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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
THE oLDELr TREES IN THE WoR1p.

The oLDELT TREES IN THE WORLD. Soc
The cypress of Somma in Lombardy,
Italy, is perhaps the oldest tree on record.
1t was know to be in existence in the time
of Julius Caesar, AZ years before Christ,
and 10 therefore, more than 1890 years
old. 1t is LOG feet in circumference at
one foot from the ground. Napoleon,
when laying down the plan for his great
road over the Simplon, post in one of
the Alps diverged from straigh: line to
avoid injuring this tree The honor of
superior antiquity, however is claimed by
some in behalf of the immense and yeuera,
BILE tree in Calaveras county, California,
which is supposed from the concentric
circles in the trunk to be 2665 years old.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

To WASH CURTAINs.-h lady, in writ
Ing about the best method of Washing lace
curtains, says she always soaks them two
or three days in warm water by which pro.
cess they are SO much cleaused' that very
little rubbing is needful. All attempts to
iron lace stretch it entirely out OF shape.
The curtains should be spread smoothly
upon the floor Of spare room. clean sheets
having been laid down, and allowed to re.
main until dry.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
A CUMous EXPERIMENT

A CUm!ous EXPERIMENT "A curious
physiological experiment was recently made
by placing few grains of barley before 4
hungry pigeon. While pecking at the
barley the brain of the pigeon was frozen
by means of spray of ether. The bird
being thus deprived of consciousness,
ceased pecking, and remained as if dead
The barley was then removed, an2 the
ether spray having ceased the brain was
allowed 10 thaw. The bird soon returned
to life, and its first act was to renew the
pecklng for time, although no food was
before it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
A Beautiful TNDTLy Srpppsr1rr,

a BEAUTIFUL INDIAN SUPERSTITION.
Among the supers,itions of the Seneca
Indians is one Of singular beauty. When
a maiden dies they imprison. a young bird
until it first begins to try its power OF song,
and then, loading it with careGsos they
loose 1t over her grave, in the belief that
it will not fold its wings nor close its eyes
until it has flown to the spirit land and de,
llvered its precious burden of affection to
the loved and lost.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

WET CLOTHS TO THE HEAD-In
slighter degrees of fever, wet cloths are
ordered In this case remember that no
extra weight must be applied. A piece of
rag folded once, riDsed in cold water and
applied, is quite thick enough the weight
OF wet towel would probably do as much
injury as the cold would do good.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
w. S. SERVICE

100000 CUSTOMERS WANTED.
At the new Masonic Hall Building.
STOVES at prices that will please Of all de-
sirablo kinds.
PIN-WARE of every kind on hand at all
times.
Special attention given to Wholesale orders.
Price list furnished to dealers on application
SHEET TIN AND COPPER WARE.
House furnishing goods great variety.
STEAM AND WATER PIPEING,
PUMPS, FISHING AND HUNTING
TACKLE, such as RODS BAS-
KETs, sEINEs, FLIES, HOOKS,
CAS-, POWDER, &c. &c.
BIRD CAGES 4 NICE VARIETY.
ROOFING, CUTTERS, SPOUTs.
of Tin, Galvanized Iron and Copper and every
kind Of
HOUSE AND JOB WORK
done on short notice and warranted,
AGENCY of Henry Disstons celebrated
saws. Orders for saws at factory prices So
icited, also for repairing, Information aud
price list furnished on application.
PAPER RAGS, OLD ROPE, OLD
COPPER, BRASS, PEW
TER, LEAD, IRON,
BEESWAX, HEAVY HIDES, DEAKEN
SKINS, sEEEP PEALTs, GREEN
BACKS, NATIONAL BANK
NOTES, U. s.
BONDS de.
taken IN exchange far C0ol, or Fork.
vln2otf VS.. SERVICE.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

SNUFFERs.-A countryman seeing for
the first time pair Of snuffsrs, asked:
&" What's them fur ?"
" To snuff the candle"
"To snuff the candle"
The candle just then needed attention,
and with his thumb and finger he pinched
off The snuil, and carefully put it into the
snufers, saying:
" Well now, them as handy y"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

A SHOEMAKER receiving a note from
4 lady to whom he was particularly at.
tached, requesting him to make her a new
pair Of shoes, and not knowing exactly
the style she required, he dispatched a
written missve to her to know whether
she would like them TO be =" Wround or
Squire toad?" The lady, indignant at
this rich specimen Of orthOgraphy, replied,
" Kneether."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

