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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03
According to the French Journals.

According to the French journals,
the project of tunnelling the Alps un-
DER Mont Blanc bids fair to assume a
tangible shape, it being pronounced
oy some of the most eminent engin-
GERS more practicable undertaking
IMAM the Simplon route. The estim-
ates Of cost for executing such work
are, In the case of the Simplon, S27, :
UOO,OOO, and in that of Mont Blanc
some $l2,0OO,OO0 less. 1t is further
claimed that the Mont Blanc tunnel
VIII make the journey from Paris to
Genoa about ninty-seven kilometres
shorter, and from Paris to Milan for.
ty-iour Kilometres shorter, than by
the Simplon route.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

A few years ago the Democratic
party. by the aid OF fraud and muir
der, got control of the State Govern
ment of Louisiana. 1t forthwith as
sembled a Constitutional Convention
to get rid of the Radical Constitution,
which was hated for no other good
reason than the fact that Republicans
made it. In all respects that Consti-
tuition was great Improvement on
the old organic law of the State. The
Convention adopted new instru-
n1ent and it was hastily ratified at an
election at which the Republicans
did not take much part. The new
Constitution has been in operation
less than four years, but its defects
are so apparent that cry goes up
from the Democratic papers for it's
amendment. 1t is called bungling
affair, and the work of the Conven-
ton which made it is spoken of as a
miserable failure. Under this mod
ell Bourbon instrument taxes are eva
ded, the school system is running
down, and the courts are wretchedly
inefficient. Legislative amendment
is the remedy suggested. 1.-THE
thought of another convention" for
chilly remarks The Shreveport Stand
ard, "makes the people sick by it's
mere momentary contemplation"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Senator Beck, in a recent inver-
view, talked conservatively about
the difficulty that would arise in the
organization of the Senate in case
Vice. President Arthur should be-
come President. The Senate, in such
an event, would be tie. with no
casting vote, and one side or the
other would have to give way. Mr..
Beck does not sympathize with the
preached by some of his
party associates to capture the organ
ization by excluding the two New
York Senators until a presiding Off
Ger and Secretary could be chosen
by the Democrats. On this point he
said: Il have seen good deal of
talk in the papers that the Demo-
Gratis would oppose their admission,
but l don't see upon what ground
this could be done. They would
come with prima facie evidence of
their election, and 1 don't see how
they can be refused their seats"
Mr.. Beck deserves credit for con.
demning thus early dangerous
partisan plot.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

A timely suggestion, on it's travels
without credit, is to the effect that
before removinga thrashing machine
to another farm it should be run emp
tv from five to ten minutes at high
rate of speed in order to throw out
any seeds of cheat, cookie, etc., and to
discharge particles of smut that may
have adhered to it. In this way the
germs of weeds or fungi will be lett
where raised and not introduced by
this medium as a pest to other
fields.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

A republican newspaper has Just
been started in Mississippi. 1t is the
only one in a state which once gave
nearly 10000 Republican majority.
But of course there is no intolerance
in Mississippi. Oh, of course not,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Rev. John M. Leavitt. D. D.
President of st. Johns College. An
napolis, called at our Office Monday.
This institution is a credit to our
State. and should receive the most
substantial encouragement from the
Legislature of Maryland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Remember the Importance of being
registered or transferred in good
time. Do not postpone the matter
until another day, but go the first
day of the sitting, and see to it also
that all your Republican neighbors
do likewise.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

The condition of the President has
much improved since Saturday. His
physician believe that, if their pa
tient can hold his own for few days
longer he will begin to improve.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8. 1881.

WINDOWS refunding cost the Treas
ury $4,000 in all, and effected net
annual saving of Sl4, 1898, 900. That's
part of the Republican platform.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Republicans should be careful to
see that every Republican voter in
the county is properly registered in,
or transferred to the Election District
in which he resides. The Registers
will sit during five days next week,
and this most important natter
should be attended to promptly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Secretary Window continues to
sink the national debt at the rate of
$4,000, 900 a year. 1t is be regretted
that some Democratic papers are I'M
happy on that account.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-03

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address, not necessarily for publication, but
as q private guarantee of good faith. REJECT
ed communications will not be returned.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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six months .....-."...-........... 70
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

First insertion, 81 per square of s lines
30 cents per square for each additional inser-
ton. Special contracts for advertising longer
than three months
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
BLOOM TOWNSHIP ITEMS

