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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-12
A Country Couple.

HNHE Cincinnati Times tells story of
Il green young couple from Rpely Co.,
Ohio, who were "doing the exposition"
At last the "gall," whose name appear
ed to be Jerusha, intimated to Rube that
she was suffering for drink of water, and
he not caring continental darn for ex-
penses, started in search of some place
where water could be found. Observing
one of Babcock's fire extinguishers-of
which there were u goodly number in the
building charged ready in case of fire--he
broke for it under the impression that it
was hydrant.
" Here, Rusha," said lie, "is one of them
tarnal new-fangled city notions where we
can get drink"
"Why, Rube, what is that?"
"That? Why that's hydrant of course
You can't fool me on any of your patent
notions, I'm posted I've been to town
afore, have !"
Rusha, whose confidence in her "fellah"
ELECTED our unqualified admiration, took
all he said as being gospel, but seemingly
puHLitu, HeNSIlhtlchS.
why, Reuben" says she, chow do you
drink out of this jimcrack consarn ?"
just take hold of that brass consarn, ~
Indicating the nozzle,) and put it in your
mouth, and I'll show you sight by gin
GER"
Rush did as directed. Applying the noz-
eel to the capacous orifice in her frontis-
piece, she awaited events nor did she wait
long, for Rube, turning on the cock, Rusha
uttered a scream, and with splitting and
sputtering, and making wry faces, Rauben
saw more signs than he had ever dreamed
of.
At length Rush got her mouth cleared
"Thunder and Mars, Rube what on
earth do you call that stuff? Why, it's
birterer than gall T.
"Oh, pshaw you're green, Rusha. Why
that's Ohio river water. It's not near
as good as the water in your dads we'll
not by long chalk. But it's the only kind
city folks has. Let me show you how to
drink it,"
So saying, Rube opened what nature had
intened for mouth, but what would have
answered for model for travelling cellar
door, and putting in the nozzel there, gave
the cock another turn and took one swallow
when he, too cavorted, and tore around as
though hornet had mistaken his mouth
for its nest.
"Wol, gal III be gosh almighty gol
damed May be eternally fabbergasted
and cut into bits, If that aintth rottcnest
tarnalest, olnarist, sinking water evel
did tast Tell you what il is Rusha, that's
some of the new kind of water city folk
have got to drinking Sulphur water they
call it. Railways heard them tell that il tast
ed like rOtton eggs and no mistake. Lett
go to the hotel, Rusha, for begin to fee
squeamsh in my inwards"
So saying, Rubc and Ru sha walked off
while the large number of visitors witness
ing the scene, We're making the building
shake, and bursting their sides with laugh
ter over their ludicrous blunder.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-12

tB- Faith Joined with prayer maketh it
more forcble, but humility coupled with it
maketh It beneficial and efIectual.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-12

G8'- No prayer can tie the will of God
unto us, except first Of all we renouncc and
conquer our own wills.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-12

Cures all Chronic Coughs,
and Coughs and Colds,
more effectually than any
other remedy.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Has Cured cases of Consumption pronounced
incurable by physicians.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Has cured so many cases of
Asthma and Bronchitis
that it has been pronounced a specific
for these complaints.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Removes Pain in Breast, Side or Back.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR.
Should be taken for diseases of the
Urinary Organs.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Cures Gravel and Kidney Diseases.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Should be taken for all
Throat and Lung Ailments.
DIR. CROOKS WINE OF TAR
Should be kept in every house, and its life
giving Tonic properties tried by all.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-12
DR.. CROOKS Compound


