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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26
The Christmas.Tree.

In Germany, many years ago, when
the houses were decorated with ever
greens for the Christine mas-tide, it was the
custom to select large bough for con-
spicuous place, and ON it were hung the
presents for the children. After time
the bough became a tree, dressed with q
| symbolical ornaments, and adorned with
the gifts for the household, of which
the children had much the largest share.
The custom was impaired into Eng
land and this country, and has become
almost universal, and each year adds
fresh marvels and delights to the magical
fruits of this tree.
The mystery of its preparation is half
of the charm The bright eyes of the
little ones turn wistfully towards the
locked doors of the room that contains the
wondrous tree they long to take peep,
and yet they would not "for the world"
Not they.
Some still retain the Christmas tree
in its old form-that is, after the orna-
ments are on, space is left for children's 8
presents; others place all the family
gifts on or under the tree, and, after
those of the children are distributed, the
little ones discover and present the gifts
of the older members of the family, and
others again make of their Cbrist'-,-ss
trees mere show-pieces, on which to ar
range artistically the. glittering baubles,
the stars, angels, etc., ard these are often
accompanied by such costly ornaments
that such tree, without gift on it,
will cost hundreds of dollars. Such
magniticence must, of course, be on ex-
hibition. for it is entirely too artistic and
costly an affair to be thrown away on
the children alone, so it is advertised
privately, and all the acquaintance of
the family visit it between Christmas
and New Years. tits. in truth, tribute
to family vanity rather than to family
affections.
The second plan seems to be the more
desirable. The Christmas-tree is what
it should be-the Home Center-sacred
to the family. around which gather old
and young, linked to each other by low
ing remembrances. 1t is understood
that the tree belongs especially to the
children, but it is well that they should
feel that this festival is not entirely their
own, and should be led to take an inter-
est and pleasure in the gifts and the
Merry Christmas of the grown-up folks,
and, in some sort, share their Christmas
tree with them.
But the greatest perversion of the use
and beauty of Christmas-tree Is to have
it appropriated exclusively by adults.
Last year we knew of family where
the young people were all grown, but
they had their Christmas-tree as if they
were still children; and we know of an
other case, not much more preposterous,
where married couple had handsome
Christmas tree for poodle If these
two families had no nephews, nieces,
cousins, or little friends to help out in
Christmss-trees they surely could have
found little children whose Christmas
perhaps had not SO much as broken
toy to make it glad, to whom the whole
year to come possibly many years. would
have been changed by a warm Christmas,
made bright with II glittering Christmas
tree, happy with gifts, and merry with
games.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26
On Wall Street.

Stock gambling has not been a dis
tinctly recognized career for as long
period as thieving; 80, naturally, the
terms of art are fewer. Besides this, the
words, having come into use recently, are
not generally used as yet in remote sem
ses. There are nosuch bewildering terms
as "kinchin lay" "ben cove" or cav"
or "pad the hoof," slowing the lush,"
Showing the queer" and "fogling
wipe" We gave description OF the
term "corner" in the last number of the
Nation, and it is not difficult to perceive
that the word conveys merely a highly
picturesque and speaking description of
the attitude of those who are "short" of
stock to those who are "long" of it. Be-
ing "short" of stock means obviously
having less stock than you ought for
some reason to have; so, the sale OF
"put is the sale of the right to "put" :"
(deliver) stock, while a "call " means the
opposite-the right to demand the de-
livery of stock. The explanation of such
terms as bulls" and "bears" is not so
simple. Whether to "bear" stock Ito
speculate for the depression of the price)
meant originally to bear doWn on the
stock, or something Of that sort, or
whether it came from supposed resem-
blance between the disposition of the
bear who roams Wall Street and the ami
NAL of the same name, it would be difficult
to find out. Whether "bull " IA person
who speculates for rise of prices) re-
ceives the name on account OF a resem-
blance between his habits and those of
the animal, or whether he is SO called on
a rough principle of classifcatien-for
the sake of distinction only-we cannot
pretend to say. But the lingo is worth
studying, as all dialects and argots are.
Like the Chinook, the scientific examina-
ton of it may serve to throw some light
on other fields of linguistic or pathological
study.-The Nation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26
Sale OF United States Vessels.