Although Bloom township has only three
schools, her people are awake to the interest Of
public oi,eation TIE teheheEs~s1 Brady. and
several other disrets, aided the teachers Of Bloom
In holding District Inititute last Saturday II
was held in the Chestnut Grove School llouie,
aud In Point of attendance and interest Of the
citizens, and efficient work Of the teachers, 1t
would have done credit to a much larger CON.
muniy. The sftenoon session was devoted 10
The discussion Of educational topics, 10 which all
the teachers took on active part. Al the evening
session Superintendent McQaown delivered a
lecture, in which be presented some Of tho weak
places 10 our educational system. His thoughts
we're pointed and clothed with choice language.
Nj. 4. O. Hays, Of Luihersburg, also delivered
a lecture on the "End and Aim Of our Common
Schools" 1t was we'll prepared and contained
many pfaelics thoughts. These exercises were
Interpreted with select readings BY the other
teachers.
Through The hospilahty Of the citizens and the
earnest Efforts Of the teachers, all went away
hoping to have another similar meeting 10 tie
near future.
Mr. VIM Goa, one Of our vell-to'do young
men, who had betp sojouming Ia ihe "far Wet
during the last four years, returned about
month ago, aud on last Thursday was united
Ia the holy bonds Of malrimony with Miss Flora
Miller, Of Pennyille Their many friends join In
extending their congratulations to the happy
couple. May they "Leeye loug und brosbe'."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
LETTER FROM HUSTON.

PESriELD, Pa, February Goth, 1881,
Ma. EbiroR; viii you give me a little space to
tell how human affairs are moving along 10 Hus-
ton -
laundering Is still going on here. Charles Ro-
hacker has finished his job near this place. having
put into Bennets Branch over q million feet Of
hemlook. y. c. Bowman Is stocking his shingle
mill on Laurel Run with logs, and William L.
Parker Is putting logs into this stream. Isaac
Shoemaker has taken the contract Of running the
Woodward saw mill the coming Summer.
The NJ. Z. Church Of this place have secured
the Eve hundred dollars necessary to save their
church, and will now he permitted to worship in
peace until the next payment becomes due.
The late township election caused great ex-
element, two hundred and twenty votes were
cast, larger by seventy.hve than ever before
polled at township election. j. II. Kline was
elected Treasurer, James Callahan and Jacob
Beer Supervisors, and Amos Horning, sr, and J.
II. Hooker School Directors
A great event this week was a School Fair, held
10 the High School building on Saturday, Fsbru-
ary 18th. Several weeks ago, Prof. G. W. Weaver
prepared and sent to the schools Of the district a
list Of articles to be manufactured by the chill
dren. The scholars responded nobly, and q
large amount and great variety Of articles, con
Sisting Of school compositions letters, autographs
small sleds, garden tools, tidies, lamp mats,
bread, cakes, &o., were made by the children, and
put on exhibition. Tho Fair was attended by a
great many Of the school children and parents Of
the district Harry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
SURPLUS CASH.

Enron REPUBLICANS win you, In your next
ISSUE for the tenodt Of the School Directors, Su-
peTvisofs, and Oyersecrs Of PoOr-olect answer the
following questions After the annual settle
ment by the Auditors for the year 1880, Of the
Road matter they find that, after the payment Of
all expenses, there Is in hands Of the Treasurer
Unseated Road funds sugicient to repair the
roads for the year 1851. Have the Supervisors
any legal right to proceed to levy and collect
new tax until this money is exhausted
By answering the above Il will also apply to
School and Poor tax. INQuREE
February 2jth, 1851.
Our correspondent evidently takes US to be a
lawyer In this be Is mistaken; but he com
munieatcs some common sense business ideas,
and we will give him our lew Of the case, whether
right or wrong.
The fact that borough or township has q sur
plus of cash on band after the current year does
sometimes, depend upon contingencies that no
officer eau control Generally, where the fact in
dicated ian oSerplus Of money O,curF the officers
imposed too much tax the previous year, either
through ignorance, or they designed to speculate
with the Taxpayers cash.
II a School Board, Supervisor, or Oysrseer Of
the Poor, ca lls upon Us for any or all taxes for
1881, and we learn that their treasures are full,
brought over from 1880, we would refuse to pay
it and. meet them before a Court and Jury and
have the case legally settled.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

