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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
A WOman's Unpleasant PredIoament.

MIHEN the train on the Erie road
w arrived at Lackawaxen, one day
last week, handsome young lady, car
rying several bundles In her hand, en-
tered the car and took seat. 1t being
the last car on the train, IL was some
time before the conductor, Van Wormer,
came along to gather the tickets. When
he approached the young lady, she
handed him ticket for Honesdale, over
the Honesdale branch, only 80 be In
formed that she was on the wrong train,
and, Instead of going to Honesdale, was
rapidly approaching Narrowsburg. The
conductor passed on, and the lady i'm
mediately burst into food of tears, and
wished to know what she could do A
passenger, taking compassion on the
young lady, who was crying as If
her heart would break, endeavored to
make light of her misfortune. But they
didn't console her at all. She had to he
at Honesdale at s y. NJ, and If she
couldn't get there by that time she did
not want to go at all. In fact she was
to be married at that hour, and had run
down to Lackawaxen to procure few
articles she required If she didn't get
back she was afraid her to-be hus-
band would be offended, to say nothing
of the Disappointment and anxiety it
would cause her parents and the invited
guests.
Her fellow passenger was now more
interested In the weeping young lady,
and, as he says himself, would have Civ
EN- $40 had it been in his power to watt
her back to Honesdale and her lover.
Heimmedlately interviewed Conductor
Van Wormer, told him of the young
woman's plight and asked him if it
wasn't possible to get her back to Homes
dale, in time for the wedding ceremony.
The conductor said he would try, and
did try, and succeeded. He procured
her passage back from Narrowsburg to
Lackawaxen on freight train, which
fortunately happened to be standing at
the depot, and telegraphed to the agent
at LackawaXen to have q horse and
sleigh in readiness to convey her to
Honesdale. Everything worked well,
and the young lady reached her destina-
tion in time for her marriage VOWS. She
will never forget the kindness of that
conductor.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
Damage Done by a Worthless Dog.

The Cleveland Leader says: The re-
port of a singular occurrence comes from
Brecksville. About fortnight ago Mr..
Ritchie, farmer living in Brecksville
township, discovered, on going out one
morning, that something extraordinary
had taken possession of his flock of
sheep (six in number). They were froth-
ing at the mouth and biting viciously at
one another, and tearing the wool from
their own hips and sides. Nearly all
bore marks of violence as if they had
been attacked by some wild animal, and
their wool was bespattered with blood.
Mr.. Ritchie, becoming alarmed and
scarcely knowing how to act, drove them
all into pen and locked them up. Their
malady increased, and one by one they
all died. AT the same time another
farmer by the name of Burr, neighbor
of Mr.. Ritchie, passed through similar
experience. He had four sheep, and all
were taken with the same malady dying
in, the course of q day or two. These also
bore marks of bites and scratches. The
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
InterestIna Perhaps to lawyers.

A very good story is told of the late
Judge Cadwalader who died in PhiladeI-
phia few weeks ago. He had veal
thy brother who for long time took a
commanding position in the business in
terests of Philadelphia. While the judge
was seated on the bench of the supreme
court one day this brother appeared and
in his bluff fraternal way said How
are you, John. have been summoned
to act as grand juror" Said the judge !:
" When am on the bench L am ad-
dressed as judge" Don't be a d-d
fool, john" said the business man.
" Fine Mr.. Cadawalader 500, ;" said the
judge, and fined he was.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
Prosecuted Lovers.

A MOST laughable trick perpetrated
IA upon a young man of Fremont has
just come out. He is q tip-top fellow,
highminded and honorable, but lie is
not blessed with very large share of
this worlds goods. He is in love with
a very pretty girl, who in turn would
go through fire for him.
Her parents have done everything
they could to annoy the young man
and prevent him from coming to the
house, but he is persistent, and the high
spirited girl says if he can't come to see
her, she will go to see him and stay for
good. AS, unfortunately often happens,
there is a boy in the family who sympa-
thizes with the parents. This imp has
succeeded at last in carrying the day
against the lovers. The young man
called, few evenings since, when the
old folks were away from home, hoping
to pass pleasant evening.
1t was not long until the parlor stove
commenced smoking violently. The
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11

