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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
ATTACKED BY BEES.
THE NARROW ESCAPE OF AN EASTERN
SHORE FARMER.

From the Kent (Md.) News.
On Thursday afternoon last William
IS. Walker, Esq, residing near this
town, started for his farm, near Swami
creek, and on the way stopped at Mrs.
DR.. Ricaud's, near st. Paul's Church.
On resuming his journey, in turning
he drove his horses heads into bee
nest on the hanging limb of tree and
in n moment the animals were covered
with the voracious insects and plung.
ing in the most depcrato manner.
With the assistance of c. G. Ricaud,
however, he managed in few minutes
to free them from the carriage, in the
meantime calling for water. This was
promptly responded to and the appli-
cation of a few buckets dampened the
ardor of the devouring insects. The
horses were then taken to the pump
and thoroughly drenched, but the bees
did not cease TO hover around them
for some time. While detaohing the
horses Mr.. Walker was stung in many
places on the face and neck and fire.
quently had to wipe off the bees with his
hand. Mr.. Walker undertook to re-
sumo his journey soon ailerward, but
the horses were so tromulous with
pain and fright that even the approach
of a fly would cause them to shudder,
and he put them in the stable and
drove home at night. If bees nest
had to be encountered on the journey
il is fortunate for Mr.. Walker that the
attack was made at that place, for
without water the bees could not have
been conquered We congratulate our
friend on his fortunate escape from
more serious injury 1t was only last
Fall year that Mr.. Walter Cosden
lost two valuable horses and narrowly
escaped with his own lie from an at
tack of bees in the same section Of the
county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
THE MILLERS EXPOSITION

The Millsrs' International Exposi.
tion recently held at Cincinnati is well
worthy the notice OF even those who
may not be especially interested in the
milling industry. The Enquirer news.
papeRof that city very properly rec.
ognizes the great prominence Of the
milling and grain interests OF our
country, and notes the rapid advances
made in this business, within the past
few years, as revealed by the deliber-
atoms of this large assembly of millers.
A few years ago the United States
manufactured only its own flour, and
comparatively small quantity of our
ordinary quality for export; whereas
it now produces the very best flour
made in the world, and more of it than
any other country. Our flour which
formerly ranked as a second or third
grade article in the markets of the
world has, through recent improve
ments, been made to equal the most
celebrated European flour, and we
now furnish it in large quantities to
Europe, TO India, TO Africa, to China
and Japan, to the East Indies, and to
the various countries of South Amer.
lea. The Spring whcats Of the United
States, which, until the recent discov-
cries of proper means Of handling
them, have been thought inferior, are
now recognized as the best grown, and
English millers say that they now
prefer them to any they can procure
elsewhere.
The greatness of our grain and mill.
ing interests may be estimated from
the fact that there are about twenty.
five thousand mills 10 the United
States which employ not less than one
hundred and fifty thousand people,
and represent an invested capital of
$50, 100000. These mills, Il run stead.
lily one.half the year, could grind every
bushel Of wheat grown in our country
hence the Importance OF manufao.
turing all our wheat into flour for ship.
ment to foreign countries in order that
our mills be kept employed The
wheat export of the United States in
1879 was 122,353,936 bushels, valued
at sl3O,7O1, ,O79; the flour export,
during the same year, was 5,629,74
barrels, valued at s29,56773O. These
figures indicate what a field the mill.
ers of our country have before them
a field which they ought not fail soon
TO occupy.
The Enquirer rightly concludes that
the United States is TO provide in the
future the bread of the world. Send.
ing abroad in 1860 but 1000, 600 bush.
els of wheat, and in 1870 but 10000.
600 II sent in 1879 about l25, 100000.
In Europe only Russia, Hungary and
Turkey produce more wheat than
they can consume, but the surplus
which they furnish does not begin TO
supply the European demand. The
general European deficit still leaves
Europe wanting annually 200, ,OO0, 900
bushels, and of this vast amount of
wheat the United States must furnish
the greater share. II is therefore
evident that Europe must look for It's
main supply of wheat TO the United
States, and it is also plain that the
growing OF wheat and It's manufacture
into good -four are industries Of the
utmost Importance TO our people
Gen. Hancock is a twin. His broth.
or, Hilary Hancock, is q lawyer at
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
LICENSE AND THEDUTIES OF
THE STATE.
DELIVERED BEFORE THE GRAMPIAN TEN.
PERANCE UNION, ny d. G, SMITH,

