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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13
APPLES.

How sorrowful 10 think the old.
fashioned "apple cut" is now falling
ing desuetudel At least il must be a
primitive place indeed where il is now
kept ur, or can be enjoyed as Of old.
Ii cannot breathe the atmosphere Of
the electric telegraph, and its ''news"
was somewhat differently collected and
sent out II was a picture worthy the
genius and fidelity of a Dutch painter;
but | doubt if any ever painted it,
There sat the hired man with bis coat
of, astridc the chair and apple-parer,
forking on the fruit, which he turned
swiftly around with his right hand,
while holding the knife on with his
left, The scalped and denuded apples
usually fell into an ancient wash-tub,
and the boys and girls, or old and young
together, sat in circle, quartering and
coring them in pie-pans or wooden
bowls. After the work was all ended,
and barrel or more had been prepar.
cd to dry, the games, the frolic and
merriment began. While the elders
were present the party was a trhe
more sober, and gossip took the place
of fun. 1t was on one Of these occa-
sions of which Mr.. Burroughs speaks
"wherc so many things were cut and
dried besides apples"
Strangely stimulating is this fruit
The activity it gives to the blood is
fairly contagious. suspect good
many of the shrewd sayings OF our
wise forefathers, which survive orally
in every neighborhood, owe their spur
and sparkle to the juicy apple, or the
juice which came from it, which was
the omnipresent drink. | have young
lady friend who always beat me at
favorite game after the apples appear,
but before they arrive | am OCCASION
ally the victor.
In the United States there are nearly
million acres devoted to apples. In
Pliny's time there were said to be
twenty-five varieties of apples known
to the Romans but we who live today
have the benefit of over two hundred
kinds. To think that all these diverse
varieties, from the "Kingp to the
20 Golden eScet," vame fiun the harsh
and acid crab, and are largely the re.
suit of patient culture devoted to spe.
cfic ends, show what elasticity lies
buried in nature, and only awaits the
genius Of man or the favor of fate. In
England, where they have poorer oys-
tcrs than we have, they also have
poorer apples. The fruit requires the
alienation OF cool winters and warm
sunshine, and draws its elixir and
luciousness from favoring soil. The
result is, American apples form an i'm
mense export trade, and are eagerly
sought abroad. 1t is said there is
farmer IN Ulster county, New York,
who devotes two hundred acres TO one
kind of apple--the Newton Pippin."
This orchard is picked every year by
hand, the fruit is carefully barreled, and
the whole crop goes to the English
market, where it brings the highest
price. 1t is stated there is no such
variety as distinctively "sweet apple"
known in Enpland.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13

HORACE GkEELEY's MoNuMEsr.-A
monumental bust, which was planned
and contributed to by printers, as a
gift to perpetuate the memory of the
late Horace Greeley, was dedicated in
Greenwood Cemetery, New York, on
Monday afternoon, Dec. 4tb, with ap-
propriate ceremonies. The monument
is in all twelve feet high. The granite
base, which is eight feet tall, has on its
eastern facea bronze bas.relief repro.
scnting the boy Greeley, composing
stick in hand, at his case, and the ar.
tist has kept the face true to nature.
On the opposite side is a bronze plate
containing these words: Horace Gree
ley, born Feb. 3, 1911 died Nov. 20,
1871 Founder Of the Nao York 7n.
bunep On the north end of the base
is rude plough, and on the opposite
side are pen and scroll, both emblems
cut in relief from the granite. The
bust represents Mr.. Greeley as he was
in his prime, ten or fifteen years before
his death. IL is worked out on the
scale Of ten-foot statue. The bust IT,
selfis four feet high. The whole monu-
ment is surrounded with granite cop
ing, twenty-five feet in diameter. The
monument cost about $4,000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13

