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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
An Editor Who Used His Pi.,

TNGLAND can boast one editor at
IL least who might be trusted to run a
country newspaper in the United States.
In his youth Sir Richard Philips edit
ed and published a paper at Leicester,
England, called the Herald. One day
an article appeared in it, headed dutch
Mall" and added to it was an announce
ment that it had arrived too late for
translation, and had so been set up and
printed in the original. This wondrous
article drove half England crazy, and
for years the best Dutch scholars squab-
bled and pored over it without being
able to arrive at any idea of what it
meant.
This famous "Dutch Mail" was in
reality only "pi."
"Pi," 1t may as we'll be explained, is
tumble of odd letters gathered up and
set on end 80 as to save their faces from
being scraped, to be distributed at the
leisure of the printer in their proper
places. Some letters are upside down,
often ten or twelve consonants or as
many vowels come together, and the
whole is peppered with punctuations,
dashes and so on until it might pass for
poetry by lunatic Choctaw. The story
Sir Richard tells of the particular "pi"
he had whole hand in Is this:
"One evening, before one of our pub
lications, my men and boy overturned
two or three columns of the paper in
type. We had to get ready some way
for the coaches, which at four in the
morning, required 400 or 500 papers.
After every exertion we were short
nearly column, but there stood on the
galleys tempting column Of "pi." 1t
suddenly struck me that this might be
called Dutch. made up the column,
overcame the scruples of the foreman,
and so away the country edition went,
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
A Good Dog Story.

A dog owned by man near Macon,
Ga, is remarkable for his cuteness. The
dog is regularly sent after ice, or to car
ry notes or other errands. His master
has an account with the ice-man, and
sometimes, but not always, gives the
dog the money for the ice tied up in one
corner of towel. Having no account
with the butcher, he always gives the
dog money when he sends him for a
piece of beef to feed him. One day the
dog was sent for ice, a nickel being given
him. When he reached the ice-depot,
he crouched down into the gutter, un-
tied the towel with his teeth, scratched
little hole In the ground, buried the
nickel, took the towel, went in and got
the ice on credit, and carried it back to
his master. Then he skipped to where
he had buried. the nickel, got 1t out, took
it took it to the butchers, got his piece
of raw beef, and brazenly carried it into
the presence of his master before eating
it, that gentleman being under the inn
preston that somebody had given the
dog the meat.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
A Dangerous Advisor.

THE leading religious and fashionable
Il society of Cairo has been much dis
turbed by an atrocious series of crimes
just brought to light. There was a
sheik, much esteemed by the aristocracy
of the Egyptian capital for his sanctity
as well as for his general wisdom and
his medical skill. Whenever any one
of the ladies moving in the highest
society was out of sorts, mentally or
physically, it was usual to have recourse
to this person, as species of cross be-
tween spiritual and medical adviser.
1t appears that the wife of a high
Egyptian official visited the saint and
did not return. The husband became
alarmed and made the authorities search
the house. The good man was found
upon his small strip of carpet deep In
his devotions, and rocking himself back
ward and forward upon his knees. The
officials did not dare to disturb him, but
as soon as he finished he was asked
whittier hisfair penitent had gone. At
first he denied all knowledge of her
whereabouts. But the officers insisted
upon searching the honse, and soon dis
covered her clothes. Further search
brought her jewels to light, and in the
garden was found a well filled with
corpses; uppermost floated that of the
latest victim. The murder being thus
brought home, the sheik confessed
series Of crimes which, for cool wick
edness, exceeds almost anything on
record.
He was in the habit of calmly taking
stock of the jewelry which each of his
visitors wore, and then, when he found
that the amount was worth while, of
choking them with scarf and conceal
ing their bodies in the well in his gar
den. The explanation of the possibility
of carrying on such a nefarious trade is
quite curious. In many instances the
husbands of the missing wcmen took it
for granted that they had eloped with
some favorite lover, and never thought
| of accusing the holy man.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
Ew BLOOMFIELD, PA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY is, 1881

