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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
REOPENING THE EASTERN
QUESTION:

During the past decade or so, and
notably during the period covered by
the actual carrying on Of the late war,
Russian diplomacy has been unrivaled
in brilliancy and success. The mas.
terly manner in which Prince Gort-
schakoff led not only Turkey but all
Europe from point to point until Tur.
key became the aggressor and Europe
was rendered handfast, save to give
her tacit approval to tho invasion Of
Turkish territory, never has been sur
passed by any other diplomatic tri-
umph. Scarcely less impressive was
the result obtained by the union of
diplomacy and arms when the Treaty
of San Steiano was negotiated and u
marvel OF ability was the manner in
which England was held in suspense
while this Same treaty was in course
of formuation--in what all Europe
was held in suspense, whilst Russia
toycd and dallicd with the proposition
that the grave issues unloosed by the
war should be settled definitely by n
Congress of the Powers. Delay at
this time was OF inestimable value TO
Russia She needed breathing time
before going into another war; u month
or two was absolutely indispensable
to her. she would be all the better for
six months or year. BY various pre-
texts she gained the shorter period be.
fore asserting to the proposed Con.
gress at Berlin; and il BY any mis-
chance that institution had come to an
untimely end and II conflict with Eng
land had been precipitated, she would
have been in position to take the
fcld-not, il is true, To the best pur-
pose, but in sufficiently good form to
render the issue Of the campaign at
least an open question. Up TO almost
the end OF the sittings OF the Congress
the same slxilliul diplomacy was mani
fest. Then, OF u sudden, il wholly dis
appeared. The Russian ENJOYS relin-
qliisbed one after another not only
their somewhat pretentious claims, but
also the substantial rewards which had
been won by their army in the field.
And while surrendering the good
things which were their own, they
were instant in agreeing TO shower
good things upon the people. Servia,
Roumania and Montenegro were rails
cd from state of vassalagc to abso.
lutte independence; Bulgaria was made
independent practically; Austria was
rendered almost freehold interest in
Bosnia, and even the Cypran scheme
of England while wholly outside Of
the Treaty Of Berlin-was not, when
published, urged as cause for reius.
ing to live up to their promises by the
Russian representatives at the Con
grcss. II was generally conceded IN
advance that Prince Gortschakoff went
to Berlin to shear The opinion OF the
world, falling in the wake OF tho
opinion OF English Conservatives,
tives, seems to hc that he went home
shorn that Russian diplomacy, 80
long successful, suddenly and for no
apparent reason was failure.
Russia'a wholly strange conduct at
Berlin may be explained in two ways:
on the ground that her Acknowledged
skill in diplomacy really did desert her,
and for no good reason, at one Of the
most critical moments in her history ;
or on the ground that her diplomacy
on that occasion was inspired BY the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
A LApY's NAME OF NO Cossroursor

A LADY's NAME OF NO CoSsEouEsor.
"A correspondent Of the Albany Jour.
nal relates the following incident Of
one of Henry Clay's visits TO that State;
"Mr. Clay went TO Undertook to visit
Mr. Van Buren,. The town was filled
with people from the surrounding coun-
try, and at reception they were pre-.
sented to Mr.. Clay by Mr.. Van Schaick,
a prominent lawyer Of the county.
Among those who came TO be intro.
duced to MIR. Clay was very beauti.
ful young lady. 1t happened that just
at the moment OF presentation her
name awkwardly slipped from Mr. Van
Schaick's memory. His hesitation
naturally embarrassed the lady. Mr..
Clay, perceiving this, came instantly
to her rescue by saying, in his cbival-
rous way; 'Oh, the name is Of no sort
of consequence, for judging by tho
young lady's looks she will very soon
change IT,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
HYMEN'S CARAVANSARIES.
HOTELS IN WHICH BRIDAL PARTIES
SPEND THE HONEYMOON.


