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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

The New York Times in speaking of
the recent mass meeting Of workingmen
there, says it was the first startling Incl.
dent of revolution which has long been
pending, and which is yet to be attended
with some remarkable developments
These organizations, combined iudustrially
and politically, form a power which it is
not wise to ignore, whose strength should
not be under estimated, aud is evidently
destined to be successful.
General Davis officially reports al
headquarters in San Francisco, respecting
the Indian outrages in Alaska. The
Indians guilty of the recent murders be
long to a war like tribe called Kake o.
Kekoys, they have committed many muc
ders and outrages, heretofore always escap
Gaping punishment. Upon hearing Of thu
murder of the traders, Gen. Davis pro
ceeded in the steamer Saginaw to th'
neighborhood of the tribe, and finding i
deserted, ordered their Villages burned
The tribe was much frightened at the sum
mary manner in which they were dealtl
with, and they promise to surrender th
murderers, whom the Commanding Genera
determined promptly to execute. Gen
Davis anticipates no serious trouble
and feels master of the situation. Th
steamer Saginaw is to be properly fitted ou
and proceed again to the neighborhood o
the Kakes and further punish them if to
murderers are not surrendered.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02


A GooD ONE Du ring the first years
of the war, when change was scarce and
some large firms were is suing currency OF
their own, farmer went to a store in a
neighboring town and bought some goods
and gave the merchant five dollar bill, of
which he wanted seveuty,fve cents back.
The merchant counted out the amount,
and handed it over to the farmer. He
looked at it moment and then inquired :
What's this
g It's my currency" said the merchant
Wal, taint good for nuthiu' whar
live" said the farmer.
Very well,' replied the merchant,
keep it till you get dollars worth and
bring it 70 my store, and | will give you a
dollar oil tor it"
The farmer pocketed the change and
departed. A few days after he went into
the same store, and bought goods TO the
amount Of one dollar, and after paying
over the identical seventy five cents, he
took out handful of pumpkih seeds and
passed them over to the merchant.
Why, what's this ?" said the mer
chant
" Wal, said The farmer, this is my cur
rency, and when you get dollars worth
bring it out to my place and will give you
dollar for it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
Brave John Manard,

John was we'll known as a sturdy, in
telligept God-iearing pilot, on Lake Erie
He Had charge of steamer from Detroit
to Buffalo, one summer afternoon. AT that
time those steamers seldom carried boats.
Smoke was seen ascending from below,
and the captain called out
Simpson, go down and see what that
smoke is."
Simpson came up with his face as pale
as ashes, and said
Captain, the ship is on fire
Fire fire fire ! instantly resounded in
all directions.
All hands we're called up. Buckets of
water were dashed u pom the flames, but in
vain. There were large quantities of rosn
and tar on board, and it was useless to try
to save the ship. The passengers rushed
forward, and inquired of the pilot, i" How
far are we from land?"
Seven miles"
How long before we reach it ?"
Three quarters Of an hour, at our
present rate of Steam"
"Is there any danger?
Danger enough here-see the smoke
bursting out GO f0ra ard, if you would
save your lives "
| Passengers and crew, men, women, and
children, crowded to the forward part OF
the ship. John Maynard stood at his
post The flames burst forth in sheet OF
! fire clouds of smoke arose the captain
cried out through his trumpet, "Johu
Maynard"
" Ay, aye, sir !" responded the brave
tar.
" How does she head ?"
3" South east by east, sir"
" Head her south east, and run her Oh
shore"
Nearer, yet nearer, she approached the
shore.
Again the captain cried out, " Johr
Maynard" The response came feebly
- Ay, aye, sir I"
" Can you hold on five minutes longer
John !"
"By Gods help will.'
The old mans hair WIS scorched from
,te S, ,'alp /; one hand was disabled, and biz
teet, \ We re set, yet he stood firm as a rock
He br,,ced the ship-eyery man, woman
and ohi,l was saved, as John Maynard
drooped O, erboa I'd, and his spirit took it
flight to its I od."
lie sacrificed his hFe to save the lives c
others. Noble .7ohn Maynard ! 1t i.
worth greater ef, rt to save man iron
u,oyoI ru n. j. b. GoUGH.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

