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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1874-10-07

We admire you for yonr grcasness and
power. and rejoice that you enjoy the
pleasures and benefits Of the new OTTER
Of things achievements In science,
the arts, iaborsaving machinery, the
Telegraph, aud ID railroad tiansporta-
ton, but we weuld not have yoa.ior-
get entirely the old order Of things -
Your parcnfe did not cmigiate TO The
West IN paflor cars at the speed oi
forty miles an hour II my rccollcc-
ton do<* NOD Iii NJ, tkcifinode Of
trAnsportion was more like, that o.
Daniel Boone when he moved TO Ken.
lucky 10 esnpe the cAicious interier-
SINE sf,cisllintissl Hsiu1si shs1xrs
and pack-saddles Ilspcak what |
know when dsscribo tl,s s(asc of emi-
grafton to the West, as l Witnessed II
Rbsn qvhe yeunG'irYs n i612, ny
parents 'esnitsAssd fruN 'the castern
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
Means What He Says.

Though " combinations strong rs proofs of
Holy Writ " and as numerous as the sands on
the sea Shore were produced to prove that the
proprietor of DR.. Sages CataTh Remedy is in
earnest. aud means what he says, when he
offers $500 reward for any case of Catarrh
which he cannot cure, yet there would be some
skeptcs and fogies who would continue to
shout "Httntbug :" "HUNDUG !" 1T cannot
be- because DR.. Homespun SAYS Catarrh cannot
be cured" Now. this DIR. Homespun is the
identical, good-natured old fellow who honestly
believes and persists i'll declaring that this
earth is not round or spherical, but as fiat as
"slap-jacll," and does not turn over, otherwise
the water would all be spilled out of Deacon
Bascoms mill pond But astronomical science
has positively demonstrated and proven that
DR.; Homespun is wrong in supposing the earth
to be fiat and stationary, and medical science
is daily proving the fact that he is no less mis-
taken and behind the times in regard to the
durability of Catarrh In short. it has been
positively proven that this world mOUes, and
that medical science is prOgressioe-the opinion
of DR.. Homespun to the contrary notwith-
standing. That DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
will cure Catarrh thousands who have used it
attest
Then buy it, and use it, in doubt do not stand,
You will find it in drug stores all over the land
[From the CdtskW Recorder of Nov. 15, 1871
GOOD REMEDY.
We invite attention to the advertisement of
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Our readers will bear
us witness that we never knowingly commend
humbugs of any name or nature, and large
portion OF patent medicines may safely be
classed as impositions upon public credulity.
But having witnessed the beneficial effects of
Sage's Catarrh Remedy upon the members of
our family aud others. In Catarrh cases, we un-
qualifedly pronounce it valuable medicine,
entitled to public confidence. The proprietor
could easily obtain in Catskill many certificates
of its merits.--COn.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

THRoUGH ALL THE AGES of study and
investigation which have marked the
path Of scientific discovery, one especi-
ally alluring object has tempted the in
quiries and speculations of philoso-
piers. 1t is what the wizards and
witches of olden time, the iugglers of
India, soothsayers of Arabia, Magi of
Egypt, necromancers of Turkey and
the Orient, and alchemists of civilized
Europe have sought, but sought in vain
a rC9etable non.pOiSOnOuS Elirir,
which, by cleansing the blood, remov-
ing from the system all impurities,
strengthening the nerves, the muscles,
and the brain, and vitalizing every fibre
of the system, should bid defiance to
the corroding hand of disease.
DIR. Walker, of California, discovered
an herb, the properties of which, if they
do not entirely fulfill all the conditions
above mentioned, have at least proved
themselves eflicacious in all of them
this herb Doctor Walker has made an
ingredient in his famous VINEGAR BIT
TIERS, which can be obtained of any
wholesale Druggist throughout the
country.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

her in the river, she said no, because
she would go to heaven. I killed Jem.
my. He woke up and cried, but I
turned him over and let the blood run
out of his head faster. My husband
said that the coopers' strike was over,
and said would see it inthe paper, but
it wasn't there. / was mad when L
found it out, and when he sat down to
read it I hit him with the hammer.
When he went out killed the chill
dren. don't regret what have done,
because my children were all good and
1 know they are in heaven and L shall
see them there"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

