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Smyrna times., 1876-12-06

The Nation and the Springfield Republican
are agreed now that the way to elect Tilden
is by inducing some Hayes elector to violate
his moral obligations and vote for a third
man, thus securing the choice Of Tilden and
Wheeler. The Nation unfolded this project
in an ingenious article last week. The
suggestion is equally gsod for the other side.
A few Democrats or a few Republicans, who
will vote for the other man, can give us a
satisfactory President on the 5th Of Decsm-
Der. The great body of the American
people have ceased to care much whether
It be Hayes or Tilden. The most they
want now is that the question shall be set
tied speedily and fairly, and in a way moi
10 harm the Republic either in our owr
hearts or in Others eyes"
Smyrna times., 1876-12-06

TEMPERANCE IN VERnosr.--There is avery
active temperance movementsi in Vermont.
In agreat many towns total abstinence socis,
ties have been organized, the one in Brat
tleboro' having over 1900, and that in
Burlington over 600. Many of the mem
bers had been intemperate, and the vast
majority "more or less addicted to strong
drink
Smyrna times., 1876-12-06

The School Commissioners of Dover
having decided to open another depart
ment in the public schools, have employed
Miss Mary McGonigal as teacher.
1t is said the Parlor Match Company, of
Wilmington, has recently lost $4,000 by
fire in Chicago. A man owing the Company
that much was burned out there last week.
A short time ago prominent committee
of Philadelphians went to New York harbor
to see some improvements there, and were
SO delighted with new lightship and fog
signal at Sandy Hook that they petitioned
the Light House Board at Washington to
establish one like it on Five FathOm Bank,
at the entrance to Delaware Bay. The
Board have accordingly consented to do so.
ANNIvERsARY OF THE Y. NJ. C. A.-On
Monday evening 9th ult, the first anniver-
sary of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, of Dover, took place in the Methodist
Church. The President of the Association,
F. A. Williams, gave a very interesting ac-
count of its rise and progress, showing that
it is out of debt, and spiritually is in live
condition, instancing the conversion of
many of its members since its formation.
At halfpast 8, Mr.. L. P. Rowland, of the Y.
NJ. c. A. of Philadelphia, was introduced to
the audience, and delivered very inter
esting address of one hour on the doings OF
the Association. 1t will long be remem-
bered.
Smyrna times., 1876-12-06

SHOT HIMsELF.--On Wednesday last
Jonas B. Stidham, an industrious and
thrifty farmer, residing near Wilmington,
in Christiana Hundred, put an end to his
life by shooting himself with a pistol. He
owned farm, was industrious, temperate
and moral, and highly useful citizen. He
appeared to be getting along very we'll but
sometime ago, he entered security for note
of $500, which unfortunately he was called on
to pay. This worried him good deal, and
was followed by an attack of dyspepsia and
general prostration of health. On Wednes-
day morning, Isaac Foreman visited him,
and during the morning the two walked up
to pond which had been made for the
purpose of holding water for ice, to ascer-
tain if it had been leaking. On returning
Mr.. S. procured the pistol, went into the
corn-crib, sat down upon pile of cohs,
placed the pistol to his mouth and fired,
producing instant death. Mr.. Foreman
heard the report of the pistol but supposed
that Mr.. S. had been shooting a chicken
A short time afterwards, Mr.. F. went tc
lsok for Mr.. 5. and was shocked to find
him dead as above stated. Mr.. S. leaves &
wife and children,-was aged about 54.-
R0puGfcan.
Smyrna times., 1876-12-06

There few valiant Northern Democrats
who are still anxious for war, provided the
South, however, prefers to have the blood
spilled in the North. As the Cosuier-Jour-
nal puts it: "If war should come it
would be fought elsewhere than in the
South. 1t would be brought home TO every
Northern door. The Northern Democrat
would be fighting for his political rights,
prompted by the same spirit which hun-
dred years ago inspired his ancestors"
This befrays woeful misconcsption of the
character Of tbs clustering type of Northern
Democrat. The fighting that comes home
10 his door is not the sort that he is after.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

Brother Jonathan commenced busi-
ness, in 1776, with thirteen States and
S19,6l5 Square miles Of territory,
which was occupied by about 5000, 900
of humdn beings. He has now a
family of43, ,OOO, 900, who occupy thirty
seven States and nine Territories,
which embrace over 6, 200, 600 Of square
miles. He has $1,000 miles of rail-
roads, more than sufficient to reach
twice and half around the globe. The
value OF his annual agricultural pro-
ductions is s., 400, 600, 600, and his gold
mines are capable of producing $10,-
100000 a year. He has more than 1000
cotton factories, $50 daily newspapers,
1880 weekly and bs3monthly publica-
tions. He has also many other things
too numerous and too notorious to
mention:
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
A GREAT NATIONAL WORK.

