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The New York herald., 1872-12-21
DEATH OF TAYLOR, THE CHAMPION PIGEON
SHOOTER.

John Taylor, the great champion pigeon shooter
died at his residence, in Greenville N. j. on Thurs
day afternoon, in the 1ftieth year OF his age. He
was born in Staffordshire, England, and emigrated
to this country when boy. He took up his resi-
dence with his parents at stafford, Conn.,, after
which the family removed to Jersey City,
Here young Taylor, who had a dash OF enterprise
associated with John sylvester, and they opened
the establishment known to this day as the Darcy
House, which became rendezvous for sporting
men. He made his debut as pigeon shooter in
1885, when sweepstake was set up, and Taylor
beat all his rivals, although all the great
match. He went to California where he
remained during the years 1868 and 1854, and on
his return he entered into match with King of
Toronto-one hundred single and ATTY doub,e
birds-for $500 side eacn match. TAYLOR was the
victor. With Erb, OF indianapolis, he then entered
into two similar matches, and was again yictori.
Gus. He next turned his attention to welknown
sporting man from Buffalo and whom he met ut
Utica, \. \. lie won these two Matches making
six thus far He averaged ninety-six birds out Of
loo in these six matches At one OF the contests in
Utica he killed ninety-cight, and had the cap not
missed he was confident he would have counted
nnety.nine. In his trial practice at Jersey City he
killed la6 out OF 200. fhe greatest rival lie ever
encountered was Billy Leeds, better known as
During last summer he was attacked with n
soitenng OF the brain, from which he never wholly
recovered. For some weeks past 1t was evident
that ne was the victim or mental alteration. Not
many days ago, when vote was taken In Green
vile lor annexation 10 Jersey City he voted in
his mind and voted against It, the judges
offering no objection, as they commiserated
his condition. Last saturday he visited Jersey
City, and on the same night he was smitten with
paralysis which hurried him speedily out of life
His brother, Noah II. Taylor. was member OF bota
houses OF the Legislature OF New Jersey for five
years. aud was the democratic candidate for Con
gress from Hudson county al the late election
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The New York herald., 1872-12-21

Merged in the Putnam and Dutchess
Forming the New York, Boston and
Northern Railroad-The Pine Plains
and Albany and the Harlem Extension
to BE United.
NEwBURG Dec 90. 1872
On Monday the stockholders of the Duchess and
Columbia Railroad, which runs from the Hudson,
opposite Newburg, enthusiastically to Millerton,
on the Harlem Railroad, a distance OF about sixty
miles, met at Mlbrook, on the line of their
road, for the purpose OF voting on
proposition to consolidate the Dutches and Column
bia with the Putnam and Dutchess and the New
YORK and Boston Railroads, the consolidated COR
poraton to be known as the New York, Boston and
Northern Railroad Company. George II. Brown,
President OF the Duchess and Columbia, and mem
Der OF the well known firm Of Brown Brothers
4 Co., addressed the meeting OF stockholders, de-
scribng the lines OF road which 1t was proposed to
unite. The New York and Boston road extended
from New York city to Carmel, thence eastward to
Brewster's, on the Harlem, connecting with that
road, and also with the Boston, Hartford and Erie,
which is to cross the Harlem at that place. The
New York and Boston road took the name OF the
latter city from the fact OF its junction with the
Boston," Hartford and Erie.
THE NEXT LINK
IN the consolidated railroad was the Putnam and
Dutchess, extending from Carmel to Sylvan Lake,
distance OF nineteen and half miles. Then came
tae Cove Branch anG Dutchess and Columbia Rail-
roads. These constituted the southern section OF
chain OF roads to be consolidated into one rug
ming from New York to Rutland VI.
The vote OF the stockholders or the Dutchess and
Columbia was unanimously In favor or the con-
solidation, not one OF the stockholders voting
against the measure. temporary direction OF
the new line formed and the Dutchess and
Columbia passed out of existence as separate
corporation.
A meeting OF the stockholders Of the Pine Plains
and Albany Railroad and the Harlem Extension
Railroad was held in New York city on Monday, at
which union OF those two roads, forming
the northern section or the through line
mentioned, was effected, the two sections
being kept separate Tor the present for
technical reasons. meeting Will be held In
New York city next month for the purpose OF con-
solidatlDg the two portions into one great through
line extending from that city to Rutland. VT. 70 be
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
THE JERSEY CITY POLICE WAR.

