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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-15

Mr.. BiDgham's substitute for the Virginia
bill reported by the House Reconstruction Com.
mittes was first adopted by vote OF % to 81
and the preamble having then, also, been
adopted, the bill was finally passed by vote OF
l43 to 49, The preamble simply recites that
Virginia having adopted republican form OF
government, aud complied with the Act OF Con
gress of April 1863 81, entitled to representa-
ton in the Congress Of the u. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-15

TOLlDAY GDUD&I
HbLll!A3 G,HDrl
iyHOLEJhiE At!D KhT.Il.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-11-23

.rag WALKING MNTcu.-Jack Shep-
pard, the famous pedestrian, COM
menced his great walk of ITO consecu-
tive hours, without sleep or rest, at the
washoe Exchange Billiard Saloon,
this morning at eight o'clock. Jack
looks in good condition, and walks
about with n certain rcSolute look, rs
though lie meant to accomplish that
wonderful feat. Bets are freely mode
that lie cannot do il, and If he does,
amid our light atmosphere and other
detrimental influences, 1t will certainly
be q wonder. We shall see.
Our AGNS.-W We met officer Ben
Iligbee. this morning ut Virginia,
cruising about the streets on c%rutches,
for the first time since the morning of
the big South c street fire, when he got
shot in the leg trying to squelch an
unruly fireman. Bob Lindsay, the
we'll known actor, who got shot through
tho thigh in the great water battle In
Seven-mile canyon, was ont on crutcleS
tor the first time yesterday. 1t Is
~pleasant and sociablc to see the good
faces Of these damaged veterans among
the public thronS once more.
THANKSGIVING CHICKEN FININ's.-
Nearly all our family markets through,
out Gold Hill and Virginia display a
very acceptable and enticins assert,
ment of good looking turkeys and
similar Thanksgiving requisites. Tnr-
keys sell at 37la cents per pound,
chickens ut from IS cents to 81 % each,
wild geese ut 81 per pair. wild ducks
mt 81 TO 81 % per pair. and quail Mt -
per dozen. There will not be so many
of these fine turkeys on exhibition
after tomorrow.
THIS EvENISG.-Bear In mind that
the sociable and hop Of the Gold Hill
Ladies' Mite Society takes place at
Miners Union Hall this evening. ii
they have half rs good a time rs they
did at their first hop, it will be good
enough. Take your lady or sweet
heart and 20 to the hop-era.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-11-23
shnll Manure be- su.tainedt

To give dcbIiltatIns medicines 10 tho weak Is abou,
Us sensible as II would be to try to help a man 10 his
feet by kicking him when he was down.
That sort OF practice Is going out OF fashion. II
has allied 80 many Gravcyards that people no longer
believe In II. :.
II those who are not strong by nature expect to
avoid the attacks Of the disease. they must endeayor
to acquire the yigor necessary TO resist IL.
How Is this to be done2 Common sense suggests
by the use OF invigorating medicine.
The great object ID to Strengthening the system
without exciting 10.
This object Is accomplished by the ~Judlclots use OF
the most potent and genial OF all vegetable tonnes
and Alternatives. lloStctter's Stomach hltters.
Many " luable properties are combined IN tns
preparation. II Improves tho appetite anu renuerS
digestion easy AMI perfect.
Il gives steadlncSst 70 the nerves, induccsa henlny,
natural now OF bile; prevents constipation wiihaSa
uniuly purgln; the bowels; gently = lmulates tne
circulation. AMI BY promoting n vigorous cohnltlon
OF the physical system. promotes, also, thaI y : g
mlneSs which Il the trueSt Indication OF q Weh'pai-
anceI condition Of all the animal powers.
Slmmer leaves both the body and the NINA mote
or less exhausted. Now II the time to recruit thenn,
and thus forestal, the nlaiarious ftvers anu 9tnef
complaints which p~rostrat. no many thousahuse'-
cry Fall.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-11-23
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
THE WALK COMMENCED.