The Centennial History ofMe United
.Stdtcs, from the discovery otthe Aneri-
cun Continent to The close Of the FIRST
Century Of AmericdR Independence.
By James ID. EcCd6e. Author of"A
Manual Of General History" "The
Great Rcpu6iic," Etc, Etc,
There has long been u great and
universally-feit want of u History OF
the United States suitable for general
use. This want is now being supplied
by The National Publishing Co., of
Philadelphia, who have issued hand-
some volume, styled "The Centennial
History of the United States;n by
James d McCabe, well1known his
torical writer. This work will, un-
doubtedly, take rank as the Standard
History of the United States 1t is no
dry mass of details----no Lombastic
effort to ihfiame the national pride,
but is clear, vivid and brilliant
narrative of the events of our history,
from the discovery of the American
Continent down to the present time
1t traces the evidences of that mysteri-
Gus race, the first occupants of our
county, and gives a most interesting
account of the Indians of North
America, from thS tifne Of the coming
of the white men. The voyages of
Columbus, the explorations of the diff
ferent nations of Europe and the final
occupation and conquest of the land
by England are told with graphic
power
Every step of our colonial history is
traced with patient fidelity, and the
sources of those noble, and we trust,
enduring institutions which have
made our country free and great, are
shown with remarkable clearness
The causes of our great struggle for In
dependence are told with a logical force
and ability unsurpassed in any work
ofthe day. Then follows a clear and
succinct account of the formation of
the Federal Constitution; the establish
ment of the Unions the course of
affairs until the breaking out of the
Second War with England; and a full
and comprehensive account of that
War and..its results. The events.of our
career from the close of that contest to
the commencement of the Civil War,
follow in their order. The history of
the Civil War is related with intense
vigor, and with a strict fidelity to
truth The author pleads the cause of
no party or section. He states facts,
points out the lessons which they
teach, and appealing toneither passion
nor political feeling, trusts to the good
sense of his countrymen to sustain his
views. The book contains an Appen-
dix, giving an account of the ap-
preaching Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large, hand
some octave volume of 925 pages, and
442 fine engravings on steel
and wood of historical personages and
scenes. The price is SO low that all
can afford to purchase a copy, and
each subscriber is presented with q
superb photographic engraving of the
Centennial Exhibition Buildings and
Grounds. 1t is sold by subscription
only, and the publisher. want agents
IN every county
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
From the Carton Republican,
1HE CHAMPION MEAN MAN:

We find in the New Bethlehem Press
account of cohstable's sale Of the
household goods of poor widow in
that place, on the l4th instant, which
displays degree of meanness that we
did not think any one, at least in this
county, guilty of, The people became
Justly indignant and bought the arti-
cles in for the poor woman, and the
creditors, after this exhibition Of their
utter Want of even the c6iitit1on feel
ings of humanity, felt it prudent to
leave the premises. If the Press will
furnish the names of the parties mean
enough to sell for debt baby's clothing
we will give them the benefit of our
circulation gratis. Here is list of
the articles sold, and the names of the
parties who bought and donated them
to the poor widow:
"W. B, Hines, one pound of butter,
one butter-bowl and strainer, James S.
Williams, one broom and one chamber;
Jos, Hines, ST., one baby's bonnet and
one lot of cradle clothes; John Dwyre,
one lot of cradle clothes and one vest;
J. II. Quigle woman's shawl and che
mise: d. Rarick, one woman's skirt
and two boys shirts; Wills M'Millin,
one lot of bapy's Diapers; John Stew
art, one lot OF children's clothes; d.
Mohney, one child's handkerchief and
few garden seeds; James S. Williams
two boys shirts; John Dwyre, three
phifs of boys pants: D. Rarick, one
bed-titk, one little shirt and one pair
of baby's socks; wills M'Millin, one
girls hat and one baby's bonnet; Jos.
Hines, ST., one small carpet sack and
contents-woman's clothes; John
Stewart, ane birds cage; Wills M'Mil-
lin, six pounds of flour and the poke;
]. Dwyer, one boys coat, one hat and
ono-eighth pound of dried yeast; John
Stewart, one pair of pitchers and one
lot of dish rags; Joseph Himes,s ST., one
small lot of slaves; w. b. times, one
paper box; J. T, Quigley, one-tourth
sheep skin, with the wool on; d, Ra-
rick, one pair of small pants, one pair
of socks and two diapers; Matthias
Mohney, one pair of woman's drawers
and other undertaking"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
County Officers.

