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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

SUpERsTITIoNs OF WHALE FISHERS.
AT the present day, says Land and
Water, il is the commonest thing in
the world for whale fishers TO burn an
effigy in order to "bring luck" 1fa
ship has fallen in with few whales the
crew attribute their bad fortune to
their having some unluoky individual
on board, and by burning his efiigy
thoy believe that his malign influence
is got rid Of The most unpopular man
in the ship is generally pitched upon
as the offending party. Sometimes two
or three pictures are burned one after
the other, If luck is very bad, and on
an average one is burned in each
wbaleship every season. The practice
is q very old one and is said TO have
taken rise from q similar custom which
prevailed among the herring fishers
of Bamtlshire, by whom II was intro
duced on board the Peterhead whalers.
A century or two ago not merely efli-
GIGS but living men and women were
burned on suspicion of casting blight
upon the herring fishery.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
NEW SERIES--V0L. %, NO. 30,

had 80 narrowly escaped death, march.
cd up the bar and took drink. After
his last escape from prison Billy was
almost maniacal and was more Of dare
devil than ever before. His band is
now pretty we'll scattered,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

We learn that Mr.. r. F. Porter, of
Lawrence township, has been engaged
to teach a seven months term Of public
school in Lancaster county, at a salary
of $50 per month. MIR. Porter is a
member of the senior class at Millers-
vilIe State Normal School.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
ANNUAL REPORTS.

The following district reports have
been received during the week:
Curwensville borough report receiv.
ed July 2lst; MADEIRA Independent re.
ceived July Gath; Woodward town
ship report received July 26th. The
above districts have organized Tor the
present year as follows: Curwensyille
President, Hon. John Patton Sec.
retary, Daniel Faust. MADEIRA Inde-
pendent-President, David G. Hensal
Secretary, Joseph Denny, MADEIRA.
Woodward-President, @. s. King,
Houtzdale; Secretary, Edward Leek,
Houtzdale.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

We made slight mistake in report.
ing the officers Of Pike township School
Board some few weeks ago. Mr. Saml.
McKenricl1, of Curwensville, is Presi.
dent, and Mr.. NJ. L. G. Evans, Of tho
same place, Secretary.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

The Pike Township School Board is
erecting o commodious school building
in the "White settlement" adjoining
Curwensville borough. Hiram Cald.
well is the contractor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

This girl Is not to be thought Of for herself
alone, but as the representative Of an increasing
class, iuherting pauperism, not, As already said,
as honesi poverty, but with oil the debasing cir
cum stances which attend vice, associated with
penury. The attention Of the humane, We know,
has been directed to this state Of things. Yet
the public mind needs awakening TO the convic-
tion that there is verse cruelty 70 children than
the mere hunger and stripes and disease Of the
body,
We are convinced that we need
something in every section of the coun-
try after the model of the French
priests home, which will lift the chill
dren of criminals out of their surround
ings and help them TO become virtuous
men and women. Private charity
aided by the State would be the best
manner Of accomplishing this lmpera-
tive duty, but if private benevolence
will not respond then the State should
do the work. We shall ever contend
that schools are cheaper than prisons,
and by schools we mean institutions in
which the hand shall be educated
equally with the head and heart. 1t is
shame and a sin that the heather at
our own doors should be permitted to
perish and we make no really honest
effort to save them.-AtoCnd Tribune.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

Miss Ida Gearhart and Miss Lois
McGaughey, both of Clear6eld Dor.
ough, have returned home from the
Millersville Normal School. They arc
both quite successful teachers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
MAEINo NEw RAILs rRoM on ONEs.

MAEINd NEW RAILS FROM OLD ONES.
But few people are aware, says the
Indianapolis Journal, of the immense
amount OF handling that it requires to
convert an old iron rail into new one.
From the time IL arrives in the yard at
the rolling mill until it is shaped out,
o rail is handled thirty.one times. The
process is as follows: 1t is first un-
loaded from the car, then picked up
and run on a set Of rolls to the shears,
then cut up, when cut piled into fagots,
then loaded on TO "a barrow and charged
into furnace, heated to a welding
heat, then hauled out and placed on
iron buggies, run to weighing rolls,
handled six times, until finished to a
bloom, then returned to the buggy,
carried to repeating furnace, brought
to welding heat, then returned to the
rolls on buggy, passed through the
rolls nine times, then run tosaws where
both ends are put on at once, then laid
on the cooling bed when cold, placed
under the straightener which takes
out all minor crooks. The burr on
the ends is then filed of, when the
rail is inspected, then taken to the
punching machine and fitted Tor splice
bars, thence to the slotting machine,
where it is slotted for the spikes then
the rail goes on the benches in the
yards and from thence to the cars.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