4 NEWSPAPER published in TIE regions
of Lakes MemPhremagog and Winnepc
saukee, says that the fish in Lake Hol-
Ieyhnnkemunk, Maine, are said to be
superior to those Of either Lake Weeley.
ebaoock or Moosetockmegantue. Those
of Cbaunungogungamauug were very foe,
but they all got checked to death in tIy>
ing to tell where they liYedN
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

A BUTCHER let a sailor have shoulder
of mutton on trust, but finding day or
two alter, that he had gone to a foreign
land, said, /" My word bat if | had known
he never intended paying for it, l would
have charged a penny pound more FOR
it."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

DUDLEY RANDALL who makes " Hash "
ior the Aurora Beacon and spices it well,
is guilty of the following: As Collax had
Nellie Wade, why didn't he have her uncle
weighed, also !? Because he's Ben Wade
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

JOSH BILLINGS says he will never
patronize lottery so long as he can hire
anybody else to rob him at reas enable
wages.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

EyERf spark of good thought should
be blown in fame, and produce a suitable
practice in our lives and conversation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

HAVE seen farmer travel about so
much that there was nothing athome worth
looking after.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
vtn20tf.

A CARD TO THE LADIES.-Dr. Dupon-
- cos GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS
for females. ln(allible in correcting irreg.
uIarities, Removing DISTINCTIONS Of the
Monthly Turn, from whatever cause. aud
always successful as preventive. One Pill is
dose. Females peculiarly situated, or those
supPosIng themselves so, are cautioned against
using these Pills while in that condition,
lest they invite miscarriage, after which ad-
moniton the Proprietor assumes no re-
sponsiblity, although their mdness would
prevent any mischief to health; tFerwso
the Pills are reeommen ded as Most Invalu-
able Remedy for the aileviation of those
suffering from any Irregularities whatever,
as well as prevent an increase of family
when health Will not permit it; quicting the
nerves and bringing back the ''rosy color OF
health to the cheek Of the most delicate.
Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price ST per box; boxes S5.
Sold in Ridgway, Pa, by G. G. Messenger,
Druggist, sole agent for Ridgway. Ladies, by
sending him 81 to th2 Ridgway P. o. can
have the Pills sent (confdeatally) by mail to
any part of the country, lree Of postage.
Sold also by Swaync Il Reynolds, st. Marv's.
and by one Druggist in every village in the
Union.
s. D. HOWE,
my2'GS-ly. Sole Proprietor, N Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
2AaURD ELG0Du

Another advantage. You can always
get what you want at their stores, hence
you will saws time by going directly to.
thsm--and TINE Is MONEY. We
have no space here to enumorate all the al
vantages you will have in patronising .kess
But call and sss, and
reap the the advantages for yourselves.
Among their Goods you will find
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
CENTREVILLE.

Have on hand, splendid assortnents Of
all seasonable Goods adapted to the wants
Of the people of Elk and adjoining
counties, which they are selling at prices
that defy competition. They would simply
state here, that being very large dealers,
their facilities for purchasing are uns
equalled by any establishment In the
county. They buy directly from MANS
factures and on tho
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09

70 inch shaved shingles taken for goods.
at the market pnee, at both stores.
Also most other kinds of coun try pro
duce taken at the market value.
ylnltf.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-09
TANNING & LUMBER co,

IL EYSTONE STORE WILCOX PA.
ATTENTION EVERYBODY
SPRING OPENING
The largest store in North Western Pa, lit.
terally filled to overlooking.
WINTER GOODS closing out regardless of
value.
We are opening the spring campaign with
the largest and most attractive stock ever
offered in this market.
We shall endeavor to keep every depart
ment well assorted the year round, Our
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
will always contain large and well selected
stock of Cloths Cassimers & Cloakings. Black
and Colored Silks. Seasonable dress goods in
great variety. Table Linens, Napkins Towels
&C., white goodsof every description, bleached
and brown sheetings all widths.
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bed for several weeks with fever, but the
immediate cause Of his death was sutIoca
tion, he being too feeble to throw off secre
tions of air. His remains will be brought
to Nashville for interment.
CISclSSATI, Sept. l0.-The Chamber OF
Commerce to day passed resolutions of sym.
pathy for the sufferers by the AvondAle coal
mine disaster, and contributed $500 for
their relief.
The Woman's Suffrage State Convention
meets in this cit7 on Wednesday next.
half.fare arrangements during the Con.
vention have been made with most of the
railroads.
PARIS, Sept. l0.-The Opinion Nationale
demands the immediate completion Of the
Sendtus Consultum. Fears are entertained d
OF an early return of the Emperor's weak
ness, which last makes it extremely import.
ant that the constitution and government
shall he well settled. Without this, revo.
luton is certain in the event of any changs
Of sovereigns. ...
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11
The warrant books of the treasury depar..