If twas my squash that was stolen,
think should see 1t again. 1 have
never had anything stolen yet, but what
succeeded In recovering it, think If
should set myself about It'll could find
your squash"
Squire Hapgood grasped the young
man convulsively by the hand.
"Set yourself about 1t, Hiram; set
yourself about It'll" he cried. "Find
that squash, and I'll give you''-
He paused to consider what reward to
offer for the recovery of his treasure.
Find that squash, and I'll give you
that COW you wanted to buy of me last
night" he said, after moments re-
Election.
I don't want your COW, Squire, but
I'll find your squash If you III give me
Maggie"
"I'll do it, Hiram"
When will you give her to me 9''
"Some''-
"That won't do, Squire. must have
her within month";"
"Find my squash, and you shall have
her within a MONTH"
"Honor bright, Squire p''
Honor bright, Hiram"
The young man took his departure in
a high state of elation.
On the evening of the same day,
Hiram drove up to Squire Hapgood's
door with tie missing vegetable in his
wagon.
Oh, what a scene was there, my
countrymen The squire embraced the
squash, and Hiram embraced Maggie.
1t would be difficult to say which of the
two felt the more estate.
"Where did you find it, Hiram ?"
asked the old man, when his transport
had begun to subside little.
Don't ask me, Squire. L can't tell
you. I've promised to hold my tongue
about it,"
"You u tell me where you found it,
won't you ?" asked Maggie coaxingly,
when she found herself alone with her
lover.
eff you III keep it secret from your
father"
"1'll never breathe a word of it to
him"
Well, then, L found it in one corner
of my barn floor, covered with straw !"
"Oh, you wicked"-
What more Maggie was going to say L
am unable to inform the reader, for at
that precise moment Hiram stopped her
mouth with kiss.
Two weeks later Squire Hapgood' IS
squash was awarded the first premium at
quent to that event Maggie Hapgood be-
came Maggie Hardy.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15
Curious things Revealed by the Census.

Among the curiosities of the census,
which has developed no end of curious
things, is native of Arkansas who was
never twenty miles from his birthplace,
and never saw locomotive, yet is still
citizen of France, having been born in
Arkansas three years before the cession
of that territory to the United States in
1908. Another curiosity is an Alabama
giant, only twelve years of age, who
weighs $50 pounds, and is six feet in
height, while both his parents are of
medium size. Fulton county, Georgia,
furnishes, in the person of Mrs. Lavinia
Cobb, lady who has seen her five score
years and ten, but if we mistake not,
Missouri has veteran who was born in
1859, or four years in advance of the
venerable Lavinia.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-15

with its pathological puzzle to worry the
honest agricultural readers head. There
was plenty of time to set up column of
plain English for the local edition."
Sir Richard tells of man whom he
met in Nottingham, who for thirty-four
years preserved copy of the Leicester
Herald, hoping that some day the letter
would be explained.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
A New Business Enterprise.

The Davenport Woloen Mill Com.
pany" was organized yesterday afternoon
says the Davenport Democrat. for the
purpose of operating the factory SO vel
known and so long owned by the late J os.
| Shields, and which has been closed for
nearly two years, The capital stock of the
company is placed at $50 600, being divl
ded into 300 shares of 500 each, the
amount to be increased to 900 at the
option of the stockholders. the corporation
to last 20 years
The directors are Hiram Price. w D.
Petersen, s. A. Jennings, j. q. Phelps,
VIM. RenWick, Lorenzo Schricker. and w
0. Bennett.
The president is Hiram Price. w. d
Petersen is vice president, ). 3, Phelps is
secretary and treasurer, and s, A.Jenninss
is general manager.
There Ia Limitation on the salaries
that no officer shall receive larger salary
than 81 200 q year, unless warranted by
the business and declared by two thirds
vote of the stockholders.
In addition to the directors named. S.F.
Smith, D. FL Hartwell, FL. f. Drebing. f.
s. BalIord. j. ~ Eldridge and othersssj in
in the articles of Incorporation. and several
others have subscribed for stock.
Dir. DrebiDg will act as superintendent
of the mills. He has had thirteen years
of experience 10 the business, hagiug bad
charge of large mills at La Forto Lodi ana
for thirteen years.
The Davenport WOODEN mill will be 10
order as soon as possible, and the manu-
faoture of yarn, faanels and cloth will be
commenced about the first of March, or
very soon thereafter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
Run { yer and KilIsd.

