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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17
Trailing Dresses.

1t may do very well for princesses and
ladies in kings palaces, whose satin slip
pers never touch the earth, but who walk
on velvets, and have maids in waiting to
bear their trains, to wear trailing garments.
But when self-reliant American women
who walk Gods earth in shoe leather, go
dragging their garments through the filthy
streets, without servant or maid to lift
them over the cutters, the style is too ab-
surd and untidy to be sanctioned by any
sensible woman.
We have four objections to trailing
dresses, any one of which we think ought
to condemn them in the estimation Of SEN
sible people. a 9ao llli -IHi
/. They are inconvenient. They inter-
fere with locomotion, and trammel our
movements, so that we cannot walk or
work with ease. t
g They are a nuisance. They interfere
with the rights and hinder the movements
of other people, and are too often STUN
bling block on the public thoroughfare.
3. They are untidy. They are regular
filth gatherers and gather all the dirt within
their reach. f.,e
|. A. They are extrayagant, and lead to q
wilful waste Of money that might be used
for better purpose.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17
4 Stage Drivers Romance

CONCLUDED FROM LAST WEEK

ss MT r. RICE / am sorry they have
NI not buried the man they hung,
so shockingly, the other day. They GER
tainly will not leave him Mere?" she add
ed.with shudder.
81 don't know-I suppose" stammered
Sam, "it is the way with those fellows"
''But you will not allow itP You cannot
allow it tr'-exctedly.
81 couldn't prevent them" said Sam
quite humbly.
Mr.. Rice" her voice was at once q
command and an entreaty, "you can and
must prevent it.. You are not afraid? l
will help you. Don't say you viii not for
cannot sleep until it is done. have not
slept for q week"
She looked so white and so wild, as she
uttered this confess ion, that Sam would
have been the wretch he was to refuse her.
So he said:
"Don't fret. I'll bury him, if it troubles
you so. But you needn't 60 along. You
couldn't, its too far, and you're too-wealz
see how you tremble. "t
:" am not weak-only nervous. pre-
fer TO 60 along. But we must be secret, /
suppose Oh'--with start that was in
deed ''nervous."
eyes we must be secret, !" said Sam; and
he looked as if he. did not half like the
business, but would not refuse.
"You are a good man, Mr. Rice, and !
thank you" and with that Mrs. Dolly Page
caught up one of his hands, and kissing it,
began to cry as she walked quickly away.
"Don't cry, and don'tgo away until
have promised to do whatever you ask, If il
will make you well again" said Sam, fol
lowing her to the door.
"Then call for me to take walk with
you tonight. The moon is full but no one
will observe us. They would not think oi
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17
A Politician Badly Sold.

His name was Spooner, and, while ac-
lively canvassing in a local election in
Maine, he made an engagement to speak
at mass meeting in Berwick upon GER
tain evening, at which time he expected to
carry conviction to the souls of the au di-
ence. By blunder--perhaps malicious
one-on the part of his carriage-driver, he
was taken to Somersworth just over the
border, in New Hampshire in which State
there was to be no election. Spooner got
out of the carriage and walked quickly to
the only large building in the town re-
peating the thrilling portions of his speech
to himself as he went along. When he ar
rived the room was full, and two or three
men were upon the platform. Spooner
walked up the aisle, and, introducing him
self said: lr.,
"My name is Spooner. have come to
address the meeting"
He was very cordially welcomed, and he
took his seat. The audience was an un-
commonly respectable one, and Spooner
thought it certainly was the cleanest and
most genteel political gathering he had
ever seen. He began to have misgivings.
These grew to doubts when one of the
gentlemen expressed desire to know if
"Brother Spooner would lead us in pray
heard of such proceeding at a Democratic
meeting. But he held his peace, and gave
no expression to his astonishment while
another person proceeded with the de-
votional exercise. When he concluded,
old Spooner was called upon for few re-
marks, and rising, he got rid of about one
third Of one of the most exciting DEM
ocratic speeches ever spoken north of Tex
as before he perceived that the audience
were strangely agitated. He was engaged
in an elaborate disquisition upon the ini-
quities of the Republican party, when a
man stepped up and said: as a
:" Excuse, me, sir !; but that is a little out
of place here" "s,4ls 7o s4u b. 3aI
d" Excuse me p' said Spooner. 81 guess
1 know what am about. Wait till get
through Hrm r li g
"But you can't go on, sir. We cannot
be disturbed in this outrageous manner"
Disturbed p said Spooner---'' disturbed
Why, this is legitimate Democratic doc
trine. Let me alone haven't come to
the exciting part yet" And Spooner be-
gan again. is 4aa
Really, sir, you cannot proceed. A
prayer-meeting is no place for such dis
cussions." ran ,laI iH, 4pe4t ti
e Prayer-meeting? Good graciousl And
you don't mean to say this is a prayer
meeting do you? Amt this Berwick, and
isn't this Democratic mass meeting?"
"No sir. This is Somersworth, and I
am the pastor of this flock" l ia sli
Mr. Spooner went back to the hotel sad
ly with two-thirds of one of the best speech
es you ever heard lying like lead upon his
brain and that accounts for the news from
Maine. r.s0 eJ
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17
When I'm a Man.

