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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
Who Owns this Money 2

Mr.. Thaddeus Durling a well-to-do
farmer living in the town of Chester, Or
ange county, N. Y. Among the heirlooms
bequeathed to Mr.. Durling by his father,
was an old, clumsy writing desk, which
had descended from father to son for many
generations. At last the desk was thrown
into the corner of Mr.. Durlings wood-shed.
Here it was seen by neighbor, Mr.. Geo.
Mapes, who took fancy to it. On men,
tioning this to Mr.. Durling, the desk was
given to Mr.. Mapes. Mr.. Mapes sent the
desk to Mr. Rumsey, the village cabinet
maker, to have it repaired and vanished.
The desk stood in the door of Mr. Rumsey's
shop, where it attracted the attention of a
Mr.. Seeley, an Orange county farmer.
After looking at it, MrSeeley said, "Rum-
sey, that looks like one Of the old desks
with secret drawers that you sometimes
read about"
"That's fact" replied Rumsey "sup-
pose we search the old thing and see what
we can find"
An investigation was at once made, and
soon little narrow secret drawer was dis
covered In this drawer were twenty-one
American silver dollars, the coinage run
ming back into 1900.
OF course the news of the discovery soon
flew through the village. Mr.. Durling and
Mr.. Mapes both claimed the money from
Mr.. Rumsey. AS he could not determine
who was entitled to it, he placed the money
in the bank to await the arbitration of the
court before which suit is now pending
as to who is the rightful owner.
The case is the universal topic of c0nver-
sation the townspeople and farmers for
miles around. Some contend that the
money belongs to Durling some say that
he gave the desk and all it contained to
Mapes, while others say that Mr.. Rumsey
and Mr.. Seeley are the rightful owners.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
A Railway Horror.

A frightful accident occurred on Satur-
day evening, the 2sth ult., at @ o'clock on
the Great Western railroad, miles east of
Kokoma, and miles west of London, by
which number of lives were lost and
many persons badly burned and otherwise
injured. A fire broke out in the water
closet of car by the lamps falling on the
floor, and Immediately the car took fire.
Efforts were made to subdue the flames,
but without success, fire communicating
rapidly to the whole car. The passengers
rushed to the hinder part of the car, maxi
ing it impossible for any one to get out
by the door. Some escaped by the win
dows, while great many, unable to escape
were burned to crisp.
The bell rope was not attached to the
engine, consequently there was no way of
stopping the train. 1t was running at the
rate of thirty miles an hour, and ran about
three miles before it could be stopped
The car was entirely burned in ten min
utes, burning like tinder. At present it
is supposed that about ten persons were
burned to death and the same number in
jured, some very seriously, by jumping off
the train.
Several bodies were burned to crisp,
and it will be impossible to identify them.
Later.-AmoDg the burned remains of
the victims of Saturday nights railway ac-
cident there is one face that is perfectly
recognizable as that of one of the unfor-
tunate young ladies'. A Iocket she wore
was found on her neck in good preserva-
tion. Last night eight coffins were sent to
Kokoma station. Yesterday afternoon in
searching among the wreck number of
gold nuggets were found, supposed to be
melted jewelry also two gold watches,
which have been identified.
After seven corpses had been identified
number were still left, and it was supposed
that one or two Others had gone.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
..taRALLRoAD AD ssaIiaq
PHILADELPHIA AND READING .R5Rs
HwINTER ARRASsEMENT. II /
Monday, Nov, 10th, 1928.


TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG AS FOELOwS:
For New York, at $50, $40 a. m. and 200 p. m,
dEor Eor fhlladelphia, at $50, $40 a. m. 200 and
For Reading, at $50, $40 a. m. ZOO AO5 and,
For Pottsve at $50 s.1Oa. m. and 4Os D. m.
and and via Schuylkill and Susquehanna Branch at
For Allentown, at $50, $40 a. m. 200 and 7.4o
p. m.
The $50 a. m. and 200 p. m. trains have
through cars for New York.
The $40 q; M and 200 p m. trains have through
cars for Philadelphia.
sianA SUNDAYS Hf
For New York, at $50 am
FOR Allentown and Way Stations at $50 q. M.
dEor Eor Reading, Philadelphia and Way stations at
TRAINS FOR HARRISBURG, LEAVE AS FOL
LOWS
Leave New York, at 900 a. m. 1910 and $50
p. m. wv
Leave Philadelphia, at 9.l5 a. m. $50 and Z15
IA Le9ye ly Reading, at 415, z4O l12Oa M 15O, 800
Leave PSttsyllle, at 600, 91O a. IN. and 4s5 p. m.
an9 aag VIA Schuylkll and Susquehanna Branch az
. Leave Allentown at 2.lO a. M. 1925, 4.s5 and
Sb5 D. m. -'
The 10 a. M. train from Allentown and the
ai6 a. III train from Reading do not run on Mon
SUNDAYS
Leave New York. at $50 D. IN.
Leave Philadelphia, at 7l5 d. m.
Leave Reading, at AIS, 740a. m. and 1918 u. m.
Leave Allentown, 2.l0 a. m. and 855p M
j.. WooTTEN,
Reading. January 20, 1874.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
A Profitable Bed Quilt.

A curious illustration of the ingenuity of
smugglers in defrauding the revenue re-
Gently came to light at Suspension Bridge.
There was sale of confscated goods by
the Collector at that port some time ago,
and gentleman, for the fun of the thing,
made bid for the possession of an ordi-
nary looking bedquilt or comforter. He
got it for fifty cents and took the second
hand thing home, where its arrival elicted
no great enthusiasm. After being con-
temptuously kicked about the house for
some time, the quilt was finally assigned to
servants bed. By and by rent oc
Cured in its calico integument, and the
servant girl one day chanced to notice a
corner of superior looking stuff emerging
from the aperture. An examination was
made, and some rich results followed the
old quilts dissection. Five yards of rich
pink silks, nine yards of heavy black ditto,
a aquantity OF velvet ribbon and numerous
silk neckties were successfully exhumed
from it's capacious INTERIOR greatly to the
astonishment of the owner. Since the affair
transpired there has been an active demand
at the Collectors sale for bcdquilts, but the
importation does not seem to be kept up.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
DUNCANNoN STATION.

On and after Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 1873, trains
leave DuncannOn, as follows:
WESTWARD.
Pacihc Express 4.45 a. M, (hag) daily.
Way Passenger, SA A. M, daily
Mail, 2l6P. NJ, ..;.;;........ .dailyexcept Sunday
Mixed, GIG p. NJ, daily except Sunday.
EASTWARD.
tI Harris burg Accom- l255P. M, daily exceptSunday
Mail 7.S p. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS"
WIN. G. KING, Agent.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
Pennsylvania R. R. Time Table.
NEWPORT STATION

NEWPORT STATION.
On and after November 1, 1873, Passenger
trains will run as follows:
WEST.
Pacific Express 5.14 A. NJ (nag) daily
Way Pass. 300 A. M, daily,
Mail, ;.......2 IA p. M daily except Sunday.
Mixed 6'54 M, daily except Sunday.
EAST
Mall, ............ 7.05 p M, daily except Sunday
Harrisburg Accom- 1922 P. M, daily - Sunday
j. j. BARCLAY, Agent,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10
A CAR SHOP, FOUNDRY, A WHEELWRIGHT.
AND COACH MAKER, CEMENT AND,
AND BOLT FACTORY SHOIjIn
BE STARTED SOONf

The Southern Saving Fund and Building Asso.
ISOLATION OF GRIER CITY, allows six per cent
interest on monthly deposits subjet to thirty days
notice or persons owning shares of stock a full
cent. All the agents have shares OF stock for
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-10

az On Saturday night Ann Toner, a
young widow residing on the Heights, in
Jersey City, in fit of jealousy drew re-
volver and fatally shot her afianced hus-
bond, John Kennedy. The ball entered
his brain, but was successfully extracted
and the man may recover. He asserts that
it was not Mrs. Toner who shot him, but
man who walked behind them. Hisstate-
ment is not generally believed.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29

J. +. Phillips & Co. have nice line oi
Hats, among them will be found the Pocket
Hat, the easiest Hat ever made for the head
very fashionable.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
Collection Agency.

