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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
TIE LAST LIGHTNING ROD
DODGE

An exchange dilates Oh this annual
fraud in this way; -Four or five hun
dred years hence, when the genera.
tions that come after us dig into our
railroad embankments or explore the
ruins OF our present habitatlons,
among the most mysiiiying wonders
10 them will be the use to which we
put the great coils of metal rod that
lie buried beneath the sod at the ends,
sides and corners Of houses and barus,
We are not 30 sure but that there are
many good people nowadays who
could not explain the thing if called
upon. For their information, then, let
us say that it is the new lightning rod
swindle, and the farmers in other sec
tions may understand it, and be ready
TO sign the first paper presented by o
stranger promptly and without de-
tanning him, we will give the modus
swindleandi. First comes Il smooth
talking clipper, dapper, genteellook-
ing gent who explains the danger
from thunder-bolts in general and the
necessity Of proving sure and rapid
transit for the subtle fluid. In order
to protect the house, there should be Q
rod here and point there, and all i
would cost is the trifling matter OF SIC
or $50, or something like it, very diff
cult to tell exactly until the work il
done A contract is signed, only :
mere matter of form, you know, ant
the sharper leaves. This is the frs
act, and should be labelled, How ant
when was struck by lightning.
In due time the other section of thu
catastrophe arrives, and begins worl
by erecting hole in the ground, anC
filling in up with coil after coil OF rod
Perhaps the owner Of the propert,
protests against this apparent waste o
material, but as he promises it all goe
in for the same price, he quietly &C
quiesces The job finally finished, th
pay time comes, and SO does a con
tract that looks bigger than barn
door, TO our country friend, when h
fully comprehends its almost illimita
bic proportions, for it binds the party
of the second part to pay forty-six an,
onc,half cents per foot for the rod re
qnired, and FIVE dollars for each vane
1t is vain for him to kick, they won
come down single rod, and rathe
than invest in a lawsuit out comes th
wallet and the bill is paid. Some Q
the farmers in the northern part G
Highland have been mulcted in sum
ranging from $50 to $3.50, and sti
they bite"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

We are authorized to announce the name Of
AARON q. KRAMER, Of Clearaeli, as a candi.
date for the Office Of District Attorney, subject to
the rules governing the Democratic party
postof1cc address, Clsarneld, Pa.
We arc authorized to announce the name Of
II. W. SMITH, Of clear6eld, Ms a candidate for
the Office Of District Attorney. subject to The rules
governing the Democratic party.
Pot,cfhce address, Clear6eld, Pa.
We arc authorised to announce the name Of
J. y. MckRNRfCK, Of clsarRc'd, as n candidate
for the Office Of District Attorney. subject to the
rules governing tho Democratic party.
Postofiee address, .Clcarheld, Pa.
We are authorised TO announce the name Of
JOHN l.. CUTTLF, Of Clear6eld, as q candidate
for the Office Of District Attorney, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic party.
Posiothce address, Clearheld. Pa.
We are authorized to announce the name Of
s. 7. BR0cKBAkK, Of Clearheld, as a candidate
for the Office Of District Attorney, subject to the
rules governing the Democratic party.
poet0nice address, Clenrhold, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

MosDY UTILIZED.-Little did dc fdcto
Hayes expect that when he appointed
the Guerrilla Mosby," Consul to
China, that ho would expose the crook.
edness OF that Radical scoundrel
Seward, who robbed the Treasury Of
thousands of dollars, holding the same
position. An exchange says; "Mosby
comes TO the front from Hong Kong
with the startling story that immigra.
ton fees to the amount of $4,000 ro-
ceived by his predecessors in the Con.
sulate there have never been reported
to the Government. As Seward held
that Office once, and escaped the
clutch of Democrats during the last
session Of Congress on the charges Of
fraud, tho party will be ready to for
give Guerilla Mosby tor going over to
Grant, and thus getting a chance to
furnish further charges against Sew.
ard"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

HUMANE FoLKs.-A contemporary
remarks; "When a Boston man is
found dead in hls home, and large
quantity of silverwaro and jewelry
gone from the safe, the Boston police
think over the matter for two days
and then decide it isn't case of sui.
eide, because it occurs sometimes even
to Boston policeman that even Bos.
ton man might not be smart enough
to murder himself and steal his own
valuables afterward. In their haste IL
come to this conclusion the police have
actually overlooked all clues to the
crime.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