REDUoTIo AID ABsURDUM.-A Nevada
teacher has boy in her school who
combines keen perception with ready
speech. The other day, while endeav-
oring to explain the difference in water
falls-not the kind that make the ladies
round shouldered, but the waterfalls of
nature-she gave the class to under
stand that large waterfall was a cat
aract. "Now," said she, "what is a
little waterfall p "Kittyract,p blurted
ont the tow-headed youngster, who sat
chewing the cornerof his primer on the
front seat.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
THIRTY YEARS, EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. w1NsIov's SOOTHING SYRUP Is THE
PRESCRIPTION oF ono OF the best Female Physi-
cians and Nurses in the United States, and has
been used for thirty years with never failing safoy
and success by millions OF mothers and children,
from the feel BILE infant OF week old to the adult
II corrects acidity OF tho stornech, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and gives rest, health,
and comfort TO mother and child. We believe IL to
be the Best and surest Romedy in the World in all
cases OF DYsEETEBY and DIARRHEA IN chill
DHEN, whether 1t arises from Teething or from
any other cause. Full directions for using win
accompany each bottle None Genuine unless the
acsimile OF CURTIS PERKINS 10 on the outside
wrapper.
SoI,D nv AN MrnIutuu Du.rpus
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
WOOD WANTED.


We will take wood for subscription for this
paper Bring on your wood
Yes, "bring on your wood" Mark
that! Now, what are these rascals doing
Why, they have been running news
papers for wood until they have got all
the wood in the country in their own
hands. And now wood is up-they've
made corner in it. "But, the reader
will ask, "where is their market What
good will it do them ?" Poor, ignorant
souls! Well tell you. After these
country editors have got all the wood in
the country into their hands, what do
they do? Why, they go to work, tooth
and toe-nail, and advocate cremation!
They know perfectly well, just as soon
as cremation becomes part of Ameri-
can politics, every man will be trying
it on his mother-in-law and wife's rela-
tions, and wood will go up to 800 a
cord! Every one of. these fiends will
have this advertisement on one whole
side OF his paper: -rta.H H.---
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

Habitual constipation leads to the
following results Inflammation of the kid
neys, sick and nervous headache, biliousness,
dyspepsia, indigestion, piles, loss of appetite
and strength all Of which may be avoided by
being regular in your habits, and taking, say
one Of Parsons PurgdtiUe Pills nightly for
four or six weeks.-C Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

Where do wicked little boys go to
who fish on Sunday ?" asked teacher
in Sunday-school. "Down to 'Cul-
lom's Rifle" was the prompt reply.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
The best tonic-Prnuv1AN sYnup.-com.

CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
OK
rom no other cause having worms In the
stomach.
BROWNS vRRMIF CoMFITs
will destroy Worms without ury TO the child,
being perfectly WHITE, and from all coloring
or other injurious ingredients usually used in
worm protarations. ......
CURTIS q BROwN, Proprietorr,
No. 215 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold bp Druggists and Chemists, aud dealers IN
Meftcines at TWENTY Five CENTS A Box
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

JOhnSOn'S AnOdyne Linimeat may be
used to advantage where any Liniment is desir-
able. In cases Of severe cramps and pains in
the stomach, it is undoubtedly the best article
that can be used internally. Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
The Wood Business.

To show how low and degraded
country journalism has become we will
cite this fact, says the ,Sedalio Democrat.
Thirty years ago all these newspaper
fiends went into cahoot, and started
papers for the simple purpose of laying
up enormous amounts OF wood. For
this purpose every country paper put
this notice at the head of its local
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

DIR. J. Walkers California Vim
egar Bitters are purely Vegetable
preparation, made chietiJ from the ma.
tive herbs found on the tower ranges OF
the Sierra Nevada N 11ta.ns of Califor-
MIA, the medicinal plop+- 5ies of which
are extracted thel efrom without the use
Of Alcohol. TIE question is almost
daily asked, "Wha+ is the cause of the
unparalleled success of NlNEGAR BIT
TERs" Our answer is, thlt they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and a fe-giving principle,
a perfect RenovatoT and Tnvigorator
Of tbs system. Never before in the
history OF tho world has medicine been
compounded possessing che remarkable
qualities OF VINEGAR BITTBRS in healing the
3iok OF every disease man is heir to. They
sr9 gentle Purgative IS well as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation OF
the Liver and Visoeral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of De. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERs are Aperent, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretio,
Sedative, Counter-lrritant, Sudorifc, Alteras
tive. and Anti-Bilious
II. II. MCDONALD 81 CO.,
Druggists and Gen. A gts. San Francisco California
and cor. Of Washington and Charlton SITS, n. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
TO cREMATIoNIsTs.