The warrant books of the treasury depart
ment shows that the expenses of the govern
ment for the fiscal year just ended were less
than $685., 100000, as against sl,O7O,OOO,
900 for the fiscal year before and nearly as
low as 1862. The actual expenses OF the
military branch of the War Department du.
ring the fiscal year previous to the one end
ing June Both last, were 1929, 100000, while
for this year they were not quite $8O,5OO,'
600. The Navy department expenses for
the year ending June 3Oth, 1868, were over
$3O,OOO,OOO, while for the las, fiscal year
they have reached only about s23,OOO,OOO'
The expenses of the treasury department
have increased $9,OOO,OoO, while those of
interior department have gone up from S28.
100000 to S36,OOO,OOO. The above exhibit
will be made in the forthcoming official re.
port of the Treasurer.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11
READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTION with my Planning MIL, I
L have opened Ware Room for the sale OF
Primed and Glazed Sash, VI here will keep CON
stantly on hand all sizes Of these articles, which
can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. obtain my Glass
from the manufactures at Pittsburg thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy In this market. Ali Builders, Farmers, and
others in want Of Sash will consult their own in
tsrest by giving me call before purchasing else
where as Am Offering unusual Inducements for
thi, trsds J. A. BIDDIscN.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11
DIR. b. T. MITCHELL,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN,

DY REQUEST of patients in Rock Island
d County, will have rooms at the Rock Island
House every Tuesday and Friday during the
fall where he will treat with electricity, all kinds
Of diseases, both acute and chronic Electricity
will locate the disease TO the satisfaction OF any
patient. One trial will satisfy any one OF this
fact Mrs. Stalcup will attend to lady patients.
The Doctor and his sister are well known in
Davenport, as Mrs. stallcup has been q resident
of that city for some years, and can bring good
references from some Of the best families in the
city. az to the efficacy Of her treatments In all
Female Diseases. Have cured Deafness, Fever
and Ague, Catsrrh, Bronchial Affections, where
everything else has failed also, Liver and Kid
nsy Affections. No shocks given. The treat
m ant, are pleasant to the most nervous patients
sven to infants. Let the afflicted give us call
W. viii DO them good. Charges reasonable
sug2sdtf,
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The Litchfed (Conn.) Enquirer states,
on the authority Of private letter, that an
attempt was made to assassinste Hon. H,
G. Hollister, United States Minister to Hay
ii, at his residence in Port au Prince. The
rebels have threatened his life before. The
letter states that threats have also been made
against Mr.. Bassets. Reports say Mr.. Hol-
listers wound is not fatal, but he lost agood
deal Of blood.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The new order requiring policemen in New
York to wear their uniform on all occasions
is resisted by the wives of the officers, who
have no disposition to be regarded as female
thieves, on their way to the Tombs, when
taking an evening walk with their husbands.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Indications are that the National Irish
immigration Convention, to be held at St.
Louis Oct 18th, will be very large. The
executive committee having the matter in
charge have received information tina: near.
ly all states in the Union will send full del
egations.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The crops generally in Western PennSyl-
vanis are unusually luxurisnt, The potato
crop will suffer from the rot occasioned by
the drouwht it is said, but everything else in.
eluding fruit, is abundant and good.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Tho Democrats carried the Legislative
elections in California, on Wednesday. This
secures the defeat of the ratification of the
Fifteenth Amendment to the National Con.
stitution by that state.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Senator Pomeroy has found it necessary to
"brand" story tha. he offered his support to
President Johnson as an equivalent for the
Lesvenworth Post Office.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The Des Moines Valley Railroad will car.
ry free all Iowa editors attending the State
Fair or the Editorial Convention.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Efforts are being made to raise money for
the relief of the widows aud orphans of the
miners killed at Avondale.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The nineteenth anniversary of the admis.
sion of California into the Union was csle-
brated at San Francisco on the 9th inst.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Seven hundred and forty.three miles OF
railroad are now completed or under con-
tract in Kansas.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

The Republican State Convention of Min.
nesota, on the 9th, nominated Judge Austs,
Of st. Peters, for Governor.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

St. Paul, Minnesota, claims to have pop.
ulation Of 10000, and a valuation for as.
sessment of eight millions.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11
pailp argus.
OFFICIAL PAP Il n.

