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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-30
PREFERRED SPECIALS
SOCIETY NOTICES.

SOCIETY NOTICES..
o. o. F. SEMI ANNUAL MEETING Uf
/. william Penn Lodge TUESDAY EVENING,
slst for election of officers and payment OF dues
Representative to the Grand Lodge to be elected
The Past Grands will vote for Grand Officers
de3O-2t H. G. POWERS, Perm Secy
TO.O.F.- F.-PROTECTIVE Ass0CIATI0N;-AN-
|. NUAL meeting SATU RDAf EVENING jan
nary 4th, 1873. at ~ o'clock, in upper hall l. O
o. f. Temple, Fourth and Home streets lnstalla-
don. reports and other important business.
daaostM WAF JOS G. LUGTON, Sec'y
! T1ON meets every TUESDAY EVENING, ut
LsO o'clock, and every one desiring to invest
money in safe manner, and those wishing e, TO
borrow money on easy terms are invited to call
and take shares, which are $3.50 each, payable so
cents per week no initiation fee. Shares can be
withdrawn every month and every three months,
with dividend declared. Call and examine for
yourselves. J. A. WbIIAkEK, FresluenI
f. II. FOSTER. Secretary.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-30
Turned UP Ely a Turnip.

James Neumiler, of Big Shore, was gath
ering turnips from his barn floor few days
ago, when piece of the skin of one of
them penetrated under one of his finger
nails separating it from the flesh. Gan
creme set in and the wound was lanced but
lock-ja supervened and Neumiller died
Yesterday
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27
THE CIPHER TELEGRAMs.

1t is stated that since the recess of
Congress several Republican leaders
have been in consultation regarding the
proposed investigation of the cipher
dispatches and have come to the con-
clusion to let the Democrats, who were
directly affected by the alleged ex-
posture. take the initiative in ordering
an investigation. The Republicans
are acting wisely in this matter. 1t
was charged by the Democrats that the
Electoral votes of Florida and Louisi.
aua, which rightfully belonged to Til
den. were fraudulently procured for
Hayes. In the face of this accusation.
the Republicans procured what pur-
ports to be the cipher dispatches sent
by the Democratic managers OF the
Presidential campaign. and published
them with the keys by which they were
deciphered and made ineligible. Tho
translation, whether correct or not, was
very damaging to the Democrats in the
recent elections, and it was expected
that the moment Congress convened
the injured party would demand an in
vestigation. No move has been made
10 that direction by the Democrats. and
the Republicans have decided to let the
matter rest. The New York Suu, one
of the most independent and outspoken
journals published in the United States.
asks: IF the failure of the Democrats
to set on foot the necessary and proper
investigations is an effect of that hos
tility to Tilden. which the majority of
the Democratic members of Congress
have from the first so strenously mani
Tested against him. and if they think it
more likely to result in his political de.
struction to leave him without any
clear chance OF positively removing the
cloud of suspicion. which the publica-
ton of alleged TRANSACTIONS of the tele.
grams has left resting upon bis good
name. lone thing" says the Sun,
remains certain: The truth and the
whole truth about these kilograms
ought to be officially and positively es.
tabllshed, no matter whom it may help
or whom it may hurt -
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

A woMAN's rights Journal declares
against the custom of giving bride
away at marriage ceremony. declaring
that it is relic of the old opinion that
daughters were the slaves of a father,
and could be given or sold to any suitor
who pleased him. Women in Eugland
did not acquire the right of choosing
husbands tor themselves until the tenth
century, and. in other European
countries, much later. mo woman. -
says the journal 10 question, "of
proper self-respect. will submit to be
given away"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

The Manufactures and Builder gives
the following useful table relative to
weights and measures:
A pint of water weighs nearly a
pound, and is equal to about n cubic
inches, or square box 3 inches long.
3 iDches wide and inches deep A
quart of water weighs nearly pounds.
aud is equal to a square box about AKA
inches aud 80 inches deep. A gallon
of water weighs from TO 10 pounds
according TO The size OF the gallon, and
Is quail to box exc inches square, and
6, or ~ inches deep cubic foot
OF water weighs nearly 66 pounds
(more correctly 62H pounds) and con-
talns from to : gallons, according
to the kind of gallon. A peck is equal
to box 8x8 inches square and s inches
deep. A bushel almost fl lis box
l2xl2 inches square and 81 inches
deep or 2 cubic feet. A barrel of water
almost fills a box 2x2 feet square and
~ feet deep. or cnbic feet. Petro.
leum barrels contain 40 gallous. or
nearly 5 cubic feet.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

