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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10
HOW A MAN GOES TO BED

From the Poston Postl
Speaking Of how a man goes to bed,
an exchange says: "Theres where a
man has the advantage, He can un-
dress in cool room, and have his bed
warm before a woman has her hair.
pins out and her shoes united" That
is how 1t looks in print, and this is
how it looks in reality: ~ am going
to bed, my dear. Il is 1890" No
reply "Now, John, you are always
late IN the morning. Do go to bed"
ayes, in minute" he replies, as he
turns the paper wrong side out and
begins lengthy article headed "The
Louisiana Muddle." Fifteen minutes
later she calls from the bedroom /.
John, come to bed and don't keep
the gas burning here all night" and
murmering something "the bill being
big enough now" she creeps between
the cold sheets, while John sits placid.
ly on, his feet across the piano stool,
and cigar in his mouth. By.and.by
he rises, yawns, stretches himself
throws the paper on the floor, and pro.
ceeds to that vigorous exercise, sbak-
ing the coal stove inquiries: "For
PHYS sake amt you ready for bed
yeti" "Yes, yes, I'm coming. Why
ont you 60 to sleep and let fellow
alone2' Then he discovers that there
is coal needed. When that is supplied
and ratified into the stove he sits down
to warm his feet. Next he slowly be.
gins TO undress, and as he stands
scratching himself, and absently gaz.
ing on the last garment dangling over
the back of the chair, he remembers
that the clock is not wound yet When
this is attended to he wants drink of
water, and away he promenades to
the kitchen. OF course when he re-
turns his skin resembles that of
picked chicken, and once more he
seats himself before the fire for the
last warm up. As the clock strikes
IL he turns out the gas and with a
flop of the bed clothes and few spas
modic shivers he subsides--no, not
yet he forgot TO sec if the front door
was locked, and another flop from tho
bed clothes brings forth the remark
"Good gracious If that man amt
enough to try the patience of Job l"I
Setting her teeth hard, she awaits the
final flop, with the accompanying blast
Of cold air, and then quietly inquiries il
he is settled for the night, TO which he
replies by muttering "li you amt
the provokingcst woman p
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10
VOL. 55--WH0LE NO. 2,733
DEAF
ny JuDGK ,. y. SIMMONS, or sARDis, MISS, ONE OF
TINS UNFORTUNATE CLASS OF PERSONS.

often think It must be sweet
The notes Of happy birds to hear,
when from some lofty bough they greet
The aun-rays that through clouds appear
For have thought that even /,
When clouds their shadows DER me fling,
II cheering sunlight swept them by,
Sweet songs Of gratitude could sing
And, II my heart 10 song be wrought,
When grateful thoughts my bosom GIL,
What melodies--by Nature taught
From featbered choristers must thrill.
But these to hear Is not for me,
Alas hear not-yet see.
/ often think, whom beauty's lin
To music's soul is giving voice,
And melodies appear to drip,
How those who catch them must rejoice
And yet they seem the draughts to drink
As though each one was theirs Of right
Twould wake my gratitude. think,
As Of the blind restored to sight.
catch trickle now and then
IL thrills my heart, then melis away,
and silence then might bring me pain,
Ifresignation did not say,
keep this reflection in thy mind,
Though deaf thou art not dumb nor blind"
FOR others can freely feel,
And gladly strive to save them pain
To further, II | can, their veal,
And all my sel6shness restrain.
From social ihrongs l often shrint--
That else would pleasure give to me-
Because II is pain to think
That |, unwittingy, may be
weary trial, and tax
On patience, strength, or courtesy
And, seeming In politeness lax,
Or gentleness or modesty.
Mo- my misfortune is my own,
And | will bear it all alone
Ah have seen In days gone by
What gave INC pain, but ne'er ofiense,
And wakened many heavy sigh
A titt'ring smile at my expense.
And some Of those who sport eau 1nd
In my mis!ottuno-me perplox-
(And who forgot was not bind
We're Of the iairer gentler sex
And confess it panied me sore
They had forgotten for the time
That though the burden which bore
Misfortune was. n was no crime.
l pray that heaven these may save
From pains and stiBgs like those they gave.
Rm not fensitvo, / think,
Nor does my burden bear me down.
The cup Is mine and must drink
Why should l shuider, fee, or froWni
| can not shun 1t If would,
And since twas sent by hand Divine,
| would not Shub II IL could,
'Tis best the burden should be mine
And so II Is with all life's Ills.
In fortunes trown or cold reverse,
'Tis best to bear what Heaven wills.
And thankful be It Is no worse.
And 10 this thought comfort find,
Though deaf, / am not dumb nor blind.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