Syrup of Poke Root,
Cures any disease or
Eruption OH the Skin
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Cures Rheumatism and
Pains in Limbs, Bones, &c.
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Builds up Constitutions
broken down from
Mineral or Mercurial Polsons.
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Cures all Mercurial Diseases.
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Should be taken by all
requiring remedy
TO make pure blood.
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Cures Scad Head,
Salt Rheum and letter,
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Cures long standing
Diseases of the Liver.
DIR. CROOKS COMPOUND
iG ed SYRUP OF POKE ROOT,
Removes Syphilis
N or the diseases II entails
Hfl a Inostefiectually and speedily
thaa any aud all other remediescombined.
80 1y
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

monkey loses its tail in the process OF de-
yelopement, ana becomes black, it acqulr-
ed a soul to be saved, but manhood has
not vet been reached. Christ died to save
him Cor it p, but the heresy that would
consider him fit for place in the delioera-
tive assemblies of the church is to be
sh arply rebuked. All men are white.
Therefore the negro, which his immortal
soul, is not man. We are inexpressibly
glad that this nice distinction has been
aathoritatively made. We do not presume
to controvert any conclusino of these learn
ed Southern Doctors of Divinity. In our
mundane capacity, we may be permitted,
however to deduce from the fact that the
negro is not man an important political
corollary. 1t follows that Vallndigham
prop ositon to accept the amendments OF the
Constitution, whereby negroe suffrage
has been secured, is premature. lmmor
tal souls, incarnate in non-human bodies
surely osght not to vote. Every voice
from the South indicates how far that en-
lightencd and human people accept The
the situation. '-MiJwauEee Sentinel
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

The July number of PeterSon's
Maga2iae' is on our table, and is unusual
" good, even for this unrivalled Monthly.
The principal establishment is a spirited
steel engraving, Ahead of the Field"
illustrating an old-tashioned love story.
The fashion-plate is on steel, and richly
colored. Peterson" be it known, is cell
ebrated for the surprising style and beauty
of his Paris fashion-plates. The stories
are all original, and by our very best wri-
tiers. 1t gives more for the money than
any other. Indeed, it is standing won
der how so good magazine can be pub
lishcd at SO low price, viz, $500 to SIN
gle subscribers, or $3.50 to clubs of four
but it is to be accounted for, We suppose,
by the enormous circulation. AS the pub
Usher says, :" a small profit on larger
edition is better, both for the public and
for him, than large profit on smaller
edition" No lady Of taste ought to be
without Peterson Now lis the time to
subscribe, for the July number begins a
new volume, and subscriptions will be tax.
en-, if desired, for six months, at half price,
so that the subscription may end with the
year. Address Chas. j. Peterson, SOC
Chesnut-st, Philadelphia.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
A Manless Soul.

1t is not safe to make an appeal to the
people without the aid of the clergy. The
great and respectable denomination of Bap
lists has recently held its anniversaries
in TIE city of Chicago. 1t seems that
some African delegates presented them
selves for admission. The So uthern theo-
logians objected. AS the gathering was
ficial, and not merely social, it was nee
essary to support the objection with argn-
ment. The question was not simply one
of taste or caprice. The Southern theolo-
gians, therefore, took the ground that the
negro has soul but is not man. They
regarded him as immortal, but could not
admit him to seat in the convention,
Immortality would bring the Ethiopian
within the yurview of Christian endeavor,
but want of manhood would exclude him
from legislative body in the church. We
are not told whether water baptism will
save his soul or not Evidently it cannot
take the color out of his skin and make a
man of him.
We thus have great point in theolo-
gico-ethnology finally settled. When the
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

brating of the completion of the Union
Pacific Rail Road.
The enthusiasm which prevailed and
which manifested itself in many ways,
(some of it possibly heightened by too ire
ouent libations of lager,) contradicts the
often quoted saying, that the Germans
are phlegmatic."
1t is fact worthy of note, that although
the public was under the auspices OF the
Germ the American element carried
away by the hearty enthusiasm which
prevailed. entered into the spirit of the oc-
casion with all the ardor which character
ICES them as people.
Although good citizens of our own free
country, the love of their father land, and
for their old King William, still cling to
the Germans, shows one of their strongest
elements of character, their unchanging
opinions and their steady perseverance.
Nearly every branch of industry which
hourishes i'm our western city, was repre-
scented, and that too IN a manner which
called opt the praises Of all who witnessed
the display, and notable among the pro-
eession were the various representation OF
the Prussian service, from the middle ages
to the capitulatlon of Paris. The elegant
costumes and various paraphenalian were
procured from New York city at vast
outlay of time and expense, necessary to
carry out successfully such large under
taking. 1t is estimated that 300, 600
were in the procession, and that at least
Is 900 men from the adjacent towns and
surrounding country he ped to swell
the grand total to a magnitude entirely
unexpected. There was not an unpfeas
ant feature about the affair, but everything
'1ad been planned so closely with an eye
to order and detail, that no fault could be
found with the management.
The festivities were kept up to late
hour at Wrights' Grove. Speeches, toasts
gymnastic feats by the turner societies and
the usual number of games and kinds O.
amusement which usually attend gather
ing of any kind, were in attendance yes
terday.
Lager beer, as matter of course, flow
ed freely, and though many exhibited ar
unusual exhuberance of spirits, none fth'
beer-loving germans disgraced the pro
ceeding by drunkenness or riot. 1t will
long be remembered as pleasant affair
B. ". J.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
Correspondent.
CHARLES Cry

