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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-02-04

EB- A noble red man aged twenty ono
years, has already raised five crops of real
hair-the.first crop gray,..and the: LAST
beautiful silkon brown. We cannot tell
lie--he raised them with his little toma-
hawk.
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MADE UP LACE GOODS.
EMBR0IDERIES.

.,-
10000 yards OF Hamburg Edgngs from Ic yard to 3sc
5000 yards o: Hamburg Edgngs hner from 4oc yard to
zoe.
5000 yards embroidered Fiouncngs from 55c. TO 95c
lease extra fine rIouncings, from 81 ~ TO 81 10.
case extra fine French Nansook Edgings from Ssc. TO
IS g.
100 Hand Embroidered Sets from Sc to 81 IS
set.
l case Swiss Edgings and Insertions.
so fine Dinity Bands, from l2lac to 30c band.
Magic Ruiiings Mt &c. per piece, upwards.
Coventry Rulings at 45c per piece, upwards.
5000 Embroidered Medullions IRON Sc. each to 14c.
Embroidered Initials in all letters, for transferring
LADIES' fine Linen Collars. from l0c. each, upwards
Ladies' iine Linen Cuffs, rom &c. pair. upwards.
Ladies' tine Linen Sleeves, from 46c. pair, upwards.
Ladies' fine Linen Plated Collars and Cuts
LADIES' Linen lIandkerchiefs from lsc. each upwards
LADIES' Mourning Handkcrcbiefs, from 25c. each. up
wards
LADIES' Embroidered Handkerchief from 75c each up
wards
Ladies' Ipiaied from 75c each upwards
Gents Linen handkeTcbcts, from 35c. each, upwards
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I OUR ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT

Is the most complete in the country Everything in
Muslin Linen cambrc or percae underwear ior ladies
have devoted the past Winter exclusively to the manu-
70 e ct 9r made IN he e pose
style, at less than manufacturers prices
Ladies, skirts, nine tacks broad hem, at zsc.
Ladies' Skirts, two clusters OF i've ueks each. broad
Ladies' Skirts three clusters tucks. Ave tucks
each and OF six, making sixteen tucks In all at 9c
Ladies' Chemse three row cording % band 'front.' and
Ladies Chemise, corded and rufrcd, at Csc.
ladies' Night hsayy tucked yoke collar and
The above garments are all Of fine muslin, and are
Va cordially invite ladies to examine our very elegant
assortment o Underwear entirely without reference to
purchase Our goods are up with reference 10
show only but will suhsantiac their superiority by du
rabiIity and good wear
Special attention given to Bridal Trousseaux.
OUR SUIT PARLoRs
delight all visitors by the variety and beauty of
full assortment of Ladies' Lawn and Alpaca Suits
We make Childrens Suits a speciality. having every.
thing desirable In Linen. Lawn and Marsellles.
ELEGANT DISPLAY
SaS's: 5 ss and pTa
crate prices.
LADIES' WRAPPERS.
made Of finest Merrimac prints cut 'Gareilc trimmed
% s@e Las ~ g. oaee sss cut q nes Msrss rs
sncCti oi Delajne AMI Canbric Wrappers
orK INFANTS LACE cars
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deserve special mention. We have the largest assort
styles in the city, ~ the most reasonable rates
eau and examine onr stock and prices
We always pleased 10 show Goods, irrespective
ofpnrcbaee
EllRICII'S TEMPLE OF FASHION
2s7 and $50 Eighth avenue, near
Twenty fo0rib street
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REAL YAK LACES

OF large importing hopsc and enabled 10 offer them
nj less than cost ot importation.
Real Yak Lace, inches wide, at SIC.
Real Yak Lace, 2is inches WIDE at Soc
Real Yak Lace, inches wide, at &c.
Real Yak Laces 81 inches wide, at 75c.
Real Yak Iaces inches wide, at 81 and 81 Is
Wider widths In proportion.
These Laces are certainly the cheapest offered.
and patrons Will do well 10 exam Inc them early
possible
Black SIX Fringe headed and plain, at 25c 35c 40c.
45c. SOC, 6oc., up 10 So per yard ALI bargains.
Black silk Gimp Mt from 25c. 10 81 per yard.
Colored silk Fringcs and Buttons In all the new
shedcs.
Any shade OF Fringe Buttons made TO order in any
quantity, however small.
We have opened separate Lining Department for the
specia be ne III of We style md
grade of Lnngs which oner 10 dressnakers in any
quantity at the Wholesale piece price.
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BLACK DRESS SILKS.

