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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-07-23
The Salt Well.

They keep pegging away at the salt
well, but yet meet with difficulties. II
was hoped that when rock was struck
the trouble would be over. They struck
the rock last Monday night at depth of
1856 feet, and last night had drilled about
20 feet into the rock, making total of
256 feet they had gone down. The rock
however is troubling them about as
much as did the gravel and quicksand,
it being of rotten nature, mixed with
hard flint. making it slow drilling and
it keeps caving in so that it is necessary
TO c g, it. Last night a telegram was
sent to Bay City ordering more tubing,
which it is expected will arrive on the
Nashua or Saginaw. Last Tuesday after
Intellectual efforts to sink the tubing
down to the rock they were obliged to
withdraw 1t and enlarge the hole in or
der to get it down. This occupied the
most of Tuesday, since when they have
been keeping the drill running pretty
steady night and day. The drill and
poles in use at present weigh over three
quarters of ton, and person would
think such a weight dropping all of two
feet every few seconds would be sufficient
to punch hole through almost any sub
stance. 1t is to be hoped they may soon
reach better rock for drilling, and be
able to proceed with the work without
encOunterlng so many difficulties as they
have been obliged to overcome so far in
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-07-23

There are five cities in the world hav-
ing each population Of over 100000
inhabitants each in Great Britain,
United States, Germany, France, and
Austria. Then there are nine having
more than 100000 nhabitants-three in
Great Britain, three in the United States,
two in Russia and one In Turkey.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
A Watch Lost.

A GOOD story is told of that gallant
n Irish soldier, General Bligh, of
Sepoy fame. While holding the COM
mission of captain in dashing march
ing regiment he was on trip of pleas
ure with his wife, in the north of
England, and having come one day to
small Yorkshire inn, the larder of
which was well-nigh empty, he ordered
all the host had on hand to be served up
for his dinner, after which he Joined his
wife in an upper room.
While the host was preparing the
meal for his guest party of sporting
gentlemen of t he country entered the
inn, and called for refreshments. The
landlord was sorry to inform them that
all his larder contained of food had been
bespoken by gentleman who was at
that moment waiting up stairs, with his
wife, to have it served.
Who was the gentleman
The host could only tell them that he
was an Irishman, and that he seemed to
be very quiet, good -natured and harm
less body. The captain was travelling
in citizens clothes.)
"An Irish gentleman! A potato
with pepper and salt will answer for
him. Go up and tell him so."
But Boniface preferred not to do so.
"Then cried one of the party-a
Squire of that neighborhood with more
money than sense" take this watch up
to the gentleman and ask him if he'll
send us the time O'day, for we can't
TELL"
1t was the habit in that section, when
one would intimate to another that he
did not have much faith in his good
sense or judgment, to show him a
watch and ask him to tell what's the
time o'clock.
The host, himself fond of fun, and
feeling assured that the last callers
would get the worst of it,took the watch
"a very valuable gold repeater-and
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
SUNDAY READING.
Leave the Christian Sunday Alone.

The Society formed In London to
obtain the opening Of museums, art
galleries, libraries and gardens on Sun
day has decided not TO press the matter
in Parliament this year. Earl Dunraven
the President, said In a recent address
that the principles advocated by the So
ciety were spreading rapidly over the
country, though he admitted there was
nothing so hard to overcome as religious
scruples. Fortunately for England and
every other Christian country, that Is
true, and is the safeguard of their best
interests against harmful Innovations
1t may be well enough for the Earl to
declare that the Socety's eim is not
hostile to religion or goodness that
there is not the slightest danger that
any British workman would make bad
use of any liberty that was given him
for recreation on a Sunday, or would
abuse that liberty by desiring to pursue
his ordinary avocations on that day
places would lead the workingcIasses to
clamor for the opening of music halls
was to insult the intelligence of those
classes. But the fact remains that hu-
man nature is the same the world over,
and that the divinely appointed day OF
service to God cannot be broken in upon
as proposed by this Society in London,
and by many irreligious people in this
country, without serious detriment to
the best interests of society.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
Out and Out Religion.


Mr.. Carlyle's advice is thoroughly
sound, and his adjuration is none too
strong. Be virtuous and have done
with it," speak the truth and stand to
it, profess the faith which is revealed in
the Scripture, and neither by word of
mouth, nor by act, nor by association,
nor even in thought, contradict the eter-
nal verities of God. We have had too
much of concession in order to win a
hollow peace from philosophic Rational
lists on the one hand, and superstitious
Romanizers on the other. The thing
will not work, and if it would, it is
wrong, and ought not to be attempted
Who gave us the right to yield an atom
of truth ? Are the doctrines of Gods
Word yours or mine to do as we like
with, to give up this and modify that !?
Nay, verify; we are put in trust with
gospel, and it is at our peril that we
dream of compromising the least of its
teachings. A straightforward, decided
line of testimony is the best, is most
consistent with true charity, and in the
end will most promte peace.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
An Indignant Parson.

