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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
MITIGATING TEE HORRORS
OF WAR.

An ingenious pamphlet has been
written by q German on improvements
of war. Believing that war is but =
natural outbreak Of the pentup forces
of humanity, which must from time 70
time occur, he proceeds 70 show that
its horrors are in great measure due
to the injuries inflicted on peaceful
civilians By 9 wanton destruction Of
life and property. War, he maintains,
il properly conducted, should in NO
way affect non-combatants, except in
so FAR as they must suffer BY reason Of
bereavements; and, moreover, much
may be done 10 make IL less disagree
able to actual combatants. With this
view, be suggests that some neutral
territory be set ASIDE by the European
Powers and devoted entirely to blood.
shed. No fighting is, under any pre-
tence whatever, TO take place ont Of
this territory, which 10 TO be fitted up
for war IN the most elaborate fashion.
There is to be o training school for
nurses, . college for surgeons, and
large hospitals. Prisoners ofwsr will
be confined in buildings specially pre-.
pared for their accommodation. There
arc also to be vast cemeteries and de.
posits for artificial limbs, &c. These
conveniences will be open TO oil ma
tions wishing to fight at fixed and
reasonable charges. Weapons Of every
description-and in fact all the appli-
ances for wsr-may be bought or
hired, but no credit is to be given, and
the charges for bsttle6elds are to be
paid before the FIRST gun is fred. All
profits, after payment Of expenses will
be devoted TO the maintenance Of the
widows and orphans Of the fallen.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
the courtroom was death-like. !
dreaded to break it, The sound Of my
voice startled me when spoke.

the courtroom was death-like.
dreaded to break it. The sound Of my
voice startled me when | spoke.
"Who was itIn | asked.
: !as- lips. moved bgt no. sound came
I--~By tie .soionnr t.sss.; o.
on that sacred book, and by youi
hopes of salvation hereafter | adjur'
you to tell the truth I" said earn
estly.
Her agitation was fearful 10 witness
She shook from head TO foot. A deadly
palor overspread her face. Slowly
raising her trembling hand, and point
ing at DR.. Baldwin
THAT is the man" !" she almost
shrieked.
Then, in quick, wild accents she
went on to tell that on finding himself
discovered by reason Of her waking
the culprit, who was no other thar
George Granger, Mrs. Berkley's profit
gate brother, had disclosed to her that
his purpose was to regain his lost in
hcritance by putting out OF the way
those who stood between him and it
promising the witness toprovideior hel
handsomely, il she kept his secret; but
when put to the test, she had found
herself unable to violate her solemn
oath
George Granger, alias DR.. Baldwin
| IL r. L.. kaat N y
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
ROMAN lfAGNIFICENCE.

If anything was wanted to give US
an idea of Roman magnificence, we
would turn our eyes from public mon
uments, demoralized games and grand
professions, we would forget the stat
ues in brass and marble, which out
numbered the living inhabitants, so
numerous that one hundred thousand
have been recovered and still embel-
lish italy; and would descend into
the lower sphere of material lite-thosc
things which attest luxury and taste
to ornaments, dresses, sumptuous liv-
ing, and rich furniture,
The art Of using metals and cutting
precious stones surpassed anything
known at the present day.
In the decoration Of houses, in social
entertainments, in cookery, the Ro-
mans were remarkable. The mosaic,
signet rings, canoes, bracelets, bronzes,
vases, couches, banqueting tables,
lamps, chariots, colored glass, gliding,
mirrors, mattresses, cosmetics, per-
fumes, hair dyes, silk ribbons, potteries,
all attest great elegance and beauty.
The tables Of thugs root and Delain
bronze were as expensive as the side
boards of Spanish walnut, so much ad-
mired in the Great Exhibition at
London.
Wood and ivory were carved as ex-
quisitely as in japan or China.
Mirrors were made of polished silver.
Glass cutters could initiate the colors
of precious stones so well that the
Portland vase, taken from the tomb
Of Alexander Scverus, was long con
sidered as genuine sardonyx; brass
could be hardened so as to cut stone.
The palace OF Nero glittcred with
gold and jewels. Perfumes and flowers
were showered from ivory ceilings.
The halls of Eliogabulus were hung
with cloth and gold, enriched with
jewels Tiberius gave a million of ses-
terces for picture for his bed room.
A banquet dish Of DesiIlus weighed
five hundred pounds silver.
The cups of Druses were Of gold.
TUNES were embroidered with the
figures OF various animals. Sandals
were garnished with precious stones.
Drinking cups were engraved with
scenes from the poets Libraries were
adorned with busts and with tortoise
shell, and covered with gorgeous pur.
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

