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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
washington. d. c.. March %. 1919

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 20, 1881.
Those who are here urging an extra session
Of Congress, have received several severe set
backs lately in the shape of protests from
leading commercial cities of the Union TO the
President, against a called session, it being
maintained that it would paralyze business,
unsettle values, and be disastrous to the well
fare of ths country. For several days past
there has been strong impression that the
called session was foregone conclusion but
last night 1t was thought that the probabilities
in favor Of 1t are greatly lessened, and some
go 80 far as to state positively that the idea
was given up at yesterdays Cabinet meeting.
The most powerful arguments thus far given
for an extra session has been advanced by
Secretary Blaine, who puts the question to the
President In this query: Do you want the
Greenbackers to go into campaign with the
cry that Republican President vetoed bill
in the interests Of the National banks Now
Secretary Blaine happens to hail from State
where the greenback element has probably
more strength than in any of the other States
of the Union, and he fully appreciates that
this club can be used by them in the State of
4hoihO quibC CuCSbubiiys ~ Cdu dlbO UO ubcu III
Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. OF the Cabi-
net, Secretary Blaine, 1t is understood, is the
most earnest champion of the special session.
Secretary Window, on the other hand, Is quite
lukewarm in the matter, If not positively dis
inclined to the project of an extra session.
Those who oppose an extra session, notably,
Repres sentatives Robeson and Keifer take the
ground that If the session Is called for the
purpose of passing the funding bill, that 1t may
be, bill no better in terms can be got through
the H ouse, than the bill vetoed by President
Hayes. Mr.. Keifer is, perhaps, troubled with
little modesty, for if the session be called
shortly he will be Speaker.
When.the Senate met yesterday Mr.. Voorhees,
offered the following resolution Resolved,
That the hostile attitude assumed by the Ma
tional banks toward the refunding of the
National debt at low rate of interest, and the
recent attempt to dictate the legislation of
Congress on that subject, are contrary to the
best interests Of the people, and well calculated
to excite their alarm for the future. Several
Senators raised the point that the resolution
being of general legislation is out of order at
this time. Senator VOORHEES, maintained to the
contrary and gave several precedents. The
whole matter, however, went over until to-day,
at the suggestion Of Senators Merrill and
Conkling.
The Republican Senators held caucus yes
terday at which 1t was decided to offer a reso-
luton TO proceed to the election of Senate
officers to-day. 1t is very doubtful, however.
If the Democrats allow such action as they can
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
Suspected Sororleide.

DETROIT, Mich, March 21.-Mrs. j.
r. Scott, who lived five miles north of
WILLIAMSON, Ingham co., was found
dead on the 9th inst, ,having,as was then
supposed, shot herself A note was
found beside her saying she had lived
long enough Suspicious of foul-play de-
veloped day or two later, and evidence
was obtained which led to the arrest of
John Fink, Mrs. Scott's brother, on a
charge of murder. Great excitement
prevails in the community regarding
the affair. Litigation in regard to prop
erty was the cause of Mrs. Scott's death,
whether from suicide or otherwise.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
THE TIMES, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA, MARCH 49, 1881.

and II the prize is not wanted the
gambler has the option OF taking o
cents worth of candy in Its stead. There
Is one chief prize. If II falls to boy
he gets base ball or II to girl, set
of stoneware dishes. A pretty woman
presides at the tempting board, and Is
kept busy all day long dropping the
pennies into the money drawer. There
is too much of that kind Of gambling
nearly every where. All the prize pack
ages sold are generally bought with the
hope of getting something of greater
value than is paid for. Parents should
not permit their children to buy these
packages, as 1t only lays the foundation
for desire to gamble on larger scale.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

not determine that one applicant was in
the slightest degree more competent or
more patriotic or better supported than
the other. Finally after being bored by
fresh delegation, he said to his Secre-
tary: "This matter has got to end
somehow. Bring pair of scales" The
scales were brought. "Now put in all.
the petitions and letters in favor of one
man and see how much they weigh, and
then weigh the other fellows pile" 1t
was found that one bundle was three
quarters of pound heavier than the
other. "Make out an appointment at
once for the man who has the heaviest
papers, said Mr.. Lincoln, and it was
done.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
The State for Quacks.

The Missouri Legislature has killed a
bill to restrict the practice of medicine
to the possessors of medical diplomas.
The argument which defeated the meas.
ure was that good doctor is known by
his cures, and that bad one is not
improved by a certificate. cit is q
grave mistake" said one opponent of
the proposed law, "to consider medicine
science. 1t is essentially empirical,
and its practice is simply conformity
with certain rules founded on expert
ence. The experience of the individual
is of vastly more Importance as a guide
than the recorded experience of others,
and the only effective way to learn the
practice of medicine is to practice it. A
special preparation is not surperfuous,
and certificate of competency is not
Objectionable, but they should stand for
what they are worth. The people are
able to take care of themselves, and, as
general thing, manage to starve out
medical pretenders."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
Gambling House for Children.

