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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24

O.c of che r.caAr f.urs Of the Bath
MORGAN. ,he bands. me.' newspaper published
ia tc South. Is its p.rtu,s .f r.lr sentative,
..eof ,he a-c, with Biographical Sketches 90
u.u IAstVecks issue contained an excel
l-:Ht-.,s admiralty executed. oitlefuDi-
ZERO. tsFars Pass aud .ur vgtenl.l pre-
..,,.r, JN5 : GAllAass L rp"scut,
Dino De appsarsj some 3 s,rs a-'. Is IS per
f..a. a Photograph, aal is decidedly c'eIi'-
.... asa work cf lt'
Aslcrram tLe very handsome tyro-T'phi-
-a. appearance Of the il'ta,orsla. {; is q, m
l'.,o in a'l los departments Of news, politics,
literature. and It's extensive circulation COM
.mmenls Il 90 advertisers. It is published
ly Ns,,rs. Cutclfe,J N Haas, Baltimore.
TIE NJ,iustlr, SG'esa,la says Tie Bait
-a-e1n is the us Ilrs al.ra u family uawspa-
lers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
AuctionccI..

VNlE undersigned having taken out license as
Auctioneer, offers his services in that oapac-
ity, and will eudeayor to obtain the best prices
for all property placed under bis hammer. o,
Yes. he solcits the patronage OF those persons SO
fortunate as to have anything and want 10 dispose
of il u the highest bidder. Orders addressed to
the subscriber at Charlestown will receive prompt
attention. GEO. W. HENSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
ISci.AOn;il.

T HAVE established mysc.f at the stand former
" occupied by Albert Miller for the purpose
OF conducting the Cabinet Business in ell its
branches. and will work low for tie cash or pune
tual customers Country Trade taken ia exchange
for work. Bill Hanging executed at shortest no
ticc.
Jan. 30, 1876. p. T. N0LAND.
WE have justrcccycd fresh supply OF Goods
w in our line suitable for the season. which
will be sold low. DUKE 4 GALLAIEK.
GARDEN SEEDS.-We have received our
I usual large stock of Fresh Garden Seeds
from TIE best Growers. Have also some new
choice seeds for hot beds.
Feb. II. 1871 DUKE GALLAUER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24

Rev. Henry Sellers Of the coiorel H. L.
Church. far tlrcc years pastor Of the church
here. called 90 see us on Tuesday Last year
Ore was Stationed O, Cumberland. ana las been
returned llr tle current conference year. Mr..
S .Iers Is q man ot ii-uided mien, a good pas
90 ana au able preacher, ana h.s people Of
Cumberland are highly favored in haeios him
returned 90 them lr another year. We hope
g. see Iin a Bishop az DO distant day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24

The name o. tie writer or sender Of any
Communication sl1ulI accompany the same
not fr pul,ca,ionI tina, we may know 70
whom wc are indebted for any contribution %
ogrcl'ouns. We give N,t'e or no attention
ra-oaymrgs communications, aad may thus
Sometimes Lil 70 hy before Cur readers meri-
tr~vs things.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Oct. %. 1876.

FfvE Pocket CItlery, R'z RS, Scissors, Cav
pen,ers Rules an! Pencils. R.vViSrrS' Car
tr;Ises. Fishing THSle. Vi'lin and Guitar
Strings. all at low prices at GiibeFts Drug
Store lIarper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
\ CARD.

Schedule of Trains
Harper's Fer;y& Valley Branch
IS. ~ .. Il. ID.
Taking effect THURSDAY, September l4;h, 1916.
EA&T'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
To the Ladies'

MISS MARY COCKRILL having obtained
y the Agency for the ssle Of Butterick's Pat
terms and also being prepared to execute
Stamping and Mantua-
Making
In the best manner and newest styles, s0icits the
patronage at the ladies OF Chaflestown and yiciui
g.. She can b. found at the residence OF her IA,
Tier. corner fWcst and Congress streets.
Erbflary H. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24

