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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-21
~ PIAN0s 81 MELODEDNS


i ERSONS in want Of PIANOS and ME LO-
ADEoNS will please take notice that sell them
as low as any dealer in the district if not lower.
Ihave several SECOND PIANOS, in
excellent condition, warranted ed very low
viz. one ost. rosewood case, $3.50; one oct.
do, Knabe s. Co., full rounl corner, S27o /;
one oct. do, Knabe s. Co, almost new, at u
very reduced price. Also, MELODEONS,
equally low. Knabo g. Cos. Unsurpassed
NEW PIANOS at factory prices.
Pianos Melodeons, Organs and all musical
instruments tuned, repaired, packed, &e:, the
anne also for rent VICTOR BECKER,
81, Washington street, corner Queen,
sep l3-lw ? squares north of King St.
ERESH DRUGS. &c-Just received and for
T sale at the very lowest rates Carb Ammo
MIA in jars, White Jamaica Ginger, Husband,
in bulk; Magnolia Water, Cloves, Mace, White
Mustard Seed chsmome F FS 2Gv wna to
oil, Sulphate Quinine Princes Metallic Paints.
Spanish Brown Lewis White Lead, Pure Lin
seed Oil. Bromide Potassa Pepsin, the genuine
article) pure Sperm OIL HENRY COOK,
SEPT. SO and 40, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-21

CRESH DRUGS, &c-The subscriber has
L Just received full supply Of the following
lowest prices: Dbl Balsam Capaval, barrel
fresh Olive Oil, Olive Oil de Aux, Sperm, Tan
ner's, Lard Straits, Machine, Longmoore.
Whale Tanners, Crude Petroleum, Refined
ditto, Train, Raw and Boiled hinsccd, Binna-
Gle, Paratfine, Ncatsfoot, Elephant, Castor Oil,
&c. Also White Mustard Seed, Jamaica Gin
GER Spears Preserving Fruit Solution, Carb
Ammonia, Cloves, Pepper, Mace, Winslow's
Soothing Syrup, Cod Liver Oil, Chamomile
Flowers, Husbands Mngnesia Lump Magne-
STA Celery Seed, Super Carb Soda, Quinine,
Paints Of all kinds, Babbtt Saleratus, Rabbits
Soap, Blueing, Concentrated Potash, &c, &c.
HENRY COOK,
sep3 80 and 220, King street.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
The Lake Michigan L, Monster.

The Nilwaukeens some time since
were agitated oy stories of a mysterious
monster in Lake Michigan, who was
said to be anywhere from twenty to Fifty
feet long, and horrible to behold The
Chicago people have since had sight of
him, if VIC may believe the following
from the Chicago IrjLmc
The monster has actually been seen
in our lake by the crews of several yes.
sells. An average description would
give his length as between forty and
fifty feet, his shape serpcntine, the size
# his neck about that Of a human be.
iug, the size Of his body about that of
an ordinary barrel He is quite retir.
ing in his habits, ducking swiftly under
the water as soon as the vessel approach.
cs him, and steering away tc some more
retired spot.
lie was described yesterday by the
crews of the tug Crawford and the pro.
r.ller Sky Lark, off Evans ton, lashing
the waves with his tail, like whale,
into q perfect tempest, The vessel in
que ion did not think it advisable to
approach too near the creature, not be-
inc provided with the means of resist.
iuG an attack. Probably there will be
fleet ont in search Of him in the course
Of a few days. lie would form a valua,
bic acquisition to the curiositics in the
mUscum.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
4hc Kr,chmun's .Hony.'

'Chon, you rccklcmcmbor dat little
rlack bony pycd NIT de bidler ncxht
week p
yah, vot from him ,
Noti1gs, only | gifts shcated burty
pad
SO ?
Yah. You see in dc vust place lie
ish plint nit botc laigs, and lcry lame
NIT one eye. Den ven you gifts upon
him to ride he rarcs up bchint unit kicks
up before so varscr as shackmuIc. l
diLks | dakcs him a little rite kisdor.
day, unt no sooner gifts shraddlo his
Iak he coomcncc dat way, shust 90 like
n vakin pcam on a poatsthrcam; unit
ven he gits tone ] wash so mixed up We
rycrydinks | viut5 minosclf slttin
arount backwards, NIT his dali in mine
hants for dc pridlc.'
Vel, vot you going to do nit him
80 l yixcd him peter as sham up. |
hitch him in dc cart nit his tail where
lie head out TO be; den | gir him Won
dozen cuts nit hidcc2w lac sthars 10
go; but 81 soon he secs dc cart before
linn he makes backwards. Den takes
him out, hitch him tc ritc way, unit he
groes right Of shust SO goot as anypo-
dy's bony.'
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
INSURANCE
AGAINST loss or DAMAGE by FIRE

