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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-02-21
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POLICE COURTS.
, HArtford-F.P P. Morgan. Judge, second Msa-
days in January, April, July and OetOber.-
Charles Griffin, Marshal.
Beaver Dan--E W. Cooper, Judge, arss
Saturday in January. April. July an I October.
Thomas Stevens, Marshal
CrOmwell.-A. p. Montague. Judge, seeoad
Saturday in January. April. July and October.
Jas. W. Daniel Marshal,
CcrAlVS.--W. d. Barnard, Judge. Last Sat-
urdsy in March, June, September and DsSsn-
bsr.-Daniel Tiehenor, Marshal.
Hamilton-J. W. Landlord, Judge, post
once address Mellenry, ecuris held third Sat-
urday in January, April, July and Oe,sber.
A. :. CArman, harshal, POst-oass address
MeIIenry.
Roekport-Janes Tinsley, Judge, MansGsld
Williams, Marshal Courts held f1t Wsdnss.
day in January, Apt, July Aad ostohsr.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-02-21

-6tFerNl 5t tHe7 1tl3ahsl Iro3l-l
10 ring town, Beaver Dam. attended quar-
terly meeting last Sunday, among whom,
We mention W. II. Murrell and wife and
David Orr.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-02-21

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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
4 MURDERESS AT LARGE.


HARTFORD, May 3O--Mrs. Lydia
Sherman, the notorious Derby poisoncr,
contrived in some manner to escape
from the State Prison ut Wethersfeld
last night. 1t will be remembered
that she was tried in the spring Of
1872 for poisoning her husband, Hora-
tio +. Sherman, with arsenic in various
articles of food at their home in Darby
carly the previous year.
Had she escaped conviction she could
have been placed on trial for muder in
q similar manner Of two previous bus-
bands and six children, some in New
York and some in Connecticut, at
periods several years apart. But al
though very ably defended, she was
convicted of murder in the second de.
gree, mainly on the brilliant toxicolog-
ical evidence OF Professor Barker,
then of Yale College, and now of the
University of Pennsylvania.
The jury made the verdict one of
murder in the second degree, partly be-
cause a law of the State permitted
such a verdict when the evidence is
purely circumstantial and is not equal
in the minds Of the jurymen to that of
two direct witnesses.
She wac detained in the New Haven
Jail until January llth, 1873, when
Judge l.. F. S. Foster, the acting Vice
President of the United States during
Johnson's Presidency, and the recent
referee in the Nichols divorce case,
sentenced herto Stateprison for life, cx-
pressing his regret that the verdict had
not been one of murder in the first de-
gree. She was soon after removed to
Wethersfield, where, report has it, she
has shown or assumed symptoms OF
insanity.
This remarkable woman was born
in Burlington, N, j., December oath,
1924. She poisoned successfully her
first husband, Edward Struck, New
York policeman, her children, Martha,
Eliza, Edward and George, and subse.
quently her third husband, Horatia N.
Sherman, of Birmingham, Conn, and
his baby son, to all of which she con-
fessed, and it has been supposed that
she poisoned her second husband, John
Hurlburt, of Huntington, Conn.
For some time she had feigned i'll.
ness, and having disarmed suspicion
and prepared an exit by persuading q
matron to leave open a prison door
she escaped easily.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
PURSE AND SWORD.

