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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13
Going the Rounds.

Once in while paragraph or an ad-
vertisement appears i'll some out-of-the-
way newspaper that somehow or other
seems to tickle the American journalist,
who sets it a-going in such a way that it
speedily travels all over the country.
For example: Some little time since a
" broken-hearted woman" as she calls
herself, Mrs. Laura Hunt, of Broadalbin,
Fulton county, New York, notified the
public through the Amsterdam IntclIi-
gencer that her dear husband, Josiah
Hunt, had left her bed and board, and
strayed to parts unknown; and she for
bid all girls old maids, and widows to
meddle with or marry him under penalty
OF the law. She earnestly entreated all
editors " throughout the world to lay
this information before their readers.
I" Mrs. Hunt will please perceive that
we have complied with her request."-
Courier. "And we (two) too 7ranscript.
"And we three" Cincinnati Mirror.
" And we four" ."-Standard. "And we
five Western Methodist. "And we six"
Herald. "And we seven."-
Maine Free Press. "And we eight
Mobite Free Press. "And we nine."-
Woodstock Whig. "Leave her bed and
board, the william! And we ten."-Na-
tiOnat Eagle. "And strayed to parts un-
known, the vagabond And we eleven"
Daily Ad0ertiSer. "He left her bed
and board, the vagrum !"-Statesman.
" And we start him again" ."-Miner's
Journal. "Break a woman's heart, the
iiend Take that p telegraph. "Go
ahead, and hunt him, Laura. ."-Sentiaey.
'' Pass him around, and start him again."
-Ecer so many "ibids." - EDIToR's
DRAWER, in Harper's Maga.ine for april
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13

ing fxedly ut the fatal building" .Sir
million dollars in 0old" L thought of
Napoleon at st. Helena. But though
his dearest hopes were frustrated, and
all chance of escape was denied him, he
behaved with gameness and pluck /
rarely saw equaled, never surpassed. I
had been wounded, and was in u very Ian
guild state-not improved by the thought
that 1 had been rather o fool to get into
such mess for no reason at all-@and to
procure me some little comforts (of which
he persistently refused to partake) this
hardened thief parted with his beloved
twenty-dollar piece Neither of us sup
posed for q moment that our lives would
be spared, and though escaped (how
and why need not be detailed here), not
many days had elapsed after our arrival
in P when they took poor Jonas
Baxter out to be hanged. The gallows
was erected in the large place on which
our window looked, and, led by a hor-
rible fascination, drew near to it, and
watrN-i the awful proceedings.
Good-by, captain" said he, as they
led him out; though Pm to swing, I'm
right glad to think that youW swing
clear. played TOR q big stake, and I've
lost; but if L could, I'd do it again.
Just think, six million dollars in gold !"
And away he went, his irons clanking
heavily, but his demeanor as unconcern-
ed as if he were merely going to smoke
pipe with his friend Mr.. Sykes, of Tigers
Bay.
He died as he lived, de6nantly. His
last breath was used to chaf his execu-
TONERS and beg them to make haste, as
he "h had an appointment, for which he
did not wish to be late )" and as the drop
fell, and his body swung slowly round,
now facing his beloved bank, and now
turning the swollen, blackened face to-
ward the Jail, am not ashamed to con-
fess that bitter tears rolled down my
cheeks for the sad fate of the poor re-
probate who was what crime and GRIM
inal laws had made him, but who, under
different circumstances, might have been
worthy of better end.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13
NITRO GLyorR1Np AaA1Son g.,

NITRO GLYoERINE AGAIN.-On Sun
day morning, March 18th, seven hun
dred pounds of nitro glycerine exploded
IN small wooden building on the west
side OF the Hoosac tunnel. The building
was OF course blown to splinters. The
cans IN which the glycerine was kept,
We're spread out in ragged shapes. A
young growth of birch and maple was
cut through for distance of twenty
rods, the path being six rods wide. The
trees, three inches in diameter, were
torn and twisted into withes. The vii
lage OF North Adams, two and half
miles distant, was shaken as if by an
earthquake. No lives were lost, but the
explosion was terrific.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13
Balance due, s159. Ple,se remit.