"Hon. Samuel Butler was present at
the Republican county meeting in
West Chester on Tuesday, and among
other things said There are no State
issues today. Philadelphia Press.
That's very convenient way for
Mr.. Butler to place the canvass. mo
State Issues" ch2 Why, there is the
biggest kind of an issue, which MIR.
Butler is too blind to sec. 1t is moth
ing more than this, whether we shall
have "honcst men in Office. The Re
publican Convention rcpudiated this
old-fogy idea, and now it goes before
the people Of the State for rejection or
endorsement. Doy'esto,rn Democrat
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

ALL IN-As this issue of the RE
PUBLICAN is the last one in which the
names of candidates for office can be
announced the current year, according
to our party rules, the voter can now
make his choice for each respective
office, and on Primary Election day,
cast his ballot for the man who will
fill the Office the best. This in the
main is the proper view for Democrats
To take.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

RIdHrEousLY DISPOSED or.-Wc
learn that George W. Paxton, the de.
faulting Register Of Chester county,
was sentenced on Monday to three
years in the penitcntiary and fine Of
slo,il6, that being the amount of his
cmbexxlemont. Tho man who robs
hrs ncighbor is an insignificant thief,
but tho one that robs all his neighbors
is q compound scoundrel.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER tin. is the
A Loyal COMMONWEALTH


IL Is wen known iact that IN the
kepuollcan STATE oil hhouc isianu u
iorelgn'born cl'lzeh' aitnouBh nc may
have faithfully served MS country aur'
ing the late war, ana may now 90 en-
gagged IN an nest occupauon' cannot
vote unless ne owns rea' estate 10 tno
value oil sl3i'oo, wh'ie no suoh restrlc
ton IL imposed upon natiVeroorh
citizen, though he be as poor as laza
rus. Mr.. Wallace's investigation Oom'
mlttee has just held a session, lasting
several days, at providence, IN tnat
state, ana several cltlzehs VINO were
allowed 10 hght, put VINO cannot vote
because they don't own the necessary
real estate, were examined before II.
Col James Moran testihed that ne
was soldier during the war, but could
not vote because he held no real estate
In his opinion, about one-third oil the
ioreign-born citizens were disqualified
from voting. VIM. IL, Joyce testified
that he had served during tho war
but, ike Col Moran, held no real es'
tate and could not vote John M
Duffy stated that he had served through
u . L. Na.. q. n a
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

GOING UP.-This was "the off-year'
in Kentucky. The Democrats only
expected from 10000 to 10000 majori.
ty, but it has run up to $4,000 already,
with fifteen counties more to hear
from, which will swell the majority
considerably. The returns are not
bad for an "off-year."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

No BULLDozrSo, o NO The Rhod,
Island aristocrat never whacks a man,
head of with a hacksaw. He doesn'l
tell his employc TO "votc the Rcpubli
can ticket or GET Nothing so rough
as that would bc tolerated. But the
bluc-bloodcd proprietor issues polite
circular in which each omploye is civil
ly and even urbanely informed tha,
"0ur interests impcrativcly demand
harmony OF political action between
us and our working people"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

SENATORIAL RELIEF.-An exchange
remarks; Immediately after leaving
Narragansett Pier, Mr.. Conkling pro
ceeded to New York and shut himself
up with a sand.bag weighing los
pounds--the exact weight of ex-Gov.
ernor Sprague. Tho seductive Sena.
tor practices on this sand-bag three
hours each day, without gloves.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE
There will be a meeting of the Demo
cratic State Committee at Bottoms
Hntal' " r,.;shr-as W"I-asday .hn
10th day of September, at 2 o'clock,
P. M. A full attendance is requested.
GEO. W. MILLER, Chairman.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 4th, is the
asst dav.
TIE DEMOCRATIC PRlMA Y Y
ELECTION