Ten million cords of the best hickory old
and dry, just the thing for burning your dear
ones in the quickest time possible. Old ex-
changes for kinding, thrown in gratis. Apply
at this Office tF
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

Then these country editors will be
rolling in wealth, instead of glue and
molasses, and wouldn't think of ex-
changing with you. All, this is deep
aid plotl Er.. -fTvcItTf
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

These rates are a per centum reduction on
tho full fares, and will change from time to
time as these fares change
HEALTH.-Au the world now visits Colorado
to sind health. Health is the poor mans
capital. I'd.
SCENERY. scenery is the grandest and
most beautiful on the continent. Hs
SoIL.-The valley of the Arkansas raises 80
bushels of wheat to the acre.
SOCIAL CHANCEs.-Eyery mans children start
equal and with even chances in the West
COLONY PLAN.-South Pueblo is being settled
by the Denver q Rio Grande Railway, in
regular course of their plan for the systematic
development of the country along the line of
their route, under the same plan of colony
which has proved 80 successful in the case of
Colorado Springs, the great pleasure and health
resort. -| ... ..r rt ..
This plan secures to the individual settler all
the advantages and reductions Of colony emf
grafton without subjecting him to the ordi-
nary limitations of colonial enterprises, L. e..
moving with large body, or at given time"
Full details of this plan, with pamphlet and
map, will be furnished by either
DENVER AND Rio GRANDE RAILWAY Co.,
PIG South Fourth Street. Philadelphia.
THOMAS O. PARRISH, Treasurer,
South Pueblo, Colorado.
NELSON & BoLLEs, Cincinnati, o.
HoIBRooK q Fox, Boston, Mass.
w. o. BUCHANAN, Montreal Canada.
GEo. +. MCFARLAND, Harrisburg, Pa
A RGDELHEIalER Kansas Pacific Depot,
Kansas City.
J. BURGESS BROWN, Central Depot, indianapolis.
ALsAaER HAY HILL, London, England.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

The House concurred in the Senate amend
ment to the Centennial bill. providing that the
United States shall not be liable. directly or in
directly. for any expenses attending the ex-
libifiOu
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18
HOUSEHOLDwhy will You Suffer !

SOLD nY Abu MrpIorur pulnpss.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-06-18

H. II. lLcDONALD 81 CO..
Druggists and Gen. 4 gts. San Francisco California
and cor. of Washington and Charlton SITS. N Y,
Sold by all Drugisists and Dealers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.

A STREET CAR ON THE R AMPAGE.
Yesterday morning about $50 o'clock an
accident occurred on the Washington and
Georgetown railroad cars, on the grade be-
tween the car depot and First street and
Pennsylvania avenue, by which q white man
named Isaac Bell came near losing bis life. It
seems that two cars were coming down the
grade, the enc bound for Georgetown and the
other for Capitol hill. The front brake Of the
rear car refused TO work, and the car rushing
upon the horses started them up and they
came dashing toward the other one at rapid
rate. Mr.. Bell was standing on the back plat
form Of the front car and witnessing the rapid
approach Of the other, thought those IN No. l
stood good chance Of being telescoped. Not
DESTROYS Of experiencing anything of that sort,
and the danger growing more imminent every
minute, he jumped from the platform 10 the
street. Not going In the direction that the car
struck head foremost on the street pavement.
The cars came together, the horses running TO
one side. Assistance was Immediately rem
dered Mr.. Bell, and he was found TO be seri-
ously hurt about the head. he was taken
into Q house near by and attended by DR..
Palmer, and afterwards removed to Providence
hospital.
There was also in one Of the cars Miss
Della Quinn, who received several bad eontu-
sions and had her lower jaw badly cut, She
was taken into the railroad Office and AFTER
wards removed 10 her home OH Delaware ave-
nue., where she was attended by DR.. J. L.
Crown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
LoCAL MISCELLANY.

