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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-01-27
The Model Church.


Well, wife, found the model church wor-
shipped there to-day
It made me think of good old times, before nv
hair was gray;
The meetin' house was fixed up more than they
were years ago,
But then 1 felt when went in, it wasn't built
for show.
The sexton didn't seat me away back by the
door;
He knew that was old and deaf, as we'll as old
and poor;
He must have been Christian, because he led
d.. me through .....
The long isles of that crowded church to find
tr1 place and pew.
wish you'd heard the singin'; it had the old
time ring:
The preacher said, with trumpet voice, "Let
all the people sing ~
The tune was Coronation, and the music up
ward rolled,
Till I thought heard the angels striking all
their harps of gold,
My deafness seemed to melt away; my spirit
caught the fire:
joined my feeble, trembling voice with that
melodious choir.
Aud sang as in my youthful days, " Let angels
PROSTATE fall;
Bring forth the royal dadem and crown Him
Lord of ALL"
tell you, wife, it did me good to sing that
hymn once more;
felt like some wrecked mariner, who gets a
glimpse Of shore;
almost wanted to lay down this weather
beaten form,
And anchor in the blessed port forever from
the storm.
The preachin'? Well 1 can't just tell all
that the preacher said;
1 know it wasn't written I know it wasn't
read;
He hadn't time to read it, for the tighten of
his eye
Went tlashin' long from pew to pew, nor pass
ed sinner by.
The sermon wasn't iowery; twas simple gospel
truth
1t fitted poor old men like me; it fitted hopeful
youth;
Twas full of consolation, for weary hoarts
that bleed;
Twas full of invitations to Christ, and not to
creed.
The preacher made sin hideous in Gentiles and
in Jews;
He shot the golden sentences down in th5
And-though can't see very well-I saw the
falling tear
That told me hell was someways Off and
heaven very near.
How swift the golden moments fed within
that holy place;
How brightly beamed the light Of Heaven from
every happy face;
Again Ilonged for that sweet time, when friend
shall meet with friend,
"When congregations ne'er break up, and
Sabbath has no end"
hope to meet that minister-that congrega-
tion too
In the dear home beyond the stars that shine
from heavens blue;
doubt not I'll remember, beyond lifes even
ing gray,
The happy hour of worship in that model
u church to-day.
Dear wife, the fight will soon be fought, the
victory be won;
The shinin' goal is just ahead; the race is
nearly run;
Ger the river we are nearing they are throng-
ing to the shore,
To shout our safe arrival where the weary
weep no moro.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-01-27

Mrs. Timothy M. Allyn, of Hartford,
who has been blind for seven years, has
had an operation which partially re-
stores her sight. One of the first things
that astonished her was to see how old
all her friends had grown the next was
the queer headdress fashions of the
women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
POLITICAL.

Mr. IIewett suddenly bounces up, and says Mr.
Tilden has been elected The announcement
comes late, but will be news to good many new
ertheless.
Rev. Robert Doyle, a Catholic clergyman Of
Cincinnati, has been arrested for illegal voting
but was released on $500 bail. He was learning
the early and often business.
1t is rather upkind in Ben Hill to keep stirring
up his wsrlike Northern associates by telling them
that they were more vslorous in peace than in war
What makes ID worse is that it is true.
A New York Times correspondent writing from
the capital of Florida, asserts tina, leading dem
ocrat in that State had 500 900 with which to pur
chase member of the State Returning Board, in
order to have the Tlden electors counted in. RE
form is necessary"
The bill introduced by Senator Edmunds Of Yer
mont making a change in the Constitution reat
ing to the counting of the electoral vote, was de
feated Wednesday, several republicans voting
against it. Senator Morton opposed ii on the
ground that it was calculated to perpetuate the
Electoral College system. which he desires to
have abolished.
The publication Of the minutes of the Florida
Board of Canvassers will probably put an end to
all democratic claims of q majority for Tilden in
that State. They show that the Board was unsn-
mous in its action in many of the precincts. This
fact in connection with the discovery that Attor-
ney General Cooke filed no protest against the &C.
ton of the Board as he was reported to have
done, will take Florida finally out of the list Of
disputed States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16