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN 1t is a
principle generally conceded that law
makers should not be law breakers
yet in the history of our State we find
that certain Legislature committed
murder. Yes, il actually killed the
Local Option Law, and On its corpse
gave birth to the license law as It now
exists, which to say the least is a dis.
grace to legislation, a terror 10 the
community and libel against the
rights of man, By a cursory exami.
nation of the law we find it something
like this: License for selling intoxica,
ting drink may be granted by the
Court Of Quarter Sessions for one year.
The amount to be paid to procure
license varies from $50 to s70O,-s700,
where the yearly sales amount TO more
than $4,000, and $50 where they
amount to less than $1,000. In the
license for q bond of 81, 900, and peti.
tion signed by twelve respectable men
is required before the demon alcohol
can be legally unveiled for public view.
Can these conditions bo complied with
The bond may be given, the license
fee paid, but can respectable men be
found TO sign license paperY | leave
this point toyour consideration. Pom.
der il well.
License having been secured, thelaw
then lays restrictions on the holder Of
it. And this part OF the law is sub.
timely ridiculous. These restrictions
require that liquor shall not bo sold on
Sunday, or on election days, and why
II sold on Sunday twill most likely
bc drank on Sunday, and IL drank II
becomes a disturbing element that
causes a gloom over the sanctity of the
day and TO sell it on election days is
simply to ehdanger the purity and free
use Of the ballot What Solomon's
our Legislature must have been com.
posed Of to make such wise (2) restric.
lions. Only think 1861 days in a
year and 2 election days aud 81 Sun.
days deducted thereirom leaves 3lll
days for liquor to be sold to inca
patiato man for q proper observance OF
Sunday and an intelligent use of the
ballot. What wisdom ! what wisdom ! !
Now ask il II is detrimental TO the
public interest 10 sell liquor on Sun.
day and election days (and the laws
infer that IL is) is il not equally so TO
sell it the other 3lll dsys2
Again, none is to be sold TO drunk.
ards. If this restriction was complied
with none would bo sold for tho man
who takes drink and walks upright
ia a drunkard, tho same in kind but
not in degree, as the one who takes
four drinks and wallows in the ditch.
The logical sequence then is that the
holder Of license must violate the law
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
the REFORM AND THESTA TE
DELIVERED by II. j. sPENoER BEFORE
THE GRAMpIAN TEMPERANCE
CONVENTION, JUNE 10,

What is the object and duty Of the
StGte, is question which we Of to-day
may well ask. Is il not TO secure the
best interests OF its citizens and u
guarantee TO them the inestimablC
privileges of life, liberty, and the pur.
suit of happiness, and all that will Gle.
vate and ennoblc, and to free from all
that will debase and dcgradeY is il
not to raise the lowly and strengthen
the weak, which is maniiostly a public
duty, hence oftbo StateY Is IL not The
protection Of society from foes within
as well as enemies without, Of which
the punishment Of the criminal is but
a means2 Are not these a part, and
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

OSE Coon VoTE.-"Generalr Gar.
fields vote il Congress is recorded in
in favor of the celebrated joint resolu.
ton signed by Abraham Lincoln which
expressed the National gratitude to
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock
"lor gallant and conspicuous share in
the great and decisive victory OF
Gettysburg" ....
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

