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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-11
THE onlokEN,s MISTAKE.

A little downy chicken one day
Asked leave to go on the water;
where she saw duck with her brood at play
Swimming and splashiDg about her.
Indeed, she began to peep and cry,
When her mother wouldn't let her,
If the ducks can swim there, why can't /
Are they any bigger or betterW
Then the old hen answered, "Listen to me,
And hush your foolish talking,
just look at your feet, and you will see
They were only made for walking"
But chicky wistfully eyed the brook
And didn't half believe her,
For she seemed to say, by a knowing look,
"Such stories couldn't deceive her"
And as her mother was scratching the ground
She muttered, lower and lower,
81 know l can 90 there and not be drowned,
And SO think I'll show her."
Then she made q plunge, where the stream
was deep,
And saw too late her blunder;
For she hadn't hardly time to peep
Till her foolish head went under.
And now l hope her fate will show
The child, my story reading;
That those who are older sometimes know,
What you will do well in needing
That each content in his place should dwell,
And envy no. his brother;
And any part that is acted well
Is just as good as another.
For we all have our proper sphere below,
And this is truth worth knowing,
You will come to grief if you try to go
Where you were never made for going
Phoebe CARY.
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New York Markets.

FLOUR AND MEAI.--We quote: F1our-Western
and state supers s5.7oa So; city and state shipping
S6.40; Western spring wheas double extras Sc rs o
$50 do winter wheat extras and double extras
shipping extras, s6.75 S7.25 do. bakers and family
brands, $3.50 80. Rye Hour, s. q So Corn meal
$3.50 a $3.50 for Western and Brandywine.
PRovIsIoNs-Pork quiet and firm sales mess for
June at $3.50 sl7.62h, and jobbing business at
$3.50 for prime mess, s14.5O for prime and s7 IS
sI7 so for city and Western mess Beef and beet
hams dull and unchanged. Bacon in moderate de
mand at a exc. for short RIB and long clear, 9ac
for short clear, and 50 sac. for mberand. Cur
meat dull. Dressed hogs easier at "a a sac Lard
dull and unchanged 500 ties. June at l1s5c. and 1OC
ties. city at 1Oa lie. for No. and steam Western
nominal at like. Butter and cheese dull and un
changed Eggs, 16 a lSc
GRAIN.-wheat lower but closed with better de
mand Sales at S.4S a 81 40 for new No. . spring
aioat SLAP for mixed old and spring, and sl.5.
for amb Western, afoat. Oats dun ana unsettled
white Ohio Rye unsettled. Barley Sill for Canada
Corn irregular 20 75c for West =rn mixed, and Z;
a &c. for do. yellow.
CRoCFRIFs.-Coffee quiet and unchanged Rio 12h
a 1870 gold Rice selling at a 7lac. for Rangoon
and 81 9lsc. for Carolina Molasses firm; Porte
Rico at 5Sc., and Cuba Muscavado at SO n 42c Sugai
-Raw in moderate demand and firmer; fair to goot
refining 9S a9hc; sales at 9h 9A o. Tor Porte Rico
SUNDRIEs. = Rosn dull and. decidedly lower
strained at S225, closing more steady. Spirits tur
penine lower at 49c. Petroleum 224c,; crude, 13c.
in bulk Tallow was dull at SIC. Whiskey firm a
92ai g3c Freights lower; $4,000 ba gs wheat at
rad, ny steam, TO Liverpool.
CoTToN.-The marx ct on the spot was dull ant
lower; sales at 15c for middling uplands, and IA
for low mlddling. For future delivery, active AT,
irregular l4ac. for April l4sc. for May June, an,
July, and IA l3l6c. for August.
LIVE STOCK MARKETING market for beeve
closed weak at liz 13lac f6 ID. for common t,
prime lots a considerable number of good steer
If 200 and 1900 bs gross weight were solo at l29
a l3Ac. p fb., to dress 81 TBS. to the gross cwt.
The trade i'll sheep dull and sales limited
Sheared are quoted at 51s nc, and unshOrn at
sc. Spring lambs were decidedly dull at 12ls 15c
y tb for medium to choice, and 10 12c. for poor t.
ordinary.
The market for hogs was dull at 6h exc. y ib
for corn fed, alive Dressed hogs were u shade
tirmer at "a SAC, with a few pigs sold at sc.
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Short Siaht.

