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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
,Lnaisiana for Hayes.

The Electoral Commission has decid-
cd that the eight votes of Louisiana
must be counted for Hayes and Wheeler.
They decided that the two Electors
claimed TO be ineligible were not so and
that the vote is legally returned. The
ground of this decision, stated briefly,
is substantially as follows: That it is
not competent to go into evidence as to
the papers opened by the President of the
Senate, in the presence of the two houses,
to prove that other persons than those
regularly cesdfied by the Governor, in
and according to the determination and
declaration of their appointment in
other words, to go behlnd the certificate
of the Governor, so far as it founded
upon the ae4lOn of the Returning
Board. The report will also state that
the Commission could not receive any ev-
idence to show that any elector was in
eligible on the 9TH of November, the
day of the election, on the ground that
it was not essential to show that an
elector was eligible on that day so long
as hewas eligible when he cast his vote
in the Electoral College, and the fact
appears that the alleged ineligible cleo
tors, Brewster and Levfsee, were chosen
to fill vacancies caused by their own alb
sence from the college, and there was no
allegation of ineligibility at the time
they cast their votes.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Strange Capture of Horse Thief.

A New Jersey Exchange says: The
followingwemarkable circumstance was
told us by gentleman of this place who
got his information from the Secretary
of the Warren County Vigilant Socie-
ty. a horse was stolen from Washing
ton on Saturday night and kilograms
giving descriptions of the animal and
the supposed thief were at once sent in
different directions. AS one of these
messages were passing over the wires
the operator at Bloomfield, N. j., out of
curiosity read it. While doing so, how
ever, man riding horse passed in
front of his window, and both answer
ed so well the descriptions he was read
ing, that his suspicious were aroused,
and he ran out at once and caused the ar
rest of the traveller. Communication
with the owner of the missing animal at
once established the correctness of his
surmises, and on Monday he conveyed
his prisoner to Washington and receiv-
ed reward of fifty dollars that had been
offered for the capture of the thief and
recovery of the horse.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Politics and Eggs.


The effects of the action of the COM
promise electoral committee is already
,permeating every branch Of our nation
al industries, but whether for good or
evil deponent sayeth not. The most
striking illustration of this fact that has
come to our notice is in the price of
eggs. Only last week this fruit COM
manded the dignified sum of 25 cents
per dozen, while to-day it can be pur-
chased at IA cents by the schooner load
if desired. Hens were afraid before to
venture their production in the arena of
trade, but now as from a copious horn of
plenty they are deluging the marts of the
entire country, and the rich and poor
alike can now sit peacefully down to
their dish of scrambled eggs, and rejoice
over the happy state of the country
Eggs are sensitive articles of merchan-
disc, and they feel the political pulse
more carefully than many are willing to
suppose.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
A Cure for Paralysis.

Providence reports the first New Eng
land blue glass cure. The wife of a
prominent manufacturer, for three years
afflicted with paralysis, was induced to
test the theory. The room had both an
East and West exposure, and its win
dows were fitted with the glass, the
patient bathed in the light for an hour
or two, and was able to walk and had
regained the use of her limbs. The
Providence Star vouches for the story
and says the woman is getting steadily
better aas.a
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
The Interest Greater than the Principal.

A bank book was presented at the
Springfield institution for savings, one
day last week, which had not been seen
by the bank officials since the original de-
post was made 80 years ago, when The
odore Bliss was president and John
Howard treasurer. The amount of the
deposit was $500, while the interest alone
has amounted to $1,649. During all
this time the owner of the book had
never entered the bank or asked a
question as to her property, which she
now comes to claim. For the first few
years the money drew only per cent.
but has since yielded 5, 6 and I, though
now back again to 5.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Hard Cider in Reality.

II was on exhibition at Philadelphia.
The water of the cider is all evaporated,
leaving a substance looking like dried
glue. The solid residue of the cider is
rolled around wooden roller like cloth,
and is ready for transportation across
the ocean or elsewhere. If liquid cider
is wanted, piece is cut off and water
poured on, when it is dissolved, and
ready to drink, and it is said to be equal
to cider lust from the press.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Bribinu a Secretary.

United States Deputy Marshal Finne-
gass bvought to San Francisco from
Marysville, on Sunday night, Tassey
Stewart, q farmer in the vicinity Wheat
land, Yus'a county, as aprisoner, on a
charge Of attempting to bribe Secretary
Chandler to render a decision in his
favor in aeontest over the title to q
quarter section of United States land
He wrote to Secretary Chandler in Octo-
Der last, and agafn in November, offer
ing him 1900 for prompt and favorable
decision. Mr.. Chandler referred the let
ters to the Attorney Gepcral, who trans
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

E9S A Rochester, N. Y, woman re-
Gently appeared on the streets at mid
day in ball-dress with low neck and
short sleeves, and was arrested. In court
she proved her respectability and her
lawyer argued that dress which might
be worn in a ball room by gas light with
out impropriety was fit to be worn in
the street by day. She was released, but
subsequently reappeared on the street
in the same costume and was rearrested.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
A Lively Corpse.

