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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02
Bonus Postal Cards.


United States Agent Camp, while
searching the premises of Linton j.
Croft, postmaster at Linton, Ohio, re-
Gently convicted of forging postal mon
ey orders, made very important dis
covery. He unearthed a number of
very skillfully executed plates for the
printing of postal cards, together with
material sufficient to show that Croft
had spenta great deal of thought and
not a little cash in that direction. There
was paper cut in postal card form, but
the shade was entirely too light, and its
use would have betrayed its spurious
character. Groff's plan was to contract
with merchants to print cards for them
on the back of his own issue of postal
cards, which would have yielded large
profit. The engraving was done in
New York, but the artisan was deceived
by Croft, who had his name and address
engraved on the same block, pretending
that it was for advertising purposes
only. After receiving the block, he cut
off his name for use in his printing
office, so that the postal card portion
was ready for use. Croft was not tried
for this counterfeit, as he had not issued
any of the postal cards.
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Teachers Examinations.

The teachers examinations for 1881 will be held
at the following times and places:
For Savlle twp. in Ickesburg, August 18th.
For Madison twp. IN. E) Centre 5. II. Aug. -.
For :" Is. W. Andersenburg, Is.
For Blain and Jackson twp, in Blaln II.
For TOboyne twp, in New Germantown is.
For Landisburg and Tyrone twp, in Lands
burg, August I'D.
For Juniata twp. in Markeivllle, 24th.
For TuscarOra twp, In Locust Grove, 4" 25th.
For MarysYille and Rye twp, in Marysv1le
August 30th.
For Miller twp. in Baileysburg. Aug. slst.
For Buffalo and Howe twps., IN Huggins 5. H.,
Sep. ember 1st
For New Buffalo and Watts twp in New Buf.
falO, September ID.
For Carroll twp, in Shermansdale, Sep. 9Th.
For Wheatield twp, Centre 5. H., Ith
For Duncannon and Penn twp, IN Duncannon,
September Sth.
For Liverpool and Liverpool twp, in Liverpool
September gth.
For Millerstown and Greenwood twp, In MIL
lerstown, ON Tuesday, September 18th,
The examinations will begin az So o'clock. and
will be both oraland written. Moral, as well as
professional qualifications, are essential to per.
sons desiring certificates. The examination OF
teachers In the districts in which they are appli
cants for schools will be insisted upon, that
directors may have an opportunity of estimating
their qualifications by personal observation. The
friends Of education ale invited to attend these
). r. FLIOKINGER,
County Surt
New Bloomfield, July Il, 1854.
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Caught in a Trap Laid by a Woman.

DETROIT, Mich, July 2S.-About
midnight on Wednesday night Alonzo
Jeffrey staggered into the Fox House at
st. Louis, Mich, with his head cut open
by blow from an axe, which he said
was welded by a Mrs. Scott, of that
place, with whom he had trouble two
years ago, when she got judgment of
$500 against him for SANDER. He says
that he went to her chamber last night
by her express written invitation, and
that as soon as he entered she hacked
him as above.
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the affair are as follows At $3.50 o'clock
an unknown man walked up the stoop
Of the old capitol, and was about to enter
the building when the superintendent
of the bUilding, Thomas Hyde, noticing
the strange appearance of the man, who
was carrying an old fashion gun on his
shoulder, stopped him and asked where
he was going. He replied: II am
adjutant general of this state" Hyde,
judging that the man was crazy, and
fearing that some harm to that state
official was intended, asked for the gun.
The stranger declined to give 1t up,
whereupon desperate struggle ensued
for its possession, Hyde finally securing
it. The gun proved to be unloaded.
The stranger, who is evidently not yet
recovered from the effects of spree,
was lodged in the Second district station
house. He describes himself as Patrick
McLane, blacksmith, of White Hall.
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THE TIMES NEW BLOOMFIELD PA, AUGUST 2 1881

