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What She Knew About Angels.

Rev. M. H was good man
that is, as good as tobacco chewer can
be, but rough in his ways.
One day he was caught in shower in
Illinois, and going to a rude cabin near
by, he knocked at the door. A sharp
looking old dame answered his sum-
mons. He asked for shelter.
" l don't know you" she replied, sus-.
piciously.
Remember the Scriptures" he re-
piled. GO Be not forgetful to entertain
strangers, for thereby some have enter
tanned angels unawares. >"
" You needn't say that" quickly re-
turned the other; ''no angel would come
down here with big quid of tobacco in
his mouth"
She shut the door in his face, leaving
the good man to the mercy of the rain
and his own reflections.
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A STRANGE STORY.

THE " Atlantic Monthly" tells this
Il strange story One day, man
pretty well on in years came into the
police headquarters, and asked to have
the officers take down description of
his wife and children, who had disap-
peared from their homes. The man
told his story in such simple, unaf-
fected way that it made deep impress
sion upon those who heard it, He lived
in a. small town in Connecticut, and
had been married five or six years to
woman considerably younger than him
self and by whom he had had two chill
dren.
On returning from his daily business,
a few nights before, he found his home
deserted, wife and children had evident
ly gone out, dressed in their best clothes,
leaving no word of explanation.
1t struck him as being very strange;
but, although disturbed, he was not se-
riously alarmed, as he concluded they
must have gone to friends house.
He got his own tea, and then smoked
his pipe, expecting momentarily to hear
them at the door.
1t was late in the evening before his
anxiety drove him out to look for them
among the neighbors. The next day he
learned that they had been seen in the
railway station at the next village, and
that they had taken the cars going East.
This was all he knew about it. He and
his wife had got along pretty well to-
gether. He was perhaps too old to be
much society for her, but she never COM
planned. Since she had gone off, he re-
membered that she had been rather mel
ancholy and moping for some time past.
He thought that she had 6 sort of dwelt
of things, bein' so much alone;' that
she had become ''crazy-like," and had
started off with the idea of going to see
some people in New Hampshire whom
she had known before she was married.
But the New Hampshire folks had not
seen or heard of her, and some of the
neighbors said:
More like she's gone off with a
younger man."
I" But you see,' said the deserted hus-
band, that amt likely, as she would
not have taken the children if she was
that wicked"
The police gave good deal of atten-
tion to the case, as it was peculiar
one, and they had feeling of sympathy
for the man who had suffered such a
terrible loss.
The wife and children were traced to
a town short distance from Portland,
Me. There a woman and two little chill
dren, answering to the description given
by the police, were seen by the local
station-master TO leave through train
and walk off in the direction of the vii
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Never Forget Anything.

Charge your mind with your duty.
That is largely the true definition of
faithfulness. But memory and mis-
takes are used as apologies a great deal
oftener than necessary A boy begin
ming business life will generally lose his
place who pleads such an excuse more
than once or twice.
A successful business man says there
were two things which he learned when
he was eighteen, which were afterward
of much value to him. Never to lose
anything, and never to forget any
thing" An old lawyer sent him with
an important paper, with certain in
structions what to do with it.
But" inquired the young man,
"suppose lose it; what shall 1 do
then 2"
The answer was given with the ut
most emphasis
You must not lose 1T"
1 don't mean to-" said the young
man, " but suppose 1 should happen
to ?"
But say you must not happen to !
1 shall make no provision for any such
occurrence. You must not lose it'll
This put new train of thoughts into
the young mans mind, and he found
that If he was determined to do thing
he could do it. He made such provision
against every contingency that he never
lost anything. He found 1t equally true
about forgetting. If certain matter OF
importance was to be remembered, he
pinned 1t down on his mind, fastened 1t
there, and made 1t stay.
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PHILADELPHIA AND READING R. R.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS
OCTOBER 9th, 1879.
Trains Leave Harrisburg as Follows /.