Jones tells us good story Of Proc
tor Knott. II will be remembered
that in the Fall Of 1860, Knott, then
iy..aaaI in in EvAehffs 50 ~; ~
torney General on the Chib. Jackson
ticket. When Frank Blair seized the
State of Missouri in 1861, he sent old
Colonel Bernstein, at the head Of two
German regiments, from st. Louis TO
take possession of Jefferson City.
Bernstein was q revolutionist OF l648
and a native of Hesse. Cassel. At his
approach Claib. Jackson fed TO Neos-
ho, accompanied by oil the State OH
GERS, except Knott and one other. Az
soon as Bernstein had established in
possession, with headquarters ~ the
State House, he sent corporal and q
file Of men to collect those fragments
of the State Government which Jack.
son, in his haste, had left behind. The
corporal collected our ]. Proctor along
with the other fragments, and march
cd him up to the headquarters, where
Bernstein, in full regimentals, with
sword and pistols by his side, and scat
cd in the great chair Of the Chief Jus.
tice, received him.
When Knott was presented TO him,
Bernstein began speech as follows:
"Mr. Addorney Sheneral, der rcioiu.
tion isb now gomblede. Der maderisl
oaf der Sthate Gufferment ish now in
undishbuted possession Of der dhroops
oaf der Unided Shdates l am en-.
powered TO effect a reorganization Of
der Sdhate Gufferment upon der dhruo
basis oaf der institutions for vich our
forefaders blet und died.
"Allow me TO interrupt you, Colo
nel," Knott broke in, solemnly.
"Cerdainly," said Borpstein, with
enormous gravity.
81 merely desire to conserve the nc.
curacy of history" pursued Knott.
"You observe Colonel, that the con-
text of your remark would lead TO the
inference that your forefathers and
mine fought shoulder to shoulder in
that conflict. But if you will refer to
any reliable account Of Bennington or
Trenton or Princeton, you will find
them represented as facing each other
on those fields''
"Gorboral," replied bernstein, sadly,
"dhake dot man away; eshcort him
by his house we're ho lifes, und blace
him under guard dill furder orters."
Knott tells me, says Jones, that be
has never since ventured upon joke
at the expense of Dutchman, partic-
ularly il be was native OF HesBe- Cassel.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
REFINEMENT.
Refinement Is mol tastidiousp

Refinement is not fastidiousness. IL
is not luxury. 1t is nothing Of this
kind. II is far removed from excess
or waste. A person truly refined will
not squander or needlessly consume
anything. Refinement, on the con.
trary, is always allied TO simplicity and
q judicious and tasteful employment Of
the means Of good and happiness which
il has at command. II seeks TO divest
itself Of supcrfuities and aspires con.
tinually to the utmost possible purity.
Refinement leads TO personal cleanli-
ness and elegant neAtness, good taste
and simplicity in dress. All "loudness"
or "hashiness" is repugnant 10 its
spirit. In its home and surroundinp-
whether palatial, afiiuent or humble
the same chastsnsss and natural grace
is maintained. The absde Of genuine
refinement and q mere pretcnder to
it are very different In the former
you will find no excessive gaudincss,
or false glittering; but the latter
abounds in it. In personal manner,
refinement Is most conspicuous. A
man with refinement is always polite
without flourish, gentle without sfsm.
macy, and considcrate without stiffness.
Display and ceremony are not identi-
cal with refinement, and are poor sub
stitutes for il. There 10, Of course, no
refinement like that Of the heart, which
impcls its posseseor to show ON all %.
casions a thoughtful and kindly regard
for the feeling Of others. No adher.
cnce to etiquette can compare with II
or the spontaneous observation Of true
aud gratifying politeness.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
THE RAILROAD HOG.

