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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-11

WILCOX IANNhRY. ihis Tannery
which has been under construction for sew
eral years is now nearly completed. 1t is
the largest in the United States. The
buildings are beautifully constructed with
good finish and hapdily arranged. The
vats number over eight hundred and some
of them are very large. They are now fn.
ishiug, and shipipg, about forty tuus of
sole-eather per week. The dry house and
rolling mills are in seperatc department.
We do not know what the size of this
spacious building is, but is easily seen from
the p. Il Il. r. R., to be seven stories high.
all its inside machinery works as perfect
and easy as clock. Mr.. Schultz was the
designer of this great establishment but Mr..
Allen, the boss mechanic, has gained
high reputation by his ingenuity and skill
in the construction o. those mann moth bull.
dings. The dwelling houses for the ELI.
ployees of this tannery number about one
hundred, besides the shantles that are scat
tered through the dense forest where they
peel the bark from the timber of hund reds
Of acres yearly to supply the tannely. The
Tanning Company Store is the largest in
this country and its extensive variety of
goods is, probably not excelled in the state.
The Tanning & LAUNDERING Co. saw mill
at this place attracts much attention it
contains gang of seventeen saws, one cir
cular aud one upright saw, planning mill,
latk MILL shingle mill, wood mill, machine>
ry for manufacturing picket fence and
other mechanical arrangements for flush.
ding and drove by one power.
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OF charge, except the trining sum Of twenty five
ceats, as guarantee of good faith. Tho busi-
ness is incxhaustible, and thousands are nosr
engaged in it while to their friends the cause
Of theii great success remains mystery. ANY
party engaging will frequently receive sealed
packages by express or mail. Further than
Ibis the business is all TO yourself.
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The returns from Mississippi indicate the
election OF Gen. AleOrn, the Republican
candidate Tor Governor, by large majority
with Legislature to match; aud the few
returns from Texas give assurance of the
triumph Of Gen A. j. Hamilton by deci.
sive majority. These are the results which
have been for some time anticipated by in
telligent politicians. We do not doubt
that they may be accepted as securing the
ratification Of the XVIII Amendment ~
those States.
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EREE TO BOOK AGENTS.-Ws will send
IL handsome prospectus Of our new illus.
trated Family Billie. to any hook agent free of
charge. Address National Publishing Compa-
ny, Philadelphia, Pa. 4w
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toe article can he carried in tho rost rocket, ex
cept when wanted for use. 1t needs your at,
tcn'ion but one or two days in the week. or n
couple Of hours daily, which can be after other
business is over. No additional rent tax cs, o.
help Of any kind. All engaging must be of first
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was cured Of Deafness and Catarrh by
simple remedy, and will send the receipt
free.
MRS. c. LEGGETT, Hoboken, N. Y.
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DEMORESTS MONTHLY MACHINE

Yearly subscriptions only Three Dollars, and
ten cents (which is to be sent with the sub.
scriptlon), for the postage on the engraving,
(Which will be mailed securely done up on
roller.
This is certainly the largest, most liberal
and splendid premium ever offered to single
subscribers by rDy publisher, and affords an
easy and e'"nnEical way for any one to secure
an elegant work of art, a Parlor Picture that
is only next to piano in the way of ornamen-
ation, and perpetual reminder of day
which ought to to be cherished and held in re-
membrance by every true American.
The reception of this magnificent picture
win take every one by surprise and we do not
venture anything in saying that $40 will not
procure another that combines 40 much OF in
tcrest and beauty.
Specimens of the Magazine, with circulars,
giving full particulars will be sent TO any Civ.
en- address, post free on receipt of Is cents.
Address
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III +. C. KRUMME, NJ. D.,
i Is Physician and Surgeon, Ridgway Elk
Co. Pa Office above store of X. G. Gillis
Office hours from to l0A. NJ. and to s p.
NJ. yln8tf.
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Il WAS cured Of Deafness and Catarrh by a
Il simple remedy. and will send tho rsceipt
free. MRS. NJ. c. LEGGETT,
4w IIoboken, Nj.
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MONEY

I s nm article despiacd by none, anl VIC are
now prepared to show how all may possess
II IN abundance by following few simple in
struotiOns which will be given
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THAYRR HOUSE,
RIDGwAY, PA.