Balance due, s1.59 Plesse remit
1t is but justice to the dealer to say
however, that the shipper was but
transient customer, who would not have
sent to him under other circumstances {;
but he confessed to having sold some of
the fruit as high as fifty cents per bask-
ct, and from that to the price rendered
in the bill. The request for a remittance
was a bit of humor that pleased him i'm
mensely. .....
A few scenes more embodied in per-
haps one "sketch," " and ere we become
tiresome, we will bid adieu to the classic
locality known as the Washington Mar
ket Docks, with its rude sheds, among
which we have wandered, and over
which we have watched so many dreary
nights; and then, reader, with your kind
permission, we may betake ourselves to
"other fields and pastures new" We
may not even contine ourselves to the
city of New York, but, by virtue of a
growing commission issued by our an
cestors, may journey to other cities, to
the country, perhaps to the prairies of
the far West, and compel them to fur
nish material for these sketches" by
citizen of the world, for
" No pent-up Utica contracts our powers,
The whole, the boundless continent, is ours"
L. r. T.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13

Was it at a rattle that the man won
the public ear?
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13

their heads, pelted them from every
point, and the rabble finally returned it,
with interest, until it became scene of
wild disorder, that would tax the pencil
OF Hogarth to depict or the pen of Dick
ems to describe. The finale was that we
were obliged to clear the docks to save
further depredations, and that was no
easy matter by any means. 1t was du-
ring such season of plenty, when the
market was overstocked every day, that
one of the commission dealers showed
me the following bill rendered to fruit
grower:
3.1 l New YORK, Oct, 1s60
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-04-13

No assurance on my part that my
feelings were opposed to the unlawful
annexation of the Spaniards' gold could
persuade Mr.. Baxter to forego the pleas
ure of mapping out a programme for
our mutual aggrandizement. To my
surprise l found that he was much bet
ter posted in the geography of the island
than myself; and he was also informed
accurately or not l never had
the opportunity of determining-as to
the strength of the garrison at P,
and the exact number of sentries who
guarded his Ell Dorado, the bank; SO
that I found myself, under protest, pledg-
ed to join in one of the most gigantic
gold robberies ever contemplated out of
Wall street. ..l-
With artles, candor Mr.. Baxter inform
ed me that his project had not originated
In his own brain, but had been conceived
by one OF the largest spectators in New
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
NEW GOODS.
NEW GOODS d RARE BARGAINS!
Orsh Purchases and Cash Sales

TRUSSELL & LUCAS have just opened their
Fall and Winter supply OF staple and season,
able Goods, large and varied in extent, beautiiui
in style, durable in quality and as cheap IL not
cheaper than can be purchased in the county In
all departments their stock is complete,
DRESS GOODS.-Poplins, Apacas, Monslains'
Plaids, Surges, Reps, Calicoes. DC. HoSlEkl !:
English and American, with full assortment OF
Ladies and Gentlemen's handkerchief, Neck Ines,
Scarfs &c.
BOOTS and SHOES have been made special
ty, as to style, quality and price. The stock Is
complete in every department, manufactured 10
order at the best houses of the city or selected
from first hands at manufacturers prices Those
in want of any article in this line should not IAN
to call as all tastes can be suited, all qualities OBJ
tanned and all prices secured. Children and In
fants' Shoes of every variety.
HATS.-A complete assortment ofevery quahty
variety aud style, some of which are superior 10
ANYTHING we have ever before offered.
READY-MADE CL0THING.-A general and
complete stock, of the best quality, fashionably
cut. substantially made, and sold at the lowest
prices. Also Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods,
complete in every department.
FAMILY GROCERIES, large and general
assortment adequate to all the wants OF old friends
and customers
Thankful for the encouragement OF the past we
hope to merit a continuance in the future.
Oct %, 1870. 1. a il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
I viii Also Buy Black Oak Bark