stove was doctored but II grew worse.
In few minutes the smoke became
uncomfortable, and the couple took refuge
In the family room. They were not more
than comfortably seated before they
were treated to q repetition OF the smoke
In the parlor. IL fairly poured out Of
the fireplace, and soon the room was so
full Of smoke that, had the couple not
retreated they would have been convert
cd Into good cured bacon. The lovers,
determined not to he undone, went TO
the kitchen. Here the same fate await
ed them
IL seemed as II the very elements con
spired against them. The fire burned
brightly at first, but In few minutes,
the giant black volumes came putting
out Of the room. They were In despair.
Wherever they went the smoke follow
cd them. They were literally smoked out.
The young lady, half In anger and half
from the binding smoke, had hearty
cry, and the young man went home.
IL has since been learned that the ras-
cally boy had secured some broad boards
and climbed up on the roof and laid
them over the chimneys.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
THE TIMES, NEW BLooMF1ELD, PA. MARCH II, 1879

each, and one of those double.barrel
shotgun looks as he said
You amt trying to get out OF II, are
you y"
The doctor, taking In the situation,
said, promptly, all hope being gone
No, sir"
That's right. will fix everything
for you give you that black team of
mine, and n light wagon to carry your
wife's things" there the doctor shudder-
ed "and n thousand ms starter. You
can be married tonight, and leave early
In the morning That will suit, won y
It'll
" Yes, sir, answered Graham, faint
ly. But on the Judge turning toward
him, he said, eyes, sir, certainly"
" After you get fixed at your post I'll
come down and pay you visit. have
been thinking about selling out and
moving TO Texas for some time It's
getting crowded here, and things are
a-moving as slow as 'lasses In winter
time"
Things were arranged as the old Judge
said. The marriage took place, and the
army received an addition to its ladies
In the person of the Arkansas judges
daughter, and Dr. Graham has never
regretted the obduracy of his father.ln-
law, or the unsophisticatedness of his
wife.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11

general impression arrived ut after con
sultatlon was that the flocks had been
attacked by mad dog, and that hydro
phobla had caused their death.
Now thoroughly aroused, the two fam
lilies set out day or two ago and made %
careful examination of the ground where
the sheep had been pasturlng. In one
place In the field they found unmlstak-
able signs OF n struggle, and aided by the
snow they tracked the footprints of q
dog to distance of two miles. Here
they came to the house of laborng
man, and found the cause OF all the
trouble to he worthless, starved look
ing cur, that barked and snarled as they
approached. They carried guns, and It
took but u minute or two to send u
couple of bullets through the dogs ear
cass.
II may be here stated that the sheep
have all been buried and that the steer
will probably be killed, so that there Is
no danger OF any of the meat being
brought into the markets. The matter
has been Investigated by DR.. Stuart,
veterinary surgeon, and by him reported
to the health officer.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
An Incident OF the Rebellion.

TT WAS General Gordon's command
i which struck the flank of the Elev-
enth corps on the afternoon of the first
day at Gettysburg, and after short but
desperate conflict broke its line and
swept It from the field.
In that fight General Barlow, of New
York, commander of the First division,
fell dangerously and, 1t was thought,
mortally wounded. He was shot di-
rectIy through the body. Two of his
men attempted to bear him through the
shower of lead from the field but one
was instantly killed and General Bar
low magnanimously said to the other.
"You can do me no good save your
self If you can"
Gordon's brigade of Georgians in its
wild charge swept over him, and he
was found by General Gordon himself,
lying with upturned face in the hot
July sun, nearly paralyzed and apparent
ly dying. General Gordon dismounted
from his horse, gave him a drink of
water from his canteen, and inquired of
Gen. Barlow his name and wishes.
General Barlow said
81 shall probably live but short
time. Please take from my breast pock-
ct the packet of my wife's letters and
read one of them to me-" which was
done. He then asked that the others be
torn up, as he did not wish them to fall
into other hands. This General Gordon
did, and then asked:
Can do anything else for you, Gen
eral 20
Yes," replied General Barlow, earn
estly. My wife is behind our army.
Can you send message through the
lines ?''
Certainly / will,'' said Gordon, and
he did. Then directing General Barlow
to be borne to the shade of tree at the
rear, he rode on with his command
The wife received the message and came
harmlessly through both lines of battle
and found her husband who eventually
recovered.
Since General Gordon's election to
the United States Senate both he and
General Barlow were invited to din
ner party in Washington, and occupied
opposite seats at the table. After intro
ductions, General Gordon said
General Barlow, are you related to
the officer Of your name who was killed
at Gettysburg ?"
" I am the man." said Barlow. "Are
you related to the man who is supposed
to have killed me ?"
{" am the man." said General Cor
don. The hearty greeting which fol-
lowed the touching story, as related to
the interested guests by General Bar
low, and the thrilling effect upon the
company, can better be imagined than
described.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
A Man with a Weak Stomach.