By an order from the United States
Navy Department, number of vessels
of war have been disposed of by auction
bany, both of which have histories. The
first important battle of the war OF 1912
was fought between the English frigate
Guerrero, Captain Dacres, forty-nine
guns, and the United States ship Consti-
tuition, Comoaore Hull, forty-four guns,
in which the latter, after an action OF
thirty minutes, compelled his antagonist
to strike his flag. The engagement took
place off the American coast August 20,
1872, on the route low taken by steam
ers running between New York and
Liverpool. The vessels fought at half
pistol shot distance. A prize crew was
placed on board the captured ship, and
next day il was found that the Guerrero
had six feet of water in her hold. She
was set on fire and abandoned. Commo-
Hull, in his report, says that $50 fine a
ship commanded by an able and ex-
perienced officer, had been totally dis
masted and otherwise cut to pieces SO as
to make her not worth towing into port
in the short space of thirty minutes" F"
was a matter of praise to the country.
To perpetuate the memory of the victory
a fine forty four gun frigate, christened
the Guerrero, was built in Philadelphia
and lounched in 1914. The Albany was
built towards the close of the war and
was last employed in the North Atlantic
fleet; the Guerrero was also built to-
wards the end of the war. She was the
flagship of the South Atlantic feet in
1857, and was sent to the European sta
tion in 1870. Her last crnise was rather
unfortunate, having gone ashore several
times in the Mediterranean.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26

WASHINGTON SooIETY.-Among the
fair debutantes in Washington society the
coming Winter will be Miss Nellie
Grant, Miss Madge Dent, daughter of
General Dent; Miss Fish, daughter of
Secretary Fish /; Miss Sophie Radford.
daughter of Admiral Radford Miss
Kilbourne. who has isst returned from
Europe, after TIVE years absence; and
Miss BARLEY, daughter of Judge Bart
ley and niece Of General Sherman.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26

A SAD CAsE.-Mr. RljOye-" I'm SO
glad you've come, DIR. Bland 1 want
to consult you about my poor wife,"
DR.. Bland" What's the matter with
herr"
Mr.. Kikoye-"Such fearful depression
of spiritsp
DR.. Bland-"Depression of spirits
Why, she's the life of the party p
Mr.. KigOye-" All she always bears up
in company, poor thing! But you should
only see her when we are together alone p
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26

PLows'-A correspondent informs the
Practical Farmer that he cleans and
polishes his plows with muriatic acid.
This searching stuff does the work in
short meter, but should not be allowed
to remain on the metal.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-12-26
POETR Y.
Sc RENADE.

Stil! slumber on, nor let this song
Disturb thy calm repose.
May watchful angels round thee throng-
Till mornings eyes unclose.
Yes, slumber on, but through thy dreams
May music gently glide,
Like sunlight into shaded streams,
Or starlight Ger the tide.
sweet be those dreams till morning break
And sunrise foo the plain,
Then memory like a bird will wake,
And sing my song again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

DRY GOODS.
II o'NEILL Co.
9;a y is LINE
English Round Hats and Bonnets french and English Chip
''', sos e rev ni fiasS Goods
Fun assortment SASH q II Rb nsy shades and widths
100 Cartons Of finch ali colo. yard warranted all silk
RAD iaaSy TIoEsas sna voc ''0
Black Thread and Guipure. Guipme and Llama Lace
orande Iunics with Bretees and Lace from ~ 20 and
500 Windsor The, sDoy yo yar cn Ties ooc
LSpas S%on KID az iov "aasiy 10 worth 81 So
We opening full assorted of fine Millinery
and Lace Goods carefully selected to the wants OF finest
II. B.-Reducton to the trade
Ladies. go to oNEILL's for Millinery Goods
KID GLOVES SPECIALITY.
0''9 Hza & 81 s fsg!1f Season
have just received a fine assortment. OF
ooo following reduced prices, VIA
5000 pairs OF hutton nc. and upwards
0OuO pairs oil two button At Toe and upwards
HARRIS BRoIHERs'
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
T ACEs-REAL LACES
- New goods; designs; superb qualities; lowest
nsS asss sns see al
shares desirable No. IVES. Twenty third street S3ld No D.
MEAREs JONES
20 East Fourteenth street, near Fifth avenue,
have purchased the entire of Embroideres from
large importing house Al ATTY the dollar.
WILL OPEN MONDAY, APRIL l.
10000 yards Hamburg Edsinls, loc., worth &C.
ib0.O yards Hamburg kdgings, zoe, worth a5c.
10000 yards Hamburg rdgines, 25c. worth Ste
5oc to 81 per yard
Have also opened large assortment. of Suits. Talmas.
Sacuues, Paletos and Coaks.
Linen Suits from so to $40
POpliu Suts from SIS to 80
Black SIX ks Suits ia from eln ss &c 70 Saca
100 pieces Japanese SILK, quality 80 cent under
pieces Lyon. G Gro. Grain q 50 worth worth y
Bonnet's and other celebrated makes equally low.
All the Paris anu I'm ish Novelties Ladies Ties Bows.
Ribbons Trimmings, DC.
NINE. ANToINErTE BERNHEIM. SUCCESSFUL DE
~ NINE na an ner
tunes Reception and Dinner Dresses Cashmere am Foye
the best houses Paris novelties viii exhioed
Monday next, Apr l. Dresses made to order.
NEW SPRING Goops o,sp1,,
L.
10S ard ITO Sixth avenue,
viii open, Monday, choice lots OF Goods
Rich Black Silks from ST..
Plain and Striped Japanese do, Soc.
Rich plail and Plaid Dress Goods, 2Oc.
Back and Colored Alpacas, from &c
Striped and Plaid Cashmeres. great variety.
SHAWLS. SHAWLS SHAWLS.
choice lot Paisley, Broche and fine Wool
Shawls, and plas for and wear,
all designs and AZ very low prices.
Also
French English and American Cambrics
"Dolly Warden Cambrlcs."
English aud French Prints
French Piques and Marselles, new designs.
SUITS SUITS. SUITS
Largest stock of Ladies' Suits on the avenue,
all made on the premises, IN the latest style.
Handsome Black Sui s, from $40 -
Cashmere, Cambria and Calico Wrappers from 81 90.
French Woven and Hand Made Corsets,
Eo0pskirts,
Bustes. &C., &c.
HOUSEkEEPERS, ATTENTION.
Napkins, &c.
Watson Armstrong; Damasks, from S716c.
Good Linen Towels, 81 Is per dozen
Good Linen Napkins, 81 per dozen.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Gents Ladies' Chidren's nderwear, Hosiery, &c
Scapts Ties Collars and Cuffs Lace Linen SETS
T. O'NEILL.
los and ITO Sixth
between Eighth and Ninth streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