During the current year the city of
Providence has provided labor at fifty
cents day for all citizens in need of
employment aud able to work, and has
also furnished food and lodging to
tramps and other non-residents apply.
ing for the same and willing to recon-
pense the city by chopping wood. 1t
was expected that the experiment
would cause marked increase of ex-
penses. but the figures already show a
small saving. aud the number of tram %
has largely decreased; in fact, the
tramp who will not work does not APP
pear in the neighborhood of Provi.
dence.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

The helioRraph was used for the first
time in war by the British troops which
operated against the Afridas on the
Peshawur frontier. India. This in.
strument consists of circular mirror,
moving upon universal joint and sup.
ported on a tripod. Wishing to send
messages, the operator. by a quick ele-
Walton or depression of the glass. so as
to catch the full glare of the sun, is
able to throw flashes a distance of
twenty-five miles. The length Of the
flashes corresponds with that of the
dashes in the Morse alphabet, by which
the messages are translated This
method of field telegraphy does away
entirely with the dangers of wire tap
ping and cutting by the enemy, and
after a thorough test, has just been
adopted by the Spanish military au-
thorities.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27
ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL VOTING.

The following astounding intelli-
gence concerning Deacon Parkinson Of
Carson City is from the Reno journal ::
Judge r. Il Parkinson was arrested
in Carson yesterday by the U. s. Mar.
shall. upon complaint OF $. G. Wright.
for illegal voting, it being claimed that
Parkinson is not nor never has been a
citizen of the United States. The
Judge gave bonds in $500 and was re.
leased from custody. The case will be
tried before Judge Hillyer IN February.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27
INAUGURATION OF STATE OF
FICERS.

The Carson Tribune says it has been
agreed by the present Governor aud
State officers. and approved of by the
supreme judges. that the Inauguration
of the State officers elect shall take
place on the second Tuesday of January,
A. ID. 1879, that is to say. on the day
after the converting of the Legislature.
The Constitution is to certain extent
loose in this matter, but we are pleased
10 announce the fact that an amicable
arrangement has been arrived at.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

In ITS advice, "How to te a gentle
man, the Hebrew Leader says: Never
examine the cards in the card basket.
While they may be exposed in the
drawing room, you are not expected to
turn them over unless invited to do SO. "
vi course not. because by meddling
with them you may blunderingIy put
The nobodles under the swells. By all
means let them alone.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

NJ EW BOOKS, Photograph and Autograph
~ Albums, Mark Twain's scrap Books,
Papeteries, Portemonn1ies, Pocket Knives,
French Harps, DOLLS. Flags, Pop Corn, Games,
Toys, Toilet Goods, ami Fancy Mott MS.
JUST RECEIVED, an assortment of Fresh
Candies, Nuts, Figs. isai-ins, Apples. Tobacco
and Cigars. These Goo is Will be sold at
the Lowest Prices for casa
eiratefal to the pubic for past liberal
patronage, continuance Of the same is
respectfully solicited.
G CHESOHETH.
decl9.tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

Severe storms prevail In the east.
suspending travel on many railroads
and prostrating telegraph lines. The
snow is four feet deep in parts OF New
York State and Pennsylvania.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

IHE Eureka Leader has entered upon
Its second volume with bright pros.
poets. the town of Eureka having
reached that stage of prosperity which
enables IL to support two daily papers.
The Leader Is well edited. and is faith
fuf advocate of the interests of the com.
munity In which it is published.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

Some of the banks of Washington
City have began to pay out gold as we'll
AS paper In ordinary business transac-
irons with their customers joseph
Willard presented $500 worth of gold
coupons at the Treasury yesterday, and
asked u have them checked in United
States notes. instead OF gold.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

The German papers give the strength
of parties in the Prussian House of
Deputies as follows: National Liber
ais. 100; Centre. 81; Progressists, Ga;
Free Conservatives. 80; New Conserya.
lives, 80; Poles. Is; Conservatives, 10;
and IL Independent members.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

j. Q. FLOOD of the Bonanza firm,
sent checks for $1,000 each to the
orphan asylums, and of $500 each to
the benevolent societies OF San Fran.
cisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

FOREIGN DISPATCHES
Forty-eight Children Drowned.