The nattercrs of Mr.. Hayes natur-
ally claim for him exclusive credit for
the release of South Carolina and Lou
isiana from military duress The
Southern people, groaning under the
consequences Of years Of misrule, were
disposed to be grateful even for justice,
and have conceded to the President
the merit of magnanimity for doing
what he was really constrained to do
by the firm attitude Of the House of
Representatives. On the very last
night of thesession, within an hour of
the adjournment, Mr.. Field, of New
York, addressed these words to his
fellow members; "I appeal again to
every member on this side Of the
House to stamp his condemnation once
for all upon the monstrous doctrine
that the President can use your army
as he pleases. 1t is your right, not
his, to make rules for its government
and regulation. We hold the purse
strings control OF them was given to
us for this very purpose. Else why
the provision that no appropriation
for the army shall be fora longer term
than two years. No act of Congress
can bo passed that shall tic up the
hands of the House. Let us stand firm.
Here burst of sunlight flashed over
the cciling.] Behold, the light cometh
and the sun shines out gloriously; |
accept the auspicious omen. Zap
plauso.] Let us stand firm. The re-
sponsibility Of an extra session will
not rest with us. II the Senate choose
tosay to this House 'rhe army bill shall
not be passed unless you give the
President power to keep Packard and
Chamberlain in Office then let us
answer back, Take that responsibility
if you dare [Applause,]" Mr. Foster,
Mr.. Garfield and all the special repre-
sentatives OF lr. Hayes implored the
He use, in the most pitcous manner, to
make the appropriation Tor the sup
port of the ermy without annexing
the condition that no part Of it should
be used to interfere with the State
governments. MIR. Foster, particular
ly, was most urgent. 81 suggest" said
he, "that the House make the appro.
priation for three months" "Not for
three days days" was the firm reply.
As, upon u similar occasion in the
British Parliament, the constitutional
maxim Of llcta, In populo regendo su.
periorem hdbet Rer cWiam, was com.
pletcly reduced to practice. The House
OF Representatives earned for itself all
the praise which Lord jeffrey award
cd to Parliament By Withholding its
grants, and without disturbance or op.
position, il cxerted an effected consti-
tutional control over the lawless pre-
tensions of the executive. "No law OF
ordinance can be passed without its
consent No minister will dare tc
pursue any system to which II has de
clarcd its opposition. No culprit, how
ever great, can escape its vengeance
No delinquency, however secret, car
eludc its research" Itcompellcd Bel
knap TO resign the Office which he hat
stained with the taking Of brides and
it forced Hayes 10 obey the constitu
tion which his predecessor bad beer
violating for eight years. The suprem,
power of the State resides In those t
whom theconstitution has entrusted IN,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
THE BOSS BABES,
on, THE COMING BABY SHOW AT THE
EXPOSITION BUILDING.


Preparations arc progressing salts
factorily for the great baby show,
which begins tomorrow and lasts the
the rest of the week at the Exposition
building, Raised platforms have been
erected for the children and nurses,
with sufficient room to accommodate u
thousand OF the little scrcamers. IL
should be understood that this is not
some merely private money-making
enterprise, but, on the contrary, that
is managed by the Executive Commit
tee Of the Exposition, so that its prom.
ises can be relied on. 1t will give sl,-
5O5 in gold in prizes, and onc-hali OF
the net receipts will be divided among
the charitable institutions Of the city.
1t will be conducted in high.toned
manner, and Secretary Reynolds says
no mother need hold back for fear Of
not having good company for her dar-
ling.
The entries are already quite num-
erous, but there is plenty Of room Tor
more. 1t is particularly desired that
General Sheridan enter his twins. The
list is as follows:
Wednesday-To the finest boy over
six months and under one year First
prize, s75 second prize, $40; third
prize, $50; fourth prize, $40. TO the
finest girl over six months and under
one year; First prize, $751; second
prize, 500 fourth prize, $40
Thursday-To the finest boy over
twelve and eighteen months; First
prize, s75; second prize, s4Oi third
prize, $40 fourth prize, $40. 10 the
finest girl over twelve and under cigh-
teen months First prize, S75 second
prize, $40 third prize, 500 fourth
prize, $40. =
Friday-To the finest boy over
eighteen months andundertwo years
First prize, s75 second prize, $40
third prize, $50; fourth prize, $40. Tc
the finest girl over eighteen months
and under two year First prize, s75
second prize, $40; third prize, 500
fourth prize, $40.
Saturday-To the finest pair o.
l twins over six months and under on,
year First prize, s75; second prize
$40; third prize, $50 fourth prize, $40
TO the finest pair of twins over on,
and under two years Firstprize, s75
second prize, $50; third prize, 500
fourth prize, $40. For the finest trip
lets under two years old. First prize
s75 second prize, $40 third prize
$50; fourth prize, $40. sweepstakes-
To the finest boy over six months anc
under two years old, prize of sl0O
to the finest girl over six months ant
under two years, prize of 500.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
JOURNALISM MILITANT