Short sight is frequently the penalty
of learning. 1t follows, the Saturday
ReOieW says, very closely upon the
amount OF education by books. The
Germans have the shortest sight of all
nations, aggregated as the defect is by
the small, thin type and coarse paper in
popular use in that country. Convexity
of the lens of the eye is induced by the
habitual adjustment to near focus.
Among sailors, whose eyes are directed
so much toward distant objects on the
horizon, sight is generally found the
longest.
In the English and American armies
efficiency OF sight is one of the manifold
qualifications in the recruit but pair
OF spectacles in the German ranks causes
no greater surprise than a pipe does.
But for the spectacled rank and file,
where would have been the millions of
men whom Moltke undertook to place
within fortnight on the Rhine Re-
moved from study and indoor duty, and
put to active outside work, the power of
vision in short-sighted person will inn
prove.
The Saturday Re0ieaO adds that with
the spread of education by books to
lower and lower strata of the social mass,
practical solution of the problem how
to utilize short sight in war will have to
be faced in real earnest, as the necessity
of the case has forced it upon the Ger
mans. .....
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Singular Suicide at Davenport, Iowa

One of the most distressing as well as
mysterious occurrences which we have
been called upon to record for a long
time took place in our city last evening.
A young girl of 16 years, named Kate
Kummerfelt, whose parents reside in the
western part of the city, deliberately
" "shufiled off this mortal coil" by jump
ing into the Mississippi, near the foot of
Ripley street, The act seems to be en-
tirely premeditated on the pant of the
girl, but no sufficient reason can be
thought of by any one for the rash per-
formance. She was seen to commit the
deed by Mr.. Jasper Martens, in whose
boat she made the fatal leap, but before
he could possibly reach her she was out
of sight and rose no more. Search was
Immediately instituted and kept up till
a. late hour last night and again this
morning, when about 10 o'clock the
body was found quite near the shore.
She had left her outer garments upon
the boat, and in the pocket of her dress
was found the following letter to her
parents:
Farewell dear father and mother
l hope you will not be frightened. l
am tired of this bad world. 1 want to
go to God and see my little sister and
brother. l shall write this letter my
self, as good as can, but probably you
cannot read it. Here is something for
my mother. There is no cause for this
act, you can depend upon that. Virtuous
l have always been; pure is my soul
but | have always kept it to myself SC
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that others might not make sport of me.
Now let me hasten to my home-on the
happy way to heaven. Before me is
the water, above me is the moon. Give
my best respects to all my friends. And
now, farewell. KATE KUMMERFELT."
This is all there is left to show for
what reason the suicide was committed
small though it be. During the day she
had been at Washington Garden, seem.
ing to enjoy the German holiday, as
merry as any one; fact which makes
the act seem even more strange and mys-
terious. Coroner Tomson held an inquest
this noon upon the remains upon the
river bank where the body was found
and gave verdict in accordance with
the above Da0enPort (IoacG) Demo
crGt, AprI "a.
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4 Very Old Stone.

If the reader will open his Bible at the
Second Book of Kings, chapter 1st, ",
he will find "That Moab rebelled against
Israeli" and again, at verse 4th, Sd
chapter, an account of Mesha, king of
Moab, his battle with the Israelites, and
that He took his eldest son, that should
have reigned in his stead, and offered
him for burnt-offering upon the wall"
to the god Chemosh ; and with this awful
sacrifice, Mesha vanished (until very
lately from history.
In August, 1868, clergyman found
his way to place called Diban, east of
the Dead Sea, in what was once the
land of Moab, where the Arabs pointed
out large fiat stone perfectly preserved,
covered with an unknown inscription.
The traveller at once took measures to
remove the stone to the musem of Berlin,
in Prussia, but the Arabs, finding that
the stone was considered valuable, quar-
relied about it, until one of them term
mated the business by heating the slab
with a fire, and then throwing cold
water on it, broke it into fragments.
Fortunately, imperfect impressions were
taken OF the inscription by squeezing some
wet paper into the cut letters, and thus
of the original one thousand letters six
hundred and sixty-nine have been OBJ
tanned, and there is some reason to hope
that all the fragments of the stone may
yet be gathered and reach Europe.
Such is a succinct statement of the dis
covery of the Moabite stone," now ex-
citing such great interest among the
learned for, by photographing the
characters so as to enlarge them, and by
careful comparison they are found to be
Greek letters of the simplest form used
by the Phenicians, and probably the
oldest Semitic record now in existence.
The translation is yet imperfect and too
long for quotation, but it begins thus :
II am Mesha, son of Chamos, king of
Moab my father ruled over Moab thirty
years, and ruled after my father, and 1
made this high place of sacrifice to Cha
mos in Korcha high place of deliver
ance, for he saved me from all aggres-
sors."
The names of "Omri," "Ahab,"
Jehovah" and several cities, are found
further on, all confirming the historical
accuracy of the Jewish records, and also
adding considerably to the scanty knowl-
edge of the mythology of those times
for "Astar Chamos" appears to have
been propitiated by the sacrifice of child
rem, and is the Aphrodites of the Greeks,
and the same as Athor of Egypt and
Nineveh.
So much, then, for our "Old Stone -
but let the reader reflect how every now
and then some old record crops out from
mother earth, and tells with "miracu-
lous organ" of the forgotten past, bring
ing up out of the gloom of centuries,
human passions, wars, defeats and tri-
umphs in vivid lights, and then, too, be-
fore the eyes of this time the very tablet
of the man who sacrificed his son" in
desperation.
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The Beardless Age.

