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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13
English Angling Matches.

An apecdote is told of fishing match
which took place in Surrey, on a river
rendered somewhat difficult to fish in by
reason of the rising and falling of the
tide, the peculiar objection being that
during ebb the receding waves must
be followed up through deep mud. One
competitor was bewailing his hopeless
chance of winning the teapot which was
offered as prize, his only take being q
diminutive eel weighing little over
three ounces. Presently some specula-
tors, on tour of visits to the competi-
tors, arrived, and inquired after the ma
ture of his sport. "Oh, 1 am complete
ly out of it-this small eel being all I
have taken" "There we differ from
you," encouragingly replied the visitors;
"for this and another eel OF about the
same size are all we have seen taken to-
day." The hopes raised were, however,
dashed to the ground, for the other eel
weighed bare eighth of an ounce more
and took the prize. In the late Shelf
field contest four pounds and fifteen
ounces won the prize of forty guineas.
The smallness of the take is, perhaps, to
be explained by the fact of the COMPETE
tors forming a line on the bank to the
distance of three and half miles, the
fish being rendered powerless to feed by
perplexity. Fancy fish coming sud
denly upon an array of food hanging il
mid-water as far as the eye can reach,
looking to human eye like an endless
street of butchers shops. Fancy fish
coming upon such scene. Here &
bunch of gentles attracts its attention
but before it has made up its mini {
lively branding wriggles itself into no
tice. Then a choice piece of graves
tempts the palate, only to be supplantet
by wasp grub, until the bewilderet
creature attempts to fly the scene, bu
in vain. Turn where it will food still
meets its view; for miles nothing bu
food, food, food.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13
A Few Words to Feeble and Delicate
Women,

By r. V. Pierce. M. D., of the Worlds Dspen-
sary, Buffalo, NY, author of "The Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser" etc., etc.
Knowing that you are subject TO great
amount of suffering, that delicacy on your part
has strong tendency to prolong it, and the
longer 1t is neglected, the more you have to
endure, and the more difficult OF cure your
case becomes, 1, as physician, Who am daily
consulted by scores OF your sex, desire 10 say
to you that am constantly meeting with those
who have been treated for their ailments for
months without being benefited in the least,
until they have become perfectly discouraged
and have almost made up their mind never to
take another dose OF medicine, or be tortured
by any further treatment. They had rather
die and have their sufferings ended than to
live and suffer as they have. They say they
are worn out by suffering, and are only made
worse by treatment or anything more dis
couraging we certainly cannot conceive, and
ing such difficulties than that, the principles OF
which teach the reducing and depicting Of the
vital forces OF the system. when the indications
dictate treatment directly the reverse of the
one adopted for them, their case would be de.
plorable indeed. But, lady sufferers, there II
better and far more successful plan Of treat
ment for you one more In harmony with the
laws and requirements of your system.
harsh, irritating caustic treatment and strong
medicines will never cure you. II you woult
use rational means, such as common senst
should dictate to every intelligent lady, take
such medicines as embody the very best invg
Grating tonics and nervines, compounded witt
special reference to your delicate system. Sucl
a happy combination you will find in Favorit,
Prescription, which has received the highes
praise from thousands of your sex. Those
languid, tiresome sensations causing you t.
feel scarcely able to be on your feet, or ascent
a flight OF stairs that continual drain that il
sapping from your system all your former elias
ITCHY, and driving the blood fr, m your cheeks
that continual strain upon your vital force
that renders you irritable and fretful, may al
be overcome and subdued by perseverng us,
Of that marvellous remedy. Irregularities ant
obstructions to the proper working of you
system are relieved by this mild and saf
means, while periodical pains, the existence o
which is sure indication OF serious dseas
that should not be neglected, readily yield t.
it, and il its use be kept up for reasonab
length Of time, the special cause Of these pain
is permanently removed. Further light OF
these subjects may be obtained from eth
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser" il
which have devoted largo space to the con
sideration Of all forms OF diseases pi culiar t
your sex. This work will be sent postpaid t
any address on receipt of 81 50 My Favort
Prescription is sold by druggists.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13