The undersigned desires to announce 20 the Public
that he has opened Collection Of6ce, in the town
Of Smyrna, in Kent County, Delaware, and is pre-.
pared TO make collections at all points within Kent
County. Having been Sheriff Of the county and
being well acquainted with its citizens, he f4ters
himself that he will be enabled TO make prompt col
Iections Of any claims that may be entrusted to hm
Prompt attention will be given to any claims thai
may be received, and prompt remittances made c
any funds which mag be collected.
Call en-. or address by mail
WILLIAM WILDS,
July 97.tf Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29

Qua Growing SPRING CRoP-From all
parts of the country we have hattering reports
of the appearance of our crops, particularly
corn, aud if no untoward event happens before
harvest the yield will probably be one of the
largest gathered for many years. We have
taken some pains to inform ourselves of the
prospects of this important crop, and our in
vestigations have demonstrated one fact which
farmers would do we'll to consider. 1t is this,
that fertilizers have had no small share in pro-
ducing the result, and in giving that vigorous
appearance which the stalks and leaves have
thus far shown.
Among the fertilizers which proved their
value on this crop, the Sun GuanO" bears a
most conspicuous part. Although a new arti-
Gle, and only in the first season of its career,
it's effects have already proved the promises of
its manufacturers. We are glad to be able to
speak thus favOrably Of the Sun" because
farmers should appreciate the action of its
manufacturers in offering them SO valuable a
manure at so moderate a price. There were
many farmers who through disappointment and
loSsby reason of unpropitious seasons, felt that
they could lily afford to buy the high priced
phosphates they had hitherto used. To be
sure there were other low priced fertilizers 10
the market. But as these were largely adul-
terated with sand and clay, discerning farmers
naturally gave them a wide berth. They knew
very we'll that it would be as good policy TO at
tempt to fatten cattle on saw-dust, as to ferti-
lize land with sand; or to extract sunbcams
from cucumbers as to expect fertility to result
from these sand adulterated articles. To far
mers Of this class the introduction of the ''Sun
fuano'' has been boon OF great value, and
we shall always take pleasure in aluding to its
merits.
The importance OF good crops to the country
caunOt be overestimated The influence of a
bounteous yield of breadstuffs is felt 10 remote
quarters of the globe and the scarcity oI
abundance of the cereals is a subject which poll
tcal economists discuss with gravity worthy
of its Importance. The balance of trade
among nations is often determined by propi
IioDs agricultural seasons, and when we take
into consideration the momentous question.
involved, we should feel thankful at the prom
ising prospects Of our spring crops.-BreGk
lroter Light.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
IGKNERAL NArrnR-Nn. SOL


AN ACT fixing the time for the election of Representatives
the State Of Pennsylvania the Forty
Be enacted bv the Senate aud House OF
United America Congress assembled That
the Tuesday following the first Monday November
eighteen hundred and seVenOur there shall be elected in
each congressional district i'll the state Of Pennsylvania
represent said State in the Forty fourth Con
greSs of the United States
AnpruYed June lS 1874
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
Fhe Beecher-TiAtOn Scandal

