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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
when Children should Begin school.

In a paper on the sanitary aspects Of
primary education, read recently by
DIR. r. J.. Sullivan, before the New
York Academy of Medicine, an i'm
portant suggestion occurs IN reference
to the earliest age at which a pupil
should be admitted In our schools. He
contends that seven years is a minimum
age, not because mental exertion would
be injurious TO healthy intellectual
growth, but because school life under
its present hygienic surroundings is
very unfayorable to physical develop
ment.
In other words it is TO be understood
that, although a pupil IS capable ol
reasonable understanding and a limited
amount Of intellectual development
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
EAST

The loss by fire at Millerstown, But
Ter county, Pa, so far as ascertained, amounts
to S232, 800. Insurance S54, $50.
The trials of the former conductors
Of the Pennsylvania railroad company, charged
with. embezzling moneys, stealing tickets,
etc, resultedin conviction. -
Employees of Gambrill & Sons cot
ton factory, at Woodberry, Nd, have struck
to compel the reduction of working hours
from 10 to hours day. They number 375
men, women and children.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
s11,226,977

Mrs. r. J. ScREvEE, of Liberty coun-
ty, Ga, has sent to the editor of the
Albany News package of black tea OF
her o 'Vn raising and curing. In her let
ter she describes the mode Of manipu-
lating and drying the leaves, and how to
raise and protect the plants. and says
that the tea plant grows beautifully as
high up the country as Athens, Ga, ana
is more sensitive TO heat than to cold.
She saws that a grove of tea plants, once
started, will last a lifetime, and after
the roots are well established IN the
ground the plants require no more at
tention than any of our fruit trees or
garden shrubs.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
Educational Statistics.

The report of Gen. Eaton, commits
sioner of education, for the year 1873 is
mostly in the hands of the printer, and
Washington correspondents are already
beginning to anticipate some of the
more valuable information it will con-
tain. The bureau in 1871 began col
lecting the facts in regard to gifts of
individuals to educational institutions.
These facts resulted for 1871, in show
ing over $500, 900 so contributed in
1872, SO, $50, 600 and for 1873, S11, ,226,
977, distributed as follows To col
leges, $8, 238, 141 /; schools of science,
$3.50, ,658; schools Of theology, S519,-
Sol medical colleges, etc, S78, 900 4;
superior instruction of women, 1852, :
OO5; secondary instruction, 1915, 241 /;
libraries, $379,O11; museums of nat
ural history S151. $50 deaf and dumb,
81, 600 blind, S15, 600 Peabody fund,
S135, $40 miscellaneous, $4,000.
The educational institutions of Ten
nessee received the following gifts last
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NUMBER 81.

prior to the seventh year, such educa-
ton should he given it out ef school
and without the usual restraint. A
fact that renders DR.. SuIlivan's views
valuable is that he was for several years
medical inspector of public schools.
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LOOK!

The pencil marks yoa see arezzd his
paragraph (thus) mean that yszr sub
scription is out or unpaid, sad that
you are requested to psy mp at onss.
We would take great plsasurein N extend
ing credit to oar friends and patrons,
bat cash alone viii pay expenses, and
we are forced TO adhere to = strict eaSk
rule. We hope you viii coRprehend
and appreciate the neeas1ty OF B.aeA s
course, and renew your subscription
without delay. We solicit your favor.
- We enter no new names on our
books Without the money In adEsnea-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
ANNOuNnRAIENTs

Announcing the name Of person for county
once, So state ONCE, $40; federal once, SIS. In
variably in advance sre
The above terms and rates win be strictly. ad-
hered 90.
Religious, marriage, birth and death n6tIcss So
Hcted, and viii be willingly inserted free sf charge
Obituaries, Masonic Aad other society notices Sof
deaths etc, win be charged 10 csnts per Line.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

A GEORGIA paper says that it won't
he more than three months before the
sad and lonely young men OF that state
can go out and hook melons and leei
anew the goodness Of nature.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

TIE SUBTLETY OF STRYCHEINE.-At
farmhouse about four miles from Du-
buque, Iowa, the other day, the remnant
of some strychRine, in bottle, which
had been used TO bait prowling wolves,
was cast into the kitchen stove. In two
or three minutes the bottle burst yio-
lently, sending out the flames In every
direction, and two women burned IN
the face thereby were so virulently
poisoned also that only the promptest
administration of strychnine antidotes
sufiiced TO save their lives.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

Mrs. MARRowFAr's Oldest son, John,
has taken to writing poetry for the
newspapers-a vicious habit which she
attributes 70 the fact that he tumbled
down stairs, when a mere child, and
sprained his intellect.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
THE PUBLIC DEBT.

