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A Bank Voluntarily Closes.
We learn from the Chambersburg
Herald that the Franklin County Bank
has gone into a " liquidation of its busi
ness," or in other words, finding the
business unprofitable, have concluded
to wind up. The statement is made that
the assets of the institution fully double
the liabilities, and depositors will be in
convenienced for a short time.
Ox Tuesday last Gov. Wade Hampton
passed through an experience, which
probably never before fell to the lot of
any man ; he had a leg amputated and
was elected to the United States Senate.
Two such events rarely ever occur on
the same day. A few days ago Hampton
was inaugurated as Governor for his
second term, the oath of office having
been administered to him by the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court as he lay
in bed suffering from his fractured
limb, which has since been amputated.
Congressional Contests.
Bellei onte, Dec. 10. Gov. Curtin
to-duy served on Congressman Yocum a
notice of his intention to contest the
election. The allegations cover about
eighty pages of legal cap, and claim
numerous frauds.
Mr. Stenger has also signified his in
tention of contesting Mr. Fisher's right
to the seat in this district. The better
time to have made these contests, it
seems to us,would have been on election
day.
Since the above was in type we learn
that Mr. Stenger denies the report that
be intends to contest and says that so
far as he is concerned Mr. Fisher will
take his seat in peace.
Great Freshets.
From all parts of the country come
reports of damage from high water. The
following dispatches will give a general
idea of the damage done:
Allentown, Pa., December 11.
The heavy rains of the last few days
have swollen the Big Lehigh to im
mense proportions. This morning it is
fifteen feet higher than usual. The
banks of the river are overflowed, and
the entire lower part of the city is sub
merged. The people living in that dis
trict have, however, removed their ef
fects to safe quarters.
Mauch Chunk, Pa., December 11.
The heavy rains of the past few days
ceased this morning, and no material
damage has been reported.
Pottstown, Pa., December 11. The
Schuylkill river at this point is now
seven - feet above low water mark, but
no serious consequences are appre
hended. Williamsport, December 11. The
West Branch of the Susquehanna river
is higher than it has been since the
memorable flood of 1865. The lower
portion of the city is completely inun
dated, and houses and fences are float
ing about in confusion. A number of
the immense saw mills are surrounded
by ' water, and all communication is
made by means of boats.' In the upper
part of the city the canal is swallowed
In the river, and the people fear the
worst has not yet come. Trains on the
Northern Central roads were abandoned
' last evening.
A dispatch from Lock Haven, just re
ceived, snys the large bridge across the
Susquehanna at that place was in great
danger.
As the water Is within two feet of our
suspension bridge, there is trouble an
ticipated from the Lock Haven struc
ture. The river is rising at the rate of
six inches an hour. Several dwelling
houses from up the river have floated
through this city.
Danville, December 11. The North
Branch of the Susquehanna Is very
high here, being within ten feet as
high as 1805. Immense quantities of
drift wood are passing down, but no es
pecial damnge has been done in this
vicinity so far, except the loss of a large
number of fiutboals. The river is still
rising.
Boston, Mass., December 11. The
storm caused much damage at West
field, Mass., last night. The latest re
ports from there Btate that the river is
fully four feet higher than during the
great flood nine years ago. The dam
age is roughly estimated at $200,000.
Woousville, N. H., December 11.
The through express freight train from
Boston with two engines went into the
river near Wentworth,where the trestle
was swept away and both were badly
wrecked. No one was seriously injured.
The bridges were also swept away at
Warren and East Haverhill.
Rondout, N. Y., December 11.
There is the largest and most damaging
freshet in Rondout and Esopus creeks
ever known. Houses in Eddyvllle have
been floated away and destroyed and
two stiooners, three sloops, McCaus
land's sectional docks, Ave barges and
a large number of canal boats laden and
light, are either piled in North and
South Dykes or sunk. The damage is
not known and cannot be accurately es
timated. The docks are submerged and
everything floated away. Some lives
are supposed to be lost on the sunken
boats, but nothing is certainly known.
Esopus creek has been damaged at
Saugerties tothe extent of $50,000. The
bulk head of the dam on the creek was
carried away and much coal, lumber
and wood were lost. The entire dam
ages at Kingston, Wilbut, Eddysville
and Bondout are roughly estimated at
$50,000.
Wilkesuauue, Pa., December 11.
