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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
A Brave Girl.

The following incident which Ihappen-
ed on Lake Champain, is told by COR
respondent living at Plattsburg:
One evening short time since young
lady and gentleman of this village, who
had frequently been skating before, went
out upon the bay, but believing the old
axiom that "Two is company" went to
an unfrequented part, where they could
enjoy the skating and each Others society
unmolested.
After skating for some little time near
shore, the gentleman proposed that they
should go further out where the ice was
smoother, to which she consented, and
they accordingly ventured out about two
miles Here they found the ice in beau
tiful condition, and the gentleman was
proceeding to do the grapevine, forward
and backward roll, together with many
other fancy figures only known to accom-
plished skaters, when suddenly the ice
gave way beneath him, and in a mo-
ment he found himself struggling in
the water and unable to extricate him
self the ice breaking as fast as he at
tempted to raise himself on its edge
The young lady, true to her womanly in
stincts, began to scream at the top Of her
voice, but the privacy they had sought
had taken them beyond the hearing Of
all who could have been of any service
to them. He besought her to go to the
shore and endeavor to procure assistance,
but she well knew he must perish before
she could get back, even if she found no
difficulty in procuring assistance. Then
an idea came into her head and she i'm
mediately put it in execution. .
She first took off her jacket and dress,
and tying them together undertook to
reach him with one end; but it was too
short, as the yielding ice warned her
when she moved toward him and tried to
throw him one end. What more could
she do d? She hesitated moment; then,
slipping off her CATERS, both stockings
were soon tied to the end Of the dress
and jacket, and yet it was too short
Meantime, the young man was rapidly be-
coming exhausted, and if she was to save
him no time was to be lost. For mo-
ment her hands disappeared in the dra-
perry about her waist, and then something
fell on the ice about her feet-it was her
hoop-skirt. This was quickly severed into
half dozen pieces, and added to the
jacket, dress, and stockings, and, to her
great delight, this made the line long
enough to reach him. Bravely she tug
ged at one end of it, while he clutched
the other with the grip of man who
knew that that was all which stood be-
tween him and eternity. In few min
utes she landed him safely on the solid
ice, and then the red jacket and dress
were wrapped about her as best they
could be, and the two started for home,
where they arrived without being noticed
by any one. Few were the words spoken
on the journey home; but they must
have been to the purpose, as the wedding
suits are ordered, and before the ice shall
disappear from our beautiful lake they
will be married. X.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

t@~ A despatch from Neenah, Wis
consin, says on Saturday night last John
Hess, who has been confined in Jail at
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, escaped and imme-
diately went to Neenah his former home,
thence to the home of his divorced wife,
and murdered her. The murderer then
repaired to his brothers house, and hid
in the attic, where he was discovered and
an effort made to arrest him, when he
shot himself through the head.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

D@- Recently party of white men en-
tered the abode of colored man in
Hampstead, assaulted the old man, and
placed his wife on heated stove. The
old man seized an axe and buried it in
the head Of one of the party, who was
born away by his comrades. The axe is
covered with blood, hair, and brain mat
ter, and a physician says that whoever
it may be, cannot be found alive.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

nea. There is a prarie in Arkansas COW
cred with salt some three or four inches
in depth. All about the sources of the
Arkansas river are salt springs. In one
place a crust of rock Of solid salt has
been formed over 1G0 acres of land
The water of the springs near are so salt
that if the hands are thrust into them,
and suffered to dry in the air, they be-
come as white as snow with incrustation
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

.zy- The Five Dollar Sewing Machine pur-
chased by me, January, 1866, from the Family
Sewing machine Company, SO Nassau-Street,
N. Y, has been in almost constant use ever
since. 1t has not been out of order once. Has
cost nothing for repairs, and l find it simple
and reliable in operation, and always ready to
sew. Those friends of mine who use them with
the new improvements are very much pleased.
The one l have / would not part with.
MRS. ANN w. CUTHBURT.
AL .3m.] 42S West 36th-Street, New-York
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

De5~ A wag of fellow recently put a
bottle of castor oil among some specimens
of strained honey, at the California fair,
and the committee thought when they
tasted of it, "Those were the queerest
bees they ever saw.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

The difficulties between the miners,
the operators and the railroad companies
still continue without any immediate
prospect of compromise. Already the
trouble is having sad effect on the
manufacturing interests of the country,
besides forcing coal up to such price in
the cities as to cause great suffering to
the poorer classes. The price for coal in
New York is now $3.50 per ton, and
they say the quantity is not sufficient for
another months supply.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
CttTSO71'S Stellar OIL
FOR
ILLUMINATING PURPOSES.

