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The Tramp Of tn, "vags.'

From our exchanges we notice tina,
the tramp OF the "Vags" has begun.
The"Vag.is some relation to the hungry
Vandals Of old; they roam about the
country seeking where they may find
something to eat. There are several
\speeies OF this animal, with two of which
I'VE have to do There is the" Vag",who,
being born tired has dislike to any
thing that savers of work, there was one
Of this kin d IN the Warren lookup the
other night, who made his brags that
he had lived three or four years @ith.
out work, by tramping from place to
place This variety comes in the shape
of lazy good-for nothlngs that should be
kicked rather than ied. The other
specimen is the "Vag" who is out Of
work, and having spent the little he had
for drink must needs fall upon the chsri-
table support. This class are more to
te pitied than blamed, for they are TO
themselves their worst enemies. There
are great many varieties of what might
be termed "Vags," but they ara all
known to us, and why discuss their
merits or demerits Then again there
are a great many men and women
r aiming about the country who are in
needy circumstances from no fault OF
their own to all such should the open
psnd Of charity be extended In con-
lclusion We will give receipt to cure the
first two classes of the "Nag:" show
hem the way to the wood pile and have
hem earn what they have by the sweat
# their brow, and nine chances to one
ou will lose your "Vag'"
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GOV. nix CALLS the MAYOR s ATTEN-
TIoN no TwEED's PRISON PRIVILEGES.
Albany N. Y, December 3.-The
Governor wrote letter to Mayor Hav-
emeyer three days before the latter's
death, stating his attention had been
called to Tweed's case and the unlawiui
indulgence granted; that Tweed had
room furnished with all the comforts,
was allowed to wear ordinary dress, re-
ceived visitors, and was exempt from re-
straints imposed on others. often CON-
mltted under pressure of want. This
distinction was disgraceful to the State,
and makes criminal justice a mockery.
The Mayors attention is called to these
facts.
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Elk County Directory.

President JUDGE. y. Wetmore.
Additional Law Judge-lien. Jno' P
Vincent.
Associate Judges--Chss. Luhr, J V
Houk.
District Attorney. X. p. Hall.
sherif-D. C. Oyster.
ProthNnotsry 5c.,-tred. SchGning.
Tressurer-Joseph WinIfeldcr.
County uperintcndeni-ltufus Lucore.
Commissioners-Roht. Campbell, Juliu,
Jones, Geo. Ed. Weis.
Auditors--C. W. barrett. Thomas Irwin
Thomas J. Burke,
County SuryeyOr-Geo " slmsley.
Jury Comnlssi 'ners. Phillip Ere igh
RsAsom 7. kyler.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
QUEEN VICTORIA INSISTS ON TIL
Ambition or AFRICAN SLAVERY

QUEEN VICTORIA INSISTS ON THE
ABOLITION OF AFRICAN SLAVERY.
London, December 2.--Advices from
Cape Coast Castle state that council
of nativc kings, called by the Governor
Of the Gold Coast, was recently held for
the purpose Of r, ceivpg communca-
ton from Queen Victoria relating to the
African slavery question, In the mes
sege, which was read by the Governor
the Queen insists upon the abolition of
slavery in Africa as rccompense for
Her majesty's assistance in the wal
against the Ashantecs under King
Coffee,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-10

The SECRET, Those who prize a
beautiful head of hair (aud we know
our lady friends all do,) will thank us
tor few words on the invaluable quail
ties of AYERS HAIR VIGoR as a dress
ing. 10 our own case it heals humor,
keeps the head free from dandruff and
scurf, stops the tendency of our hair to
fall, aud heightens its beauty. A slight
touching with it removes the coarse and
dry appearance which neglected bair
puts on, imparts rich gloss, and makes
US presentable in the most fashionable
company. Such rare qualifications, pre-
sented in single preparation, create
it an enduring value: but add to these
.he faculty of restoring to grey locks
their youthful color, aud maintaining
our good looks with SO small an expen-
diture of time and attention, and you
stamp it prime favorite with the public,
and ensue its permanent and enduring
popularity.-[Huutsvillo (Ala.) Repub-
Hcan
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GEO. +. DIXON, Principal |


