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Middletown transcript., 1873-11-08

MIXED TRAIN,--Norihward, will leave Del
mar at 2 l5 r. n. Laurel ara Seaford, 3.43 /;
Bridseyiiic, 4 20 ; Greenwood, 40 Pennington
4 50; Harrington, s 20; Dover, u. "a. Clayton,
s2i; Middiciown, 8 20. Arrive ut Wilmington,
o SIS Philadelphia, II 80 Baltimore, $50, T..
~
Souihwara. will leave Phi,a. a, ii.3o p. N.
Baltimore. /. 80; Wilmington, IL. So; New cAs-
tie, | 90; Middlciown, e.ss Townsend, 2.sS ;
Clayton, 3.is; Dover 400: Wyoming. j? !;
FELTON,. 4.4u Harrington. 3 u5; Pennington,
All; Greenwood. 5.3a Br,dgrvillc, 5.5V; Sea-
ford, GIT; Laurel, q 80; Dcluar, T.00.
The mixed train will br run suljert 10 delays
ncidcn, 'o frrigh, business, and will stop only
at stations whrre time is given.
xgw CASTLE TRAINS.
Leave New Castle ior Wilmington and Phila-
i-lphii ut I. ~, A. N and G.25 p ". Leave VII
ninsion at 20 aud \ So +. ~. for New Castle.
SMYRNA nnAScn TRAINS.
Additional to those nhoye. leave Smyrns for
rIuyton II 80 A. " and I 81 T. ". leave Clayton
for SMYRNA 30 A. VI, and 200 y. ~, leave
To make connection with trains 10 and from Do
yer, aud Stations south.
cuSsgcrioSs.
A, Townsend with the Kent County and
Queen Aunes & k-nt Railroads. AT CLAYTON,
with Md aud Del. Il. X. Al Harrington with
J. kB u, Il. Al Sca'nfd, with Dorecsicr md
Delaware r. Il. Al bcmnr. with Ersicrn Shore
a. Il and v icomico and pocomohe X. II.
May .o-iy II. :. KENNEy. snrerintcodcn,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Cutlery.

The importation of wire and steel
goods into England was first restricted
by Queen Elizabeth, in order that
home manufactures might be fostered.
There was guild of London cutters
in the time OF Henvy ", but the i'm.
portant Incorporation In Sheffield was
not lcgalized until 1924. During the
next century, the progress of scien-
tific invention benefited the iron and
steel manufacturers. The production
of cast steel furtbercd the common
use of knives, and many other cutting
instruments, besides rendering them
cheaper, better, and moro abundant.
Improved methods of smelling, cast
ing, forging, rolling, drawing, sharp
enng, polishing, damasccnibg, ana
gliding, raised the cutters art 10 a
high state Of perfection.
Great as was the progress of this
art in the eighteenth century, it has
been far outstripped in the nineteenth
Shear steel began to be made in Shelf
field in 1900. The inventions of
Mushct and Lucus in 1900 and 1904
further extended the manufacture
Forks and scissors were made by roll
ing in 1905. From this time immense
cutlery works sprang mp in England,
France, and Germany, and the COM
petition between the three countries
has been highly beneficial, for while
England stands undoubtedly foremost,
yet both France and Germany pos
sess their own peculiar excellencies
Among the imports connected with
cutlery, there is in Sheffield an an
nual consumption OF more than sew
cniy tons of ivory for the handles of
knives ard forks, and about three
thousand operatives are employed in
forging and grinding the blades. An
equal number Of work people are en-
gagged on pen and pocket knives, made
annually to the value of Gl60,000.-
Very many are occupied in iabricat-
ing razors and scissors. The great
Exhibition of 1851, and subsequent
exhibitions both in England and else
where have afforded opportunities to
the Sheffield cutters Of proving their
matchlcss skill in domestic and other
branches Of cutlery. Swords, perfect
masterpieces Of artistic design, were
displayed, their blades damascened,
decorated with elaborated etching and
gliding upon a ground of blue.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Tall Men.

