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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-23

SerIOus Accldent.--on Friday week
young son of Mr.. Jackson Finkenbinder, of
Mlfiiin township, met with very serious
and painful accident by means of Thresh-
ing machine. The father was driving the
horses, standing at the usual place, but, we
believe, without platform. His son, who
attempted to get to him, was caught in the
gearing, and his legs, though not exactly
crushed, were broken in number of places
At the thigh joints. The father, in attempt
ing to rescue his son, came very nigh shar-
ing similar, If not a worse fate. 1t is all
most suicidal to be without platform on
threshing machine, and it has been our
painful duty TO record several terrible ac-
cidenis occasioned by this neglect. The
condition Of the lad is said by his physicians
TO be encouraging. .-Ns,ovilb Star.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-23
II u B Il IC s Il L IL
REAL ESTATE.

FFNHE subscribers Administrators of the estate
a OF washington Kirk, deceased, will offer at
public sale, on the premises.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-23
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Tuesday. January 23, 1872.

oCAL DEPARTMENT II.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-23

FISH, SALT, LIME AND COAL
OF all kinds always on hand and for sale at tn e
r... Lowest Market Rates. 81.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
Personal AND PARTICULAR.

Sidney Rigdon, author OF the Mormon Bible,
is dead.
Mrs. Anna Dorsey calls Christmas an @rial
wave from heaven.
All the unconvicted criminals in California
are now clamoring for Fair trial.
The murderous kitchen-range has taken the
place Of the death-dealing kerosene.
The horse disease il on the decrease in Ha-
vana, but RACES in the interior towns.
Am s11 900 bronze group is placed over the
grave Of fortunate infant at Carlisle, Pa
1t is sure sign of an early spring to see a
cat intently watching small hole in the wall.
"A California engineer predicts that in ten
years the whole country will be gridironed with
narrow gauge railroads.
After the first Of January, it will cost one
dollar to own dog in Indiana, and five dollars
for every additional dog.
Representative Wheeler, OF New York, ID
stated to have withdrawn from the contest for
the Speakership in favor of Speaker Blaine.
"A thief at Marshall, Ky, got found out be-
cause, after cracking store. he generously re-
turned next day to spend the money with the
proprietor.
General Charles NJ. Provost has been reap
pointed and commissioned Major General Of the
First Division National Guards of Pennsylvania
| for five years.
While dancing at ball in Akron, o., young
| lady broke out with the smallpox. Her young
| man danced to different tune Immediately, Dul
| has since taken the disease.
The female convicts of the Maryland peni
/ tentiary are being taught to do plain sewing ol
| all kinds done on sewng-machines, in place oi
the old trade Of box-making.
In Naples the other day Captain Gordon, al
/ English officer, fired revolver at young lad!
| on the promenade OF the Ohiaia and then sho
/ himself Both died Immediately.
Francis Power Cobbe has lately published
long and we'll written articles in two londol
| magazines, in which she contends that dogs a
| well as men have immortal souls.
| Governor Warmoth's private secretary contra
diets the report that Warmoth has abandone
the contest in Louisiana, and advises the Legis
lature not to meet the 9th of January.
Senator Summers health, though weak,
better than at the adjournment OF Congress, AM
he takes outdoor exercise every day. He re
ceives daily visits from his physician.
Thirty years ago Mrs. Lydia Wilson, Of RAJ
sin, Mich stuck willow riding whip in tn
ground. 1t now measures ten feet in circun
ference, and spreads over eighty-four feet.
The wife Of a well-known New York pal
venu purchased the other day, at a fashionabl
jewery store, $780, 900 worth Of diamonds, giN
ing her husbands certified check for the amoun
According to st. Paul paper noses, ear
| and fingers, which have been broken of Will
in a frozen and crisp condition, may be plcke
up in large quantities from the sidewalks {
that frosty city.
Think of raising oysters in Nebraska "
the subject is seriously contemplate, and 1t
| proposed to try the experiment in the lagoon
| near I.ncoln, which it is thought can be fed u
to the proper saline standard from the nelghbo
ing salt springs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
The wilmington Il Reading Railroad.