KNOWING WHEN We ARE WELL OFF.
You are well off when you are in a
healthy neighborhood, with enough to
eat and drink, comfortable, well ven
tilated apartment to sleep in, and you
are paying all your expenses and laying
up somet6in g-even slowly-for rainy
day, and, in addition to all this, ac-
quiring knowledge and strengthening
your character. Young men whose situ-
alton combines all the preceding advan-
tages should be very cautious about ex-
changing such certainty unless it be
for another certainty. Happiness does
not depend upon great wealth SO much
as it does upon independence and intel
lectual and moral culture.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13
A Story by John Smith.

Aman complaining in print because his
name is Smith tells this story: My
cousin I thought very Hospitality in
vited me to spend fortnight with him
in New York. Soon after my arrival he
carefully sought all the reputable
Smiths of his acquaintance who were
unknown to each other, and invited
them to meet me at an evening party.
1, knowing nothing Of the trick, was
all affability and smiles to the first ten
or twenty of his guests; but as they
continued to pour il, my indignation
began to rise. 1 looked narrowly at
my host, but his face was grave as the
front of tomb. The guests all round
seemed flushed and embarrassed. Men
were shaking hands with compliments
on their lips and curses in their hearts.
Another party approached our host
"Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith, Mr.. Smith,
Mr.. Smith till the whole room hiss
ed with aspirates like serpent's den.
There is nothing which angers the un-
| fortunate like ridicule. In my native
village there vas an epileptic so doubled
and twisted by disease, that nearly all
| human Likeness was lost. One day q
travelling mendicant, whose misfortunes
were not unlike his own, came wrig.
Cling into town, and, each supposine
the other Knocked him, they rushed into
tiger.hke embrace. In my friends
parlor Smith glared at Smith, each be
lieving himself the victim of practica
joke, but suppressing his rage out Of
Difference to the occasion, and vowing
vengeance for the morrow. Still othel
arrivals, but my kinsman, no longer able
to control his spirits, broke into roal
which the silence of the lest of us made
ring through the halls like the laugh ol
maniac. When he had made hi
apology and introduced the cheer W,
drowned our vexation and entered grim
ly into the joke.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13
Important to Persons Visiting New York
or the Centennial.

The GRAND UNION HOTEL, New York. oppo-
site the Grand Central depot, has over 35G ele-
gantly furnished rooms. Elevator, steam, and
all modern improvements. European plan.
Carriage hire is saved, as baggage is taken
to and from the depot, free OF expense. The
restaurants supplied with the best. Guests
can live better for less money at tn, Grand
Union, than at any other first-clasa hotel
ptages and cars pass the hotel constantly to all
Ssrts Of the city, and to Philadelphia depot. "
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring
worms, saltrheum, and other cutaneous affec-
tions cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using JUMPER TAR SOAR. Be care
ful to get only that made by Caswell Hazard &
Co., New York, as there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are worth
less.-COm.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-04-13
Southern Hotel. st. Louis. Mo.

The most complete hotel in all its appoint
ments in the West The table supplied at all
times with the best the market affords
National Republican., 1876-09-18
RECLAIMED,
Saved from a Life Of Vice by a Sister

