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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
THE FOUR LEAF GLOVER.

"Tbcy ssy,' she thought, with a shy delight,
"Thcrc's charm In the four. leaf clover;
II that be so, will hnd that charm
II search the whole field over;
For, oh ! who knows, II they tell me true,
What four leaf clover for me will dol"
So down to meadow she sped away
To search for the charm there growing.
Nor needed the sun that kissed her cheek,
Nor the wind her golden hair bowingj
But over the fragrant grass bent low
To see II the prize hid there or no.
But was It the bird on the old elm tree
Who few with secret laden,
And carried to Somebody, near al hand
The news Of our little maidcni
Or was II that Somebody wanted too
To see WHERE four-eaf clover grew
For soon 1t happened that two hcads bent
In search of the wondrons clover,
The while that pair Of dimplcd checks
Were mantled with bushes over.
But what " their search proved all for naughi
Since, with or without, the spell was wrought
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

The tonnage of bituminous coal over
the Pennsylvania Railroad, East and
West, averages 10000 tons weekly,
and the total for the year up to June
26, was !, 1,209, ,29l tons Of coal, and 22S,-
29s tons coke, or I, ,437 $50 tons IN sll.
Each Of these tons represents thirty
bushels Of coal, and the total, in bushels
for the first half Of the current year,
is 3,l37,670 bushels. At the same
rate for the remainder of the year, the
amount will reach 40, ,000, 900 bushels
A comparison Of these figures with the
river shipments Of the same articles
will show that this ono railroad car
rics twice the amount shipped by river
from Pittsburgh 10 ports below.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
LETTER rRoM W. II. 5. COOK A co.
NEWPORT, PRRnr Co., Pa,
August l7th, 1874.

LETTER FROM W. II. s. COOK A co.
NEWPORT, Penny Co., Pa,
August l7th, 1874 J
Geniiemsn Of hs Committee.
Your favor Of the 18th came to hand In my ab-
sence hence my late answer. have been east
as far ~ New Jersey, and End the timber trade In
a hopeless condition. Our mill men are very
much ont Of heart, and, unless you men take de-
cided action 10 the matter and this rery promptly,
matters will constantly get worse yet. The fact
Is there Ia a large stock on hand. Consumers see
this, and are busy circulating reports injurious TO
tho trade, and causing men almost to give up all
hopes Of ever again getting prices TO pay. ] am
satisfied that men are daily eating pine aud hem
lock at IS to IS less per NJ, than cost. The most
prominent and the Oldest operator In Now Jersey
told me himself that under existing circumstances
ho would buy no timber hereafter--would sooner
20 clear out Of the business.
Ny opinion is, that II you men take decided
measures to reduce production to one-third, or
what would be better still, not bring down one
stick Of pine or oak next Spring, II would give Us
confidence TO hold on 10 what we have on hand,
and would cause consumers to study into the mat
ter, as they would then have to depend for egh-
teen months on the present stock on hand, and
consequently we could compel them to give us
paying prices. But, gentlemen, rest assured
that 80 long as consumers have reason 10 expect
any timber to come down next Spring they will
still further depress the market, for there are In
our business as In all others, men who are unable
to carry their stock for any length Of time, with
out help from the banks. and banks are unwilling &
nj present TO run any risk In anything, and
especially they unwilling to take as collateral
an article rs dull and unstable as timber Of oil
kinds is at the present time.
! find II impossible for me to get to Clearfeld
In time, but do hope my letter will reach you be-
fore the adjournment Of your meeting, and will
say that you can count on US In any good and
beneficial measures your Convention may adopt.
Yours, truly,
W. r. S. Cook.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
IMPORTANT TO LUlHBERMEN.
Proeeedinqs Of the Lumbermen's Convention held
al Ciesfheld, Pa, on the 18th Of August 1874.

In pursuance of call, a large num-
ber.of the producers of square timber
assembled in Pies Opera House, on
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18th, 1874, for
the purpose of devising some plan or
system whereby the trade may be
regulated the operators properly pro
tected, and the business made prosper
Gus and profitable to all concerned.
The Convention was called to order
ut o'clock, p, NJ, by John NJ. Chase,
upon whose motion James b. Graham,
of Clearfield, was elected President.
Mr. Graham, after having stated the
object of the meeting, said that he con-
demned the policy of cutting so much
timber and paying SO little attention
to our agricultural interests Had our
people attended to farming with the
energy they devote TO getting out tim
Der, we would all be better off and the
county infinitely richer to-day. If we
had farmed with greater care, cleared
more land, taken the stumps off Of
lands already cleared, made less tim
ber, quit our extravaganza in living,
and nrac,;cad moro economv ourcountv
""' ''o' -
would nave Deen more prosperous anu
our timber lands would have remained
a sonrco az no,monent wealth and tbe
'1u'e0 VI P,i n''''N"' "N, ~ ~
trade, as Dusihess, Woulu not nave
been subjected to the risks and uncer-
tainties of the present. He hoped the
4 f..
meeting Wouiu auopt sonie means W
check the production until II was
bronubt within the demands of the
market.
Al the conclusion of MIR. trruhulnS
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
LETTER rRoM MAYOR SMITH.