.. CHARLES CRY.
Ed CHRONICLE Last Thursday night
the brewery owned by Mckinley & Co..
Usage, Iowa, was burned to the ground,
nothing excepting few kegs of beer
saved.
Some of the boys out here are getting
sharp, using their wits to procure things
necessary to their comfort. One boy
made an agreement with one of the mer-
chants for suit of clothes, promising to
give in exchange swarm Of Italian bees.
Some DAYS after the merchant inquired
about the bees. The boy said he had
none. but that a neighbor had lots OF
them, and that he always let several
swarms get away from him, and that his
(the merchandise chances were good, pro-
yiding he could find them.
Another boy getting tired of his old
coat went into a store and tried new one.
1t fitted him so well that he lei:, forgetting
everything but the coat. His bread and
water is sure, for the county is boarding
him. N. A. c.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
Chicago Correspondence.

Ed. Chronicle For several weeks
past the German element of our city has
shown signs of coming event of some
kind or other, and yesterday the prepare
tions eliminated in the turning out en-
r1asse of the Chicagoians to witness the
festivities in honor of the treaty between
France and Prussia, (however as Bis
marck and his patriotic legions had it all
their own way, it can hardly be called a
treaty. Although the sun came out in
the morning with degree of heat which
promised anything but comfort TO the
l1okers-on. The streets were crowded at
an early hour.
What with the delays occasIoned by de
linouent officers and delegations of socie-
ties and the time consumed by a change,
which was made in the programme almost
at TIE eleventh hour. The procession did
not get fairly under way until about ten
o'clock. The line of march lay along the
principal streets to the City Hall, thence tc
Wrights Grove, delightful spot about
two miles beyond the old city limits on
the north side ofth town, The display
made was one which surpassed any previ
ous public demonstration ever witnessed IN
this eity-if We excep. possibly the cele
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

sG%" Garnered Sheaves:" by Albert
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

You've PILoT.-The June number of
this handsome monthly is at hand, con-
tanning it's usual attractive full page illus
tration, and freighted with pleasing and in
structive matter for young people in ther
teens" Among the most noteworthy ar
ticles are VIM. Everitt's continuation Of
My Uncle's Watch" Geo. A. Earnests'
{" Romeo and Juliet;" "A Surprise Par
ty," by o. Augusta Cheney pleasing
narrative on Cats by L. B. Urbino GLOW
Those Boys Spent May Day )" and many
others that we have not the space to men
ton All those who wish to take the Pilot
on trial can do so by sending 90 Gems be-
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numbers up to January, 1872. Send
stamp for specimen copy. Address
Franklin Fl. Tinker, Publisher, 6 and Z
Farwell Hall, Chicago, ILL.,.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
Fashions Prayer.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