able woods and other products OF tho
soil Of the Island tc y market, and In
carrying supplies and cmigrants to II.
The island Is but sparsely settled, while
II has an area sufficient for the prohta-
bic employment of several millions OF
people, The soil would have soon
fallen into the hands of United States
capitalists. The products are 80 valu-
able IN commerce that emigration there
would have been encouraged, the
cmancipated race Of tho South would
have fonnd there u congcnial home,
where their civil rights would not be
80 much sought AFTER that the poorest
among them could have found the
means to 60. Thus, in cases of great
s;liissSss.s:sa ssa syss.X y.., sasb as has
N~1'N'~Ne TssescM, r',Sg r7vS b -
places within the last eleven Years,
whole communities would have Jougbt
..as.ge To- Santn DOMINGO. do not
SUPPOSE Tue wIi0ic fa1S, T5ffs n. r'csa r'.s'a
gone, nor is il desirable they should 20.
Their labor is desrable-indisponsable
almost, where they now are but the
possession Of this territory would have
left the negro master Of the situation,
by enabling him to demand his rights
at home on pain Of finding them else
where. do not present these views
now as a recommendation for renewal
of the subject of annexation, but ! do
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13
THE INDIAN POLICY.

'hH f'bihF fOhitts
A policy has been adopted toward
the Indian tribes inhabiting large
portion of the territory of the United
States which has been humane, and has
substantially ended Indian hostiliues
in the whole land, except il, a portion
Of Nebraska and Dakota, Wyoming
and Montana Territories, the Black
Hills region, and the approaches there.
to. Tho hostilities there have grown
out OF the avarice Of the white man,
who has violated our treaty stipulations
in his search for gold. The question
might be asked, "why has not the
Government enforced obedience to the
terms of the treaty prohibiting the oc.
cupation Of the Black Hills region by
the whites p The answer is simple
the first immigrants 10 the Black Hills
were removed by troops, but rumors
OF rich discoveries Of gold took into that
region increased numbers. Gold has
actually been found in paying quanti-
ty, and an effort to remove the miners
would only result in the dcsertion Of
the bulk Of the troops that might be
sent there TO remove them. All Diff
Guilty in this matter has, however, been
removed, subject to the approval of
Congress, BY a treaty ccding the Black
Hills and approaches 10 settlement by
citizcns. The subject Of our Indian
pslicy and treatment 10 20 fully set
forth BY the Secretary Of tho Interior
and tho Commissioner Of Indian AGairs,
andmy views sofully expressed thsrs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13
ExrRAprrioN.

| reserve for a separate communion
tion to Congress statement Of the
condition OF the questions which lately
arose with Great Britain respecting the
surrender of fugitive criminals under
the treaty Of 1S42.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13

Whyarc things notimproved ? Why
arc lollies not swiftly removed? You
convince an individual--any number of
individuals--of the foolishness of a fol-
ly but you cannot bring these con.
WINGED people to act in concert. Com.
bination is very difficult; and social
improvements must always be very
hard to make in large communities. 1t
is not difficult to imagine communi-
ty, every individual member of which
shall be thoroughly convicned of the
foolishncss of some folly which he, or
she, commits daily. Nay, more each
member of this community shall know
that every other member of the com.
munity thinks as be does about tho
whole matter. And yet the folly shall
continue to be rampant for two or
three generations.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13
Livery stable.

vT,HE undersiEned bsgs leave 10 inform the pub
ii lie that be 10 now fully prvpar~S 70 aecoalno-
date all In the way Of furnishihg n .sss, Bssgies
saddles md Harness, on the shortest notice and
sn reasousbls t<rus. Residences ca Locust stFss<s
between Third and Fourth.
1lsarasid, Feb. 4, fs7s.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13

Some of the hotels have bills Of fare
with the fly-leaf covered with cards Of
various business houses. An Oregon
man recently took seat behind one
Of them, when waiter appeared with,
"What will you have, sir'o TO tho
utter confusion Of tho waiter, he los.
urely remarked, "You may fetch me
new set of teeth, in gutta-pcrchs an
improved sewing machine, with patent
lock.stitch box Of pills, and pair OF
number seven French calf skin boots"
In moment the waiter replied, "Wc
do not furnish those articles" "Then
what have you got them on the bill Of
fare for2" retorted the customer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-12-13

A man with four wives was brought
before Dutch justice tor commitment
on charge Of bigAmy. -Four vives,"
exclaimed Hans in astonishment, "fonr
vlves Dat vas o most hinocious crime !
Discharch him at vonst I" "why,"
protested the prosecutor, "why dis
charge him, whom the proof is posiuvef :
Win the Court explain 2" "Yes, / cx-
splains. on he III nit four wives, he
got punishment norgh. l III nit Won,
und ! got too much bunishnent al
ready" .l,aif
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