In the lower part of Roosevelt street,
N. Y, a little store has recently been
opened for the sale of toys and candies.
It's chief feature to the children of that
unpleasant neighborhood is a "wheel of
fortune" so called, which stands on the
counter in the back part of the little
bazaar. From very early in the morn
ing till late at night the gilded arrow
whirls on its well-worn pivot under the
impulse of some young gamblers hand.
The blackboard over which the arrow
revolves is marked with as many d.
ve.ging lines as wheel has spokes. In
each Of these divisions is toy of insig-
nificant value-a trinket in tin or paint
ed wood. The tariff is one cent chance,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
A Remarkable Story.

A strange story comes from Florence,
S. @. AS James Best was crossing a
field on his farm recently he was in
stantly killed by a stoke of lightning,
which tore up the ground where he had
stood, and buried him from sight. Mr..
Best was seen just before the fatal stroke
and his disappearance produced great
CONSERVATION among those persons who
were watching him from their windows,
and several ran out to fathom the mys-
terry. They found large hole, surround
ed by heaps of dirt, but not a vestige of
Mr.. Best. After two hours hard work
with shovels his dead body was
found at the bottom of the hole. The
case is producing sort of religious ter
ror among the more ignorant and super
stitious countrymen, and they look up
on it as an omen of some terrible ca
lamity.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
A Kidnapper Arrested.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March o.
Henry Jenkins, who resides in South
Brooklyn, was arrested in Jersey City
this morning, having in his possession
the two-anda-half year old child of Mrs.
Taylor, of No. 4s Beason avenue. The
child had been taken out of its bed, and
at the time of the arrest had nothing
on but its night-gown. He is held to
answer the charge of kidnapping. The
child's parents being wealthy it is sup
posed he hoped to obtain q ransom for
its return.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
A Burglar Killed.

A daring attempt was made on last
Wednesday morning to rob the National
Bank of Rolla, Mo. A man named Pat
Ebert, hailing from Kansas, took up his
residence near the bank abouta month
since. He obtained access to an empty
building adjoining the bank, and for
three days was tunneling toward the
vault. He had just made his entrance,
when the bank was surrounded by the
police, who had been apprised of his
movements, and an attempt was
made to take him alive. He dashed
among them, however, with dagger,
and was shot in his tracks. He lived
one hour afterward, but would answer
no questions. He only remarked
" You've got me, boys"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
A Sink In the Turnpike.

There seems to be some curious for
nations in our limestone lands. On
Wednesday, as Mr.. Jacob Baum was
driving team with a wagon load of
lumber along the pike, when opposite
the farm of Hon. J. w. Killinger, be-
tween Annville and Palmyra, the hind
wheels of his wagon seemed to sink
deep into the ground, and were extri-
Gated with a great deal of trouble. 1t
turned out that there was big hole or
chamber beneath, many feet in depth,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

MIR. VOORHEES, has offered the follow
ing resolution in the Senate. 1t is re-
garded as the beginning of q general
attack: Resolved, That the hostile atti-
tude assumed by the national banks
towards the refunding of the national
debt at low rate of interest, and the
recent attempt to dictate the legislation
of Congress on that subject, are contrary
to the best interests of the people, and
well calculated to excite their alarm for
the future. The resolution was after
much discussion allowed to come before
the Senate, and Mr.. Voorhees, made o
violent attack upon the banks.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

PEOPLE who use the success of the
French loan as an argument that this
country might borrow all the money it
needs at three per cent. either forget or
conveniently neglect to mention the
fact that the French loan is issued fifteen
per cent. below par. When the United
States raises loan it wants to receive
one hundred cents on every dollar, and
we had better, if need be, pay little
more interest than depart from the salu-
tary rule that has been laid down.
Should we offer loan at three per cent.
with the same discount from par, there
~ no doubt but what it would be readily
taken, as the interest instead of three
per cent. is actually three and five
eighths per cent. when the price at
which 1t was sold is taken into the
account.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

PITTsBURG, March 24.-Seven masked
men entered the house of John Conner,
aged 81, who, with his wife as his only
companion, lives at Catfish, Pa, about
fifty miles from here, bound and gagged
both, compelled the old gentleman to
give the combination of his safe, and
stole 900 worth of Government cou-
pom bonds, unregistered, and from So
600 to $4,000 In cash. The old people
were roughly handled and may not
survive the shock of the outrage.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
Old Abe's Decision.