certain, and II ls more important than any
thing else connected with the medical history
of the case, viz. that all the physicians are now
working In the utmost harmony. The surgical
operation of Sunday was performed by DR..
Agnew at the request of the senior physician
In charge, and for the same reason Dr. A. now
signs the medical buletns. The condition of
the President at this writing is felt by all to be
most critical.
1t is dennately stated that except In one
bureau of the Interior Department there will
be no further reorganization, and no changes
in system of appointments, promotion, etc.,
until the President is able TO attend to busl-
ness. This statement is made to correct a
former one that early efforts to reform the
Civil Service in several Departments. The
exception noted above is the pension Office,
which was taken charge of in June by Col.
Dudley with the distinct understanding between
himself and the Secretary of the Interior, and
the President, that he should not be interfered
with In the management of the Office.
Official notice has been received from China
of the ratification of the two treaties between
that country and this. The treaties were
idbihSu ny bbc Senhle NJ tnt lbeb rtBuldE
session. In this connection 1t may be stated
that the reason why the Chinese students are
to be withdrawn from American schools is
because ways are ''too progressive" The
students will be sent to Europe for education.
Guiteau still remains in Jail. AT least it is
safe to assume that, as a fact from the great
precautions taken to prevent people from get
ting into the building. Visitors day has been
temporarily abolished Visitors are not allow
ed beyond the waiting room just within the
entrance. The directions of the District
Attorney regarding the prisoner have been
complied with, and now occupies whole
section of the Jail by himself, sans newspapers,
Sa,,s books, sans companions, sans everything
in absolute solitary confinement, the horrors
of which have have been so graphically por-
trayed by Chas. Reade. A detachment of
artillerymen still remain at the jail, Guiteau
in some sense being prisoner of State.
(lrTvE
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A Pastor Pleads Guilty.

PROVIDENCE, r. t., July 2s.-The
Rev. w. F. Whitchen, pastor of the
Matthewson Street Methodist Church,
has been charged with purloining rare
books from the various public libraries.
He called the board of his church togeth-
er yesterday evening, confessed himself.
guilty of grievous sin, expressed the
deepest contrition therefor and announc-
ed his intention to retire from the min
istry, and the church.
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Questions for Men.

Do you want Cottonades or Cassimers
for yourself or the boys suit ? If you
do come and see what we can show
you.
Do you want Hat for the boy or your
self? We have them at various
prices.
Do you want Shoes for yourself, wife or
child? We have a good assortment
of a quality we can recommend.
Do you want Paints, Oils, or anything
in that line? If you do come and see
what we can do for you.
Do you want Iron or Hardware of any
description If so we can supply
your wants. Suppose you let us try it.
If you want any kind of goods, you
stand good chance to find the article
you want in my stock.
f. MORTIMER,
New Bloomfield, Pa.
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Closing Out !

In order to close out some lots Of
Spring and Summer goods we have made
such reductions as we think will make
them sell.
Lawns are now ca, and 10 cents, and
the styles are good.
Buntings, Seersuckers and other Cling
hams are also marked down.
Fans are nearly sold out but few are
yet offered low.
We are now putting in some styles Of
Fall Dress Goodsyand full line of
Trimmings and Buttons, suited to the
goods. You might as we'll have the first
pick.
Our assortment of Ribbons, Ties,
Ruches, Gloves, Hosiery, and notions
generally, we mean to keep well sorted
up, and we will sell at such prices as
will be sure to give us your trade.
Our stock of Groceries is always full
and many articles in this line can be
bought of us that will be found at no
other store in the county. We have on
hand Gelatine, Tapioca, Oat Meal, Corn
Starch, Maple Sugar, Citron. Canned
Goods of all kinds, as we'll as complete
stock of Sugars, Syrups, New Orleans
Molasses, &C., &c.
We name few of our prices.
Sugars, s, 8, 10 and II cts. per pound.
Green Coffee, 12t, 10 and IS cents.
Roasted &C II and % cents.
Best Carolina Rice pounds for 25 cts.
Prunes (very nice) 8 C g 25 cts.
Syrup, 10, 121 and Is cts. per quart.
Best New Orleans molasses 75c. per gal.
Cheese, 15 cents per pound.
Tapioca, 10cts.
Prepared Cocoa Nut, 95cts.
We have such large assortment that
we can't find space to name all our lines
of goods here, but if you want any kind
of goods you can probably get them of
us at the right price.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

