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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

shines like u headlight. Stop. over
checks are given on all through tickets;
passengers can drop off the train as
often as he likes, do the station two or
three times and hop on the next revl'
val train that comes laundering along.
Good whole souled, companionable con-
ductors; amt q road in the country
where the passengers feel more at
home No passes; every passenger
pays full traffic rates for his ticket
Wesleyan air brake on all trains, too !
pretty safe road, but / didn't ride over
Il yesterday
perhaps you tried the Baptist2" |
guessed once more.
"Ah, ah |" said the brakeman, "she's
daisy, isn't she2 River road, beau
tiful curves; sweep around anything
to keep close to the river. but it's all
steel rail and rock ballast, single track
all the way and not side track from
the roundhouse to the terminus. Takes
heap of water TO run it through I;
double tanks at every station, and
there isn't an engine in the shops that
can pull pound or run a mile with
less than two gauges. But it runs
through lovely country; these river
roads always do river on one side
and hills on the other, and it's steady
climb up the grade all the way till the
run ends where the fountainhead of
the river begins. Yes, sir, I'll take
the river road every time for a lovely
trip, sure connections and good time,
and no prairie dust blowing in at the
windows. And yesterday, when the
conductor came around for the tickets
with a little basket punch, | didn't ask
him to pass me, but | paid my fare
like little man; twenty-five cents for
an hours run and a little concert by
the passengers assembled. | tell you,
Pilgrim, you take the river, and when
you want"
But Just here the loud whistle from
the engine announced station, and
the brakeman hurried to the door
shouting
"Zionsville This train makes no
stops between here and indianapolis" "
-Hdickeye.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Whom an old backwoodsman was
about TO take his first ride on Missis.
sippi steamer he was asked whether
he would take deck or cabin passage,
"Well," said he, in resigned sort oi
way, "'vc lived oil my life IN a cabin,
and guess cabin passage will be good
enough for rough chap like me-"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Wages went to the station Of one Of
our railroads the other evening, and
finding the seats in car all occupied,
said, In loud tone, "Why, this car
isn't goingr These words caused q
general stampede, and Wages took the
best seat The train soon moved of.
In the midst of the indignation the
wag was questioned "You said this
car wasn't going" "Wcll, II wasn't
then, replied Wages, "but Il Is now"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11
LEAP YEAR.
A CHANCE FOR THE GIRLS.

III IL CoTluiniy u IhlncT hlnBuluI VOh-
dition OF affairs that while the chief
ambition of the average young lady is
conceded TO be desirable" marriage,
the customs OF polite society should
sternly prohibit her from making the
first advances. IL is true that society's
mandate is often evaded through the
instrumentality Of a managing mamma,
or some cunningly.deviscd trap which,
while it preserves the letter Of the law,
ia undoubtedly violation of its spirit.
But who does not sympathize with the
young lady who, having no mamma
to manage her, and being herself un.
skilled in the arts of feminine diplo.
macy, is forced, like Viola, TO let con.
cealmont feed on her damask cheek,
and hide the love which, had she been
man, she might have FASTENED to
disclose ? 1t was doubtless to oompen-
safe for this arbitrary and unjust law
of society that leap year was original
ly instituted, and the antiquity Of the
custom Is the best proof that from the
earliest times young men have fought
shy of the matrimonial moose and the
young ladies have been put to their
wits ends to bring the tardy youth to
terms. Caesar, who is credited with
the invention of leap year, is entitled
by this act TO be considered the first
champion of woman's rights and we
are little surprised at the fact that
thus far the female suffragists have
never referred to the great statesman
and warrior as the originator of their
"idee." But perhaps that is because
Caesar was man. According to a code
Of manners issued in England nearly
three centuries ago, woman has the
privilege "every bis-sextile year" OF
"making love unto men" either by
words or looks "as TO her seemcth
proper" The same writer declares
that any man who receives her propo.
sition with slight or contumely shall
be 1deprived of all benefit of clergy
Some such provision would seem TO be
necessary in our day even for the
clergy themselves, for q well-known
Boston minister is said to have replied
TO O leap year proposal from wealthy
lady to bestow her hand, her heart
and her fortune upon him by advising
her TO give her fortune TO the poor
her heart to God and her hand 10 the
man who asked for it. There are
many young ladies who have difiident
or bungling admirers TO deal with
possible husbands-who, as il were
are changing by the eyelids.p Tt
these young ladies 1880 will afford
many opportunities for bringing th,
reluctant swains to terms, and indeed
even for those who may find II neces
sary TO adopt extreme measures foi
catching the coveted matrimonial prize
the traditional privilege OF leap yeal
may be utilized in thousand delicat,
ways. For instance, q young lady
may exercise her leap year right IL
the way of a Joke, leaving il with the
young gentleman TO treat the PROPOSE
ton seriously or not as he chooses
or. as is often done, she may elect t.
play the gentleman. escort to the thea
tro or ball for some one Of hcr male
friends, thus creating in the reversed
order Of things, the most embarrassing
situations for the reluctant or diffidcn
individual. He must be an adroit ant
determined bachelor, indeed, who car
l. 4 -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Teachers sending reports OF their
schools at the close Of each month
should prepay the postage. The post.
age on each report IS three cents, and
not one cent, as many suppos,.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Professor W. J. King, formerly of
Huston township, this county, but now
Principal Of the Driitwood schools, in
Cameron county, attended our recent
term of Court as an important witness.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

