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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-23
TWO WIDOWS CLAIMING A DECEASED HUS-
BANDS PROPERTY

BANDS PROPERTY.
Caroline Frost and Selma Frost both claim
TO be widows Of Joseph Frost who died in 1865 In this
city, possessed considerable property In the shape OF
railroad stocks and lands Vermont and Iowa. Caroline
alleges that married 10 him In 1850, and lived
with up short time before his death, when, being
sick in 81. Lukes Hospital, he became enamourcd OF
the defendant Selma who remained with hun until ne
died. and subsequently, under pretense OF being DIS
widow took possession Of his property. The plaintiff
says she has since been dependent on the charity OF
Dr. Adams's church. Of which she Is member while inc
false wife has lived at her In the Everett House
She accordingly brought suit against Selma who ala not
appear in Court to contest the claim Asa portion only
OF the husbands personal property could be proven,
verdict of $780, the value OF gold watch and ring ana
the wardrobe OF the deceased given in PLANTERS
favor. The tried in the Supreme Court before
IIdpp RrIlnt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31
Origin of the Rose,

The rose has many fabulous origins. Some
state it 60 have sprung from the blood of
Venus The Mohommedans say that the
sweat of the prophet was the source from
which it grew; while the ''Ghebers believe
that when Abraham, their great prophet,
was thrown into the FIRE by order of Nimrod,
the flames turned instantly into bed of ro-
ses. upon which the children sweetly re
posed" The Christian legend on the same
subject is given by Sir John Vaudeville. 1t
is to the effect that fair maiden of Beth
lehem wa. slandered, and condemned to be
burned but when the fire began to burn
around her she prayed to our Lord that, as
she was not guilty of that sin, He would
help her and make her innocence manifest
to men. Then was the fire quenched. and
the burning brands became red rose trees
full of roses And these were the first
roses, both white and red, that ever any
man saw.
Roses have always figured largely in Chris
tian tradition from the time when they were
found in the tomb of the Blessed Virgin
until the institution of the rosary by St.
Dominica. in the thirteenth century-the
beads OF the rosary now in use having been
symbolized by red and white roses. OF
their connection with the War Of Roses
it is unnecessary to speak but 1t may be
mentioned that at Towton, in Yorkshire,
where one OF the most disastrous battles OF
that time was fought, there are groups of
rosebushes in the bloody meadows, which
are said to mark the graves of the slain !;
and local tradition states that these roses
will only grow in that field, and that it is
impossible to make them grow if removed
thence 1t is stated, however, that gard
ner at Tadcaster has bad one growing in his
garden for four or five years; so that the
latter part of this tradition is scarcely
founded on fact.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31
How a Clerk Got Promoted.

The Troy Times tells this story Of Colo
mel James IL. Hooker, an eccentric charac-
ter, who died in that city some twenty years
ago:
"A remarkable man was Colonel Hooker,
and very eccentric withal At times he
would fairly boil over with passion, and was
very violent in his speech and action. Yet
he was Just man, and directed his fury
against only what he believed to be wrong
and rascally. 1t is related of him that hav-
ing a dispute with one of his clerks, the
latter would not yield the point in issue to
him, whereupon the Colonel undertook to
put his stubborn employee out of his office.
But the clerk was too much for the irate
Colonel, and in the IN aalee the old man was
laid upon his back, and his countenance
rather unpleasantly tapped. Raising from
his position, he proceeded to wash his bat
tered countenance, brushed his clothes care
fully, and, seating himself, asked the victo-
rious clerk to come to him and report. Said
ne "A pretty thing you We done, sir got
yourself into bad scrape; committed as
sault and battery; licked your employer.
This shows that there some stuff in you,
miserable sinner, and now, you internal
scamp, am going to pay you for it. You
are discharged from the desk you now hold,
and to morrow morning want you to take
place next to me, and hereafter act as my
confidential clerk, with your salary increased
$3.50. That's all now go about your busi-
ness" The clerk thus promoted held the
confidential position assigned him many
years during the remainder of the Colonels 5
lifetime, and never had to whip his employ
eI again to get an advance of salary"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31
Select 2oetru.
LOVE UP A TREE.