President judge Hon l. d Wetmore
Associate Judges Hon J Y Houk, Chas
Luhr
Sheriff Daniel Scu,l
Treasurer Jacob Nj Cauley
District Attorney X p Hall
County Superintendent George r
Dixon
Prothonotary, sc Fred Schening
Deputy prothchotary " s Horton
Commissioners Michael Weidert, W y
Osterhout George Reuscher
Auditors W ii Hyde, 1 Spangler,
George Rothrock.
Commissioners Clerk W S Horton
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Township Officers,

Jidg. of Election H. S Thayer.
Inspectors A Cummings, 7 A Mead.
Justices of the Peace Charles Mead,
o W Bailey
School Directors jerome Powell, O B
Grant, G + Wheeler, W II Osterhout, "
s Service, Eug J Miller
Supervisors W II Osterh out, o B
Fitch
Treasurer W II Hyde
Assessor H a Parsors. Jr.
Auditors CV Gillis, J X Wbitmore
Clerk WD Dickinson
C0Lsiable } W Morgester
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

Although the attention of the
country has been directed almost
wholly to st. Louis is the center of in
terest in the whisky war, the goven-
ment his been quietly working at
other points with the same vigor and
determination that have characterized
the whole campaign. From late de-
velopments it seems probable that
New Orleans will be the next to yield
sensational results. The lightning is
expected to strike there at n0 very
distant day, and it is understood thut
some persons i'll high places will be
hit
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Choice Flower and Garden Seeds.
STRAWBERRIES AND PEACHES.
NEW SORTS BY MAIL.

ANL DOplc DI MHlb
Plants of the newest and finest improved
sorts, carefully packed and prepaid by
mail. My collection Of Strawberries took
The first premium for the best Collection;
at the great show of the Mass Horticul.
tural Society, in Boston; last season I
grow nearly 100 varieties, the most com
plete collection in the Country, including
all the new, large American and imported
kinds. Priced descriptive Catalogue,
gratis. by mail. Also, Bulbs, Fruit Trees,
koses. Evergreens. rs packets Flower or
Garden Seeds, $500 by mail.
c. C. The True Cape Cod Cranberry.
G.. bes SORT for Upland, Lowland, or
Garden, by mail, prepaid. ST. per 100, S.
per 1000. Wholesale Catalogue to the
Trade. agents Wanted.
B.M. WATSON, Old Colony NSrseries
and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass.
Established 1912
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
OBITU AIRY.
Death ST an Old Citizea.

We are called upon again this week
to chronicle the death of another old
citizen, M. d. f. Ely, aged rs years
II months and II days, at the resi-
dence of his son MIR. b. f. Ely on the
morning Of Feb. 25th 1876, in this vii
lage. The deceased Was iii unusually
robust and strong constitutional man,
and had beei sick but few days in
his long lease of life until within a
week of his demise. The funeral tbok
place on Sunday last at the residence of
Mr.. B. F. Ely, and the remains were
followed by a large concourse of people
totheir final resting place in the new
cemetery.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Items from the ReaOuO Record.