Kind fortune, may thi mersys endure
forever; smile thou out ov thi luving eyes
upon this fine bust Of mine. .......
Strengthen my husband, and may hlz
faith and hiz money hold out to the last
Draw the lambs wool ov unsuspicious
twilight over his eyes, that my tirtatlons
may look to him Xix vctorys. and that my
bills may strengthen hiz pride in me.
Bless, oh, fortunel my crimps, rats and
frizels, and let thi glory shine upon my
paint and powder.
When walk out before the gaiz ov vul-
gar men, regulait mi wiggle, and add nu
grace to mi gaiturs.
Smile thou grashusly, oh, fortune, up
on mi nu silk dress, now in the hands ov
the manly maker, and may it fit me all ov
er lik onto as the ducks foot fitch the
mud.
Destroy mine enemies with the gall ov
lealously, and eat thou up with the teeth
ov enveey, all those who gaiz at mi style.
Save me from wrinkles, and foster mi
plumppess.
Fill mi both eyes, oh, fortune, with the
plaintive pizen Of infatuashun, that may
lay out mi victims, the men, az knumb az
images craven. ?.
Let the lilly and rose, strive together in
| - noot- ljlx q
goose on the buzzom of krystal waters.
Bless all dri goods klerks, milliners,
manty-makes and hair frzzers, and Civ i'm
mortality to Lubin and hiz heirs, and as
sIghns forever. ......
| Lead me hi the side of kolone waters,
and fatten mi calves upon the bran ov thi
lovo.
Blister, oh fortune, with the heat ov
thi wrath, the man who treds upon the
trail ov mi garments. .9,
Take mi two children oph from mi
hands for they bother me, and take them
to be thi children, and bring them up to
suit thisclf
When bow miself in worship, grant
that may do it with ravishing elegance,
and preserve unto the last the lilly-white
ov mi flesh, ard taper ov mi fingers.
Enable me, oh fortune, to ware shoes
still little smaller, and say me from all
korns and bunyons.
Bless Fanny, mi lap dog, and rain down
bezom ov destruction upon those who
would hurt hair ov Hektor mi kitten.
| Remove far from me all the walls ov the
sorrowful, and shield mi sensitiff natur
from the klamours Of the wilder, and the
rank necessty's ov the orphan.
Smile, oh fortune, most sweetly upon
Dick, mi kanary, and watch over, with the
fondness of mother, mi two lillywhite
mice, with red eyes.
Enable the poor to shirk themselves,
and save me from all missionary beggars.
Shed the light ov thi countenonce upon
mi kammels hair shawl, mi lavender silk,
mi point lace, and mi necklace ov diamonds,
and keep the moths out ov mi sables,
beseech thee ..l.-
Give me strength, i pray thee, to endure
the sight of young Dobbin's six-in-hand
turn out, and smite with ;hi wrath all the
snobs of the period.
have always been friend to thee, oh !!
fortune, therefore bless me forever and
ever. tt:...te
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
DODGETILLE.

Mr., EDITOR We have observed, that
during times of general revival and awak-
ening in our churches. The people gener-
ally appear to take great interest and
pleasure in attending the serious, prayer
and experience meetings, and also preach
ing, held during the weekday evenings !,
but we are sorry to notice that, just as
soon as the revivals close, the public or
rather those who have not identified them
selves with the cause of Christ, seem to
think their privileges are at an end, and
that they are hencetorth regarded by the
church as an out. cast and ostraciZed class.
Now, in behalf of the church, we
wish to inform the citizens of our village
that this is altogether mistaken and ero-
neous idea and we wish it plainly under
stood that our evening meetings are al
ways thrown open to old and young, rich
and poor, believer and unbeliever, irrespect
I'VE of persons or sect and we take advan-
tage of the opportunity to extend cor
dial and hearty welcome to all who attend
orr evening meetings, and particularly
those who have their evenings all to them
selves for we feel sure that in accepting
our invitation, it will not only contribute
to their evenings enjoyment, but also we
trust to their moral and spiritual we'll
being. J.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

