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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21


The Philadelphia Star gives the fol-
lowing description of the perfection,
power, and speed of their Bullock Print
ing Press:
1T is only simple justice to our splcn-
did Bullock Printing Press to record,
with our biggest and most apprcciative
adiectives, the wonderful feat it it accom-
plished on Wednesday last The history
of journalism in this country records no
other instance wherein a single printing
press, in single day, turned out so ma
ny as 202,0Sl perfect copies of newspa-
per; and we seriously question if the
Old World, which is far behind the New
in printing machinery, has ever dreamed
of such marvel.
On the day of Twitchell's suicide we
issued $4,000 papers which was proba-
bly, considered an extraordinary thing
in fact something unprecedented for an
evening paper. Yet that was accom-
plished with two presses-a Hoe press
throwing out 10000 extra per hour, and
the German Democrats admirable Bull
lock machine, whose capacity was twice
as large and on that day some $4,000 of
the paper were merely "half sheets"
On this occasion there was none Of
that. Every paper was perfect one
1t was ten o'clock on Wednesday morn
ing before the preliminary shrek and
snort from our press room gave notice
that the " Bullock" was starting on his
journey, with five miles of white paper
coiled tightly on his back Round and
round the track he spun, splitting out
the printed sheets like foam from his
nostrils, and reeling off the tons of virgin
paper as lightly as wizard pulls the
endless ribbon from his mouth
He kept his breathless gait all day
without pause, save once, when his
iron sinews gave signs of stifening, and
his trusty keepers halted him spell to
oil his aching joints"
That the Star is the best evening pa
per published, is our firm belief. The
more pretentious papers, charge greater
price, but really have not the variety of
interesting and spicy reading matter
which is found in the columns of the
Evening Star. IF its circulation increas-
es according to its merits, the proprietors
will soon need another press of the same
kind.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
Gbe Ginres, Ne&p BLOOMFIELD, ]Da.
Awful Suffering on Shipbonrd.

LONG ISLAND, Feb. 15-A terrible
case of suffering and death, caused by
the recent severe cold and ice blockade in
the East River and Long Island Sound,
is reported as follows:
A schooner had been lying off Long
Island reef, frozen in, for the past few
days. The captain and crew, consisting
of two men and boy, were engaged
most Of the time in attempting to cut
their way out of the ice. Yesterday, the
people residing on shore, noticing that
everything about the schooner was still
and strange, managed to get within hail
ing distance, when the boy made known
their condition. After great exertions
the vessel was reached, and there a sick
ening sight was beheld. Two sailors
were dead, and literally frozen stilT, and
the captain and the boy were nearly fro
zen and starved, they having run out Of
supplies. The captain pcrsisting in vain
efforts to reach the open sea, had frozen
both hands feet, and was helpless. The
bodies were removed ashore and the
helpless survivors taken care Of
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
ADvERTIsEMENTs.
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
TWesd0y, February FL, 1871.

A HOMESTEAD LAw,-The operation
of homestead law was curiously illus
trated in a case recently decided by the
United State District Court, in the State
of Missouri Henry Beckerford bank
rupt, was the owner of leasehold estate
having five years to run, which being
sold by the assignee, realized 81 400.
After the sale, the bankrupt claimed
$1,000 of the proceeds from the assignee
in lieu of homestead The claim was
resisted by the assignee, and on the trial
being had, judgment was given in favor
of the bankrupt The case was subso-
quently appealed, with the same result
it being held that the same provision Of
the bankrupt law did not nullify the pro-
vision of the State law, providing for
homestead exemptions. The assignee
was, therefore, ordered to pay Beckerford
who was the head Of a family, 81 600 out
of the proceeds of the sale of his lease
hold
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

HGg" The latest Tammany scheme is to
procure the passage of law providing
for the issue of bonds amounting to ST.
100000 by the city of New York, to lay
out and complete the Morning Side Park.
The park, it is said, will not cost any
thing like the amount stated, but Tweed
and his associates have large amount of
property in that vicinity, and while this
property is to be greatly enhanced in val
ue, there will be liberal stealings out of
the fund beside. The " colonization" of
voters, about election times, is another
object which the Tammany leaders have
in view. The scheme has been exposed,
but it will nevertheless be carried out
Great is Tammany.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

