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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-05-25
THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.

The President replied he did not
that he had been considering the mat
ter and bad arrived at the conclusion
that the best thing to do was to allow
the present officers TO remain that
some Of them, he understood, had a
year yet to serve, and perhaps it gave
him satisfaction to allow these men to
serve out their time. Senator Conk
ling answered he was mistaken, that
some Of them had two years. The
President prolcssed ignorance Of that
fact; at all events he did not intend
to do anything with the Custom House
at present ana when he did resolve to
do 90 he would let him know and con.
suit with him. Mr. Cornell, Vice Prosi.
dent Arthur, Senator Platt and the
other gentlemen who were entitled TO
be heard on tho subject in tho State OF
New York He declared further that
he thought President Hayes had made
a great mistake in the policy be had
pursued in antagonizing one wing of
the party; that blunder no proposed
to avoid" This ended the conference
with Mr., Conkling, who Immediately
proceeded to consult with his friends
and draw up the proiet for the Execu.
tive
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-05-25
SHEPARD OVERHEARD.

They had accepted office with the
implied pledge to vote as n unit and
broken IL. Did be propose TO reward
men for breach OF faith2 Would it
rebound to his credit TO adopt such a
policy2 Mr.. Conkling, it is under.
stood, then referred to the Shepard let
ter, and said that il had been asserted
that he was undera pledge to give Mr..
Shepard the position. The President
answered that the letter had been ms.
interpreted, and no matter in what
terms IL may be couched ho could not
now give Mr.. Shepard the Office. So
much for Mr.. Garfeld's political prom.
ises and pledges.
THE GOLD MAN on ruK sEA" AGAIN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-05-25
MlL CoNKLING AT MENTOR.

Finally it came to the turn OF Mr..
Conkling to be invited, and like a loyal
Republican leader he went to see how
he could aid and assist the struggling
statesman in the SHOWS Of the Western
Reserve. There has been a good deal
said and written about that memora
bic meeting, but the true inwardness
of it is this morning for tho first time
explained.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-17

From the wool ciFcular OF Walter Brown
4 Co we make the To- wing tx rac: "We
call The attn ion of growers in those Sec
tons, such a. Kansas, Colorado and the
Western Territories, where the hack' have
been largely increased during the past year
by purchases of cosrse-wooled sheep. To the
importance OF improving the character; first,
BY obtaining large fsece through the Cots
void cros., and then, by an infusion Of pure
Merino blood, securing sound, even staple
Of good length and quality; the yield being
more wool per head end better markets.
bic price than any other class.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-17

Judg- Olner, Of Barbour county, has in
trodncsd a bill into the house, that OF Sena-
tor Sluss, in the senate, being i,s counter
par,, 10 provide against the evasian BY cal
lie men of the payment Of lakes on their
herd.. As it Is nov, men holding cattle is
the southern and southwestern couLti Of
the stat. drive them into the Indi,n Terri.
tory or uuorganized counties about the first
Of March. ,sxpaying time, aud after the
lapse Of thirty days or 20 drive them back
again, thus getting out of the payment Of
taxes upon them, AMI causing The ,oes to
these Counties in taxes OF thousands and
thou pnds Of d pilais. Judge OrneI's bill
provides tina, all cattle brought into toun-
" before the ir-t o D cem5rr shall b. sub
ice, to taxation, and in sddi ion to This tie
bill provides pensltis for false swearing
&c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-17
THE DODGE CITY TIMES.
DODGE CITY. SATURDAY. FEB. II.
THE UNITED STA TIES LAND OF
LICE RULES OF PRA CIICE.

