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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-03

sa Letters from the Rio Grande
frontier declare that the more recent
depredations upon Texas territory
were prepetrated by bands of Mexi-
cans, with the connivance, if not the
encouragement Of CortiLa and Cas-
teles.
Ey The Fair Association have an
important advertisement in this issue
of the Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-03

NnsA- The various schools Of Alex.
andria opened, for the Fall a n d
Winter courses, on last Monday
We can but be glad Of this, for the
young ones have had a long res
pitc and were getting troublesome,
and moreover need application to
their studies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-03

My We demand special attention
to the very important fact, that the
New Orleans and Grand Ecore Pack
ct Company, seeing and knowing the
necessity for increated tonnage in
their trade, owing to rush of Fall
business and the approaching low
water season, have chartered the well
known Packet Era No. 10, aid placed
her in the trade, as the consort of the
st. Mary, and as Weekly Packet
Captain Mitchell commands her and
Tom Clements, known here to every
man, woman and child, is her head
clerk. Surely the public are bound
to perceive and appreciate the re-
newed efforts of this Company to
meet their wants, and we trust they
will bear all this in mind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-03

s@- Captain John Helm will
in the trade, with afne low wsl
Packet in a few days. So we area'
thorized to announce, and so wes
glad to learn.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-09-03
T'beFair.

We are pleased to know an d
once more announce to the public,
that the various Committees of the
2apides Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton, are busily at work perfecting
and finishing all the plans, fixtures,
buildings sc, which will compose
the main attraction on the Fair
Grounds. No pains or expenses
will be spared to have all ready in
ample time, and the public of Ra-
pides will have cause to rejoice and
be proud at this Inaugural enter
prise in behalf ofthe Developments
of our resources. No more will
they have cause to Shout that we
are too much engaged in politics,
FOR we now offer them real substan-
tial intellectual and pastoral feast,
in which the whole world and his
wife of Rapides are interested. A
few, very few consumptive and
chronic croakers of the Town, arc
at their old cold water work and
tricks, throwing pop gun missi's at
the Fair aud its aims for good, but
that was to be expected and can
but 10 good to the whole under
taking. Coroner Wood won't per-
form the last rites for them, hence
their graveyard misses must be
heard in contempt. Nothing can
prevent the Fair, under its present
auspices and management, from be-
ing a complete and glorious affair.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
English Walking Jacket.

The English walking jacket again
appears in this country, according to O
fashion journal. 1t is made of warm,
rough cloth, nearly half an inch thick,
yet as soft as camel's-hair, and known
as camels-hair cloth. 1t retains its
jaunty shape, fitting like gentleman's
coat, with high shoulder seems, double
breasted front, coat collar, and three
back seams far apart at the waist, with
lappets below the waist, but no position
pleats. Coat sleeves and pockets with
flaps complete this trim, tidy, and
withal notwithstanding jacket. 1t is
made of olive, slate, blue, and myrtle
green cloths, trimmed with velvet or
silk revers, pipings, and cords, and but
tons of steel or pearl colored to match
the cloth exactly, or else with buttons
of oxidized silver beautifully carved.
The rough but stylish yak braid is used
for trimming also /; sometimes there is
row of inch-wide braid, with two
narrower ones above, and in other cases
the jacket is almost covered with an in
tricate design done in fine yak soutache.
Dark blue, black, and iron gray cloth
jackets are shown closer fitting than the
ordinary English sacque, and much
longer; some are longer in front than
behind, and have an extra basque pleated
on the back, like riding-habit waist.
Blue gros grain bands with o lighter
blue cording on the upper edge trim
blue cloth jackets prettily ; the buttons
are then blue steel or else oxidized sill
yer. When single-breasted jackets are
shown, they are usually finished with q
sailor collar and silk ruff. Children's
and misses jackets are shown in pre-
cisely the same shapes and colors just
noted. Soft beaver cloth jackets are
bordered with beaver or seal-skin fur,
and have fur boa sewed around the
neck, with tails hanging in front; others
have the collar and cuffs of seal-skin Oh
beaver fur. Small muffs of cloth are
trimmed with fur to match these jackets.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
PERUVIAN SYRUP contains no alcohol.
Avoid the Perils of the Season,