FTNHE I.ycoming County Mutual 1nsur-
} ancc Company at Muncey, Pa, con
tinues to Insure against Loss or Damage by
Fire on all kinds eff Merchandise. Public
and private uildings, either in town or
county. Also on Mills, Tanneries. Re"sJss.
stocks Of Gram, Gsc., al thne lowest possible
rates, consistent viii, safety to the Insurer
and Insured The Lycoming County, Mu-
tual Insurance Company invites an investil
CATION as to its stability. Its capital
amounts to
$2, 500, 900!
Thus assuring to every one of its patrons
;hat their losses will be promptly and salts.
tactorily paid. Its management has always
been prudent, as its existence of twenty.
six years fully demonstrates
JAMES BLAKELY,
Agent for E'l county, at St. Mary's
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
" Ft'S Epsssg.''

An old gentleman farmer who had
two or three very pretty daughters, was
50 very anxious Of his charge that lie
would not permit them to keep the
company Of young men. However, they
adopted the following cxpedient to en-.
Joy the company Of lovers, without tho
knowledge Of their father. After the
old man had retired to rest, the girls
would hang Il sheet out Of the widow,
which was quito a distance from the
ground, and the boaux would seize the
sheet, and with the assistance Of his la
dy love, would thus gain an entrance,
But it so happened, that one evening
the girls hung out the sheet too early,
and as it was by some i'll wind blowa
around a corner, and the old gentleman
cspying the sheet ceuld not conjecture
the meaning Of its being there. He
took hold, and cndcavored to pull it
down. The girls supposing it to be one
of their bcaux began to hoist, and did
not discover their mistake till the head
of the Old man was level with the win
dow, sill, when orc exclaimed; 90
Lord, it's dad and letting 90 their
hold. down went the old man, breaking
his arm. The girls received their
beaux at the door after that, and the old
man gave them his appreciation.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29

PRIyTERs.-In a sermon delivered
last Sunday, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
Is said to have remarked that more pub
&c men o! cmiucnce have started from
the business of typo,sotting than proba-
y from any other occupation, We
luow not how true his is, but it is pret-
certain that there are few public men
hat have not been made eminent by the
r~pe,sctters-a class which, If not al
ways great in themselves, are often the
cause Of greatness in others.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29

WHi IT EVERY Young MAN SHOULD
Do.-l. Every young man should make
the mo~tof himself, Intellectually, NOR.
ally, socially and physically.
:. He should depend upon his OWE
efforts to accomplish these results.
3. lie should be willing to take ad-
vice from those competent to give it,
add t. follow such advice, until his own
Judgment or convictions, properly fOun-
aed, should otherwise direct.
+, I he IS unfortunate enough to
have a nch and indulgent father, he
must do the best he can under the cir
cumstaEccs, which will DC to conduct
himself very much as though he had not
these Obstacles to overcome.
3, lie should remember that young
mcn, i. ,hcy live, grow old, aud that the
habits o, youth ore oftener than other
wise Polpetuated in the mature man,
Nuowiug this fact, he should govern
hu-sc,f accorlingly,"
q, lie should never be discouraged
by small beginnings, but remember that
all great results have beer wrought out
tIo" apparently slight causes.
T.. lie should never, under any cir,
cuuatancas, be idle. If he cannot find
tic employment he prefers, let him
CON, as near his desires as possible-he
yjllthU5 reach the object Of his ambi,
lion.
=. All young men have iualienablo
''..ts," among which none is greater or
mHe sgcrod than the privilege to be
aoaebody."
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

TNHE Advertiser, having been restored
1 to health in few weeks, ny very
simple remedy, after having suffered sever
al years with severe lung affection, and
that dread disease, Consumption-is"an "anx-
ious o make known to his fellow sufferers
the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy
of the prescription used, free of oharge),
with the directions for preparing the same,
which they will find Sure Cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, SO. The on.
ly object Of the advertiser In sending the
Prescription, is TO benefit the afflicted, and
spread information which he eoGceives to
be invaluable ; aud he hopes every sufferers
will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, will
please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Couuty,ew York.d,
Oct. 25th l3GG-ly,
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
Glk Gountp Diretturn,
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
President Judge-R. G. White.
additional Law Judge-Wm. p.
Williams.
Associate Judges-E. G. Schultzc,
Jesse Kyler.
District Attorney-L. J. Blakely.
Sheriff-James a. Malone.
Prothonotary, &c.-G A. Rathbun.
Treasurer-James Coyne.
Co. Supcrintcndent-James Blakely.
Commissioners-William A. Bly,, j.
W. Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
Auditors-Clark Wilcox, Byron j.
Jones, Jacob McCaulcy.
County Surveyor-Geo. Walmslcy.
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
B E A l. E S
(LATE POwELL's)

