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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
LATE REPORTS.


w. Z. Krotzer, teacher of the Mul.
sonburg School, reports for the second
month, ending December 18th, as fol.
lows Whole number enrolled during
month, 3G percent of attendance, 92,
Fourteen attended every day. Four
attended sixteen days
+. c. Haley, teacher of Glen Hope
School, reports for the second month,
ending December 18th, as follows:
Whole number enrolled, 20 average,
67i average from beginning Of term
till date, 80; per cent. of attendance,
92 number of visitors received, Is I;
visits from Directors, number ofpu.
pills that missed no time, ~.
Sadie Morgan, teacher of Radaker
School, in Brady township, reports for
month ending 1879, as follows: Whole
number enrolled, 43 per cent, of at
tendance, 80; average attendance, 30 /;
missed no time during month, 10;
visits from patrons, 6; pupils detained
by sickness, 2, The literary exercises
held on New Years Day in connection
with our holiday tree were complete
success.
Elma NJ Read, teacher ofGoff School,
in Bloom township, reports for month
ending December 25lh, as follows I:
Whole number enrolled 20 per cent.
Of attendance, 100 visits from Direc.
tors, l addresses delivered to school,
g; visits from patrons, 4 pupils de.
taincd by sickness, number who at
tended every day, number missed
one day each, B. A number attended
every day after being admitted Very
few tardy marks. M
Mamie A. Irwin, teacher Of Fruit
Hill School, in Jordan township, re.
ports for month ending December lth,
as follows Whole number enrolled,
20 per cent of attendance, ss visits
from Directors, addresses delivered
TO school, . !; average attendance, "a !;
missed no time during month, 6 visits
from patrons, Z; pupils detained by
Two have missed bu, one dav sav.
eral Others have Missed no time since
enrollment :
-,
I W. iespackman, teacher OF Para
dise school, IN Lawrence township, re-
ports Tor month ending December 18th,
as follows: Whole number enrolled,
"a per cent OF attendance, 80 visits
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
THE COLORADO SHEpERD.


Our shepherd must purchase his
sheep, and hero como in good many
honest differences of opinion as to the
kind which will give the best results.
Some will buy cheap "Mexicans,' ex-
pecting to breed a better quality Of
lambs, and then dispose OF the original
purchase. Others affect the California
stock, which OF late years has come
into favor in some quarters. The
weight Of opinion, however, would un.
doubtedly incline our ehterprising
young ranchero to buy sheep on the
spot in good condition, and, what is
very important, thoroughly acclimated.
His "bucks" (say about three to each
hundred ewes) will generally be Inc.
rinoes. In the Autumn, we will say,
he begins operations under favorable
auspices. His cabin is very plainly
furnished, and his "corrals," or yards
and sheds, properly constructed and in
readiness, For feeding in stormy
weather he has enough hay safely
stored away; and after due care and
inquiry, he has secured an experienced
and competent herder---bctter, an
American. AT daylight all hands are
called TO breakfast, and soon after the
bleating flock are moving over the
range, and the hcrder, with his cantcen
slung over his shoulder, and probably
book in his pocket, has wbistled TO
his shepherd dog and started after
them. During the whole Ga they
Craze on the short grass, going once
to water; and aitcrnoon sees them
brought back nlr to the corrals, in
which, later sn, they are again con
fined for We night Day after day,
week nfssr week, month nftcr month,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

LoANINo FuRs AND FfNERY. The
Pail Mall (England) Gazette says A
new trade has sprung up in Paris.
Furs are the fashionable wear this
Winter, and il is now business to hire
them out by the day, or even by the
hour This industry honrishes prinei-
pally in the quarter Of Notre Dame dc
Lorette, which abounds in brdSSdies
where games Of chance may bo9in.
dulged in, and in lending shops where
lucklcss gamesters can raise money on
their apparel at o moments notice. II
is so common Tor a man Tor woman) TO
rush from the braSseit TO the nearest
'lcnding.shop,9 and there deposit his
(or herr furs as a security for trifing
loan, that the business of iur-hiring has
grown quite naturally out Of the prac.
tice. The pawnbroker always retains
possession OF theplodgc for twenty.four
hours at least, and often for weeks nj
a time and while it is in his hands
he does not scruple to lend it out to
persons In momentary want Of hnery
and not able TO indulge themselves
otherwise. Thus, trading in n stock
not actually bis own, he gets double
return for bis money---namely, an in
tercst of 33l per cent on the original
loan aud the hire OF tho furs that bavs
been left rs security. tl-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

