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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
The Horse Mail Contracts.

Many persons wonder how it is that
strangers and men who never saw the
country or route over which they are to
carry the mail bid for, and obtain these
inland contracts.
The following from the Doylestown
Democrat will give some light on the
subject:
We hear great complaint in the matter
of the letting of the local mail routes in
this section of the country. For years
several short routes through this county
have been taken by those who run the
two horse stages over the line. The
compensation received for carrying the
mail and the fare from passengers en-
abled the owners to make a living and q
little more. In most cases the stage and
horses are all the property owned by
these poor men; and being well acquaint-
ed along the route, they not only accom-
modated the people, but felt an interest
in serving the mails with punctuality.
But this thingis now changed. These
local contracts have been taken from
these poor men, and passed into the
hands of great corporation said to have
grown up under the shadow of the post
office department. This company known
as the United States Inland Mail
Transportation company" has now be-
come the great mail contractor of the
country, and has swallowed up all the
personal local bidders for mail routes 1t
is not in condition to perform the SER
vice itself, and does not pretend to do it,
but sub-lets to the poor men who run
the passenger hacks on the roads, and
thus in fact levies blackmail on them,
which they are forced to pay to keep off
opposition. The company has its home
in Washington, ID. c., and A. f. Boone
signs himself secretary. It is believed
that clerks, or other officials, in the post
Office department are connected with the
company, who furnish the bids of the
local bidders and thus enable the "United
States Inland Mail" to underbid them
and get the contracts. In no other way
would 1t be able to accomplish what it
does, often undertaking by a few cents.
Soon individual bidders will be driven
from the field entirely, and all the mail
contracts of the country will pass into
the hands of this great company. 1t
will then have monopoly OF the mail
lettings, and will begin to dictate to the
department. We call these facts to the
attention of the postmaster general, and
ask that he give it his attention. We
are satisfied that proper Investigation
will show that some of his own employ
ees are connected with the company and
furnish contraband information to anable
it to underbid all other bidders. Mr..
Key should smash this ring. Here is an
opening for reform, and we hope it will
not be overlooked.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
Great Fire at stambOuI.

CoNsTANTTNoPLE, April ia fire
at Stamboul Tuesday night destroyed
between 300 and 500 houses. 1t origina-
ted in the Greek quarter at about IL
o'clock at night, and rapidly mounted
the hill. 1t was only extingulshed on
reaching the Turkish quarter at the
summit. No public buildings were
destroyed. Several firemen were in
jured, but no loss of life has yet been
ascertained.
Stamboul, the scene of the great con-
fIagration announced above, is the name
of the Turkish city of Constantinople,
as distinguished from Pera and Galata,
the quarters allotted to Christians and
foreigners. Stamboul occupies the
promontory at the Southwestern ex-
tremity of the Bosphorus. On one side
it overlooks the sea of Marmora, and on
the other side is separated from Pera and
Galata by the inlet known as the Golden
Horn. Constantinople, or its different
sections, has probably suffered more fre-
quently by fire than any other Europe
all city, owing to the character of its
buildings, being chiefly of wood, and
the religious ideas of the inhabitants,
which prevent their attempting to Oh
viate a misfortune in which they sup
pose the hand of fate is visible. 1t is
said that in 532 the whole city was
burned down, its size at that time being
then unknown. This disaster was the
result of great popular tumult about
the circus" and 10000 of the inhab-
itants were killed before it was sup
pressed. In the winter of 1872 seven
destructive fires occurred in one night,
and s 500 houses were burned to the
ground. On June 6, 1870, another con-
flagration destroyed at least I 1000 build
ings, many of them of very fine and
substantial character, and terrible loss
of life was also incurred, the number of
persons who perished in the flames be-
ing variously estimated at from 800 to
1900. On July 16, 1874 u conflagration
visited Galata, destroying about 200
houses, the loss being estimated at S2,-
000.0 600
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
cOroner's Verdict in the Iewstt Tragedy.