We dropped into the WaslIoe En-
change Billiard Saloon, Virginia, this
morning to see Jack Sheppard, the
champion pedestrian Of tie Pacific
coast, commence his long, sleepless
walk Of 40 consecutive hours. He
started out promptly at S O'Clock a. NJ,
and when we left him he was tramp
ing along OIL his weary way. The
place arranged for his walk is n
raised track, five or six inches high.
like a bowling alley. ut the north side
of the saloon. IL Is - feet in length,
and four or five feet wide, with 4 STOUT
rope strung along OIL each side. some
four feet from the floor, to catch or
support him in case of falling from ex-
lauStion during the last hours OF his
fearful walk. The track floor is plancd
oil smooth, rs about that time he will
not be able to raise his feet ut all, but
have to scuff along the best way lie
can.
Hi. Training.
Ever since his arrival Sheppard has
been in rigid and constant training for
this great fear, walking out upon the
roads from ten to twenty miles every
day, not straining himself, however,
In that respect, but keeping upon his
feet and hcalthfully exercising his
legs all possible. He has also for the
last few nights allowed himself but
two or three hours sleep each night.
until last night, when lie took 4 full
sleep of nine hours.
His Dict
has been simply plain food-meat,
bread, vegetables, fruit, etc.-in good
temperate Quantity, partaking occa-
siOually OF some light stimulant, he
not being Il man addicted TO the free
and Incorporate use Of strong liquors.
HI. Physical Appearance
Is that of 4 tough, wiry individIal,
having the great powers of endurance
attributed to him. lie is Of medium
size and weight, we'll built, with no
surplush flesh, and about thirty years
Of age.
rs he appeared upon the track for his
great walk, this forenoon. WAS 4 red
flannel shirt, black velvet knee
brooches, white stockings, and an ordi-
nary black cap. Ills shoes are common
stout leather CATERS, i~ncloSing his
ankles.
lis Walk.
lie goes slowly walking backward
and forward from one end to the other
of his incloture, simply keeping up 4
continual travelling, chatting cheer
fully with friends or those who choose
10 converse with him. Within conve-
niei!t reach is n small table, with his
usual food and drink placed upon it,
so that lie can eat whenever he chooses.
lie has 10 regular time for eating, but
merely takes q bite whever he feels
like it. lie proposes to walk ITO con-
secutiye hours-over four days and 4
half-without sleep or rest, merely
stopping fifteen minutes out OF each
twenty-iour hours for physical or sur
ricll treatment. lie has never fully
performed the feat yet, although lie
has come so near it that he feels pretty
certain of being able to accomplish II
this time. Bets are freely made that
lie can or cannot do 1t, and thousands
Of dollars will doubtless change hands
upon the result. As the match pro,
crosses the public interest In it will
proportionately increase. Many are
visiting the saloon to-day to take a
look at this perseverins and indomita-
Bile walker.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-11-23

Trent the Human Machine Gently.-The
winding passage, thirty feet In length, through
which the main portion Of the waste matter OF tho
system Is discharged. Is lined with n membrane az
delicate as silk and rs sensitive as a nctwork or
nerves can make It. Neither constipation, chollc,
dIarrhGa. dyscntcry. nor any other bowelcomplaint.
can be cured By abusing AMI CONFUSING this tender
membrane with a furious purgative. The best and
safest remedy In such cases Is that mild baiSmic
and delightful tonic laxative, TAERSsr's ErrERvr,-
CENT SrLrzER ArERIESr. which heals, tones and In
~vIgora'cS the lrItatcd lntcstincS, while It relieves
them from the morbid humors which provoke alb
dnmlual diseases.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
Death Of the Wickedest Man.

The New York Sun says: John Allen
noted two years ago as the "Wckedest
Man in New York." died at the residence
of his father, at West Perth, New York,
on the 10Th of last month. John, it may
be remembered, kept dance house and a
drinking saloon on Water street, and turned
his establishment into a place of daily
prayer, under the influence OF several
gentleman connected with the Howard
Mission. More than year ago he moved
into large brick building, which he had
erected at Roosevelt and Batavia streets
aud kept grocery on the ground floor. The
upper stories he rented to families. Al
irst be attended to business, and prospered
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
G|h County .Sdrotate.
J. G. 1U ER, Editor.
As announced two weeks ago the counec
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1870.