In those districts allowing teachers
their time while attending the County
Institute, the directors should require
each teacher to produce his or her Ger.
tiicate Of attendance, and make the
credit Of time from said certificate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

ny NRs. N. c. LEE.
Your letter came to hand. dear FRIEND
And as read Il through,
II drew tear OF sympathy
Ny heart Il ached for you.
toe have saw my fairest flowers
pluckrd up by Deaths stern hand,
And witH them now your little dear
Blooms in that better land.
Our little ones. how dear they are,
As round our hearts they twine
How hard to say the last good bye,
And all our claims resign.
Now, hush each murmur, dearest friend,
Your babe II walks ip whitej
crown adorns her lovely head
How beautiful the sight
They laid her peacefully to rest
Oh, what a glorious thought
Temptations ne'er can reach her more,
The last grand battles fought.
Now praising round the heavenly ibrone,
Yonr babe In beauty stands
Redeeming love Is all her theme
Up in that better land.
Ilark do you hear that music sweet
Susannah sings above2
90 on, dear friends, you'll join her song
In that bright world Of loyei
That you may meet your darling babe,
When life with you shall end,
With all your loved ones gone before,
Is the prayer Of yolr humble friend.
Slaughter OF J. 4. and Priscilla Straw, VII
died November 2s, 1870, aged year, month
aud lS days.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

A little girl at Gallon, Ohio, has de-
voloped taste as a dentist. She tied
string 10 her brothers tooth, tied the
other end of the string 10 the stove
leg, and then touched red-hot coal
TO. the victims nose. The tooth came
ont
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

A solution TO the cannon problem
prepared by John Il. Lightner, teacher
Of the Pcnnville school, which was
given in this column a few weeks ago,
will appear next week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11
MEAT MARKET.
F, M, CARBON Il BRO,

On Market ST., one door west Of Mansion House.
cLEARfIRLD, PA.
Oar arrangements are Ct tho most complete
character ior furnishing the public with Fresh
Meats Of all kind, and Of the very best quality.
We also deal in ali kinds Of Agricultural imple-
ments. which We keep on exhibition for the ben
eft Of the public. Call around when In town,
and take look al things, or address US
v. N. CARBON a BRO.
ciearhcid, Pa. July II, is7S-f
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Six Professional Certificates werc
mailed recently to six teachers, who,
in our opinion, are fully deserving of
this mark OF honor, for the following
reasons First, From past examina-
tions, we know they possess thor.
ough knowledge of the branches on
their certificates. Second, They have
been eminently successful in their
teaching. Third, They have always
manifested that interest in the educa.
tional work of the county which char.
acterizes the earnest teacher. Fourth,
Their good, moral characters are be-
yond criticism. With these essential
qualities commencing them to our
favor, they secured the reward of the
jealous and faithful teacher. Others
equally as promising, yet without the
necessary age and experience, are as
sured that il they continue in well.do.
ing, they too win, in due time, receive
the reward of the faithful.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Has the Institute at Glen Hope been
postponed
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

