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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-06-11

WANrED.-Apronoun, singular num-
ber, common gender, third person.
Why2 Because the iliterate, and
many who consider themselves we'll
educated, constantly blunder when at.
tempting to express sentiments like
the following; "Every person should
try to improve-mind the heart; !" or,
"I do not think any one should incur
censure for being tender of-reputa-
ton"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-06-11

Directors, have you organized your
new Board =?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-06-11
EDUCATIONAL.
by NJ. L. MoQUowN.

Candor is the brightest gem of critl.
cism.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-06-11

"When the lesson is assigned, ex-
plain somwhat its more difficult iea-
lures, and show pupils how to study ii
to advantage. Lacking this prelimi.
nary aid they will needlessly waste
much time and energy, and perhaps
come 10 the recitation discouraged"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-06-11

When Is q prisoner like q gun ?
When he Is discharged,
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
THE SCRAP-BAG.

AFGHAN FOR BABY-CARRIAGE.--A correspondent
asks for directions for making Afghan cou-
vrette for baby-oarriage and herewith is accord
ingly presented very pretty and easy pattern
which will serve admirably for this purpose. or as
q cover for a child's cradle. 1t is worked with
Saxony wool III alternate squares of white and
blue other coors may, of course be chosen to suit
individual taste. The stitch is crochet trcotee.
what is popularity called Afghan stitch" Make
chain of II stitches with white SaxOny wool, maxi
ing l3 loops of tTicotee, work it 13 rows of
white: then take the blue wool, and continue,
working 13 rows; then take the white again. work.
ing thus In alternate squares until the required
length Is reached. The next stripe begins with
blue wool and is worked in alternate squares in the
same way. The stripes are joined together by
row of chain stitch. IN either white or blue a
and vice versa In the centre of each square may
De embroidered in blue gold silk any pretty
flower or figure the worker likes some patterns for
these will be given next week. when another
Afghan pattern will appear. The cOuvrette is to be
finished with a fringe Which Is crocheted thus
1st row With white wool, l SC. tsingle crochet
chain, miss loops l sc on the
next loop, repeat from all round. 2d
row: l SC on the 4th loop of the first
ch.. chain. sc on the 18th of the next ch. of
the preceding row continue all round tins row
is worked with blue wool. Next cut the two
WOODS in lengths Of inches and loop strands into
the centre of each ch. of the 81 row. putting the
blue aud the white in the alternate chains. SaxOny
wool is excellent for these Afghans Il washes
well. especially If bran is used instead OF soap.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21

slp ]. KNIT together. draw the slipped stitch over
the knitted one, knit q make ], knit /, make
i, repeat from ., end the row with knit I fourth
row, purl knitting; fifth row. like third row
sixth row. purl knitting; seventh row, purl
knittingl eighth row. plain knitting;
purl knitting; eleventh row, like third row ;
twelfth row, purl thirteenth row. purl, four
teenth row, plain knitting; fifteenth row. plain
knttting sixteenth row. purl knitting; seventeenth
row. slip /, make purl 2 together IL times. In
this row you pass ribbon for the hand. Eighteenth
row. purl knitting; nineteenth row. plain knitting;
twentieth row, plain knitting; twenty-hrst
row, purl knitting. Now work five times
the jacket pattern from the twenty-sec-
ond to the twenty-ninth rows. in every
fourth row increasing stitch at each
end of the rowbefoTe the last stitch and after the
first stitch. In the fifty-first row, cast off six
stitches. then continue the work ffty-second row.
cast Oft six. continue the work IN the next row.
cast off two stitches at the beginning. and do this
every row until You have worked sixty-one rows !;
cast OFF the remainder sew UP the sleeve and seam
throat. aud finish with bow of ribbon.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
STAR OR FAN STITCH.

