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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-29
BOGUS CERTIFICATES.

1t is no vile drugged stuff, pretending
to be made of wonderful foreign roots,
barks, &c, and putfcd up by long bogus
certificates of pretended miraculous cures,
but Il simple, pure, effective medicine,
made of well-known valuable remedies
that furnishes its own certificates by its
cures, We refer to Hop Bitters, the pur-
est and best of medicines See another
column,-RcP"biicoH.
The Rochester DemOcrm remarks that
he is slow young man, indeed, these
days, who don't know more about mar
ried life than the father of fourteen
children.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

PRoBABLY.--The Indianapolis Nelcs
thinks Conkling is responsible for
Miller and Lapham. In one sense this
is true his resignation created the op.
portunity for them in their present
capacity. But it is hard on Conkling
to say that he prevented the Half.
Breeds from making proper choice.
Men who have reputable aims will seek
to carry them into effect by reputable
methods. The result looks like closing
out bad job with cheap men. Conk.
ling should have put better men on bis
staff if he wants the public to believe
he is an honest Statesman.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

To THE PoINT.-The Philadelphia
Times, in alludlng to the new Senator
from New York, chimes in on this
schedule: "To speak plainly and truth
fully, Warner Miller is a disgrace to
Congress, and the newspapers of the
country, tho present halt.breed organs
among, them united in holding him up
as an example OF all that is pernicious
in the national Legislature. He con-
fessedly became a member of the
House OF Representatives in order to
protect his wood-pulp monopoly from
a reduction Of duty. His first appear
ance was before the Ways and Means
Committee as an agent for bis own pc.
cuniary interests, and the most active
work he did in Congress was as lob
byist on the floor, and yet he unblush-
ingly receives his salary from the Gov
ernment. These are the facts about
Warner Miller, and no amount of lead
ing articles calling him a statesman
because he led faction in an Albany
Speakership fight can gloss them over.
He is already disgrace to the House
Of Representatives, and the halfbreeds
propose to make him disgrace TO the
Senate"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
THE DIFFERENCE.

In 1876 the Republicans stole the
President from the Democrats, This
there is no denying, as no clearer fraud
was ever proven than that which fol-
lowed the investigation OF the elections
in several Southern States. There was
not Democrat in the land, and many
Republicans also, who did not know
that the President IN that year was
counted in by fraud of the backest
dye. And yet with patriotic forbear.
ance never before equaled in the history
of any nation, that party which cast a
large majority of the popular vote Of
the nation peacefully yielded to the
heinious crime, and never once attempt.
ed by intimidation or threat to inter.
fere with the man who accepted the
Presidency OF the hands Of those who
had perpetratod this great fraud.
Now the Republican party-the
party to which Mr.. Garfield belongs is
divided into two factions, ,betweenwhich
the bittorest feelings exist. Bribery
and corruption is openly practiced
among the rival Republican leaders.
Their President has been threatened
with impeachment by the men who
were once his friends. His bands have
been tied by plotters in his own party.
He has been harassed and threatened
on all sides. The breach between these
rival factions has widened, until an i'm.
passable guilt lies between them. On
one side stands the President, intent on
discharging his duties as he under.
stands them, and on the other the Vice
President, backed by the stalwart ring,
scowling back at his chief. 1t has
frequently been said since tho inaugu.
ration OF Mr., Garfield thai if be should
die Radical change in the admins.
tration would follow his death. 1t was
hints such as this, added TO the bitter
fight in his own party that led the
fanatic Gaiteau on the I'd Of July to
draw his pistol and attempt to take
the life Of the man who stood in the
way of the further grasp of power by
the stalwart ring. Surely Republicans
should appropriate o portion OF the for.
bearance and patience exhibited BY the
Democrats when they were deliber.
ately defrauded out of their President
in Br0okulle Jefersonlan.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

We ARE A MIGHTY PEoPLE,-The
Philadelphia Times says: at is stated
on the authority of Secretary Blaine
that there are one million applications
for office on file in Washington, This
is nearly one.fourth the whole number
of votes received by Garfield, and the
fact goes long way toward showing
up the true greatness of this country"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
Necessary to a choice, 6s.