An Oil City man purchased a neat
gold bracelet for his wife's Christmas
present and carried it home in his
pocket to dinner. While there, as his
wife informed neighbor, she found it,
opened the package, and, seeing what
it was, replaced il with the remark {:
"rhe old darling is going to give it to
me for present" The good man, un-
conscious OF evil, concluded in the af-
ternoon to return the bracelet and
when Christmas came to give his wife
the money instead, And the storm that
gathered over that mans head when
his wife wanted to know where that
bracelet is he had in his pocket one
day stirred the household to its very
centre.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Three thousand million pounds OF
beet sugar were made in Europe la st
year The institution Of this industry
was one Of the Napoleonic ideas. The
illustrious first Emperor of France de-
voted much time and attention to the
introduction and development of beet
culture among the French agricultur-
lists for sugar making, and he was
roundly ridiculed for it. The import
ance which this branch OF sugar pro-
duction has assumed, and the prospect
Of its great extension wherever eli
matte and other conditions favor it,
afford handsome vindication of the
practical wisdom Of the great Corsican,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

The minister asked the Sunday
school "With what remarkable wea.
pom did Samson at one time slay the
Pbilistines p For q while there was
no answer, and the minister, to assist
the children a little, commenced tap.
ping his jaw with tho tip Of his finger,
at the same time saying aWhats this
whats this ?" Quick as thought a
little fellow quito innoccntly replied
"The jawbone Of an ass, SIR
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

The following startling treat was
made use of the other day, by an ox.
cited pugilist an twist you rouud
your own neck and ram you down
your own throat, until there is nothing
lett of you but the extreme ends OF
your shirt collar sticking out of your
eyes. His opponent left.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Lady Grace Lowther, Scotch no.
ble-woman now in New York, will
have something TO boast OF when she
returns to her native heather, She has
lately returned from hunting trip
with her husband in the Far West,
during which she rode LOO miles on
horseback, shot a grizzly, hundreds of
buffalo and other minor game.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

after Grant, empire, by --- y ex-
claims thai impetueus son of Georgia,
Gen. Robert Toombs. Continuing, he
says; 0ncein there (the White House,
you might as well try TO tear the light
ming from its seat in the clouds as to
get him out. But let it come. Grant
and the empire. That is the prophecy
of an unrepentant rebel r
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

A drunken lawyer on going into a
church, was observed by the minister
who addressed him thus:
Il will bear witness against you at
the day of judgment"
The lawyer shaking his head with
drunken gravity, said
81 have practiced at the bar for
twenty-five years, and always found
the greatest rascal to turn States evi.
dence.n t4a
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
A NEEDED SOCIAL REFORM.

q 4AsD<sD 'oo.1h'- "Sf vhh'
/ We live, IN an aga of onsb ana n land
of aunkics II tbc moat demons,rat;v.
norton of our comnlex society l. to ho
taken az a TYNE offbe Nation Tbore
are many Worthy noonle IN oIl onr
large cities who seek Continually for
sometb,po or somebodv M Iion;ye and
thew are ever readv ~ how down hc.
fore anvth;no tors;gn
Tbese ncople hove bean active ofla,e
and have devoted their cush 10 some
very oommonnIace E,cl;s6 visitors for
lack NJ somctbirc n,pro nron,;nan, 20
worship First thew al,o,owedn beforc
Mr.. Thomas RavIev potter a fit,b,
rate member ortbe Byi,;sb parlia
who occnpies a baol, seat witbou, n
desk IN tho House Of Commons and is
!. only accounted wise for saying moth.
linp.p Still he writes an pS sfteS bis
name, and the magic initials nroved
something mora than nm aonen sesamen
to American socioty-tbey commanded
the homage ofthose demonstrative in.
diyiduals who like the tbree tailors n,
Tooley street are. ever ready 10 consti.
tute themselves tho Nation. ScarcoIv
had Mr. Potter becn bowcd out 10 ,Lo
country Than Mr.. Jobn Jacob UoIvooke
lanother4.M. =. Z, of a somewhat Iarger
ealilre than RIA predecessor made 1is
appearance. Jnr SOCIAL f,,tn,.n dotf.d
,i,a;,. h.,.-.,, "a. ',,,.,. -. MI
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