Trains Leave Harrisburg as Follows ;
For New York via Allentown, at $40, sos a. m.
For New Ne v York via Bound Brook Route" $50,
For Philadelphia, at $40, so5, 955 a. M, Las and
For Reading at 52o,s.O5, 9.s5 a. M, LAS, ,4oo,and
IF ToP r Pottsvlle. at $50 sos a. M and 400 p m,
and via Schuylkll and Susquehanna Branch at
s4o p M For AUBURN 5,sQ =; n; so az - .r,
# For r Allentown, at 500 sos, o55 a. M, As and
The The b.ao. sos a. m. and l.4S p IN. trains have
through cars for New York.
The $40 train has through cars for Philadel'
The $40. SOS a. IN. and Las p. M, make close
connection at Reading with Main Line trains
having through cars for New YORK. via bound
Brook Route"
SUNDAYS:
For New York, at $50 a. m.
For Allentown and Way Stations, at 20 a. m,
For Reading, Philadelphia and Way stations,
at l.45 p. m.
Trains Leave for Harrisburg Ms Follows
Leave New York via Allentown, s45'a. m LOO
Leave kew York via Bound BroolSRoute."745 As
$50, S.2Op. m, IL S5 midnight.
Leave Lancaster. sos a IN. and S.b0p m.
Leave Columbia, .55 a. m, and $40 p. M
Leave Philadelphia, at 9.45 a. M, 400 and L45
p. m. ,,,o
Leave POttSYle. bOO, 9,lu q. m. ana 49O p. NJ
Leave Reading, at 4.50, 1885, ll50 a. M, l3O, 6l5,
and 1925 p. m,
Leave P0ttsville via Schuylkil and Susquehanna
Branch, S.25 a. m. Leave Auburn via Schuylkll
and Susquehanna Branch, ll50a. m.
Leave Allentown, at 500, 905 a. m, l2.l0, 4.3O,
and 9.05 p. m.
SUNDAYS:
Leave New York. at 5 30 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, at 7.45 pm.
Leave Reading, at 7.35 a. M and TO- 35p. m.
Leave Allentown, at 9.05 p m.
J. E. W0OTTEN, Gen. Manager
Q. G. HANCOCK General Passenger and Ticket
Agent
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-30
THE MANSION HOUSE,
New Bloomfield, Penn'a.,

GEO. F. ENSMINGER, Proprietor.
HAVING leased this property and furnished 1t
in a comfortable manner, ask a share OF the
public patronage and assure my friends who stop
with me that every exertlon will be made to
render their stay pleasant
AS- A careful hostler always in attendance.
April 8, 1873. tt
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-12-30
Them,s My Sentiments, ,zactIx. .

The Williamsport "Gazette and Bul-
letin" says: Rev. j. ]. Pearce, during
his recent trip to Elk county, preached
in school house one night. A drunken
fellow was present, who laid down on o
bench and kept very quiet. The door,
which was very "squeaky" one, was
kept on the swing so much that it an
noyed the preacher, and he stopped in
his discourse and asked to have quiet
ness. Suddenly the drunken fellow
raised up his head and said: "Them's
my sentiments, 'Zactly."
The remark brought down the house
and SO disconnected the reverend gentle
mar that he could not find starting
place in his discourse for several min
utes.
ca 1t is very difficult for one to see
the virtues of others unless he has some
virtue in himself. The bad man always
suspects others of falsehood, and so over
reaches himself while the good man is
apt to trust everybody, and so get cheat
ed. 1t is funny world to live in, and
yet we are all anxious to stay.
A Frenchman said to his hopeful son:
"My boy, marriage is an honorable in
stitution, therefore would like to have
you marry" Every WELL" replied the
dutiful boy. "I will forthwith wed my
sister," 'Your sister ~ exclaimed the
astonished parent. "But it is not law
full to wed your sister," I" And why
not, sir I? Did you not marry my moth
er, pray ?"
e9y A wayfarer asked lounger whom
he met on corner:
What place is that ?n
The lounger replied:
80, that is rum mill.
Again asked the wayfarer:
"What do they grind there p'
But now the lounger's patience was
exhausted, and he replied, sourly and
sulkily:
'I dunno Congressman, 1 s'pose.''
The wayfarer was squelched, but NUT
tered as he turned away
''These must be the mills OF the gods
which we read of, for they grind ea-
ceedinglD small
Eg Flee in your troubles to Jesus
Christ. The experience of upwards Of
thirty years enables me to say No
man ever had so kind friend as He, or
so good master. View Him not at
distance, but as prop, stay and
comforter, ever at hand, and He will re-
quite your confidence by blessings Him
liable.
HENo man can reject the Divine tes-
timony concerning Christ, when fairly
and fully presented to him, without
thereby infiicting immediate damage on
his whole inward life--without, in factk
be coming whatever appearances thefe
may be to the contrary, worse man as
well as guiltier man than he was b.
fore.
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ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN
HOCHKISS 4 POND,

The restaurant, cafe and lunch room attached
are unsurpassed for cheapness and excellence Of
service. Rooms SO cents 81 per day, So to $40 per
week. Convenient to all ferries and cityrailroads
NEW FURNITURE. NEW MANAGEMENT. Ally
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-18
THAT ARMY SCANDAL.
Captain Blair Arrested and Imprisoned
on Governors Island.