The practice of newly-wedded cou
pies going to a hotel Immediately after
the marriage ceremony has become so
common as to have almost superseded
the old time wedding tour. Nowadays
A public marriage in upper New York
il not considered complete until the
couple have been driven to the nearest
fashionable hotel and have passed at
icast n week within its walls This is
esneciallv truo of what are known as
even;ng veddincs--tbose held in some
notable churches and followed by a
crowded reception in the brides home.
Alter ,be last congratulations have
been exchanged the bride and bride
croom thread their wav through tho
throng Of black.attired men and be.
aonnced and beiewelled ladies under
,be arcbed wav which the tbouvb,fol
master ot Tho ceremonies has provided
nntiI thew reach their coach In bang
;nn ,he door tho bead usber takos care
70 1 ntter in a s,ooe whisper "Drye to
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
EDUCATIONAL.
BY NJ. L. MoQUowN.
DISTRICT INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS.

BLOOMINGTON, Pa, Nov. 2d, '7s.
The teachers of the ninth district
met, in accordance with the Superin
tendent's call at Bloomington, on tn,
26th ult., and organized by eleciing J
r. Wilson President, and James Il
Rorabaugh Secretary, An Executiv,
Committee prepared and announced d
programme for next meeting, and th,
President appointed VIM. Owens, Miss
Mary Long, (himself afterwards sub
stituted) Committee to draft con
stitution. The Institute then adjourn
cd to meet at same place November
I'd. Met IN due form with the follow.
ing teachers present: J. r. Wilson, A.
ID. Wirtz, VIM. Owens, s. }. Miller
Jas. Rorabaugh and Miss Mary Long
The Constitution was presented and
adopted. A complete and interesting
programme was taken up and dispos.
cd Of. 1t was agreed TO hold an eve.
ming session, which consisted of select
readings, orations and discussions.
The teachers present manifested a deep
interest and the citizens turned out
and showed by their presence that
they too were interested in the teach.
ers work. The next meeting will be
an evening Institute, held at Chestnut
Ridge school. house, Saturday evening,
November 23d, at 7 o'clock, p. NJ. We
hope then to meet all the teachers Of
the district. Remember, Omitted we
stand, divided VIC fall" The follow.
ing is the programme for next meet.
ing (For want Of space part of the
programme is omitted .-ED.)
Methods of teaching grammar, v.
., Spencer; Should pupils be detain.
ed after school to prepare neglected
lessons 2 S. ]. Miller The question,
Resolred, That the parent has a greater
influence over the child than the
teacher, will be debated on the affirm
ative by J. r. Wilson and W. Z. Nc
Maui, and on the negative by Robert
McNaul and David Way. A. D. Writ
will report on the question, Manners
and culture OF the school-room, Essays
will be read by Misses Jennie Bloom
and Mary Myrter select reading by
J. r. Wilson and Mary Long Grafton
by J. u. Rorabaugh,
JAS. H. RoRABAUGH, Sec'y.
The above we publish to give our
teachers an idea of the work required
at one Of these Institutes, and we think
the teachers of the ninth district have
set very good example in going to
work with such zeal. Reports receiv.
ed show that organizations were eff.
iected in q number of districts. The
teachers of the third district met at
0scola and elected D. L. Bottorf Pres.
ident, j. S. Womer, Secretary. They
will meet at Osceola on the 10th inst,
when all the teachers Of the district
are expected to attend. The teachers
of the seventh district met at Shaws
vile. A. A. Murray was made Presi-
dent, John Mead Vice President, and
Il. Ii. Morrow Secretary. A pro.
gramme vas made out and q meeting
called for Congl ess Hill on Saturday,
November 10th. The teachers OF the
first district organized at Glen Hope,
and held n second meeting at James.
vile on the 9th inst. Everything looks
favorable for good Institute work
throughout the county. We hope to
hear good reports from every section.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

Some tims think you will be glad to know
That have lepi ynu ever In my heart,
And that my love has only deeper grown
In al the time that we have loved apart.
Some day. when you have slipped away from
caro-,
And idly tall 10 drcnming Of the past.
And sadly think Of all ,ou' life has missed,
You will remember my true love at Inst.
Or II may come 10 pass some weary night,
Amer day that has been hard to bear,
When you are weary, hsart-sick and forlorn,
And thorc Is none to comfort or to care,
That you Will close your tired eyes to dean
OF tender Kisses falling soft and ghi,
OF esiful touches smoothing back your hair,
And sweet words spoken for your hearts de-
light,
oh then you will remember and be glad
That have kept you ever in my heart,
Ard that your hearts true home will sill be
ninf,
Although We wander silens and apart.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

The number OF visitors 10 the bat
tlc.feld Of Gettysburg was larger tho
past summer than at any similar sea-
son since tho war.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

It is asccrtained that at least one
hundred sailors and passengers lost
their lives by the recent storm on the
sea board A humber OF valuable yes
sells were wrecked and lost.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
DAYLIGHT BANK ROBBER Y.

