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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
Singular Case Of HydrOphObia.

Mr.. Daniel G. Weidner died in Farm
ingdale, N. j., of hydrophobia, under
the following circumstances, as alleged
by the Reading (Penn.) Times, on the
| authority of his brother, who is a resi-
dent Of Reading: "My brother, when
seven years old, went to live with Mr..
Lefettre at Farmingdale was raised by
him, and during all these years has
been of industrious habits, sober, and
well-liked in the community. It was
during his seventh year, and while liv-
ing with MIR. Lefettre that he was Bit
ten by mad dog, though how this hap
pened no one knows he suffered much
pain at the time, and required constant
nursing. In few weeks he seemed to
have completely recovered, and from
that time up till lately he never showed
the slightest sign of the existence of
hydrophobia in his system. He grew
up without suspicion of the awful
death which lurked in his veins, and
waited only the dread summons to bring
him to an untimely grave. One morn
ing Daniel arose and attempted to per-
form his ablutions ; as he neared the
water he was seized with convulsive
spasms that shook his body like leaf,
throwing him to the floor, accompanied
by frothing at the mouth, and from that
time he continued in this condition,
with short intervals of four or i've Sec
onds OF returning reason, throughout
two days and nights, until death re-
lieved him of his sufferings. During
all this time he did not eat or drink
anything, but was seemingly convulsed
with pain and in the greatest agony, A
little medicine was at one time forced
down his throat, but the great exertlon
which it required, and the fear that per-
sonal injury might be done him, pre-
vented its repetition. A few weeks be.
fore his death Daniel called on ply
sician and then complained of sting
ing pain in his lett arm. The doctor
prescribed for him, and when he left
remarked, 'that man will not live many
days Soon after Daniel was taken
sick and died as stated. He was twen-
ty-four years DID,"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
"HAvE YOU SEEN TOM COLLINS p,
A Man for Whom Half the People in
New York arc LooLing--A Successful
Practical Joke.

Man for Whom Half the People In
New York are LooLing--A suoee,.rul
Practical Joke.
New Workers are easily pleased. They
have fairly run wild over new Joke,
and 1t ia dangerous now Go ask people
the conundrum, Have you seen Tom
Collins ?" Tho run of tho thing re-
minds old New Yorkers of Mike
Walsh's joke shortly after tho breaking
out OF tho California gold fever, when
he started thousands OF mon on n hunt
for Frank Mclaughlin, who was said
to have letters from particular friends
OF the hunters in California.
The Tom Collins hoax is worked in
this manner /: A joker meets friend
Tom Collins ?"
" No; who the deuce is Tom Col
Inns ?"
" Well, 1 don't know much about
him, but he says he knows all about
you, and is telling terrible lies and
scandals, showing up your life in the
most outrageous manner"
Where can L find the scoundrel ?"
"He generally hangs out at -'s
saloon," replies the joker (naming some
place where he is known and apt TO find
confederates).
I'll find him, and see what il
MEANS" and the indignant man starts
off. Some say that Collins has accused
them of stealing, others that they or
their families have been guilty of some
mean act.
Arriving at the place where Collins is
supposed to be, the injured individual
is perhaps told that Collins has lust
left, and is advised to hunt him up, as
Tom is telling villainous stories about
him. The search for Collins continues.
but in every case the injured man ia
told that 6" he was here few moments
ago, but has just left" Three days
have been used up in hunting for the
man Collins, and at the end of that time
the victim realizes that he has been
made the hero of a vile practical joke,
and as result, is mulcted in a sum
to treat all his friends.
Again, on reaching the saloon the
Joker inquiries Of the bartender, in a
voice loud enough to be heard by per-
sons near, Have you seen Tom Col
Inns ?"
Yes, there he is" answers a con-
federate, generally pointing to the
meekest looking stranger in the room.
Then follows this scene:
Victim with fire in his eyes, walking
up to stranger)-What did you mean,
sir, traducing my character and lying
about me to my friends ?"
Stranger-You are mistaken, sir 1
have said nothing about you.
Victim legged on by his friends)-
You lie, you scoundrel, at the same
Time making pass for the stranger.
Then the party break out in a roar of
laughter, and declare that nothing but
round of drinks at the victims ex-
oense will wash out the insult to the
stranger.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
An Arkansas Fight.

