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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Prices of Wheat.


A Chicago firm who are large opera
tors in Wheat, and in position to be
posted regarding the crop write as fol-
lows:
"We have spared no trouble or expense
to acquaint ourselves regarding the COM
ing crop of wheat and while from many
sections we have unfavorable reports,
we have from other sections glowing
reports of the yield. We may have er-
red in our calculation, but we state it as
the result of condensing our information
that the crop of 1881 winter and spring
wheats together, will make a fair show
ing as to an average crop in this coun-
try, while Europe will this year show
up considerably better than last year.
We state as fact that during the past
% years there have been very few years
if any, but that No. spring wheat has
sold under $l.OO per. bu., gold basis)
between June and January, and we say
that this year will show very strange
feature if wheat does not sell under
$1.00 before January 1st, 1882.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Angry Bees.

Mr.. and Mrs. Beerer of Delaware
county accompanied by little dog visit
ed friend who kept many bees. While
the party were engaged in watching the
workers, something it seems occurred
that created commotion in the honey
factory, and the bees commenced pour
ing out in countless numbers. At least
a quarter of peck Of the honey makers
settled upon the poodle, covering him so
completely that not hair of his body
could be seen. They commenced sting
ing the poor dog until his cries could be
heard for nearly mile. The bees that
couldn't get a chance to pay their COM
pliments to the dog went for Mr.. and
Mrs, Beerer, and after they were through
with them the two persons underwent a
surgical operation, there being no less
than a halfhundred little stings to ex.
tract. Mr.. and Mrs. Beerer suffered
severely, the latter feeling quite unwell
the next morning as result of the
abundant stings, The dog displayed the
greatest agony, and all that could be
done to alleviate his sutferings proved of
no avail, for he fingered in misery until
the next morning, when he peacefully
] passed away.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Fired by CIockwork.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., August 9.-The
dwelling of DIR. William H. Bowen, in
Scituate, was burned last night, with
nearly all its contents. DR.. Bowen is
absent. The family were aroused in
time to save their lives. After the
house had been burned down fire broke
out in the Doctors barn, near by.
Help being at hand the flames We're ex-
tinguished, when it was found that the
fire was caused by an incendiary ma
chine operated by clockwork. Doubt
less similar apparatus was used to burn
the house. Loss on the house, $4,000.
DIR. Bowen has been very active in en-
forcing the law against liquor selling,
and has before suffered in consequence.
There is great excitement in the town.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
An Extraordinary Swindle.

A special dispatch from Boston says
A swindle was perpetrated in this city, a
few weeks ago, on Daniel Goodnow, an
old and well-known commission mer-
chant on Commercial street, who deals
in cotton, tea, wine, etc. Among his
recent purchases was lot of damaged
cotton. A man who has kept an Office
for some time on Kilby street, under the
name of G. A. Fuller, cotton broker,
called on Goodnow, exhibited kilograms
purportlng to come from the Pepperell
manufacturing company of Blddeford,
Me-, and soon afterward introduced
companion who pretended to be the
agent of the Pepperell mills. The agent
haggled considerable about the price to
be paid for the cotton but at length a
bargain was struck, and Mr.. Goodnow
was instructed to ship the merchandise
to Biddeford by water, as the Pepperell
company, the agent said, was in the
midst of very heavy suit for damages
against the railroad companies. Letters
and kilograms TO this effect were shown
to Goodnow; and he was finally urged
to buy vessel in which to ship the cot
ton. Goodnow purchased the old bark
Western Sea, well known as trader be-
tween Boston aud Hayti, and sailing
under the Haytian flag, and loaded her
with cotton, which was valued at $25,
03l. Several hundred gallons of wine
and large quantity of tea were also put
m hoo rd nn nfot tinn Of EnlIa,
and the agent that ready sale at high
price could be found for these commodi-
ties. The worthy pair now persuaded
Mr. Goodnow to provision the vessel
foralong voyage, saying that as the West
ern Sea was foreign vessel she must
first go to st. John, N. B. and thence,
back to Biddeford. Finally she sailed
on the 18th of July. Not long afterward
Goodnow went to the office of the Pep
perell company,in this city and present
ed his bill, when his eyes were opened
to the fact that he had been swindled AS
for the Western Sea, her arrival was re-
ported at st. John in due time and on
the Goth of July she cleared from that
port ostensibly for Biddeford. The ST.
John NeaUs of that date or the next
contained what purported to be a copy
of her manifest, and from this it appears
that the cargo cleared there was the
same that left Boston. The only other
mention of the bark was the fact that
while bound to st. John she was in col
lision off Machias with schooner, but
sustained no damage. Nothing else has
been heard of her since her clearance at
st. John, July 26. Telegraphic orders
for her detention have been sent to all
points where she would be likely to
touch, and Mr.. Goodnow is hoping for
the recovery of his property and the ar
rest of the men who took possession of
it, Meanwhile he is paying bills for
supplies furnished the bark.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