. DAYLIGHT BANK ROBBERY.
THE VAULT RELIEVED OF $1,000 CASH
ANN s2,750,700 IS SECURITIES.
NO ARRESTS.
New York, October o. Between
six and nine o'clock this morning, mask
cd burgulars entered the Manhattan
Savings Bank building, corner Broad
way and Blocker street, and after
handwriting the janitor made him, un'
der threats, reveal the combination Of
the safe to them, and deliver up the
keys of the bank They iifled the
vault OF u presumable large amount Of
money, as twenty tin boxes are known
to have contained bills, which were
found on the floor quite empty. The
building is a six story one, the bank oc,
cupying the ground floor with entran.
ces on both Broadway and Bleecker
street Wendell Kohlman keeps bar.
Der shop in the basement under the
oank; ana tne Janl'or ilVeS on tne sec
ohd moor Inc barber opened ms shop
'nlr'ynfe minutes PAST siA . c'Vch' nc
says there was nothing unusual in the
bank at that time. AttSenty minutes
past nine o'clock he was startled by
.ne appearance OF inc Jan'tor' LOUIS
"eitie' wh'te WIN irignt anu eNcite-
meht' WIN MS hanus hahuoulied uBht'
" ana lne Key 0i tne oahK ciu'eneu De-
tween them' nc was only nan uress-
CD ana gaspeu "'MeVes' rooocrS' come
ana see
The barber accompanied him into
the bank, and saw the doors OF the
great vault wide open and the floor lii.
tered with TIN boxes, all emptled oil
'neir cohtehts' burglars 'ov,s wcre
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Iro S,a o,,.oss;an " On iva1 ,rass a,n;na,ion
o'o '''P's'''o' y" .''7' eN"'"'"'
THE JASIroRs STATEMENT
He said that about ten minutes past
six, while be was dressing, seven mask
ed men suddenly rushed into bis room
and handcufled himself and wife and
demanded the keys OF the bank. His
mother-in-law, an old lady, who was
present, screamed, when the burglars
drew pistols and threatened instant
death to anyone who made noise.
They then carried him into the adjoin.
ing room and forced him to deliver up
the keys OF the street door. With these
four of the party went down stairs,
leavino three on puard in his room.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

II Is estimated that Iowa produces
this year forty.fivc million bushels of
wheat, bushel for every man, woman
and child in the United States.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

The schools OF America lack many
things what they seem most particu-
larry to avoid teaching is the correct
use Of the English language; and as
the consequence, not one man IN one
hundred can write page of copy that
is fit to 60 to the printer without a
radical revision.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

Chicken pie festivals are tho latest
invention Of the Wisconsin churches
for making money for the cause.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

Sidney Smith once rcbuked swear
ing visitor by saying, "Lot us assume
that everything and everybody are
damned, and proceed with our subject. "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13
Clearfleld Nursery.
HOME MINISTRY

TNHE undersigned, having established Nur.
Il sery on the Pike, about half way between
Cleardeld and Curwensyille, is prepared TO fur.
nish all kinds Of FRUIT TREES, (standard and
dwarf,) Eyergreens, Shrubbcry, Grape Vines
Gooseberry, Lawton Blackberry, Strawberry,
and Raspberry Vines. Also. Siberian Crab Trees
Ounce, and early scarlet Rhnbarb, &c. Orders
promptly attended to. Address,
j. d. WRIGHT,
ssp20. 6s-y curwensyille, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-11-13

A book Is a letter TO the unknown
friends one has 10 the world.
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"CLRARFIELD REPUBLICAN"
nsrAnLIsnsDI 1871

rae largest Circulation Of any Newspaper
Ia North Central Pennsylvania.
The New York herald., 1878-02-27
MOZART MUSICAL UNION.