New York, April H. The inquest
in the Jewett tragedy was finished this
afternoon, and the jury returned the
following verdict: We find that Geo.
w. Jewett came to his death by the ex-
plosion of hand grenade at 1S2 Front
street on April 8, 1877, brought to the
office by Orville ID. Jewett, and that
said orville ID. Jewett came to his death
by pistol shot wounds caused by the
firing Of a pistol by the said Orville ID.
Jewett.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

TO the top of blast furnace at Baldwin.
Mr.. Langfelt taking with him his little
daughter, aged between five and six
years. The top of the hoist Is about 100
feet high. While the elevator was de-
scending, and when about so feet from
the ground, the little girl stepped aside,
and before she could be grasped by her
father fell over the side and was precipi-
tated to the bottom, fracturing her skull
and receiving other injuries from the
effects of which she died about eleven
O'Clock the same night.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

WHEN we get a little spare time we
are going to look over our money to see
If we have any of them, for the U. S.
Treasurer says:
"A counterfeit one thousand dollar
legal-tender note is out on the issue of
1852, letter Il. A well-executed counter
felt five hundred dollar national bank
note is out. Large quantities of silver
put in circulation. The Secret Service
officers have received information of the
appearance of counterfeit five dollar
pieces.o
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

IT VIII be matter of interest TO all our
readers who are desirous of adorning their
homes, to know that there has been la
corporated In New York q Stock Com
pany with q cash capital of quarter of
a million of dollars, for the manufacture
of Pianos, which will be sold direct to
the people at factory prices. Its name is
the MENDELsoHN PIANO Co., Office No.
SO Broadway, New York. tH
These Pianos made one Of the finest
displays ut the Centennial Exhibition.
and were unanimously recommended for
the Diploma Of Honor and Medal of
Merit.
This Company are the first to do q
general business with the purchaser dt-
rect, saving him more than one-haLf the
price charged by other .frst-cidss makers.
We would recommend any of our
readers who have any idea of ever buy
ing a piano, to send for their Illustrated
and Descriptive Catalogue, which will
be mailed free to all.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
OUR CIRCULATION.

For the information of advertisers and
Others who may be interested in know
ing, we will state that the present circu-
lation of THE TIMES is sbetween eighteen
hundred and nineteen hundred copies
each week.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
Never Failing Worm Syrup.

t9g- White, smooth and soft any lady's
hands, arms or neck may become, who uses
Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Pimples or other dis
fgurments of complexional nature, are
surely obllterated by this healthfui promoter
of beauty. Depot, Crittenton's No. Sixth
Avenue, N. Y. HIPS hair & Whisker Dye,
black or brown, 50cts. 14.4w
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

NotiCe.-All persons indebted to the
subscriber by note will please make pay
ment before or during April Court, as
after that date no further time will be
given. j. B. HACKET.
Bloomfield, March 26, 1877.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
remedy, is anxious 10 make known to Ills fellow
sufferers the means OF cure. To all who desire IT,
he viii senda copy OF the prescription used. (free
OF chaTgel with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they win find Sure Cure
for Consumption, Asthma bronchitis. &C,
Parties wishing the prescription Will please
2a6mos l9i Penn St., WILLIAMSBURG. New York
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Carpets, Carpets. Beautiful Brussels, 3
phys and Ingram, with 30 patterns in
Homemade Carpets, Hemps, Halls and
Stairs at the Carlisle Carpet House,
81, East Main St., Carlisle.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
Fatal Accident al Baldwin.