On TUESDAY last the unfavorable
reports from Washington in regard to
the Presidents condition were seized
upon by the stock jobbers as an excuse
for raid on stocks, and general de-
cline was the consequence, with almost
a panic in some instances. Northern
Pacific was particularly sensitive and
fell Il per cent. from the prices of few
days previous. The war among the
great trunk lines, in regard to freight
and passenger rates, helped very much
in reducing prices on the stock of these
roads, and others of course fell in SYM
pathy. But all these securities are yet
too high, and even a further decline
would not indicate that the country was
not financially in a good condition.
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A Tremendous Lightning Stroke.

On Thursday last flue in the resi-
dence of John Osborne of Raymond
township, Illinois, was struck by light
ming. The charge separated and passed
in at a window, killing little son and
daughter. Another daughter of Mr..
Osborne's was picked up bodily and
carried through window at which she
was sitting, and thrown several feet in
the air, landing quite distance from the
house, and, strange to say, she was not
hurt in the least. Mr.. Osborne and an
employee were lying on the floor asleep.
Both received severe shocks. A silver
watch lying on the floor was melted, and
pieces of IL were found in various places
in the house. A barn in the vicinity
was struck at the same time, and, with
its contents, was destroyed by fire. IN
di0adp0Iis Journal.
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"a" On Tuesday forenoon, a frightful
accident happened at the tube works,
Middletown, by which Peter Heisy,
young married man was seriously, if not
mortally wounded. 1t seems that while
on car, in front of the works, assisting
to load pipe, he lost his balance, and fell
off the car, and the pipe he was helping
to handle followed, striking him on the
head, fracturing his skull, and otherwise
injuring his head and face. He remain
ed unconscious for several hours. Drs.
Laverty and Mish were summoned, and
they did all they could for the unfor-
tunate man. He was conveyed to his
home, near Round Top, on Tuesday
evening.
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HuntIna the Internal Machine Man.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 2s.-Secre-
tary Window to-day addressed a COM
munieation to the Collectors of Customs
at Boston and New York, instructing
them use every endeavor to ascertain
the name Of the consignor Of Internal
machines, recently discovered in Liver
pool.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

JUDGE HoAR of Mass, seems to
be troubled about the severe treatment
Guiteau is receiving, by his close con-
finement. Most people will think Mr..
Hoars sympathy is wasted. We believe
if Guiteau was let out of Jail it would he
still worse for him, particularly if the
people acted as their feelings would die
tate,
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DUNCANN0N SELECT SCHOOL

For second term of 1881 will open August 1st, and
close september Sd.
TERMS Boarding from $500 to $3.50 per week;
tuition 81. so for term.
Special attention given to those preparing to
teach.
The higher branches taught without extra
charge. For further particulars apply 90
l.. T.. McGINNES,
2S#3l Principal.
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a CARD.

A new enterprise has been started in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, by
J. w. Ringrose & Co., and that is the
making of new style of Leather Fly
Nets. These nets are said to be great
improvement over any style yet made,
while the price they will be sold at, is no
greater than is asked for the poorer
article. Store keepers, before supplying
themselves should see these nets and
learn prices, and farmers should ask
the merchant with whom they deal to
get at least sample to show them. For
price list, etc., address J. w. RINGRosE
d Co., Mechanicsburg, Pa, or KENNE-
DY, WILLING & Co., 100 and 102 North
3rd Street, Philadelphia. 5tf.
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our WASHINGTON LETTER.
WAsuINaroN, D. C., JulY a7, rs