The gentleman who was my opponent for the Of
fee in the late canvass has recently declared IS
am credibly informed, that he holds not only the
peace Of the city and State, but my life, in his
hands. / have no doubt Of the truth of bis state
ment.
Neither the public peace nor the life of any man
who now opposes the contamination of this policy
of fraud and violence is safe from the assaults of
those who have enforced that policy. My life can
easily be taken have held it in the sight of all
my friends here by trail tenure for the last three
months. But there is one thing no man in South
Carolina can do, however powerful or desperate
he may be, and that is to cause me to sbste NY
hatred or cease my most vigorous resistance to
this attempted overthrow and enslavement OF 9
majority of the people Of South Csrolins. Here
l stand. l can do no otherwise. God be my help
err Wife and children
Nearer TO me than the rudy drops
That visit my sad heart,
all other considerations must give way before the
solemn duty resist the success OF that monsirous
outrage, under whose black shadow we are as
sembled to-day" sacSsa sNss s4-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
Suicide and Life Insurance.

The United States Supreme Court has just rem
dered decision which is of interest at least to
life insurance companies settling the question OF
liability for policies issued to persons who commit
suicide. In the case of Bigelow v. Brooklyn
Life insurance Company, which was carried to the
Supreme Court on an appeal from the Circuit
Court of the Northern District Of Illinois, the pol
icy contained provision disclsiming liability in
the case of the policy holders suicide, whether
sane or insane. The decision of the low
er court was that when the policy of insurance
provided that it should be void in case the insured
should commit suicide, sane or insane, the con-
tract should hold and the heirs of the deceased
have no legal claims upon the company, as II
could not be seen why insurance companies can
not limit their risks in any manner they see fit.
provided the insured is ;od in proper language OF
the extent of the Limitation, and ii is not against
public policy. The opinion has been con-
frmed by the Supreme Court, so that, hereafter,
life insurance policies (which contain suicide
clause will be good defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
GENERAL NEW.S.

Five cent restaurants are becoming numerous
in New York.
Lieutenant General Sheridan. is suffering from
pneumonia.
Vast focks Of wild geese are troubling the farm
ers of California by devouring the growing wheat.
Mrs. Ames, the daughter of Gen. Butler, with
her two children, will pass the winter with him in
Washington.
"Blue Jeans" Williams, the newly elected Gov
ernor ofIndiana, recently signed his name james
ID. Williams Gov. of ingeana."
Mr.. George Bancroft 10 bestirring himself in
Washington in starting q testimonial fund for
Wade Hampton. The burning of the Generals
house and his behavior in South Carolina are the
impelling reasons.
The Security Life Insurance and Annuity Com
pany of New York city is insolvent and has been
so for some time past. and ii will be wound up nj
once. 1t is claimed that its affairs are in amen-
table condition.
Near Lansing, Mich, is q cherry tree six inches
in diameter growing up through the crevice Of a
large rock The crevice at the time the seed fell
into it was an opening not much larger than pipe
stem, but the heavy rock is gradually opening year
by year to make room for the expanding trunk.
The Secretary of the Treasury has no funds
wherewith to pay the Messengers of the Electoral
Colleges who bring the votes for President and
Vice President to Washington. The rate of COM
pensetion was reduced by the statute last passed
to twenty-five cents per mile one way, which bare
ly defrays expenses.
Secretary Morrill,, in conversation on the latest
shipment Of $40 900 900 of the new IL per cent.
loan, expresses unbounded gratitude at the sta
bility of our credit abrosd, and argues that it
proves that the people Of Europe have an abiding
faith in the ability of the American people to rise
above party prejudices and settle the present po-
litcal difficulties.
The most expensive dinner served on Thanks
giving Day was eaten at San Francisco, if the in
genious Newsletter be veracious. A rich citi-
zen, who had made q fortune as poultry dealer.
wished to send fine turkey to his dau ghter and
her young husband, and at the same time to in
close little souvenir. lie placed certificate Of
100 shares of Consolidated Virginia mine stock
in rich morocco pocketbook, hiding his gift in
side of the royal bird. near the heart. As he
Joined the young couple at dinner there was q
merry twinkle in his eye. Grace was said, and
the keen carving knife cleft the breast of the fow
ut tastes little leathery," remarked the Young
wife. "Cut deeper" responded the fond parent
They cut and cut until the last vestige of the stuff
ing, which smelt like collcctian of elegantly
bound books, was removed. There lay a soggy
looking pocketbook. The India rubber band had
dissolved and it opened with the heat the sweet
juices Of the turkey had little by little reduced the
crisp certificate to boiled pulp. With loud
shrek the father fell under the table. He had
forgotten to take the number of the certificate
and thsy had been eating turkey worth 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
THE MAGAZINES.