The Susquehanna river at this point is
twenty-two feet above low water mark,
and is iising rapidly. The flats between
here and Kingston are submerged, and
the dwellers thereon have been compelled
to abandon their homes. The mails and
passengers over the Lackawanna and
Bloomsburg railroad are transferred to
the Lehigh Valley road at Pittston.
Pouohkeepsie, N. Y., December 11.
Trains on the Hudson River railroad
are now running regularly. The dam
age in Ulster and Greene counties by
the storm is heavy. Between here and
Rhinebeck, on the east shore, ten canal
boats lie against the railroad bank, and
floating about the river are two barns,
part of a dwelling house, numerous
bodies of dead horses and mules, hay,
pork, flour, and fifteen or twenty new
sleighs, etc., most of which no doubt
came down Bondout creek and into the
Hudson from Eddyvllle.
Sckanton, December 11. Travel
upon all railroads entering this city is
interrupted. At Portland, Pa., the Del
aware river has risen nineteen feet and
a portion of the town is inundated. At
various points on the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western and Lackawanna
and Bloomsburg railroad the tracks are
under water.
Shot Dead by His Sister.
Mr. Richard Hotham, a well-to-do
farmer, resides about one mile West of
Hillside, his family consisting of him
self and wife, a son, Joseph, aged about
21 years ; Mary, aged about 18, and two
younger daughters. On Friday evening
the father and mother were absent from
home, and Joseph started to a spelling
school, leaving his three sisters at home.
He promised to be home early, and be
fore starting warned his sisters to be on
their guard for tramps, a number of
whom had been infesting the neighbor
hood some time. Mary, who was a very
courageous girl, said she was not afraid,
and the brother departed.
About 9 o'clock the dogs commenced a
furious barking, and Mary, who bad not
yet retired, decided to go to the front
door and ascertain the cause. Just as
she opened the door she observed a man
walking toward her with hat drawn
down and coat collar turned up, so as to
effectually conceal his face. She called :
" Joe is that you ?" Not receiving
any response, she repeated the Inquiry,
and not receiving a reply, she said, " If
that's not you, Joe, look out I"
The repeated warning elicited no re
sponse, and the girl, seeing the supposed
tramp still advancing, leveled a loaded
shotgun which she held in her hand and
fired.
The shot struck the man in the breast
and her horror may be imagined when
she saw him throw up his bands and
almost shriek,, " My dear sister," and
then full to the ground. She recognl.ed
the voice as that of ber brother, and,
rushing out, she pulled him Into the
house. The unfortunate young man
was unable to speak, and before the fam
ily physician could reach the house,
death had ensued.
An examination showed that the en
tire charge had entered the breast and
penetrated the lungs. It Is supposed
that the brother had intended to test the
courage of his sister. The sister is
spoken of as a most estimable young
lady, and the terrible shock which fol
lowed the discovery thnt she had killed
her brother will, it Is feared, render her
hopelessly insane. nttaburg Dhpatch.
A New Hog Disease.
The Hunterdon county (N. J.) Demo,
crat says : A strange diseuse Is pre
vailing among the porkers of Harmony
township, Warren county, and in sev
eral cases have proved fatal. There Is
also a new disease among the cattle of
Pennsylvania, and in a majority of
cases the animal dies In about a week
after attacked. An imperfect descrip
tion of the malady is about as follows :
The first symptoms appear in the
form of diarrhoea ; then the head swells,
particularly the jaws, which swell to
double the ordinary size. The eyes
swell almost out of their sockets, and
there is a continual discharge of of
fenselv matter from the nostrils. Breath
ing Is rendered difficult, and the animal
dies in about a week. No one appears
to know what remedy to apply.
Murder In York County.
Sunday a report reached York that a
foul murder had been committed in
Paradise township, at a point on Pigeon
Hill, known ns Moul's ore bank. A Mrs.
Loucks, a resident of New Oxford, in
Adams county, came to York to visit
her nephew, Mr. George Moui, and
brought in the report of the crime on
Sunday afternoon. Our reporter visited
Mr. Moui this morning, and from him
he got the following report. He said
that the murdered lady, Miss Hoffman,
residing with her father, left home about
noon on Saturdny, ostensibly for the
purpose of visiting some friends in
Hanover. As she did not return in the
evening, nor the next day up to after
dinner, the family became anxious about
her,as there were peculiar circumstances
which caused her friends to be so con
cerned, and to which it is supposed this
foul crime is closely linked. They then
went In search of her, the result of
which was the finding of Miss Hoff
man's body in some laurel bushes on
" Pigeon Hill," near tho above named
ore bank.' Her head was crushed in on
one side. Miss Hoffman was about 23
years of age. York Democrat.