ID Il. MACY & CO.
MACY With pleasure inform friends Another
MACY patrons that their continually Addition
MACY ing numbers has made IL Another
MACY us TO add another Sixth Addition
MACY o We have lifted the Another
MACY store temporarily for the spring Addition
MACY and intend to make more elegant Another
MACY alterations In snort time. Addition
MACY On Monday, April ], Another
MACY Addition
will opened with attractive stock OF House Furnishing
Clocks, Futin. Machines, Tfnware, Cutlery, Busters
Brushes CommOdes Hacking Cases and Backing, Croquet
Mats and the thousas and one useful articles so
comfortable performance OF household duties
goods shall sell at lees than popular 20 ~
to render the store attractive
MACY This week we open styles of Spring
MACY ParasOls, Linen and Lawn SUITS, Goods
MACY Parasos Suits Spring
MACY Ladies' Ties, Parasois, Goods
MACY Ladies' Ties, Spring
MACY Straw Goods Ladies' Ties, Goods.
MACY Straw Goods Spring
MACY Flowers, Straw Goods, Goods
MACY Shawls, Flowers, Spring
MACY Llama Shaws and Sacques, Flowers, Goods
MACY being the mportaons of Euro Spring
MACY pean goods and the latest designs Goods.
MACY OF American manufacturers. Spring
MACY magnificent line of new Hamburg Edglng Goods.
ana Look at these goods by all means Gentle
mems and Ladies' Furnishing Goods and Hosiery: just filed
I'M with Spring Goods White Goods, White Dress Goods,
Articles Eooks aud Stationery. Fringes Worseds Small
Wares Yankee Notions &c all nicely assorted for spring
~ TOYS and Dolls. Demorests reliable Patterns
Candies and Soda Water.
Fourteenth street and sixth avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

4 RMsTRONG's,
N l4O and l4a sixth avenue. below Eleventh street,
WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, APRIL |.
the largest and best seected stock OF Embrodere the
HAMBURG EDGISGS AND INsERTINGs
In all the new patterns.
big job lot
$4,000 yards of tine Hamburg
EMBROIDERIES
al half the cost of importation.
Irish Scotch French German LnenS Damasks Table
Cloths, Napkins, Towels and Towellng
Choice patterns IN Piques and seaside Stripes.
VERY CHEAP GOODS
Fine Marseles Spreads domestic spreads at price
Ribbons all the shades, widths and qualities at
popular prices.
Laces and Millinery Goods, Nottingham Lace Curtains and
50O sets of Lace Curtains fine, at 30 cent
LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES.
Hosiery. notwithstanding the advance value will
continue to sell Hosiery at last years prices
Balbrggan En- sh and French Hose and Half Hose
IN al lengths widths and qualities.
ut very popular prices.
GauZe, Gossafner and summer Underwear for ladies,
gentlemen and children In ali sizes.
Jean Linen Drawers at prices
FINE DRESS SHIRTS
Collars. scarfs and Ties.
LOCO dozen tine Paris Kid Gloves two buttonS
at c5c.,
better than any glove In the city at 81
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COTTON TRIMMINGS
all new styles,
ana genera assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
oo rMBRo1pEREp so In Escey y1KEs FOR NIGHT
GOWNS AND CHEMlSES
on double linen
double linen.
SOL cent less than any other house In the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

