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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17
A Stowaway Story.


DIR. Corr, of the American Steamship
Company, says: " l was on ship once,
going to Rio, when they dragged out a
stowaway and put him to work. One
day he came to me, and, being man
of fine address and education, had no
difficulty in convincing me that he was
escaping from German literary insli-
tuition where he had witnessed, as a
second, fatal duel. He said he had
money, and showed me several hun
dred pounds in notes of the Bank of
England. He was willing to be con-
sidered stowaway in order that his
name should not appear in the cabin
list. Could help him to get out of the
ship at RioP readily promised, and
gave him for ESQ in Bank of England
notes Mexican dollars and doubloons.
He got out of the ship all right at Rio,
and carried my notes back to En-
gland, where l found, on attempting to
deposit them in a bank, that they were
base counterfeits, and that my intel
lectual stOwaway was an escaped bur-
glar and forger, and that l had become
his victim. Philadelphia Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17
The Highest Telegraph Station.

A telegraph station has been lately
established at the Ryffel Hotel, under
the Ryffelhom. in the Valais. 1t is
about 8, 500 feet above the level of the
sea, and is the highest telegraph sta
tion in Europe. A Swiss paper has
claimed that it is the highest telegraph
station in the world, but this is a mis-
take. The station on Pixies Peak, in
the Rocky Mountains, is $4,000 feet
above sea level, and is, therefore,
something higher than that at the Rytfel
Hotel
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

MARIE CHRISTINE is to be paid an in
come of $500 year for marrying
King Alfonzo. For the young man 5
information, ere it is too late, we will
state that there are plenty of girls this
side of the pond who viii marry~him
for less money than that stuckup Aus
trian thing. TimeS-JOurf1dl.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

COMMANDER CAMERON, of the British
navy, says that the Morse system of tel
egraphy, as far as it depends on the
length of sounds, has long been in use
in Africa. He has found tribes that,
by stationing drummers at intervals,
carry intelligence for miles with great
rapidity, the beats of the drum being
made in accordance with a previous
arrangement of signals.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

An Excellent Cake.-0ne cup Of
butter, two of sugar. the whites OF six
eggs beaten to froth, two auPs Hour,
half cup cream, one teaspoon OF extract
vanilla. Bake one hour slowly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

INDUSTRY, brains and cheek these
three, but the greatest is cheek
Quincy Modern Argo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

ABOUT $4,000 telephones are now in
use in this country and about 500 in
England.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

Who ever saw a doorstepP
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17

THE MIND READER.
With sudden burst of pent-up ire,
Cries Dick, no longer cool,
"You either think am liar
Or most consummate fool"
Says Harry, "Since you force me, Dick,
A fool was inclined
To reckon you until so quick
And true you read my mind"
Boston Transcript.
The kind friend at Memphis who
sent us curiosity for our museum, a
sample block OF the wooden pavement
said TO be infected with fever germs,
will accept our thanks for the speci-
men, and when he comes this way we'll
try to return the compliment by allow
ing him to go shooting with curious
shotgun we have, that lets the charge
out at the breech. BOSTON Post.
"A little Cincinnati boy, four years
old, taken into the country for the first
time, was astonished at everything,
particularly at finding blackberries
"tied onto sticks out DOORS" as he ex-
pressed it. In pasture he saw COWS
reclining in the shade, chewing their
cuds. After observing them for time
he said he would like to be COW land
have nothing to do but lay around un'
der the trees and chew gumw-Qinclh
ndtt Saturday Night.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-10-17
RESCUED AT LAST.

CHEYENNE, Oct. 8.
The courier from the front brings the
following from an officer with Payne's
| Il.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
LARGEST ORGAN IN TIE
WORLD.
A DESCRIPTION OF AN INSTRUMENT TO
COST FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