MAyon's 0rFIcE, Lock HAYES. Pa, I
August sth, 1874.
Gentlemen Of fhs Committee.
Yours received In reference TO timber Conven.
tion on the 18th inst. In reply, will inform you
that Smith 4 Rhon, and Smith A YskIe, intended
putting in thirty RATS this season from Heating
lands, but as the prospects are very dull In tim
bcr we have concluded that II we made any ",
shonld not make more than ten rafu this coming
season. We would be willing II others would Dc
the same, not TO make one stick, which under al
circumstances, think, TO be the proper plan.
am we'll satished II the usual amount should b,
put in, II will not pay the expense Of making
rafting and running.
shall not be able to be at your Convention OF
the 18th inst, as am going east and will not b,
back in time. Hoping, however, that you ma,
be able to adopt some plan to reduce the amount
10 one.thrd Of that Of last seasop,
lam Yours, Respectfully,
J. W. Snirm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
LETTER rnoM ouLINouAM 4 GARRISON

LETTER FROM GILLINGHAM 4 GARRISON,
PnILansLrniA, August 10th, 1874.
Gentismsn n tie Committee
We regret TO hnd that II will be impossible TO
attend your Convention on the 18th inst, for we
are very anxious TO convince your people Of the
absolute necessity to reduce the production Of
square timber. II they do not, they must make
up their minds either carry tover or sell II At
less than cost. There has not been two hundred
thousand cubic feet Of timber sold since we lefi
Marietta, and at the rate the mills have been, and
are now, cutting, there IL enough at Port Deposit
and Dackcreek TO last all Of bext year. There is
certainly some value In the timber standing. II
cannot be realized II they persist each year In
oversiocking the market.
You are better posted In regard 10 the relative
supply and demand along the river above Mari
eta. Two hundred raiis viii bc ample from
there TO New York. Yours, respectfully,
GilLisoHAn 4 GApRisos
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26


Col. II. A. Irwin said that we all
agreed TO one thing-that we did not
need any more timber-and that some
effective plan should be adopted to cur
tail the actual demand of the trade
The Convention had given the matter
careful thought, and the report before
the meeting was the result Of their
consultation, and, if adopted by this
meeting and carried out in good faith
must accomplish the desired object
Some might object TO signing It, think
ing they were signing away their rights
but If all were honest in their profes.
sion of readiness to aid in the matter
and agreed TO make certain reduction
there could be nothing wrong in their
joining in mutual bond, setting forth
just what they agreed to do. The condi
ton Of the market was such that every
consideration demanded a vigorous cut
ting down of the stock. He would
leave fixing the proportion to be cut "a
the meeting, and, for his part, would
abide its action. He stated also that
he had seen quito number Of timber
men from up the river who could moi
attend the meeting Mcssrs. Patchin
Clarks, Connor, and others, all agreed
that some action should be had, and
they would abide by the a,tion Of the
Convention.
He had gone to somo pains to get
some dates by which 10 base our calcu.
lations Of the quantity Of timber on
hand for sale, and among the mill men
and for the information of the meeting
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

AN AFFECTING SoESE.-Hcrc is an
effecting scene on ferry bpat crossing
a rough river; "0h,. Henry, this is
terrible" "Ycs, it is" he responded I;
"but lean on me, and | will protect
you" ado you think II will be as
rough as this all the way across p II
de-" responded Henry. Trhen ] fancy
! shall, indeed, have to lean on YOU
returned the lady. "For life y whis-
percd Henry, turning pale at the
thought Of refusal. '1-l---don't
know. The water is awful rough.
I-fhncy-yes-you betterask papa. =
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
DooT.AND SHOE MAKING.