W. IL. Lingenfelter, the efficient
Secretary of the Morris Township
School Board, writes us that bis first
duty, after ten weeks confinement to
the sick.room, was to attend the organi,
zation meeting of the School Board Of
that district at Morrisdale. Mr., l..
has been retained as Secretary, and
Mr.. Peter Meyer, of Kylcrtown, has
been chosen President to succeed Mr..
Rothrock
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Three fourths of all the annual dis.
trict reports aud certificates have been
approved and forwarded 10 the School
Department at Harrisburg. Delin-
quent officers shonld take notice.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Werecentlymade an inspection tour,
visiting the Lumber City, Burnside
and New Washington schools. We
are really proud OF the work of these
institutions, and think those who are
being taught in these schools will, at
least many of them, be valuable addi-
tions to the teaching force of our
county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

School DscIPLIaE,--Wben the will
Of the pupil rcbelliously clashes with
the authority Of the teacher, the teacher
must be the master OF the situation.
Better thousand.iold for him to do il
without physical force but do ii he
must, even though be vigorously han.
dies the offender. When human nature
changes when there is no more need
Of law when the policeman becomes
superhuity; when parents cease TO
be troubled by the disobedience of their
children, then we will hope to sec the
tens of thousands of our children
trained in large schools without resort
to the rod. SO long as punishment re.
mains a necessity in seme form, how.
ever let IL be honestly administered by
the rod and not with sarcasm, or ridi.
oule, or other methods infinitely more
dcbasing in their final results than
wholesome and judicious application
Of the rattan. Boston Ddiiv Traveller.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

The closing examinations of the
Kylertown Normal School will occur
July 18th, 10th and 18th. Mr.. Emigh,
the assistant teacher we understand,
will open school at Bigler as soon as
bis work is completed at Kylertown.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

G. W. Campbell has boen appointed
Secretary Of the Bell Township School
Board, and Enoch McLarren has been
placed IN the same position on the
Boggs Township School Board
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Frank G Harris, Esq of Clearfeld,
delivered the third lecture of the course
before the New Washington Normal
Institute on Friday evening, July I'd.
VIM. M. Mccullough, Esq, will deliver
the final lecture OF the course on
Thursday evening next, July 10Th.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

The directors of Ferguson township
have let the contract for the building
Of new school house, which will be
located on the ridge road, near the
Campbell farm. The public schools of
that township will commence on Mon.
day, the ID day Of August next.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Mr.. Isaac Moore, of Marron, has re-
ceived the contract for building the
new school house in Ferguson town
ship. The consideration Is S4s2, ex-
elusive OF seating. The Board expects
to have it seated with improved patent
furniture. ..-.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

The School Board of Huston town.
ship will meet on the oath Of this
month to let their schools, Applica.
tions should be addressed to p. G.
Gould, Secretary, Wintcrburn, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Mr.. d. H. Bottorf is now conducting
weekly examinations in his school, the
Lumber City Academy, as test Of the
ability Of students to stand the exam.
inaton for teachers certificates.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Last week we made visit to the
public schools of Union, Sandy and
Huston township, and found them in
pretty fair condition. The attendance
is not large, and the pupils generally
possess that stupidity characteristic
Of the warm Summer days.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

The public examinations throughout
the county this year will be held dur
ing the latter part of August, little
later than formerly. We desire to
have the directors and patrons attend
these examinations, and, therefore, will
not commence them until harvest is
over. The programme will appear in
the next issue of the county papers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

We acknowledge an invitation to the
Commencemen of the Lock Haven
State Normal School, winch occurred
on Thursday, July 1st. The exercises
passed off in the most satisfactory man
ner, and are spoken of in the most
glowing terms. W. U. Hensel, Esq,
one of the editors of the Lancaster
Mtelligmcer delivered the oration.-
The proud possessors of the newly.
issued "parchments acquitted them.
selves nobly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
MEAT MARKET.
F. M. CARBON & BRO,