"a A wonderful discovery was acci-
dentally made in Washington county,
Iowa, few days ago. The little sons of
a farmer named Jerry Hopping were
bathing in a small creek, when one of
them hurt his knee on what they took
to be stump. When the supposed
stump was thrown out and chopped
with Ratchet it proved to be a shoul-
der bone of some ancient mammoth,
and measured three feet in length, thir.
teen inches wide and six inches thick.
Further excavations resulted in the dis
covery of rib bones five and six feet long
and three and half inches wide, and
several molars, one of which weighed
twenty-six pounds. Joints of the neck
vertebre were seventeen inches long
and nine inches wide. A tusk ten inches
in diameter and six feet long was
also found, but proved somewhat brittle.
The thigh bone is three feet in length.
The teeth are in the best state of preserv-
alton, and prove great curiosities.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Bees In a Stable.

An exciting scene occurred In stable
in Harrisburg on Monday morning. A
colony of bees had taken up their resi-
dence on the premises, and becoming
disturbed in some manner made a COM
bined attack on two horses and two
mules which were tied in the stalls
The poor brutes were badly injured by
the pugnacious little insects before their
situation was discovered. One of the
men who went to the rescue of the tor
tured animals was also attacked by the
bees and badly stung.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
A Peaceful Ending.

An elopement in West Virginia few
days ago had happy though rather un-
usual termination. The match was
opposed by the parents of the bride, and
the flying couple were hotly pursued by
her father. Just before coming up with
them his horse threw him, breaking his
leg. AS soon as the mishap was discov-
cred, the proposed bridegroom retraced
his steps and assisted the injured man to
his home, after which all objections were
withdrawn and peaceful wedding en-
sued.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Severe Storm.

DENVER, August GA terrific storm
cloud burst'over Central City, Colorado,
late yesterday and a volume of water
four or five feet deep rushed down Ne
yada and Eureka streets sweeping every
thing before it. Great bouIders nearly
ton in weight were rolled around like
pebble stones. A large lot of debris was
washed down at great speed and piled
up in large masses all the way from
Central City, to Blackhawk. The road
ways in the track OF the flood were en-
tirely destroyed. In some of the streets
there is deposit of sand four feet deep.
Only one loss of life is reported, that of
James Gerny. Reports of great damage
by the storm came from Idaho Springs
where several houses, railroad and other
bridges were swept away. The damage
at Central City and Idaho Springs is
estimated at $4,000.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Accidental shooting.


On Saturday afternoon, while Charles
Buckman and son, who live about half
way between Centreville and Bushing-
ton were returning home from fishing,
riding Ia an open wagon, the son gave
a sudden exclamation and put his hand
up to his eye. On examination, the
father found the boy had been shot, and
hurried home. DIR. Foulke was called
in, who sent for DIR. Swartzlander.
They found that small bullet had en-
tered the inner corner of the eye, and
passed into the orbit behind the eye
without perforating the ball, and still
remains there. The shot was fired by
George Stewart, a boy of twelve years
old, who, accompanied by a smaller
boy, was out shooting at birds with
pistol. Although it was accidental,
young Stewart was arrested and lodged
in jail to await the result of the wound.
Young Buckman is thought to be in
critical situation. This terrible accident
is the result of boys being allowed to
carry pistols and other fire arms.-Doy-
testoun Democrat.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Disnusted Oil Men.

A particularly vivid Imagination is
not required to picture the chagrln of
the men operating the Westmoreland
oil we'll few days ago. They had been
pumping oil at the rate of barrel day,
but something appeared to get wrong,
when the machinery was removed and
the discovery was made that the pump
had obstructed natural flow of at least
fifty barrels in the time they had occu-
pied in getting one.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

THE main building of the centennial
exhibition which five ago was thronged
countless multitudes of visitors admir-
ing the products of the worlds art and
industry has been brought under the
for $97 ,000 The original cost was
about million and three-quarters.
The immense pile of iron and glass is to
be taken down, but where its parts are
to be put up again is not yet known.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Miscellaneous News Items.


