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The New York herald., 1869-11-30
CHICAGO AFTER A GIANT.
A Chap Twenty Feet LOng-MOre Wonderful
Discoveries by n Well Digger.
From the Chicago Tribune, Nov. al


From the Chicago Tribune, Nov. AL
starting report reached Chicago yesterday from
ton ana WinfieId. It treats of no less fact than
The discovery Of the bones OF a mast0don, or some
immense animal OF a kindred type. The discovery
For some weeks past MIR. Horace James, a farmer
residing in Milton, had experienced scarcity or
water on his farm with which to supply his cattle
and horses aud has been compelled to draw large
quantities daily from his neigh bors' wells. On Sun
day last. the ANIMALS having grown uneasy from the
scanty supply OF water, Mr.. James betnOugnt him to
make an effort to find water on the farm. With
this intention he made his way. with shovel and
pick, to the lowest part OF meadow. where the
f0o%s e work wl to ana ssSr we'll nSss as hsa
upon what seemed to be the bones Of some enor-
nous animal Being moro interested in his search
Ior wa,er ior ,ness rwsos sne
the soil; indeed he scarcely thought OF the matter
again, further than 10 mention the circumstance
his neighbors a day or two later. This leo to an
investigation OF the bones and general search for
more.
the vicinity was the discovery OF many more OF the
fossil remains. Among them were the bones OF the
fore leg Witch when joined together at the evident
functions measured ten feet IN length. The shoulder
bone or blade a solid piece OF bone, measured ten
inches by twelve IN It's superficial dimensions. Four
RIBS were found all Of which were more less de-
cayed at the ends One measured four feet and
another four feet three inches In length. number
OF nuge bones believed TO be sections OF the spine
near connection with the head contained cavities
large enough TO admit q mans hand and arm
Smaller bones IN greater variety were picked up
These detached joints were the size OF mans 1st.
The news or this wonderful discovery had spread
In every dir rection ana yesterday large numbers or
people from the surrounding country visited the lo-
cality. Tho gigantic bones were eagerly inspected,
and many were the queries as to what manner or
beast they belonged TO in ages past the memory or
knowledge OF the human race. Some OF the curiosity
hunters more skilled than their fellows In general
anatomical science, have busted themselves In join
ing together the bones at their clearly indicated
nections, and have become fully convinced that the
bones arc those OF an animal fourteen or sixteen
feet high, and not less than twenty feet In length.
Our informant, MIR. J. B. Mason well known lumber
dealer or Chicago, formerly OF wheaton, states that
six men have now gone systematically TO work ex-
cavating FOR additional remains They had yester-
day dug pit twenty feet deep and ten feet IN d.
amcter, and were continually meeting with fresh
evidence that At this spot antedlluvan monster
found grave. The savans on the QttS Utps, aud
Important rev relations are anticipated.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
TEE SUSQVEnANNA RAILROAD WAR.