The January number of the Atlantic Monthly
opens with a con tinuation of the serial,
The American" From Ponkapog to
Pesth," is an article by Aldrich giving
slight glance at certain manners and Gus.
toms. "The Blackbirds" is a comedietts by j.
Greenough. Left Out" is q new story by Lsth-
rop. "Weimar in June" is descriptive article
by Bsyard Taylor. "Old Woman's Gossip" il
continued Some new books of Poetry con
tains criticisms of recent works, by Howells
characteristics Of the International Fair" is con
tinued, giving account of the closing DAYS or
poeu there is poem by Lopgfellow, one by E.
G. Stedmsn, and stanzss BY ii. II. The contribu-
tors Club is continued as usual. There is a "Ms-
tin Song" words by Bayard Taylor, music by
John X. Paine. Notices of Literature, Music
and Education follow. II is q royal number for
the opening of the year and new volume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
Firing the Democratic Heart.

tnC
The Chairman of the National Demo-
cratic Committe, has issued that address
which was expected to begin the work OF
firing the democratic heart. 1t announces
that the result of the Presidential election
is the election of Tilden and Hendricks,
and congratulates the people ofthe United
States on this victory for reform. 1t also an
nounces that there is nothing more to be
done 10 order to finish the business but for
the two houses of Congress to give effect
to the will of the people, etc.
We must say that we are much disap-
pointed in regard to the length of this ad-
dress, and more on account of the lack of
spirit and fire which it manifests. threads
more like funeral Grafton than an ad-
dress to inspire men to action. 1t does
not even command the respect of the DEM
ocratic newspapers. For instance. the
New York Herald pokes fun at it in the
following manner: "Of course. President
Tilden will be gratified at this happy set
tiCmcut vi iuC ltsluCDlihl diihSuibyt oht
he cannot in fairness do less than confer
Cabinet offices, custom houses and other
enviable honors upon the gentlemen who
have brought about this result. There
may be some trifling obstacles in the way
OF their advancement. it is true the two
houses of Congress, in giving "effect to
the will of the people," &C., &C., may find
some other result, for instance. than that
reached by the democratic committe.
There is q gentleman at Utica, the inmate
of . public institution, who regards him
self as the Emperor of China. and issues
edcts by the score; but we have never
heard that he enjoys the revenues of the
Celestial Kingdom. The result of the
Presidential election is not yet decisively
announced, it is true, and SO there may be
said to be still chance for both parties !;
but Mr.. Tilden is no more President elect
of the United States to day than the unf0r-
tunate gentlemen in the interior of the
State is Emperor of China. 1t is to be
hoped however, that the democratic COM
mittee's congratulatory address is only a
piece of innocent bombast, and is not a
part Of an organized attempt to inhame the
public mind and excite the passions of the
people over a yet undecided question,
to be settled in accordance with law by
other authority than that ,of political
committee"
Judging from the matter of this address
and the manner in which it is received the
effort of the democrats to fire the public
heart will be conspicuous iizzle. They
have nothing to fire up" with, and the
people don't care about being fired up for
Sammy Tilden, and the more the firing
up process is tried the more ridiculous it
will appear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

