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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
MODES OF GREETING.


Throughout the world there are
various ways OF salutatiOn, and reeog-
milton, when persons meet or are in
trOduced to each other In this cOun-
try, the prevailing custom seems to be
that Ol bat tipping and hand. shaking.
Aud among men IL is generally follow
cd by u clncher in the shnpe of inv.
tation ito take something" This Is "a
distinctive American custom, typical
Of oar generosity and general reckless
ness.
Hat raising is universal and its a
source ui great profit sat rejoicing
among hatlers. IL makes their bust
ness flourish amazingly. A person of
pretty wide acquaintanco has TO lay
IN II moro generous supply Of hats than
ho who doesn't know any one. There
seeris 10 be general desire for cellu.
loid brims, that will stand the wear
and tear incidental to such practice,
and IT the representative of swclldOm
can ouly bring over the Prince OF
Wales (who sets the fashion in hats
to their side, their aims will beaccom.
plished. As this will make hats in.
destructible, we may look for an alarm.
ing amount Of smcides among the hat
ting fraternity. The mortality among
them will be irightiul, bat time, tido,
aud cellulUid hats, wait for no man.
We hope his Highness will consider
the matter iavorably.
The practice of hat raising is often
attended with great difficulty. Let
me illustrate; 1t Is bright, pleasant
afternoon, and young Adolphus Snip.
klns is walking down one of the most
fashionable streets, taking his daily
promenade. His hair is parted in the
middle, an emphatic plethoric rain
bow.hued neck.tio ndorns his SHIRT
Ironl, eye glasses danglc from his nose,
signs ol AN incipient moustache are
evident, while delicate Dundreary
(vory dreary) whiskers cover tbs other
Two sides nj the triangle patent
feathers, lavender kids, d soup.dish hat
aud cane, complete the outfit. Verify
Solomon m all his glory" was not ar.
rayed lhusly. lie walks along jaunt
ingly swinging bis cane, ,nodding patron.
zingly to an acquaintance now and
then, until henolives the Misses Smith
coming down the street on the oppo.
site side. lie instantly braces himself
up and inluses an AIR OF importance
into his gait. When the ladies nre op
posilo him, he receives an approving
nod, when hc thrusls his cane out Tor
support while he makes his appropriate
saiaam. But alas for human greatness.
Instead OF coming in contact with a
suld terra frma his cane p.unges down
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

a handsome lady entered dry
goods house and inquired for a obow.n
The polite clerk threw himself back
and remarked that he was at her ser
vice. "Yes, but ] want buff bow,
not d green one" was tho reply. The
young man went on measuring goods
Immediately. .....a ........
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The English alphabet has twenty.
six LISTERS; the French, twenty-five; the
Italian, twenty Spanish, twenty seven
German twenty.six; Shvonlc, forty.
TIVE; Russian, ,thirty.hve; Latin twenty.
threci Greek, twenty four (sixtecn un
I'll iO3 b. @ when the twenty four
Ionic characters were ,ntroduccd); the
Hebrew, twenty-five; tho Arabic,
twenty.eigbij Persian, ,thirty.two; rurk.
isb, twenty.eighI; Sanscrit, ioriy.four;
Chinese, Two hundred and fourteen.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

80 you enjoyed your visit to the
menageric, did you Z" inquired young
Sdlabub OF his adored ones little sister.
20, yes and, do you know, we saw a
camel there that screwed its mouth
around awfully. and sister said it look
cd exactly as you do when you are re.
citing poetry Ut the church sociahles. "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

A meddlesome old woman was sneer-
ing at young mothers awkwardncss
with her infant, and said al declare,
q woman never ought TO have a baby
unless she knows how 10 bold it'
Nor q tongue either" was the quiet
reminder.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

Bob Brown, did you say that my
iather had not Us much sense as Billy
Smith's little yellow dog r "No, |
never said any such thing. All ] said
was that Blllys little yellow dog had
more sense than your father; that's
all ever said" "Woll, it's well you
didn't say the other, | tell you"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