During Lincoln's time there was a
great row over the Post Office in Major
Bickham's town of Dayton, Ohio. Two
Hotspurs were in the field. Petition
after petition in favor of one or the
other poured in upon the President, and
delegation after delegation hastened to
Washington to argue the case. Mr..
Lincoln was long-sufering man, but
his patience gave out at last. He could
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

IT is now stated on good authority
that the members of the Legislature can
not draw pay beyond the one hundred
days which is specified for session.
The law provides for paying members
$40 day for session of 100 days, but it
is alleged that there is no authority and
provision made for their payment dur
ing the extra fifty days which custom
and their pecuniary interests have sane
toned. Under the New Constitution
the 100 days will expire on the 10Th of
April or thereabouts and 1t is not likely
that the Legislature will continue in
session in case the members cannot
draw pay any longer.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

eaB- DIR. Hurd, of Paterson, pricked
one of his fingers with q needle q few
days since while making postmortem
examination, and although every pre-
caution was taken, he is in critical
condition from the effect of blood
poisoning.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

THE PLACE where killing is not MUIR
der, is now proven to be San Francisco.
Kall6ch who was arrested and tried for
the murder of Chas. DeYoung, has been
acquitted. And yet all accounts agree
in calling ita cold blooded and deliberate
murder We may now expect to hear
of some more butchering in that city.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

THE BILL to remove the Capitol to
Philadelphia has been defeated by a
large vote, and consequently Harrisburg
can rest easy, If they ever had any fears
of removal.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

by Withholding their votes, leave the Senate
without quorum. Hon. Geo. O. Gorham was
agreed upon for Secretary. Mr.. Gorham held
the position for eleven years.
A new batch Of Office seekers have arrived In
town to take the place Of those now walking
home. The late arrivals are from the South
and Southwest.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
OLIVE.

Important TO Travellers. special in
ducements are offered you by the Bur
llngton Route. 1t will pay you to read
their advertisement to be found else
where in this issue.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
THE TIMES.
NeU bloomfield, March 90, 1881.
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

GB- Indiana has very strange dog
law that goes into effect on the first day
of April. BY its provisions every dog
in the state is to be registered by its
owner, and will be assessed for taxa
tion, and If not registered is to be killed.
The law is stringent one, and seems
to be justified by the fact that sheep
husbandry in the state has been greatly
interfered with by the pest of sheep
killing dogs. The number of sheep in
the state is said not to exceed q million,
while there are 100000 dogs. = Fort
Wayne Sentinel.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

and with the general proportions OF a
good sized room. AT the bottom water
could be seen, apparently in a flowing
condition. We learn that there is q
stream north Of the pike that disappears
In the soil, and the one at the bottom Of
the hole referred to may be 1t. The hole
was fenced around, and the Turnpike
Company was considering the best way
to fill II up.-Lebanon Courier.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
IF you WANT
Gloves for Men or ROys,

Come and look at what we can offer you and
note prices. We can please you.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

PoTTsvILLE, March PA cowardly
attempt at exterminating the occupants
Of house of ill-fame was discovered
yesterday afternoon and reported this
morning. The place is known as the
" Flower Garden, - and while the tenant
was cutting wood yesterday preparatory
to klndling fire she found piece Of
hemlock about two inches in diameter
and less than foot long. Thinking it
was too thick she split 1t with Matched
disclosing an alarming state of affairs.
The piece had been followed with an
augur and filled with three rifle cartridg-
es Of the kind used in the old muzzle-
leaders. Each cartridge was carefully
wrapped in newspaper, and all were
pressed down hard. The open end of the
stick had been plugged with wood, and
80 daubed with earth as to hide its
real character. Had it been thrown into
the stove in the room where several
women usually were 1t would probably
have dealt death to all present.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
IF YOU WANT
Fine Groceries,

Such as Citron, seedless Raisins, Choice Layer
Raisins, New Orleans Molasses, Miuce Meat,
Pure Spices, prepared Cocoa Nut, Canned
Corn, Canned Peas, Canned Beef, Dat Meal,
and any other goods in the grocery line, come
and see US we have what you want.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
If you WANT
Trunks, Valises or SatcheIs,

You should call and see what we have. It
will probably save you money:
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29

You will find that we have Sleigh Bells, Skates,
Hatchets, Axes, Augurs, Chisels, Saws, Iron,
Steel, Nails, and q general assortment Of such
goods as are kept by a first class hardware
store.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
See Our Assortment Of