CIyILITY Is A FoRTU. SE.-CNl'lty Is a
fortune itself, Tor a courteo Hs man Always
succeeds we'll in life, and tha,5 when per"
sons of ability sometimes fail. Inc famous
Duke Of Marlborough is case l. point.
1t was said of him by one contemporary, that
his agreeable manners often converted an
enemy into friend and by another, THAI
it was more pleasing to be denied a favor
by his grace, than to receive one from any
other man. The gracious manner of
Charles James Fox preserved him from
dislike, even at a time when ne was politi-
eally, the most unpopular man in the
kingdom. Ihc worlds history is full of
such examples Of success obtained by
civilty. The experience Of ever man
furnishes, if we recall the past, frequent
instances were conciliatory manners have
made the fortunes of physicians, lawyers,
divines, politicians, merchants, aud indeed
Individuals of other pursuits. To men,
C. Witty is what beauty is to women-it is
a : eneral passport to favor-a letter Of in
troo Yction written in language that every
one L Understands.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
IR1stMAN AND FIDDLE-An Irishman

IRIst.,MAN AND FIDDLE-An Irishman,
inst come to the country. had never seen a
fiddle. A man came into the hotel with
one und,r is arm. lie soon began to tune
it M. One IF the screws slipped, and he
spit upon it to make it hold, aud then be-
gan to draw the bow. The Irisiman, who
was Watching him, could stand it no longer
but bolted cross he street, into another
hotel, exclaimiug q" I thought this was
a land of liberty aud freedom, but the
divel take such lar d, where ye abuse the
poor children so bao "
Landlord Who is. abusing the chill
drcn
Irshman.-Why a man came into the
taveru just now, with a little boy under
his arm, and he began to torment the dear
little creature. 4Fir.t, he began to pull and
tiwst his ears, then to- provoke him more,
he spit in his face, and then he draw'd a
briar across his be Ivy and Holy Virgin,
how he did scream
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
my2'G8-1y.
Sperial a,utires.
S. D. HOWE,
Sole Proprietor, n. Y.

New REMEDY IN CoNsUMpT,oN.-A
Physician who had Consumption for several
years, with f. .equent bleedings of the lungs
cured himself with medicine unknown to
the profession, when his case appeared hope
ess. He is the only physician who has used
it in his own person. or who has any knowledge
of its virtues a"d he can ascribe the degree
of health he now enjoys to nothing but tn 4
use of his medicine; and nothing but utter
despair and entire extinction of al hope of
recovery, together with want of confidence
in all others induced him to hazard the exper-
mcnt. To those suffering with any disease
of the lungs he proffers treatment he con-
fdently believes will eradicate the disease
Price $3.50 per bottle, or $8a half dozen,
sent by express. SEND fer o circular or call
on DR. f. BoYLsTOg JACKSON, No. 250, North
Tenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

THE mol salvation of men and of wo-
men depends in great degree upon home
surroundings Men who never have good
and well cooked food, nor pleasant society,
nor easy chairs nor tasteful rooms at home,
are pretty sure to patronize restaurants,
saloons, barrooms, OF the homes of happier
neighbors
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
A Poor Memory.

There are various reasons why some
persons have poor memory.
They may have overworked their brain,
and exhausted the energies of the nervous
system. A majority of the people tax
their minds to the utmost, and instead Of
re.vigoratiug themselves after exhaustation,
continue their labors until their systems are
deranged by excessive mental application,
and the brain loses the power of receiving
or retaining the impression made upon It,
.,Tany have disqualified themselves for labor
bv overcharging their brains with more
than they can do. Itrequires presence of
mind, much frmncss and decision OF
character for an ardent and enthusiastic
person to take rest when work presses upon
him. and opportunities for labor multiply,
and he frequently continues in business till
! sickness entirely disables him from pur-
suing his calling.
Inactivity OF mind is another fruitful
source Of poor memory. However strong
and vigorous the mind may be, originally,
unless exercised, it is like gold and silver
laid away in napkin, which soon becomes
tarnished, though if used daily they would
be bright for years
Irregularity of life is another reason for
poor memory. IF persons are subject to
extremes, sometimes getting up early and
sometimes late in the morning ; if they in.
dulge in excuses of any kind, or trihe
with their equalization SO as to impair its
power, they cannot expect to have clear
ideas on any subject-especiallY a good
memory. 1t is important to live syste
ma tically and methodcally, if we would
preserve the brain in good condition.
Dissipation spoils. the memory. Wher
the nervous system is over stimulated with
alcohol, tobacco, opium, or by anything
that exc;tes the brain the result is unfortu
nate 1t may increase the bliliancy for a
time, but soon the constitution become
a ffccted by the OYER sti mutation, and tn
mind consequently more da1 and obtus
han ever.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
A CARD TO THE LADIES.-Dr. Dupon-
"a Col nEN DERIDNINA IL nII 6

