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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20
The Cinnabar Mines.

The cinnabar, sulphuret OF mercu-
ry, mine at New Almaden, in Calfor-
MIA, has had, in some respects, a curl
GUS history. Long before the Span
iards possessed the lands, the Indians
came, oven from as far north as Ore.
gon, to obtain the red ore, which they
used for war paint, the substance be-
ing natural or native vermillion.-
The earliest settlers dug in tho noun.
tain for gold and silver, but found
none. At last an ecclesiastic from
the neighboring mission and Span
ish captain detected the presence oi
cinnabar, and obtained the first sam
pie by rude process Of smelling. or
rather Of sublimation. The apparatus
was original and unique. 1t consist
ed, SO the records tell, of only an old
gun barrel and tub of water. But
it is easy to imagine how, by placing
the pulverized ore in the metal tube,
heating tho main length, closing one
end and placing tho other in the wa
ter, the mercurial vapors could be
driven of, condensed ard collected in
metallic form. The great mine at
Idria, in Austria, owed its discovery
to the presence of globules of quick
silver in tho sand of small mountain
stream. Apoor cooper having placed
some pals in the rivulot to swell their
seams close. before taking them to
market, filled them with bandfuls of
sand to keep them from floating away,
but when he tried to empty the pals
next morning, he could not lift thcm,
He attributed this to wi.hcraft, but
the parish priest was wiser, and from
his counscls the search, successful af-
ter much tribulation, was instituted.
The third great source OF quicksilver
is the renowned Almaden mine in
Spain, after which that in California
was named. This was worked 1000
years ago, and is still extremely prof
itablc. Its workings have reached q
depth Of 1900 feet.--iSdn Francisco
Herald. ...o..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

To DEVELOP TALENr.-Placo a man
in position that will fcarfully tax
him and trv him. a position thai viii
often bring the blush to his cheek and
the sweat TO his brow, position that
will ovcrmaster him at times, and
cause him to rack his brain for re-
sources. Place him in a position like
this. But every time he trips 60 TO
his rescue; 60 not with words Of blame
or censure, but 60 with manful words
Of encouragement; look him boldly
in the eye, and speak them with soul
and emphasis. This is the way 10
make man of boy, and giant of
man. If man has pluck and tai
ont, no matter whether he ever filled
given position or not, put him in it,
if worthy, and he will soon not only
gil it, but outgrow it. But put one
in position with faint heart, This
is tho way 10 kill him. Put him in
grandly with most unmistakablo con-
fidenco. Drop no caveats, but boldly
start the way, and then stand by with
will and corntenanco of true friend.
Thus try twenty men, such as have
been nsmod, and nineteen will succeed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20
Japanese Dentistry.

An American Dentist living in Yo-
kahama, sends to the Dental Cosmos
an account of the Japanese habits in
regard TO their teeth. He says that
as the young women have very fine
teeth, it is remarkable that they should
keep mp the practice OF blacking them
after marriage. The japanese, as a
race, possess good teeth, but they lose
them very carly in life.
"Their tooth brushes consist of
tough wood, pounded at one end to
loosen the fibrcs. They resemble paint
brushes, and owing TO their shape it
is impossible to get ono behind the
teeth. As might be expected there is
an accumulation of tartar which fire.
quently draws the teeth of old people.
Thoir process of manufacturing false
teeth is very crude. The plates are
made OF wood, and the teeth consist
of tacks driven up from under the
side. A piece of wax is heated and
pressed into the roof of the mouth
1t is then taken out and hardened by
putting IT, into GOLD .-o,a- Ann.ha-
piece Of heated wax is applied to the
impression, and, after being pressed
into shape, is hardened. A piece of
wood is then roughly cut into the de-
sired form, and the model, having been
smeared with red paint, is applied to
it. Where thoy touch each other a
mark is left by the paint. This is cut
away till they touch evenly all over.
Sharks teeth, bits of ivory or stone,
for teeth, are set into the wood and
retained in position by being strung
on a thread, which is secured on each
end by peg driven into tho hole
where the thread makes its exit from
the base. Iron or copper tacks are
driven into the ridge to serve for mas
ticating purposes, tho unequal wear of
the wood and metal keeping up the
desired roughness. Their full sets an
swer admirably for the masticatication
of food, but, as they do not improve
the looks, they are worn but little for
ornament. The ordinary service of
set Of tooth is about FIVE years, but
they frequently last much longer
All full upper sets are retained by at
mosphcric pressure. This principal is
coeval with tho art. In Japan, don
tistry exists only as a mechanical
trade, and tho status Of those who
practice il is not very high. II is, in
fact, graded with carpentors-their
word hddyikfsaa meaning tooth-car-
penter."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20
A LESSON IN HisToRv...A. D. 1000.