WE have just received several Cases Of the
w Latest Spring Styles Of HATS Of very SUI
pcrior quality and at exceedingly low prices.
Feb. Il, 1917. TRUSSELL d LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24

IF YOU want Comfort and Dry Feet, buy the
! Monogram Boots. Hand made throughout
and every pair warranted.
Oct Z 1876 IkTSSEIi LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
TO STOCK RAISERS!

rT'HE undersigned having considerable expert
ence in The gclding Of stock, oilers biz pro-
,Is-ona services to the Stock Raiscrs Of Jefferson
aud adjoining Counties, promising care in the
execution 81 work entrusted O. han. VIII also
give attention 20 diseases in horses. Also has a
p1tent Anti-KnotcT, which be viii apply o. Hogs.
Letters addressed e. me al DuGirid's Depot or
Charlestown will receive prompt attention. Terms
rca sonablr.
Feb. 10. 1877. JOHN W. SCHAEFFER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
7G7G-TIIE Old IA NIIY JOURNAL
Glad News for All.

One cannot he too careful when troubled
with cough or cold. We wonli alylse all
50 afflicted 10 obtain DR.. Schley'S Family
Cough Syrup for 25 cts, aud rcj'ice in a Ger
TAIN cure. This is the very best remedy IN
The market. It's an admirable article for all
Coughs. C,lds, Asthma. Phthysic. WhooPins
C,peh anil Pulmonary diseases. Ii Is snaran-
feed 10 give satisfaction. Use none uther.-
Dnp't hesitate u get it. For sale by the trade
and ~
Frederick, Nd.
Oct. %. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
q. n. y.

ntR NEW PLOUGH t. still IN the + ED. ard
: none better is likely o. turn up--u e soil IL
has been in use and iavorabiy known f q five years
supplies ni them constantly on hand III our Foun.
DRY and Machine Shops 10 Charles .owu.
Aug. 10, 1916. WElkiCi 4 WELLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
NOTICE.

HAVING completed ny contract, abroad
l 4 which have occGp.ed my sole attention for
nearly a year past, N now prepared for orders
in all the departments Of House building I'D
dress me at Charl .stoWn.
Sept lG, ls7G. j. G. HOLMES.
GTAMPED Jokes and Ban5s Tor Ladies' wear,
- all the ewest designs, At TAYLUk'S,
Feb Il. Main st, ueaI the Market.
II ANBURG Ed-incs and lnsertings, il fine va
L 4 icty, and very low 10 price. at
TAYLOR'S,
.feb. II. Main 81, near the Market.
II OSIERY. Plain and Striped, for Ladies'
l 4 Gents and Children, al prices 20 suit the
times at TAYLOR'S
heb. Il. Main St, near the Market.
rE'HE "Gc.urning Boards" have not reported IN
4 Charlesiown yet, bat they cannot ignore the
fact that Geo. W. TAYLOR, Main St. near the
Market. has q splendid stock Of Dry Goods and
Notions, en- bracing new styles IN Prints Hosiery,
bdgiugs and fnseftings. Hsndserchiegs, Ties, &C.,
&C, which be j. now running oH at the same low
margins OF profit which be las aintainsd from
the Start. Feb. II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
An InGiIIiDIc Cure.

IUST received. direct from New York, con
81 STANTINE'S PERSIAN HEALING PINE
TAR SOAP, for toilet, bath or nursery, and an
lnalbe Remedy for all cutaneous diseases.
Feb. II, 1871. TkUSSELL LUCAS.
very Latest STYLES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Notice.

4 II. accounts due me t, January /, lss7, must
be- settled. owe money that ought % be
pad. Juftice to those owe demand il. Al ny
bill, and accounts will b. presented and must be
settled without further DELAY.
Feb. 3, 1877. J. i. II. STRAlTU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

for Gentlemen. Youths, Boys and Children, of
Foreign and Domestic Cassimeres is too well
known 70 need comment Suffice IL t. say, Ready
Made Clothing was never known 10 be as low ~
price. a. substantial in make. or as perfect in nc
as at present, and the proprietor of the Twin
Front. Justly pridcs himself upon his department
guaranteeing satisfaction to all who patronize
his establishment. Our
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
Hay and Cattle scales.