HERALD reporter had an interview with Chief
Justice Beasley yesterday in reference to the time
the decision would be given in the case OF the Jer
sey City Police Commissioners, which has been so
long In abeyance. The Chief Justice said that In
consequence OF the matter having been brought up
20 late In the term, and the Judges were busy
the Court OF Errors at the time, and then,
on the adjournment OF that Court having been
arrive at decision without undue haste. The
Chlei Justice said further, that the case was SO
deliberate over the matter, and, according to his
opinion the decision would not be made known
inside of month"; but probably it might be arrived
al sooner II Will be announced surely before next
term OF Court.
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
called the New York, Boston ana Montreal Ran.

THE PINE PLAINS AND ALBANY
kallr0ad extends from Pine Plains, In Dutchess
county, 70 Chatham, in Columbia cocnty, distance
OF snirty-hve miles, The Harlem Extension Rail-
road runs from Chatham to Rutland VI. Among
the connections OF the consolidated line are the
lowing:-Central Underground Railroad, in New
noIk clty; Harlem and Boston, Hartford and Erie,
fennsyivamA Coal Company are situated, Con-
necticut western at Millerton, Rhinebeck and Con-
nectcut railroad at Montross, Hudson and Berk-
shire at Claverack, and Boston and Albany at
Cnatham. Al Rutland connection is made with the
serm0nt central, which extends to Montreal; thus
SsIaDnsnlng another through line between
rev rev Iork and tnat Canadian metropolis. The new
p,s Gp1ns0hSated company will control the Hudson
Mver plidge cbarter near Peekskill. The total
length OF Its ne including branches is about three
nandred and my miles. The unconstructed links,
total length OF fifty-f0ur and half miles
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
ycu q for two sheets o. note paper and Two en.

you 80 for two sheets OF note paper and two en-
vclopes.n
There was howl OF rage at this last remark, and
at halEpast ten o'clock, on being questioned, Ser.
geant Quin informed the two practical lokers tnat
or two O'Clock, and probably not all day. They
were then lo0sened from their confinement, and, as
they departed, sadder and wiser men, Florence
looked at Johnson and said:-
1--WE were playing this Englishman for fool
and bowling helping him all the time, werent
we ~
"Yes," said SOthern "but IL strikes me that we
have been played badly and landed like two sal
joke OF the "biteYs bIt.n
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
RAILROADS CONSOLIDATED.

The Dutchess and Columbia Railroad
Merged in the Putnam and Datchcss,
Forming the New York, Boston and
Northern RailrOad-The Pine Plains
and Albany and the Harlem Extension
n Be- m
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
AID FOR THE BALTIC SUFFERERS.

10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The following additional donations for the suf-
ferers on the Baltic coast are thankfully acknewl-
edged by the undersigned German Consul Gen.
The New York herald., 1872-12-21
SALT WATER FOR CITY PURPOSES,

Meeting OF the Aldermanfc Committee
for the Utilization of salt Water for
the City and for the Eek xtin gushing OF
Fires.
An adjourned meeting Of the committee appointed
by the Board Of Aldermen for utilizing salt water
for the city was held yesterday in the Chamber OF
the Board. Alderman Conover stated that he had
received several additional communications In
reference to this subject. One of the communica-
tons was from Mr.. Thomas Miller, engineer in
reply to objections submitted at a previous meet
ing, in which lie stated that several ideasf could
be carried out that would prevent the freezing
in the towers. Mr.. John y. Culyer, engineer Of
Brooklyn Park, recommended reservoir at the
upper end OF the island, one large main running
through the city, and side mains wherever re-
qulred. Mr.. b. Holly also submitted his scheme OF
water supply and fire protection. Mr.. Albert F.
JohnstOne, Long Island proposed scheme by
which force OF water could be supplied to every
story OF Il house. and by the touching OF bell wire
on the sidewalk IN case OF fire, it could be easily
extnguished.
The committee received the plans and sugges-
tions from several gentlemen present, ana stated
that they would receive their full consideration
and be submitted to the Board at an early date.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
A Tall Story.