A. s. would like to know how star
stitch in crochet is dOne.-The stitch known
Star Stitch OF Fan Stitch is worked
follows: Make chain the required length. First
ro,c: Raise stitches in the usual tricotee Tor At
CHAM stitch. This gives oops on the hook pull
the wool through al 3, and make chain. Put
the hook through the small hole formed by this
chain stitch. and raise stitch trcOtee fashion
raise a second loop by inserting the hook in the
back part of the last of the stitches through
which the wool was drawn. This is lit
tie difficult If the stitches drawn up too
tightly and the stitch may have to be pulled open
with the finger.l Raise the next two loops on the
foundation. There are now loops ON the hook.
Draw the wool through all ., and work l chain to
complete it and make all secure. This ends the
second star. Repeat from to the end of the row.
and break off the wool, leaving a shore loose end.
SecORd ror Join the wool with two rather small
chain stitches. Raise the first chain stitch. then
insert the hook through the next, which is the small
hole in the centre of the first star. and raise
other and finally raise on the back part of the
next horizontal stitch. There are now four loops
on the hook. Draw the wool through all four and
finish with the chain stitch. This ends the first star
Insert the hook through the hole formed by the
last chain-stitch and raise tTlcotee stitch raise
the back part of the next stitch, which is the last
stitch Of the star just made raise the next which
ought TO be the centre of the star the preceding
row raise the following horizontal stitch-always
from the back part. There are now . loops on the
hook. Draw the wool through all at once. and
make chain. This completes another star. Re
peat from TO end of row. In finishing the last
star there win be only loops 10 draw through
Ii is customary, however. TO cOunteract the ten
dency OF the work 10 form sloping edge here by
raising the back part of the last stitch the last
star In the preceding row. Tins gives loops
Draw the wool through all and make l chau-
stitch. Make another chain. break OFT the wool
and draw the loose end through to fasten it, In
raising the fourth and fifth stitches of the last star
take the loose end of the preceding also III the
left hand, and pull the double thread through
This makes fuller finish. Every row Is done like
the second.
This is an exceedingly pretty stitch and can be
used for a variety of purposes. girls hood will he
a.. 4retNu nwrR a.aV nd
for stripes In a cOuvrete, II NAV be worked either
the short or long way. If wanted little fuller.
stitches NAV be raised instead Of >. In this case
the last stitch is always the centre of star in the
preceding row.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
A LIVELY STORY ABOUT SMITH ELY
wasningtOn Letter to rse indianapolis Journal.

Washingt0n Letter % The Indianapolis Journal.
During the late unpleasantness in the camp
OF the New-YOrk Democracy heard q great deal
about x-Mayor Ety. Smith Ely, the friend of Kelly
heard htIe remnlscence Of him the other day, frop
an old Congressman who sat near hm when he was In
tue House. One day Ely began talk about members
dearly for their elections He pointed back OF
nim 20 a member from the Poughkeepsie district OF
New York, wh0 be said. had paid 100000 for his
election. He rich and wanted TO TO Congress,
Just bought every Republican newspaper OF any
influence In the district When the election
those papers said nothing derogatory TO him, aud
pitched the Republican candidate heavily pretend
Ing TO bolt the nomination. The result that the
strange how l came to run for Congress-. One day
met John Kelly ard he said Ely how would you Ike
70 go 70 Consressr said On, don't know. inever
.'Wel, think about It and let know what you
clude.'
'' thought about it for a week so, and met Kelly
What conclusion did You come to about that
. why guess would rather like TO 20 s. IL won't
too much said.
49, Well. how much 10 y0u want 10 give said Kelly
q" thought would get of with about 50 00o,' said.
4" . On no, that won't do You must give $4,000.
Think Il over again and see II you want 10 20 $4,000
Well thought anoth her wee and told Kelly would
give $1,000. but didnt w8at any trouble about II.
lie agreed II. and handed him my check for 81 900
and then went the When the time for the
yention around Twas nominated and elected"
once saw Ely put bis hand IN his pocket and take
out handful OF diamonds" said friend, the Con-
gresham. said To hlm. Ely. what you dong with
many diamonds IN your pOckelsf
They were mostly small ones. bdt there were
fine ones among them
He smiled aud said Ihave had $4,000 In dls
monds IL was during the war. had saved up ri ght
comfortable little stake aud when greenbacks began
going down. oowa, down, began 60 get scared,
wanted NV money something handy aud safe that
could carry about my person. 80 bought diamonds
and intended when the Government went under 4,
skD the and live quietly IN some p.easan
place over there These lev aad ieft aad hav
never cared CO SELL
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
CURRzNT RELIGIOUS OPINION.
sHAM MARINES AND REAL DIE