A party OF twenty-five Baxter men
under command of Lieut.. Welch, took
passage on the steamer Hattie, at Little
Rock, which was in charge of Captain
Sam. Houston and his brother Ed.
Houston. Their object was to inter
cept and capture hundred and sixty
stand of arms belonging to the Indus
trial University, which were shipped
on flat boat from Fort Smith in
charge of six men. The Brooksites
heard of this expedition, and started
Col. John Brooker, with his regiment
OF two hundred colored men, on O
special train over the Fort Smith Rail-
road to intercept the boat at Palarm,
twenty miles above the city.
Brokers party arrived there before
the Hattie got into position, and as the
boat came along they fred Oh her.
Most of Lieut.. Welch's men were on
the hurricane roof at the time, and got
down as soon as possible. AS they did
SO one man was killed and several
others wounded.
Lieut.. Welch's men returned the
fire, killing one and wounding another
of Brooks's men both were colored,
One of the shots from Brokers men
passed through steam pipe on the
Hattie, disabling her, and she foated
down the river to the opposite bank
from where Brooks's men were, and the
squad then left the boat. Brokers
men then took possession of the
steamer, put squad on board to bring
her to town, and the remainder of them
took the train back. Soon after their
arrival the Hattie came down and was
landed at the State House, where the
wounded were taken of.
Two men died soon after the arrival
of the Hattie.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
Brigands DESTROYED.

The "score" of killed or captured
brigands in Thessaly since the arrival
in that province of Mehemet Ali
Pasha is, on the whole, satisfactory.
According to the Yani,aa, local paper,
twenty-nine brigands have been cap
tured alive, seventeen have been killed
in various encounters with the police
and the troops, twelve have voluntarily
surrendered to the Turkish authorities,
and five, flying across the frontier, have
been arrested by the Greek authorities.
Sivty-three ruffians who have long been
a scourge to the country have thus
been disposed of, and the bands still
uncaptured hardly muster thirty men,
who are so harassed and pursued that
they have quite enough to do to attend
to their own safety without committing
acts of brigandage.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

THE DEVIATION OF THE NEEDLE
Sir William Thompson stated recently
to the Royal Society OF Edinburgh that
the needles of the mariners compasses,
as at present employed, are much too
large. To obviate the deviation in
iron-clad ships, cylinder of iron
placed on either side of the compass,
and parallel to the needle, has been
proposed. Sir William suggests a
needle of one-fourteenth of the length
of that in the Admiralty compass now
in use.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

An Indian who Is confined in Jail at
Walla Walla, Oregon, for murder, has
been told by his fellow prisoners that
he will be hanged sure, and that he had
better get used to it. He practices
every day by letting them hang him as
long as he can bear it, but still he saws
that he would rather be shot.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

:" Father" said cobbler's lad as he
was pegging away at an old shoe,
they say that trout bite good now. :"
Well, WE'LL" replied the old gentle
man, "you stick to your work and they
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

The all-gone feeling which people
sometimes speak Of is caused by want Of proper
action Of the liver and heart. These may be
assisted, and the bowels regulated, by Par
sons Plrrgdtiue Pills in small doses. Com
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

Corn and flour are staple articles /;
but not more 80 than Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment, where known. 1t is good for children or
adults for any internal soreness Of the chest or
bowels, and the best Liniment prepared, under
whatever name.-Cons.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

"Here's your money, boy, and now
tell me why your rascally master wrote
eighteen letters about that con-
temptible sum-" Sim sure, sir,
can't say; but if you'll excuse me, sir,
l sort O. reckon twas because seven
teen didn't fetch it."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

