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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29
The Little People of the Sea.

The latest Investigations into deep
sea life show that the vast area lying
beneath the ocean is covered with a SIM
pie animal life, bOundless in extent and
infinite in variety. Under conditions
too rigid and severe to permit the
growth of the hunblest sea-weed, these
creatures live, and multiply, and die.
Far beyond the reach of light, in a
glacial temperature and under enormous
pressure, exists this wonderful fauna.
As we strip the mystery of vitality of
garment after garment, as its conditions
become fewer and its mode of existence
less complex, the wonder, instead of
becoming less, constantly grows upon
the mind. The human intellect longs
to find Il commensurate physical cause
for the effect which We call life. When,
as in the higher organic beings, the
conditions are many and the processes
complicated, the phenomenon of vital
ity does MOI seem so puzZlisg; antece-
'l'liI iI'tNOiS W bCll SpIllC SUI VI IIO-
portion to consequent. The mind rare
ly troubles itself to make nice distinc-
tons between complicated machinery
and motive power. \ liberal display
of whecl-work is adequate to account
for results without any reference to the
initial force. But as we contemplate
the life of the p~rotOzoa, which reign SUI
prcme in the oceans depths. We see the
awful and mysterious problem presented
in its simplest terms; forms of exist
cnce which are formleSs, organisms pos
seSSing no organs, life ~cOntradicting the
very definitions of life and Yet perform
inc all its essential functions. The con-
ditions, complex and multitudinouS, UNI
der which we live are here reduced to
two or three; the elements. many and
bewildering, which enter into the Ordi-
nary statement of the problem. are here
eliminated, and yet we are forced to
recognize the same vital principle Civ
ing functional activity to 4 mass of
structureless Jelly which animates the
highest organic beings.
When we see this formless life gov
crned by laws, each in itself as incxOra-
BILE as that which guides the rolling
planets, and all in their various combi-
nations as flexile as those which control
our human existence, we feel the sense
of awe which a whisper from the IN
seen world might send thrilling through
our nerves. We are standing face to
face with life stripped of its familiar
conditions. 1t looks us in the eyes US
the disembodied ghost of the life now
so familiar to us.-Mrs. S. B. Herrick,,
ID Scri6ner'S for NOrember.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29

THE Hudson River Railroad has init
ated a reform, which it is to be hoped
all the other roads will initiate, by or
dering the candy vender and paper novel
peddler to give up his abominable sys-
tenn of dropping his wares into the laps
of travellers without even saying by
your leave; he will still be allowed to
pass through the car, and if any body
wants to patronize him he can, but the
passengers will not be bored by his inso-
lence any longer.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29
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It is not day. it is not night.

It Is not day, it is not night.
Where are the feet that came and went?
Here stands the homestead still and white
And silent is II monument.
Its Curtaincd windows in eclipse,
Its white door fast a~ marble lips,
Never before We're they denied,
The summer flower, and hours outside.
Though tides of fragrance always sweep,
In warmth and light it has no part,
There in the daytime sound asleep
And empty As Il broken heart.
The willow fountain swings and sweryeS
And filings its emerald spray in curves.
Strange since the loved no longer stay,
1t has not wcpt itself away!
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29

Here round the house the brown paths ran
To linchcncd gate and sto0p and well,
Full forty years since they began
To warm when busy bare feet fell,
The wilderness redccmS its own,
With clover leaves and plantain strOwn,
The old meaders dimmcd and grasSed,
The surge has washed them out at last,
The dry old grindstonc, crank bcreft,
Worn like a pebble i'll a brook,
And little but the axle left,
Stands idle in that shady nook.
All, iusty times when naked arms
That conquer deserts into farms,
Ground Off the Sicklc's edge of wire
Mid sparks of wit and sparks of fire,
And scythcs swung down from apple limb
Were set upon its ripping rim.
Gone are the arms that turn the crank,
And gone the stroke through grasses rank!
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29