Regular Monthly Statement-Decrease in
March s2,Is9,s3s.
The public debt statement has just
been issued, of which the following is
a recapitulation
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

The following is table of amounts
received as gifts by the educational in
stitutions of the different states for
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

An SUBSCRIPTIONS must be paid in advance. and
If not renewed promptly AZ the expiration, Win be
discontinued to the address,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

inch, or 10 lines OF type, constitutes square.
One square, nrst q Q,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

SUBSCRIPTION
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-04-10

Hale floating down, and towed her to the
bank. The Hale is uDinjured save the bursted
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

"VALUArIoN AND TAXES" We find
the following sensible article, on this peculiar
subject in the last Journal"
Frequent complaints arc made in reference to
an increase in taxes, because Of higher rate Of
valuation. This Is not necessarily the case. A
low valuation does not In itself make low taxes,
nor does high valuation make high taxes. The
result attained is entirely owing to the officers
levying the tax. II Supervisors and School Di-
rectors--who are the officers most complained Of
will tako the highest valuations made and as
sess small per centagc thereon the taxes win be
low; and, cice ccrsa, II they take low valuation
and assess TO the utmost extent the law allows
them, the taxes will be high. We are favorable
TO higher rate OF valuation, because by that
means only can we attract the notice OF those un-
acquainted with this region to our great and val
liable rcsources-to our lumber, coal, iron ore,nre
clay, eto. A low valuation always carries with
II the idea Of poverty and barrenness; while a
higher rate prcsagcs wealth, thrft, and unlimited
resources. Then, why object to a higher rate Of
valuatiou7 Elect properly qualified men--men
OF intelligence and discrimination--to 6ll your
township Offices, and We shall hear no moro Of
high taxes because Of our property being valued
at something near Its real WORTH. fI
1t Is very evident from this article, that the ed
i,or's "head Is lcve' on that subject Now, II he
viii only nstl the same kind Of sense into Canoe.
paddler Murray's head, aud some Of his Other
ossayists and correspondents,he will have done tho
country some service, for which those ignoramuse'
will give him credit In the future.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

To MERcHANTs.--Thc attention OF
the mercantile community is called to the APP
prAissrs list found In this Issue. II will DO OBJ
served that an appeal win be held at the Com
inissionsrs' office, on Friday, tho goth day Of
March, At which time all mistakes (if any have
been msdc should be corrected, and oil grievances
brought to tho notice Of the Mercantile Appraiser.
No appeal can be heard, or exoncrations granted
after that day. Those who feel aggrieved and
find II inconvenient or impossible to attend, can
submit their pleas In writing, in the shape Of a
letter, addressed to P. Curley, Esq, at Graham
ton, or Clearhold. The "baby habit" Of inform
ing the Treasurer, when he asks the merchant
three or six months after the appeal day for his
license, that he is not entitled to pay license,
is rated too high, should bc broken up, and this
will occur II all parties attend to their business at
the proper time and in business way. Parties
should understand that as soon as the appeal is
over. the Treasurer Is compelled by law to send
the list to the State Treasurer, who at once
charges the county Treasurer with the whole
amount assessed, and no abatement or exonera-
tion will be allowed, except In cases wherc suit
has been brought before tho first day Of July, and
Judgment rendered against the Commonwealth.
Then, II the county Treasurer presents tran
script of such judgment at Harrisburg, the State
Treasurer will enter him credit. This, all must
see, is accompanied with great deal Of trouble
and cost TO all concerned and should be avoided.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