neg The chilly blasts and drifting SHOWS
of winter have dispersed before the genial
breath of spring, and it in turn, has yield
ed 10 the glowing charms of summer, and
June. the month Of roses, unfolds its beau
firs 80 our admiring gaze. sssM5
Time has wrought many changes since
last we welcomed in the summer many
hearts have been lifted ~ with hope and
happiness, and very many have been cast
down to the depths of sorrow and despair
Homes have been made desolate. and the
empty chair stands by the lonely tlreSide
while the roses bloom above the dear
heads that are laid very low, and from the
stricken heart the cry is heard.
What to me are thy beauties Oh Summer,
How shall l rejoice In thee when l remember,
There is life in the summer meadows,
Yet death is in the world"
Listen to the wall Of sorrow that comes
to US across the sea the cry of great
Nation stricken down in her pride by those
destroying plaques, War and Famine.
> What to La Belle France are the glorles
of the incoming summer, over her desola-
ted homes the blue sky bends lovingly,
but the green earth hides in her bosom all
that made life worth possessing. Inc
graves of her brave defenders lie thickly
scattered over her sunny hill sides, and
smiling valleys, and from the blackened
walls of her deserted villages from the
peasants cot and ruined palaces arise the
awful evidence of nations folly.
But let US be thankful, that over all,
broods an ever watchful providence, and
though THE heart of'man deviseth many
ways, the Lord directeth his STEP"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09
Literary Notices.

The Laos Of Life and Womans Health
Journal, for June,is received, 1t is one OF
the best scientific journals published. It
fearlessly attacks everything that under.
mines social happiness, whether it be eat
ing, drinking, sleeping, or any other ex-
cesses that tends to demoralize humanity.
This journal is edited by Miss Harriet n
Austin, Dansviile, n. Y.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

w- We have repeatedly advocated
some measures being taken in reference to
creating some sort of fire department IN
this village. 1t seems to us we are risking
altogether too much in not having some
means by which we could reduce the raw
ages of fire, and arrest its progress, in case
we should have one.
The history of the past shows US there
has been no place exempt from this most
destructive element. There is no city,
town, or village, that altogether escapes
the visitation of a confagration; and, if
Dodgeville, with all its old wooden build
ings huddled together on both sides of the
it will be due to providence alone and not
to and efforts of ours, for we have done
nothing to help ourselves; we have made
no provision for an emergency.
1t is high time something was done in
this matter. Some day we shall wake up
to the fact that we are all burned out. II
fire should break out on either side OF
the principle business street, it is well
known fact, that it would sweep as with
the "besom of destruction" from center
to circumference, and all we should have
to do would be to fold our hands ard see
her fizzIe, for we could do nothing else
we have nothing TO work with, not ever
Tater.
Why cannot we arouse ourselves before
it is forever too late? Why wait until the
whole village is burned to ashes before
making an effort to save our property from
the devouring flames? We are OUTSIDE
the pale of insurance Not an insurance
company IN the United States will taxi
any risk in most of our buildings.
Though we stand in such eminent dan
ger, the remedy is within our reach. |
we had for instance a reservoir at each
corner of each street, with pipes to con
duct the water therein, we should alway'
have at least plenty of water; so far 81
good. The next hing would be to procure
a machine OF machines of some kind fo
the purpose of throwing the water to any
part Of the village. In addition to thes'
improvements there should be Hook ant
Ladder Company organized, so that il
case of fire some of the worthless ole
buildings could be torn down and removed
out of the way. ..s. ...
Those that are unable to procure auy in
surance on their property should see to II
that something is done to enable them tC
SECURE the means Of protecting their
homes from the ravages OF fire. The
thing is easily done. If we cannot get in
surance in any other way, let US form
home company. Go to work and gradual
ly procure the means of defence agains
this most terrible al .stcr.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

The Atlantic Monthly, as magazine
devoted to literature, science, art and pol
itics, still rauks as one of the best. We
find the June number in no way inferior
to those preceding it. The authors who
contribute to its pages are among the most
prominent. Published by James r. Os
good & Co., Boston, Mass.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-06-09

DRIVING POTATO BUGs-An intelligent
Russian gentleman residing near Chicago,
lately communicated to us his method Of
driving potato bugs. He takes finely pull
verified, air sackened lime, commences at
one end of the field and scatters it over
the vines for the distance of about ten
rods, In the course Of the day, the bugs
nearly all betake themselves further down
the rows where no lime is scattered. the
next day he scatters lime on the vines for
like distance, and thus continues day by
day, till the bugs are driven on to small
aerea, when they are destroyed by Paris
green or by other means.
prairie Farmer.