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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
A Melancholy Tragedy.

TROY, N. Y, August 10. = Richard
Shannon deliberately murdered Mrs.
Theodore Bice, at o'clock this after
noon, in the village of Waterford. Six
years ago Mrs. Bice, whose maiden name
was Ella Miller, kept house for Shannon
somewhere out west. He became infatu-
ated with her, and, although he after
ward married and became the father of
three children his alteration for his early
love seems to have continued. Shannon
and his family reside at Cohoes. He
drinks heavily, but not incessantly, and
carries on furniture establishment. He
has followed the woman from place to
place, and to-day inquired the way to
her home. He was sober and seemed to
act perfectly rational. She invited him
in and treated him courteously. Sever
al women servants were around the
house attending to their duties and over
heard the conversation. He urged her
to go with him. She declined, stating
that she was happy with her husband
and home, and repelled his offers of
money with which he was provided.
She showed him the door and was
lightly humming tune when he sud
denly drew razor from his pocket and
cut her throat from ear to ear. The cash
was terrible. She staggered through the
rooms, rested on lounge, and expired in
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
Another Bank Goes Up.

QUINCY, ILL.,, August 49, The First
national bank in this city has suspend
ed payment. 1t is understood that the
large tobacco firm of Harris, Beebe &
Co., were unable to meet their paper
due to the bank and that the latter found
it necessary to take this step. Some
years ago burglars stole 100000 from
this bank. No statement of the affairs
of the bank has been given except that
of the directors and officers, who say that
all liabilities will be met.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
Middle Penitentiary.

The Governor of this State has ap-
pointed commissioners to select site
for the new penitentiary which is to be
erected for what is called the ''Middle
District" and as the provisions of the
act of Assembly have not been publish
ed heretofore by us, they are condensed
as follows from the pamphlet laws of
1S7S
Sec. /. That the district shall con-
sist of the counties of Adams, Bradford,
Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Clinton Centre,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27

of the Southern cities, IL has by no means
reached the height to which IL attained one
summer several years ago, but people are
frightened, as we'll they may be, and un-
doubtedly much intense suffering both of
mind and body is endured. Last Friday
the Secretary Of War received the follow
ing dispatch from Menu phis. "Death is
making rapid strides through our streets.
Towns have quarantined against us. Can
you not order 1000 tents, into which to re-
move the poorP" This was signed by the
Internal Revenue Collector and Postmaster
of Memphis, and was shortly followed by
another telegram, asking for rations and
some other necessaries. Secretary McCreary
complied with the request and at once sent
food, tents, stretchers, medicines, and
other useful appliances for the sick al
though, as he said, there is no law author
izng him to employ Government property
for such purposes save the law of humani-
ty. But surely that law is all powerful in
such an extremity as is now upon those
pague-stricken cities, and even the most
sordid could not take exception to the
prompt action taken.
A spurious report was current on Sat-
urday last, that case of yellow fever had
developed n this city. Although no seri-
GUS apprehensiohs is felt as to its reaching
here, the health officers are taking precau-
tions against its appearance and against a
spreading of the disease should an isolated
case be discovered.
Little attempt at show in matters of
dress are made here during the heated
term. We suffer, but not as severely as
would seem inevitable with the thermome-
ter at 100 for weeks in succession. More
systematic preparations are made here for
the hot weather than in many other places,
both as to clothing aud house-furnishiDg.
About the first of June houses are stripped
of their wooden carpets and clean white
mating substituted. Heavy curtains and
lambrequns are removed and their places
filed by light shades and airy laces. Fur
niture is covered with buff or white linen
and cane or willow chairs, divans and stands
are brought into use. This is not only the
case in private dwellings, but in the null
titudinous rooms of the Government De-
partments where each desk is furnished
with palm leaf fan and each room with a
tank of ice water.
Gentlemen are now in linen and seer
sucker, and ladies in lawns and muslin
In street cars and carriages you will see
bare headed men with hats in hand, while
for ladies the broadcast hats obtainable are
the favorites. The poor horses melt down.
They must bear the brunt of the heat to
protect the more fortunate humans. The
mention of horses brings to mind the St.
Louis racing on the 4th of July, broiling
day that it was That cannot be too Sc
verely condemned. The inhumanity of it
is not tc be excused. Blackburn, of the
Potter Committee, is said to have bet
every dollar he was worth on Ten Brock.
He won, and is well content. 1t was not long
ago that the United States Congress ad-
journed for day or two that most of its
honorable (P) members might attend a race
in Maryland Worthy object Worthy
men Lofty ambition !!
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 2S, 1878.
Most piteous reports are daily reaching
this city concerning the dreaded scourge of
yellow fever that is now raging through the
South. 1t appears that, although the ter
rible disease is making sad ravages in some
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27