Trial of the Rnmsey-Fisk Election Case MT
Rochestcr-Fisk and Gould Absent-A Post.
ponement Refused.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Nov. 20, 1869.
The very important action commenced by the
Attorney General in the name OF the people against
the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and
Joseph II. Ramsey, James Fisk, Jr., Jay, Gould and
fortytwo other persons as defendants, for the pur-
pose OF determining who were legally elected the
directors Of said company In August last to-day
moved for trial before Mr.. r. Darwin Smith. now
holding an adjourned Circuit Court in this city
The people were represented by Attorney General
Champlan and his deputy, Mr.. Hammond. The
interests Of the being conflict
ing they appeared In the action by several different
attorneys. Mr.. Barrett Mr. Dudley Field and ex-
Attorney General Martindale appeared for the de-
PENDANTS Gould and Fisk and the directors elected
IN their interest," and moved for the postponement
OF the trial on the ground that Mr.. David Dudley
Field, the leading counsel for the defendants Could
Fisk ana others, was absent and engaged In the
trial OF cause OF great Importance In the city Of
New York; that Fisk and Gould had been duly sub
pgnaed and were absent; thai Gould was unable to
attend by reason OF illness and Fisk was necessary
witness In the case on trial In New York.
This motion was opposed by Messrs. W. f. Allen,
Charles Tracy, ex-senator Hale M. Waterproof and
Henry Smith, counsel for the defendants, and the
Court decided tnat under the circumstances OF this
sufficient cause was shown for the postpone
ment OF the trial, and the trial Of the cause was
commenced by the Deputy Attorney General reading
the complaint In the action.
Mr.. Hale then read the answer OF the Ramsey d.
rectors and others.
Judge Allen, who appeared for the corporation,
stated the answer on the part OF his client.
Mr.. Dudley Field then read the answer OF the Fisk
and Gould directors, and also the answers put In by
Barrett and Redfeld, who also appeared for the
corporation.
Mr.. Tracy read the answer of J. Perpont. Morgan
and others.
Mr.. Mcfarland read the answer OF David Groes-
beck, Samuel Sloan and Others defendants.
The court then adjourned until eleven O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
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IeLEGeApHC NEWS ITEMS.

Snow fell in wyoming Territory on Sunday night
TO the depth of seven inches
Albert J. Gould, the New York forger, has been
committed In Toronto Canada, for extradition.
man named John Harker was shot and IN
stantly killed yesterday morning In q broil at the
Shamrock Saloon. in Laramie, wyoming Territory.
The Richie Block. In Topeka, Kansas, was burned
on Sunday night. The loss is about $4,000, which
Is partially covered by insurance.
The satinet mill Of Bigelow Barber at worces-
ter Mass, partially destroyed by fire last night
Neither the loss nor Insurance was ascertained.
Thomas Kingsford, OF the firm Of Kingsford Il Son,
OF Oswego. died at his residence in that city on
Sunday morning, after long ana painful illness,
aged seventy years.
Joseph Williams was knocked down in st. Joseph,
No., last night, while going from the depot to his
notel and robbed Of $1,000 No clue was obtained
to the robber
James Ware. an engineer in the employ OF the
Portland and Kennepec Railroad Company, while
yesterday morning, had both his hip joints crushed.
Coroner Morrow. OF Buffalo, was called yesterday
afternoon to hold an inquest on the body OF woman
washed ashore at Grand Island she is supposed to
have been lost from vessel wrecked In recent
gale on Lake Erie.
w. II. Wise, an express messenger on the Cleve-
land and Pttsburg Railway, shot himself through
the head yesterday afternoon while the train was
entering the Cleveland depot. He left note stating
that whlskey and friends were the cause Of the deed
The stockholders of the Indianapolis, Cincinnati
and Lafayette Railroad yesterday elected the follow
ing directors:-GeDeral 7. A. Morris, indianapolis;
A. II. Forsyth, Greensburg, Ind; L. B. Lewis Law.
renceburg, Ind; IL. @. Lord W. w. Smith, Cincin-
natl; William A. Booth, John 8. Kennedy, George
Bliss, New York; Joseph S. Fay, Boston.
The Bangor, Oldtown and Milford Railroad Com
pany have sold their road, better known as the
Veazie Railroad, running from Bangor to Milford,
thirteen miles IN length. to G. H. Jewett and Noah
Woods, acting in behalf Of the European ana North
American Company. The price has not transpired.
The sale takes effect the 1St OF December. This
Is one OF the Oldest railroads IN the country and
will be discontinued as soon tracks can be laid
from the European and North American Railroad to
points accommodated by the veazie road.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
MISSISSIPPI.