Railroad train men meet with all sorts
OF assldents none have come to death
In more singular nsnneT than that which
ended irsman's life Wednesday night.
The poor man was Thos FL Brown, who
formerly worked as painter in the c., r
I. & 2. car shops in Davenport. Two
years ago he went to work on the
Oskaloosa branch as frsman-and Of late
kas been employed on switch engine rs at
Washington. The engine was passing
through a deep snow drift near Delta.
between and O'clock. and the fireman
was leaning out of the cab, looking ahead
when he was caught by projecting piece
OF snow drift and dragged off the engine;
lie fell against the snow bank. rolled down
upon the track, and was run over by the
cars and killed aim st instantly.
Mr.. Brown was about IS years Of age.
He vas a resident of Davenport nearly ten
years up to the time Of his removal, a.
above stated. His wife experiences
double afhction. for it was only last Mon.
day that she Host her little sou by scarle:
fever-and now the husband follows, His
father and mother. aged people, lived
with him, and he was their principal
for support.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
C.rbo,. cIiff Robbery.

This afternoon Henry Bozark, John
McEren and James Lswis. the latter color
ed. were brought before Justice Hayden
to answer the charge of burglarizing the
store of c. Corbin. Carhin Gif. AN account
of which appeared in THE ARGUS.
The prisoners were brought over from
Davenport by Marshal Phil miller. with
out requisition.
The evidence against Lewis and Bczark
was not sufficient to hold them. but Me-
Eren was held in default OF bail in the
sum of $500. for burglary. on his own
confession. he was taken to Jail to await
the action of the grand jury.
While the evidence was not conclusive
as to the others, Justice Hayden thought
best not TO discharge them. and accordingly
they were remanded to Jail for further
hearing, 1t is morally certain they were
accomplices. but the evidence sufficient to
convict is lacking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
a Bold Scheme.

A daring scheme has just been discover
ed. that. If true, places John NJ Apdsr-
son. young married son of Malcolm An
dersop, highly respected citizen of CISCO,
in an uneviable position before the people
OF this community. The facts are not fully
known, but are. mainly, that the party re-
forred to. has, without knowledge or con
sent OF his parents, executed three separate
mortgages against their homestead, aggre
eating about 81 100 The mortgages are
dated respectively. June %. August and
Sept. 6, 1880, and are held by Chicago
com mission merchants, with whom he had
dealings.
The hrst iDtimation the parents had Of
the existence OF these evidences of indebt-
sdness agsinstithsir home was the Issuing Of
an execution against them in default of the
first payment on one of the mortgages
which according TO it's terms gave the de-
cree pro c0ntesso. They resisted the levy
that no such mortgage had been
given, and the Investigation has led to the
that they were forgeries per-
byJ. NJ.
BESIDES the forgsries OF the names of
Mr., and Mrs. Malcolm Anderson attached
TO the instruments, the notaria' signature
OF VIM, NJ Smith. of this place, Is also
forged to the acknowledgements and bear
his official seal Malcolm Anderson. &C
com panied by an attorney. is in Chicago
looking UP the case. The son residas in
Guthrie Centre. Iowa. and vas handling
crime of this nature is Imprisonment in
the psnitenti,.ry We will give further
particulars of the affair hereafter, - Orion
Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
I'M HOE sIGNo vINCEs.
The knights TsnpIar Reception

The reception to ST. Simon of Cyrene
Commandery, Knights Tcmplsr. Daven-
port. By Evexts Commgndery Of Rock Is
land. occurred last evening at the Asylum
10 this city and was largely ATTENDED by
Sir Knights aud their ladies. Il was one
of the finest social affairs of the season and
splendidly managed The asylum was
handsomely decorated with Masonic flags
and en blems, and the east side gracefully
trimmed with eyergreens, while several
floral devices and choice bouquets helped
adorn the edifce. Bleuer's excellent
orchestra furnished the music. and the
banquet was served by Henry Krell, man
agsr for Mrs. E. Krell. and it was fine
enc, too, timetables being loaded down With
choice edibles. whilo the arrangement Of
the dining room, the floral tokens. ETC.
added much to the pleasure of the repast.
Krell is getting famous as caterer, and
right roy ally does he sustains the repusu
ton, Tne eosption was fac affair, and
will be plsasurably remembered by all
vhe we're fortunate enough to be present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
FERROUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK,
INDTsCRETIONs OR EXCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up aud invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and epergy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess BY thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of Eve vials and 92.00 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail Oh receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY IU9 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
The Weather,

