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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-19
THE ALDlNE COMPANY,
"POps - of the Question.
SO Maiden Lane, New

There are three offers of marriage in
a new book called "Uncle John" "
which are certainly models in their
way:
Laura and Lexley.-"Mr. Lexley,"
she said, perfectly calm and composed,
"am to understand that you are ask
ing me to be your wife?" "I know
might as we'll expect an angel to come
down from heaven and marry me, but
that is my DESIRE" he answered, un-
consciously borrowing from the baptis-
NAL service his energetic affirmative.
"I ought to give you frank and
hearty 'Yes.' I will, too, on certain
conditions"
Annie Dennison and Percy Morti-
mer.-"If I thought it possible you
could value anything I can give I would
offer you all 1 have in the world, in
numbered only with myself. Miss Den
nison, will you accept ?" "No, y
whispered Annie, rising from her seat
to take his arm in perfectly friendly
manner and guide him back to the
ballroom.
Horace Maxwell and Annie Denni.
son the latter as a sister of mercy in
carrying food, tea, etc., to the poor,
and Horace is trying to induce her to
let him carry the basket" Miss Den
nison," he faltered, "Annie, my own
darling, may carry your basket all
my life ?" "If you'll put all your eggs
in it, yes" answered Annie boldly and
coming suddenly on crossing sweep.
er, the only living soul to be seen, q
solemn silence intervened.
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Within the last few months a consid-
cradle number of persons have called
upon DIR. Walker, the proprietor of the
popular medicine known as Vinegar
Bitters, and assured him that, in their
belief, his preparation is an infallible
antidote for rum and tobacco. The
minute details which have been fur
nished him forbid him to doubt the
accuracy of the statements. This new
claim of a great remedy to the conf.
dence of the public will give o vast and
we'll deserved impulse to its popularity
Heretofore the bitters have been recog.
nized as a pure vegetable tonic and
corrective, devoid of alcohol, and
thoroughly adapted to the cure oi
stomach and bowel complaints, nervous
disorders, bilious affections, muscular
diseases, and, indeed, majority of the
ailments within the reach Of medicine
but if it will also cure the craving fol
liquor and tobacco, philosophers, states
men and theologians ought to unit,
their voices in its praise. Can tn,
good news be true? 1t is easy to tes
| the question.-CO7a,
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WashingtOn's Proclamation. 1859.

The following is the first Thanks
giving proclamation issued by Washing
ton .t..
Whereas, 1t is the duty Of all nations
to acknowledge the Providence of Al
mighty God, to obey His will, to be
grateful for His benefits, and humbly
implore His protection and favor and,
whereas, both Houses of Congress
have, by their Joint Committee, re-
quested me to recommend to the peo-
pie of the United States day of Pub
lie Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be OBJ
served by acknowledging with grateful
hearts the many and signal favors OF
Almighty God, especially by affording
them an opportunity of peaceably es-
tablishing form of government for
their safety and happiness. Now,
therefore, do recommend and assign
Thursday, the twenty-sixth day OF
November next, to be devoted by the
people of these States to the service OF
the great and glorious Being who is the
benefcent author of oil the good that
was, that is, that will be.
That we then all unite in rendering
unto Him our sincere and humble
thanks for His kind care and protec.
tion of the people of this country
previous to its becoming q nation, fol
the signal and manifold mercies, and
the favorable interpretations of His
Providence in the course and conclu.
sion of the late war for the great de.
gree of tranquility, union, and plenty
which we have since enjoyed /; for the
peaceable and rational manner in which
we have been enabled to establish con-
stitutions of government for our safety
and happiness, and particularly the ma
tional one more lately instituted for
civil and religious liberty with which
we are blessed, and the means we have
of acquiring and diffusing useful knowl-
edge, and in general for all the great
and various favors which he hath been
pleased to confer upon us. And also
that we may then unite in most humbly
offering our prayers and supplications
to the great Lord and Ruler of nations,
and beseech him to pardon our national
and other transgressions to enable us
all, whether in public or private sta
tions, to perform our several and ma
tlonal duties properly and prudently
to render our national government O
blessing to all people, constantly being
a government of wise, Just, and consti-
tutional laws, discreetly and faithfully
executed and obeyed; to protect and
guide all sovereigns and nations
| Especially such as have shown kind.
ness unto us) and bless them with good
government, peace, and concord, to
promote the knowledge of true religion
and virtue, and the increase of science
amongst us and generally to grant
unto all mankind such degree OF
temporal prosperity as He alone knows
to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city oi
New York, the third day of October, in
the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and eighty-nine.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The day thus appointed by President
Washington was celebrated by four mil
lions of people, in thirteen States
clustered along the Atlantic coast
This year the holiday will be celebra
ted by nation of more than forty mil
lions, in forty.five States and Terri
tories.
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Lived on the Sea.

