high nor very low
the chignon, or back hair, scarcely reach
es the bandeau, and falls onl " to the top
of the nape of the neck. The hair is
worn close to the head, and there is nc
extra size or bulkiness aimed at; the front
hair is cut and fringed, but all exaggera
ton is avoided. The hair should never
touch the evelids, if it does the effect is
! hideous; then again, if the hair is toe
short the forehead looks bare The jus
medium is attained by letting the hail
fall to the center of the forehead, in the
very slight curly waves possible. Plait
are again to be seen. Most people are
content with wearing their own hair, bu
MANY wear false additions, which, to b.
comfortable, should be as light as posi-
| Bile.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
FARMERS, Pay Your Debts


Let us adjure all our farmer readers to
whom this advice applies, and who can
now SO easily heed it, to resolve that moth
ing shall stand in their way Of ridding
themselves Of debt. Some will argue
that there is no hurry; that next year will
answer just as WE'LL that the mortgage
notes are not crowding and the grocer,
the dry-goods merchant and the doctor
can be put off, while lot Of new things
are bought for the place, etc. But such
reasoLers will rue the day VIXEN they de-
eide to crafty desires for expenditures
which might be avoided instead of using
their money to secure immunity from
debt. The experience of the past teaches
that fortune in farming is little more
constant than in many other livelihood
channels, and it is the part of wisdom
never to assume that to.day's sunshine is a
guarantee of fair weather tomorrow.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
@, WIS veracity Once More.

An eastern exchange which had COM
forted itself with feeling that although
George Washington could not tell a lie,
he could and did swear when the occasion
required, is grieved that Hamilton Fish, jr.
should bring to light an army order OF
Gen. Washington denouncing "that un-
meaning and abolninable custom OF swear.
ing This the exchange thinks does not
only demonstrate the inconsistency OF the
father of his country, but it does its best
to take away the popular belief in thai
single human weakness which linked the
immortal here to world of sinful NOR
tale
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

Have you ever read Whittier's beautiful
version of the medieval legend of the
ancient saint, who was praying in his cell,
when, suddenly, as in answer to his pray
er, vision of his crucified Lord appeared
to him? While he gazed enraptured upon
the vision, the bell OF the monastery rang
out the hour of noon. 1t was call 10
him to go and feed the hungry, ragged,
thriftless poor before the monastery gate.
Hesitating, with heavy heart and reluctant
step, he arose, closed the door upon the
vision, and went out to perform his duty.
When he returned, the vision awaited
him, with the declaration: "Hadst thou
remained must have gone; because thou
didst 60 have remained" You wait in
your cell and lose the vision. Leave the
vision, go to Gods poor find Christ where
the disciples were wont to find him
where love called to self-denying service.
He that findeth his life shall lose it; ne
that loseth his life for my sake shall find
it. Cease looking for your life. You are
losing it by searching Tor it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

iCin. Saturday Nightl

Array full grown man in petticoas,
pull back, train, and all; hang yards and
yards OF ruffles about him; testoon his
graceful person with fringes, gimps, and
galoons; pin bow here and there, just
for artistic effect you know; box his pa
tient ribs into pair Of real French cor
sets; coil round and round his massive
brain a switch or two of hair from some
poor head that lies like "John Browns
body;" add frizzes, puffs and bangs.
balance on top OF all a miniature flower
garden, with birds from Brazil and flow
ers lrom-goodness knows where, with
bits OF lace tucked between, and turn him
loose in legislative halls, and see the fig
ure he would cut expatiating on the Sill
yer Bill or Indian Agency! BY the time
he got his toilet made he would be all
stirred out" poor thing1 What chance
is there, any way, for brains in a wo-
man?
There is liberty in the cut of coat, and
determination in the hang of even an ul-
ster, with live man inside; there is aspi-
ration in stand-up-collar, and conscious
ness OF power in the careless pose of a
ribbonless, softcrowned hat and won
derful amount of persistence in the swing
of cane. Woman. suffragists may hut-
ter across the stage of modern progress
and "say things" in their eagerness to
wrench the fetters from down trodden
sisterhood; while every nerve and muscle
cry out for emancipation from the thrail-
dom Of fashion. Whether they sanctify
the polls by purer presence, or these
'horrid men" have it all their own way,
is not the question; but rather how much
vitality can there remain in the delicate
frame of woman after hemming and
wearing hundred yards, more or less, OF
uffling?
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
THE MOVING.
The clock has struck six,