Tho second public rehearsal and reception Of tho
Mozart Musical Union werc given last evening at tho
Lexington Avenue opera House. The present Is the
seventh OF the union, and the large audience
gathered together last night pleasing evidence or
It's prosperity and growing popularity. Mss Lily
Gordon mezzo-soprano Of excellent voice and good
training, made her debut did aIso har brother, Mr.
Frank Gordon promising baritone They were both
warmly welcomed TO the footlights and Miss Gordon
twice recalled. The orchestra, composed oil nity
performers was conducted by Mr. William Biele. Tue
following programme was rendered.
PART Ill symphonic, No T. in "D." Haydn. a,
adagio presto; b. apdante; G. minretto aliesrettoi
d. finale vlvace. 2. Violin solo, 'Nitches Dance"
Paganini, Mr. Carl Lancer.
TARrS2-3, overture, "Merry Wives of windsor,r
NlcolaL a, polacca, ''Mignon," Thomas, Miss Lily
Gordon. 9, fantastic, VISIONS IN Dream. Lumoyc.
O. aria, s'Un Ballo in Maschera," verdi. hr FRANK
Gordon. z, sercnade. Schubert 8, Turkish march,
"Ruins OF Athens" Beethoven.
rnc floor OF tue large hall was cleared at eleven
O'Clock and dancing followed.
The New York herald., 1878-02-27
NINTH REGIMENT HOP.

One Of tho most successful regimental hops of the
that given last evening by the Ninth rsgl
ment, in their armory, West Twenty-sixth street.
As the proceeds OF the hop TO be devoted 70 the
completion OF the Soldiers Homo at Batn. L. L. the
corps composing the First and Second divisions OF the
National Guard who had boon invited to participate
cheorIuy co-opcrated with the officers and enlisted
men OF the Ninth making the event worthy OF the
object for which 1t had been planned. There were
delegations present from the seventh, Eighth,
Twelfth, Thirteenth (Brookyn), Twenty-sccond
ana Seventyarst regiments. Prominent among
those present were General Frederick VIII
mar and the THIRD brigade stan, Lieuten-
ant CGloncl NJ. 7. L. Montgomery, VINO did The
nonors OF the evening behalf Of the regiment.
General Liddel, 0f Virginia; General Jessup. Mayor
Pryer, Captain Wait and Captain Homans. Tncre
were ut fifteen hundred ladies and gentlemen on
the floor OF the arinory wnich illuminated the
outside with calcium lights. while the ballroom was
appropriately decorated and brilliantly ighted .up.
Dancing began shortly after eight O'Clock aud contn-
ued until long after ldnIght
The New York herald., 1878-02-27
EoU1pPING THE GUARDsMEN.

This morning Captains Wait and Shipley will carry
to Albany in company With officers OF the FrsG
and second divisions oil the State National Guard,
preamble and resolutions TO be presented to theF
nance of the Senate This delegation ia the
result very largely attended meeting Of the officers OF
both the First and Second divisionA which were held
in the Ninth regiment armory on Monday night last
At that meeting the general field, STAFF. and Line off,
GERS ordered resolutions, ON their way to AL
bany to Oe drawn up. General Variap, Of The Third
brigade, FIRST divslon was cacd TO tho chair, aud
Colonel Scott, oil the Eighth regiment, aud Captain
object Of the resolutions Is 70 ask the Legislature 10
pass law authorizing the equipment Of the state
National Guard III Uniform. ine rcsoutions stase
that the members OF the National Guard gratefully
Message 10 the requirements Of the State forces, and
urgc The passage OF the law now pending bcfore the
Legislature tor the purpose OF equippnR them. The
committee appointed 10 wait on tho senate committee
aIvslon Mayor General Dakin. mandng the Secopd
division; Generals Ward, Wilmer and variao COM
naudins the First, Second and Third Drigades. re-
spcclyey; General Becbec Colonel Scott, Eighth res.
iyn); Colonel Hitchcock, Ninth reg ment; Colonel
Spencer, Fifth regiment, and Captains Walt and
Snipiey. The resolutions IN addiuon TO the names
OF the committee bear tho sgnaures OF forty prom-
nent officers belonging TO the New YORK aud Brook
lyn corps, y faf.f t,.- t . 7a
The movement which is now being put In practice
s the result of long elaboration and forcthought OF
tho leading men in the State Nations Guard. Tho
officers and men understand thoroughly the Imperfect
state OF the forces point o equipment and are anx
ous tnat ney give their services for nothing, the
Loulslalure should least provide thom with such
ordnance and stores as belts, cartridge boxes
haversacks, blankets, overcoats and such other ma
teral us may be necessary to place the corps on
gerv
The New York herald., 1878-02-27
WAS WAHLEN GUILTY.?