IGgn Elizabeth Hurley, occupying an
apartment in the tenement house at 50
Mulberry street N. Y, was found dead in
her bed recently by one of the neighbors.
The state Of her room indicated the
wretched and miserable manner in which
she had lived and died. The police
were notified, and upon taking possession
of the premises found upon the dead
woman's person $40 in currency. Two
savings bank books were also found in
the room, representing deposits to the
amount of s., 1000 The woman was very
miserly in her habits and it is said de-
prived herselfof the necessaries of life
in order to increase her board. She was
65 years old. For long time the po-
lice have known her as u professional
beggar, but on account of her advanced
age rarely interfered with her. The
coroner held an inquest.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
Heavy Damages for Baggage Burned.

Cyrus II. Mccormick brought suit
against the Pennsylvania Central Rail
road Company for the alleged destruction
by them in March, 1862, Of several
trunks and their contents Mr. McCor-
mick, resident of Chicago at the time
arrived in Philadelphia on his way home,
and delivered his baggage to the company
to be checked through. The trunks
we're overweight and the agent refused
to check them, although the passage tick
cts were shown unless an additional sum
was paid. This was refused, and the re-
turn of the baggage was demanded, but
too late, as it had already been forward
ed. On its arrival at Chicago, as there
was no one to receive it, the trunks were
stored in the depot, which was struck by
lightning the following night and con-
sumed with the larger part of the bag
gage. On the trial of the action, the jury
awarded the plaintiff $l0,661 81. From
this Judgment the company appealed to
the Supreme Court, general term which
affirmed the judgment with costs.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

Fresh Garden, Flower, Fruit Herb, Tree
& Shrub, and Evergreen Seeds, prepaid by
mail with directions for culture. Twenty
five different packets for $IOO. The six
classes $500.
10000 lbs. Evergreen and Tree Seeds Apple,
Pear, Cherry, &c. Grass Seeds; Beet, Cab
bage, Carrot, Onion, Squash, Turnip, and all
Vegetable and Flower Seeds, in small or large
quantities also Small Fruits, Stocks. Bulbs,
Shrubs, Roses, Verbenas, &C., by mail, prepaid.
New Golden Banded Japan Lily, SOC. Priced
Descriptive Catalogues sent to anyplain address,
gratis. Agents wanted. Wholesale List to
Agents, Clubs and the Trade. Seeds ON COM
mission
b. NJ. WATSON, Old Colony, Nurseries and
Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Established
in 1S42. 552m.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

B9~ A trial is now pending in New
York, in which widow sues an insur-
ance company for payment of policy of
$4,000 on her husbands life. The COM
pany refuses payment on the ground that
the husband insured his life in different
companies for $4,000, and few weeks
ago went West, and, while going from
Cincinnati to Louisville on the mail-boat,
committed suicide for the express pur-
pose Of securing the money to his family.
A curious fact in regard to this case is
that an author who recently introduced a
similar instance into story was obliged
to cut it out, because the editor declared
no one would believe it.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

BGiye A wonderful revival has been in
progress some time past in an interior
town in Maine
1t began on the first of January, when
fourteen young ladies were received into
the Congregational Church. First, Chris
tians began to pray and labor; then the
young became interested. then older peo-
pie, till all classes were reached The
pastor writes Every merchant, every
doctor, the lawyer, the hotelkceper,
every rumseller, every drunkard but two,
every business man in the place but two
are rejoicing in Christ. Whole fam
lilies were seen coming to ask for
prayers" At present upward Of four
hundred are indulging hope. Three
fourths Of the inhabitants Of Bristol Of
responsible age are seeking OR have found
Jesus The work is still progressing.
The inquiry now is, not who will come,
but who has not come.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
PERRY COUNTY
ReOI Estate, Insurance,
AND
CLAIM AGENCY.