A good lady who, on the death of
her husband, married his brother, has
a portrait Of the former hanging in
her dining.room. One day visitor,
admiring the painting, asked ais
that a member Of your family p "Ob,
that's my poor brotherin-law," was
the genious reply
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

A young lady who had been mar.
ried little over year, wrote to her
matter-ofiact old father, saying, Eve
have the dearest little cottage in the
world, ornamented with tho most
charming little creepers you eversaw."
The old man read the letter and OK
claimed, "twins by tbunder"-[ Keo.
luck Constitution. rU' ~ Il @ va I
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
KING SOLOMON AND THE
LACK,SMlTH.m alnd


The blacksmith has sometimes been
called the king Of mechanics, and this
is the way be is said to have earned
the distinction aan aiaaA
The story goes that, during the
building of Solomons Temple, that
wise ruler decided TO treat the artisans
employed on his famous ediice to a
banquet. While the men were enjoy
ing the good things his bounty had
provided, King Solomon moved about
from table to table, endcavoring TO be.
come better acquainted with his work.
men. To one he said
"My friend, what ie your trade p
"a carpenter trrT l'a1
"And who makes your tools p
"Thc blacksmith replied the car.
penter. a raal sii .ii
To another Solomon said
What is your trade 2" and the 70,
ply was
IA mason"
"And who makes your tools 2"
"Tho blacksmith, replied the mason.
A third stated that he was a stone
cutter, and that tho blacksmith also
made his tools. The fourth man whom
King Solomon addressed was the black.
smith himself He was powerful
man, with barred arms, on which the
muscles stood out IN bold reliei, and,
eoamins,l,- almoaf aa hard aa the fncf nj
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

"Somo more cheese, please" said a
small boy of eight to his papa at din
ner. mo, my child" was the reply Of
the prudent parent "you have already
had enough. When | was a child |
had to cat my bread and smell my
cheese" "Wcll," said sonny, "plcase
give mo piece to smcll.n-- Portland
Transcript t ll /
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

In conducting a school, keep FTomi.
nently before your pupils the import.
auce Of thorough work oflaying deep
and broad the foundations Of true
manhood, combining both intelligence
and virtue.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

WASHINGTON FIFTY YEARS AGO.
Pennsylvania avenue the Appian
Way of our Republic-was graded
while Jefferson was President, at q
cost of $4,000; he personally super
intended the planting Of four rows Of
Lombardy poplars along that portion
oft between the Capitol and the White
Iouse--a row along each curbstonc,
and two equi-distant in the roadway,
which was thus divided into three
parts, Unter den Linden, at Berlin.
In tho winter and spring the driveway
would often be full Of mud holes, some
of them axle-deep, and some of the
cross streets would be almost impassa-
Bile beds of rcd clay, worked by pass.
ing horses and wheels into thick
mortar. On one occasion, when Mr..
Webster and q friend undertook to 90
to Georgetown in q hackney coach to
attend dinner party, the vehicle got
stuck in q mud hole, and the driver
had to carry his passengers, one at a
time, TO the sidewalk, where they
stood until the empty carriage could
be pulled out. MIR. Webster, in mar.
rating this incident years afterwards,
used to laugh over his fears that his
bearer would fall beneath his weight
and ruin his dress suit. John Ran
dolph used to call Pennsylvania avenue
"the great Serbonian bog" and decant
on the dangers Of trip over it, to or
from the Union hotel at Georgetown,
in the large stage, with seats on the
top, called the "Royal George."-Jdn-
udvy atlantic. If.. II
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