The case Of Theodore Tilton and Rev. Henry
Wurd Beecher of Brooklyn, about which so
tnuch is being said, stands, to serve the mat
ter up in short space, as follows: Mr.. Tilton,
last week, made a sworn statement to a COM
mittee of Mr. Beecher's church, the substance
of which Is thisl Mr.. Tton charges Mr..
Beecher with committing adultary with Mrs.
Tilton, alleges In support of the charge ccntes-
sion of Mrs. Tilton to himself, specifies two
occasions upon which he observed ,equlvocal
acts on the part of Mr.. BeecherI adduces sew
eral letters Of Mr.. Beecher expressing great
contriticn for some unspeci&ed wrong done to
him in relation TO his wife, and also adduces
hronositions alleged to have been made to him
That he should 20 abroad with his family and
eer. ain tAere several years at Mr.. Beecher' s
expense.
TO this Mr.. Beccher has made reply: He
enters into general defense of the reputation
of Mrs. Tilton in connection with his own. He
declares that from childhood she has been un-
der his eye, and since reaching womanhood
she has had his sincere admiration and atfec-
tion-that he cherishes for her pure feeling
such as a gentleman might honorably offer to q
Christian woman, and which she might re-
ceive and reciprocate without scruple. In a
word, he rejects every imputation rejecting
upon her honor or his own. He leaves his
own vindication, however, to his committee,
who are to sift the matter to the bottom, and
to whom he will submit full statement.
Mrs. Tilton also publishes defence agains
the charge of her husband. She explicitly de
nies every statement made by her husband BY
which her honor as woman and wife il
made to suffer- She enters into the motive!
of Mr.. Tilton and the circumstances of the
case to show that malice and ambition at Mr.
Beecher's expense gave to Mr.. Tilton the ori
ginal impulse which has at length driven him
to sacrifice his family. Her story of theil
domestic life is peculiarly painful one, illus
trating how fearfully wretched home may be
made by the g diabolical teachings of these
latter days'--the free love cant and goddess
philosophy for which some parts of thi
country are so infamous
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
THE MARKETS.
MARRIAGES.

ROTH-sPARKS-In Philadelphia July 10Th the Parso-
nAEe'of the HeddpR NJ z. Church. By Rev Thos. Miller
Mr. Peter Roth, TO Mr Frances Sparks both Of Smyrna
Del.
CARET-HARRIsAt the residence Of the brides father
Tuesday JHly Th BY Rev J. NJ Hope Mr. Charles NJ Carey
90 Miss Mary Harris, daughter Of VIM. B. Harris all OF
this county.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
oFFICIA =.
Laws and Resolutions of the United States Pas
sed ut the First Session of the Forty
Third Congress.
LGRNRRAL NAruRR-Nn. 49,

GENERAL NATURE-NO. 49,
AN ACT to increase the pensions of soldiers and saOr
have been totally disabled.
Be 1t enacted by the and House
Of the United States Of America Congress assembled That
section four OF the entitled IAN consolidate
and amend the laws and March
third eighteen hundred and be
that all persons who while in the military naval
the United States and the line shall
permanently and totally disabled the
sona aid and attendance Of another by the loss
OF the sight OF the sight OF the other having been
vous lost by the loss OF both hands by the loss OF both
feet by other injury resulting in total and
helpessnes shall be entitled apsnsOn fifty dollars
month and this shall be in lieu pension OF thirty dol
and month such person
by said Provided That the increase OF sha
be granted by the injuries herein specified
unless the resulted in total
requiring the regular pursOna aid and attendants of
parSOn.
That this shall take effect after tn,
fourth day Of June. eighteen hundred and sevenyiou
Approved, June Is, 1874.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29

Freight Train will have Passenger Car attached and Will be
snbiect to delays incident to freight business
uFreahts must various stations az least Thirty
(3O Minutes starting Of Trains otherwise they Will lay
over twenty-IOur (2D hours.
J. L.CALDWELL Superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
GENERAL NAruRE-No. ST.
AN ACT to amend law relating Patents Trade Mark
and copyrights.

ACT amend the relating Patents, Trade
and copyrights
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
the United States Of America Congress assembled That
shall maintain action for the infringement
copyright unless he shall give notice thereof by
the Immediately following, il it be book; il
cOmpOsitUn print, cut engraving photograph
painting drawing chrOmO statue stauaTy model
intended be perfected and completed work of the
inscribiuR portion thereof
which the shall lie mOunten, the following
by A. b. in the office OF the Librarian of Congress.
Washington his option the word COpyTKh
with the the copyright entered and the
by whom it taken out; Opyright ls by
A. b."
That for recording and certifying
writing for the assignment OF copyright the Librarian
Congress snail from the to whom the
dollar said Tee either certificate of the
under OF the Librarian Congress- and all
shall be paid the Treasury OF the United States
That in the construction Of this act the words En-
craving cut and print shall be applied only to pictorial
illustrations wOrka connected with the fine
prints labels designed be other articles
shall entered under copyright Jaw but
hereby charged with the
the registry Of such prints labels in conformity
with :he regulations provided by law copyright OF
that there shall be paid for recording the
print label not trade mark six dollars which shall
OF furnishing OF the record under the
Of the Commissioner Patents to the party entering h
|
That all laws and OF laws inconsistent with thG
foregoing provisions be and the hereby repealed
SEC S. That this act shall take effect and after the
day Of August, eighteen hundred and seventy-four.
| Approved, June Is, 1874.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
A CARD TO THE FRUIT GROWERS,