one calls interesting; clever, and Guilt
waited to the utmost; sweet-natured, and
adapted and good, with even more than
Il wOman's share of tact.
/ had not known her very long before
| could talk to her of the story that she
knew already, and tell her aboutthe day
when | looked back and saw the little
figure in the window holding up my
child for me to see.
Well, You have guessed already, l
suppose, at the end of this beginning. /
never loved Harriet Stanhope-neyer.
But it came to me, slowly at first, and
very reluctantly, and then with a great
shock, hat this woman cared for me
And | began to think of the possibility
of her taking-in mems eyes, at least,
and to outward seeming-Edna's empty
place.
She was lonely, too, as | was, with no
neal relatives, no home, and a sorrow
full outlook before her. | never could
bear the sight of a solitary and uncared-
for woman, and this woman touched all
my pity and sympathy. gave her that
and my friendship most freely and sim
cerely, and that was all. But | began
to think that even without love she
might be sweetened a little, and SO l
said to myself that | would marry her.
| did not resolve hastily. had known
her for two years before | had thought
of it ut all, and then it was long before
the idea took Il definite shape. | was
travelling in the West, and one of the
letters reaching me at a large town in
Ohio, decided the last doubt that was
in my mind. read it twice, and then
walked the floor all night, and lived my
life Over in memory, and reached far
into the future to plan Out what it would
be-what it must be if God preserved it
and then | sat down to write to Har-
riet.
1t was only natural that | should
dream that night of Edna. She came
to mt at dawn and stood by the bedside
."1Ii
that she had never died at all, but had
been waiting for me all these years, and
COD h,d Lo,+ bor rornr o,d +bo babr
,v,. , babv vot-onIv bn would cou mo
''fathcr,n and the word was ringing in
rLnn ,unlo
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ike bors know tbov woro n,ot5or
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,mo Moro lint 70 ~ and rood roroI
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And tbop +bor I,urbod +orotbo. Sbo
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The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29
III.

Again I walk the road and meet
Another SchOoima'am coming down.
Who was not born when | did greet
Her sister of the golden crOwn.
| told this story to the girl,
And something like 4 living pearl
Lit up the eyelid of the child,
She flashed it Oft and then she smiled.
There should have been 4 Bow, | thought
That sunshine and that drop of rain
And then the present was forgot
And persisted days returned again.
This thoughtful sad September day
Has slowly worn itself away,
The sun and moon are face to face,
He wancs i'll strength. She gains i'll grace.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29
The Deserted Homestead.
BY BENJAMIN r. TAYLOR.

Full twenty summcr-timeS ago
L walked along this country road,
When life and love were both in blow
And lone would dream it ever showed.
i saw a schoolma'am coming down,
Her ripping hair was golden brown;
| saw her firm and slender hand,
/ saw her footprints in the sand,
A pair of rhymes in dainty type
That brought to mind the old Gazette
Where village poets used to pipe
The cricket corner where they set,
In little letters, chirpS of song
Whose lives were only cricket-lOng-
And read them off, rs children tell
A poem by the %nonpareil.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29

| turned highwayman rs | stood
Beneath these oaks now olden grown,
And cried, aS ruder robbers would,
"Thy life and treasure are my oWni''
l halted her with loves surprise
And saw my answer in her eyes.
A bee was busy with a flower,
A bird sang low from maple bower,
The old white schOOl-hOuse swarmed with
noise,
We needed not the Babel rOut.
The girls knew better than the boys
What meant the meeting there without,
And smiling stood and watched me hold
Her hand in mine, and ran and told!
And some were mothers long ago,
And some caught out in early snow!
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29

The showers have washed the cOlOred light
From %rainbOws down upon the place,
The phloXcs fame in red and white,
The pansies in their violet grace,
The jaunty jaybird's azure flash,
TIL rubics of the mountain ash,
Thu dear old ~aster's gay cockade,
The naples with their green parade,
Thc yellow daisies prim and clean,
The orange butternut that pays
In golden leaves upon the green
Its early dues to autumn days
All these no weary heart can vile
Like loving smiles from living eyes
That light the Lords last holy mile
TO perfect peace and Paradise?
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-10-29
VII.