The proprietor of this Oil has for several years
tet t te 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
prGytdng and n0T Offers to the public such
should be used by every family
1ST Because il is safe beyond question. The
primary purpose in the preparation 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
4TII, Because it is intensely BRILLIANT and
therefore economical giving the greatest posi-
bic light at the least expenditure to the consum.
er. It's 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 .aduteration of this with the ex-
ploSYe compounds now known under the name OF
kerosene, &c, &c, it is put up for family use in
rive Gallon cans, each can being sealed, and
stamped with the trademark of the proprietor il
cannot be tampered with between the manufac-
TRADEMARK.
STELLAR OIL is sold only by weight each can
containing five gallons of six and a half pounds
each, thus securing to every purchaser fuli meas.
ure. 1t is the duty and interest of all dealers and
consumers OF Illuminating oil to use the STELLAR
OIL omU because ii atone is known to be safe and
reliable.
No. All orders should be addressed to
JAEsDEN G& CO.,
WHOLESALE A&ENTS,
1856 South Front Street.
ly Philadelphia
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

DE5n A Utica man has brought suit
against neighbor for a singular cause
1t seems the complainant had wife,
which Of itself seemed sufficient cause
for complaint. Well, this wife got ready
to hang herself, when this neighbor
rushed up and cut the rope. 1t is almost
impossible to find place where there are
not meddlesome neighbors, who are al
ways attending to other peoples business.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

THE Forty Second Congress met at
noon on Saturday. 1t is probable that
this session will last for month, and per-
haps more, as considerable business has
been left undone by the Congress which
has just expired. The administration is
also very anxious to have report from
the San Domingo Commissioners, and to
have action taken on that subject
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

DIR HELMBoLD took his famous s.
horse tandem team to Washington during
the late Carnival 1t probably attracted
more attention than any other displayed
on the avenue, as it undoubtedly is the
finest turn out in the United States. All
this comes from making good medicines
and advertising them freely.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

BeS- Syracuse, NY, jurics do not place
a very high value on babies. Recently a
four year-old child was killed by the cars
near that city, and the jury awarded the
parents 5000. Later two bear cubs were
killed by the cars, and the jury awarded
the owner $3.50 for each cub.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

GEoR GE i. HARRISON, Esq ,,of Phila-
delphia, has been appointed by the Gov
ernor as President Of the Board Of Public
Charities, in place of Gen Kane who re-
signed This is undoubtedly a good
change, and we trust will enable the
board to work more harmoniously.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
An Example.

The McConnelsville Herald says ::
" Rev. Cooper, of the Presbyterian
church, Of this place, took an advanced
position on the temperance question last
Sunday. An advanced position for a
minister even. Before the morning SER
vice began the deacons of the church
made their annual report, and announced
that the books were open for subscrip-
tions for the coming year. After this
announcement was made, Rev. Cooper in
structed the deacons as follows: To re-
ceive no money on subscriptions from
families, any part of whose income is de-
rived from the sale of Intoxicating liq-
uors; to mark all such subscriptions as
paid, and charge the same to his account (;
that if the amount allowed him as salary
could not be raised from other sources,
the salary might be reduced just as much
as the subscriptions from these doubtful
sources amounted to- These instructions
were given by Rev. Cooper that his pre-
cepts may have the weight Of example"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

neA- A peculiar feature in each of the
locomotives built for the Great Western,
of Canada, is the placing of bell in
front of the engine, with gearing to the
driving-wheel.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

II lST OF TRAVERSE JURORS for tho Ad-
4 journed Court, commencing March 18th,
1871.
Centre-Meredith Darlington, John Ho-
stetter, William Asper, George Bisteline,
Samuel Wthrow.
Watts-AleXander McAllister.
Tyrone-Sterret Sheafler, George Weaver.
Toboyne-A. B. Grosh, Daniel Gutshall,
George w. CARRIER, Daniel Wentz.
Newport-Wm. 7. Fickes.
Penn-Irwin Chisholm, John Essck.
Lverpool-Benj. Aumiller, Levi Wilt.
Toboync-E. A. Mclaughlin, james Adams.
Millerstown-Robert Cathcart, Collins Il.
Patterson.
Carroll-Oliver Brown, Carson Lackey.
Tuscarora-John Yohn, Thomas Kerr, John
Black.
Wheatfeld-C Christian Rathfon, c. Hcisely.
Madson-A. l.. IIench, John Crist, Thomas
Kochenderfer.
Greenwood-W. B. Leas, Jonathan Vert.
Savile-Solomon Kopenheiler, Alex. Barnes
Howe-Michael NJ. Miller.
Duncannon-Amos Hunter.
Juniata-Jerome b. Toomey.
Liverpool borO-Levi. W. Hamilton.
Marysville william b. Millet.
Bloomfeld-Dayid Z. Sheibley.
Oliyer-John A. Super.
Miller-David Harper.
Bufialo-Henry Deekard.
Spring-Slmon B. Shebley, Abraham Bower,
John M. Foose, Daniel Foose.
Collins T.. Patterson, in the above list Is dead,
and John Essick has moved to the West.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