A LESSON IN HisToRy..A. D. 1000.
1t was summer evening
Old Mr.. Smith had como
From San francisco, by balloon,
To his suburban home
Where, by the shore Of klamath Lake,
His pleasure no was wont to take.
He saw his grandchild, Colfaxine,
RoI Mails saSslhn ntginf .s. a. q o.h
To her brother, Henry Clay,
And ask the young sport IL he knew
Where that queer pal@oEoic grew.
The old man Smith stepped up and took
Tho relic in his hand
And shook II till II ratified out
A gill or two Of sand.
oTis some squaw Modoes skull" quoth he,
"Who fell In the great victory"
"Now tell US what twas all abouti"
Young Henry Clay inquired;
While on her mallet Colfaxino
Leaned with q look inspired.
"Comc, tell us who the warriors were,
And why they killed each other herc1"
at was the Yankees" said old Smith,
"who made the Modoc's run,
Because they coveted the lands
The red man hunted on.
It's somewhat mixed but all agroo
That twas famous victsry.
"Men, babes and women, ffty-threc,
Followed the Indian chief;
One hundred times as many whites
Brought Mr.. Lo 10 grief;
And every rod was killed." said he,
"In the great ModOO victory"
"But what good came Of 1t at lasti"
Asked gentle Colfaxine.
"Goodl Why, We got their land, you bet
The home you're living in;
And many heather scalp won we
In that great christian victory.
"Great praise our COL Kilcm gained,
And eke our flag weenl !"
"But did they read the Bible theni"
Said plying Colfaxine.
"Why, that | cannot say" quoth he,
"But twas glorious victory"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

The owners Of the glass works al
New Albany, Ind.--the only place in
The United States whore plato glass
is mado-rocentiy brought over sum.
bcr Of skilled workmon from England
paying their travelling expenses, and
last week completed some necessary
enlargemonts OF their buildings
When all this expense had boen in.
Cured thoy were informed last Tues.
day that thoir skilled workmon had
struck and left town. This necossi.
tatos tho closing Of tho new works.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

A Yankee musical critic thus speaks
of a prima-donra: Sho bad, and we
suppose still retains, magnificent
voice for fog whistle. It's Compass
Is perfectly surprising. Sbo would
shake the chandelier with wild whoop
that made every man instinctivcly feel
for his scalp, and follow IL up with q
roar that would shame double bass
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

A Massachusetts, postmistrcss has
resigned her Office as q matter of hon.
esty, because she cannot find time To
read oil tho postal cards and attend 10
her other duties besides.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

Micc harm the cheese, girls charm
the he's. The same Is true OF their
respective eating Of cheSse and cheat
ing Of he's.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20

Reading has temperance musical
garden, whore music, leo cream and
lemonade are the attractions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-08-20
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Rising SUN Items.

Cold.-On Thursday morning the Their
mometer stood lao below zero at this place;
at Harrisville, 50 below. If this spell con-
tinues we must emigrate to Fl arrisville.
Snoao.-On Monday, we, in company
with the rest of mankind, received coat
ing of snow; making the best sleighing for
many years. At about o'clock it put
down it's heaviest ticks and made Il inches
in 81 minutes, by actual measurement.
Lecture.-Rev. DR.. Payne, delivered the
fifth lecture of the course, on "Qualities
that VIM These, the DIR. said, were a
good Character, Perseverance, Industry,
Assiduity, &c. The house was quite full,
and all paid strict attention to the lessons
inculcated.
Deaths-On Thursday evening, 23ro ult.,
where he had been for sometime on account
of bad health.
Broke Doun.-The Cecil Paper Mill is
again standing still, the master-wheel
breaking. This is the third one broken in
a short time.
Mad Dogs are still the rage. A hound
went mad at Brick Meeting House last
week, and was killed above Lombardville;
a hog belonging to Geo. D. Farra, went
mad on Friday last, and was destroyed.
Some dogs known to be bitten, have not
yet been killed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Pilot Town Items.