The clock has struck six,
And the morning is fair,
Whils the east in red spiendor is'glowing;
Ihere's q dew the grass, and a song in the air
:, Lat US up and be off to the moving.
Wouldst know why wait
Ere the sunlight has erept
Der the fields where the daisies growing?
Why all night I've kept my own vigils, nor sleptf
lis to-day is the day of the moving,
This day and this hour
Maud has promised to tell
What the blush on her cheek was half showing.
II she waits at the lane, I'm to know all is well,
And there'll be good time at the moving.
Maud's mother has said;
And I'll never deny,
That girls heart there can be no knowing.
Oh, ! care not to live, and l rather would die,
II Maud does not come to the moving
What is it seer
IT'S sheen of brown hair
In the lane where the poppies are blowing.
Thank God! it is Maud-shc is waiting there,
And therell be good time at the moving,
Six years have passed by,
And freely declare
That l scarcely have noticed their going;
Sweet Maud is my wife with her bright brown hair,
And we had good time at the moving.
IS. H. M. Byers, in Harper's.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
A DINNER AND A KISS.

al have brought your dinner, father"
Tie blacksmith's daughter said,
As she took from her arms kettle
And lifted its shining lid.
"There's not any pie or pudding,
So will give on this" u.
And upon his teilworn. iorehead
She left a childish kiss.
The blacksmith tore off his apron
And diaed' in a happy mood,
Wondering much at the SAVIOR
Hid ir his humble food,
While all about hini.were visions
Full of prophetic bliss;
But he never thought of the magic
In his little daughters kiss.
While she with her kettle swinging,
Merrily trudgcd away,
Stopping at sight Of a squirrel,
Catching some wild birds lay:
And thought how many shadow
OF life and fate we should miss,
If always our frugal dinners
Were seasoned with kiss
Mrs. NJ. L. Rayn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

There are fully 5000 drunmers In the
French army, and the military journals
over there are talking about silencing
the 5000 sheepskin fiddles upon which
these 5000 artists with their 1900 drum
sticks "recite." What! stop the spirit
stirring drum? Think Of its peculiar
adaptability for the storage of spring
chickens, sweet potatoes, and such, not to
mention its musical excellencies! Danish
the drum, Never! Who wouldbe a SOL
dier without it? If something must give
away, let the muskets go. They make
twice the noise and nearly all the trouble
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
The Prime of Life.

Between the ages of As and TO man
who has properly regulated himself may
be considered in the prime Of life. His
matured strength of constitution renders
him almost impervious to an attack of dis
ease, and experience has given soundness
to his judgment.
His mind is resolute, firm and equal; /;
all his functions are in the highest order;
he assumes mastery over his business !;
builds up a competence on the foundation
he has laid in early manhood, and passes
through period of life attended by many
qualifications. Having gone year or
two over he arrives at stand still. But
athwart this is the viaduct called the turn
of life, which, if crossed in safety, leads
to the valley of "od age" round which
the river winds, and then beyond, with
out boat or causeway, to effect his pas
sage The bridge is, however, construct
ed of fragile material, and it depends how
it is trodden whether it bend or break.
Gout and apoplexy are also in the vicinity
to wavlay the traveller, and thrust him
from the pass; but let him grid up his
loins and provide himself with filter
staff, and he may trudge on in safety and
with perfect composure. To quit meta
phor, "the turn Of life" is a turn into a
prolonged walk or into the grave. The
system and power having reached the ut
most expansion now begin either to close
like flower at sunset or break down at
once. One injudicious stimulant, sin
gle fata! excitement, may force it beyond
its strength while a careful supply of
props and the withdrawal of all that tends
to force plant will sustain it in beauty
and vigor until night has entirely set in.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