A man in Detroit gave me some idea of
the richness of the soil in that vicinity.
lie said there wasn't any place on the
earth where things grew as they do there.
lie said his wife never made bread. She
always made little biscuits the size of an
egg, and she would leave them an hour to
swell by themselves, and they would grow
into twelve pound loaves. thought to
myself you are loafer. He continued his
growing tale, and said.
| "Once there was mar. He went into
the woods and chopped down four trees.
He used the four stumps for corner posts,
and he built a nice log house on those
stumps. Then he and his family went to
bed in the house. The next morning he
found himself and family up 60 feet in the
air, with a lot of Indians::down cellar wait
ing to cut their hair off, and the Indians
did scalp the whole of 'em."
Stranger" said ], "you don't mean to
tell me that those trees grew sixty feet in
one night"
"Sir, do" says he, "and not only that
they hoisted the house with 'em.''
Are you sure it wasn't sixty-one feet?"
1 asked meekly.
"Sir," said he, 81 never prevarcate,
especially on one foot"
80 they took and Scalped them all, did
they ?" said l.
"They did," said he.
How in the name of Mary who had the
little lamb did they get up to 'em ?'' ask
ed.
Says he. " Respected sir, those Indians
each one sawed off tree then each Indi-
an sat on stump, and those stumps grew
the Indians up to the house and then they
scalped the family.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
A Rare Client.

A good joke is told of young lawyer
who sports a shingle in the vicinity of Wall
street On one of the days of last week, he
was called upon by a Frenchman, with a
request that he would Immediately acom-
pany him to his house, as he wanted his
advice. Without moments loss of time
our lawyer threw down his books and star
ted, consoling himself, during long walk
up Hudson street, with the vision of a s.
retainer, and long bill of costs. On ar
irving at the domicil of his client, he was
ushered up staias, introduced to the wife
Of the Frenchman, and very complacently
waited the opening of the business.
"Monsieur," said the client, :" they ave
got the small pox like de deuce down stairs
and up stairs they ave got it a great sight
worse, and they have shut up my gangway."
Without waiting to hear more the law
yer caught up his hat, and giving the
Frenchman not very polite benediction,
bolted the house, returning to his Office in
no very enviableI feeling $, after his walk OF
three miles, to give his advice to man
surrounded by small pox patients.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
Gbe Gines, Mem BLOOMFIELD, 1]a.

penter to her three brothers, who behaved
quite well considering the unpleasantness
of their situation.
But Sam, who had broken the ice by
means of his presents, was the most al
ease, and, by virtue of his age and expert
ence constituted himself the propitiator,
and was constantly on hand to give Eva a
thousand nameless attentions, and, before
the week was out, John declared, in conf.
dence to Hannah, that "Sam was done
for!'' 20 e. h
"Gone under completely % echoed
George, with one of his dismal groans.-
just think oft Han, If it had not been
for that pitcher of water, Sam would have
been beart-whole this blessed minute. Th @
fellow meets lots of girls much prettier
than she every day, and with lots of stamps
too. They say pity is twin sister of love,
and believe it,"
"Sour grapes p whispered John, puck
ing his mouth.
Hannah sang Eva's praises, and secret
ly commended Sans choice. She recon-.
mended marriage to all of them as being
the only SOLDERING process she was acquaint-
ed with. 1t is piece of advice, however,
they did not appear inclined to follow, not
withstanding Sans happy lot with the
pretty school mistress of Hollythorn
She often reminds her brothers-in-law OF
her unceremonous introduction to snow
drift in the dead of night, and they retail
ate by the shower-bath given by Sam. And
she twines her arms about Sans neck, and
with tears in her sweet blue eyes, declares
but for that episode, she fears she would
never had husband.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
PoppIng the Question.

