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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27


AMONG the good things that Postmas-
ter General Jewell has recently done is
the modification of the regulations re-
garding the delivery or seizure Of foreign
letters and packages suspected to con-
tain articles liable to duty. 1t has here
tofore been the custom for all suspected
packages and letters of this kind to be
ruthlessly torn open and the contents ex-
amined by the Custom-house officials,
and that, too, in many cases where there
was no cause for any such invasion OF
private rights. The Postmaster has
now ordered that all letters and othei
packages, the wrappers upon which car
mot beremoyed without destroying them
may be opened by the persons them
selves to whom they are addressed
but in the presence of tht
custom officers. The regulations direc
the postmaster through whose hands thu
letters pass on arrival in this country
to mark the letters and packages ''sus
pected0 and to forward them to the Of
fee of destination. The postmaster a
that place notifies both the party t,
whom the letter is addressed and th,
custom officer, giving notice that if th'
party addressed does not within twent.
days appear and open the package in tn
presence of the officer it will be sen
back. This system is much superior tt
that formerly employed, as it insure'
That privacy which it is not only tht
privilege but the right of every person tt
enjoy, and also precludes the possibility
Of frauds in some cases.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27

AND now General Hood proposes to
inHict along-sufTering public with his.
tory Of his operations about Atlanta and
his Tennessee campaign.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27

A humanitarian friend wonders why
the Secretly lor tle Prevention of Cruelty
to Aisimitls does not interfere 10 prefebt
the "bufs eyer from being hit by am
bilious riflemen.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27

WHY should good Democratic sheet
like the Courier-J Journal persist IN men-
tioning Governor Aliens oration at New
ark as sRabble.rousing speechw
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27

yellow FEVER has made its appear.
ance in Pensacola.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27

THE STAR FOR THE SUMNER.
THE DAILY STAR will be mailed TO
persons who may be absent from tne
city during the summer at the rate Vi
Fifty cents per month.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-07-27
aiII.KUAD TIMR.fABLE.
ATLANTIC AND CHEAT WESTERN.

Depot Fifth and Hesdly. Time, minutes fast.
Depatt Arrive, Arrive.
New York Ex daily. 9:fOA.M. 5:JOA.M. I:5Of.M.
New York Ex daily. 9:5GP.M. 5:O0r.M. 6:50A.H.
LOUISVILLE AND CINCINNATI sHoKT-LINE.
Depot, Front and kflgour. Time minutes SOW.
Louisville Ex daily i5jA.M. 6:i0f.M. 19:WA.M
t,oujsyiiie (ex SUM 3:oP.M. 10: :@p.M. 7:i5P.M.
Louisville (taily)..s. 7UDr.M. :l5AI. II ''of.h.
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Kent,

Kent. -.-f .a
 Services will be held on Christmas eve at St. Andrews church; and there will be Christmas tree and exercises by the Sunday school at the Congregational church on the same evening, beginning at 6.sO......T The V. l. s. will give an entertainment in the town hall Wednesday evening, the 29th inst, consisting of Mrs. Jarley's wax works and tableaux......Last Wednesday night party of about sixty proceeded to the residence of Capt. E. H. Mills, took possession of it and commenced festivities. The Captain, though greatly surprised, proved himself equal to the occasion, and his kindness and hospitality to his guests will never be forgotten. The music of t.roo pieces, with Duncan as leader, was all that one could desire, and the refresh m"nts were ditto. Altogether the affair will ever be remembered by all present as one of their happiest gatherings notwith- standing the exceedingly ill-natured re- marks, both by tongue and pen, of a few who were not present. These cavilers, while condemning the amusement of d anc- ing, will do well to review their own lives, and if they have done nothing worse they deserve to be regarded with more esteem than they are by their fellow citizens. I for enc consider dancing not half as sinful as back-biting and slandering our neigh bours, and the persons who have seen fit to condemn so strongly the participants in last Wednesday nights dance, would do well to cast out their own beams before at tending to others notes, and should they see fit to begin this casting out, they will find occupation for the winter, and we, my friends, Can dance in peace. X SoI.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
West CeraaWaIis