On Market 81, one door wes, Of Mansion House,
cLEARRIELD, PA.
0uf 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 ih all kinds Of Agricultural 1mple-
msnts, which We keep on exhibition for the ben
eft Of the public. Cal around whom In town,
and take look at things, or address us
y. NJ. CARBON A BRO,
oleardeld. Pa, July II, isT5-tt
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Clear6eld Borough School Board sets
a good example in advancingth the wages
of their teachers. Prof. Youngman,
the Principal, will receive SIPS per
month, three of the male teachers s45
per month, one male teacher s35, and
the female teachers $50.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

More than an average Of the American
youth-a selfwillcd minister without
an ordination General who resigned
from the army to 90 TO Congress q
candidate without an election,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

A, M. Buzzard, of the New Wash.
ington Normal Institute, will have
charge of the Newburg public school
for term Of two months. f4ar
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

At first Garfeld's friends werc blush.
ing at Arthur's record, but now Ar.
thurs friends are aghast at Garfeld's
record.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

A clergyman asked a tipsy fellow
who was leaning against fence, where
he expected to go to when he died,
"lf don't get along any better than
now, | shan't 90 Nowhere said he.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Starch is said TO be explosive. II
causes explosions in the family when
the old man finds II has been left out
OF his collars.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

A pretty answer was given by o
little Scotch girl. When her class was
examined, to the question, "What is pa.
tience2' she replied await a wee, and
dinna weary"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Johnnie" said q man, winking
slyly to a dry goods clerk OF his ac.
quaintancc, "you must give me good
measure your master is not in."
Johnnie looked solemnly into tho
mans face and replied, "My Master is
always in"
Jonnie's Master was the all-seeing
God.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

The School Board Of oscoola Dor.
ough, of which ex.Shoriif J. j. Pie is
President and T. c. Helms is Secreta.
ry, met on the Both OF June and made
the following appointments of teachers
for their public schools, viz
Principally. A. Ambrose, salary
$50 per month.
Grammar Department-Mrs. A. A..
jolly, s35 per month.
intermediate School--Miss Maggie
Forcee, $50 per month.
lst Primary-Miss Debbie Read, $50
per month.
"a Primary--Mrs. NJ. II. Greist, $40
per month.
The Board has made no change since
last year, which is a Just recognition
of the ability of those who were then
employed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

THE DIFFERENCE, 1t took the Lord
six days to create the world, and il
took the Republicans six days to nom
mate Garfield The Lord rested on
Sunday, but the Republicans didn't.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Osceola borough will have six months
of public school the present year, com
mencing on Monday, September 18th.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Why is an elephant the most saga
cious Of travelersY Because he never
takes his eyes off his trunk
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

TnE JEWS IN PALEsTINE.--A plan
for colonizing the Jews in Palestine, it
is said, has received the sanction OF
that race, and has been communicated
by Mr. Oliphant TO the Sultan, who
has received the project with favor.
The design is to purchase 100000
acres of land east of Jordan, and to in
troducc a European element into the
colony. 1t is intended that greater
part Of the colonists shall be peasant
farmers, or Jewish farmers, employing
the labor of the indigenous Fellahin.
The country is said to be very fertile.
1t is the land allotted to Reuben, Dan
and the half tribe of Manasseh II is
expected that railway will be con.
structed to connect it with the Medi.
terranean Sea, and probably a canal,
to make connection with the Red Sea.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

MA" said an inquisitive little girl,
"will rich and poor folks live together
when they go to heaven p
ayes, my dear, they will be all alike
there"
"Then, ma, why do not rich and
poor Christians associate together
here 2"
The mother did not answer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

No man breaches his sermon well to
others If he does not at first preach Il
TO bis own heart OloeR.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

We are thankful, indeed, for the
promptness OF so many Boards OF Di.
rectors in forwarding their annual re.
ports and certificates. Up to the lst
day of July we received, approved and
forwarded to the Department of Public
instruction the reports and certificates
of thirty. -four districts, leaving only
eight yet to hear from, viz: Curwens.
vile, Burnside and Wallaceton bor-
oughs, and Pike, Knox, Graham, Chest
and Woodward townships. We hope
these districts will report soon.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
Livery stable:

ITHE undersigned begs leave to inform the pub
lie that he is now fully prepared to aocommo-
date all 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. GEARHART
1leardeId, Feb. 4, 1874
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
GLEN HOPE, PENN'A.