There has been a resurrection of the
dead at Plainville Conn. Deacon Hamlin
died of paralysis, as was supposed, and
a large assembly gathered in the church
for the funeral. But during the services
the audience grew restless, the corpse
stirred, was hastily carried from the
house, restoratives were applied, and,
at the last accounts, the good deacon
seemed to have taken a new lease of
life
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

THE trial of the suit of Henry H.
Beady against Samuel ]. Tilden was be-
gun Tuesday before Judge Sedgwick in
the special term of the Superior Court.
The plaintiff sues for a copartnership
accounting on a pool in railroad stock in
1864, and for $26, 600, which, it is alleged,
the defendant was overpaid under mis-
apprehension.as to the profits. The de-
fendant denies the alleged Facts and the
copartnership.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

THE immense jobbery bill, called the
exemption or stay law bill, came up for
final action on "Wednesday afternoons
session of the House. Many Intellectual at
tempts to introduce amendments were
yoted6own, and at last the final and de-
cisiveyvote was reached. The bill was
defeated by a.vote of 93 nays to79 ayes,
and was therefore laid in the dust, as It
certainly should be.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

On Thursday man who gave his
name as w. II. Weldon, shot at Gov.
Packard of Louisiana, with the intent
80 kill him. he inflicted slight wound
only, however, when those around him
returned the fire, wounding the would
be assassin, after which he was arrested.
He claims to have done the deed for
''pure patriotism" Weldon is the son
of Rev. G. F. Weldon, of West Philadel-
phia.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
EAE TIMEs NEw BLOOMFIELD, Pa. EEBRuARYl 20 ls77

nlitted them to District Attorney Cogh-
Ian, with instructions to bring the man
to justice. When arrested he intimated
that he thought the outgoing admins
tration would be ready to take advantage
of an opportunity to make money. The
Grand Jury of the United States court
found an indictment against Stewart on
Friday.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

EgT During one Of the fairs in Paris,
some years ago, Baron James de Roths-
child was patron. CHANGING to pass a
stand where some pretty young ladies
were installed, he asked, in a bantering
tone; " Well, my dears, what can ] do
for youS" "Ah Baron, said one, you
can give us your autograph" with
pleasure" remarked the gallant old
Baron, /" if you preface II with an agree
able sentiment" u
80 the young lady, without much ado,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

~ Fashionably dressed women in
our muddy streets, apparently profiting
by Aimee's antics i'll opera bouffe, have
learned way of lifting their skirts by
quick kick. Thus with their heels
they raise their tight-drawn dresses suf-
ficiently to be reached by their hands,
and then lifted clear of the puddle.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Why Advertise =?

People sometimes ask why does DIR. II.
V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, spend so
much money in advertising his family med
icines, which are 80 we'll known and sur
pass all other remedies in popularity and
sale. 1t is well known that A. T. Stewart
considered it good policy, and undoubtedly
it paid him, to spend many hundred thous-
and dollars in advertising his goods, yet
nobody questioned the excellence of his
merchandise. The grand secret Of success
lies in offering only goods which possess
merit to sustain themselves, and then
through liberal and persistent advertising
making the people thoroughly acquainted
with their good qualities. Men do not
succeed in amassing great fortunes, estab-
fishing thriving and permanent business,
and founding substantial institutions like
DR.. Pierce's Grand Invalids' Hotel at Buff
falo which costs over two hundred thous-
and dollars, unless their business be legiti-
mate, their goods meritorious, and their
services which they render the people gem
uine and valuable. DR.. Pierce does not
attempt to humbug you by telling you that
his Golden Medical Discovery win cure all
diseases. He says, "if your lungs are
half wasted by consumption, my Discov-
cry will not cure you, yet as remedy for
severe coughs, and all curable bronchial,
throat, and lung affections | believe it to
be unsurpassed as a remedy" The people
have confidence in his medicines because he
does not over-recommend them, and when
tried they give satisfaction. His Medical
Adviser, a book of over nine hundred
pages, illustrated by two hundred and
eighty-two engravings and bound in cloth
and gilt, is offered to the people at so mod
crate price $3.50, post-paid), that it is
no wonder that almost one hundred thouS-
and have already been sold. His memo
randum books are OF every druggists,
counter for free distribution.
ET Spots on the Sun do not visibly diminish
its brilliancy, but spots, pimples or blotches
upon the face, neck or arms, seriously detract
from female beauty. They may, however, be
completely removed by ths daily use Of Glcnn's
Sulphur Soap, Depot, Crittenton's roth Ave-,
N. Y. Hill's Hair 4 Whisker dye, brown or
black, so cents. S4w
The celebrated Capital Lead, which
Is unequalled for whiteness and durabil-,-
ity always on hand and for sale by
IT, +. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

wrote on dainty slip of paper "I
hereby give to--charity ten thousand
francs," and the Baron Immediately
signed his name in full, and smilingly
paid the amount to the enterprising
Parisian.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

50 That Franklin, (Ind)., cashier who
has lately turned up as a defaulter made
a clean thing of it. He not only ran off,
buttook the bank with him money, books
assets, everything. Phis is probably the
first instance on record of stealing all
that was in bank.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
CUR CIRCULATION.