Autumn, although the most radiant portion o
the American year, has it's drawbacks. The heavy
evening dews and morning vapors and the great
disparity in temperature between night and day,
give rise to many painful disturbances Of the
bowels, such as coic, cholera morOus, darrhea
and dysentery. The digestive organs are also un-
favorably affected by the change Of season, and
dyspeptlcs generally suffer most severely during
the fall. Deraugements of the liver are likewise
common, and miasmatic fevers prevail in newly
settled districts and low-lyiug and marshy locali-
are not, however, unavoidable. By strengthening,
toning and regulating the system with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters even the most delicate may escape
them At the expiration Of summer all the bodily
powers are in q somewhat exhausted state. They
require the wholesome stimulation which this
genial vegetable invigorant supplies. Under its
renovating influence the nervous energy which
the whiting heat of July and August had kept in
allegiance or partially extinguished, crops out
afresh; the haccid muscles recover their elastici-
ty; the appetite takes a sharper edge; the pro-
cesses of digestion and assimilation become more
rapid and perfect; the spirits rise, and the whole
OF ganization acquires its maximum Of activity and
resistant power. Even persons Of comparatively
feeble constitutions, when thus fortified against
the perils Of the season, will have little cause 10
fear visitation from any OF the disorders to which
| we have referred. As protection against mias-
malaria Hostetter's Bitters may be justly pro-
nounced not only unrivalled but uuapproached
Look well TO the label and trade mark, there are
many counterfeits and limitations in the market.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

The attention of our many readers is
called to the attractive advertisement of
j. N. Harris & Co., advertising their
great and valuable lung remedy, cal
lens Lung Balsam." This Balsam has
been before the public for ten years.
Notwithstanding this long period, il
has never lost one whit of its populari.
ty, or shown the least sign of becoming
unpopular, but, on the contrary, the call
for ithas been constantlyincreasing and
at no previous time has the demand been
SO great, or the quantity made been SC
large, as at this day. We earnestly
recommend its trial by any one who
may be afflicted with a cough or cold
and we warrant it to cure if directions
are followed. 1t is sold by all our city
druggists.-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
The ChaparraI Cock.

The chaparral cock, or chura, is very
common at this season of the year in
California. The latter name originated
with the Indians. The chura is about
the size of a curlew, having a topknot
and long tail of beautiful colored
feathers. The bird is very useful in
gardens, destroying snakes and all kinds
of insects. 1t is the dreaded enemy of
the rattlesnake. The manner in which
it destroys this dangerous reptile is pc
culiar. In the heat of the day, when
the snake is asleep, the chura may be
seen carrying leaves of the cholla and
forming a circle around it. AS soon as
the circle is complete it throws leaf
upon the sleeping snake and then pa
tiently awaits developments. The snake
awakes and endeavors to free itself from
its simple, yet secure position. Its ef-
forts are in vain, and it dies, covered
with the prickles of the painful cholla.
The chura then devours it's delicious
and well-earned food. The above is
vouched for by many who have wit
messed the naoduS operandi. The chura,
when pursued, relies entirely upon its
feetness for escape. 1t is easily do
mesticated, and when properly cooked,
is superior to chicken for eating.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
VINEGAR B1rrERs THE GREATEST VI

VINEGAR BITTERs THE GREATEST YET
"A few doses stir up the life-current !;
sluggishness departs, pain vanishes, and
after continued use of the remedy the
whole body glows with a new energy
and new being. Purge the blood and
every organ will perform it's function
perfectly. The stomach will be no long
or tortured with Dye2ae2asin =, the lungs
will be free from Consumption, the liver
active, the heart healthy, the brain clear
the nerves braced, and the mind elastic.
Use the "VNEGAR BITTNRs," and purge
your blood. Whether the disease be
Fever, Consumption, Dyspepsia, Afec-
ton Of the Liver, or Kidneys, Dropsy,
Catarrh, Rheumatism, Gout, or pains
and aches Of any kind, attack it in its
stronghold, the blood-the fountain of
life-and it will soon surrender and
abandon the outposts. To do this you
must have the "VINEGAR BrrTERs -
there is no complaint to which the hu.
man system is liable, that will not yield
to its influence, and there are thousands
which DO other remedial agent will re.
move.-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
The Kelsey Case.