In THE cities and towns of every State
in the Union enthusiastic meetings have
been held by the Republicans for the
purpose of ratifying the nomination of
Hayes and Wheeler. The universal
opinion seems to be that the convention
could not possibly have nominated q
stronger ticket. There will be no ex.
plantations to make in reference to either
of the candidates, and as they are gener-
ally satisfactory to the liberal and re.
form element of the party the Republi-
cans will enter upon the campaign bet
ter united than at any time since 1858.
Blaine, Bristow, Morton and Conkling
have all congratulated Hayes upon his
nomination and have assured him OF
their hearty support and their friends
unite with them in their endorsement of
the ticket. Neither of the candidates
have any personal enemies in the party
and no Republican will have to support
the ticket under protest. With such
leaders and q united and enthusiastic
party, who can doubt the result? Pres
ident Grant interpreted republic senti.
ment correctly when he congratulated
Gen. Hayes and said that he felt sure
that he (Hayes) would be our next Pres
ident.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

The 10Th ballot was made necessar.; on account
Of too many votes having been east Oh the 18th.
After the 9th ballot the Cook men
became convinced that Simons was
about to sweep the field, and rs Haskell
was their second choice they moved for
an adjournment for half an hour which
was carried. Upon the rcassembling of
the convention two ballots were taken,
after which Cook and Perkins were
withdrawn by their friends and nearly
all their united strength concentrated
upon Hr. Haskell, resulting in choice
on the 18th ballot.
After the announcement of the result
the candidates were called for and each
addressed the convention in a short
speech. Mr.. Haskell said that while
he felt gratified at the honor conferred
upon him, he could not but wish that
there was some way in which the defeat
ed ones could have been successful also.
W. T. McElroy was selected as the
member of the central committee from
Allen county.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

Bob INGERsoLL, of Illinois, one of the
best orators in the United States, made
an eloquent speech at Cincinnati when
he placed the name of Blaine before the
convention. The following is an extract
from his speech which is proof that Bob
knows what to say, and when and where
to say it.:
This is a grand year, year filled
with the recollection of the Revolution !;
filled with proud and tender memories
of the sacred past filled with the legends
of liberty,-s year in which the sons of
freedom will drink from the fountain of
enthusiasm year in which the people
call for man who has preserved in Con-
gress what our soldiers won upon the
field; q year in which we call for the
man that has torn from the throat of
treason the tongue ofslander q man that
has snatched the mask of Democracy from
the hideous face of the Rebellion man
who, like On intellectual athlete, stood in
the arena of debate, challenged all
corners, and who up to the present mo-
ment is total stranger to defeat. Like
an armed warrior, like plumed knight,
James G. Blaine marched down the halls
of the American Congress and threw his
shining lance full and fair against the
brazen forehead of every defamer of this
country andmaligner of its honor.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

In 184S Tilden bolted the New York
State convention because resolutions
were adopted approving the rejection of
the Wilmot proviso, and together with
Herman and others called q Free Soil
convention and elected another set of
delegates to the National Democratic
convention. When the National Con.
vention met at Baltimore, May 22d,
1S4S, both sets of delegates presented
themselves and the convention admit.
ted them both, allowing each to cast
half the vote of their State. This year
there is a similar division in New York.
Leading Democrats were dissatisfied with
the action of the State convention in in
structing for Tilden, so they called
another convention and elected q new
set of delegates for the st. Louis conven-
ton. Will the St. Louis convention
treat the greenback boilers as we'll as the
Baltimore convention treated Tilden and
his Free Soil boilers? Hardly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

The Chicago Times of the 18th inst.
hits Tilden the hardest blow he has yet
received. It calls attention to the fact
that the celebrated peace resolution Of
the Democratic National convention of
1864, declaring the war failure and de-
handing that immediate efforts be made
for the cessation of hostilities. was report
ed to the convention by Samuel J. Til
den who was chairman of the committee
on resolutions. Just on the eve of the
st. Louis convention it is unfortunate
for Tilden to have this little scrap of
history brought to the attention of the
people. Leading Democrats have long
since acknowledged the impossibility Of
ever electing man to the Presidency
who has record in opposition to the
war. Poor Tilden 1t is quite probable
that his naeney has been spent in vain.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24
THE CELEBRATED HORSE
NoR&ANI