County Superintendcnts Craighead
of Indiana, Berg of Cambria, and Nc
Quown of Clearfeld are expected 10 be
present and take part in the Joint In.
stitute 10 be held at the Cherry Tree,
Indiana county, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 10Th, 10th and slst.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Father (who was trying TO teach his
son how 10 act ut tho table)-"Well,
John, you see that when have finished
eating, / always leave the table,"
"Yes sir and that IL all you do leave"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Brady and Gulich township teachers
have been conducting District Insti
tntes with good success during the
Winter.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Teachers, in sending the names OF
pupils for the Roll of Honor, must bear
in mind that no name can find a place
in the column except those who have
attended eury day Of The school term. In
filling the blank report (left with each
teacher, and to be forwarded to the Su-
pcrintendent), write the names OF those
attending every day on the back Of
Form No l, from which we can copy
them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

No matter how low down a man
gets In the world, there are two things
he can always got somehow or other
good advice and had whisky.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Have your pupils cultivate good
morals and gentle manners.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

From the frequent number OF times
that appears after the item "Num.
Der OF visits received from directors"
published in the "1tems from Late Re-
ports," we fear many directors over
look the fact that the law makes il
binding on them to visit the schools of
their respective districts.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

VVNHE undersigned begs leave to inform the pub
lie that he is now fully PREPARED to acoommo-
date ali In tho way Of furnishing n~.ses, Buggies,
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
on reasonable terms Residence on Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
GRO. W GEARHART
cIoarheld, Feb. 4, 1874.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

We are now about ready to mail
pamphlet copy of the Institute pro.
ceedings to the teachers who attended
the Institute, the bonory members, and
the directors in the county free OF
charge, postage prepaid. We doubt
if there was ever more practical or
useful document issued in the interest
of education anywhere than this one.
1t will, undoubtedly, help our schools
greatly because II contains the argu.
ments and experience OF our best teach.
ers, reduced TO the wants of Clearfeld
county schools and teachers, as well as
the ripe opinions Of able instructors.
1t is replete with practical hints, sug.
gestions and common sense reasoning,
and will be of more value to teachers
than the best volume of theory and
methods now in the market. Pros
pective teachers and those (for reasons
unknown to us) who did not attend
the Institute can be supplied with
copy by sending 10 cents. Teachers
desiring additional copies can have
them on the same terms.
We make the following hints re.
gardipg teachers, scholars and patrons
reunions at the close of the present
term l. Let atew teachers get to.
gether, fix the time and place for
holding meeting, and determine upon
the programme. 2. In arranging the
order of exercises, let each performance
partake of the nature Of review Of
the educational work Of the district,
and TO this end the aged Of the com.
munity should be asked to speak Of
the education and educational advan-
tages of an early day the middle-aged
and younger persons should have sub
iects prepared relative to modern edu-
cation. 3, Have appropriate essays
prepared and read. 4. Recitations,
readings, dialogues, etc, by the pupils
of schools Of the district might be in.
terwoven to give variety and spice TO
tho proceedings g. A special effort
should be made to have the ministers,
and other prominent persons, as well
as all the parents in the vicinity pres
ent. 6. Aim 10 make the meeting
general reunion, void Of any cold
formality. 7. In follow ship IL should
be equivalent to the breaking up Of
some camp.meeting, and such that, af-
ter the exercises are over, all will 60
away deeply impressed with the utility
OF our system Of education.
What districts will put forth an effort
to hold an Educational Reunion at
the close Of the present term 7
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

The teacher Is the soul of the school,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-02-11

Slaughter OF J. I. and Priscilla Straw, who
died November 2s, 1870, aged year, months
aud IS days.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