We have received the FIRST number
of the Reyno'dsv'le Herald, published
by Brandon aud Reynolds, with w. S
Reynolds as editor. The paper is both
typhoerapically and edsOrialy a credit
to the prOprietors.
Tue two three year old steers Of
Joseph Garfield, of Busti, n, Y, which
took the first premium at the Sugar
Grove Fair, in Warren County, and also
at the Chautauqua County Fair, wore
sold last week to U. 8. La Due, Of
Portland, for 277,50, who intends ship
ping them Immediately to the east.
They bounce the scales easily at 1875
and are as fine looking pair of animals
as one often sees
EXTENSIVE FIRE AT KARNs CITY
"A fire broke out at Harms City, in The
Butler county oil district, at noon Dec.
2, and Destroyed two-thirds of the town.
Seyenty,fve buildings were destroyed,
including two hotels and the postollice
The loss is one hundred thousand dol
lars. Steamers from Parkers assisted in
fighting the flames. There was but
little insurance on the property de-
stroyed.
FROM the Potter county Enterprise
We CLEAN the following bear story,
One day last week John Race started
out for hunt, and soon came up with
large bear, which he shot and woun.
ded Bruin started off, and Mr., Race
pursued him until dark, but did not
overtake him. The aext morning he
continued the pursuit, and iu passing
by an old root, the bear came out from
his hiding place and in a furious pas
sion made for MIR. Razee. The old
mau had his seven-shooter with him,
which he pointed at the bears head and
fired as he retreated, until he planted
five balls in and about his head, before
bruiu would give up the fight. 1t was
a fortunate thing for Mr. Race that he
had his "big shooter" with him.
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The Commissioners of the Warren
insane Asylum ask for further appro,
|riatiou. Up to Oct, 10, 1874, the
superintendent had drawn s46,814 0S,
| nd had paid out s46,306,37. The
|ull amount paid out by the Commits
Eoners, that expended by the Superin-
euient, { and for farm-.he complete
ptal to Oct. lst, 1874, was 100000.
This is the total of the first appropria-
ion. The sl50,O0O appropriated last
ginter will be expended in the course of
he winter and spring, The Commis-
ion ask for a further sum for next
easou of S25O,00O, with which sum
Icy hope to put the whole ling un-
W roof before the cold weather of the
all OF 1875.
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FOLLOWING is an Australian remedy
pr that dreaded disease diphthera: In
ustralia, where diptheria has been ex-
Femly prevalent and virulent, it is said
lat the administration of few drops of
lphuric acid in a tumbler full Of
kter has been found very efficacious,
e acid mixture appearing to disinte-
|ate the diphtheric membrane, which
then readily removed by coughing
fort on the part of the patient. In
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|ruanent relief.
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EST.zTE .TRTFCE.

ESTATE OF JOHN ENDREAS,
late Of 6euzinger Township. Elk County
deceased. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment. All those having
legal claim against the same will pre-
sent them without delay in proper order
for settlement, to
SOPHIA ENDREAS,'
MARTIN SORG,
n41t6 Executors.
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MAIN LINE


On and after MONDAY, NOV %, 1874,
trains on the Allegheny Valley Railroad uiil
run as follows:
BUFFALO EXPRESS will leave Pitts
burgh daily at 7:45 a m, ReGbank junction
at l0:47 m, and arrive at Oil City at 2:i0
pm.
NIGHT EXPRESS will leave Oil
City at S:lS p III, Redbauk junction stl2: 80
P m, and arrive AT Pittsburgh Al 7:2J III.
TITUSVlLLE EXPRESS leaves Pitts
burgh at 300 p M, Redbank junction al
d;25 pm, and arrives at Oil City a. 1920 p
m. Returning, leaves Oil City at $3.50 a
m, Redbsnk Junction at l2:l m, and ar
riyes at Pittsburgh at S:45 IN.
j. j. LAWRENCE,
General Superintendent.
WIN. NJ. PHILLIrs,
Asst supt., Broohville, Pa.
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New Advertisements.
PETFTFDE.