Toys, Books, Albums, Fancy Note Paper,
Jewelry, Glass Sets, China Ornaments, Per-
fumery In fancy bottles, Choice Soaps, Looking
Glasses, Desks, Work Boxes, &C.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
IF YOU WANT
Blankets for Beds or Horses,

Look at our assortment We can offer you
Colored Bed Blankets for 50 per pair and up.
White Blankets for $2.75 per pair, and up, and
Horse Blankets from ST. up.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
Hardware,

IF YOU WANT
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-29
IF YOU WANT
Fancy Goods for Ladies,

Look at our assortment of Lace Ties, Silk
Ties, Collars, Silk Handkerchiefs, Pocket
Books, Bags, Zephyr Goods, Fancy Buttons,
Skirts, Under Vests, Ribbons, etc., etc.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-24

WANTED-Live Agents, men woman, local
w and general to sell Riders Adjustable Pillow
Sham Holder. An article thaP sells itself as soon
as seen. Large commission and competition.
CaI! and gee for yourselves. e. W. Rider, at Mrs.
Phillips Boarding House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-24
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

When a great and good man dc.
people mourn. Our nation and on :, e
countries of the civilized world aro ~e
ing to-day. James A. Garfield was op
natures noblemen, a fit model for !"
youths of our land to emulate. '
fatherle IS boy-a close student-an how rn0'
able man, the chief magistrate of onr ~
ton. In view of this fact the commits.
of arrangements for the memorial eerv;a.-
Monday have assigned the cbiIdron
OF the city schools, one of the most
prominent places in the procession Tbav
will be proceeded by the Sir knights and
the Rodman Rifles in full uniform. # :.
therefore requested that the children and
their teachers of Buildings No. /, and
assemble at the Court House square and
those of Buildings No. 8, 4, 5 and a.,
High School Building promptly at 1 O'Clock
From these places they will march 70
Union Square and take the place assigned
them in the procession. Teachers are
needed and all are expected to attend
their schools if possible.
III. ID. MERRILL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-24
WHO is sHEa

A young lady from this city has been
creating somewhat of domestic sensation
in Canton, as the following from the Can
ton Register viii show:
On Friday last young lady from Rock
Island visited certain other young lady
in the South part of Canton. They had
not seen each other for some time, and
when they retired for the night, about nine
O'Clock, they tied their great members of
their pedal extermities together, in order
that what they might dream would come
TO pass. All went along nicely until a
little past 10 o'clock, when the fire bell
sounded an alarm. frightened, they
spiang out OF bed on opposite sides, for.
getting that they were hobbled at the feet.
Their heads and shoulders were soon
foundering on the floor while their feet
were fettered IN sae middle of the bed Fe.
get back and unite the string was ihapassi.|
BILE. TO scream for help wsa YER, prerogs
tive, and-woman like THY fsirIy raised
the roof in their cries for assistance. The
mother of the one heard their screams,
and rushed frantically into the room,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-24

song. and the quintette s.It is he." In all
these numbers the singers acquitted them
selves in an acceptable manner, and were
heartily encored. Owing to the continued
sickness of Miss Abbott, the title role was
sustained by Miss Julie Rosewald. Valen
tine was rendered by Signor Fabrini, in
place of Mr.. Castle, as announced on the
bills Taken as whole the opera gave
general satisfaction, and proved itself a
musical treat to all those assembled at
Harper's theatre last evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-24
FALs,r AND TRUE.
We extract from Or. Railways ''Tfeatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure, J" as follows:
LIST or DISEASES CURED BIT
RAILWAYS
Sarsaparilliaa ReSOiyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, Hu-
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or I'm
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Ricketts, White Swelling, Sc&ld Head, Uterine AT
fections, Cankers, Glandular Swellings. Nodes
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism ana Gout, Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietIes of the above complaints TO which some
times are given specious names
We assert that there Is no known remedy fhai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvBST furnishes II cnres
step by step, surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the Injured parts to their sound condltloh
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This Is the first cOrrec-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLyENT-
In cases where the system has been saliVated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Suolimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, etc., causing carries OF the bones
ricketts,, spinal curvatures, contorons, white swell
lings, varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILI1AN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system.
II those who are taking these medicines ior the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphiiuc diseases
however slow may be the cure, "feel better" and
dnd their general health improving, their flesh ana
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, Id
sure sigh that the cure is progressing In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease ts not inacttve II not ar
rested and driven from the blood it will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
ms the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the patent feel
better,'' every hour you will grew oetter and In
c. %s In health, strength and flesh.