EIsEI ION.
~ q" 1''"'''''' ''' N''''''"
county,
In obedience IN the rules GOVERNING
n....... -. -, ci.o.a..l3
the pomocra''u party OF Oiearheiu
county ut the Primary Election, the
County Committee hereby gives notice
~, IL, aI,a,;,,, g.. 5oIo,,o,o. "a ,,,,
INA, 'ho elee'ion ior ueisgaees' anu ior
tho INSTRUCTION OF sucn uelegates, as TO
candidatess for the several offices TO be
6Ilod ~ tbo annroach;n, Novambar
n'0u "' 'nv @PP,oa."ns Non0",ooi
election, VIII oe heiS az INC Electon
/ House in the several boroughs and
townshins in said oountv on SATIIR,
,r,,,s murnmg x :, ,,r,r1r ~ y,
DAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY
| OF SEpTEMpE A ID 1870 heoin.
a,aIaai. D
hlhB ~ ocioch M anu continue
open until 7 o'clock p. NJ, of said day.
| Tho election will he beld hv tho Nigi.
ianoo - Cor,'a;,,ao n'baona 80 ,So Eloc,ien
lahVo Soinuiittoo, VIM aro tno '1'e'''o''
Board, under our rules, and are con-
stituted as tollows.
'''''''D 80 'o'o"o ,o.o
VIGILANCE ooANifrth ~" i''''
Burnside Borough c. Patrick, VIM. Cunning
ham. A. X. Long
Clearfeld-w' Z. Wallace, L. c. johnson, j.
l.. r. Uoicbhold.
Curwepsyille~stephen Graf, W. p. Chambers,
Il ". II. Thompsou
HOutIdale-GeO. II. Wooden, Il. c. Howe, W
/ III. Patterson.
Lumber oity--wm. Hipps, Isaac Haney, A. A
l Kelly.
Newburg-Isaac Markic, E. Hiltebrand, -
Wood
New washington-IIenry Noa, TsOs. Mahaf
fey, W. W. Barclay.
osceola--H. II. Walters, II. A. D. Krouse, Pat
rick Gallaher.
wallaceton--G. W. Emeigh, Frank Goss.
Beccaria Township-w. W. Mays, Jno. Dillon
John Lightner, Jr.
Bell-Christ Estrioker Wm. MahAfey, Johi
IL. Bre,h.
pis.- O. II. 'nIves, ose' lSors, Adam wea
yer.
Boggs-Geo' Dimeling' Jas Gaiiaher, deorg
DrndfOrd-w. l. curley, John Wilson, Jacol
Williams.
Brady. F. Oswald, ErA'tus Luther, Henr,
Hartsfelt, Jr.
t Burnside-Danisl German, /. NJ. Chapman
} Gideon Nef'
Chest-L. Killian, Daniel Fishel, Andre'
Frailey.
CoviDgton-Christ Brown, J. j. Ptcardi J. W
Dacs,n- Adam K.nh.,, J..ss ao,, And,.,
/. Banybmsp
Fsrgu,On--R. II. Moore, L. b. lille, Levi
Msvracsen; :,
corRIS ST. '''' ''''s' o''S"' "' '"'
, Goshen George A. Morrison, Gilbert Shaw
TX. illegal: ,
no,n T,'rD~- H. iO''sy' Jerry A'''f a.
0reepwood-M. W. johnson, W. W. Rowle,
Newton Freeman.
gallcnn'Onn TnrGsn D "'A'iH'"' hu' OOH''u' i'"
D Hus,on~w. d. Woodward, Jr., A. II. Roseu
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

A GRowL.-The Belleionte Watch.
man of last week remarks: "The Dem.
ocrdt this week announces the appoint
mcnt of q new Court Reporter W. +.
Reber, Esq, which, it says, was made
some time ago. If this be true, it is
news to us and will be also 10 the pres
ent incumbent, Mr.. J. II. Vosburg,
who has received no notification that
his services are to be dispensed with.
We have no objection to the new re-
porter and hope he may make an eff
cient one, but common fairness ought
TO have induced the Court to have
given Mr.. Vosburg time to get ready
80 --~~t~. H. ;- -~a;dan. or paiia
fonte, with family to support and q
rented house on his hands, and will
now find himself out of a position, Il
the Democrats paragraph is correct
How the Court could be go far forget
ful of ordinary courtesy as to deprive
Mr.. Yosburg of his place, without rca
sonable notification, is more than We
can understand, and will surely meet
with the censure of our citizens and
the people generally"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
"Tho honest men in the Co