GOVERNOR HARTRANFT has issued
his proclamation declaring the new
county of Lackawanna established
The officers have been appointed and
politically stand, seven Democrats, five
Republicans and four Nationals"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
HAPPY RELIEF

To all suffering from chronic diseases of all kinds
Confidential consultation invited personally or by
mail New method OF treatment. New and rel-
able remedies. Book and circulars sent free in
sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCI-
ALTON, 419 North 9th St, Philadelphia, Pa. an
Institute having a high reputation for honorable
conduct and professional skill 30 W3m
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
NOVICE TO sUBsCRIBEns

Look at the figures on the label OF your paper
Those fgures tellyou the dnto 20 which yonr sub
sent see " the date is changed. No other receipt
10 necessary.
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THE TIMES.
Ne,o bloomfield, Auoust "a, 1878.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

No Gut or Stereotype will be inserted IN this paper
u1lces light face and ON metal base
BH- 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?, 1878-08-27
How To Get we'll.

Fish, am closing out my stock of
Fish at COST. Number l and Mack
erel, Herring, &C., full weight, and
splendid quality, can now be had very
low, as long as present stock lasts.
+. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Health and happiness are priceless Wealth 70
their possessors, and yet they are within the
reach Of every one who viii use
WRIGHT'S LIVER PILLS,
The only sure CURE for Torpid Liver, Dyspepsia,
Headache, Sour Stomach, Constipation. Debility,
Nausea, and all Bilious complaints and Blood
disorders. None genuine unless signed '.Wm.
Wright Phila." IL your Druggist will not sup
ply send 25 cents for one box TO Barrick, Roller &
Co. 20 N. 4th ST., Phira.
January l, ISIS, ly
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-08-27
How To Get Sick.

Expose yourself day and night ;eat too
much without exercise work too hard
without rest doctor all the time take all
vile nostrums advertised, and then you will
want to know
How To Get we'll.
which is answered in three words-Take
Hop Bitters See other column.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

- EALrD PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the Board OF County Commissioners Of
Boise county, at the Auditors Office. in Idaho CITY,
Monday, January 6, 1879.
up to O'Clock p NJ OF said day, for the purpose Of
taking care of the INDECENT sick county poor. idiot
&c and insane of Boise county for the ensuing year
Bids to be a. follows. to.wit:
One bid tor the board lodging nursing, clothing
and washing for the INDECENT sick county poor. idi
Otto and INSANE of Boise county including he hnri-
al expenses Of s INDECENT sick. poor idiotic
aud insane who may die IN said Boise county, tor
one year from January 8. 1879.
One i'd for medical attendance and furnishing
medicines for the INDECENT sick. county poor idiot
&c and insane of Boise county, for holding post
mortefn examinations al who may die ia the
county hospital of said county. aud for all post
m"ltrm examinations mate at tho county seat of
said Boise county where the same would be charges
able to the county. for one yer from January 8.
1879
Bidders may include the above two subdivisions
in enc bid If so desired
Parties receiving thu coniraca will be required 10
enter the same In writing. and nle bonds with az.
proved security in the sum ef double the amount
OF their bid. JAMES MORTALITY,
Clerk Board 20. Com
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