About two hundred South Fork miners
employed by the Argyle Coal Company, ].
Q. Stineman, Aurora Company, South
Forth Works aud Euclid Company, struck
on Monday morning for an increase of
pay.
cB- Zach Haskins, carriage and sign
painter of Charlotte, Mich, during a fit
of drunken vomiting, one day this week,
threw up live sunfish, measuring five aud
three quarter inches in length. The fish
lived several hours, and is now preserved
in alchohol.
cE-On the 30th ult, tent occupied by
men grading the Canadian Pacific Railroad,
near Grand Valley, was struck by lightning
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Death Bed Insurance.

READING, Pa, August 9.--The Grand
Jury to-day found true bills against DR..
Il. G. b. Yorgey, of Pottstown, and A
DE Haven, of Monocacy, in which they
are charged with conspiracy in obtain
ing $4,000 on the life of Daniel Gehris,
of this place. The case was called for
trial this afternoon, but Yorgeyfailing to
answer, his bail was forfeited. De Hav-
EN- entered bail for his appearance at the
November term of court.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
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 Ct, 8 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 Goods, and full line of
Trimmings and Buttons, suited to the
goods. You might as well 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 well as complete
stock of Sugars, syrups, New Orleans
Molasses, &C., &c.
We name few of our prices.
Sugars, 6, 8, 10 and II cts. per pound
Green Coffee, 12i, 15 and Is cents.
Roasted 6 II and % cents. M
Best Carolina Rice pounds for 25 cts
Prunes (very nice) A." % eta.
Syrup, 10, 124 and 15 cts. per quart.
Best New Orleans nolasses 75c. per gal.
Cheese, 10 cents per pound.
Tapioca, 10cts.
Prepared Cocoa Nut, Scots.
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?, 1881-08-16
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 yoa 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.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

EACH SENATOR is entitled to appoint
one youth from his district to a free
scholarship in the Pennsylvania State
college, In order, that all may have an
opportunity to secure the prize, Senator
Smiley announces competitive exam
ination and will appoint the one who
secures the endorsement of the commit
tee. THE TINES of last week gave the
particular studies in which the applicant
would be examined, and the committee
will be announced in week or so.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
A CARD.

A new enterprise has been started in
Mechanlcsburg, Cumberland county, by
j. w. Ringrose u Co., and that is the
making Of a new style of Leather Fly
Nets. These nets are said to be q 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
the merchant with whom they deal to
get at least q sample to show them. For
price list, etc., address J. w. RINGRosE
& Co., Mechanlcsburg, Pa, or KENNE-.
DY, WILLING & Co., 100 and 102 North
3rd Street, Philadelphia. 5tf.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
UnCOnsclousIy Smothercd a Babe.

In Casener township, ILL.,, the young
folks of the neighborhood gathered at
the residence of Mr.. Brice Gilbert and
enjoyed dance. When the party
broke up baby of Mr.. Gilbert was
found dead on a bed, having been smoth-
cred by the hats and clothing of the
dancers, they having unconsciously COW
cred the babe with the clothing.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
A Very Modest Man.

An eccentric Indiana man has hor-
ror of being looked at, and to protect his
fhce from the scrutiny of the public he
had an earthenware globe constructed,
which fits closely around the neck, and
has apertures corresponding with his
eyes, nose and mouth. With this sin
gular appendage he wanders around
through the country.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

THE UNITED STATES mail has viola
ted the law against carrying concealed
weapons, as it is annonced that seven
barreled revolver, cooked and loaded
came in the mail to the Boston post.of-
flee few days ago. 1t was wrapped in
a newspaper and directed to woman in
Newport, r. /.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Cider Maklng.-The undersigned hav-
ing a patent Cider Mill capable of making
30 barrels of cider per day, is prepared to
fill all orders on short notice, at the low
price of Three -Fourtts of q Cent per gal
Ton. Location, II miles west of Landis-
burg.
81 36* w. A. al. r. IdGuTNER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

THE FIRST official signature made by
the President since July 2nd was on
Wednesday last when he signed an ex-
tradition paper.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Wanted, two school teachers in New
Buffalo School District. One, for pri-
mary, and one, for School No. Salary
$25. and $2S. per. month; Term five
months. Schools will be let on or after
day,of examination. BY order of the
board.
A. GoRNET, Pres. B. F. KLUGH, Sec.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
Suicide of Judge Joseph D. Colt.

PITrsFIELD, Mass, August 9.-Joseph
ID. Colt, of Massachusetts, Supreme
bench, was found dead in his office, hav-
ing committed suicide by shooting him
self through the head. No cause is as
signed for the act.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Bloomfield Academy opens SEPT. 9TH,
1881. Full training for teaching, bust
ness or College. REV. EDGAR, A. M. /,
Principal. For terms, &C., address WM.
GRIER, Proprietor. 81
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
THE TIMES.
NeO Bloomfield, Au0ust 10, 1881.
NOTICE no sUBsuRIBERs.