WHEREAS, Hon. G. A. MAYER, President
Judge OF the Court Of Common Pleas OF
the Twenty-ffth Judicial District, composed Of
the counties Of Cloarheld, Centre and Clinton
and Hon. ADRIAN OGDEN and Hon. VINCENT D.
HoLr, Associate Judges OF Clearheld county
have issued their precept, to me directed, for the
holding Of Court Of Common Pleas, Orphans
Court, Court of Quarter Sessions, Court Of Oyer
and Terminer, and Court Of General Jail Doliv-
cry at the Court House at olearfeld in and for the
county Of Clearheld, commencing on the Third
Monday of March, (2Ist day A. ID. 1851,
and 10 continue for two weeks.
NOTICE is, therefore, hereby given to the
Coroner, Justices ofthe Peace, and Constables
in and for said county Of Cleardeld, to appear in
their proper persons, with their Records, Rolls
Inquisitions, Examinations, and other Remem-
brances, to do those things which to their Offices
and In their behalf, pertain to be done.
By an ACT Of Assembly, passed the sth day Of
May, A. ID. 1854, II Is made the duty Of the JUS
tices Of the Peace Of the several counties Of this
Commonwealth, to return to the Clerk Of the
Court Of Quarter Sessions Of the respective
counties, all tho recognzances entered into before
them by any person or persons charged with tho
commission Of any crime, except such cnses as
may be ended before Justice Of the Peace, un-
der existing laws, at least ten days before the
commencement Of the session Of the Court to
which they are made roturnablcrespeetivol and
In all cases where any recogni1ances are entered
into less than ten days before the commencement
Of the session to which they are made rcturna-
bic, the said Justices are to return the same In
the same manner as Il said act had not been
passed.
GIVEN under my hand at olearheld, this 9th
day Of February, In the year Of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-onc,
feb. 9-tc JAMES MAHAffEY, Sheriff.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
PENFIELD SCHOOL FAIR.

PESFmLD, February 2l, 1881.
Ebir0R REPUBLIoAS- Dear Sir Permit me
through the columns Of your paper to say few
words in regard to the School Fair held in Hus-
ton township, February l9th, 1851. Alta meet
ing Of the District Institute 1t was decided by the
teachers Of Huston township, to hold School
Fair In the Penleld School House. The exhibits TO
consist Of work done by the scholars OF the differ
ont schools. Through the efforts Of the teachers
and cooperation Of the parents, thorough inter
est was awakened. The sehoolrooms were nicely
decorated by the pupils Of the High School and
special pains taken by all to make the meeting
one Of pleasure and profit. Al 10 clock A. NJ.
the Winterbur school arrived, with their teacher,
VIM. Postlelhwait, and proceeded to arrange their
exhibits. followed by the school frOn, Hickory,
with their teacher, Miss Lou. Kelsey, and mum
ber Of patrons and director, 7, @. Hoyt. These
schools were followed by the Mil Run and Put
nam schools and their teachers, Mics Ella Rosen-
krans and Mr.. Newcomer A crowd Of visitors
thronged the room from 10 O'Clock A. NJ. tin 4 p.
NJ, so that many were unable 10 see the exhibits.
of o'clock as many as possible assembled in one
Of the rooms, and an hour was devoted to literary
exercises. The Fair was q success beyond all ex-
pcctation, and many expressed desire to have Il
repeated during the next school term.
You're, truly, q, W. W.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
Dust Received.

Just Received by ARNOLD, at
CURWENSVILLE:- -
Car Load Nova Scotia Plasterl
Car Load pure Corn, Rye and Oats
Chop
Car Load Deaken Salt
Car Load of Choice Family Flour
Car Load Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Bay'Shingles, Bark. r. r. Tics and
Grain will be taken in exchange.
Curwensville, May |, 1878.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
LENT