TN pretty southern village two
L sprightly and beautiful young ladies
were visiting their cousin, another
sprightly and beautiful young lady, who,
like her guests, was of that happy age
which turns everything into fun and
merriment. All three occupied room
on the ground floor, and cuddled up to-
gether in one bed.
Two of the young ladies attended
party on the night in question, and did
not get home until halfpast twelve
O'Clock at night. AS it was late they
concluded not to disturb the household,
so they stepped quietly into their own
room through the low, open window.
In about half an hour after they had
left for the party young Methodist
minister called at the house where they
we're staying and craved nights lodg-
ing, which of course was granted. Az
ministers always have the best of every
thing the old lady put him to sleep in the
best room, and the young lady (Fannie)
who had not gone to the party was en-
trusted with the duty of sitting up for
the absent ones, and of informing them
of the change of rooms. She took up
her post in the parlor, and as the night
was sultry, sleep overcame her, and she
departed on an excursion to the land of
dreams.
We will now return to the young
ladies who had gone to their room
through the window. By the dim light
of the moonbeams as they struggled
through the curtains the young ladies
were enabled to descry the outlines of
Fannie las they supposed) ensconced in
in the middle of the bed. They saw
more-to wit, pair Of boots. The
truth flashed upon them at once. They
saw it all. Fannie had set the boots in
the room to give them good scare
They put their heads together, and de-
termined TO turn the tables on her,
Silently they disrobed, and stealthy as
cats they took up their positions ON
each side of the bed. At a given signal
they both jumped into the bed, one on
each side of the unconscious parson,
laughing and screaming, "Oh, what a
man Oh, what man |" They gave
the poor bewildered minister such pro-
miscuous hugging and tussling as few
parsons are able to brag Of in the course
of lifetime.
The noise of the proceeding woke the
old lady, who was sleeping in an adjoin-
ing room. She comprehended the sit
uation in moment, and rushing to the
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
What is a Christian 2

If you come to us and say you are q
praying man, we answer we are glad;
but we would like to ask your wife and
children what your praying is doing for
you? If you say you daily read the
Bible, that is right, but let us ask your
partner in business how much of it's
teachings you practice. If you say you
are member of the church, we are glad
of that, if you are worthy member, if
not-we are sorry for tine church. But
let us go on to the street to see whether
the people you daily meet think you
ought to be church member. So it
comes to pass that bundle of Christian
duties my be dry and useless, or they
may be the evidence of sincere Chris
tian life. Whether a man is Christian
or not depends entirely upon the prin-
ciples which govern his daily life, and
the harvest the world is gathering from
that life.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05

room she opened the door and exclaim-
ed
" Gracious, gals, It Is % man-it is -
MAN, sure enough" !"
There was one prolonged, consolidated
scream, q flash OF muslin through the
door, and all was over.
The best Of the joke is that the minister
took the whole thing In earnest. He
would listen to no apologies the old lady
could make for the girls. He would
hear no excuse, but solemnly folded his
clerical robes about him and silently
stole away.
Query--Was he mad at the girls, or at
the old womanp
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05

went up stairs and did the errand.--
Bllgh took the watch and looked at II.
BY my life It's beauty. Tell the
gentlemen I'll be down presently, and
shall take pleasure in expounding to
them the mystery of tlme.telllng by
the watch. And I'll fetch the watch
with me.
The host returned with the answer,
and shortly afterward carried up his
guests dinner.
The Squire was, for little time,
furious with the landlord for having
left his watch behind; but he finally
cooled off, and having called for gallon
of beer, he sat down with his friends to
wait.
After he had finished his meal, Capt.
Bligh opened his portmanteau and took
out two big horse pistols, and, placing
them under his arm, he took the watch
in his hand and went down into the bar
room, where the sporting gentry still
waited.
"Ah, gentlemen give you good
day. And now who is the man that
wants the time o'dayp 1 shall be de-
lighted to enlighten him."
They didn't like the looks of the man
at ALL He carried the soldier In his very
look; and just now, there was good
bit of the tiger manifested.
Come, come, gentlemen-I am Capt.
Bligh, at your service A short time
since the landlord brought to me this
watch, accompanied by a message which
1 have come to answer as such mes
sage richly deserves ~ and he signifi-
cantly tapped his fingers upon the pis-
tolls. " Now, whose ls the watch ? Is
it yours, sir ?" to the Squire himself.
The Squire denied the ownership
promptly. All the watches in the
world would not have tempted him to
expose his life to the terrible Irish cap
tain, whose fame was known to him.
Bligh then applied to the next man /;
and then to the next; and SO on, to the
last and all denied the ownership.
81 am happy to find gentlemen, that
1 have made q mistake. You will par
don me, am sure. 1 thought the own
er of the watch was here"
He then put the watch into his pock-
ct; and slipped the pistols into the pock-
ct of his blouse; turned to the bar, and
settled his bill; then bade the company
good evening, after which he Joined his
wife on the porch, at the door of which
his carriage was in waiting.
Captain, afterward General, Bligh
kept the watch to the day of his death
often telling the story of its capture
when he left it by will to his brother
the well known dean of Elphin.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
THE TIMES, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA. APRIL s, 1881