THE export trade in live stock is as
Stunning magnificent proportions in
Canada An English firm is now ne
gotiating with Toronto exporters for
10000 head OF grade Durham cattle,
and $4,000 sheep of the CJttswold
and Leicester breeds. This immense
number is to be composed Of tn, choic-
est animals, and the entire lot is to I've
delivered at Liverpool before the close
Of June next.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

A CERTAIN cholcric commander was
much annoyed the other day by the
clumsness of his battalion on parade.
He gave vent to his wrath by ex-
claiming to his adjutant, Oh
them, Mr.. Smith, Oh them!" The
adjutant galloped away to a distant
flank, and presently returning, coolly
said, 81 have, sir"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

The reason that milk boils more
quickly than water is because it is a
thicker liquid, and consequently less
heat is carried off by evaporation of
steam: therefore the heat Of the entire
mass will rise more rapidly, Again,
there is q thin skin which forms upon
the top Of heated milk, which Of course
confines the steam, and increases the
heat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

In the matter Of the estate OF David Miines. de.
ceased
In the Probate Court of Boise county, idaho Ter
ritury
ELIZA AlLSES. THE ExECuTRIx or THE
- estate of DAVID Mines. deceased. having. on
the I'D day 81 October. A. n 1878 duly presented
to this Probate Court petition In due form, veri
fed by her cath. praying for order OF sale OF all
the reA estate and personal prop riy OF said de-
ceseed for the purposes therein set forth IL IN there
re ordered by the Judge OF said Court that all
pertont Interested ia tAe estate Of said deccasd APP
pear before the said Probate Court Saturday tho
I'D day Of November. A. u. 1873. az eleven o'clock
in the forenoon # said day. at the Court room OF
sstd Probate Court in Idaho CITY, County of Boise
/. T., to show cause why an order =hould not be
granted to the said Execntrx to sell all ;he real es
tate and personal property Of the said deceased
public or private sale and that copy of this order
be published at least four successive weeks in the
Idaho Semi. Weekly World" newspaper printed
and published in Idaho City, Boise county, and
Territory of Idaho. T. s. HART.
Probate Judge.
1DAHo CRY, October 25th. A. D. 1878.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31
a Real Curiosity.
Seattle tw. IT, Intelligsncsr.


About twelve days ago one of the
men on the schooner Granger picked
up stone about the size OF two fists
on the beach near Port Townsend. At
tachcd to this were two stems of kelp
about forty feet long On examina-
ton it was found that this rock had
formed over what we shall call mus
sell leaving the front portion OF the
shell which encases that bivalve ex-
posed This kelp had grown to such
a size that, 10y the motion OF the
waves, the rock had become detached
from the bottom Of the sea, and was,
with the kelp, washed ashore. The
she'll over which the rock has formed
is about the size of ali average clam
shell and resembles it very much
At will this animal opens its shell,
protrudes it's head and goes through
all sorts of motions. 1t was pur.
chased by Jack Levy, of this city,
and IN now on exhibition ut his cigar
stand in glass case. It's only food
since being captured has been salt
water. on which it seems to have
thrived very we'll. Men who have
lived on salt water all their lives state
that they never saw nor heard tell Of
40 curieus an animal before.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

- EALFD PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the Board OF County Commissioners OF
Boise county, at the Auditors Office in Idaho city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

A DOG trained to participate in a
theatrical play has been accustomed
to GO through his part with German
accompaniment. He was much dis
concerted when the play was tranSla-
ted and given in English at Milwau-
kee. He chased one of the actors off
the stage and then attacked the
prompter, to the great amusement OF
the small boys in the gallery.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