For theSnformation Of advertisers and
Others, who may beinterestedin know
ing, we wAl state that the present circu-
lation of THE TIMES is between eighteen
hundred and nineteen hundred copies
each week,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

Governor .Newbold, of Iowa, after
taking the oath of office, delivered an
inaugural, as follows: I'll do the best
can."
We think the above thebest inaugural
address we ever read.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
Packing Up.

WASHINGTON, February II. - Until
further notice the President will not re-
ceive visitors on business after II o'clock,
as he is busily engaged packing up his
papers, etc., preparatory to vacating
the White House.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
The First AshtabuIa pamauss.

The first settlement of claims for
damages growing out of the Ashabula
disaster is reported from New Haven,
where widow L. G. Grain is paid $5,175,
by the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railroad, because of the killing Of
her husband.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

81 Hester Love died in Philadelphia
last week from the effects of poison
which had been given her by mistake
by a druggist. DR.. Shutter, the druggist,
has been committed to await the finding
of the coroner's jury.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

THE price of the Americdn Agrtcult,tr-
ist, postpaid, is SLIGO ayear, and of the
TIMES $1.50, but we will send the
TWO papers to any address,postage free,
for $3.50.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

THE MINERS TRUST. and Safe Deposit
Bank at Pottsville has been compelled
to close its doors, though the bank claims
to be able to pay in full if allowed a
short time to.arrange its matters.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

OUR THANKS are due Senator Craw-
ford and Representative Sheibley for
Public documents.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

ey The store of VIM. Sterns 4 Co.,
importers of fine French laces at No.
598 Broadway, New York, was entered
by burglars last week and completely
gutted Of its contents. The firm esti-
mate their loss at from S25,oOO to
SAC. 600.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

@ Centennial Bees" are the latest
in the west. They are made upof those
who visited the Centennial, and who
get together to talk over what they saw
there. sf
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

GO An unknown man attempted to
get on an eastward bound freight train
at Cresson, on Monday week, and was
thrown under the wheels of the train
and literally torn to pieces.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
FrightfuI Fall of Four Hundred Feet Down q
Shaft.


WILKEsBARRE, Pa, February a.
John Hartland, very prominent
resident of this city and man universal
ly loved and respected, met with horrible
death this morning in the Diamond
shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
coal company's mines, located in the
suburbs of Wilkesbarre, MIR. Hartland
was the foreman of the masonry work
for the company, and had recently been
experimenting the construction of a
foundation for an engine in the Diamond
mine. This morning as he was at the
top of the shaft waiting to descend, he
heard the engineers bell ring, which is
the usual warning given before the
carriage descended into the mine below.
He at once stepped out to go down with
the carriage. In some mysterious
manner, and with none to see him, he
missed his footing at the mouth of the
pit, and falling between the carriage and
the shaft he was hurled downward
distance of over 400 feet to the bottom.
a miner crossing the foot of the shaft q
oiiOlO ollSl WdIu hlSCONCItu JuS
mains of Mr.. Hartland and gave the
alarm. The body was mangled into u
horrible mass, and was subsequently ta-
ken in charge and conveyed to his resi-
dence in this city. He was native of
Staffordshire, England, but had been a
citizen of this place for the last twenty
years. He leaves a wife and one child.
9YT Mr.. w. w. Fowler, of Guilford,
Conn.,, manufacturer of goblets for in
valids, has a pony which broke its ankle
about Thanksgiving time while on the
road in Fair Haven. Not wishing to
kill it, though advised so to do, he took
daily care of it, set the bones and left the
animal, which is pet of the family, in
his stall to look out for its injured limb
itself. The intelligent pony has mani
tested great prudence in the case, and is
now able to get about quite comfortably,
and it is quite likely will be good for
service again.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
NOTICE 10 sUBscRIDERs.

Lock at the figures on the label Of your paper
Thoee figures tel YOU the date tOsSyhtch your sub
scttpflOu fs pnYn. Within weeks after money u
.ent.l see ffthe date is changed No other receipt
is necessary
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20
NOTICE no ApvnRrlsrRs.