FOrty-eight Children Drowned.
PARIS, Dec. 26.
Forty-eight children were drowned
to day by the breaking of ice on pond
at Chapelle Moche. ssAf-5
Separation OF Church and state.
na8t GENEVA. Dec 26
The Great Council of Geneva has &C.
cepted the principle of separation of
Church and State, and has appointed q
Committee to examine the Separation
bill.
Acquittai OF lhe officers of the POM
merania.
BERLIN. Dec. &c.
The Captain and officers of the
steamship Pommerania have been ac-
quilted The inquiry decided that
they did all that was possible to avoid
collision and loss of life.
Threatened Assa-siaation of the
King.
CoPENHAGEN, Dec. &c.
A hotel keeper has been arrested for
threatening to shoot the King.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

A nurse at Warwick. England. has
been fined G2 for violently Shaping a
scarlet fever patient. child of five.
though it was admitted sue had been
up day and night and was very much
exhausted A farmer at Rotterdam
wa fined Go for tying bis dog to rail
ing and kicking it to death because it
did not go for some cattle when hidden
to do so.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-12-27

Many of our citizens are compelled
to work very hard in the field for their
daily bread, and after harvest thiuk
nothing of paying $50 more for u SILVER
watch than they can get it at Uncle
Harris. For instance, in those fancy
Jewelry stores. II good silver Waltham
watch costs S3S; at UncIe Harris you
buy the same for $l8 Nos. 221 and
7U2 kearny street. San Francisco.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19
AN UNJUST VERDICT.

If one Of the many "pnt up" medicines prove
inefiect ual, all are condemned as nostrums. Is
this right? Are all American citizens denounc-
ed as traitors because Benedict Arnold COM
mitted treason Some refuse to use DIR. Pier
ce's Family Medicines, simply because they
have used others without benefit, DIR. Pier
ce's preparations possess actual merit, and, if
taken when indicated the most sangune expec-
tations will be realized His Golden Medical
Discovery is the standard Alternative and blood
purifier in the market. Thousands of testimo'
mails from those it has cured of consumption,
dyspepsia, liver complaint and various forms
of skin diseases, are on file in the Doctors Of
fee, certifying to its efficacy. DR.. Pieree'S
Favorite Prescription is relied upon by women
to cure the many weakness and Irregularities
pecu liar to their sex. For further information
see the Peoples Common Sense Medical Advi-
SER an illustrated work Of nearly 1000 pages
Over one hundred thousand copies sold. Price
81. so, post paid. Address the author, H. V
Pierce, NJ d, Buffalo, \. y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19
CINDERS IN THE EYE.

Persons travelling much by railway are sub
iect to continual annoyance irem the flying Gin
ders. On getting into the eyes they are not on
ly pa infu for the moment, but are often the
cause of long suffering that ends in total loss
Of sight. A very simple and effective cure is
given by the Mining and Scientific Press, and
il within the reach of every one, and would pre-
vent much suffering and expense were
il more generally known. 1t is simply one or
two grains of aaxseed. 1t is said that they may
be placed in the eye without injury or pain to
that delicate organ, and shortly they begin
to swell and dissolve a glutinous substance that
covers the ball OF the eye, enveloping any for
eign substance that may be in it. The irrita-
ton or cut ing of the membrane is thus prevent
ell, and the annoyance may soon be washed out
A dozen of these grains slowed away in the
vest pocket may prove, in an emergency worth
their number in gold
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19
ALEXANDER W. Robson.

