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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
FALLEN

Roscoe Conkiing has fallen Not
from Office for he voluntarily relin-
Iouishod Office some time ago, But un.
! iii Yesterday be had before him at least
n possibility Of re election. Now he is
fallen from position, from rank, from
leadership OF his party. To day he is
mere private citizen, with no encour.
aging prospects for the future, He
may stretch forth his hands in vain,
and for many years fail to clutch pow.
er again. BY miracle, as 1t were, by
an insane act Of an assassin, it is true
that Mr., Conkling stood, n few days
ago, very near to the power behind
the throne which is said to be greater
than the throne itself; but Lightning is
as likely to strike in any particular
place as such thing is TO happen
again, Mr. Conkling has reached the
iull meridian Of lite, and its recent mis-
takes and ioibles cannot be overlooked
in that generous spirit which pardons
much to the indscretions Of youth,
He stands facing a dark, if not rayless,
future. No rainbow OF promise spans
his sky; nor, in the order Of nature,
and in the ordinary course OF human
affairs, can he reasonably expect to be-
hold any new morn on his midday
risen.
With those who rejoice over the fall
Of Roscoe Conkling for personal rea'
sons, or in any spirit of exultation, or
petty triumph, we have no feeling in
common. Far from it. We remem.
Der him as a true patriot during the
war. We recall with pride the bright
performances and more brilliant prom.
ise of his earlier and better days, We
held too much in common with him
then, and battled by his side too. long,
to contemplate his overthrow even
now without some degree Of painful
emotion But while, personally, we
might pause to drop tear into his
political grave, for the sake Of the
country we rejoice over his downfall.
| /. Because in him falls the foremost
enemy of the freedom of the press in
America,
IL. Because in him falls one of the
inventors and chief promoters of the
unoonstitutiona Electoral Commission
which defrauded the people of the
United States out of their own choice
for President for four years, inaugu
rating the unelected Hayes in place oI
tho elected Tilden.
III. Finally, and above all else, be
cause in Roscoe Conkling falls thC
leader of the Third Term party, who
would overthrow the free Constitution
of the United States and erect an EN-
pire on its ruins.
Down, down forever with all suct
mem
The frmness and devotion evincet
toward Nh. ConkImg by his circle o.
partisan friends could only have beer
inspired by superior qualities in him
Bravoly for weeks did they hold ou'
against the glitter of gold and seduc
tions of place. He possessed parti
which fitted him for q higher destiny
And in the class Of public men int
which, historically, Mr.. Conkling hal
chosen to place himself, he will ranl
second only to Aaron Barr.--Nelo YorJ
Sun.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

TRUE UNION WARFARE.-The Army
Of the Cumberland will be apt to have
a good time at its reunion in Cbatta-
nooga next month. The blue and the
gray are to mingle as they never have
before. There is TO be an address Of
welcome by a Confederate officer, and
among the Federal and Confederates
expected to participate are Sherman,
Grant, sheridan, Rosocrana, Thomas
G. Wood, Joseph 4. Johnston, Wheeler
Colquitt, Gordon, Hampton and others
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Costly PIoNlos. The Patriot says
"rhe 'sllirmishlng fund for Republican
politicians in this State is the appro.
priation for the picnics of the National
Guard. General Beaver, a prominent
candidate for Governor,.is now 'skirm.
ishing' as the commander Of ono Of
these military picnics in the western
part Of the State" One of hugest
frauds ever perpetraiod on the State
Treasury, is this miserable "National
State Guard Treasury. Robbers
would be a more appropriate name.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
,YoRsE THAN GREgNnAcKTR

WORSE THAN GREENBAoREBs.-An
exchange says: "There is no Republi
can party in Virginia 1t has been
merged into reputation party. In
Minnesota there is Republican party,
but it is also a repudiation party, with
ont conditions"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Alexander Burns, granddaughter
of the poet, Robert Burns, died in
Louisville, Ky, few days ago, from
injuries inflicted by a runaway team.
He was seventy years ofagc and leaves
no children,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

The life of the President during the
past week has been in great jeopardy
His stomach will not retain any nour,
ishment. His condition is at present
is very critical, and his chances for re.
covery are doubtful.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

delegate ics many years and probably Clearheld
and Clinton will ooneedo u without opposition.
Centre was entitled to the delegate last year but
then gave way to clearseld.-B Beilefoais Demoeret
That's pretty cool for q warm Jay.
You bave Congressman, Judge and
Senator, aud nov you want the Sena-
torial delegate What else do you
want over tbere7 1t is a wonder you
don't offer TO send us Representative
delegate Cool, indeed
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Glass l7-Cfredl Grams.