W. W. Moore, the senior teacher In
the Lumber City Normal School, has
been chosen Principal of the Public
Schools of Curwensville borough.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

A young lady said to an orthodox
old lady a declare, you are dread.
ful old fanatic, Mrs. McCizzon. | do
believe you think that nobody will be
saved but you and your minister"
Old lady; "Aweel, my dear, | hae my
doots about the minister"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

SoFr BEDs.--There are differences
in opinion in regard to the best beds
for refreshing sleep, some persons ad-
vocating soft and some hard beds. The
difference between them is that the
weight of a body on soft bed presses
on a larger surface than upon hard
bed, and consequently more comfort is
enjoyed. Hard beds should never be
given to little children, and parents who
suppose that such beds contribute TO
health by hardening and developing the
constitution are surely in error. Emf.
nont physicians-both here and in En-
gland-concurin this opinion, and state
that hard beds have often proved in.
furious to the shape of infants. Birds
and animals cover their offspring with
the scilest materials they can obtain,
and also make soft beds for them and
the softness OF bed is not evidence Of
its being unwholesome. But il IL is
not kept sweet and clean by daily air.
ings and frequent beatings-whether
il is hard or soft-it is surely injurious
TO health,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

The students Of Northwestern Uni.
verslty, ILL.,, have established Senate
for the purpose of discussing the polit-
ical issues of the day
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

A friend of the Spelling Reform
demonstrates the anomalies Of the cur
rent method Of spelling, as well rs the
difficulties OF pronunciation, BY the
following illusions.
"wife, make me some tumplings Of dough,
They're better than meat for my eough
Pray let them be boiled till hot through,
But not till they are heavy and tougA.
Now mast be of TO my plough, -
And the boys when they've had eouEh),
Must keep the hies Of with boush,
While the old mare drinks at thu trcssA."
Those who are sometimes troubled
TO know how to pronounce the termi'
nation ough-so troublesome TO for.
eigners-will find the exercise a good
one 10 practice on.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

Professor Philips, of Lewisburg Uni.
versity, succeeds DR.. French, as Presi-
dent OF the Indiana Normal School.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

A Bloom township girl says that she
desires TO have tobacco planted over
her grave, that tho weed nourishcd by
her body may bc chowed by her be-
reayed lovers
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

The following are the appointments
made by the Huston township School
Board, at meeting held Saturday,
July 23d:
Penfeld High School--G. W. Wea-
yer salary, s75. Penfeld Intermedi.
atc-W. S. Luther; salary, $40. Pri.
mary-Mrs. g. W. Weaver; salary,
s35. Winterburn--A. r. Lambert /;
salary, $40. Hickory school--George
b, Owens salary, s35. Mill Run
Alice Kelsey salary, s35. Laurel
Run-Mary Sullivan; salary, 1856.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

The Oldest building of Harvard Is
Stoughton, which WIS built in 1893,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

Three students are studying under
the Chinese professor at Harvard.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
SA VING THE CHILDREN OF
CRIME

The New York Tribune of recent
date contained q letter from Albert
Rhodes, United States Commercial
Agent at Rouen, France, giving an in.
teresting account OF a very useful re-
formatory institute originated by a
Catholic priest and a good Sister of
Charity some years ago, and which
has been so positively helpful to the
class for whom it is specially designed
that it has been partially taken under
the protection of the State. 1t is a
home with farm attached for the ex.
elusive reception of young girls who
have been inmates Of the prisons of the
Republic, and who by good conduct
while undergoing imprisonment, or by
other expressions Of penitence, give
evidence of a desire TO reform and to
lead virtuous and honest lives. These
girls are admitted to the home, are
clothed and Taught useful occupations,
and when qualified to make their way
in the world are sent out with the
blessing OF their beneiactors. The
scheme has been astonishingly success
ful, and hundreds of happy matrons in
every part of France, as they look upon
their children, their husbands and their
homes, call down the benedictions of
heaven upon the good father and sister
whose opportune kindness saved them
from lives of wretchedness and crime.
All of the girls who become inmates
of this healthful institution are taught
the domestic arts, and as women do
most of the farming in France, most
OF them are employed on the farm at
tached to the home and practically
educated in every branch of farm work.
Our thoughts have been drawn to
this French experiment in practical
benevolence by an article in the Phila.
delphia Ledger describing . scene on
Chestnut street from which we make
the following extract;
A fne.loOkiDg girl, some 70 or "a years Of age,
was fishing scraps Of rag and paper from the
gutter. Her wealth Of blonde hair h0ated over
her otherwise naked shoulders. Her scant and
mlered utess anu snVc'ess lee, eAPosou ~ IN ~
which painter or statuary seeking model for
Penelophon, in the ballad Of King Copheiua,
might welcome as an inspiration. But King, are
not in these days on the watch for beautiful beg
gArs, and welded life, long and happy, with an
honored memory, arc not the happy romance of
life begun under such circumstances as must
surround that young woman. Were sho properly
attired and suitably employed, the sly giances
from her attractive eyes would make on the
mind the pleasant impression Of an artless child
Neither her rags, however, nor her employment
could entirely conceal the possib ilities which che
possesses as the centre OF peaceful, pleasant
home. The probabilities point to sadly differ
ent life.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