"This scat is taken, sirr' All per-
sons who have travelled TO any extent
are familiar with this formula. lttells
the story of the railroad hog-the
small souled, mean, selfish brute, who
pays grudgingly for one seat and strains
his small wit TO hold two. This particu-
lar hog wore a plug hat, shiny with
the genuine Boston gloss an enameled
shirt and closely cropped iron beard.
| know his kind. He is an eminently
respectable beast, who always pays his
debts promptly, takes an interest in
Sunday schools, administers to his do.
ceased brothcrs's children out of their
patrimony, is the President Of joint
stock companies, and has biographical
eulogics published in tho newspapers
when he finally kicks tho bucket. l
know the hog lied when he said,
This seat is taken, SIR" but l
found one "that was not taken, sir,"
and watched him TO see how many
times he ouldrcproduce the falsehood
The coach was rather iull, and would
you believe il the miserable hog told
sixteen separate and distinct lies in
order to crafty his mean selhshness.
Enough TO sink a healthier soul to per.
dition. lie varied the formula one
time II was wave Of the hand and a
look at the rear Of the car 10 indicate
that the holder OF the scat had gone
for q drink Of water and would be back
soon. Another time, 10 the inquiry Of
mild hammered and timid questioncr,
he replied by stolid stare, and then
spreading himself little wider be re-.
sumcd the perusal Of bis newspaper.
| was tempted to crawl up behind him
and hiss into bis car, you're an awful
liar |" But had my revenge. A big
red faced wohundred. .pounder got 10
at way station. He was swesty TO
n fearful degree. His feet smelt like
q valcrianate Of ammonia and rotten
fish, and bis breath was hot. stinking
sirocco, based on both whiekey and
onions. This behemoth preferred 10
settle himselfin the scat that was taken.
cThis scat" began tho hog. "Weu,
guess IN take Il till the other fellow
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

CusrKR . CounTsHrP--The first time
that General Custer set bis handsomc
eyes upon his future wife, was when
be was fifteen years old, and goihS 70
school in Monroe, Michigan. GetsR
along the street one day, the. rough, !,
faxen-headed, frecklsd faced boy pass.
ed a little blsck-eyed, eight-yssr.old
girl swinging on . gate. She was .
pretty little creature, her fathers pct,
an Only child, and naturally spoiled.
She said archly, her little face dimpiod
with smiles, "Hellol you Custer boyf'
Then, frightened at hor own temeri.
ty, turned and fed into the house. II
was love at frst sight with tho wild
young savage OF fifteen. end be then
and there vowed that somo day
that same little girl should be bis
wife. An 20 she was, bat only alker
many lovers' woes; Judge Bacon, pret.
~ Lissie's father, was ior . long time
obdurate toward the young nan, who
hc feared was Rcke apd asstabls, and
his suitor submitted most patiently 10
his will until at lest be rslentcd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

comes" and down no plunged, partial.
ly crushing the hog In his dssoent.
The latter lfowned and began TO blus'
ter, but the red.faced rufnan soon took
that out Of him with threat 10 swal.
low him whole--to pitch him oat OF
the window, and to mako many other
dispositions Of him in case he didn't
simmer down. Our porcine friend
simmercd, and then the barbarian grew
good humored. He told funny snec.
dotes and poked the hog in tho ribs.
He wanted to know where be was 60
ing. He spit tobacco juice across him
out of the window, spsttering his shirt
front, between his boots and all around.
He offered him "chew" every time
he took out his plug Of navy. The
hog pcrspired Freely and shivsred
with giasast. Finally be eshslaa out
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

guilty pf murder in the first degree.
Having in that Territory the right to
choose whether he should bc hanged,
.lss -s.sssa,.he latter
form OF iexccnilo1' and VIII VIII falreJlaTlgiiJr
sentenced TO be shot on the 26th day
Of January, 1877.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

"A few days previous TO the time
fixed for the execution of John ID. Lee,
the Mormon bishop, for his completely
in the Mountain Meadow massacre,
his counsel applied TO the Supreme
Court of Utah anil he was granted q
stay of execution, II may be possible
that Lees miserable existence will still
be prolonged by an appeal Of his case TO
the Supreme Court of the United
States but his execution is only mat
Ter of timc.-ED. REP.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07

Il may be considered ~ ono Of the
most curious things Of lie that people
who nsed prsssats lncst gst ~ lsess.
spd those who assd sss~ lssss ~ sse
moat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
MOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSA-
HRE

'-@>----------- ----s--'-es.-.---.---~
cOLD-BIooDED SLAUGHTER or ONE hI'Nr
DRED AND TWENTY EMIGRANTs on THE
PLAIN---A GRAPHIC SKETCH or THE
CRIME AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
ANDREW HARWlCK,
MARKET street. CIearfield. Pa,

MANUFACTURER AND pEAlERis
HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDES, COLLARS,
and all kinds Of
HORSE FURNISHING GOODS.
A full stock Of saddiers' Hardware, Brushes,
Combs, Blankets, Robes, ETC., always on hand
and for sale at the lowest cash prices. All kinds
Of repairing promptly attended TO.
All kinds of hides taken IN exchange for har-
ness and repairing. All kinds Of harness leather
kept on baud and for sale at a snall profit
Cleaffeid, Jan. ~, 1879
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
Livery stable.

