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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

A TEST CAsE.-ln Bedford county
week before last, MIS- Eira Null got verdict o
81 500 against a landlord named Grouse, whom
she had sued for having sold her husband liquoi
whilst in state Of intoxication, and who in tha
condition was killed on the railroad. A. Crous,
is worth nothing an attempt will be made to re
cover the money from his bondmen.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Fires were raging furiously last Sun
day in the woods north Of this place The fire
commenced in the woods near Mr.. John shaw's
farm, in Lawrence township, destroying some Of
bis fencing, and burned over several valuable
timber tracts belonging to different parties.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
"The CIearfield RrpupLloAv, a Demo.

cratic paper, by the way, gives It's readers more
reading matter than any county paper IN tb,
State, with which we are acquainted, and there IL
not much ponscnse about Il, either."- Warren
Ledger.
Benjamin Franklin Morris, the editor Of the
paper iron which the above sriicle was taken, as
bis name indicates, comes from good old Resolu-
,iOnary stock, and H. therefore, competent judge
because be has inherited correct ideas &, to what
makes q live newspaper
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

John A. Stock is anxious to have the
devotees Of "the weed" call and try his brag hve-
cent cigar, which he is now manufacturing at his
establishment on Second street, one door north Of
First Nat. Bark. Cigars at all prices, and all
Manufactured OF pure tobacco. my9-f
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Next Sabbath will complete the
eighth year that Rev. II. $. Butler has oaicistsd
mItsto Of the clearheld Presbyterian Church.
10 consequences thereof, Mr.. Better will deliver an
nppropriate anniversary sermon on bat day, al,
The usual time Of holding the p,9rnIng service.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

II. A. Fleck 4 Co. are having the
store room lately occupied by Il. W. Graham re-
modelled and design moving their large stock Of
Dry Goods and Notions into II Ia short time.
Their present quarters are too limited for their
rapidly increasing business.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
FoRrsr FiRrs.-Some of our farmer

FOREST FIREs.-Some Of our farmer
friends have been greatly annoyed, and in fact
injured BY the various fires that have occurred in
the woods this spring. Thc,e fires are kindled
by somebody, and as we bave had about fires and
burnings enough tho past year, it would be well
enough to make an effort to send somebody up,
and see II there cannot be stop to this incen-
diary work
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

On account OF the elegant (2) rail
road facilities between this place and Bellefonte,
Judge oryis was obliged to stage 1t from the hat
ter place 10 clcar6eld on Monday last. A stage
line between the two places will soon render the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
IL Has Stood the Test.

II you doubt the wonderful success OF smiLon's
CONSUMPTION CuRE, give il a trial; then II you
are not satisfied, return the bottle and we will re.
fund the price paid. 1t has established the fact
that Consumption can he cured, while for Coughs
Hoarseness, Asthma, whooping Cough, aud all
Lung or Throat troubles, there is nothing like il
for quick and positive cure, and It seldom fails
Ten cents, so cents, aud Sl.UO per bottle. II
your Lungs are sore, or Chest or Back lame, use
SnrLou's Porous PLAsrER, Price % cents. Sold
by G. d Watson, Druggist, Clearfeld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

The attention Of parties interested, is dirscte,
to the following Act Of Assembly, passed in 1874
Sac. /. be il enacted ac., That all person.
applying for letters testamentary or letters of Ad
minisration, shall, before the Issue Of said letter.
ie with the Register Of Wills an affidavit, setting
forth as nearly as Gao be ascertained, the day anC
hour Of decedsnis death, TO which said letter
respectively relate.
SEC. 2. An Registers Of Wills are hereby 70
quired TO file said affidavit, aud also to record
said date Of death with the other records Of said
docedents estates respectively.
ArPRovLp--the 18th day Of May, A. d. 1874
JoHS +. HARrRASFr.
II often happens that per'ons jmefr from distant
parts Of tho county to procure letters estamontary
or letters tf Administration on the estates oi
decedents, and fail to bring with them any record
Of the day or date OF death, aud are thus com
PEELED to travel home for the necessary iniorma
tion. thus making two trips to the county seat
when the business could as we'll have been don't
with one. Read the above Law carefully, and
then preserve II for future use.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Spots upon the Sun do not yisibly diminish It's
bnlliancyj but spots, pimples or blotehes upon
the face, neck or arms seriously detract from fe-
male beauty. They may, however, be completely
removed by the daily use Of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap. Depot crittenton's, No. 7 Sixth Avenue,
NY. Hills Hair whisker Dye, black or brown,
so cts. may 2-Iw.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