Whe Pm man, l tell you, sir,
What I'll be proud to do,
I'll follow in my fathers steps,
But honest, just and true.
will not chew the filthy weed,
Or sport mereschaum gay;
No smoke shall issue from my mouth,
To drive my brains away,
1 will not swing dandy cane,
Or pinch my feet so tight
That every onward step take
Will seem on shells to light,
will not taste the ruby wine,
And boast Of moderation !"
For well l know there's but step
'Twixt that and elevation"
1 will not utter with my lips,
Or harbor in my mind,
A wor d or thought could not tell
Unto my mother kind. i0
will not speak with dlsrespect
OF any of Gods poor;
Or throw contempt on honest toll,
By word or look, Pm sure.
I'll not defame an enemy,
Or be false unto friend,
I'll trust the rich and to the poor
l'll either give or lend.
Nor will ever do q wrong,
And then philosophise-
Trying to make 1t seem all right.
Unto my self-blind eyes.
I'll have no debts cannot pay
AS soon as they fall due; tllt
And always in advance I'll send,
Good Editor, to you.
1t will not be so very strange
Should ! work out this plan;
III only follow fathers steps
Until am man.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17

ezy- The lady who did not think 1t re-
spectacle TO briug up her children to work,
has recently heard from her two sons-one
is a. barkeeper ON a hat-boat, and the other
is second clerk to lime-kilu.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17

G8 India Rubber Trees, it is stated, oc-
cupy belt of land around the globe for
five hundred miles South of the Equator.
These trees yield on an average three
tablespoonfulsio of sap day, and can be
tapped for twenty successive season. They
stand so close to each other that one man
can gather the sap from eight trees. In a
tract of country thirty miles long and eighty
miles wide, there have been forty-three
thousand India-rubber trees counted. In
Europe and the United States there are one
hundred and fifty manufactures of India
rubber goods, employing five hundred
operatives each, and consuming over ten
million pounds of gum every year.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-09-17
Wanted Her Money.

A correspondent says: ga short time
ago little girl six or seven years old came
with her mother and several other ladies
to spend the afternoon with me. Little
Minnie being the only child present, was
very quiet, though naturally perfect little
chatterbox, but when it came tea time she
insisted on going with me to arrange
the table. had no sooner closed the parlor
door than she began to chatter, and coming
close to me she said: go Mrs. 49,, did
you know my brother in M. has got his
life insured for me?'' "No,p said /, "I
did not" "Well,p said she, naively, "he
has, and hasn't died YETI Why, Minnie
said, "you would not want your brother
to die, would You ?" She replied, 81 don't
know about that, 6atI soGntthe mOneyW
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

LEGISLATIVE RELIEF. Among the acts
Of legislation that will probably be asked
for by the people of this State, during the
coming session, we know Of none Of
more importance Than an act authorizing
Circuit Judges to call special sessions of
Court, at any time they may see proper
for the purpose Of trying criminals con-
fined in Jail fer offenses against the State.
All must admit that a large item of coun y
expenses consists in keeping and main
tanning prisoners from month to mouth,
waiting the time for the regular session of
Court, for the trial. This might be saved
by bringing to speedy trial at special
courts called for that purpose. In the
interests Of economy and the better dis
patch of business, we hope the legislature
will pass such an act.-Spartz Herald.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
JENAIETON.