THERE came to the dinner-table at
i the Lawrence House the other day
two strangers, one a lean and hungry
looking customer, the other decent
appearing young fellow, AS they reach
ed the table the other man clutched
frantically at the bill Of fare, and re-
marked as follows.
Lets see what they've got. You
know / can't eat everything. Been
nearly dead for ten weeks with dyspep-
sia. All, oyster soup, guess that won't
hurt me. Waiter, bring me some oyster
soup, and, let's see, boiled white fish,
yes, I'll just try n little o. that, too"
The soup and fish were devoured with
terrific voraclty and With all the extef-
nal evidences of intense relish.
Now, let's see what else they've got,
you know I've got to be mighty careful
what eat it's awful annoying, L can
tell you, to he limited this sort of way.
Roast turkey-well, now, that ought'nt
to hurt me; gimme some. Roast beef
| think that's safe enough; I'll have
some. And, hello, chicken pot.pie,
that's easily digested; waiter, you may
fetch me some of that, please. Let's
see, now, I've got to be so confounded
careful guess you needn't fetch any
thing else but piece of boiled ham, u
little maccaroni, and some chicken
livers and vegetables. II you have any
chow-chow and picked cucumbers you
may fetch some to whet up my appetite
little"
The waiter took the order, and the
man with the weak stomach reached
this way for crackers, that way for
butter, here took piece of bread, there
mango and stalk of celery, and fire.
quently remarking that IL was bad to be
restricted this way, stayed his stomach
till his dinner was brought. He looked
1t over, sent the waiter back for some
roast veal and another onion, remarking
that his stomach was weak, he had
been suffering terribly from dyspepsia,
and couldn't eat everything and not
much of anything, but at last got to
work and cleared the dishes.
The matter of dessert troubled him
some because his stomach was so weak,
but he finally ordered mince pine, plum
pudding and ice cream, with a cup of
coffee, not too weak.
They were brought and devoured, and
then he called the waiter and made her
a confidential communication to the
effect that he had been sick with dys-
pepsia, that his stomach was weak, he
couldn't eat everything, and would she
be kind enough to bring him a bowl of
milkp
The milk was brought; he crumbled
some bread therein, and, as his younger
companion had departed, the man with
the weak stomach remarked to the gen.
tleman across the table from him that
it was darned rough to have to come
down to bread and milk, but he had
been sick, he couldn't eat everything
and he had to be very careful.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
A Joker Caught.

One day last week tramp entered q
Hollidaysburg hotel and asked for a
meal, when the landlord, playing smart,
directed the nomad to friend in the
bar-room, who is irritable, saying,
" THAT'S the landlord" Tramp did as
told, and asked the supposed landlord
for something to eat, when he, instead
of exploding, took the "traveler'' into
the dining-room and served him sump-
tuously. The landlord has concluded
that jokes on regular boarders don't
pay.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-03-11
shrewdness and Ability.

Hop Bitters so freely advertised in all
the papers, secular and religious, are
having large sale, and are supplanting
all other medicines. There is no deny
ing the virtues of the Hop plant, and
the proprietors of these Bitters have
shown great shrewdness and ability in
compounding Bitters, whose virtues
are so palpable to every ones observa-
tion.-E Exchange. 10
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY NOVEMBER a-oUNTUPLE sHEEr

toner therefore prays that this honorable Court
inquire into the truth of the obligations herein con-
tanned. and upon finding them to be true. TO order
and decree that said synnoutt shall give and render
to this Court a full and complete detailed ac-
count OF the terms and conditions of the
said trust. and OF the amount of property
every description which he has received or which
has been placed under his control belonging to said
trust estate and full ana complete description OF
the pronissory notes or other evidence of debt or
liability which the said Synnot gave to the said de-
ceased at any time.
The petition is dated at New Haven upon the 4th
day of November. A. ID. 1879.
Rev. Thomas j. Synnott has been summoned to
appear before the court at New Haven the hrst
Tuesday of December. The petitioner has engaged
Mr.. Charles Ives, OF New Haven. to prosecute her
case. which promises to be . most interesting one.
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
GOOD SPORT AT RAyoNNE-THE NEW JERSEY
AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB's MEETING.
PIGEON SHOOTING.