In selecting hair for butter, care
should be taken to have the hair cor
respond with the butter. Dairy maids
who pay any attention to style will do
well TO make note OF this.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
FREDDIE ANDAUNTIE.
TO WHAT LENdTH AN INouIRINo INFANT
MAY 90,

ana look scat Ocnlnu hn Aunuo uhu
her interesting six-year-old nephew,
and on arriving at Chicago he met the
editor of the Tribune and related the
following; Il l.w afbm v6flo5
To-day sat in carseat on the
Lake Shore road behind pale, care
worn lady who was taking little boy
from Ashtabula to Cleveland, As the
little boy was of very inquiring mind,
and as everything seemed to attract
his attention, could not help listen
ing TO some of his questions. a
"What is that, Auntiel2' the little
boy commenced, pointing to a heap of
yellow corn.
"Oh, that's corn, DEAR answered
the eare-worn lady.
"What is corn, Auntie n
"Why, corn is corn, dear"
"But what is corn made Off
"Why, corn is made of dirt and wa
ter and air."
"Who makes IL n
"God makes it, dear"
'Does He make it in the day time
or in the nightT
'ln both, dear" lInln
"And Sundays p
Eyes, all the time"
"Ain't it wicked to make corn on
Sunday, Auntio2'
"Oh | don't know Do keep still,
Freddie-thats dear Auntic is
tired"
And, after remaining quiet u mo-
ment, little Freddie broke out
"Where do tho stars come from,
AuntieT
81 don't know; nobody knows"
ado the moon lay 'cm p
eyes guess So" replied tho wick
ed lady.
"Can the moon lay eggs, too?'
~ suppose 80. Don't bother me !"
A short silence, when Freddie broke
out again
"Fanny Mason says oxins is owl,
Auntie, is they?'
"Oh, perhaps so !"
81 think a whale could lay eggs
don't you, Auntie2"
"Ob, yes-I guess solv said the
shameless woman.
"Did you ever see whale on his
nest ?"
ooh, guess solo
"Where 2"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

A mole accidentally got into the
grain.hopper Of grist-mill and was
ground up. lie was q ground mole
when he went IN, and he certainly was
when be came out.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

"Ab, Mr.. Simpkins, wc have not
chairs enough for our company" said
gay wife TO her frugal husband.
"Plenty Of chairs, my dear, but little
too much company"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

GLOW nicely this corn pops" said a
young man who was sitting with bis
sweetheart before the fire 0Yes," she
responded, dcmurcly, "Its got over
being green"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

MrJ. F.Spackman, q fellow.teacher
and citizen of Graham township, died
at bis home on Saturday, DecembeI
9th. Few persons achieve more
brilliant record in the teachers pro.
fession than the subject of this sketch
He commenced the labors of the
teacher at an early age, and the skill
and genius displayed in his school man.
agement was truly remarkable. His
natural thoughts and progressive mind
soon won for him an enviable roputa-
tion which resulted in his being called
from the ordinary district school to
the Principalsbip of the graded schools
of Benezette, Elk county, which posi-.
tion be held when be died. His life
was pure and spotless, and his loss ir.
reparable in the family circle, as well
as in the circle Of educational workers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Mr.. A. L. Woolridge, of West Clear.
field, and James Davidson, OF Centre
School, in Lawrence township, we're
the recipients of handsome holiday
gifts at the hands of their pupils
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

The small representation of Direc
tors on Directors day was attribute
Bile to the fact that both Christmas ant
a hauling snow required their presence
at home, We had a number Of letters
of regrets from those who were unable
to attend il otec1
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Two hundred and ten teachers, thir.
ty Directors, and more than fifty dis.
tinguished educators from distance,
enrolled themselves as members of the
late Teachers Institute.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
IN MEMORY OF ). +. spAoKMAS.



lI A rRmurE FROM FRESp. OBS
.H.------ aYsH H.. aa
Dear brother, death has called thee from oui
While yet thy day was In It's morning hour
While lite flowed like river tween its sunny
banks Did ~
That vordnnt wero aud bright with many :
flower.
Thou vast an earnest seareher for tho truth
A faithful toiler In a noble cause ..r
ihoughtfal man, despite thy seeming youth
wise expounder Of great Natures laws.
But in the midst Of life aud usefulness,
The summons dread has cAllod theo from the
Earth. .. d
As Ger thy work we muse with tenderness,
We feellhai noble life Is more than nozzle birth
And as the memory Of thy life aud deeds
Shines like star In Earths sin -darkened skies,
We feel that well-spcnt lives are better creeds
Than Ger the tongue or pen Of man devise.
We sorrow with thy dear ones stricken now
But not as those who have no living hope b
We know that Heavens eternal sunshine lights
thy brow,
Tn ough we in Earih's drear darkness still must
grope.
We know that thou hast only gone before,
To lead our lives up to the Better Land
And when our barquo shall reach the heavenly
shore,
We know that thou wilt clasp us by the hand
And now farewell till Death to us shall come,
And for us earthly tolls and tears be Ger;
Then in the peace and rost Of Heavens home
Wen meet and greet thee there, to part no more
Allen II. RoseHcrdHs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