DAVID THAYER, Proprietor.
The undersigned having fitted up a large
and oommodiOus hotel on the southwest
corner Of Centre and Mill streets, with good
and convenient stabling attached, respect
fully solicits the patronage Of his old friends
and the prtlic generally
asclSGo 1y DAVID THAYRR.
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DRESSING YOUR WIrE.-You wish to
dress your wife better than your circumstan-
ccs will allow. She wants to have you She
is woman of spirit, it is said, and does not
mean to be drudge. "Why should .eur
neighbors," she says to her husband, "dress
any better than we? They are made of the
same flesh and blood that we are. See
how they come out. don't think any
man of spirit would let his wife and chill,
d en 60 to church dressed as you let us 90.
Look at these children. You would think
they had just come out ofson,c slop house
If had married as I might have married,
we should have had different times-I and
my children ~ How many men are stung
to the quick by such remarks from their
wifes. Often-times their moral sense re
volts, at FIRST, and they feel Indignation; but
continual dropping wears a stoue," and
by-and by the man is dressed little better
than he can afford and somebody must pay
Tor tho extravaganza. I do not mean that
they are tempted to steal; but / DO say inar
they grind. They mean somehow to get it
oat of the millincr, out of the dress maker,
or out of the merchant. They intend to
make one hand wash the other somehow
and they. 60 into petty meanness to bring it
about. And this desire to dress better than
they can afford is taking off the very enamel
of their virtue, and taking out the very
stamina OF their religious life. Unimpor-
tant as it seems, ostentatious vanity in dress
has ruined many family, and damed,
many soul.-Rev. Henry Ward Bsecher
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A AGENTS WANTED FOR BEFORE THE
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rapid selling booI. A complete expose Of the
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PARMLEE L CO.. Philadelphia. or Middle
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AGENTS WANTED for our Great Household
Work,
OUR HON f PHYSICIAN
A new Handp. Book of Family Medicine. BY
DR.. BEARD, of the University of the City of
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the various departments. Three years devo-
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medical colleges testify that 1t is the best fam
lily doctor book ever written. Outfit and sam
pie free to agents,
A. H. HUBBARD, 400 Chestnut st, Phila, Ps.
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A SPLENDID PRIZE FOR THE LADIES /!

The finest, most pleasing, and costly engrav-
ing ever published in America, 10 be presented
as n premium TO each subscriber TO
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Fro N &5 10 $40 psr D !

Car be made Jy any one NTH the American
Knitting Machine knitting stockings, &c,
while expert operators can even. make
more knitting fancy work, which always
commands a ready sale. A person can
readily knit from twelve to fifteen pairs OF
stockings per day, the profit on which will
de not less than forty cents per pair
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BOOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT
BOOT e. SHOE STORE,
ALSO,

Connected with the above establishment have
Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Establishment
where work will be made to order. Repairing
done on short notice and on reasonable terms.
The public are invited to give me call
oc23, '69y GEORGEaWALKER.
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Exclusive Agent for the sale of
ALEX. MORrON'S GOLD PENS.

Repairing Watches, etc., done with the same
accuracy as heretofore. nov20 '69f
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THE AMERICAN FAMILY
K NITTlNG M A G n N E
Is presented to the public as the most
Simple, Durable. Compact 4 Cheap
Knitting Machine ever Invented.
ICE. FLK $26.
This Machine will run either backward
or forward with equal fa,itity
MAKES THE SAVE STITCH AS
BY HAND,
bu, far superior in every respect.
WILL KNIT 5000 STITCHES IN
ONE MINUTE,
and do perfect work, leaving every knot on
the inside of the work. 1t will knit pair
of stockings (,ny sizej in less than half an
hour. Ii will knit
Close or Open, Plain or Ri06ea Work,
with any kind Of coarse or fne wollen yarn,
or cotton, silk or linen. 1t will knit stock.
ipgs with double heel and toe, drawers,
hoods, sscks, smoking caps, comforts, pur'
seq, muffs, fringe, afghans, nubies, under.
sleeves, mittens, skating caps, lamp wcks,
maps, cord, uudershirts, shawls, jackets,
cradle blankets, leggips, suspendcrs, wris-
ters, tidies. tippits, tufted work, and in fact
an endless variety Of articles in every day
use, as we'll as for ornament.
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.OMETHING NEW In RIDGwAY !