YEAR OF WRECKs.-The year 1880 promises to be-
come famous in history as the year of shipwrecks.
The British training ship Ahdntd with over 300 stu
dents on board, is supposed to have foundered in
midOcean. Friday night week, there collision
between the steamboats,, NdTTd9dlSen and SOninOtOn
on Long Island Sound. The NdTTGgdnSeH was sunk
and twenty two lives were lost. while hundreds of
other lives were placed in peril On Sunday. the
steamships AnchOrlG and Queen collided in the ocean,
800 miles out of New York. Both vessels were con-
sderably damaged. but fortunately on account of
the water-tight compartments. neither ship sank and
no lives were lost. 1t is only about week since the
British frgate FGmiRgO ran into an iceberg but short
distanceIOut from the harbOr of ST. Johns Newfound-
land. The FlGmiHgOS bows were crushed in by the
conclusion but she reached the harbOr of st. Johns
again in safety On last Wednesday the German bark
C,tdtlia bound for Philadelphia, into iceberg
off the banks of Newfoundland, and her bows were
stove i'll nearly to the mainmast Old sails and chains
were bound around the gap in the hull and she pro-
ceeded way to Philadelphia. the captain think
ing. should no bOisterous weather be encountered
that the port could be reached. Those who go down
to the sea in ships have dangerous life at the BEST
but it as if this year would mark more accidents
the great highway than have been known for
many years.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23
RnEAkwArER EnANKroRD AND WORCESTER R. r.
TRAINS NORTH. TRAINS SOUTH.

BEGINNING Wednesday 10th inst, until further
notice IL train due ut RehobOth at 25 r NJ. will CON
meet at Harrington with train leaving Philadelphia
Mt S 10 a. NJ. Wilmington 925 A. NJ. and Baltimore at
7Oj A. NJ train will leave RehOboth at ESQ A. NJ to
connect at Harrington with train due at Philadelphia
al - F. NJ, at Wilmington ll.j0 A. NJ and l}atimere
335PM The above trains are to run daily except
saturdays. Rehoboth passengers coming on the last
train for Lewes will be taken through due at Reho
both at OOP. n. change to two regular trains to
and from RehOboth is expected to be made soon.
Commencing Monday DIST, 1850, the new steamer
trips a week between New York and Lewes until
further notice Leaving pier 81 North river foot Of
ferch street Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at ;
or lock p NJ Connecting at Lcwes the next morning
with trains of j. n b. r. K for harrington Milford
Cieor vetown Berlin, Snow Hill aud other points on
tho Pe ninsula Leaving Lewes Tuesdays. Thursdays
and s. turdayS connecting with trains from the
above m med points. The II o'clock noon train from
THOMAS GROOM, Supt,
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23
NuEDTEEC CATE

OHERIFFS SALE.
y By virtue of writ of Levari Facias, to
Hotel of Peter p. Collins, in the Town of Smyrna.
Duck Creek Hundred Kent County and State of Della
ware, THURSDAY, the 24th day of June,
witt
All those certain FARMS plantations tracts and par
eel of land lying together and constituting one body,
situated in Duck Creek Hundred, Kent county and
State of Delaware and described as follows viz All
that part or portion of Bombay Hook Island, which
to wit Beginning at stake the bay shore little
below the small house lately occupied by Gale Clea
ver n said stake bears north seventeen degrees west
seventyfour and threetenths perches from large
forked black gum standing on the bay, or little above
high water mark thence from said stake south forty
degrees and nine minutes west five hundred and nine
perches and ahalf to the edge of old Duck Creek and
containing FOUR THOUSAND Two HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY SQUARE ACRES OF LAND, more or less, the i'm
provementS upon which are twostOry frame dwell
linghouSe with kitchen attached, large barn, sta
bes, small tenant house. also one-Story and 0haf
frame tenant house. stables and other small buildings,
excepting nevertheless four hundred and seventy
five acres and eighty square pcrches thereof convey
ed by Henry n. Wickersham and wife to Enoch Spru-
ance by deed dated the seventeenth day of November,
A. d. 1865 and also the right of way over. through
and across that part of said Bombay Hook Island
which lies north of the above described division line,
and extends northward to the land of Eli Logan and
others with free ngreSS egreSs and regresS through,
over and across the same and also the right to the
landing the bay shore, near Gale CleaVcrS house,
with the right of way to and from said landing
There is also especially excepted from said premises
herein described parcel of FIVE ACRES thereof, and
also fishing right or privilege and right of way
granted anu NlSscI DE
of the said Lydia A. w. Pyle, bearing date the 2Sth
day of April ~ d. 1877 the land and premises hereby
conveyed in mortgage, being the premises which
said Lydia A. W. Pyle, by her certain ndenture of
bargain and SALE bearing even date with these pre-
Scnts has granted and conveyed unto the said Mary
W. FOgg wife of the said Richard Fogg, in fee, this
mortgage being executed and delivered to
the payment of the purchase money thereof together
with all and singular the building. improvements,
/ fixtures. &c.
seized and taken in execution as the property OF
RICHARD FOGG, who hath survived MARY W.
| FOGG, and BENJAMIN DONOHO, Administrator,
| and will be sold for cash.
/ FRANCIS NJ. DUNN, Sheriff.
! Shcri6S Office DOrcr. Da.,(
i Itnl. Z
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