HATFIELD HOUSE, Massena Springs,
0n Rdq,tette River, three miles from st. Laurence
Accommodations first class. The hotel is entirely
new, and has been fitted and furnished with every
modern convenience. Good hshing and hunting
The proprietors have determined to present a
house In every way worthy of patronage. The
waters are highly recommended by the medical
faculty in wide range OF diseases. Address, HAT
RENEE Co., New York
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

Society, while offering enjoyment of
the highest character, imposes CORES
ponding obligation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
THE GREAT REMEDY FOR

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
C0MSUM PTIO N
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. -Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up O
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and clcanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED BIT
SETH W, F0WLE & SONS, Boston, Mass,
And sold by Druggists md Dealers generally.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE,

MRS. wIEsLov''s SOOTHING SYRUP Is THE
PRESCRIPTION OF ono OF the best Female PhyEi-
clans and Nurses in the United ststes, and has
been used for thirty years with safety
and success by millions OF mothers and children,
from tho foebo infant Of week old to tho adult
1t correets aoidity OF the stomach, relieves wind
colic regulates the bowels, and Qives rest health
and comfort to mother and child. We believe II to
be the Best and Surest Remedy in the World in ali
cases of DYSENTERY aud D1lRRHEA IN Chill
DRRN, whether it arises from Teethinq or from
any other cause Full directions for using will
accompany each bottle. None Genuine unless the
c-simile OF CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside
wrapper.
BOLD BIZ ALL MEDICINE DrALKIs.
CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
SICK
rom no other cause than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNE vkRMIFU9B COMPITs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE, and free from all coloring
or other injurious ingredients usually used In
worm preparations.
CURTIS BROWN, Proprietors,
No. H5 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, 1874-05-28
SymptOms of Catarrh.

Dull, heavy headache, obstruction of nasal
passages, discharge falling into throat. some.
times profuse, watery, acrid, thick and tena-
cious, mucous purulent muco-purulent. bloody
putrid, offensive. etc. In others n dryness
dry, watery, weak or inflamed eyes, ringing in
ears, deafness, hawking and coughing to cleal
the throst, alterations, scsbs from ulcers, voice
altered, nasal twang, offensive breath, impaired
smell and taste, dizziness, mental depression
tickling cough, etc. Only few Of the above
symptoms are likely to be present in any case
at one time. No disease is more common OF
less understood by physicians. The proprietor
OF DIR. Sages Catarrh Remedy will pay $500
reward for an incurable case.
READ WHAT IT WILL DO.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

Why will You Suffer ]
To all persons suffering
from Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Cramps in the limbs or storn-
sch, Bilious Collie, Pain in the
back, bowels or side, we would
say THE HoUsRHoLD PANAoKA
AND FAMILY LININGNT is OF all
others the emedy you want
for internal and external use.
1t has cured the above COM
plants in thousands Of cases.
There is no mistake about II.
Try it. Sold by all Druggists
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
BRooKvrLLE, Pa, April 81, 1872.

Str-Having first applied to a number Of
homo physicians and failed to get relief, re-
solved to try your Remedy. Four bottles have
completely cured me of one Of the worst cases
Of Catarrh of which have any knowledge
having suffered for months with an acute pain
in the head, and breathed only with the great
est difficulty. L deem it due you as well as
suffering humanity that this recognition be
made Of what we deem an invaluable medicine
CHAs. @. ANDERSON.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

WIsrAn's BALsAM for Consumption.-Co
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28
Colorado for IlVaidS and Tourists

Its advantages for Consumptives and Asthma
tics. Full particulars given free
Address, A. II. PATTERSON,
Eor Eoln
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-05-28