DIR. WILSON DEFEATS COLONEL BUTLER IN
HUNDRED BIRD MATCH AND WINS THE CHAL-
LENGE CUP OF THE NEW YORK GUN CLUB.
Tho members Of the New York Gun Club mus
tered in strong forco yesterday their grounds at
Bergen Point. The hrst event Of the day was
match between DR.. Wilson and Colonel Butler at
100 birds each, thirty yards rise. MIR. Tempeton
anxious to Join in and make . sweepstakes but
the parties could not come to terms. The weather
was pleasant. although not In favor of the gun,
the smoke hung SO low that it was hard to do any
execution with the second BARREL In the betting
the match Colonel Butler was slight favorite. as
many expected the Doctor to tire after he had shot
at fifty birds. but the result completely upset tho
theories Of the knowing ones his shooting
averaged about the same from start to finish.
The shooting commenced shortly after twelve. Mr..
Jackson officiating referee. The birds good.
strong flyers, and when the first twenty-five were
shot off Colonel Butler led by two birds. his
showing % out Of 25 against 20 out of 25 made by
DIR. Wilson. The Colonel then became strong
favorite but in the next twenty-five he only secured
This made the total score:-Butler, AZ out Of 90.
and Wilson II out Of 50. The next lot OF birds
Dr. wilson killed 10 out Of as and Colonel Butler
only scored IL out Of 25 bringing the exactly
eightieth h bird, when Dr.. wilson began II to creep
ahead and killing % out Of his 49, against 10 scored
by Colonel Butler, made the total scoze:-
Yards Killed. Missed Total
DIR. Wilson. ............ 80 81 Is 100
Colonel Butler. ........ 80 70 81 100
THE CLUB CHALLENGE CUP
After lunch the second competition for tho Chal-
lenge Cup, a handsome piece OF silver, was COM
menced This cup won on Saturday week ago
by Mr. W. Murphy. but it has to be won three times
before it becomes the property OF any shooter.
Twenty-Five per cent of the entrance money goes to
the second. The competitors shot at ten birds from
handicap rise Messrs. w. Murphy and Temple
ton and Dr. Wilson made clean scores. Colonel But
Ter and Colonel Armstrong getting shut out by one
miss out of ten. Mr. Dexter not in good form
usual aud Mr.. Knowles did not succeed in killing
more than Z out Of ~ with his pretty little 6H
pound gun. The following is the OF the shoot
tng-
Second competition for the Challenge Cup. ten
birds, handicap rise, New York Gun Club rules.
Nans H1,1s He'd A,ec>d
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
ARCHERY.

The New York Archery Club held their third hcld
meeting of the season OF 1879 yesterday afternoon ut
the range Eighty eighth street and Eighth avenue.
After short time devoted to practice and to getting
the chang OF the bows" two matches were shot.
Tho ladies' match was for the colors OF the club.
prize esteemed more for the honor of wearing than
for its intrinsic value The conditions were at 20.
no and 40 wards. "a arrows at each range. Coumbia
rounds. The following was the total score at tho
three nges:-Mrs DE Luna 12O; Miss Morton.
1O7: Miss Howell. IA Miss Wren, 81. Although
seven gentlemen in line shooting ct the target
only four competed for the price, which was hand
some badge, The conaions % were so arrows eacn, u
Mr. Pond, 19i; Mr.. Anten. 1S4; Mr.. sutton, 1853.
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.
LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. {

LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. 8. 1879.
special despatch to the CouvIer-JourmaI from
Pine Hill says:-"Robert Randall nephew Of
Circuit Judge Randall, and bookkeeper and
manager for r. Diamond. coal dealer. shot
and instantly killed Price Minor this evening.
Randall discharged Price from his employ few
days since, and It seoms Price became very much
embittered by the act, and this evening procured
pistol. Meeting Randall quarrel ensued, and the
Price four times in rapid succession, twico in
the breast and twice in the side. Any OF the
shots would have proved fatal Randall was imme-
diately arrested by lhe sheriff and placed under
guard Of two men. wha started with him to Mount
Vernon. On the road Randall got away from the
guard and made his escape
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
RELIGIOUS STRIFE.