A scene in the drama of life was enacted
last night in this city, the result of which was
the rescue of young woman from life of
shame. Some time after dark woman rather
elegantly dressed, and of handsome appear
ance, accosted Sergeant Fainter, of the Fifth
precinct, on the street, and asked him if he
knew where a woman, whose name she men,
toned, was stopping. The officer recognized
the name, and volunteered to show the woman
to the house, which was q house Of prostitu-
tion in the ''Diyision.'
The woman had every appearance of lady,
and in order not to draw the attention Of the
curious it was arranged that she should follow
the Sergeant; but before long she became very
nervous and frightened by the insulting looks
and remarks of the loiterers in the neighbor-
hood into which she followed the officer, and
she gladly availed herself Of his protection.
The Sergeant guided her to the house Of
woman named Lizzie Howard, on c street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Thirteen-and half
streets. Here they found quite number Of
women and young girls and men, and among
them the young woman for whom they were
looking, who was the sister of the woman who
had searched her out. An affecting time fol-
lowed.
The fallen one was entreated by her sister
to quit the life that she was living, and her
companions in vice seconded the entreaties
with earnest advice. The young woman
finally agreed to leave the house and she
went with her sister to hotel.
HER STORY
is simple one. She with her sisters resided
in Pittsburg with their parents until about
three years ago when she was married to a
young man and went to st. Louis. Bessie,
for that is her name, for some reason was dis
satisfied with her condition in life, and one
day about two years ago she disappeared from
St. Louis and came to this city, aud here she
began the life of prostitute. Her husband
followed her, but finding that he could do
nothing secured employment at the Inebriate
asylum.
During the two years that Bessie was an
inmate of the house in the "Divsion" her
family in Pittsburg did not know that she had
left St. Louis. She kept up the deception by
an intrigue with a friend in st. Louis, who
forwarded letters for her from that place to
Pittsburg, and received all her letters from
the family, so that they had not the least
cause of suspicion or any reason to believe
that Bessie was not happy and contented
wife. Only few days ago word came to
their ears that Bessie was in Washington in a
house of prostitution, and her sister came to
this city Immediately to hunt up the fallen
one and bring her back to a life of virtue.
She was directed TO inquire of policemen, and
how well she performed her mission has been
seen. Bessie and her sister will leave this
city for their home in Pittsburg to day.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
A Hotel Thief CAPTURED,

During the past week different rooms in the
National, Metropolitan, Imperial and Willard
hotels have been entered, the trunks of the
guests opened and rified, but little of value re-
moved. The fact reached police headquarters,
and the effort to ferret out the operators was
at once begun. Detectives McDevitt and Nc
Elfresh were first to scent the trail, and near
noon on Saturday came up with their game.
he was detected at work, and captured while
trying to enter bed room door at the National
MOTEL: He was Immediately transferred to
neaoquarters, when he gave his name as Geo.
hoonfz, and was recognized as the same man
VINO rooped Isabella Cubos at this hotel some
years ago. Among other articles found in his
still in custody. 40
National Republican., 1876-09-18
POOR POLICY.
Judge Mills Dealing With 1t.

In the Police Court, Acting Judge Samuel
c. Mills, last Saturday, William Black and
Charles Jones, both colored, were arraigned,
charged with keeping an office or place of
business where lottery or "policy" tickets
were sold. 4 plea of not guilty was entered.
Officer Block testified that the place is on D,
between Thirteenth and Thirteen and half
streets. Witness arrested the parties. Jones
told him (witness) that he furnished the
money to Black, who carries on the business.
Black acknowledged that he was a policy
writer, and did not know it was an unlawful
business.
Albert Cook, colored, testified that he lives
at SO street, in the premises in question.
Witness rents portion of the premises to
Black, who pays him the rent. Witness had
played policy there; knew nothing about
jones as connected with the business.
Edward Allen, coloreG, testified that he had
been employed by Black as policy writer,
while the latter kept shop on d, between
Ninth and Tenth streets. The headquarters
was on the Avenue, opposite Willard's hotel,
where all the returns are made; knew nothing
about Jones.
Counsel stated that he had no witnesses,
but he had been told by Black that before he
commenced business he consulted counsel,
He claimed that nothing had been proved
against Jones.
Black was fined $500 and three months in
jail, and in default Of payment of fine three
months additional. Another case against
Black was postponed until to-day, and bonds
fixed at 81 600 for a hearin0.
Mr.. Carringgiccn, cornsel for the accused,
appealed In the case heard, and bonds were
fixed at 81 900.
VIM. Williamson was arraigned on a SINH
lar charge, and after hearing the testimony
the court imposed a fine of $500 or three
months in jail. Appeal noted.
The case of Thos. Potter was called, ar
rested on a like charge as the previous parties.
Mr.. Cahill asked that the case go over, and
stated that Potter was arrested only that
morning, and since that he had been twice in
| the District Attorneys Office and the PROPOSE
ton had been made to him that If he would
swear against Benz. W. Beveridge he would
be released. The case went over until Wed
nesday, the bail being fixed at $500.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Aid for Savannah,

