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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
The Lost Boys Father,

The report that comes of the sinking
condition of the father of little Charlie
Ross is sad climax to a sad and mys-
terious story. Few events that have
occurred within the past few years have
excited more comment and attention
than the abduction, in broad daylight,
of the little Philadelphia boy. From
the moment of his disappearance all
trace of him has been lost. Every con.
ceivable method of discovery has been
employed, every link taken up and fol-
lowed to its conclusion, but all without
avail. During all this time the unfor-
tunate parents have been racked with
doubts and fears, and disappointed
hopes, almost too much for human en-.
durance. Now, it is said, the mind of
the father has succumbed to the strain
placed upon it, and there is every prob.
ability that he will go down to the
grave broken-hearted man. Assuredly,
if there be such thing as retributiye
Justice, there will be terrible punish.
ment meted out to those who have bro.
ken up happy household and driven
its head to lunatic's grave.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
Would Women Vote.

1t is an error to suppose but few
women would vote if they could. We
have facts to the contrary in England,
and from the better classes, so called.
1t is said none but the lowest order of
women would vote. We know better
the high character of the women earn.
estly demanding the ballot refutes the
assertion. A London paper says SIN
66 municipal elections, out of every
1000 women who enjoy equal rights
with men on the register, SIG went to
the polls, which is but 48 less than the
proportionate number of men. And
out of 27,949 women registered, where
a contest occurred, IA, 416 voted. OF
men there were 162, 7S1 on the register,
and 1850 at the polls. Making allow,
ancc for the reluctance of old spinsters
to their habits and the more frequent
illness of their sex, it is manifest that
women do exercise the franchise as
freely as men.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
Herding on the Plains,

A correspondent of the Chicago TrS
6une, writing from Wyoming, describe.
the system of cattle herding IN vogue
there, and the habits of the animals
A herd of cattle, left to itself, forms
a sort of organization, and is governed
by set rules. In approaching the herd
first we see few stragglers on the hills
that look like Indians, and which are
the sentinels for the great body quietly
feeding under their protection. II these
warders, or sentinels, are alarmed, the
whole herd rushes together and pre-
pares for fight. or battle. The bulls
command, and the dams and calves
render them cheerful obedience. The
cattle Craze in families of two, four and
six head then groups Of dozen and
lastly we come upon the great body OF
bulls, steers, oxen, and COWS, mixed
promiscuously together. L visited q
herd on the Laramie Plains, and OBJ.
served them closely. I saw their
warders, or sentinels, their families,
and next the mass of the herd. We
drove for miles and miles-young bulls
believing around us, heifers kicking
up their heels and scampering away,
and old dams fastening to their young.
as if fearful we came to rob them of
their pretty calves. It was O grand
sight, this herd of fifty bulls and 1900
cows, with their 1900 calves. 1t seemed
mountain of beef, and large for
tune for one man to possess yet was
told the gentleman who owned this
herd had three others larger still.
If pasturing on high ground, about
the middle of the day, the cattle leave
the hills and go to the bottoms for
water. About four o'clock they go back
to Craze on the high grounds, on the
rich gramma and bunch grasses. Here
they remain until n1ghtfall, when they
lie down on the warm, sandy soil, and
sleep until morning.
The little family herds of four, six,
eight, and ten stick close together and
seem to have interests in common, de-
Tending each other, and exhibiting con-
siderable signs Of concern and affection
if one of their number gets lost or falls
into trouble. In travelling back and
forth to water, they march in single
file, and follow the same path, like the
buffalo, wearing deep ruts into the
earth. The oattlo frequently so sour
or five miles for water, and having
slaked their thirst, nearly always re-
turn to the place from which they
started out.
Not more than two-thirds of the men
who try stock raising on the plains sue
ceed. With one it is bad luck
another's stock is stolen another is
lazy; another drinks and a fifth gam
bles off not only the profits, but some
times the whole herd. A man, TO raise
stock, must be not only sober, but in
dustrious /; and, when the storms come,
he must be brave, and keep his cattle
together and feed them, even at the
risk of his life. In time of peril or
danger, the herder must never let 90
his grip if he does, the herd is ruined,
and the labor of years lost.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
Rats on Board OF Ship.