As announced two weeks ago the couuec
sion Of j. s. Borawell with the ADVOCATE
ceased with that number, and the manage
mcnt has changed as will be seen by the
iuprn, at the head of this column.
Hereafter the ADVOCATE will be pub
lshed on Thursday, and the change OF
publication day rendered the issuing Of n
PAPER last week an impossibilty. We wcic
compelled to make this change in order
,fat our subscribers in different parts OF
the county, especially in Bcnezcttc and
Jay, might receive their papers the sane
week in which it is printed, and we hope
b ,eaf.e er that we shall not fail to have the
ADVOCATE welcomed fresh from the press
This paper has. since i; became Rep ID
lcap iu its politics, labored under serious
disadvartage. Our party is largely in mi
nurity in the county; the association was
hur6eucd with debts, and no one seemed
disposed to come forward and save it from
the Shcaiff's hands. 1t is now, however,
We are pleased to say, piac,d d n rmanenl
footing, aud our subscribers need fear no
loss Of subscriptions or irregularty OF issue.
Farther than this we make no promises
but vii, let the future speak for itself.
This number, owing to the change of
hands, could not be greatly improved. as
changes in printing Offices, as well as in
o her thirgs devolve delay; next week viii
show part of what We propose to do, and
should we make such improvements as VI
hope to, we confdentially expect that the
Republicans of Elk and all others wishing
a first class family paper, will support us in
ou. enterprise and strengthen our hanCs
for our struggle with brothers Miller and
Bakely.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

but after the death of his wife, his old
habit Of drinking ovcrcame him. He
hved in idlcness for six months previous
to his death, aud his store was without
goods. In August he went to his fathers
farm, and remained until his deccase. lie
leaves over 100000, earned chiefly in his
notarlous Water street pursuit. While
residing in Roosevelt street, he frequently
visited the Howard Mission in his sober
moments, aud prolesscd religion.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
Another Forgery-The Express Robbery
at Rochester.

New York, Oct 14.-A mother forgery
was brought to light to-day. j. II. Liv-
ingston bought one hundred thousand kau-
sas railroad bonds from Wells, Fargo d &c.
at IA. and gave in payment what purpor-
ted to be certified check, of Halgarten &
70. for seventy-sevcn thousand five hundred
lollars on the Park Bank. The check was
deposited iu the Continental Bank, and
went to the Park Bank through the exchanz
res. The forgery was not discovered until
the teller of the bank proved his certifca-
ri,n. Tomson, cashier Of the Continental
Bank, Immediately started to ferret out the
traud and 10 few hours to-day accom-
plished it and saved all parties from loss.
RocuEsTrR, Oct. 12- The bag that was
toen from the express messenger at the
Jentre depot in this city few days ago
vas found to day in the mill race. All
the papers contained in the BAG were
'ound but the $4,000 had been abstracted
No clue has as yet been obtained to the
robbers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
THE WAR OF THE PREACHERS The

THE WAR OF THE PREACHERS They
have a ''perfcctly splendid clerical wal
down east. The Rev. Theodore TiIton
publishes statement in the Brooklyn
Lnion. to the effect that the Rev. Just
d. Fulton drank several glasses of beer in
a Bowcry saloon on Sunday right, aItel
preaching serman Thereupon the
friends of the meek aud lowly Fulton meet
together at Boston, and vote to prosecute
Tilon for libel At this the Rev. Tilton
publishes a card in the LRion with an
immense heading, reitera'ing Lis charge
sgsitst Fulton, adding thas well kLowh
and reliable gentlemen will make aff-
davit substautiatihg that charge. If We
rccolect rightly, it was this same Fulton
who accused Theodore in print, of visiting
a saloon and tossing off bottle of wine
Iil.on owned up to the soft impeachmen'
and hence it is a little inconsistent in him
to pitch into his assaliant on a similar score.
A desire for revenge hover, which is a,
sweet to your clcarical gent as to Mr.
Spotted Tail, probably influenced our OWL
Theodore in making the charge.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
HoMESTEADS FOR SOLDIERS.

Not long ago we published the law OF
Congress giving to soldiers homesteads in
alternate reserved sections of public lands
along Western railroads. According to an
official statement from the Commissioner
of Public Lands of the estimated quantity
of these reserved even sections still undis-
posed of, and now subject to entry undol
the homestead and pre-empton laws, there
are 4,350,000 acres in Minnesota, 1850.
600 acres in Michigan, 100000 acres in
Iowa, and 2,650,000 in Wisconsin, OF
which the West Wisconsin Railroad, from
Tomah to Lake St. Crolx, is credited with
600, 900 acres, and the ST. Croix and Lake
Superior Railroad with $50 900 acres
Under the law passed last July every
soldier, or seaman, or officer, who has
served ninety days in the Union army or
navy, is entitled, on the payment of fee
of $40, and other usual small commissions
to the land offices, TO enter quarter sec
tion of land, uot mineral, of any OF the
even-numbered sections within the railroad
land grant limits of ten miles on each side
of the line of the road-Phaadelphm
Press.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
DEFEAT OF GENERAL scHENcY

lh's calamity to the country was brought
about Ivy the direct Intervention of the
British free traders. We have reliable in
formation that eight agents of this inter-
est were qnartcrcd at the Philips House,
in Dayton, during the late canvass, with a
corruption fund of 100000, which was
spout, in part, ostensbly in distributing
documents and in other legitimate elec
tioneerins tactics. The other part sup
piled the purchaso-moncy of a portion of
tie fraudulent majority reported for Lewis
ID. Campbell. We do not believe that
General Schenck is' the man to submit to
any such rascahty. We hope that he will
contest the election, and ventilate the frauds
by which he was cast in minority. -
IHiirdeIUhtu Press.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