May lsz6; is black color; stands Is 80 hands
high; Is compact and very heavy built; he has {
very heavy muscular power with splendid styis
and good action; is perfectly kind and gentle u
all Norman horses are noted for being.
Norman was sired by Prince Imperial, be BE-
ing imported from France by began Bros. III.
and stood for mares at 80 to insure : iosi; III
weight was l $50; color gray. Norman's dam
was fine large black graded mazs sired BY VIM
dal, he being Imported from France, color gray,
weight 800, and out Of q hne black Bertrand
mare, making him Norman) 4 Norman.
The above horse will stand for mares the re-
maindcr Of the season Is follows: Fridays, Sat-
urtisys, Mondays and Tuesdays till O'Clock
D. m. at Iols, and the remainder Of the time q
4. Orth's, Owl Greek.
TERxs:-Five dollars for the season and Ten
Dollars to insure foal. For particulars see
small bills. A. A. NuxGER
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

CONGRESSMAN PHILLIPS, of this State.
telegraphed to the daily prpers Of Kan
sas last Tuesday that the House had
passed his bill for the equalization Of
soldiers bounties. The labors of Mr..
Phillips in behalf of this measure have
been untiring, and he deserves the thanks
of all the soldiers of the late war. The
bill will doubtless be passed by
the Senate and become lay. This bill
allows to all enlisted men, soldiers and
sailors, eight and one third dollars q
month for their per cent. of service be-
tween the 18th of April 1861 and the 9th
Of may 1865, deducting all b0unties al.
ready paid under Under United States
laws.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

TIE nomination Of D. G. Haskell at
20 Fl. Scott convention secures beyond
2 doubts Republics 0oPgrsss4sn for
the Second District. The friends Of each
0f TIE ssPinnts were faithful and stuck
70 t4sif nsa antil il was evident there
'wss 70 chanes for them. Mr.. HASKELL
hes received tie nomination fairly asd
viii 20 doubt receive the hearty support
q ths dsfsstsd aspirsats. His nominf.
tfOn gives grsss sstisfaetion to the Re-
publfeens Of this representative district,
and Is We have before mentioned We
are sure he will make the best campaign
snd poll the largest vote Of any man
that could have been selected.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24
FORT sCOrr CONVENTION.

The delegates began to make m ap'
pearance ct Fac Wilder House on Tues
day, and by night the house was full to
overlooking. The respective candidates
had engaged rooms for the reception Of
their friends and as fast as they arrived
they communicated with those who had
the matter in charge SO that all were
made to feel at home and comfortable.
The entire evening and late into the
night was spent in consultation. The
Cook and Haskell men came to an
agreement IS to who should preside over
the deliberations Of the Convention,
thereby gaining slight advantage over
SimoDs and Perkins.
At IL o'clock q. m. Wednesday the
Convention was called to order by H.
w. Cook, Chairman of the central COM
mittee. C. s. Brown of Montgomery
county was chosen temporary chairman,
and Mr.. VanSycles of Cherokee county
After the appointment of the
usual committees the Convention ad-
journed until o'clock p. m.
After the Resembling Of the Conyen-
ton the committee on permanent organ
ization reported for permanent chair.
man, w. r. Biddle of Linn county and
for Secretary VIM. VanSycles. The
ON resolutions reported reso-
lutions endorsing the Cincinnati plat
form and reaffirmed their devotion to
the Republican party and its princi.
Piles. On the call for nominations B.
w. Perkins, w. L. Simons. d. C. Has
kell and H. w. Cook were announced.
Delegates present so, necessary to
choice Al. The following is the vote for
The respective candidates:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

WISsLow, the Boston forger, has
finally beeq released by the Enslish gov
eminent. This is to be regretted q this
action pulliies all existing treaties be-
tween the two governmsnts in relation
to the delivery Of fugitives from justice,
and until new extradition treaty can
be entered into criminals escaping from
the United States to England or from
England to the United States will be
safe from arrest.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