For Nsp England aud tlS Middle States,
partly cloudy tosdthsr ViH prsvGil, 9th tight rain,
loc temperature, HgM variable 1iRds aud station
airy or riding bGrOms.sr.
The following was the range ofthe thermom-
eter at HemPler's yesterday: At 8 q. m, no;
at 10 @. m, 12oS ct 70 N, 40; at D. m, 73c;
At 4 p. m, 72oi at p. M, 72o; at 8 p. m;
The schooner Thomas P. Morgan arrived
yesterday, from Alexandria, with /, 100 bushels
Of wheat for Hartley & Bro, which was sold at
Sl.4O. No canal grain on the market.
Several astronomical couples were seen hunt
ing the comet from balconies last evening, not
Withstanding the unpromising state Of the
weather. The ''old folks" are at the sea side.
"sunshine and Shadow, !" Margaret Hamil-
ton" and other novels OF the Peterson series Of
Mrs. c. ]. NeWby's writings, are to be found OF
shillington'S, together with other current lit
erary works.
Amos Fox, the surreptitious liquor seller Of
Falls Church, was tried BY Judge Hughes, on
Saturday, in Alexandria, for violation Of the
United States revenue laws, and acquit ed,
much to the disgust Of the crusaders Of Fair
fax county.
Yesterday afternoon about / O'Clock q white
man named Henry Phillips, an employee OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, had his arm
nearly severed while coupling two cars at the
depot. ohicer MeHenry had him conveyed 10
Providence hospital.
Saturday afternoon q young man, named
Jones, while turning the corner Of Market and
Third streets, Georgetown, driving g feed
wagon, was thrown TO the pavement and had
his leg broken. He was carried into the Office
Of DR.. Appleby, who adjusted the limb.
A man named Rufus s.sinclair died suddenly
yesterday morning on Capitol Hill. He was
attended by Dr.. Early, who pronounced his
disease 10 be acute indigestion. Deceased being
q stranger, an officer took charge Of his effects,
and arrangements were made for his funeral.
Messrs. Young & Keenan,, builders, have re-
moved two old tenement houses from the
north side Of Bridge street, between Montgom-
cry and Green streets, and will erect in their
stead, for Mr.. Richard Cruit, ST., two, three
story brick dwelling houses, on q level with
the new grade Of the street, which was filed
there about ten feet.
The residence Of Mrs. Lusby, No.200 street,
was entered on Saturday, during the temporary
absence Of the family, and about one hundred
pounds Of lead pipe, from every part Of the
house, carried Of. The thieves effected an en-
trance through window under the steps. They
LEFT the water running, but the family returned
before Il had done much damage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28

SAMUEL Wise was the carpenter and superb
iEtenlent; GO. n. MarEhy eriCklayer; Andrew
jackson, Plasierefy Geo, r; g+ossfeldi painter
Kahlert & Frosburg, ffesco painters; 0e6hart,
galvaaized iron work. Eberly & Co. did the
tin work; Henry kcLinden commenced the
plumbing, but died before its completion, ana
M, James Tally completed it; Wood q BIOS,
Of Baltimore, put up the steam-hesting spPara-
tus; Douglass Moore, of this city, put down
the carpets; Mr.. VIM. B. Moses prepared the
furniture; Mr., Gross furnished massive doors
and pedestais for the officers, and the stairs
were put up BY Mr.. A. NJ. Curtshaw.
In the reading-room up stairs, three very
fine oil paintings hang They are portraits OF
Mr.. Wiley, the founder of Odd Fellowship IN
the United States, Capt. W. W. Moore ana
Fred. Stuart, Passed Grand sires Of the Oroer,
The walls are also adorned with photograph
of mary of the prominent Odd Fellows VI
Washington.
THIS EVENING
Mr.. VIM. Fl. Barnes, P. G. NJ, OF New YORK
editor of the Heart and Hand, VIII favor tn
friends of the Order with musical, reeitatiy'
ana Initiative nelange, AFTER which lat II
n'cIocE1 the floor will be cleared and a gram
0Sd Fellows IeEee held, for which Donch'
cotflion band has been engaged, and every ar
rzngement made to give all VINO may be pres
ent an opportunity Of enjoying themselves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
THEATRE COlETonE.