COURT WEEK.-Court opened at 10
4. N. on Monday morning, with Judges 0rvs,
Ogden and Holt On the Bench. The argumen,
list was disposed of in the forenoon, and sn ad
journment was had until 2 o'clock, P. NJ. The
list Of Grand Jurors was called, empaneed, sworn
and charged, and sent to their room, james l..
Lesvy having been appointed Foreman. The
Constable, were next called upon to hand in their
returns, after which the Traverse Jurors were
called, and jury empannelej, and an assault
and battery case tried in the afternoon, and a
forgery case after supper. The attendance was
rather slim for a Quarter Session Court
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Several new Sheriff's sales will be
found 10 the list to-day. The regular sales will
take place on Monday. jane 18th, and the two new
ones advertised thi. week will be sold on wednes-
day, June 9Th. Interested parties will make a
note Of the dales.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Three prisoners made their escape
FROM the Indiana county prison on Monday nigh,
Of last week. One Of them injured his ankle so
that he could get not off, as contemplated, and was
reeaptured. The other two lelt for parts unknown.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

The owners Of unseated lands will
observe by notice In our advertising columns
that the Board of Commissioners propose to close
up the Appeal business on the 18th # June next
Those who feel aggrieved had better come to
time If the desire relief
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

As the time for registering voters is
athaud, lay before readers this week the Act
Of Assembly relating to the duties Of Assessors un-
der the new Constitution, and fiom which every
citizen can Gull any amount oi useful information.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

The Excelsir well ut Brookville, aitel
has been abandoned as n dry hole. Several test
wells 'or oil will be pu, down at diherent places
10 Jefferson county during the simmer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

DARK WANTED,-We will pay $3.50
I'D per ton for temiock Bark. and 81 90
Tor Rock Oak Bark. delivered at Curwens-
Vile. We will pay s5 for hemlock and 81
for rock oak bark, delivered at Osceola
Mills may a. ~
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Call and see the splendid assortment
Of Ladies' and chillfens trimmed and untrimmei
hats and bonnets, received this week at William
Reeds, in the Opera House. rs So
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

At the REPUBLICAN Office is the place
to get your job work done. weare fully prepared
to do anything in the printing line, will do |,
we'll, and at the right lind Of price,. u.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

WANTED II, 900 cords Of Hemlocls
and Rock Oak Bark, for which We will pay The
highest market price.
jyl2f. A. @. KRAMER 4 Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

A Bold BURGLARy.-The Williams.
port Gasetfe and Bulletin, Of the 18Th inst, says
Yesterday Sunday afternoon, bold robbery
was perpetratei at the residence Of Mr. orin Shaw,
No. 81 Campbell street. At the time 1t happened
the family were attending the Temperance lecture
at The Academy Of Music. The premises were
thieves prying open the cellar door. The house
was ransacked from top to bottom, every drawer
aud closet receiving the closest attention. They
secured about nine dollars in money, gold neck :
lace and locket, two gold finger rings, a set Of
This robbery was committed 10 broad daylight"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Advertise IN the CLEARFIELD REPUB-
LioAs. The advertising rates are reasonable, aud
the circulation Is the largest Of any paper in this
section Of the State. tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Our devil put an old suit Of winter
clothes under pane Of blue glass few days ago.
and last Sunday he 'pOrted the nobbiest spring
outfit in The county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Lytle has received large stock OF
Msckerel, white Fish, Lake Herring, &c., which
he intends to sell very low. Come and price be-.
fore buying. II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

! BuGoiEs Fon sALE.--R. Newton Shaw keeps
| full supply Of Fredonia Buggies and Platform
Wagons for sale. To be seen at the Shaw House
yard. Call on or address him at olearfeld Penn
sylvania. may l3-tf.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