There are 5S5 Chinese children in
the San Francisco public schools.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
THE KID's STRONGHOLD.

The young man then described to
your correspondent this peculiar and
secret hiding.place Of one Of the most
lawlcss and desperate bands Of rene.
gades the country has ever known.
When il is stated that only in one
place for probably fifty miles around
this section of country can water fl
10 drink be found, and that this water
bubbles up from spring situated in
the middle of the floor Of the outlaws
stronghold, one Of the advantages Of
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03

doubt that tho desperate is now in
this vicinity, in spite of the price set
upon his head.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-03
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28


 Dr. Clark Johnson's Indian Blood Syrup has cured of dyspepsia and indigestion, and therefore recommend 1t with confidence to those afflicted with like diseases. MRS. THOMAS ROBINSON.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
An Elexant rot1et Preparatton

An Elegant Toilet PreparatiOn.
 Hair dressing and restorative is to be found in LONDON HAIR COLOR REsToRER. It seldom fails to restore gray or faded hair toits orig ina1 youthful color and beauty. Falling hair is checked by it's use, and it produces a growth of beautiful young hair, soft, glossy and luxuriant. It certainly is the most cleanly and effective hair restorer now before the American people. A. A. Gibson, Barry town, Duchess county, N. r., writes: Dr. Swayne 6 Son, Philadelphia, Gents II en- close postofice order for eight dollars l; Color Restorer." It has stopped my hair from falling and restored it to it's natural col or. It has proven satisfactory in every re. pect. The London Hair Color Restorer" can be obtained at all the leading druggists at 75 cents a bottle. ma26 d&weow1y4p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

MOthefs! Hotherb ' WOtheFs
 Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by sick child suffering and crying with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth If so, go at once and get bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately depend upon it there is no mistake about it. There is not mother on earth who has ever used it who will not tell you at once that it will regulate the bowels and ve rest to the mother, and relief and health to the child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents a bottle. ap11 m, ", ,s&w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Has proven in my practice to be incompara- bly, superior to any preparation of Witch Hazel have ever used. I have often been disappointed in the curative effects of the commonly vended articles and am glad that we can now have reliable preparation
 E. c. FRANKLIN, M. D.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
Tine forced sa1e that we ad

The forced sale that we advertise of twen- ty-three hundred pairs of ladies' low shoes will interest our customers. The kid New port ties and low button. and the ''Lucca'' ties, are all right in every particular. The 'ELucca" ties have always been sold at $2 and $2 25; our price for them is one dollar and thirty three cents, ($1.33).
 SPA At WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
ImnnrfRmt,

When you visit or leave New York city, save baggage expressage and carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central depot 45O rooms, fitted up at cost of one million dollars, reduced to $1 and upwards per day. European plan. Ele- vator Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

We have bought one thousand pairs addi- tiona1 of the ladies' bright French goat ''anti- squeak" button boots, all widths, from A to E. They are retailed at our former price, one dollar and ninety-five cents ($1.96), and are the best shoe for this money in New Eng land WALLACE. B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
DIR. s. w. FISKE,

The Popular Medical and Business Clair.
 VOyant,
 KEYILL not visit New Raven again until Sept 10, WV and will then remaIn until Sept. 26th. The Dr. examines and prescribes for the sick with great success. He gives valuable advice all business matters, either social financial He will tell you if avsrsity awaits you also of journeys es absent friends, etc. All should consult him; he is always reliable.
 SittingB forbusness affairs examination of the Gick, $1. Communications by letter upon business health must contain $2, age, sex, look ef hair stamp Address Lock Box 1,253. Norwich ct, For further particulars send stamp and get crcu- lar.
 Read what New Haven people say about Dr. Fiske: This is to certify that have been sick for the past ten years and have been treated by nearly every ph scian in New Haven also by three others in Concord permanent beneft whatever until I applied to pr. and been greatly benefited, and am the time rapidly improving Also my daughter, Mrs. Sarah Clark is nearly cured She had been sick for nearly two years unable to work. After only one months treatment, am happy to say, she is nearly cured am ready to answer to the above statement. I an truly yours, Mrs. BOWEN and Mrs. CLARK,
 who reside No. Is North Street, New Haven This is to certify that have been suffering with Liver and Kidney Diseases, Loss of Vitality, Weak Lungs, and Pain in the Head I had the Cramps so bad that could not work time, but since have put myself under Dr. Fiskes care, have i'm proved rapidly and feel like new man. My old com plaints have about sn left and am still all the time gaining. am, truly yours,
 MILFORD H. TALMAGE, jy27 d&W 75 Lord Street, New Haven
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