NecethATy 70 cnOlcci oes
The Chair announced the election
of Elbrijge G. Lapham IN place of
Roscoe Conkling, resigned, and the
joint assembly dissolved, Cheers for
Lapham, Miller, Garfield, Conkling
and Potter followed. The Legislature
agreed to adjourn sine die to-day. In
the Assembly a resolution was tabled
that the $4,000 alleged to have been
paid u member as bribe, and in the
custody Of the Comptroller of the State
be handed over to the widows and or
phans Of persons killed at the new Capi
tol, The bill passed TO amend the con
stitution so as 20 make canals free, ant
maintain them by general State tax
coNKLING TO HIS FRIENDS.
When Conkling received the telc
gram advising him of the election o
Lapham at Albany, he Immediately
sent the following telegram:
NEW YoRK, July 22d, 1881.
Hon. James ARMSTRONG, Member Of Assembly, Al
| banyi
The heroic cOnstancy Of the Spartan band whicl
so long has stood for principles and truth has IN,
deepest gratitude and admiration. Borne dow
by forbidden abhorrent forces and agencies whio
never before had sway In the Republican party
the memory Of their courage and manhood viii
long live On highest honor. The near future viii
yindieate their wisdom and crown them with ap
proyal. Please ask them all for me to receive IN
most grateful Acknowledgements.
Roscos CoSKLINo.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
MARRIAGE MADE EASY,
Premiums Paid on Matrimony.
now IT woRKs-EFfEcrs IN THE RURAL
DISTRICTS,


The Lebanon (Pa.) correspondent of
the New York Sun, few days ago,
gave the details Of a new marriage
scheme that now prevails in that sec
tion of the State. IL will be observed
that the Directors always come out
whole, while some Of the other fellows
are compelled TO throw up the sponge.
The writer says:
Marriage insurance is becoming as
contagious in Pennsylvania and ad.
joining States as deeth.bed and insur.
ance, there 10 likely to bo as much
criticism OF II. In somo counties the
Judges refuse TO grant charters to tho
marriage insurance companies, but the
parties who are refused apply in o
neighboring jurisdiction and are sue.
cessfal. They readily procure char
ter or license to 60 into the business of
guaranteeing single young men and
women one thousand dollars, more or
Wsni NhcH tHt1 marty
Soliciting agents find II very plain
sailing In the country districts, and do
considerable business among the young
women by assuring them that young
men seeking wives invariably select a
young woman who has had sufficient
business tact and judgment about her
TO get herself insured in time. The
consequence is that the young women
ppy over their bard earned dollars and
then revel in the hope that very soon
young man will come along hunting
wife that he will select her; that
she will get 81 900 soon after her wed.
ding day from tho company, and that
little fortune will bo so very handy to
have in the house TO buy a parlor and
bedroom set, carpets, horse, few
cows and many odds and ends TO start
married life with.
These concerns, more properly,
should bo called guarantee companies.
They only do business with unmarried
people. No capital is required to start
a company more than is necessary 10
pay for charter, furnish an office,
pay Tor tho printing of a lot Of blanks,
circulars and letter heads, and start
out lot Of agents. A few hundred
dollars is sufficient. Agents scour the
country, scatter the splendidly word.
ed circulars broadcast, and in a few
months, l,000 young people have join.
cd class A, and paid 81 each to become
participating members. Some compa.
nics do not charge as much. Out of
this 81 1000 paid in, the agents receive
their very large percentage for com.
missions, say $1,000, and the balance
goes 10 the directors. Whenever any
one member Of class A is married, he
or sbe sends In the certificate Of mar.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

A SENSIBLE AoT.- The Harrisburg
Patriot remarks State Treasurer But
Ter has done we'll in refusing to approve
a contract for supplies awarded at an
extravagant sum and deserves credit
for his watchfulness and fidelity. lie
will do the State additional service by
publishing c statement of the condi.
tion of the sinking fund, showing its
present amount, Of what 1t consists and
where the moneys belonging to it are
deposited. No sinking fund or general
fund statement has pcen published for
a year or more.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
MORE MAIL FRAUDS.
STAR ROUTE cossPlRAroRs HrMMED IN.