HOUSES BURSED.-The dwelling
house Of jesse W. Carlile, in Troutville, Brady
township, took FIRE the nigh, Of the 18th inst,
and burned to the ground, together with all its
contents, the family escaping with their night
clothes only. The ere was communicated to nn
adjoining dwelling, swned by Mr.. carlile and
occupied by Mr.. ROrb, which was also totally
consumed. The outbuildings on both lots we're
consumed, and only by superhuman efforts were
the buildings on the opposite side Of the street
saved, one Of which Is occupied by John Carlie,
ESQ. The loss entaied on Mr.. Carlile cannot be
the ere. Trouiville made narrow escape, indeed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

10000 tons of Hemlock and Rock Oak
Bark wanted by W, =. White Il Son. deliv-
cred at usceola aud turwensville, So and
81 will be paid at the former place, and
$50 and 81 ut The latter. mayo.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

WANTED !-lOO,OOO 26-ineh shaved shingles
to average from to 81 inehes-for which We
will pay the highest market price.
A. g. KRANER 4 Co.,
feb.2s.tLl Ceariiolj, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

New Washington borough has had
a temperance revival. Over one hundred persons
signed the Murphy pledge at that place last
Friday night
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

w.s white q son will pay 81 80 per ton
for Hemlock BARK delivered at Curwens.
Vile. and S5 at Osceoa. and 81 for Rock
Oak Bark delivered At either place. mayo
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Did you see the splendid new hats
and bonnets, at William Reedsl They are the
handsOmest and cheapest in town. 50 all the ladies
Fay.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Our Special column is decidedly interesting Ia
a local point Of view, and profitable reading tC
outsiders who want to save money.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

DR. SHlL0HS SYSTEM VlTAL1ZER is no
doubt the most successful cure for Dyspepsia an d
Liver Complaint we have ever known, otherwise
we could not guarantee It, In cases Of Consump-
tion, where General Debility, Loss of Appetite
and Constipation exist, 1t will restore and regu-
late the system while sllIL0lI'S CURE allays
the iufamaii on and heals the lungs. Price rs
cents. Sold by c. d. Watson, Druggist, Clear
field. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Rev. VIM. II. Dill will preach at he
Pleasant Hin School House, Bradford township,
next Sunday, May 27th, at 3 o'clock, ".
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Judge Orvis is President of the
Bellefonie Temperance Union, and, therefore, 10
position to push the Murphy movement.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

New and handsome designs in Wall Paper al
II. A, KratIer's. apr II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Have you joined the Murphyitcs I
If not, Why rot
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Beautiful, and then so very cheap
tho hats al Wm Reeds.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
aIm Advertisements.
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

i Notice Is heieby given that proposals for
repairing the bridge across the river at karthaus,
will be received by the county Commissioners Of
Centre and Clearheld counties, until ~ O'Clock
NJ, on the "a day Of June next. Specifications
be seen at their respective Offices 10 Bellefonte
or Clearheld. The contract will be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder The Boards re.
serve the right to reject all bids.
J.N. HALL,
ANDREW GREGG,
II. A. MINGLp
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

s
SALT SAIfii-i on can get iie % iafSe
twillsd sack Of fne salt at Lytls's for 90, the
same siro that has heretofore been selling at
S2. 80 and 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
100000
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE

Facts for the Farmer Facts for tho Merchan,
--Pscts for the Horscman Facts for the Stock
raiser--Pacts for the Poultry -kespsr-facts for
the Bee-keeper-facts for the Lazy err Facts for
the Laborer- fscts for the Doctcr--F Facts Tor the
Dairyman-faots for the Fruit -raiser- Facts for
tho Gardener--Facfs for the Houschold--facts
lur sxcrx family uhn uania Ia aaxn tnnnan
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

WHEAT WANTED 500 bushels Of
wheat, for which the CASH will be paid on de-
livery, at the store Of A. @. Kramer A Co, Clear.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
roa THE RIO onANor /

A PEsssrLyAsiA EXPEDITION ron ruH MEXICAN
SILVER risEs-wELL ARMED AND rLucKY, Bur
INTENSELY PrAoEAhLE AomcuLruRIsrs-ARE
TuHY ffLIIBusTERs or WHAT
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