NOTICE Is-HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
~ Petition will be presented at the next
session ofthe Legislature 'or the passage Of
a law reinstating the Commissioners of the
Big Level State Road, long enough to collect
present taxes, pay up Indebtedness and set
tie up accounts.
For the Commissioners
W. 8. OVIATT.
Dec. 8, 1S74.-4t
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Rtdg,cay Insurance Agency.
FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE DEPARTMENT
German Am, New York 81 $50 900 90
Niagaragof New York 1919, ,933,OO
Amazon Cincinnati of ,S5O,957 II
City ms, Co, of Providence 196,s54 80
LIFE DEPARTMENT
Travellers Life & Accident
Hartford 2,0C0,000,00
North American Mutual Of
New York 5,000,000,00
Equitable of New York 15,000,0OO,00
Insurance effects in any of the above
standard companies at the most reasona.
terms, consistent with perfect security
toIthe insured.
J. W. BAILEY, Agent.
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One hundred aid ninety seven schcl-
ars have attended the school this mouth
The average daily attendance about 90
per cent.
TIE teachers and scholars (and our
near neishbors) oil unite in returning
blanks 10 the directors Tor that hydrant
in the school yard We drink more to
the health of directors aud toast saving
May they never thirst in vain" We
also return thanks for those much
needed seats which have came at length.
Our next public examination will be
held next Friday Pm. llth inst, and as
We were surprised at our last examina-
ton, by large atteudance. OF prominent
cirizeus so we would like to Le surprised
again.
A teachers class vii! be Organized
Immediately after the holiday vacation
to accommodate those who intend to
teach. We hear 1t said tha several who
reside out ot the township would like to
attend this cla's-to any such we ex-
tend the hand OF welcome.
ReSncctIuliv Submitted
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4 V. RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
Lowe RADE DIVISION.

On and after NONDAY, NOV. %, 1874,
trains between Redbank and Driftwood VIII
run as follows;
WESTWARD.
EXPRESS and MAIL will leave Drift
wood dsily at 1890 p M, ReyAolds'il. at
800 p n, Bgoekville at 4:V5 II, arriving
at Redhank nj 6:l2 p NJ, eOnnect ting With
Express on Msiu Liae far Pittsburgh.
MIXED WAY leaves Reynolssvills daily
at G:4O n IA, BIsokYille st $40 q N, arriv-
ing al Redbank at ll:s0 a al, connecting
with trains AOrtA aud south en- Main Line.
EASTWARD.
EXPRESS aud MALL leaves Redbank
daily al l22Oa IN, arrives at Brsokville at
2;34 y a. i;ey yncldsvills At $40 III, Drift.
wood Al 6l0 p M, connecting with trains
east snd vest on Z and L Railroad.
MlAED MAJ leaves Few Belhle'm N daily AT
5:0o pm arrives at ErsokYille at 5:53 J.
IN, keynoldsville al 1870 p ~.
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WHAr to do with the parents has
perceeded the query "What to do
th the girls" Gate swinging is now
of the question, and yet the old folks
|ll presist in DOING beniud the stove,
ben they should be in bed. The girls
y "dang it."
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The Register and Receiver of the
land Office of Utah are appointing in
spectors to prevent fires among the tim
her on the public lands.
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Ridgway Graded School

The general average of the students
In the high school department, for the
month ending Dec 7th 1874, are as
follows, 100 signifying perfect and so
very poor:
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In Karus City oil and water are each
cents barrel. They don't use
ach water for drinking purposes at
arms city now. The Karnsises agree
Ith Josh Billings that water is good
r washing purposes but not worth
pt for drink.
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Parts I, II, III, and " are now ready.
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EEPR COUCikG

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cravings never before offered at less than
five times the amount
These plates have been the attraction Of
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Texas is proud Of DR.. Peter Gunsolus
aged seventy-six, who has taken to him
self six consecutive wives ard owns pa
ternity to fity-tour children.
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Car Time at Ridglcau.

Mail East 4:45 P: NJ.
\ do West 2:33 P. NJ
Through Local, East 500 A. NJ.
10 do West 6:25 P. NJ.
Ical East 4:50 P. NJ
do West 8;20 A. NJ.
The Mail and Through Local carry
passengers, the local does not
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In Syracuse are four mild cases of
smallpox and nine of varioloid.
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ELK LODGE, A. Y. NJ.