Rats greatly infest ships, and are by
them carried to every part of the
world. So industriously do they make
homes for themselves in the numerous
crannies and corners in the hull of a
ship that it is almost impossible to get
rid of them. Ships take out rats as
we'll as passengers and cargo every voy.
age; whether the former remain in the
ship when IN port is best known to
themselves. When the East India Com
pany had ships of their own they en-
ployed rat catcher, who sometimes
captured 500 rats in one ship Just re-
turned from Calcutta. The ship rat is
often the black species. Sometimes
black and brown inhabit the same ves-
sci and, unless they carry on perpetual
hostilities, the one party will keep to
the head of the vessel and the other to
the stern.
The ship rat is very anxious that his
supply of fresh water shall not fail he
will come on deck when it rains, and
climb up the wet sails to suck them.
Sometimes he mistakes a spirit cask for
a water cask, and gets drunk. A cap
tain of an American merchant ship is
credited with bit of sharp practice as
a means of clearing his ship from rats.
Having discharged cargo at a port in
Holland, he found his ship in, juxtapo.
sition to another which had just taken
in cargo of Dutch cheese. He laid a
plank at night from the one vessel to
the other the rats, tempted by the
odor, trooped along the plank, and
began their feast. He took care that
the plank should not be there to serve
them as pathway back again and sc
the cheese-laden ship had a cruel addi'
tion to it's outward cargo.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
A Lucky Shot.

A young man residing with his father
in Patchogue recently heard noise in
the direction of the watermelon patch,
and looking out of his bedroom window
saw man in the act of "hooking" one
He seized a gun, loaded with small
shot, which he kept handy for such
purpose, and blazed away at the sup
posed thief. A yell followed, and the
young man was Mortified to discover by
the voice that he had shot at his own
father. Yhe sold man" came running
into the house with big watermelon
under his arm, which he had been se-
lecting for breakfast the next morning.
and it was found that fortunately the
entire charge had lodged in the melon
not shot having struck the person of
the supposed thief. ''
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
The Home of Bnnyan.

Bailey, the Danbury Ne,os man, while
in England, visited the home of the
late John Bunyan, author of "Pil-
grim's Progress" He says
The elder of the two women in charge
of the house took me up stairs into the
garnet, and showed me the room where
John slept and pondered over the great
question he was wrestling with. Then
we returned to the kitchen, where l
signed my name, and being a trihe
hungry, asked if I could have a pot of
tea and bread and butter. I thought
1t would be something to tell of in
grocery when I became an old man, and
full of rheumatism and snuff, that
had eaten meal of victuals where the
youth Bunyan had taken his bread in
his hand. There were an abundance of
gooseberry bushes in the garden, and
SO l had plate of the fruit with the
tea and bread, and took them on bench
just outside the back door. The bread
was dark, and there was no milk for the
tea, and the sugar for the berries was
lumpy and hard /; but I straddled the
bench, and chewed up the food and
fruit, and gulped down the tea as de-
corously as the hero himself could have
done it, although 1 was far less desery-
ing of it. While I was eating learned
that the family took care of the cottage
for the rent, and were in no wise de-
scended from the famous preacher.
The women were lace workers, and the
husband and father was laborer. The
younger of the two worked at her trade
in the yard near to where 1 was sitting.
and piled her needle with sush NOR.
velous dexterity that L was fascinated
into asking her how much a good lace
maker would earn in day, and she
told me half-crown, which is sixty
three cents. That ended the converse
tion, and 1 returned to my supper.
There is but little to learn of Bun
yan's habits of life from the people of
Elstow. They were born since he lived,
and have preserved no traditions. /
talked with my hostess and several old
people of the village, but they knew
nothing of Bunyan. All they knew
was Canada. Some one had left Elstow
fifteen years ago for Canada with hardly
penny in his pocket, and had Just re-
turned with e12, 750, or nearly $65, 900,
and had bought Squire Wilson's place,
and was making great improvements
about it. These people 1 talked with
had no especial feeling against Bunyan,
but they thought the time could be
proftably employed in convelsing about
Canada.
They never lived SO close to Canada
as 1 have.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
A Stringent Law.

Under the damage Law" of New
York State, any person giving liquor
to another is liable for damages.
The man who sells a glass of
spirits, beer or cider to man per-
fectly sober, who afterwards becomes
drunk-though he may have visited
fifty liquor shops and tippled fifty times
to "get up steam lis, in the eyes of
the law, as fully responsible for the
drunken antics of that person as if he
had sold him the last glass which fred
his brain and set him on his round of
mischief, All the sellers may be sued
sued severally or jointly. A man who
gives liquor to friend, in his private
house, may be sued for damages re-
sulting from that friends subsequent
intoxication, though the drunkenness
may have been wholly caused by his
purchase of liquor at a common bar
later in the day or night.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05

laid out at interest, and all through her
going. to her friend up town, which
must be my journey when I've seen the
children to bed. La, there's the post
mans knock p
The postman's knock it was and the
children tumbled one over the other in
their eagerness to bring me the letters.
And there was letter that inclosed
one OF those pleasant crisp papers.
y,clept checks, which are so grateful to
the empty itching palm. And for this
time was able to save Mrs. Maycock
journey cup town."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
AFTER SCHOOL.