Mr. EDITOR: Allow me through the me-
dinm of the CHRONICLE, to express my
sincere thanks to the numerous friends
that visited me on the first of the month.
Among the friends could be seen a host OF
Congregationalists, Methodests, and mem
bers Of the l. 0. Of O. I. All seemed
well pleased and happy.
To the ladies we return our heartfelt
thanks, for the manner in which they got
up the Donation, and also to the brethren
that assisted 10y their help and presence
Especially do we feel indebted to T. Wat
kins, re. Owens, D. Thomas and Rev. D.
jones, CT Arena. May the Lord amply re
ward them all.
The proceeds of the donation were
Sl25.28. Yours truly,
T. NJ. MATTHEWS.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

We are Indebted to friend Abbott Of the
Darlington Republican for the following
report of the installation ceremonies Of the
Masonic Fraternity, held at Mineral Point
last week. It was received too late for
publication in cur last issue, tut here is
what he says
The imposing ceremonies Of installing
the officers OF Iowa Chapter, No. 6, r. a.
NJ, took place at Masonic Hall, Mineral
Point, on Wednesday evening, January
) !, and were witnessed by some two han
drtd persons, including invited guests.
The installation was conducted in a
manner well BETTING the soIemnity of the
occasion and the high honor of the Offices
by r. DeI.os Pulford.
t'he following is list Of the officers
VIVA. W. Likens, IL. P; George D.
WILDER, King; S. D. Ferrin, Scrioe e..
f. Gale, See. r. Delos Pulford, Treas !;
&. Spsns'ey u. of H.. ; j. ?. Tramel, P. 5. /;
Joseph Dalier, Il. A. c.; g. Gilman, M.
81 v. B. Prideaux, NJ. I'd v; j. N
Bradley, NJ. LIST "; E. IIeaiy, Guard.
The hail is handsome, and was elegant
ly decorated, presenting very fine APP
pearance The ornate, beautiful, aud
costly costumes Of the officers attracted
great attention and admiratIon-all being
orn for the first time.
After the ceremony was concluded, the
"CraA" was called from labor to refresh
ment for the space Of one hour, or until
the sounding of the gaVel in the east,
which, in other words meant that supper
was ready. 1t Was, served i'll an adjoining
room, aud was complete in it's appoint
mentS Indeed it cOuld not we'll have been
bettercd, as all agreed in saying proving
their sincerity 10y their actions that spoke
louder than words. Three tables were
thrice filled. After supper those who
wished to dance had an opportunity to do
SO, and CT this quite number availed
themselves Indeed with such music it
was Il pleasure to be remembered.
The exercises, it would not be amiss to
say festivities, were interspersed by vocal
and instrumental music of much merit.
The German male quartettes were fine,
though some did not particularly admire
the words. The sacred selection by the
Glee Climb war rendered beautifully, Miss
Kitty Stephens, of Darlington, presiding
at the organ.
At late, or rather at an early hour,
the party dispersed with highly favor a.
bic impression of Masonry in general, and
Of the members of Iowa Chapter in par
ticular."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
The Legislature.

The Wisconsin Legislature conven-
ed on Wednesday of this week. The
Senate was called to order by 1t. Gov.
NJ. II. Petit, and the roll called-all
the Senators being present. The SEN
ators elect were sworn in, and the body
was organized by the election Of J. Fl.
Waggoner, Chief Clerk, and w. D.
Hoard, Sergoant-at-Arias, when they
passed resolution Informing the As
sembly that they were organized and
ready to receive business.
4 resolution was then introduced by
Senator Jones, of Manitowoc, express
ing the thanks Of the representatives
Of Wisconsin for the liberal aid for the
relief Of the sufferers by the great fires,
which was passed, after which the sen,
ate adjourned to 3 o'clock p. m.
The Assembly was called 10 order
by the last chief clerk, E. W. Young
Hon. DanI Hall was chosen Speaker,
II. w. Young Chief Clerk, and S, S.
FiGeld, Sergeant alarms After draw
ing for seats, the assembly adjourned
TO P. IN.
The Governors Message was deliv-
cred on Thursday. We have not yet
had timc to review it SO as to speak OF
it undorstandingly, but will insert ex-
tracts and review next weak
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