JOSEPH II. DERRING, on Market street, 10
shaw's Row, Ciesrhsid, Pa, has jast received
Ans lot Of French Calf stins and KIps, the
best In the market. and 10 nov prepared y man
ufasture everything In his line. He Will war
rant his work 10 BE- ~ repssssntsd.
The eitisens Of CissFasid and vieinisy ara
rsspsstfsliy invited 10 give hin Q call.
Wort done at short notice. 5,ifisy
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Locx HAv.s, Pa. August 7th, 1874

Lock HAvss, Pa, Ausus 7th, 1874.
0snaisms. ef fhs Comninsss |ll.
Yours Of the 5th inst, h Al hand. will CONT
to Ciear6sid, 10 the Convention Of timber men ou
the 18th inst. " at home Il the time. am fully
Impressed with the wisdom Of the movement, and
win agree 10 cut down the stock froa last yeaI
two-thirds, provided your Convention 90 agres
and will bind themselves to carry II out.
feurs, respectfully, n. r. Bsipoxss.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

II is difficult thing to get ahead. of
those sharp down Eastern fellows, af-
ter all. Hero is a man now in Lynn,
Mass, who sends his dog about the
streets with his muxxlc attached TO his
TAIL and n blanket, the superscription
ON which gives out that the dog law,
which requires the wearing Of the orna-
inent, docs not designate the place Of
wearing Il. The Police Court is look
ing into the books, and the dog con-
tinues TO travel on his muszIc
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

Genfismen n he C'o.aiaess
DsAa slssi--Yosr eireuhr calling foe tim
are not not produccrs o. sqssss timber W would
sHy that your nevesent iss step 10 ths right a.
rectioa, and - mill men and purohsssss u youI
production We most heartily hope for your suecss'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

New postal cards and new newspa-
per stamps win be shortly issued from
the Postoffice department at Washing
ton.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

The Tidioutc Daily Journal gave up
the ghost last weck, and the weekly Il
offered for sale, as whole or in part.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

A Philadelphia merchant who was
bankrupt by the failure Of Jay Cooke
4 Co. has become hopeIcssly insane,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26
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Second, That We viii in good faith, each to the
other, carry out the meaning and spirit Of this
agreement and will not aid any one, either direct.
y or indirectly, to produce square timber for mar
ket In the spring OF 1875, further than IL herein
before named
Third, That In the event Of the violation, or
commencement Of operations to violate the pro.
visions Of tho first clause Of this agreement BY Us,
or any one Of us, or any one for or under US, or
any Of us taking out more than 10 set opposite our
names TO be taken out or produced, then the said
John Patton, President First National Bank Of
Curwensyille, James 7. Leonard, President Of the
County National Bank, Jonathan Boynton, Presi.
dent Of First Nat Bank Of Ciear6eld, Aaron G.
Tate, Parliamentary Of cicarfeld county, and
Aaron Patchen, or . majority Of them, may pre-
sent their petition 10 writing, stating such fact
to any Law Judge Of the County Of Clearhsld,
either In vacation or In term time, and upon proof
to the satisfaction Of the said Judge, being to him
made, that We, or any OF us, any for US. are
cutting or producing procuring TO be cut or pro-
duced, more RATS Of square timber than are named
In the first clause Of this agreement the quanti-
~ 70 be by US so produced, the said Judge shall
forthwith issue q writ Of injunction, under the
seal Of his Court TO restrain any such violation Of
this agreement, and TO enjoin all persons engaged
therin from further proceeding In the same. The
said writ Of injunction may issue without the Civ
ing Of security, and may be directed to the Sheriff
Of any county In this Commonwealth, who may
execute the same at any place within the State.
The said writ Of Injunction shall have all Of the
force Of IN injunction issued after q decree in
equity, and may bo enforced by the said Judge
with like powers as are possessed by the Courts Of
this Commonwealth sitting 10 equity, and no ap-
peal writ oferror shall be taken from the order
issuing such writ, and the costs Of such proceed
ing shall be paid a. the said Judge may direct
and order.
Fourth, That John Patton, Jas. T. Leonard,
Jonathan Boynton, Aaron q. Tate and Aaron
Patchen are hereby constituted Committe to
take charge Of this agreement, and the subject
matter covered by Il, with authority aud power
for them, or majority Of them, to enforce the
same, and they shall have and possess all the
power and authority necessary to efectually carry
out its provisions, aud we, and each Of us do
hereby expressly waive and release all the benc-
ft or advantage Of any law that may or can be
invoked TO prevent the enforcement and execution
Of this agreement against Us, or any Of US, who
may. attempt to violate Its meaning and spirit.
Witness our hands this 18th day Of August,
A. d. 1874.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