Persons living along the line Of the
Tyrone & Clear6ed Railroad, orin the
vicinity Of Morrisdale, Houtzdale, or
Rumey, who desire to visit our Teach
ers' Institute, should notify us and we
will be pleased to furnish orders for
excursion tickets.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The Dubois public schools have been
greatly crowded for some time past, SO
much soihat an additional school has
been organized and placed in charge
of Mr.. J 4. Johnston.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

"Doctor, my daughter seems to be
going blind, and she's just getting
ready for her wedding, too. Oh, dear,
what's TO bc done1" "Let her 10 right
along with the wedding, madam, by
all means If anything will omen her
eyes unarriaVe yilIn
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

Pears to me your mill goes awful
slow said an impatient farmer boy to
a miller. IL loould eat that meal Eastern
you grind IT," "How long doyou think
you could do IL, my ladi 7" quotb the
miller. IT'LL | starved TO death"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

No lecturer is more popular in Penn.
sylvania than Col. J. p. Sanford. lie
has appeared before many Lycenms
and Teachers Institutes a third and
fourth time. lie never disappoints an
audience. Henry Houek, Deputy Saper.
iRterdeRt Pub. Inst Harrisburg, Pa,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The School Board of Wallaeeion
borough have introduced ne@ series
of text books, and are putting forth an
effort TO furnish their school-houses
with patent iurniIure--a much needed
imnroVement.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

We have received notices from
number Of distinguished educators, in.
forming US of their intention to visit
our Institute. Among the number are
Prof Geo r. Dixon, Co. Superintond
ent OF Elk county, and Prof T. +. Ga
ban, Co. Superintendent of lycoming
county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The closing lecture was delivered by
Wallace Bruce. II was one Of the
finest of the course, aud abounded in
passages of rare eloquence and beauty.
Connecticut Western NaCs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
VOL. 54--WH0LE NO. 2,700.
LEoNA,



wriiten upon the o-casi,n Of the death OIL
LEosA V. MoKSi, At New Millport, Pa, Noveu.
bei i9ih. 1880 NC
Weep, for The light Of the hou,ebsi hath persisted;
The brightness Of morning hath dafkened to
gloon
Tho flower OF n | Sammer--aoWer falrest, most
chsrished--
Has faded untimely and rests 10 the tomb.
Sweet TO the Reaper The breath Of suoh blossoms
He culls for the Master the gems we adore,
And gathers the buds tba, have bloomsd on our
busnms
To open whore souows shall enter no more.
Vslnly brothers heart yearns to oaress tbeei
Never again shat th It blessing be given
For The dear lips just learning Esrth's lessons to
utter,
Are taught by the Angols the language of
Heaven
Farewell 70 nee darling. no sorrow can reach
No'min shalt thou suffer no tear shalt thou
hhed
The Angels, who levs the, shalt guard thee and
teach thee,
While friends, broken hearted, are mourning
thee dead.
wAruEsA, Kansas, Nov 20, 1854.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

Sanford, Bruce, DeGuh, Pinkerton
and Youngman is stronger intellect
ual force than ever before visited Clear
field, and is there a teacher who desires
TO mi-s the magnetic influence Of their
intellectual powers?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The Lecture by Wallace Bruce WAS
pronounced 10y all TO be the very best
lecture giv,nihis Water Pennington
Banner. .,.i
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

A Literary Society has been organ.
zed at Paradise, 10 Lawrence town.
-hip Mr.. Mott, the teacher Effected
ITS organization. r.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The School Board Of Boggs township
recently voted their teachers the time
10 attend the approaching Institute
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The day sessinns vi the Institute will
be held in the Court House, and the
night sessions in Pies Opera House
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

lie who loves TO read and knows
how to reflect, has laid by a perpetual
fsast for his old sge. tS ie
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

New American Reading Charts are
fonnd il all the schools Of Bradford
township.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

We have visited up to this writing
90 schools, and bave yet lis to visit
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
ruE MINsEsorA WHEAT caoP.