The Len,en season begins to- day tAsh Wednes'
day., and will coBtinuofor period Of forty days,
closing on Easter Sunday, April 10th. BY some
authorities the term client" is derived from the
Saxon 'lencten," implying Spring, ndby others
from the German "leinen,' to tbaw. There has
also been difference Of opinion as to the object
of the fast, but 1t Is now everywhere in the Chris
tian world ac,epted as the season set 6part for
repentance for sins Of the past year and prep
aration for the joyous Easter festival While the
number Of forty days devoted to the Lenten period
Is generally accepted as having reference to the
sayiours fast in the wilderness, yet some histoh-
ans speak Of it as possibly having had its
origin 10 the forty days Of the deluge,
the forty years wan6erings Of the He
brcws, the forty days granted to the Nineyite'
as a period for repentance or the time spent
in fasting by Noses and Elias. The feast is
spoken Of by st. jerome as memorial of the
sayiour's passion, and according TO other author-
ties It was instituted by the apostles, though 1t s
by many believed not to have been established
until the second or third century Early in the
Nllef lAt Itlhuct was hhuN NNiiHef'iFf 'h"Nh -
there wa, at first great diversity Of opinion asto
the time and manner Of It's Observance. The
church at first fixed It's duration at thirty-six
days, but subsequently four more we're added
making the period the ,umO as Is now generally
observed throughout christondom.
The Regulations for Len" jus, made public
by Bishop Tuigg for the guidance Of members Of
his flock in the dioeeses Of Pittsburgh and Ale
ghcny during tho psnitential season, are in all
respects similar to the ruies promulgated 10 other
diocesss They are as follows All The faithful
who have completed their twenty .6st year are,
unless legi,imatcly dispensed, bound to observe
the fast. An exception Il made in favor Of all
persons 10 il-health, women nursing infants, etc,
who are exempted from tho obligation, as arc
those who are employed At hard labor. The time
for performing the Easter duty extends from the
fret Sunday Of Lent until the second Sunday
after Easter, inclusive but in districts remote
from a church the time is frequently extended at
the option of the pastor in whose locality tho
T..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

THE COOP TENPLARs' ANNGvERsAaY.
On Wednesday evening Of last week, the Good
Templars lodge in this place celebrated their
second anri'erlary. A public meeting was held
in the Court House, which was called to order
an presided over by John E. Harder Aiter a
brief history Of the lodge was given by Charles H.
Halford, W. G. T., the Rev. George U. Hart, Of
waymart, Wayne county, and @. W. G. 7. of the
Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvsnia, was introduced
and delivered ons Of the most interesting and
6neft addresses on the suboc, Of Temperance that
the writer Of this article ever listened to, Francis
Murphy not excepted. llO abused nobody, aud
said nothing to Offend. His statements were
startling facts, the truth Of which no one will try
to deny. The lecture meriled larger audience.
The opheus CorDei Band ontsrtainel the audi.
onoe with some Of their excellent selections Of
music. The members Of the lodge had a re union
and supper in the lodge room on Thursday night
The evening was pleasantly spent with speeches,
long', and general sociability. q. W. CT. Hart
vas present, and gave instructions ia the un-
written work Of the order.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

Mcihodist Episcopal Church--Rsy. Gro.
Lrnr, Pastor.---Seryices every Sabbath 1t lOl
A. NJ, aud u 2, NJ.
sabbath School at . A. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday, at a Z. NJ.
Communion Service, drst Sabbath Of every
month at loi AM.
west Clearfield NJ. Il. Church.--Rsv.
CHARLES w. BuESLEY, Pastor. Preaching every
alternate SUNDAY, at o'clock, ?. NJ. Sunday
School at y, ?. NJ. All are invited to attend.
Presbyterian Church--Rev. II. S. BurLER.
sabbath services morning and eyening-Sab-
oath School at p. M.-Prayer Meeting wednes-
lay evening.
baptist ChurCh.-Rev. -- --, Pastor.
sabbath School ats Pm. Prayer Meeting every
Wednesday evening.
1t. Francis Church-- -CathoIIc--Rev. P
J. .sHrRIpAN.-Dvinc service at lOI A. NJ, on
the fret, third and fourth Sundays Of each month;
yespsrs and Benedieton ofthe Blessed Sacrament
ct o'clock, ?. M.-Sunday School every Sunday
eitgrnoon at o'clock
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02
THE NEW TAX BILL.