On Monday the last sad rites were performed
for Alexander W. Robson, at his late resi-
dence. Rev. DIR. Ferrier, Of the Presbyterian
Church, assisted by the Rev. b. T. Vincent, of
the NJ. L. Church, conducted the services. The
Presbyterian choir was present and rendered
appropriate music. The funeral was one Of the
largest Mauch Chunk has ever seen The in
terment took place at Upper Mauch Chunk
cemetery. The pall.bearers were Messra. J. Ii.
Siewers, Robert Calvin, g. NJ. Eoert, VIM. C.
Morris, jr., d. G. Berisch and Sheriff Rauden.
bush. The death of Mr.. Robson leaves Mauch
Chunk to mourn his loss. He was a kind and
charitable gentleman, and many mourn his sud.
den death -Mduch Chunk Democrat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19
NEW COUNTY OF LACKAWANNA.

The bill creating the new county Of Lacka-
wanna was signed by Governor Hartranft We'd
nesday morning. The new county of Lacka-
wanna will contain a population Of nearly lOO,-
600 people. The population of the remaining
portion of the old county of Lu.erne, from
which Lsckawanna was formed, stands at about
the same figure In 1870 the population Of the
old county was l6l ,000 Scranton, which is To
be the county seat Of the proposed new county,
has population Of nearly $4,000. Lackawan.
ma will be the slxty.seventh county in the State
in the order of organization. Cameron county
has been styled the last new" county since the
year 1867,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

BUCK HoRN,-On Friday and Saturday
night of last week excellent entertainments were
benefit of the band. The programme was
varied ore consisting of music by the band, or
chestra violin Duets, dialogues, vocal music,
&C. Many Bloomsburgers were present Fri
day evening when our famous quartette put in
an appearance. Where all was good it would
be invdious to name any special performance,
but We cannot refrain from commencing little
Johnny Hartman for good acting. The Band,
as we all know, is splendid one, and the Or
chestra deserves all praise But of course our
Quartette Club carried off the honors Of the
evening
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

DEATH OF CAPTAIN DIErnIcK.-Captain ia
cob Dietrich, of Berwick, long respected and
useful citizen, died there on last Tuesday, in
the I'D year of his life He was an elder broth.
er of Hon. Aaron J. Dietrick, City Recorder OF
Williamspcrt, and the father of Charles NJ.
Dietrck merchant in this city, and Jacob W
and Joseph Dietrick, printers, who with many
other mourning relatives and friends deplore
his early departure. Jacob w. Dietrich, the
subject of this notice, was quiet affable citi-
zen and an humble Christian--in every respect
good man and, having outlived his three
wives, he was a widower at the time of hi,
death.-Sun
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

While the ordinance prohibiting cattle from
running at large remains unrepealed, it should
be enforced. Many people appear to think
that because there is a prospect of its repeal
they are at liberty to allow their cows to roam
though the streets. We are glad to note
the fact that our town officers whose duty
1t is to see that the town laws are observed, are
vlgilant in the exercise of their duties, and
that almost daily, droves of cows are driven to
the pound. The observance Of law is the corn-
er stone Of civil liberty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19
Marriages.

REVELING-MEIICK.-A the Methodist par
sonage In Orangevie, on the 9Th inst, by Rev. II.
S. IIendandenh al, Mr.. Jasper Crevellng Of Centre
to Miss sadie Melck,of Bloom.
REMLEY-ERwTNE.-I Centre on the 23d ult,
by Rev. N. Spear, Mr.. George W. Remley to Miss
Lldl Erwlne, both OF Centre.
YoUNG-RtDER.-ont the % inst.,by Rev. L. Full
mer Mr. Jacob Young of Jackson, Columbia county,
and Mrs. Rebeeca Rider OF Lycoming county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

FOR SCHOOL DIREcToRs.-It has been de-
clded by the Attorney General and State Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction that under
The new Constitution, school directors can elect
as county, city or borough superintendents OF
schools, persons residing outside of the county
1 ~ which the election takes place, and they are
POI even confined to the STATE. Thus at the
ea' election, the directors of Chester county
ay elect person from Lancaster county, or
'n The State of New York, as our County So.
"A Fln'endent-JetJersoaian.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

On last Friday morning, as the Sheriff went
in to feed his lambs, viz: Harry Faux, Bob
Stewart and - Young, who were confined
for some petty crimes he discovered that they
had left. The mode of escape was by getting
through the floor by means of heated poker,
and then ii was an easy matter to make a hole
through the rckety wall. Tne aperture WAS a
very small one, but it seems 10 have answered
the purpose. No reward has been offered, and
perhaps it is better, if they will only keep out OF
the County.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