ERRONEOUS STATEMENTS As TO ITS coNTRoL-No
SALES OF STOCK To THE PHILADELPHIA READING
The Reading Eagle, of Friday, contains a let
ter. ostensibly written in Philadelphia, contain
ing statements that the Philadelphia Il Reading
Railroad Co. has acquired control Of the Will
mngton 4 Reading road. The gist of the letter
il the following
"Tbe rumor is now on the street, and is gem
orally believed to be true that the p. y Il. Il. H..
Company have procured controlling interest in
the Wilmington Il Reading Road, and as this
latter Road holds the majority OF stock in the
Berka County Road the last named corporation
also passes into Mr.. Gowens hands.
Tho feat was accomplished, for it is regarded
ns one Of the most spended strategic moye-
ments on the part OF Mr.. Gowen, by purchasing
majority Of the shares of stock-from such
stockholders as the Duponta and others-and he
now makes good his assertion that the "Berk5
County railroad would never become oompet-
ing line with the +. Il II. Railroad MIR. Gowen
is wide awake and understands what he is about,
and he has figured ont that it would be cheaper
to buy the Wilmington and Reading road at an
advance Of several hundred Thousand doliari
than remove the shops from Heading.
will think, be able to send you in few
days the names of the Z. Il H. Railroad mon wht
will 10 into the Wilmington Reading Board oil
Directors ARGUS.
in respect to ths--whicb, il true, would b.
highly important-we have to say that it is en-
tiroly Inaccurate. The stock of the Wilmington
~ Reading corporation is held by it's friends
nine-tenths Of 1t il owned to-day, by the origina
subscribers. There lhaye been no sales OF an.
largo amounts, whatever, and all the transfer
made during the year 1872 would not amount t.
a tthe OF controlling interest. Indeed, 30 ia
from its being true that heavy original holder
are selling out, in the interest Of Mr.. Gowen, tn
movement is the other way.
Stilr further, it is impossible, now for an
sales to take place before the annual meeting
on January 18th, to affect the election of OIL
GERS for stock, to be then voted upon, muI
lave been transferred at least thirty days prev
ously
The people of Reading and Berks County mui
not suffer themselves to be deceived in this ma
ter. Those who built the Wilmington " Readin
line have no thought Of abandoning it or selin
it out. They are true to its interests, which,
this time, are identical with those OF Heading
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
Newark.

sLE1eHIEe AND AooIDENrs.-The sleighing is
fine and every one that owns or can hire
sleigh is out enjoying the sport. The usual num-
Der OF accidents are occurring. A sleigh belong
ing to Evan Lewis was broken up, and pair OF
shafts were also broken on another sleigh, but
the most serious accident occurred on Saturday
night In turning at the Elkton and Newark road,
or Hills corner, one runner of VIM. Cornog1s
sleigh ran off the bridge which crossed the
street, throwing Mr.. O. and his children out.
The horse then ran on down the Elkton road,
jumping into the sleigh of Edward Wilson, crush
ing It to atoms. Mr.. Wilson and driver barely
Oornogs horse broke his ankle and otherwise
injured himself. He was brought to the Deer
Park Hotel, where DIR. Kennedy set the fractured
bones and is endeavoring to save. the life OF the
animal, which is fast one although an axe had
beent brough to kill it.
MArRImoNIAL.-A number Of our young ladies'
have changed their names the past week in ad-
dition TO Miss Dean, already reported. Miss Sue
Price was married to William Mcbride, and Miss
Elizabeth Alexander to Samuel Gamble. We
wish them joy.
To BE REPEATED.-The Taleaux Of the goth
and 21st inst, which were 80 much admired, will
be repeated, this (MondAyl evening, in the Col
| lege oratory. Admission, rs cents.
VISITING HoME.-A. II. Curtis, OF Defiance
county, Ohio; William Cooch, OF Rolla, Mo ;
Edward Curtis, Of Boston, Mass; and Stansbury
]. Wiley, of Wilmington, are spending the holi'
days with their friends here.
TILL TAPPEBs.-Ti l-tappers are about again,
| The store Of David Huber, baker, was entered
and the drawer of about 90 in small change
| It is shame that these rascals cannot be made
to feel the beneficial, or other, effects OF the
| whipping post.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