Crops being eqaal, preference Will he given tO
those that yield the largest net profit. State
mehts to be furnished by the exhibitors. They
must be measured or weighed, aud a sample fur
nished at the Fair. Applicants for premium,
must furnish the committee With a statement
signed by themselves, under pledge Of veracit y
Of The quantity Of grain raised on the ground
entefsl for premium, and must state a. csrrecily
as he can The kind and condition Of the previous
crops, the kind and quantity Of seed sown, aud
the time and mode Of putting II In the ground.
Persons entering field crops for exhibition, or in.
tending to do So may give notice to the Exeeu.
tive Committee at any time, and have the deld
measured and examined by the committee while
growing.
Judges ia Classes Is, 10 and l7.--Ai +. Boyn.
tim Mattbay Rad and I.v.. pt.o.I
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
alsw advertisements.
BRICK FOR SALE!

There are 100000 good Brick for sale at tho
Marshall Brick Yard, in the upper end Of the
borough Of Clear6sld. Brick will always be found
on hand to accommodate any customer who may
call, J. NJ. MARSHALL, Agent,
cloaraeld, Ps., Avg. a. lssl-3m,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Captain Paul Boynton is on his way
to Fort Benton, whence he will start
on voyage down the Missouri river
to St. Louis, distance of $3.50 miles.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Why SHOULD THEy mo mar or
woman can do satisfactory work when
the brain is duh, the nerves unsteady.
the system relaxed and they feel gen
orally wretched. Why should lawyers,
merchants, clergymcn, doctors, me.
ohRnios or mothers often miserably
drag through their work in this con.
dition, when small amount Of Park
er's Ginger Tonic will always, at mod
crate cost, clear the brain and give
them the strength and they will per
form their duties satisfactorily. We
have felt its strengthening aud brac.
ing effects and can recommend II most
highly. Sec other column. [S3.4t.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Class Baby Exposition,

ttdSS 40 bdby hTpoSuon'
Class l. Babies under l2 months.
fof the largest baby, gold necklace.
For the prettesi baby silver knife fork and spoon
Class 2-Dabies over ~ months and under "a
months
For the largest baby, gold necklace.
For The pre,liest baby, pair of Atmlets.
cls" S,-for the largest and hsndsomest twins
under2f months old, silver goblet cath
For The largest and handsomest tWiu'
under l2 months old. silver goblet sasa
Glass al lriplcis under "a months, aud over l2
months. silver goblet each, eoldlined.
lnplets under 70 months, silver goblet
each, gold-lined
NoTE.-The Judges. 10 making tAesE awarif
IN the above class, will be governed BY the sani'
tary condition and age Of the child in IL class
The name Of The successful conpetisc. will be ca
gFaved on the premium when tho article will 3D..
mis- Of IL. Babies will be judged at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. third day Of the Pair.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
AUDITOR

We are authorized 10 announce the name Of
REUBEN STRAW, Of Jordnn township, as
candidate for the Office Of Auditor, iubeci to the
rules governing the Democratic party.
PosloIice adarcss Ansonvills. Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

ALL IN THE FAMILY.-The Chicago
Times gets this off in French way on
Government families This is the best
Government in the world-for the
Trenches. A short time ago it was
supposed that the secret service Brooks
took the lead in appropriating its bless.
ings. The Shermans in the "demini
ton total find it better than anybody
but for distribution over the family, the
Trenches are chief in their apprccia.
tion of the goodness of the great Re.
public. And this is how the Trenches
take their loaves and stand by the
flag:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Ntw ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jaise, for Glass 8l.--s u Row, John pos.u
Ellis Irwin
II must bs'sbowu that all vegetables haze h..s
raised by tho exhibitor.
Glass 32- Curriers', Saddirs and
,ShOemdkerS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Let every Democrat In Clearfield county
see AT ONCE that his name is on the Reg
lstry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
SPECIAL PREMIUM LIST.