This has lust been opened and Is under the
able management OF Mr. Swami, who Is well known In
the silk trade.
We are now prepared TO offer special inducements in
Back Dress Silks, and cordially invite an inspection
without reference to purchase.
10 pieces Black Gros Grain silk at 81 81 worth 81 CO.
10 pieces Black Gros Grain Silk, at 81 So worth 81 go
10 pieces Black Gros Gram silk, at 81 IS: worth 81
10 pieces heavy Gros Grain SILK. at - worth 81 35
pieces extra extra heavy SILK, at 81 75 worth fully
80 70
We receive our silks direct from the first hands and
sell them with small advance IL IL
aim to this Of the leading departments In
establishment
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LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

The following goods of the finest quality -
Muslin and very neatly finished Chemses at 81, 81 TO-
$I2D, ST 80, 81 Is.
Chelnscs tucked and embrodere cd 81 rs and upwards
Drawers at 7Sc, 93c., 81, 81 U5 81 25up
Drawers, ruies, tucks and embroidery, 81 81 and up
wards
Night Dresses at 81 GO, 81 rs, 81 upwards.
Night Dresses pus and insertions, from 81 rs upwards
Dressing sacqnes from 81 ~ 81 40 81 10 upwards.
Dressing Sacques tucks, embroidery and lace 81 20 up
wards
Corset Covers at 81 ~, 81 IS and upwards
Corset Covers insertion and lace at 81 80 upwards
Skirts, six tucks and hem, 81 each.
skirts with tucks runies and embroidery, at 81 30 up
wards
Large stock Corsets from 95c. each upwards
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| RIBBONS.

800 cartons Bonnet and Trimming Ribbons, from the
finest TO medium quality, at low prices.
Ricn Roman sash Ribbons from 81 % yard upwards
7l.-inch Plaid Ribbons at gOc per yard.
finch Plaid kbbons at S5c. per yard.
New Spring Sash Ribbons AT 65c. per yard.
cartons finch coored all silk Gros Grains 81 per
yard.
7inch colored wacrcd Ribbons from Toe yard upwards
Finch all silk Black Gros Grains at 90c. per yard
50CU yards 4s-incb silk Ribbons at 25c. per yard.
Heavy all silk Black Gros Grain Boanet Ribbons from
34c. per yard upwards.
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REAL LACES.

The extraordinary INDUCEMENTS we have been Offering
in Guipure and Thread Laces, OF our own impora
ton still continued and heretofore are attracting
numerous and well pleased purchasers We have just
cleared out the entire stock OF
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EN- BROIDEHIES.

Over 100 900 yards fast edge nj &c. 10c 1lc
l2c c &c., sc, 2Oc 22c z5c up TO 81 30 yard, at
prices which DEFY competition
OUR MADE-UP LACE GOODS
are winning great favor by the beauty of their styles
and moder alton of prices Every style
of Capes, Fchus Peernes Collars. Butterflies Swiss
Ties, Regalias French Breakfast Coiiiares &c, &c
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DIRECTORY FOR ADVERTISERS.