|
The organ for the Cathedral al
Garden City, Long Island, now under
construction by Mr.. Hlborne L. Roose
velt is in several respects one of the
most remarkable in the world. 1t will
cost about $4,000, aud will be put in
place next Spring. The main body OF
The instrument will stand in the chan.
eel, and the organist will sit there. Al
tho west end of the building, In the
tower directly behind large stained
glass window, is room in which part
of the organ will be placed and con-
nectod with the chancel by electricity,
hike the organ built by Mr.. Roosevelt
in Grace Church, New York. The
window will be opened and closed by
electricity, controlled by the organist
from the chancel, thereby making fine
crescendo and diminuendo effects with
tho organ in the tower. Over the
ceiling, about the center OF the build
ing, will be placed another part Of the
instrument called the echo organ,
which is to be PLAYED from the chancel
by electricity. Underneath the chan
eel, in the chapel situated there, is a
part of the organ, which is arranged
so that it can be played in the chapel
as well as from the chancel Lastly,
the large chimes which hang in the
tower will be connected with the chan
Gel by electricity, so that the organist
can play them IRON the keys of the
organ. The bellows will be operated
by hydraulic engines, and the organist
can, by simply turning on the water,
have the whole instrument, including
the chimes, at bis command. Though
this will be q mammoth instrument,
and notwithstanding the great dis.
tance between many of its parts, the
pressure necessary to play on the keys
will be no greater than is used in play
ing upon a piano. This is due to the
use OF electricity, pneumatics, and hy-
draulics. which combined render it
noss;hIo and nroc,iooble 40 cops,r,ct
poo5's I'oh au ;ns,run,on, 80 ra' W
nI RI 49, Iii, bo c,n. rov h,,,aas
fs,,,i,as " oons,.ro,;on ,O M 90 ,hn aaIn
Ss'n'a, 1 :" 'J.eti T,aiL, uo.,V" " 'no s 49, SS,e
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
A MATTER or CONSCIENCE

The Rev. DIR. Macleod, father OF DR..
Norman Macleod, passing through the
crowd gathered before the door of a
new church he was about TO open, was
stopped by an elderly gentleman with,
doctor, II You please, | wish to speak
TO you" Being asked If be could not
wait until after worship, he replied
that il was matter upon his con.
science 20, since it is n matter Of
conscience, Duncan" said the good
natured minister, u will hear what II
is."
"Wcl, Doctor" said Duncan, "thc
matter is this. Ye see the clock yen
der on the new church. Now there Is
really no clock there, only the face Of
one there ia no truth there, only once
in twelve hours and in my mind that
is wrong, very wrong, and quite
against the conscience that thore
should be lilo on tho face Of the
house of the lord" Tho Doctor
promised to consider tho matter. =
"But," said he, "I'm glad to see you
looking so we'll, man. You're not
young. remember you for many
years; but you have a fine head Of
hair still" "Eb, Doctor" exclaimed
the unsuspecting Duncan, "now, yc'rc
joking it's long since bad my hair.
DR.. Macleod looked shocked, and
answered 10 tone Of rcproach 20,
Duncanl Duncani are you going into
the house Of the Lord with lie on
your head Z" He heard no more Of
tho lie on the face Of the church.
Chambers Journal,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
ITEMS PRoM LATE REPORTS.

G. Curry, teacher of Hurd school, in
Chest township, reports for the month
ending Nov. 4th, as follows: Whole
number enrolled, 80 average, "a
Percent. Of attendance, 92. Six per.
sons visited the school.
s. W. McLarren, teacher of Happy
Valley school, in Woodward township,
reports forthe month ending Nov. 18th,
as follows Whole number enrolled,
% average attendance, II +; percent.
OF attendance, s5. Three scholars
camc every day, and five missed but one
day. af.
W. 7. Spackman, teacher Of Para
disc school, in Lawrence township,
reports for month ending Nov. 18th,
as follows Whole number in attend.
ance, 40 average, 20 percent. of at
tendance, 81. Fifteen missed no time.
Visits were received from the County
Superintendent and ono citizen.
Il. l.. McCloskey, teacher Of Oak
Hill school, in Karthaus township, re.
ports for the month ending Dec. 4tb,
as follows: Whole number of pupils
enrolled, 81 ; average attendance, Al ;
Percent Of attendance, 81 Percent.
of attendance during term, 81. Thir-
teen pupils attended every day OF the
month.
J. Roll Bloom, teacher Of Evergreen
school, in Pike township, reports for
the month ending Dec. 4th, as follows
Whole number in attendance, 20
average attendance, 81; Percent. Of
attendance, 80, Eight pupils attended
every day Of the month. Two missed
but ono day. Number of visits were
received.
Zelretta Bloom, teacher Of Pine
Grove school, in Greenwood township,
reports for the month ending, Nov. =,
as follows: Ten pupils were enrolled,
of whom ten attended every day two
bad no tardy marks, and three re-
ceived but one. The percent. Of at
tendance was 90. Two Directors and
several citizens visited the school.
W. s. Greer, teacher Of Drihwood
school, reports for month ending Nov.
18th, as follows: Whole number en-.
rolled during the month, 20; average
attendance, 10 percent. of attendance,
IS9, Seven pupils attended % days
each, and FIVE were present every day
they belonged. One pupil in spelling
756 words, missed 6 ! another out OF
64S, missed 9. .f.
Lewis Brown, teacher of Mt. Joy
school, in Lawrence township, reports
for the month ending Dec 1ltb, as
follows Whole number In attend.
ance, 40; average attendance, 40 I;
Percent. of attendance, 90. Seventeen
pupils attended every day OF the month;
Twists, including ono from the County
Superintendent, were received during
the month. The school is moving
along quite pleasantly.
L. G. Haley, teacher OF Glen Hope
school, reports for month ending Nov.
18th, us follows Whole number en-
rolled, 6s; Percent Of attendance, 92.
Twenty-Five pupils attended every day
school was open, and 48 attended
every day they belonged. The par.
cnts manifest great interest In cdu-
cational work. A subscription was
taken up in the school, and q largo bell
mn rchaaed and placed on tho echool
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
BaAcIxo WEATHER.