A LIVELY CONTEST DETwEEN A FRENCH CANA
DIAN CATHOLIC BISHOP AND AN EDITOR WHO
Is ALSO MEMBER OF PARLLAMENT-IR1sH
VERSUS FRENCH DOMINATION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
OTTAWA, Nov. 8, 1879.
In referring to the refusal of the editor of the
Ottawa Herald to publish letter sent for publica-
ton by the Bishop of Ottawa. which subso-
quently published in other city papers. LIE Canadd
leading French organ. edited by Joseph Tasse. NJ.
p. rising young statesman. made tho following
reference last evening"
Instead OF treating His Lordship's letter with that
Difference which due it, the Herald not only
fused publish it but replied to 1t by two column
article in which 1t renewed its rreligious sarcasms
with o sangfroid that aggravates its guilt"
1t is rumored in this city tonight that the Bishop
will have the Herald denounced from the pupits Of
the several Catholic churches in the city tomorrow
1t dcult to say what the result Of this religious
warfare will be or where it will end. The Herald
tonight comes out with most infammatory leader.
from which extract the following:-
REFUSES TO KSUcKLE DOWN.
"His Lordship had the bad tssto to ask us to in
fct punishment upon ourselves. and because VIC re-
spectfully declined to do have forsooth, been
guilty of heinous crime Impertinent interference
in any mans business, matter from what quarter
it may is certainly not deserving of courteous
treatment. But know how pleasing duly
1t is TO French Canadian Bishop to put his foot
anything that is English Irish, let it be Catholic
Protestant This diocese has been under the heel
of French dominancy for years. 1t is manifestly
the desire of those interested to keep IL in that posi-
tion, and the uncalled-for assault the Herald
is but attempt to stihe the first voice that
IL raised IN behalf OF the Irish people, Irish money
has built churches; Irish money supports the
clergy; Irish generosity swes the charitable funds
but the Canadian clergymen sit down to the feast
Irishmen are wont to complain very bitterly that
they are denied their rights in matters OF State, and
pray why not plead their with equal vehemence
against the Churchg Would this diocese be-
better represented by Irish Catholic Bishop?
And were there not many among the Irish Catholic
hierarchy who had more ability and fitness for the
responsible position than the present incumbent?
Certainly there but long the Irish people
chose to look quietly and allow the French Cana
dilns to brush ahead of them they must expect to
find themselves in the background. The
piety learning aud intelligence of the Irish priest
always superior to that of his Canadian brother
aud yet these virtues meet with recognition.
The Herald will be found at it's post of duty
and IL 1t cannot succeed In accomplishing good
work 1t will at all events have the merit Of having
fearlessly made the attempt"
II will be from the foregoing that the warfare
Is assuming national well sectaran character,
aud must evoke the condemnation of powerful
press.
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
SPORTING NOTES.

Hanlan has been making u speech at London. Ont.
He said that he expects TO Courtney this fall
aud intends going to England and thence TO Aus
tralia
G. u. Lexington and Frank Haddust shot pigeon
match ut Morgsns, N. j., yesterday The conditions
twenty-five birds each, II yards risc $50 side.
Lexington won with II killed.
Princeton defeated Stevens Institute at football
yesterday ut Princeton. The home team made seven
goals aud four touchdowns, while Stevens returned
to Hoboken with blank score.
At Deal Beach, N. j., yesterday. Clarence l..
Haght and M. Do Long each shot at twenty-five
pigeons 30 yards rise. English rules, for $50 side.
Haght grassed 70 aud his opponent a.
James d. Sanford and M. s. Ellis shot pigeon
match at Centrevile, N. j., yesterday. The condi-
ons were so birds each 500 side. as yards rise.
English rules. sanford killed ~ birds and kAlis ~
The New York herald., 1879-11-09
SHOT BY A JEALOUS NEGRO.

woman named Harriet Savilla was shot in the
breast and seriously wounded by . negro named
George Smith. whom she lived with at No. "A Bsxter
street. The shooting took place In the apartments Of
Bridget Waters q washerwoman. at No. 125 Leonard
street, about one o'clock yesterday morning. but IL
was several hours later before the police were no.
tifed OF IL. Smith made his escape. The wounded
woman was removed to the Chambers Street Hospi-
tai. whore the injury was pronounced serious.
Jealousy the cause OF the attempted murder:
The woman is stu lying In the Chambers Street
Hospital In . critical condition, and hcr recovery 10
doubtful.