Eighteen American ladies announce them
selves as lecturers for the next winter.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Track.laying has commenced on the st.
10. & Denver City railroad.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Ere in Milwaukee on the morning Of
the 9th destroyed property valued at $780,
900 insurance, 100000
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Washington City is to have a new paper
the Morning Necs.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Four hundred Mormous arrived at New
York on the 9th inst, en- route for Salt
Lake.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Oxford, Mass, boasts Of lO2 persons
over twenty years Of age in its 5000 inhsbi.
tants.
The evening Argus., 1869-09-11

Forty bushels of potatoes were raised OF
oneeighth of IN acre of land near Vin,on,
Ohio, this season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-23
Farming Implements !

GPITLER & MYERS.
- DEALERS IN
Agricultural Implements, Machinery
FARMING AND GARDEN TOOLS,
HARDWARE, WOODENWARE, FERIYL-
IzERS, FIELD SEEDS, &C.,
are now receiving and opening large and well
selected assortment of Goods at their warehouse,
Near Rail Road Depot, iStaunton Va
Their agricultural implements consist in part of
Reapers and Mowers, Threshing Machines,
Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters, Corn
Shelters, Hay and Grain Rakes, Hay
Forks, Cider Mills, Drills, Corn
Planters, Cultivators, Flows
and Harrows, Farm Bells,
-fr..r. = Grindstones, &C. ..r a--3
Their large and we'll selected stock of Hardware
is new and direct from manufacturers and i'm
porters, which they are offering at prices which
cannot fail to please, embraces, in part, "lJ
Nails, Horse Shoes, Shovels and Spades, Grain
Scoops, Hoes, Mattocks and Picks, Forks Gar
den kakes, Locks Bolts, and Hinges, and Build
ing Material of every description, Carpenter
Tools, &C., SC.
Also fine assortment of CUTLERY, such as
knives and forks, pocket knives, pruning and
budding knives.
They also have cooking stoves, and q fine as
sortment of iron and steel. stt-tE{
They have woodenware of every description,
such as buckets, tubs, water kegs, field cans,
churns, &c.
The public are invited to give them a call, and
see their goods, as they are guaranteed in every
respect, and are offered at Very low prices, as
they were bought for cash and can be sold low
They are determined to build up a trade and all
who are in want of goods in their line-especally
parties who are building, cannot do better in the
SPITLER & MYERS,
Near r. r. Depot, Staunton, Va.
mar9-tf
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For the Spectator

ESS1tS ILDIIORS
Give me space In which to
put myself right upon the record I am rub.
lsned as having signed myself member of a
political party and disciple of its creed. Nv
name was by an unintentional mistake (of the
telegraph attached to the document.
Believing that in this dark hour in our af
fairs, we should be of no party-should dis
caro- abstract political principles, and support
such men and measures, and adopt such practi-
cal expedients for the evils of the day as will
restore as honorably and speedily as may be,
our oppressed Commonwealth to the Union
and to peace and prosperity, and having
knowledge that the persons named in the new
ticket are hlgh-toned gentlemen conservative
IN their politics opposed to the Underwood
constitution with its present obnoxious fea-
tures-ln favor of the removal of political dis.
abllitles-devoted to the advancement of the
material interests of the State-besides being
qq1allfied for the positions for which they are
selected, say, honestly entertaining these
views, that when applied to, | most Cordially
and sincerely endorsed, above my name, that
the Gilbert c. Walker ticket met nv approba.
ton, and should have my support, but [ de-
cllned to sign the document referred to.
1t the people generally, after "a second So
Der thought, and as | know prominent Con-
servatlves design doing, will put their shout,
ders to the work, we can elect the trustworthy
and patriotic gentlemen on that ticket to the
government and lift our bleeding country from
the dust. " NICHOLAS X. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-23
Married.