The Cambridge Chronicle refers to the
predictions of Prof. MansiII, and the
accuracy Of the same, and after following
the weather record for the past ten days
concludes by saying: The people who
have laughed at us for paying attention to
ths MansiIl theory might better be locking
"a Ieedle out" The first they know, their
lamp will be out, and their oil ditto. Mr..
Mansill notifies them that about tho 2lst,
another disturbance will be kicked mp"
Prof MapsilI has been very accurate
thus far, and it is but just TO say that be
has made predictions directly opposite to-
Tice or Venuor. ell of which speaks vel
for our home weather prophet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
zeal Essata.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following:s
16-Hsnry Danz to William Pullman,
e sw 10, Is, Az, $1,000.
VIM. A. Nourse to George Hamcr, lot
10 in !, SO, Is Iw, $500
Levi hcCain to Lars P. Nelson. lot s.,
block 3, McCain.s Subdivision, block 8,
Moline, 81 200.
Walter 8. Keller TO Jacob D. Keller, e
/ SO 9. Is, 2w, $4,000.
Felix Ganibsrt to Jean Turel, Jean P,
Latigap, francisco Lemoine and Gilmore
Delmaestro, ! WI and w 20 ft by $50 Il
lot /, block |, old town Rock Island, 81.
Alfred e. Taylor to Sophie III. Tsylor,
Q 1 sW /. 17.1W, 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
What is this Famous specif.9

The title ''HALE's HONEY OF HoRE
HOUND AND TAR" is q key to all the in
gradients OF that valuable remedy for di.
seases of the throat aud lungs Its three
components are known to the whole world
fer their healing. soothing and counter
irritating propensities. snd the proportions
in which they are combined 10 this IA
nous pnimouio render it. by ell odds, the
most potent preparation known for the
re deal cure OF Coughs, Colds. Influenza,
Hoarseness. Bronchial difficulties. and all
diseases tending to Consumption. Sold
by Druggists everywhere. Depot, Sixth
avenue, New York, Price SO cents and
81. Get the largest size.
j. L. Bert. Chatham Village; N. Y,
writes: ''Hale.s Honey of Horehouud
and Tar is selling and giving good satis~
faction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
Masqusrade sabscription,Ball.

The Rock Island Turner Society will
hold Masquerade Subscription Ball on
Saturday. Feb, 19. Tickets can be sscur'
ed in advance only from the committee.
John Ohlgeiler, Aug. Hsrkert. Louis
Muller. Carl Tuerk and B. Winter.
Masqued guests only admitted Price OF
tickets 81 90 for gentleman and lady, so
cents for each additional lady.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
N ew Restaurant.

Don't forget the 'eharplot Restaurant
the "Dslmouico of ths West" Chapman
& PEBBLES proprietors, now open in the
building formerly occupied by Isaac
Epstein. The choicest edibles the market
affords served at all times. Oysters IN
every style. A first class meal or lunch
at reasonable prices and satisfaction
guaranteed, Everything first class. Give
US call. CHAPMAN b PEBBLES.
1927 Second Avenue opposite Harper
House, l4dlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
What Ais You7

Is it disordered liver giving you ayel-
low skin or costive bowels: which have re-
suited in distressing piles or do your kid
neys refuse to perform their functions ?
Ii so, your system will soon be cIogged
with poisons. Tske few doses of Kid
ney Wort and you'll feel like q new man
nature will throw off :every impediment
and each organ will be ready tor duty.
Druggists sell both the Dry aud Liquid:
N Y, Atlas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
LOCAL COLUMN.
8 GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretons OF youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c. viii send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
WAS discovered by missionary in South America
Send aself-sddressed envelope to the Rzy, JOSIAH
I. IEkAN, Station d, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
DISEASES OF THE STOMACH.