70 1THFUL JACK sHEPPARDs-IRoN AND sToNE
YIELD TO THEIR POwERs-FoUR PRISONERS Es
CAPE FROM THE CITY CELLS.
Our city prison again proves to be an insecure
place in which to confne prisoners. Repeated
escapes have been made from it, and yet
there seems to have been no measures taken by
the proper authorities to remedy the evil II such
it be. 'Sky Duke whose real name is Talbot
Pine, followed by Jamss Connor, James Darra
and Thomas Jordon, bid adieu to their prison
bonds, on Saturday evening, and are now free
from durance vile. Conner is now an armless
man, who was incarcerated recently Forgetting
drunk, while the others are youths, who seem
to aspire to the fame of Jack Sheppard, as a
Jail breaker.
Another boy named Stewart was in the cell at
the time of the escape, and refused to obtain his
liberty under such circumstances. Upon his re-
fusal TO leave, he was threatened dire vengeance
il he reported their escape till fair distance
laid between them and their old quarters. The
escape was made by tearing out window frame
inside the iron bars, and then taking out blocl
of stone large enough to admit of their egress
After their leaving, and as soon as Stewar
thought them to be at & afe distance he calle(
| the attention of the wstclman to the fact ant
explained the nlodus operdndi.
Sky Duke, it seems, is an incurable case, as II
| a short time after his escape, prompted eithe
| by hunger, want of funds, or love for hi
| profession secured turkey, in his usual way
and decamped for PARTS unknown, as yet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
NeiuhDoring Counties.

Gently sold for $15, 525.
The Reading Il. II has declared dividend
of per cent. for the last six months.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decides
that School Directors have the right to enter up
on improved property for schoolpurposts.
Thursday was dull day in West Chester
No one visited the depot and but three persons
the bank But not a cent was paid out, some
thing which has never before happened in lit
history.
The Union (Reformed and Lutheran) Church
at Leesport, Berks county, was burned OIL
christmas day. 1t vas a new church, and had
been occupied only abont six months. The
church was being decorated for festival, but
the fire originated from flue. Loss S2O,OOO
insurance SO, 600.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
Cooperative Car Works.

A MOVEMENT TOWARD ORGANIZING A COMPANY.
For some time past it has been rumored that
number of our citizens were considering the
propriety of organizing a Cooperative Company,
for the manufacture Of cars. The matter, of
late, seems to have assumed some definite
shape, as a temporary organization was effected
in this city, about week ago.
There is an earnestness about the undertaking
that would indicate that these gentlemen mean
business, and already, prospective parties, au-
thorz d by this temporary organization, are
abroad looking for some favorable locality
The probability is, however, that if the Com
pany succeeds in establishing itself anywhere,
it will be at home where the greatest induce
ments and best facilities obtainable, can be had
At second meeting, to be held some time
soon permanent set Of officers will be elected
and further and more important action will bt
taken
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
state Items.