Three mariners appeared at the
Portland, Me-, Custom House, the
other day, and requested to have the
register of their schooner changed SO as
to hail from Portland. On being in
formed that it could not be'done, as
from their papers they belonged in
Gloucester, Mass, they stoutly de-
clared they did not belong anywhere,
except on the high seas that for the
past twenty-one years they had lived
aboard their vessel, only landing at
times for provisions or stores /; had paid
no taxes and had not voted /; that
twenty-one years ago, when in Quebec,
an attempt was made to make them pay
taxes, and the matter went to Wash
ington, but resulted IN their getting of
free. The matter remains under ad
visement.
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Thanksgiving Day.
By the President of the United States o.
america

dUeTlcu
A PROCLAMATION.
We are reminded by the changing
seasons that it is time to pause in our
daily avocations and offer thanks to AL
mighty God for the mercies and abund.
ance of the year which is drawing to q
close.
The blessings of free government
continue to be vouchsafed to us the
earth has responded to the labor of the
husbandman the land has been free
from pestilence; internal order is being
maintained, and peace with other pow
ers has prevailed.
1t is fitting that at stated periods we
should cease from our accustomed pur.
suits and from the turmoil of our daily
lives and unite in thankfulness for the
blessings of the past and in the cult
walton Of kindly feelings towards eacl
other.
Now, therefore, recognizing these
considerations, I, Ulysses s. Grant
President of the United States, do rec
ommend to all citizens to assemble il
their respective places of worship or
Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of No
vember next, and express their thanks
for the mercy and favor of the AL
mighty God, and, laying aside all po
litical contentious and all secular occu
pations, to observe such day as q day
of rest, thanksgiving and prayer.
In witness whereof have hereuntc
set my hand and seal, and caused the
seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington OF
| this the twenty. seventh dav of Onto
Der, in the year 1874, and of the indie
pendence of the United States the
ninety-ninth. U. s. GRANT.
Signed by the President:
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State
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As economy is the order of the day,
the cheapest collar you can wear is the
Elmwood. All the edges being folded, makes
it look like linen. and the peculiar finish is go
thoroughly perspiration proof. it will keep
clean longer than any other collar-Con1
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-19

EVERY READER of this paper can re-
ceive, free, a copy of the best Agri-
cu<tural and Family newspaper in this
country by addressing Moore's Rural
NeW- Yorker, rs Duane st., New York.
-GOo11
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Sent free, on receipt of neck and
breast measure, height weight and price, our
(sample) Model 80 Shirt" Fitted by pa
tented model. Stylish and substantial. Address
Model Shirt Co., 81 South Sth St., Philadelphia
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DIR. DanI weaver, of Boston, fell down

DIR. Danl Weaver, of Boston, fell down
mining shaft near Denver, 76 feet. he was terribly
bruised, limbs broken, and supposed to be dead.
Mexican Mustang Liniment was freely used, con-
sciousness restored, his life saved, and he came
home in eight weeks. This is the most wonderful
article for Bruises, sprains, rheumatism, Swell
ings SPAWN, Ringbene, Sores, or any flesh, bone,
or muscle ailmenS upon man or beast ever dis
covered. 1t is hum nifty to animals It has saved
much suffering and many useless Doctors biils
1t be had for so cts and slOo per bottle in any
drug store. But beware Of counterfeits. The
genuine is wrapped in fine steel.plate label
signed - G. ". Meatbrook. Chemiat.m
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-19