Tho Threatenod Negro Insarrcctions--Riot
~ Wineua-The Military Called Oat-Thir-
tscn Negroes Kepertcd Killed.
MEMPHIS Nov 90 1902
The troubles In Mississippi are increasing. Tho
citizens OF Water Valley were very much alarmed
last night h reported threats OF the negroes to burn
the town. committee OF citizens went to Grenada
for troops and Governor Pennlbacker them late
last night.
Yesterday afternoon q serious riot occurred at
Winona, on the Mississippi Central Railroad be-
tween blacks aud whites, during which some nfty
shots were fired, bur. fortunately one was hurt.
Couriers were sent to Grenada for troops but they
were absent at Water Valley.
At last accounts further trouble was imminent.
The Grenada Sentinel OF Saturday confirms the re-
ported fight between whites and blacks IN Sunnower
county the Saturday previous during which thirteen
Of the latter were reported killed. and says Combash
the leader OF the blacks has been arrested by the
military and il now In JAIL Some eight or ten cti-
gems have also been arrested.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
THE PACIFIC COAST.

An Alleged DefauIter from the Mare Island
Navy Ynrd-The Old Marine Hospital In san
Francisc0-The Shuo Tunnel.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 1859.
Paymaster W. G. Marcy, Of the Mare Island Navy
Yard, s defaulter in The OF $14O o0o according
to estimate He has turned his property over to the
government but 1t will by no means cover the
amount OF the defalcation.
The newspapers Of this city are calling attention
to the condition Of the United States Marine Hospital
building which has been deserted since the heavy
earthquake OF October, 1888. II is said that an ap-
preparation by Congress OF $4,000 VIII be sufiicient
to place the building In better condition than be-
fore the earthquake. This property, II sold would
realize about half million Of dollars. The impress
sion prevails among many that plan is maturing
to obtain 1t from the government for nominal sum-
The suspension Of Edward Marks, grocer, has
been announced. III.
Ths state oflcers to-day moved into the new capi.
tol building.
The sutro Tunnel Company was Incorporated to.
day, with capital Of $120o00O0. The FIRST trustees
are Samuel Merritt Michael Reese, Abraham SeItQ.
man, Joseph Aron William II. Sharp, John b. FELTON,
and Henry Burial.
81 So, the extremes Legal tenders, 81.
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THE CARR's ROCK DISASTER.

Suits Against tho Erie Railway Company.
In the Circuis Court OF Orange county, J. r. Bar
nard presiding Justice, on Monday, the suit Of
Stephen Sweet, OF Middletown. N. Y, against tho
Ere Railway Company. was commenced Mr..
sweet was injured at the Carr's Rock DIS.
Arthur G. Blgeow and Merritt G. Bgelow against
the same company win also be tried at this session
OF the court. The damages claimed by these plain
tins for injuries sustained at the disaster alluded to
amount 10 $50, 900.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Stnte LcGisInture-Proposed Recognition
Of Cuba--state Aid 10 tho General Govsrn-
ment in Case of a War with spain.
COLUMBIA, Nov. 20, 1900.
bill was introduced In the House to-day to pay
the principal aud interest Of the State bonds and
stocks IN coin.
A resolution was introduced by Mr.. Elliott
tcoiored) favoring the recognition Of Cuba and
pledglng the aid Of the State 10 the general govern
ment in the case OF war with Spain.
The resolution was made the special order for
Wednesday.
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without homes, family influences restraints. It
Is needless 10 that the cha and training or
TINS very class are or incaculabe importance TO the
informed they can be brought under Christian ana
manly Influences, the money Ia well spent. as the
entire cost OF the building does not equal that OF any
oil the theatres.n
The cost OF the land which the building Is stu
ateo was $l42,000 the value OF which has greatly
increased since 1t was purchased. The cost OF the
Duiiding was $345,0 900. The donations and sub
scIipti0ns to defray the expenses incurred IN tho
enterprise amounted to S2S5, 900. The funded debt
lected.
The formal public opening OF the building will
take place ON Monday evening.
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turn in time 70 take part In the ceremonies but she
has not Jet reached Paris.
ENGLAND.
NapoIeon's spooch and Position.