Going over ON the ferry boat the other
day, the water was little rough, and a
lovely and estimable young lady, as the
boat gave a sudden lurch, chung alright
edly to the extended elbow Of her male
companion. Looking up into his fond orbs
she murmuied, go Henry, this terrible -
eyes, it is, ~ he responded, "but lean on
me and / will protect YOU" "Do you
think it will be as rough as this all the way
across?" anxiously inquired the female
"I do, responded Henry "Then guess
III have to to lean on YOU" said the lady.
"For life9' whispered Henry turning
pale at the thought of refusal. "I-don't
know-tbe water is awful rongh-I guess
Yes ask papa" Wy 'ta'
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
PERRY COUNTY -
ReOJ Estate. Insurance.
AND
CLAIM AGENCY.
LEWIS POTTER & co.,
New Bloomfield, Pa.

WEINYITE the attention of buyers and SELL
w ers to the advantages we offer them in pur-
iice
We have a very large list of desirab property
consisting OF farms, town property, mills, store
and tavern stands, and real estate OF any descrip-
tlon 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
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
nre, lie, and cattle Insurance companies In the.
United States are represented at this agency-
Property insured either on the cash or mutual
plan, and perpetually at 81 and SIS per thousand
Pensions, b0untieS, and all kinds of war claims
collected, There are thousands OF soldiers and
heirs OF soldiers who are entitled to pensions and
pounly, VINO have never made application Sol
dlers, II you were wounded ruptured. orcontract-
ed disease III the service from which you are dis
abled you are entitled to pension. I-I VI
When widows Of soldiers die or marry the minor
children are entitled to the pension .GiIl
Partles 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.
II AS- No charge for information. fIa,
42Oly LEWIS POTTER Il co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
ID oBINsoN HOUSE,
ID oBINsON HOUSE, a.asf
Formerly kept by Woodruff and Turbett,)
NeS bloomfield, Perry County, Pa. rt at
oi ~ AMOS ROBINSON, Proprietor.

This wen known and pleasantly located hotel
mas been leased for number OF years by the pres
tpropretor,and he will spare no pains to accom-
modate his guests. The rooms are comfortable,
the table well furnished with the best In the mar
careful and attentive hOstler will be IN attendance
good livery stable will be kept by the proprietor
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-08-27
LOCIKyIAN'S
Writing Fluid !!

THIS FLUID is warranted EQUAL TO ARNOLD 3,
~ and Is sold at much less price. The money
VIII be refunded TO those buying 1t, II it does not
prove entirely satisfactory
ns- For sale by y. Mortimer, New Bloomfield.
aal MILLER 4 ELDER, anl
fa afiff Sole Agents, af tlf
.,4. 48O Market Street,
2soSl Philadelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-02-10
Lacking up the Old Folks.

How A KENTUCKY GIRL MANAGED
An ELorEMENr-rhe Nashville, Ten
nessee, Banner, says: \ rather romantic
runaway affair occurred at Franklin,
Ky, early Friday morning The father
OF a certain young lady of that place
had refused to give lis consent to her
marriage, and had treated her lover with
great halshness on account, as Is alleg
cd, OF his beng poor But though love
does rot in most Instances run partcu-
larly smooth, nothing can prevent two
happy hearts from uniting their desti-
mics for better or for worse whenever
the owners so resolve. To make our
story hricf, a plan was concocted by
which the pair were to run down to
NIichcllyille, just this side Of the State
line, where arrangements had beenmade
the day previous with magistrate to
perform the ceremony.
The fond couple appeared at the de
pot at Franklin shortly after 5 o'clock
on the morning mentioned. 1t having
been suggested by some unfeeiing wag
that they might possibly be Oyertaken
by her irate father, and their blissful
hopes blasted at the very moment of re
alization, the bridegroom became con
sideraoly delnoralized, but was soon re-
assured by his pluckier companion, who
cooilv remarked: Il don't see how !
can, / really don't He lives three miles
from here, and if he comes he will have
to walk. lie cant make the distance
atoot before the arrival and departure
of the train. / foresaw the danger of
such denouemeDt last night, and made
nv arrangements accordingly. | went
to the stables, hid all the brides, locked
the doors, and threw the keys away.
When left home this morning mother
and father were asleep. quietly turn
ed the key upon them and threw it J.
way, too.
it need hardly be said that her expla-
nation was highly satisfactory. The
train rolled in at 5:57, the lovers jumped
aboard and were married at $40 at
MicheIlvil!e, On the. arrival of the train
at that place.
That girl was certainly worth the
trouble Of winning, but We have a no
ton that if her husband tries to kick
ont of the matrimonial traces the keys
will be turned on him, too, some of
these days
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-02-10
BURY ME- IN THE MORNING.