Cure that cough How With Adsmson's b.
tanic Balssm. 1t is warranted to cure coughs,
colds, asthma and all lung difficulties. Sample
free. Large bottles IS cts. decl3t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16

For public speakers, singers and for so re throat
"Forest Tar Troches" are the best. decl3t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-16

Devipe & Howard have the endorsement Of the
follow ing physicians: G. w. Martin, NJ. D.; W.
s. Hill, NJ. D., G. E. Brickett. NJ. D., w. Bolsn,
MD, II. II. Hill, NJ. D., J. o. Webster, NJ. d.
L. j. Croker, NJ. ID. eod-ttf
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25

TO term in the State Prison for cru
bezzling $4,000 Of the funds Of that
institution. 1t appeared that TIC money
he had thus taken was lost in gainb-
ling den, held at 1882. broadway, in this
city. On Thursday complaint was
mace before one OF our Police Justices
by Mr.. Durand. livingon Fifth avenue,
of having been enticcd into this place.
and swindled ont of 1925. When the
case came on lie was able TO identify
only one of the proprictors, and wished
to withdraw his complaint. This the
Justice very properly refused to allow.
and the identified defendant was held
for trial in $1,000 bail, and Mr.. Durand
in $500 to appear and testify. This
causes much satisfaction 10 the commu-
nifty, as il is hoped that now something
may bc done TO break up this infamous
disgrace TO the city.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25

luE CENTENNIAL LIVE STOCK Exm-
birioN.-Thc Philadelphia papers state
that the arrangements for the exhibi.
lions OF live stock OPENING on Septcm-
Der 1 arc such as TO insure an excellent
display in all departments. The entries
oil neat cattle number ESQ, and more are
expected, while tho entries Of sheep and
swine amount 30 l 900, with o constant
ly increasing list. The dog show also
promises TO be very Interesting. the list
comprising considerably over 400
They express the fear, however, that
unless Ameri- an breeders and ouners
OF horses speedily exert themselves they
Will find their entries largely exceeded
by those from foreign countries. Cana
ia west has catered sc horses, and tho
Eastern provinces Of Quebec aud Nova
Scotia have promised to make the Do
minion exhibit reach $50 head. These
have been selected by q committee M
pointed by the Dominion government
and viii be the best representatives OIL
their respective classes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25
A Circular from Governor Jacob
to Those Whom It May Concern.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. }
WHEELING, Aug. II, 1876.