Entrance fee, so cents. Conditions Ten h'll,
each, II yards rise Charge Of shot limited to u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

Two RoYAL MES.-We notice that
Ex-Governor Hendricks, OF Indiana, has
been visiting ex Governor Seymour, at
Utica, New York.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Judges in Classes Is, 10 and l7.--Ai +. Boyn
ton, Matthew Read and Lever illegal.
Glass ls-Bread and Cereal Food.


Best 10 pounds or more Of ftkin butter, at
IeAst mohihs ola'". ...'.... .'....s5 Os
/ Best pounds or more Of butter.............. 90
Best cheese made by eIhiAl.or-............... 90
/ The exhibitor to give statement Of the man.
/ ner Of preserving the hrkin butter, and Of max
l ing the cheese.
] Judges for Glasses rs and ls--Mrs. GOV. Big.
| Ter, Mrs. Leander Denning and Mrs. Samuel Ar.
I nold
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

l. d. Morris
The premiums Ia this Glass are intended only
Tor articles manufactured 10 the County. Diplo.
taa' may he awarded to articles not made in the
Voenly, deserving Of notice. This rule al 80
applies to Glass ~.
Class 29-C Cdbinet,oarc made in The
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24

No aniraal or article on exhibition for premi.
um to receive an award Ia more than one class
This does not embrace horses entered for the tot-
ting premiums. judges are expressly required
not to award premiums TO oyeIiei animals, No
premiums are to be awarded to bulls, COWS, OF
heifers which shall appear to have been fettened
only 10 The class of fat cattle the object of the
Association being to have superior animals Of thi,
description for breeding.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
GEORGE B. GooDLANDER, Editor.

Reader, II you want to know what ia going on
In the business world, just read our advertising
solumna. the Spseial column In nartitular.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Glass 16-Misceildneous Farming
Implements.

All articles 10 this class not manufactured 10
the county will be awarded no mohied premium
but may receive a diploma.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
alsW advertisements.


Friday.
Best In D. single s75 10
First. $50 second, sl5; third, slo.
Not less than entries, and 10 start, Az en-
trance fees to he ten per cent on premium, and to
he paid at the time Of entry, Al entries for casse,
day of October 1881.
Iygy, Cbsg,. and fraoj
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Tditors' and UphOlstcrs
ITnrI
Class 34-Printing in County
'''ss oo-Sto"e"d'e'

Best assortment and quality. 90
Judges for classes "a and SD. W. Moore
G. Krailer John O.. Schryver.
Glass 3G-Chemicals and Chemical
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-24
Class 21-Domestic articles.
Class 22-DOmestic Manufactures.

Class % Needle, Shell Var cork, Etc,
Best specimen Of ssedle work diploma and 50
Best 'reeimen sewing on machine, dip. and 50
Best flowers In worsted diploma and......... 50
Best embroidery in worsted diploma and. SO
Best embroidery In lace, diploma and...... So
Best embroidery In muslin, diploma and. 50
Best leather work, diploma and ............... 50
Best wax flowers, diploma Gnd................. So
Best feather work, diploma and............... So
Best ornamental work, diploma and.......... 50
Best shit made by Miss under ~ years
diploma and.......... OC
bost bed guilt. estimated for work.....,..... OC
Class Millinery and Dressmdk,ng
Best millinery work, diploma and............. 2 90
Bess dress making, diploma and d.............. 90
Judges for Glasses 20, 80 and 24--Mrs. W. O.
llelmbold, Mrs Robert Msbahey, Mrs. W. H.
Dill.
, 1881-08-21
LOVE IS BEST.

Fnr The Chicago Tribune.
4 wondrous power. o shining gold.
Is lurking in your FURNISHED face,
To yield to sense aIl things desired,
And poyerty's dread shadows chase.
But YOU eau never still the moan
That's wrung from out sorruWtnG breast;
When suffering touches sous OF Earth,
Then Love Is best! Dear Love is best!'
And when the wnyward, restless soul
Would p.ass along forbidden ways.
There's nuught can win it back to truth
Like Loves sweet voice OF Loves sad gaze.
Deprived Of Love VIC still could live;
But life, how strange d thing 'tWould bel
All drcar and cold 1citil0uI Its smile,
While 1csul 1t darkest shadows flee.
If Chill misfortune hover nigh,
Or If by happiness catesscd,
Our inward soul still murnurs soft.
"Dear Love is best! Dear Love is best!"
And. when Deaths Angel hovers nigh.
Ills not to wealth or power we'll turn;
The trembling soul will cager crave
That light Of Love beside it burn.
The Love Of Earrhl the Love Of Heaven!
All! he who feels its might Is blest-
For, since it broke Heart Divine,
Dear Love Is best! Dear Love is best!"
EDEN, Wis FIDEL1S.
, 1881-08-21
which was circulated on tho Board yesterday.
stiles, the son of bis pa, is the reputed author:

which was circulated on tho Board yesterday.
Stiles, the son Of his pa, is the rcputed author:
RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO C. ". DAN
4 man named Handy from Cincinnati came
TO give the boys Il little brace game.
"Nnncc,"
And sworc he would give the Bears n dance.
Now Daniels WIS made Captain OF the gang,
And when he gave tho "Toot" the rest went
"alAng."
At dollar fourteen McHcnry and Nance had
waltz around,
At ten it looked like tho corner had run in tho
ground.
Then Daniels to tho rescue came.
And hud the Bucket Shop hulled IN h1s namc'
lie offered Erskine his velvet to bet,
And take NIL the shoe string help be could get
10 the strung bulge Handy tailed on,
hit cheer IN bows n better day will come.
When Handy, like others, may have to Walk
'.hum.H
, 1881-08-21

No other house in tile city has so large and
varied I'LL assortment Ill ladies' neckwear
as Morgantllau Bros. & Co., State aild
Monroe streets. In order to make room for
their fall importattons, which. are unusually
large they will dispose OF their present STOCK
OF ladies' neckwear at mere nominal tiIurcS; !;
for instance, lace ties usually sold for 81 will
be offered at - cents each.
, 1881-08-21
FAxf1N'S ART PAPER EXHIBIT

Last Thursday and Friday was largely at
tended. The marvellous display he made in
hangtnes entirely new in this city, together with
the artistic skill he has shown in the decorating
Of his new store under Brands art gallery, has
gained him host Of new customers Each lady
caller during the "openiug" was presented
with boqucu bE Nat Fa1on, who, by the way,
is theonly- -Faxon in-the paper hanging business.
, 1881-08-21

The best place TO send n boy for n practical
business cduca ton is the Metropolitan Business
Collcgc, opposit Mcvicker $ Theutre The course
includes bookkeeping, law. arithmetic writing,
smelling, reading, grammar, photography, and
German. The discipline is STRICT and the teach
ing is thorough.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-01-07
Petroleum for HarhOr Defense.

A correspondent in York, Pa, Mr.. D.
K. Naell, suggests the use of burning Pc
troleum for repelling hostile fleets from
harbors like those Of Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, and New York. Ahundred thousand
barrels of oil poured upon an out-fowing
tide would cover a large area of water,
and when set on fire would sweep a fleet
with torrent of destruction that moth
ing could resist. When stream Of burn
ing oil ran down the Allegheny river, a
year or two ago, the flames sometimes
leaped up 100'feet, and threw out lateral
tongues of fire terrible to see. Such
flames around an iron-clad feet would
asphyxiate all on board.
Another plan would be to link to-
gether long lines or RATS of oil barrels,
aud send them against the feet by small,
swift steam launches that could be steered
by electricity from the shore. The bar
rels could be exploded and the oil fired
by the same agency at the proper mo-
ment and, if necessary, line after line
Of the fire RATS could be drifted OF driven
against the enemy until every vessel was
destroyed. Such an application of float
ing fire might also be used to protect a
system Of torpodoes in a ship channel,
by making it impossible to operate any
counter system for exploding or remov-
ing the tOrpedoes by men in small boats
Obviously this plan would not do to
rely upon generally though in certain
emergencies it might be resorted to with
terrible effect. american.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-01-07
The HOosier Farmer.