from Ihe Boston t0ngTegats0Hdfisf (COngl
Mr.. MackOnochlc VIII make the cheapest kind OF
of a martyr-nOihlng more than a sham martyr at
the best. If he and his church will come out and
be separate from the establishment, and give up all
claim upon its revenue. putting their hands into
their own pockets anu paying their own way be-
cause they cannot IN conscience bring down the
highness OF their church views and practices into
accord with the lnot veryl lowness which IL made
lawful now in England, the world VIII give them
some measure OF respect tor consistency and honesty
of eonduct-whateyerlt u may think Of their views"
But long as II hangs 10 the OIL udder for its
daily supplies. it must look for only such praise in
the way of martyrdom as Ia accorded 20 the had boy
when lie Is spanked Tor ugly and persistent disobe-
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
From The Weekly Tribune.
KNITTED FICHu OR SHAWL.

This dainty and comfortable little shawl for the
neck knitted on 2 needles No. S, with split
zephyr Shetland wool of any color you prefer.
Begin by casting on stitches. at the end of every
row. making a stitch until you have the needle
$50 stitches. Then begin 10 decrease again to
point by knitting together at the end of each
row, until there only 3 stitches left
the needle. These are cast off together. The
pattern of the shawl is made by every rows being
worked thus: First row. knit PLAN second row.
purl third row, knit together throughout the
row; fourth row, KNIT i, make stitch by
knitting on the thread between the last stitch
taken of and the next the left needle. knit
1. Begin AGAIN at first row and 90 repeating
these four rows until the shawl is finished. Add
fr1nQf.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
depcs to what he well knows to be the rule Of the
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE IN coSTEMPr-

family.
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE IN CONTEMPT.
Irom hs Pi,sbug rnitsd Presoytertan tPrs'oyg ..
II is the misfortune Of the temperance cause 20
fall into the hands of men and women who bring W
into contempt So largely is this true thar, In the
minds Of many discreet persons, temperance work
and rudeness mixed with sensationaiism ana ex-'
trayagance. are one and the same. and they turn
away from it IN disgust They are, perhaps 700 easily
discouraged. But, manifestly, one main e1ot1 ,n ~
that ia done TO reform those who drink ana 70 afrst
te progress of the vice Of drinking ought 70 be 70
get the work ont Of the hands OF the chariats "nc
often take il upas their own, and TO Keep unusi
such control as shall save IL from perverslDn anu
prostitution. II this is hard to do, II Is YET worth
the effort.
CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS BECOMING sEcuLARIZED
From Ire Yssg- York Churchman Prot Episc1
The Observance of Christian anniversaries seems
to show an increasing growth OF seeuiarsn N va
parts OF the country, and noticeaDly NJ new
England. Churchmen no doubt, have enough 70
accuse themselves Of, bur it cannot be charged
that in their hands the great festivals OF
Christianity are deliberately and systemsticslly
emptied Of their significance. There has been 700
great a going back in Congregational circles.
wherever they exist, whether IN New-England or at
the West. This backward movement commcncea
nj an early period and the second Governor or
Plymouth Colony, in referring 70 the change SPEAKS
mournfully of the first love Of the Leyden Church
supper every Sabbath IL would seem. therefore.
as though special duty devolved upon churchmeD,
for the times call them more and more to show 70
the people Of this land exactly what such days es
Christmas actually mean.
CATHOLIC CHAPLATNs FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY.
From York chrfstfan Intfigencer (Rsforn>dJ
petition is in circulation, 80 IL u sald ana re-
lceiving signatures in which the Government 10
called upon 10 appoint Romish priests 10 CHAPLAIN
ces in the Army and Navy. The majority or the
soldiers and sailors Of the United states are SAID 70
be Papists and the claim is made that they ought 20
be allowed TO select chaplains of their own faith.
What the Army and Navy The police OF the
which 1t maintains its authority. The Army and
Navy should have master. the Government OF
the United States and 10 that master should render
implicit unhestating uuquestioning obedience.
What are Romish priestsf The sworn servants OF
a foreign power, which claims to-day as II has al
ways TO have supreme authority over all govern
ments. II the people of the United states wish TO
hand over the Army and Navy TO the Pope OF Rome
then let them give the chapaIncies to intriguing
Romsh priests
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
A GOOD TIME COMING.


