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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
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VILE LITERATURE.

The Catholic Standard, speaking of
the ruin wrought among young people
by devouring the demoralizing reading
matter 80 freely spread before thcm at
low price, says "ls it not time for
parents to look into this matter The
country is flooded with trash published
specially for the young much of it
written by authors who wish to be con
sidered respectable, and bearing the i'm.
print of respectable publishing houses.
The most dangerous portion, too,
of this trash seems, TO superficial ex-
aminer, harmless, to be at worst only
silly and exaggerated and highly color
ed. But in these seemingly innocent
exaggerations and high colorings lies
hid subtle poison. 1t dissatlsfes its
readers with their commonplace rou-
tine of youthful duties, with subordi-
nation to the authority Of parents and
teachers. 1t causes them to long TO
be independent, to strike out in life
for tbemoolvec, 70 become mcn and
women at once, though they have
not yet outgrown the garb of child
hood. Itstimulates precociously their
immaginations and passions and pre-
pares them for vice and crime. Many
father and mother who mourn in
agony, hopes blasted in ruined
daughter or son might find the cause,
if disposed to review the past, in his or
her own neglect to supervise and di-
rect what that daughter or son habit
ually read when a child. There is
responsibility here which few parents,
it is greatly TO be feared, fully realize
or faithfully discharge. There are
parents who carefully endeavor to
guard their children against forming
intimacies with other children by
whom their morals might be corrup-
ted, but who exercises no care as to
what books and papers their children
read. Yet in this age of universal
reading, the latter is danger almost,
not quite as serious as the former, and
one that should be diligently guarded
against.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

TRuE.-In recent address Oliver
Wendell Holmes gave some very sen.
siblc advice TO readers. There Is rea-
son as well as art in reading, and Mr..
Holmes showed how both might be
made use Of. He said Some books
must be read tasting, as it were, every
word. Tennyson will bear that, as
Milton would, as Gray would--for they
tasted every word themselves, as Ude
Carcme would taste potage meant
tor a king or a queen. But once bc-
come familiar with subject 80 as 70
know what you wish to learn about il,
and you can read page as flash Of
lightning reads it. Learn o lesson
from Houdin and his sons practice, Of
looking In at q shop window and rc-
membcring oil they saw. Learn 70
read a page in the shortest possible
time, and 70 stand o thorough exami-
nation on its contents"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
LEMONS.
A SHORT DIsouIsIrIoN ON THEIR MANY
VIRTUES.


The lemon tree is native of Asia,
although il is cultivated in Italy, Por.
tugal, and in the south Of France. In
Europe, however, ii seldom exceeds
the dimensions Of the smallest tree,
while in its native State it grows TO
over ninety feet in height. Every
part of this tree is valuable in medi-
cine, though we rarely employ any Of
1t but its fruit, that is the lemon itself.
And every one knows how TO employ
this, as in lemonade; To squeeze tho
Juice into cold water-this is the short
est way--or to cut it in slices and then
boil it. Either way is good. Lemon
ade is one of the best and safest drinks
for any person, whether in health or
not. 1t is suitable to all stomach dis
cases. is excellent in slckness-in cases
of jaundice, gravel, liver complaints,
inflammation of the bowels and levers.
1t is a specific against worms and skin
complaints. The pippins crushed
may also be used with water and
sugar, and be used as drink. Lemon
juice is the best anti.scorbutic remedy
known. 1t not only cures the disease,
but prevents ii. Sailors make daily
use of it for this purpose. | advise
everyone to rub their gums daily with
lemon juice, to keep them in health.
The hands and nails are also kept
clean, white, soft and supple by the
daily use of lemon instead of soap. II
also prevents chilblains. Lemon is
used in intermittent fcvers, mixed with
strong, hot, black coffee, without sugar.
Neuralgia may be cured by rubbing
the part affected with a cut lemon. 1t
Is valuable also TO cure warts, and to
destroy dandruff on the head by rub
bing the roots of the hair with 1t, In
fact, its uses are manifold, and the
more We employ il, externally, the
better we shall find ourselves. Natural
remedies are the best, and nature is
our best doctor, II we would only listen
to her. Decidedly rub your hands,
head and gums with lemon and drink
lemonade in preference TO all other
liquids.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