Plum River, Stockton, 30 Daviess Co., Ills 1879
Dear Slr:-I was afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times 1t was almost impossible for me
to endure 1t. / tried numerous medicines, but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup, which to my great sur
prise cured me. My health was never better than
now, and think your medicine Is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA E. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
nnckiin.n .Arn,oa. saIua.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbiains, Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
70 Cents per Box. For sale by @,
SWHA4#A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
DIE D.

SCHERER.-In Rock Island, on Thursday, Feb
nth 1881, OF cOngestive chills, Johanna Scherer.
aged 70 years and months.
Funeral on Saturday, al p. m, from residence
of her son-in-lsw, Gophardt Raibls, 4th street
betwes srd and 4th avenues
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

Ii the mother 10 feeble, it is impossible
that her children should be strong, Lydia
Z, Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is a
perfect specific in all chronic diseases of
woman. Send to Mrs. Lydia E, Pink
ham, 233 Western Avenue for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

The record of the Probate Court con-
tains the following;
I7-Guardianship of minor heirs OF
Josiah Wy1ie, deceased, Recsipt in full
and spayment Of all moneys due ward,
Lizzie, fled, and guardian discharged as to
her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

your Simmon' Liver Regulator has
been In use in my family for some time.
and / am persuaded it is a valuable ad
dition to the medical science.
"Gov, JNo, GILL SHoBRER, of Alabama -
1T has proved good and efheaoious
medicine, &c. A. NUTTING."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

Barns, ScaIds, Sores. &o.-Page's Cir
max Salve will cure them speedily, and
with so little pain. that the patient hardly
realizes that anything has gone amiss
For sale by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26O pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, Is cents. Manhood, 10
cents; Womanhood, 10. cents: Pamphlet, 8
cents-securely sealed, by mail, Send
money or postage stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist. cit st. Charles
ST I,onis No
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
A BENEFACTRESS

written to the German Reformed Mes.
senger, at Chambersburgh. PENN
A BENEFACTREsS.
just open the door for her, and Mrs.
Winslow will prove the American Florence
Nightingale of the Nursery. OF this we
are SO sure, that we will teach our "Susy"
to say" A blessing On Mrs. Winslcw" for
helping her to survive and escape tb
grIping. oolicking. and teeth siege.
WINDOWS SOOTHING SrRUp ~ -hs
the child from pain, and cures s. I.seo
and diarrhea. 1t softens the .ssh'els
duces Inflammation. cures vi "A colo o ,o,
carries the infant safely ID, ueb the .se.h'
ing period. Ii perfozso>. nrec;s s 's ecu,
it processes to peEfoEp, every nsrs ~ Tni !;
nothing less. ne have nsver sao =
~ mrs. Minsiow--know her only through
she preparatie,n of her Soothing Syr5n
Ior 0nllaSen Teathing." Ii we had the
power = g would make her. as she is q
pnyslcal savior to the infant race. Sold
~ all druggists. 25 cents O bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

Very many we'll meaning people will
prescribe for your Cough and Cold and
you will lose time in taking their medicine
ergo. take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and be
relieved at once. Price 25 CENTS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
Hard Ceal,
medicine,

The best quality of screened all raj
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and 1918 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf G. FL. SPEAKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

II you suffer from looseness of the
bowels, ANGosTURA BITTERs will surely
cure you. Beware of counterfeits and ask
your druggist for the genuine article. pre-
pared by DR.. J. G. B. Siegert Il Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18

In 1861, when Diphtheris ragged in the
Chenango Valley. n. Y. DR.. Trask' s
Magnetic Ointment was relied upon by
physicians as the principal remedy. lie is
q positive cure for ordinary Sore Throat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-18
REMEDY PoR WORMS.

Hamlet, Mefcer Co lis.
Dear Strive have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in our family for more than two years
and find 1t the best medicine for worms ever saw.
ANNIE MCINTYRE.