The Minneapolis millers say the
crop has been over estimated. They
say the wheat crop OF the State this
year will be about $4,000 900 bushels.
OF this tho Minneapolis millers want
22,000,000 TO grind NJ home. They
say tbcy want all the hard wheat grown
IN the Northwest, and they are willing
TO pay seven cents more bushel for
il than II will bring in Chicago, de
ducting ireights,
Ii takes ninety cars daily to ship the
-four out Of Minneapolis, and l50 cars
to ship tho wheat in. Railroad iacili.
ties here are utterly inadequate to do
the business. The Northwestern and
st. Paul roads cannot furnish the cars
Loads Of flour billed for Glasgow often
stand on the track hero u week. l
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

school.houses are the Republics line
Of Publications.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The woman who goes TO church to
show her new sack is shcreligious.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
MEAT MARKET.
T, M. CARBON Il BRO,

On Market St., one door west Of Mansion House,
cLEARFIELD, PA.
Our arrangements are cf the mott complete
character fof furnishing the public with Fresh
Msats of all kind, and Of the very best quality.
We also deal 10 all hinds Of Agricultural Imple
nsnts, which We heep on exhibition for the ben
eat Of the public. Call around when In town,
and take q lock At things, or address a.
IN. CARBON A BRO.
Ciearaeld. Pa. July u, is7b.tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

Col. Sanford has been a traveller IN
all lands. epossesses this advantage
over most men-he is able in an elo
quent manner TO describe just what he
has seen. The descriptive powers OF
this great American eraveler are truly
wonderiOL-Manehes'er { (Ehg.) GuHd.
fan
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

All teachers should ill aeourateiyt
the enrolling card sent them, and hand
II to the Enrolling Committee as sooh
as they reach the Institute. We hope
to have 200 enrolling cards deposited
at the desk during the first day OF the
Institute All teachers should bring
their programme also, for reference.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08

The above resolution was adopted at reafly
every Educational meeting held in the county
during the tour Of public examinations.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
EDUCATIONAL.
BY NJ. L. MooUowN.

RESOLVED, That we consider Il the duty Of the
parents TO the children 10 visit the public schools
md thus encourage teacher and pupils 10 their
uiuous duties M that We shall eenslder u
sross neglect OF duty on the part OF the parents
sho fai /, visit their school At least once darlrg
the school term
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-12-08
THE
"CLEARPIELD REPUBLICAN,"
susLisHHn HyHEr NsDsEsDAr, AT
oLEARPIELD, PA.
sTAHIIs lDit la2f
srABLisnED isar.
rho largest Circulation Of any Newspaper
ia North Central Pennsyivania.
rerfaS Of Subscription.

& paid u advance or within ,s Ion'h''sa o.
If uail after the expiration Of months. UD
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