The entertainment at the ComIque this week
opens with the female minstrels, with Jake
Budd and All Mcdowell sustaining the ends,
and Radcliffe as interlocutor. Katie Howard
and Lou Sanford constitute the female portion
Of the minstrel band. The olio programme
follows, and is fully up 70 the standard estab-
lshed at the Comique. Several new faces
have been added to the company, those promi-
nent being Miss Katie Howard, Lille Ramona
and Grace Howard. These three are "singing
ladies, " the last named possessing an excellent,
full, round voice, which she manages with
skill and effect. A beautiful floral waltz is
given by Christie and Kurtz, IN addition TO
which each Of these ladies execute separate
dances with their usual grace. Miss Lou San
ford, who sings well but acts better, has q
budget of fresh character songs. Edwards
and Hodges appear In two humorous sketches.
"Zameppa, or the Fiery Untamed steed Of
Swampoodle," an extravsgant burlesque with
numerous local hits, concludes the perform
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
4 ELLaRT MLSTLRR

P Gen. Sam Einstein, chief Of the pound bri-
gade, has q corps Of efficient men, but some
times they are q little over-ambitious, and
while IN that disposition undertake too much.
Yesterday morning, while out on their usual
tour Of captures, they met with an unlocked
for setback. One Of the men, coming along
Seventh street southwest, when above street,
watching sharply for dogs, espied, little way
Oh, fne-looking canine asleep on porch.
This was his opportunity. So, preparing his
net, he started for the animal, doubtless think
ing Of an easy capture. BE drew nearer TO the
noole-looklng fellow, but he did not move even
so much as to raise his head. Thinking him
sleeping soundly, the dog-eateher approached
still nearer, but still no movement Of the ami
NAL was perceptible. Making one more step
forward and preparing 10 cast hig net, he took
final look and 10 his disgust found that he
was attempting to capture bronze dog. Some
of the neighbors who had been watching the
proceeding roared with laughter, and the
canine cApturer departed quickly out Of sight,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
AMERICAN UNITED MECHANICs
A PROTECTIVE COUNCIL TO BE Or
CANNED.

CANNED.
A notice was made in yesterdays NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN that meeting would be held last
night at Clsrk's hall for the purpose Of organ
izing council Of American United Mechanics,
and that the grand deputy national chancellor
Of the State Of Maryland would be present
and explain the objects Of the order. At
o'clock ten men had assembled, among them
the expected "grand high" W. F. HAYES.
he was called upon TO make the promised ex-
PLANTATION, which was done in q set speech that
savored strongly Of the old KnoW-Nothing
doctrine. He commended that the order differed
from others because they were founded on q
from them they would fall to the ground,
whereas this had higher aim, and struggled
for the enjoyment Of all Americans Of free,
civil and religious liberty-rights that the
fOrefathers fought and bled for, and which
we're handed down to be delivered untarnished
TO posterlty. These principles were being yio-
lated, and to-day the country, both politically
and in business, was ruled by foreigners-an
evil these councils sought to change.
1t was discovered that o council had previ-
ously existed here, and one OF the members
was present with the charter. Il was finally
agreed TO return this and unite and form o new
council with new charter which was TO cost
the sum of Ella fact on which the "high
grand" laid considerable stress. A temporary
organization was effected by the election OF
Mr.. Marche as chairman and Mr.. MalIoney as
secretary. A committee was then appointed
10 secure further applicants for q charter and
select q place for the next meeting, when
Chancellor Halves will come over from Balti-
more and institute the council.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-28
AucTEoY SAFES To.pAY.

By E. j. Sweet:
At $50 o'clock, desirable two-story brick
house on the south side Of street, near Ninth
street northwest.
By Thos. Bowling:
At o'clock, q desir able two-story and base
ment brick house on High street, Georgetown,
D. G.
By B. H. Warner:
At O'Clock, desirable building lot on the
west side Of Third street, between and Vir-
ginia avenue southeast.
By Latimer & Cleary;
At 10 O'Clock, at No. $40 street northwest,
large lot Of furniture, &c.
By Duneanson Bros.i
Al 10 O'Clock, new and secondhand furni-
ture, cocoa mattings, &C.