Milford spent dull Christmas
The game law expires on the 10th Of january.
Middetown spent its Christmas in the usual
way.
Lieut. W. ]. Reedy, Of the Regular Army, is
visiting his home in Milford.
Lewis was more given to rational enjoyments
on Christmas day than gin drinking.
The ice has driven the Cross Ledge Light
Boat from her moorings to the harbor at Lewes.
The NJ. E. Church at Milford has ordered a
10O0-pound bell, and a carpet which Will cost
nearly $500.
Tho Catholics of Newark have erected very
handsome iron fence, surmounted by CROSS
around their church.
Milford is in need Of a cemetery, and Thomas
Humphries offers to sell a sufficient quantity Of
land, near town, for the purpose.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Junction & Breakwater Railroad will take place
| in Milford on the 18th of January.
Mr.. Cow shipped from Milford, on the 2lst
81 hogs. This looks as though PORK raising
was receiving the attention of the SUSSEX
/ farmers.
| regular meeting of the Central Delaware
Fruit Growers Association will be held at Milfort
on the 7th of January for the election OF oihcers
and other purposes.
Chas. Fleming, OF Milford, proposes to pur-
chase the 'Old' NJ. Z; Church and deed it to tht
| Trustees Of the M. E. Church, to be held ahe
| used by them as Seminary.
The cargo of oysters which was on the Arttsdl
when she sank at Lewes has been removed and
came North over the Del. r. II. to-day. They
were the best which Morris river affords.
Samuel Jones, who has been serving a
brakesman on the Del. Il. II. for the past tw'
years has relinquished his position to TAX
charge Of the public school at Magnolia, Ken
county.
Mrs. Conner, wife of Andrew Conner, of vii
low Grove, had her eyes seriously injured ant
her face badly burnt, a few days ago, by tn
| explosion of a small quantity of gunpowdeT
which she was attempting to fash for amuse
ment.
A course of lectures, under the management
of Rev. o. i. Fhppo, will be commenced
, Music Hall, Dover, on Tuesday evening, tn
7th of January, and continued, from time
time during the winter. 1t is expected that Di
Henson, OF Philadelphia, will open the COURSE
and DR.. Burrows, of Bordentown, will follow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
Marine News.
THE DISASTERS AT THE DnEAKwATEE.

THE DISASTERS AT THE BREAkWArEh'
Tho Lewes Light, OF Saturday, states that the
steamship Artisan, which had been running pc
tween that port and New York, in connection
with the junction Il Breakwater II. H., was
driven ashore on Thursday morning, and VIII
urobably be a total loss. Her cargo, including
hoo bushels OF oysters, in sacks, large quaint
ty Of corn, and other merchandise. wouiu! De
saved. The barque OhdHtlceer, OF ~ brunswlch, 1l,h
Ga reported by telegraph,) went ashore near
the pier Thursday afternoon, but 1T was thought
she could be got OFF without much damage inc
oyster schooner Margaret WettS, OF new 1orhi
Capt. Pettit lost her anchor, and went ashore
near The Cedars, Thursday morning ohe
was in ballast, bound to York River, for oysters
WILMINGTON, Dec. 80,
The ice in the Christiana was broken up yes
terlay by one Of the Philadelphia ice boats.
Some difficulty was experienced at the mouth OF
the river, where the ice was as much as ten IN
ches in thickness The ice boat returned TO
Philadelphia with the steamship Norman III
tow, assisted by the tug MuJord'
New YoRK, Dec. 2s.
The Loriard Steamship Co.'S steamship Vol
unteer arrived here at A. Nj. in ~ hours IRON
Philadelphia, and reports the ice in the Dela
ware bay not very heavy.
New CASTLE, Dec. 2S
A bark, probably the Riverside, from Dublin
is at Delaware City Vessels remain unchanBeS
Nothing passing either way. Wlhd W. D. ="
Thermometer ii. -,
Later-N thing has passed either way, anG
nothing in sight coming up or down. Wlnd W
n w. Thermometer 26
LEwEs, Dec. %.
The schr. reported on the point Of the Cap
Yesterday is the Prudence, from fnllAuelphi
Tor Riehmond. The ice on ebb tide, has swep
nearly all the vessels out of the Breakwate
Into the lower part Of the cove. Wind s. v
Thermometer 1S
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
New Advertisements, This Day.