MURDER ~ KtrTANNtVa -On Friday
evening last after the Off i,ial returns oi the
clccliuu had been given OUT, a party Of
bcys aud mcu gathered about the main
street Of kitianuiug TO celebrate the
victory. Bunlires were kiudlcd and other
means Of creating an excitement were
taScn, aud the party became rather noisy
aud defiant. Among them was young
man named Joseph Stcincl from Columbus,
Ohio, who made himself particularly sa-
erccabc to many persons about the noieh-
horhoud, and particularly to Erasjus
Duughcrty, dry gunds dealer, whose store
was close to tho place of the disturbance
When the tar barrels used for the bonfire
we're burned out. Steinel went over to
Doughcrty's store to get some dry goods
boxes to replenish the flames, when some
words passed between the two mcn and
Stcinsl struck at Dougherty, who immedia-
ely drew revolver aud fired deliberately
1t Steinel, the bali striking him in his left
breast aud lodL d in his back, passing
through part OF the heart IN its course.
After receiving the ball Stcincl hurried
nnd walked lew rods. when cxclaiming
he has shot me-" and fell dead. Tie was
taken to a house near by aud post mortcm
examination made revealing the course O.!
the ball as stated. An inquest was held
.ul verdict rendered iu accordance with
these facts
An information for mu. der was made
against DJugherty, but he had already
given hlmselg mp to the Mayor, and was in
charge of the Sheriff. Preparatory to
being brought to the Jail in this city, he
was kept at the Shcrifl's htnSc, under strict
watch, night and day, but it is probable
he will be allowed his liberty on bail. an
application for writ of haLcos corpus
having been made. The excitement in
the town is intense, for Dougherty is an
old citizen OF the place, Of middle age, and
generally respected. In his business rela
lions and socially he has always stood
high, and it is matter of wonder, as well
as regret, to his friends, how he could have
placed himself, in such a position. Steinel
was unmarried PiHSGu3y Nail.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

RICHMOND, Oct. 1.-THE City Con-
scrvative Executive Committee has issued
an address calling upon all voters to engage
in, and abide by the election ordered for
the 9th of November.
The present iucumbents will appeal to
the Supreme Court to prohibit the elec-
ton. A legislative committee has re-
turned from Lexington.
While they have no positive promise,
they are convinced that the removal Of
Lees remains to Richmond, will ultimately
be allowed.
The Hon. Robert Ridgway, NJ. G. from
the 9th district of Virginia, died at his
residence in Amherst county. last night.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
SHERTEF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of writ of LnrGri F0cjoS.
issued out of the Court Of Common Pleas
of Elk county, PenD>vlvania, and to me
directed, will expo,c ro.PUBLlC SALE,
at the Court House, IN Rdgway, on.
Monday, November 7, 1870.
At one o'clock p. NJ, the following des-
cribcd tracts Of land, situate in the town
ship OF Ridgway, county of Elk, and State
Of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as
follows, TO wit:
First, all that tract of laul lying and be-
ing west Of the Philadelphia and Erie
railroad known as the JohnsouDurg coal
lot, containing four hundred aud forty
acres more or less. and bounded as follows,
10 wit: Being part Of warrants 81, 80 and
1850, beginning at post corner standing
one huud ed and forty seven rods north OF
the south west corner of one hundred and
niuety-eigh acre lot lying on the west side
of the Johnsonburgh tract, thence south
one hundred aud seventy-six rods to post
corner, thence east one hundred and fifty
rods to a pos. corner, theuce south one
hundred and seventy-tour rods to a post
corner, thence west two hundred rods to
post corner, thence north one hundred and
seveuty-six rods % post corner, thence
north one hundred and seventy-four rods
to post corner. thence east two hundred
rods to post corner, the place OF begin
ming.
Second, that certain piece or parcel CT
land situate in the township of RidgWay,
Elk county, Pennsylvania, and being part
of warrants No. 32S5 and 1850. bounded
as follows: Beginuing at the centre OF the
the Clarion river, in the south line oil VIII
marth Il Dickinson's one thousand acre
tract at Johnsonburg, thence west forty
five rods to hemock, it being the south
west corner of said lot, thence north on the
west line of the same ninety-six rods to a
post, thcuce west eighty rods to "a post, it
being the southwest corner OF lot OF said
Wiuarth &c Dickiuson, containing one
hundred and pinely-eight acres, thence
north on the west line of same twenty rods
to post, thence west one hundred and
forty y-pine rods to post, it being the north
east corner Of Wilmafthand Dickinson S
forty acre lot, thence south one hundred
and seventy rods to post, thence east
on ine of said lot one hundred and fifty
rods, thence south on cast line of same
one hundred and sevcuty-four rods to a
post, it being the southeast corner OF said
tract, thence east two hundred and twenty
five rods to The centre of said Clarion river,
a hemlock corner on the west bank, thence
up the ceulge of the same TO the place ol
beginning containing four hundred and
eghty-four acres.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of the Wilmarth Coal Company
at the suit OF Samuel A. and George h
Grocer, ana to be sold by
JACOB M'OAULY, Sheriff.
SHERIFF OFFICE,
Ridgway, Pa, Oct, II, 1870. ) Oct lot
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27
A Terrible Swim for Life.

