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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19
MURDER.

A most cruel murder occurred on Satur.
day morning at Phillipsport, a small vii.
lage in Sullivan county, New York. The
author Of the deed is the wife of common
laborer named Daniel Tice, residing in that
village, and the victim is her youngest
child, about two years old. The particu,
lars of the affair are horrible in the ex-
treme.
The family of Tice consisted of himself
and his wife and two children, the eldest a
boy, and the other a child two years old.
1t appears that Tice and his wife have for
long time lived a. very quarrelsome life,
and on the morning of the murder, before
he went to his work, they had an aterca-
tion, during which his wife threw teapot
at him and then picked up two or three
glass bottles and hurled them at him also
This not proving sufficient to appease her
anger, she next gave him a humping with
her fists. Finally she told him if he came
home that night she would murder him.
The prosecuted husband was only too glad
10 escape from his infuriated wife, and
started for his work.
After he had gone the tolling of bell
was heard, whereupon the frenzied mother
told her oldest boy that it would toll for
him next. She then bade him to 60 out
doors and feed the hens, which he did
While he was absent she went to the closet
and procured a common table knife, and
catching her youngest child attempted to
cut its throat with the instrument, but the
knife proved too dull to cut well, and she
accordingly got hetstone and shsrpened
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

AN ODD INDIvIDuAL.-We fud the
fnllowing account of an odd genius who
lives in Monmouth county, in the last num-
Der of the Monmouth Inquirer:
There lives in certain part of Ocean
township, in this county, an individual who
may truly be styled an eccentric character
He is worth several thousands Of dollars,
the house in which he lives, and some real
estate. He is bout seventy years of age,
is bachelor, and lives alone. In his dwell
ling there is not a even the semblance Of a
chair. In fact the house may be said to be
completely destitute of furniture Of any
kind.
The man is an iuvetorate chewer and
smoker Of tobacco, is filthy in his habits,
wears his clothing till it almost drops from
his body, and never thinks of having it
washed. But the sirangest part of the story,
in our opinion, remains to Ne told. 1t is
that he is great reader. He is subscri.
Der for the Inquirer, aud has been for
many years. We are told that he is itelli,
geh, and we'll posted on national affairs,
and, if so opposed, can tell you more about
the doings at Washington and throughout
the country than most Of our best and lead
ing politicians.
He gathers his knoNle lge from reading
all the leading papers of the day he can
get hold Of Not being disposed to sub
scribe for city papers, he goes round from
place to place, wherever he can borrow a
newspaper, and reads it from beginning
to end. He has never been out of the CON-
munity where he lives, and seems to have
no desire to see the large cities which he
must have read wonderful accounts Of.
No distinction is shown by him in regard
to the choice Of his companions, and black
and white people are alike his associates.
1t is rarely the case that man who is fond
of ofreading, and who spends almost his en-.
tire time over our metropolitan journals, is
ever drawn into such miserly habits. As
he is a man Of respectable family connec-
tions, we omit his name and the precise 10
cality of his residence.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

BONNER ATTEMPTS TO EscApE-Some,
thing OF an excitement was created in Hunt.
ingdon on Friday last by a desperate at.
tempt of Bohner to effect an escape. Dur
ing the night he managed to work tn e
manacles off one of his arms and when one
OF the guards entered the cell in the morn.
ing Bonner rushed upon him and gave him
terrific blow with the manace The
stroke was not as effective as its author in-
tended it to be, for it did not wholly disable
the guard and he called for help luetily.
A prisoner who is allowed the liberty Of
the Jail vas providentially within hailing
distance, and promptly ran to the guards
assistance. Bonner madea desperate re-
sistance and it was not until he had been
stunned by repeated blows upon the head,
inflicted with heavy poker, that he sue
cumbed. During the melee one of the
bones Of Behner's arm was fractured. Bo
denberg to whom the keys were thrown by
his associate In crime, showed no dispos-
ition to attempt an escape, but remained
passive in his cell. We understand that
the prisoner who rendered such valuable
service is confined for the non. payment of
a. trifing cost bill. If not already released
he should be speedily.-Atoony Sun.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

