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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
DILL AS A RACER.

An exchange says that Senator Dill
is always the winning horse" in any
race he enters, either Tor nomination
or slee,.er Tie " record on this
I point IT'S IS 81 ii1-fisi. fis-s,.s dsss c.sc-
ted to the House OF Representatives in
1869 by the district composed Of the
counties of Northumberland, Union
aud Snyder.
The district chose three members,
and Mr. Dill was the only man elected.
His majority was 73. Gov. Geary's
majority in the district at the same
time was 26I. THIS was his first
election and he ran ahead Of his ticket
1872 votes. In 1870 he was elected
TO the Senate from the district com
posed OF the same counties. His ma
jority was l,ll9. At the election of
1871 the majority Of the Republican
candidate for Auditor General over
McCandlcss in the counties composing
this district was 625, showing u gain
of ,73i votes for Senator Dill over his
party. In 1873 he was again elected
TO the Senate from the district COM
posed Of the counties of Norlhnmber.
land, Perry, Union and Snyder by
majority Of % votes. AT the same
election the majority of the candidate
for Supreme Judge in the district was
l,l79, Dill running ahead Of his ticket
| ,202 votes. In 1872 these same coun-
ties gave Hartranft a majority of ALB
votes over Buckalew. Again, in 1876,
Mr.. Dill was candidate for Senator
in the district composed of the counties
of Northumberland, Union and Sny-
der, tho little Democratic county OF
Porry having been stricken out in the
apportionment in order to increase the
chances of his defeat. But, notwith-
standing the excitement OF a Presiden-
tial year, Senator Dill's majority was
J9O votes, while the majority of Hayes
over Tilden in the district was 1874, u
gain OF 593 votes Tor Mr. Dill.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

CuINAMEN.--Thc New York Post has
taken census Of the Chinese popula.
ton in San Francisco, and says; "1n
connection with the question the fol.
loving statistics of the Chinese popu-
lation in San Francisco and their call.
ings will be of interest Merchants and
professional men, 1000; cigar makers,
5000 laundrymen, 1900; servants,
7,0O0 boot and shoemakers, 1000 I;
slipper makers, 800 gamblers, l,4OO I;
makers of clothing 5000; pcddlcrs,
5000 fishermen, 1000; labororcs, l..
900 other occupations, $500 women,
1000. Total, $4,000"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

CLINToN's CoNFEREEs.-The Demo
Gratis of Clinton county last week at
their County Convention appointed
the following district Conferees
For Judicial confcrecs, there were appointed
John Rishsl, Of Porter, Thos. J. Fox, Of Lamar
and p. Prendible, Of Lock Haven.
For Congressional Confereos, Paul S. Merrill
Ksqp Col. A. @. NOyes, and Gen. D. X. Heck.
man.
For Senatorial Confereer, George q. Achen.
bach, W. W. Rankin, and W. II. Brown.
The gentlemen named are all repre-.
sentative Democrats of Clinton county,
and the majority are not strangers to
the district.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

A CAMPBELL JoKE.-The Patriot
says Jakey Campbell, OF the Somerset
district, finds it necessary to play the
demagoguc considerably since the nom.
ination of Gen. Cohroth. lie is out
in a letter promising the ex.soldiers Of
the district transferable land warrants
and enlarged pensions If they will only
vote to return him to Congress He
must imagine that the veterans of his
district are as easily imposed upon az
the African man and brother down
South was when the carpetbaggers
promised him forty acres Of land and
mule. utprobably he will find him.
self slightly mistaken.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

READY ron BusISEss.--This issue OF
the REPUBLICAN contains the procla-
nation Of the Democratic County Com.
miitec, embracing the Vigilance Com.
mittec and the rules and regulations
governing the Primary Election, 80
that If the members of tho Vigilance
Committee and the voters give the
subject little attention there need bc
but little confusion on election day.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
not later than Monday, the 10th.

ATTENTION, DEMooRATs.-The Dem.
ocratic State, Congressional, district
county, city and town committees that
have not already done so, are requested
to communicate at once with the Dem.
ocratic Congressional Committee, at
Washington, d. c., addressing their
communications to Hon. Joseph C. s.
Blackburn, Chairman, or to Duncan s.
Walker, Secretary. A complete list Of
each Committee, with the postofiice
address of each member is desired.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
MoprnN PurLANrunopy,-TbeI !

