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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-06-26

Bring In your I'D Hats and have them made
new.
I shall also keeps First Class Dress Maker.
All now and desirable Patterns will be con-
stantly received. Laiies wishing to do their
own Dress work will 1t = good 1t BY buying
Rutterick's Patterns, tull supply Of which I
keep on hand. I also haze tho exclusive rieht
Of Mower county for mixing tho STANDARD
Dress Trimming, and cutting points aud
seallops. It can be done il much less time
than BY hand.
I slso have. In connection With my busin,ss,
tho agency Of tho great family
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-06-26

U1uU00O1o NeVvD~
The nsw directory Of Rochester, rep
resents 1926 inhabitants.

Ao1~O~1o .Ne~0o
The nsw directory of Rochester, rep
resents 1856 inhabitants.
Rev. DR.. MoSlasters, Rector Of
Christ's Church, Of St. Paul, and Pro-
fessor Of tho Divinity School, At Fari-
bault, sails for Europe, this week.
The attendance at the dedication of
St. Michaels Church, 1t Saltwater, ON
Sunday last, was large, and tho core
monies imposing.
The Rochester Record has an 40.
count Of tho death, by drowning. of
Charlie, second son Of George Bailey,
aged nine yeazs, on Thursday Of Lass
week. His body ~ found tho next
morning, in the: Zumbro river, near
Bear Creek.
On Friday, Of last week, s.ys the
Rochester fbst, Hon. B. A. Jones met
with 4 serious accident. Hi team be.
ing hitehed to the carriage, Mr.. Jones
attempted to step up to his seat, when
his foot slipped and he fell to the
ground. Becoming tangled in the lines,
the team Wa brought round, partially
running over him. His shoulder was
dislocated, from which injury hs is fast
recovering.
The total; Lon Of wheat BY tho burn.
ing Of Mr.. Frisbis's warehouse, It |
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-06-26

I have few bushels Of Choice Osaka Wheat
which I will cell It prices that farmers can A.
ford to pay. Enquire 1t ny residence, in Red
Rock, or Of J. N. Flowers, At Austin, Minn.
46t6 N p. TUTTLI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-06-26
$.955,000
IN CASH GIFTS
To be distribated by tho
UNITED STATES PRIZE ASSOCIATION
OF NEW YORK.
Daily Drawings -!
A PRIZE FOR EVERY TICKET +

cash gift 100000: Is cash gifts, ea.$ 900
6eash gifts,ea. 5O,000:300 500
IL =" 25,000;200 i" 200
20 5,000:500 100
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
The Life Of Man.

How graphically the varied aspects of
the leaf picture the various seasons of a
mans life. The tenderness of its budding
and blooming in spring, when that rich
golden green glints ON it that comes only
once a year, represents the bright beauty
and innocence of youth, when every sun
rise brings its fresh, glad hopes, and every
night its holy, trustful calm. The dark
greenness and rush of the summer leaf
portray the strength and self-reliance of
manhood while its fading hues on the
trees, and its rustling heaps on the ground
typify the decay and feebleness of old age
and that strange mysterious passing away
which is the doom of every mortal. The
autumn leaf is gorgeous in color, but it
lacks the balmy scent and dewy freshness
of hopeful spring. Life is rich and bright in
its meridian splendor deep are the hues
of maturity, and noble is the beauty of
success but who would not give it for the
tender sweetness and promise of life's morn
ing hour? Happy they who keep the
child's heart warm and soft over the sad
experiences of old age, whose life declines
as these last November days go out with
the rich tints Of autumn and the blue skies
of June.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
Stick TO II.

Nine persons out of ten ignore the gold
en- secret Of content they are constantly
striving after something different from
that they enjoy.
We do not deprecate enterprise, but it
is habit Of constant change that we pro-
test against--the habit of shifting from
one pursuit to another.
There are thousands of almost penniess
and disappointed men, picking up pre-
carious living at the very extremity of
life, because they have, in the course of
their existence, tried hundred different
things, and abandoned all in turn, simply
because they did not succeed at once.
To few men is it given to do more than
two things well. There is scarcely any
pursuit that If followed out with single
ness Of purpose, will not yield rich re-
turn.
Select some useful occupation, stick 10 il,
and success must crown your efforts at
last. Choose il noso--make no delay
Don't waste your time and your strength,
and opportunities, by always meaning TO
do something-do NJ Only weakness
comes Of indecision.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
SUNDAY READING.
Overcoming Temptation.