THx MONTANA INDIANs.-The latest
information from General Sully relative to
Montana Indians is dated Helena, Februa-
ry 26, and states that the Gros Ventres and
Assiniboines, hearing that the Pigeons were
at war with the whites, had started large
war party for the Pigeon camps to retslate
on them for stealing al. their horses when
they were smitten with the small po1 last
fall. The Pigeons are suffering from the
Eamo complaint, and the above Indians
deem it a favorable opportunity to take their
revenge. He reports nothing of import.
ance in regard to the Blackfeet. Big Jake's
band of Pigeons are still on the Marias,
thirty miles from Benton, 10 20 bad con
n-arls VI sustaining lie, and, unless fed by
tho Government, they must die of stary a.
ton.
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YERaER, the representative, we are told
Of the best blood of Mississippi, breaks Jail
ike common felon, and fees the State
with halter around bis neck. Consider
ing the very little danger there is of a Mis-
sissippi jury ever convictiDg a Mississippian
for the murder of United States soldier
We are forced to pronounce this as Gaze
10 which conscience makes the coward. In
Pennsylvania, when one gentleman is SO
unfortunate as to shoot another, it is cus>
tomary for the survivor to submit the facts
to jury of bis fellows, and await their
verdict with a, least the apparent conscious
ness Of innocence. 1t is only our Probsts
and Twitchsls and Bohners that our jails
and handouts are needed for. So far, the
developments of the Yerger murder case
have been creditable neither to Mississippi
justice nor Mississippi manhood.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

The meanest robbery We ever SAW re-
corded occurred near Cleveland q few
nights since. The victim was just on the
verge of :natrimony. By strict economy
he had managed to lay up snug little sum
of money with which to foot the bills incl
dent to that important event, including a
prospective bridal tour, after the manner of
newly married people. Day by day be
fessted his eyes upon his little store Of d.
cats and his heart went "pit.a-pat' as he
hapee Of G0a9qRp 4Bs gsS sSs evfn ga aqs s7sd
to dream Of the blissful hours to come,
leaving $l76 in the pocket of his pantaloons
and $50 aud his watch in bureau drawer.
And 10. while he slept the despoiler came
and "went through" his unmentiona ables,
abstracting therefrom the S176 and making
good his escapel Cupid danced before
him in his dreams, but his little bow and
culver were of no avail against such ma.
rauders. Nor did the luckiess wight know
of his loss "till morning did appear" Ii
may be qualification to our readers to know
that the twain were made one flesh, not
wi,hstanding this discouraging calamity,
although their hymeneal trip was necessa>
rily shortened - Erie Dispatch.
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A SAD OCCURRENoE.-A bright little
girl of thirteen, at Germantown, while en-
deavoring tie master difficult lesson at her
home few evenings ago, was suddenly
seized with brain fever and fell helpless up.
on the floor. Many bright little" children
are severely injured, if not killed ont-right,
over study. When child quits school for
home it should leave its studies behind.
Nothing but physical and mental damage
occurs from the "cramming" process. Pa.
rents and teachers would do well to remem.
Der this sad incident.
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AGENTS FOR THE ADVOCATE.

The following named persons are authorized
agents for the Adrocdte--to receive subscrip
.ions, advertising or Job work, take pay there
for and give receipts.
wilcox.-A. 7. ALDRIcH, J. L. BRows.
Kane.-FRANK W. MERGE.
Johnsonsburg. ISAAC HAdAN.
St. Marys.-CHAs. McVRAN.
Centreville-HoNER B. LEACH, Maj. BURKE
Caledonia.--W. p. SMITH, B. A. WEED.
Bennezette.--JoHs c. BARD, J. ". BRowN.
Shawmut.-JoHN FARRER.
Spring Creek.-A. W. IRWIN.
Highland.-LEvI ELLoTHoRPB.
Horton.-D. C. OYSTER, N. NJ. BRooKwAr.
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AMATEUR
CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE.
FOR THE
Flower & Kitchen Garden,