Fatal Accidsnt.-On Saturday morning,
Henry Crum, while working on Sweeney
& Company's contract, above Peach Bot
tom, was killed by large stone sliding
down the hill, crushing him against a
rock. The deceased was married man
and lived in this town.
Accident-Mr. Sweeney, a young man,
brother of the contractor, while attempting
Eddy, slipped from the top of the rock and
fell 80 feet, striking the bank of the river
The rebound threw him out on the ice.-
That was on Wednesday evening. He is
yet alive; no hopes of recovery.
Messrs. Hareney & Buck.-These con-
tractors are pushing their contract rapidly
They have reduced the Eddy rock so that
the men can walk around the rock. The
road above the rock has to be built out in
the river; the water is at that place $50
feet deep. The engineers found bench so
feet under water. The contractors have a
derrick rugged and are filling the space
with rock for foundation to place the wall
on. The distance to be filled is about 10
yards.
The Fysod.-The flood did considerable
damage along the river. The water back
ed from McCall's Ferry to Safe Harbor, 10
miles, which made it anything else than a
safe harbor. On Mundurff's island, lust
below Safe Harbor, there is a fine farm OF
over 100 acres. The water rose higher
there than was ever known. The farmer
lost all his stock. The water rose on Sun
day to the second story of his house. The
family had to get on the roof. After an
hour suspense, the ice became stationary.
The farmer, his wife and two children
crossed to the York county shore.
Small Por.-This loathsome disease has
again visited Fulton township. The fam
lily of Mr.. McCumpsy, near Bethel Church,
lost child last week, two more of the fam
lily are striker with the disease.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Rowan dSVille Items.

The sleiyhing is excellent. We had very
good sleighing on the 25th and Goth, which
being supplemented by fall of six inches
or more on Sunday night and Monday, has
made the roads splendid for this sport.
Never saw them better in my life. The
good sleighing is fine thing for the
Protracted Meeting-Wh1ch still goes on
at Harmony, under charge of Revs. Iing
and DUNN, assisted by Revs England and
Gray. The meeting has been quite sue
cessful, many converts having been made.
The attendance continues quite large,
which is great thing for neighboring
dram shops, they being largely attended
by certain class of worshipers. AS evil
dence that portion of these individuals
sometimes became quite
Boozy-We might mention the case of
one party, in attendance recently, who be-
came considerably mixed up, and as a nat
ural consequence lost the whip and
Dsed.-On the 2sth inst, Mr.. William
keathly, aged above 20, at his late residence
in the Eighth District, near the Octoraro.
His death was occasioned by a lingering
illness from paralysis.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Chesapeake City Items.

Disappeared.-Pro. G. S. Blake, Princi-
pal of the Public School in this town, dis
appeared very mysteriously, on Sabbath
night last. No clue as to his whereabouts
can be obtained, though rumor is rife with
numerous, but unfounded reports. AS a
teacher his reputation was very high, and
his loss in the school IS severely felt. The
Local School Board met on Tuesday, and
appointed Miss McCauley to fill the vacan-
cy in the Grammer School for the remain
der of the present term. Miss Mary Bus
kirk has been appointed teacher in the
Primary Department of the school.
Doaation.-Rey. J. E. Kidney, Pastor of
the NJ. E. Church, was surprised, on Sat
urday night last, by liberal donation from
the members of his Church. and congrega-
ton. After spending very pleasant even
ing, the company dispersed, leaving behind
them a substantial tribute of love and re-
spect to their esteemed Pastor.
Changea6Ie-The weather for some
weeks past, and on Sunday night heavy
snow storm set in, which continued
throughout the following day and night
Sleighs are flying briskly to-day, (Wednes-
day, and the thermometer below zero.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Fourth District Items.