During the funeral services of Chas.
G. Kelsey at Huntington, l.. l., the
Rev. Mr., Knox came forward to the lee
ture. He was very much affected, and
his voice was husky with suppressed
feeling. He said: Dearly beloved
brethren and friends, words are made
public mind of this place on the sub
ject of the fate of the man whose burial
service we are now attending. The ques-
tion, when it does arise, carries another
with it; they are synonymous and can
not be separated. The question of the
life or death of Charles G. Kelsey in
wolves one of the guilt or innocence of
other people, and neither can be asked
without exciting violent theart-throbbing
and stirring up feelings which are any
thing but pleasant. The name of our
little village has not only been soiled,
but blackened. Where others have de-
cided regarding the great question 1
have remained undecided, and the
golden balance of Justice is poised on
the diamond point of truth. Hope and
fear are in me, like two deer met upon
narrow mountain path with antlers
locked, and it requires but breath to
dash either down the chasm. am
speaking her to tell of the respect en-
tertain for the convictions of those as
sembled. L am in favor of law and or
der, which should not be outraged.
am decidedly opposed to lynch law.
There are cases where justice is slow OF
rather inactive; she is bound hand and
foot, and cannot move where it is re-
sorted to; but this i'll not the case in
Huntington. All can have their wrongs
adjusted and their differences settled
in quiet and peaceable way. care
not by whom the outrage was perform
ed. / denounce him as disrespectol
of justice. We have learned lessor
which, if properly taken, is prolific O.
advice and warning. When we consid
er Justice we should also consider thu
punishment, and if this be done none
will be dealt with too severely. / can
not believe there is crime so black O.
an iniquity SO deep but that flash o
boldly spoken truth would tighten ant
fathsm it. I insist that some one knew
all of the deed, and could and should
if he has any regard for justice, tell al
he knows. would rejoice to know VIII,
was the perpetrator or perpetrators o
this most foul and villainous crime, TO
the suspense is terrible and wearing
The truth must come. If not to yo1
and 1, it will be known to all "whel
their sins shall all be made known"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
The Saltwen Disaster.
Fifteen Persons saved and Fifteen Live
Lost.

-
Lost
The disaster to the steamer Saltwell,
during the Nova Scotia gale, by which
fifteen lives were lost, is thus described:
The steamer struck on what proved to
be Say Shoals, off Scatary Island. She
struck at intervals three different times
before sticking fast, striking each time
about midships. The water began rush,
in Immediately after she first struck,
and quickly put out the fires. At the
first shock tho chief engineer rushed to
the engine room. but in q very short
time returned and reported that the
ship was sinking. All hands below were
reused and the boats ordered to be low
cred. Rockets were also fired, in the
hope of attracting attention from shore.
The first boat attempted to be launched
was the starboard lifeboat.
In assisting to get this boat out, the
chief engineer, who was standing on the
rail, lost his balance, fell into tho sea
and perished. Five men got into this
boat, but in the confusion at the mo-
ment they cut away the after fall, let
ting the boat drop, stern foremost,
while suspended by the bow. The men
were washed out and the boat was
smashed against the ship. The next
boat tried was the starboard cutter,
which being on the lee side, was launch
ed without difficulty. An attempt was
then made to get out the port lifeboat,
but it being on the weather side, the
effort was difficult and dangerous; yet
with strenuous exertions she was safely
launched. The remainder of the crew
were then distributed in the two boats,
the first officer going in charge of the
cutter. The captain took charge of the
lifeboat, and gave orders that the two
boats should leave together and keep as
near as possible to each other.
When about to leave the ship the
Captain looked over the side to apprise
those in the cutter, but she was not to
be seen, and has not since been heard
of. The probability is that those in
charge left at once and got lost among
the breakers in making for the light.
When the lifeboat got clear of the ship
she was headed for Louisburg Light,
bearing about southwest, but after 0
time this course had to be abandoned,
owing to the violent headwind and the
heavy sea, the night being intensely
dark. We then followed the course OF
the sea, keeping the boat easy until
daylight, when land was seen and the
boat was headed for it, but again we
were doomed to disappointment, for on
nearing the shore the sea was found tc
be one mass of huge breakers, through
which no boat could pass and live. We
had then to pull off shore, and after foul
hours rowing again saw a light ahead
which we steamed for and succeeded ir
landing at Fourche, G. B., where we
were cared for by the inhabitants, and
next day walked to Sydney. Fifteen Of
the steamers crew were lost and fifteer
were saved in the lifeboat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
The Nova Scotia Gale.

