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

PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SocI-
ErY.-This Society has determined to hold
its next annual exhibition on the 2Sth of
September 1869, TO continue four days. -
The place of exhibition is not yet determin-
April.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

THE flower of youth never appears so beau
tful as when it bends toward the Sun Of
Righteousness.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

A Cincinnati jury rendered verdict of
not gully with recommendation to mercy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

"Pound Parties" are the latest notion -
Those invited are expected to contribute one
pound at least or something to eat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

A man in Rhode Island was sent to Jail for
ten days for sleeping in church. Nothing
was done 10 the Clergyman
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

An Albany paper announces that it will
not, hereafter, take payment in dogs
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-04-02

Legal tenderness-Your wife's kiss for
money
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
Explosion of Lamps.

Our ears are every day panied by ac-
counts Of. kerosene lamps exploding and
killing, or soaring for life, men, women,
and children. A simple knowledge OF
the inhammable nature of the fluid would
probably put a, stop to nearly all the &C
cidents. AS the oil burns down in the
lamp, q highly inflammable gas gathers
over its surface, and as the oil decreases
the gas increases When the oil is nearly
consumed, o slight jar will often inhame
the gas, and an explosion Is sure to fol-
low, dealing death and destruction. A
bombshell is not more to be dreaded, Now,
If the lamp is not allowed to burn more
than half way down, such accidents are
impossible! Always fill your lamps every
morning then you never need fear an eI-
plosion. Great economy can be practiced
In regard to the .wicks. There Is usually
one-third of wick wasted. BY sewing
one wick to this unburnt end, and insert
ing the same, !. 9. the small piece, into the
lamp tube, you can burn more of it but
be sure to take IL out before the part that
joins the wick enters the tube. Now turn
down To the joined edges. Thus saving
on both wicks is secured. To be sure, the
saving is small, but the old adagel is very
true (: +" A penny saved is a penny earned"
Half tea spoonful of salt added to the
oil of a lamp which holds pint viii take
away the disagreeable odor sometimes Rp-
parent, and IL Is said prevent the formation
of that dangerous gas. 1t Is q simple
remedy, easily applied, 1t is also asserted
that the salt makes the oil last much long
er, but We have only heresay evidence
concerning 1t. Kerosene is the best anti
dOte for a severe burn or scald ImmeTse
the injured part in cold water for q mo-
ment; dry with soft cloth, taking care
not 10 rub at all. Then bathe in kerosene,
and the terrible pain ceases, We know Of
a little child who put his foot and leg into
a pail of nearly boiling water, !, The above
remedy was applied, and in few minutes
the child's screams ceased. We know not
of the philosophy of the matter, but we do
know that it is the most efiicacious remedy
for severe burns or scalds In the materiA
medica.+t thcb0Gf0SiO 'H9m5yOIqmI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
Making Collections,

| MANY boys and girls take a fancy TO
make u collection of something. Some
collect postage stamps, others coins, and
we have seen very large collections of
| buttons in which there were no two alike.
| The desire to make as large u collection
rs possible, without regard to anything
else, we do not approve of; but 1t is very
| pleasing to see young people collecting
| specimens which shall teach them some
thing A collection of postage stamps
made for the sake of getting the greatest
| possible number, is of no more use than
so many pieces of newspaper; but if ono
will read about the country to which each
| stamp belongs, then something interest
| ing and useful may come of this postage
stamp mania SO with coins-collection
of which, at least the foreign ones, very
| few young people are able to make.
These can lead to historical studies
After all, we prefer much to see young
folks take to collecting natural objects.
| Those of you who live in the country can
| find an abundance of things more inter
esting than postage stamps or even coins.
We once saw a large scolIection-we have
forgotten how many specimens of all tho
different kinds of beans-a dozen or so
of each kind put in a neat little paper
tray, and correctly named, A nice collcc-
| ton would be all the different kinds of
wheat-indeed, we should much like to
have such collection ourselves Then
how interesting it would be 10 have Epeci-
mems of the seeds o. every kind OF
troublesome weed. The eye having be
come accustomed to the appearance of
tn ese seeds, would be able 10, detect them
at once among seed grain, or other kinds
of seeds. Another collection we would
suggest TO the older boys, is one of all the
native woods of the farm, or the neigh
borhood; very few people know any but
the larger kinds Of wood. A collection
with specimens to show the bark, the end
of the wood and the grain would be some
thing worth looking at. Then there arc
the insects which are injurious to, crops,
Which would make not only useful but
really handsome collection, and would
lead to study and close observation of
the habits Of the insects. OF course, one
will take fancy To, one, thing and one TO
another and in a family of several, boys
and girls, museum may be fogmed which
will be worth something TO show others.
Those who are old enough to study
plants, minerals, insects etc., viii, dof
course, make collections of specimens TO
illustrate these studies. Our sobject WAS
to suggest something that seemed 70 as
better worth doing than .aecuI9platlrg
postage stamps on butt0ns--7Aa'sElf9a
Ag1TcuItuTtss .ds rra rlt a4irnT
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
ifHypIooK sHsFs anyyso
The Mandrrer,s Prayer.