Near Christians Creek in this county, March
10th, 1869, by Rev. G. S. NJ. See, Mr.. JUNIUs F.
RooTs and Mrs. MARY A. Croft all of this
county. % 1855 Gs Ed.
On Dist, in Mt Solon by Rev. Thos c. Car
son. j. EDWIN BoLEN to SALLIE T. HoPEwELI
At the residence of Elijah Hogshea1, ESQ.,,
near Middlebrook, in this county, by the Rev.
Pc. Hoge, of Scottsville, Va, Mr.. JOHN SAM
UEL McCoRKLE, to Mrs. MARY JANE WHITE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-23
Military Appointments for Augusta
COUNTY. ~1

CLERK OF COUNTY CoURT-Samuel A. East
vice VIM. A. Burnett removed.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT R D. Sears,
vice Joseph N. Ryan removed. d.
MAGISTRATES VIM. Armstrong, vice Jas.
Wilson; VIM. Link. vice Theophilus Gamble,
David Alexander, vice Thos j. Burke; W.
w. Clinedinst, vice Geo. A. Bruce T. NJ.
Finley, vice Absalom Koiner Jno Fl. Dal
house, vice Jno. L. Ellis; John Silor, vice A.
A McPheeters; VIM. W. Thomas, vice W.
/. Smith; VIM. Gibson, jr., vice Lewis Bum
gardner; Geo. Reubush, vice VIM T. Rush
JOS. A, Miller, vice Jas. F. Hite Henry Mish,
vice B. O. Ferguson VIM Morgan, vice B.
Z. Mailman; Jos T. Mitchell, vice B. E.
Points. @9l-s'1e'1t 2 +s'' 81 ...-....
COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE :-Eras.
mus L. Houf, vice Jno. G. Slower; Henry B
Jones, vice Thos. M. Donoho 80 ~ :
CoNsTABLEs u. Fl. B. Shultz, vice Geo.
NJ. Apple; Geo L. Arehart, vice Adam Rus
misel; Jno. K. Kayser, vice VIM. NJ. Bush
Jacob Ewing vice A. T. Grooms JAS F. Davis
vice E. J. Bell; VIM. A Reed, vice Jno. FL.
Heller. ..-.- .-f s-is4s ElE1E
OvERsEERs OF THE Poor Jos. A. Miller,
vice Jas Z. Beard; Benz NJ Lines vice Fred,
Burns. lIF ~
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SDecIOL Notices.
@Sm PAIN KILLER.
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The PAIN KILLER is, by universal consent al
lowed to have won for itself reputation unsur-
passed in the history of medicinal preparations.
Its instantaneous effect in the entire eradication
and extinction of Pain in all its various forms in
cidental to the human family, and the unsollci-
ted written and verbal testimony of the masses
IN its favor, have been and are, its own best ad-
vertisement
For evidence in favor of the PAIN KILLER for
Ministers Sore Throat or Bronchitis, read the
following:
GENTS The Pain Killer has been constant
occupant of our house for over two years, and
portion of that time it has been the only medicine
under our roof Hardly ever do I hear my chill
dren complain of being sick, without having them
ask in the same sentence for Pain Killer
For several years before became acquainted
with the Pain Killer, had suffered a great deal
from an affection in my throat, thought by some
physicians to be Bronchitis, by others to be what
is called Ministers Sore Throat. AT one time 1t
was SO severe that I was obliged to give up
preaching Within a few months after L had
become acquainted with the Pain Killer, l had
another attack from that distressing complaint
tried my new-found medicine, and, to my as
constituent and delight it produced wonder
fully soothing effect In a short time was
wholly relieved. Since that time l have had a
number of attacks of the same nature, and the
Pain Killer has always afforded me relief. About
one year since. my wife became subject to severe
suffering from Rheumatism Our resort, as usu-
al, was to the Pain Killer which would always
relieve her.
have not time now to say more, as L could
with hearty good will, and always have done,
in praise of the Pain Killer. 1t this hastily writ
ten letter, in commentator of Perry Davis
valuable medicine. will be of any service you
are at liberty to do with it as you please.
Very truly youls,
EDGAR CADY, Owatonna, Mimi,
Missionary of the A. B. Home Mission Society.