Snow commenced to fall on last Sun
day night, about II O'Clock, and continued
until Monday evening, making it almost 1
inches in depth; and as we had little or no
wind, there are no drifts, consequently we
have good sleighing. The weather has
continued cold. The thermometer on
Thursday morning. at sunrise 1--WE did not
like to venture out either to see,) stood at
g. below zero; quite cool.
Your North East itemizer speaks Of
fox hunting as being almost daily occur
rance in that District, which is quite differ
ent with US. This used to be hunting
District. But what is the matter? Have
our hunters lost all taste for the sport, or
have they chased the foxes all away? Per-
haps they have taken shelter in North
East.
The bridge over the Big Elk, on the
Telegraph road, has been so badly dam
aged by the late flood as to be considered
dangerous for heavy teams to pass over,
and ought to be attended to soon.
One of our 4th Districts farmers must
have had an enormous crop of corn this
year, as it is estimated that he has nearly
three hundred bushels to husk yet.
On Wednesday last the farm of the
late Joseph Moon, deceased, containing So
acres, was sold by J. b. Groome, Trustee,
to Hugh Cameron, for $3.50. Hugh is
not only a first class citizen but model
farmer: and knows just what he is doing,
and that is more than the average of far
mers can show record for.
Died, suddenly, on Friday. the Gath,
of effusion of blood ON the brain, Joseph,
aged about 90 years, son of Michael and
Harriet Seminar, of 4th District. Joseph
was respected and loved by all who knew
him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
North East Items,

Snou on Sunday night and Monday last,
fell to the depth of to 10 inches, making
the finest sleighing we have had this win
ter.
Building and Loan association sold on
Wednesday night, s2nd ulto., $1,000 at s.
per cent premium.
4 Pugilsstic Entertainment came off, on
Tuesday last, between pair of staiwart
bruisers of African descent, opposite the
Mayors office. After pell-melling each
other short time, in the snow bank, they
were separated. wounds dressed by the
Doctor and made for their homes. No
tickets. have understood, were sold them
by either agent on this occasion.
Burial-On Wednesday last, Henry Ben
nett, an old and respectable citizen, was
inferred at the NJ. E. Cemetery. Mr.. Ben
nett was one of the first Republicans, that
dared saoE himself, in this part of the
country.
Cold.-On Thursday morning, the cSddest
of the Winter. Thermometer, at day light,
stood 14o below zero.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
To the Ladies'

Having closed our arrangements for
clubbing THE WIG with the House
HOLD MAGAZINE, STOCK JOURNAL and
FARMERS ADVOCATE, and ordered the
magazines to all our subscribers who
made application, we have entered
into new arrangements to furnish
Godey's Lady's Book with The
Wing for 1873 for 81. The price for
single subscription for the magazine is
$500. In addition to the Magazine
and WING each subscriber will receive
a splendid Chrome. in sixteen tints,
entitled "OuR DARLING" pronounced
by every one most beautiful picture.
Godey's Lady's Book is the hand
soonest and most attractive Lady's
Magazine in the world, and the January
and February numbers for this year are
superior to any numbers heretofore
published Any lady, or GENTLEMAN
either, sending US 81 will receive THE
WING for 1878 and the LADY's Book,
for the same time, with this splendid
Chrome. This elegant Chrome when
purchased singly at the stores costs
S.. This is a splendid chance, ladies,
to receive THE Wing, GoDEY's LADY's
Book, and an elegant CHROME for 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
Principle Items.

Heary.-A small lad living near our vii
lage, years and months old-we,sht 80
pounds; beat it will you9
stcrce.-Greenbacks. Everybody inquir-
ing for then. Indeed liberal reward
would be given in some cases for the recov-
cry of some that the rightful owners sup
pose to be lost.
Plenty.-News from the Ice Gorge in the
Susquehanna, fox hunts, mad dogs, &c.
DuH.-Busness generally.
!Shayp.--Those that will be able to get
through the Winter without going in debt.
Faa-Young men in sleighing time.
!Slop-Payments.
Wanted.-Signor Blitz or some SIGH, to
teach US how to perform magical feats.
On Hand-About as much snow and ice
as the most of us desire for the present.
Good-The health of the neighborhood
generally.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

The height of enjoyment is supposed to
be sleighing now, and consequently every
body goes sleighing who can raise team.
But the artistic mind experiences much
more exquisite pleasure in examining the
fine fabrics at the GLASS FRONT; and every
body of cultivated taste is found indulg-
ing it in this noted Emporium of fine goods.
All who invest are sure to be well pleased;
and those who do not ever after regret it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

The fall of snow on Monday last was
the heaviest of the season in this neighbor-
hood; and having we'll prepared bed of
ice toreceive it, has made superb sleighing.
IL numerous weddings do not come off
after this fine opportunity afforded by the
CHEEKY old man with the hoar locks, to the
youths and maidens to do first class court
ing, no blame can be attributed to the
season. 1t is taking girl at great disad-
vantage to pop the question in fast flying
cutter, amid the jingle of bells, with the
broad white mantle of spetless snow, the
symbol OF purity covering every dark spot
in creation out of sight. She is fairly lift
ed off her feet i'll the excitement of such a
moment, and could not be reasonably ex-
pected to say no.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
DIED.