MODERN PHILANTHROPY Y.-The Bal.
timore Ga-dte says; The pardon mill
has been running under full power
ever since Hayes went into the White
House. Between March 4, 1877, and
May 20, 1873, according to the late re-
port of the Attorney General, 2si of.
lenders were turned loose. The list
includes sinners against the revenue
laws, grand larcenists, for restoration
to citizenship on expiration Of sentence
and on account of critical condition Of
health. Mr.. Hayes has large habby
heart for one who is so small IN other
re sDccts.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

A BUTLER BRIcK.-It seems that
"Ben" has few bricks left. Here is
a specimen of the one he dashed at "the
government recently;
I cant see any administration. I'd like to
know what Hayes administers. The only admin
istration | have seen Is his appointment Of 81
men who helped him TO fraudulently II the high
est Office In the government. lie has appointed
more scoundrcls 10 office than were ever known
In the country before
Never before has the Essex states.
man thrown brick more vigorously
than this one, Had some Democrat
uttered this naked truth, it would be
denounced as false by the Radical
press. But Ben has "bottledp them
securely.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
COM MISSIONER


We are authorized to announce the name OF
JOSIAH h. READ, Of Lawrence township, as a
candidate for the Office Of County Commissioner,
subject 10 the rules governing the Democratic
party.
Postoniee address, Curwensvills, Pa
We are authorized TO announce the name Of
BENZ. kLINGRR, Of Chest township, as a eau.
didate for the office Of County Commissioner,
subject to the rules governing ths Democratic
party.
Postoffce address. Hurd, Pa
We are authorised to announce the uame Of
JOHN DUNLAP, OF Pike township, as a candi-
date for the Office Of County Commissioner, sub
ject to the rules governing the Democratic party
Postothce address, Bloomington, Pa.
We are authorized to announce the name of
SAMUEL LANsBERRY, sr, Of Bradford town.
ship, asa candidate for the Office Of County Com
missioner, subject to the rules governing the
Democratic party.
Postofice address, Woodland, IA.
We are authorized to announce the name of
CLARK BROWN, Of Lawrence township, as a
candidate for the Office Of County Commissioner
subject to the rules governing the Democratic
party.
Posiofhce address, Clear6eld, Pa.
anNl r
q TfpNpp n,YrrupY ~ ann".nce nee ,rc name OF
=. ca,dida,s -, H. a. =, Nsw Ss "Mnlng.1n,
ssa a'asI'", a., ~. ."e vlnss oi ooun,y V1mmis'
cratic % pa,,y '' ~ INV 'u''' governing Tue Demo
Postoihce address, N. Washington, Pa.
.,...,s
rouN SHAW Iyu 70 announcc tne name Of
S,dats a. N" ,s,.. sno, ~ ne ,cSwnsn,p, can
s".s ~. .nv ouioe u Vouh.y commissioner sub
''s' " '"' "'5s pos,", svsa .ne pS%ocsauS c party
w.
wM cuaWnFps e,r.,,, annoe ,ne hame oi
d,da,a a. ,hs asssa ~ ra ~sa @snss'ne, can
;sc, ~ ia rn,a. rno ~ Joa Npnss'oner, p". suo-
pas,osBcs aSd,s.s ~ cn,wavsn,,,s Ds,sue Ps,V'
az.
cnprsTY.w f ppnwN ~ s"couaoe co'i, 'ne naMe o'
a..isa.,. s's ~. A., Nvr'ns'on wsnsu,p'
s,onss s.nssc ~ ,hs s' ,vls ULsV ~ .ouny .omm,'
.o.s'' ., suuye'' '" 'ne 'u'es governing tue Dems-
''@''' P"''' p..,.o,.. .,,. r n
Al,
cnNp w. are su,eer,seu ~, 10 announce the name OF
ooShAp ". M LEN, o. 1raham township, as
o s,,,Sas. ~ ~. VI. 'as uw's oi county commissioner,
subject 70 ,he rules governing the Democratic
party
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