A recent thorough revision Of The rules OF
prsci ice governing proceedings in contests
before The land department, has bsea prom
u,ps,eJ, and took effect February 1st. For
the information of cur readers we note its
lead n and especially its new features.
Confess on grounds other Than abandon
m, mt can be iniIi,ted by party In inierest
onIy. The preliminary affidavit TO be Lied
bv contestants must iully and Clearly set
for, the facts VIII en- cons .itute tie grounds
OF contes,-esp.c in cOnteIins timber
culture .n'eTies for abandonment each par
ticular act r, qured by law TO be dcn', and
which claimant has failed TO d must te
di,tinc- " enumerated. and alleged as a
Course OF ac;iOn.
R,.le four is perhaps little ambiguous,
but probably means that in commencing en-
tests for conf CT. the affidavit OF contestant
alleging prior right, should be cOrroborated
BY 1t least one disinteres'ed vi Mess.
At lea.t thirty days notice TO contestee OF
the time and place set for the hearing must
be given in every cAe-by personal service
when possible, by advertisem. mt in county
new paper IN case conl Size Is Ion-te'i"e"
Of the state, or IL unkno"n-Provided only
that al the lime OF IN TIA log The contes' con
terta hies an atnda'i 'ho.lns 10 TIE sat
isfac ion Il The Iess'r ana receiver. mat
per-onal service cinno' De made. E'i'tn'e
Of personal service must De: ibe acceptance
ofs.rvice endorsed on Inc race o, the n"tice
By tie party seFvec; or the am ia'it oil
isiniere-'ed person, stating 'hat a True
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-17

Form the ha-is of many Of the Asne reme-
dies in the msrsei, and are the las =. sort OF
Physici-rs ard people who know no better
medicine t, employ, for thus disiree sirg COM
plant. The Effects OF either oil these drugs
are destructive To the system, producing
headache. intestinal disorders. Vertigo, dizz'-
ness, ringing 10 the ears, and depression Of
the constitutional health. AYERS AGUE
CURE is vegetable discovery, containing
neither quinine, arsenic, nor any deleterIous
ingredient, and is an irf,llible and rapid
cure for every form Of Fever and Ague 8
effects are permanent and certain, and no in
jury can result from It's US. BssiGes being =
positive cure for fever and ague in all of It's
forms, il il also superior remedy for Liver
Complaints. 1t ia IN excellent tonic and
preventive, ss veil "a cure, Of all complaints
peculiar TO wslArinus, manhy aud mia-ms-
tic districts. By direct action on the Liver
andsbiliary apparatus. it stimulates tie rys-
tenn to viaorou', healthy condition.
FoR SALE ~ ALL DKALns.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-17

Col, Bowman has recently sold to Lovrey
Bros, of this city, CT cen hundred gallons
Tin camel of his tine ryruP. II is to he ship.
ped west to the mining camps. he COM
menced the process, Of filing the cans from
his sweet cisIern Tuesday last. The manu-.
facture Of sorRo-syrup is becoming an i'm
portsnt industry in this country.-Chosno-
scope.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Found Dead in Bed.

Singular Case in lIIddIetown-FOul Play
 Suspected.
 Two men went into the Mob Donough House Monday evening and registered under the names of c. s. Thompson and Charles A. Buck. They were assigned to rooms 36 and 51, respectively. Early in the morning Buck came down stairs to the office, and paying his bill to the hotel clerk. remarked that it was necessary for him to leave before his companion, as he had business with captain down at the river. It was but a short time after Buck departed when strong odor of gas was detected issuing from Thompson's room. The clerk climbed over the transom of the door and found one of the gas cocks turned on at full head. Thompson was lying on the bed. A physician was immediately summoned, when life was pronounced ex- tinct. Constable Welch summoned a jury of inquest composed of the following persons A. Putnam (foreman), Dr. George Burke, w. U. Pearne, w. c. Fielding, J. P. Stow and Antonio Basile. A small amount of money was found in Thompson's pocket It is thought that there has been foul play. The jury adjourned at about II o'clock till 4 this afternoon. Tunes, Sd.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Personal.

Charles Ayres has resigned his position as teacher in the Woodmont auxiliary school. Wm. Starkey, jr., formerly clerk of the City Court, is on visit to this city, accom- panied by his wife.
 Supt. Starkweather, of the hospital, is of taking his summer vacation. MT. R. E. Rice takes his place ad interim
 Captain John Tarbox, superintendent of the New London Gas company, died Monday morning, after short illness.
 Thaddeus Hotchkiss, of San Francigco, Cal, a former resident of Milford and New Haven, is spending few days in Milford.
 MT. Carpenter, of Monson & Carpenter, was able to sit up little yesterday, but his many friends are very anxious regarding his case
 Mrs. William W allace, of Ansonia, is seri- ously ill with complication of diseases. Owing to this fact the gong at the mill has not been blown for several days.
 somewhat unusual incident occurred in Greeneville, Conn, last week. Mrs Clovis Joy, wife of Canadian resident of that su- burb, gave birth to three children at once, two girls and a boy, none of whom survived more than few hours The mother is doing nicely.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Huckleberrying.