GREAT TEACHERs.-Great teachers
are born, not made. The qualities that
give them success in their work must
be implanted, must inhere in the germ
OF character they cannot be grated
upon any stock Yet those who have
but modest genius in this direction, if
their zeal be sufficient, may be greatly
benefited by study of the character.
istics which made such men as DR..
Arnold grcatin their generation. What
these men accomplished show us the
vast Importance Of the work of great
teachers upon the world. They stand
first in the moral and social economy
of mankind.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10
DEBIT AND CREDIT.
TABULAR STATEMENT or A MODERN
LOVE ACCOUNT.


"Let bygoncs bo bygones," she said
after she had managed to quarrel with
him on the way home from the circus
He reflected a while. "And ls this
the end 2n
at is, sir; all is over between us"
He reflected again Last Sunday
night you said you loved me-"
81 did then; | do not now"
"And yon want bygones to be by
gones2"
ayes"
"Who is to pay for all the ice cream
p
"Leavo me, meroenary wretch
Name your price for your valuable
services and / will sec Il paid"
More reflection "Good scheme I'll
do Il" He departed. Next mornings
postman brought hor the following in.
teresting document;
MISC SMITH To Mp grMpUtNc nm
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10
CLEARFIELD, Pa. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1881

good Newspaper, and whenever don't give you
your moneys worth, then come and tell me 80
but don't come telling me how should do my
work when have devoted years to Il, and you
have never given II an hoar's stndy.
am yours truly, HEzEKlAH JOINS,
Editor Fiopdoodis.
Then these good people looked at
their blank paper and their blank
faces, and not one said a word but the
profane man, who remarked, "Damme,
the editor is right; let's 90 and mind
our own business" and Jones cropt out
from behind the counter, and that even.
ing issued a tip-top paper, chuck full
Of all sorts of personal and local items,
and news, and everything, and there
was peace in that town for the space
of long time.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

School Boards and teachers desiring
an evening meeting at the time the
public examination is held, should
make the necessary arrangements pre-.
vious to the day of examination. One
or two speakers should be chosen for
the occasion, one or two essays by
teachers read, a good room secured,
and sufficient music to intersperse the
exercises. These educational meet.
ings are useful agencies IN strengthen
ing our school work, and we hope to
aid in holding many of them during
the examination tour. Let ii be cir.
culated through the community that
such a meeting will be held, and let
teachers and Directors perfect all nee.
essary local arrangements for such
meetings.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

"Will call tomorrow night and col.
lect as per last named item"
She met him Of tho door: "Come
into the cparlor, Charley" she said, 'and
III pay you" An hour afterwards
she was contracting q fresh debt at
the ice cream saloon near by.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

State Superintendent Higbeo has
partly promised to spend day at our
County Institute in December. He is
anxious to meet the Clearfeld county
teachers in body.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

Previous to the close OF the Lumber
City Normal School, twenty-five of
the student teachers subscribed for an
educational journal, an example wor-
thy of imitation by teachers every
where.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

The School Board of Decatur town
ship met on Saturday last ana let the
contract for the building of new
school house at Parsonville, the builder
to receive $500 for his services.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

A minister preached an hour wher
he remarked "Another wide field OPEN
from the subject in another direction.
Just then an old darkey calculated
please Lord, shut up de bars"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

Philip Shimel, of Graham township,
will build the new school house al
Woodland, in Bradford township, for
which he is TO receive s785.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

"Children's Day" at the County Fair
is made the leading feature of such ex-
hibitions in the western part of the
State. Cannot the same be said of
Clearfeld county hereafter?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

The scholars of Miss Sadie Morgan's
school, at New Salem, picniced in a
grove on Wednesday last, and had a
delightful time. =
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

Miss Maggie Forcee, of the Osceols
public schools, has been engaged in
teaching during the Summer at Ster.
ling Run, in Cameron county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

We should give as we receive, cheer.
fully, quickly, and without hesitation; ;
for there is no grace in benefit that
sticks to the fingers -Senecd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

When q thief steals five cents he
doesn't think half the dime that some
day perhaps old nickel get him. WI
and Wisdom.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

A good Literary Society has been
kept up at West Goshen during the
Summer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

George ". Marsden, formerly of this
county, has been elected Principal of
tho Conemaugh borough schools
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

"Gracious wife, said a father, as
he looked at bis son Williams torn
trousers, "get that little Bill reseatcd." +"
-Burlinqt0n HdukeVe.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

Clear6eld borough will pay her
teachers in the aggregate $500 per
month the coming term.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

How to prevent snoring-go to bed
at half past twelve o'clock and get up
at thirty minutes before one.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10
EDUCATIONAL.

