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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
Not a Bible Reader.

A few years since the staid citizens of
Kennebec County, Maine, were amazed at
the murder of a well known young man in
one of the most orderly villages in the coun-
ty. Circumstances that could not be ques-
toned led to the arrest of physician with
large practice, of good family, whose
reputation had hitherto been without blem-
ish. The county attorney, II. w. Paine,
had prepared himself to conduct the case for
the State, but just before the trial a new
States attorney was appointed, who thought
that this case would bring him into notorie-
ty. So he, as he had legal right, took
the case out of the hands of Mr.. Paine.
The new attorney felt that the former
fair character of the accused would go far
with the jury toward his acquittal, and
asked Mr.. Paine how he should get over
that in his plea. "Why," says Mr.. p,
"you must cite other cases of similar
character. For example, there was Judas
Iscariot, who had been ON the most intimate
terms with his Lord and Master, was one
of his chosen friends and family, and yet
he betrayed his best fiiend to his vindictive
enemies for the insignifant sum of thirty
pieces Of silver -
''Capital, Paine ~ exclaimed the new
States attorney slapping him on his shoul-
der, where did you find that anecdote ?"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
A senator Moving bY Mail.

The New York Tribune says :-"There
are now in this city seven large wooden
boxes received from Washington, and ad-
dressed to james w. Nye, New York.
Public Documents Each box bears fif-
teen cents worth of postage stamps the
sum required on each package or letter
passing through the registered letter de-
paItment. Until the abolition Of the frank
ing privilege on July 1, the franks of Uni
ted States senators and representatives will
be respected, so that these seven boxes cost
Senator Nye for transportation from Wash
ington to this city, $l.05. Their combined
weight, it is asserted, by those employed
in the post-oflice, exceeds that of all the
legitimate mail matter which has passed
through this department during the past
month. There is much conjecture among
the clerks in the post-ohice as to the con-
tents of the boxes. There are those unlSind
enough to say they believe the boxes con-
tain portion of the senator's worldly ef-
fects, and that he has taken this cheap
method Of securing their safe and speedy
transmission from point to point"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
How he Shnt eEm.

During the season just passed an En-
glish gentleman, familiar with gun and
rod, happened to be the guest of Recorder
Hackett at the South Side Club, Long Is
land Of which his honor is president. The
Recorder himself is as certain to bring
down his victim at thirty yards, as he is to
"send up" his victim for thirty years,
provided the criminal be sufficiently
naughty. One fine morning while passing
the piazza the noble Briton saw approach
ing an old negro having in one hand a
rickety fiint-lock shotgun, and in the other
some twenty odd woodcock. Accosting
the African, the gentleman said, "Ah, my
good fellow, that's a fine string of birds
you have"
Yes, Sab, denis good birds and no
mistake"
"Pray, my man, did you shoot them
hereabout ?''
Yes, Sab, shot'em all round here"
"Ah, 'pon my word, that's v-e-r-y ex-
traordinary. And did you'' (pointing to
the old gum "shoot them with that singu-
lar Instrument
Yes, Sab, every one of 'em."
"And may l ask if you shot them on the
wing?"
"De what?"
"On the wing"
Yes, Sah-- shoot 'em on de wing, shoot
'em on de head, shoot 'em on de tail-shoot
'em anywhere"
The English party turned away in dis
gust, and went to make certain inquiries o.
the Recorder.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
A Landlord Sold.

GtAPTAIN 8. kept hotel in the village
~ of M. which-tbe hotel, not the vii
lage-was noted for its poor accommoda-
tions and meagre fear One day traveller
came along called for supper, partook with
out complaint of the slender repast set
before him, paid the half-dollar which the
captain demanded, and went on his way
rejoicing, perhaps. So far nothing remark
able. But in about week the traveller
did what few ever did during the captains
reign-he came second time and put up
for the night. In the evening, as usual in
small towns, a crowd gathered around the
bar-room fire conversing upon various sub
jects, when the captain began to complain
of rats. They were the pest of his life, he
said, and he would give anybody five dol
lars-yes ten--if they would tell him sure
way of getting rid of them.
A dozen remedies were Immediately sug-
gested by the loungers. One prescribed
poison; another suggested traps; another
rat-terriers; while the fourth thought the
best way was to SINCE one and let him go to
scare the rest into vacating the premises.
But, no. the captain had tried all these
methods in vain. The rats scorned poison,
avoided the traps and whipped the terrier
AS for the singeing process, the captain re-
minded the promulgator of that brilliant
idea that old Mrs. Glass for dressing hare
commenced with the important item, 'first
catch your hare;" and in this case it seemed
necessary to begin much in the same way.
The traveller before mentioned spoke at
this juncture.
eff you will give me ten dollars, SIR"
said he to the landlord, "Pll tell you how
to get rid of your rats without fail.'
"I'n do it, sir I'll do it'' said the cap
tain, joyfully.
After handing the traveller the money,
who insisted on receiving it before impart-
ing the secret he continued
Now then, sir, what is your remedy
for these pests ?"
Well, sir perhaps you remember that
/ came along here and took supper with
you about week ago ?''
eyes sir.'
"And you charged me fifty cents ?"
Eyes, sir, that is my regular price. But
what has this to do with rats?'
"Pm coming to it, paid you for my
supper, didn't ?"
eyes"
"Well, then, all I've got to say is, just
set such miseraby poor supper before
your rats as you set before me, and charge
them fifty cents a head for it, they won't
stand it; they'll leave the house in disgust,
and never come back
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
Gbe Gimes, Nem BLOOMFIELD, 11a.