ALL WRONG Some OF our party
friends deport themselves very strange
ly during the primary canvass. They
are not satisfied with shouldering a
candidate, and do all they can in a de-
cent way to be successful, but they
will attack a competitor and abuse
him soundly for the purpose of for.
warding the interest of their favorite.
This mode of electioneering is all
wrong. We like to see voters zeal.
Gus for their candidates, but it is dis
graceful TO turn around and abuse a
rival. 1t is just like bird bofouling
its own nest, and we all know that IL
is very dirty bird that does that.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

The CONTEST ENDrD.-The forty
year contest TO divide Luzcrric county
was ended last week. In accordance
with the Act Of Assembly vote was
taken on the question Of forming Lack
awanna county out Of the upper end
Of Luzerne. The vote stood for 0,6l5,
against 1929, giving almost 1000 in
favor Of the new county. Scranton will
Of course be the new county seat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

How They DO IT.--We have before
us q printed circular issued by Mr..
Quay and directed to a Federal office.
holder, which illustrates the manner Of
raising funds with which to conduct
Republican campaigns. Here is copy
Rocns OF REPUBLICAN, srArs coMNirrEx,
N. Il. Corner Tenth and Chestnut Streets.
PnnAprLrniA, July ~, 1873.
To -
Sin; To meet the legitimate and necessary ex-
penses Of tho campaign we are compelled TO call
upon the friends Vf the Republican party In
Pennsylvania for financial aid, and would request
that you contribute for such purpose the sum Of
sl2. Pleasc address communications to the chair
man; Very truly yours, NJ s. Quay,
si7 Chairman.
Truly modest "request" on the
face Of II, but If the wretched P. NJ. to
whom it is addressed fails to comply
off goes his official head 1t is the
request" of the brigand to the trem.
bling traveller he has stopped to "stand
and deliver"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

Why NOT YELL.-lf the Radical par
ty really wants live and thrilling is.
sue, why doesn't it sound keynote
over the SIX horses that Democratic
House forced Tecumseh Sherman TO
sell, while he is fighting the delicacics
of the season at Washington hotel?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE --One of
the salient points in Senator Thurman's
speech will bear repetition "Undcr
seven years of Republican rule the ex-
penses of running the government was
s3.45 per capita against sl.9i per capita
for a period of seven years under Dem.
ocratie rule"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

Quay, the Radical Chairman OF the
State Committee, went to Pittsburg
last week to shape the "Citizens' "
Legislative ticket in the Cameron in.
terest. Quay came away with flea
in his ear.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

A GRowLER.-We embellishod our
columns two weeks ago, as usual, with
some stubborn facts, to which a cor.
respondent Of the Journal objects, at
length. We have read the critics
epistlc, and camo to the conclusion
that we would not attempt TO argue
the case with him. lie knows far too
much for us, and we will allow the
great mass to pass upon our respective
arguments, and cay who Is right
What we said is either true or false,
and we will adhere to the former and
risk our reputation for ;rI.h upcn Il.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

A LITTLE WHITE The Harrisburg
Patriot of Monday remarks "Col Jas.
worrall, Of this city, left this morning
at the head of an expedition authorix.
cd by the government to discover the
Concmaugh and Kiskiminctas. AT
this season OF tho year the discovery
of these streams will be a matter Of
difficulty, When found tho question
whether they shall be made navigsble
by slack water or maoadamixed still
remains open"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
THOSE BONDS.


The Radical press is terribly exer-
ciscd over the alleged over-issuc of
State Bonds in 1883. The Harrisburg
Pruot, M allu Nag n ite question,
says "1'he Pbladclp6ia -ir'hdy i71'f. 5'7f
itm copies an article from Hdrpers
.saga.inc to which it gives the head.
ing Lying Newspapers, and imper,i
nently invites to the articles the atten.
ton OF one of its contemporaries, In
the same number of the Bulletin is o
strained and dishonest attempt to fix
the responsibility for the alleged over.
issue of State Bonds upon Demo.
cratic administration in which appears
the following sentence The over-issue
of State Bonds and the spiriting away
of the Treasurers official bond must
have been so nearly together that the
is at least suggestive
What the Bulletin means to suggest is
that the State Bonds were stolen by
tho Treasurer and that his official bond
was stolen at the same time in order
that his security might not become re-
sponsible. But instead Of hurting it
out this pious journal prefers to insin-
uatc calumny. Downright lying
would be much more manly. Tho CAB.
bic about the missing bond Of Treas
urer twenty-five years ago is simply
absurd. II it were in existence and if
tho State bonds had been over.issued
to the amount alleged, there could be
no recovery from the sureties. If the
bonds were not in existence the max
ing OF it could be easily established
were that at all necessary. 1t is di-
verting TO witness the strained efforts
of the Bulletin and other partisan
sheets TO make little political capital
about an alleged but not proved irreg.
ularity of q quarter of century ago,
when there are plenty of cases of a far
more recent date and easily proven"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