AS q country becomes settled, and
especially in the cities, where great
numbers of human beings are crowd
cd into q comparatively small place,
men degenerate in height, and the
women are not only proverbially
s4STsss nS tss ihae n the Sa asX
to be exceptions to all rules, there are
both tall gentlemen and ladies in old
cities. A majority of them, however,
if traced to their birthplace, will be
found to have come from the country.
Kentucky and Tennessee produce the
tallest men in this country. A Ayoung
boy, taken from the city, whose pa
rents are below the usual height, and
reared in either of those States, would
probably quite overtop any OF his
family. The material abounds in the
grains and meats of those splendid
regions for developing the bones. The
Patagonians have long been celebrated
for being tho iallest race of men in
existence. Magellan's associates give
their average statue at seven feet four
inches. Commodore Bryant's officers
seldom saw one below seven feet, and
some exceeded that measure. At the
polar circles, especially North, the
Esquimaux rarely tower above four
feet and half 10 five feet. AS o
whole, the English are finely devcl-
oped, tall and energetic. Americans
are a compound of all the nations on
the globe, varying in size, strength
height, weight, mental capacity and
energy, according to the prcdominance
of blood from any particular source,
A milk diet, OF all food, is most IA
vorable for large, tall frame in early
LA
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
What is Catgut2

Some inquiring mind has started tho
question, "What is Catgut y The
Shoe and Leather Reporter thus an
swers :-"For many years the only
article used under this name consisted
of the intestines of sheep, cut and
twisted. As the Italian sheep are the
leanes, of those accessible to market,
and as the membranes of lean animals
are known to be thougher than those
Of animals in high condition, the best
eatgut has come from Naples and that
vicinity.
There is no historical record con.
corning the use of the intestines of
cats for strings of this sort, but from
the fact that tho name from earliest
times has uniformly been applied to
this article, it would appear altogether
probable that the strings did first
come or wore supposed to come from
that source. Tho chief use Of catgut
for many years was for the strings Of
harps and guitars it was manufac-
tured from tho vicera of sheep. Tho
membranes of smaller animals are
sometimes used for the covering of
whips and such purposes, but sheep
still furnish the strings for musical in
struments. The process of preparing
is quito curious. The membranes are
ordinarily exposed to the power Of
burning sulphur, aud then slit and
twisted into cords of different sizes as
wanted. Musical strings, whip cords,
ha,ters' cords, strings of clocks, etc,
are the chief uses on the list They
are then dyed, stretched on frames,
and dried in very high temperature"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
The Days Of the Week.

In tho Museum of Berlin, in the
hall devoted to Northern antiquities,
they have the representations of the
idols from whom the names of our
days of the week are derived. From
the idol of the Sun comes Sunday
This idol is represented with his face
like the sun, holding burning wheel
with both hands on his breast, signi-
fying his course around the world
The idol of the Moon, from which
cometh Monday, is habitod in n short
coat, like man, but holding moon
in his hand. Tuisco, from which
comes Tuesday, was ono of tho moet
ancient and peculiar gods of the Ger
mans, and is represented in his gar
ment of skin, according to tho pecu-
liar manner of clothing. The third
day of tho week was dedicated to
his worship. Wooden, from whence
Wednesday came, was valiant prince
among the Saxons. His image was
prayed TO for victory. Thor, from
whence we have Thursday, is seated
on a bed, with twelve stars over his
head, holding a sceptre in his right
hand. Friga, from whence we have
Friday, is represented with drawn
sword in his right hand and bow in
his left. lie was the givcr of peace
and plenty. Seator, from whence is
Saturday, has the appearance of per-
feet wretchedness he is thin-visagcd,
long. haired, with n long beard. He
carries a pail of water in his right
hand, wherein are fruits and flowers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
A House One Thousand Years Old.

1
Tho loftiest house, and the most
perfect in tho matter Of architecture
have ever seen, was that which n
wood chopper occupied with his fam
lily one winter in the forests of Santa
Cruz county. 1t was tho cavity OF q
redwood tree, two hundred and eighty
feet in height. Fire bad eaten away
the trunk at the base, until circular
room had boen formed sixteen feet in
diameter. At twenty feet or more
from the ground was u knot.hole which
afforded cgress for the smoke With
hammocks hung from pegs, and few
cooking utensils hung upon other pegs,
that house lacked no essential thing.
This woodman was in possession of a
house which bad been thousand
years in process of building. Perhaps
on tho very day it was finished he
came along and entered in. How did
all jack-knife and hand-saw architect
ure sink into insigDifcance in contrast
with this house 10 the solitudes of the
great forest Moreover, the tenant
Jared like prince. Within thirty
yards OF his coniierous house noun
tain stream went rushing past to the
sea. In the swirls and eddies under
the shelving rocks, if one could not
land half dozen trout within an hour
ho deserved TO go hungry as penalty
for his awkwardness. Now and then
N 1ant ..s Al
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Postage Stamps How Prepared.