Henry Koehler has purchased Jas. VII sons hOuss, and Wilson has moved to Step ney.-Several of our townsmen attended the farmers meeting in Winsted last week Prof. Hughes has been quite sick. but is now able to be out. Captain Cole re- ports the sucker trade as very lively..-... The railroad company are filling thelr ice house at this place with ice brought from South Kent. Judge Huntington and wife of Woodbury were the guests of AID. Warner, Esq, last week. k..... The sudden disappearance of. Ed. sDavidsen aud Mrs. Mary c. CoRswen gave rise tp ths fumor that they had eloped. and Sheriff Howard was sent 1n pursuit of them. He found Mrs. Cogswell in New York city and brought her back. Davidson was not found with her, therefore the rumor seems to have had very little. if any, foundation. Mrs, Cogswen has filed a petition for & divorce from her husband, Newton c. Cogswell ..On Monday night of this week, Prosecuting Agent. Roraback of Canaan aHd Sheriff Perry of SalisburY, visited this place, and the. latter pToceede ed to serve the papers on our liquor sellers for violations of the liquor law, and Nessrs Porter, Miller. and, Howard wore arraigned before O. $. Fttch Esq, and called for. and obtained an adjournment of their eases till Monday. the 27th inst.. ...."Old Prob" sent another cold wave this way Sn Sun- dav last. which took aa the spunk of the therm enletefs. and eansed the mercury to m ake rapid moyements toWardsits hole.
 NUF CED
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ShefKields

SM01k1OhWo- E-ta- tS f . What can you expect in the way of news from this place when the thermometer tells such astonishing things of the weather as at present! We are becoming decidedly frigid, and perhaps that is the matter with your regular correspondent, so o.called, for she seemsg very delinquent of late, and some good friend must flf the vacancy .....
 Two weeks ago we met at the Union and were well entertained by part of the Ash lev Falls school. These young people did themselves much credit and exhibited rare talents. for recitation and composition. Master Brigham was oratorlof the evening, Master Taft excelled in his part also. The Misses Hillyer, Abbott, Heaton and Lee deserve many praises for. the grace and ex- cellence displayed instReir parts, and we would not forget our little Mary Van Deu- sen, who so bravely. gave the salutatory speech. The Union last week was fs- yored with lecture from Rev, Dr. Bel lows of New York. His subject was 3sNhat don't know about tarning.' It was highly interesting to all, but we con- cluded at its close thatiour reverend friend did know considerable about farming after all, and could tell us many, ,interesting facts. LA series of religious meetings be- gan on Friday last in the Congregational CluTCQ COuuuOtCu oy AcsSLs. montague and Lewis, delegates from the Y. M. c. A. of Boston. The church united in the ser vices and the meetings were very interest ing and beneficial to the community. On Sunday the church was we'll filled in spite of the indictment weather. and addresses were given by Messrs. Noble. Montague and Lewis. Sunday evening the topic for discussion was-'If not saved, whyY and speeches from Revs. Noble and Hoyt. Messrs. Bldwell, and Lewis were listened to with close attention. Many are hoping and praying for revival of religion in this place, but the hearts of the people as yet seem like the wintry weather-10 degrees below zero. It seems as if such appeals as were made by Lewis must melt even hearts of stone, and doubtless his parting words will long echo in the hearts, and the
 still small voice will often repeat, If moi saved, why f'....The Union Bible society held their annual meeting in the M. E. chapel on Monday evening of this week. .. The usual preparations for Christmas are being made, and in spite of hard times we expect visit from Santa Claus at his ap- pointed time. x.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24