DAVIS.-At EllSton, January 31st, 1873,
of Tetanus, F. WALLACE DAVIS, in the
4lst year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend his funeral from his
late residence, on High street, tomorrow
(Sabbath) afternoon, at o. clock. Services
at the NJ. Z. Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

Lost Boy boy named Joshua Foy,
about 10 years of age, left the home of his
parents, in Lewisville on Tuesday last.
He was last heard from as being near Col
lege Green. He was subject to fits. Any
information concerning him will be thank
fully received by his father, William Foy,
Lewisville, Chester county, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

POstpOned.-The Concert, in Odd Eel
lows Hall, Elkton, for the benefit of the
Maryland Sunday School Union, announc-
ed in last weeks Wing, to come off on the
18th inst, has been postponed to Tuesday,
18th inst, when an entertainment of Sacred
Music, worthy of the cause, and an appre-
ciative audience may be expected with con-
tdence
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Local Miscellany.-Thes shaft of the main
water-wheel of the Westamwell Rolling
Mill, near this town, belonging to the
Mccullough Iron Company, gave way a
few days since from flaw i'll the metal
which will throw the mill idle for several
weeks. The shaft is wrought iron and
there are but one or two establishments in
the country, which have the capacity to
forge so large shaft.
Davis & Miller, having removed their
lumber yard to their new location, west Of
the Depot, announce the same in our adver-
Using columns this week. We are inform
ed they propose putting in circular saw
and planning apparatus shortly.
One hundred and thirty-five shares were
subscribed to series d. of the Mutual Build
ing Association of Elkton, on Saturday
evening last. Money sold by the same
society for 1876 premium. S. B. Dennis,
purchaser. Withdrawals amounting to
upwards of 800 were made of shares A. &
B. The Association pays per cent. to all
NltHuIdWdlS.
Colora Lodge, No. 60 K. of P, met on
the end of January and installed their off
GERS, for the current term, as follows:
P. c., Wilson Waring; C. c., E. S. Quig-
ley; V. c., John A. Hunter; Prelate, NJ.
McCurns; X. r. and s., S. NJ. McCardell;
NJ. F., D. G. Waring; NJ E., A. S. Elliott !;
NJ. A., J. S. Gatchell; ]. G., S. A. Hind
man; o. G., John C. Tosh; R. to G. L.,
S. NJ. McCardell.
George Wallace, sexton of the NJ. E.
Church, has been Frustrated by severe
attack of pneumonia for fortnight, but is
now convalescent. Several persons in town
have suffered from this disease the present
winter.
The morning mail train from Baltimore
due here at 9.45 A. NJ, was detained near
Magnolia, on Thursday, by disabled
freight train, and did not reach Elkton till
Il o'clock p. NJ.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. H.
c. Layman, has been appointed postmaster
at Chesterville, Kent county, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01
BUILDING LOTS
For Sale OH Advantageous Terms.

now "i'i for sale the property east side Of North
street. opposite my residence. in BUILDING LOTS 10
suit purchasers will either sell them in fee. leaving
considerable portion Of the purchase money in
gngc II desired Tor five or ten years will lease
them for nineynine years renewable forever rescrving
as ground rent six per cent the prfchase money, with
covenant in lease 10 convey fee simple at request of
lessee. W. J. JONES.
Elkton, Jan !. IS73-ln
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

There will be an Auction Sale of Bank
rupt Goods, at Cherry Hill, commencing
on Tuesday evening, 4th inst, at clock,
and continuing every evening during tie
week. G. X. COLLIER,
4 net innpnr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-02-01

Proposals should be enclosed in scaled envelope
indOreed distinctly, Proposals for Mail Bag Labels"
and be addressed to the Second Assistant Postmaster
General, Washington. d. c.
The proposals received will be opened read and
fed the first day Of March, 1873 u O'Clock in the
Office of the Second Assistant Postmaster General.
JNO. A. j. CRESWELL,
Jan 25. 1SI3-tw Postmaster General.