Additional particulars of the recent
disastrous storm on the Nova Scotia
coast come to hand. 1t is estimated
that thirty vessels, with all hands, were
lost in the North Bay alone. The loss
of property on shore is immense. In
Cape Breton. those farmers who have
lost their barns will have difficulty in
saving their crops. 1t is feared there
will be starvation among the fishermen;
and it is probable that even among the
farmers, who sustained heavy losses by
the gale, there will be much suffering.
The country will not get over it for
years.
Fifty-six vessels are ashore at Ari-
chat, some of which have been con-
demned and sold.
Many wrecks have been found at sea,
deserted, with little if any chance that
the crews have been saved, and alto
gether the loss of life and property is
most disastrous.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
Settled 1t.

When the three-months' men were
called out, says Thurlow Weed, the
Colonel of some regiment-an insignif-
cant-looking fellow-appealed to me to
help him off. what do you want p
asked. well, said he, I've ordered
some accoutrements for men, and the
manufacturer won't let us have them
until he can be sure of his money !! /
wrote a note which settled that matter,
and the regiment went away. About
three months afterwards a bill was
brought to me for $1,000, and what do
you think it was for [slapping Mr..
Smith on the knee"
"Indeed can't imagine" ="
"For officers swords and belts and
sashes and such things" said Mr.. Weed,
(which the service didn't provide, and
had to pay the money out of my own
pocket. do wish could think of that
fellows name.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE OF ITS MERITS
READ THE FOLLOWING:

DR.: A. L. SCOV1LL is the inventor Of several
medical preparations which have become very
popular and have been literally us ed. Among his
INVENTIONS are " Halls Bal FOR the Lungs " and
etter remedy has been offered to the public. Read
the following letter from DR.. SCOVILL referring
to it:
MEssRs. ]. N. HARRIS Co.:
Gents-I make the following statement from a
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM in curing the most deep
seated Pulmonary Consumption have witness ed
lite effects the young and the old and can truly
say that it is by far the best expectorant remedy
with which am acquainted. For Coughs, and all
the early stages of Lung Complaints, believe it
to be certain cure, and II every family would Ike ep
it by them, ready to administer upon the frst ap-
pearance of disease about the Lungs, there would
be very few cases of fatal consumption. 1t causes
the phlegm and matter to raise without irritating
those delicate organs Uhe Lungs), and without
producing constipation OF the bowels 1t also gives
strength to the system, stops the night-sweat5,
and changes all the morbid secretions to q healthy y
state. Yours, respectfully,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

The Hon. Fred O'Donnel has de-
clined the farmers nomination for Lieu
tenant Governor of Iowa on the ground
that he is only twenty-eight years old,
and the law requires that the Governor
and Lieutenant-Goyernor shall be thirty
years of age.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

Base ball is undoubtedly good ex-
ercise and capital amusement, but it often oc-
casions bunged eyes, broken shins and blistered
hands. We can tell you that in all such cases,
if Johnson's Anodyne Liriment is resorted to,
it will reduce the swelling and stop the pain
G0ln
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

We would not commend the frequent
or constant use of any medicine. 1t is i'm
portant to take even good article judiciously
Parsons Purgatire Pills are safe, prompt and
reliable as laxative or cathartic.- Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