TINRIAL LIST for Adjourned Court of Com
Il mon Pleas, to be held the 18th OF March,
1871.
Jos. .Elsley, VS.. James Flndley, ct al.
Isaac Stokes, VS.. James Woods,
ii. II. Weirlck vs.. Henry Wagner.
Way, Foster d Co., VS.. Joseph Eby.
Q. IIeishley VS.. Henry Bridge ct al.
VIM. Hays VS.. George w. Trostle.
Jacob Tyson VS.. Nathan Colyer.
Levi Mease vs.. Francis Smedley ct al.
@. Heishley vs.. Henry Bridges.
w. II, s. Cook VS.. A. A. Murray.
Andrew Pennel vs. w. b. Irwin ct al.
Jacob Yohn VS.. Greenwood School Dist.
Lewis Gllhllen vs.. Same.
Perry Kreamer VS.. Same.
j. sPoNENBERGER,
Prothonotary.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

Notice to Settle.-All persons knowing
themselves indebted to me are hereby noti-
fed to settle before the lst of April At
tention to this notice will save cost.
cts S. S. WITHROW.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

THE bill making Philadelphia the
place of holding the centennial anniver-
sary has passed both houses Of Congress
For this legislation we may thank the ex-
ertions of the Pennsylvania Senators.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

RoHREBs WILD CHERRY TONIC is the bes
medicine in the world. They are endorsed by
thousands who have tried it. 1t is for
sale either wholesale or retail by F. Mortimer
S Co., and by most all the stores in the
county. At.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

Geg~ There is good story told in
Washington about a Chinese servant en-
ployed by Admiral Porter. On recep-
ton day the duty of attending door, was
assigned to All Sin. Accustomed to the
social usages of his own land, where a
visitors rank is indicated by the size of
the card, and where a huge yellow one
means the presence of a prince, he treat
ed the little bits of pasteboard with con-
tempt. While nodding his head and
tossing the bit of paper unceremoniously
in the basket, the gas collector happened
to present his bill The long yellow slip
took All Sin, and with profound salaams
he bowed the astonished gas man into
the presence of the amazed family.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
Tuesday, March z, 1871.

THE premium on Gold remains very
steady, and all attempts to force up the
price have failed. The closing rate last
week was ll02.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

II Stands TO Reason People will go
where they buy the best goods for the least
money, and in the clothing line they do that
at Wanamaker g. Browns Oak Hail. 1t is
no wonder then that Oak Hall is the bust
ness place in Philadelphia.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

- Have you ever tried Natures Hair Re-
storativci You will be delighted with it,
Clean, safe, and efficient. 1t is driving all the
poisonous compounds out of the market. 1t is
as clear as crystal. See advertisement.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

A LII KINDS OF JOB PRINTING
"A Neatly executed at the Bloomfield Times
Steam Jss ohice.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

New TAILOR SHOP. - George II. Walters
has opened New Shop in this borough on
Carlisle street, just above the Foundry. He
asks a share of public patronage.-3t''
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
WHY Keep That Cough 2

When bottle of Rohrer's Lung Balsam will
cure it. 1t is pleasant to take, and more efIcc-
tive than any other cough medicine. Try it,.
For sale by f. Mortimer & Co.,.New Bloom
feld,a most other stores in the county. If.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07
ca R s o MS
Stellar Oil!

FTNHE alarming increase in the number of fright
A, full accidents, resulting. in terrible deaths
and the destruction OF valuable property, caused
name of petroleum, prompts us to call your spe.
cial attention to an article which will, Wherever
We alludp 70
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-03-07

E&y" A married woman in Kansas,
who recently elopcd with a physician,
left the following unique note for her
husband:
Dear Hubby: You're played out. l
like DR.. 50 well that | prefer 60
ing with him, you, good for nothing
degenerate cuss. It's none of your bust
ness where we've gone to. 1t won't do
you bit of good to follow us, for won't
live with you another day to save your
life. You made mistake in thinking |
loved you. | never did. [ married you
for convenience sake. I've got the ba-
by, and will take care of it. Get mar
riod as soon as you please. The woman
who has you next will have healthy old
prize. Goodbye. BE virtuous and you
will be happy. Your LATE WIFE.
New-York tribune., 1871-11-06