As soon as they emerge from tho
hydraulic press, postage stamps arc
gummed. The paste is made from
clear starch, or rather its dextrino,
which is acted upon chemically and
then boiled, forming a clear, smooth,
slightly swee. mixture. Each sheet
of stamps is taken separately, placed
upon fiat board, and It's edges COW
cred with "a light metal franc. Then
the paste is smeared on with a large
whitewash brush, and the sheet is land
between two wire racks and placed on
pile with others TO dry. Great care
is taken in the manufacture of this
paste, which is perfectly harmless
This gratifying fact has been conelu-
sivcly proved by an analysis recently
made by an eminent chemist After
the cumming, another pressing in tho
hydraulic press follows. Then moro
oountiDg-in fact, stamps are counted
no less than thirteen times during
their processes Of manufacture. Tho
sheets are then cut in half, each por-
tion Containing one hundred stamps,
this being done by girls with ordinary
hand shears. Next follows the per
foration, which is performed by
machinery. The perforationsarc first
made in perpendicular limo, and af
tcrward in a horizontal line. Another
pressing follows-this time to get rid
of the raised edges on the back Of the
stamps made by the dies, and this
ends the manufacture. A scperate
apartment is devoted to the packing
and sending off the stamps to the diff
fercnt post offices. 1t will be seen by
.h;- ,.e~.,-, that "-s- - ..-d rnn,nra
concerning the poisonous, or unclean,
properties Of postage stamps, are ut
terly without foundation.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Wonders of the World.

The "seven wonders" of the world
are among tho traditions OF childhood,
and yet it is remarkable fact that
ninety-ninc persons out Of one hun.
dred who might be asked the question
could not namo them. They are The
Pyramids-the mystery Of the past
enduring for the future ages of this
world. The temple, the walls and
banging gardens of Babylon, the most
celebrated city of Assyria, and the
residence of the kings OF that country
after the destruction of Nineveh. =
The Chryselcphantine statue of Jupi-
ter Olympus, the most renowned work
of Phidias, the illustrious artistic OF
Greece. The statue was formed of
gold, and was sitting on throne al
most touching the summit Of the tenn
ple, which was seventy feet high
The Temple of Diana, at Epesus,
which was two hundred and twenty
years in building, and which was four
hundred and twenty FIVE feet in length
and two hundred and twenty in breadth
and supported by one hundred and
twenty-seven marble columns of the
Ionic order sixty feet high. The
Mausoleum, at Halicarnassus, erected
in the memory of Mausolus, the King
of Caria, by his wife Artemesia, b. G.
three hundred ond fifty-threc. The
Pharos, at Alexandria, a lighthouse
erected by Ptolemy Softer at the en-
trance of the harbor, 1t was four
hundred and sixty feet high, and could
be seen at a distance of one hundred
miles. Upon it were inscribed "King
Ptolemy, 10 the gods, the saviours, for
the benefit of sailors" Lastly, the
Colossus at Rhodes, brazen image Of
Apollo, one hundred and five Grecan
feet in height, which was to be located
at the entrance Of one of the harbors
of the city of Rhodes.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Health and Talent.

1t Is no cxaggeration to say that
health is large ingredient in what
the world calls talent. A man with.
out it may be a giant in intellect, bus
his deeds will be the dcods of dwarf
On the contrary, lot him have aquics
circulation, good digestion. the bulk,
thcws and sinews Of u man, and tho
aIacrity, tho untbihking confidence in.
spired by these, and, though having
but little brains, he will either blunder
upon success or set failure at defiance.
1t is true, especially in this country,
that tic number OF centaurs in every
community-of mon in whom heroic
intellect are allied with bodily consti-
tutions rs tough as those of horses
is small that, in general, man has
reason 10 think himself well off in tho
lottery Of life if he draws the prize of
healthy stomach without mind, or
the prize Of a fine intellect with q
crazy stomach. But of the two, q
weak mind in Hcrculean frame is
better than giant mind in crazy
constitution. Apound of energy with
an ounce Of talent will achieve greater
results than pound of talent with an
ounce Of energy. The first requisite
TO success in lite is1o be good ami
NAL. In any of the learned profcs-
sions, vigorous constitution is equal
TO at least fifty per cent. more brain.
Wit, judgment, imagination, eloquencc,
all the qualities of tho mind, attain
thereby a force and splcndor to which
they could never approach without it.
Rnt intellect in n weak body is "likc
gold in spent swimmers pocket
A mechanic may have tools Of tho
sharpesL edge and highest polish but
what are these without vigorous
arm and handY OF what use is IT
that your mind has become vast
granary of knowledge, if you have not
strength 10 turn the key?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