Napolcon's Spoech and Position.
LONDON, Nov. %, 1889.
The London Times In an article on French poll
tics, says -
Whatever divergence OF opinion may weaken the
members OF the opposition In the Corps Legislatif,
they should work together to overthrow the men
who have brought the Government into discredit.
There ought to be no compromise with the passive
instruments OF personal rule. Possibly the present
ministers may still be at the head but the Emperor
IL accustomed to look upon hts power as built the
odds Of hundred to one. For many years the oppo-
sitIon in the Chamber was composed only OF Favre
and four others. In the face OF one hundred and
sixteen opposition votes the Emperor's position u
already untenable.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
IRELAND.

Tho Radical "Rcds'0 Pnrliameufary Candi-
dature-Cardinal Cullen on tho Crisis.
DUBLIN, Nov. 20, 1869.
Mr.. Kickham q political convict, " . candidate
for Parliament from Mallow, ana Mr.. Ma0kay.
another extreme radical, from the county Of Long,
ford.
His Eminence Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop OF
Dublin, has issued pastoral letter against Fenian
sm In the course OF which he says the alliance OF
the Orangemen and the land agents prevents useful
legislation.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
MAILS FOR EUROpR

The Cunard mail steamship Java will ieavs this
port ON Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post Od1co
at twelve O'Clock M.
TIE NEW YORK REHABILITATION for Europe-wW
be ready at halEpast ten O'CLOCK IN the morning.
Single copies, in wrappers for mailing, six cents.
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the CONDITION Of ALBERT D. RICHARDSON.

Attwelve O'Clock last night Mr. Richardson was
in comparatively easy condition In his room at the
Astor House. though his attendant physicians do not
yet by any means consider him ont OF danger. SO
many calls are made Dy friends throughout the day
TO ascertain his condition that the propretors OF the
TIN over the clerks desk containing latest reports
from the pnyslcans
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

A.-The LONELINESS Imparted to the Skin
by the FREQ Of GoURAUD'S exquisite ITALIAN MEDI
GATED SOAP amply supplies deficiency In grateuness
The horde Of cuticuar for instance Tam
Ringworm, Redness Moth and Roughness- from
fore this wonderful Soap the rank night dews dis
persed by the morning Its soothing and healing proper
ties make peculiarly valuable to the tender skin Infants
and for the Of shaving or bathing ehr IN hard
Q " depot, 46 Bond street
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 1859.
Brevet Colonel n. M. Enos Assistant Quarter.
master, has been ordered to report to the command
ing general Of the Division OF the Atlantic for duty
at Boston.
Brevet Captain Charles W. Keyes, assigned to duty
In the FTeedmens Bureau has been ordered to re-
port to General Howard for orders.
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Died.

KERRIGAN.-On Monday, November 90, FRANOTs
KgRRIGAN, aged 20 years.
The funeral VIII take place from his late residence
sos West Fortysixth street. Wednesday afternoon.
at two O'Clock. The friends and relatives OF the
family are respectfully invited TO attend.
[For other Deaths see Eighth Pd0e.l
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
CUBA.

Do Rodns Denies TINT Naval Fleet II In-
tended for American Waters--1I0ro Troops
From Spain.
HAVANA, Nov. 20, 1862.
Captain General De R0das, In . letter to the
Havana agent OF the New York Associated Press,
says:-"The Havana and American journals are
speaking OF PROJECT OF Spain to send neet Of war
vessels to the harbor OF New York, and
as such rumors might create Iii FEELING
and trouble hereby notify you that
such project does not and never did exist" The
report was probably caused BY the fact that the
Spanish rgate Lealtad Is going to Brooklyn to stop
leak and the Victoria to clean her bottom.
One thousand soldiers arrived yesterday by the
Spanish mail steamer from Cadix.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
A Rriaf Toilet I.ecture.-IfY,