There a seat in the apple tree,
A most delightful and cosy nook;
And one afternoon about half past three.
Kitty sat there reading book.
Her fair head bare, with no hat to mar,
And her dress just showed one dainty boot
And he saw her as he smoked his cigar,
And he came and stood at the ladders foot.
Kitty half blushed and smiled and said
Won't you come up and sit here now 2''
And Kittys brother a boy to dread,
Saw and determined to raise row;
So he crept softly under the tree,
Listening to all they had to say,
Did the impish brother, and, sly coald be,
Seized The ladder and bore it away.
Then they saw him-and She with frown,
Said, ~ hat will tn at awful boy do next ,''
And she called him the ,,eatest scamp in town,
Yet don't believe she was very much vexed-
For her lip half smiled, though her eyes half
cried
AS sE0 the position Of matters now,
And he came over md sat by her side,
Leaving his place On the opposite bough-
What could they 90 ? They were captives there
Held as if by iron band;
Kitty tossed back her golden hair,
And reaectiSeiy leaned her chin on her hand.
If" said she, I've for help should call,
They'd laugh to IN such plight,
50 we'd better stay here till the shadows fall.
Or till some other comes in sight
And some one did come. 1t was kitty's papa.
Who past the tree his footsteps traced,
And saw through the leaves lighted cigar,
And asculine am around feminine waist
Kitty looked down and blushed a one,
And then looked up and blushed at the other
Said her father, These nice goings on 20
Said she, 1T was all the fault of my brother -
What was the end I'll tell you that.
Some months after, mid silks and lace
And ribbons and ruches some ladies sat
Who were all discussing the time and place
A. to when-so the debate
And where certain wedding should be;
And that impish brother was heard to state,
1T had better come eff on the apple tree
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

1t is pleasant, after the high prices at
which linens have been sold for a few years,
to know that fall of twenty five per cent.
has taken place this year, though it is ru-
mored that an advance has taken place
abroad
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

4 young man wants to know what bust
ness he had better go into that will enable
him to occupy high position in society.
Let him go into the roofing business. In
that trade a smart man will soon get to the
top of the ladder.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

Fashion gossip has it that in passing a
lady on the street the hat should be raised
during the present season with the lett hand,
the little finger and thumb to be placed un-
der the rim
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

The hight of pugelistic sarcasm was
reached the other day by Jim Mace, who,
speaking of rival accused of beating his
wife said: What. him? He couldn't
lick postage stamp"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

Greeley has got it this time. Here is
what he says: ITO raise Cashmere shawls
graft a cashmere goat upon Sweet William,
aud mulch with whale oil soap to keep off
the rose bugs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

REMOVING WAX FROM THE EAR-From
careful experiments made by physician of
Lyons, it has been ascertained the old rem
edy of warm water is the best solvent of
accumulated wax in the ear, being superior
to olive oil, gycerine, &c.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

Some enterprising young man has invent
ed a pocket in the sleeves of gentlemen S
overcoats, so that a lady can slip her hand
in when she takes a gentleman arm, in
case her hand should happen to be cold.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

The Newark Adcerfiser calls New Jersey
"a tight little State. " Surely the editor
does not give it thi. title because it has so
much Jersey lightning in it.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

The oldest house in Connecticut having
recently been knocked into splinters by a
stroke of lightning, the next oldest house
is iubilaut.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

Out in Iowa, fishing parties of thirty or
forty couples take along brass band to play
on one side of the stream and drive the fish
to the hooks on the other
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

The likeness of Silas Wright will be the
vignette of the new $50 Treasury bonds,
Edward NJ Stanton of the 500 bonds,
Thomas H. Benton of the $500 bonds, ex
President Harrison of the 81 900 bonds,
Anson Burlingame of the $1,000 bonds, and
John A. Andrew of the $4,000 bonds.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

The tale bearer and tale hearer, says Dr.
South, ought to be both hung up together,
back to back, the one by the tongue, the
other by the ear.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

An irritable man who was disappointed
in his boots threatened to eat up the shoe
maker, but compromised by drinking cobler.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

Pitts burg expects to have silver smelling
furnaces next Hitherto it has smelt coal
smoke chiefly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