~nUsEMENTs-TwES PAcE-second, third fourth.
AsrRSiod2ol aia s2 WELL nS'S SaGH.slx,h column
n1RaEps rnesrEn column
BOARD AND LODGING wAErED-TnIRrrKsru PACE
RhK
tns
sia fHG%n' p4e.rnA and sixth
:4 SEzH Es4H4s FOR ss,a
First, second and third columns; and SEVENTEENTH
CLERKS 1aD sad
xsS se's% PAGE.
ipe flhss sS'n%n. column
column
COUNTRY BoARD-TnIarEESrH PAGE-Fourth and hfth
DANCING xcADEMIEs-rwrsrrru rAcs-second col
DESfIsThY- -Tynn.sr PAss-Firs. column M, Canon.
svrs SS PSH fsP: AND
and afth columns and TnlRD PAcE-First and
EUR6FEHs r4er-Fah and sixth
EyRoSE@Finsr PAcr-F,rst column.
EIS f.SsTSird column
s9R Go1Ms ND aSa @ %
and fourth columns.
sSEscR
HELP WANTED s-NrsrrEEsrn PAcE-Thirc
HELP apS aGqFh columns r.ersxh col
ans 6r.eFgy,t
s'sEs Ra%N =, P1S.STGn5th M column
Third, fourth and NTH columns
jsRsHy BEn
GEN I REAL ESTATE FOR sALEaslxTE5srs zen y
LOST AND FoHND~snoonp NSAss fAoFnsxth i1,s Column
and
paGrfrs1 conm column
1iIIiNEsY xSS c01% r4on-rifth
flSin SSgnns
M!cENsiA5r s0ls%o rAersixtn column
F4esnslstS tS column '0''"n
oaGxss c1csSs;3
sFgzGs ssa
81
ssasa h nas ',Asn columns
REAL s,I ESTATE TO *. EXCHANGEn.4IcnrErSru q. PAor-
' w is1s s9s%ns
column
SALES At AGcTdHeaFouRrn 'G'a P4Gn@First, second,
'SSTh
second columns.
RTUArIONS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PAGE
Fourth and fifth columns
SPECIAL NOTICES-TwELFrH PAcE--Fourth column.
:r.-o"es; sss ss.ssps, &c-rwrssXH sscE-Frst
sroRAGEMTwELrrn PAcr-Fifth coIufs2li. .ya2rsas@
SUMMER RESORTS-THIRrEENrH PAGE-Fifth column.
THE TRADES-TwESTlRTH PAGE-First column.
THE TURF-TwELrru PAGE-First column.
TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES-FITrH PAGE
First and second columns and THIRD PAGE-tirst
column.
TRAVELLERS, GUIDE-THrRp PAGr-sixth column.
UNFURNISHED ROOMS AND APARrM ENTS TO LET
FIFTH PAGE-Fth and sixth columns, and THIRD
PAGE-Fourth and At h columns.
WANTED TO PURCHASE-TwELrrH PAcE-Third col
WATCHES, JEwELRY, &C.-TwENrIEra PAcE-First
column.
wEsTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY FOR SALE OR
TO LET-sIxrEEErH PAcE.Fiith and sixth columns
and SEVENTEENTH PAGE-Third column.
WINES, LIQUORS. &C-TwESTIErB PAcE-first coumns
YACHTS, STEAMBOATS,. &C.-TMgTEENTn PAGE-siXth
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YORK, SUNDAY g. 1s73-QUlNTUPLE SHEET


LNE1.
A.
STERN BROTHERS,
Sixth avenue
and
rwensy.third street
VIII open and display Monday
and during the week. entirely
new and desirable lines of Goods
for Spring in their various
departments. Imported
and selected from
the leading
European
Houses
which we invite an inspection Of our
friends. customers and the public.
We will offer large assortment of the latest and
popular stylesof
PARAsoLs
SUN UMBRELLAS,
including all novelties produced
AT E&TRsSEky q S'ss siisk AHS Low %sSqssi PRfoEs.
Our stock
1I1LIsENy s00Dsy
now IL repete with the
choicest and most select novelties imported.
SHAPES n n s$s%% 81 1sE sSb ssa b,;sa&GiI?Ps s&iPs
in great variety.
An unegualled assortment Of
AT VERY CLOSE PRICES.
oros grain ss,. and wats,sa tered.
Also an elegant variety OF
SASH RIBBONS
In plain raneta full inch wide Sc
Real Roman, watered
i'm inch iH1Hs nnest s'9S quality block Plaid '
wiz" Windso4 KeSGas' Gies IN SsS sil psr ,ne yard
new colors splendid quality, 4tc
All the shades
rAFrEIA TRisASIs AN3 GH9s ss{Ss snAIS RhSa :. % up
CoLoRED CREPGs For vEiLINGs
cnILpREE's LACE CAPS
trimmed very elabor8te with Itainn :, 90 -, :.
We shall offer Monday
an invoice OF
LARGE TRIANoN FANS,
in VARIOUS DESIGNS.
Just received from Paris
to which we invite early
Inspections as they
extremely scarce and desirable.
oxIpYzBD ORNAMENTS
AND BUTTONS,
IN GREAT VARIETY
CASHMERE nAsri,Ea, CSe STOCK or
sAoeoEs,c ,cArEs AND
has been largely replenished by
recent importations which
we arc selling greatly
below other establishments
We have also
'"'''e IMPORTED LINEN AND LAWN SUITS,
ELABoRATELY TRIMMED AND BRAIDED
WHITE LAWN SUITS AT So IS AND 1918,
SKIRT, ovERsKIRr AND BASQUE.
FINEST LAWN AND WORKMANSHIP.
SWISS AND oRGANDIE DRESSES,
PoLoNAIsEs AND ~ 4vhpKskrkTsp npsi s. vsp,rrv
WE INVITE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR
| large and complete assortment OF
GLADIEs AND CnILDREN's UNDLRwEAR.I
Possessing large
facilities In manufac-
turing, we are enabled to
onsr saesassI. sSsst.nuy Z, sasaIas srsata in
quality Of material
and low prices
Large assortment Of
Ladies' Night Gowns, from 81 IS up to SIS.
Chcmises from 7sc to sn 90
Drawers, from esc. to $3.50.
in lawn, linen muslin and cambrics,
trimmed with embroidery and lace.
Train and Walking skirts.
Dressing sacques; large variety.
Corset Covers
Pillow shams and Sheets.
Special bargains.
Lawn, Percalc and Calico Morning Robes
\
MISSES AND INFANTS DEPARTMENT
| receives especial attention.
| CHlLpREN's PIQUE DRESSES,
| CLOAKS, SUITS AND CAPES,
l FOR ALL AGES AND IN ALL STYLES,
4 EXCEEDINGLY CHEAP.
CORSETS AND BUSTLES.
| The most noted and favorite makes
/ Real glove fitting Corsets at 81 q and 81 IS.
4 lD DOE FINEST FRENCH EMBROIDERED CORSETS,
| VERY ELABORATE AT 81;
/ FORMER PRICE. s. 10
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MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