Old Skinner is great lover Of war
"reminiscences, and is not slow to tell of
his own exploits in that way. AS with
most men who pride themselves on war
record, Skinner always gives the best side
of his tales to his own army. He was tell
ing one ofhis grandchildren recently of a
famous battle in which he was engaged.
His description Of the flying balls, BOOM
ing of cannon, and charge of the troops
was very vivid and the little boy listened
with increasing interest. At last, when
Skinner stopped to fill his pipe, the little
boy said
"And did the enemy rum"
"Did the enemy run?" said Skinner,
"Great Scott, how they did run. My dear
bov, they run so like thunder that we run
three miles to keep out Of their way, an il
we hadn't thrown our guns away, they'd
have run over us sure"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
RECLAMATION.
M ayor's Proclamation.
TO the Qualified Voters Of the City Of
Cincinnati, Fulton Township and
St0rrs Township.
PROCL AVIATION.
CITY OF CINCINNATI, !

MAYORS OFFICE, October I'd, 1873
To the Qualified Voters of the City of Cincinnati
You are hereby notified that the Voting Districts
of Cincinnati as to boundaries and voting places
will be the same at the ensuing election as hereto
FORE with the following exceptions viz: VOTING
District a." of the Third Ward, has by the Com
mon Council been divided into two Voting Dis
tricts as follows
Voting District a." commencing at the inter.
section Of Sycamore and Woodward streets, thence
east on Woodward street to Broadway, thence
north on Brosdway to point where center line Of
Broadway will inersect center line OF Boal street.
thence west on Boal street TO Sycamore street,
thence north on Sycamore street TO Mulberry
street, thence west on Mulberry street to Main
street, thence south on Main street to Liberty
street, thence east on Liberty street to sycamore
street, thence south on Sycamore street to Wood
ward street and place ofbeginning
Voting District c, commencing at the corner oh
Woodward street and Broadway thence north on
Broadway to point where center line of Broadway
ntersects the center line of Boal street, themes
east on Boal street to Price street, thence south ON
line to Hunt street, thence south on Hunt street
to Woodward street, thence west on Woodward
street to Broadway and place of beginning.
The voting place for District A remaining ss
heretofore. and the voting place for Voting Dis
trict has been designated to be at the northwest
corner of Dandridge and Pendleton streets.
The voting places Of Voting District A. of tho
Fourteenth Ward andof Voting District B of the
Twenty first Ward, al the ensuing election, have
been designated by the Common Council as fol.
lows
Fourteenth Ward QA-Voting District A, south
west corner of Livingston and Linn streets.
Twenty-frst (2l) Ward-Voting District B, south.
west corner of Carr and Budd streets.
To the qualified voters Of Fulton Township. Gin.
| cinnati:
| You are hereby notified to attend at the desig.
mated voting districts OF the City of Cincinnati,
as are comprised in Fulton Township. on the 18th
day of October, A. D., 1879, and proceed to the
election of one Justice of the Peace.
Polls open between the hours Of 6 and7 O'Clock
a. M, and close at O'Clock p. m.
To the qualified voters Of Storrs Township, City Of
| Cincinnati
You are hereby notified to attend at the desig-
mated voting districts of the City Of Cincinnati as
arecomprsedin Stors Township, on the 14th day
of October, a. D. 1879 and proceed to the election
of one Justice of the Peace.
Polls open between the hoursof 6 and O'Clock
a. M. and close at p m.
The foregoing proolamationst given under my
hand and seal this third day Of October, AID
1879. CHARLES JACOB, JR., Mayor.
IsFNLl Oc4.&Il.1s
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
Money that Wont Burn.
Washington Star.]