That is properly taken and cured and pay CASH
for it at the rate of SIX DOLLARS PER CORD
delivered at my SUMAC AND BARK MILLS,
WINCHESTER, VA.
IRECTI0NS.-Commence peeling the bark
as soon as the sap starts in the spring. and in TAX
ing il peel as much Of the tree as possbe-even
the large limbs-for the young, tender bark is the
best.
After it peeled il must be piled up loosely,
as allow the air to pass freely through IT, and per-
fcctly dry il. The outer or rough side must
Arrays be kept up, in order to protect the inner
heshy side from the weather-which being the
part used, must be kept bright and not allowed to
mould or &c; wet, which Injuries its color.
GERMAN SMITH.
June ,, ls7l-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving, in all its various branches, and all
work IN their business All orders promptly filed
at the lowest rate and shortest notice, aud all work
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur-
chasers. If not no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and patronize Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation their shop
in Martinsburg, where they will give prompt at
tention to all work entrusted to them.
DIEHL 4 BRO.
Charlestown, July Is, ls67-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

A party Of New Jersey huntsmen recently
killed and then dined off a wild cat. One a
them says: Sc II the jarned thing waru't pala-
table. it must have been very wholesome for
for it was mighty strong
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

What kind Of pens do YOU sell here, mis-
ter ?" asked a boy Of a stationer. We keep
all kinds you young vagabond, was the rude
reply. Oh, you do. DO you ? Well then, IN
take ten cents worth Of pig pens
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

lie who forgets the fountains from which he
drank, and the trees under whose shade he
gambolcd in the days Of his youth, is a STRAW
ger to the sweetest impressions Of the human
heart
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

The editor Of a aper out west having re-
ceived bank note dctecter, returns thanks
and modes,ly asks for some greeubacks upon
which TO test its accuracy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

A young man generally gives lock Of bis
hair to his sweetheart before he marries her
After marriage she sometimes helps herself
and don't use scissors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

You have lost your baby, hear" said one
gentleman TO another, " Yes poor Ht,lc thing.
it was only FIVE months OLD. We dia an we
could for it, We had fcnr doctors. Jlisterci /,
head and feet put mustard roultccs an over
it, gave IL nine c',lcmel powders, lecchcd its
temples. bad il blcd. gave it all kinds ofmedi-
cines aud yet, after a weeks illness, it died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

A little girl ioyfully assured her mother that
she had found ont where they made horses
% She had seen a man, in a shop, justfuishiHg
one Of them; for he was mailing on his last
foot"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

leave you, my friend said a tipsy fellow,
chnging to lamp post on a dark night, leave
you in a condition not to take care Of yourself!
Never"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

No oue should attempt to DO more thaa one
thing at time. When you have Guishe ;
si""d'T'ns your ueishbors, 60 and say your
prayers but duut attempt to DO both at once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
TERMS:

One-third CASH, the residue to suit pur-
chaser. For furtherinformationinq inquire of Mr..
jackson on the premises, S. j C. Moore, Esq,
of Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, or tho
undersigned at CharlcStown, w. va.
SARAH f. SMITH.
August 5, 1S7l-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

Some people are always ready to dec'y their
best friends bat they generally come out at
last as worthless characters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
STONE DWELLING.

With three Rooms and Hall below, and five
up stairs, with good BARN and ample STA
BLING, Corn House and Carriage House. In
addition there is another very comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE on the Land with Sta
bling, Corn House and Blacksmith Shop
thus rendering the Farm capable Of easy d.
vision. On the Land are two never falling
Wells Of excellent Water and several Pools for
Stock. Also, an abundance Of good Fruit,
much Of it from young Trees. Between Fifty
and Sixty Acres of the Land are frst-ratc
TIMBER. A more desirable place is seldom
offered for sale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
BROWNS CATALINA HJEE Tonic