"Don't wake up the baby! Come gently. my
DEAR"
!" o, mother! I've torn my new dress, Just
look herel
I'm sorry, only was climbing the wall"
$50, mother my map was the incest of all -
" and Nelly, in spelling, went up to the head "
20, say can go on the hill with my sled ~
" I've got such toothache." "The teachers
unfair !"
"ls dinner most ready? I'm Just like q
bear"
BE patient, worn mother, they're growing up
fast,
These nursery whirlpools, not long do they
last;
A still, lonely house would be far worse than
noise;
Rejoice and be glad in your brave girls and
boysl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05

Landlady (who has just presented
her weekly bilD-"I 'ope, ma'am, as
you find the bracing hair agree with
you, ma'am /" Lady" yes, our
appetites are wonderfully improved
For instance, at home we only eat two
loaves day, and / find from your ac-
count that we can manage eight II
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05
At the School.
BEFORE SCHOOL.


''Quarter to nine Boys and girls, do you
hear"
"Ono more buckwheat, then--be quick mother
dear !"
" Where is my luncheon-box2 2" "Under the
shelf,
just in the place you left it sourself!"
u can't say my tablet" 90 find me NV
cap!"
"One kiss for mamma and sweet sis in her
lap"
~ BE good, dear!" "Tll try times 9's 81"
" Take your mittens!" "All right" "Hurry
up, Bill; let's run."
With slam of the door, they are off, girls
and boye,
And the mother draws breath in the lull of
their noise.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-05

AT Sheffield, England, people drown
themselves in the reservoir from which
water is drawn for public use, and in
the time of one keeper ninety bodies
have been found in that reservoir. r
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27
Sunday Amusement i'm Box Elder
Valley.

A party Of sportsmen on their return from
Cache Valley yesterday, where they had been
on q short hunting expedition, were favored
with an interesting view of one of the inno-
cent little Sunday amusements of our polyga-
nous neighbors. When about ten miles north
OF Corinne, they noticed team standing soli-
tary and alone few hundred yards from the
road. They concluded to drive over to the
vehicle and investigate the surroundings,
naturally supposing that the driver had been
taken ill, or perhaps, had been the victim of
some diabolical crime. To think was to act
with our heroes, and they immediately turned
their horses heads in the direction of the sus-
picious outfit, fully prepared for any emer-
gency that mi ight arise On nearing the vehi-
Gle great was their astonishment to observe q
man almost nude, his few remaining garments
f1uttering playfully in the wind, spring wildly
from a cluster of sage brush and speed away
toward the hills with the swiftness of the
gazelle. "This looks suspicious" muttered
one of the party; surely -" When, lol
from the same vicinity sprang woman, clad
only in the sacred robes of the Endowment
House. She gave one terrified shrek, gathered
up her loose duds and rushed off like streak
of lightning in the same direction the he-Saint
had taken. The wearied Nimrods took in the
situation without more wonderment, and as
their journey homeward was resumed, each
one vowed to become followers of the meek
and lowly Brigham. For further particulars
inquire of '' Tink. Nail.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27

PUT IT Y.-Lachlin Frazier,
Esq, who, by the unpleasant strin-
gency of our Territorial criminal
law, and the seemingly vindictive
and at most times irrepressible de-
sire on the part of our District Courts
to administer impartial justice to all
citizens arraigned temporarily be-
fore them, had uuhappily been COM
PEELED to forego for time the inspir-
iting pleasures of unrestricted out
door exercise and to take up linn
tied residence in the u. S. Peniten-
tiary at this place, says the Deer
Lodge Nep North Vest, under the
polite guardianship of Warden Eng
lish and his guards, was on Satur-
day of last week-atter about ninety
days incarceration presented with
share of the bounteouS clemency
of the government and permission
to again pursue unmolested happi-
ness and the full bent of his hitherto
somewhat wayward inclinations,
whithersoever his lines may chance
to be cast. Mr.. Frazier has the rep
utation of being as mild a hammered
man as ever plucked an eye or cut
throat, AMI will no doubt add ma
terially to the local status of any vi
cinity whose limits he may see fit to
select as base for futare operations.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27

1t has been too cold to day to pick
up itemS.-Dents0n IfGaeS.
We have seen a great many ex-
cuses given in our day, by lazy
editors, for the dullness of their
papers, but the above beats them
all. However, the Ners will make
it hot enough for the Times before
the winter is over.-Denison NepS.
When Murray says he will make
it hot he keeps his word. The NewS
is the only live local paper in
Northern Texas.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27