An old colored man presented a check
at the treasury recently for five
hundred dollars-arrearages of pensions.
He was given the money in greenbacks'
"Deed, boss, don't want any of that
money!" he said; 81 want something that
won't burn"
He was then handed bag containing
five hundred silver dollars, which weighed
SO much that he could hardly carry it
Helwas satisfied, however, having some,
thing that "woudnt burn"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

A farm laborer at Ardeigh, England,
went to the help of man who was being
overpowered by lunatc in his charge,
and in danger of being killed. He was
absent from work an hour and a half, and
was prosecuted by his employer for five
shillings damages on account of loss of
service, and the court decided against him
for not getting permission frsm his en-
ployer before going TO the rescue of a
man who was liable TO be killed at any
fnnnant
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
Our Bone and Sinew,
[Richmond Independent-News.j

All honor to the country boys. They
are truly the bone and sinew of the land.
The country looks hopefully to them for
its highest prosperity; but when they dis
grace themselves by disgusting actions,
drunkenness and obscenity, they are fall
ing below the station they are fitted to
adorn, The smart Alec" type Of coun-
try boy is ABOUT the most obnoxious spec
linen of the genus homo that can be
found.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
Work for Girls.

In tine paper collar industry nearly
10000 girls from IL to I6 years of age, are
employed. A skillful girl can count and
box 1900 collars during day Of ten
hours length. Many hundred work in
gold leaf factories where delicacy of toncn
and close attention are indispensable rath'
or than heavy labor.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
THE FYsHERs1ANs wrDow.

The tears are standing upon her cheeks,
And her eyes are weary and dim
She sat at the window weeks and weeks,
For a sight Of his b,at and him
She takes the youngest child on her knee,
And turns its face to her breast
40 God" she saws, "that my babe and me
Were laid In our grave to restf"
The boats came sailing in over the bay,
And the women run down to the shore:
But though she sit there till judgment day,
His boat will come in NO more,
-ITemple Bar
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
BEYOND.

Is death aught more than sleepf
Hereafter more than dreams?
In which we smile or weep,
As good or ill it seemsi
Who knows what is beyond
The vail 'twixt life and deathi
Unsolved the mystery, profound,
Whose only. key is Faith.
w. ]. hampton, Stubenville Herald:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

They have not yet in all their searches
at Pompeii, discovered saloon tumblsr
with bottom any thicker than the sides.
That trick was left to Yankee ingenuity
1000 years later.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

We are firm believers in the maxim,
that for all right judgment of any man
or thing, it is useful, nay, essential, to see
his good qualities before pronouncing on
his bad.-lCITle. -
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

OF the 2,6o2 emigrants, who left Swift
zerland last year, it is said IS per cent.
came to this country and those were most.
ly skilled workmen.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

A Texas man has patented gate for
railroad crossings which is lowered auto
matically by passing trains and raised -
soon as they have gone by .--4ss4
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

All the axes and bucksaws found in the
ruins of Pompeii are of light make, as if
constructed for woman's use. Those old
ancients knew their little business.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
The Wrong Ticket.

A colored voter in Mobile, relates a
Southern paper, was employed on election
day to take some kerosene oil to railroad
depot for shipment. On his return from
the depot he was asked for the receipt of
the kerosene OIL Putting his hand in his
pocket he pulled out an election ticket.
"This isn't the receipt" said the merchant.
"Bless de Lord" he replied, "I'se done
gone an voted de kerosene oil ticket"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

Russia wants the largest telescope
that can be made, for the observatory
at Pulkowa. The United States wip
make it for her.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08

Flowers are the sweetest thing God ever
made and forgot to put soul into; they
are loves truest language.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
liberated Sores.

The healing and purifying qualities
KELLER's LINIMENT render it the best
article for the speedy and safe cure o
liberated sores.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
Sore Throat and Clumsy.