would advise that, il possible, no new
timber should be made this season.
Brief remarks were made by Hon
J. w, Potter Col W, r. Hartshorn
Isaac McClosky, Il. NJ. Coudriet and
others, all advocating the cutting down
policy.
Mr.. Rhoads said that he fully con
Cured in the views expressed by those
who preceded him, and that il was ab
surd to think of cutting anything like
the usual stock of timber. II could not
be sold, and if sold II could not be paid
for. Timber on the stump had q fixed
value, but If cut this season and forced
on the market in its present condition
il would not bring the cost of the Ia
Dor. He,would favor cutting down IA
the lowest point--not only forou safety
for the present, but for the future. He
would say for the firm he represented
(Rhoads s suitlll, hatthey were out.
ting on land where they were bound
by contract to cut twenty-four RATS
each year, and for their part they had
determined to cut only one-fourth ofthe
amount, making six RATS.
Porter Kinport said he had foreseen
some years ago that we were drifting
into the condition we are now in, but
the effect of last Falls panic and its
consequent depression of business had
placed us in the present disastrous con
dition sooner than he had anticipated,
and acting upon this idea he had each
year been reducing his production I'M
Ill last year he only cut on his own
land three and one-half (3D RATS. But
some other operator seemed to make
up for all his reduction, 30 that no real
benefit was done to the general inter
est. All thinking men are well aware
of the cause of the disease and also the
remedy, and the question now to de-
eide is, whether we will apply the RENE
dy with vigor, and with a determine
tion to act in good faith with each
other, take the dose altogether. He
believed in the honesty and integrity
of the people of the county and felt
sure that all would act together in the
matter, and assured them that it would
be necessary for all to do so II any
oood ,vos Desired from our action. Like
other men, he had bought lands and
had payments to meet, but he could
not see how they could be made out of
tlmoer II nc got no 'hoiV ou' VI I" '"a'
the expense of putting II into market
The following letters from producers
Nv -, ~ -, !,
anu buyers were ie"u' ""u ,"o,o W
which no signatures are published are
from mill men who did not wish their
~ - .I.,d o., .,,;,.a, a ,oasons i.
names 10 DC quo'eu 'or PiN"'o 'o"'
LETTER FROM MR.. HOLT.
n =. d.
MoshANNoS =, v, .,s,nh ,,,n ~ -
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

In ysur effort We aie - anxious 10 be relieved
Of tho surplus Of timber now in the market as you
are, and when we ,ay that last Spring We culy
bought one-half Of the amount we bought the year
before and yet, unless change in business tskei
place very soon, ws viii have more old timber
next Spring than We had last, you can judge fol
yourselves how light our trade has been this Sum
mer, and II your people put In anything like q
stock Of timber the conlng season, we feel like
quitting the business bsisrs we lose all We have.
Please send us copy u your proceedings.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-08-26

Jams b. GRAHAs,
J. d. RArrkRrr,
WEAVER A BKrrs,
JoHN PATTON,
JoHx M. CHAsE.
A. A VIZ. p. READ,
ARsoLp 4 HARrsnoRs.
|. @. McCLosKKy,
SnrsoS. HorKiSs A WALTERS,
T. II. foncY,
II. A. a W. ID. IRvis,
r. 0. THOMPSON,
JoHs W. BELL,
O. BARxoy,
l.. M. CouDRrEr,
]. D. SUTHERLAND,
y. O. MILLER,
PHILir Mc0rr,
RopKnr MAnAYvEr,
Jams MAnAvrsY,
II. L. MoaKn,
JoHs EAsos,
isaac CALDWELL,
PsHrrR KisroRr,
PnfLir Doris.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-13
AAUSEMENHS.
CHARLIE Pope as :. samses.,,