COMETHING NEW In RIDGWAY
BOOT & SHOE ESTABLISHMENT !
The subscriber takes thia method of form
ing the citizens of Rldgway and vicinity that
he has opened
BOOT & SHOE STORE,
in the room lately occupied by Henry S. Thsy-
er in the west end of the Hyde House. where
may be found general assortment of
Ladies Shoes,
Gcntiemens' Boots and Shoes,
Boys Boots and Children's Shoes.
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The Ma.sachusetts Contest.

We are pleased to learn that our Massa-
chusetts friends are making a gallant and
we trust successful canvass. As there are
three distinct tickets in the field, Republi-
can, Democratic, and Labor Reform, we trust
no friend Of the cause, under any circum-
stances will fail to perform his imperative
duty. The Workingmen of Massachusetts,
cannot afford to let this election 20 by de-
fault They have manfully grappled with
the enemy, and it will be their own fault. if
success does not crown their efforts. We
wish them God speed in their noble attempt,
and trust We shall have the pleasure Of
chr onicling the election Of Edwin Cham
berlin, by handsome majority. The fol-
lowing are the names of the various candi-
dates on the Reform Ticket
For Governor-Edwin NJ. ..Chamberln, Of
Boston.
For Lieutenant Governor-James Chattaway,
of Springfield.
For Secretary of Statc-StilIman B. Pratt, of
Randolph.
For Treasurer and Receiver Genersl-N. W.
Stoddard, Of North Briigewater.
For Attorney General-Charles COwley, of
Lowell.
For Auditor-Charles J. Goodwin, of Haver-
hill.
For Senator, Second Norfold DISTRICT II.
Leland, Of Walpole.
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LONDON, Sept. 80, 1859.
TO the Editor OF the woRKNeMAH's ADVOCATE:
The question that takes the place Of al
others here at the present moment, is the
Irish land question. 1t is very dimly under
stood by the average run of Englishmen at
the present moment, but as the time sp-
proaches for it's settlement, and as its char
ter and Importance begin to make themselves
known, the public interest IN it grows and
deepens,-so that by the time Mr.. Gladstone
is prepared to make known his project, the
workingmen OF England will be in q posi-
ton to say which side they will place them
selves on as a political force. This Irish
land question is thoroughly labor question,
inasmuch as the small tenant farmers OF Ire
land can scarcely be considered capitalists,
and the point at issue is whether these men
shall have legal security in the enjoyment Of
the fruits Of their labor, or whether they
shall remain in a position to be proved upon
under cover Of a most iniquitous landlord
made law.
There are several forms Of tenure in ire
land, but that which prevails most is tenan-
cy-at-will. The practice for a poor tenant
is, to take bis bit Of land al a high rent, to
do all the improvement he can by his own
labor and the investment of such money as
he can commaud-building also, as a rule,
bis own house and other offces-and having
done this remain subject to be turned out on
the world on a six months notice, without
compensation of any kind. Anything more
iniqutous than this it would be difficult to
imagine, and yet the poor freshman has
hitherto been condemned as a discontinued
been satisfied with this felonious arrange
ment.
The cry of Justice to Ireland has now been
Thoroughly taken up by the English work
ing people. 1t wrang from Land's-End to
John o. Groat, when the Irish church ques
ton was discussed, anj it rose in an unmis-
taxable shout Of triumph when that shame
less fraud was tumbled to the earth.
Now, whatever may be looked for or ex-
pected in any quarter, you may depend on
Il the demand from Ireland will be "fxity of
tenure"-in other words, the land to remain
in the hands OF the tenant forever, provided
be pays his rent at the proper time-and
that there shall be no power of eviction but
for non-payment OF rent, and to meet the
changing value in land through lapse Of
time, a septenial valuation to be made, and
rent raised or lowered, as circumstances may
call for such Step-not counting in the cal
culation the tenants own improvement,
made with bis own capital and by his own
efforts.
Whatever Me-. Gladstone's personal views
NAV be, he will not be allowed by land
lords parliament to cede these demands. As
vet in the House Of Commons, be has to a
great extent to rely for support on the old
Wing aristocracy--and already they have
taken ground against fixity Of tenure
Lord Harrington, VITO is heir to the immense
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Cores bonding Secretary Uni
COLUMBUS, Ohio Oct. Is, 1869.