gW ITkH3 ZaJ ,I0T HNfuW
ON n cold. dreaffv etanin0 In autumn. n
small boy, poorly clad vet oleanlv and
tidy, with a pack upon his hack. Knocked.
at the door Of an old Quake. IN the town
of S.. "WAs Mr.. Lanman at homeYW
" Yes" The boy wished 20 see him. and
he was speedily ushered into the host,s
presence. An. '''" ,..a 7d' p. ~
Friend Lanman was onJ of the wealth.
lest men in the county, and President of
the L. Valley Railroad. "a The boy had
come 20 see if he could obtain a situation
on the road. He said he was an orphan
his mother had been dead onlv two
months. and he was now homeless wan
derer. But the lad was too small for the
filing of any Mace within the OtiaKef's
gift, and he was forced to deny him. StiIl
he liked the looks Of the how. and said 10
him; ... r....,a r's-',,9,
"Thee may stop in nv house tonight.
and ON the morrow I,wiil give thee namus
of two or three roodm In philadelphia,
to whom thee may apflywith asstlratfce OF
kind reception at least. 1 am sorry I have
no employment for thee" ~
Later in the evening the old Quaker
went the rounds of his spacious mansion.
lantern in hand, as was his won't, to see
that all was safe, before retiring for the
night. AS he passed the door OF the little
chamber where the, poor wandering or
phan had been placed TO sleep, he heard a
voice. He stopped and listened, and dis.
tinguished the tones Of a simple earnest
prayer. He bent his ear nearer. and heard
these words from the bows Iipsi '.'''
40, Good Father in fIsayeni help me
to help myself Watch over me as
watch over my own conduct; and care for
me as my deeds merit Bless the, good
man in whose house am sheltered, and
spare him long, that he may Continue his
bounty to other suffering and needy ones.
Ameni" NJ. ssi7'a.
And the Quaker responded another
Amen as he meved on and as he went he
meditated. The boy had a true idea Of the
duties OF life, and possessed warm, CRATE
ful heart "T verify think the lad will he
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
A Word TO Boys.

MAKE yourselves Indispensable to your
employers; that is the golden path 70 sue
cess. BE so industriops,. .s0 prompt, so
careful, that if you are absent one hqnt of
the usual time you viii be missed, and .he
in whose service you are shall rsaysh = l
did not dream w. was isoiusefal."
Make your employer your friends per-
forming with mihuteness whatever tvk
he sets before you, and above dll be Not
too nice to, lend a hand, however ArepJIg-
nant to your sense OF neatness IL may be.
The success of YOUR business, N atleET llie
depends upon how you depart yolTeelf
now if you are really good lar aayhlng
you are for great deahl BE energetie' pat
your manners into business look as well
as act with ,alAehtyaiA Appear to feel an
interest, makeYouT master q stIiEsssTyo our
own, If you have an honest 0Ilesi Let
your eye light tupiat his request aud your
feet be ninible There ReisOmo wh0look
so dun and heavy, ahd' 60 nth lsO'i slow
and lazy pace, that ii is irksomei ~ ask
what it is your right TO demand OF them.
Be not like these! ss1 sdi 10 TsiIoqsI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

on her chhd, which in my eyes amply
compensated for the want Of regular
comeliness ait
The cnrate advanced. Good morning,
Marguerite, he said. q ave- i-Ht
Good morning, sir" she answered,
looking up with a beaming smile.
"HOw is baby to-day s"-yv vyT -
'"As wen as possible, said the happy
mother, holding up and showing her nurs-
lings rosy, dimpled cheeks IL
"Well, Marguerite" said the good old
man, taking the innocent little creature
in. his arms and kissing its tender forehead,
81 could fancy This yourself As I remenl'
Der you on the day l baptized you. Come,
the Valley OF Campan has not lost its
Pearl--it isrestored in the person Of our
little daughter" .-. Lea.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
in ths,town' Of g., in Maine, lived