Later A young man named Snyder
has been arrested for the murder.
Miscellaneous News Items.
A man at Leominster, Mass., has
been killed by inhaling tbe sulphur from
frlotion matches to cure an attack of diph
theria. "3yTue Court of Queen's Bench of
Quebec has decided that a man wbo fright
ens another to death is guilty of man
slaughter. tar A novelty at tbe recent' fair of St.
Paul, Minn., was a team of elks, well
broken to harness and very gentle. They
travel sixteen miles au hour.
tST John Sheets a hotel keeper at
Bridgeport, Gloucester county, N. J. Inst
week booatue religious joined church and
closed his hotel.
t$T A prominent and wealthy resident of
Elizabeth, N. J. has been incarcerated in
the Union county jail because of his refusal
to pay bis taxes.
t3J A locomotive and six cars ran into a
wash-out on the Troy and Greoufleld Rail
road at West Deerfield, Mass., Tuesday.
The engineer was seriously injured, and
the road was blocked until after midnight.
t3T Mrs. James Traoy, of Plymouth
county, la., saved up 10, 000 in gold, which
she bid away in a cupboard, to be found
after her death by her sorrowing and joy
ful friends, to whom it was a complete sur
prise. tW A Chicago juror went to one of the
parties in a lawsuit, while the trial was in
progress, and said : I'm on the make,
and if you'll give me $75, I'll guarantee
you the verdict." The juror is now in
jail.
tW A mob broke the jail at Bainbridge,
Ga., at 8 A. M. on Monday and' literally
riddled with bullets a negro named Wil
liam Cooper, who was confined for the
atrocious murder of John MoQaughey, a
prominent citizen. Cooper bad previously
been wounded by a mob, but escaped and
was takpn to jail for protection.
tW Widow Oliver was at the clerk's
ofllce in the City Hall in Washington on
Tuesday inquiring about her aotion for
breach of promise against ex-Senator Cam
eron. She was informed that the case will
be reaohed In about four weeks. It is
generally believed tbe case will never be
tried. Tbe widow is rather eccentric.
tW William II. Devlin has juBt been
oonvicted of murder in the first degree, in
Cambridge, Mass., on the testimony of
his two little children. Mrs. Devlin's
body was found lying in her house, fear
fully out and bruised, while on the bed lay
her baby strangled to death. Devlin had
fled, but be was soon caught. The chil
dren, aged eight and eleven, saw part of
the crime.
IW The mail east on Tuesday aftoinoon
struck a wagon to which was attached
two horses and driven by David Pelglital,
of Henderson township, Huntington coun
ty at Schneider's orossing, about two
miles below Huntingdon. Tbe wagon was
reduced to fragments ; one of tbe horses so
badly injured that it bad to be killed, and
Mr. Peightal escaped with a few slight
bruises.
t3f A special from Omaha says that two
men in Nebraska City who were convicted
of murder lu the second degree, and sen
tenced to the penitentiary for life, were
taken from jail and hanged. Their crime
consisted of killing a man and outrageous
ly assaulting his wife, and tbe evidence
warranted a conviotion of murder in the
first degree, which was stated by the Judge
when passing sentonce.
tSPThe Cleveland "Press" says: Henry
Goddarand Rufus Heyms were arrested in
Cincinnati a few days ago, they having just
delivered the body of a negro girl to tbe
Miami medical college. Tbe latter was
intoxicated and talked freely, and this led
to tbe finding by the police of a gang of
five resurrectionists, two women, one the
widow of Cunningham, of notoriety in
this line, a negro man, and tbe two nbove
mentioned parties. Tbe women talked
freely of their experiences in the business.
t3FA young Gorman woman at St.
Louis has brought suit agaiust Arthur J.
Barnes, a shorthand reporter, for $10,000,
for alleged breach of promise of marriage.
Barues avers that tbe girl speaks nothing
but Gei man, while he speaks English only,
and that the tbe alleged promise of mar
riage was to give ber an order as his ser
vant to go to market and purchase material
for a good meal. She misconstrued the
language of tho order and got herself ready
to be Biarried, thinking she was to bring
home a bridegroom instead of a beefsteak.
Tbe astounded stenographer refuses to be
led to the bymeuial alter in such a short
handed way. American Newspaper
Reporter.