1t is not often that the name of Ste
phen A. Douglas is connected in our
minds with anything outside of the po-
litical arena, but here is q beautiful po-
etical etfusion ofhis which is a credit a.
like to heart and intellect:
Bury me in the morning, mother,
Oh, let me have the light
Of one bright day Oh my grave, mother,
Ere you leave me alone with Night.
Alone in the night of the grave, mother,
'Tis thought Of terrible fear:
And you will be here alone, mother,
And stars will be shining here;
So bury me in the morning, mother,
And let me have the light,
OF one bright day on my grave, mother
Ere I'm alone with the night.
You tell me of Saviour's love, mother,
l feel it is in my heart
But oh, from this beautiful world, ,mother,
'Tis hard for the young to part;
For even to part when here, mother,
The soul is fam to stay;
For the grave is deep and dark, mother,
And Heaven seems far away.
Then bury me in the morning, mother,
And let me have the light
OF one bright day on my grave, mother,
Ere I'm alone with the night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-02-10
I. T. GROVE.
Selling Off at Cost !

IN looking over our town and County papers
| find many Merchants advertise cheap
Goods" each one saying "here IS tie place TO
hu, Cheap Goods" That will all do well
enough in its place. To put sloPto this try
ING to humbug the people, would say to all,
10 ,he rich, to the poor, 10 the white, to the
lack, to the old, aud to the young, that will
sell IN, goods at NETT COST. Can any one
sell cheaper than this If they can am cut oi
The rlpg So now Is The time 10 save money,
and now Is the time 10 make money. So let
every body rush To F. I. Groves store 10 Sc
cure bargains, whilst they are gong oil, Tor
such BARGAINS will not last long. 81 come al
once. Many persons are induced to buy at
places where they eau gel crcOu for thirty or
sixty days, and tney pay % or 80 per cent
more for good. than +. I. Grove asks you.
Save your money and 60 to +. l. Groves
where such bargains never were offered to any
people before. | call especial attention to my
stock of BOOTS aud SHOES, Hats and Caps,
n ltons, &C.. Ladies Buttoued CATERS, Ladies
Gum Shues, Ladies Gum Sandles, Gentiemens
Gum Shoes. have on hand about % dozen
canned Tomatoes for sale, the largest stock Of
Queen.ware ever offered 10 the publ'c.
| also offer my entire Stock oi Dry Goods
and general Merchandise al Mill@ood, Clarke
County, Va, also the Store property.
The whole Of these cheap goods can be had
of /. I. GROVE,
Novl5 She pheIdstown, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-02-10
J. H. sHEPHgRD. / T. CHAPLIsE.
COAL AND LUMBER.

THE undersigned having leased the Saw
/ Mill property belonging to 'he Estate
of the lsle K. ID. Shepherd. Jr deceas.
ed. ST Snephrrds'own. ale prepared TO 90
SAVING on short notice, snd intend 10
keep constantly on hand good ss'oT''
men, of Pine aud OAK Lumber.
We have also opened COAL YARD
a, the same place, and have now on hand
large supply Of COAL which we are
ready 10 deliver any where IN town on
short notice. Cumberland Cosl-Lump
and Fine, sod Run OF the Nine. Also
Anthracite Coal of different grades a
No. quality Of Lykens' Valley.
We solici. The patronage Of The public,
and are ready TO fll promptly orders for
any Thing in the Coal and Lumber line,
on liberal terms, cash on delivery.
SHEPHERD g. CHAPLINE.
Shepherdsiown. Nov. Is. ly
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