Money easily made, Sd mage
To the Working Glass. Sd page
Free To Book Agents, Sd page
The sabaths Of our Lord, Sd page
Wells Carbolic Tablets. Sd page
NV Jolly Friends Secret, Sd page
Seeleys Hard Rubber Truss, Sd page
Iuru6eba. Sd page
STOCKS and Bonds-John McIeRr Il Son
Minuua Fair at City Hall
Nntice-Mrs W Pritchett
bargains in trimmings-Mrs W Pritchett
House for rent-Isaac t. Pyle
Stack and fixtures Of grocery store for sale
dwelling and track farm for rent-A Elliot
Funeral notice.
Family Flour X Price
Mil for slle-Geo w Ingram
Millinery rooms for rent-A h j NJ Logan
Wilmington a Western X X Co.
Notice Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Stockholders w a W X X Co
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

The tale of his adventures, has been hereto
fore worked up by our writer's OF romance. 1t
furnished the groundwork for Smollet's novel
Of Rodr'ick Random first published in l74S, and
for the popular tale Of Florence Nc Cdrtey. This
previous use however does not mar the value
Of the extraordinary narrative for Mr.. Reade's
purpose, and he will give US undoubtedly, a
charming romance, confining himself 30 closely
to the real facts to prove that after all Truth
is stranger than Fiction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
aelarrtagFs,

KRAUss-REED- I'm Philadelphia, on the 2ai inst
Inv the Rev. David A. Cunningham, Mr.. Franklin
Krauss 10 Miss Margaret Reed, both OF this city.
NJ M1ssEY-LEWIs-Atth the residence Of Mr., Edward
Haman near Dover, on the 26th inst. by Rev. j..
b. Merritt, Mr.. James Massey and MISS JosepAehe
Lewis both OF Greensbor0ugh, Md
uEWs-Go JDLEY On Christmas Eve, at the par
sonage of SLOAN NJ. e. Church, by Rev. j; y
Tarne MT Samuel Hews and Mrs Mary E. GOodley
ali Of Bethel Township, Delaware Co.. Pa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

The State Press On Equal Representation
[FrOm the Dover MISUNDERSTANDING organ.l
The clause in the Constitution fixing the rep.
Fascination in the Legislature was the work OF
the Whigs who at the time were the dominant
party III the State, and it WAS designed for the
double purpose of securing political control in
tho State, and giving the two weaker counties,
whose interest were entirely agricultural Qand
then as now paying nearly all thetaxesg the con,
troll of State legislation. Citizens of Kent and
Sussex counties, irrespective of party, place hig
valae on this provision Of the Constitution, ana
sooner than surrender it they would be Wiling
20 let the City Of Wilmington secede and set up
a State for itself. They do not intend, If they
can help it, to be governed by the managers Of
the floating and irresponsible voting force tha
serves to build up majorties, one way or anothe
in Wilmington. New Castle county does no
suffer as represented in the petition, from taxa
tion over and above her just proportion, but OF
the other hand, the agricultural and landed IN
terests of Kent and Sussex have direct tenden'
cy to restrain and keep down taxation, and pre-
vent the waste and extravaganza that mould fol
low should their guardianship over that interes
be removed,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

Twenty-Five lives were lost by the wreck Of
the ship Peruvian on Cape Cod. The ship and
cargo were valued at nearly $1,000, 900. The
bodies OF Thomas II. Baine, first mate, and two
others have been recovered.
A range boiler exploded at Harlem, N. Y, last
Saturday morning, killing woman and inlurlng
boy.
Theodore Jones, living near indianapolis kill
ed his wife with blow Of his fist last Friday
night He was arrested.
During fire in Clarks marble building, at
Memphis, on Saturday, Henry Fontaine fell
from the top of the building, and received inju !
ries which may prove fatal.
An incendiary fire at Abingdon, ILL.,, on Friday
night, destroyed dry goods store, boot and
shoe store, dwelling and several small shops.
The steam tannery of Burke, Fender d Co.,
at springville, Ky, was burned on Saturday.
LOnn e9o, 900.
Deaths in Philadelphia, last week, 226, a de
crease of SO from the week proceeding.
The town of Bogota, in South America, has
been inundated. Many people were drowned
and much property was destroyed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
nR.cnped from sInR sIna.,,