DRY GOODS
AT EHRIcH's TEMPLE OF FASHION.
wiaopen on Moniay Aprni.
an en.re assormeps Of
Spring Millinery Goods.
An elegant assortment styishy trimmed Bonnets
in ali the latest styles
and s az prs.s at th. se ae 1,e somnsou
We specially Of
@ a. Misunderstanding manu- iuS HasS, Sr' sSs ''A''
New and elegant Straw Hats for
ladies, misscs anu children, cheap.
Fine French flowers in great variety.
All the latest shades
In Turquoise, Satin Reps,
silks Coored Grapes.
The trade supplied in any quantity. at bargains
al less than town
rnnrciiS's PEER T:m p5ss o. + Fashion
~ Eishta avenue. near Iwenty-ioir'h street
sAs soor as the temporary alterations completed
we WI anne 'ss sloins building to our present estao
trade. A''''A'''''' ''' '''"S
AT LBaIcHs TEMPLE OF FASHION.
n Tbs Great Real Lace Depot OF the city.
Real Guipuro and Thread Lsces,
all importation,
fully 10 PER cent less Than at other store in the city,
Elegant Pattern. Real Guipure Laces.
fun iaches wide, ooc. and 65c. worth s5c.
a.-ac. ana Soc. worth fully 40 per cent more
Elegant a. a No. 81 @ 81 a. 20 ~ Ss 70 smd
We import all Gulpure Laces guarantee quail.
speak for themselves
now on exhi5tIon our Sample Collection of Pat
New and eaaai Designs w6ics VIII be spsey sold o
We VIII however reserve any number OF yards for aoe ae
consider such AN order binding upon our patrons.
Laces in All widths extremely low prices
We r'iiiy invite an examination of our Real Laces
Our sooos shown with pleasure and no one urged 10 buy.
An goods marked q plain figures.
silk ,lmps Passeme nterie TRIMMINGS,
Black and Cooreo silk Fringes,
SIX Loops Buttons, &c
sann Reps Tor Dress Irmmngs
I.HRICn'S Temple of Fashion,
EST Fig nth avenue near Twenty fourth street.
n BAs as the temporary alterations are completed
will the adIonin. building to estab-
iishmen', better accommodate steadily increas
ing tIa-e.
AT EhRlCHs TEMPLE OF FASHION.
win.open Monday
Ladies' Muslin Undersarmen,s,
We all our heterogeneous sell the same
0rtcrs or ladies' Underg garments tiled in one
special bargains Hosiery.
hamburg Edginrs and iusertings.
Cotton Trimmings and Frillings, &c.
Parasos in every style and quality
farasol lace Covers In great variety cheap.
A tull assortment OF
Ladies Neckties and Scarfs,
Lace Collars, HanaKerchiefs, Fancy Jewelrv,
Md Gloves, &c.
Ladies cordially invited to call and stock.
All sOods marked IN PLAN Igures. No to buy.
The supplied less than downtown Job
bers' prices at
EhRICHS Temple of Fashion,
s87 Eighth avenue, near Twenty fourth street.
r. S.We will annex the adjoining building To resent
estab shment the alterations
peted, accommodate steadily increasing
trade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

extension 20xi well lighted suitable for foundry fac
tory purposes ferres Williamsburg Apply at 432 Ga
nal street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

ITO LET OR LEASE-A FINE LARGE CORNER STORE
and Cellar situated the northeast of Sixth
and Twenty suitable for respectable
business Inquire OF owner, premises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

ITO LET OR LEASE-STORE AND DWELLING Oh
Canal street, near HUDSON: good location for bust
rent very low. Apply to H. vOGEL, SIS Third
corner Twenty-fo street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-31

rJ,O RENT-THE BUILDING SCI AND 62s FIFTH AVE
the Grand Central depot, 30 feet 'front.' 81
deep splendid location for grocery carriage respos;ory
press light first business Inquire thu
The New York herald., 1872-10-30
BROOKLYN COURTS.
CITY couaT-sEHssAL TERM.
The Homan-EarIc Breach of Prom fss