At an Indiana State fair the observer
sees all sorts of curious people. The
daughters of the wealthy farmers are
present. stylishly dressed and self-pos-
sessed in manner, well aware that they
come from the first people of the State
The tall, broad-shouldered Hoosier far
mers examine everything with keen in
telfgence, but with The slow look of
county folk who cannot see objects at
glance, but look hard at thing to take
it in. The dark Hoosier wives have a
quiet, unhurried manner, and gentle
voices without the nasal twang, thank
Heaven. Here and there among them is
the old man who has cut three farms out
of the green woods. He is a progressive
old fellow, and justly proud of himself.
from Dogtown, 'HThe little town of
Talbot" and from ''the crawfsh
lands" the wet lands of Indiana. They
are dressed in thick wooden hats and
wooden clothes; the further you go south
the more cordially do the men hate straw
hats and linen coats They look worn
out, ground out, broken and cracked to
the very marrow on the wheel of pr4va-
ton, and they are tanned, weather
beaten, bespotted with exposure, yet it
is because they are too lazy to make
themselves comfortable. At their doors
are all the elements of luxury and wealth
the best brick clay for houses in the
world, and the best walnut for furniture,
the best kaolin for porcelain, the best
fax, and sheep, if their dogs did not de-
YOUR them, for clothes. They are round
shouldered, lean and uncomfortable with
laziness, in hot climate as elsewhere
laziness being one of the discomforts of
life. But they have content, that virtue
of low capacity; the men who cannot
pillow one hundred acres is content with
one. Had they the energy of the in
habitants of our great northwestern en-
pire they might live in magnifcence.
City roughs, fashily dressed, hurry
about with characteristic recklessness
Plenty of negroes besprinkle the crowd.
Occasionally you see homesick immi-
grant not long from Castle Garden. He
longs for his native hills and air, and
finds no comfort in this strange land. As
an offset to the homesick one comes a
woodcarver who has been to his old home
in Switzerland for his health, this sum-
mer, and has just got back. He says
the people at home are doing nothing
but living, and he is glad to get back
where there is plenty Of sky once more.
By-and-by the homesick one will share
his views, and write to his people at
home to join him in this fair Eldorado.-
ECChG3lOe.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-01-07
A Blizzard.

A "blizzard" is described by the Chey-
anne Leader as follows: There is no
clearly stated definition of tbs word
" blizzard" as it is not found In the
dictionaries. 1t is purely Western in-
vention. Blizzard came out since the
dictionaries were built. But then biz
zard is an unspeakably mean thing. OH
it Is SO mean. No one ever thinks of
blizzard without apologizing mentally
for touching upon so base subject.
What the cayote is to the hunter, the
freighter, the cowboy, and the miner,
the blizzard is to the average citizen.
The blizzard ranks about as high in me-
teorology as does the skunk IN zoology.
And then blizzard is the only thing
known to history or science that will
blow thirteen ways at once. 1t describes
a course precisely like a Scotch plaid.
You turn from direct line-to the lee
way-of the fierce wind in order to catch
a good square breath, and the blizzard is
there too. 1t catches you on the point
OF exhalation, just as your lungs are an
immense vacuum. Your mouth is open,
of course, and the blizzard suddenly
fills you so full Of WIND that nothing but
a heavy conscience prevents you from
soaring aloft at once like balloon. You
feel miserable and tighter'n bass drum.
You want to swear, but you haven't time.
Your only relief is to strain the blizzard
through your fingers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-01-07
Twenty Dollars Reward,

A gentleman in Conyers, Ga, offers
the above sum as a reward TO any person
who will, On sight, read the following
without mispronouncing a word:
Zone morning I found myself In
queer locale, amid vast area Of burn
ing sands. To my relief I deserted an
oasis but, alas it turned out to be
mirage. I could see, as ] thought, cas-
cades, geysers and gewgaws indescriba-
bic. When / complained to an Edowite
Of such a deceptive land the untoward
fellow treated me with contumely. /
was only saved by the timely appear
ance of chamois from the puissant blows
of the nuisance which leaped up from
the root of a pyra1nidal cypress, at
which he fred his fuse. This perverse
creature was so maddened by my escape
that he committed feto dc Sc. He WIS
the protege Of the King, and had been
for some time his employe In decipher-
ing cruciform inscriptions, and may
have been a Chaldean. Though clearly
dressed, he was not clearly. Now
seeking a recess by q stream filed with
animalcules, I wrote an exquisite essay,
drawing ON my fertile brain, which /
read each alternate day for week, and
then wrapped it up and placed it in an
alcoye for safe keeping"