We have Dress Goods at cents per yard and upwards
Black Cashmere, all wool, at 60 cents and upwards.
Coored Alpaca at Is cents per yaId and upward.
Black Alpaca, double width, at q cents and upwards.
Calicce and upwards Ginghams and upwards
Shrngs cents and upwards Musins cents and upwards
Mems and Boys Coonades at Is cents per yard and upwards
ckngs and upwards White Goods cents upwards
Shaws so cents and upwards. Best Percales 12i cents
Table Linen 22l cents upwards Ladies' Skirts 40 cents up
Good Black Silk 90 and upwards Embroderies cents up
CoLLORED SILKS ALL PRICES
Ladies Suits so and upwards White Bed Spreads upwards
Ladies and Childrcn's Hose and upwards
Ladies and Gents tIandkcrchefs cents and upwards
Corsets 25 upwards Ladies Ties 10 upwards
Gloves and upwards ALsk Handkerchief cents
Kid Gloves so and upwards suspcndcrs Is upwards
All linen shirt fronts 2g and upwards Fans % upwards
Gents Shirts upwards Pins per paper
Paraso is and upwards Umbrellas 37 upwards
just as you want them and
Prices that will defy competition
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
EoR SALE

II
The undersigned will sell at private sale all
that tract or parcel Of land situate In Decatur
township, Cleardeld county, Pa, within a short
distance Of the Tyrone A Clearheli X. n, and
adjoining lands Of Robert Hudson and others
and known n the Jacob d. Gearhart lot. The
said tract containing so acres more or less, with
two veins Of valuable coal thereon, has about 80
acres cleared, end 10 the hey to n large body Of
coal about being developed WIN be sold low and
upon easy terms. For particulars, apply to
DAVID l.. KREDS.
Clearfoid, Pa, July u, 1870.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

2, '%AA1N
i nave JUS; returned from f,eW FORK
shown in this town. Judge for your
straw hat for Eve cents
Ays3er. 0llar for two cents.
box Of paper collars for cents.
A pair Of cotton socks, plain, II cents.
A lead pencil for one cent.
black silk neck tie for Eve cents.
A cotton handkerchief for six cents.
Baby shoes. laced from 25 cents upwards,
60
laced and heeled 70 cents and up.
buttoued 90
In all colors and styles.
chldren's shoes from rs cents upwards.
Misses shoes from 81 upwards.
In lasting, leather or kid.
Mems plough Shoes at sl.25
Mems better dress shoes at $50
mans calf boo, from 81 upwards.
These are but few articles, to give 20
We keep also a full line of Mems Furnishing
sible
ALL KINDS OF TRADE TAKE
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

G 7r7r7 is not easily earned in these times, but
Mll It can be made in three months by any
VII one Of either ser, 10 any part Of tho
country who is willing TO work steadily at the
employment that wo furnish. 500 per week In
your own town. You need not be away from
home over night. You can give your whole time
10 the work. or only yeur spare moments. Il costs
nothing to try the business Terms and IS Outfit
free Address at once, II. HALLErr A Co.,
Ayril Is, ls77.lys Portland, Maine.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

Carpets, Carpets-ex. super. superfne cotton
warp, hemp, etc, at II. A. kratEers. apr IL.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
8ailruads.
Pennsylvania Railroad
TYRONE & oLEARFIELD BRANCH

M and after Monday, MAY II, 1877, the
SPassenger Traius will run daily Except Sun
days. between Tyrone and clearhsld, as followss
oLRARFIELD MAIL.
W. @. IHwfN CoDductor
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
Specials.

New stock Of Spring Goods just opened at IL.
A. KralEer's. apr II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Postofice at Clearfeld for the week ending
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
FACTS FOR AGENTS.

That this 10 the most important advertisement
for you yet published, being the best chance to
make money ever offered. The press endorses Il,
your own paper endorses it,every one endorses i,.
Tho Book Of the 1eth Century.
Male and female agents ceining money on Il.
Send 10 " at once and got circulars free.
MORAN, SMITH a BLACK,
7si Walnut street, Philadelphia, Pa.
apr. II, T1-sm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23

oLEARfGELD ACCOMMODATION.
W. S. PLuMMxR, Conductor.
BALD EAGLE VALLEY BRANCH

$40 A. N. Philipsburg bis Pm.
O'l0 " Clearfield, ar...7.40 "
2.a5 A." ] Curwensyille.-s.l5 "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-23
TYRONE STATION.