u
At last the misty days give place
To those more kssn and Elzneinr,
That stir the blood and mend the pace
And set the thoughts a-daneing.
Arc keeping ptep torstber.
With harmony Of soul and sense.
For IL 10 braciue weather.
Visions Of snow forts, skates and slsds
In boyish brains ate ranging,
While tlnkiisg dreams through xirlIsh heads
Like frost- work scenes are changing
From Waiting airs 10 Rhythmic beat
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
NEW SERIES--yOL. 90, NO. so.

me TO say. 1t is no insult to a devoted
vile 10 intimate that in order to save
the life of her husband she would, II
necessity compelled her TO do so, per,
jure herself. 1t is rather an honor 10
her. A woman who loves as she loves,
il she thought her husband must suffer
an ignominious punishment, would ex.
aggerate, prcvancate, and Unnecessary,
tell an absolute ialsehood TO save him,
and though sho would violate tho law
in so doing, should honor her for it,
This is no Eutopia, and perfection has
not been and never will be reached. II
were in a similar position to the nc.
cused and my wife, mother Of six
children whom kind Providence has
seen fit to bless us with, were in the
place of the witness, and ! thought
she would not exaggeratc and prevari-
cato, and, II necessary, perjure herself
In order to save mo, | would not lovc
her with one half the love l now bear
her. My question was put to show
those twelve tricrs that the love Of the
wife must make her. if she be true
wife, prejudiced witness, and TO show
them that when husband and wife are
truly one she cannot be an unbiased
witness. Our laws cannot compel
wife TO testify against her husband,
and this witness is now on the stand,
at tho request OF her husband, to tell
her story and do what she can to save
him. 1t is her duty--a glorious duty
and, although she may not prevari.
cate, merely wish to show the Court
and jury why she should do SO if
necessity requires. | do not wish to
insult her"
Mr. Watrous replied that he knew
Mr.. Waller did not intend TO insult
the witness, but the question was an
affront and must necessarily be. He
asks her if, believing certain facts, she
would, while under oath, tell an un-
truth. If the attorney for the State
can eliminate the affront from his
question, he will surpass in logic him.
self in oratory. 1t cannot be done,
and the affront stands. II is an
affront TO ask one TO lie when she
stands before the Court with her hand |
on the Word Of God. He did not be-
licvo the witness would tell lie,
whether under oath or not. He did
not believe it was in the power Of any
thing, in love, or art, or anything this
side of heaven, where she will certainly
go, sooner or later, to make her lie, TO
save her own or her husbands life. He
protested against such questions being
put TO witnesses, and thought it out of
place, although it did give the attorney
for the State an opportunity to address
the jury in his persuasive manner and
enable him to pronounce heavenly
eulogy on wifely devotion.
Judge Park ruled that the question
was an improper one.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
NO. 1852 CIEARFELD Pa, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER d. 1879