No Cut Stereotype will be inserted in this paper
unless light face and on metal basc-
eE Twenty per cent IN excess Of regular rates, will
be charged for advertisements set in Double Column.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-02-20

The celebrated Capital Lead, which
Is unequalled for whiteness and durabil--
ity always on hand and for sale by
If. +. MORTIMER
, 1877-12-01

WHAT NExT?-It is asserted
that one of the latest novelties
of fashion is a lady's shoe with a
looking-glass heel. The object
Of this extraordinary addition to
a lady's toilet is not exactly
clear, but those who do not
understand will yet admit that
in something so peculiar there is
abundant opportunity for refec-
ton.
, 1877-12-01

Prof. Henry, Of the Smithson-
ian Institute, reports that the
Paris Observatory announces the
discovery by Henry, of Paris,
on the 9th inst, of a plan
ct of the tenth magni-
tude in two hours, thirty two
minutes right ascension; seven
teen degrees, fifteen minutes
north declination, with daily
motion of four minutes south.
, 1877-12-01

An Irishman, visiting a church
yard with a friend, pointing to
a shady quiet nook said, "This is
the spot where l intend being
laid if I am spared"
, 1877-12-01

The Government, which has
some real estate to sell, is very
properly waiting for rise. The
practice used to be toput it down
low to some ring favorite.
, 1877-12-01
ENCOURAGING. - Several of our

ENCOURAGING. = Several of our
business men are arranging to build
substantial fire-proof buildings in
the spring, an evidence Of their
faith in the future of this city.
With the extention of the Seattle u
Walla Walla railroad next year all
branches of business will be prose-
cuted with renewed yigor, and 1878
will see a larger amount of building
in Seattle than any two previous
years. Already there is better
feeling in money matters since the
early completion OF the railroad has
been assured.
FUNERAL. morning, about
10 o'clock, the members of St.
Johns Lodge No. 9, A. F. and A.
M. met the remains of Capt. Brow~
nell at the ferry landing, and the
procession proceeded to the Baptist
Church, where the address was de-
livered by Rev: J. A. Wirth. The
assemblage then proceeded with the
remains to the Masonic cemetery,
where they were consigned to the
tomb according to the custom of the
Order.
The ALAsKA.-This fine steamship
may be expected her from Utsalady,
where she is taking on grain, be-
tween this time and tomorrow morn
ing. She will leave this port for
San Francisco in the afternoon.
This may be the last opportunity to
see the finest steamship that ever
visited this city. as it is not certain
that she will return.
ASH FIN1sH.-The basement of the
new building on Front street now
being completed by Fred Gasch, is
finished with native ash, the wood
being selected so as to allow the
greatest contrast in grain. It makes
a most beautiful finish. The base
ment will be occupied by the pro-
prietor in a few days. Mr.. Frank
Sidell did the finishing on this
building.
LARGE numbers of people from
all parts of the Sound are locating
government land on the Snohomish,
now that it is settled that the rail-
road lands north of King county will
revert to the government. Hereto
fore only the even numbered Sec
tions have been taken, leaving many
choice locations on the odd or rail-
road sections; these valuable claims
are the ones now being settled upon.
New GooDs.-W. G.. Jameson has
received q large addition to his
stock Of jewelry, silverware, plated
ware and musical merchandise. Just
the place to select your presents
from. Organs and pianos can be
selected from those in stock.
The new advertisement of M. A.
Kelly & Co. will be read with inter-
est by those desiring to purchase
presents for the holidays. What is
a more fitting gift to friend than
some of his delicate perfumes.
FATHER WILBUR arrived IN Van
couver last Saturday. having in
charge two Indians from the Yakima
Reservation, charged with larceny.
They were handed over to the au-
thorities at the Post.
Our exchanges bring accounts Of
overfows in the various river val
leys in this Territory and in Ore
gon.
The morning daily will never for
give Gen. Howard for being a
Christian.
The shooting of the American
, 1877-12-01

The conviction of Cardoza,
South Cardinals ex-State Teeas-
urer, makes the outlook rather
dark for the other members of
the late ring.
, 1877-12-01

The shooting Of the American
teams in the first two interna-
tional contests seemed to justify
the foreign marksmen in believ-
ing that the Americans are weak
at the 1000 and 1,1OO yards dis
tances, and hence the suggestion
of the Irish that the latter range
should be included in the condi-
tions for a separate trial of skill
between them and the Ameri-
cans. And the Americans have
never, with the exception of two
or three times, shot at LOO
yards, as the Creedmoor ranges
do uot afford facilities for that
extreme distance; but the last
time that practice was had there
by breaking down a portion Of
the fence-it was proved that
nearly aa good shooting could be
done at 1000 yards, Mr.. J. S.
Conlin scoring forty-six out of
fifty points. Just now the feel
ing appears to be that an Ameri-
can team can be found to accept
the challenge Of the Irish rife
men upon their own conditions.
The cnnvicti0n Of (yardOZa.