It|"eoJ' VI" ttc ttChpto 1tttOf u.
AT a meeting of r. b Caldwell &
Cos creditors, held last Monday even
ing, Dir. James A. Williamson, of the
firm of Gamble, White & Co., was ap-
pointed assignee to act in conjunction
with Mr. VIM: A: Caldwell, to settle up
the business of the firm. The Com
mittee appointed by the creditors at
their first meeting reported the liza
bilities of the suspended institution at
52,S43,77; assets, $35, 469,42.
The dome ola locomotive was blown
though the roof of the round house.
last Friday morning, between s and 8
O'Clock. The report of the explosion
created considerable excitement for q
few minutes, but upon learning that
only one man, Mr. Delong. had sus-
tanned slight injury, the excitement
subsidized. The explosion was sup
posed to have been caused by small
defect in the iron used for the steam
bOy
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

There seems to be a growing inn
preston throughout the country that
the coming spring and summer will
witness a marked revival of business
and manufactures from the depres-
sion which for nearly three years
has weighed more or less heavily
upon them. The newspapers es-
pecially devoted to commerce and
trade, are noticeably confident that
the hard times are ending, and that
there are better days in store in the
near future. The Boston Journal of
Commerce gives six reasons for this
belief that are clear and forcible.
They are, first, that California and
Nevada in 1876 will produce S1OO,OOO,-
600, and in 1877 fifty millions more of
gold; second, that the excess ofeXports
over imports rs constantly growing,
and for the fiscal year ending in June
will be increased to $7O,OOO,O00; third,
that the centennial visitors will spend
an amount of money-probably not
less than 100000, 900; fourth, that the
people are fast liquidating their debts,
and that this is the cornerstone of
prosperity; fifth, the institution OF
economical living; and sixth, that the
overwhelming crops of the year will
yield an immense return of money. 1t
is also the experience in most of the
trade centres that merchants are be-
coming more hopefulI and that bust.
ness is recovering from disorganiza'
tion.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

Eastera Daily except Sundays, arrives
at 2:90 p M, leaves at 4:45 p IN.
Western Daily excepts Sundays; leaves
at 2:30, arrives at 4!45 p m.
Brookville Daily except Sundays; ar
rives at II m, leaves at 2.90 m.
Spring Greek Arrives Tue, dsya and
Thursdays at II n M, leaves Wednesday S
and Fridays at 9 q m
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Lodge Meetings.:

Elk Lodge. No $40. A. Y. NJ, meets the
second ana fourth Tuesdays Of each month
in the Masonic Hall.
Elk Chapter, No. .25O h. A. Nj; meets tn
the third Tuesday of each month in Masnoic
hall.
Orient Council, No 40 meets the frs,
Tuesday of each month in Masonic HAL
Anapp Commandery, No 40. X meets
the fourth Thursday of each month in
Masonic Hail.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.
Estate of Patrick Smith; deed:

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
upon the above estate have been
granted to the undersigned, all per-
sons indebted to said estate are rcques-
ted to make payment, and those hav-
ing claims TO present the same with
out delay, to
LAWRENCE MOHAN, SR: Exr:
or to his Attorneys
HALL & MCauleS,.
n2-6t Ridgway Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
j. S. BOND WE'LL, III. d.,

Sclec'ic Physician and Surgeon, has remov-
ed his office from Centre street, 10 Mair ST
Kidgway, Pa, in the second story of the
no brick building of john G. Hall, oppo
sit. Hyde's store,
Uh.c hours:-l 10 2P 81 I to SPIN
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
T. s. HARTLEY. N. D.,
Physician anu Surgeon.

Physician anu Surgeon.
Office in Drug Store, corner Broad and
Main Sts. Residence corner Bruad st.
opposite the College. Office hours from
6 to 10 A. NJ. aud from to p. NJ.
vln2yl.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
G.. G.. MESSEN GER,

Druggist and Parmaceutist, n. W. corner
Of Main and Mill streets, Ridgway, Pa.
full assortment Of carefully selected For.
eign and Domestic Drugs. Prescriptions
carefully dispensed at all hours, day or
hight. 'ln3y
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
KERSEY HOUSE,
CRNTREvILLE, ELK Co., Pa.

john CoLLINs, Proprietor.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
go Literally bestowed upon him, the new
pro prietor, hopes, by paying strict at.
;ention to the comfort ard convenience
bf gu 1sts. merit a continuance of the
same. a.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
HYDE house,
EIDGwlY, Elk Co., z.