ELK LODGE, A. Y, NJ.
The stated meetings of Elk Lodge, No.
879, are held at their hall, corner of Main
and Depot streets, on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month
W. G. IEALY, Sec'y.
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Mrs Abraham Lincoln is in jackson.
vile, Florida, to spend the winter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-10

Snow fell here on Tuesday last.
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RAILkUADs.
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD
Philadelphia & Erie II. Il Division.
SUMMER TIME TABLE.

nN andafter SUNDAY, JUNE %. 1874,
" the trains on the Philadelphia &
Erie Railroad will run as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-23

THERE WAS a good deal more in the
course of Mr.. Beck and Mr. Butler in the
House, Monday, on the subject of recusant
witnesses and the punishment of their re-
fusal to answer than appeared on the sur
face Mr. Beck, it will be remembered,
advocated the passage of a general law
under which persons like Irwin, in con-
tempt Of Congress, should be kept in prison
from session to session and Congress to
Congress. General Butler opposed it. We
understand the aim of Mr. Beck was to
enact law which would be of service to
his party when the Forty-fourth Congress
comes in. Its policy is to be one of inves-
tigation and inquiry into all that has been
done during the last fourteen years, and he
melely desired to meet a possible emergency
in the future. Mr.. Beck cares nothing
about Pacific Mail or Irwin. Neither does
Gen. Butler; but what few men on the
floor in his party saw he had the sagacity
to discover and the courage and ability to
defeat This is the real meaning of that
little episode in the proceedings which
seemed so incomprehensible to the major
ity of members.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-23

is Of no earthly account They will curse
and howl for ''more money for the poor
man." and will substitute portion of the
press, doubtless to do the same thing, just
as though the poor laborer would get any
more money than he worked for if the Gov
eminent issued ten millions day. They
know better than this, and what is more
gratifying, so does the laborer. The latter
knows if he works for gold prices, and
then takes pay in due bills, he is cheated
just the amount of the discount or
shave of those due-bills. Now, we say
that labor wages have been reduced on the
average more than the ten per cent. dis
count at which our Government due-bills
are selling in the gold market. And VEIN
sist that to make the thing fair and even, the
laborer should be paid in gold or its equiva-
lent-in a currency equal to gold in its pur-
chasing capacity. The passage by the House
at once of the Senate bill will do much to
raise the greenback to a level of gold.
There never has been any doubt in the
public mind about the power of Govern
ment to redeem its bills in coin. The
doubt or fear has been as to the ultimate
intention on this subject and if that was
coin redemption, when that would com
mence. This bill settles effectually and
beyond dispute these two points: 1t de-
termines that We shall resume, and fixes a
date at which we shall redeem legal-tenders
in gold or its equivalent. These were the
two questions upon which everybody had
professed to have doubts, and from which
arose our prolonged financial unrest and
distrust. Let the House at once fix its
seal of approval upon the Senate's method
of settling this vexed question, and thus
restore confidence and prosperity to the
country
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-23

THE Ways and Means Committee has
been completely fooled and muddled by
Irwin, and has only just begun to find it
out. The scamp is in league with Gould,
Reid and Jennings to bear Pacific Mail
stock, and between them they have sue
ceeded magnifcently in using the commit
tee and the House Of Representatives as an
auxiliary in their nefarious operations.
Look at the facts: First of all he succeeded
in creating the impression that he was not
anxious to testify, and Mr.. Ordway was
sent over to New York to arrest him.
The arrival of the Sergeant-at-Arms there
was duly spread before the country, and
grave fears were expressed by the IrtbuRs,
or rather by Gould in the Tribune, that he
would be permitted to escape, and that
thereby the ends of justice would be de-
feated. Then Irwin became sick, so as to
give the ring operators time to "work up
the case in the newspapers At last he ap-
peared upon the Washington boards, still
sick, so sick that subcommittee visited
him in his rooms to take his testimony in
secret, full report of which was given to
one of the organs of Jay Gould by IrDin's
Own larger. By degrees he led the commit
tee on to the point he wanted to arrive
at, viz: that he had spent $3.50, 600 in
Congress or somewhere else, and there
halted. and refused to bulge an inch fur
ther. When Reid and Jennings, Gould's
partners and editors, demanded that Irwin
be summoned here, and made to tell the
whole story, they knew well that he would
do nothing of the kind. Now, when the
proposition is made to punish him, Irwin
becomes sick again, and is sent back to his
hotel parlors; Pacific Mail stock has been
put down to thirty three, Mr.. Gould and
his party pocket their money, and odium
and disgrace are thrown upon Con-
gress and the whole country. The
only way Congress and the Commit
tee of Ways and Means can make the
account square is by bringing Gould, Reid
and Jennings to Washington and COM
polling them to disclose the secrets of the
cOnSDiracY