At the regular business meeting of the above
Association ON Saturday evening last MI rhrum
presented the following report.
Mr.. President and Members of the Library and
Reading Room Association.
Your Committee appointed last meeting to re-
port upon the condition and Acts of the Associa-
ton at the expiration of the term of Office of the
late Board provided in our Constitution beg
leave to present the following
1t gives pleasure to report its condition to he
in such smooth working order as to leave us little
or no ground for comment.
During the year under review it has held its
regular monthly business meetings with but one
OMISSION duly Id, and in addition to the quart
erly board meetings there were three special
meetings for the consideration of matters pertain
ing tn our welfare Your late board Of officers took
charge of affairs September 1879 with indebted
ness of Sole 90 and membership list Of 11, q
number of whom early Withdrew or were stricken
from the list for non-payment of dues We there
fore find our numbers reduced to 20 at the end Of
our term, having received 80 new members through
the year and lost M by Withdrawals, explosions and
deaths Our funds at the same time we find to be
1856 AZ, of which SiOO0-have been placed at in
terest, drawing per cent, per annum as nucleus
| for u building fund This satisfactory financial
| lady friends in the very successful Fair held in
these rooms May 20 and II, in our behalf which
| Melted S23O.
This fund has enabled US to meet the necessary
expenses attending the extension which the steady
growth Of the Library called for aud the order OF
| purchase of new books from month TO month, M
/ piuNuNu W oh' VI tho si"Shh oo"tu heothsn
| following the fair.
At the Anniversary Entertainment, April ID, a
report Of the officers for the year was rendered
AS called for, wherein the growth Of the Associa
| ton was given with much detail Since that time
our books have increased tn now number oyei
| 1890 volumes of which we are indebted 10 sovera
parties for liberal contributions. since the formel
report. There have been several purchases ana
orders ara now abroad for new books and
number OF odd volumes to hl sets that have beei
contributed.
Your Hall and Library Committee have been
Jealous in the discharge OF their several duties ~
far their time and the means ut their dispos,
have allowed. The book, NJ far as arranged hnv
been duly entered in AN accession catalogue, 10
registration, and perfectly cataiogued by the "car
SYSTEM" for reference, To which additions can b
raade at any time in their alphabetical order bot
by titles and authors.
The Entertainment Committee while they hay
not provided all the Association desired. hav
labored under several disadvantages which hav
helped delay the same and from the success Ut III
lectures Of DIR. Rodgers in March, and DIR. Hutch
inson In July, 1t IL W be regretted that they hav
not been more fortunate in their efforts.
In summarizing matters find our tables 10 b
provided with 50 VI the leading periodicals whic
ths tasts Of oar community cslls tor, Sspxsssain
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

mn annuai subscription value Of about $40 Of
which number IL arc contributed, representing
$50 ot more.
Dnr monthly inctrfna averages now about SiO
oil ~ Witch IL absorbed by the expenses which
the past three months averaged 4i26, bnt which
arr now inercnHod 10y tho engagement h addition 10
the JNntpt, uf Young lady ~ Librarian, b. lc,ter
protect our property and better serve the public,
hut ~ these financial matters IN their details tho
lreaHufor has rendered You faithful reports eaali
month.
In closing we cannot but congratulate tho Aaaos
citation uJpn its condition for usefulness and pros
pctity FOR though our list Is smaller than Il has
been II has tho advantage ~ being more stable,
aud tho nse ~ this ruotu 10 tho public generally
aud the visiting strangers has proved that our
lnbpfa 40 far for the public good have not been In
vain. Hnepeoifuliy submitted,
Tnoasr a. THHuN, ". 4. PAnasisg.
Honolulu, November 9th 1910.
The above exhibit must bc regarded m very
nntinfnctofy by the nefn'Jcfa and friends 81 this
enictpris". hinca the date Ia which the rrirrrt was
made NJ tbeptember IHtJ this fbembetsdp has been
ou tho Increase, hftnen new members having lpin-
ed during the month ~ October alone. The mum
bet OF books Inns niep increased, being nUv wtne-
thing over nineteen hundred. The Librarian re-
ports batwoen eighty and ninety meni,"fs who
habtunlly urc the circulating library. or those
using tho reading room and consulting thu
reference department of tho Library record
hna been kept. Tho number however a large.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

TrirrnoNr lnoa now span the town IN all drcc
lions, making 1t very convenient for business mon
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

Thu band concert nj Emmn Hqunrc on Thurajny
evening was largely attended notwithstanding the
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13
MOTIFS or TIE WEEK.

rnr church for Christian Chincao ON Fort street
will noon lie ready for use.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

IT ~ rumored that the price Of "Boston baked
beans has advanced considerably in the Homo
lulu market within the last few days; that some
OF the street lamps 90 out every nighta few
minutes after they are lit and that il would be no
detriment 10 the public tn have them promptly re-
paired; that our Streets have been improved In
many places by filling the bad holes with broken
rock and that there Is still considerable room for
improvement; that there would DO room for
pedestrians our sidewalks II they were not used
as permanent exhibition for wares and goods Of
all kinds that II would not be bad idea to have
some kind OF iiltering arrangement placed at the
headgate Of the water works to keep the pipes
from being filed with water snais that the public
is becoming enlightened upon the Labor I'M
poration question that people in carriages
times wax wroth when two or more vehicles stand
abreast and barricade the street that tho mud
paved street crossings are soft and easy for thu
feet that the Honolulu base ball and cricket
clubs are hard 10 beat that emusic hath powel
| to charm the savage breast, ~ u svidsnoed b,
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