A New York dispatch says: Cap
tain Thomas Blair, an officer of the
Fifteenth United States infantry, who
married the widow of General Gordon
Granger several months ago, was ar
rested at the Sturtevant House on
Thursday evening last, at the i~nstanc,
of the war department, and was taken
to Governors Island on Friday. where
he is held as a military prisoner, t.
await the arrival Of further orders
from Washington. No one is allowed
TO see him but his wife, and General
Hancock said yesterday, that Captain
Blair had also expressed a desire not
to sec anybody until the charges
against him have been received from
Washington. The papers had not
arrived yesterday, and but little was
known by General Hancock as to the
nature Of the charges. 1t is supposed,
however, that the forgery of official
signatures 10 a paper purporting to be
his discharge from the service will be
the leading charge. Captain Blair was
on General Changers staff when the
latter was colonel and commander of
the Fifteenth regiment, United States
infantry. After the generals
death an affection sprang up
between Captain Blair and Mrs.
Granger, which resulted in their
marriage at Santa Fe, New Mexico,
several months ago. 1t is alleged by
the American consul at Glasgow that
Captain Blair, whose real name is
Nichols, has a wife and children in
Scotland, and that Blair sent a paper
&c his wife purpOrting to be the ao-
ceptance of his resignation as an
officer of the United States army, and
that the paper was accompanied by a
letter to his wife stating that he was
about to seek his fortune in foreign
chimes, and that she need not trouble
herself further about him. Mrs.
Granger was a friend of the late Com
modOre Vanderbilt, who left $4,000
to her son, a cripple. During the last
session Of congress Captain Blair was
very active in an endeayor TO obtain
the passage of a bill relieving him
from the responsibility of accounting
for $500 of commissary funds,
which, he alleges had been stolen
from him. Before the bill was pre-
scented the scandal was circulated, and
the member of congress who was to
have introduced the bill decided to
await the result of the investigation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-18

no request to make Of me? Would
you like to est, 10 drink
Neither" returned the youth
but | am a good Catholic, and ]
would not wish to appear in the pres
ence Of God without having confessed
my sins
The Cabecills still wore his surplict
and his. stole. "Kneel down." said
he, at the same time seating himself
on a rock. The soldiers moved of q
little, and the prisoner, in a low voice,
began his confession BLESS me, ia,
ther, because | have sinned.p
But in the midst of his confession a
terrible discharge of musketry re.
sounded at the entrance to the pass.
To armp' cried the sentinels.
The Cabecilla jumps up, gives his
orders, assigns positions, deploys his
men, and seiEes hold of a blun6erbuss.
without waiting to disrobe himself of
his surplice, when, ON turning, he per-
ceiyed the youth still kneeling.
What are you doing there, your"
Il am waiting for you to give me
absolution."
True enough said the priest; 81
had entirely forgotten you
With all solemnity then, he raised
one hand and blessed that young head,
still bent toward the ground, and
looking around for the punishment
platoon, that had been dispersed in
the confusion caused by the attack,
he drew back one step, so as to have
room 10 take aim, then leveling his
piece, he shot the boy dead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-18
GRAINS OF HuMoa.
Firm friends-partners.

Firm friends-partners.
Out Of bondage = divorced
couples.
Rising by his own exertions-a ira
peze performer.
Dried apples are used for desert Al
all swell parties.
Taggart calls his pig Barkis because
he is always swilling.
The only banks this winter in the
majority are snow banks,
II dearly love my sweet art" said
the enthusiastic confectioner.
A young man with his first goatee
may be said to have a tuft time of it,
Farmers reap profits from their own
acres; dentists from other peoples
achers.
A certain Baltimore divine always
has two heads to his sermons. His
wife helps him write them.
"The brain of a mar found dead on
a New York street fast week was filled
with %icicles." He muse have been
afflicted with water on the brain.
Extract from a private letter 81
moved from Boston to New Orleans
to escape my asthma, but another spell
of missma has attacked me here
Railroad romance from Fort Dodge,
Iowa: Beautiful girl on railroad
train loses s., all she has, at three
card monte. Conductor comes along.
She bursts into tears. He puts her
of.
Facetious old party-How long do
you say that wine has been bottled,
waiter? Waiter-Fourteen years, sir I?
Facetious old party-Lor, / didn't
know flies would live as long as that?
Waiter-Flies, sir? Facetious old
party-Yes, | mean that one kicking
about in the bottle, Fun.
Free Kirk Minister Ito his elder)-
John, | should like you to intimate
hat on Monday next | propose paying
pastoral visits in the High and North
streets, in which l also hope to en-
brace all the servant girls of the con
gregatiOn in that district. His wife
whom he lately married from the
SOUTH" You shall do nothing of the
kind, sir! Let me see you dare to-
Punch.
Nine. C. calls at a friends house
on a wet day, and her feet being damp,
says to her friend, MY dear, will you
let your maid bring me a pair of your
slippers?" my love- replies her
friend (there were several people in
the parlor), do you think my slippers
will fit your 20, | think so, my
darling, if you will tell her to put a
cork sole inside of them. paris
Paper,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-18
THE FASHIONS