The east end of Long Island is very pro- ductive of berries, and it is a debatable question whether the cultivated or wild ones yield the more. Many persons are now en- gagged in gathering the large crop of huckle- berries. The big baskets they bring home full makes the huckleberrying days of one's youth, when two-quart pail was called suff- cient, appear insignificant. Wagon loads of berry-pickers go to Bald Hill and remain all day. They take lunch with them.
 At Bald Hill the brush and undergrowth were burned of 8 year ago, and the ashes, acting as fertilizer, together with the re- moval of the brush, have caused he huckle- berries to grow large and juicy, and so pro- fusely that the oldest inhabitant believes the crop unprecedented. P1ckers strip them from the bushes by the handful, and twelve or fifteen quarts in a day is considered ordi- nary picking.
 wagon is run from this village to the huckleberry grounds by a farmer, who charges twenty cents for the round trip, and as the drive is through charming country, and there is possibility that anybody can obtain half bushel of berries, the line is well patronized.
 Berries are sold at five cents quart, many of them being purchased for the boarding houses in the neighborhood, where city pso- ple are summering.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Police NOtess

John Lane was arrested yesterday after noon on the corner of Elm and Orange streets by Officer Crocker. He was intoxi- cated and his right shoulder was dislocated. doctor was sent for and the dislocation was attended to.
 It was reported at the police office yester- day that Mary Ann Bifeld, of 96 Nicoll street, was missing from her home since 12 o'clock Saturday night, when she started to visit some friends and they returned part of the way home with her. She is the moth- CT of six children, the oldest being 16 and the youngest years of age.
 Kate Grady and John Corfeld were ar rested yesterday for breach of the peace. The latter assaulted the man that kicked his dog.
 James Lilly was arrested last evening for pasturing a horse in the street, Michael Can- non for pasturing COW in the street and Mary Judge for pasturing 8 COW in the street. Five dollars and costs is the mini mum fine for such an offense.
 Henry Hoffman, jr. was arrested last even- ing for breach of the license law.
 Sarah Farley, accompanied by three chi1- dren, applied for lodging at the station house last evening. She wants to go to the alms- house for few days and will probably be &C., commodated this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Living to . Good old Age.

The South ,district in Woodbridge is noted for the longevity of it's inhabitants, and g more healthy town is hard to find. I think the last census gave se9 as the number of in- habitants of this town. It is divided into six districts and the South contains 8 little less than one-sixth of the whole. January I , 1881, in the town there were p persons over 80 years of age, or in their soth year. Of this number 10, or nearly one-half, lived in the South district. The four oldest persons in town lived here The oldest 'inhabitant, Col onel David R. Baldwin, has since died at the age of s9 years, months and 24 days, leav- ing the oldest three persons in town living at the present time in this district, viz: Sarah Cowell, 80 the 9th of last June ,; Maria Brad
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
ACurious ReVersion,

somewhat singular discovery was made by Dr. A. W. Nelson in examining an appli cant for pension this morning. The man had grounded his claim upon a sprained ankle; but examination proved that what he thought simple sprain was in reality only one symptom of paralysis which had affect ed the whole side of his body. This is a re- version of the usual rule which governs the examination of would-be pensioners, for the patient is apt to magnify tri1ing ailment into disorder that units him for any kind of work, and it is no unusual thing for one of those disabled to forget in the presence of the examining surgeon whether he has been shot or has got the chronic diarrhoea. Lon don TeLe0rHD3.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Obituary.