"Thohones men in the country
Chairman Smiths address
This fgment of selflaudatlon was
evidently cribbed from the true rec.
ords of the Puritans, who
ReSolued, That none but the people
OF God be elected to any public office
Resolved, That we are the people o.
God, etc.
Would it not be advisable when th.
Greenback County Committee meets
again to adopt the foregoing, or words
to that effect.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

o, You RUDE MANl-Tho editor Of
the Cincinnati Commercial, though
usuallya polite man, has put pair
of long cars on one of New York's
great preachers. He does IL in this
way: "Moody and sankoy made q
genuine sensation in tho British Islands
andwere attended by multitudcs. They
had some force and variety, and were
enjoyed as novelty, while Talmagc is
n self evident ass at home and abroad
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

That STALwART-Tho Radical pa.
pers Of New York, friendly to Romeo
Conkling, express the opinion that
Sprague's shotgun didn't set him back
any, so far as his control over the Re.
publican party in that State is con-
cerned
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
JURY COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce the name Of
Al. JACKSON, Of clearheid, as a candidate tor
the Office Of Jury Comm issioner. subject 10 the
rulcs governing the Democratic party.
Posiothce addrrsE, clearheid, Pa.
We arc authorized 10 announce the name Of
JOHN D. THOMPSON, Of curwensville. for the
oahee Of Jury ccmmlsslopcr, subject to the rules
governing the Democratic party.
Potofloe addross. curMensyllle, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Governor Croswcll, of Michigan, a
widower of fifty,fvc, who has grown
up children, is about to marry Miss
Lizzie Musgrove, of Charlotte, in that
State, rich and pretty woman still
in her twenties.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

To WHOM IT MAY CoNoERN.-As
several of the candidates for Sheriff
arc not subscribers to the REPUBLICAN,
it would be well enough for some Of
their neighbors who do take it, to in.
form them that their cards appear in
thia iaouo
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER fth, is tn,
last day.

Mrs. General Reynolds, whose hus'
band was killed at Gettysburg, is visit
ing in York, this State, and rides daily
the horse that bore her husband when
he fell"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

The New York, Rhode Island and
Mississippi plan is all the rage now
Conkling, Spraguc and Lamar What
was it, anyhow, that the latter said to
tho former on the floor of the Senate
recently
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

awe have strong hopes of electing
Sheriff this Fall, Notwithstanding the
determination Of the Republicans moi
to join in breaking up the corrupt ring
that has controlled in this county &c
many years. The multitude Of candi.
dates seeking the Democratic nomina.
ton, some promised and others want
ing promises, may be conducive to the
Augmentation of out strength when
the disappointed ones discover the
treachery of the ring. The slate o.
the ring must be broken and the peo
pie must understand that they are en-
titled to something more than a sci
out each year.
Break up the rings power and give
the people an honest election. KeeI
your watch fires burning John Smith
Chairman Greenbdck County Committee
Such is portion OF the address o
the side-show which exhibits in thii
county for the benefit of the Radicals
The Democrat who is trail enough L
be raked into the camp Of the enemy
by such bait, deserves to be angled ant
cast upon the shore for sustenance.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
announcements.
Primary Election, Saturday, Sept. 10

will be as follows For Sheriff, sl2.50; for Dis.
triot Attorney, 81 so for Jury Commissioner, So
This will incluie 10000 tickets for each candi.
date, aud the necessary blanks and election
nanere
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
Sheri0r's Sale.

DY virtue Of writs of ri. Fa., issued
Id out OF the Court Of Common Pleas ef Clear
nvid county, aud to me directed, there viii be
exposed to PUBLIC SALE, At the Court House,
IN the borough oi Clearneid, On
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
MARSHAL'S SALE /!

DY virtue Of certain writs Of Psndiiioni Er.
I'D ponas, issued out Of the Circuit Court Of the
United States for tho Western District Of Penn
sylvania, and to me directed, | will expose at
public sale, at the U. 5. Marshal's Office, in the
city Of Pittsburgh, on
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
MEADVILLE
EOR SALE

The undersigned will sell at private sale all
that tract or parcel of land situate in Decatur
township, clear6ed county, Pa, within short
distance Of the Tyrone Clearfieli II. R., and
adjoining lands Of Robert Hudson and otuers,
and known As the Jacob d. Gearhart lot. The
said tract containing 60 acres more or less, with
two veins of valuable coal thereon, has about 80
acres cleared and ia the koy to a large body Of
coal about being developed. VIII be sold low and
upon easy terms. For particulars, apply to
DAVID L. RREBS.
olearaeld, Pa, July IL. 1875.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
SheriG's Sale.