useless. rened up and was soon in the
midst of number Of angry and excited
men.
"Hang the horse-thiefl" cried some
of the more violent.
81 am no thief" demonstrated.
Well, that's cheeky anyhowl" re-
torted the chief spokesman. Why,
that there hoss you was cutting away
with so spry just now, belongs to Jim
Casey here, an was stole last night, an
we've been on the track all day ~
Tim Judge B--,"I explained, on
my way to hold court tomorrow
at-.n
My words were drowned in roar of
laughter.
+" A nice judge you are ~ jeered the
crowd. If judges come out here to
steal our hosses, we'd be q plaguey sight
better Off without 'em
" / saw there was no use eexpostulatlng.
If I'd only had my commission to show
but that was gone with my friend the
missionary.
80 you pretend to be the new judge,
do you 7" said one of my tormentors.-
"Come, boys, instid o. swingin' him up
as we done Jack Magoon, let's fetch him
along and see what rule judge IL have
to say. He'll be sartin to hang the
scoundrel for contempt o. court ~
"The motion was carried, and with
my hands tied behind my back, and my
feet secured beneath the horses body,
was escorted in triumph to the back
woods village, which was to have been
the scene of my first judicial honors.
CT tried to convince the marshall, to
whom was turned over. of the mis-
take of which was the victim, but he
only laughed louder than the others had
before.
You the judgel'' he exclai med, with
boisterous gufIaw. Why, the judge
came an hour ago. He has shown his
commission to the clerk and me; and
he's another sort of looking chap than
you, let me tell you A pretty judge a
green gosling like you would makel"
And in spite of all could say l was
dragged off and locked up.
"Next morning was led in to the log
court house, where, to my unspeakable
Indignation, beheld perched upon the
bench which it should have been my
privilege to grace, the impudent scamp
who had put me in my present false
position.
/ made one more effort o. clear up
matters. had considerable co onfidence
in my powers as an orator. But his
Honor commanded silence, and the
marshall thrust me back into my seat,
threatening to gag me if L interrupted
the court again.
Mine it seemed, was the only case
to be disposed of ; and the judge, with
whose praises every mouth was filled,
after committing me, in default Of
heavy bail, to answer at the next term,
adjourned the court sine die. and took
his leave.
"Of course was able, in time, to es-
tablish my identity and secure my re-
lease; and before many months were
over 1 had the satisfaction of melting
out justice to my quondam friend, the
missionary, under the true name of
Hiram Straddler.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
Improvement for Mind and Body.

For genuine merit there is no tonic
sold that begins to compare with Park
er's Ginger Tonic. One 80 cent. bottle
contains. more life and strength restoring
power than bushel of malt or gallon
of pure milk. AS an appetizer, blood
purifier and kidney correcter, IT meets
find its use promptly followed by renew
ed energy and vivacity mental and phys
ical improvement, and gradual restora-
tion to perfect health. See advertisement
In another column. IA Inn
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
Too True.

The wittiest people regard religion
as they regard smallpox; they desire to
have it as light as possible, and they are
very careful that it does not mark them.
But most people when they do an act of
charity, prefer to have it done like the
measles, ON the outside where 1t can be
plainly seen.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
RAIL e O 40 g.
PHILADELPHIA AND READING R. R
ARRANGEMENT OF PAssENGERTRAINs
NOVEMBER 18th, 1889.
Trains Leave Harrisburg as Follows :


