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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

DUMPS = Having located permanent
L in Clayville, near Punxsutawney, have
and intend keeping, constantlyacn hand ses
ready for delivery, YELLOW and WHITE mir.
pumps, to suit wells of all depths These ppp,,
well finished and painted, and are the bs,,
and most durable pumps in use. ! will also o.
and make pumps or bore and lay pine Ioes 90
where ever needed - the timber being fonyaS
For further particulars call upon, address
j. B. CONSOR.
June IL, IS67-6m. Punxsutawnev D.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
NEW PRIN G S It o G n!
J. SHAW & SON.

Have Just returned from the east and are no"
cpening an entire new stock of goods IN the room
formerly occupied by VIM F. Irwin on Market
Street, which they now offer to the public at the
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists of general assortment of
Dry Goods Groceries, Queensware. Hardware
Boots Shoes Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Dress Goods
Fruits, Candies Fish, Salt, Brooms, Nails, ETC. )
in fact, everything usually kept in retail store
can be had by calling at this store, or VIII De
procured to order.
Their stock is well selected. and consists OF lhe
newest goods is of the best quality of the latest
styles and will be sold at lowest prices for cash,
or exchanged for approved country produce
Be sure and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases as we are determi ned to
please oil who may favor us with their custom
May 8, 1867. J. SHA" SON
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
CLEARFIELD NURsERY-EscoUR-

- ACE HOME INDUsTRY.-The undersign-
ed having established Nursery. the Pike,
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs, is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees, STANDARD and dwarf,) Evergreen. Shrub
berry, Grape Vines, Gooseberry, Lawtcn Black
berry, Strawberry and Raspberry vines Also,
barb, &c Orders promptly attended TO. Address
Aug 81, 1864 I'D. WRIGHT Curwenevills,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

A juror having applied to the Judge to be
excused from serving on account of deafness,
the Judge said, Gould you hear my charge
to the jury, sir? "Yes, heard your hon
ors charge said the juror. but couldn' t
make any sense out of it" He was excused
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

The Washington monument has reached
the height of one hundred and seventy four
feet, at a cost of two hundred and forty
thousand dollars 1t is proposed to further
elevate It three hundred and seventy four
feet
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

head tie folloscImg ltst Of s5oas nd r-oftA,r,by.
CheGp, FOR THE TsDTYs Goods
S,Lsap Always on hand large stock Of La 0oon' t
T,6.as, dies goods-sdrh as Coburg Cloth, 80,
I,heo,d Alpacas, De LANES, Ginghams. 80,
Ch,gp Prints Chintz, kerchiefs, Nu- c.,
f,b.an bies, Bonnets, Gloves, etc. c.,
CIeap FOR GENTLEMEN, Coz,
Cheup Always on hand Bfr1k, Blue. Brown Coed,
Checlp and Grey Cloths Fancy and Black Gs5ss
Cksap Casimeres Saitinets, Cassinets, lGsoss
Cheap Tweeds, Plain and FancyVest- Geoss
Cheap ings. Shifting. etc, etc. etc. Goods
Cheap KEADY-MADE, Good,
Cheap Such as Coats, Pants Vests Under Good,
Chap shirts, and other Flannel shirts, Goods
Cheap Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps Neck Goods
Cheap ties, Gum Boots and Shoes,and Gost'
Cheap avariety of other articles. GoOs'
CI,hHeaP HOUSEHOLD GOODS, t.'o4'
CC,tso"Pi Such as Unbeached and Bleached ~ o0'|
CCHeoP Musiins. Colored Muslins, Linen 0ooI' Ct
GGooP and cotton table cloths, Oil cloth, C,, oo"
GIP Linen and hemp fowls. 60:
GIeap pets, curtains, fringe, etc GooJ
(,Ie1p HARDWARE &C Good,
Ch,gn If you want Nails Or spikes. Manure Coed,
Cbeonl or other forks Saw-mill OF other Go,4,
CLsap saws, Smooth pg irons, Locks, Good,
Cksapi Hinges, etc. go TO Mossops Good
Chan where you n buy cheap. Goods
Cheap IF YOU WANT GOOD,
Cheap Knires and forks, Butcher Knives, Goods
Cheap Shoe and Stove black ing, Manila lGOsd'
Cheap and hemp ropes, Ink, Paper or tG0o2'
Heqp Pens, Powder, Shot OF Lead, Goods
Cheapi etc, buy thera al Mossops. Goods
Cheap IF YOU WANT Goods
Chsap Shoe Last or Pegs Palm or Fancy GooG'
CAsGp Soap, Starch, Wall Paper or Win G00a'
Cheap dow Shades Lamps Lamp tubes G00G'
Cheapl or Wicks, coal Gil, etc goto Go0S'
ChsGpi Mossop's cheap cash store. GooJ, GJ,
CGhnsap Gnp IF YOU WANT Goos,
CHTe1P Good extra family Flour. White or (;,oa.
C1e"p brown sugar, hams shoulders OF f;oo9.
Cheap sides, coffee; Imperial, Young f;o,a,
NHs"P Tyson or black tea, buy them Cas-.
CHe4P TlP at Mossop's cheap for cash. Good
fWsap CIs@p IF YOU WANT Good
Ch,0pI Tallow candisS, fine or coarse salt, Good,
Cu,anl Syrup or molasses, cheese, dried Good
Chsap apples peaches, water or So Good!
Chsap do crackers, call at NossoPs Good
Chan where you can buy cheap. Good
Cheap IF YOU WANT GO0G'
Cseap Port wine for Medical or Sscramen- IIooI
Cheap tai uses, Sweet wine, old Monon- G0sS GST
Cheap gahela or rye whisky, Cherry SoOu
Cheap and Cognac brandy buy at Go'" Gr
Cheap Mossop's cheap cash store. GoOI
Shfas IF YOU WANT Sooy
ChedP Raisens, Figs, Prunes dried Cur GooJ
CIeNP I,aP rants; flberts, cream pecan or Good
Chedp ground nuts, candies, Liquorice T,,o6
Che1P or Liquorice root, buy them E,oo6
Cheap at Mossop'sc cheap and good. Goo1
GI.oP GnP IF YOU WANT Gpod
CIr To buy any other article cheap, be Good
S.Ieap. sure to go to Mossop, for he sellf Good
GI.an cheaper for cash than any other Good
SrI~on person in Clearheld county. Good
CIsan November 27. 1851. ap27' Good
Approped country produce of spsrv krnd tdksn o.
the asmak market prices IN srchangs for R0'a'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW


The above stock will be disposed of on the pop
ular one price plan, giving every patron a fine
Gold or Solid Silver Watch for $40 without re-
gard to value
Wright Bro Co.. 161 Broadway, New York,
wish to Immediately dispose of the above mag
nifcent stock. Certificates, naming the article are
placed in sealed envelOpes,and well mixed Hold
ers are entitled to the articles named in their GER
tiicate, upon payment Of Ten Dollars, whether it
be a watch worth 81 900 one worth ess The
return of any of our certificates entities you to
the articles named thereon, upon payment ire
spective of its worth and article valued less
than $40 is named on any certificate, it will at
once be seen that this is 40 lottery but straight
forward legitimate transaction, which may be
participated in even by the most fastidous
single certificate will be sent by mail post t
paid upon receipt of 25 cents five for ST. eleven
for 81, thirty three and elegant premium for s..
sixty six and more valuable premium for 5 O. one
hundred and most superb Watch for SIS To a.
gents or those wishing employment, this is rare
opportunity. 1t is legitimately conducted bu-
siness, duly authorized by the Government, and
open to the most careful scrutiny Watches sent
by Express, with bill for collection on delivery,
that no dissatisfaction can possibly occur Try
us. Address WRIGHT, BRO. & co.
oct30-3ml importers, l6l BroadwayNew York
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

The Charleston rs. c. Courier, in re-
cent article, said However Objectionable
the Bureau may appear, General Howard
has administered its affairs with justice and
impartiality among all classes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

The nine hours labor system went into
operation in the different shops of the Read
ing Railroad Company on Monday, 9th
Dec with corresponding reduction in the
wages of the eployees.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