Oath edition Of this popular work, Which has
met with so much favor in the past, IL now
ready. 1t has heen rewritten and improved,
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lustrHtrd with beautiful lithograph, and
many other fine engravings from nature. It
coutains full description aud the culture Of
over 1900 leading varieties of Flowers and veg.
tables; also descriptive list Of the novelties Of
the present season to which is addsd a collec-
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This work, we feel confident, v'ill compare fa'
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From Len Bartlett, HGraer, y. II.
81 have received q copy ef your superbly
gottot up Amateur Cultivators Guide. think
ii far anead Of anything of the kind ever be-
fore issued frcm the American press"
Sent to any address upon receipt Of 25 cents
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bound in cloth
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

MODELS tor the new fifty cent notes
have been completed. The side is the same
as the old ones. A Vienette of the late
Hon. K. NJ. Stanton, pronounced a most
excellent likeness, and executed by one of
the best engravers in the United States,
will orniment the left end o. the note. The
other end, for the space Of an inch, will re.
main blank, fol- the purpose of showing the
localized silk fibre, which will be SO intro.
duced as to mako it distinctive feature of
the note.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

SNUFF or dust of any kind and strong,
caustic or poisonous solutions aggravate
Catarrh and drive it to the lungs. Dr.
Sage's Caturrh Remedy cures Catarrh by
its mild, soothing, cleansing and healing
properties. Each package prepares one
pint Of the Remedy ready for use, and costs
only fifty cents. Sold by druggists, or send
sixty cents to R. v Pierce, NJ D, Buffa-
10, n. Y, and get it by return mail.
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REGISTEKS NOTICE-

Notice is hereby given that the folio wing &C
counts have been hled in my Office and will be
presented at the next Term of Orphans Court
of Elk County, for confrmation:
Account OF Joseph Hanhauser, Guardian of
Mary l. Mecum.
Final account Of George W. Rhines, Guardi.
an Of Mary Z. Dougberty.
Final account of A. W. Ghny and John Barr
Executors of the last will and testament OF
Michael Oval, deceased.
Final account of R. I. Kyler, Administrator
of the Estate of Anthony Cunes, deceased.
n23w4 FRED. SCHOENTNG, Register.
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To NEW SuBaCRTBEs.-Toa al new syn.
cribeis for the ELK ADVOCATE, payine In
advance, from this until the first of ,'u.c.
next, will receive as preminm (: :.
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, na1e:,
regularly to any address Thisis Nou+ =
MAGAZINE, published in Newburs - l.,
at 81 pei year and contains more go t~a1
ing matter than any other Mhgaze p,.. ,.
ed at or near that price. We hope 20 .a.
crease our eirculltion BY this rare a. Ee,
eral offer.
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ACCIDENT ON THE z. & L. r. r.. Thurs.
days Dispatch says, the 4 c'clccb exI re,
going east on the Il f. Road, met with
an accident last night about one mile this
side of Ir7ineton. A rear coach and sleep.
ing car were thrown from the track, by
means Of broken rail, and several per.
sons injured, although not seriously
Among The passengers were two or three
citizens of this city, but they escaped un>
hurt. We have not obtained the names of
those who were injured, but understand
that Mr.. Flanagan, of Olesn, New York,
was the only serious case, the others re-
ceiving but slight bruises. The train was
made up again at Irvnetou, and passed on,
having been delayed about two hours.
A ]. Dobbins was somewhat injured
Like the Dispatch, we have not obtained
the names of the others.
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AGENTS WANTED FOR
THE SECRETS OF
IN T E RNAL REVENUE.
EXPOSING,