lfrom the Philadelphia Times
New developments tending to show
the rottenness oil the star Route mail
service and the extent OF It's ramliica'
tons y TINS Guy were disclosed here
yesterday FOR some days paat ru.
NOR had been pusy with many names,
and though the warrants Tor the par
tles were only issued yesterday Joseph
L. Ford had oeeh engaged as counsel
py suspected persons us carry as Sat
urday iast HOW tnose referred 10
became cognlzant oI tne TACT mat they
would soon require the services oil a
lawyer the postai authorities cannot
dlvlnS; pnllea atates District Attor-
ney Nalentlhe, ASSISTANT rostnesier
Dingam anu rostal Agent pa,ro'I
were closeteu togstner ior neariy tnree
hours on rIlusy ias. consulting upon
inc matter anu II Is inferred I, .na. Inere
must nave oeUn u oonslucIaole .ul ,eaN a
svmownove, Ta m,', ma''Ios Iooo ws lor
toen,I st,cot II Teerand Ens;an
203i Norris street BENJAMIN B. Wiley,
1888 Francis street, and Christian Price.
MoDevitt and Ensign were taken into
custody early yesterday afternoon and
were given preliminary hearing be.
fore United States Commissioner Glib.
bons, on q charge of conspiracy TO do.
fraud the United States Government.
Wiley, who is a mechanic, put in a
bid, in the early part of 1880, for car.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

HALF RIoHT.-The Pittsburgh Post
thinks there are two amendments to
the Federal Constitution which ought
to bo adopted. One is the election Of
United States Senators by the people
the other providing that the Vice
President shall not fll the unexpirej
term of the President, but only until
an election shall DO held as now pro.
vided after the death or disability ol
the Vice President. To the latter we
agree and second the motion. Adopt
that feature of the case and the mo.
tive to kill the President will be great.
ly abridged.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
RESIGNATION OFCOMMITTEE
MEN.
Mr.. srEINER's CARD.

The Chairman Of the Democratic
County Committee has authorized us
to publish the following;
PHILIPsBURe, Pa, July s3d. 1891.
To Dr.. IL p. Bwchfeld, Chairman Of The Demo.
crado Commiaee Of Clea.fsld county;
DEAR Sin As / am candidate for the Office
Of County Treasurer, and also, a member Of the
County Committee from Decatur township for
1881, l respectfully tender you my resignation as
the member from that township. Yours Truly,
J.F. STEINER.
We understand that the Chairman
has filed the vacancy indicated by ap.
pointing Adam Kephart as the mem.
Der for Decatur. His postoffice address
is 0sceola Mills.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

Puck SAYS: "WHAT Fools THESE
MoRTALs BE. Over a quarter Of a cen
tury ago, that standard Philanthropist,
Horace Greely, Gin his latter days. ad.
vised all young men to 60 West and
grow up with the country, Some went
and were con6scated by the grassbop.
pers, Others were wiped out by cyclones,
and still there are few left the richest
men in the world, outside of "blooded
families" California and Nevada as
sessments show that Mr.. James G. Fair
heads the personal assessment roll just
filed in San Francisco with s42, 200, 900.
Mr.. j. c. Flood is assessed at 1886, ,500,-
900 for himself and s2O,5OO,OO0 as
Trustee for J. W. Mackey. Mr.. Chas.
Crooker is assessed at 2O,0O0,00O. All
over twenty millions Whata pile for
the boys and girls
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

PooR GRANT.-Gath says that the
banking firm of Grant & Ward, in
which General Grant has an interest,
divided 100000 profits last year The
genius of this house is young man
named Ward, not much over 30 years
of age, who is a son.in.law Of former
cashier of the Marine Bank.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

SPECULATIVE INsURANcE.--The Al.
toona Tribune says: "a case of spec.
ulation in life has just been brought to
our notice from Mill Creek, Hunting
don county, in which it is said several
prominent citizens ara engaged. The
subject of the speculation is Mrs. VIM,
Lightner lady over so years of age,
who has been in quito a precarious
state of health for more than a year
past. Within the past year policies To
the amount of over 100000 have been
issued upon her life by the different
companies engaged in this disreputable
speculative business"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

."ON THE FLY."-The Philadelphia
Record of Monday says: Drs. Agnow
and Hamilton, the consulting physi.
clans in Philadelphia and New York
attending upon President Garfield,
when suddenly called on Saturday were
almost flung into the White House by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
They went nearly mile minute.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