How to Look Young Sixteen.-Don't
paint OIL use vile Hair Restorers, but simply apply
Hasan's Magnolia Balm upon your face, neck and
hands, and use Lyons Kathairon upon your hair
The Balm makes your complexion pearly, soft and
natural, and you can't tell what did It, It removes
frecklei, tan, saIowness, ring-marks, moth
patches, etc. and in place of red, rustic face, you
have the marble purity of an exquisite belle. II
gives to middle age the bloom of perpetual youth
Add these effects 10 splendid head Of hair pro.
duccd by the Kathairon, and lady has done her
best in way Of adornment. Brothers will have nc
spinster sisters when these articles are around.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-11-19

Tho Peoples Stamp OF VaIue.-Tho Gov
ernment Endorsement, which legalizes the sale
Plantation Bitters, is not the only STAN xed to
that famous Vegetable Tonic. 1t bears, in addi-
tion to that official sanction, the still valu-
able stamp of public appreciation. This inesti-
mable voucher Of its rare properties as Tonic,
Correotive and Alterattve is worldwide.
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MASON & HAMLIN
CABINET ORGANS.


Winners of THREE HIGHEST MEDALS AED
DIPLOMA OF HONOR at vienna, 1873, PARIS,
1867, and n AMERICA ALWAYS; DECLARED D, by
INCoMPARABLE. sold at fxed uniform prices to
all, which are printed and invaiiabie.
PURCHA> >ERS OF ORGANS ARE RE
MINDED that toe temptstion to Dealers aud
Peddlers is very strong to dealt and reccmme nd
as best the gans Of those m akers who will pay
them the largest commfs ions or dis
The MhsUS a. HAmLIN ORGAN CO.,
printing as they do their lowest prices, can
afford to dealers only the smallest cODInts-
siDns. This plan secures TO every purchaser the
lowest piice, because the dealer cannot ask more
than the Catalogue price Out II uses many
d ralors TO do their best to sell other organs,
simply because they get enormous discounts On
them. Some rgans arc currently sold to dealers
at seventy five per cent. discount, OF at one quar-
ter the prices printed or them. AS q rule, the
poorer the organ the higher its printed prico and
the greater the dls count on IL.
The rlASON & HAiiLIN ORGAN co. are
now Offering styles, wi h important improves
rlents AM are selling not only for cash exclu'
sivelv, but also Oil new plans or easy payments,
running through one year or longer. They also
rent new Organs with privilege Of purchase
Organ.
lars, which give very fall reformation on. and arc
sent free. Address, THE MASON q HAmLIN
ORGAN co., at either Rev York, Boston,
Chicago.
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KIT CARSON, by his comas5ad&e, & D. v, ,na;s Peter.
IA Authorized Lifo published; 600 pages beau
| I tully illustrated. Agents toanted eUeryUhere
Addyess DU5TIE. GILMAN q CO.. Hartford, Conn
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CANvAssERs WANTED.

Any person wishing to act permanently as a
local canvasser will receive full and prompt in
formation by applying to
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Will be welcome in every home. Everybody
loves such dog, and tho portrait is executed
30 true to the life, that it seems the yerltable
presence of the animal itself. The Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage tells that his own Newfoundland
dog (the finest in Brooklyn) barks at it AL
though SO natural, no one who sees this pre-
MUM chrome will have the slightest fear OF
being bitten. Besides the chromo every ad-
vance subscriber to The ALDINE for 1875 is
constituted member, and entitled to all the
priYileges of
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26
WHAT BECOMES OF THE SILLY GIRLS

To the never-answered query of what be-
comes of the pins2 we propose to add another
'What becomes of the silly girls ?" Almost
everywhere, particularly in fashionable circles in
the great cities, we see crowds of girls whose
reason of being is to thoughtful observer
wrapped in mystery. They toll not neither do
they spin, except in the waltz; they eschew
books, unless it be few modern novels which
are particularly easy reading; they do not even
make an effort to adoln society with anything
but their persons and dress; and You sec in
them no better material for the future wives and
mothers of the Republic than in so many butter
flies. Return to the same society in ten years and
where arc your butterflies? Gone back to the qui-
ct chrysalis of home life, and, and in wonderful
number of cases, fulfilling its duties fairly well,
though their whole previous lives have been moi
wholesome training for such life but the re
verse. There has been a sad waste of energy
time lost that can never be regained, and lacl
of culture that will tell upon the children o
such mothers, yet tho powerful instincts OF wo
manhood have created something where Their
seemed to be nothing. From the inclined twii
of boyhood we can generally predict the growtl
of the manly tree, but in the bundle of mystic
ries called girl "you can't most always gener
aIl.- foil
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Industrial News.
KIrnyE.