A gentleman, a native Of Mississippi,
recently died near Houston, Tex, and
one of the most remarkable circumstan
ces In his life, according TO local jour
nal, was that he had been editorially
connected with the Vicksburg Sentinel
for nearly q year without fighting a
duel or taking part in any encounter.
To persons who arc acquainted with
the belligerent record Of the,editor of
the Sentinel, the circumstance will seem
almost incredible since it used to be
saidnVicksburg that no man could stay
on the paper month without shooting
or being shot at, and IN three months he
was almost certain 20 kill or be killed.
The Sentinel no longor exists, and dur
ing its continuance Of five-and.thirty
years there was moro warfare than
among the members of any other staff
since the foundation of tho Republic.
DIR. James llagan was the first editor
toattract attention, and consequently to
provoke hostilities He was a native
oithe north, quiet hammered, very polite
and amiable in ordinary social inter.
course, but one of the fercest of fire
eaters. In 1888 and 1889 he had sever
al desperate street fights and two duels,
one with the editor of the rival sheet,
the IFhig in which he killed two men
and was himself three times wounded
Between that time and 1912 he had
seven more encounters, killed two more
men, and received five or six pistol balls
in different parts Of his body. In the
spring of that year he abandoned the
habit of carrying weapons, and the iol
lowing June was shot dead by Daniel
W. Adams Gan utter stranger TO HIM
who killed him, he said, on account OF
an article rejecting on his father
Judge George Adams. James f. Fall
another editor Of the gunpowder jour
nal, fought several duels, and was twice
severely wounded. James NJ. Downs
another editor, was badly hurt in {
"chivalrous' meeting with 7. i. Rob
bins, n banker, who considered himsel
aggreived. Walter Hickey, another
Sentinel man, had a street fight, mortal
ly wounded DIR. Downs, formerly OF
the paper, and was afterward killed il
an encounter in Texas. James Ryan
still another editor OF the Sentinel, wa
killed by r. Il. Hammet, of the H'hig
George Jenkins, his successor, was ais
killed in front of the Office by ii. A
Crabbe, whom he had assailed. Man,
other fights and wounds were made
given and received by the Sentinel mcr
Who can read this CORY account {
that warlke sheet without longing 70
the return OF the good old days of joul
nalism in the South when every edito
was a walking arsenal and forced as
business measure to keep his privat
graveyard IN. Y. Tribune.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13


COMPRESSED CoRNED BEEr.-Com-
pressed corned beet, put up in tin cans,
manly in Chicago, where some 500
cattle are slaughtered by one firm and
10000 cans packed daily, is destined to
materially affect the fresh beet trade,
and should not be forgotten by cattle
buyers for eastern and foreign markets.
The Edinburgh Cowant of May thus
alludes to the introduction Of this beef
into Edinburgh;
"The compressed corned beef aud ox.iongue
come to this country In herme,iealy sealed tins
and those who have used the beef state that II is
impossible TO tell whether !, has been cooked sew
eral months or only few hours. preserved
meat which possesses this quality will be sure to
become popular, and when IL 10 stated that IL
possesses none Of that musty favor which is ~
generally inseperablc from canned meats Its sue
eessful introduction viii only be matter Oftime."
The same corned beef is largely used
In New York and other cities of this
country, and many families prefer it to
the generally bad cooked corned beef
which Bridget habitually served hot
from the pot in the days of her su.
prcmacy. But an intelligent ccok, who
will select the right cuts of bullock,
properly corned, put the same into u
good-sized pot and let it slowly boil or
simmer for three hours OF more, ac-
cording to the size Of the cut, skim of
the fat when done and permit the beef
to cool in tho liquor, will bo able to
serve corned beef vastly superior to
any compressed beef ever put up in
cans in any country.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

,uo,,hanv and aha Democratio
mo,or;,r A. ,bo o,bor counties miobt'
he oryih;rc from thirty 10 fiftv tbou.
sond Ian, viii mo, ,bo leaders who arc
now wooinr defeat to win back their
own soon,rcs pouse bv and by TO con.
s;dor how far tho destruction NAV OK.
,ond !, ,ho,, INVITA- ,bo ,omnost unon
uavosg They NAV not be able to
save tho Ronubliean ticket. but can
,bov stand tho .ccusing porv locks
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
THE SUNDAY QUESTION IN
LONDON.