PIE's OPERA HoUsE.-The dedica-
tion Of this building last week, by the Jennie
Carroll Company, as per announcement, passed
of grandly. Although the weather, and the sur
roundings generally, conspired against the under
taking, nevertheless, Sheriff Pies enterprise
seemed to have been fully appreciated by the
public, and the dedication proved success be-
ysnd the expectation Of any one. Although the
Hall will scat over 500, 1t was filed to ovcriowing
on Wednesday evening, and even on the excess
i've stormy night Of Friday about 500 persons
were in attendance. The average attendance
during the Ave nights was over 800 persons. The
Sheriff is highly pleased, and requests us TO say
to our neighbors and the public generally, that
he Is thankful for their patronage and win do his
part In securing the best talent the stage will
afford on future occasions, and should the Hall
become crowded and prove too small he will erect
. still larger one in few years, provided he can
secure q plot Of ground largo enough and In tho
proper locality, II Is evident from this that the
Frcncbmsn has moro than ouc undertaking In his
eye. We wish that few more such men would
coms out Of the woods and settle in our borough,
nnd help TO pull Il out Of tho mud and infaso new
life Into the old place,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

The SILsBY MINSTREL TR0UPE.---
This combination Of home talent gave four Of
their mirth-provokiug and side-splitting exhibit
tions in Yenter's Hall, on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings Of last week, and also matt
nee for children on Saturday afternoon. We can
not speak too highly of these amateur artists.
They are all young men engaged in business here
and got up and perfected these entertainments
during their leisure hours. Each entertainment
was crowded almost to suifocation, and that their
efforts were appreciated, is fully attestod by the
rapturous and repeated encores which greeted
them from all parts of the Hall. The matinee for
children on Saturday afternoon was highly enter
tanning to the three or four hundred young folks
in attendance, and tickled them almost 10 death.
We do not care about particularring in our notice
Of the silsby's, lest we do injustic to the whole
troupe, but Maynard, Stewart, Bathurst, DcIuf,
Dougherty, and the silsby Brothers deserve
especial mention. Some Of them exhibit high
order Of talent, and we trust, nov that they have
gained an envious notoriety as minstrel perform
ers, they win give us mere of their pleasing and
highly chaste, dignGed and artistic performances.
We almost neglected to mention the orchestra.
Prof. Kline deserves much praise for the music at
each Of these entertainments. It was frst-class
and would have reflected credit to any of the first
class theaters in our large cities. II was the sub
ject Of much favorable comment by the audience.
---Huntingdon Globe. - t.t f4-rr,-.
This troupe win appear in Pies Opera House
on Thursday and Friday evenings, March 10th
and goth.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

COMPULSORY EDUcATIoN.--We Q notice
by the proceedings, that tho Committee on Edu-
cation in the House has reported bill compelling
all children between eight and fourteen years, who
reside within one mile of the school-housc, to at
tend at least twelve weeks. It becomes the duty
Of the school directors to prosecute all violations.
The fine imposed is from fifty cents to Eve dollars
In case the parents are too poor to purchase the
necessary books, the directors are required to
furnish them, and such books shall be paid for
out Of the school treasury. We will publish the
law in full next week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
Terms Of Subscription.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal Church--Rsv. A. D.
Yocux, Pastor.-Public Service every Sabbath
at 10} A. NJ, and n p. M.
Sabbath School at9 A. M.
Prayer Meeting every Thursday, at u ?. M
Communion Service, fret Sabbath Of every
month, at lOi A. NJ. ,.s
st. Andrcw's Church--Episcopal-
GroRaB HALL.--Public Service Sunday morning
at 10 O'Clock, and at p. M.-Sunday School at
8 p. M.-Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
at 7 o'clock. 4 -f lu
Presbyterian Church--Rev. II. s. BUTLER.
Sabbath services morning and evening-Sab-
bath School at P. P.M.-Prayer Meeting wednes-
day evening.
St. Francis Church--Catholic--R P.
]. SuEnrpAx--M at 1oA o'clock A. M, on the
second and fourth Sundays Of each month.
Lutheran Church.---Rev. A. ]. HARrsocK--
Preaching every Sabbath, morning and evening.
Sabbath School at q. IN. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
List Of letters remaining unclaimed
In the Postofce at Clearneld, for the week ending
CAurIoN-The ODD Follows of the