Paris Flowers. Bouquets, Montnres and Wreaths The
largest assortment choice Flowers the city, very
attractive prices.
Bridal Wreatns, Parures q speciality.
Bridal Wells frsm 81 upwards
cases English French and American Straw and Chip
Hats and Bonnets In the most desirable shapes
French Bonnet Frames, from lsc. upwards
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DRY GOODS. >,,
A Spring orEsIsa
RICH SILKS, LAcEs, NIL M,LLIsHRY AND FANCY
IMPORTED EXPRESSLY
FOR
FINE CITY TRADE.
JOHN DAKIELL SON,
7ss Broadway, between Eighth and Ninth streets.
WILL EXHIBIT IN EACH DEPARTMENT. ON
.ssEE: ..sssssE:EE: 5SEsE:5S5.zZ zEE55z z5sEs.s!s55sEz:l
ALL THEIR NOVELTIES
SILK DEPARTMENT
BLACK SILKS RECEIVED IN LARGE LOTS
PROM AUCTION pA1r.
l.. Rich black Taffctas 95c. yard upwards iSI
Rish black Gros Grains at 81 Is 81 So q 40. $50
Is Rich black Gros 0.ains at 81 rs, S. s2Ia II
ID
Belon's black Gros Grains at 81 ~, 81 50. s. So
lS Ponson's extra Gros Grains at q rs S. So 2a
.Bonnes, Gros Grains At IS 40 s. 90, s. S.
Bonnets satin finish Gros Grains al s. 7s So 90 81
Bonnets, extra heavy, satin finish Gros Grains. at
lsl s. 60 81 90 s. &c. I9l
81 III
LACE DEPARTMENT.:
varieties, at very low prices.
lso dozen Val. Edgings, at glc for Y yards.
300 dozen Brussels Fooing, from 2c. dozen upwards
Brussels pn,,ss yemgs from from cue yard upwards
Pnssemenerie Trimmings IN new patterns.
Fringes and Buttons in all the Spring Shades
The latest novelty, oxidized Bu.ons-
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MADE UP LACE GOODS
N-------------------------------
Spanish Wells, new styles, from q 50 to 50 a.
The new Fringcd Veil
Lace Jabots from s5c. each TO $40 70
Lace Rulings In ~ different styles, from lie yard TO
: Also Val. csp.., aa.Is ia1s Anseins,,s o.ps.
are me- ISiactnred oH the premises from the latest
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DRY GOODS.
r ALTMAN co,
SIXTH avenue.
OPENING DAY. WEDNESDAY. APRIL
B. ALTMAN Co.
BEG TO ANNOUNCE their
ANNUAL SPRING OPENING
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL .,
on which occasion
THE LATEST NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON
will be introduced,
IScLuplNe SPLENDID DISPLAY of
s4nFES ffH "tiSS ana SILK
RIcHF11ast dasst.cr and
S5SSsS souHsSsa II SSsaasHs, SSsHssEs, "wsn as
ALL OF THE LATEST
and NEWEST sTY LES and DESIGNS.
PARIS, BERLIN and LONDON STYLES OF
WALKING COATS,
POLONAIsES,
REDINGOTEe,
DOLhANS
CAPEs
JAckErs. &C.
AND MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF
LADIES' MISSES AND INFANTS FINE UNDERGAR-
MENTS,
WEDDING TROssEAUx,
OUTFITS
and Complete wARDRoBEs
Our FRIENDS, PATRONS
and the PUBLIC
respectfully invited to call.
II. ALTMAN A CO,
3sI and 3S
SIXTH AVENUE,
NEAR TWENTY FIRST STREET.
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LADIES' NECKTfES.