Brief Toilet Lectnre.-If Your Hair In Grny
faded don't varnshke dyes and filthy cooring mix
lures. Use the new undefiled and undefng preparaon
PHALOS'S VITA11A, OR SALVATION FUR I'll ( HAIR
the bottom OF the bottle 1t no. screened from the light
with thick paper for there Ia nothing In that light
decompose nothing disgusting to conceal Yet I'm
parts natural color to the faded brss than any OF
the dyaS
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

II. II. T.-Neglected Coughs and Colds
Few OF the Importance OF checking cough or
.common cod In its first stage that which In the beginning
would yield 70 mild remedy u neglected. upon
the lungs. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES, or COUGH
LoZEN9Es afford instant relief. E.1"
Owing to the good reputation and popularity of the Troches
many worthless and cheap limitations offered which
good for nothing Be obtain the true Browns Bron.
chal Troches Sold everywhere
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. 1859.
Ensign John B. Robinson is ordered to duty st the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. Second Assistant Engineer
J. J. Barry Is ordered to duty at the New YORK Navy
Yard, and Second Assistant Engineer Ii. schuyler
Rose TO the Terror.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
The Whiskoy Frauds in acknowledgements
Omcers Implicated.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. %, 1859.
The recent charges relative to whiskey smuggling
from Alaska have been made the subject OF a formal
complaint by the Treasury agent, supported by am
davits and statements. They impicate government
officers and make probably true the reports OF other
misconduct on the part Of military naval and CIVIL
oticers In Alaska.
A meeting OF leading democrats was hold tonight
to devise means for the organization OF the party IN
this city.
The trustees Of the Labor Exchange decline the
proposition OF the Immigrant Union to merge the
two organizations into one.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

A.-A.-U. 9. Fire Extinguisher, Same as
supplied TO the N Y Fire Department Always ready for
instant No building safe without it, Beware OF
less inventions. o. 8. Fire Extingusher
Dey street. New York. -
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
Movements OF TrOops-Fight Near Puerto
Principe-Numbcr Of Killed.

movements OF TrO0ps-Ftght Near Puerto
Principe-Numbcr Of Killed.
HAVANA, Nov. 20, 1869.
battalion Of Matanzas volunteers has gone to
Bolendron. where they will remain month. az the
expiration OF which time they will be relieved BY
other volunteers
An engagement lately took place at San Jose, on
the Puerto Principe and Nuevtas Railroad The
town was garrisoned by eighty Catalan volunteers.
and the insurgents were commanded by Benibeta
Quesada. The insurgents made an attack on the
Spanish fort. Eighteen volunteers advanced to meet
them, and were captured. The insurgents numbered
1900, but failed TO capture the fort The reported
loss il thirty-tour Cubans and several Galatians
killed.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
COLLISION OFF THE HIGHLANDS.

Sunday morning, about one O'Clock, the sloop
Venus collided with the propeller John L. Has
brouck. In the Highlands, nearly opposite West
Point The sloop sunk In ten minutes. having on
board 142 tons OF stone. No lives were lost.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Advice Gratis.-Dr. Filters Rheumatic REM
edy T0 Broadway Cures warranted, money refunded
Gess ten per cent) Sold by druggists
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

A.-Ford cG Upper, Manufacturing Silver
smiths wholesale and RETAIL Nos 7o7 789 Broadway
Tenth street. stairs.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

A.-Charlcs u. Frodricks & Co., Ph0to-
graphers 5srosdway, opposite Metropolitan Hotel
awarded for best photographs nj American Inst
tute Fair.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Iron Window Linteis and sils. for Brick
~ brown stone Also IRON CAPITALS OF the various
dsrs castings, suitable Tor inside nnish, At
cost OF about the price OF wood capitals
Illustrated sheels sent on application.
JAMES u. JACKSON 4 BROTHER, Iron Works,
Twenty ighth street, Second avenue and
Twenty y-ninth street, New York.
IRON FRONTS and every description OF Iron Work for
hn.IIi iinlrz
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GERMANY.