In the town of s., in Maine, lived
some years ago couple who had got
tired Of the jars and troubles OF welded
life, and mutually resolved 70 end them.
But, being rather short Of this worlds
goods, they hardly fel; IKE paying out the
they went to the old gentleman who joined
them in the bonds OF mAtrimony several
years before, and desired him TO unite the
knot The worthy old Squire scratched
his head, thought moment, and told them
that there was no way but 10 60 TO court.
" But hold" says he, 81 have it. You
promised To live together and be true to
each other until death should you part
Come out into the yard" Then seizing a
cat that sat In the doorway, he directed
John 10 take her by the tail and Jane by
the head Then lifting { sharp ak, he
said, "Now death doth you part" The
AK fell, and the couple were divorced
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

1t was recently announced in Phila-
-delphia churches that "coaI collections
would be made. A German who did not
upqegg;apd that the e collection was % be s
OF coal to a church. but f9una no one
there 10 receive II. tr4 slsusf4 III
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

"A citizen Of Dalton, Mass, missed q
valuable horse a few mornings since, and
afler alarming various ofiieers by telegraph
and otherwise, found the horse in the
barn, where he had been carelessly left
the night before without hitohing. q
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

IA school 7isiter lately gaKS q teacher
the following sentanne't0 spell : s Robert
Wright, the beautiful wFiteFdo II ) WRIGHT
vile, down ini1Wringtong claimsn theIox-
elusive right 90 write the rites and Cere-
monies of his church, and has secured a
copYyright FOR his writings; but Henry
Wright the writin g,Tnostfr, .also writes
those rites nov IS II honora1ie for .the
Right Honorable Henry WTight bQIciY, to
write himself upright In the presepoe, OF
the right-handed wheelwrights Robert
Wrightf" = N.' tsg a,;ai . s,..a,.ss,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
POETRY.
ON We 6fRkRi, SI6EI

Wsgo onr ways in life too much alone;
- we hold ourselves too far from all our kind
Too often we are deaf to Aigh and moan; .-----~
- Too often TO the weak and helpless blind n
FOO often. whore distress and want abide, -
Nctofn and pass Tpon the other sidals - ssis -
Tho other side is trodden smooth, and worn
CSvsyy by IoSSts,sps S ~ psxtag idly sn ths dsys Iol
Il seldom more than an unttodden way
Our solht keefte are fof our fset tho ruiie Il 2i
they lead US All upon The other side.
II should be ours the oil and wine,to pOur
-, into the bleeding wounds OF stricken ohes:
TO take the smitten. and Che sick ard sore.a
And bsar them where the stream OF blessing
runs; - r-'s-~r'7
instoad, We look about, the way is vide. I'M
And 60 we pass BY on the other side. = NJ
Oh. friends and brothers gliding down theFysafa
humanity is calling each and ali II. lI
an lender accente, born OF grief and tears tNts
- pray you listen to the thrilling CALI n shkrN
nou can not in your selfish pride, = aft.ff
fass 9'tltkss on the Other side.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

Ass an evidence OF Che coldness OF the
weather in Laramie, Wyoming, q paper at
that place ssVsis y An eslimable Young
lady Of this, town. got .ohoked two days
ago, while drinking glass Of water, by a
niece Of ice sticking in her throat, where
Il still remains, A council of eminent
physicians decided that nothing could be
done to remove the obstruction before
next spring" 'i -fA't
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

THE Young Mems Christian AssOeia-
tion of Springfield, Mass, has held 900
prayer meetings during the past year
The Sabbath evening meetings have .Ry.er-
aged. 100 attendants. The association
has forwarded eos unstamped letters, and
has received many grateful returns. The
expenses tbr the year were VI 900. io
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17

The heavy gold head Of the gold
spike which fastened the. last rail Of the
P6cind RSilroad has 'beSn manufactured
into rihgs miniature hammers, spikes and
rails, as mementoes of the event. One of
these meinenCoes has been or soon will
be presented to each of the following per-
SONS President Grant, William III. Sew.
ard, Leland Stanford, President of the
Central Pacific; Col. John b. Turner, Di-
rector, George i. Dunlap, General Super
intendent, and William B, Ogden, ex Pres
ident OF the Chicago g. Northwestern
George M. Pullman and A. B. Pullman,
of The Pullman palace cars, John Duff,
Director, and G.. G.. Hammond, General
Shpenntendent Of abe Onion HscificS and
@. Il. Huntington, Vice President or the
Central Pacific. The rings are described
as. follows by the Omaha Reptl6tican :
"These rings are solid and heavy. They
aF9 thndshmelY CengTaysl and carved
with thaied and scroll work IA black and
white. On the top or cap are two beauti-
fuf moss agatea, iof light and heavy
shadea The gold in the rings represent
the orient, the agates the occident. Be.
tweed 1hesed stones iea neat koId spike.
On one side of the rings the words, Last
Spike p. r. r. and On. the other side,
May 10, 1891 On the inside David
HsTsA a4d the Ffeipientename,"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-12-17
FEMALE P6EASANTRtEs.