500 dozen rich Silk Ties, extra length, in ali the new
Spring shades, at 55c. each.
200 dozen SILK Windsor Ties at 3sc each.
loo dozen Fringed Ties, In so different shades
Novelties in Grenadine Ties
Polka spot Ties.
The new Corisander Fringed Shawl
Also rich SILK Embroidered Ties
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All the Latest Styles in Hats fol
KICu SELECTION

Ladies' Misses and Children.
Ladies' Black Straw Hats newest styles nj from
CSC. TO 81 So
White Milan, Chip and Fancy Braid Hats at bargain:
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EIGHTH AvENUE, NEAR TWENTY. FOURTH ST.
Our SPRING STOCK now ready
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

Full assortment OF goods in every department
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OUR TRIMMED BONNETs

Spanish and Chenille dotted Laces Brussels Ne
blonde Laces &c, in endless variety at popular prices
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and Round Hats especially worthy Of notice.
have two thousand Trimmed Hats, made up IN N
most fashionable styles at less than half the Broadwa
prices.
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of fine French Flowers Montures Vines, Wreaths, &c
any style branchcd TO order in few minutes
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FANCY GOODS AND SMALL WARES.

French Gilt and Satin Fans, from 81 each 10 $40 80
Russn Leather Fans, from 81 10 each upwards
White SILK and Ivory Fans from 81 10 each TO $4 20
Also n large stock hnc finished Fans in all colors, At
very low prices. .
The new Corisander Fans In rich designs.
Fine English Git Uxidzed, Coral and jet Jewelry in
choice patterns. received by every steamer.
Special Novelties IN Chatc lanes
Fine imported Leather belts, from 6oc each upwards
l0u dozen Russian Wallets at T5c. each.
Our small Wares and Notion Department is
pete with every necessary article AT prices defyine
competition.
Plated Wigan at Sc. per yard.
36yard pieces Alpaca Braid for dress binding NJ Hc
per piece,
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JOHN DAhIELL SON,
5ss Broadway. between Eighth and Ninth stJee,s
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DRY GOODS.
r ALTMAN 4 CO..
SIXTH a AvESGE. I'm ~
OPENING pAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL D
, .z7a,, co
viii hold their
ANNUAL SPRING OPENING
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL o
for the express purpose
introducing
all the LATEST NOVELTIES and LEADING STYLES
the season.
comprising
ALL THE NEW coLoRs AND SHADES
for evening and street wear
NJ" STYLES ar and tsHsSSas sHs GssRELLAs.
NEW PATTERNS OF pAssEMENTER1R
CLOAK AND DRESS ORNAMENTS. &C.
NEW DESIGNS in REAL LACEs,,
LACE SHAWLS,
LACE SACQUES,
LACE DOLMANS,
MANTLES,
CAPES, FICHUS,
HANDKERCHIEFS,
COLLARS, BARBES,
&C.
ELEGANT GROS GRAIN sASHES, RIBBONS
SCARFS AND TIES,
including
NOVELTIES in
i PARIS, LONDON and BERLIN
FANCY GOODS,
JEWELRY,
HAT DRESS and HAIR ORNAMENTS.
The attention of our Friends,
Patrons and the Public
Is earnestly requested,
and a call Of examination respectfully solicited.
b. ALTMAN Co.
33l and 13
SIXTH AVENUE,
NEAR TWENTY FIRST STREET
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wcrcspectuliy invite customers and The pntiie IN
general 70 inspect the above Stock which will be IN 81.
hibiiou spring Opening.
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- e. a@@@~a-a - s~sesas s4|sl'aa.
KID GLOVES,