MOTHER BIG "F L O P! "
wM F. JOHNSON. !: :: II. BAILEY
Some two months ago it was formally announced
that Pennville was hight side up
Recent events have proven the announcement
premature. Another Flop recently occurred.
and chief among :he improved, interesting, and
important phases presented, Is the one portray
ing NEW, LARGE, AND CoNMoDIoUs STORE
House, of ...-
JOHNSON & BAILEY,
who have Just returned from the East with
large and carefully seiectcd stock Of seasonabie
goods-of greater variety, and OF better quality,
thar have heretofore been offered in this section
of the county Call at the New Store Evu.nr
and you will find:
Dry Goods and Groceries,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Hard ware, Queens ware, Hollow
ware, Wood and Stone ware, Drugs, Oils
Paints and Varnishes, Glass, Putty,
Ready made Clothing, Clocks,
Confectionery, Cheese, Flour,
Fish, and Provisions generally. Our stock of
Hardware IciH bear inspection, it is full and of
the best gn0itty Our stock of Boots and Shoes
is unequaled in quality and low prices.
To the ladies we would say-wc intend to make
the Notion and Dress department; worthy their
patronage Articles not on hand VIII be specially
ordered TO suit our customers.
The striking feature in the "Fiop," and the one
would keep before he people is, THE VERY
Low PRICES AT WHICH wEaRE SELLING. The pub'
lie invited to give US call. Bring on your
Produce, your Boards, Shingles. Grain, Pork
Butter. Eggs, Dried apples. Rags. &c. Our motto
CHEAPEST BEST. JOHNSON BAILEY.
PenDvilie, August %, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

The most profitable whaling voyage ever
made from New Bedford has just been COM
pleted by the Commodore Morris, which
brought 1850 barrels of sperm and 100 of
right whale oil.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
IT o.! T H [ S w A Yll

IT o! I IT I s " 4 7
NEW STORE IN MADEIRA!
JAMES FOREST Son, would respectfully in
form the public. that they have just opeLed, in
MADEIRA. Clearfield county, Pa an entire new
stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
which they prepared to sell as cheap as he
cheapest. Their stock consists of Alpacas. De-
LANES. Prints and Muslns, of all varieties Cas-
simeres, Satinets and FIanrcls, too numerous to
mention; Read made clothing of the best quail
ity; Boots and Shoes of the very best makes; a
complete stock of Groceries. &c In short every
thing usually kept in country store.
Consumers, LOOK to your interests Call and
examine our stock and prices before purchasing
elsewhere Lumber and grain of all kinds taken
in exchange for goods.
Remember the place; MADEIRA, ,Clearfeld county
Oct. go 81. JAMES FORREST & son.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
NEW SPRIN GOO D S.
C. KRATZER & SON,

Are just opening at the Old Stand above the
Academy,
large and splendid assortment of Spring Goods,
which they are selling at greatly reduced prices
Particular attenio is invited TO their stock of
CARPETS,
Cottage, common Ingrains, and superior Eng
lish 1ngrains and Brussels) Floor and Table Oil
cloths, Window Shades and Wall Papers
Especial pains has been taken in the selection
of Ladies Dress Goods, White Goods, Embroide-
ries and Millinery goods.
They have also a large stock of Read y made
clothing. and Boots and Shoes, which they win
sell at a small advance city cost,
Flour, Bacon, Fish, Salt and Plaster, Apples
Peaches and Prunes kept constantly on hand.
Also. some pure Brandy, Whiskey and Wines
for medicinal uses
Also in store quantity of large and small
clover seed.
We intend to make it an object for Farmers
and Mechanics to buy from us, because will
sell our goods low they can be bought in
the county; and will pay the very highest price
for all kinds of country produce. We viii also
exchange goods for School, Road and County or
ders; Shingles, Boards and every kind of manu-
factured Lumber May IA, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

THE ESTERN HOTEL
L Clearfeld, Penn'a.
The Undersigned haying taken charge Of In.
above named Hotel, generally known as The
Lanich House, situate on the corner Of Marke,
ana Second Streets, Clearfeld, Pa, desires to'in
form the public that he is now prepared to accom-.
modate those who may favor him with cali
The house has been re-itted and re-furnishrd
and hence he fatters himself that he will be abba
to entertain customers in satisfactory manner
liberal share of patronage is solicited.
June II, 1867. j. A STINR
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

COPARTNERSHIP.- George s. Perry
~ and c. +. Hilton have this day (Sept.
10th, 1859 associated themselves, under the firm
OF Perry Hilton, for the purpose of conducting
Dry Goods. Hardware. Lumber and General
Produce business, at the old stand of g. s. Perry
The books of G. S. Perry are in the hands of
Perry d Hilton for collection
0sceola Mills,
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2 o NJ E I III / N G N Z W
In CURWENSVILLE.
DRUGS! DRUGSM DRUGS y!