'i ''i..' 6Who told d yons, .r-u si, ~.
r...-rl "Her fFiend.n C) b IS IT, mad
t'.. ''H "'Tfs dreadfniiS lLEi- 70 1a
.H i...r- =" Yes, awiisl r. n H,D. .gf
Don't tell it, tpray ~
" Good graciousi'
'''''- p" Who'd thinkhpT iiuul io
....r5ui t"WelL we'll, wenl' la. ID I,f...,
lEI YHf "i've had my .u irluitpHsp ~
.. 'a SuspicionsIn ~ .... - a.
''' And l. too, you I" ''' i''i'
"Lord help us ~ '''"'' -H
i.Hf'" itH - Poor ereetur ~ ..-u..3 wlrl
f.. Z" SO artfui ln
-.'' $50 sly 4" ii 'N}- 'nNfu
.... T..l "No beautyr' r.f tI i4ftfni
t quite thirtyln ..
i"'f "a "Between you and Ii''ii7H yis'
"Tm goingi" Ioi Ei'1''4
,DNIs s$si si!stI W SIJsF aIAH
VTm fOrlorn !"
.. ...E Farewell dearr', T. .,,,; Ia.
Goodbye sweet I" -"'"-'.i
)" "FD'so 0iad shs's ooas r'IiIiHjno)
The Portland daily press., 1869-01-09
The Victory Fairly Won,

We are glad to learn from our Augusta cor.
respondent and from other authentic sources
that the great battle at Augusta is regarded as
finally closed even by the adherents of Mr.
Morrill,. The dishonorable proposition to re.
pudiate the result of the Republican caucus i:
| discountenanced by all honorable men, what
ever their sympathies were before the decision
was reached. How trivial pretext for such
reputation is aft .rded by the refusal to count
the blank paper of the Aroostook member may
be even better understood than it now is, when
it is known that his extraordinary conduct was
Intentional and deliberate. We know that Mr.
Perry was seen to take the blank paper from
his pocket. renarking to a colleague that be
intended to throw it instead of vote. He was
also overheard to say, Immediately after he had
voted" that be had thrown blank. More.
over, Mr. Perry took this course in accordance
Nth an arrangement made with friend of one
of the candidates previous to the ballot.
These facts are not stated as concession
that the validity of the result of the ballot de-
ponds in any way upon the intentions OF the
Aroostook member. 1t is vain for factious par
tizans to attempt to ignore the binding force
upon the caucus of the rules relating to bal
lots recognized by law, by the usage of all par
liamentary bodies, by private corporations and
by political organizations. If these rules have
no force, what are the pin -iples governing pre-
liminary meetings of parties? The lack of any
legal element in sach meetings affords no re-
lief from the moral constraint imposed upon
honorable men by their implied promise to
abide by the rules governing such bodies when
they participate in their deliberations. If
jack-knife or cork-screw had been dropped into
the ballot box intsead of piece of paper, no
N IN who should attempt to organize bolt on
that account could be regarded as the possessor
of u welregulated moral character Yet the
case would not be different from the one under
consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1869-01-09

PORTLAND TURNvEREIN.-The exhibition by
the Portland Turnverein, last evs ming, at CITY
Hall, attracted a very large and fashionable
audience. The exhibition was of the highest
order. The Indian club exercises, by Randall
the exercises with the rings by Levantine and
Bachelor; the horizontal bar exercises. by
Dennis, Batchelder, Ross, Perkins, Small and
Thurston, were far superior to most of those
which have been exhibited here in circuses nv
professed gymnasts. The Levantine boy troll.
les delighted the audience. who seemed un.
willing they should leave the platform. Tho
comic act by Levant;ne and Ross was capital
and elected great applause. The classic
groupings, by Dennis, Levantine, Batcheder
and O'Donnell were beautiful, and the closing
exhibition of pyramids by the company was
handsome affair.
The trapeze performances, by Perkins and
Hudson, were very fine and elected generous
applause. At the close of this part of the
exhibition, when Perkins, with his feet cling
ing to the trapeze, was holding Hudson by the
ankles, the latter having a summerset 10 throw.
Hudson, in some unaccountable manner, SLIM
ed from his grasp and fell about six feet 10
the floor, striking upon his head and shoulders
on the cushion underneath. The audience was
horror struck, surprising that he had been NOR
tally injured. Mr.. Hudson was taken from the
platform, but soon came in and bowed to the
audience, being received with unbounded an.
plause. We learn that subsequently he was
taken home in carriage and DR.. Robinson
was called to attend hi n, who stated that he
had suffered no serious injury.
After the gymnas;ic exercises were over, the
settees were removed aud the audience eppao.
ed in the may dance. The exhibition and
dance will be repeated next Tuesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1869-01-09