Large ioi 5ouvin's Kids at 75c per pair
ly1 doZ. fine 2.buiton Kids az 81 per pair
IWD doz. extra lne 2button KIDS at 81 25 per pair
100 dor. extra line 3buttun Kids nt Al so pcr pair
Uausquin's extra inc Paris Kids In l. q 8 Iuttony
Every pair warranted.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-09-19

II is strange to what insignificant sources
we sometimes look for otr history. A
mere trie at times, an entry in n memo
andum book, IN endorsement upon letter,
or some equally unconsidcrcd record. when
made, may settle and set at rest for ever
some disputed point in history, point if
not Of importance, still of absorbing inter-
est. When writing or reauing history,
great interest is added thereto if we can
understand the manners and customs of the
"Who took Ticonderoga Z" has agitated the
minds of historical students for some time
past, and having settled that matter, we
have gleam of light thrown upon the
habits of the grand old leader, from an
old account book now in the possession of
George w. Robinson, of Bennington. II
is, as II contemporary informs MS, in the
shape Of petty ledger Of the old Gaia
mount Tavern of Revolutionary fame, and
from this We learn that Gen Ethan Allen,
who has moi usually been thought man
destitute of natural courage. did not dis
dain the Dutch courage either. for his
score, mainly for siimulanis kept hy the
Catamounl, running from January. 1885.
to little past January, 1886. footed up
60 Is. 3D.. though we must deduct from
the lot of the whole Il 1ss. charged for
pasturing a horse an amount. therefore,
which does not properly belong to the al
coholic debts. The gallant Generals
credit. we regret to say, is only Is 2s. 3d.,
from which it appears that his drink ac-
count does not differ from many kept in
these modern days The curious hook also
throws light upon the values of those times
We discover that Il mug of grog' was sold
for Is. Id, and one gallon of rum for five
shilllngs Provincial or Continental cur
rency We suppose. AS Gen. Allen lived
to a tolerably good old age. We may infer
that the strong waters of those happy days
contained none of that strychnine which is
said now to be fearful characteristic of
the purest Bourbon.
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r'rntailiin County.


\ lire alarm on Wednesday at about 10
O'Clock. am. had the effect of drawing
out pretty much of the entire population,
for at the present dry epoch tho." - STUNT
thing about the discordant changing and
~Iricklng Ol tur me bells and whistles
which strs up man wonderfully and re-
tards tho digestion of his last meal They
went about 5000 in number riding.
walking and running up into the further
most eastern outskirts Of the village and
found that having dcvourcd small shed
the fire tend' was content to let the adj
jacont house and surrounding buildings
alone. Being satisfied with this, the 5000
stampcdcd for town again in good humor,
though we did hear one rather corpulcnt
individual inquire with some spitefuncss if
they couldn't get up little conilagration
down in Georgia so as to make Il fellow
run further and give him an appetite The
promptncss of the engine companies is to
be highly commended.
Miss Braincrd, victim of the dastartly
attack of last Saturday night is, we are
happy to say, recovering quite rapidly from
her injuries. and is now able to walk about
the house The pcrpetrator is as yet I'M
discovered and ''unwhipt of justice"
Probably he even walks around and pre-
tends to he man. There is indeed ''de-
scent from the honest animals of Mr.. Oar
wins genealogical theory.
The name of the new company which is
to publish the Daily courier, is The st.
Adams Printing, Binding and Paper Man
ufacturng Company" Think of the hor-
riblc nightmares that will haunt the slum-
bcrs OF the corresponding secretary after
he has written thirty or fourty or an hun
dred letters mainly consisting of that nice
little signature Picture the facial con-
tortions of the stock holders when they try
to tell their wives about their investment,
and the wives rW have that whole name.
Imagine the pains darting through the
pen hand OF the treasurer after signing the
certificates of the stock aforesaid The
subject Is too painful and too heavy to
dwell upon. 1t reminds you in shivery
way this cold weather, of the lakes up in
Maine, The company, however, have
boltcd the name entire and yet been left
with sufficient energy To rent the Cad
comb Block ll5 Main street, recently
purchased and rcfitted by the late j. :. ID.
Taylor for the purpose of their business,
and have broken ground for press room
in the rear thereof. The location could
not he better, and we predict success for
the new enterprise