We Jews are sailing into an open sea. lhe Old
coast line IN gradually disappearing from view. Ex-
ultant in the modern atmosphere. we greet with Joy
each bracng breeze let it watt never so far from
port We are proud OF new y-acquired freedom. and
inspect with curious deli0ht the modern tests and
appliances. The pet words OF science and philos-
ophy we repeat with unrcstrained glee the oaines
of modern masters are heard by Us with cosmopoli-
tan pride. 1t does seem as II here In America
a period is approaching like that in Spain.
when the ethics of the Arabic philoso-
piers had their coterie OF admirers, and
Jewish thinkers like Maimondes and Gersonides
showed such marvellous intellectual acumen, and
aroused such intense excitement in theological cir
cles Even then our people were breastng br0ads
er current than that with which their fathers had
wrestled experiencing ideas TO which the latter had
been strangers. Science and religion Aristotle and
Moses. were then the opposing cries. And advanced
thinkers were already breathing an atmosphere far
far removed from the Palestinian, and extending
their range of view from Sinai. Jerusalem ana
Liberals 10 the al-embracng religion of humanity.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
Jersey Justice i not always deal. on,

Jersey Justice u not always dealt out with
eharact,T Tstlc consistency, N, may draw Gur desluc
tons irom roccat cnarge OF Hherpian dsDenseP
OF law 10 ins Jury. lie sad Gntemen OF the iury
acesrc a. larr snd the violence. the case snops&
Ia she un s'lni hut. accardln equity, 4 xly-
the pla.u s.a "-tltac Arns sack Re publican
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-04-19
GHOSTS.

Not Col. Ingersoll's "aristocracy Of the
air" but real human ghosts. Ghosts that
were once healthy men and women, but are
now simply the ghosts of what they once
were. AS we meet them, and inquire the
cause Of all this change, they repeat the old
old story, "a cold, neglected cough 'eatarrh,
'oveFwork,' or dyspepsia liver complaint
and constipation, with unsuccessful physi-
clans and remedies. In offering his Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative
Pellets for the cure OF the above affections,
DR.. Pierce does not recommend them as a
sure cure in all stages. For ifthe lungs be
half wasted away, or there be a cancerous
complication, no physician or medicine can
cure. The Discovery is, however, an un-
equaled pectoral and blood-puri6er. It
speedily cures the most aggravated cough, ,or
cold, and in its early or middle stages, con
sumption. By correcting all irregularities
Of the stomach and liver, il readily cures
blotehes, pimples, serofulous ulcers, bunch
es,' or tunors. Hundreds testify that il has
restored their health, AFTER eminent physi-
clans had failed. For constipation, use the
Pellets. As local remedy for catarrh, use
DR.. sage's Catarrh Remedy,
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HOW AN ELECTION WAS WON.

Some years ago, Russ, our own G. W.,
lived in our adjoining county ofRipley. lie
was then a Republican in democratic
county. What his politics ara now we don't
know and don't care either. We only know
he IS a manly, big hearted gentleman that's
ali we care about these times. But the sto-
ry. Russ was a republican candidate for
Sheriff in the Democratic county of Ripley
and as a mater of course wanted all the
votes he could get. Then as now he was
passionately fond of cunning and always
owned a fine gun and dogs. In this coun-
ty was an old German, we will cali him
Jake. He also was hunter and power
among the boys. He kept little country
doggery and his influence was worth about
80 votes. In due time Russ met Jake and
talk about hunting, guns and dogs rather
warmed the dutchman towards Russ, al
though Jake was Democrat. After while
Russ saw one of Jakes lank, potbelled poin-
ters and commenced to give away tafy.
4" Jake" said Russ, " that's a mighty fine
uOBs " uNIt hlh .Nou bNN nun
Jake replied to the effect that he raised
that kind Of dogs.
"Well, | tell you,' said Russ, al am very
fond of hunting, and If lam elected Sheriff
this Fall, shall indulge myself in shooting
to my hearts content. If not elected will
not be able to shoot much. will give you
$50 for that dog, Jake, if l want him after
the election, and here is $5 note TO bind
the bargain" Jake tickled 10 death at the
fine and quick sale of the dog, which
was worth about so cent, took the bill and
as a consequence his end Of the county gave
Russ handsome majority, and Russ was
elected, barely pulling through. Soon after
his installation, Jake put in appearance,
dragging the unwilling cur at his heels.
"Alisler Russ" said Jake, "you vas now
elected Sheriff Won dis county und here is
dose dog. Gil me my vOrty-vive dollars"
"Jake," said Russ, find my time will
not allow me TO hunt as much as thought
it wouldi you may keep the dog and the
IS too"
Jake studied long time, then took
long breath and said:
"Mister Russ, peleve id, by jimminy
you buy me and not my dog? Amt idE"-
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IS. Specimen uumhefs sent for ~ cents.
Niok's Seeds are the best in the world. send
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List anu Pricea and plenty Of Information.
Address, JAMES WICK.
Jan n Rochester. NY.
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KANSAS.