COLUMBUS, Ohio Oct. ls, 1863.
To JANIS sxrTH, Corresponding Secretary Union S.
DEAR SIR: have received several let
ters similar to yours, from different persons
connected with our trade, and in reply TO
sill such, / will say, that have not been au-
thorized to receive any money for the pur-
pose you mention, but | am confident that
tha gentlemen having this matter in charge
will cheerfully accept any contributions Of
fered by our organization. The action OF
your Union meets my cordial approval, and
I hope that other local unions will follow
your example. Let the good work SO nObly
begun, be prosecuted to successful compile
ton.
Cigar Makers, appeal to you to come
forward and contribute your portion towards
erecting this monument to VIM. ID. SylvIs,
the lifelong friend Of the working man.
Remember also, that there is another duty
which we owe-that Of protection to the
widow and orphans of OR departed friend.
also recommend that the appeal made by
Mr.. Trevellick, President of the National
Labor Union, be read before each local union.
The Appeal may be found in the WOr6tng
mans Advocate, Of October I'd, 1869.
Considering the suggestions OF yourself
and others. will take upon myself the duty
Of receiving all contributions Of our Trade,
and forwarding the same t. ITS proper destl-
nation, and give notice Of the same from
time to time in our official organ, the Chi
csgo WoRKNGMAN's ADVOCATE.
Yours Fraternally,
FRED. BLEND,
President of Cigar Makers Int. Union.
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ruEPFnPLES, TICKET.

All our readers know, from the first hour
Of ID connection with the ADVOCATE, to the
presdnt time, it has been our aim at all times
and Nnder all circumstances to avoid ZEN
tang lng alliances" Of every character, belev-
ing hat the objects Of the National Labor
Uni h could DO best subserved by rigid
adh, Pence to it's purposes and declarations.
NorIs it our intention on the present coca
sion Ito depart from our oft declared line Of
poll y, although We believe it to be the duty
Of e ery workingman ia Chicago to give an
hondst and hearty support to what is desig-
natE as the "PE0PLEs' TICKET" We do not
proIbse, however, to enter into any pIrtisGn
defence Of the movement. believing that
othd and higher considerations can be
urgd in defence Of our position. We are in
favd Of PEOPLES TICKET, because for years
we have exposed and denounced the party
CORRUPTION which has manipulated our pri-
mari and municipal -ctions. We are and
havl been in favor OF a PEOPLES movement,
bec4use we regard all such efforts as step
in dc right direction-as tending to carry
QUIT the very objects and principles for
whlh the National Labor Union was called
intd existence We are in favor Of the
PEoILES' movement, because it is popular
protest against all monopolies. We are in
favkr Of the PEOPLES movement, because it
TENDS to the disintegration Of existing politi-
cal parties, and the recognition Of princi-
pie hor which the working people have long
beeh contending.
N reference to the effort made in certain
uuFters to place a sO-called independent
ticket in the field, we feel it our duty to
stab openly and above board-that we re-
garh all such movements as injudicious and
ill-kmed, and tending to thwart the very
obilcts for which it was OstenSibly organized.
Although we regret that the working classes
hayt not secured the positions on the ticket
to 4hich they are entitled, and which under
pro- Der management we believe they could
haI obtained, honor and "good faith" alike
der and that the pledges given should be re-
dea ned viz an honest and independent
SUPPORT Of the Citizens Ticket. To act in
bad faith on the present occasion would only
redound to their lasting dishOnor and dis
cr1iit. Right or wrong, their representatives
md in conclave with the citizens commit
te9 pledged their earnest support in behalf
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LABOR ITEMS.

President Trevelick is stumping Massa-
chusetts for the success Of the Labor Reform
ticket.
TIE city Of New York has I3O Trades
Societies, averaging from IS to 100 members
each.
The BARRIERS Of Newark have increased
the prices.
The Lithographlc Printers of Boston have
organized benevolent society.
TIE journeymen Tailors of New York
have subscribed 800 70 aid their fellow
craftsmen in Massachusetts now on a strike.
The Clothing Cutters Of the same city have
also forwarded them $500.
HELP THE GIRLS The President Of the
New York Tailors' Union, and alsp OF the
international Union, writes to the Pres, lent
of the Boston Union, exhorting it's mem bcrs
to DO all they can to aid the pantaloon ma
kers to secure their rights
SEVERAL wealthy iron masters Of Pennsyl-
vania have purchased $4,000 acres OF land
In Allegheny county, Virgins, ior $40, 900,
where they will start furnaces at one.
The dry goods clerks of Brooklyn have
formed an Early Closing Benefit Association.
committee Of the master tailor2 Union
Of Syracuse are looking Tor men to AXE the
places Of the local taiors, who are on a
strike in that city. TAiors will at accord
ingly.
THE Brotherhood OF Locomo i've Engi-
neers OF the United States and Ca ada c,m-
menced their annual session at Baltimore on
Wednesday, the Goth inst.
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Of the movement, presented taeir candidates
for nomination, most of whom were accepted.
and promised in return therefor TO support
the nominees by voice and vote. Under
these circumstances our duty is plain ana
uumistakeable; and for these reasons il for
To other, we are prepared to render an unre'
served and hearty support to the Peo-
pies movement, and t.u,t our readers VIII
IA likawise
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W. R. DoDD, Secretary, Box 12l.
To the Editor Of the woaKuoxAs's Advocate.