The telegraph continues to bring advices of
the ravages of that fearful scourge, the yellow
fever, in Savannah, and also of the prompt
action in some other cities toward the relisf
of the sufferers. 1t is the general feeling that
the National Capital, which responded SO gen.
erously to a similar appeal from Norfolk years
ago and to the cry from devastated Chicago
more recently, should not now be behind, and
to give this feeling a practical expression, a
meeting will be held to morrow evening in
Lincoln hall, at 7:3O o'clock. Addresses may
be expected from Rev. DR.. Newman, Hon. A.
G. Riddle and others. Rev. DIR. Wills, late of
Atlanta, and formerly of Savannah, will lay
some facts before the meeting, obtained from
private correspondence with parties there,
showing the extent of the suffering and the
urgent need of speedy relief 1t is to be ex-
pected that our citizens will generally respond
to this call, and whether able to contribute
much or little, show by their presence at the
meeting that they feel for those in affliction
and are willing to try to devise some plan to
aid them at once,
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Tho Sick Poor,

A communication has been received by the
District Commissioners from Drs. Ralph
Walsh, Geo. L. Magruder, Walter C. Briscoe,
j. Walter and II. H. Barker, members of the
Free Central Dispensary of the District, and
located at the corner of Tenth and streets
northwest, asking an appropriation from the
market poor fund of $50 per month for medi-
cines for use of the poor. Theystate that with
this small sum they will be enabled to relieve
that class of the suffering poor now almost to-
tally deprived of medicine and medical treat
ment by giving personal services free of cost,
and as their rent costs nothing the entire
amount will be used in purchasing medicines.
The District Commissioners have accepted the
proposition, and directed that $50 per month
be set apart from the market fund for that
purpose until further orders.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
ST. A1oYs1us uHuacH.
Father scanlon,s inaugural sarm,

Father Scanlons Inaugural Sermon.
The teeming rair yesterday morning pre-
vented the large Congregation of its parish
toner's and others who, had the day been fairer,
would have doubtless have attended this pop
ular Catholic place of worship to see and hear
for the first time Rev. Father Lancaster, late
of Philadelphia, who has taken the place of
Father Kelly at Gonzags College, and Father
Scanlon, the new assistant, pastor in place of
Rev. Il. Jamison, it being known during the
week that the former would celebrate his first
Mass in this parish, and Father Scanlon would
preach his inaugural sermon. At II O'Clock,
of course, the torrents of rain which prevailed
at that hour prevented others than those con-
venient to the church from attending, but, ac-
cordiDg to and in keeping with the strict rules
of the Catholic faith, the regular late services
were gone through with just the same as If
the large edifce was thronged with worshipers.
After the first Gospel Of the Mass, which,
agreeable to previous arrangements, was cele-
brated by Father Lancaster, Father Scanlon
ascended the pulpit, and after announcing
among other matters connected with the well
fare of the parish that Vespers would be held
hereafter at 4 O'Clock p. m, referred to the
inclemency of the weather and the small at
tendance as a consequence. He preached to
them, and spoke of the obligations resting
month. He said he would do as in the case of
the good priest once who announced to his
flock beforehand that his bishop would preach
to them on a certain Sunday. But the day
being stormy only a few of his parishioners
were able to attend. The bishop, however,
arrived according to appointment, and being
told by the pastor that there were only few
of his congregation present, replied that even
these should not be disappointed in hearing a
sermon, and preached to them.
Father Scanlon then read the text from the
gospel of the day, and remarked that this be-
ing the season appointed for the devotion of
the Mother of God, he would take for his sub
ject the discussion of a few thoughts on Our
Blessed Lady. This-to practical Catholics
beautiful subject was treated by the reverend
father in a very learned and charming manner
and at considerable length, concluding by ex-
horting his hearers never to cease In their de-
votion to the Mother of our Saviour. Father
Scanlon's fine, commanding appearance and
clear, strong voice is greatly in his favor in the
pulpit, and his first sermon at st. Aloysius
gives promise of his filling very creditably, in
this respect, the position of assistant to the
popular and scholarly preacher, Father Clam
pi, the pastor.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
An ATray,