| BY an American Company with every facility f.
supplying the trade, is a matter Of no small i'm
portance, and viii be hailed with JOY by thousand
that are seeking for pure and invigorating Ton
ic. And also those that need pure pleasant an,
refreshing Stimulant will find in the Ell vino
CATALINA what they want.
Ii will be remembered that imports were mad,
in 1866 of these noted Bitters so long celebrated
for its medical qualities, but in consequence Of tn,
high duty then demanded by this Government i'm
ports ceased to the regret Of thousands who hac
learned its value. 1t the
OLDEST TONIC IL THE WORLD
Natures TOnic-drawn from the Cataline Grape
of the Tropics. il is the purest best and ost in
MIGRATING Of all Tonnes and IL it, importation con
tinues at the rate now started it will soon take IL
place in every family in this as we'll as in the old
countries. Its merits alone will make it a house
hold article, and we would advise every body that
reeds pure Tonic or a safe Stmulant to try at
least one bottle ofthe
Ell VINO CATALINA
and then decide for themselves whether in future
they will use the pure Tonic prepared from Juice
Of the Cataline Grape with Calisaya and the Spi-
ces of CeylOn, or Bitters made Of common whis-
key and bitter field herbs.
THE Ell VINO CATALINA
is invaluable in Weakness and Debility. II re-
lieves Morning Languor and gives freshness to
both mind and body; sharpeDs the appetite, and is
not followed by any unpleasant reaction so com
mon TO whiskey bitters.
II cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiveness,
Bilious arrangements, Collie, Cramps, Flatulence,
Diarrhe, Dysentery, Nausea, Vomiting, Morning
Sickness, Heart Disease. Nervous Irritability,
Liver Complaints, (for which il is used in all bot
climates with great success) Diseases Of the Kid
news and Bladder, Skin Diseases, either caused by
other diseases or impurity Of the blood, Despon-
dency, rheumatism, Gout, Gravel, and Whoop-
ing Cough (for which il is famous and as a Ton
ic in Consumption il has superior in the world.
Thousands believe themselves cured by il. But
we do not claim that it will cure Consumption.
but we are that If taken freely in time il will
preventit
Its so very agreeable 10 the stomach Of the weak
and delicate. Elegant for Colicy and CRYING chill
dren, relieving cosiiVeness and aatulence with
marked promptness.
J. N. NJ. CONRAD &CO.
10 Light street. Bait, Nd, Gen. Apty- n
o-Ofiice of the Company As $. Howard II.
For Sale by w. S. MASON. Druggist at
June 5, ls7l-em. CHARLESTOWy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
New Grocc1.N. Storc.
CHOICE GROCERIES,
THE GREAT CAUSE
or
HUMAN MISERY.


Just Published, ia Sealed Earelope. Price cents.
n \ Lecture on the Nature. Treatment and
NJ Radical Cure Of Seminal Weakness or Sper-
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ImpedmentS to Marriage general; Consumption,
Epilepsy, and Fits Mental and Physical Incapac-
ity, 6c.-By Rob. J. Culverwell, NJ. D., author
of the " Green Book" &c.
The WoTld-renOwned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences of Self-AbHse may be
etiectually removed without medicine, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies instru-
mentS, rings, or cordials, pointing out mode of
cure at certain and effectual, by which every
sufferer, no matter what his condition NAV be-
may cure himself cheaply, privately and radically.
This lecture will prove boon to thousands and
thousands
Sent under seal, in plain envelope to any ad-
dress, on receipt Of six cents. or two postage
stamps, by addressing the publishers.
Also, DR.. Culyerwelrs Marriage Guide"
price % cents.
Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. C. KLINE a. Co.,
l27 Bowery, New York, Post Office Box $50.
Dec q, 1870. lyr July l, ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09
COAL! COAL!!

DEST LUMP COAL by the Car load $3.50 per
ID ton. Run of Mine per Car load 5000 per ton
22l0 lbs. 10 the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL at
forrest rates. For sale at Charlestown Depot by
Sep. "a, lS6S. STARRY d LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

and then decide for themselves whether in future
they will use the pure Tonic prepared from juice
Of the Cataline Grape with Caisaya and the Spi-
ces of CeylOn, or Bitters made Of common whis-
tow nd I;ffar G.id harks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

HAMBURGER'S Shoe and Clothing House
has the largest and best selected Stock in
IL t,Nunty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-09

Charlestown, July is, lS67-ly.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06

KESTUcKy.-The war Of politics is now
waxing hot IN this State. Both parties
are stripped for the contest. The parties
have not only enlisted all of their prom
inent men of the State who make any at
tempt at public speaking to enter the can
vass, but they have also secured speakers
from other States. The Democrats have
invited Dan Worries, of Indiana, to stump
the State, and he has accepted. The Re-
publicans have secured Gov. Palmer, of
Illinois, for the. same purpose. These
gentlemen are both extra stump orators,
and an effort should be made to have them
hold joint discussions while canvassing
the State. 1t is not expected that this
gallant fight will secure triumph of the
Republican party at the next election over
the $4,000 Democratic majority, but great
good is expected to be done, and the seed
sown that will not only reduce the ma
jority of the Democrats in this coming
election, but result in good succeeding
years.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06
A MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF WHILE De-

A MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF WHILE De-
MoNsTRATING HOW Mr. VALLANDIGHAM
KILLED HINsELF.-The Cincinnati Ga
zette of the Goth ult says: "A messenger
arrived in great haste at Hamilton, yester-
day, about o'clock, for medical and sur
gical assistance. stating that German
farm laborer, whose name our reporter
could not ascertain, had shot himself in
the side with pistol, and that he was in
dying condition. He said the accident
occurred at the residence of Watt Carr,
about three miles east of Hamilton; that
Mr. Carr was doing some harvesting, and
The hands, about noon, were sitting on
the porch at their leisure just after din
ner The man who shot himself had q
pistol belonging TO some one, and was
flourishing it around in a careless man.
ner, when one of the boys remarked to
be careful or he would shoot himself. He
replied by saying that he would show
them how Vallandigham shot himself,
and Immediately proceeded to illustrate
the manner in which the pistol was held,
with the hammer raised and half out of
his pocket. In an instant the weapon
was discharged, the contents lodging in
the bowels of the careless demonstration
He fell as one dead. His companions
picked him up and carried him into the
house, the crimson tide flowing in tor
rents from the wound. A courier was
immediately dispatched to Hamilton, who
obtained Drs McNeely and Beauchamp.
When -our reporter left Hamilton no adj
vices had been received concerning the
probable fate of the unfortunate man.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06

Congressman Packard is making the
hearts of all the editors in the nth Dis
trict glad, by writing letters to each of
them from California
The Isdiaaion is ahead Of all its con-
temporaries. Not q single letter from
California, written by our Congressman
to TN editor in this District, has been pub
lisbed, that we are aware of-and we read
the papers Gen. Packard has written
some very interesting letters to his friends,
which have found their way into the pa
pers; but we guess his physicians do not
allow him to write more than eight OF
ter each day.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06

Woman suffrage is making progress in
the Northwest, if not in other parts of
the country. A. resolution, enfranchising
women, has been favorably reported in
the Nebraska Constitutional Convention,
and its incorporation into the fundament-
al law of the State is not improbable.
Wyoming is the first Territory, as Ne
braska may be the first State, to allow
women TO vote. But the movement in
Nebraska is regarded with some suspi-
cion. 1t is thought to be device to de-
coy women thither, as the population of
the State is deficient in this important
element of society.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06

soon to meet again, to continue our travel
up the Mount of knowledge with earn
estness of heart and mind.
The scholars hopes are many, and
words fail to express the glorious pros
poets, the ambition and the bright hopes
of studious scholars. In order to have
our aims accomplished, we must not for
get the duties obligatory upon us as stu
dents; and, now in the bloom of youth,
should remember our Creator. We also
should endeavor to form good habits, and
educate ourselves morally. We must do
so if we expect our hopes, so fondly
cherished ever TO be realized.
Dear schoolmates, let us not forget the
many good instructions and wise coun-
sells, impaired to us with such kindness
and love for our future welfare, during
the past three months.
FAREWELL May the great and good
God crown all our rightly directed efforts
with success; and may each scholars
hopes to-day live for ages-yes, through
all eternity.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-06
CRY GIRLs.-The girls of the principal

CRY GIRLs-The girls of the principal
cities of this country are noted as follows
Baltimore, the handsomest; Boston, the
most Intellectual; New York, the gayest
and most expensive in dress; Washing
ton, the most airy and superficial; Phila-
delphia, the most refined and lady like
Chicago, the fastest and most dissipated
Toledo, the biggest feet; st. Louis, the
most reckless; New Orleans, the most
travelled; Cincinnati, the greatest fiirts
Louisville, the proudest; Detroit, the
widest; Cleveland, the most graceful and
entertaining in conversation; San Fran
cisco, the most Indifferent; Richmond,
the most anxious to be loved; Mobile,
the most liberal entertainers; Hartford,
the best musicians; Buffalo, the dullest
Rochester, the longest hair; the girls in
the country, for making the best wives.