1t appears, according to the London
correspondents OF some our metropoli-
tan journals, that the question as to
whether the openingof "gallcrics, mu-
seums, and Libraries" to public use on
on Sunday should be encouraged or
opposed, is agitating the thoughtful
portion Of the population of that city.
Even the clergy and professors of re-
lgion are divided in opinion respect
ing the question.
1t is stated that an immense meet.
ing was held in the Frecmason's Tav-
ern, the object Of which was to advo.
cate the public use OF such places as
we have named. According to ac.
count from abroad the Dean of West
minister presided on this occasion, and
"made thorough going yet most ju-
dicious speech in favor Of its great OBJ
ject."
Such action on the part of Dean
Stanley is sufficiently remarkable to
be worthy of notice. His acknowledge
cd high qualities, religious zeal, and
great abilities, under his influence and
advocacy, upon one side or the other,
of any important question, are difficult
TO withstand.
1t must be admitted, however, that
even his great name and influence in
behalf of the movement, are sufficient
to render its consummation an event
which is likely to take place at an
early day. Whilst its advocates as
sumo to be engaged in Goods" work
its opponents declare it to be the
Devils" work"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

The Brookville Je5crsonian says ave
notice that in many of our exchanges
Hon. g. A. jerks, Of this place, is
mentionedas q candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for Judge of the Su.
prcme Court Mr. jerks is not, and has
not been, candidate for the position,
and in making up the list OF judicial
aspirants hereafter, it would be Just as
well to leave his name out. This state
mcnt is authorized by Mr. jerks and
can be relied upon" t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

AT the Millstonc weA, twenty miles
southwest of Ridgway, Elk county,
there is 800 feet Of oil in the tube, which
is fast filling The people in the neigh
borhood are said to be wild with excite
ment, and a grand demonstration is
talked of to celebrate the large dovel-
opment OF oil. e
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

NAUTiON.--All persons are hereby caution.
" ed against purchasing or In any way med
ding with the following property, now In the
possession Of X. Y. O. Hunter. Of Knox township,
yir; One wagon. 2 sets harness. timber wheels.
log sled, plow, shovel plow, cable chain
grabs, grain cradle, ssythe, pick, hand
spike forks and rakos, shoats. acres rye In the
ground, 4 Of six acres Of wheat In the ground, I
Of six acres Of oats 10 the ground, Of six acres
oi corn in the ground, lock chain, pair spreads
and single-trces, double.trce and single.trecs,
ss the same was purchased BY me at private sale
on the 22d day Of May, 1877, and Is lef, with him
on loan only, subject TO my order At any time.
HENRY HUNTER.
New Millport, May 80, ls71-sts
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

Fifteen students of Princeton are
about TO start for the Black Hills.
They will dig Tor science, not for gold.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13


CAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing or in any way meddling 4
with the following property nov in the possession
Of Cyrus Lydick. Of Lawrence township, 10 Wit
cook stove, with cooking utensils and pipe, COR
ner cupboard parlor stove, clock, set Of chairs,
rocking chair, parlor carpet, | table, map. bar
rel OF vinegar, beds and bedding, 2 looking
glasses, lot Of blankets, spreads, single trees,
chains, grabs, eanthook and axe, bags, 2 hoes,
trailing rope. pair log sleds, pair twin sleds,
hogs, chickens, plcws, ! shovel plcw. hM-
row, about acre rye 10 ground, about ~ scrcs
wheat in ground, about acre potatoes In ground,
about > acres growing grsss, Of 8 acres oi
corn, all OF seven acfes Of corn, two horses
aud harness, one wagon, one cutting box, two
buckets, peck and half bushsl measures, buggy,
l sst hatness, tanning mill, lot Of hay and
straw In NOV and 5 window sash. Said property
was purchased BY me at Sherifs sale on the ith
day Of Jane, 1871, and 10 lsfs with said Lydick
on ioaa subject TO my ordcr 1t asy time.
cHAs. WAUGH.
Cisarheid. Pa, June G.'-5.str
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
HARD TIMES
HAVE NO EFFECT
I'm FRENCHVILLEl
Dry Goods of all Kinds,

saeh as Cloths, satinetts, Cassimeres, Muslins,
Delaines, Linen, Drillings, Calicoes,
Trimmings, Ribbons, Lace,
Ready made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats aud
Caps-all of the best material and made to order
Hose, Socks, Gloves, Mittens, Laces, Ribbons, &c.
GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS.
Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Rice. Molasses, Fish, Salt
Pork, Linseed Oil, Fish Oil, Carbon Oil.
Hardware, Queensware, Tinware, Castings, Flows
and Plow Castings, Nails, Spikes, Corn Cultiva-
tors, Cider Presses, and all kinds Of Axes.
Perfumery, Paints, Yarnish, Glass, and general
assortment Of Stationery,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
The Bells Run WOOlen Factory
B U R N E d u PI