The Homan-EarIc Breach of Prom fss
H< eas-srst Case.
Before Judges Thompson and McCue.
Last October RoxceHena Homan, lady about
thirty years OF age, sued Alexander Earle fer
$4,000 damages for an alIegei breach or promise
and got a verdict OF $4,000. Mr.. Earle, who IL
commonly known in Brooklyn as "the man that
looks like Deecher, tand he certainly bears strik
ing facial resemblance TO that eminent divine) Ia =
prominent member OF the church, and the case ex-
cited great public interest at the time of the trial
The allegation was that he proposed to Miss iT0.
man, was accepted, and then transferred his alfec-
tions to another lady whom he married
Mr.. Earle appealed TO the general term OF the City
Court Tor q new trial, and the case was argued
yesterday. His counsel asked for reversal OF tho
Judgment and a new trial, on the grounds that the
evidence, that it was irreconcable with o number
OF wholly undisputed facts, and that 1t was con-
trary TO the clear weight and preponderance OF
(wh0 presided at the triaD erred in declining to
grant nonsuit at the close OF the case for plain
the facts addnced by the plaintiff were admitted to
be true, and 1t WAS purely question Of law fer the
Court to decide, and not question OF fact for the
jury whether or not the existence OF contract to
marry had been proven, and whether plaintif had
been justified in drawing the inference she had
drawn. lie held there was no express promise on
Counsel for Miss Homan said there was no dato
alleged as to the making of the contract, and the
q Sa s 70 yee Wa not q
Miss Homan had right to expect that her station
IN iiie was to be very much raised; that she would
not be compelled to work daily for mere pittance,
want during life. Such men as Mr. Earle were not
sMn plenty % ana II might 50 happen that she would
tunity. Counsel held that a marriage contract did
exist.
marriage can be implied from the circumstances.
Decision reserved. HGes
The New York herald., 1872-10-30
MANDAMUS AGAINST THE BOARD
OF AUDIT AND APPORTIONMENT.

The Salaries and Allowance or Omcers
and Attendants I'm tho Court OF Oyer
and Terminer to be Paid.
Some time since application was made to Judge
Leonard Of the Supreme Court, for mandamus
against the Board OF Audit and Apportionment to
audit and allow the claims Of attendants at the
Court Of Oyer and Terminer, said attendants being
appolntees OF the Sheriff. There were some ninety
claimants and their claims run back into 1871. The
matter was argued at great length, Mr.. Charles w.
Brooke appearing on behalf OF the claimants and
Mr.. Strahan In opposition. Judge Leonard yester-
day rendered his decision In the case granting the
application. The following Is the
OPINION OF JUDGE LEONARD.
It appears without dispute that this claim audited
and allowed the Board OF Supervisors before the
ton Of the Board Of Apportionment and Audit. The
audit and allowance Of The claim BY the superysors
neither rescind nor review the Judgment which they
been held in reported case: by the Supreme Court
and Audit TO entertain any such uIisdction as review
duty Of the Board Of and Audit to receive
and TO audit and allow the demand at the allowed
by the Supervisors The writ OF mandamus is granted,
with costs.
The New York herald., 1872-10-30
BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

The Alleged Whislkey Ring Frauds
Abandonment or tho Prosecution and
Discharge OF the Accused.
Before Commissioner Shields
The United States vs. Lewis Samuels and
Others.-The defendant has been charged, on the
complaint Of one Strauss, with having conspired
with others to defraud the government out Of the
duty on ten barrels Of whiskey manufactured in
1896, at dstilery In Eighth street. in this city.
The case has been several times called up for hear
ing and adjourned: Yesterday, however, the pros
ecuti0n abandoned 1t.
Mr.. Pierrepont, Mr.. Rollins and Mr.. Harland ap-
peared as counsel for the Defence and Mr.. De Kay
and ex-RecOrder Smith for the government. Mr..
Smith said in this case he counsel for the CON-
plainant lStrauss). He brought Strauss to the
District Attorneys ONCE, and there Strauss made
complaint against the defendant, charging him
with the offence mentioned in the affidavit After
the complaint was made and the warrant was
issued his attention was called to certain matters
in the case which at first had escaped his notice
Upon investigation he was satisfied that the gov
ernment could not sustain the charge that had
been made. Having been instrumental In having
the charge preferred he deemed 1t his duty to state
the fact to the Court, and he did as matter OF
justice to the defendants. He now left the matter
with the government.
Mr.. De kay-I am directed by the District Attor-
ney to state that he has looked into the case and
comedies with Mr.. Smith. /, therefore, ask Q dis
missal Of the case.
The case was dismissed accordingly.