THEIR BUG-BEAR.-The same old time
of "Rebel Claims" is now being piped
by the Republican organs. 1t is the
"Grandfather's Clock" of their party
The organ-grinders don't seem to be
aware of the fact that some years have
passed since "the old man died" who
was frightened out of his wits by the
campaign bug-bear of @Rebel Claims" "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

We ARE authorized to announce the nam Of
CHARLES A. MAYER. Of Clinton county, as q
candidate for the office Of President Judge. sub
jcct to the rules governing the Democrat party
rostotce address, Lock Haven, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

ATTENTION, CANDIDATEsl--Under our
party rules, the time Tor announcing
the names of candidates Tor county
and district Offices expires next week.
No names of candidates will be an.
nounced in these columns after the
2Sth instant. Those, therefore, who
are in earnest, and wish to live up to
our party rules, had better be on hand
not later than Monday, the Goth.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
AUDITOR.

abbAAVh
We are authorized TO announce the name Of
REUBEN STRAW, Of Jordan township, as a
candidate for the otee Of County Auditor, subject
to the rules governing the Democratic party.
Postofiicc address, Ansonville, Pa.
We are authorized to announce the name Of
fhiuh a. h0WLks, Of knex township. as a
candidate Tor the Office Of County Auditor, subje
to the rules goverhing the Democratic party.
Posiofiee address, New Millport, Pa.
We are authorised to announce the name Of
WIN. V. WRIGHT, Of Cicarfeld, as a candidate
for the onicc Of County Auditor. subject 10 the
rules governing the Democratic party.
Postofiee address, Ciear6eld, Pa.
We sss authorized 70 snrennce the nan. ef
LEWIS Q. BLOOM, Of Lawrence township, as
candidate for the once Of County Auditor, sub.
ject to the rules governing the Democratio party.
Posionice address, curwsnsville.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
AN A WFUL EXPLOSION.

A powder magazine at Pottsville,
containing 1900 kegs of giant pow
der was struck by lightning on
last Saturday afternoon causing q
tremendous explosion, killing num-
Der Of persons and destroying con-
siderable property. With the indis-
cribablc brightness of the lightning
the magazine and all the buildings
around it were literally blown into
atoms. Words can give no idea Of the
shock.
1t was like the bursting forth Of a
volcanic crater, whore explosive gases
have been accumulating for ages
Pottsvillc is large town. Its build.
ings rest on solid rock foundations, but
on this afternoon, when the 200 kegs
Of giant powder were touched by the
glowing lightning the town and all
the earth around 1t shook as if planet
had struck them. To recount the
numbelless distant windows destroyed
on this remarkable occasion would give
but faint idea Of the TERRIBLE force Of
the power
Inmates of houses were hurled from
chairs as if they were in the path Of
an avalanche. Large and deeply oot-
ed trees which had withstood the ele-
mental fury Of a hundred storms were
torn asunder, snapped off like twigs,
while their massive fragments were
scattered TO the winds. All this was
but the work of an instant, yet the des-
truction was terrible and complete.
Twenty-Five houses were crushed as II
they were eggs under locomotive.
Solid and substantial houses were liter
ally torn into kindling wood.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

ENORMOUS INCREASE OF STATE Elk.
PENDirUREs.-As illustrative OF the dif-
ference between the expenditures of
Democratic and Republican admins
trations for State purposes, the Patriot
says we compare the expenditures of
Governor Packer, the last Democratic
Governor, with those of Governor
Hartranft, who is likely to bo the last
Republican Governor, compiled from
official documents, as follows:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
announcements.
Primary Election, Saturday, Sept. a.

frEs--Tho fees which must be paid Ia advance
will lie as followsi For Judge or Congress II
will be $50 Senator, SIS Assembly or Treasurer
$40 Commissioner, So. and Auditor or Coroner
81. This will include 10000 tickets for each
candidate, and The nece ssary anks to conduct
N A eiecfis,n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
Democratic State Ticket.