An. ingenious system has been
adopted in Australia to prevent the
savages from destroying the telegraph
poles. The engineers have arranged
supplementary electric currents SO
that whoever touches any of the poles
instantly receives violent shock
This unaccountable result inspires the
savages with such terror that they no
longer dare tamper with the mystcri-
Gus wires, which, to their bewilder-
ment traverse their extensive terrific
ry from end to end. Through this ex-
pedient Geographic connection is
preserved for thousands of miles with
out the expense of watching the poles
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

The Russian officials have been en-
deavorihg for some reason or another
90 surround with secrecy the loading
Of guns anu ammunition into the four
large steamships how at Cramps
yard Philadelphia 1t has come to
Light that large quantity of car
tridgcs aud rifles have been received
from Springfield and Providence, and
placed on board the Asia, whose car
go also includes six gatling guns.
The rifles Fl IN Providence are, it may
be presumed, If tue same pattern as
the rifles supplied by the Providence
Tool Company to tie Turks, which did
such execution in trout of Plsvna.
Thc facts have. it ID said, been com
r.n.ica;ed 10 London by tie English,
y ce.Consul in Philadelphia,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31
STREET LIFE mi. PEKIN.

without having witnessed it, the
scene which the commercial streets OF
Pekin exhibit every day. The busy,
busting crowd, the horses, mules, cat-
riagcs, hand-barrows, and sedan
chairs, all mixed in extricable ctniu
sion, and among them the itlnerant
dealers, some with hampers, contain
inc their stock in-trade suspended
round their necks, others standing be-
fore portable stoves on which they
cook the viands they vend. These
and many others are 10 be seen IN the
streets, not silently offering their
wares, but endeavo,'ing to attract the
attention Of possible buyers by shrlll,
ear piercing cries, and loudly vaunt-
ing the low price and superior quality
of the commodities. The barber with
his little bell summons all who have
not performed their toilets to be
shaved in the open air He motions
his customers to low seat, with one
turn of the hand fathers his head,
and dexterously performs with his tri
angular razor; lie then paints his eye
brows, and adjusts his queue, brushes
his garments, and, receiving a small
fee, sends him away satisfied. Often
crowd collects 10 listen to a story
teller or singer, To watch the tricks
Of Il conjnrer, or To hsar of the mar
velous properties possessed by certain
drugs and remedies sold by a loqua-
cious quack, but suddenly there Is al
stir amongst the assembIage, whIch
hu,riedly disEerses or draws 10 one
side, leaving loom for the passage of
some graudee, who, seated III his
chair, and surrounded by numerous
cortegs, expects all interiors 10 make
way at his presence, Guards Of SOL
djers are stationed day and night inI
the principal thoroughfares, with
strict orders "a use their whips upon
all, without distiaction, who are dlsor-
derry or betray tie ,lirhtest iLcliua-
ton to quarrel. Besd this every
street is divided into sections # ten
houses. which arc each under the sur
Vigilance of one of the inhabitants,
deputed by the authorities - FL the
Office Of tthiug .uan. As soon a
night falls each householder. be IA
rich or poor. mandariu or mechanic,
must light the Lantern which stands
at his door At both ends al each
street there ia woudcn barrier which
Is closed AZ 4 lra, and scntr,cs posted
at these barriers vii, permit 81 neither
ingress Or egress unless tic applicant
Carries lantern and can show ~oud
cause for his absence from home
Watchmen patrol the streets during
the whole night who, instead Of cry.
ing the hour, show their vigilance 10y
striking tube Of bamboo every few
minutes, causing dull, hollow sound,
which it takes Europeans some time
To become accustomed to aud sleep
throu H.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

ELECTRIC lights aud electric motors
are the improvements next to be en-
joyed by erring humanity. Edison is
not alone in his explorations into the
mysterious realms Of science, but he
is the pioneer Of this particular branch
of progressive development 1t is not
too much, in view of the scientific
strides already made BY that wonder
full young man, to shortly look for the
light of day to be equaled by the brill
fancy of electric contrivanccs. thus
giving US an endless period of lumi
mostly and making it matter Of in
difference whether newspapers are
printed in the morning or evening.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-12-31

THE ASSESSMENTS DUE on The STOCK or
! the Garden Valley Milling Company must be
paid by the LIST of January next or the delinquent
stock will be sold per law.
By order OF the Trustees
FRANK FARNHAM.
q. w. kEGKRRgrs. President.
Secretary.
Dec. ie 'Ts-td.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-30
LDcal Personals.