The undersigned would respectfully announce
to the public that he has opened a Drug Store, in
The room recently fitted up in the house of George
kittlcbarger, on Main street Curwensville, Pa,
one door West of Nipple Fausts store. where
he intends to keep a general assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Dye-Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Per-
fumery, Toilet Goods, Confectionaries,
Spices, Canned Fruit. Tobacco and Cigars,
Books, Stationery, Pencils, Pens, Inks,
and general variety of Notions;
Glass, Putty, ETC., ETC., etc.
The want of a Drug Store has long Been felt in
Curwensville, and as that want is now supplied
the undersigned hopes, by strict attention to bu-
siness, to merit and receive liberal share of
public patronage.
His stock embraces most articles needed in
community, is entirely and of the best quail
ity. which he will dispose of at reasonable prices
Call and examine the goods which cannot fail
to please JOSEPH r. IRWIN
November 8, 1865
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SOMETHING NEWIN CLEARFIELD.

-
~ Carriage and Wagon Shop,
Immediately in rear of Machine shop.
The undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Clearfeld and the public in general
that he is prepared to do all kinds of work op
carriages, buggies, wagons, seighs, sleds, &C., on
short notice and in a workmanlike manner Or
ders promptly attended to. VIM MKNIGHT
CIearfeld. Feb 7, IS66-y
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NEW ARR n G Z NJ + \ L.
SHAW & SHAW,
DRUGGISTS,
Second street, opposite the Court House0
Clearield, Pa.

The subscribers having entered into partner
ship in the Drug business, and purchased the en-
tire interest of Mr. C. d. Watson. would respect
fully inform the citizens of Clearfed county,
that they are now prepared to furnish
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

SOLDIERS BOUNTIES.- recent bill
- has passed both Houses of Congress, and
signed by the President, giving three years sol
diers 500 and two years soldiers 500, bounty.
Soldiers wounded in line of duty, who did not
two three years.are entitled to the bounty
EyBounties and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled to them.
WALTER BARRETT, Atty at Law,
Aug. 18th, 1866. Clearfeld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

Q.-Whatis is the distance from the sur
face of the sea, to the deepest part thereof? :?
A.-Only stone throw
fQ.-What is it that never was and never
will be? "A mouse nest in cat s ear.
Q.-Why do men make an oven in
town? A.-Because they cannot make a
town in an oven.
Q.-How may man discern a COW in
flock of sheep? A.-By his eye-sight.
Q.-Why doth cow lie down? A.-Be
cause it cannot si5.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

. II A w & II y W
DRUGGISTS,
Second street, opposite the Court House,
CIearheld, Pa.
The subscribers having entered into partner
ship in the Drug business, and purchased the en-
tire interest of Mr.. C. d. Watson. would respect
fully inform the citizens of Clearfeld county,
that they now prepared to furnish
DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
Dive Stufs, Tobacco. Cigars, Confectioneries,
Stationery, &C..
PHYSICIANS
Will find our stock of Drugs full and complete
and at a very slight advance on Eastern prices
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Teachers and others will be furnished with class
ical and miscellaneous books by express, at short
notice.
STATIONERY,
Consisting of Cap, Flat Cap. Foolscap, Letter and
Perfum ed Note Paper, also, a very neat stock OF
Mourning Note Paper and Envelopes on hand
Pens, Pencils Ink, &c
HOUSEKEEPERS
Will find full stock of Pure Spices. Soda. Soda
Ash, Concentrated Lye. Soap, dc.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Are requested to examine stock ofPerfumery,
Hair Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps. Brushes, Combs,
Toilet Sets, &c.
SMOKERS AND CHEWERS
win fnd full supply, Of prime Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigars,
Snuff. Fine-cut, &c.
| CARBON OIL,
| Of the best brands. always on hand
| LIQUORS
, The best quality of Liquors always on hand, for
| m dical purposes
Physicians prescriptions promptly and carefully
| compounded August Z, 1857
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
rae RAFTsmAm's JogRnAl.

pITTsBURG ADVERTISEMENTS.
ELOUR! PROV Is U n 5 u
T. c. JENKINS.
COMMISSION MERCHANT, WHOLESALE DEALER AND
RECEIVER OF FLOUR PRovIsIoSs, ALL KINDS
OF PRODUCE AND REFINED OILS, &C. &c
Cheapest Flour House in Pittsburg on hand
all we'll known and reliable brands Quaiity OF
Flour guaranteed. inducements onereo 10 peai-
ers and prices current sent each week.
Cbsckersd Front, 273 Liberty St. Pittsburg Pa.
January Esd, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08
DRUGS PATENT MEDICINES.
PHYSICIANS

DYE Stufs, Tobacco Cigars, Confectioneries,
Stationery, &C..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

Will find our stock of Drugs full and complete.
and at a very slight advance on Eastern prices
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