 The Farmern' 0onvention.-Fhec conven- ton of farmers at Winsted last week was more largely attended than any previous meetings fact thst may be taken as indica- ting an increasing interest in these gather ings and 1t is certainly very gratifyingtoall all lovers of intelligent agriculture that it is so. At this season of the year when the labors of the farm are snch as to admit of attend ance for three or four days, to convene and have general interchange of ideas can but result Tn great good to the tillers of the soil. To discuss the various modes of farm work, and communicate each to the other the results of experiments, must and will promote the science of agriculture amongst the people. Is farm work science !! some may ask as if astonished at the asser- ! tion. Many there are who would reply to such'a question, that in no department of the worlds industry is there so wide field for study, with better prospect for remu. nerative "headwork." A knowledge of the soil :; its best mode of cultivation the selection of crops to which it is best adapt ed, and which will give the best return fol the labor expended upon it, are questions that have and do occupy the attention oi the best minds of the country, and such conventions as that held at Winsted last week are an invaluable assistance to those who make their business their study, and all farmers, as well as those engaged ir other occupations, cannot keep pace with the age in which they live, unless they dc study. ''''' Srf'- s"E' A' -A'A''-
 It'was our purpose to give at least ar abridged report of the proceedings at the Winsted meetings, but an examination oi the work be fore us discloses the fact tha SO much was said and done, that to do eyer this, the crowded condition of our columns this week imperativelY forbids the indul gence, and it must gnfnW to ssYit was { success Tn every desirable sense, and tha these annual gatherings will bc one of tht permanent institutions of the land, is hoped for by all who have the prosperity and gen eral welfare of the country at heart.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
The Dynamite Exploslon.

The mystery attendant upon the terrible of cask of dynamite on the
 wharf at Bremerhaven, by which nearly
 200 persons were killed and injured, is at
 last cleared up by the confession of Wm.
 :Thonhssen3 tlae author of the diabolica
 crime. Thomassen states that he was born
 in New York, married New Orleans lady and has four children, the youngest a baby.
 He lived in Virginia during the war and
 was engaged in the business of blockade oa running, whereby he amassed great riches.
 Since 1866 he has resided at Bremen and at s Eeipsic, and latterly at Stiethlen near Ores
 den. By degrees his money was expended da and he became embarrassed. He was twice
 in America during the past summer-the . last time he went without the knowledge
 of his family. When he returned he wrote his banker at Bremen that he had made ar engagements which would enable him to pay rsea his debts Tn December. These arrange
 ments, in which he is said to have had ac- as complices in New York, were substantially 2 Il as follows tile caused a cask to be strong
 lY made by Bremen cooper, with partl : I'asions, one endto contain the.dynamite, and the other clockwork apparatus for explo- ding it. The apparatus was constructed ,g to run noiselessly. for ten days, when it
 caused 8 lever to act and strike with a force of thirty pounds Twenty similar
 machines had been ordered. <. ea,v .s
 His plan was to smuggle the explosive Tofon hoard the steamer which he himself was Hsatto leave at Southampton, and arrange his
 apparatus SO as to cause an explosion on eTag mid ocean. uAs Southampton he was to 2ss z. ship a quantity of goods on which he was o to obtain an insurance largely beyond theil 'llS. real value. Of course if the steamer was s.,, sunk, as he expected, he could get thls in
 surance, and thus have enough to restore eF ;shis shattered fortunes. His original inten- sa ton. was to have carried out this scheme with the Deutschland instead of the Mosel O but hislmachine was not ready in time fol
 the former steamer. A ''gt ""'
 ''ss'h Dynamite looks like damp Graham flour @as and is composed of silicious ashes or pull bs' yerized earth saturated with three times it q, weight of nitro-glycerine. It burns slowly
 in the open air, but explodes with tremen- Gsd d6us, incomprehensible force when con z fined within small space. Under the lat
 ter circumstances sudden thump sends ..as flying into flames. ...'- ys1t, Thomassen committed suicide by cutting
 his throat, and died Thursday of las gI5f 5fweek.i .lsf ,s1irissrls'T Ts. s=--t..E
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
oounecticut Western News.

Subscri ptiOn Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub- scriber shows the time to which the Sub- scriptiOn ls paid; thus. R. B. Smith 6Jul74, indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 1874. It is hoped that subscribers will see to 1t that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, Is always correct, and when they pay for raAswal of their subscription, will observe whether tAelr date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be consid
 cred unless presented within thirty days after the p9yment is claimed to have been made, the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prima facie evidence of its
 ceptance as correct. J. l.. PEAsB.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
ENst CAnanms