WEINYITE the attention Of buyers and sell
w ers to the advantages we offer them in puI-
chasing or disp0sng of real estate through our Of
/ flee.
We have a very large list of desirable property,
consisting OF farms, town property, mills, store
and tavern stands, and real estate OF any deserip
ton which we are prepared to offer at great bar
gains. We advertise our property very extensive
ly, and use all our Efforts, skill, and diligence to
eject n sale. We make no charges unless the
property Is sold while registered with us. We also
DRAW up deeds, bonds, mortgages, andall legal pa
pers at moderate rates.
Some of the best cheapest, and most reliable
fire, life and cattle insurance companies In the
United States are represented Mt this agency
Property insured either on the cash or mutual
plan and perpetually at "a and SIS per thousand
Pensions bountles, and all kinds of war claims
collected There are thousands OF soldiers and
heirs OF soldiers who are entitled Y pensions and
bounty who have never made application Sol
diers IL you were wounded, rnpttfed. Orcontract-
ed disease In the service from which you are dis
abed, you are entitled to pension.
When widows OF soldiers die or marry, the minor
children are entitled TO the pension
Parties having any business to transact In our
line, are respectfully invited to give us call, as
we are confident we can render satisfaction In any
branch of our business.
as- No charge for information.
42Oly LEWIS POTTER Il co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

nSy~ About a year ago the United
States Express office at Chaplin, H., was
broken into and the safe of the company,
containing considerable amount of mon
ey and valuables, was carried of. The
safe and contents were never found, and
the robbers escaped detection and cap
turo until recently, when an insane man
named Stephen Van Vlack, who was
arrested and placed in the insane
asylum, stated that he had an accom-
plice named d. Il. Parker were the rob-
bers. A watch, which was in the safe at
the time it was stolen and carried off was
found in Van Ylack's house, near Chap
in. Van Vlack says they buried the
safe in the woods, not far from his dwell
ing. Officers have been sent in pursuit
of Parker, who is now somewhere in
Pennsylvania.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

D6y@ On the afternoon of the 18th inst,
while Mr., A. d. Gordon, an attache of
the Star" newspaper, was proceeding
through Twenty-ffth St, towards Black
wells Island ferry, he was assaulted by
two rullians, who ielled him to the ground,
and after beating and kicking him riAed
his pockets Of $3.50, with which they cs-
capped.
1t was afterwards ascertained that they
were two very bad characters named Jas,
Wair and Thomas Gilbride the latter of
whom has been arrested Mr. Gordon's
wounds are not serious,
The most singular part of this matter
is that so much money should be found
on a man connected with newspaper
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

Bag- A fellow convicted in the Clarion
county court of last week on two charges
of violating the law in regard to the sale
ofliquor, blandly requested the judge to
suspend sentence for few days till he
could get married, as he feared his
girl" wouldn't have him after he had
been in Jail. His request was granted.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
Narrow Gnnre Railroads.

We find the following article on the
subject of narrow guage railroads in the
Commercial List. At the present time
it may be of interest to many of our
readers, and enable them to form cor.
rect opinion of this class of roads:
Railroads come from England
originally, and are but extensions of the
tramway principle, which was originally
used in conveying minerals from the
English mines to the shipping ports. Tho
tracks of the mining railroad were always
narrow, being from two to two feet six
inches in width. Whilst the amount of
material thus conveyed might seem pct
ty to one acquainted with the huge cars
Of the present day, still if the expense of
carrying a given quantity of freight un-
der the narrow and broad guage system
be taken into account, it would be found
to be in favor of the former; in this
country, however, it is passion to do every
thing magnifcently, and hence We have
paid no attention to this plan of road.
Under certain circumstances, of course
such tracks would not do on the great
routes of travel, where the trade presses
so heavily that the problem is how to
carry the greatest amount Of goods in
the shortest time. But there are points
where the local travel cannot be great,
and yet where the small engine with its
small cars would be an immense accom-
modation, the narrow-guage road would
open intercourse and benefit religions Of
the country which are comparatively cut
off from intercourse with the world, be-
cause they are out of the usual lines of
railroad travel. These small railroads
would be important feeders to the main
lines and bring to them much business
whilst neighborhoods would be stimula-
ted to greater activity, and the country
be benefited accordingly. The idea
seems to be new, although in fact it is
very old, but it has struck the minds of
railroad men so favorably that we must
expect an increase of the narrow guagc
roads in all parts of the county with i'm
mense rapidity. In Canada they already
have them. In this country, it is now
said that one is to be built from Buffalo
to Springville, and another of two-feet
six-inch guage only from Allentown to
Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg, and
along the valleys Of the Tulpehocken and
Swatara creeks. The latter road will be
devoted to local traffic, and it will be Of
an immense benefit to all who are within
its range. In the new States and Terri
tories, these narrow-guago roads would
be a means of developing the country to
prodigious extent, and their adoption
must lead to highly beneficial results.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21