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 81, 1881.
The attacks on those physicians who have
had immediate charge of the Presidents case
resulted in the present arrangement by which
for time one of the consulting physicians
will be in attendance on the President. 1t has
been stated that Mrs. Garfield requested this,
but there is no good authority for the state
ment, SO for as can learn. This much is
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

SEVERAL barrels marked cement have
been shipped to England which were
found to contain Internal machines of
great power. The Fenians in this
country are blamed.with doing this, and
the English are naturally indignant at
such outrages. OF course this govern
ment would punish the guilty parties If
it can be ascertained who they are.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

JUSTICE CLIFFORD of the U. 81
Supreme Court died at his residence in
Maine on the 25th ult. He had been
quite feeble for some months and his
death was expected.
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THE TIMES.
Neto BIoomfeld, Au0ust 2, 1884.
NoTICE no sunsCnIBERs.

Iooit at the figures on the label OF your paper;--
rhoseagures tell you the date 20 WHICH ycnr swp- e
sent, If the date In changed. No other receip'
a nncaaanrY
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The Presidents Condition.

Dispatches show that apparently the
President is improving but his condition
is anything but satisfactory. Saturday
began the fifth week of his sickness. 1t
finds the patient so week that there were
fears that the careful rolling of his bed
across the hall into another room would
fatigue him and bring on fever, his
stomach unable to retain or assimilate
any solids, and life sustained only by
beef Juice, milk and lime water; a fever
that comes on daily and sometimes
sends his pulse and temperature up to
over 100 beats and 100 degrees suppura-
ton going on more or less satisfactorily
sleep induced by hypodermic injections
of morphine; the bullet beyond the
skill of surgeons accurately to find and
with the probability of abscess formation
about it, and as Hamilton says, bone
splints probably still imbedded in the
tissue. These conditions we know at
the end of four weeks exist; yet it has
been said all along that the President
was getting better. The truth is that
the greatest encouragement in the case
to-day lies on the fact that at the end of
four weeks he is no worse, and such is
the kind of encouragement which is OBJ
tanned only in very critical sickness.
The latest intelligence is
WASHINGTON, July, Slst, p. NJ
The President has passed a comfortable
day, with only slight fever this after
noon. Pulse now 90; respiration, Is.
THE EXTRA FIVE hundred dollars sal
ary which the Legislature voted to
themselves, the Dauphin county Court
decides cannot be legally paid by the
Treasurer, and that he is right in refus-
ing to cash the Members warrants for
any amount exceeding the ST. 600. The
decision is quite lengthy and closes as
follows:
We are, therefore, clearly of the opin-
ion that so much OF the act of the 11th
of May, 1874, already cited, as pretends
to give daily pay in addition to fixed
sum to members of the Legislature, is
unconstitutional and void.
1t would be unlawful for the State
Treasurer to pay it. This Court cannot
enforce payment 10y mandamus, and the
same must be refused. We leave out of
view every question of policy or expedi-
ency. Those are questions for the Leg
islature alone, over which the Judiciary
has no control and no right or disposi-
tion TO pass Judgment.
JOHN j. PEARSON,
r.. M. HENDERSON,
Judges.
1t is probably the case will be appealed.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

THE Democratic State Committee will
meet at Bottoms Hotel, Harrisburg, on
Wednesday, August 10, to fix the date
of the State convention.
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ALBANY, July 27.-Mueh excitement
was created here at noon by rumor
that an attempt had been made to shoot
Governor Cornell. The particulars
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For cheap Straw Hats go to Morti-
mer's. He has received new supply.
Important TO Travellers. Special in
ducements are offered you by the Bur-
lington Route. 1t will pay you to read
their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
ST. ELMO HOTEL = Nos. SI7 and $40
Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA. Rates re-
duced to Two DOLLARS PER DAY.
The travelling public still find at this
Hotel the same liberal provision for their
comfort. 1t is located in the immediate
centres of business and places of amuse-
ment and the different Rail Road depots,
as well as all parts of the city, are easily
accessible by Street Cars constantly pass
ing the doors. 1t offers special induce
ments to those visiting the city for
business or pleasure.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
Jos. NJ. FEGER, Proprietor.
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NOrICr no ADvERTisERs.