the strsngest thing the lips Of woman ever
uttered before o public audience, ut Newoasae
onTyne last year. Al lady said Il, will not record M
At tho last sdes meeting the most savage thing In favof
OF the acts said by Mr. Asager am. the barnster
and poet, whom have mentioned. In answer 70 tno
assertion that prostitutes were insulted by occasional
examination he said "H honorable tradesmcn were a
BILE to have their weights and measures examined
could not complain who openly sold their bodies
In the public streets and offered tainted article IN the
market" Ladies like Mrs. Pennington and Mrs jacob
Bright, who vere present, naturally shocked oy
this language which might have been saved them, %
the high motives from which they act are well known
What was called mass meeting was afterward held Ia
the Corn Exchange, at which M Jacob Bright NJ r,
spoke with force against the aforesaid acts One OF the
new features OF ths Congress was the introduction OF
sanitary exhibition 1t took place In the Colored Cloth
Hall, the Central Railway station It consisted OF
most remarkable Inventions promoting the health
apd convenience Of cities and household It was visited
by nearly 10000 persons and the probability that 1t
will become q feature vt every Congress- end, Ike the
exhibition Of farming implements at tho Roval Agrleu
tural Show may bring out the local appliances Of each
district TO which the Congress goes.
New-York tribune., 1871-11-06

me that these defects IN administration Of criminal
law ought not 10 be allowed TO exis when o complete
and simple remedy is within our roaoh.e
We have statute providing for the taking Of the test
mony Of witnesses conditi0naly, or IN law parlauce
de bcae ess m civil suits, why not mako IL applicable 10
criminal casest Let the 2s 23d oath and 18th sections
OF title g. chap part Of the Revised Statutes, entitled
"Of the arrest and examination Of offenders, &c." be
abolished, and let provision be substituted TO the fol-
lowing effect: On the arrest Of person charged with
crime, let the examining magistrate proceed at once TO
10 take and reduce to writing the evidence for the prose-
cution flo 1t with the other papers In the proper Office,
read evidence before the Grand Jury In oil casea
instead of requiring the personal attendance Of the wit
nesses and tho trial. to be used In tho witnesses
cannot conveniently be obtained: This course would
work no injustice TO any party and would obvate many
of the difficulties that serve to hinder and deter the
prosecution Of offenders, under our present law.
BesIdes the testimony taken Immedlafely upon the
commission OF the 0ense, and while all tho facts are
resh In the recollection Of the witnessed will necessarily
be moro accurate and Its reduction to writing will place
Il beyond the reach OF influences which sometimes drown
Justice In the waters OF fOrgetfulness.
Netc- York, Oct. a. 1871. CHB. LEE CLARKE
New-York tribune., 1871-11-06
RUSSIA.

ABATEMENT OF THE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC - PRE-
PARATION FOR THE MOSCOW POLYTECHNIC
EXHIBITION - TRIAL OF REVOLUTIONARY
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES INSTANCE OF
CENSORSHIP OF TIE PRESS.
lFRoA THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT oP THE TRIBUNBl
ST.. PETERSBURG. Oct. 6.-The cholera seems
to be about overtor this year. Day before yesterday
tho last day Of which statistics published-there
wero four six cures and deaths leaving
10 still H. The reports from Moscow are about the same
and evcn in Ke the disease has almost died out There
still country places where an exceptionally bad
state Of health prevails The smaller cholera hospitals
and lazaretOs here and Moscow are now closing Had
tho care been given and money spent in the earlier
months Of the epidemic as OF late the disease might
have been stamped at once. As wss the ravsges
have been very great The vicinity OF Moscow, espe-
oay the villages along the river Mostva, suffered much'
and In some villages twenty per cent Of tho population
is said TO have died The official stastios up to the
lSt Of August are as folOws-arranGed according to
fha.
New-York tribune., 1871-11-06

secure 20 him the voter ten years Of undsturbed money
making or seeknG he retaining all the same his
r,sht Of smars or stupid faultAnding Tue bourgeois
rets trcd 20 soon Of citiSenS political work That
6ve-aixths of him docs. There tho otner
sIxth and thon tho unspcakably mAnler,
less solhsh, instinctvely higher aspiring ouvrier
class-nos much taken into account by Bonapart-
fist intrguersncr sufficiently perhaps, by quite foreign
though unauestonaby Intelligent observers OF that dra
matio mystery loosely labeled the Commune. The mere
fire and smoke and military Of the provsionaly last
act Of that historic piece, scared many bourgeois of
Pari quite out Of bis senses and intellect 80 fur ss
they could render any aid to his appreciation OF Its
deeper and permanent significance This scare is very
fully taken into the account of their hopes the Bona
partSt intguer How slight for all their mentioned or
hned considerations their chance Of na success seems
to how the apOlogetc and recrmnating deenses Of
diplomatic and military servants Of the late Empire now
almost daily issuing from the press would seem TO dimn
ish that slight chance as how, per contra the inherited
accidental misfotunes and the faults less in
evtabe Of the actual government to strengthen
that chance-what correspondent, never 80 intelligent
and fondy your own may tell 80 much as indicate at
end Of beaed letter. within five minutes OF last
posting hOurt With.