The causes which usually induce Sore
Throat are those which give a sudden
check TO perspiration, and thus obstruc'
Natures regular work, quickly producing,
in consequence, an infammatory condi,,
ton which, involving the !onsils, and
eapdly spreading over the whole mucous
membrane of the iauces will cause Quinsy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
Burns and Scalds.

This Liniment has proved itself TO be
one of the best remedies ever used 70,
Burns and Scalds. Its quickness in ale
waiting pain when applied, gives it qrea
superiority over all other prep atiop-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
Inflammation of the Breast.

This distressing complaint may he
cured, or entirely prevented by the timel'
use Of this remedy. 1t has never failed.
when applied at the commencement, "'
before the gathering takes place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR NAN AND BEAST.

This liniment very naturally originated'a Ameri'
ca where Nature provides in her IL laboratory such
surprislng antidotes for the maladies OF her chill
t.ren. It's fame has been spreading Tor Ioyear''
until now it cnc.rcc3 the habitablc globe.
The Mexican Mustang Lin.nlcnt Is n matchleSs
remedy for all external ailments of man and beast.
To stock owners and farmers 1t Is Invaluable.
A s,n,;!o bottle often saves q human life or re-
stores tho usefulness Of an excellent horse OK.
COW, or sheep.
1t cures foot.rot, hoos-ail, hollow horn, grub,
scrcw.worrl, shouldcr-rot, mango, the bites ana
things Of poisonous reptiles and insects, and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life
It cures every external trouble Cf horses such
MS la,ncness scratches, swinny, sprains founder.
wind .:a,l, ng-bone, etc, &c.
The Mexican Mustang L.niment Is the quickest
cure In the world for accidents occurring In the
FANNY. in the absence OF physician, such as
burns, scalds sprains cuts, etc, and for rheuma'
tis,, and stiffness cngendcrcd by exposure FAR
ticularly valuable to Miners.
1t is tho cheapest remedy in the world Tor IL
pcnetratcs the muscle to the bone, and single
application is generally sufficient to cure.
Mexican Mustang I.nimcnt Is put up In thres
sizes of bottles, the larger ones being proportio"
ately much the cheapest. Sold everywhere.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-04-03
A Stitch in the Back

Is caused by a sudden wrenching Of the
spine, arc produces violent and acute
pains, making it very difficult for the
person to move. 1t should not be neg
lected, az the curvature OF the spine j.
often brought on by neglect of this con-
mon complaint.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-10-30
LIE WIS MILLS.

On Wednesday evening between and
5 o'clock, as Frank Hutchison, with hi,
construction train was approaching the
east end of the side track, at Lewis
Mills, the Switch-tender, Jack Curley,
in attempting to jump from the train at
the rear end of the car, as they were
backing up, caught his foot in the coup
ling link, and was thrown so that he
fell on the track, and the wheels of the
car passed over him, crushing one leg al
most entirely off, tearing the flesh from
the bones, and cutting his head severe
ly in several places, SO that he died the
same evening about or o'clock. He
was the only son of his parents, who re-
side short distance west of Glencoe,
where he was taken home to die.
Mrs. Reece Lewis, of West Liberty,
Iowa, was visiting relatives and friends
in this place last week.
Prof. Glass is conducting a singing
school here of about 25 scholars.
Stephen Gregg of Logan county, is Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs. Chas. Koenig returned home from
GAINESVILLE, Monday evening, where she
has been visiting her mother.
Prof. Glass occupied the pulpit of the
LaMira Union Church, on last Sabbath
morning.
The Republicans of Lewis Mills, are
jubilant over the result of the election.
On Wednesday evening they had Il grand
jollitication here. The hills were illu-
minated with rockets, fire-balls, Roman
candles, sc. The firing of guns and an
wills was heard for miles around. 1t was
one of the largest and most enthusiastic
celebrations ever held in this place
REPUBLICAN.