neS~ The citizens of McKeesport have
been thrown into a state Of excitement
by the sudden departure or disappearance
from their midst Of two men, Thomas
Williams, resident of the borough, and
Sandy" Banks, resident of Dravos-
burg opposite McKeesport on the Mo-
nongahela river.
Sunday morning about three o'clock,
Banks, who was considerably under the
influence of liquor, went to the door of
Williams house, in McKeesport, and
reused the inmates. He wanted Williams
to get up and take him in the ferry skiff
over to Dravosburg. At first Williams
refused to get up, but the demands were
continued, and at last he arose, dressed
himself hastily and went out. Williams
had been paid on Saturday, aud before
leaving the house he handed his wife his
months wages. His wife gave him a
bunch of keys, including the one that
would unlock the ferry skiff. With the
keys and pair of oars, Williams left the
house and joined Banks From that time
nothing has been heard Of either of the
men.
Mr.. Williams failure to return home
caused an investigation, the result of
which would indicate that foul play
had been used. The ferry skiff was found
at its usual place locked, and one of the
oars he had taken with him from the
house was found lying upon the wharf
broken in two.
Banks residence was visited, but he
had not been home during the night
The river was dragged yesterday, but so
far as we could ascertain no further de-
velopments have been made in the case.
-PutsJurg Paper.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

Bsg- An anti-kissing society has been
formed by the Galena, H., girls. 4" No
kissing before marriage" is their motto.
The boys will offset this little ar
rangement by society the motto of
which will be, :" If no kisses, no we'd
dings."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

DeT- A man was recently informed
just before his marriage that his bride
had fallen heir to 100000, but he let
the ceremony so on just the same.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

RoHREBs WILD CHERRY ToNIo is the hes
medicine in the world They are endorsed by
thousands who have tried it. 1t is for
sale either wholesale or retail by F. Mortimer
~ Co., and by most all the stores in the
county. at.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
Franc Bank Barn

and numerous other improvements, with good fem
ces, springs of water, apple orchards, etc. This
farm adloins Of the first described. and is still
nearer TO Newport 1t is a very desirable proper
ty Titles TO both unexceptonable.
no TERMs-One. third and one-sixth Of two
tltion to remain in the premises the interest
thereof to be paid annuallytO Mrs, Mary Elizabeth
Rough, widow of said John Rough, deceased, dur
ing the time OF her natural life, and upon her de.
the principle shall be paid to the heirs OF the
said John Rough, or their legal representatives
TO be secured by recognzance in the Orphans
Court of said county That One-half of the bal
ance OF said purchase money be paid on conirma-
ton Of the sale; and the remainder in two equal
annual payments with interest; to be secured by
judgment bonds and mortgages.
JACOB H. KOUGH,
MARY Il. KOUGH,
Trustees appointed by the Court to sell the above
Real Estate.
January 81, lS7l.-ts
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21

pGs- Gold during the past week has
ranged from Ill to III, closing at the
end Of the week atllll.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
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9 stellar Oil!