The heaters i'll the rail mill of tho Allentown
Rolling Mill Company did not make their APP
pearanco on Monday morning, and consequently
that portion of the work it lying id'e. Wages is
what is the matter.
The resolution of the Now England cotton mill
owners to run only on third time in order to
lessen production, has had the effect to arrest
the downward tendency of prices at tho jobbing
houses in New York. The stocks on hand are
heavy, however, and as the indications are that
these arc to be pressed on tho Market II turn of
prices in the upward direction il not to be i'm
mediately looked looked for. The Utica and
other New York State mills, 1t is said, will follow
the Boston example.
A mandatory at Ausonia, Ct, has produced
n specimen of fine German silver wire that il
gagged Mt two and one half thousandths Of an
inch in diameter, and runs about seven miles to
the pound. IL il nearly Az iino AZ the average
human hair.
AZ the new 10 hour law goes into effect in
Massachusetts ON the 1st proX., the manufacture
ers of that state are making preparations to COM
ply with its provisions. The cotton woollen and
| thread manufacturers are running ON short time.
| Tho manufacturers after general conference,
| have adopted tile following tmo table From Z
| a. H. to r. p. m. and from to r. III. on the
| first five days in each week, and Oh Saturdays
| from IL. IN. to l2.1 p. IN. and from l to 100 p.
m. The wages to be paid under the new arrange
mcnt will be in most cases proportionately the
| same az paid for II hours labor, or in othci
words, one-eleyenth smaller than formerly.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

MR., MS MOVEMENTS -MRs HooKERa PRESENT
orINloNs--TnE SUIT Against THE "dRArnIc."
Mrs. Henry Ward Beocher said yesterday that
she expected her husband to be in Now York to-
day, al he left Nashua yesterday morning. She
did not expect, however, that he would return
to Brooklyn before Oct. g lie would keep re-
tired day or two in tho Metropolis, where he
had somo business to transact, and then 20 10
Pcekakill, where hc would remain during the
rest OF his vacation.
A letter has been received in Hartford from a
gentleman nowin London, who fresh from an
interview with Mrs. Isabella Beccher Hooker
writes as follows respecting her feelings after
reading Mr.. Beechers statement Mrs Hook
er and Nod arc hore, and Mrs. II. il perfectly
convinced by her brothers statement Of his in
nocencc, and of course is overwhelmingly wretch
cd in feeling that she has 30 wronged him for
the last years.
In noticing the SUIT of Miss Edna Dean Proc
tor, against The Grdphc ii was stated that i. G..
Jayne and Con. Butler were involved rs part
owners of tho newspaper. Further inquiry leads
to the belief that tho authority for tho state
ment was in error. The publishers of The Gldp-
nc assert that these persons arc not directly or
indirectly pecuniarily Interested.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

A Columbia, $. G., correspondent gives n
sketch of Chamberlain tho Republican candidate
for Governor, as follows: Daniel II. Chamber
lain, tho nominee for Governor is a native of
Worcester, Mass, and Is thirty-seven years of
age. He is a graduate of Yale College, whore
he received high literary and oratorical honors,
and of the Harvard Law school. He entered the
army carly in 1864 as n Lieutenant OF tho 9Th
Massachusetts colorod cavalry, and served in
Maryland, Louisiana and Texas lie was mus
tered out al captain in 1865 and came to Charles
ton in 1866, where he was engaged in planting
cotton FOR two years. lie was delegate to tho
constitutional convention, and after tho ad-
journment was elected Attorney General in
which capacity lie served four years, during the
two administrations of Governor Scott. Retiring
from office he began the practice of law in this
city as partner of tho present Attorney General
Judge Melton. Mr.. Chamberlain is not known to
have been connected with any Of tho eoiruptions
Of Governor Scotts administration but the Con.
servatives falsely charge that they could not
have been committed without his knowledge
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26
DO Things Look shakyi