On Sunday afternoon, between four
and five o'clock, Mr.. ID. Langfelt, of
Baldwin, in company with several per-
sons, assembled on the elevator or 'ihoist''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Tailoring promptly and well done.
We will furnish you the goods, or you
can bring your own material, and be as
sured of having good fit.
f. MORTIMER
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Everybody says impossible But new
ertheless it is true, that you can buy a
good Suit of Clothes, coat, pants and
vest for only $500 at
l. SCUW ARTZ'S
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Looking Glasses, Mirrors, Window
Shades, Mats, Rugs, Hassocks, &C., at
the Carpet Store in Carlisle.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Only Fip.--I have received another
lot of good colors of the Ct cent prints
Lots of other NEW GOODS are also in
Store and for sale at a bargain. Call
and see them.
IL MnDTJNIrD
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

"Above All Navy Tobacco. ''-Cau-
tion.-Every DC. and 10c. plug of this
Celebrated Tobacco is labelled "Wardle's
Above ALL" None is genuine without
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Z" The Above All, is a new brand of
chewing tobacco, and is without a peer
for excellence and sweetness. For sale,
wholesale and retail, by J. b. HATFIELD
in Gantt's Building.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Baking Powder, just the thing every
lady should have in the house. The
best out, for sale by +. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

The celebrated "Capital Lead, which
is unequalled for whiteness and durabil-
ity always on hand and for sale by
If. F.. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Handsome Parlor Carpet new designs
just received only 30 cents per yard at
/. SCHWARTZ'S.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Ask your merchants for "Above All"
Chewing Tobacco.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

No Out or Stereotype will be inserted Ia this paper
unless light face and on metal base.
eW Twenty per cent N Of regular rates, Will
be charged for adYertsements set In Double Column
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Purchasers of Carpets, Wall Papers,
Shades, Oil Cloths and general house
furnishing goods of this kind should see
the large spring stock at the Carlisle
Carpet House, 21, East Main Street.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

TOB PRINTISGo Of every description peltly
y executed on short notice and at reasonable
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

The Eagle HoteI.-Mrs. Sarah Derrick
would notify the public that she has
taken possession of the above named
Hotel in Bloomfield, and would be
pleased to have all her old friends favor
her with their patronage, and as many
new ones as feel weel disposed towards
her. ~ 4t.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
+. r. Kupkel,s Bitter Wine of Iron.

II has never been known to fail in the cure of
weakness attended with symptoms indispositiOn
to exertion, loss OF memory, difficulty of
breathing, weakness, horror of disease, night
sweats, cold feet, weakness, dimness of vision,
langu0r, universal laseitude OF the muscular
system, enormous appetite, with dyspeptic
symptoms, hot hands flushing of the body,
dryness of the skin, pallid eountenance and
eruptions on the face, eyellds, frequent black
spots flying before the eyes, with suffusion and
loss of sight, want of attention, etc. Sold
only In 81 bottles. Get the genuine. Depot
and office, 259 North Ninth st., Philadelphia.
Advice free. Ask for K. +. Kunkeps Bitter
Wine of Iron, and take no other make. Gen.
uine sold only in 81 bottles.
Nervous Debilltyi Nervous Debility.
Debility, a depressed irritable state of mind,
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling, no energy
or animation, confused head, weak memory,
the consequence of excesses, mental over
work. This nervous debility finds sovereign
cure in K. r. Runkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron.
1t tones the system dispels the mental gloom
and dependency, and rejuvenates the entire
system. Sold only In 81 bottles. Get the
genuine. Sold by all druggists. Ask for E. +.
Kunkol's Bitter Wine Of Iron, and take no
bottles for IS. All ask is trial OF this
valuable medicine. Ii will convince the most
skeptical of Its merits.
Never Failing Worm Syrup.
Eff. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails to
destroy Pin, Seat and Stomach Worms. DR..
Kunkel is the only successful physician who
removes Tape Worms In two hours. Head
and all complete alive, and no fee till head
passes. Common sense teaches IL Tape Worms
can be removed, all other worms can bereadily
destroyed. Send for circular to DR.. Kunkel,
259 North Ninth st., Philadeluhia, Pa, or ask
your druggist for bottle of Kunkers Worm
Syrup. Price 81 per bottle. II never fails.
Used by children or grown persons with perfect
safety. IA I'm
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
NOTICE no sIjDsCRIBERs,