Mr. Jake Helfsrich will make trip to Europe
Inext month.
A. j. Sprague, lady and son. of Batavia, Ohio,
were guests OF the Burnet House yesterday.
The engagement of Miss Lizzie Gather, talgb-
Ter of Mr.. Alfred Gather, to Mr. Stewart Shiuit0.
is announced.
Mr. Frank E. Stark, of Cincinnati a student of
Hellmuth College, Canada, is at home, spending
the Easter holidays.
Miss Anna Meyers is now nearly recovered fro N
her recent severe illness She will be greeted by
her many warm friends
John Dngess, the well-known business mana
the Tony Pastor party as advance agent
The following Cincinnatians were registered in
Europe on March 18th: Mr. r. Bartholow and
son, at Geneva; Miss U. P. Basr and Mrs NJ R.
Poor, at Rome.
couple from Harrison County, Ky, Mr. ],
Howard Ofutt and Miss Jennie Schropshire. were
joined in holy wedlock at the Burnet House last
night by Rev. w. 7. Moore.
The marriage OF Mr.. VIM. Cary, the son of Free
man c. Cary, the welknown educator, and Mrs
Lizzie Potter, daughter of Colonel James Huston,
occurred at Pleasant Run last Thursday afternoon
The marriage OF Miss Emily Heron, daughter of
Mr.. John w. Heron, of Pike street, and Mr. Gus
hlyc 5. Parsons, is announced to take place next
Wednesday evening at the Seventh Presbyterian
Church.
The marriage of John B. Peaslee, superintend-
ent of the Cincinnati Schools, to Miss Lou.
daughter OF Ex-senator Joseph f. Wright will
take place at the Central Christian Church on
Thursday evening, April llth.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-30
Announcements. A

DR.. West will teach the Y. NJ. c. A. Bible class
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
gospel service will be held tomorrow in the
Grace ri. T. Church, Oh George street. by H. Thaue
Miller and Prof w. H. Doane.
Rev. DR.. Phillips native of India, will deliver
one lecture in Christ Episcopal Church, on Tues
day evening, April I'd, at half past O'clock
Phe theme for the young mems prayer meeting,
at Mr. Geo. l.. Thompson's (Twenty-fifth Ward),
tomorrow evening, will be 'Thy will be Done"
Shall We Know Our Friends in sHcnyen?" will
be discussed by Rev. Alfred n. Gilbert at Rich
mond-street Christian Church tomorrow morning
and night
A Gospel meeting for young men and their
friends will be held Sunday night at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hail. with short ad
dresses and music, assisted by the Y. NJ. C. A.
Quartette.
The monthly meeting of the Young Peoples
Missionary Union of the Third Baptist Church
takes place next Tuesday evening in the church
on Pine street, between Gest and Clark.
The Trustees OF the Children's Home have Sc
cured the building No. 175 West Third street be-
tween Elm and Plum, next east of the Home for
missionary Sunday school and religious SC vices
The mission school will open tomorrow after
noon ut O'Clock.
The thirteenth anniversary meeting of the Gin
cinnah Union Bethel will be held tomorrow af-
terIroonGt32a O'Clock, i'll the Bethel Church on
the Landing, between Sycamore and Broadway
The meeting will also commemorate the thirty
ninth year Of the Introduction of the Bethel cause
in this city.