Saturday, at a post court martial at
Newport Barracks, William Pache Uni
ted States soldiers, was found guilty OF
desertion and sentenced to one years con-
fnement at hard labor.
Yesterday morning, between the first
and second roll calls, he was marched out
of the guard house under two soldiers and
toward the Licking river. EBache broke
from his guard and plunged into the Lick
ing, not to drown himself, but to swim to
the opposite shore, where he believed he
was at liberty, while behind him he would
leave a galley service. The guards cried
halt. 1t was no use. Bache swan on.
The two guards fired, but old not hurt
him. The whole post guard was called out
and ordered to fire upon the deserving
comrade. Bang, bang, went the guns.
Baehe was not touched by the scores OF
balls that sp,ashed the water around his
head. On he swan only the faster toward
freedom, away from hated restraint as the
whz of the minnies increased. The banks
of the Licking were lined with people
excited intensely, not needing the deadly
missiles that screamed after the struggling
fu-itiye. One soldier was swimming for life
forty soldiers were seudinS deaths frecas
me ,sengers after him. He was struggling
with The waters with an utter contempt fol
danger. Six hundred yards from where
lie plunged in he came out of the river, tel
exhausted but uuhurt upon the ground
aud was made an easy captive. About
hundred shots had been fred at him.
(Mtimah Gezstte Oct. 3.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

TAKE CARE.-Within thirty days from
to-day there will be many deaths which
might be prevented by warmer clothing.
rTauy fatal case of disease is caused by
the want of wooden under-shilt or an extra
blanket at night. The sudden changes OF
the temperature which occur at this season
of the year are very trying to the const itu-
ton. People with weak lungs quickly eel
the effect of them. Frequently the ther-
mometer falls many degrees within lew
hours. Not only the feeble but robust and
strong persons suffer from such great va
riations of temperature. When the weather
grows cold rapidly the pores of the skin
are suddenly closed, and the result fire.
quently is bad cold, which may hold on
all winter and terminate in consumption,
or a fatal attack of dysentery, or that
dreadful disease The typhoid fever. If the
day seems ever so warm and bright, il is
much safer to wear plenty Of under clothing
at this season.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-10-27

Chicago, Oct. 17.-At about o'clock
this morning, as the Pacific express train
reached a crossing about 10 miles cast of
Valparaiso, Ind, it was suddenly thrown
from the track by the displacement of a
rail, and the locomotive and secondclass
passenger car were precipitated down an
embankmeut some 10 feet. The engineer,
Samuel Schagle, and fireman, L. Hancock,
we're both buried under the engine. 1t
took an hour or more to dig them out.
Schlage died few minutes after being
rescued, and Hancock was so badly injured
that he could survive but few hours at
the most. The passengers in The second
class cars were all more or less hurt, but
none seriously. No one was injured in
the frst-class and sleeping coaches, 1t is
pretty certain that the accident was caused
by tie removal of a rail from the track, by
man living near by, in revenge for the
loss OF cow which had been killed by a
train, and for which the railroad company
declined to pay.