A CARD TO THE LADIES.-Dr. Dupon-
~ co.'s GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS
toi females. IafaHible in correcting irreg.
ulariies, Removing DISTINCTIONS Of the
Monthly Turn, from whatever cause. aud
always successful as preventive. One Pin is
a 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-
mOntion the Proprietor assumes no re
spons;bihty, although their mildness would
prevent any mischief to health: oti erwise
he Pills are recommen ded as n Most Inyalu-
able Remedy for the alleviation of those
suffering from any Irregularities whatever
rs well as prevent an increase of family
when. he Rlth will not permit it; qlrieting the
nerves and bringing back the rosy celor Of
health 4" to the cheek of the most delicate.
Full and explicit directions accompany
each box. Price 81 per box 6 boxes, S..
Sold in Ridgway, Pa, by G. G, Messenger,
Druggist, sole agent for Ridgway. Ladies, by
sending him 81 to the Gidgway P. 0. can
have the Pills sent (contide1tially) by mail to
any part of the country, nee of postage.
Sold also by Swaync q Reynolds, 81, Mary's,
and by one Druggist in every village in the
Union.
S. D. HOWE,
N.Y., ,68-1y. Sole Proprietor, N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

"PATRIoK, you fool, what makes you
steal after that rabbit when your gun has
no lock on 1t 7" Hush Hush my
darling, the rabbit don't know that"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

WHY are young ladies' with brilliant
eyes very powerful The often iasten
eight (fascinate) men.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
GI9UMD E.GaEs

Another advantage You can always
get whrt you want at their stores, h.nee
you will save time by going directly to
them-and TINE is MONEY. We
have no space here to onumerate oil the ad-
vantages you will have in patronzing these
establishments. But call and see, and
reap the the advantages for yourselves
Among their Goods you will find
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
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 uu-
equaled by any establishment ia the
county. They buy directly from maaa-
facures and on tbs
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

TRoFT AND Loss. AS rather an un
scrupulous fellow named Ben was coming
down town one morning, he met Tom and
stopped him.
Il say, Tom," he said, here's pretty
good counte rfeit three. IF you'll pass is
III divide"
Let's see the plaster" said Tom and
after examining it carefully, he put it in
his vest pocket, remarking, " It's an equal
divisional dollar and half apiece
Yes" said Ben.
All right" said Tom, and off he went.
A few minutes afterwards he quietly
stepped into the store OF his friend Ben,
and purchased can of oysters for dollar
and half, laying down the three dollar
bill for them The clerk looked at the bill
rather doubtingly, when his suspicious
were Immediately calmed by Tom, who
sid
There was 70 use looking, for he had
rece,:vtS that from Ben himself not ten
minute. sit &C."
OF con, Sc, the clerk, with this assur>
ance. torkeo over the dollar aud half IN
change, aud wit.h ibis deposit and the can
of oysters Tom lit. chortiy aiterWaru hs
met Ben. who aske,l h;u if he had passed
the note.
81 Oh, yes" said Ton. at the same tine
passing over dollar and ha* to Ben,
That evening when Ben mate up his
cash account he was surprised to ind the
saAe old counterfeit three in the drawer
Turning to his clerk, he asked
Where did you get this cursed note (
Didn't you know this was counterfeit ?
Why" said the clerk, " Tom gave it
to me, and l suspected it was fshy; but
he said he had just received it from you,
and took it
The whole thing had penetrated the
mind of Ben. With a peculiar grin, he
muttercd " Sold ?? and charged the can OF
oysters to profit and loss account
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

DRY GOODS 10 en- iless varieties,
GROCERIES choios aud fresh
CLOTIlENG Of best material superior
cut and finish,
BOOTS d SHOES Of the best
stock and make,
CROCKEFsY for newly marriaS,
lhiddle aged aud elderly!
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

DIFFERENT KINDS OF WEDDINGs.-A
Wooden Wedding-Marryng blockhead.
A Golden wedding-Marrying for
money.
A Crystal Wedding Marrying " glass
eye"
A Tin Marrying a milkmaid
A Paper Wedding--Marryiug an editor
A Silver Wedding-Marrying an old
maid of sixty.
An Iron Wedding-Marrying a black.
smith.
A Linen Wedding-M Marrying laund
ress.
A Crockery Wedding-Marrying &
chambermaid.
A Black Diamond Wedding-Marrying
the daughter of a coal dealer.
A CSna ding.-Marrying Celes
tial
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