CAUTION Odd Fellows of the
State of Pennsylvania are cautioned against Civ
ing aid or assistance to couple OF Imposters Civ
ing their names rs John O. johnson and J. NJ.
Williams, and representing themselves as mem
bers Of Hazleton Lodge No. 65, I. 0. 0. Y. There
no persons Of that name on the books Of Hazel
ton Lodge, and never have been. They are known
to be suspended members Of Drafton and Butler
Lodges, and are at times travelling under assumed
names. The fraternity are cautioned against aid
ing them in any way. By order Of Hazlcton
Lodge, No. G5, /. o. 0. r., Of Pa.
A. BEHRESs, Secretary.
HaIlotou, Jan. Is, 1874.
This brace Of noted scoundrcls have been rob
bing the fraternity pretty freely in tho northern
portion Of the State and may find their way here.
They are well versed in the rules and working Of
the order. and just the chaps to practice q frst-
class deception. tm rs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

CHuRoH COUNCIL MEETINo.--At a
meeting Of the council Of st. Johns Evan gecal
Lutheran Church, Of clearfeld Pa, on wedncs-
day, March 4th, 1874, the following resolution
was passed;
Rssoiped, That We retain our present pastor,
Rev. A. J. Hartsock, for the third year, lhting
from April let, 1874, and that we hereby express
our high appreciation Of his labors in the past,
and return TO him our heartfelt thanks for his
untiring efforts to promote the good Of this Mis-
sion. J. ID. 1lEIsEY,
IIEmy GuELicn,
WV. l.. RIsnE1, q
fe .. X. BorroRr,
Church Council.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

FIRE IN CLARION. Tho borough
Monday, the I'd inst, consuming the dry goods
store Of 7. Q. Wilson, and the dwelling, hardware
and grocery store Of Nathan Myers. But for the
calmncss that prevailed st tho time half Of the
village would have been destroyed. The loss is
estimated at $4,000 insured for $4,000. A de-
fsctivs quo In Mr.. Wilson's stors seems 70 have
been the csuse ofths nrs q pNtoi lNF
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
Newspaper Decisions.

|. Any person who takes q paper regularly
from the Post 0fiice--whcthcr directed to bis
name or another's, or whether he has subscribed
or not-is responsible for the payment.
2. If any person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may
continue to send until payment Is made, and col
lcct tho whole amount, whether the paper is taken
from the Office or not.
3. The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers or periodicals from the Post
Office, or removing and leaving them uucallcd
for, Is prima facie evidence of intentional fraud
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

REMovAL.-"Things are little out
Of fix" with us this week. We have been
knowing" into our new quarters, in Pies Opera
House. immediately in the rear Of the Court
House, On the lots formerly occupied by the old
Jail. Here we have spacious and handsome quar-
ters, and will, with great pleasure, show all our
patrons just how "the thing works" Recollect
the place, and do not forget to call when you
come to town. Next week Is court week, and we
have made liberal arrangements to "show our
patrons around" should the number Of callers
run up to a thousand or fifteen hundred.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

WONDERS OF THE MosHANNoN.--The
classical editor Of the Phiipsburg Journal writes
this ways "The old worshipers Of the river Nile
prayed to the black, muddy stream because they
thought it brought them plentiful harvests-and
so it did in fact, through not through any intelli
gence Of its own, as they supposed-and lovers Of
a certain beverage may soon be expected to defy
the Moskannon, II the report be true that in two
barrels of water brought from that stream were
found two full kegs Of beer. How mysterious'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
HEARD FRoM.-The Clinton Demo.

HEARD FRoM.-The Clinton Demo
erat of last week, states that Judge Mayer and
family have arrived safely at Mentonc, France,
where they propose to winter in that pleasant and
salubrious climate. They passed through Lon
don, Paris, Lyons and Marseilles, travelling by
day, but the Judge has not allowed what he has
seen to affect his love Of home or admiration Of
his native land as he writes substantially that he
has seen "no place like home" and no land like
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

Miss Phoebe Couzins will deliver a
lecture in Pies Opera House, on Wednesday even
ing, March 18th. subject-"Education Of We
men" Miss couzins is acknowledged to be one
of the most entertaining lecturers in the country,
and no recommendation at our hands is necessary,
as many Of our citizens have heard her. We ad-
wise all to embrace this opportunity of hearing her.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
AxEs.-seventy-G doscn Clearfeld Wood
choppers Axes st ..s.-1 b. a.
0;25:72. 'ii' II. +. BIGLER 4 Cos.