No Cut Stereotype will he inserted IN thlh Paper
unieea light face aud on metal base
Twenty per cent IN excess OF reEnlnr rates, wi''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

Some JObs.-We have a few special
bargains which we will mention. A lot
of TUMDLERs, 43 cents per dozen. A
lot of Jelly Glasses, so cents per dozen.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

sg- Horace Waters & Co., of New
York, now sell Pianos and Organs on
ins tallments in all parts of the country
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

NOTICE to Trespassers. - All persons
in are hereby notified not to trespass by hunt
ing fishing or any trespassing on the land of
Peter Long and X. II. Campbell, in Toboyne
township, Perry county. Pa, otherwise they will
be strictly dealt with according to law.
IL. III. CAMPBELL.
30*32 A. M. TROSTLE.
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Reduced Prices.-In order to close out
stock we have this day reduced the
prices of Lawns to 81, s, and 10 cents.
We have variety of styles yet on hand.
+. MORTIMER.
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vAssAR COLLEGE,

POuOhkeepsie, N. Y.
FOR THE LIBERAL EDUCATION OF WOMEN.
Examination for entrance, Sept. l4th. Cata-
5OA37 W.L.DEAN, Registrar
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A Large House in Newport for rent.
The undersigned having been disap-
pointed in tenant, offers his house and
grounds for nine dollars per month.
MILTON b. EsHLEsIAN.
10 Newport, Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

LAKE CITY, Mimi, July 2s.-A gen.
tie man just arrived from Eau Cat
woods gives the information that par
ty headed by Sheriff Doolittle came upon
the Williams brothers yesterday, were
fired upon by the latter, and the sheriff
and two others killed. The desperadoes
escaped.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

eYTwenty years ago, the Cuban plant
ers almost ruined the reputation of their
tobacco by the free and almost exclusive
use Of artificial fertilizers. They have
long since returned to the the use of
barnyard manure and regained their
former reputation. Tobacco growers in
several of our neighboring counties will
do well to bear this in mind. Lancaster
county growers are not making this mis-
Lancaster NeoO Era.
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BaIIou's Magazine.

The August number of the handsomely illus
trated and popular Ballou's Magazine Is issued
and will be read with much pleasure by its
patrons, as there is such variety in its con-
tents that no other magazine in this country
can surpass it. 1t should be in a hundred
thousand families, for every home would be
better for reading it, touching as does upon
a hundred different interesting topics.
Published by Thomes & Talbot, 23 Hawley
Street, Boston, at only S.50 per annum, post
paid, and for sale at all the news-depots in the
country at 10 cents copy.
A Campmeeting will be held in Groff's
woods, q miles west of New Bloomfield,
August 5-12, under the control of New
Bloomfield charge of M. e. Church.
Members of other churches are cordially
invited to tent with us. A good corps
of preachers is expected, and Prof Ellen
berger, of Harrisburg, will be with ussto
render valuable assistance in the music
line. Laws in relation to huckstering
Sabbath, and order, will be strictly en-
forced j. M. JOHNSTON,
Preacher in Charge.
d. MICKEY, Sec'y.
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still Alive IL am still alive and ready
to cut and fit suits in good style. If
wanting any work in my line, give me
a call. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
SAMUEL BENTZEL,
TAILOR,
April 6, 's0.tfl New Bloomfield, Pa
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-02

For cheap Straw Hats go to Morti-
mer's. He has received a new supply.
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Flour and Feed for Sale. = The subscri-
ber has Flour and Feed for sale at the
residence of his son, Albert Fry, on the
Krozier property, in Centre township.
26 FREDERICK FRY.
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An Albany Excitement.

1t is probably the case win be appealed.