DY virtue Of sundry writs Of Ven. En-, Issued
ID out Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of Clear.
held Co. and to nc directed, there will be exposed
to public sale, at the Court House, in the borough
Of Clearheld on
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Every Democratic voter In Clearfield
county should bear In mind that THURS.
DAY, SEPTEMBER 4. Is the last day for
registering Tor the next election.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Let every Democrat in Clearfe Id county
see AT ONCE that his name Is on the Reg
lstry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Every Democratic voter In Clearfield
county should bear In mind that THURS
DAY, SEPTEMBER 4. is the last day fol
registering for the next election.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Let every Democrat In Clcarfeld county
see At TONCE that his name is on the Reg
lstry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
Tornas, $500 I,or clay.
Sherin's Sale.

by virtue of sundry writs of Lerari Faeia, Is
sued out ef the Court Of Common Pleas OF Clear
field county, and to me directed, there will be
exposed to public SALE at the Court House, in the
borough OF Clearfeld, on
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27

Let every Democrat In Clearheld county
see AT ONCE that his name is on the Reg
istry..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-27
MAxlMs FOR THE DAY.

Reader, II you want to know what is going or
In the business world, just read our advertising
columns, the Special column in particular.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-14
The Fraud in the White House.

In recent debate in Congress, Mr.. S. S.
Cox spoke OF RUTHERFoRD b. HAYES as
"tho Fraud in the White House" At this
declaration many Republicans took UNI
bragg, and several Democrats thought the
remark imprudent.
Every intelligent man in the country who
has examined the subject knows that HAYES
was not legally entitled to the twelve cleo
toral votes of Louisiana and Florida, but
obtained them by fraud. Therefore he was
not honestly chosen to the Presidency. So
much for the truth of Mr.. CoXs declaration.
As to the oxpcdicncy of speaking the truth
on this transccndcntly important question
IN the halls of Congress, suffice II To say that
II the Democrats in the Senate and House
had passed n joint resolution ON the first
day Of the present session, declaring that
HAYES having obtained his election by
fraud, they should recognize his stolen title
only just so far as it was necessary to carry
on the Government poaceably, their party
would have stood q much better chance of
success in the next Presidential campaign.
Mr.. Cox has often taken counsel OF his
courage in proclaiming n momentous truth.
II the Democrats In Congress had followed
his example when he led the way. they would
have received fewer vctoes from the EXecu-
tive Mansion, and witnessed less auducity
among their antagonists in the two wings
Of the Capitol.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-14
Samoa.

The policy OF tho HAYES Administration
toward Samoa turns out TO be on par with
its policy toward Japan With Japan it
drew treaty mado dependent on the con
sent Of European nations for its validity ;
and tho refusal OF that consent has reduced
the treaty to ridiculous waste paper. 1t was
invited by Samoa TO relations exceptional
and favorably discriminating; and now Ger
many has pushed herself into relations quito
IA intimate with the Samoan Islands. and
tending to noutralizo American influence,
If we may believe Berlin despatch TO the
London Post, Germany Intends TO protect
German interests In the Samoan Islands,
and to prevent Americans from establishing
themselves there to the detrilnent Of other
nations" II we may credit the NORTH Ger
man Gdzeue, Germany, by her recent
tronty, Is enabled to make all changes in
the affairs OF Samoa dependent upon her
consent, and has by it and other treaties
with the South Sea groups secured II wide
field where German enterprise can flourish
unfetterod by tho competition Of other
nations"
1t is quito certain that most favorable
treaty was concluded on tho 24th of January
by Germany with Samoa; that Prince BIS
MARCK recently laid this treaty before tho
Bundesrath which body approved il; and
that attached thereto were drlfts of pro-
yisional agreements with the Chiefs Of the
l+llicc, Jnlnit and RallGk groups OF islands.
All this roads strangely, side by side with