UTALLACE FIELDING. Attorneys AT LAW
w ClearfeId, Pa Office in res .dence of W A.
Wallace Legal business of all kinds attended to
With promptness and fidelity. tJan.5.'70-yr
yH A WALLACE FIELDING
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

TEFFERS son LITZ, NJ D.,
Physician and Surgeon.
Having located at 0sceola, Pa, offers his profes-
siona services the people of that place and sur
rounding country. All calls promptly attended
to. Office and residence on Curtin Street, former
Iy occupied by DR.. Kline May I9, go.
GEORGE C. KIRK. Justice of the Peace Sur
VI veyor and Conveyancer, Luthersburg, Pa
All business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing TO employ Survey
or will do well to give him call. as he fstters
himself that he render satisfaction. Deeds
of conveyance, articles OF agreement, and all legal
papers rssmpuy and neatly executed jes'7o-yp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

SURVEYOR.-The undersigned offers
~ his services to the public, as a Surveyor.
He may be found at his residence in Lawrence
township. when not engaged; or addressed BY
letter at Clearfed, Penn'a.
March 9Th, lS67-tf. JAMES MITCHELL.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

DR. ". c. MOORE. Office, Drug Store)
- II West Fourth St. W iliamsport, Pa
Special attention given to the treatment of all
forms of Chronic and Constitutional DISEASES
Consultation by letter with parties at distance.
Fee So 90 for first consu! Acknowledgment ad-
vice free Mar l5,'7l-6m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

I J. LINGLE, Attorney at Law. Osceola, Clear
y field county, Pa. Will practice in the sever
al Courts of CIearfsld and Centre counties. AL
business promptly attended to. Mar 15.7l.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

FREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer Of
i all kinds IF Stone-wars, Clearfeld Pa. Or
ders ssolicted-wholcsale or retail He alsokeeps
on hand and for sale assortment of earthen
ware, of his own manufacture. Jan. ]. 1853
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

II RATZER LYTLE. dealers in Dry Goods,
II Groceries. Hardware, ,Queensvare, Clothing,
&c, Market Street, Opposite the Jail. CleaIheld
Pa May, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

=" W. SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Clearheid
Pa. will attend promptly TO busine 5 en-
trusted to his care. Office second floor of new
building adjoining County National Bank. and
nearly opposite the Court House. June 30. SO
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

OACKETT 4 SCHRYVER. dealers in Hard.
- ware Stoves. DC and Manufacturers of Tin
Sheet-iron and Copperrare, Market St Clear
field. Pa May 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

TOHN II. FULFORD, Attorney at Law Clear
81 field Pa. Office on Market Street over
Hart.wick Irwin's Drug Store Prompt attention
given to the securingof Bounty claims, and to
all legal business March 81, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

MANSION HOUSE, CIearheld. Pa This
INI well known hotel. near the Court House, is
worthy the patronage of the public. The table
will be supplied with the best in the m arket. The
best of liquors kept. JOHN DOUGHERTf.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

tIILLER 6 POWELL, dealers in Dry Goods,
vi Groceries. Hardware. Lumber. &c, Market
Street, Clelrfsl aid, Pa. May, 1871.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-31

And it was Lorette Tip toeing noise
lessly up to the door, she hastily turned
the button, then darted away through the
garden into the house.
1t is needless to add that the good turn
(turn of the button) was fully appreciated,
and that we made ourselves scarce forth
with
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
MINNESOTA NEWS.

"A cattle thief named John John.
son escaped from the Faribault Jail on
Monday. He had been allowed to &C
to the we'll for water, aod although biz
feet were shackled, he vanished.
The Markato Record says a boy
named Charley Quinn broke bis arm
by 4 fall; and Lewis Simonds, Of Al
trim, had his hand ground TO pieces in
a threshing machine, so that amputs'
ton was necessary.
joel D. Cahoon, Of Blue Earth
City, eloped the other day with: Mary
Cahoon, his brothers wife.
"A man named Thos. Egan, say,
the Mankato Tribune, was burned tt
death in his stable, which had been
caught from = prairie fire.
. "A tomato was raised at Xix Rivel
this year which weighed two and ,
half pounds.
The Rochester Post says r. Hall,
Of Cascade, has threshed this fall
from 81 acres, 983 bushels of whea,
------W. H. Emerson, while being
brought to Rochester from Stillwatsr,
jumped from the cars while they were
at full Cd speed and escaped.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
cd manufacturing industry. This is q