Look at the figures on the label Of your paper
Those figures tell YOU the date 90 which your sub
scrfptfOn Is paid. Within weeks after money IN
sent, see II the date is changed. No other receipt
10 necessary.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Wall Papers. = Over 300 designs for
Halls, Parlors, Dining-rooms, &C., low
as 8 cents up to beautiful tints and Deco
rations, at the Carpet Store,
81, East Main st., Carlisle
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

J. B. HARTzELL, Newport, is intro
ducing new brand of Tobacco, "Above
ALL" which Is destined to take the lead.
TRY il.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

conn A Month: AGENTS WANTED on our
%~oo THREE GREAT 81 BOOKS. The
STORY OF CHARLEY ROSS.
A full account OF this Great Mystery, written by
his Father, be its Robinson CrusOe in thrilling in.
terest. She Illustrated HAND. BOOK to all re-
ligious, q Complete Account of all denominations
and scets. 800 Illustrations. Also the ladies'
medical guide by, DR.. Pancoast- 100 illustrations
These books sell at sight. Male and Female
Agents coin money on them. Particulars free
Copies by. mail 2 each. John e. Potter 4 Co.,
Philadelphia 14d4t
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
SPRING OPENING.

Spring has come, and
we are ready for II, with
the finest assortment OF
Ready Made Clothing
ever offered in amen
ICA.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

tn YOU will agree to distribute some OF our
IL circulars, we VIII send you CHRONIC
IN GILT FRAME and a l6 page, 81 column illus
trated paper, FREE for months. Inclose 10
cents to pay postage. Agents wanted. KEN
DALI Il CO., Boston, Mass. lld4w
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17
A. G. YATES & COMPANY

20 Ladies' Favorite Cards all styles, with
name l0c. Post paid. j. B. Hustled, Nassau.
hens. Co., N. Y. l4diw
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Our goods represent
the latest New York
styles, and our twenty
flve years experience In
manufacturing Clothing
Is sufficient guarantee
forht and workmanship.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-04-17

Buying all our goods
for Cash, and possessing
great fac1litles for man
ufacturlng, enables us t.
sell so remarkably low.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
FOREIGN.
DRAWING Ur A PRoTEsT

DRAWING UP a PROTEST.
London, June 27-ln the house Of
commons this afternoon, Cowan, radi.
cal reformer, and member from New
castle.on-Tyne, gave notice that he
viii to morrow ask about the destruc-
ton OF the Rustchuk consulate, and
whether 1t be a breach of information
al law. The consuls at Rustchuk are
drawing UP a protest against the Rus
SLAMS bom5arding their residences, as
being against all law. The object OF
the bombardment is to save a regular
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
Pullman Palace Drawing Room Car

are run on all through trains OF THIS ROAD.
This Is the ONLY LINE running these cars be-
tween Chicago and st. Paul and Minneapolis,
Chicago aud Milwaukee, Chicago and Winona, or
Chicago and Green Bay.
Close connections are made at Chicago with the
Lake Shore 81 Michigan Southern, Michigan Cen
trial, Baltimore & Ohio, Pittsburg, FIT. Vague &
Chicago, Kankakee Line and Pan Handle Routes,
for all points East and Southeast, and with the
Chicago and Alton and Illinois Central for all
points South.
Close connections are also made with the Union
Pacific r. r. at Omaha for all far West points.
close c0anecti0nS mad2 at Junction points NTH
trains Of all cross points.
Tickets e"er this route are sold by all Coupon
Ticket Agents in the United States and Canadas.
Remember. you ask for your Tickets via the
Chicago 81 Southwestern Railway, and take none
other.
New York Office, No. AIS Broadway; Boston
Office, No. 5 State street; Omaha Office, 25 Farm
| ham street; San Francisco Office, 12l Montgomery
street; Chicago Ticket Offices. 81 Clark street,
! under Sherman House; 70 Canal, corner Madison
and Canal streets; Wells Street De pot, corner
Wells and K1nZle streets.
For rates or information not attainable from
your home ticket agents, apply to
MARVIN Eu5HITT.
Gen, Manager, Chicago.
". q. sTENNIrT,
! 0en'l Psss'rkgt Chicago.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
FINANCIAL REPORT.