The death of Rev. Aaron c. Beach. of East Haddam, removes from the Congregational ministry another of the patriarchs of the last generation, of whom but few survive Born in South Orange, N. J., in 1905. he came to Connecticut for his education and was grad uated from Yale College in the class of 1885. He received his theological training also at New Haven under Dr. N. W. Taylor, for whom he had profound respect He was ordained to the pastorate of the Congrega- tionai church at Wolcott, Conn, in June, 1S42, in which home missionary parish he spent fifteen years. In 1859 he became pas tor of the church at Millington, in the town of East Fl addam, where he remained till in 1876 age and infrmity induced him to re- sign Since that time he has resided in East Fl addam
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Heading Matter on Every Page
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

William D. Bryan, wife and daughter start in few days for the White Mountains
 Yesterday was decidedly the most uncom- fortably warm, close and muggy day of the season.
 Dogs killed and maimed number of Col. Amos Miller's flock of sheep in Middletown recently.
 Flowers for the hospital will be received at the Young Mems Christian association rooms to-day.
 The Baptists of North Adams, Mass, are arranging for an excursion to New Haven about the 2Oth.
 Golden Rule Encampment meets tonight for work in the third degree. The grand officers will attend.
 Regular monthly meeting of the Veteran Firemen's association this evening at room 10, City Hall Business of importance to be transacted
 mail bag fell under the wheels of train at Rye Monday morning and was destroyed, only piece of leather and part of the lock being found.
 Floris Goebel, who died at the hospital of consumption, was buried yesterday afternoon from Newton & KeiIer's on Orange street. The burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
 There will be meeting as usual at the Seamen's Bethel this evening. MT. Thrasher will be absent The meeting will be in charge of sailor brother. All are invited.
 Company K, of Stratford, has accepted the challenge of the rife team of Company B, of Bridgeport, to trial of skill with rifles, and the first match will take place at Seaside range August II.
 An attempt at train wrecking on the Shore Line road was discovered Monday night. Ties were placed on the track between Mantle and Crescent Beach, but the Instructions were discovered in time.
 Charles E. Wooding of Woodbridge, who died last week Thursday, was brother of Dennis Wooding, who died two weeks ago. The funeral was held last Sunday. He for merly lived in westville
 Little Willie Clifford. five years old, of New London, has twice been fished out of deep New London waters this summer. He is 8 precocious boy and everybody in New Lon- don knows him, and most of the summer visitors.
 A young glrl in New, London named Con- nors, standing on Beckwith's wharf in Win throp's Cove on Monday evening, fell into the water and but for the timely arrival of a man named Branch would probably have been drowned.
 The annual fair of the Fairfield County Agricultural society will be held September 13, 14, 15 and 16. The society have greatly improved their grounds and have ordered a new grand stand which will accommodate about Ii, GOO people.
 The committee on bath houses will make 8 tour of inspection of the city bath houses this afternoon, leaving City Hall at 3:3O o'clock. It is understood that the new float ing bath tank at West bridge will be in read mess for use to-day.
 A. 0. Shelton, of auxiliary rifle fame, leaves for the West next week in the inter est of that company. He and another noted sharpshooter have challenged two other shooters of even greater notoriety to shoot two ten-shot strings, POO yards, Creedmoor targets and rules to govern, the Shelton auxiliary rife to breech loading shot guns to be used. The match will take place this af- ternoon at Warmers Grove at the end of West Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
AHandsnn,a Gin.

P. T. Barnum has not only the faculty of producing ''the greatest show on earth, " but makes scores of people remember him with gratitude, through his generosity and liberal disposition. On Friday, August 18th, the borough of Bethel, his native town, will celebrate the dedication of handsome fo un- tain which he has lately presented It is said to be equaled in beauty by only three in the country, it having been imported at a cost of several, thousand dollars. He also gives drinking fountain which is to be placed near it, and adds 1iberally toward de- fraying the expenses of the erection The exercises will be quite an event in the town, and the residents are justly proud of the gift and the giyer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
The Fire Commfsstoners.

A regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was held yesterday morning when the monthly bills for July were approved as follows: Pay roll, $2,- 39o.36; sundry bills, $2,69S64. The appi- cations of David J. Shields and George L. dered on file, as were the applications of James M. Doty, Clarence L. Goodsell, Mi chael Kentfeld, William H. Johnston and William H. Brooks for position as hosemen. Chief Hendrick was granted two weeks leave of absence in August and September. He will attend the annual meeting of the Ma tional Association of Chief Engineers
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
ALiveIy old Lady.