call this evening and renew the acquain-
tance which although commenced under
such untoward circumstances, has,yet af-
forded me much happiness ?"
The look which accompanied these words
was so beseeching that my heart yielded,
and l murmured an almost inaudible 'yes,
which favor he acknowledged by a slight
pressure Of my hand.
Mrs. Wharton and had hearty laugh
over my adventure; and when he called
that evening, she was completely charmed
with both his manner and appearance.
The acquaintance, commenced so strange
ly, progressed rapidly, and, before my visit
was half over, had good reason to hug my
old brown merino with g rateful heart for
being the unconscious instrument in bring
ing me so much happiness.
/ afterward had the pleasure of seeing
Miss Annie Roses brown suit. Need 1 say
it was as far superior to mine as a bran
new three dollar-a-yard material covered
with expensive trimmings could be to a
seventy-fve cent merino, which was in its
second season.
"Never mind said my lover, as pointed
out the difference; you shall have as many
ruffles and flounces as you like hereafter
but this bro wn dress is simply perfect, il
contains my Rose"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
Two Curious Needles.

The King of Prussia recently visited
needle manufactory in his kingdom, in Or
der to see what machinery, combined with
the human hand, could produce. He was
shown number of superline needles, thou
sands of which together did not weigh half
objects could be pierced with an eye. But
he was to see in this respect even something
still finer and more perfect could be created.
The borer-that is, the workman whose
business it is to bore the eyes in these
needles--asked for a hair from the mon
arch's head. 1t was readily given, and
with smile he placed it at once under the
boring-machine, turned hole in it with
the greatest care, furnished it with a thread
and then handed the singular needle to the
astonished King.
The second curious needle is in the pos
session of Queen Victoria. 1t was made at
the celebrated needle manufactory at Red
dich, and represents the column of Trajan
in miniature. This well-known Roman
in sculpture, which immortalize Trajan's
heroic actions in war. On this dimnutive
needle, scenes in the life of Queen Victoria
are represented in relief, but so finely cut
and so small that it requires magnifying-
glass to see them. The Victoria needle
can, moreover be opened it contains a
number of needles of smaller size, which
are equally adorned with scenes in relief
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08

500 Reward for. case Of Neuralgia or
Rheumatism of any form whatever. considered
curablel that DIR. FILTERS VEGETABLE
RHEUMATIC SYRUP will not cure-warranted
unin1urious ana physicians prescription used
5000 REWARD offered TO. the Proprietors OF
any Medicine for rheumatism and Neuralgia able
to produce onefourth as many genuine living
cures made within the same length OF time as DR..
Filters Vegetable Rheumatic Remedy.
5000 REWARD offered to any Person proving
Jos. j. Filter, NJ. D., to be other than graduate
Of the celebrated University OF Pennsylvania in
matism specially for 80 years.
$1,000 REWARD to any Chemist, Physician, or
others able TO discover l0dide OF Potassa, Colchi
cum Mercury, or anything injurious to the system
in DIR. Filters Rheumatic Syrup.
28,500 Certificates testimonials OF cure In
cluding Rev. G. ii. Ewing, Media, Pennsylvania; ;
Rev. Joseph Beggs, Falls OF Schuylklll, Philadel-
phia: the wife of Rev. j. B. Davis, Hightstown,
Philadelphia Doctor Jennings and Doctor Wal.
ton, Philadelphia; Hon. j. " Greeley. member OF
Congress from Philadelphia; Hon. Judge Lee
Camden, New Jersey; ex-senator Stewart, OF Bal
timOre; Ex-Governor Powell of Kentucky, and
thousands OF others, II space permitted.
$3.50 REWARD for the name OF any warranted
preparation for Rheumatism and Neuralgia sold
under similar legal guarantee, setting forth the
exact number Of bottles to cure or return the
amount paid for the same to the patient In case OF
failure to cure. full description of cases re-
quiring guarantees must be forwarded by letter to
Philadelphia. The guarantee, signed and stating
the quantity to cure, will be returned by mail,
with advice and instructions, without any charge:
RS- Address allletters to DIR. FITLER, No. As
South Fourth Street. Philadelphia No other Rem
edy is offered on such terms. Get circular on
the various forms OF Rheumatism, also Blank ap,
plicatons for guarantee, gratis oil the special
SS- Dr. ID. II. SWEENEY, Druggist, New
Bloomfield, Pa, Sole Agent for this county l6 3Sly
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08
Trick Ofa Bride.