nNE night at a late hour, DR.. Bently,
~ well-known among the clergy Of old
en- time, was disturbed at his studies by
rattling sound among some wood which,
was sawed and split for his study fire, and
had been left by the teamster the afternoon
previous too late to be properly housed.
He rose, went cautiously to the window,
and saw woman filling her apron with
wood, which she hastily carried away.
He resumed his seat and recommended
his study. Shortly after, the same noise
occurred, and on looking out a second
time he saw similar operation, the
woman filling her apron to its utmost
capacity. When she had gone he re-
turned to his book with tender pity in
his heart for destitution which sought re-
lief in this lonely, dreary, not to say sinful
manner. By-and-by he was startled by a
crash of falling wood, and hurying to the
window, beheld the poor woman casting
the very dust of the wood from her apron.
He remained motionless, his gentle heart
filed with commiseration.
She swiftly departed and soon returned
heavily laden with wood, which she threw
on the pile as if it were indeed "the ac-
cursed thing" The DOCTORS compassion
and curiosity were now intensely excited.
He followed her retreating figure till he
discovered her residence, and thus ascer-
tanned who she was. What she was, was
no mystery to him. The last hour had
plainly shown him her virtues lofty
height.
He called carly the next morning on
Mr. b., the wood-dealer, and directed
him to send half cord of his best wood,
sawed and split, to MRS., but by no
means to let her know from whom it came,
which was readily promised. Mr.. BIS
teamster, who happened to be within ear
shot, though out of sight, was not so bound
and when he tipped the wood into the poor
widows yard, replied to her eager inquiry
who sent it, by relating the conversation
he had overheard.
The conscience-stricken woman, feel
ing that her sin and her repentance in the
lonely darkness of the midnight hour were
known and understood by another heart
besides her own, hastened without delay
to the house of the benevolent man to ex-
express her gratitude and her sorrow, and
with deep humility and bitterness told him
the temptation to which her extreme pov-
erty had reduced her of breaking the
eighth commandment.
Sir" she said, though my house
was dark and cold, though my heart
was wrung with anguish at the sight of
my poor shivering little one could not
keep it could not keepit My conscience
would not let me ~
"Say no more, my dear madam, 4"
said the good man, 81 saw it ALL saw
you conquer the devil in two fair fights"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
Gbe Ginres, Mem Bloomfield, 1]a.

them properly and impartialIy placed.
There they were to remain until the first
ray of the sun beamcd above the horizon,
a few minutes before which it is the habit
Of rattlesnakes TO crawl forth from their
dens. The umpire was to notify them of
the rise of the sun, at which moment they
were to be free to go their ways, should
should they have escaped the fangs of the
venemous reptiles. The honor of both
was then to be considered as fully satisfied,
and from this there was to be no appeal.
1t must have been a terrible time, that
quarter Of an hour before sunrise, to the
victims of the etiquette with which the
duello ever has been rendered romantic.
Perhaps Hab Sans did not feel it so acute
ly as his rival, for reasons best known to
himself.
The first CLEAN of dawn now Redeemed
upon the horizon, and at word from the
umpire Hab Sans sprang to his feet, ex-
pressing by loud hoop his satisfaction at
having come safely out of the terrible
ordeal Not so with his rival, who lay
where the umpire had placed him, motion
less as log. On examination, it was found
that he was laying in death-like swoon,
from which he was recovered by the
free use of whiskey. Sheer fright had got
the better of the mans brute courage, and
brought him to the brink of death. Hab
Sans, as already limited, had reasons of his
own for preserving his equanimity of mind
throughout the fearful ordeal. A little
after sunset the previons evening, when
the rattlesnakes had retired for the night,
he took the precaution of stuffing num-
Der Of the dens in that part Of the prairie
agreed on for the rendezvous with sort of
weed that is most noxious to snakes, rem
dering them torpid for many hours, and
unable to crawl or strike. This is how
Yankee ingenuity triumphed over brute
strength, and Bendbow was ever afterwards
obliged to knock under to Sans for per-
sonal courage.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30