SMOKERS AND CHEWERS
win find full supply Of prime Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigars,
Snuff, Fine-cut, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

The best quality of Liquors always on hand, for
m dical purposes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

STATIONERY,
Consisting of Cap, Flat Cap, Fooiscap, Letter and
Perfumed Note Paper, also, a very neat stock OF
Mourning Note Paper and Envelopes on hand.
Pens, Pencils, Ink, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-01-08

SCHOOL BOOKS.
Teachers and others will be furnished with class
ical and miscellaneous books by express, at short
notice.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-07

Does IT PAY II SMOKE 2-Pecuuiarily
considered, of course it does not a to
smoke. It costs the world annually FIVE
hundred million dollars for tobacco.
And this connects the use of the weed
with higher considerations, for this
comes out Of the worlds surplus fund,
out of which comes the means of ex.
tending civilization. In the United
States, moreover, four hundred thou
sand acres Of land are exhausted by to.
bacco, which should DO devoted to grain
for the thousands who needed it the
past winter. One strong point made by
Mr. Parton is that tobacco is the enemy
of woman. Not only because its filth
ness keeps them away from the sex and
makes them seek the company Of each
other to indulge the habit, but because
it destroys manhood. The point is
simply this: tobacco, by disturbing and
impairing vitality, tends to vitiate the
relations between the sexes, tends to
lessen mans interest in woman and his
enjoyment Of her society, and enables
him to endure and finally even to prefer
the companionship Of men. Put that
thought in your pipe and smoke 1t.
Among the great men of our country
who did not smoke, were Washington,
franklin and Jefferson. Washington
Irving was not q smoker, though no.
body ever drew such delightful pictures
of lusty Won Twillers developed in
clouds of tobacco smoke. Goethe never
smoked, nor could he have smoked and
remained Goethe. The man so perfect
10 body, so lofty and splendid in intel
lect, and so grand in character, could
not have been q smoker.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-07

THE SNEAK TArTLER.-The most obi
Gus and disgusting mortal in human
form-when once you penetrate the
hypocritical guise that covers the de-
formity-is the sneak tattler ! In this
THING! which originates in the moral
s~weepings Of the universe, Yen will find
lurking inordinate self-esteem, the
meanest kind of jealousy, q mine Of
vanity, malice enough to stock a regi-
ment of Thugs, a lilliputian soul, and a
heart black as Erebus. In treachery a
Turk-in moral c%oarseness a cannibal-
10 inhumanity an Algerine-in selfish
ness II Shylock-and in low cunning nm
Iago. The sneak tsttler adroitly and
stenlthily con- his dirty work by
first cautiously dropping here and there
a word of inuendo in families he is al
lowed to visit, and if he finds he is
listened to, he then proceeds step by
step, more elaborately and openly, to
berate his victim, generally promising
by stating his deep regret that things
are thus and so, and frequently is loud
in giving the assaulted credit in minor
matters of little or no consequence-the
more effectually to deceive and conceal
his purpose-while he stabs him in the
most vital part, and always seeks to
cover his polluted tracks from betrayal
under the time-honored sanction of pri-
rate confidence.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-08-07

WHALEs.-Some very interesting In.
formation upon the habits Of this fish
was communicated ct o recent meeting
of the Boston Society ofNatural History.
Capt. n. E. Atwood presented a buoy
or float made Of the inflated stomach OF
n black fish. 1t was attached to o line,
and used in happening whales. He
also stated that whales differed greatly
in the quantity of oil which they con.
tain /; females yield from eight to twen-
ty barrels, while seventy-ivs barrels
and even a a greater number are taken
from males ; one fish is known to have
yielded lac barrels. About o~ne.third
of the oil of the sperm whale is in the
upper part of the head the oil found
there and in the flukes, all Of which is
termed head oil, differs from that OBJ
tanned in any other part Of the body,
and was formerly considered more val
liable since the introduction of petro-
leum both kinds have been rated alike.
From the east of the Grand Banks to
the Azores the whales are mostly males,
while near the West Indies the females
abound. Unlike the hump-backed
whale, the affection Of the COW sperm
whale for the calf is not very strong,
for If the calf is %harpooned the mother
takes flight. Whalers believe that
whales know when one of their species
is harpooned, even lift is miles away, for
they are at ouce seized with a panic.
Whales are comparatively easy to kill
just after they have reached the surface
to spout. On n occasion, Captain
Atwood saw q whale 60 down seven
times, each time with four hundred
fathoms Of line.