Col. st. John, since we expressed our
opinion Q few weeks ago, seems to be
gathering strenth as candidate for COVER
nor of Kansas. He don't seem to be
pulling any wires or log-rolling for him
self; nor is any one doing it for him.
But there is q solid substantial element
all over the State pronouncing in his
favor simply on his merits. We hope he
will be nominated, We should take it
Is guaranty of success, and an indica.
ton that honest work will count for
something in Kansas after all.-kndepes-
dence Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

ADVERTISING through q regular ad-
vertising agency as Tilden has done in
his efforts to secure the Democratic NOM
ipation for President is something new
in politics, but as Tilden is far in ad-
vance of his competitors it shows the
efficiency of printers ink in accomplish
ing a desired result.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

The third term ghost has been effec-
tually buried, and those Democratic
journals who professed terror of Cesor-
ism are really frightened at the genuine
enthusiasm infused into the Republican
party by the nomination of Hays and
Wheeler.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

LAST Tuesday a fearful hail storm
pasaed over . psrt of the Indian Territory
occupied BY the Choctow Nation. Timber
was blown dova aud trees stripped of
their leaves and al kinds Of vegetation
was destroyed. The nsxt morning hail
stones the size Of hens egg could lbe
gathered up BY the Wagon load. Great
damage was done.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

THE friends of the different aspirants
for the St. Louis nomination claim that
the selection of Hayes q Cincinnati
makes it necessary that their favorite
shoaid be chosen at st. Louis. Fight
it out gentlemen, the Republicans are
Indifferent as to whom you select as
your standard bearer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24
TIE OPPOSING CANDIDATES. CONGRAT.
ULATlVNS To GOV. HAYES.
Mr.. BLAINE TO GOV. HAYES.
WASHINGTON, June 16.

To Coz. r. B. Hayes, Columbus o.:
l offer you my sincerest congratula-
tions on your nomination. 1t will be
alike my highest pleasure, as we'll as my
flint political duty, to do the utmost in
my power to promote your election. The
earliest moments of my returning and
confirmed health will be devoted to &C.
curing you as large vote in Maine as
she would have given myself.
J. G. BLAINE.
GOV. HARTRANFT TO GOV. HAYES.
HARRISBURG PA. June 16. b.
To. Gen. r. B. Hayes, Columbus o.:
Imost sincerely congratulate you on
your nomination. Pennsylvania will
surely give you her vote in November.
j. T. HARTRANFT.
SENATOR MORTON TO GOV. HAYES.
WASHINGTON, June 16.
To Coz. r. B. Hayes, Columbus o.:
I congratulate you upon your nomina.
ton for president, and shall labor ear
nestly for your success.
O. p. MORTON.
SECRETARY BRISTOW TO GOV. HAYES
WASHINGTON June l6.
To Coz. r. B. Hayes, Columbus o.:
l beg your acceptance of my hearty
and earnest congratulations. Your nom.
ination secures victory.
D. H. BR1srow.
Roscoe Conkling telegraphed:
II heartily congratulate the country,
the Republican party and you on your
nomination. You need no assurances of
the cordialiality of my support"
Postmaster General Jewell says:
Accept my most hearty congratula-
tons"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

JUST as Proctor Knott got ready to
satisfy the country that the cablegram
was q fiction Mr.. Blaine received an au.
tograph letter from Mr.. Caldwell fully
endorsing the testimony of Scott and
other witnesses vindicating Blaine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

TREASURER New has written a letter
to the President rendering his resigna-
ton, to take effect from the 14th of July.
He has held the Office for some time
past only at the urgent request Of secre-
tary Bristow,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

THERE are large number Of promi.
aent Democrats from various States al
ready at st. Louis ready to "set 'em up
to delegates in the interest of their fa-
yorita
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

Tho ticket Of Hayes and; Wheeler is an
admirable one. Taken with the plat.
form, it represents the very heart and
spirit and splendid antecedents Of the
Republican party.-Msc NorE Coamer-
cal advertiser (ReP.)
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

THE Western Spirit published at Paola
by J. L. Perry has donned a new dress
and is now one of the handsomest week
lies in the State. In has always been
one of the best.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-24

Some scholar has discovered that
Hayes is the name to carry the English
and German vote alike. Commencing
in the middle and going one way it
spells the English Eyes" while going
the other way it reveals the German
"yah %