IT'S pity the laws are so, laxly adj
ministered hereabouts," remarked the
minister. k
"That's true" said another "there's
no use turning him over to the law he
would be out of its clutch in a weel.''
"Let's deal with him ourselves say"
spoke up burly looking planter from the
bayous.
"My function forbids that should ac-
tipely counsel violence" said the clerical
gentleman, with just touch Of snivel in
his tone. aA. #-t-l tt-
"Never you mind, Dominic" interrupt
ed the planter "we'll take the responsi-
bility." $3.50
at is greatly to be regretted" the min
lister went ON, "that such necessities
should ever exist, but, it must be confess
ed, they sometimes do exist"
This time the snivel was more precept-
ible.
"Souud doctrine old boss p again put
in the planter. "Jest leave the practice to
u.s."
A rope was procured, at one end of
which moose was improvsed, the other
being made fast to one Of the stanchious,
and the culprit was given ten minutes to
prepare.
"Have you no remonstrance to make
against this?' asked the little man of the
minister.
"Ask your own conscience" replied the
latter 'what remonstrance l can make"
"There is but one crime deserving of
DEATH" said the little man, with calm
distinctness, "and that is wilful murder"
Again the minister's face paled.
"Time's up ~ admonished the planter,
"now you just mount the guard there,
and when you're showed over the side,
whether you're hanged or drowned IL de-
pend on the stren'th o. the rope.'
"Can offer you any spiritual consola-
ton, my sinful friend ''p said the minister,
with a snivel which was now very distinct.
You hypocritical william p thundered
the little man with sudden vehemence.
"In your situation, such language to a
clergyman is little short of blasphemy,"
returned the other.
"You clergyman ~ exclaimed the lit
tie man. "If you ever entered church
in your life it was to rob it,"
My character, trust, is not to be as
sailed by the ISLANDERS of one found with
stolen property on him." was the dignifed
answer
"This has gone far enough" said the
little man. :" Gentlemen, I'm Tom Han
ley, the detective. l hold warrant for
this mans arrest for murder and robbery
1t was he who picked your pocket, for he is
an adept in that as well as other crimes.
saw him in the act. The accomplice to
whom he passed the stolen property took
aside unobserved, before he left the boat
at the last landing, and by little moral
suasion, induced him to disgorge privately,
taking good care he should afteryard have
no chance to Communicate with his principal
Two of my men followed him ashore, and
ere now he is as hard fast as this one will
soon be-
The detective pulled off his wig and false
whiskers when the familiar face of Tom
Hanley was recognized by at least score
of those present.
AT given signal, half dozen stalwart
assistants, whom we had, until now taken
for simple passengers came forward, and
in trice the desperate thief and murderer
was taken in custody, and manacled. He
was taken ashore at the next landing, and
in due time had justice.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
The Oldest Timber in the World

Probably the Oldest timber in the world
which has been subjected to the use of man
is that which is found in the ancient tenn
Piles of Egypt 1t is found in connec-
tion with stone-work which is known to be
at least four thousand years old. This
wood, and the only wood used in the con-
struction of the temple, is in the form of
ties, holding the end of one stone to anoth-
ar in its upper surface. When two blocks
were laid in place, then it appears that an
excavation about an inch deep was made
in each block, into which an hour-glass
shaped tie was driven. IL is, therefore,
very difficult to force any stone from its po-
sition. The ties appear to have been the
tamarisk, or shttim wood, Of which the
ark was constructed, sacred tree in an
cient Egypt, and now very rarely found in
the valley of the Nile. Those dovetailed
ties are just as sound now as on the day of
their insertion. Although fuel is extreme
ly scarce in that country, these bits of
wood are not large enough to make it an
object with Arabs to heave off layer after
layer of heavy stone for so small prize.
Had they been of bronze, half the old
temples would have been destroyed years
ago, so precious would they have been for
various purposes.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
Under False Colors.
BY JUDGE CLARK.