take this method OF informing friends and acquant-
of this vicinity that have associated with Mr. Henry
Weiss well known Commission Merchant Philadelphia,
the firm title OF Weiss Parry and will be very thank
full tor cOnsgnments that be favored Of Fruit
Butter Eggs, Poultry and General Produce Our Motto
quick sales and prompt returns Our facilities Tor doing
be surpassed location the best
in the City, and with knowledge OF the business and
established house by giving strict
attention think trust in for liberal share
shipments. We ask to give trial and will
guarantee good sales other house in the City will
during the greater portion of the Tu
soliciting trade and should anything like TO
be consulted
satisfaction given. We do nothing but strictly
honest and reliable business which will prove to those
that will favor with their shipments We also have acil
ties tor storing several thousand bushels of potatoes in
ecty dry cellar boarded expressly for the and parties
wishing to forward potatoes do at any time
though the market the time dull hold them It'll
there demand and they here then ready to put
jaey into market by this derive better
prices Shippers will be furnished with weekly and
semi weekly lists made up by ourselves from sales made
the day publishing Hoping will favor with liberal
share Of patronage, respectfully, JOHN L. PARRY
the firm WEISS n PARRY General Commission Merchants,
3ls North Water Street, Philadelphia. june l7-3m
p. SWhen friends visit the City will be much in
ebted to them visit store and for themselves
that work to establish our business. Wa p.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
DEATHS.

BLADEsTn this tOwn. the 21d nEt Lizzie daughter Of
Charles w. and Annie Blades aged u years. months and
days.
PLUMNER-Iu Camden N j. on the 10th last, Mrs Prs-
ella Pumner, wife Of Burrs Plummsr. aged 30 years
WOODHULL-On the fsth inst, Mrs Frances vile Of Francis
woodruff. aged shout 10 years
AORRsOn the 11th at Clayton, CArVen p Of Mr. John
Morris. aged months.
CLAYTON-0n ths 9is mat, Dextsrs Corner. Apo
qunixsuk Hd Amelia wife Of John ID. Clayton, aged Ss
years.
HACKETT-On the inst, at Smyrna Landing MIRA Mary
Haekstt. aged ~ years.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29

Persons in want of Fine Ready. Made Cloth
ing will consult their interest by calling upon
us, as we have the largest stock in Smyrna and
are selling cheaper than any one else can do.
j. 4. Phillips & Co.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29
GGESERAL NATURE-No. SAL

AN ACT explanatory the OF June thrteth eighteen
hundred and Sixty-iOur.
Be enacted by the Senate and House Representatives
OF the United states OF America in Congress assembled That
all deposits made IN institutions existing which do bust
savings banks recognized by
laws Of their respective States by Congress hereby
eared be from taxation the deposits in
nRs institutions having capital although they have
tai although they have capital stock bond for the add
Oua security Of their depOsOrs and dividends
and tax shall be assessed the deposits made n such
institutions collected Of them said deposits otherwise
herein provided Provided That all the profit OF
banks less the dvidend4 stock
exceeding the eight divided
the dSposOrs and that the capital stock invested
the class securities used invesnR
and that interest the Of less than
halt ceu be paid in all to their depOsOrs to b.
made good il necessary from the capital stock.
J. q. BLAINE
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
MATT II. CARPENTER
President Of the Senate pro temDore.
Received by the President June 6, 1874.
more DEPARTMENT OF STATE.-The foregoing ae
having presented President Of the United
his approval and having been returned by him to tn
house OF Congress which 1t originated within the time
scbsd by the Constitution OF the United States has become
law without his approval.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-29

J. F. Phillips & Co New Stock of Spring
and Summer Clothing has arrived For beauty,
style and cheapness it cannot be beat