Yesterday morning about o'clock couple
of roughs, named Theodore Gross and C. C
Spades, got into an affray on Seventh street
Ill will towards each other in earnest and
hearty blows, ending in regular rough and
tumble fight. Officer Hobbs arrested them
and gave them accommodations in the station
house, where a chance was given for theil
angry passions to COOL
National Republican., 1876-09-18
The New q, 8, Bonds,

Messrs. Il. E. Ofiey & Co., northeast corner
States AZ bonds for sale, and are receiving
called bonds in EXCHANGE for them at most
favorable rates. They are paying best rates
for all District securities, including the s per
cent. special improvement bonds. They also
have for sale in sums to suit large or small in
vestments the 3.65 bonds of the District of
Columbia guaranteed by the United States.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Death of an Aged Lldy.

Mrs. Margaret Jackson. wife of Mr.. Thomas
Jackson, died at her residence, No. 76 High
street, Saturday morning, in the eighty-eightn
year of her age. Mrs. jackson was born in
Frederick county, Nd, but has resided in
Georgetown for the past sixty-six years. She
was lady of a very unobtrusive and gentle
character, and all who knew her will learn OF
her death with regret. The husband of the
deceased lady is said to be the Oldest man in
Georgetown.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Henry r, Searle.

One of the Rock Island papers says of one oi
Henry R. Searle's latest structures in that
city that "The beautiful, unique and sym.
metrical outlines of the Broadway church be-
gin to cast their shadows athwart Second
avenue these bright moon-lit nights" Mr.
Searle, the architect of tie NATIONAL REPUB
LICAN building is becoming famous through
out the country for the chaste, beauty and ar
tistic finish of his architectural creations,
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Important to LAWYERS,

Briefs printed from new type, and on fine
paper, for one dollar aud fifteen cents per page
at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing office, southwest corner of Pennsylva-
mia avenue and Thirteenth street, (second
fOor.) Our prices cannot be surpassed for
cheapness and good work by any other estab-
lishment in the District.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
A Card.

In consequence Of death in Prof. L. Es-
puta's family the fye-dollar per annum class
will not begin until Saturday, September 23
1876, at the lecture room of the Y. NJ. c. A..
2 O'Clock D. M
National Republican., 1876-09-18

Everything as represented. Prices the
closest. Work the best. New supplies re-
ceiyed daily. Our aim-to suit all who wish
good goods and fair dealing. We manufac-
ture all our goods.
NOAH WALKER 81 Co.,
CPS Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Tubman,

All Ninth street, has the largest stock of
paperhangings in the city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others reftting will
save money BY buying from him. Also, nice
stock of window shades, fringes, gimps, cur
tain loops, cords and tassels, &c. The best 81
shade in the city. Give him call.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
CITY ITEMS.

Is Your LIFE WORTH 10 CENTS ?-Sickness
prevails everywhere, and everybody complains of
some disease during their life. When sick, the
person in this world that is suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such as
Indigestion, Costfveness, Sick Headache, Sour
Stomach, Heart Burn, Pafpitation OF the Heart,
Depressed Spirits, Biliousness, &C., can take
GRRRN's AUGusT FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go to your druggist
and get a sample bottle for 10 cents and try 1t.
Regular size IS cents. Two doses will relieve
you. CHAs. SToTT Co,
Wholesale Agents.
USE THURsToN's IvohY PHARL TOOTH Pow.
DER. A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and discooratton,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. Twenty-Five and tfty cents per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PeKADE OPT1Hl, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair tmparting to it gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
njure, but Is highly beneficial, equally 30 to the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades of middle life, or the slver-streaked looks
Of age. Twenty-Five and hfty cents Per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joyens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five oents
Per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-09-18
Important to Small Printing ofsicss.

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.