T. M b r. O @ A II 10 I
IL Horses, Cattle and the Human Flesh,
requiring the use ofan external application.
This new Compound, prepared by a prac-
teal Chemist having full knowledge of
all the medical virtues of each ingredient
that enters into its composition, is warran-
ted to exceed anything of the kind yet Of
fered to the public as an external applica
ton for the diseases for which it is recon-
mended. We are satisfied that il will work
its own road into the confidence of all who
use it, and those who try it once will never
be without it, and therefore we rely on ex-
perience as the best test of its usefulness.
1t is pronounced by Farriers, and all who
have tried it to be the best application cv-
er used. This Emhrocatiou has been put
up for over eight years, and it is only
through the increasing demand and urgent
request OF my friends and the Public that
send it forth as the grand remedial agent
for the various diseases to which that noble
and useful animal, the HORSE, is subject
Many remedies have been offered to the
Public under different forms, some of these
arc injurious, others at best of little use,
and many wholly improper to answer the
purposes for which they are recommended.
A iudicious and really useful composition
free from those objections, has therefore
long been desired by many gentlemen who
have valuable horses, and are unwilling to
trust them to the care of designing and
pretending Farriers. Their wishes are at
length fully gratifcd, by DR.. Beale being
prevailed upon to allow this valuable EN-
brooation (which has proved so efficacious
to the various diseases) to be prepared and
brought out to the public.
This embrocation was extensively used
by the Government during the war.
Address all orders to
DIR. EDMOND BEALE,
Coz, South Second st, Phil'a.
BegH For Sale by Bordwell & Messenger,
Ridgway, Pa. ap3O1y
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
a LARGE ASSORTMENT

OF Everything Useful
Pertaining to the Drug Business Cen
orally.
Pure Drugs at Low Prices!
Pure Drugs at Low frices
Notions in Endless Variety
Notions in Endless Variety |!
American and English Watches
American and English Watches
--latest Styles Of Jewelry, Rings, &c.
--latest Styles of Jewelry, Rings, &c.
Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels |!
Fancy Articles, Toys, Latest Novels
Albums, News, Stationery, Bird-Cages !!
Albums, News, Stationery, Bird Cages |!
Violin, Banjo and Guitar Strings!
Violin, Banjo and Guitar Strings!
mar201S66
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29

TNIEDELIUS yOGT, Practical Clock &
Il Matchmaker, St. Mary's, Elk county,
Pa. Rooms next door 20 Hintenachs
Clothing Store. All kinds of work done
done in satisfactory manaer, and war
ranted. Consultations in regard to work
in the German, french or English Ian
guages. March IA, ls67tf.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
nELOUBET ORGANS & N1ELODEONS.
Unanimously awarded the First Prize,
A GOLD MEDAL,

A GOLD MEDAL,
/" AS THE BEST CABINET ORGANS"
Am. Inst, New York, Oct. 1865.
Being pronounced superior in Quality,
Power and Variety of Tone, and in number
of combinations.
"As the best instruments of America
were there contending, whichever won the
battle would have nothing left to conquer" :"
Am, Art Journal, l,-edited by well-known
musical critic.
They have also taken the first premium
wherever exhibited this season.
PEDAL ORGANS, one, two and three
banks of keys-six szes-S250 to 81, 800
without pedals, single and double bank in
great variety, $G5 to $3.50. These Organs
with their smooth, piperlike quality of tone,
beautiful solo stops, strength of chorus,
unequalled pedals, and general organ-like
effects, are superior for Churches, Halls,
Parlors and Schools. They are put up in
cases of Solid Walnut, fancy veneered Wal
nut, (new and unique styles and elegant
Rosewood, of splendid designs and finish,
and of the best workmanship lit being
intended that each instrument shall be a
model of its kind. All instruments down
to a fine octave portable MelodeOn, have
the beautiful Trcmolante stop, without
extra charge.
A large assortment constantly on hand
at our General Wholesale and Retail Ware
rooms, S4l, Broadway.
Our Illustrated Circular and Price Lists,
with our new styles, are now ready. Send
for a circular,
pELOUBET, PELTON & co
Manufacturers, No. S4l,
mAr14Gm Broadway, n. Y. CITY.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
SOMETHING NEWT!

THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully desires
to announce to the citizens of Elk
county that he has recently fitted up an es-
tablishmcnt for the manufacture and sale
of TIN, COPPER, and SIIEET-IRON Ware
- = No.
on nam oree', in A'lGGWay, where, by
strict attention to business, he hoes 10
meritthe confidence and patronage Of the
community
lie will keep on hand an extensive and
varied assortment of every kind of TIN
WARE, and repair in the neatest possible
manner, all work coming under his super
vision.
He will also keep on hand a well-assorted
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
FOR SALE

N ALII ADLL I4OI . IOIV DAII4'-
Y The undersigned has laid out vii
age upon his ground adjoining the Ridg
way Depot, to be called ELK. The lots
are 50 feet front by 100 feet deep-front'
ing towards the railroad.
Terms-For the first lot sold, 500. For
the second lot sold, SllO. For the third
lot sold, Sl20-and so on increasing in
price rs lots are sold.
rfA, First purchasers get the choice 10 t
at the cheapest rates.
Purchasers will be registered in the or
der Of their application Ten per cent of
the purchase money must be paid at the
TIME of the application.
DeapApplications will he made to Joh
G. Hall, Esq, Ridgway, Pa.
J. S. HYDE.
Ridgway. mar, 2UGG-tf.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
THE MOST RELIABLE CUSHION used
on Billiard Tables is the
CAT-GUT CUSHION,

CAT-GUT CUSHION,
Manufactured by Kavanagh & Decker and
patented Dec l8, 1866. (Scc Scientific Am
erican, volume lG, number H.
1t is the ONLY Cushion the
ion &r !9S quol'i0S to perfect CTs5
q - the most elastic and most dnr,bi,
oush'on ever ofcredto tho biiliard-nIavimo
PuH..iic, as is abundantly proven Nv ths
great demand for it since its introduction
Inc popularity which distinguishes tho
CAI,GUr Cushion and renders it superior
TO all others, is the tghtened cord of cat.
guy winch oyerlies the face and edge of the
rupper' ana running the full length of the
SuSnioh' which prevents the ball from bed
uing into the rubber and jumping from the
laDIe' The addition of the cat-gut cord
ion.
The CAT-GUT Cushion has already been
applied to over 1000 tables which are in
constant use. 1t can be applied to tables
of any make, for S75 per set.
KANANAGH & DECKER'S Factory, at
the corner Of Centre and Canal Streets, N.
T., is the most complete of its kind in the
world. The machinery Is of the most i'm,
proved character, the lumber drying room
the largest in the United States, the mate-
rial used the best that can be purchased,
and the workmen thoroughly skilled.
Billiard Cloth, Balls, Cues and Trim
mings, MI Of he best make, constantly on
hand.
Kavanagh and Decker are the only agents
in this country for kAY'S CUE CEMENT.
adludged ny competent authorities to be
the best cement ever used.
run Size Tables cut down for 800.
Send .Jor Illustrated Price List.
KAYANAGH 4 DECKER,
Cor Of Centre and Canal SITS,
aP'oly New York City.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-08-29
Take Notice.
! rTIIE UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO

rTIIE UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO
/ say to the public generally, but
more particularly to the people Of Elk
County that he has opened Black
smith and Wagon-Shop in St. Mary's,
where he will be happy to execute all
orders in his line with promptness and
neatness. 1 have also purchased the
right for Elk County, to manufacture
and sell the T. NJ. Hubbard Patent
Spring Wagon Seat, of which I will
soon have good supply on hand, or
will make to order, any desired style or
size. l would further notify the people
Of Elk County that any person or per
sons infringing on my right in the man
ufacture or sale of said scat will be pros
ecuted to the extreme limits of the law.
5-9-3m LEONARD WlTTMANN,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-23

TOR 81 eco-A SPLENDID FARM OF ONE HUNDRED
acres with house, barn and ou,su,dins a. Ira ne
valley Pike county. Pennsylvania Csu TOT nre gays
~ ~ Rass Heusson streeA fhVoAs VA<hVheA
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-05-09