cd manufacturing industry. This is a
busy hive of effective workers, about
the size of Nashua, N. H., or Holyoke,
Mass, but rapidly growing. Had
Minnesota a dozen like it, her soil
would be worth twice Its present value,
and her crops would sell fifty per cent.
higher than they do. Wisconsin and
Michigan export lumber; Minnesota
takes the entire product Of the extern
sive pineries of the Upper Mississippi
and Its tributaries, aud converts it To-
to dwellings for her people, shelter for
Ler cattle, and fences for her ever ex-
banding grain fields and pastures. !
doubt that even Kansas requires 80
much sioce she must pay far higher
prices, and SC much study economy in
consumption.
st. Paul grows rapidly, yet very sub
stantially, being of course larger than
Minneapolis, but not more thrifty.
There is jealous rivalry between
these young cities which is simply alb
sued. St. Paul at tire head of navisa-
ion on the Mississippi, and the capital
IT the State, has far the larger trade :
Minneapolis, On the Falls of St. An
thony, has unrivaled facilities for mar
utacture. They are not at all in each
others way, and there is ample scope
tor both to grow and flourish. For a
second time, l bid them adieu, with the
heartiest wishes that both may grow
and prosper. H. G.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
TERRIBLE FIRE.

On Friday lost prairi, FIRE began
a, B:eckinrldgc, on tie Red River, and
swept like a great wave Of destruction
down through the country Tito tie Big
Woods and into the western part of
this county. Houses, barns, grain
aud hay have been burned, ,uflic.iug
fearful losses upon settlers. The de.
Of timber aud the burning Of
meadows lands will DO a loss even great
er than the other. The country every.
where was very dry, and q strong wind
swept the flaues over the prairies and
through the woods With. irresistible
force. Correspondents detail the sad
results at Raymond and in the, Big
Woods. On yesterday the fire. had
come to within two or three miles ct
this city, on the vest side. During
most Of the time since Saturday the
air has been heavy with smoke. A
rain which is falling to-day will put
an end to the further sweep of the
FIRE. We fear much suffering will re-
suit from this Understanding misfoy-
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
SHAMEFUL,

During the past month several Of the
pApers 10 this State have been discuss
ing-er rather wraDgliDg over-the
Glove Liie'7 Of the late Col. Henry G.
Rogers This controversy is simply
shame outrageous-heathenish -
Il matters not which version is correct
or whether either is-why an engage
neot Vas broken and why renewed
there is not tho slightest ! ossible cx-
cuse for these dragging before the pub
lie the most sacred matters OF two per-
sons lives. Col. Rogers was the soul
of honor, aid were not his lips sealed
bv, death bis own would be the severest
rebuke that would fall upon the ears Of
those who now presume to probe into
his motives, and those Of one Who dur.
ing life was dear 10 him. Let this
shameful controversy stop, and let
Barry Rogers Glove life" sleep with
bin. >...~...
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
LITERARY NOTICES.

-Scribncr's Magazine for October
opens with an interesting illustrated ar
ticle, CAD Island on fire." "Was Ad-
am the First Man ?" is decided in the
negative. Among the many other ar.
ticIes, "The last Of the Pequods y
"Water-its ways and uses; )" and "A
Summer Trip to Newfoundland" are
we'll worth reading. With the Novem
Der numb"r, this excellent magazine
will be enlarged. Sc,ibner T. Co.,
publishers, New York.
Nov that the year is drawing to
a close the true value of the Ald;ne be.
comes the more apparent, and when
bound with the handsome Christmas
number which is promised, will make
one Ct the richest and most charming
volumes it is possible to possess. Rich
as have been the preceding issues in
illustration, the number for October
fairly eclipscs all. The literary depart.
ment is up to the STANDARD and is filed
with amusing and entertaining articles
James Sutton & Co, publis his, New
York.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
A LAST WORD,