L lie that ho h now fully prepare' 10 aooommo
lats all In the way Of Furnishing h..sss, Buggies
saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice AM
Va Reasonable terms. Residence on Locust street
N-~een Third and Fourth.
Nsarheid. Feb. 4, ,Isr4
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4 sToRY or pRocToR KNOTT

another seat was vaceIi.
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LEES ARREST.

In November, 1874, Ice was arrest.
cd, aud was soon after indicted for par
tieipation in this fearful crime. lie
had evaded pursuit for long time,
living with one of his eighteen wives,
an English women, among the Naysjoo
Indians, where his hut was like an
arsenal. His first trial continued
through part Of July and August, 1875,
and on the testimony then adduced tho
jury failed 10 agree. During bis trial
his cell was searched. and elaborate
preparations for an intended escape
were discovered. At this time one Of
his wives tried to SEQ him, and, moot
ing with a refusal, sho assaulted tho
iailor. In September, 1876, he was
again tried. and the jury found him
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-02-07
a PRorRAcrED SIEGE.

For five days the assault was kept
up and the defence sustained without
any definite result being arrived at
All this time the appearances indicated
that the attacking party were savagcs,
They were dressed and painted like
Indians and initiated their ways 40
well us to completely deceive tho emf.
grants. But while there were proba
bly, few Indians among the lot, the
majority Of those who bnrrasscd the
unfortunate travellers were members
Of the Utah militia, headed by Major
John d. Leo, While tho siege lasted
some Of these fcnds amused themselves
by pitching quoits and indulging IN
other pastimes when temporarily rc.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

BALLOU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR
DECEMBER.-The December number of Bal
lou : Magazine is "A marvel of beauty and of
interest. There is such a variety in this
publication, that every one Will find some
thing of interest in its pages. There is not
a single article that il not readable while
the illustrations all fresh aud worthy of
especial commentator, especially the one
on the first page, aliuding TO Christmas and
New-Gears greetings. The poetry is of a
high order of merit and the humorous
matter, bv NJ. Qnad, is laughahIe and funny
in the extreme. The contents are as follows:
'"The Close of the Year" (puen). bv Earl
Marble Brazil and its People" by the
author of the Cold Hunters :" "Adelaide's
Husband - "A Snowy Christmas Eve :"
"fr"st-Work;' "Anticipation;" How we
Captured the School MASTER Fright ut
Last - "Nera's Revenge - "Te1le est In
Nie;' "A Strange Mistake;' ''Un Pr"pos
mai a PrOpos;' "The Ludlow Disappear
ance;" The One Fair Woman" Japanese
Fans "a Turkish Town" "A Splendid
Prize, and who wou;" "Why am still a
Bachelor" "Onr Young People Story-Tel-
ler.-The Child of the Wilderness - The
Housekeeper;" "Euthven's Puzzle Page
Things Pleasant and OiherwiSe;" :" Popular
Plays" (humorous illustrations). Publish
ed by Thomes & TALBOT, % Hawley Street.
Boston. at only S1.50 per annum, postpaid !:
and for sale at all the news stations at Is
cents a copy.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

JUJUBE PAsTE-Girls who chew
jujnbe paste ought to be able to tell
where it comes from. The Semi
Tropical Of Florida says: The ju-
.jube tree is worthy Of attention Of all
lovers of fancy trees and shrubs. 1t is
both useful and ornamental, and can
not be surpassed for beauty. From
the lst of april until late in November
or until frost, it is covered with a
dense, deep green foliage, interspersed
with its tiny ornamental fruit in all
stages of growth. The fruit is speck-
led and reddish when ripe. The leaves
and fruit are borne on n small, wire
like stem, from six to twelve inches
long, which grows downward, and
presents a beautiful, weeping appear
ance. The tree is native Of Syria,
hut has been cultivated many years in
Spain, Italy and France for its fruit
which, manufactured into paste, is rel
ished by school girls and annoying to
teachers. When the fruit is ripe it
closely resembles the berry in size
and shape" Gum arabic, sweetened,
is commonly sold as juiube paste.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