There is rage this season for old
and rare antique laces. Real and fino
laco is worn almost to the exclusion
of tho cheap limitations. Hamburg
edgings and cmbroiderics on fine and
sheer muslins are called for instead Of
imitation lace. IM
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
History Of Goldsmith Maid.
ONCE SOLD FOR $500.

ONtI SOlsD fOh S-OV.
Goldsmith Maid was sired by Major
Edsall's Hambletonian, he by Rys-
dicks Hambletonian. Her dam is old
Abdallah, she by Rysdick's Hamble-
tonian. So she is "true blue" Ham
bletonian mare, descending on both
sides from the famons old sire. She
was raised by John B. Decker, in Sus-
sex county, New Jersey, just across
tho limo which divides Orange and
Sussex counties and the States of New
York and New Jersey. In 1864 or
1865 John III. Decker, nephew ol
the above named John b Decker, and
Thomas Bingham, former owner OF
Vandcrbilts Mountain Boy, both ol
Newburgb, were buying horses for
the army. Driving through this coun-
try in search of stock, they saw this
mare running loose in an open field on
a hillside They offered $3.50 for her
She was then about 6 orr years old
and entirely unframed. having never
been in harness, except about twelve
hours, half of which time, as Mr.
Decker then stated, he ploughed corn
with her, hauling stones with her the
other half. She was then aud there
sold TO Messrs. Decker and Bingham
for $500. The next day they started
with the mare through Orange coun'
| ty toward Goshen, and while at Hamp
ton, near Goshen, sold her to William
Tompkins, better known as ''Jersey
Bin,i for $500. She was at this timt
wiry and frctful. Mr.. Thompson soor
disposed of her for 5000. ac owned
her about six months. Alden Gold
smith was the purchaser. Previon'
to her purcbas, by Mr.. Goldsmith
shc had had but comparatively littl'
handling, and her great speed is en-
urely due to the trimming whilo in hi
tupds
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

A STUPID CLERK. K.--Tho other day a
young lady stepped into dry.goods
establishment and inquired of the
clerk attending; "Sir, have you any
mouse colorcd glovesg' "Mouse col
ored gloves, miss y ayes, a sort Of
gray, Just the color of your drawers,
meaning the storo drawers, that were
painted gray. "My drawers, miss,
why don't wear any" a cab was
seen leaving the store fow minutes
after with a lady In tho corner with
handkerchief up to her face.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

A painter, being asked to estimate
the cost Of painting a certain house,
drew forth pencil and paper and made
the following calculation ga naught
is naught three into FIVE twice you
can't; I'll paint your house for fifty
dollars"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
CLEARFIELD. PA.
WHAT THE SPARROW CH,Rps.

WHNt iHG orHhtOW ChIHfS.
Br PEARL RivEns.
am only a little sparrow,
A bird Of low degree;
My life Is Of little value,
But the dear Lord careth for me.
lie gave me coat Of feathers;
II is very plain, know,
With never spcck Of crimson,
For II was not made for show.
But II keeps me warm in winter,
And 1t shields me from the rain
Were II bordercd with gold or purple,
Perhaps II would make me vain.
And now that the spring time come,h,
will build me n little nest,
With many chirp Of pleasure,
In tho spot love the best.
have no barn or storohouse,
l neither SOW nor reap;
God gives me sparrow's portion,
But never seed to keep.
1T my meal is sometimes scanty,
Close picking makes II sweet;
have always enough to feed me,
And "life is more than meat"
know there are many sparrows;
All over the world we are found,
But our Heavenly Father knoweth
When one Of us falls to the ground.
Though small, we are never forgotten;
Though weak, We are never afraid
For VIC know that the dear Lord keepeth
The life Of the creatures lie made.
l fly through the thickest forest,
light on many spray;
have no chart or compass,
But | never lose my way.
And | fold my wings at twilight,
Wherever happen to be;
For the Father is always watching,
And no harm will come to me.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