have not much time to write this week, though there is plenty of gossip a...Mr. Walter Mahoney has bought of 0. s. Rock well his grand panorama and gave his first exh ibition last Friday evening at the con- ference room. He had very good success and gave 6 pleasant entertainment. 90 says rumor.. The funeral of Jonathan c. Ste vens occurred at the Congregational church 'on Thursday and was quite largely attend ed. The funeral discourse was by Rev. MT. Whlttlesey......A grand old folks concert will be gwen on New Years eve, Dec.s slst, at the, church for the benefit of the new organ. No pains will be spared to produce first-class entertainment, and all are invited...,.. sociable last Friday evening was a complete success. Every thing was done to make people feel socia- ble and good natured. Much credit is due Messrs. Roraback and Bronson as commit
 tee of ara ngements; and not little to O. H. Briggs. who gave us side-dish in bur lesque comedy, bringing everYone's heart into their throat and making them almost scream with laughter at his oddities. We learn that Mir. w. A. Lawrence's child is better. Eight degrees below zero Monday morning. and wind in the east and mild as a lamb Tuesday. Quick transformation.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24

TIE BosToN BELFRY MURDER. Tho trial of Thomas W. Piper, the sexton accused of the murder of Mabel Young in tho bel fry of the Warren Avenue Baptist church, Boston, commenced Monday of last week, and two witnesses were examined. Oyer one hundred have been summoned by the government. The evidence is purely cir cumstantial and the trial is expected to re- the famous trial of Prof. Webster has ex- cited so much interest in Boston. A few days since Piper attempted suicide by open Ing vein in his arm, but becoming fright ened called for the keeper and the bleeding was stopped. The affair was kept quiet until the jury was empanelled.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24

Sharon. E EE H94 sTse E @g-
 Preparations tor the holy day festivities are in active operation the Episcopalians and Congregationalists are to have each a Christmas tree in. behalf of their respect i've schools on or about Christmas day. TAe ladies of the Episcopal church have been for many months engaged in making a great variety of useful and ornamental ar ticles with the object in view of holding a fair and disposing of them and applying the proceeds to improving the internal ar: engagements of the church. and they now make the announcement that they will hold fair and festival at the town hail Tues day afternoon and evening, the 2sth, inst: No pains will bc spared to make the occs' sion one of general publication. Supper of kind and style tt suit the stomachs of all win be served at all hours, and in the evening the hall proper will be devoted to the exhilarsting amuse nient of tfeading the mazes of the lancers, waltz and quadrille, under the direction of Mir. White and hi
 string band. A general invitation is ex- tended to all who wish to havea good time..... The Humiston hotel property has been sold to MT. Perry Loucks......Our merchants report business fair to middling. ......The malleable iron works in the val- ley are in active operation, and under the management of Mr. Prayer bid fair to as- sume proportions and importance as man. ufactoring establishment of malleable and grey iron beyond the most sanguine expec' tations of our citizens......H you want to be delightfully."- entertained, attend the Old Folks Concert (Amenia troupe) in the Sharon M. E. church, Wednesday evening, Dec. 29th, when ye old folks will sing
 'Jine the Band Cousin Jedediah,' Going Up,' and several of the latest and most pop
 ulsr solos, duetts, quartettes and choruses'
 Thursday evening, if stormy Wednesday;
 ALPHA
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
] --7'-s 77s'
 Sheffield Ne. 2s

We seldom experience such cold weather as we have lately had, and whenever 1t does como we are very apt to say 1t is the coIdest we ever knew. It is to be hoped that those of us who have the comfortsGof life may not neglect those wAo are suffer- ing with cold. hunger, etc. Ido not mean the tramps who are scattered over the whole country, but the poor laborers in our own vicinity who can get no work, and of course their dependent families must suffer unless they have help from the more pios- porous ones. Some of the families would not hesitate to ask for what was needed, while others would suffer and die before they would ask charity. Some will say tEe father drinks; but that really makes the need greater, as the family are rendered the more destitute. It seems dreadful to have people staEve and freeze when the town is well supplied with fuel and all kinds of pro- visions, which the fortunate owners would not miss if they should distribute @serally among the poor...... Items are always g scarcity when the weathtr ia so cold. Most of the female part of cur community are preparing Christmas presents. The scarci- | ty of money makes them think 1t better to manufacture many things instead of buy ing.....T The Congregational Sabbath schoo
 will meet on Friday afternoon to celebrate Christmas, and the Episcopal church will
 have Christmas tree on Friday evening.
 All the dissipation at present Is the Friend ly Union. which meets every Friday even ing; even that is called wicked by some
 with its eloquent lectures. superior read ings, innocent games, music, both voca
 and instrumental, and the best of all, it' very respectable library y...,..The ink freeze ! and the rest must wait. 8 SUBSTITUTE.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
Falls viIlaEe.r lH