When the great Henry ~, of France,
was succeeded by Louis XII. (who never
became great, the new king was only
nine years of age, consequently beard
less. Courtiers have at all times been
remarkable for their servility, and as
Louis could have no beard, they resolved
to be beardless themselves, and they
went forthwith to the BARRIERS. The
honest statesman, Sully, was the only
man who dared to appear with his beard
in the same form as he wore it in the
time of his old master. Crop-lipped
courtiers made merry at the old coun-
sellor's expense, laughing at his ancient
appearance. Sully bore their irreverent
jests for some time, and then with dig
nifty he said to the king, "Sire, when
your father of glorious memory did me
the honor to consult me on his great and
important affairs, the first thing he did
was to send away the buffoons of his
court" Louis XII, however, had no
idea about buffoonery. The system of
cropping, we are told, was carried so far
that even the inferior animals were sub
jected to the process, which occasioned
Marshal Bassompiere, who had been
imprisoned during the last twelve years
of the preceding reign, to observe, on
coming to Court again, that he saw no
other change in the world since he had
been secluded from it, than that men
had lost their boards and horses their
tails. In England, in Queen Elizabeth's
time, the growth of boards was regulat-
ed by statute in Lincoln's-Inn, and ait
was ordered that no fellow of that house
should wear beard of above fort
nights growth" What stubby ap-
pearance the learned chins must have
exhibited. The prohibition did not last
longer than year.
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FREE AUGMENTATION family To

FREE ADvERTIsING.-From family to
family, from city to city, from state to
state, the fame of DIR. WALKERS VEGE-
TABLE VINEGAR BITTERs as a specific
for all arrangements of the stomach,
bowels and liver,is constantly extend
ing. Every invalid who tries the great
restorative, every individual who has
ever witnessed its effect, becomes its
SPONTANEOUS ddUertiSer. Its voluntary
missionaries are innumerable, and pub
lie enthusiasm IN its favor spreads faster
than prairie fire.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-11

The fourth public drawing of the
Peoples Favorite Scheme, for education
al purposes, will take place at Hamilton
Ohio, on the 18th of June next. The
drawing is conducted fairly, and all
should take chance, and try their luck.
Tickets only one dollar each.
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FRANK LEsL1E's new and handsome

The Times says DR.. Walpole has lost
his beautiful chestnut mare. She died
suddenly in harness. 1t is supposed
from bots or pin worms. If the Doctor
had used Sheridan's CagalyV Condition
Poacders, he would no doubt have had
his mare to-day-they are death on
worms,
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A very touching story about con-
scientious chicken is thus related "A
youthful hen found an egg, and yield
ing to the vernal instinct, sat upon it,
until the process of incubation was
complete. Her mother, who had laid
the egg and had taken great pains in
shaping and coloring it, came along, and
seeing only the broken shell, burst into
tears, and said Alas, my daughter, who
has destroyed my favorite egg?' The
feathered offspring quickly responded !;
i cannot tell lie, mother; 1 cannot
tell a lie: l did it with my little hatch
it,"
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As showing what women can do, it is
stated that Mrs. Henry, o popular
preacher in Missouri acts as pastor,
does the singing for the congregation,
breaches three times week, looks after
the morals of the members, and takes
care of six little children. This is the
record of busy life.
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LITERARY NOTICES.