JONES had been doing homage to pair
of bright eyes, and talking tender things
by moon light lately. A few evenings
since, Jones resolved to make his destiny
sure" Accordingly, he fell on his knees
before :he fair Dulcinea, and made his
passion kDown. She refused him out fat.
Jumping to his feet he informed her 10
choice terms that there were as good fish
in the sea as ever were caught. Judge Of
the evaporation of our worthy swain when
she cody replied 4" Yes, but they don't
bite at toadsl" Jones had learned q
lesson.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
AND EVERYTHING ELSE,

rs 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.
v1n1tf.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02
ROOFING AND SPCUTlNG,
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
TOYS, BIRD CAGES,
PUMrs, PIPEING.

Ridgway Nov. 13, 1868, v1n1tf.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

SNEEzING OMENs.-The Home Maga~
zine gives the following hints for the
superstitious, but we are afraid they are
hardly adapted to this locality, yet we re-
produce them as literary curiosity:
Sneeze On Monday, and you sneeze for
danger
sneeze on Tuesday, and you kiss a
stranger
Sneeze on Wednesday, and you sncezo
for letter;
Sneeze on Thursday for something bet
fer
Sneeze on Friday, you sueeze for
sorrow
Sneeze on Saturday, you see your sweet
heart to- morrow
Sneeze on Sunday, your safety seek
Or our devH will have you all the week
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

STRING advances.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-03-05
The Great .NSr ER0iani Remedy.
Dr.. ]. ". POlands White Pine Componni,

csrs' sore Tlroti coli,. cossA.. Dp,l,r,s. I,r.u.
eAn', Np'ifiSg Of Bleed, saf PslaoaarV Issc',oss
gtHTaHy. " - r'nUkabfs rsassy 6,r K,fs,v
Co~PtsiHts. DiaS'tss, D,sFculty 81 Tsti,.g I,i,s
Bissdisg rev iAs k'issys aaI Rt5tisr, ,rsr,i a,s
ether csSB,lizis. "'@
roLANb's WHrrE PiSE CoNPuuSn. hnsrb.S,,.
given 10 a thorough trial NC can niently rss,r,
mend fsia.d'. HlIis Ptss Co~yousf a. yery WI.
liable article for the cure II colds coughs and r,,i
monte complaints generally, In several cNses ~,
have known u o. give prompt relief when ali other
remedies which had been tried had failed m is an
article which, In q climate 50 prOmOtlve Cf sudden
and severe colds a. that 90 New England, ought 10
be in every family and We are sure hat those " no
once obtain 10 and give u q iair trial, will not
thereafter be willing to be without it-Bosisa
yOsraai.
A yALuAHLs MEDIcIsE.-Dy. Pslg.l's mate Ptss
cer.Pss NJ advertised In columns, IL success
fuI attempt 60 combine and apply the medicinal
virtues O( the white Pine BARK. 1T has been thor.
ouyhly tested by people In this city and vicinity.
aud the proprietor has testimonials TO is value
nom persons we'll known % our eititens. We rec
ommend It's trial In all those cases OF disease %
which 10 Il adapted IL IL Cor sale by all our drug
gists.-Nsr ferk fsfepssfssf
Thu Blas Ps.s cea,essd IL now sold In every
part OF the United states and British Provinces
Prepared AZ the
New England botanic Depot, Boston, Ms.
ysplJ
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-03-05
THE .HO.1'U.NE.y'T.zL
Fire InsurRnc ompany,
(oP BAITIMORE)
Assets, over

Assets,
Cru,,v
nmrv , Hon Tnpry which burned insured
ave consider
Companies aud friends
the
formerly o. saco connecci)
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-03-05
LOCIL .tFFifRs.