NoRRIsrowN, Pa, Feb. 25, 1878
To EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Yesterdays HERALD states that Heinrich Wahlen
had been refused trial before he committed
suicide This statement is not correct BY the
action oil the County Commissioners OF Montgomery
county, Pa, Wahen had been denied the right OF q
hearing before the Supreme Court. Deaits stood
staring him in the face, anu rather than allow himself
to be choKed death by the Sheriff to crafty the
gaping crowds that generally gaze on this gaows, he
hanged himself in his cell with no other witness
than his God. II the thousands of pages
Of circumstantal evidence mad 1een printed,
with the whole record all The rulings
OF the Court, as they should have been so that hs
case could have been reviewed the Supreme Court,
Wahleu would have been living to-day, his intellect
would not have been dethroned, and such develop
ments would have been male as would have aston
ished The sturdy sons OF Pennsylvania.
The constitution oil State guarantees the right
OF in the Supreme Court IN every conviction
homicide, ana II is the duty OF the county,
in OF poverty OF the prisoner, TO print the
evidence, record and rulings to be able carry
out the provisions OF the constitution; but as the
Loasature has not gwen US statute on the subject
tue Commissioners pay no attention TO the constitu
tioD. review in the supreme Court would nave re-
veaed the true murderer. JUSTICE
The New York herald., 1878-02-27
JERSEY PRISON LIFE.

WITNESSES WHO DECLARE GENERAL MOTIFS
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS BETTER THAN
THAT OF HIS PREDECESSORS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 26. 1873.
The State Prison investigating Committee met to-
light promptly at eight O'Clock in the Senate Cham.
,cr before crowded galleries.
STATEMENT r. p.
Robert p. Scott testified that he was keeper of the
prison rom 1907 to 1862
Mr. Kingman, counsel for General Mott then CON-
uenced to examine the Witness From 1859 10 1875
witness said hc superintendcd the manufacture OF
ihocs in the prison tho principal diihculty he en-
,ountered in the shops was in enforcing obedience
imong the convcts IT was difficult tnen, and is now,
o do 30; the best punishment 10 quick and sharp to
ecure good discipline; the pay the first four years
sixty cents per diem and the last two seventy
i've cents; tho contIac,ors complained very much
Of tho lack Of discipline under Charles z. Wilson
hs keeper; the effect Inc contractors could not
make any money aud tired hard TO have better ds-
cispinc but did not succeed and finally gave up their
contract paying ioreit OF 500 to the STATE the
discipline under General Mott is great improvement
from that under the former kceper the present con-
tractors pay fifty cents per diem tue condition Of
the prison under the present keeper has been
changed Ior the better the punishments used
IN my time were the dungeon, chains on the leg,
aud handcuns; there may have been occasions when
had men punished with the stretcher; II would be
more humane to put prisoners on the sretchor than
,ut them 10 dungeon ana tic them there for week;
aever saw any punishment inflicted VI General NOUS
time; never saw a gag used ~ my time; one Of mo
ior the contractors giving up the contract
was that tho price was too nigh; u VAS owing III
great measure 10 the depression OF the tines
X n. JoHssToS's STATEMENT
Robert Johuston, lormor inspector oi the prison
under Mr. DWELL, keeper test fed that the punish
ments he saw were the handouts, dungeon, chained
10 the door and 'pullcd up;" never heard OF any
cruetles prsctIscd under General Mott saw men
strung up several times under Mr. HowvIi's keeper.
ship W aggravated cates the keeper would Apply TO
me- wne was Inspector as 10 the mode oil punish
msnt ~ my opinion tying down ~ more punishment
than Sing up; never tried the siretchcr.
ANOTHER WITNESS FOR MOTT,
Charles H. Knox, an under Keepsr undcr Mott, test
fed that also served unner Wilson; the punish-
mont under tho former has been more humane Than
uDder The latter; during Wilson's time men were fre-
qpcnuy punished by being strung up during The
night under ~ OFT they are punished as soon they
are sent 10; do MT considcr toe sag severe always
understood IL TO be intended 10 10 away WITH the