There was q very intelligent and,
therefore, appreciative audience at the Thea
e. last DiguL 10 greet Nj Pope and his Z.
auce thls season ia an slish transIstion,
by NJ. Howelis, Of the A ontic Monthly OF ne
great play ira the per-onatiOn OF the leading
role Of v lich Salytul created recently such
ylrOrs ia the east. For the nrst n ght of the
week and considering al the draw backs Of
the season, u Was iau audience
as 10 nuAbers and was a compliment
70 the gentleman who, in the title role as
g. amson,n Qusts su-tained the reputation he
enjoys ~ a paIns-takinR. conscientious actor.
Ofthe play Itself 10 is fair 70 say that Mr.
Howels AS carefully preserved the dramatic
cGnstI uCtlou and spirit OF The original. 40
mach admired ~ ihe crl les Of New
York, and that ia the translation he has
SOUGHT through the aid OF The scripture mar
rattve, 70 preserve the Story which forms so
dramatic an episode ID The history o. the
jews. There are those who would no doutt
ieel one- ded BY the prayers aud invOcatiops
% God. but they are the few
WHO tnlnk only OF Him in one place,
as part oi he belongings or fnrnishment the
appointments OF the church. The j. w. were
ets =nusily religious. God was their king.
Eleraud governor, and The Tefoie as intimate
y bienge1 win their everyday life as II OF
the cafth, where they believed him % rule "a
Lor o. ~. IL would be imposs BILE, then.
70 Illustrate a passage OF Hebrew history with
cot more or less display OF The Grand and
ioiiy WoI hip " hich eN pre-.e 20 child Ike A
cepen eues upo1 God ea tie Inspiration OF
Individual As wei as National life. Thus
thinking, we were not atruB ed By the open
in- scene Of samson" where we had sol.
emn service Of sacrifice and prayer. nor ia
any o. the subsequent acts where Gods power
and strength were invoked acts, LEI US cay
bat IRE admirably interviewer, and very
+ rclbly 8 ustiaie tie story Of the nan who
has ser ed Tor ihe type ofaths strongest. or
coufte tb- burden Of the II falls UPON
samson eud Deila1s. sad although the
rest u The chs. acterE are done pashaoiy We ],
70 il b i'm thee Is portrayed by Dir. Pope aud
Ni-s lllle that We have " deal. Inc after
we can dismiss ID a few words she mas Z
handsome face 1.-the, graceful ggIre, II wen
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-13
BeARD OF EDUCATION.
Report OF SIZE Proceedings Of tho Hezu.
Tar Hsnshiy HeetfnE-8epOrf OF
SuDerfntcudeut EiekeaI. Ese.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board OF school visitors was held al their
rooms last night. There was, with bat one
exception, a iuil attendance. Tue report Of
superintendent Pickett WsH presented IL re-
ports the buildings Of the different schools ia
good repair aud condition lie recommends
| the appointment Of an assistant tsaci er In
the female hlgh school IN the Market street
building. The whole number OF pupils "a the
white schools IS 2fO3; in the c1inred schosiE,
5sbi total, flsi, showing an inGrea-e of nearly
one thousand during tine 1rst two weeks. The
committees recommended the appointment Of
the following assistant teacneis: Edward sia-
tr IN No q, &C Poplar street. Miss Mary
M7Auaily, AZ Third street; and Miss ada
Richardson, at Linden street he reports THAI
Injury is dons to the schoo OF low grade by
the adaii-sion OF pupils improperly passed
over the COURSE.
Ths Tea ne recommended by the super
lntendent were all elected
Some discussion arose over the election OF
the teachers, In which d. was clearly snow u
that the city authorities were not doing their
duty toward the schools by not making some
arrangement 10 pay over % Inc peaEu me
school fund in their auus or due HEM
Mr. Ffankland, from the auditing commit
tee, reported biils 20 tue amount u $3.50 10.
he also reported the receipts during tne
month Of september, a. SiI21 ~ disDaf5s-
men s, $3.50 10; balance on hand, 42lH 10.
Report resolved aud aaop ed.
Mr.. Andrews. from the committee on exam
inariOn Of teachers, recommended thai The
holder OF No. 70f be emitted 70 the certificate
OF grammar grade.
J. l.
ssveniy-five dOlars for outlay ia securing ao-
5tract OF titles.
DR.. Mitchell, from a special committee, re-
pOrts In favor Of a new district embraced
within the following bOundai les: mon
street east 10 Dunlap, thence uOrth % Adams
thence west TO The bayou, { enle north with
the bag on 70 Wolf river and south 20 Union
street. Adopted.
Toe following gentlemen were appointed
visitors 10 The different schools
Market street school. Nj. sullivan.
Court street school, Mr.. Mott.
Alabama street school, 1lr. FARMLAND.
Chelsea school, M. Townsend.
Llndsa street school, Mr.. TTezevant.
Peabody scnOol, Mr. MallOu.
---aefay street school, Meesr5. Cook and ernOn.
Poplar street school. Judge Pierce
Tnlui street schOOi, Mr. runtaine-
" Arlington street scuoO Hr. WiggiGs.
IN papr n were requested 70 pub ism the
names OF the scholars Of The Peab dy school
VINO were entitled 10 ns entered In tue roll Of
honor, which was neglected heretofore.
The president stated that the report
e. Of THIS paper misrepresented him in
his deb ate with he member from The eighth
ward AZ the last meeting aud made It appear
in Irint AZ If he had SHOWN his temper, and
was almost on The point Of railing a fuss in
the meeting. He dlsclaimed any such inten-
ion. and entertained none nut the kindliest
feeling for the representative from that ward.
Adjourned.