Ioolt at the figures on tho label OF your paper,
rhoseaEures teliy.ou ihe date o which your-ul
sent see II the date ia changed. No other receipt
lg necessary.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
NorIOE no ADVERTISERS.

No Out or Stereotype win be inserted In this paper
unleas lifht face and on metal base.
~ Twenty per cont OF regular rates, will
be charged Tor advertisements seti Double Column
Mr.. j. II. BA1Es, Newspaper Advertising Agt.,
Al Park Row, tTlmes Buldlng), New York. ls au-
thorized to contract for advertisements for this
paper at our best rates.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

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.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Money to Loan.-S20O. $500, S400, and
$500, for one year, on real estate security
at 6 per cent. interest. Apply at once.
JOHN @. WALLIS, Attorney.
New Bloomfield, Pa.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

For Good Reliable Watch, in every par
ticular and fully guaranteed TO give SAT-
isfaction, go to w. II. CAN'T, Newport,
Perry county, Pa. He has been estab-
lished since, 1872. 30ly
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

THE DEMOCRATIC State Convention
is to be held at Williamsport on the 9sth
day of September. This will make the
fall campaign much shorter than usual.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

For Clothing, Hats and Caps, go to
M. DUKES & Co.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

cB- Our representative lately learned the
follwing from Mr.. Carl Siegmund, Cor.
Congress and Washington Sts.: My
daughter suffered from Rheumatism to
such an extent that it crippled her, render
ing her unable to walk at all. We consult
ed many physicians and used all kinds of
medicines, but in vain. At last st. Jacobs
Oil effected the happiest results. 1t cured
my daughter Ypsitand (Mich.) COM
n1ercidL
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03

NOR 3 RAILROAD ICUIDENrS. 1
slight Casualties on the p, ". a Es.
and "a S.teOads Tint. ysurhiuw

Two railroad aceiden;s ntjther hHpg
attended with disastrous ccuHtaAsicH j.
occurred Friday orni &, one oil the p, w
d h and the olhsf Oh the WAunagtul Il
Noathefn rond.
The first mentioned was ocoasloued ay
ne switchnan at the west yard, about
threequarieTs of a mile north OF Delaware
junction letting o fsolsh. car on 20 the
"ctoss-nver, Jlst Rs the way mail train
south was coming down, fortunately ut q
moderate speed. The corner of the freight
car came in contact with three OF the
passenger cars, damaging them, or
scratching" them es the railroed men
erm it, SO badly that they had to be
brought back ard three oher cars sert ont
TO take their places No other damage
was 0ccssioued, but the way mGiI md the
tas mali, which was following, were each
delayed about half au hour. The accident
occurred shortly before 3 O'Clock.
The accident on the Wilmington 4
Northern road was occasioned by some OF
the cars of the extra freight south jump
ing the track at the Delaware Western
crossing, just this side of the Newport
pike. All were coal cars, and one was
completely wrecked, while five others
were more or less damaged and piled upon
the track, preventing the passage of
trains. Very little delay to travel was
occasioned, however, as the passengers
were transferred around the track.
The track was torn up for the distance
of about 40 yards. The Delaware Western
track was not interfered with. No one
was injured by this accident, which
occurred about G o'clock Friday morning.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-03-03
CURED THROUGH F4ITH.
Most Remarkable instance of
Answer to PRAYER.

Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Times.
DAMASCUS. Pa. Feb. 26.-Miss Lille
Tyler, a relative of Mr.. William Tyler,
the postmaster at this place, has been an
invalid of upward of six years. Doctors
have termed her complaint heart disease.
She has been treated by some Of the most
noted medical men in this country and has
used all kinds of medicines she could hear
of, with no relief. About month ago
Miss Tyler heard of lady living in
Connecticut who cured long-standing
diseases by prayer. A letter was sent to
this lady and an answer received from the
worker of miracles appointing the day and
hour when Lille and her friends should
engage in prayer for her restoration
to health. The day came at last
and the invalid's friends gathered at
her bedside. This W about week ago.
Miss Tyler was at the time, too weak to
raise her head from the pillow, and the
company present included her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Tyler and her
pastor, the Rev. Thomas Westcott. AT
the appointed time the young lady and
her assembled relatives engaged in prayer.
AS remarkable as ii may seem, before the
hour had elapsed the young lady was suf.
ticlently recovered to sit up in bed and
has been rapidly improving ever since.
She is to-day in such an improved oondi-
ton that she is able to ride out, and her
relatsves are convinced that her complete
cure will result. Considerable excitement
prevails in this immediate neighborhood
over the strange cure.