NEW JERUSALEM CHURcH.-Servicesi In The Tenn.
PIE on l1gn 81 eet TO morrow morning at the usual
llnnr. Sermon by MI. Hayden. on the great law Of
Chr,stla" charity; Matn. Axy, 81 Evening meeting
III the vestry.
SPIRITUALIsTs.-Mrs. Nellie L. Bronson. of To.
leio, Ohio, will lecture Tomorrow al 3 and r. NJ
at 10t a. M.
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH.-Sabbatt
School service in the est ongregat nal Church 20.
morrow at II A. NJ Preaching bv the pastor. Rev
q o. Tewkshury, at p. M. Subject: -"Disc,r,les
in Heaven" Prayer meeting at o'clock in the eve.
ming.
NEwBURY STREET CHURcH-There will be ser.
vices at the Newbury street Church next SUNDAY al
Chelsea. All are invited.
WILLIsToN CHAPEL. corner of May and Danfortt
streets: Sa bath School at1t o'clock Z. N. All are
corda ly invited.
STATE STREET CHURCH.-Rev DR. Thurston will
preach at State st. Church tomorrow morning
sabbath School Concert in the Chape in the evening
SECOND UNIvERsAL1sT CHURCH, Congress. nea,
the corner Of Locust street. Rev. Mrs. Hannaf,r
yersaiist Church tomorrow forenoon and afternoon
Regular monthly col ection t,ken up in the after.
noon Sabbath School at o'clock P. NJ.
P. Y. NJ. c. A.-Prayer meetings will be held in
the Board of Managers Room of the Young Mems
Christian AS ocation every morning this week from
e.l5 10 o'clock. anil on wednesday and Saturday
evenings from to o'clock, as usual. All are in.
vIted, aud those even who can remain only through
part OF the exercises.
FIRST UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH, Congress SQUARE
Service in the First Universalist Church Tomorrow
101 A. M. Sabbath School at P. NJ. Vcspers at I
P. M.
MoUNTFoRT ST. A. NJ. E. CHURcH.-There will
be services the Mountfort Street Church to-mor-
row at the usual hours. Preaching by the pastor.
Rev. John T, Hayslett Sabharh school at close OF
th, afternoon services. All are invited.
PARK STREET CHURcH.-Rev. G. W. Buck will
preach at the Park Street Church, Tomorrow. an
occasional sermon, wi especial reference to his re-
cafI aTfn thn partrc
FIRST BAPTIST CHURcH-Prayer and Conference
Vestry. 5Fsg{ar"st : -
TEMPERANCE MEETING.-M. L. Stevens will
speak upon the subject OF Temperance, at Sons OF
temperance Hall. to-morro evening at o'clo x.
The public are invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1869-01-09
The new Semi nary BUILDING is beautifu,lv

The new Seminary building is beautifully
located and admirably adapted to its purpose.
The architect was Mr.. Fassett, of Port and
builders, Messrs. Patterson and Hanson. of
this city, who have certainly put their con-
science into their work, though it was done by
contract. The building which is of brick with
granite finish, is 100 by 45 feet; upon the
southern side it is four stories, and three on
the northern. The lower story, which is rent
ed by Mrs. j. c. Stockbridge, is devoted to do.
nestle uses. Table board is furnished at So
per week. Here the girls have every couven.
fence for doing their washing, if they like
There is a bathing room, with hot and cold
water. The second floor is devoted to a chapel,
recitation,mu and library rooms, with rooms
for some of the teachers. Upon the third and
fourth floors are twenty five commodous and
pleasant rooms, which will accommodate fifty
girls, for only girls occupy this building.
In the spring new hall will b. erected for
the occupation of boys; and by and by it is
expected that the prosperity OF the school will
require The erection OF new building. The
plan of the lot, which is bounded by fou,
streets, contemplates this.
Such is Bates College and the Maine State
Seminary to-day = the result of persistent
struggle, led by that most indefatigable of all
workers, President o. B. Cheney.
BARIOw