DORth OF Giulia Grisl.
BERLIN. Nov. 20, 1859.
Giuia Grsi. the eminent Italian singer died to-
day, aged nifty seven years.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Man Of Education, Integrity and Execu-
tive ability, desires responsible situation fair
salary. Address BUSINESS, box 80 Herald Office
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

A.-LRdies Faces Enameiled; also the Pro.
paraon for sale, with Instructions by NJ LAUSSON. No. 7
hrn,
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In View Of the Deception Prncticed by DEAL
era in worthless Orode imitation Watches
buyers OF genuine AMERICAN WATCHES should inyariA
bly, demand q certificate OF gsnuiness
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

BntcheIoys Hair Dye-The Best in the
world The dy perfect dye; barmiess reliable instanta
neous. Factory is Bond street.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Ladies, Hair Examined Carefully, by DIR.
advice. Astor place
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A Specially. Clergymcns Cioalxs, S25.
Height and breast measure required
CLARKE, ia William street, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Afford d TupDer, Manufacturing Silver
smiths wholesale and RETAIL 57 and 7s9 Broadway,
Tenth street, up stairs.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

| A.-Weariier Strips Exclude Cold, Wind,
dust &c. RoEBUCK BROS. 5S Fulton street, New York.
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Fine Watches and Jewelry
OF all description for sale and repaired by first work
GEO. g. ALLEN 4 SON, LIS Broadway, between
Twenty seventh and Twenty Streets ais Broad
way, one below Canal street.
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Paris Tranquil.

PARIS, Nov. 1880 p. M.
The city Is perfectly quiet.
II was hoped that tho Empress might possibly re-.
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ErriuR But Noble.-Self-Help for Young
who having erred, desire better manhood Sent In
sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Address HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, box p, Philadelphia, Pa
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Royal Havana Lottery.-Prixes Pufd in Gold.
furnished The highes padfor Doubloons
aud all kiuds Of Gold and Silver.
TAYLOR CO., Bankers, IS Wall street, N. "
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Furs.-Ladies Appreciate the Splendid Stock
Of FURS displayed In KNOWS famous hat store, sls
Broadway OF Fulton street, INQUIRE
learn how cheapy he Is selling his most magnificent SETS
His store il decidedly place OF attraction for Fur and Hsa
hnveF
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

CristadorO's UnrivaIIed Hair Dye.-Sold
and applied bis wig and scalp factory AssoE House
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
Geutlcmen,s Fur Caps.
Muflers,
Gauntlets


Boys do, do, do, do,
all at moderate prices.
WARN0CK 4 CO., Hatters,
5l9 Broadway.
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The Secret OF Beauty Lies In tho Use Of
HAGAN'S MAGNOLIA BALM FOR THE COMPLExION
Roushnes Rednes Bloches, sunburn Freckles and Tau
disappear where II Ia applied, and hvAuul or
pure, satinike texture obtAnad Tho piane satursa
made to glow with hcahful bosm and Youthful beauty
RSmember. Hagans Magnolia IN IA the thirx that
duces these effects and A SECURE Is cepls
my o. our pes or NJ fs row, New York Use only
Young Mems Ghristt An Association.
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hAihhv,ETDiNAtr ,T OMBINATI0N OF TALENT.
MISS ULhftA LOUISE KELLOGG,
Miss ,ETrfE STERLING,
Nt SlV NOR j. RONCONI,
-. dR WIN j. HILL
NIB RICHARD HOFFMAN,,
Mr.. GEO w. " opiaahS "@' MI HkNRY e. BROWNE
Cards Of adp ason is each To had ony OF f. r. Free
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-07

Superior point put up on short notice. The
Point be offers 70 the public is The sane as is
nov used by the Pennsylyania Railroad Co, On
their buildings.