To the Editor Of the WoRKMGNAI's Advocate.
Please give the following correspondence
a place in your columns and obligs
FRED BLEND,
President Of Cigar MakerS Int. Union.
LEAvRNwoRrH, Oct. IL, 1867.
To FsnD. BLEND. President Of Cigar Maker Int Union
DEAR SIN: In q circular .ssueH Nv M..
Trevellick, President Of = 2 ! Ca 4Lional
Labor Union, and read Gne regular meet.
ing of the G. M. Uni0l this city. We md
that at the last session OF the National La
Dor Congress, il was resolved to erect mo-
nument to the memory Of VIM. ii. Sylvis,
late President Of the National Labor Union.
To effect that object. it was determined to
appeal to the working men OF this country,
asking them to subscribe for such noble
object Mr.. Trevellick appointed the Presl-
dents Of the National Unions Of the differ
emit trades to act as agents in taking up such
subscriptions from their respective trades
We were sorry your name was not on the
circular. The members of this union are
DESTROYS to throw in their mites, and would
like to see their unions do the same, remit
the amounts to you, and you forward the
whole to such gentlemen, designated to re-
ceive the same, as the offering of the Cigar
Makers Of this country and Canada, there
by showing that we, as a body, are deslrous
to assist in the erection of a monument 70
the memory of VIM. II. Sylvis, the late
champion of the Workingmen ali over the
world. Yours, fraternally,
JAMES SMITH,
Cores ponding Secretary Union 81.
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COLUMBUS. Oct. 10.

COLUMBUS, Oct. 10.
To the officers and Members OF Local Unions under the
jurisdiction Of the international Union:
This is to inform you that the following
named persons have made application for
membership 10 this Union:
Charles A. Stehle-claims to come from
GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
John Straul-c!aims to have come from
Lancaster, Pa.
Any Union having charges to prefer
against any Of the above persons, are re-
quested to rotify US of the same imme-
dIately.
By order of Union No. "a
FRED BLEND, Cor. Sec.
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Return Of MIR. Mcdonald.

We learn from letter received from our
friend, Mr.. Alex. Nc. Donald, from Sacra-
mento, that be expects to reach Chicago to-
day, on his return from his California trip.
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Land Over.

Editorials on the international COnven-
ton and Popular Elucation," and cores
pondence from London, Omaha, st. Paul
and Grand Rapids.
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is putting back to New York. and the City
Of Paris has fairly commenced her voyage to
the port Of Liverpool.
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THE CIGAR MAKERS.
Important Notice.

Important Notice.
KRoKUK, Oct. Is, 1869.
TO the EDITOR Of the WoRKMeAAN's ADVOCATE.
You win please give notice through the
columns Of your paper, to the Cigar Makers,
OF the following
CIRCULAR.
The following persons have made applica.
ton for membership in this Union. II you
have any charges against either of them,
you will please notify this Union, on or be-
fore the 9th Of November:
r.. G. Harms-claims to have come from
Montana, Boone county, Iowa.
Louis Biethen-claims to have come from
Fort Madison, Iowa.
John Koch, Charles Spiegel, jacob Blum,
Conrad Holstein, Henry INLAND, 7. Q. SEES
strom, Jacob Ocksrt, John Long, Joseph
Lehman,-these claiming to have come from
Burlington, Iowa.
By order of Cigar Makers Union, No. CO.
Keokuk, Iowa. JOSEPH NEEBEs,
President.
". R, Dopp, Secretary, Box 12l.