.
To THE CITIZENS or PEsSsyLvAEIA.-Your at
tention Is respectfully invited to the fact that tho
National Banks are now prepared to receive sub
scriptons to the Capital Stock Of the Centennial
Board of Finance. The funds realized from this
source are to bc employed in tho erection Of the
buildings for the International Exhibition, aud
the expenses connected with the same. II Is con-
fdently expected that the Keystone State viii be
represented by the name Of every citizen alive TO
patriotic commemoration Of the one hundrodth
birthday Of the nation. The shares Of stock are
offered for $40 each, and subscribers will receive
handsomely steel engraved Certificate of Stock,
suitable for framing and preservation as a ma
tional memorial.
Interest at the rate Of six per cent per annum
will bc paid on all payments Of Centennial Stock
from date OF payment to January |, 1875.
Subscribers who are not near National Bank
can remit a check or postodice order 10 the un-
dersigncd. FREDK. FRALEY, Treasurer,
aug2o 9o4 Walnut St., Philadelphia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

The as-tute Murray informs the
world that people sometimes come In possession
of information that they cannot impart. That is
truly wonderful revelation. And yet when he
comes in possession Of that kind Of information he
'blows IT. abroad through the columns of the
Journal The poor buffoon had better never
communicated his secrets through aparty organ,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

The Winter and Spring terms Of
Miss Swans School for Girls closes the goth Of
May, one month earlier than usual. Pupils de-
string an eleven weeks course should enter school
on Monday next, March 10th. For terms, &c,
see advertisement
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

PAINTS AND PAINTERS FIsDMos.--0ur stock
Of Paints and Painters Materials is complete, In.
Guiding J. T. Lewis Pure White Lead. John Lu.
cas- A Co.'S Pure White Lead, Y. X. A Co.'S Buck
Lead, and number Of cheaper brands of White
Lead; also, Linseed Oil. Turpentinc, varnishes Of
oil kinds, full limo Of brushes, and full line Of
colors, dry and In OIL.
my2S'73 .fi II. Y. DiaLEp A Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

Mr.. Ed. Goodfelow met with rather
painful accident on Thursday last, while assist
ing in the unloading Of barrel of vinegar. By
accident the barrel was allowed to slide suddenly
to the pavement, and in the descent the chime Of
tho barrel caught and entirely severed the ends Of
the first and second toes Of his right foot.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

Late style of Hats at Flegal's.

FnEE FnEs FnEE Among the many prcpa-
rations that We have for Coughs, Colds, Group, OF
any throat or lung difficulty, none Of them are
equal to DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound. If you are afflicted, call at our
store and we will give you a sample bottle free Of
charge! Agents Hartswick A Irwin, clearfeld
Holt, woodside A Holt, Wallaceton II. Il. viii.
liams, Williams Grove. [Msrch lilly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11
MANY IMrrAroRs.--He lived too fast,

MANY IMITAroRs.--H lived too fast,
spent too much money, neglected business, didn't
pay over to the firm, and at last left between two
days, plunging the community into whirlpool
Of excitement. This is the brief history Of the
career of young man who made many friends
during his stay in town, but left under cloud
We suppress his name, because he is young man
and has been guilty Of no aagrant act Of crimin-
ality-Phiiipsburq Journal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

The Silsby Minstrel Troupe, Of Hun
tingdon, will appear in Pies Opera House, on
Thursday and Friday evenings, March 10th and
goth. Attention is directed to q notice concern
ing them published in today's paper, taken from
the Huntingdon Globe.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-03-11

Lytle A Mitchell desire us to say that II will be
to the interest Of persons visiting town next week
(court weck, 10 call at their store In Pies Opera
House and examine their stock Of family Grocer
les, which is full and complete.