ONE Of tho iidsid's blue jackets who wna une,.
pcotcdly called upon to pny qna,fs, for glass Of
clarct, ahya this archipelago Ia rightly named the
4" liph vino Islands"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

A very pleasant party was given by the Captain
and officers of the U. s. s. Alaska yesterday after
noon The music was provided by a detachment
of the Band, and dancing was kept up all the after
noon with great spirit. Lunch was spread in the
wardroom, and the officers exerted themselves to
please their guests; the American, British and
French Commissioners and their families were
present, and large gathering of residents.
We are sorry that the Ahska's visit is so short;
she sails this afternoon for San Francisco taking
a mail which will anticipate that by the next
steamer.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

The 9th November is the day for installing tho
new Lord Mayor of London-Alderman Macarthur
NJ. p. for Lambeth. Tho citizens of Melbourne
have also chosen the day for the inaugural
banquet of their Mayor. The 9th November il al
80 the birthday of II. Il. II. the Prince Of Wales.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13
On Saturday November ~, 1880
DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

Pleasantly located near the town Of Honolulu, about
- acres: Seven are already leased upon favorable
terms for cultivation; Upon the same l. large Dwell
ing Honse recently erected with stable and ont houses.
Full supply OF water. For particulars, apply TO
: BARLOW, AuctiOncer.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

We know the real value of a thing best after
having been compelled to do without it for term,
and We are certain that the residents of Honolulu
now know how to fully appreciate our excellent
band, whose furlongh has just expired. We are
pleased to state that the Saturday afternoon con-
carts in Emma Square will be continued
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

We publish in another column the report of tho
Librar; and Reading Room Committee This Ia
an institution deserving Of public patronage and
we are glad to be able to report it in prosperous
condition. II should, however, be better patron.
ized by the public than il il at present.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

II. NJ s. Gannet hauled alongside tho wharf on
Monday morning and took in $50 tons Of coal; she
sailed on the same afternoon for Callao A num-
her of ladies' and gentlemen were on board TO the
latest moment to wish goodbye to the captain and
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

A subscription is on foot for procuring new Or
gan for st. Andrews Cathedral. We understand
that His Majesty the King has put down his name
for 800, and two other donations of the same
amount already promised. 1t is proposed to
order organ from Boston to cost there packed,
81 800, we hope there may be no great delay in
raising the remainder of the funds required. The
Bishop, the Clergy, the Church-warders, L. Il.
Walker, Esq, and Captain II. W. Mist will be
happy to receive subscriptions
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

The whaling ship Pacific, Knowles, master, ar
rived from the Arctic Saturday last experiencing
averse winds the greater part of the passage. She
has on board 1900 bbls whale oil, 400 bbls walrus
oil, and rs bbs sperm oil, 1000 lbs walrus tusks
and 1900 lbs whale bone. After undergoing slight
repairs she will sail for Panama.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

During rainy weather, such rs We have had this
week. it is impossible for pedestrians to pass dry
shod from one block 10 another. A little black
sand spread over the street crossings, which could
be done with a very slight expenditure of time,
labor, and money, would effectually remedy this
evil. 1t should be attended to soon.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

TuEnE were nineteen applications for divorce
on the Supreme Court calendar for the October
term. or these fifteen were granted two were
refused, ono was discontinued and ono continued
10 next term,
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-13

U. s. s. ALASKA engaged in target practice
on Monday From position we were unable
to judge of the practice rs to direction or eleva-
ton yet certainly her fuzes were admirably efficient
and well fitted, invariably bursting the shell at
the right moment. On Tuesday the Alaska exer-
cised her boats-guns and gattlings. On Thursday
morning she hauled alongside for coal and sails
for San Francisco to-day.