The Human Locomotive should be care
fully engineered otherwise it may run on the
track OF life at any moment. To keep Its delicate
internal mtchinery in perfect rim, to put 1t In
good working condition when out Of order, is the
peculiar province OF
Tarrants Efervescent seltzer Aperient.
The thoroughness with which it cleanses, with
out irritating the bowels; the tone and vigor
which 1t imparts to the stomach its appetizing
enects; its cooling refreshing operation in fever
the relief 1t ah)rds in headache its anti-bilious
properties, and its superior merits as q general
correct ye justify the assertion that 1t is, beyond
all comparison, the most valuable family medicine
OF the age. Sold by all druggists.
&OR PER DAY Commission or $40 week
%AO salary, and expenses. We ofer IL and will
pavth Apply new. g. WKBBER Co., Msrioh, o.
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WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON, July 1.-Presdent Grant vii
leave Long Branch Monday for Saratoga.
The District Commissioners have q warrant OF
the treasury for the July interest on the $4,000.
OOO foan, advanced by the First National Bank
OF New York. 1t required an aggregate OF
$lA,O In gold to meet this demand which has
been forwarded
The Tax Payers Association, Of this District
nave adopted plea of adjudication which pro
ehty to guard their interests generally, and pros
ecnte IN criminal and civil courts such officers ct
the District Government az have acte, illegally iE
the collection and expenditure of money, and
laws.
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WILSON TO RESIGN.

WASHINGTON, july 1.-The National I.eD4tat-
can learns from Il leading Republican Senator, who
has had recent conversation with It's, Vice
President, thar Mr. Wilson'S resignation Of that
Office viii soon be made public, i-Aeatl being
the ca.lse Of TIN. unexpected and extraordinary
step.
Tbs ST. Paul papers have dismal accounts Of
the r.vages OF tho grlsehopper III Minnesota
In district on the southwestern frontier
fifty by one hundred miles square, and COM
prising Martin. Watonwan, Jackson, Cotton
wood, Noble and Murray counties, they have
like the Iocusts in Egypt, devoured every green
thing. There - vast amount At actual dis
tress among the FARMERS, and. i: is thought the
Governor viii cali Il special session OF the
Legislature 10 devise means Tor their relief.
The plague extends into Iowa, and the air in
the districts invaded is t.iad with the Ewing
secu-ge Of tie E,rmers.
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A TERRIFIC STORM.

passed over Holt county last evening. Hundreds
OF fruit trees we're nprOoted, houses Rnroofea
and whole fields Of corn Frustrated. Citizens de-
clare that they have not witnessed 50 heavy y
rainfall in twenty years.
BOSTON, Jnly 1.-THE ruMor from WashingtOn
of the intended resignation Of Vice President
Wilson has no foundation. In fact Vice Presi.
dent Wilson's health il better than it ever has
been since his Illness,
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PRISONERS SHOT.

AUGUSTA Ga., July 11.-An unfortunate affair
occurred in Columbia county yesterday morning.
men named DOffgett, father and three SONS, on
the charge OF riOtous conduct.
After proceeding some distance the prisoners
attempted to escape when they we're fired on and
killed.
The Coroner's jury returned in o verdict of
iustitiab bic homicide
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RAILROAD INDORSEHENT.

CINCINNATI, July ia telegram from Chatta.
nooga tonight says the people Of that city voted
to donate 100000 to the Cincinnati Southers
Railroad
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MADRID.

MADRID, July 1.-THE Carlsts shot cores
pOndent OF the lVe,o Free Press OF Vienna on
the 3Oth OF June, in spite of q reprieve sent be
Don Carlos
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A FAILC BE.

New YoHK, July 1.-The Daily bulletins dry
goods review, announces the suspension OF j. II.
Digges X Co., wholesale dealers, Leonard street,
With liabilities OF 900 OOU Their assets are not
py1
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TON BOWLING BROKE Down,

LONG BRANCH, July 11.-Mr. McGrath, owner
OF Tom Bowling, says he broke down yesterday
morning; he has ruptured one of the tendons il
his left fore leg
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BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, July II, Evening The following is
the bank statement Loans decrease $375, 900:
specie Increase 500 600; legal tenders decrease
g., SIX, 900; deposits increase ". 900 go: Reserves
increase - 500 900.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-12
ARKANSAS ELECTION.