While Mr. w. Wallace Lee, of Meriden, was visiting in Litchfeld county last month, he called upon grand-aunt, Mrs. Russell Frisbie, of Colebrook, who was 99 years old on the 24th of July last. She has in her possession bedquilt containing 1852 pieces, made by herself She is now in good health, vigorous, and can walk about the house unalded She is little hard of hear ing, but anyone slightly raising his voice can converse with her easily Since she was 85 years old, she has pieced and quilted nine bednuiits At the table last year five gem erations gathered.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Church Improvements.

St. Peter's church, Milford, is soon to have new seats. They are to be made of butter ting is to be placed on the walls, and the church otherwise beautifed. Before fall they expect to have new chandeliers in place of the present ones The improvements are under the direction of MT. William Cornwall and Col. l. T. Rogers. The work is to be done by J. D. Roberts, of Allen IS Co.,, New Havan
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Man Falls from the Top of the New RrffnmmIa Rraetnrv

About Il o'clock yesterday morning car-
 penter named s. Maynard Camp was at work
 on the third story of the Meriden Britannia
 Co.'s new factory, from which he fell to the floor, the fall being broken by the brick arch. He lost his balance and came down with a crash, striking the brick arch 30 feet below. This broke the fall, but the force with which he struck it made hole through which he fell to the ground floor. An examination showed that his left arm had been fractured and bis wrist broken. His back was badly bruised, his head severely cut, and his face badly scratched. The doctor did not appre- bend serious consequences beyond the inju- ries stated, but could not fully decide for two or three days if internal injuries were sus tained. MT Camp has 3 wife and two chl- drea, aged and years respectively.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
The Insane HOspitaI-Nevv Buildings
 TIn

Every train to Middletown brings one or more patients, and the new buildings are be- ing rapidly filled. One hundred patients have already been transferred from the old to the new hospital. On the recommenda- tion of the superintendent Dr. Noble, recent ly an assistant to Dr. Stearns, was, at the last meeting of the board of trustees, ap- pointed one of the medical officers of the hospital, and Mrs. Williams, of Windsor Locks, housekeeper of the new departments. The hospital mails for the entire institution average one hundred and fifty letters daily. For the business department alone the daily average is nearly fifty. One hundred and fifty letters on business are often received in day.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Temueranee,

At the quarterly meeting of the Peoples Good Samaritan Temperance society last evening the following persons were re-elect- ed as officers President, c. D. Albee first vice president, Charles Whittelsey; sec ond vice president John Laurie; treasurer, James Crockett; secretary, William Clay assistant secretary, Frank Hayes During the past quarter one hundred signed the pledge Miss Minnie Crockett was presented with ring by the members of the society for her services as organist for the past seven months.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
GxARI ANFyo ;,

The man who whistles, the girl who plays on the piano, the drum corps which will practice and the band which will perform Empty is the Cradle'' will meet with their reward hereafter, and we hope for them the hereafter will come soon.-Hdrtfoyd Tunes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Fair Haven.

Arrangements for another sharpie race have grown out Of the recent Fair Haven sharpie race. The new one will take place ct Morris Cove, stake money over $50, with only two classes of boats. The race will be sailed in full view of the shore and will be to the windward one mile and return several times Some fast-sailing sharpies will be in the race It promises to be a hotly y-con- tested one The Carrie V., which did not sail in last Saturdays race, will in all proba- bility take part in this.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
A Cricket Got Into His Ear.

On Monday afternoon MT. John R. Hills, while driving from Charter Oak Park back to Hartford, had the misfortune to have fly ing cricket enter one of his ears The in- sect penetrated as far as the drum and caused an almost unbearable pain. Mir. Hills drove as rapidly as possible to Dr. Lyon's office, where the cricket was taken out. It was over 8 half inch in length.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
Man Killed

The s:35 train from New Haven yesterday morning struck and instantly killed an un- known man, who was walking on the track near Milford. The remains were carried to the Junction by the train and left there.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-04
West Haven Notes.

Miss Josephine Agar,- of Brooklyn, is visit ing Miss Addie Somers of Elm street.
 Mrs. c. A. Marsh is regist cred at the Hotel KaaterskilI, Catskin Mountains.
 The Birmingham M. E. church and Sun day school picnicked at Savin Rock yester- day. They much enjoyed the sea bathing, the shady grove, and the s'sad sea waves.
 The Windsor club, of this city, had sum- mer eve picnic last evening at the Rock.
 To-day the Westville Congregational church have their picnic at the shore