When winter is passing into summer, and summer into winter again, your health should be especially looked to. The humors which have accumulated in your blood should be cleansed away and your system toned up to guard against bilious fever. or other sick ness peculiar to the change of season. Dr. David Kennedy's t'Favorite Remedy'' will do this for you. Get a bottle now and begin using 1t at once. A long fit of sickness and long doctors bill may be the penalty of neglect. If your druggist hasn't it write to the doctor at Rondout, N. Y. Price SLIGO.
 -s9I2d2w4p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
State Correspondence.
Hamdem,

The Hamden Plains Methodist church was tastefully draped in mourning last Sabbath in memory of the late President Garfield. The pastor preached an appropriate sermon in the morning, and on Monday memorial service was held.
 Rev. S. Kristeller will lecture in the M. E. church on Thursday evening, Sept %. Sub ject, Manners and Customs of the Modern Jews" During the lecture he will appear in the costume of Jew engaged in worship. The lecture promises to be entertaining and instructive.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
Nortb6ortl

Appropriate services connected with the death and burial of President Garfield were held in the Congregational church, North ford. The church was tastefully draped, and decorated with vases of flowers of great beauty.
 On the Sabbath the pastor, Rev. T. A.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Medical Dept. University of Michigan.
 Cures Piles, Salt Rheum, Catarrh, Painful Monthlies, Leucorrhoea, Varicose Veins, Neuralgia Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes jy26 3teod1tw.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

In our sale this week are over 500 pairs ol plain kid (hand made) ''Lucca" ties at 9e cents, WALLACE B. FENN & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
KiIIfngwOrth.
Y4 5


 Appropriate services were held in the Congregational church yesterday, the church being draped for the occasion, a large DOT trait of our lamented dead, heavily trimmed with crape, being conspicuous. Our na- tional colors and flowers tastefu1ly arranged combined to make us feel that our nations heart-throb of grief had sent it's thrill through the veins of the patriots of Killingworth. Rev. George W. Hinckley, of West Hartford, conducted the services through the day in a very acceptable manner. His text in the morning waf ! in Deut, 34, 5-7, and many were the lessonf | he taught from the sad circumstance which \ had made it necessary to display those mute | emblems of sorrow. Rev. Mir. Armstrong l. at his fathers home in Mansfield Center, ane preached in West Hartford yesterday.
 Active preparations are being made for th' Agricultural fair, which is to be held October | D. new hall is being erected near the sit' of the old town hall, and will be so far com Y pleted as to be used at that time.
 There has been considerable sickness her' | of late. Miss Maria Lord is very sick now Mrs. Louisa Rutty has been very low fo several weeks but is slowly gaining. September 26 M. M.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Leete, delivered 8 discourse upon the .Iessons of the Hour,'" from the text, "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts"
 Funeral services were held on Monday at o'clock p. m., and the people gathered in large numbers to pay their fearful tribute to the man they so loved and honored. 'sThe memory of the just is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot" September 27, 1881.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

l Thomas F. Mullin, for the past thirteen
 years with E. M. Cans, can now be found | with Stevens < Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Dr. Mott's liver pills are the best cathartcl reou1ators iy6 W&Wtf
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
Pointed Toes.
Mothers! mothersII Mothers

The gentlemen's fine lace and pointed toe button that we sell are made on ''automical' lasts. WALLACE B. FENN & Co.,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Durno's catarrh snuff cures all affections of the mucous membrane, of the head and q
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28

Having, in connection with our fur busi- ness. added department for the manufacture of silk and cloth over-garments and secured the services of MT. W. F. Parker, we would respectfully solicit the patronage of those in want of garments made in the latest and most approved styles.
 STEVENS & BROOKS,
 s22 Ct 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-28
Dr. Greens Oxygel

Dr. Greens Oxygsnated Bitters Is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bilious ness, malaria, indigestion and diseases of the blood, kidneys, liver, skin, etc.