ED. REPUBLICAN II noticed 10 your last issue
a copy Of tho Bill for the collection Of taxes.
Now, Il II is In order, would wish to Gle obiec'
tons 10 some of the provisions Of that bill. With
all due respect for Mr. Halls ability as Senator,
do not think that law Of that tind would work
well in our county at least Section four is very
Objectionable In the 6rst place, from the fact
that it places the duplicates in the Collectors
hands too late 10 the season, just after the time
for collecting taxes Is over in our county. Why
not substitute June 10 place Of August that would
let in tho School taxes as the School law requires
the tax to be levied at that timo. In the
second place, should It become the law, Il would
virtually unhinge the Road matters 10 our county
at least, for 1t is fact, that great portion Of
the Road taxes are worked out In the months Of
August and September which time appears to
suit the farmers best. | know that II the dupli-
Gates be placed In the Collectors hands at that
time, one-half at least Of the Road tax would not
be worked out, and do not sec where any pro-
vision is made tor tho making Of the roads after
that time. Section Eve, | notice, makes no pro-
vision forooecting after the expiration Of oney year
perhaps that Is right, 1t will have the effect to
hurry up the Collectors Section nine says the
accounts Of the Collectors Of taxes shall be set
tied by the township Auditors or borough Audi
tors Now II does not state who Is to settle the
County taAes, neither does II make any provision
for any abatSments Of taxes IN at can not be col
lected Now. Mr. Editor, have thought for a
long time that we ought to have mCre uniform
law In our State for the assessment aud collection
Of taxes, but have very serious doubts whether
q law Of this kind would be any improvement on
the old law, For my part would prefer the old
one but rs | am not lawyer, perhaps l do not
understand 1t properly. Let us have your views
on it. Yours Truly,
TAXPAYER.
We have watched the collection Of taxes Tor
number Of years under both the old and new sys-
tens. No law can ever be framed that will suit
ell sections Of this great Commonwealth. But,
alter all, the wrongs complained Of under eth cr
Act Of Assembly often arises, not from the law 1t.
solfas much a, from It's ol lseUance and execution.
The difference between the two systems is not
much. Make thoright man Collector, and the right
Commissioners and Assessors, then all the evils
will be cured--ED. REP.l
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

Coal Inf any of our coal bank
men feel like trading some Of their product for a
series Of numbers Of copies Of the cLEARFIELp
REruBLlcAS, We will gladly show them where to
put two or three hundred bushels on account 10
that way. We have a bin at our residence and
one at the Office that will hold load every now
and then. A hint to the wise is very sage re.
mark, and should be sufficient Nov, lO.2t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02


Pre'iden, Jpdgs-Ion. Charles A. Mayer,
Lock Haven.
As'i'iant Las Judgs-IIon. John II. orvis, Of
gellef0nte.
AIsosia's Judgss-Abram Ogden, Clearhelii
Vincent B. Holt. Clearfeld.
pr0fh honoiary-Jnmes Kerr.
Psgisier aud Rocordsr-GCorge ". Ferguson.
Trsasgrsr-Phnip Dots.
Disirict AHorHsy-J. +. hcKenrick.
SLeriT-Jamss Mahafey.
Dspuiy SLsrf-F. I. Thompson.
C1anig 5y0r-Samuel J.. McCloskey, Cur
yersvillo.
Comiy ComBii,.ionsrs-C. W. Kylcr, Graham
ton p. o.; Elah Johnston, Grampian bills P. o.;
T5ln Norris, sr., Curwensyile.
fsmmiisioners' Cicrk--John W. Howe.
Couafy Audiiors--William V. Wright Clear
fsli; Joseph Gilliland, Three Runsi J. s. Nor
rs. Woodland.
County Coronr-Jamss A. Moore, Clearheld.
lr,y mmissionsrs-AndrewJ }. Jackson, Clear
fed, VIM. R. Brown. Clearheld.
SapsrinieHdsnt Of Public Sehool'-M. L. Nc.
guown, Cearfeld.
yo,ari,s PuBlie-John W. Wrigley, Wm. Ra-
le5aurh, Cyrus Gordon, Cleardeldi Joseph h.
irwin, n. Il. Arnold, Curwcnsvillo; J. A. Living
,,one. Dubois City.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

NEW DAILY STAGE LINE.-James i.
lished between Clearield and PonnGeld, and will
hereafter run daily stage between the two points
His contract began with April Let, and the stage
will leave Clsarhed every morning Except Sun
day at o'clock, making connections with all
trains on the Low Grade Railroad at PennGcld, re-
turning after the last train the same evening
Passenger freight viii be carried at low rates
Orders len tauy Of the hotels will be attended
to. l6apr79-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-03-02

FARMERS, Look HERE l-Lytle will
give you highest market prices for Wheat, Oats,
Corn, Buekuhoat Butter Eggs, Onions, Apples,
dried fruits, and al kinds Of produce. He has
the larges, and bost selected stock Of groceries,
teas, coaees, nolasses, spices, oil salt, sugar,
queenswaro, tubs, buckets, baskets, ohurn', &C.,
in Clearheld county. lie buys his goods in large
quantities from manufacturers and hrst hands
for cash, and takes the advantage Of all
discounts, aud so be is enabled to sell at lowest
prices. He gives cash prices for produce, and sells
his goods at the lowest price: in the county.
sept-94l7g-tf