ood rempIars. -
The Convention Of the Cool Templars held
!, Ibis city ON THURSDAY week, was well attend
/. A private meeting Of the Lodge was held
. the forenoon anil afternoon, and public
meeting in the evening, which was addressed
several speakers. The general tenor Of the
solutions adopted was that clergymen and
,urch members should be more active in the
mpcr,nce cause, and that the members Of the
invention would vote for no candidate for Of
e who was not known TO be temperance
an.
iiunicIpoI Court.
The bin to enlarge the jurisdiction Of the Mu-
icopal Courts Of the cities Of Saoo aud Biddo-
nj has been real in the legislature three times
nj passed to be engrcsscL
Iasonic.
At the annual communication Of Frecdom
Olge Of Free AMI Accepted Masons in Liner
X, hell on the 9th ult, the following officers
N,erc chosen for the ensuing year; ii. ii. Bur-
and. VI. VIM. b. Bangs, S. w.; Abncr Lib
|ly, j. w; A. Burbank, IT,; J. +. Lord, Sec.
samuel L. Lewis, S. D.; Wilson Strout, J. ID.
The Gro"d .irf"y.
Gen. George L. Bcal, Grand Commander Of
he Department, has made the following aP-
sentiments Of Ailes-de-Camp Isaac $. Faunce,
.cuis,on; J. 2. Miller, POrtllnd; Joseph Noble,
augusta; Samuel l.. Miller, WaldobOrO; +. Z.
shaw, Paris; Z. T. Sanger; Bangor; W. H..
'ogg, Bath; Y. W. GuPtill, sacO.
Egys-acfiy.
The Great Falls Journal says that Peter c.
Iornc Of that town has hen that laid an egg
ast week, that contained another regularly
ormcd cgg with shell on the inside.
appointment.
We learn tina, John J. Leavitt, csq., Of Hamp-
ton, Republican, has been appointed Postal
Clerk on the Eastern Railroad, from Boston to
Portland. riec-lIcyt Of North Berwick. Demo
crat, removed r.r-
Insurance .igain.
Cheap insurance is just as important to the
propcrty-holder As low taxes, AMI we are glad
% see that Mr.. Shaw's movement TO rvduce the
atcs "gocs bravely on" and that our leading
business men are availing themselves Of the ad
,antagcs offered at his agency.
,aco Charter Election March. 4, 1869.
The following il the vote for Mayor given in
" the several Wards:
~. Nh. pfrh,yE Shsv Mffffken
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-03-05
JOINT RESOLUTION directing the enforcement
OF the lien upon the steamer Atlantic"

OF the lien upon tne ettatncT
Whereas, on the sixth OF February, eighteen
hundred aud forty nine, an agreement In the ma
ture Of n chattel mortgage Was entered into he.
tween the Secretary Of the Navy OF the United
States and the assigness OF the Collins contract.
by which, ufter reciting the acts OF March Thru,
eighteen hundred aud forty-seyen. and August
third eighteen hundred and forty EIGHT a'ore.
said, and that the assignees OF the contract had
Launched two vessels, (the Atlantic" ami ',rach
fc," stiIl unihishcd9 and had applied for adyan-
ces under the act, and were willing and DESTROYS
to secure the repayment or refunding OF the sane
from the annual compensation OF the said SHIPS Dy
lien on said ships IL was witnessed that the sald
nssi.nees bargained, sold and conveyed the said
two vessels 10 Prosper NJ. Wetmore, upon trust
that the asagnecs should retain possession OF The
said vessels and employ them IN execution OF the
from the commencement OF the performance OF the
service under the contract, the assignees shouln
have failed 10 repay IN money, or 10 reiund OUT OF
one years compensation, such outstanding bal
snce due and paid or unrofunded Ofsuch advances
as the Secretary OF tho Navy might have made
prior To the end of one year from tho commence
nent OF the performance OF the said service. then
the aid Wetmore was, after ADVERTISING for six
months the time and place Of SALE to soil the said
steamships at public auction, and cat OF the pro-
ceeds pay (I) the expenses OF the trust ~ the bal.
ances OF advances due the United States, and 90
the surplus To the assignees and whereas the said
deed Of & Is s' S1s oa and Whereas
larc amount Is still due on the said mortgage LOT
expenses incurred In executing the trust Nnlcn
N Is claimed the government ~ '
and whereas the sale OF tho said steamship AT
I,ntic' ha. been duly advertised according to tho
terms Of the mortgage, but never solids therefore,
Re IL resolved By the Senate and House OF Repre-
s,ntdtir,s Of the United STATES of dmIieaW Son.
gr,ss a,,,mbIsd, That the Secretary OF the Navy
be, and Is hereby. directed TO cause the trustee
PANIED In the said deed Of mortgage TO proceed ~
once, in such mode as the law and deed OF mort,
On 90 NAV authorize TO enforce the lien upon said
steamship "Atlantic," with a view to the immedi-
ate payment OF the expenses OF the trust and 9TH
or balances that may be due and owing upon the
said mortgage,
Approx, d, February 10, 1909.