The subscribers have, at great expense, rebuilt a
neighborhood necessity, in the erection Of first
class woolen Mandatory, with all the modern
Improvements attached, and are prepared to make
all kinds Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, Blan-
kets, flannels, 40. Plenty Of goods on hand to
supply all our old and thousand new customers,
whom we ask to come and examine our stock.
The business Of
CARDING AND PULLING
will receive our especial attention. Proper
arrangements will be made to receive and deliver
Wool, to suit customers. All work warranted and
done upon the shortest notice, and by strict atten
tion to business hope to realize liberal share
Of public patronage.
10000 POUNDS WOOL WANTED!
We will pay the highest market price for Woo
and sell our manufactured goods as low as similar
goods can be bought in the county, and whenever
we fail to render reasonable satisfaction We can
always be found at home ready to make proper
explanation, either In person or by letter.
JAMES JOHNSON 4 SONS,
april26tf Bower p. o.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

About all of Uncle Daniels original
donations To the Drew Theological
Seminary that is left is the name.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
aNisfsllautpus.
DooT AND SHOE MAKING.

JOSEPH n. DEERINd, on Market street, In
shaw's Row, Cisar6eld. Pa, has Just received
a nns lot Of French Calf skins and Kips. the
best 10 tho market, and 10 now prepared to man.
ufaoture everything In his line. He will war
rant his work to be as represented.
Also, all kinds Of Leather and Shoe Findings
for sale.
The citizens Of Clearheld and vicinity are
respectfully invited to give him 4 call.
Work done at short notice. 7;lG7Sy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
ADVERTISING;

ADVERTISING.
Ten lines, or less, 0 times, 81 so
Each subsequent insertion, 80
Administrator Notices, 2 80.
Executors Notices, 2 80
Auditors Notices, -. 2 so
Cautions and Estrays, ! so
Dissolution Notices, 2 so
Professional Cards, 5 lines, year, = 90
Special notices, per line, 20
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

Notice Is hereby given that Letters Of Ad-
ministration on tho estate Of JOHN d. RAfF.
ERrY, late Of Penn township, Clearheld
county, Pa, decd, having been duly granted to
the undersignsd, all persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate payment, and
those having claims or demands will present
them properly authenticated for settlement with
out delay. CHARLES HELPER,
Mas. b. RAFFERTY,.
Champion Hills, May .. is77sL Adm'rs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13

Tho Governor of Maryland was mar.
ried in business suit with sack coat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
Etaal advertisements.

A DEMONSTRATIONS NorIcE.-Notee
IA 10 hereby given that Letters Of Admnistra-
tion on the estate Of JONATHAN Visor, ST.,
late Of Bradford township, clcarhsld county, Pa,
decd, having been duly granted TO the under.
signed, all persons indebted to said estate, will
please mike immediate payment aud those hav-
Ing claims or demands win preseat them properly
authenticated for settlement without delay.
ABRAM PEARcE,
williamsgrove, May ., '77.et. Adm'r.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
CLEARFIELD, PA.
A GLANCE ATPENNSYLV VANIA,

The contest in this State in Novem-
Der next involves Supreme Judge
State Treasurer and Auditor General
No congressman or members Of the
L a1.ialninrr rn A. L. nhcsnn md a.,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-13
THE PRESIDENT AND THE
ARMY.

The attempt made by tho President
10 support the army independently of
Congress is defended by the cincin'
natl Commercial on tho grounds that
the "army exists lhrought the operation
Of a permanent statue" that until that
statute is repealed Congress is bound
TO provide for the maintenance Of the
army; and that when Congrcssia fails TO
do its duty in the premises 1t is the
business OF the Executive to step for