ed, and its close proximity to the seem
OF the proposed observance, insure thu
attendance of great multitude OF peo
pie. We see no reason why 1t should
not be grand success, and we trus
the occasion will bring tbither repre-
sentatives from all of the thirty-eighl
States of the Union. The place is o
especially easy access 10 Philadel
phians.
In one OF our public libraries may
be found printed copy of the "Or
derly Book Of the Seige OF Yorktown
from September 26, 1881, to Novem
Der 2, 1881" This little volume gives
very interesting inside view OF the
strategic steps which led TO the sur
render. To the student of history
or, for that matter, to anyone else
who may feel inclined to while away
the hours Of the heated term in max
ing himself familiar with the events
which resulted in the capture of the
British army at Yorktown, we would
suggest an examination of the follow.
ing works Carrlngton's Battles OF the
american revolution, Dawson's Bat
ties of the United States, and John.
sons History OF Greene, Lossing's
rleid BOOK oil the revolution, and the
sixth volume OF Bancrofts History
may also DC consulted.
CORVALLIS doubted the wisdom Of
occupying iorktown, as ordered by
tne nome government through Gin
uon' III was entirely Court cam
palgn' AS early as August "a, Laiay-
cue, having concentrated his forces IN
strong position eight miles distant,
Predlcted his speedy capture, and Ju-
ollanlly wrote 10 Yergennes that, IN
pursuance Oh the immense plan oi his
Oour1 Oornwallls had abandoned the
Tarollnas. Oh the very day, August
i on which Oornwalils occupied YORK
ana uioucester, IN virginia, Washing
Ton resolved on moving with the
rreheh troops, under kochambeau,
ana lne pest part oil the American
army 10 inc chesapeake. But Clin'
Ton was certain that Washlngton's OBJ
JectlVe poht was new York, and 1t
was not uhtli a month later that 1t oc-
CURED 70 MN that washington was
moving southward. August 30, the
Count dc Grasse, with twenty-eight
ships OF the line and nearly four thou
SAND land troops, entered the Chesa-
peake, moored most OF his fleet in
Lynnhaven bay, blocked up York
river and dlsembarked at James Is
land 3,OOO men. CORVALLIS was thus
effectively hemmed in, both by land
and sea. The actual investiture of
Yorktown began September 28. Sep
tember ", at night CORVALLIS aban-
doned his exterior posts. AT night,
October ., trenches were opened by
the allied armies 600 yards from Corn
wallis works October IL, Cornwallis
proposed to surrender. The articles
OF capltulatlon were drafted the next
day. At I. NJ, October 10, Corn
wallis remaining in his tent, Major
General OHara marched the British
forces past the lines OF the combined
armies OF America and France, and
made his formal surrender to Wash
ington, his troops Plling their arms
upon tne ground; Inc prisoners num-
pereo Iz4, regular soldiers ana s9O sO1
SAILORS, ana loo guns were TAKEN VI
tno patrlOt forces employed IN the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
VOL. 53--WHOLE NO. 1882.
ODE TO HOT WEATHER.

Ain-"Niaety and Nine"
1t Is ninety and nine in the shade this day,
In the shelter Of tree;
But one that hangs out, from the shade AWAY.
Stands hundred and twenty three.
Away 10 the mountain forests wild,
The air Is cool and the breeze Is mild
Oh Why must suffer this terrible heat,
That almost melts me down.
And whether go in the house or street.
'Tis the same all over town.
while down at the Cape the air is serene,
And seventy-one is the highest it's been.
But while am tanning, and painting for breath
One thing l bear in mind
That those who weather it through till fall,
Cool air enough will find
And Ice that now is such treat,
viii be nuisan co in the street.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
EDUCATIONAL,
BY NJ. L. MoQU0wN.
THE TEACHER.