An aged couple were married in Hub
bard, Trumbull county, o., on the Goth
ult., and the younger male members of the
community determined to give them
charivari. After giving the newly married
pair short specimen Of their musical
powers the bride appeared at the door and
called for parley. She rendered them
five dollar note with which to procure re-
freshments, on condition that they should
make no more noise. This proposition was
accepted and three boys, j. j. Burke,
David Benjamin and Frank Collar, ap-
preached to receive the money.
The gentle bride, however, sprinked
them plentifully with sulphuric acid in
stead of greenbacks, burning them dread
fully about the face, eyes and neck. Ben
jamin has lost one Of his eyes, and Burke
will probably lose both Of his, and if not
his life, Collar was seriously burned, but
will sustain no permanent injury. Great
excitement prevailed over the matter, and
there was talk of lynching the perpetrators
of the outrage, but wiser cohnsels prevailed.
The man and wife were arrested on two
warrants each, and required to furnish bail
in $4,000 on each, for trial at court.
GB- A Wisconsin jury found that "de-
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-04-08

eB- A Wisconsin jury found that ode
ceased came to his death from calling Bill
jackson liar"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26

Johnson, d: G.; T. IL. Ficklin, Va; II. II.
Dean. Ga: II, J. O'Sul|ivan, N. Y; G. j. Ha-
gan, ". Ea.;J. ii. Dunn, Costa Rica; Record
ing Secretary, Henry }. Ncvctt; Corresponding
Secretary, Ernest }. Simpson, Treasurer, Ly-
curg,ls +. Uhlcr
Mr. Ncalc, on taking the chair. made a few
appropriate remarks, expressing his thanks for
the honor conferred upon him. and his pleas
urr at meeting with 81 many Of his former lcl-
low students
Mcssrs. II. J. Ncvct, Il. Mlburn, T. A.
l'rnadus, &. t. Stuart, jr, and W. b. Price
were appointed the Executive Committed for
the ensuing year.
Callswcre then made ont lie classes Tor reports,
and responses made 10y Mcssrs. r. l.. Carne,
=. J. Simpson, Il. A. Broadus, g. Il. Stuart,
jr,, John L. Nugcnt, Melville Church and IL.
H. Mathews
The debate between Mcssrs Broadus and
Stuart as to the origin and objects Of certain
mystic school societies, was very entertaining,
ana the diSputants were frequently interrupted
by laughter and applause.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted
R,Solrnl. That We cordially endorse tho
Academy Journal. and that rs alumni of this
institution VIC will in the future prove our III
tcrcst in the paper.
\ committee was appointed to inquire INTO
the Feasibility q! having general reunion anu
SUPPER during the winter.
The meeting then adjourned until the !lrSt
Thursday in December next. :,
The meeting lasted until late hour anu all
retired very much pleased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
SI.H.HEK RESORTS.


J. NJ. BRADFORD. j. W. X. MOORE.
JOSEPH FERRY.
ORKNEY SPRINGS,
~ Shenandoah County, Eirg ina.
BRADFORD, MOORE u PERRY, Prop'rs.
II miles from Mt. Jackson, Va,
Has been greatly improved by the erection
of large and convenient dining room, ball room.
parlor and some fifty new chnmbcr,-all newly
furnished Double porches surround the build
ngs, atlordng delightful prononades, which, in
connection with the walks and drives, make it \
desirable place Of resort for the pleasure seeker
as well rs for the invalid. Among the waters
Gun be found Chaly beate, Sulphur, Frccstone
and the famous Bear Wallow.
Visitors leaving Alexandria on the 80 train
arrive at the Springs ut carly tea. Excursion
tickets for sale ut the ticket office of the w. G.,
V. NJ. 81 Il. 5. T. r., at Alexandria, good until
October 3lst, for So So
Board per month Si5; per week $3.50; per
day s.. 80; children under IL and servants half
price. Circulars can be had at +. 5. LrsdboA-
ter i Bros. je 3-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Associated Press Dispatc
West Point Alumni.