TIME alarming increase in the number OF fright.
Il full accidents, resulting in terrible deaths
and the destruction Of valuable property, caused
by the ndscriminate use OF oils known under the
name of petroleum, prompts MS to call your spe-
cial attention TO an article which will, wherever
USED, remove the CAUSE of such accidents
We allude to
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
HOMES FOR ALL,
IN TUE
Land Of Flowers and Perpetual Growth.
FLORIDA.


Tho Italy of -Ancrica.
IT IS not excelled in CLIMATE by any of the
l. United States and il may be doubted whether
il can be equalcd in the world.
Located on the very borders OF the Torrid Zone,
still her situation between the Gulf Of Mexico and
the Atlantic Ocean Is such that she is swept alter
natey by the winds OF the Eastern and Western
seas, and relieved from the burning heats which
prevails in other Southern States; and thus it
happens that by the Joint influence OF latitude
and peculiar location, she is relieved, on the one
hand, from the rlgors of the Winter climate of the
Northern and Middle States, and on tho other,
from the extreme heat with which not only the
Southern Statos, but in the Summer time the
Northern States are characterized.
settlers have not the hardships to undergo that
nave Deen the lot oftho pioneers who opened up
and developed our harsh Northern attitudes. The
entire gcdf Is q pcrpetudL season Of grOlCh able
to produce and send to market all the productions
OF the Tropical and Temperate Zones lCecks and
months in advance of and other lOcdHtp,d1ld at q
season tcbelt al such productions, are luxurious,
and command tie UeryhlghoSt priceS
The Florida Improvement Company,
under the dtspiceSQf the state Of FIorida propose
which can be raised Vcgctdbics, fruits, etc., COM
mon to the more Northern climates and all the
GRAINS, FRUITS and VEGETABLES of tho TROPICS.
Such selected lands, in the HEALTIIIEST part OF
the STATE, and of the best quality.
The COMPANY have issued q pamphlet or 12S
pages containing full and reliable information
concerning FLORIDA its CLIMATE, SOIL. and PRO
DUCTloNs with sketch of its HISTORY which the
Company will forward free of dostage, on receipt
of 25 cents.
For other information or circular address
anDty to
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-02-21
CITSO21'S ,SteIJNp OIL
FOR
ILLUMINATING PURPOSES.

The proprietor Of this Oil has for several years
felt the necessity of providing for, and presenting
compounds which are sent broadcast over the
country, an oil that is SAFE and BRILLIANT,
and entirely reliable After long series of labo-
riOuS and costly experiments, he has succeeded in
substitute in "tCARSON'S STELLAR OIL" It
should be used by every family
1ST, Becauset is safe beyond a question. The
primary purpose in the preparations of STELLAR
OIL has been to make it PERFECTLY SAFE,
thus insuring the lives and property of those who
use it.
I'D, Because it is the most BRILLIANT liquid IL.
luminator now known.
SD, Because it is more economical, in the long
run, than any of the dangerous oils and fluids
now in too common use.
4TH, Because it is intensely BRILLIANT and
therefore economical, giving the greatest posi-
bic light at the least expenditure to the consum-
er. Its present standard of SAFETY AND
BRILLIANCY will always be maintained,-for
upon this the proprietor depends for sustaining
the high reputation the STELLAR OIL now
enjoys.
To prevent the adulteration of this with the ex-
ploSye compounds now known under the name Of
Kerosene, &c., &c, it Is put up for family use in
Five Gallon cans, each can being sealed, and
stamped with the trademark of the proprietor; it
cannot be tampered with between the manufac-
trer and consumer. None is genuine without the
TRADEMARK.
STELLAR OIL is sold only by weight each can
containing five gallons OF six and half pounds
each, thus securing to every purchaser full meas
ure. 1t is the duty and interest of all dealers and
consumers of illuminating oil to use the STELLAR
OIL only, because it alone is known to be safe and
reliable.
GIl- All orders should be addressed to
J&HGDE1N GE CO.,
WHOLESALE A&ENTS,
1856 South Front Street.
1 8 ~ Philadelphia.