BnATTLEBORO', Vt., Deo. 1. One of
the severest storms since the eventful flood
of 1800 has prevailed since yesterday morn
ing, when it began with snow, continuing
until 0 P. M., when it changed to heavy
rain, which still continues with unabated
fury. The Whetstone at the lower end of
the village has rapidly risen, until now the
water is nearly as high as ever seen in
tbe stream. Most of tbe inhabitants in
that vicinity have been removed in boats
with portions of their personal effects to
places of safety. At tbe present time it
is impossible to estimate tbe damage A
large, tbree-Btory building has fallen into
the stream and is a total wreck. It is
thought tbat no lives are lost, though tbe
building fell without warning.
For Sale at half Price. A parlor heater
nearly new, and complete in every re
spect. It is one of the approved Dia
dem pattern. Apply at this office.
Blank Receipt Books for Administrators
and Executors. Also blank notes and
all other blanks for Bale at this ofllce. tf
Festival. Tbe ladles of the Reformed
Church will hold a festival in the base
ment of that church beginning on Mon
day tbe 0th of January. Warm meals
25 cents. Cakes, ice cream and oysters
extra. Proceeds for tbe benefit of tbe
church.
PifCroaklng Is not confined to the frog ponds.
At this season almost everybody li hoarse.
Tbe bleating of distressed lungs Is beard every
where. Why Is this, when Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar will enre any cough, cold
or hoarseness in 48 hours 1 Sold by all Druggists-
Pike's Toothache Drops enre In 1 min
ute. 47 it
As We Will Remove on January 1st to
Eby's New Building, we will from now
on commence a forced Sale of our Im
mense Stock. A better chance for bar
gains was never offered.
I. Sciiwahtz.
Forced Sale of Ladles' Coats, Shawls,
Skirts, Furs, Nubias, &c. Our stock
must be reduced belore removing to
Eby's building, January 1st.
I. ScinvAitTz.
Forced Sale of Clothing, Carpets, Hats
and Caps, regardless of Cost prior to re
moving to Eby's NewBuilding,January
1st. I. Schwartz.
JHE ST. ELMO HOTEL,
817 & 819 ARCH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA,
has reduced the rates to
PER D.A.Y.
The high reputation of the house will be main
tained In all respects, and the traveling public
will still Hud the same liberal provision for tiiolr
comfort.
The bouse been recently refitted, and Is com
plete In all Its appointments. Located in the Im
mediate vicinity of the large centre of business
and of places of amusement, and accessible to all
Kailroad depots and other parts of the City by
Blreet cars constantly passing! its doers. It oilers
speolal inducements to those visltiug the City oil
busiuess or pleasure.
JOS. M. FEtiiiT Proprietor.
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Wc ask our patrons to call
and see the bargains we can
now offer.
Head and think over these prices
Silk Finished Velveteen, CO cents per yard.
Pretty Dress Goo (1b for 8 and 10 cents per yard.
Wood ' " 12 and 16 cents per yard.
Cashmeres, double fold, 28 cents per yard.
Balmoral Skirts 60 cents.
Good Canton Flannel at 8 cents per yard.
Very Heavy Canton Flannel at 10 cents per yard.
Bleached; Canton Flannels.
Double Thick, 14 cents per yard.
A lot of Prints, good styles,
and fast colors at 6 cents per yard.
Patch-Work Prints good stjles, 6 cts. per yd.
Oermantown Wool, 8 Cents Per Ounce.
Itusches, good style, at 2 and 3 cents each.
Foxed Button Gaiters at
Children's sizes ditto at
81 09 per pair.
81 25 " u
The best Turkey Morocco Button Shoe
made, every pair warranted 82 10 " "
m. These Shoes are made to order for our trade
by the best Manufacturer in the country.and are
all made from the best stock. We can warrant
the quality in every particular.
A Splendid Assortment ot Hats suitable for men
and boys.
Men's Heavy Boots,
Overalls,
A Pretty Tumbler,
82 50 ft 83 00 " "
60 cts. "
40 " perdoz.
Goblets, 92 " per doz.
Bail Itoad Lanterns 90 cents each,
liaillload Lantern Oil.
GROCERIES VERY LOW t
Good Syrup 10 Cents per Quart,
Choice Kalslns 10 Cents per Pound.
Dried Currants 10 Cents per Found.
French Prunes 10 Cents per Pound.
Pure Fresh Ground Spices.
Also lots of other Bargains too numerous to speci
fy. Call and seethe stock; it will
Not Cost You Anything to Look I
F. MORTIMER,
Neiv Bloomficld, Pa.
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