the stoutest heart quailcd at the her
rible sight that was revealed. They
looked down upon q face disfgured
almost beyond recognition upon bills
tered and blackened limbs trcsses
curled and crimped by the cruel flames
and last, but not least, upon the agon-
lied countenance of the suffering hus
band of the woman whose life was
fast ebbing away. Many turned back
with sickening hearts, unable to do
anything, but enough remained Ia
render all the assistance required.
HEROIC HUSBAND.
After doing all that was possible for
Mrs. Randall, the physician turned his
attention to her husband and discov-
cred that he too had received terrible
injuries. His hands and feet were
burned to blisters, absolutely raw in
many places, and yet ho did not com.
plain nor utter one word OF agony save
on account of his wife. When at last
his own condition was examined by
the doctor, and its pitiful nature dis
covered, he reluctantly submitted to
the physicians attention. Soothing
remedies were applied, and great band
ages placed upon bis hands and feet,
and the doctor ordered perfect rest.
He insisted, however, upon being
placed on the bed by tho side of his
wife and his request was granite. Those
who watched the sufferers during the
night say that whenever groan es-
capped from Mrs, Randall's lips her hus-
band would turn, and, with his blis-
tered and bandaged hands, would
cndeavor to extend relief. OF course
be could do nothing, as the suffering
woman's condition did not allow OF the
simple touch of the hand.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
A BOARDING HOUSE JOKE.
A REQUEST THAT WAS COMPLIED WITH
--rHE TROUBLE THAT RESULTED.
from N, prIdgeOor, Conn Parm.r.l


lFrom the Bridgeport Conn., Farmsrl
The other night gentleman board
cr iu gvneOoi DSs..s,.'S l-~-.S "as Nv'ss-
fortably reading in his room, the door
opened, when, from tho foot Of the
stairs, he heard young lady boarder
with whom he was on terms Of free
and playful intimacy, call
"Mr. s., throw me your night
gown, please"
Sure that he must have misunder'
stood her, called.
"Throw you whaty"
"Your night gown, please"
He was startled. There was no mis-.
taking her meaning, and believing
that some new joke was on foot among
the second floor occupants which would
seem to justify such strange request
on the part OF the lady, he took fresh
night shirt from his bureau and tossed
it over the balusters. 1t was received
with an ejaculation which sounded like
thanks, and all was quiet. I
Next morning, on descending, hc
discovered his property at the foot Of
tho stairs, where it seemed to be doing
duty as an impromptu door mat. For
moment he pronounced IT very
shabby treatment OF such an immacu-
late article by the fair borrower, and
returned TO his room with it but took
his place at the table in his usual good
humor.
"Well, how did 1t work ?" he inquir-
cd looking over expectantly at the
lady. She had omitted to give him
her usual cordial morning salutation,
and now her eyes were fixed upon her
plate and her expression Of face was
but a shade lighter than thunder
cloud.
"Did the joke turn out o success he
pleasantly persisted.
The lady bit herlip with suppressed
anger, and his fellow boardcrs looked
at him in sober inquiry. Seeing there
was a mistake somewhere, BIO wisely
concluded to keep quiet and let the
mystery explain itself. And 1t did.
That noon he found upon his dressing.
table the following note:
"ar. -, when next ask you 10
throw mo your knife down, or make
any request from you whatever you
will know it did not expect such
an insult from you sir. believed you
to be gentleman. -"
Calmly and in silence the gentleman
Ltc his dinner, and on his return TO
business dropped note in the Post
office, Of which the following is copy.
Miss -, when next you ask me
TO throw my knife down, or honor
me by any request whatever, trust |
shall be so fortunate as TO understand
you correctly. You believed me to be
gentleman and ] know you to be a
lady. -"
On bis return that evening she went
to him in the hall with cordially out
stretched hands and frank words Of
apology. A hearty laugh followed,
and each promised TO keep "the joke
a secret, and up to this writing each
has faithfully kept the promise.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

A Trim APPEARANCE. mo woman
can give q satisfactory excuse for per.
sonal untidiness. Household work, Of
whatever kind, does not interfere with
having q clean dress on, however com.
mon, nice plain collar, and smooth
head Of hair. There is all the differ.
ence in the world in different house
wives IN this respect. Some always
look bright and "smart;" but others
never look docontly clean in the morn
ings they seem to have no idea that
anybody ever notices their personal
appearance while engage In their house.
hold duties, or that IL Is o matter ol
the least possible concern TO anybody,
They forget that they have husband
who was won when they were in full
dress, and studied TO attract him by
an addition II gave to their persons
without regard 10 the time and trouble
Il required-whose eye Is as sharp nov
as II ever was, and whose sensibilitics
are Just MS acute. The children, too
especially the girls--what sad OK
ample TO thom Is slovcnlIness on tht
part Of their mother
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
A BRITISH RRPULSE.
AFGHASs AND sEPoYs rIGHIING WITH
DESPERATION.