All about its soil climate. It's settled and its
vacant lands. ITS farms and farmers can he
learuei IN THE KANSAS FARMFR,an eight
page weekly paper. 10 years old. Correspond.
weeks for 90 cents, Postage stamps taken as
money. Address, HUDSON & EWING, To-
pekR, Kansas. .F rf.r.r.r.r. a.. .. ..
learned moro about Kansas from your paper
that I can RELY upOn than from all other
sources Rtchard y. EUdHs. COlum bidHd Co..
Uht0....Jt ives Just what those OF us wanting
TO move west. most wanr TO guOw.-Sdmuei
Chester Orange Co., NelO York. Has Il large
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-SErlnD Hitt PrOgI eSS, 1t Is a valuable paper.
--itchl1iS0n Champ pfon. 1t Is ably edited
SE1iTit Of Kdfsds "a fearless 0utspo zen J0ufn-
ai.--LutCreltce journal ....Our Kansas friends
should feel much pri0e in the high character 0f
thor Stai Q Agricultural pnp r.--hdtlondl Ltue.
pace among agricultural jonrnals.-M y. 7ri.
Dune. "a worthy representative OF the great
West.- Fhtpd lTdctlcd Farmer. Feb. . wa.
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Oh, Help Her Life to save {,

Oh, Help Her Life to Save!
They stood together looking down
Upon the waters blue,
when suddenly the rail gave way,
And she went tumbling through.
"Help, help - he cried "my wife will drown,
Oh, help her life to save!
1 did not dream when her wed,
She'd find watery grave"
They nshed her out and brought her up,
a dripping mermaid she,
Her husband seized her wet, cold hand,
So glad he seemed to be.
"Thank God" he cried, ''you are not drown'd,
I'm spared that bitter pain;
But will never let you keep
The Pockei-Gook again ~
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AMONG THE POETs.


Ifyou've anything to say,
Say IT,;
If you've anything to pay,
Pay 1t.
But with naught to pay or say,
Don't make noise about 1t, prny.-Er.
SPRING POET MEDLEY.
A modest little maiden nam'd Hannah,
At one gulp tried to gorge a banana;
1t stuck in her throat,
And she stralghway did float
To the beautiful land Of Hosana.
An excltable youth in Nantucket.
Once cooled his hot head In bucket;
He couldn't get It out,
So he still goes about
With 1t fast in tho pail where he stuck 1t.
A woman named Mary Magul-ah
Had trouble in lighting her fi-ah;
The wood being green,
Why, she used Kerosene
Now--she's gone where the fuel is dri-ah.
There was a young damsel, oh bless her
1t cost very little money to dress her;
She was sweet as a rose
In her everyday clothes,
But had no young man to caress her.
Because, you sec, she had given tho
mitten to the only beau who liked
her, and the amount of sweetness
she was, therefore, oblldged to b.
waste upon the desert air
Was simply enough to distress her.
There was young man, of Decatur,
Illinois, who forcsworc the "vlle cratur,"
Signed the pledge, donn'd the blue,
Felt so good through and through
That he ardently drew
A little black flask of the cratur,
lmbibed to the health,
Expansion and wealth
or tho temperance cause in Decatur
This happy young man, of Decatur,
Who foreswore the "vlle cratur."
Western Er.
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