All, Lockwood wreck, old cider mill!
With a~pple-cheese and amber flow,
Where used to gather round thy rill
The boys and bees of long ago.
How sweet new apples make the air,
As fragrance in a maiden's hair!
| see their consultations CLEAN
Like planets in a fairy's dream,
AS if the Maker should baptize
Each new born star He babe arise,
In rare perfume, and all should shine
With aromatic light divinel
In silence standing on this brink
OF desolation and decay
Now in this amber cup | drink
To the dear dead and gone away!
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04
ESTsBLISHED 1897.
BAILEY'S
PURE RYE WHISKY

We again call your attention to the above cele-
brated brand Of goods, and we do so with the con-
viction that there Is great want existing among
a vast number Of persons who are compelled to
use, incidentally or otherwise, pure whisky.
To supply this want we offer Bailey's Pure
Rye, an article which has been before the public
for number Of years, Its reputation standing
high as thoroughly reliable stimulant among
medical mon. As an evidence, quite number Of
our eminent physicians prescribe II to the exclu-
sion Of all others.
Being made on the best known scientific prin-
ciples, from the choicest grain, and by practical
distlers, II retains delightful Favor, and
greatly improved by age, makes II largely sought
after by irst-cass hotels and druggists.
Should you desire to give this whisky trial
and are in doubt as to whether your hotel or drug
gist keep It, (not having one Of our signs display
ed,) write TO Us and we shall be most happy tc
direct you to the persons who handle our goods
In your neighbcrhood.
We arc also sole propficton and manufacturer
Of the we'll known DR.. SHOWERS TONIC HERE
BlTTERS, which has been successfully used fol
over thirty years as a Blood Purifier, anti-Dys.
peptc and Tonic.
HUEY 4 CHRIST,
Mach2f7el i2l N. Third ST.. Philadelphia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

MILL BURNED.--0n Thursday morn
ing duly 22d) about 3 o'clock, the large mill
property ofJ S. Furst, at Cedar Springs, Nittany
Valley known as the Island Alill, was set on FIRE,
and the -four mill and warehouse, containing
1000 bushels Of wheat 1900 bushels Of corn 900
bushels Of eats, several hundred bushels Of rye,
and over 100 barrels Of Hour, and about $500
worth Of sacks and bags just received we're de-
stroyed. About 1900 bushels oferain were saved
in damaged state, and about 900 bushels were
hauled away w ncighbors In damaged state for
feed. 0fthe grain in the mill, about 200 bushels
were on storage, which the owners lose. There
was no insurance on the grain, which was tho
property Of the Fnrst Bros, the last insurance
having expired a couple of weeks previous. The
mill was insured for $4,000; Of this IS 600 was
in the Lyooming, $4,000 in the Farmers Mutual,
Of Danyille, and $1,000 IN the Sugar Valley Mu-
iual. The mill was running at the time it was
burnt Fire commenced on the second or third
story, and had got under such headway when Grsi
seen that II couldn't be stopped. Afer carefully
considering all the circumstances, the owners are
of the opinion that the ERE was the work OF au
incendiary. The mill was valued at 100000, and
after the Insurance Is paid the owners will lose al
least 81, ,OOO.-- Clinton Democrat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

W. o IHWINt VunuucIUr'
LEAXE SOuTH. LEAVE NORTH
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

since while X. J. Harris and VIM. Wolf were
picking hucklebcries on the mountain near Water
vile, they came across an old bear and two cubs
The two latter were trcod and one Of them shot
when the old mother came to the rescue Of her
babes, and opened "rough-and tumble" fight
After lighting some time and having their clothes
almost torn from them, Mr.. Wolf shothe in the
head which killed her. During the engagement
the bear received four balls and six knife stabs
Mr.. Wolf, Jr who came TO their rescue with a
gun, had one Of his legs very badly laceratcd, bu
by applying oil taken from the old bear he IL
slowly recovering. Reuben Harris had his "mug'
boxed right Emarily.--Jersey SAore Herald.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

IT is OUT,-We had made arrange
ments to publish soon after the trial the charge
Of Judge Orvis in the miners conspiracy case, but
at the request OF the counsel for defendants we
agreed TO say nothing about the case, much less
publish the charge Of tho Court until ailer all the
parties indicted were tried Or discharged by the
Court. We observe tina, other journalist have
not had the improperly Of publishing the docu-
ment brought to their notices. or, we may have
been hoodwinked tNH \
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