The Sussex Journal seoms to be impressed
with the necessity Of doing something, in order
to make Democratic success rather moro sure
than at present it seems to be. "The time for
nominating men of doubtful integrity has
passed. it declares-we hope truly-"and no
party can hope for success unless its candidates
arc men in whom the people have confidence"
This III sound philosophy in any locality, and at
all times, but to fnd the Journal 30 solemnly
declaring it, and repeating it, too, in various
forms Of expression, is decidedly cncour-
aging We infer from this that things in
Sussex look at least doubtful that tho
displeasure Of the Governor and Chancellor
with the Democratic State ticket and the I'M
Willingness of como of the wealthy party men,
who have contributed liberally in times past to
bleed freely now puts damper on tho Demo-
cratic enthusiasm. A few weeks ago, the Jour
nal was extremely confident. Now it feels the
necessity Of very strong and an Objectionable
ticket free from fractional bias and tho faint OF
doubtful integrity, and it appeals to its readers
to 'Work, work, with hearty will and purpose. -
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

Casts golden-green shadows for the benefit Of way
farers and for purposes which are ornamental well
as useful. And E. BRlNGHURSr n CO., what OF
ihcm2 Why, their SODA WATER, OF course pure,
sparkling, myigoatng. refreshing and as cold as
ice can make IL: their rich syrups carefully pre-
pared from the juices OF the various fruits repre-
from tile High Rock, Geyser and Excelsior Springs
at Saratoga also Kissengen and Yichy Waters arc
highly esteemed anil in great demand. The purity
OF the water, the lusclousness OF the fruit and
cream syrups and the value derived from the mcdi-
cnal spring waters are few OF the many things
CORNER OF SIXTH, the most popular of its Kind
n this pitv
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

If the food taken into the stomach is not digcsted
it encompasses. In the latter case pungent gas is
developed which causes sour eruclatoA, or else the
stomach itself secrctcs an acid, which, rising IN
ward al intervals, stings tile outlet sharply. These
extremely disagreeablc sensations are attributable
TO impaired digestion. To get rid OF them, or pre-
vent their recurrence IL Is only necessary to tone
and regulate the gastric organs with Iostetteris
Bitters. 1t Will not answer to postpone the great
corrective with the Idea that the unpleasant symD-
toms will disappear Of themselves. So far from
that being the case, they almost Invariably culmi-
nate, If neglected, in chronic dyspepsia, with its
concomants of gnnwlng In the stomach dizzi-
ness, p ryerted vision, headache and sleep essness
1t is true that all these disagrecabcs may he oby
ated by course of the Bitters; but how much
wiser to anticipate their arrival with one or two
doses of that sure preventive of Indigestion and
strengthened of the alimentary organs.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

NUMEROUS PARTIES vICrIMzED SHARPER
DEcAMPED.
BALTIMORE, Sept. %.
1t is currently reported that man named
Holiday, real estate and money broker, who
has heen several times before tho Courts here
and i'll Now York on account of certain peculiar
transactions, has gamosed, and that aundry por-
sons have lost largo sums of money by their
confidence IN him. Tho reported amounts varied
from thirty to sixty thousand dollars. 1t was
said that tho money was obtained upon fraudu-
lent deeds and fraudulent certificates Of their
having boon recorded.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-26

cheerinlly give this testimony To the public that
Mrs Fosters Blood Purifier and letter Ointment
cured me
was afflicted for many years with disorlered
blood. troublesome and obstinate letter OF the
skin and swelling OF the glands of the neck, which
was The occasion OF prolonged suffering AMI cx-
pense.
consulted eight Of the most prominent physi-
clans in the city and used their medicine long time
without receiving any permanent relief on tho
contrary getting worse, till finally almost despair
ing OF nope, ! was induced to try Mrs Fosters
Blood Purifier, which was reconmended,tO me IN
being certain cure for my disease Ii was the
turning point in my case after using two bottles
Of the Blood Pnrter In connection with the letter
Ointment, the swelling ceased, the eruptl0ns dsap
peared and now am entirely and ellcctualy cured.
II further Information IL desired concerning my
case, call at my residence.
THos. SCOTT,
1880 Caymont Street, over 18th Street Bridge.
can testify TO the efficacy OF Mrs Dr. Fosters
Blood Purifier and letter Ointment for disease OF
the blood and skim
used it a short time with happy effect, having
suffered chronic affection Of tile blood and skin
| for a long time without procuring relief 10y using
| other remedies hui now am thoroughly cured an,i
can recommend these reiiees to others afflicted In
| n similar way.
| j. b. EASTBURN,
Pleasantville,
| New Castle (OuntV Delaware