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GOLD IN IOWA

Nuggets of considerable size have been
found upon the farms of several persons in
the vicinity of Colfax. A hired man in the
employ Of one of the above farmers discov-
cred soule small nuggets among the sand
and gravel that we're thrown out from o
well He kept the matter secret, and sold
the gold to jeweller in the city for nine
dollars. About one mile from this farm
another we'll was suuk near barn, and it
is presumed the chickens picked up the
gold in eating the gravel thrown out, as the
women upon dressing them discovered sew
eral small Jumps of metal, which they sup
posed to be brass, drop out on the table
A third farmer in the vicinity found sew
eral pieces they can be seen at any time
by calling at his house These discoveries
were made during the last summer and fall,
but the parties attached no particular i'm
portance to them, and in fact we're not
aware of the nature aud value of the treas,
ure found. They allowed their children to
have them, and thus the largest and best
specimens were lost
A few days since, Mrs. Carper, owning
one of the farms in question; came to this
city to pay her taxes aud visit her sister
in law, Mrs. Clifford. Upon relating the
particulars as above Mr.. Clifford was induc-
ed toaccompany her home, and immedia.
tely commenced prospecting Tor further ev-
idence. Upon sinking shaft some eigh,
teen feet, he reached quicksand and gra
vel six feet deep. The water came in so
fast, and the tools of the men being insult.
feient, it was deemed advisable to suspend
operations for some length of time, when
more extensive developments will be made.
The parties owning the other farms will
not consent, under any considerations. to
let an investigation be made, as the iudi-
catlous are that this strata only lies near
and on the line of a small creek. The
existence of gold may be fully established,
but whether the quantity will pay for the
labor expended is the only doubt.
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SOUTH A AMERICA,

LISBON, March l5.-The regular mail
steamer from Rio Janeiro arrived here to.
day, with later advces from the allied army.
Lopez bad retreated northgard to a point
near Merauda, in Matto Grasso, a province
of Brazil. He was accompanied by a few
followers, who are making every effort to
pass the frontier into Bolivia. The Prince
d'Eu, the allied commander, had made a
judicious disposition of his troops, and en-.
tertained strong hopes of capturing Lopez
and his band before they could escape from
the Brazilian territory. Now that the war
is practically over, the first division of the
army of Brazil had returned to Rio Jan
eiro, and were received by the citizens
with the greatest enthusiasm
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

Because-We are behind. this week, and
short of reading matter, because we had tc
get up the Treasurer sales and were shor
of material.
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THE FOLSOM FAMILY SEW

TIE FOLSOM PROVED FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE. These machines make
strong, durable and elastic stitch: will sew
with ease every variety Of cotton, woolen, linen
and silk goods, from the finest to the coarsest,
and OF any required thickness atgreater speed
"nl '';'h loss pewor and nose than eny otnur
machine. Agents wanted in every town. Lib
e g. commission allowed. For terms and circu-
lar address 4 $. NAvILTos,
No. 100 Ch-strst ST.
mis- II PhlSd.lphia, Pa sole Age.
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Dunkirk, which has long maintained the
reputation Of "the oldest Democratic town
in Western New York." has elected Re
publicad President, Justice, and entire
Board of Trustees. Good for Dunkirk!
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

No HUMBUG..-I had recently the pleas,
ure of examining the working Of the Iron
City College, and was surprised at its thor
ough practical organization Any young
man, no matter what his vocation in life
may be, will be greatly benefited BY a
course of study hcre.-[John Harper.
President of the Bank of Pittsburgh.
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BANK ROBBED Waverly Nation.
al Bank, o: Waverly, N. Y, was robbed
early on Sunday morning last. The door
of the safe was blown off with charge of
powder. The loss to special depositors is
said to be large, while that of the bank is
small
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19
TIE ONEIDA DISASTER.