WE are prepared to weigh Hay, Cattle, &C.,
Nv upon the Scales 10 cur Coal aud Wood
Yard. The high fence around cur yard gives Us
special advantages in weighing Hogs, Cattle, &C.
Scales well enclosed With gates.
WASHINGTON 4 LTPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-24
SWOLLEN LIMBS.
IFRA%oS. y. H. Jan. ..

q Webster street, CharlestOwn, Mas:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
TRANSM UTED LAZINESS.
by REV. rnrp BELL.

A New England agricultural Journal
is in depressed state OF mind because
OF southern people and the dow tonc
oi public sentiment under . southern
sun" 1t Is continually in the receipt
Of letters from hardy young New Eng
land farmers who, dissatisfied with the
bleak head. lands anc charming in
tciiors Of tbcir native State, have pack
cd up their traps and gone to Texas in
hopes Of q wider existence, only TO find
that "applcs cannot bc grown here,
and while cnbbagcs and potatoes grow
luxurinntly, they will rot within two
weeks alter being taken cut OF the
ground" This Is 80 melancholy a con.
,ii,lon of affairs that the hasty gencr.
alIzcr OF tho Massachusetts, Pioughmdn.
the Journal spoken Of, makes u tho
text Of q sermon IN which contempt is
poured with ulisparing hand upon all
Southern and tropical lands, where
there Is "no winter TO brace up the
the languid system, no cold to put hIc
and vigur into the blood" II will bc
seen that the editor takes widc view
oi things, and In method At least ngrccr
with tho Iatc Henry rhomas Buckle
IN attaching grent Importance TO the
effects OF ths aspects OF nature upon
tho mental and moral condition VI man.
"Evcn no farther South than North
Carolins. .''snys he, - Governor can
openly justify repudiation and still be
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
DEA TIL ORA NOTED GAMBLER
"JkcK' NILES DIES IN PovrRTY--A
sKtrcn OF MS LIFE AND cHARAc-
TER.


"Jack" Niles, one OF the best known
gamblers in New York, died on Sun.
day, April 9Th, and was buried in Green.
wood Cemetery. He was at one time
quite ricb. his fortune being estimated
ut about 100000, but at his death he
Was Impoverished, and depended to u
great extent upon those who knew
INN IN prosperous days. When he
made a sum OF money at the faro bank
or ut poker he spent II with reckless
prodigallly. lie never hesitated 10
'get the best" OF any one who was
ioolhardy enough TO test his skill at
gaming, and he frequently engaged IN
bar-room lights, IN which knives aud
pistols were freely used. lie had, how
ever, u number OF good qualities. His
word when given was lnviolable, and
he was honorable IN business transac-
tons. His pocket-book was open to
everybody IN distress who appealed to
nm when he had money, and he often
took care o. hls professional brelh-
ren when Disabled Niles began NE
as butcher aud worked also with his
iather on Hudson RIVER steamboat.
he was born IN the neighborhood Of
Washington Market and he was fifty
eight years OF age when he died lie
was wldower, and lett son ami
daughter IN 1898 he became promi'
nent .iA a partner OF DanScr. the mil
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
DEATH or A HERMIT.
LIVING FoR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS IN
A cAvE--A VERY STRANGE STORY.