The new school house at Oak Grove
in Gulich township, will cost 5000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

Men are like pms. One with a lit
tic head may be just as sharp as one
with big head.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-10

The largest Circulation Of any Newspaper
In North Central Pennsyivania.
Terms Of Subscription.

II paid In advance, or within 3 months....t2 90
e paid after and before %1nths N ;s 80
, 1881-04-24
ARcO]tlTE SEctlR!N.

IF any ono will take all hours time, as TIE
TKInCHE representative did, to examine the
Burglar Proof Safes made by tho Dicboltl Safe
s Lock Co., he would have all doubts removed
us TO tho fuct that absolute protection from
burglars can be obtained, for tho safes MS now
constructed are 1narvcls Of skill. This Company,
fortunately for themselves. own some "gronna
floor" patents. the nse Of which gives their
work srcatcr security than any others matlc, and
that's why every bank, corporation, and Leading
business. house in Chicago nud tho Northwest
uso them. Possessing these patents that cover
the vital points Of Burglar Proof protection and
having IN their representative here, Mr.. john ".
Norris, Vice, President OF the Com raHy,A man jn
whuu1 the banks and the community seneraliy
have the utmost confidence. their business has
grOwn to immense proportions ana is increasing
every Jav, until they aro the recognized lending
firm in their line and take the cream Of oil COLI
tr1ctS.
, 1881-04-24

San francisco Post.
This morning the loud report Of pistol was
heard on Market street. near the City Hall, fol-
lowed bya yell OF agony. ENCOURAGED by the
hope that Supervisor had been wiped out. the
bystuudcrs hurried joyfully to the spot where
the murderer stood over the body Of bis victim,
carefully polishing his pistol, preparatory to re-
londin2 the empty chamber.
~ urrcst you for the murder ot this man."
said policeman, rushing up and selz1n2 the
shooter by tho arm.
..Stand back, tellowl' exclaimed the marks
man, haugh1ily. 'Do you not know who nm?
am No. 4,163.'
The officer took from bis pocket his official list
of citizens provided with legal certificates of in
terynittent emotional insanity, aud turned to
the number mentioned
~ Whnt uameI" he asked.
''Gutferson."
An o. e. said the policeman, respectfully.
"Yo on see this isn't my regular bent. You must
ercl1sc me, sir.
s.Very well.' said the shoottst sternly. as he
walked of; j" but don't let 1t occur again
, 1881-04-24
HE WAS GLUCOSED!
The Stnrt1fn@ Addiction of n Man With
Sweet TOOTH, WHO Fed os1 Glu-
cose Sxreets-DIaxnOsik OF Peculiar

The StnTt1fnE hAltction of n Nan with
u .s .sSxTcet Toot1,,' Who Fed o., Gll-
| cose Ssrects-DIaxnOsik OF Il Peculiar
Case.
Louisville t;ourttr-Jour1cL
4 few physicians in this city have recently
had an opportunity to Investigate very I'LL"
usual case in medical premises. Tie patient
in the case is a poor wretch who, wien secn
seems to be suffering all the agonies OF tor
ture that scientific skill could infilct.
Ills minn was not active, but seemed to run
along with sluggish precision which lndi-
Gated tilatit too was parlaking OF the physical
at11iction OF the body, though holding OIL
tenaclously to some OF the substantial fou1l-
datious of thoughtful determination. Ills
face presented Il peculiar and striking ap-
pearance, and his eyes seemed 10 be simple
balls of chalk or starch, with Il blue spot in
the centre, which appeared to he produced
By a drop Of tincture Of iodine deposited on
tie surface, giving his optics 4 blind and ex~
pressionless stare. Ills face was coated with
a white powder which seemed to increase
rapidly. as, by an occasional brush with his
open hand, it was rubbed Oft and fel! II
showers of dust over lis clothing. Ills
tongue teeth, lips, and nostrils were OF
blacEish color, as if they hat been submitted
to The corrosive influence of acid vapors. and
Ills breath was lalcn with the odorot'ss
fumes from an acid retort.., Ills hair and
scalp seemed to be thoroughly ctltei and
closged with the same powder that grew
upon his face and neck, and 1t every attempt
to alIay all itching sensation OIL the scalp
clouds OF aust fell upon his shoulders or
was waited away on the spring breeze.
III opening and closing his eyes the move
11ent of the lids was slow and seemed palil-
patent opening and closing arrangement. OF
lie ontics of Il wax doll His face was full
, 1881-04-24