A ROYAL SPENDTHRIFT.-The Prince
of Wales has revenue Of half o mill.
ion dollars, yet is involved IN debt and
begging relief from Parliament. Whilst
the spendthrift and reckless scapegrace
Is wasting the money earned by the
sweat and blood of the people, he is
adverse to the petitions of the whole
people of Ireland for simple justice and
the right to live and enjoy their own.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

A Coon KING.-We notice that
Mayor King, of Philadelphia, is win.
ming for himself the title of the "hu.
name King" His edict prohibiting
the sale of toy pistols and other dan.
gerous explosives in that city on the
Fourth of July, was properly enforced
by his police, and the record of "acci
dents" was thereby lessened. He has
now directed his officers to use their
best efforts to arrest and prosecute all
persons who shall carry any frearm,
slungshot or other deadly weapon
about their persons. 1t is 10 DO hoped
that Mayor King will succeed in break.
ing up this dangerous habit as success.
fully as he did in abating the toy pistol
nuisance. The practice Of carrying
pistols is becoming prevalent in city
and town, and the consequence is seen
in the number Of murders that are
committed on the highway and in sa.
looms. The law of the State imposes
a penalty of one years imprisonment
in the penitentiary for carrying con.
cosiod weapons, and until ii is enforc.
cd there will be no diminution in the
number Of persons who will violate the
law.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

A recent fire at Wallace, Michigan,
destroyed two saw mills, the railroad
depot, several stores and stables,
twenty-five dwellings, the whole years
stock of logs and large quantity Of
piled lumber, posts and telegraph poles.
A school houEe and two dwellings are
all that is left of the village. The loss
is estimated at $4,000, and II nearly
all falls on a Mr.. Mellarsmith, who
owned the greater portion of the place.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

His LAST WoRDs.--LoEDoN, July
19.-In Convocation today the Arch
bishop of Canterbury said the last au.
dible words of Dean Stanley were 81
have labored amidst many frailtics and
much weakness to make Westminster
Abbey the great centre of religious
and national life in a truly liberal
snirit -
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

CANDID AT LEAsr.-The New York
Tunes, one of the leading Radical
organs, in alluding to the election Of
the new Senator from that State, says
New York has got two Senators of nc
remarkable ability, and about whom
II would be absurd 10 indulge in any
expressions Of State pride.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

An INDUSTRY REVIVED. D.-Thc hoop.
skirt factories are again running with
a full head Of steam. The style calls
for small hoops now, but doubtless the
balloon arrangement is impending.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

STILL ALIvE.-The news fromWash.
ington at 10 o'clock on Tuesday Eyes
terday), is to the effect that President
Garfeld's condition is better than il
was the day previous.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
Hfw advertisements.

TAuTION.-All persons are hereby warned
~ against purcha'ing or in apy way meddling
with the following personal property nov In the
possession Of DANIEL s. sfR0UsE, u Bel
township, viri Two Gray Horses The said
property belongs 10 me, and 10 len with him sub.
DAVID 8. KNARR.
Luthsrsburg, Pa, Jpiy 3rth, issi-sl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

A YAoANcY.-Hon. Nathan Clifford
one of the Judges of the Supreme,
Court, died at his home at Cornish,
Maine, on Monday, aged IS years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

Nearly whole square of buildings
at Syracuse, New York, including the
Weiting Opera House, was destroyed
by FIRE on Tuesday of last week. The
loss is nearly 100000 insurance
eo7O 0OO
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

The Democrats of Jefferson county
have made the following nominations,
viz; President Judge, Col, James B.
Knox, of Clarion; Sheriff, s. P. An.
derson, of Clover township; Prothon.
otary, Thomas X. Hastings, of Punk.
sutawney; Treasurer, AL. Hauk, Of
Knox township; Commissioners, Uriah
Matson, of Rose township, S. NJ. Nc.
Donald, of Porter township; Auditors
Jacob Bonnet, of Henderson township
Robt. Dougherty, Of Washington town.
ship; Coroner, M. J. Sarvey, of Rose
township. James IL. Maize, Esq, ol
BrookviIle, was chosen Chairman Of
tho Democratic County Committee.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