VNHE undersigned, having leased this com
Il modious Hutel In the village Of Glen Hope,
is now prepared to accommodate all who may
call My table and bar shall be supplied with
the best the market affords
GEORGE W. D0TTs, Jr.
Glen Hope, Pa, March 20, is79.u.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

For some time previous to the an
nual examinations each year, teachers
get anxious for their certificates, in
order that they may apply for school.
To all such we would say; Select the
district in which you expect to apply
for q school, send 10 the Secretary
wcll.wrtten and scholarly application.
Then, when the time of the examina.
ton for that district comes around,
present yourself and, in the presence
of the Board, stand the examination.
We hope that no schools will be let
until the time of the examination,
when we can consult together and bet
ter satisfaction will be given.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
EDUCATIONAL.
BY NJ. Ia. MoouOWN.

Education Is better safeguard Of liberty than
a standing army. five retrenoh the wages Of the
schoolmastsr we must raise those Of the recruit .
Ing sergeant"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Bio ELMs IN New ENGLAND.-In
Deerfield, Mass, the Williams elm
measures in circumference, at one foot
from the ground, 26 feet at four feet
10 feet at seven feet, 20l feet.
Another elm measures, AT the same
elevations, 27, 49, and 10 feet
Another measures 224, l5l and l3l
This last named tree has q spread oi
100 feet The Williams elm measures
in its spread at least l50 feet.
At Wethersfeld, Connecticut, there
is an elm tree which measures, at three
feet and three inches from the ground
22 feet inches The girth of this
tree where the roots enter the ground
is So feet inches. Its main limbs are
great trees in themselves Thus, the
circumference of the south branch is
lG feet s inches Of the east branch, l |
feet G of the north, II feet; north
west, 10 feet 3 Of the west, S feet Z
From north to south the diameter oi
the spread is l50 feet; from east to
west, 1852 feet and the circumference
of tho spread is 429 feet-Hartford
Gonna Times,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14

Gen. Hancock is a twin. His broth.
er, Hilary Hancock, is a lawyer at
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
PRIZE TEMPERANCE POEM.

WRITTEN ny WILLIAM FRANCIS MASON, AND DE-
LIvERED BEFoRE tHE GRAMPiAS HILLS TIN
PERAScE UNION ny ETrIE G. wbEuIBE.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-24
SENATOR HAGAN MAKES A P0 PO
ABOUT THE CAPITOL.
And the Figures 60 Back fearfally OF
His Fancy Sketches.
THE COMMISSIONERS FAIL TO RELISH
TIE JOKE AND GO FOR HIN
BALD-IlEADED.

In another column will be seen the
Picayune's account Of the proceedings
of the State House Commissioners Mt
their meeting on Friday last, in New
Orleans.
Our readers arc doubtless aware
that Senator Hagan on his return from
Baton Rouge, lately, raised u sensa-
ton by pitching into his colleagues Of
the Capitol Commission and every
body connected with them. He an
nounccd to the world that contracts
amounting to sl&,oW had already
been given out for rebuilding the
Capitol and according to his notion Of
things a half million would be spent
before its completion.
The Right Honorable Senator did
not even forget to style rs q hanger
on, a one-armed veteran Sergeant Ut
the First Louisiana Regulars, n faith
ful employee who guards the materi-
ais that arc delivered to the Superin-
teudent and sees to the enforcement
of the rules laid down for the govern
ment of laborers, etc.
There is a cOc0a-nut IN all this c0m-