Mr.. Dominick Murray, who appears at the
Opera House, this evening, under the manage
ment OF Mr.. Ford, has just closed very sue
cessful engagement in Baltimore, and comes
directly here The play which is to be given is
a thrilling drama OF American life.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

Charles Krager committed suicide in his store,
San Francisco, on Saturday. He had desper-
ate struggle with his clerk who tried to prevent
the crime. Krager was in easy sylcireumstances.
Henry Williams, employed by the Thomaston
Colliery, at Pottsville, while cutting ice yester-
day, slipped and "fell 600 feet down the slope,
He was Instantly killed, his body being terribly
mangled,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

ORR THE TRAcK.-on Saturday evening, an ex-
ira freight train, ON the Philadelphia, Whining
ton & Baltimore Railroad, ran off the track at
Traynor's siding near Linwood, which caused
some three hours delay to the $50 passenger
train for Philadelphia, and the o'clock and 6 80
trains from Philadelphia for Wilmington and the
Delaware r. r. The train was running very
slow at the time of jumping the track, and nc
one was was injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

SUFFERING FROM THEIR INJURIEs.-We are in
formed that Mrs Thomas Lyman, and her son
who were recently injured by railroad acci
dent near Newport arc both lying in critica
condition. They remain unconscious most ot
the time. There are hopes however, OF their fin
nj rncoyery
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

Nor To BE DETAINED,-Among the passengers
on the evening train from Philadelphia, which
was delayed by an accident near Linwood, was
Mr. James Collins, who took part in the play at
took birds eye view Of the situation, and de-
tsrmnilg to fill his part Of the bill, inquired
the distance, and then legged it for Wilmington
where he arrived in good time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
LOCAL NEWS.

Minqua fair, at tie City Hall, closes on Sat-
urday evening next.
The Deawara loarl Hominy Co., of this city,
has suspended operations.
The Washington Fire Co.'s new engine house
will ready for occupancy in about two weeks.
Daniel Bailey was the name Of the unfortu
nate man who was run over on the p. W. Il B.
r. R.. on Christmas night, at the Eleven Mile
Switch.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
werrible steam boiler Accident,

James venters and Andrew Dilkes, workmen
in The Bellefonte Iron Works. at Ironton, Ohio
were scalded to death last Friday, while clean
inc boiler at the works. The engineer, sup
posing that the boiler had been disconnected,
turned on the steam while the men were inside
of it. third workman named Ellis Moore, es-
caned bv retrea ting to the end Of the boiler.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
DailY GptattttertiaG.
JENKINS &:ATKINsoN.
vyIINIRR ATKINSON, ON,..........". Publisher.
rH-Por Terms, Bto., See Second Page.
ENTERTAINMENTS, THIS EVENING.

Fair Of United Cornet Band, Institute Hall.
Mipaua Fair, City Hall, Continued.
temperance Fair, temperance Hall, 702 East
7th Street
Dominick Murray, and Company, Opera House.
Escaped from Sing Sing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

CAR sH1PMENT.-The Jackson Il Sharp Com
pany shipped on Saturday, by way Of the Will
mngton & Reading Railroad, two frst-class
passenger cars to indianapolis, Ind, for the In
diauapolis. Bloomington \ Western RAILROAD.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30
9eatAs

MoKAY,-In this city on the 29th ins., Lille May,
infant daughter Of VIM. H., and Abbie Mckay,
aged months. ,,, - -
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the tu eral ~ Aspu1y
Nj. E. Church, on Tuesday afternoon at " O'CLOCK
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-30

Tag STEREoPTIooN. oN.-Prof. A. 7. Scott, will
give an entertainment, with his Stereopticon, in
the Central Presbyterian Church. tomorrow.
Tuesday. evening, at "a O'Clock. Free to mem
hars of tha anhnnl-