ssNTY POCKET books gone ~ ex-
INl claimed an excited passenger
who had stepped up to the bar to liquor
and suddenly found himself without the
means to liquidate.
"Mine, too p chorussed a dozen of us,
simultaneously clapping our hands on our
personal sub treasures and finding them
vacant.
There was commotion on board the
good steamer IS,oytsurs, one of the best
then navigating the Mississippi. A rue
full set we were on whom thus unexpect-
edly dawned the fact of present insol-
vency.
My own case was peculiarly hard. The
money had lost was my all. l had just
drawn it from bank to pay for q home
l had bargained for, and to which l was
expecting soon to conduct my long intend
ed bride. Poor Kate-I could hardly, in
justice, ask her to wait longer
"Itis evident that we have pickpockets
on board" observed a grave-looking gen.
tleman, who had already found time to
talk himself into leader among us.
1t toas pretty evident
"They may have gone ashore with the
booty" suggested another-"we have al
ready made several stoppages."
"True," replied the grave gentleman
"still, it is proper that general search be
instituted. 1t will at least serve to clear
of susniciou those present -
"Very right" was the general voice.
"And as mover of the proposal, the
gentleman continued, "I first offer for
scrutiny my own person and effects"
For FORMS sake the offer was accepted.
OF course no discoveries were made in that
quarter. Beyond decent supply of
clothing, few religious books, and
moderate sum of money, nothing was
found on the gentleman's person or among
his effects.
CAT least they have left me my little
pittanco," he remarked, returning it to
his pocket. 81 presume they hardly
thought it worth the risk to venture on
robbing clergyman"
Had we known the gentleman's calling
sooner-we were inexcusable not TO have
surmised tive certainly should have in
sisted on his exemption from the test he
had just undergone.
One after another was put through the
ordeal with equally fruitless results, till it
came the turn of q slipshod little man,
who had hung back to the last and whom
nobody seemed to have noticed till now.
"Step forward, sir, and submit like the
rest" said the clergyman.
The little man obeyed. AS he approach
ed, singular change came over tho min
ister's countenance. 1t grew trihe pale.
But the feeling whatever it was, was ev-
anescent.
"Do your duty, gentlemen, he said, in
his usual tone Of authority.
Those appointed to conduct the search
proceeded with it. This time results were
not SO barren. Every one Of the missing
wallets was found in the little mans pos
session ! He didn't even flush at his de-
lection. II was hard 10 tell whether the
clergyman looked more surprised OF pain
ed.
"What shall be done with him WAS the
general query.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30

EB- In all Buddhist temples is tall and
broad-leafed lilly, which stands directly ON
the front of the altar. Its idea is as beau
tiful as It's workmanship; it represents
that just as the pure white flowers may
grow out Of the mire and filth, and bios
som into lovelness, so may the heart Of
man raise itself above the wickedness and
corruption OF the world unto state OF
spotless purity.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
The Greatest Discovery Of the Age !


TNHERE are no diseases so debilitating in
Il their effects upon the constitution as the
above, and none more difficult to cure by the
usual modes of practice. The Fever and Apue
Powders will effect a cure in cases of the long
est standing, as we'll as prove a preventive in
the forming stages of disease. Being purely
Vegetable, they act with certainty on the dis
ease, totally eradicating it from the system,
and preventing return at any future period.
Why waste your money and health In trying
every medicine you hear of, when Thompson's
Fever and Ague Powders have never failed to
cure the Chills in any case.
REASONS WHY THEY ONLY SHOULD BE
USED,
Their Reputation Is Established. = Thousands
of testimonials have been received, showing
that these Powders have performed miracles in
curing cases of long standing, many of them
considered hopeless.
There Is no Risk in Taking Them. = They
contain nothing injurious, and, therefore, cause
none of those lingering diseases so often the re-
suit of the many nostrums of the day. Physi-
clans recommend them as far superior to Qui-
nine, or any other known remedy, for they leave
the system In healthy state, and the patient
beyond the probability of q relapse.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs. - The
genuine are put up in square tin boxes, with
"Thompson's Fever and Ague Powders''
stamped on the lid, and the signature of
" Thompson e. Crawford" on the wrapper
No others can possibly be genuine.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
Neac Pension Lar.