Chicago, June 27-The annual re
port OF the Chicago Rock Island &
Pacific r, R. just issued, shows the
total distance Of the road owned and
leased by the company is 1908 miles;
gross receipts from this for the last
fiscal year were S6,9l7,G56; operating
expenses and taxes were So, $751; 94;
net earnings, s3,364,462, Deducting
the dividends, interest on bonds and
other accounts, leaves a surplus OF
s432,4S2. The present balance in
GLIDING the income account is $751;
534; last year $4,000. More persons
carried than the proceeding year, re-
sulting in the increased revenue o.
$4,000. The freight was slightly in
creased but the freight earnings ow
ing to the Iowa granger law, decreased
$4,000.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
SPORTING.

Hampton won the Northumberland
plate at the Newcaslle-onI'yn race.
TOOK a DRIVE IN THE QUEENS CAR
RIAGE.
Ex-Presideut Grant took a drive
this morning in the queens carriage
to the Windsor great park, and after
wards drove to the Great Western
Station and took the noon train for
London.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
WAR ITEMS.

London, June 27.-Latest advices
report that the Russian centre is be
ing reinforced by the twentieth divis-
ion from Kars. $4,000 men detached
from the centre, have advanced to
~Sarakamysh. The Turkish centre re-
inforeed by a division Of is batalIions
has advanced two miles in front OF
Zewin, where the Ottoman headquart-
ers still remain. The Turkish right
is still reported pursuing the Russian
left. Intelligence received at Ere
roum states that the Russian bonn
bardment Of Kars is slackening.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
WASHINGTON.
oNTNEM

Washington, June 21.-The prosi-
dent has appointed Con. w. G. Lcducc
OF Minnesota, commissioner Of agri-
culture, TO take effect on the first of
,Tulv.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28
sFlag stations. tTelegraph stations.
Q

/. Atsioux City with Illinois Cel.-~al, Sioux
city and Pacific and Sioux City and st. Paul Rail
roads,
. Passenger train going east connectsa at Davis
junction with branch trains arriving vt Port
landvillc at 12.l9 ?. ~, and then connecting with
uowards stages for Virginia, Eden, Fairview,
Beloit, Canton, Harrisburg, Flandreau Linwood,
Rock Rapids, Sioux FAILS and all points on the
Big Sioux River, and from leaving Portlandville
at l Is p. m, connects NJ Davis junction with
train going west.
3. AT Elk Point with stages for Ps1ca, Neh
and Richla 4, D. I.
4. AT Vermtllion with stages fer Lodi, Rive
side, Turner, Bloomingdale and Finlay.
5. AT Meckling with stages tor St.Jamts.
Il, AT Gayyllle with stages forS Helena.
Z. AT Yanklon with stages for all points in
southern and western Dakota, and North Nebras-
ka; and during the season Of navigation with
Missouri River Transportation Companies line
Of steamers tor Randall, Brule, Pierre, s9lly,
Riee, Bismarck, stevenson, Berthold. buford,
carroll and Benton; connecting at Pierre with
transportation wagons for the Black Hills
This is the only Direct Route to the
Black Hills,
E.N. DERRroKsoN, CENT Superintea0't
dgeHt.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-28

lie the old Lake Shore Route, and IS the only one
passing between Chicago and Evanston, Lake
Forest, Highland Park, Waukegan, Racine, Ke
nosha and Milwaukee.