"The Republican party goes into this campaign
to win victory by fighting, not by fraui."-Phil-
adelphia Pres.
Well, that is decided Improvement
on the past, because fraud has been the
rule, not the exception.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

We arc authorized To announce the name of W
W. BETS, of Cleurfeld Borough, NJ II candidate
for The Office Of state Senator, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic party.
Postoffce address, Clearheld Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
a]fw Adrfrtistntsuts.
1 UDuroRs notice.

a Aoo'' 'o''e"-
decd
by order Of Orphans Court soth Nav 1878,
will hear and dispose Of exceptions filed 10 the
account Of the las; will and testament Of b. b.
WRIGHT dec'd. at my oficc 10 the Borough Of
clsarheld, on Thursday, 18th day Of September,
1878. HURxrHAL W. SMITH.
clssraeld, Aug. n, '1s.tt. Auditor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21

An increase of s2,466, 1899 over
that of the last three years of Demo.
cratic rule The difference is SO enor.
nous that theft and profligacy are at
once suggested. Where does all the
money go to? The pertinent inquiry
will hereafter be answered.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
alfr advertisements.
pu,s,srnAra,x, NOTICE.

N Notice Is hereby given tina, Letters Of Ad-
ninistratior on tho estate Of NJ. BUTLER.
late OF Woodward township, clearneli county.
Pa, deceased, having been duly granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate
will please make Immediate payment, aud those
having claims or demands agains, the same will
present them properly authenticated for settle
iarni without delay.
oATIIARINR BUTLER,
Adminisiratrix.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-08-21
ALSO, ExTRA HOMEMADE
Wheat and Buckwheat Flour,
Corn Meal, Chop, Feed, &C.,

All Of which viii be sold cheap for cash or in
exchange for country produce.
JOHN r. KRAMER.
clearheld, Nov. IS ls74.-u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-19
OSCULATORY OBEISANCE.

Constable shadbolt OF Huntington, L. l., on Friday
took toto custody John Bioxsom, twenty years old.
VINO had, as alleged been too Tree In rendering oscu.
latory obesancc tho beauty OF Miss Katie Garycy
The vibrant was issued by Judge Rolph upon com.
paint OF Kaiios father II seems that Blossom met
Katie on previous morning In the road and after an
exchange Of greeting and some joking conversation no
requested kis, which was refused. whcreupon Box.
som, who had known tue girl Tor years more
the waist and attempt to kiss her against her will
She resisted and IN Tho struggle her was bruised
Then she burst into tears Blossom rclsuted
and she escaped. Judge Koph decided that Bloxsom
had no right TO thus assault and insult girls OF four
tcon when they did not want him to, and accord.
ingly held him In $500 bonds TO answer for assault
n n I'm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-19
BRooKLYN's TAX BUDGET.

Another meeting Of tho Kings County Board OF Esti-
mntss was held yesterday ut lho Brooklyn City Hall.
Tho estimate Tor tho Department or Public Parks was
first considered The total amount asked Tor is
$751;, 900 Mr. Ssrananan, prosidont OF the Park Com
mission, thought the itom for park main tonance
could DO reduced from $lS2, 900 to Sl25, 00Q Tho
estimates were laId over tor future consd-
Grafton. Tho Department. OF Arrears estimate
amounting 10 $50 900 wus also laid for future
consideration. Tho reqasition OF tho Tax Collectors
length and was also laid on the table. Mayor Howell
sand that thus far but little disposition had been
shown on the OF tho heads OF any the depart.
ments 10 make reduction in their estimates II was
their duty 10 make tho reductions necessary
to meet tho demand Tor moro ecunomi-
cal administration OF tho city government
Supervisors Brown and Ticruey appeared and urged
tue appropriation OF tue item VI 900 for the
struction vi bridges In the Eastern District Tho
county budget was referred TO the mem ocrs OF tho
Board OF Estimate representing the county and The
city budget 10 the members OF tho Boerd