In DISTRESS. Carlile, the "iocaI OF
the Fair Play (Coi) Sentinel, lamenis the death
Of his "purp" 10 this way
departed this life, on Monday last, om dog
Hunter aged three months. Wh'le We pow,
e,e we feel that our loss is his gain, for doubt
ere this time he has torn up more linen drapefy
belonrin 10 the eherubims and serapbims, than
would furnish plow-slips for The best seren-s'ory
| hotel sovcr there
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04
eELIGIOUs NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal Chureh--Rev. D. \
STEVENS, iastor.-Publie Service evsry sabbstl
At l0l A. NJ, and n Pm.
Sabbath School at y A. NJ.
Prayer n citing every Thursday, at "a p. NJ.
Conn union Service, drst Sabbath Of ever,
month, at loi AM.
Presby terian Church--Rcv. II. s. BurLKn
Sabbath services morning aud evening-sab
bath School ut p. M.-Praycr Meeting Wednss
day evening.
st. Francis Church--C atholic--Rev p
J. Preaching at l0l O'Clock, A. NJ. on
the hrst, third and fourth sunday Of each month
Vespers and Beredicton ofihe Blessed Sacrament
at o'clock, P. M.--sundsy School every Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock vi
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

stop that Cough. DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar
wid Cherry and lIorehound Is guaranteed 70
cure coughs, colds, hoarseness, or any disease Of
the throat lungs or chest leading to consumption,
in less time than any ether preparation. Nothing
that We have ever sold acts 30 promptly and we'll
Il cures Group IN few minutes and is the best
known remedy for whooping cough. Contains nc
opium aud is pleasant to take. congh worn Vie.
tins. whose lungs are rseked and torn with par
osysms, nnd sure and speedy relief from rs use
Trial slse, 10 cents. Sold by G. ID. Watson
ciearheld; p. curley A Co, williamsgrovs; 7
II. forcey, erahamton, and ?. Meyer, Kyiertown
mch i1cow1y.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04
List of letters remaining unclaimed
In the Postofce at Clearfeld, for the week ending
specials.


The most miserable beings in the world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plaint. More than seventy-hvo per cent. Of the
people In the United States are afflicted with
these two diseases and their effect; such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiyeness, i'm
purc blood, heartburn, wstcrbrash, gnawing and
burning pains at the pit Of the stomach, yellow
skin, coated tongue and ditagrceablc taste In the
mouth, coming up Of the food after eating, low
spirits, 4c. 40 to the Drug Store Of c. ID. Watson
aud get . IS cent bottle, or small bottle for II
cents. Try II.
&C. GnEnx, Sole Manufacturer,
moh 81 'T5-iy. Woopnuhf, Nd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04
BAnN BunNEp.-Tho large frame

BARN BuRNED.-Thc large frame
bank barn of Samuel X. Mahan, Of BufRngton
township, was entirely destroyed by fire on the
morning Of the 18th inst, together with the con
tents. The Gre was discovered about o'clock,
A. M, but the building was so far burned but lit
tie could be done to save property. At the time
there was a heavy storm Of wind aud rain, accom-
panied by thunder aud lightning passing over,
and Il IL supposed that the barn was struck by
the lightning. II was with great difficulty that
the dwelling house adjoining was saved. The
loss is heavy as there was but light insurance on
the building. The contcnts we're covered by In
surnnce - Indiana Democrat, JAY 29
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

COUNTY AND STATE TAx.--Irreasurcr
Wise this week forwarded the duplicates Of County
and State taxes for 1875 to the constabIes 10 the
several boroughs and townships. Those persons
payment Of tax, should bear in mind the fact
that the tax must be paid to the conaable, Or
Collector, before the first day Of October The
payment Of taxes on election day to enable par
ties to vote is illegal aud subjects the ollcor and
cititeu to heavy penalties.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

We are indebted to the compiler,
Thomas II. Greeyy, Esq, for n copy Of tho Al
toona City Directory, and which also contains
directory Of the principal towns in Blair and
clear6eld counties. II is valuable contribution
in local way, for which the author deserves
thanks as we'll as to be literally rewarded for his
undertaking. The work is gotten up in neat
style, and Is Handsomely printed. It IL credit
10 both comniler and printer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04
A MIRAcuLous EscApE.-As the first