SOME CURIOUS SQUIRRELS The st.
Louis Republican says: IAN odd
squirrel was exposed for sale, with
others sent to the st. Louis market,
the odditv consisting in the fact that
the animal was jet black below, while
of the color of the ordinary fox squir-
rel upon the back and the upper half
of the sides and tail. Mr.. Bates, the
taxiGermist, an experienced natu! alist,
recognized the squirrel, not as cross
between the black and fox squirrels, as
was supposed, out as distinct variety
found occasionally in Illinois, though,
so far as known, a rarity in any local
itv. He has one single specimen in
his collection. 1t was first classified
as a distinct variety by the naturalist
Prince Paul, of Wurtemberg, who
visited this country some years ago,
and wi ose reputation as 4 scientist is
deservedlv high The animal is named
the black bellied squirrel, > Sciu1'us mel
Hnaqasper. if the black bellied squir-
rel was not so exceptional as was at
first supposed, though, a squirrel shown
by Mr.. Bates certainly was. A few
days ago an item appeared in the Alton
newspapers to the effect that some
spOrtsmen in the vicinity had shot a
white squirrel, and this exquisite ami
NAL Mr. Bates has just stuffed and
mounted 1t is a .arge fox squirrel IN
everything except its color, which is
as white as snow, flowing tail and all
The specimen that of a perfect albino,
and is something beautiful. A some
what similar squirrel, and even more
of an oddity in the collection, is a large
fox squirrel, killed some time ago, the
under part Of which is of the ordinary
color, while the back is a pure white.
This specimen, though not so beautiful,
is quite as much of an oddity as the
one lately killed near Alton"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

WATER PROOF Doors A cores
pondent of the Indiana Farmer SAYS ::
Il stood in mud and water two or
three inches deep for ten hours day
for a week without feeling any damp
less or having any difficulty in getting
nv boots on or off, If you would he
equally successful, before wearing the
boots. give the bottoms a good coat
inc of tullow and coal tar and dry it
IN; then oil the uppers with castor oil,
about one tablespoonful to each boot {;
then oil them twice a week with caster
oil. when one teaspOonful will be oufti-
cient. If the weather should be rainy,
or YOU are compelled TO work in water
dnrino the day, wash your boots clean
AZ night, hold them by the fire until
quite warm, and oil them while wet,
and Won will have no trouble about
your boots getting hard and shrinking
up so that you cannot get chem on.
If the leather should become red, give
q coat Of ordinary shoe backing be-
fore oiling The effect of castor oil Is
TO soften the leather, while it fills the
pores and prevents the water from
entering
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

THE ,T,u-a17 H. s. f
furnishes the following details ,-
ing the preserved food for a..7. =,
pared in the event Of 81 s-arr.-A q. b.
or in case the transport OBJ Zoo.
prove difficult. This food Is b.
ed ofpouuded oats aua E-a' +
mixed with seed oil aud j
paste obtained by this miN.l.l b b
cut mp into thick cakes o.. a
inches in diameter picrrtd ".-
holes to assist the soaking M
On being taken from The '''-
cakes are strung upon Ni'' r n
each wire holds the daily H lin
horse. Each ration OF The .. ...7r.
four pounds Is equal in i-...'T sT.y.
ten pounds of oats. When Nr ia,
sivelv on these cakes tAt, r.tl
thinner IL appearance. HU. y. -r b.
any of their strength. t.'' IND
worked. These cakes "'".' ..
useful to travellers who aie ',--
to take feed with them
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1877-11-30

PETROLEUM FOR REMOVING SCALES
IN BOILERS Rs-Petroleum has recently
been successfully employed for the
removal and prevention Of scale in
steam boilers, also for the removal of
deposits from water pipes where the
water contains large quantities of lime.
1t has the effect of penetrating and
rotting the scale, causing it to become
porus and disengage itself from the
surface to which it is attached. 1t is
very simple remedy and can be used
in small quantities without any diff
Guilty whatever, say about quart of
water every week for twenty five
horse power boiler and in quantities
more or less, according to the size of
the boilers. 1t may be introduced in
the feed water OR through the safety
valve, or in any way most convenient
for that purpose; but to be effective it
must be pure. The heavy oil used for
luh;icating purposes in cold situations
is the most efficient, as the refined oil
of this description is of no use. as it is
soon expelled 10y the heat.-OH, Paint
and Drug Reporter.