On Friday eve. at about quarter past nine o'clock, fire was discovered in the interior of G. H., Peck's drug store, on Main street. An alarm was given and eff forts were made to obtain an entrance, which were unavailipg for some time, as the door is very heavy one, and the lock extraordinary strong. It was battered in, however, after considerable difficulty, and the fire was discovered to Joe under the counter, at about thee of the store. Water was thrown on but 1t was not ex- tinguished until Steiner Extinguisher was brought to bear upon the flames, and in less than five mi nutes the fire was effect ually under control. No less than four Extlnguishers were on the spot and ready for action in less ,lhans five, minutes after the alarm. They worked like a charm, and proved themselves invaluable as, if the fire had been.going a few minutes longer, serious confagration would undoubtedly have occurred. MT. Peck's damage will amount to about $lOoo, and which is par. ially ins ured. E ! AUNT 1sAAc.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
asI Il7 Es7'777' -
 TLeft over from last week.

ENhhwS&BE~ms .HH.
 The icy hand of winter is upon us; to the boys with sleds and skates it brings pleasure. but to the aged and poor It. quite another thing, and to nearly all It IS productive of sorrow more than of joy ; 1t is the wolf of the flock destroying the pro ductions of all other seasons. But there arc many things that make winter even bearable. It is a good time for tho ought and study, for hurry as we may through the other parts of tho year, old winter brings us up at last whether we have done we'll or ill......Only think of it, Robert Cambridge and his sister Clara have never yet consented to marry, and like dear brother and sister agree to live in harmony; but last week a new devil got possession of Clara first, and then poor Robert 1t raised the old Harry, first words, then blows in front and behind, until Clara received box on the ear. To the justice she went, and got out writ and took her brother to sharon she never appeared to make her charges good, but went with her goodssto John Palmer's......A debating society is being formed for the mutual benefit of the young men of Ellsworth, althoughyyoung and old are invited to join......Mr. Samnel Everett's house is being enclosed as fast as the weather will permit. Mir. E.. has near ly whole field of corn yet to be husked.
 We wish we could say as much for our self..... Our young merchant, Mr George Peck, seems to be doing a thriving busi- ness, and although his accommodations arc rather small, yeshe can n-bring forth goods 3botip new and old, at prices within the lFeaeh of all, He says Quick sales and small profits. ,, ts.,s. i' E.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24

as prisoner and the things that he had not destroyed, to Q place called Carmel (not Mt. Carmel. but another placel where be set up . monument to celebrate his vic- and prisoner to Gilgal. tbe Splace where Joshua had his camp long before. So Saul only did part of what the Loed told hlm to do-0niy the part that he liked to do, Dc you Know anybody that ever treats God that wayf " ga
 If you will read this& carefully, and re. member 1t, you can understood the first lesson for next year 8 great deal better.
Connecticut western news., 1875-12-24
Look Here.

N WOULD respectfully announce to my numer 1 ous friends and patrons that for the next 30 DAYS shall offer my entire stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods at prices that defy competition. Now is your chance to get good bargains in Hats [, Feathers. Flowers. Laces, Trim mings, Gloves, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties, Yankee No tione, Belts, Jewelry, etc., etc.
 Among my stock can be found both useful and ornamental articles for holiday presents. Thank ful for past patronage, hope to merit it in the future MRS. H. 0. CRARDALL.
 West Cornwall, Dec. 18th, 1875. 3w23
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. Al, Ashley Falls. Dec. 1Tth, q son to William Dunbar. ...'.'s .' '.. .a"
 3 At Collineville. Dec 14th twins to George Shin. Ter, both boys, weighing 10 pounds each. l . At shefneld. Dec. 18th. q daughter to W. F. Sackett. 4 .,r t.. .., l, .,,..i ,- ..,.l9l- .,t