A New Hampshire man has been
relieved OF what tho doctor called
"anginc cords" by expectorating
piece of string five inches long, which
he had drawn into bis windpipe some
months ago.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

A pet parrot was so disgustcd with
the tumult of moving day in Harris
burg, that he signalised his passage
through tho streets on the top of tho
furniture-wagon by the most shocking
profanity.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

An exchange illustrates the beauties
of the postal card system thus; Smith
TO bis landlady-"Any lettors for mo
to-daygD Landlay--''Nothing but o
few postal cards, but there Is nothing
of importance in them" q ~
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Imprihatur-Let it be printed
was d phrase of permission TO print in
countries whore tho press was under
government control. Hence, the term
Is found on the titlc.pagc of old books.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

An act providing for tho punishment
by imprisonment in tho Panitentiary
Of persons convicted of bribing State
officers or members Of tho General As.
sambly, has passed both branches OF
the Ohio Legislature.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

The cigar makers in San Francisco
are attempting to employ white boys
as substitutes for their Chinese opera
tives, alleging that the latter arc
thieyisb. careless and wastcful.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Ladies can, in the present state OF
civilization, either buy their switches
to match the hair, or dye their hair TO
match their switches. You pays your
money and you takes your choice.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

An Indiana lawyer defended man
for keeping his saloon open after ten
o'clock at night. He made plea that
II was ten o'clock until it was eleven,
and won his case.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

At Winnebago Lake, Wisconsin, q
German who was fishing through a hole
in the ice was drawn 10 by a sturgeon
which seized tho line; but neighbor
rescued him.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

There are only nine cities in the
world with population Of more than
a million. London leads tho list with
its threo and o quarter millions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Within forty.6ve days there occurred
in the United States forty'two Kali
road accidents, killing twenty-five per-
sons and injuring ninety-sevcn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Crime of all kinds appears TO bc on
the increase.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Vernon. cows yield an annual 10.
come OF s6,00O,0O0.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Captains Of ocean steamers get
SO 600 year in cold.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE!
The House and Lot on tho corner Of Mar
he, and Fifh streets, Cicar6cd, Pa, Is for sale
Tie lot contains nearly an acre Of ground IN
house 10 large double frame, containing nin'
ruoms. For terms and other information apply
10 the ,ubscrib.r, At the Post once -,
uoNIJ ! ~ 'HN"'N'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

They manufacture fuel from hay
and straw by machinery in Western
Iowa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11

Brazil is fifteen times tho sisc OF
France
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
HsTABLIsHED In 1897
III. largest Circulation Of any Newspaper
IN North Central Pennsylvania.
Terms of Subsoriptiou,

II paid in advance Or within ,s, %on'h'sa 4o eo
II paid after the expiration Of Q m0nth''' oo
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
Rates Of Advertising.
Job Work.

BLANKS.
Single qulre-....s2 so 8 6quirss, pr. quire,sl Is
osire,, pr, quirc, 2 90 Over ., per quire, 50
HANDBILLS.
sheet, Is or less, 81 90 ! sheet, Is or les,s5 90
sheet, 25 or less, 8 90 l sheet, rs or less,lo 90
Over IS Of each Of above at proportionatc rates.
GEORGE B. G0oDLANDER,
GEORGE HAGERTY,
Publishers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-06-11
The Decline and Fall Of Yankeedom.

We take from the New York World
of the 18th ult,, the article below. II
II be correct, then the Mistress oi
Tariffs, Negroism, Paper Money, Shod-
dy and Imposture is on her death bed,
and the rest of the country may hope
for relicf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-04-26

Will ply between Loudon and lockwood as follows
Leave Loudon daily Sundays excepted) at 4 Am:
arriving at Kingston at AM and at lockwood at IL
AM. making connection with y. S. mail packet Lucy
Ceker for all points below On Mondays and Thursdays.
Returning-leave lockwood at III AM, Kingston
at 2 P NJ. and arrive at Loudon at PM.
Denning'S. ap9Oltf WIN, ALLISON, Master & Ci'k
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-04-26
U. $. NAIL PACKET HUGH MARTIN.

ITO BE CONTINUED