similar physical features mark the
strata, as though they had been sub
jected to the same. or very similar
physical conditions. Before we oct
quite to the middle Of Town seven. the
rock, clay, and even the soil in MANY
places, begins to wear an ochery appear
ance, which continues more or less for
distance of three or four miles.
When this first attracted my atten-
ton. | treated it lightly, supposing it
to be the out cropping of the north
and south ranges of assures in their
northern extension, and regarded il
more as an evidence of north and
south axis than anything else.
| But noticing it in several places to
the east and west of where first dis
covered it, | began to entertain hopes
that these ochrey out-croppings were
indications Of another east and vest
belt similar to those in the lead district
But along region covered mostly with
timber and underbrush, where the
ridges were covered with several feet of
clay, and their sides hid from the sum
nit to the base with broken. decompos
ed rock, it was not a very easy matter
to obtain the necessary information to
settle this question j. NJ.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
Novel Reading.

man m'n1 never +" be called into effort
the habit Of receiving pleasure with any
exertion Of thought, by the mere excite
meht Of curiosity and sensibiity, may be
justly ranked among the verse effects of
habitnal novel reading. Like idle morn
iGg visitors, tn brisk and hreathIeSs per
iods hurry in and hurry off in quick and
profitl,ss successinn-each, indeed, for
the moment of its stay prevents the pain
OF vacancy, while it INDUCES the love of
sloth bur, altogether, they leave the mis-,
treSS Of house-the soul, mean--fat
and exhausted, incapable of attending to
her own concerns, and untitled for the
conversation Of more rational guests COI-
6ridqe.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

Mr. EDIToR: - InaSmuch as we (the
WeISh) believe IN one God, and in His
Son Jesus Christ; and that He was born
in Bethlehem, in the land of Judea, on
Christmas Day-being the 25th of Decem
Der = right or wrong, such is our belief
and in view of this We kept the day in the
following manner:
Meeting at 10 A. NJ.
Congregational Singing and Prayer.
Carol by John Parry & Go.
Speech on Faithfulness, by Isaac
Owens.
Song by the Children.
Speech by R. G. Owens, CTrebor) Beth
lehem."
Carol, by unknown.
Parting Song.
MEETING AT 2PM
Carol by John Parry & Co.
Speech On "Humility," by w. B. Will
liams.
Song, "Bcthlchem," by Evan E. Evans
& Co.
Carol by Thomas Owens & Co.
Speech on "Adhesiveness," by Rev'd
Thos. Holland.
Song, The Beautiful Haven" by Evan
E. Evans & Co
Congregational Hymn.
MEETING AT P. NJ.
Carol.
Speech, 1.-The True Value of Educa-
tion," by B. Evans
English Carol by R. G. Owens & Co.
Speech, "Conscience," by VIM. Hughes
Song, THE Shining Host of Heaven, y
by Evan Evans & Co
Song, MY Mothers Bible" by R. Evans.
Speech on "Temperance, by Rev'd NJ.
Evans
Song, Deaf and Dumb" j. Parry and
wife.
Carol by G, w. Lewis, (original.)
Speech by Reverend John Davis, upon
pride"
Christmas Carol by Evan e. Evans &
Go.
So endeth the chapter. Now sir, per-
NIT me to say that great credit is due the
committee FIR their selections, and to Rev
VIM. Owens, as president Of the day, for
the prompt manner in which everything
was carried out. We say, Thou good
and faithful servant, keep on in thy good
works
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
A Repository of Fashion, Pleasure
and instruction.
Harper's Bazaar.