On THE 10th inst, a miserable
apology for a man, Gilbert Rovcroft
by name, was accused in the Justice
Court, at Phoebe, of tampering with
girls of a tender age. He was found
guilty, sent to jall for SIX months,
and required to pay fine of $500.
A man guilty of so vile crime
ought to be punished with the ut
most severity of the law.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27

The merchants of Eureka have
agreed to close their places OF busi-
ness at IL NJ. on Sundays.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-09-27


FIFTEEN HUNDRED TAKE THE
TEMPERANCE PLEDGE. = The an
nouncement that the Rev. Father
Henneberry would deliver an ad-
dress on Temperance drew large
attendance to st. Joseph's church
yesterday. Although the subject has
been worn threadbare, the reverend
gentleman treated it with mastery
eloquence and power. At the con-
clusion he requested such OF his
hearers as were willing to take the
pledge to raise the right hand and
repeat the following form: 81 prom
iss to abstain from all intoxicating
drinks except when used medicin-
ally and by order OF medical man,
and to discountenance the cause and
practice of intemperance." This
pledge was taken by about l,5O00
persons, to each OF whom q medal
and certificate were given. Father
Henneberry has recently returned
from trip to the East. In Massa-
chusetts, under the inspiration OF his
eloquent appeals, 10000 people took
the total abstinence Pledges. r.
CoU.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-08-04
wbv Endure What Can he Cured ?

SroP THAT CoUGH-Are you aware That
that cough which you are neglecting may
result in fatal consumption If some prompt
remedy Is not used? Why sacrifice your lie,
when your disease can cured so quick and AT
so little cost? Do not delay-go ut once 10
your druggist and get n bottle of Marsden s
Pectoral Balm, which win cost you only fifty
cents small bottle, or one dollar large, and be
instantly cured OF your influenza, Asthma,
or Bronchial affection that you may suffer
from.
In our changeable climate, where coughs
and colds are 80 prevalent, their neglect
leads so often to acute and chronic bronchi-
It's and consumption, 1t is only the result OF
prudent regard for safety to nip the evil
In the bud" and by powerful and reliable
measures to cure the cough in its first or in'
oipient stage, before serious consequences
ensue. To do this with certainty no medi-
cine will be found more effective and pleas
ant to the taste than Marsden's Pectoral
Balm.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-08-04
The Last Gin Concert Postponed.

The announcement of the postpone
ment of the last gift concert of the
public library of Kentucky will not
surprise the public. In Governor
Bramlette's card, published below, he
giyes reasons for ii which will be nc
cepted by every one. The manage
ment in this instance, consulting the
interests of ticket-holders and those
designing to become ticket-holders,
have not waited until the last day to
make this announcement, but, just as
soon as they became satisfied Of the
necessity of this postponement, have
promptly made the announcement. 1t
is unnecessary to review the causes
which have necessitated this action, as
they are fully resited In Governor
Bramlette's card. The promptness and
frankness with which the public have
been made aware of the intention Of
the manager will meet with the hearty
commentator of every one ana excite
such n new interest and confidence III
the scheme and the ability of the man
ager to perform what he promises, That
there can be no doubt that on the day
specified the last concert will be full
one.
DISAPPOINTMENT LAST GIFT CoNCERr-A
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
The announcement of the postpone
ment of the fifth and last concert OF
public library of Kentucky to the 30th
November am satisfied, will surprise
few and disappoint none of the friends
and patrons of the enterprise. Indeed,
any other course would create lissatls-
faction. With precedent of post
ponement of each of the four concerts
which have already been given, the
public have very naturally and reason
ably expected that in this, 10y far the
largest scheme of the series and the
largest ever offered to the world, the
same course would be followed, and
there are thousands all overthe country
who are only waiting for the setting of
a certain fixed day for the drawing be-
fore sending in their orders. The sale
of tickets to this date have been highly
satisfactory, and large drawing might
be had on the 3lst July, but, feeling
assured that short postponement
would enable us to close out the re-
mainder of the tickets and make the
drawing full one, we have adopted
the course which has evidently been
anticipated. and which must eventuate
most satisfactorily for all.
Now that the day of the drawing is
absolutely determined, there remains
no further occasion for delay; l would
urge the friends of the enterprise, VINO
intend to purchase tickets, to send IN
their orders, as it will tax my office to
its utmost capacity to accomplish all
that is to be done in the short time
which remains for the sale OF tickets.
THos. Il. BRAMDETTE,
Agent and Manager.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-08-04
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