EASTWARD. AM WESTWARD. An.
Pacific Express $50 Pittsburgh Exp'ss, 2.50
Harrisburg Aoc'm, s:4s Pacific Express, $40
Pm Pm.
Mail Train, 3:26 Way Passenger, lis
Atlantic Express, $50 Mail Train, 6;25
Phia, Express, 1888 Fast Line, $3.50
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1877-05-17
Our Map.

We lay before our readers map of
that part Of Europe which will be the
srgue Of opening hustihtics between
Turkey and Russia. The eyes Of mil
lions 81 pcople are likely 90 be directed
% this part 10 the world for some time %
come. and the result OF the conflict viii
hc looked for with eager interest The
map-oh4ined by us from the New York
TriLmr-wlil afiunl fooi for study a.
those who desire 10 keep track ~ the
two armies, and who wish 70 he posted
upou their future movements The first
line ~ Turkish dcfonscs runs near the
right bank ~ the Danube river. from
Chervctz to Silisiria. while the Russian
army occupied kischcucf. q railroad
town between Odessa and Jassv, as
shown uu the map. The second line of
dcfenses ~ which the Turks are in
trenchcd is iu the Balkan range of noun
taIus aud there they are strongly furti-
tied, and il will bc difficult 10 dislolgc
them. as the country is rough and uu-
broken aud forms a great rampant,
which will have 90 be surmouuted before
Cousiautnople can be- reached. The
map also traces the two boundary lines
of Russia -onc before and the other
after the Crimcan war. The Danube rs
guar,iei by Turkish fleet. which viii
co-opcrutc with the land forces
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1877-05-17
lrenaiinn I'm Milnn.

The city Of Milan. Italy. las, for some
time past. been agitated 10 no small cx-
tent by public aud private discussions of
the subject of cremation. About three
years ago Alberto Roller, of that city,
wealthy philanthropist and an enthusiast
on this subject, bcqucathed about 80. 900
tu the city for the purpose Of construct
ing q suitable place for Cremating bodies,
at tke same time offering his own body
for that purpose His wishes were car
ried ont Ia the letter hy commission
Of eminent gentlemen, but as the pre-
partitions required time, il was necessary
that Rollers body should he omhalmed
Though the experiment succeeded per
fcctly in the cnsc of a body thus pre-
served. IL became a question whether
similarly satisfactory results could be
arrived at with corpse not thus treated.
This occasioncd wide diversity Of scnti-
mcnt in the city between the crema-
tionists and the anti-crcmatonists, and
lists were passed around among the
former, pledging the signcrs 10 devote
their bodies to cremation. One more
instance was wanted, and then the
crematory apparatus Of the commission
would, II was hoped, be declared sue.
cess. But the prnsclytes 10 these views
rcSolutcly refused 10 die in order that
they might be declared triumphant: and,
as It was considered necessary by the
authorities 10 have the consent Of the
friends Of the deceased, considerab .
difficulty was experienced in finding :.
subject. The process WIS tried in the
=
wish to be crematcd but the results
were far from decisive. Still another
experiment became necessary, aud at
last consent wns obtained Of the family
of an old man, siNty-onc years of age, by
the promise Of suitable reward. The
mayor, Count jules Bcllcnzaghi his
assistant, Lord Stcf; the superintendent
of cemeteries. number of medical men
and journalists. and several ladies. whose
curiosity led them 10 brave the somewhat
unpropituous weather. were present. and
watched attentiyely the different stages
of cremation. The apparatus was situ-
ntcd IN the Cupola of a little temple.
aud consisted of a sort of rcturt formed
extensively like an ancient sarcophagus.
Into this the corpse was introduced,
being laid upon a sort Of grating formed
of crossed bars Of iron, and was then
submitted TO the heat of a series of gas
jets, so arranged as 10 allow no part of
the body TO be touched by the flames,
aud also so as to subject the trunk and
head, the parts most difficult to bo car
BOMBED, to much greater heat.
Through a little glass window placed
in the end of the retort the sue
cessive stages of cremation were
watched and recorded by several prom
inent scientific gentlemen of the city.
The results, however, were not entirely
satisfactory, the residue after cremation,
during an hour and n half, being some.
thing over four pounds, or more than
double what should result from perfect
incineration.