KILLED BY FALL.-Charles A. La
mont, a prominent member of the
Board of Brokers of New York, fell
from window of his house, and was
killed by striking upon the sidewalk.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE
stands unrivaed and alone. Its merits have
been so universally acknowledged that it would
be a supererogation to descant on them any
further-nothing can beat it.-Con.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

Young John Morrisey was blown up
with powder with which he was playing
near Glen Station, n. Y, and seriously
injured.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

CHApPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
taneous affections cured, and the skin made
soft and smooth, by using the JUMPER TAR
SOAP, made by CAswEII, HAZARD q Co., New
York. Be certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap
made by us, as there are many limitations made
with common tar which are Worthless Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

FLAGG's INSTANT RELIEF has stood
twenty years test. Is warranted to give inl1ne-
didte relief to all Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head,
Ear and Back aches. or money refunded Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
For sale by all Druggists.

JAUsDIoE, SKIN DISEASES, and Affections Of the
BLADDER and Kidneys are removed by DR.. jayne 8
sanatve Pills. They produce healthy seeretions Of
the stomach, liver and other organs of the body,
and are Observation-Disclosures Alternative or pur-
gatiye medicine is required
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
ASOyEREIGN BALM

Gan be found in that great and reliable family
medicine
ALIENS LUNG.B BALSAM,
By the OF which health and happiness
to those afflicted with any Lung Throat dis
Colds, Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, CONSUMPTION.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
at SAVED MY LIFE"

CoLUMBIAi ALA, March 8, 1918.
]. N. HARRIS & Co.:
Dear Sirs-I am taking ALIENS LUNG BALsAM for
a disease of the Lungs OF thirteen years stanoing
have used every remedy offered, and this is the
only remedy that has given me any relief know
it saved my life last spring. at that time I com
menced using it. and received immense relief
1t stopped on my lungs in ten hours. You are at
perfect liberty TO publish this letter, for the bene
tit Of suffering humanity, and with respect, =
Iremain, Yours truly,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

The great fire in Havana rendered
2, 400 people homeless.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25

sHALLESBEEsBR's PILLS are the one remedy that
never ialls to cure Fever and Ague. The most
stubborn fact.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
AND
FAMILY IMMINENT

Is the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints, viz: Cramps in the Limbs and stom'
ach, Pain in the Stomach, Bowels or Side, Rheu-
matism in all its forms, Bilious Collie Neuralgia,
Cholera, Dysentery, Colds, Flesh Wounds, Burns,
Sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, sprains and
Bruises, Chills and Fever. For Internal and Ex-
ternal use.
Its operation is not only to relieve the patient,
but entirely removes the cause of the complaint t.
1t penetrates and pervades the whole system, re-
storing healthy action to all it's parts and quicken
ing the blood.
The Household Panacea is purely Veg
etable and All Healing
Prepared by
CURTIS a. BROWN,
No. 215 Fulton Street, New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE.

THItTf YEARS. EAPEhlENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE.
Mrs. yinsIOy's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one Of the best Female Physi-
Clans and Nurses in the United States, and has
been used for thirty with failing safety
and success by millions of mothers and children,
from the feeble infant of week old to the adult
1t corrects acioity Of the stomach, relieves wind
colic regulates the bowels and gives rest, health
and comfort to mother and child. We believe it to
be tho Best and Surest Remedy in the World in all
cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHGA IN Chill
DREN, whether it arises from Teething or from
any other Full dir rections for using will
company each bottle. None Genuine unless the
fac-simile OF CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside
wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
SICK
from no other cause than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNS VERMIFUGE CoMFITs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child,
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all coloring
other injurious ingredients usually used in
worm preparations.
CURTIS d. BROWN, PrOprietOrs,
No. AIS Fulton Street, New York.
Sold by Druggists and Chemists, and dealers in
Medicines at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Box.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-09-25
d. D. POOL.

Such, my suffering friends, are the letters receiv
ed daily, and DO don BIT for moment the efhca'
cy Of this valuable medicine. Be in time. and take
TO your home bottle Of ALIENS LUNG BALsAM
You will fnd in it q glorious prize, and a never
failing friend in time OF need.