The Tribune publishes Yokohama cor.
respondence on the Oneida disastes. TIE
written says the whistle of the Oneida was
blown and three guns fred, still the captain
on the Bombay says he neither saw nor
heard signal, yet the Steward of the Bonn.
bay on arrivalat Yokot oma asserted the
Oneida had been ruu into and TO the waters
edge But the worst of the story is the
evidence of the British Lieutenant, that
Capt Eyre told him he had cut the whole
quarter of a damned Yankee frigate and
served her bloody well right. Capt Eyres
own evidence is to the effect that the col.
lision was to slight TO be much regarded,
and his pilot told Linn spit of land was
near and there was no danger, and that
he was good fifteen minutes looking after
the fatcd ship. The statements OF the cap
tain's clerk, Crowninshield aud Master
Yates, agree that the Oneida's whistle was
blown 6ercely, and that if the Bombay had
stopped Or sent boats, nearly every man
would have been saved. Yates says as tie
ship was fast sinking, Capt. Williams, who
was on the bridge, was asked to get or
board, but he refused, saying "No I shal
stay in MY ship if she goes down." Lieut.
Commander, Mudour walked up and said
"Sir, the ship is going down" 81 know it,
said the Captain, "but what can 1 do?
have repeatedly asked for boats, but could
not get them At this moment the ship set
tied, the smoke stack came over and forced
the cutter from the ships side, and sht
went down stern first l hauled the cap
tain's clerk, VIM. f. Crowninshield, OF
board, aud made great effort to save Lieut.
Commander Stewart, but be sunk just be
fore reach him, saying as he went down
"For God sake save me p He was quite il
at the time.-Corry ReP'.h1i"nn
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

Talk about strawberries in New Orleans,
but we are going to have some maple sugar
when the sop begins TO run.
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Paupers--F From 3 to now on our towns
ship and prospect for the number to be
increased, at least one more.
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SPAIN.

MADRID, March 14.-Thc duel between
Mon: :pensier and Henry de Bourbon creates
intense excitement. The letter written by
the latter branded Montpensier as Jesuit,
conspirator, and called MIN bloated French
pastry COOK. The Prince won the choice
OF weapons ahd ground, and the right to
The first shot. The distance was ten PAGES,
and the combatants firing alternately from
revovers. The first and second shots of
the Prince missed, and his third bullet
erazed the cheek of the Duke, causing
slight wound.
The Dukes first shot missed, the second
slightly wounded the Prince, and the third
proved fatal, the ball entering the Princes
forehead and killing him instantly. The
Duke exclaimed, "My God what have
done :" and swore to protect the Princes
children. The Duke and his second are in
Madrid, and not arrested When the Duke
had fired twice the seconds endeavored to
effect reconciliation, but the Prince was
furious, and refused. 1t is rumored that a
French intrigue is at the bottom of the af.
fair.
The funeral Of Prince Henri de Bour-
bon, who was killed in duel on Saturday
BY the Duke de Montpensicr, was solem-
nized to-day. No public demonstrations
we're made.
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TINE MAGIC COMB Will change snv
4 colored hair or bearu to a permanent
black or brown, 1t contaiusKo POISON. suv
one can use it. One sent by mail for 81. At-
dress MAGIC COMB co.
lb Sm Springfield, Mass
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-19

We see by our exchanges that the snow
storm has been general cast and west of us,
delaying the trains on nearly all the rail-
roads east of us. The mail from the east
was ten hours late on Wednesday.
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I, o. q. T.

The Regular meetings of Ridgway Lodge,
No. 256, held every Wednesday evening at
heir Lodge Room.
II. A. PARSONS, W. 8.
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GRACE CHURcH.--There will be servi-
ces at Grace Church, Ridgway. on Monday
evening and Tuesday morning, March 2lst
and 22d.
Rev. Caswell, of Franklin, will officiate.
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Powell & Kline are almost giving away
goods to make room for new stock.
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was cured Of Deafness and Catsrrh by
simple remedy aud will send the receipt free.
lsn 4w. MRS. NJ. c. LEGGETT,.
HOhoken 4 Y
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PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of
the Secretary of the School Board until the
J.. r ..r-;l "nyt for building a School
House in the village OF Kidgway. lans
and specifications may be presented for
consideration. By calling at the Office Of
of the undersigned a generl idea can be
had OF the kind Of house wanted.
H. A. Parsons,
Secy School Board
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Glh qountg Sduutate.
Car Time at RtdgsUay.
Elk Lodge, A, Y, M,

Ststed meetings Of Elk Lodge will be
leld Al their hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays Of each month.
J. X. WHITMORE. Sec'y.