ST. Louis, June &c. "A meeting Of II NUN
Ter of graduates Of West Point Academy was
held here on the 2Olil inst. the object Of which
was to discuss the best means to prevail upon
all graduates Of that Academy to attend the
next annual alumni meeting 10 June 1914.
General J. Easton presided with General }.
s. Marmadukc as Secretary. Speeches were
made by several officers who fought on differ
cnt sides during the late war, all Of HON agreed
that such reunion would not on y be harmon
ious and happy, but would prove benefit to
the nation. i com1uitte consisting of General
Tiighmau of Maryland, General Martingale OF
New York, Colonel Penick Of Missouri, was
appointed to draft AN address to the graduates
Of the Academy. Yesterday this address was
submitted 10 an adjourned meeting and unani-
lnousy adopted. 1t states that since the close
Of the late war society has been formed
which is composed Of the Alumni of West
Pom. Academy, but that unfortunately up to
the present time few except Federal officers
have joined it. This address says it should not
be 50 and strongly urges all graduates Of the
Academy to enroll themselves as members.
The address further says, I'VE dcvoutly thank
God that national anmosltlcs are disappearing.
In less than ten years after the conclusion OF
II gigantic civil war VIC are again substantially
restored to the possession and enjoyment OF our
civil and political rights. Tho work of the
government is yearly and soon will be complct-
cd. We arc cqnal under the constitution and
equal before the law There remains to be Sc
cured the restoration Of friendly and social rcla-
tious throughout our country. What class OF
men can inauguratc that consumatlon like the
graduates of the Military Academy? We at
least know that our honor was maintained and
kept untarnshcd in the contest We can re-
view that contest without that acrimony and
with satisfaction that it was not inglorious and
extract thcrci,rIn useful lessons and examples,
Influenced by such considerations. We your
fellow graduates representing all sections OF the
United States earnestly invite you to join us
at our next annual meeting at West Point Mill
tary Academy in juno 1874. We will rckin-
die there the glow of our youthful patriotism.
will clasp hands which wagcd civil! war without
personal acrimony or dishouor, and rejoice again
over our common country strengthened and ex-
banded by her recent discipline and struggles.
The address is signed by twenty-five officers the
most prominent Of whom on the Federal side are;
Generals Easton, Simpson, Martindalc, Smith
and Thomas, and Colonel TURNER; on the
Confederate side; Generals TilghnGp, Frost,
Beal, Bragg and Marmaduko, Colonel Rice
and Major Wagman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Burning Ola Packing Establishment

ST. LOUIS, June 2G.-Ihc extensive five
story brick pork packing cstahlis hmcnt of
Logan Il Mcqueen, occupying block on Allen
street, between Main and Second, caught fire
early this morning and is now burning iuriouSly
with no hope OF saving any portion Of it. 1t is
reported that the house contained some
5000. 900 pounds of meat including 100000
pounds Of hams There were about 400 live
hogs in the upper stories, all of which persisted
in the flames No estimate of the loss can at
present be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, June 2G, II u. LII.
For the Middle States, gentle and fresh
winds, mostly from the northeast and south
east, and generally clear weather. For the
South Atlantic States, gentle and fresh winds,
mostly from the north and east and partly
cloudy weather, with rain areas in Florida and
Southern Georgia during the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
EYCUKSIO.N-S H.N.D I'IC.NICS.
DAY AND EVENING EXCURSION.
COMBINATION OF THREE SUNDAY
SCHOOLS

THU RSDAY, JU NE N.
METH EPlS. Oh URCH SOUTH, METH.
PROTESTANT AND VILLAGE
CHAPEL SCHOOLS,
On tho large md elegant steamer EXPRESS,
to spend the day ut MARSHALL HALL.
The boat will start from the foot Of King st.
ut about s IL. IN, returning in the afternoon say
ut six o clock, and about halI-past seven will
start on the evening excursion, going down the
river about thirty miles.
Tickets to be had ut the stores Of Mcssrs. VIM
L Padgct: and K. l.. Wood of Henry Hodge,
at the Planning Mill, of Rishcill & Hodge, or Of
any of the teachers Of the schools. jc E-it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
The Markets..