SCRIBNER's MONTHLY FOR May
Scyi5ner'S Monthly begins its second volume
with number Qor May) which is quite re.
markable for the surprising excellence of its
engravings and the extraordinary interest of
its contents. The noble head of George Mac
Donald, which forms the frontispiece, serves
to call renewed attention to his fascinating
story of Wilfrid Cumbermede. The leading
illustrated article, by Gov. Langford, gives an
account of some of" The Wonders of the Ye-
lowstone." A charming chapter of g Reminis-
eences of Charlotte Bronte" is furnished by
her schoolfelow and lifelong friend, the Caro-
line Helstone of Shirley, illustrated. The 9TH
er illustrated articles are curious paper on
the "Aye-Aye," by Burt G. Wilder; transla-
tion and fac simile of the famous "Moabte
Stone," recently discovered, and which dates
back 900 years before Christ and the begin
| ming of an interesting series of biographical
sketches of Living American Artists" by D.
| O'C. Townley, with finely executed portraits
of A. B. Durand and d. Huntington. Mrs.
Oliphant, author of Mss Ma, ioriba,,ks, etc,
has written especially for Scribner's a novel
| cite, which begins with this number, and has
the taking title of Norah: The Story of a
Wild Irish Girl" Edward Eggleston con-
tributes "Ben Story for May-Day." sour
Labor-System and the Chinese" is timely
| paper by Frank II. Norton. The poetry is by
Hiram Rich, II. E. Warner, Samuel W. Dui-
| field, and Roswell G. Smith, The Editorial
Department is unusually full. A clever de-
sign by Bush, "Five Minutes for Refresh
ments," forms the last page of a brilliant num-
| Der.
TIE LITTLE CORPORAL for May comes
to us with fresh and interesting contents, espe-
cially readable are the following: "The Hard
Fought Battle" serial by Lucia Chase Bell
"Tom Hudson's Motto" by Captain Sam
"The One-Stringed Fiddle" by Thomas X.
Beecher; "The Fishing Party" by Rosella
Rice; and Prudy" has actually spared time
to write a charming story for the little ones,
entitled, "Tommys Birthday Party" birds
and their Ways" by Mrs. Hathaway, is full OF
interest. Several pieces of good poetry, the
best of which is "Birds Cannot Count" by
Mrs. Slade. "Prudy's Pocket and " Private
Queers Knapsack" are unusually good. Terms
sl.50 a year, Send to JOHN E. MILLER, No
Custom House Place. Chicago, Ill.
FRANK LEsLIE's new and handsome
periodical, Once Week, is quickly progress.
ing in public favor, its last numbers more
than confirming the good opinion generally
formed of its first. The press throughout the
country speak of it in the highest terms OF
praise. Its second title, The Young Lady's
Oon Journal, is very happy one for the
| young ladies, en- maSSe, are subscribing for it
its illustrations, tales, and fashion plates being
especially acceptable to that delightful class o
the community. The price-siX cents-is as
low as the quality is high
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Chapped hands are very common with
those who have their hands much in
water. A few drops of JohnSon's Anodyne
Liniment rubbed over the hands two or
three times a day, will keep them soft
and white. Fishermen, sailors, and
others will do well to remember this.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-11

An old bachelor says that giving the
ballot to women would not amount to
anything practically, because they
would insist that they were too young
to vote until they got too old to take
any interest in politics.
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vinegar Di.tcrs are not a vile Fancy Drink.
Mado Of Poor Rum, Whislscy, Proof Spirits
aud L scfusc Liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
c.ed to please the taste, called "Tonics," "Appc-
"Rcstorcrs, &C., that lead the tipper on to
drunkenness and ruin, but are true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots and Herbs OF California,
free from all Alcoholic Stfmuiants. They are
Me- GREAT BLOOD PURIFIED and A
LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Reno
yaor and Invigorator ofthc System, carrying OIL all
poisonous matter and restoring the blood to aheathy
condition No person can take these Ditters accord
ing to directions and remain long unwell, provided
their bones are not destroyed by mineral poison OF
other means, and the vital organs wasted oeyondthe
point ofrepair.
They are n Gentle Purgativc ns well MS n
Tonic, possessing also, the peculiar merit of acting
powerful agent in relieving Con gestion or inHan-
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FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether In
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Tor Infam,nutory and Chronic Rheuma-
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and Bladder, these Bittcrs have been most sue
ccss:al. Such Diseases arc caused by Yitiatcd
Elood, which is generally produced by dcrange-
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DYSPEPSIA OR ORINDlGESTlON,H Headache
Pain the Shoulders, Coughs, Tghtncss ofthe Chest
Dizziness Sour Eructatons ofthe Stomach Dad taste
in the Moath, Bilious Attacks, Palpitation of the
Heart Inflammation of the Lungs, Pain in the regions
of the Kidneys. and q hundred other painful symp-
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They invigoratc the Stomach and stimulate the tor
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led efficacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities,
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FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptlons, letter,
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PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking in
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languages s-English, German, French and Spanish
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Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, CAL,
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Over twelve hundred churches were
built in the United States last year.
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TENENE The genuine perfume for the
n EQH w breath. Cures coughs, colds and
a "a sore throat. Only 10 cents. Sold
. q u u everywhere Sent bv mail for 10
cts. TRIX CO., Rochester, N. Y.
]. f. Henry, Wholesale Depot. College Place, n. Y.
Kedder ,E Wetherell, Wholesale Depot, 81 John st ,
New York.
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ADVERTISER EMTs.

STEAM ENGINE WITH BOILER FOR
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larger eDe adrssss eideF F s r1Sm Ior
co., Middletown, N. Y.