LIglkE ROCK, July 1.-The official rctnrns
FROM All the counties but show ma jority vi
Il, 800 for the Constitutional Convention The
Convention meets Tuesday next. A large nun
Der o. delegates already here.
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THE COTTON EXCHANGES.

MOBILE, July u.-At 4 meeting to-day The
Mobile Cotton Exchange approved the proceed
ings Of the Convention OF Cotton Exchanges in
Augusta, june ~, and became q member eI the
National Exchange
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NARGlR.

SOY rHwEsG Pass, Jaly II, q r. n BarSn.. ter
$3.50. Wind w., hoAl.
Arrived Brig John W. Hunt fyen New YUss.
Sailed: Steamship Enliiy Il, Sous,er
New YORK, July I2--ATiye.l: Gen. Meade,
George Washington, Montgomery AZ j Georgia
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DOMESTIC MARKETS.

NEW York, July II, Evening. OOstoD net
receipts 372, gross 372., Futures closed steady !;
sales to-day l3,4oO bales, as follows July ri,
August IL IL 160D165, September II l-f6Mol7 $50
October 1Gs@16 29:2, November Is ll-lGtn
IL 3-32 December IL l-l64ll6 1892.
Flour quiet and shade lirmsr; g so@s 90 for
good to cho Ice DO Wheat D better light sup
ply and good demand; winter red and amber
Western 81 40. Corn lsc better; active demand
at 770178ac for Western mixed:
oil 1916. Coffee quiet. Sugar steady. RosiR
steady Freghts to Liverpool tirm and very
quiet; cotton by steam SIG, grain !.
CINCINNATI, July 11.-Cotton quiet and firm;
Midtlling l6a. Flour dull and unchanged Wheat,
opened dull and closed active new red 81 1901 l5
white 81 l501l Is. Corn, demand good at full
prices, mixed 6JN16S. Oats scarce, firm ap<
higher, 550gGO Pork, demand light, but holders
firm, small sales at $40 75 Lard demand fair and
market firm, summer loi0Dil, kettle l2a Bulk
meats, demand fair and prices advanced, shout
ders 7, closing q asked, clear NIB A45O9. 50,
clear 9s. Bacon, demand active and prices I'D.
yanced, shoulders S@sl, clear rib l04, clear 1O5
oil. Whisky steady, demand rno1t.ratts. 81
Flour quiet and unchanged in every Despect.
Wheat, demand fair and market firm: sample
lots Of No. ) red fall Al o., No red winter
81 Is; choice red 81 23gl "a, choice white 81 2Q@
81 %. Corn steady, demand nso.tnstB No. Z
mixed 61D62 in elevator. OatA, demand light
and holders firm; No. 2 550o5G. Whisky steady,
%. Pork firm, 80 80. Dry Salt Mests higher
shoulders H. clear sides 10,. Bacon steady.
shoulders 8, clear rib l0, clear bfa0ll Lard
unchanged.
LoUIsvnLE, july n.-CosA'n qR,iex Msttline
49, Flour and wheat quiet and Unchanged.
Corn quiet 72Q082. Dat. quiet, e. Pouk qlliet
$40 So BacOn-Denand faar and nsi.sAet firm,
shoulders 81, clear rib 1oj, CHAR ~. Sugar
cured hams IA, pL,in III. BuDkv;hsst de
nland fair and priSes sdvaneed Aho,lkieBs u,
clear rib 81 clear lOA Lard l2s00l3A. Whi.fy ~
CHICAGO, July ll.--Flour gaiet and u1lchsngeA
Wheat demand active and psicse f1vanosd and
firm; No. spring Chicago n l40t 10. Corn
demand active and PRICES .shans.-d; No. 3 mixed
6l016lA, clotsed at 6l+ Oats-a,M.And Ais aud
prices advanced; No. 2 AZ Pork demo,nl fai,
and prices advanced; closed .sasi.x 1t Sl0 600
Il. Lard steady, demand mDsisrssa; 1.3S9
nJ7. Mhisky-<Amau,i E,.,t f,uf h,,lfrs firnf