The Emma Abbott Concert Co. will give an
entertainment in Danville this friday even
ing. Their entertainments are really first cass,
as all those who have heard them will testify.
The price of reserved seats has been reduced to
90 cents. Excursion tickets will be sold from
Berwick, Bloomsburg and Catawissa, and all
will be enabled to return Immediately after the
performance. Reserved seats or any informs.
ton can be secured here of George A. Clark.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

PANIC PRICES, CoNpETITIoN DEFIED.-No
rent TO pay and patrons 10 receive the benefit.
c. NJ. Christman's saddIer shop can now be found
in the rear of the Central Hotel in connection
with his livery stable. You are invited to call,
and you viii go away satisfied with his prices
and the work. New harness made TO order and
repairing done the neatest, cheapest and at the
shortest notice.
in his livery stable he cannot fail to please
all and at reasonable rates. Carriages deliver
ed to any palt of the town. Give him a call.
April Is 2w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

ROPE JuMPING-A WARNING.-Now as the
pleasant weather is at hand the chief pastime
with the young girls will be 'jumping the
rope" They should be very careful not to
jump too long, and not exhaust themselves
thereby preventing any fatal results. In New
York, on Saturday last, little girl named Cor
coran jumped rope three hundred times with
out stopping, and now lies in precarious con-
dillon
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

DlED.-Bernard Dougherty, late Treasurer
of NIontour county, departed this life on We'd
nesday, the 10th inst, being 3S years of age
Mr.. DougLery leaves family of several young
children, who are now parentess, his wife hav.
ing died not long since. The deceased was a
local politician of some note and took an active
part in the campaigns of the past several years.
The funeral will take place from his residence
on Mill street, at 3 o'clock p. IN. to-day Dan
uALc Inteiiigeneer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

A man and woman reported as coming from
Danville, after indulging freely in the contents
Of black bottle last Friday, became disorder
ly and were locked up by Chief of Police SIer'
ner and Constable Thomas. The woman had
speat the day in peddlng pins and needles and
telling pitiful story Those who patronized
her will be pleased to learn of the use to which
she appropriated the and that they were
Indirectly instrumental in aflording this nice
couple free lodging in the lock up
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

DANvILLE d. HAZLEToN RoAD.-The Dan
vile, Hazleton q Wilkesbarre Railroad is to
be reorganized and will practically be under
Danvlle InteIigencer says The road up the
river, put down on the opposite side between
Bloomsbury and Wilkesbarre-the waller
roads to be completed, and bonds are to be
Immediately issued to effect that object.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

SHOOTING THE SPARRows.-A citizen discov-
cred that he English sparrows, which abound
so numerously in the borough, are destroying
the fruit He watched them closely yesterday
as they perched ON the fruit trees and picked
the buds. He is confident they have already
destroyed much fruit and threatens to go gun
ming for them with fine shot. Alas is it for
this we fed the sparrows all last winter ?-Chron-
i.ls
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

New BAKERY. +. Caldwell of Blooms
burg, has opened Bakery and Confectionery
store in the building recently occupied by Mrs
|. NJ. Housed, on Market street. Mr.. c. does
business on sound basis; he says, 81 do not
give more goods for the same money than any
one in North um berland, but as much and as
good" Bread and Cakes of all kinds always on
hand or baked to r.-Northumberland Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

FEELS YouNG AGAIN.-"My mother was af.
ficted long time with Neuralgia and dull,
heavy, inactive condition # the whole system
headache, nervous prostration, and was almost
helpless. No physicians or medicine did her
any good. Three months ago she began to use
Hop Btters, with such good effect that she
seems and feels young again, although over &c
years old. We think there is no other medi-
cine fit to use in the family."-A lady, Provi
dence r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-04-19

The Republican Convention on Saturday last
was even more slimly attended than that of the
Nationals. The resolutions were Of the same
'cut and dried" character, and the standing del
egates, Knorr. Jackson and Brown, were se.
lected' Knorr represented Orange township, it
seems No instructions. Beckley didn't 20 be.
cause of Hayes Civil Service IDEAS and there
fore sent his partner, who is not the Post Mas.
10.