New YORK, juno 26.-Stocks dull. Money
easy ut 4a6 on call. Gold stcudy at l55. Flour
firm and in fair inquiry. Wheat quiet and very
firm. Corn firm
BALTIMORE, June 2G -Virginias, consolidated,
5iY; West Virginias 10 bid to-day. Cotton
steady low middings l9al9i. Flour dull and
heavy. Corn-white Southern active and firm
ut ~; yellow Southern dull at CO. mixed West
crn dull at GO4G01. Oats firm. Rye quiet at 7Oa
IS. Hay dull ut l5aS2D. Provisions dull and
weak Wcstrrn Butter scarce; chuice 2O;l22.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
NJ. Louis and GuIG Railway.

ST. Louis, June 2G.-Quite a number OF
gentlemen from Texas, New York, Nebraska
aud Missouri held d meeting here yesterday
and organized tho St. Louis and Mexican Calf
railway by cecling board Of directors and Of
fccrs. The road will start from Springfield,
Missouri, on the Atlantic and Pacific railroad,
and will run through the western counties OF Ar
kansas and that part of Texas lying between
The Easlern boundary and Trinity river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Double Murder.

New York, June ga Marion Court
House, South Carolina, letter gives the details
Of an old man in Williamsburg county, named
William LIazIcton, shooting dead two young
men named Brtton and McNamcc, both his
relatives who had quarrccd with HIM con.
corning tho ownership Of an OK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
(.OOiI'elllI,InrS,

New York, June 2G.-About fifty Good
Tcmplars. who will represent this country at
the meeting in London. July 22d, of the Grand
Lodge of Good Tcmplars. sailed yesterday.
Among the delegates were Rev. John Russell,
of Michigan. the highest officer of the order in
this country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
The EnbIe Charges,

New YORK, June 26.-The Tribune to-day
publishes letter addressed to Secretary FISH
by Hon WIN. Orion rciuting the al!eIatlnnS III
the letter Of Minister Scheuck, that the " est
crn Uuion Telegraph Company Is party 10
the over charge on tie cable business Tor points
in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
The ShaIl of Persia.

LIVERPOOL, June 2G.-Thc Shah of Persia
arrived in this city at two clock this afternoon
in special train from London. He was met
at the Railway station by the Lord Lieutenant
of the county and the High Sheriff, who cs-
corted him to ST. Georges Hall where he was
received by the Mayor The Cotton Exchange
WIS clnsed this afternoon in honor Of his visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Union Pacific Railroad.

BosroN Mass, June 26-At meeting of
the Directors of the Union Pacific Railroad,
to-day, John Duff was appointed acting Presi-
dent and Oliver Ames and Elisha Atkins were
chosen to I'll the vacancies in the Executive
Committee. caused by the death of Cakes
Ames aud Horace Clark The vacancy on the
committee on land grants was filled by Oliver
Ames, and that on connecting reads ny John
Diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Safe.

SAN Francisco, June 25.-Advces from
Arizona to day state that Judge Hayden and
his party, who it was feared had been murder
cd hy the Apache Indians have returned in
safety to Tucson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Untrue.

New York, June 2G.--Thc dispatch frou
Long Branch yesterday stating that Presiden
Grant proposed visiting Washington immcdia
tely was not true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Ike President.

New YORK, June 2G--Wirh party of
friends President Grant yesterday visited a
horse farm in Orange county, returned to the
city in tho evening and goes to Long Branch
to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26
Failed To Agree.

OMAHA, June 25.-Thc jury in the libel suit
of Judge Fcuranas against the proprlctorS OF the
Omaha Herald failed to agree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-26

NORFOLK, VA, June 2G.--The shipping
house of Baum T. Co., and the door and sash
factory Of w. A. Graves, together with several
sheds were destroyed by Gre last. night Loss
estimated at $4,000.
While this fire was burning CONFEDERATION
was also in progress in Portsmouth.
Associated Press Dispatch.
NORFOLK juno 26.--Baum' produce ship
ping warehouse, on tdcwater street, foot OF
Nebraska street. VIM. A. Groves planning mill
and one or two small adjoining buildings were
destroyed by fire early this morning The fire
originated in the warehouse, and Is supposed
to have been started By an inccndlary. Loss
$50, 900, partially covered by insurance.