A MIRACULOUS ESCApE.--As the nrst
express freight t,under charge Conductor MeCaus-
land, entered Lycoming creek bridge, on Tuesday
night last, at 1880 an object, having the appear
ance Of a person, was noticed by tho engineer
walking on tho track about half way in the
bridge. The engineer gave the usual signal and
reversed his engine, but the ccjcct paid no atten-
iion and was struck by the engine. The shock
was very slight, as the engines motion had nearly
been spent On examination, the object turned
out 10 be woman, affected by somnambulism.
The only injury received was a few slight cuts
about The head Considering her perious fitua-
instant death was miraculous Renora Record
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

A FIENDisH AoT.-On Friday last a
log was taken into the mill of Garrison, Fuller A
Co., in which a large spike had been driven by
some evil disposed person. The result was the
almost utter destruction Of good saw, and the
narrow escape from death Of two of the employees
on the mill. The person that would thus endan.
ger the lives Of innocent mon, and cause the de.
sruction Of property, is equal to any crime in th,
catalogue, and no punishment Is too severe fol
him. Brookrile Je6elsoaian.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

SISouLAn-An exchange contains
the following "A short time siuce baby wal
born near cannonsburg, which Is almost com
ple,,iy covered with strawberry and blachberr,
marks, with the exception Of the face. They mr.
not merely red and black spo,s. but full sired ans
we'll shaped berries hang from the ebild'' limb
aud body In like manner as the berries on th
vines. The child I. healthy"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

BuRGLARY.-Thc Williamsport SIN,
Of the 2sth ult., Gays "The store Of lardenbsrg
4 Sailor, near the Herdie House, on Thursday
night, was entered by some unknown party or
parties, who gained an entrance by opening Il
windows shutter in the rear Of the store The
burglars were successful in opening the safe, from
which they took gold watch, the property Of
Mr.. Sailor asilyer watch aud gold ring belonging
to Mr. Ilardenbcfg. and some other yaluabl,s.
The loss is more than $4,000. The thieves have
not yet been captured, although the police are
keeping yigilnnt watch Of some suspected par
tics." Nfrf IIf ffWf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

ABASDoSED.-It will be noticed by
an aivcrtisemen in this issue that the corpora
tion known MS the karthaus Bridge and Tunpse
Company has abandoned their charter, and that
in the future no tolls will be collected on the road
between Snow Shoe and Frcnchville, nor at The
bridge. The duty Of keeping the turnpike in rs-
pair now dsvolves upon the Supervisors in The
townships through which the road runs. As the
other in clearfeld, II will bccome the duty Of the
County Commissioners to keep that structure in
repair. What condition these improvements are
in, we have no means Of knowing at this time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

The Clearfeld County Normal School
at Curwensville closed last week. The nofmaliies
all participated In pic mic, held inn grove near
town, on fridsy, and we understand had real
pleasant aud profitable time. Nothing, whatever,
intcrfercd to mar ;he festivities and enjoyment Of
the day-not even a shower Of rain. A large
number Of the students passed through this place
on The train last Saturday afternoon on the way
10 their homes.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

A HIGu FLooD,--Tho recent rains
have produced what great many lumbcrmen
have for long time been praying fora rise In
our streams, so as to send the RATS and logs which
look like so much drif,wood, to the lower market
whether the timber brings anything or not. The
owners want the job of their hands, 50 that they
can cast about for something else. The river aud
Clearield creek were bank-full on Tuesday morn.
ing, and we presume that in few days Loci
Haven and wfliamsport will have a full supply
of logs, something they have been looking iol
all summer
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-08-04

Mrs. Mary ID. jerks, rehot of the
her son, phineas W. jerks, Esq, in Punxsuiaw-
nsy, Pa, on Saturday afternoon, July 2ith, in
the 18th year of her age. The deceased was the
mother Of Hon. Wm. ?. jerks, President Judge
Of the 18th Judicial District, and Hon. George A.
jerks, Member Of Congress from 25ih District,
and mother. law Of Hon. Isaac @. Gordon,
Judge of the Supreme Court. Mrs. Jenks, with
her husband was one Of the first settlers Of Jcer-
son connty H.HUH