All who have read Pennsylvania
newspaper during Il few years past
have heard Of Austin Sheldon, the Pike
county hermit. On Friday, the 30th
day OF March last, be was found on the
top OF one Of the mountains, dead in
a len-ioot snow.driii. He had lived
over forty years in n cave IN the rocks,
near the entrance Of which his body
was found, Sheldon was nearly ~
years old. He was discovered in bis
cave thirty years ago by hunters.
lie said he had been living there ten
years, and had not seen any human
beings to that time. His cave was
nine milvs from Diugman's village.
About year ago a brother and sister
Of the hermit, from CONNECTICUT, both
wealthy, went to bis abode aud endeav-
ored in every way to get him to return
to his friends. 1t was Of no avail.
Sheldon had lost his wife after u
brief married life, and disappeared on
the day Of the burial He was not
heard OF until last year. Before he
took up his abode in the Pike county
cave, Sheldon says he roamed for five
years through the woods Of Connect
cut, Vermont and New York, stunning
civilization. At last he found cave
in which he concluded to live the rest
Of his life. He did not know It's local
ity at the time, bat found afterwards
that it was among the Moosic Noun
lains, in Wayne county, Pa. The
great forest that surrounded his cave
soon attracted tho attention OF the
mmbermen, and he fed deeper INTO
the wilderness. After three months OF
wandering be found the cave in the
wild region where he died. For over
forty years he lived in this hole in the
rocks. Sheldon lived on game, fish,
roots and berries. At the time Of his
death his form was much bent. The
clothing that hung in rags and tatters
from his person bad been donned
twenty-five wears ago and never taken
OIL. 1t was held together by hickory
withes. He never washed A thick,
gray beard, that hung almost TO his
Muis., and hair OF the same color hang
ing over his shoulders, was matted
with burrs and twiggs and had not
been touched with comb or brush for
forty.fve years. lie never went far
away from his cave. A long staff aud
an ancient Blble-the latter hanging
from his belt-werc his constant com
panions.
Several times his cave had been sur
rounded with forest fires, and almost
every avenue OF escape cut OIL, but he
calmly remained in his retreat, reading
his Bible, until removed by wuodsmen
thoughtful ofh safety. Nearly every
winter for years he has been rescued
from freezing aud starving. He never
made any effort TO save himself, saying
he was in the hands Of God. Sheldon
was an educated man. His family is
among the lcadiug ones OF Connecticut.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
A LADY'S MILLINER Y BILL.

\ case of considerable interest TO
fashionable modistes doing business
with the fair upper tendon of the me
tropolis was tired before jury in the
Marine Court Of New York. The plain
uh, Madame Erncsline ChevalIcr, u
French modiste and importorof French
goods required in her peculiar line OF
business, sued Mrs Hannah R. Kohn-
stamm, of Fourteenth street, for goods
furnished and dresses made aud sup.
piled, claiming therefore 81 ,360.50, bal.
ante of u larger sum. The plaintiff
testified that the defendant visited her
place of business in September, 1876,
aud ordered some goods to the amount
Of over $50 that these goods were
sent us directed, with instructions to
tue messenger not to leave the same il
not paid iOr ut the time, or satisfactory
reference given. The goods were not
accepted 10y Mrs. Kohnstamm, who
next day called on Nine. Chevalier and
stated that she was temporarily in the
city awaiting settlement of her dc
ceaseu husoanu : estate ina u sue hau
Supposed reference was required sue
cou'u B''e every satisfaction III tna'
l'he' anu sue expressed hcr own ao'llty
70 pay ior liy'nins 'hat sue required
that she had an income besides expect
ah.'es ~ ner owl, r'snos ana mouse
W Anli'y street rll'h''li 'estineu tha'
sne' upon 'nose representations iur,
hisneu o.ner cosby supplies OF iauies
wear 10 'he ueiehuaht, i'emizlng them
IN long account, winch was sworn
70 ~ Court here are some oil the
Items one bonnet, sllver trimmed
500 ; Two chemlses, GOV set OF mo-
sa'9ue' sSoi iwo handkerchlels' slo u
sailh'trlmmed cloak, SID one robe
dc chanibre, trimmed with satin and
lorchon lace, $40 bat, trimmed with
sIlver ana plume, $50 Daby's cloak,
Sio J one slate-colored SIR and velvet
costume, S3'oi white CRANBERRY ganze
dress, $40 nlu long list OF smaller
out an costly articles, amounting ~ all
10 Sl,ol'' lhese goods were AL iur
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
HABITs or INSECTS.