What everybody wants is pleasant,
reliable medicine that never docs any
harm, and prevents and cures disease
by keeping the stomach in perfect or
der, the bowels regular, and the kid.
neys and liver active. Such o medi-
cine is Parker's Ginger Tome. 1t re.
lioves every case, and we have seen
stacks of lettars from thousands who
have been saved and cured by it. See
other column.-7ribune. je. 20, Al.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27
SHOULD THE VICE PRESI-
DENT BECOME PRESIDENT


1t seems to be grave question, says
the Doylestown Democrat, whether the
period has not arrived when Vice Pres
dent Arthur should assume the duties
OF the Presidential Office. We can
come to no other conclusion by reading
the Constitution. The 9Th section of
article II, is as follows:
In case Of tho removal of the President from
Office, or OF his death, resignation, or inability to
discharge the powers aud duties Of the said Office,
the same shall deyolve on the Vice President
Has not one Of the conditions pro.
yided for in the Constitution, when the
duties Of President shall devolve upon
the Vice President, arrived 2 No one
will contend that the President is able
to discharge the "powers and duties
devolved upon him by the Constitu.
ton. His case is one Of pure inability
to discharge these powers and duties.
The bulletin OF one of his medical at.
tendants stated, few days ago, that
he was entirely helpless, could not
move u limb, and could only move his
tongue. Ifthis does not disable him for
the performance of his duties, it is hard
to tell what would. If there be truth
in the actual condition of the President,
as reported, be cannot write his name.
1t seems to us case when the Vice
President should discharge the Presi-
dental duties. If Vice President Ar
/, thur should assume the Presidential
office, it does not follow that the dis
charge of these duties should continue
longer than until the President should
be restored to health. There is moth
ing in the Constitution to prevent him
resuming them when be is fit to meet
their responsibility.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

General Hooker's grave at Spring
Grove, Cemetery, Cincinnati, has been
marked by polished Scotch granite
sarcophagus nearly nine feet high.
The monument cost $1,000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

Henry W. Longiellow, the poet ia
suffering from the effects Of cancer
that was removed from bis nose few
days ago. He Is at the Longfellow
Mansion, in Portland, Maine.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

DEATH OF DEAN STANLEY.-Rey.
Arthur P. Stanley, Dean of Westmin-
ster Abbey, England, died on Monday,
July 18th, in the Goth year of his age.
He was tho son of the late Rev. Ed.
ward Stanley, D. D., Bishop of Nor.
wich, and was distinguished as an
author, theologian and traveller He
visited the United States in 1878. In
the death of Dean Stanley, England
loses one Of her most distinguished
sons and the church one Of its bright.
est and best workers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

DEATH or A DESPERATE OUTLAW
"Biily the Kid" notorious bandit and
outlaw was shot and killed by Sheriff
Pat Garrett ofLincoln county, at Sum.
ner, 100 miles from Las Vegas, New
Mexico. The "kid" was a beardess
youth, said to have been born in New
York, and his real name is believed to
be McCartey. He was 2l years OF age,
and he boasted that ho had killed a
man for every year that he had lived.
We will publish full account of bis
terrible and thrilling career next week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-07-27

In the matter Of the par ! In the Orphans Count
tition ofihc estate Of Jcna- Of olearield county.
than Wiser, deceased.
To Sarah Wiser, widow, Jane Werner and VIM.
II. Werner, her husband, W. Henry Wiser,
Israel Wiser, Hannah Bats and william Bats,
her husband, jonathan Wiser, Lindsey Wiser,
Alexander Wiser, Jared A. Wiser, Mary Yotbers
and Joseph Yothers, hor husband, Margery n.
Young aud Henry Young, her husband. Sarah
Stone and Smoasey Stone, her husband Susan
nah Green and George Green, her husband,
and Lewis Wiser.
The above named Defendants and oaoh ofihsu
will take notice that rule has been granted up
on the heirs Of Jonathan Wiqer deceased, to ap-
pear, ct tho next orphans Court Ia and for Clear
hold oouhty, TO he held in the borough Of Clear
Geld, on the FOURTH MONDAY In sEPTEM-
BER NEXT, being the 2eth day Of said month,
at O'Clock p. M. Of said day, to accept or refuse
the premises at the valuation hxed upon the sane
by tho inquest, Of all Of which the lad Defend
ants will take notice.
JAMES MAHAFFEY, Sheriff.
SnEEIrr's 0FFicK,
clearheld, Pa, June 2s.lssi-4t.