TTNDER an act of Congress approved March 8,
" 1873, widows OF officers who were killed, or
died OF disease contracted in the service are now
dren.
The guardian of minor child of soldier who
heretofore only received IS. 90 per month pension
is now entitled to $40. per moth.
Soldiers who receive invalid pensions can now
have their pensions increased to any sum or rate
between S8. and SIS. per month.
Soldiers who have lost their discharges can now
obtain duplicates.
Fathers and mothers who lost sons in the serv-
Ice upon whom they were dependent for support,
can also obtain pensions.
The undersigned having had over 10 years ex-
perience in the Claim agency business will attend
promptly to claims under the above act.
Call on or address
LEWIS POTTER,
Attorney for Claimants.
New Bloomfield
2Otf Perry Co., Pa
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30

This Liniment has earned for itself reputa-
tlon unequalled In the history of external ap-
plications. Thousands who now suffer from
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, &c., would find i'm
mediate relief from all their pain by using this
certain remedy. It is equally etfectual in Cuts,
Burns, Scalds, Stiffness of the Neck, Sore
Throat, Swellings, Infammations, Frost Bites,
Pains in the Side and Back, Bites of Spiders
or Stings of Insects. One rubbing will in all
cases give immediate relief, and q few applica-
tions complete cure. On account of its pow
erful penetrating properties II is beyond doubt,
the SUREST REMEDY for the most trouble
some diseases to which horses and cattle are
liable. 1t cures Scratches, Old and Fresh Cuts
and Sores, Chafes produced by collar or sad
die. Injuries caused by nails or splints enter
ing the flesh or hoofs, Bruises, SpraiDs, Swee-
ney, Spawn, Thrush and all diseases which
destroy the hoofs or bones of the feet. Full
directions accompany each bottle. Prepared
only
By Crawford & FObes,
141 Market Street,
20 b1y PHILADELPHIA.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30

gB- The terror Of being thought poor
has been the ruin of thousands.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30
NeCer K3sOsC71 to Fail!
THOMPsON's
FeOer % Agste POsCders
FOR THE

CURE OF CHILLs AND FE-
OF INTERMITTENT FEVER RE
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-30

o. We will pay strict attention TO the sale OF al
promptly. 5 S4ly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-31
Out of Endowment.

The recent consolidation of the p. & A.
telegraph company with the Western
onlon has thrown large number of OPP
orators 1nd other employees out of situa-
''ohs' Along the number we know of no
one VINO bette. deserves situation than
WIS sarah HaneNx, who has had charge
Oh the r. * A,ofiice IN this city for the last
three years. She has Watched tho inter
ests of the p. & A. with close attention
and given almost every waking bo,r 70 tbo
business OF the Office She is a highly in
telligent and refined lady, and, besides he
ing an accomplished telegraph operator.
possesses hrst class business abilities indie.
pendence OF character and is respected bv
sll VINO know her We hope she viii soon
lind situation. N WIN sum
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-31

The edition for 1874 of the sterling medical an
nual known a. Hostetter's Almanac is now reudy,
and may be obtained, free of cost, of druggists and
general country dealers in all parts of the United
States and British America and indeed In every
civilized portion of the Western Hemisphere. This
Almanac has been issued regularly at the com,
meneement OF every year for about one.fifth of q
century. 1t combines with the soundest practical
advice for the preservation and restoration Of
health, large amount of interesting and AMUSING
light reading, aud the calendar, astronomical cal
custons, chronological items &c, are prepared
with great care, and viii be found entirely accu5
rate. The issue of Hos etter's Altman &C for 1874
win probably be the largest edition of a medical
work ever published in any country. The proprie-
tors, Messrs. Hostetter & Smith, Pittsburgh Pa,
on receipt OF two cent stamp, Will forward a copy
by mail to any person who cannot procure one ii
his neighburhood.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-31
Business Notice.

All persons having any business matter
to transact with THE ARGUS establishment
should call at the Business Office, on Eagle
street, opposite the Post Office and next
door to Alex. Steel's iron store, and not
at the Sanctum, up stairs. All letters on
business should be directed Argus Print
ing Company and not to any one of the
editors. Attention to this notice will save
good deal Of valuable time at the editor
ial rooms, and ensure more prompt atten-
ton to the favors of our patrons. d&wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-31
Collecting the Taxes,

Captain Harry Cleaveland, our excellent
tax collector, is making good progress with
his work. He says that fully as many peo-
pie have paid their taxes for this year as
had paid at this time last year, though of
course the amount collected is much less
for the reason that everybodv's taxes are
very much less than last year, owing
to the rigid economy practiced by
our City Council and Board of
Supervisors Capt Cleaveland is Civ
ing his whole time to the collections, as the
money is very much needed to pay city and
county orders with. He hopes people will
call as fast as they can and pay up.