Many insects prove that their paren.
tai instinct is strongly developed by
taking care Of their young after they
are halched. OF this kind are several
solitary insects, as bees, ants, some
wasps, etc. The mason wasp burics u
living caterpillar with its eggs, but
does not leave il 10 take Its chance,
Aiicr the maggnt is batchcd aud has
devourcd the first caterpillar the wasp
returns, opens the hole, pushes in an.
other and again closes the hole, and
this is repeated until the young animal
is able to get its own living. The field.
bug has family Of thirty or forty
young ones which she conducts about
AS u hen does her chickens, beating
her wings rapidly at any attempt to
disturb them II you disturb nest OF
ants ly digging, you will perceive the
inhabitants much less intently occu.
pied with providing for their own
safety than in the conveying OF certain
little white bodies 10 a place of securi-
ty these are the young, and 10 effect
this purpose the whole community are
Ia motion, aud no danger can divert
them from attempting its accomplish
ment. A cruel observer having cut an
ant in two under these circumstances
the muiilaied animh did not relax its
atfcclionate eXertions with that halt
Of the body to which the head was at
tachcd il contrived before expiring TO
carry off ten Of these white masses into
the interior Of the nest. Insects seem
to live especially for The nutrition Of
their young. When we consider the
cxoriions Of these little animals, ap.
pareutly 20 disproportioued TO their
size, and the constant labor in which
they are occupied, one might be apt TO
think the pleasure Of their existence
were outweighed hy its pains. But
what strikes US as wearisomc toll is
probably their delightful occupation,
aud, like human parents, they are
never so happy as when actively en-.
gagged in advancing tho interests OF
their young
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
NEW SERIES--V0L, ..lS, NO. IS
STOPPING A SURPRISEPARTY


An afflicted correspondent writes to
the Chicago Tribune to know how she
aud her husband can manage TO rcpel
the pirates who, at this season of the
year, organize expeditions to prey upon
their hapless neighbors, aud call their
ioays surprise parties" II is not
easy TO advise her Some people have
found il elleciual TO keep a buil.dog o.
satisfactory ferocity grcasc on the
front steps is good some sHblorn
eases have yielded TO the applica-
tiOn Of Il powerful electric battery To
the bell wire, and the iomehtalion Of u
few pals OF water is not without its
effect. A smallpox placard will some
times work II cure, when other rene
dies have been exhibited IN vain.
A gentleman on West Adams street
has Invented n heroic method Of treat
ment, and which was tried last Thurs
day Ia the presence OF large surprise
party, proving successful beyond the
fullest expectations OF the ingenious
inventor. lie unhitched the bell wire
IRON the pull, which he riveled on the
inside Of the post; then he got chisel
and II screw driver aud removed all the
las,enings OF the door post, so that
while II looked like II solid door way,
with securely fastened bellhandle III
ii, It Is nothing but thin veneer OF
moulding, ready to yield TO the touch
OF an infants hand. These arrange
nlents completed, he and bis wife turn
ed down the gas and watched ut the
blinds TIL their unsuspecting victims
entered the ambush-lhe front yard
that is. The iUrlorn hope was headed
by joyial old man, whose boast is
thut he is as young M heart as his
grandchildren. THIS gentleman's or
dmary weight is about 255 pounds,
THIS devoted man marsbahcd his forces
aud advanced nlmby up the steps.
lmnemorial custom has prescribed Us
al absolute rule that when house is
attacked by surprise party, the pirate
at the head oi the beslegers shall pull
the bell as vehemently as il the resi-
deucc were that OF II doctor, and the
stormer the prospective father Of u first
baby. Accordingly the old gentleman
gave the bell fearful tug, throwing
himself back 80 as to get the luxury Of
a full purchase 10 his surprise he
seemed TO pull the whole front out OF
the house, and with II wild whoop OF
astouishment and terror, he laceompan-
led by the door pOsl) threw II back
summersault down the steps into the
midst OF the iestal party. He f,ll on
the hireling musician; the hireling
musician fell on the fiddler; the door
post knocked Il couple Of guests over
the balcony railing into the rose
bushes, and the whole party knocked
each other down like a row Of bricks
Oh card house, amid a perfect pande-
mouium of sbrcks, smashing OF dishes,
bottles and the like. The surprise
party made good their retreat, carry
ing their wounded with them without
mOlestation by the triumphant garri.
sou. The ingenious inventor thinks
that he has only ommitted one detail
he should have tried IL first with his
mUther.in-law to see that il was in per
feet working order.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02