DESPERATION.
I LONDON, Dec. 12.-From dispatches
received here from Labul, dated yes
terday, 1t appears that very serious
| fighting has again broken out in AT
ghanistan. 1t is stated that the CON-
bined movement of Gems. MACPHERSON
and Massey against the Sepoys and
the moro warlike Of the bill tribes has
miscarried in pretty much all its de.
tails. The arrangement was to COM
binc the cavalry and artillery forces
and make a joint assault by surprise on
the encmy, who were strongly in
trenched in the mountain pass few
miles from Cabul. By somo mischance
or misunderstanding the cavalry ar
rived at the point of junction too soon,
the infantry not having had sufficient
time to como up. The Afghan and
Sepoy forces deserted them and offered
battle Immediately, and the force OF
horse artillery and three squadrons of
lancers encountered Mohammed Jams,
who was at the head of the army TO-.
900 strong, consisting of the flower of
the hill tribes and their Sepoy allies.
There was no alternative, and tho
British cavalry charged brilliantly, but
were hurled back by the enemy with
slight loss. The attempt was renewed,
but with little or no effect upon the
Afghans and Sepoys, who were massed
in their front and fought with splen-
did coolness and skill. The British
were finally repulsed, with such rapid.
ity that they were obliged to leave be.
hind them four guns, which, however,
they had opportunity TO spike before
abandoning them. In subsequent
skirmish Gcn. MacGregor succeeded
in recovering the guns, but was not
ablo to mako them at once effective
against the enemy. Upon perceiving
the decided advantage they had gained
the Afghans pressed it and occupied
tho Cabul gorge without opposition,
and were advancing directly upon tho
capital. At this point they received
an unexpected check from the Seventy.
second regiment, which by this time
had come up from Shirpin and was
aoie 10 check their advance. Moham-
med then made successful nank
movement lort negrouno IN the vicinity
Of Bakers tomb, occupied it with diff.
cuity, ana Is now IN iorce on tne
heighs south oi balanlssar. In the
engagement twenty British soldiers
were klilea ana soventy'hve wounded.
tained. Alarge proportion Of Aiefhaafhfs
and Sepoys were armed with Snider
rifles, which they used with the ease Of
veteran English troops The Sepoys,
in particular, fought admirably, and
although the artillery of tho British
plougbed their ranks, they never
hinched. A later dispatch states that
Gen. MACPHERSON sought reprisals on
Thursday by attacking and severely
Furnishing detachment Of the Sepoys,
but the final result has not yet been
made known. The situation of tho
British forces is extremely CT itical, and
lively anxiety prevails here respecting
them.
LONDON, Dee. 12.-An official tele.
gram from Simla confirms in every
particular the account already given in
these dispatches Of the battle between
the British and Afghan forces on the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

John Smith, Esq, of Bloom town.
ship, has served seventeen years as
Secretary of the Board of Directors OF
that township.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

J. F. McKenrick has placed in the
Institute Fair some war relics, which
are exceedingly interesting. Among
others is rebel Testament, printed at
Atlanta, Ga.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

Kindness Is slowed away in the
heart like rose leaves in drawer, TO
sweeten every object around them, and
to bring hope to the weary hearted.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24
EDUCATIONAL
BY N. L. McoUowY.
BOYS AND GIRLS.
scnooL DAYS.


Sixty little urchins
Coming through the door,
Pashing, Gro owding. making
A tremendous roar.
Why don't you KEEP quiet
Cant you mind the rule
Bless me, this is pleasant,
Teaching public school
Sixty little pilgrims
On the road to fame.
II they fail 10 reach II
Who will be to blansi
High and lowiy stations
Birds Of every feather
On a common level
Hero are brought together.
Dirty little faces,
Loving little faces,
Eyss brim full Of mischief,
Skilled IN all its arts.
That's a precious darling,
What are you about
May / pass the water
Please may 80 oui'
Boots and shoes are shufling.
States and books are raiiiing,
And in the corner yonder
Two pugilists are battling.
Others cutting didoes,
What botheration!
No wonder We grow crusty
From such association
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

Feelings come and go like light
troops following the victory Of the
present; but principles, like troops of
the line, are undisturbcd and stand
fnst
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-12-24

Alex, Irwin, of Curwensville, very
kindly sent 70 specimens of minerals
to the exposition. They are gems.