GOSSIP OF THE GAME.
1tisreporteu that the Bostons have decided
to release Richmond, their short stop.
In four games against amateur pitchers
George Wright failed to make base hit
Richmond was batted for nineteen hits in
game between the Worcesters and Iales.
The Buffalos made sixteen hits off Calvin
when he pitched for picked nine last week.
Creamer and Corey, Of the 9Vorcesters, are
on the sick list and Hotaling is playing
second base
The Bostons have engaged Fox, the Mil
ford pitcher, on trial, and lie has done some
very good work.
Baltimore is to have a team composed
mainly Of the picked nine which defeated
the Bostons on Fast-Day by 3 to 2.
Whitney, Detroit's third-baseman, brought
with him a bride, and 4 very attractive one
ct that OH his return from the Eastern trip.
Baker. who was .untlcr engagement to
Progidence, succeeded in obtaining his re-
lease, and Will Captain the Nationals OF
Washington.
daily, the one-armed pitcher of the Metro
politans, the other day hit for three bases
Beaten 3 to 0.
The Troys played the Metropolltans last
Tuesday and beat them !, til 9. Each side
made eight hits, Connors leading for Troy,
and Poornlan for the Nets.
The Boston Herald gently insinuates that
GeorEe Wright has too many irons in the fire
70 play ball satisfactorily, and suggests that
PERHAPS little practice with the rest ct e the
team on days When there is no game might
help him.
=, Gillian telegraphs from London, Ont, his
home, that he finds it impossible TO umpire
tae opening Detroit-Butfalo series, beginning
tae id prox- Manager Bancroft has, there.
lore; telegraphcd George II. Bradley, OF
'hochester, y. T., asking him to WELD the
scepter.
There are signs of kick about the deliv-
sly q Whitney, Boston's new pitcher, who
Is sald to press the limit i'll the matter o1
raising his arm. The Providence people are
especially exercised about it, and are pretty
TTE;tI1aln to ask the League to Keep down
" "nllney's arm by sitting down On it.
There appears to be something loose in the
recently engaged Fox and Cronin, couple
" q.n amateur players. and now the report comes
Moan MMon New York that they are after jim
ea, aaacy, another young player. 1t looks as II
.rosmsoody might be preparing tor an cADell-
Detolt is having hard luck early in the
Ct 9tl sore hand; Brown injured lis right arm
49,, Ra1 saine old army while pr;tctlclng: anu
dItauiey Is confined to tile house with lung
hs hseass <I;; and Manager Bradley, fearing tIlat
ne VIII pc unable to play i'll the opening
s. Se9e M against the Buffalos. has telegrapIed
:" HeW York for another pitcher.
te1f N p, one Of the games played by the Worces
;nitohana ~ cleveland last summer, Corey was
SSefalnnE, and with two men on bases, George
c1ase 11Heier came to the bat. Bancroft, who was
IN rSah u nana, siena}ed Richmond, WHO vas
, 1881-04-24


The patent of nobility which wns conferred on
ta late Lord Beaconstiold. Aug. Ii. 1876. can not
lawfuliy begottcn," for he had no children BY
his wife, the widow Of Mr.. Wyn'lhun. Of Maid
stone, to whose seat in the Commons he was IT.
turned rnnny years ago. Lord Isrongham was In
tho same situation. but he obtained new pct
ent with speciut remainder cluuse for his
younger brother, William. who succeeded him
late Lord Dcaconsheld has Il nephew. the son Of
his brother, Hahn DIsracli. uumed ..Conin9sby." "
who might have succeeded to the Ear[dom II
Lord Brougham and had parent issued In favor
Of bis brother Ralph. There Is no indication that
this has been done. and the title will probably
ccuse. Lord Bcuconstleld leaves his estate.
Hugheuden Nauor, and Il large amount of per
sn,,ul property which bis wife bequearned to
him when she died. and other property left him
by Jewish lady, who bud profound admlra-
ton for his talents.
, 1881-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Special D1pateh to 1he Chicago Tribune.
CHEbOyuAS, April z}-The ice is very rottel
where the current affects it; otherwise 1t rot
very slowly, and there IS no wind or very mill
weather ut present TO affect IT materially. 1
we can get rain and heavy west or eust wind
it will probably be broken up and driven out O.
the StElIts,
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune,
poRr ST. lGSACE, Mich, via MACK1SAw C1rY
AprjlSl ice in the Straits is getting rotten
md crossing dangerous. The mail was nearly
lost when the carrier lust crossed. Il small strlI
Of open water Is visible to tht north Of Macki'
nav island. Weather warm, but freezing sons
nights.
DErnolr, Mich, April :3.-The Ners specIu
from ChcbOygun, Mich. says thAr there nrt
about six miles of Ice between that port ane
slowly although the weather is mild. 4 heavy
wind Or rain is needed to break 1t UP.
LAKE HURON FULL OF ICE.
Spteiai Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
EAST SAGINAW, April s3.-Saginaw Bay Is still
solid and navigation not expected to open be-
fore May ~.
III sight there. The lase is full of Ice, uppar-
entity from shore to shore.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
Messenger went outside on Lake Huron this
morning. bound for Sand Beach. She returned
at =. H., having been unable to makc any
The tug Goodnow is expected here from
Cleveland Tomorrow, and will tow tho schooner
Myosotis to Toledo.
-MILwAUKEE MATTERS. -.
Special Dhpateh to The Chicago Tribune.
M1LwACKEE, Wis. april 23,-Thc watc: in the
river Is slowly settling tnck to its usuui level,
but the current is still too strong for outward
ln,und steamers. They are rs yet obliged to
drop down stern first. with tug uhead
The scow Banner cuinc out Of drt-dock to-
day, anc tue schooner Lake Forest went in, to
, 1881-04-24