Our local columns give full list Of
the: Judges appointed and other impor.
tant business transacted by the Execu-
tive Committee If the Stearns County
Agricultural Society for the fair next
week. Tho floral hall is nearly CON-
pleted an amphitheatre is being
erected while sufficient stabling rooms
pens, TO-. are being provided to accom-
mod.te all who may bring stock to ex.
hibit. The indications are that the
lair will be . success in every way
Tho merch,nts and manufacturers of
St. Cloud will have large displays Of
wares and machinery, and it is be-
lieved the farmers will respond equally
q. we'll. The attendance promises to
be very large, not only from this but
from the adjoining counties.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05

Gov. AUSTIN has issued a circular
to the producers of Minnesota grain,
vegetables and fruits, stating that it is
proposed to make q collection Of the
gerry best specimens of our grain, corn,
vegetables and fruits, and put ehcm on
exhibition at the American Institu,e
10 the city of New:York, establishing
there the department of;Mianssota,"
and at tho close of. tue Institute Fair,
in November, remove the collection to
the rooms in that city occupied by the
Commissioner of immigration for Min
ncsota, aad continue the exhibition 80
long as the results should prove sat.
isfactory. For this purpose, he re.
quests that farmers send to him
their finest specimens. The express
charges will DO paid by the State
Board Of Emigration.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05

eAwRl4ER ia the Temperance Arald
v>Eyb persinently calls the attention, IF
tho Temperance men Of Minnesota to
toe fact that under the laws OF the State
asystown may, by its owo vote, .prohib.
1.-THE liceneing Of saloons OF the selling
of:~biskey within its boundaries A
State party standing solely on Tenn
perancs platform can coutcsscdly &C.
conplish no practical ends; while tie
ststutos,1 by this simple method, make
prohibition possible in every communi-
tywhere there is a public sentiment
sufficiently strong to make the law e.
feSt1af, and without which sentiment
no law can be enforced.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
G. W. WEST, LIST District.
THOS. BOLLES, 9Th District.
RAILROAD NEWS WORK TO BE
BEGUN.

. Dispatches were received on Satur.
day from New Yc,k, stating that on
Thursday lat two important contracts
had been concluded 10 that city by the
Northern Pacific. Ono was to Payson,
Caoda l. Co., Of Chicago, fer the con-
stsuetion Of tho road from Red River
to tho Missouri River, a distance of
two hundred miles, the work to be
completed by the first OF July, 1873
The other was to De Graft & Co, of
st. Paul, for tho construction of the
line from this city to Bra,oerd, about
seventy miles, to be completed by the
first Of next December, and tho
line from this city to Pembina, about
three hundred and fifty miles, to be
completed before January Isl, 1873
Mssers. De Graf 4 Co. are already
sub. letting the work on the line to
Brainerd. Operations will be begun
at Little Rock, about twelve miles
from here, and continued norlhward.
Work will not be commenced further
this way until all questions concern
ing the crossing Of the river shall he
decided. Gen. Morris, Chief Engi-
neer, and Mr., Payte, his Assistant, came
up on Friday, aud examined carefully
the crossiu 6 places at this city, aud
the re.orossing place at WataD; also.
tho point for crossing Sank River,
near its mouth; also, depot grounds
here, and various matters connected
with the engineering work. A COM
mittee Of citizons, consisting of Mayor
Kerr, q. c. Burbank, Jos. Edelbrock,
+. Il. Dam, W. Powell, L. A. Evans
and T. c. Mcclure went to St. Paul
this morning to consult further with
President Becker concerning crossing
point, depot &c.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05

The little Corporal for October
contains numerous finely executed en-
cravings, and its reading matter can
not fail to please all classes. Parents
desiring to place good reading matter
in the hands OF their children should
subscribe for this popular juvenile, and
secure the three extra numbers to all
new subscribers for 1872 who send their
names before November LIST. John E.
Miller, publisher, Chicago.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1871-10-05
ARREST OF BRIGHAM YOUNG.

On Monday afternoon, Brigham
Young was arrested By United States
Marshal, on an indictment Of the
grand jury, charging him, under the
Utah statute With ''lowdly and IL
cautiously cohabiting with sixteen differ
ent women" The penalty is impris-
onmcnt for not more than ten years
nor less than six months, and fne Of
not more than $4,000 nor less than
500. 1t is also reported that iudict-
ments have been found against
Brigham for murder. We will now see
how polygamy will stand the test of the