A CELESTIAL APPLICANT FOR CIr1-
zENsHIP.-The Alta of the 18th inst
says: "Ah Chung, as his name imports,
is native Of the Flowery Kingdom. He
is also an artist Of no mean distinction.
He has been, for some time past, resi-
dent Of California, and is so well pleased
with MCLEAN man that he wants to be-
come brother Accordingly he, this
morning, applied to Judge Hoffman to
be made citizen ofthis Republic, The
question as to his eligibility to become an
American citizen is novel one. 'All
free white male citizens of the age of
twenty-one years and upwards, are GER
tainly eligible to American citizenship.
But whether the Monaghan race can
justly claim to be classed with white cit.
liens is controverted point. Judge
Hoffman set counsel to work to study the
Civil Rights Bill and the law bearing on
the case, before granting or rejecting
Johns application to join the American
family"
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-05-09

DR.. Hollowbelly-Dear Sir:-I kick
ed the bucket last night, but while the
undertaken was placing me in the coffin,
vial Of your Essential Oil burst in my
pocket and streaming over my face, l
opened my eyes, sneezed and arose. The
shroud having received portion of the
oil, instantly took root in the floor and
expanded into beautiful cotton stalks each
filled with busting pods. The coffin rose
on end, and grew into beautiful mahog-
any tree, which burst off the roof of my
house and waved in the evening breeze
its luxriant branches, among which the
monkeys chartered and green parrots fut-
tered their fan-like wings
Iremain your revived friend,
TIMOTHY TICKLEBERY
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-05-09

If twenty-seven inches of snow gives
three inches Of water, how much milk
will COW give when fed upon turnips !?
Multiply the fakes by the hairs in the
cows tail, then divide the product by a
turnip and pound of chalk, multiply the
whole by the pump, and the total will be
the answer.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-05-09

People will kiss, yet not one in hun
dred knows how to extract bliss from
lovely lips, no more than they know how
to make diamonds from charcoal. And
yet it is easy, at least for us This little
item is not alone for new beginners, but
for the many who 80 to it like hunting
coons or Smelling corn. First know whom
you are to kiss. Don't make a mistake,
although mistake may be good. Don't
jump up like trout for fly, and smack
a woman on the neck, or the ear, or on
the corner Of her forehead, on the end of
the nose, Or knock off her waterfall, or
jerk her bonnet ribbon, in haste to get
through. The gentleman should have
a clean face, kind eye, mouth full of
expression instead Of tobacco. Don't kiss
everybody, including nasty little dogs,
male or female. Don't sit down to it;
stand up. Need not be anxious about
getting into a crowd. Two persons are
plenty to corner and catch a kiss; more
persons would spoil the sport. Stand
firm; it won't hurt any after you are used
to it.
Take the left hand of the lady in your
right; let your hat go to-any place out
of the way; throw the hand gently over
the shoulder Of the lady, and let the hand |
down upon the right size toward the belt.
Don't be in hurry; draw her gently,
lovingly to your heart; her head will fall
lightly upon your shoulder-and hand
some shouldcr-strap it makes Don't be
in hurry; send little life down your
left arm and let it know its business.
Her left hand is in your right, not like
The giip Of a vice, but gentle clasp full
Of electricity, thought and respect. Don't
De in hurry Her head lies carelessly on
your shoulder. You are nearly heart to
leart. Look down gently into her half clos
ID eyes! Genty,yet manfully press her to
iour bosom ! Stand firm and Providence
viii give you strength for the ordeal
Be brave but don't be in hurry Her
FPS are almost open. Lean lightly forward
Vith your head, not the body. Take good
i'm; let the lips meet-the eyes close
he heart opens--the soul rides the storms,
roubles and sorrows of life, don't be in Z
hurry heaven opens before you--the :
Forld shoots from under your feet as
meteor flashes across the evening sky
don't be afraid the nerves dance before !
he just erected altar of love as zephyrs e
ance with the dew dimmed flowers !
be heart forgets its bitterness, and the \
TT Of kissing is learned. !
No noise, no fuss, no futtering and f
luirming like hook-impaled worms. J
lissiug don't hurt; it don't require a
rass band to make it legal Don't jab ,
own on beautiful mouth as if spearing
" frogs Don't grab aud yank the lady as
she were struggling colt Don't muss +
err hair, scratch down her collar, bite
tr check, squizzlc her rich ribbons, and I.
ave her mussed, rl.npled and muxed n
'on't flavor your kisses with onions, to- o
lcco, gin-cocktails, lager beer, brandy, p
&C., for maudlin kiss is worse than the Q
ch to delicate, loving, sensible wo. L
an. Il non.