When the lessons and tasks arc oil ended,
And tho school for tho day is dismissed,
And the little ones gather around me
To bid me goodnight and bs kissei
oh the little white arms that enclrcie
My neck In tender embrace
Oh y tho smiica that arc halos OF heaven
Shedding sunshine Of love on my face.
And when they are gone, / sit dreaming
or my childhood too lovely to last
OF love tha, my heart will remember
When II wakes to the pulse OF the past
Ere the world and It's wick edness made me
A partner OF sorrow aud sin.
While the glory Of God was about me
And the glory Of giadness within.
oh my heart grows weak a. a woman,s.
And the fountains Of feeling will now,'
when think Of the paths steep aud stony
Where the feet Of the dear ones must 70,
OF the mountains Of sin hanging DER them,
or the tempest Of fate blowing wild
Oh there is nothing on earth half 90 holy
As the innocent heart Of child.
They are idols Of hearts and Of households,
They are angels Of God in disguise
His sunlight still sleeps In their tresses,
His glory still CLEANS from their eyes.
oh these truants frsm home and from heaven,
They have made me more manly and mild,
And know how Jesus could liken
The kingdom Of God to . child,
ask not life for the dear oues
All raiiani, as others have done.
But that life may have just enough shadow
To temper the glare Of the sun,
would pray God to guard them FROM evil
But nv praper would bound back TO myself.
ih seraph may pray for sinner,
But sinner must pray for himself.
rhe twig Is SO easily bended,
have banished the rule and the rod
have taught them the goodness Of knowledge
They have taught me the goodness Of God.
dy heart Is a dungeon OF darkness,
We're 10 shut them from breaking rule;
Ny frown Is sufficient correction,
Ny love Is the law OF the school.
shall leave the o'd house in the Autumn,
To traverse It's threshold no more
lh how shall sigh for the dear ones
That met me each morn At the door.
shall miss the good nights and the kisses.
And the gush Of their innocent gleei
rhe group on the green and the flowers
That are brought every morning 10 me.
shall miss them at morn and at eve,
Their song in the school and the street
shall miss the low hum Of their voices
And the tramp Of their delicate feet.
And death says, "The school is dismissed"
day the little ones gather around me
To bid me goodnig and be kissed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

"Haveyou given electricitya a trial for
your complaint, madam, asked the
minister, as he took tea with the old lady.
"Electrcltyp she said. "Well yes, |
reckon it has. l was struck by light.
ming last Summer and hove out Of the
window, but II didn't seem TO do me
no good"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
MEAT MARKET.
F. M. CARBON & BRO,

On Market St, one door west Of Mansion House,
cLEARPIELD, PA.
Our arrangements are Ct the most complete
character for furnishing the public with Fresh
Meats Of all kind, and Of the very best quality
We also deal in all kinds Of Agricultural lmplo'
mepts, which we keep on exhibition for The ben
al Of the public. Call around whom 10 town.
and take look At things, or address US mo
-'' ". M. CARBON A BRO.
clearhsid, Pa, July II, ls7s-h
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

A Boston child remarked, after gaz-
ing earnestly at a man who was bald,
but had heavy whiskers, "His head
was put on upside down, wasn't itH"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Teacher, if you find your pupils get.
ting drowsy, don't blame them, but
throw open the windows and let in
some fresh air. Ten chances to one
the ventilation is detective.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The New Washington Normal Insti-
tute opened for the second term on
Monday, July 2Sth, enrolling sixty.five
students the first week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Miss Sadie Porter, of Pike township,
and graduate of the Millersville State
Normal School, has returned home af-
ter an absence of two years, in Cadiz,
Ohio, where she was teaching.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Miss Kate Alleman, of Gulich town.
ship, has been attending the Brethren's
Normal School at Huntingdon, Pa,
during the Summer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Why was Goliah very much sur
prised when David slung the stone at
himY Because such thing never en-.
tered his head before.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Vegetables come up quicker on the
sea than on the land, especially II you
have eaten hearty dinner and the
water il rough
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Remark by the small boy Of the
period: "Lct me see the circuses Of q
Nation and / care not who makes its
laws"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Three young men were expelled
from the Millersvile State Normal
School not long since, for indulging in
card-playing.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The Board of Directors of Decatur
township are building good, new
school bouse at Centre, to take the
place of the old dilapidatcd structure
at that place.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Governor Hoyt and Rev. DR.. George
Hayes, President OF Washington and
Jefferson College, were present at the
laying or the corner-stone. OF the new
College buildlngat Waynesburg, Greene
county, on the Both ult.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The new School Board of Sandy
township have agreed to pay their
teachers good, living salaries, and give
them six months employment during
the year.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The most encouraging reports have
reached us from number of townships
to the effect that wages have been
either slightly advanced or retained at
reasonable figures, and the length of
the school term increased. The town
ships taking the lead in this direction
are as follows; Girard township, term
months Goshen township, term g.
and maybe z months Huston town
ship, term months; Gulich township,
term 6 months, and increased salaries
Sandy township, term 8 months, and
increased salaries Bell township, in
creased salaries.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Mr.. l.. L. Weber, Principal Of the
New Washington Normal Institute
for some time past, has been chosen
teacher OF the first Grammar School in
Philipsburg Centre county. The term
is seven months, and good salary.
We regret very much that we cannot
offer as good inducements to our we'll
qualified teachers as our sister counties.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