1t is really the only illustrated chroncler of fash
ion in the country. Its supplements alone are
worth the subscription price of the paper. While
fully mani aiming its position. mirror of fashion
it also contains stories, poems, brilliant essays be-
sides general and personal gossip-BoSton Saturday
EreniRg Gazette.
There never any paper published that so de-
lighted the heart of woman. Never mind if it does
cost you new bonnet; it will save you ten times
the price in the household economy it teaches
Providence Journal.
The young lady who buys single number of
Harper's I'azar is made subscriber for life-NetO
York Erening Post.
The Bazaar is excellent Like all the periodicals
which the HarpeIs publish it is almost ideally well
ded the mothers and daughters in average families
cannot ont profit by its good and good taste
which, We have no doubt, are to-day making very
many homes happier than they may have been be-
aud household and s,cml management from this
good natured mentor.-The Nation, N. T.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
r@~ Rev VIM Bartlett, has been deliv

f9T Rev VIM Bartlett, has been deliy-
ering lecture on boys at Madison, here
is what he says about that animal:
lie would as soon think of handling
very crooked piece of chain lightning,
with kid gloves, as to try with mere words
TO describe 10Y"
Boys are knots into which are tied the
threads Of destiny they are great eggs of
hope, out oC which the future is to be
Matched They bound and rebound like
rubber balls they are rougish as they
are solemn and solemn as they are roguisl
they are seeds that contain the harvest;
they hold the ingredients Of history /; they
carry carelessly the power of the future
and bang it about as they do their spell
iag books.
All boys are good under wise and hui
man authority. God makes the boy, and
man makes the lad boy. The battle for
the millennium must be fought nearer the
cradle.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

New YORK CITY's DEATH RoLL.-There
were $4,000 deaths in New York city dur
ing the year ofl87l of which 1000 were in
fants uuder two years Of age. This is
slight decrease as compared with the
number of deaths the previous year The
causes Of death are stated as follows Small
pox, 2l0; measles, 800, scarlat!na, GAG
diphtheria, 1919; Group, 357; whooping,
cough, $50; typhus fever, 50; typhoid,
1863 !; cholera, 3; cholera morbus, Ala :;
other diarrheal diseases, 1880; accidents
ard ne yIigences,2 ,294; other zymotics, ?54;
homie des 81 suicides, 06 yellow fever,
2. Of the dead 1896 were natives of
the United States.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

Roy James Fisk. Jr., the noted railr' al
stock gambler, was shot by Edward Stokes
at the Grand Central Hotel, New York, on
Saturday, the 9th of Jauuary. This was
one of the most brutal assassinations ev-
cr perpetrated in this country. The as
sassin discharged three shots at Fisk, and
afterwards gave himself up to the author
tiles. Stokes was Immediately taken to
the Tombs, where the worst criminals are
confined. He said that he did the deed
in State Of frenzy.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

Fatal. ACCIDENT Last Tuesday fore
noor, as Mr.. r. j. Devoe and his nephew
named kendrick, aged about II years,
residents Of The town Of Clifton, were on
their way to BoScobel, and few rods
f.om Castle Rock Mills a terrible accident
occurred which resulted in the death Of
young Kendrick. 1t appears the Devoe
and Kendrilk were walking behind the
sleigh to keep warm. In the sleigh, lying
beside some sacks of grain, was a loadt d
rifle. 4 sudden jolt Of the sleigh dis
charged the gun, tae ball striking Kendrick
iast below the shirt collar, completely
seyerng the juglar vein. The young man
expired without word or sign. Grant
C0unty Herald
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

sGyn A lady had her dress trimmed
with ''bueles" before going to a ball Her
little daughter wanted to know If the bu-
gels would blow when she danced. "Oh,
no." said mother, papa will do that when
he sees the bill ~
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

CHINA.-Dispatches from Shanghai an
nounce that the Chinese Government has
determined to follow the example of the
japanese, and send young men to England
and the United States, to be educated in
the schools of those countries.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

g The latest improvement in a
lady's artistic make up" is to color the
palms and nails of the hand delicate yer.
million, which is a pretty contrast to the
delicate white of the outside.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-12

~ The right Of a child to prosecute
his parents for whipping him, and to re-
cover damages IN court of law, is in pro-
cess of demonstration in Cincir natl The
complainant, who is an infant in the eyes
of the law, seeks damages to the amount
of $50, 900 from his parents for the abuse
and I'll treatment he has suffered at their
hands since 1858. The parents have re
fused to compromise