Trains Leave Harrisburg as Follows
For New York via Allentown, at sos a. m.
For + N New " 'i York via Philadelphia and "Bound
Brook Route $50 s.s5 a. m. and 40 p. m:
For Phlladelphla, Ct 6.VO, sO5, tthroush carl
SYs FOr R@ssdhs @ ant az ec PsdS g. ssoa m las, 100
For Potisvile. at 600, sos, $50 a; m. and 4os
Branch at 2.4o p. IN. For Auburn, At 6.9o Q. m;
For Allentown, at 90, sos, $50 a. M, Las and
The sos D. m; and 1,!5 ?. nj ,ion,a,ns trains have
SUNDAYS
For Allentown and Way Stations, at 90 a. m.
For Reading, Philadelphia, and Way stations,
at1.45 p. m.
Trains Leave for Harrisburg as Follows:
Leave NewYork via Allentown, as a. m. LOO
and g. 80 u. N.
Philadelphia at las u. m, l.s0 and 5.3Op. IN, ar;
rlving at Harrisburg, l.5O, S2O p. IN, and
LEI Leave Phil delphla, at GAS a. m., 400 and
* Leave a. louisville. 100. 90 a M and 44op M.
Leave reading, at 4.bO, 800, 11.5O u M, LSt,6l5,
Leave Pdttsve via schuylklland susquehanna
Leave Allentown at CPS, 900 a. M, 1910, $50,
and 9.O5 p. III.
SUNDAYS:
Leave New York, at s 80 p. m.
Leave ssys RsllSSiGspSa3 RsnSiSap All 3 g. m and
Leave Allentown. at 9.05 p. m.
BALDWIN BRANCH.
Leave HARRISBURG for Paxton, Lochel and
Steelton daily, except Sunday at 5.25. GAO, $50
n. M, and 200 p. m daily, except Saturday and
Sunday, at 5.45 p. M, and on Saturday only, 44o'
6.10, $50 p. IN.
Returning, leave STEELTON daily, except
Sunday at g. 10, 200, 1000 a. m, 220p. m; daily,
except Saturday and Sunday, 10 p. m, ana OH
Saturday only 510, $50, $50 p. m.
J.E. WOOTTEN, Gen. Manager.
@. G.. HANCOCK, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05

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At once. Many making fortunes at the business.
Ladies make much as men, and young boys and
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fails 70 make mofe money every day than be made
in week at any ordinary employment. Those who
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
THE MANSION HOUSE,
New Bloomfield, Penn'a.,
npn II pNuMTNnup pronriator

GEO. #. ENSMINGER, Proprietor.
HAVING leased this property and furnished 1t
In comfortable manner, 1 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.
R8- careful h0sUer always in attendance.
April 0, 1873 tt
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-04-05
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CORTLANDT STEET,
Near Broadway,)
NEW x DIRK

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The restaurant, cafe and lunch room attached:
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

irresistible, inexpressible Lotta at the Park
are giving us plenty Of fun, while "Michael
Strogod" at the Boston serves us for sensa-
ton and scenic effect the Gaiety is given
over to Emily Melville and comic opera, and
this week we are to have Fatinitza, Boccaccio
and Madame Augot there. There's plenty to
see, plenty to hear and plenty to do in town
nowadays, and what is better, there seems
to be more nearly plenty Of money to see,
hear and do with, than there has been before
in many seasons. SALL1E JOY WHITE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25

The Commercial World of last week has a
detailed description of very complete and ex-
tensive improvements recently made by Mr..
Z. L. Merriheld on his Continental Hotel in
that city. The general restaurant has been
enlarged, redecorated, and greatly improved,
the wine room has been refitted at great ex-
pense, the kitchen has been removed to a
separate building in the rear, new steam en-
gines and boilers have been put in, and, in
point of fact, general system of improve
ment has been completed throughout the
house. Mr.. Merrifeld, who is Windham
county boy, and well known here, especially
in Jamaica, is one of the most popular of
landlords, aud his house, which is kept on
the European plan, is one of the most pros
porous in the city, offering, as it does, supe-
rior inducements to both transient and per
manent guests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-11-25
Miscellany.


/.
There grew twin roses, each on swaying stalk,
In the pale splendor Of an Asian morn,
when passed the angel Azrael by the walk
That led from Eden, where, Of hope forlorn,
Earthis FIRST transgressor went. And one was red,
Full blown, luxuriant aud the cleaning dew
Nestled I'm fragrance in Its petals spread.
And one was budding yet, and white where through
The dark-green foliage slow the sunbeama crept
To kiss II cOldly. Crimson aud snow the twain
Passion and pureness-in the morning slept.
And which will wither when come again7
Low whispered Azrae in the dawning day:
For love may die; and love may live alwayl
There cung two roses when the Asian sun
Touched the horizon at its western rim,
Each a swaying stem And, passionate purple, one
Dropped withered petals to the shadows dim
On the dark earth beneath. And one, like snow,
With heart uufolded TO the azure sky,
Lay fair and bright while darkness gathered slow.
And Azrael, whispering softly, drew anigh.
Which Of the twain has withered? Stainless lies
The calm, white bloom from dawn to dusk, and on
To farther morn. And then, in sober wise,
He gathered the red petals and was gone.
The white rose bloomed when shone the farther day
For love may die; and love may live Away.
" y Obserrer