After the special examination held
at Congress Hill, on the 26th ult., the
the Board of Directors of Girard twp.
called a meeting and appointed the
following teachers, for term of seven
months, commencing August 4th -
Congress Hill-Miss Ada Stewart.
Gillingham-lra ID. Shope.
Bald Hill-Thomas W. Bachman.
Plank Road-Robert G. Shaw.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The Superintendent of Centre coun-
ty, in his annual report, says shat the
County Institute will likely be romov-
ed from Belcfonte, because the people
of that town do not support the cause
very literally, financially or morally
by their presence" This is indeed q
humiliating reflection upon the boasted
intelligence and culture of the home Of
famed and ostensble congressman,
Senators and ox-Governors, who, in a
measure, willed the destiny OF that
mountain town. We are glad 10 say
that Clearfeld sets an example just the
opposite of this, and ono worthy the
emulation of the elite OF Bellefonte.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06
Livery Stable.

vUNHE undersigned bcgs leave to inform the pub
lie that he Is now fully prepaIes to aceommo-
date ali In the way Of furnishing H~.ses, Buggies,
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
on reasonable terms. Residence on Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
GEO. W. GEARHARr.
Clearheld, Feb. 4, 1874.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

Professor Geo. W. Innes, formerly
Principal Of the New Washington
Academy, and TO whom We, as well as
many other Of his old pupils, feel
greatly indebted for early council and
instruction, is still in active service in
the Western part of this State. A
correspondent from Apollo, Armstrong
country, TO the Salisbury Press, refers
to him in tho following manner
Professor limos and his old pupils,
Of this place, held reunion meeting
in Room 8 OF Apollo school building.
The meeting was opened with q few
remarks from Mr.. J. s. Whitworth,
after which Professor limos took his
accustomed position and addressed his
old pupils. His remarks had the same
spirit Of soulful truth in them as in the
days that had gone by and he did
not fail to awaken memories Of those
talks Of yorc. Some OF the old songs
were then sung Gathered once more,
&C., when tho house went into q com.
mittee Of the whole TO have ssocial
chat. Aiter spending some time in
this agreeable manner the meeting
adjourned"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-08-06

The annual examination tour will
commence ut Bloomington, in Pike
twp, on Monday next, and continue
until Friday, Sept. 18th. All instruc-
tions concerning these examinations
have been extensively given. We wish
to add, however, the following -
lst Any applicant sbirking tho pub
lie examination, cannot be examined
at any special examination, unless he
or she presents certificate, signed by
full Board Of Directors, giving the
most plausible reasons for their absence
from the public examination.
I'd. As we will have long drives, and
desire TO open each examination at 8
o'clock A. NJ, We shall esteem II
great favor IL the Directors having the
building in charge will see that It is
opened, aired, and put in proper order
for the examination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-29
ArraSt of d. w Hull.