The present census is causing many heart burnings
in rival cities. wall heard FROM st. Louis and
Chicago is disappointed. but satisfied presumably
because its Census Commissioner gives it roughly
10000 more than st. Louis. The head lines OF an
article in St Louis paper make this touching refer
enee TO the subject shocking StatisticsAn official
population of less than 375,OO0-The enumeration
shamefully incomplete and unsatisfactory-A decade
of disgrace unless the result is remedied. Nothing
less than population at least in close proximity u
500 900 will satisfy the people that the census has been
correctly taken Chicago also wants jO0O0O but the
Census Commissioner doesn't see how he can cOnci
entiOusly deliver more than 475OO0
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

To personal friend in West Virginia evidently
Democrat General Garfield sent this reply to letter
of congIatulatOn There would never be political
breach wide enough TO keep apart the citizens of
common country II the spirit Of conservatism and Of
patriotism breathed into your kind letter
general would rather have the opposition of such
u man than the support of those whose regard for
their cOuntrys good is but secondary problem, be
they Of whatever party you wish. Persons suffering
from morbid fear of bl0Odyshirt will find consoa-
ton in that sentiment.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

PREJUDICE KILLS" Eleven years our daughter suf-
fered bed of misery under the of several of
the best land some OF the wors ysicians who gave
her disease various names but relief and she
is restored TO US in good health by simple remedy
as Hop Btters that we had pOohed at for two years
before using it. We earnestly hope and pray that
one else win let their sick suffer did, account
OF prejudice against good a dicine as Hop
Bitters."-The Parents,-TeLegrGm.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

HAUNTED AE-A workingman says: debt. poverty
and suffering haunted me for years, caused by sick
family and large bills for dOctorng, which did no
gold. was completely discouraged, until one year
ago. by the advice of my pastor, procured Hop Bit
terS and commenced their use. and in one month we
were all WELL and none of us have been sick day
since; and want TO say 10 all poor men. you can
keep your families well year with Hop BiteTs for
less than one doctors visit will cost "-Chrstid AduO
r. Tfe
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

That portion Of Bucks county farm land ad-
jasent to the Delaware, above Bristol, and
known as the Manor, is being extensively de-
voted to the growing of tobacco. Last year
was a successful one with tobacco raisers, crops
averaging from $500 to $225 per acre. 1t is
exceed that of last by some ten or fifteen per
0anf
Smyrna times., 1880-06-23

Jefferson Davis emerges from obseurity to testify in
his own behalf in New Orleans Court in suit to set
aside the will Of Sarah A. Dorsey, leaving him her
property. He said in his evidence last week that
Mn. Dorsey believed the Confederacy still existed
that its truths were eternal and would prevail. He
added that he believed this too and said that If this
was insanity both he and Mrs Dorsey were crazy.
The form OF lunacy affecting Mr.. Davis is, unfortu
nately, still widely prevalent in the South.