cral others. OF. tho shippers on the canal and
river Mt the opening Of the canal, that arc still
ander 6. Tying, Of Peoria. Norton j. Co., OF Lock
port, and John Hassack, Of Ottawa. Before
1927, over one:half the corn and outs reaching
z. Chnpin, George Steel, James Peck s. Co., s. B.
romeroy. =. :. Shepard, all now dead, did q very
large business IN grain BY canal. lne railroads
RiyeT business. and It hus now only part OF the
business Of tha canal towns anu the stone quar-
rieS at Lemoat W.P.
A PERTINENT QUERY.
To the Editor of The Chicago Tribune.
Can you tell the marine readers of THE TRrB-
uNE how it is that the Vessel Owners Towing
Company have no tugs In commission, or hnve
they gone back on their organization and left
the field to the Union Line tugs, who deserve
credit for their management according to your
columns Has the Vessel Owners Towing Com
pany stock been concentrated into n less num-
VESSEL OWNER
above queries. That cai be dime best BY The The
mnnaxcmcnt Of tho Towing Company, ut
whom the things are directcd.l
ILLINOIS + MICHIGAN CANAL.
To the Editor Of Tho Chicago Tribune.
I1SqS qr5c M1cnoAS E1s5 ;
nois Michigan Canal will be opened for nayi-
gation from l.ockport to La Sale on Monday,
soon as the water falls enough to permit boats
TO pass under the bridges. Boats allowed to
draw four feel. and eight inches. Dy order of
the Board Of Canal Commissioners.
WM. THOMAS,
General superintendent.
Jorr1SGs.
The stage of water In Mud Lake and In Chi
cago River and its branches receded ubout eight
inches yesterday. The current Is also becoming
wenker curresponflingly.
Record was mndc yesterday ut the Chicago
Custoin- House uf the snle of unc-sixih b interest
i'll the schooner GrotOn by Elizabeth Schmickets
to J. VI. Lung AMI II. C. Mcmillan tor $i,ssl:x}.
The tug Sweepstakes couil nor hive been
made to look husatispner than she does had sho
been prepared for exhibition rAther than busi-
ness.
Yesterday afternoon 4 large new dump-scow,
having, j capacity Ut lSU yards Of enrth, WIS
launched intU the North Branch from the yard
IF the Chicago Dredging and Dock Company.
The scnw wus built ut cost Of $,.lEO
i reward Of 50 Is offered for the recovery Of q
yAWl strayed Or stolen from the schooner u. L.
Eiggic.
Yesterday the West Side dock Of the Chicago
Dry- Dock Company wis once more pumped 5ut
for business. tho freshet having subsidized.
Two tugs yesterday towed the Anchor Line
propeller Lyc0luing into the Government basin
to be painted.
Miller Drotters old dry-dock is to be occupied
ut once by the schooner II. B. Hayes and tug
American EhgIt. The tug Sweepstakes and tug
Commodore Are to occupy the new dock of the
firm. the former to receive a ruluer and the
lntter general overhaul.
Tho schooner Jason PArker Is being largely
required by Miller brothers, and the schooner
Kegulnior is booked for p1acc III one OF their
dry-dOcks-