d. w. Hull, recently connected with the
New Era of this city, was arrested by Marshal
Bridges, at the request of Marshal Patten, OF
Concord, N. H., ON charge of uttering forg-
ed note for 5000. 1t appears Mrs. Emery Of
Concord gave note for 5000 to a Mrs. Stew
ems of that city for money borrowed. Last
June the matter was apparently settled and
Mrs. Stevens left with Mrs. Emery what pur-
ported to be the original note. Mrs. Emery
pronounced the note q forgery and suit was
commenced against Mrs Stevens for criminal
conduct.
Last week a note apparently signed by Mrs
Emery, running to Mrs. Stevens, for $500, was
received for collection bya Manchester law
yer from Mr.. Elliot King Of Portland. Mrs.
Stevens was arrested, and when arrested drew
piece of paper, supposed to have been the
original note, from wallet, and swallowed it.
King said the note was left with him by Hull
for collection. The note was endorsed with
the name of Smart. There seems to be feel
ing in the police Office that Smart was the real
forger and Hull is arrested merely as a wit
ness, or else that Mrs Stevens is the forger, for
Marshal Patten says she is a woman OF bad
character. Hull was taken to Manchester yes
terday morning by Marshal Patten.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-29
Smuggling.
INVESTIGATIONS BY THE UNITED
STATES AUTHORITIES.
Collisions OF Customs officers Claimed.

For some time past it is reported that the
government has had suspicious that all was
not right on the border; that large numbers Of
sheep and cattle as well as quantities of whis-
key and other goods, had passed into the State
and the government had not received the
revenue it expected. In order to inquire itself
on this point special agent of the Treasury
was despatched to the various custom houses
on the frontier and proceeded to satisfy as to
the truth or falsity of these reports What
the result of this investigations may be we
have not been able to learn but despatch
from Washington to the Boston Herald states
that Hthe Treasury department has discovered
that the continuance of the extensive SNUG
Cling operations on the Maine border is due in
part to the fact that some of the customs OIL
GERS there are implicated in the smuggling,
and the Secretary is contemplating number
of changes in the service there. Only five
officers are employed to watch the border for
hundreds of miles along the northern and
eastern sections of Maine, and the facilities for
smuggling, Of course, ARE very great there. The
the Treasury agents have been looking into
the business for some time past, and are con-
WINGED that there is collision somewhere
among the government employees with the
smugglers. 1t is probable that number OF
customs officers in Maine will be removed at
an early day, but the department is proceeding
with great secrecy in the matter, and the
names of the doomed officers are withheld"
The United States officials here have no III
formation on the subject.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-29

Deputy Marshal Black has returned from
his vacation.
Deacon Lathrop Lewis of Byidgton died
suddenly Monday.
Superintendent Lunt of the Rochester road
is confined at home by illness.
Superintendent Hamilton and Treasurer
Dana of the Ogdensburg have returned from
delightful cunning excursion in Virginia.
Mary A. Clifford of Newport r. l., will hold
q meeting at the Friends meeting house on
Oak Street this evening, at Z o'clock.
The funeral of Major FL. Sweetsir was held
yesterday afternoon at his late residence on
Pine street. A delegation of the Maine Char
liable Mechanics Association was present at
the exercises.
Mr. A. L. Merrys rapidly increasing busi-
ness demands his whole attention, and he has
not yet had leisure, or q disposition, to tend
out on any walking match even as spectator,
much less as q time-keeper as announced yes
terday The mistake was caused by the COM
positor taking an o for an A. 1t was o. l..
Merry, the hacSman, who was time-keeper
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-29
Brief lettings.

Rainy day. Mercury 40 at sunrise, $50 at
noon; wind southwest
Johnnie Welsh turned up all right yester-
day. He went to Saco.
We have received Smith Musical Album
No 5, containing a choice collection of vocal
and instrumental music.
The police ball tonight will attract large
crowd of the friends of the force to City Hall.
Chambers band will furnish the music.
Maybury, who was blown up in the powder
mill explosion at Gambo, died during Monday
night.
Yesterday afternoon, as Louis Rolfe, who is
employed by L. G. Lunt & Co. on Fore street,
was wheeling a bale of paper rags into the
store, by some mishap it fell and struck him
in the back. He was quite seriously hurt and
will, it is thought, be laid up for long
while.
The sheriffs yesterday made small seizures
at Carey's lane and at the corner OF Hancock
and Fore streets. AT Mullen's block barrel
of beer was obtained, ON Commercial street,
near the Eastern depot two barrels OF beer,
while on Centre street, at various places, three
barrels of beer in all were seized.