lowlands, but absolutely undcrhows
the country. Catfish from the river
have been caught in wells dug on plan
taiions in the swamps, and the water
in these wells rises and falls with the
flood tide of the river.
1t may be proper to state that the
late Wappenockes (Longfoot) W. d.
Furguson. with whom Abraham Lin
coin sojourned as u wood-choppvr IN
the early } ears OF the current century.
often rccounted the terrible incidents
OF the earthquake that destroyed New
Madrid, below Cairo in 1912, and the
writer Of this has often heard Mr.. Fur.
guson and the father OF Charlie Morris,
Of Atlantic Place, on the Mississippi
relate many facts here rccted.-N Y
IForid.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02
our FEA THERED MINSTRELS.

With the advent of spring come
flowers, but faster than these come the
birds. Before the blue patches Of vic
lets are visible on the bill side, and ere
the gold OF the marsh marigold is seen
scattered along the brook margins,
comes the bird that Tennyson calls
"1he sea blue bird Of march,"
the blue bird, iorerunner Of the violet,
which nestles in the grass and birdlikc
Curve, her throat
Just rs # she sat and sung
Then comes robin redbrcast, hopping
up aud down the garden walk, aud
then high up III the lcaflcss tree-top
out Of u snow-cloud sometimes, YOU
hear the song sparrow's tuueiul carol
The winged songsirrs gather in
throngs with gay or tender ballads,
each 40 different from the rest-wrcn,
swallow, linnct, thrush, orlOlc- and
none OF them dearer or mcrricr than
bobolnk, the Robert Burns among
bird pools whose warblc follows the
track Of the plow and rippics along
III, edges of The corn.fed. The pres.
euce marks the departure Of winter
and the advent Of ont door life Bu,
when do they come 4?
nm, cn,,yo ,r ru, n,.n.
M, ,..,.1..',,'
nS 9"or''" was 'oVe"',S ans"ereu
~ ar a. ~ Lan'oe''o'', % ., iocnes"r
AZ. J., VINO Nep' u rseoru . .. IN. arrival
., o'rus 'or so,hc y,'us paSc NC say >
.nal W io'1 .mo 'VD'ns .w',, were observed
.ncre Marcn 20 "'" oo gvese were go
c%Ssn an,,, ~ Tha, ,sas - 'lpI h'. ,'..'s "e'S
year In ls73 robins cam, March I3
spurrows ~ bluc birds is pi,nons 10
Shine nud woodcock were i,,und n,
Victor March 27. In 1874 Llu, b,rls
arrived March rs. AMI suipe wers sho,
March "a I'm 1875 IN, 6rs, rnhins
were seen March IL. aud suiuo wer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-02

AN lloNEsT CoNDUcToR, "A conduc.
tor on an Eastern railroad was ap
preached By II seedy-looklng individual,
who wanted free ride, IA he didn't
have any money. "All right" said
the conductor, "go forward into the
smoking ear, and III Fix you all right.
Soon ailerward the conductor appear
ed ia the smoking car to collect fare
FROM the passengers. He took up fare
from every body except the dead.bcat
aud another man, who happened to be
the Superintendent of the road. The
Superintendent noticed that bc hud
overlooked this man, aud asked him
why he had done so. why, That's u
conductor" was the reply. "ilis up.
pearauce does not indicate ii. Look
at ihcsc clothes" said tlc Superintend.
ent. "Well,' raid tho conductor she
can't help that He's u conductor on
II Western road, and he's one OF those
fellows who arc trying to live within
their salaries, and that's what be has
come To-" This was satisfactory to
the Superintendent, aud the man OBJ
tanned bis ride without further inquiry.