NINHFHf, t'Ek OU., a
W II. SCHRAM, Proprietor
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
proprietor, hopes, by paying strict a.
,ention to the comfort and convenience OF
guests, to merit continuance OF the
same.
Oct 80 1863.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
CHARLES HOLES,

Matchmaker, Ensraver and Jewelcr
Main street, Rdgway, Pa. Agent for he
Howe Sewing Machine, and Morton Gold
Pen Repairing Watches, etc, dore W tn
he same accuracy as heretofore. Salts
factien guaranteed. 7lnly
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
]. b. JOHNSON, Principa,

CHARLOTTE CUsHMAN died last
week. She was on the stage most of
the tiffte for fifty years, She was a
great actress and woman of high
character and attainments.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Glk Adrurate.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2D, 1876.
Republican State Convention.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN !
STATE COMMITTEE.
HARRISBURG, February | 1875

iClhlE SOMMlIIEE.
HARRISBURG, February l, 1876.
In pursuance of resolution of the
Republican State Committee, adopted
at a meeting held in Harrisburg this
day. Republican State Convention,
to be composed of delegates from each
Senatorial and Representative district,
to the number to which such district
is entitled in the Legislature, is
hereby called to meet in the city of
Harrisburg, at twelve o'clock noon,
on Wednesday, March 20, 1876, for the
purpose of nominating an Electoral
ticket and of electing Senatorial and
Representative delegates to represent
the State in the Republican National
Convention. to be held at Cincinnati,
Ohio, on the 14th day of June, 1876.
BY Order of the Committee,
HENRY M. HOYT, Chairman,
A. WILSON NORRIS, Secretary.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

A new lot of samples for spring
clothing now at the Photograph GAL
lery. Call and see them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

Fresh family Groceries, and Canned
goods a: ~ KS. The cheapest and
Ssst.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02
Cincinnati
THE MARbt dRAs FEstttAt-TiiE
FUNNIEST PROCESSION EVER SEEN
IN AMERICA.

THE MARbf .GRAS FEsTtVAL-THE
FUNNIEST PROCESSION EVER SEEN
IN AMERICA.
Cincinnati, February 2o.-The city
is all excitement this morning over
the Mardi Gras cariiival, The streets
are already thronged, and every train
adds large numbers 10 the crowd.
Tile weather is raw and unpleasant,
but With prospects of clearing up and
getting warmer. Later in the day the
gates Of the city were reached on Fifth
street. and at that point the keys will
be delivered by Mayor Johnson to Rex.
The pageant Will be the grandest
and most picturesque ever witnessed
in any American city: The Kings
caffihge Is an immense vehicle, and
will be drawn by ten elephants. The
body of the carriage is a large hogs
head, thirteen feet long and eight feet
high, with throne for Rex Between
the ears, a page sitting on each ear,
and jester On the snotit.
Then follows sixteen cars represent
ing h complete history of the Ameri-
can and local interests of this city.
The first picture is the discovery of
America by Columbus. There is illus
trated all the leading facts of the his
tory, and lastly comes "Uucle at
Peace.n
Following all this viii be an innum-
cradle throng of advertising wagons.
and then the horsemen, societies
mountedand on foot, fire department,
society of old tiremen, footmen in all
manner ofgrotesque regalia and horse
men elegantly uniformed, Tee line
is marshaled by officers whose uni
fdrnis are conspicuous with the royal
col6rs, yellow aid black, and on BAN
nets, shield and chariots everywhere
glitter tile embelms Of the Pig as the
royal animal aud tile Jackuss the
royal bird, ,.........-...-
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Z. ". ia rs,
RAILROADS.
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD
Philadelphia & Erie r. R. Division
WINTER TIME TABLE.

IN and after MONDAY, MAY "a, 1875,
~ the trains on the Philadelphia &
ErIe Railread viii RON az follows:
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-02

The Pennsylvania railroad is about
to adopta new system of collecting
tickets in connection with their pass
enger traffic. Nineteen train agents
were assigned to duty on Tuesday.
The conductors will have full charge
of the trains, but will not collect any
tickets or receive fares. That work
will be performed by the train agents,
who will be reqtiired to make out a
statement of the operations of each
train. The incredse of business occa-
stoned by the Centennial has induced
the managers to make this change
Lancaster LnteAigencer
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QUOTATIONS
White, Powell &

BANKERS AND BROKERS',
No. AZ South Third Street.
Philadelphia, Feby.. 2sth. 1876.