The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-27

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deposit all debris. clinkers, &C., from the
mill upon the harf property, and have not
kept that part OF the contract Roberts,
attorney.
Cry CoUNcIL-Under q suspension OF
the rules. Mr.. Brent presented the resigna-
ton of William Alden, special policeman
at the corner OF Fifth and Madison streets.
Accep ed. No successor elected.
MIR. Won Boken offered form of q pro-
posal act of the Legislature abolishing the
present Water-works Board, and giving
Council power t. appoint six Councilmenl
as aWater-works Board, three to be elected
each year in January; the President of the
Council to be ex-officio President of the
said Board with tie right to vote; the City
Treasurer to be the Water-works Treasurer;
the present Fire Department Committee
and Water.works Committee to constitute
said Water-works Bard until the first
election by Council.
The paper was adopted by: Ayes-Brent,
Coffin, Davezac, Howe. Mcdonald, Senour,
Won Bcken. Weweler, Whittle, Wolking
and the President-12. Nays-Ashbrook,
Collins, Meyers. Mead and Smiths.
The Clerk was instructed to forward to
the Covington Representatives at Frank
fort with the request that it pass the Leg
islature.
On motion of Mr.. Wolking, the City En-.
gineer. City Attorney and new Jail archi-
tect be directed to prepare forms for bid
ders and the Committee advertise for bids
for the work.
1t was fuyher ordered that the compen-
sation OF the Superintendent of COnstruc-
| tion be fixed at 2 per cent on the cost OF
the building, and that o Superintendent be
elected next Thursday night.
A petition of citizens for a special po-
| lceman at Fifth and Madison streets was
presented. Pending discussion Council ad-
journed.
AEWPOKE.
l. Jenny Russell 'clares she is not colored.
The Little German Band is in town.
Mayor Harton is still confined to his bed
Mr.. Thos. P. Carothers has been elected
attorney for the Pioneer Building Society
No. q
The Dueber Watch Case Company are
building large addition to their factory,
on jefferson street.
The Newport and Cincinnati Iron and
Pipe Company are turning out the largest
plpc CfC1 Cdob All WHO oCCvtOhs
Rev. Mr.. Southgate has returned from
Mt. Sterling and will resume his lectures
this evening at Tay ylor-street NJ. E. Church.
The old church building on the corner OF
Macarthur and Central avenue has been
rented by the colored Methodists of this
city.
The remains of Simon Quinn, who was
L., kuh Ill ta1 ft,a boat NJ
Louisville Wednesday, were brought here
last night.
Miss Mary Walsh, of Paris KY. passed
.ast night with friends here. This morn
ing she entered the Convent of the Fran
ciscans, Cincinnati, with the intention OF
remaining with the order.
A Mrs. franklin. residing at 81 Isabella
street, died suddenly early yesterday
morning of convulsions. 1t is said her hus-
band deserted her some time ago, and his
| whereabouts is unknown.
Joe Taylor, an employe of the Ferry
Company, tripped on plank this morning
and fell backward from the boat into the
river and narrowly escaped drowning. The
pilot, Thomas Black, jumped in and res
cued the drowning man.
Taylors sand bank, on Sandy Lane, caved
in again this morning. killing valuable
horse belonging to Ben. Fry, and slightly
injuring the driver, Mr.. Fry. 1t was by the
caving in of this same bank several months
ago, that John Burlington lost his life.
Colonel R. w. Nelson left last night for
Frankfort to procure legislation amending
the charter of the Newport & Big Sandy
Railroad. When the proposed amendment
is obtained 1t will be put before the people
for their consideration.
The State Journal man, after q political
canvass OF the town, winds up as follows:
Grant men are few, Blaine men scarce and
list of forty names for Sherman,
most popular"
The Newport wharf is the scene Of a
lively business in the pig iron trade. There
is constant shipping and reshipping going
on. Several barge loads arrived this morn
ing for Swift aud the pipe foundry. The
former is loading barge of Superior quail
ity for Portsmouth.
Over $4,000 worth Of the new city bonds
have been subscribed for to date. The
bonds will not be ready before July. City
Treasurer Constans received proposition
from parties in Cincinnati this morning to
take all the bonds that remain unsold. Mr..
Constans has not the slightest doubt, how
ever, that every dollars worth will be sub
scribed for at home.
Mr.. William G. Bolts returned last even
ing from Frankfort. During his stay he
visited the Penitentiary and had glimpse
of Manning. He says that judging from
his appearance, Manning is mentally 4
total wreck; he Is fretting his life away.
He has been changed from the hemp to
the chair factory, his feeble health not per-
mitting him to remain in the former.
The Presby terian Mite Society were ele-
gantly entertained last evening at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs Hay, on jefferson
street. A select programme was rendered
as follows Mr. Billings reading; Miss Gil
son, piano solo; Miss Emma Waterhouse,
reading; Miss Sallie Edwards, soprano solos;