In extrcmcs-Pat Qn dreadiully
d;lapidated condition lido you buy
rags and bones hcre7 Z" Merchant
awe do, Sir" Pat--"Thin, be jabcra
nut me on the schkales - It Te
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

A very pleasant event occurred at
the Radaker School, in Brady town.
ship, on New Years Day, in the way
Of a pleasant distribution of New
Years gifts The usual holiday tree
was placed in the room ladoned with
all forms of presents for pupils and
teacher--contributed by the teacher
and patrons Of the district A large
crowd Of visitors were present to aid
in makingi enjoyable for the children.
Addresses appropriate for the occa.
sion were delivered by Prof L. Il.
Weber, of Philipsburg, and Rev. Tay.
lor, of Luthersburg. The teacher,
Miss Sadie Morgan, received a number
of valuable presents, which is evidence
Of the place she holds in the affections
OF the people of the district. Twas a
memorable day for Radaker school.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

The good results arising from Di.
rectors allowing their teachers the time
for attending the Institute was mani.
fest in the success of our last meeting.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Three hundred and thirty.three
teachers in. attendance at tho West
morcland County Institute sent our
teachers greeting by telegraph on
Christmas Day Hal9
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

Brady,to~nship.tsacbers held their
Fourth Institute meeting at the iRadal
ker school house on Saturday, Janu-
AIRY 3D.. n .ssis,fR .N.d o.. ansr 4
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

The Institute Exposition was pro,
nounced by all TO have been as fine a
display of teachers and scholars work
as could have been found anywhere.
Prof Raub said he never saw its equal
in this or any other State. We hope
this may be but the finger board to
greater achievements IN this direction.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14

An Irish lover remarked that il is
great pleasure to DO alone. especially
whin yer swatehcart IL wid ""
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-14
EDUCATIONAL
By NJ. L. MoQUewN.

The number of facts pupil learns
is by no means tho measure Of his
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-09-10
15-FORTALEZA.-15
NNTEL 7 RESTAURANT
DE "EMBAJAD
Sc SAN FRANCISCO SO.

Toribio Barreda, dueho de dlcho estableci-
miento, pone en- cOnOcimientO Gle sus amigos
antiques parrOquanOi del p1blico en- general
que, habiendo regresadO de Europa, ha alberto
en- la calle de s. Justo n IL, esquina a la For
taleza, un nuevo hotel y restaurant en- el que
esta dispuesto satisfacer ell gusto mas delica-
do en- 81 arte culinario, bien sea a la espanGla,
trancesa, inglesa, aIemana y demSs naciones;
ofrecendo que ademas dc los dlterentes platOs
que anunci6 cuando tonfa su antique hotel de-
nominadO Ell UNIVERSAL, presentara otros
que hasta Ia fecha no Sc han confecciOnadO en-
esta capital, especalmente servira ell NON
PLUS ULTRA de los beetJedks titulado beetieah
de Toribio Barreda Tambien repite hoy que
puede pedfrsele cualquera plato de Europa,
que sera servido siempre que en- esta capital
halle los efectos necesarios
AL propio tempo hara todos los almuerzos,
cOmdas cenas extraordinarias que sc lie pi-
dan, asi como gelatmas de cualquer gradO,
galantinas, cabezas de cerdO, charlota rusa,
bzcochos amibarados, flames, cremas, pasteli-
tos de Tu in, jamones en- vinoy glace, jigotes
todo 10 que ell p1blico quiera conner.
ST alguna persona qulere cerclorarse de la
verdad de este anuncio, no tiene que hacer
otra cOsa siHO cOncu rr al hotel de Embaia-
dOres. con algunas pesetas segur0 de que,
adem&s de quedar Fatistecho, saldra elogiando
la mpieza del establecimientO y cOu ganas de
vover conner de osmism0s platos de otros,
pues tod0s son suculent0s Y cOnfecclOnadOs
con arreglo al arte. Plerto-Rico, julio 10 de
1880 -TORIBIO BARREDA l. Julio