Culture lace is becoming fshioua.
bic.
FSyet striped goods are popular
for drsNves.
Pear ornaments for the hair are
worn this season.
The iatest novelties in jewelry are
keys and snakes.
Presery ed butterflies are introduced
into floral designs.
Dolmany seem to be the favorite
style in thls cloak line.
Children suits, trimmed with chin
chilla, are now fashionable.
Scotch plaids are worn by both sexes
IL necktieS and handkerchief.
Among the fashionable colors in
hose are mulberry and dragon-green.
Kid gloves for full dress have nine
buttons and are edged at the top with
lace.
Bows in lace and ribbon are taking
the place of belt bouquets formerly
worn.
Ruby colored plush morning dresses,
trimmed with pale blue, are very
pretty.
Black Spanish lace scarfs, elabOr-
ately interviewer with gold threads,
are new.
The hair is now cut short in front
and worn in little rings on the temple
and forehead.
Short dresses for dancing are being
worn by young ladies in Paris, and are
of light material.
Delicately colored leather saohels,
trimmed with silk fringe, are a late
importations,
Walking dresses are made of heavy
goods, with but little trimming and
conveniently short.
1t is a Partisan freak for women to
put a half-opened fan in their hair in
stead ofhigh combs.
Charming new handkerchief are
shown nov in colored embroidery
with valenciences borders.
Undergarments made of white fan
mel instead of muslin, trimmed with
rufies of white, are now fashionable.
The new fashioned Partisan fans, in
the shape of revolvers, are doubtless
intended for young ladies who are per
fectly killing.
There is little difference in bonnets
this season. The little cottage bonnet
in felt, seems to prevail. They can
be trimmed to suit old or young.
1t is said that Sarah Bernhardt, the
great tragedienne, sleeps in a satin
quilted coffin and wears only n gar
ment save her dress. She prides her
self on being extremely slender.
Three kinds of low cOrsages are
used this season for evening costumes
waists with long points, Josephine
and corset basque. Square necks are
also much used on low corsages, while
a few are V shaped. The preference,
however, is for the round, low neck.
Sleeves are merely a band of lace.
Elderly ladies wear white satin,
trimmed with old lace and pearls.
Princess dresses are retained by stout
ladies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-18
TOPICS.

The Philadelphia street cars paid
taxes for 1873 to the amount of $685.
648 40.
The Tennessee Normal College has
more than a hundred students, and is
in a fOurishing state.
Nevada has $500, 900 in her treasury,
and the people are urging the build
ing of an insane asylum and a school
of mines with it.
The present low price of cotton has
induced a Russian firm to order, at
Charleston, S. C., 1000 bales for direct
shipment to Sebastopol.
The three largest cities in the world
are London, Paris and Pekin, with
populations respectively of 1854, 260,
1851, 1872 and 100000.
Kenneth Duncan McDiarmid. a
Baptist minister at Fenelon Falls,
Canada, has been sentenced to three
months Imprisonment for threatening
the life of his wife, bad conduct with
another lady, and for being generally
disorderly. He makes professions Of
great regret, and wishes to reform.
He has eight children, the eldest be-
ing fifteen years of age.
The following table of sales of half
a dozen of Stephen c. Fosters songs,
issued over twenty years ago, will give
some dea of their popularity "Old
Folks at Home" 100000; Ny Old
Kentucky Home 10000; Massa' s
in the Cold, Cold Ground 10000
"0ld Dog Tray" (six months) Z 5000;
" Willie, We Have Missed You,
125, " Ellen Bayne," 125, 900.