WHEELING, aug. IL, 1876.
To Commissioners of Election, and Clerks
Of The County Coat:
Three Judges OF the Supreme Court
Of Appeals are To be chosen n the gen
erai election 20 he held on the second
Tuesday Of October next one to sue
coed Hon. "A. i. Raymond, one TO sue
coed Hon. NJ. Elmiston. who was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Hon. j. :. Hoffman. and
one to fill the vacancy caused 10y the
death OF Hon. james PAUL., which va
vancy was temporarily filled by the ap-
pointmcnt of Hon. Thomas G. Green.
Two Judges, therefore, are to be elected
Tor tho full term of twelve years, and
one for the uncypire6 term OF the late
Judge PAUL., which is now little more
than four years. If this fact Is not kept
in mind by voters and officers OF election
there will bc hopeless confusion ~. rho
result of the election. If ballot ne eas,
simply for three J:lgcs OF .ne Supreme
coart OF Appeals, without elissriminat-
ing between tho full term and the vaean-
oy, or IL election officers make the r re-
tu'ns without preserving the distinction
1ctwecn them, it will be impossible TO
ascertain who are elected for the full
term, and who to fill the vacancy; the
election may thus be yoii Tor uncertain
ty. or produce Irritating controversies.
Ii the distinction be observed in some
counties or precints, anil not ian others.
the result will bc equally confusing
mere ought to be uniformity through
ont The State /; and to :his end recon-
ft,aA Ill
point is concerned haze written or
printed on them these words.
For Judges of tho Supreme Court OF
Appeals, for the Full Term"
With space below for tro names.
and then the following words:
For Judge of the Supreme Court of
Appeals, TO Fill the Vacancy"
With space below for one name.
quest clerks Of County Courts. in
making UP their tally papers and forms
ofreturns accompanying tho polo-5ooks.
10 use these words in their tilly sheets
and blank certificates. | rcaucs. Com.
missioners and Conductors of elections
10 observe the distinction have ,-,inte,l
out, and see TO it that their TALES and
certificates arc made to conform to the
ballots as above described. | rcuucst
commissioners OF elcetion3 NJ the
Court Houses Of the several counties
not only to observe this distinction in
ascertaining the result in their rcspcc.
tive counties, but also that in making
their returns to me. they will send sep.
arate certificates the result for the
full term and for The vacancy. Fer this
purpose send them blank forms OF Ger
tiiicates for each.
desire to say generally to officers OF
election. that they will find their powers
and duties defined in Chapter 118 OF the
Acts OF 1928. They will there also
find the prescribed forms to he used by
them.
also desire to emind them that the
election fox Representatives in Congress
Will not be held as heretofore at tic
general election, but ut the time Of the
Presidential election, on the Tuesday
next after tho first Monday in Novcm-
Der. Very resDectfully.
JOHN j. JACOB,
Tu,rrUOr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25

~ The charge against the radical
presidential candidate chat whilst colo.
mel Of on Ohio regiment he pockctcd
$500 90 Of poor soldiers money, who
was shot 20 death Tor aomctri1ing breach
Of military law, seems TO be vel, found.
cd. The chaplain Of Che regiment says
lac paid IL over TO Hayes, 20 be sent 20
tho soldicr'a mother but it mover reach.
Oh her hands,--Hoctm9nq Sois man.
~ -iati3ticians Announce that this
country consume. annually 100000
pound If butter
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25

~ Rev choice a, cents per sound G.,
Sheep s0$s for ordinary TO rcta-,o,.,' sa
ing Sheep 49Aa cents or 3Nss so NJ, ~ ~
Reessf's this week 1896 bead, agaius, s,eq ~.
week, sad 1901 head sane time las, ve,r :
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25
Tho Indian War.
hrAcIiEs OK TIE WAn PAru-CArrAty
PoETEH DrFIAIs Then.

NEW YonE, Aug. z2.-Thc Hcroii
has thc following prcscop, 4. r.. An.
gust y. Tho following information is
announced officially; Captain Porter.
9Th infantry, under instructions from
General Kent, commanding depart
mont Of Arizona, left Camp Verde Au.
gust 18Th, with y detachment Of the Stl,
infantry and fifteen Indians. scouta. in
pursuit OF hostile party Of Apachcs.
which had left the Saucarlos reservation
and committed dcprcdations upon SGT.
tlers IN northeastern Arizona. Cauiaip
Portcrs command struck the rcncradcs
thirty miles north Of Vcrda. and immc.
diatcly attacked thcm. After n sovoro
light Of some hours. the Indians wore
defeated with loss of seven bucks kin.
cd. two women and five children captur.
CT, and POrtcr's casualties were one In.
dian scout badly wounded. lie ia still
IN pursuit OF thc rcncgadcs, md will
probably capture or kill tho whole party.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR.

T JOHN J. JACOB, Governor of he s,,,.
i, Of West Virginia. do. by this my pros..
nation, give notice that nm election will be IA,
at the usual places of voting Ia the eer,,,I
counties, on the Tuesday next after tie ~,
Monday in November 1876. for the purpos, !,
choosing FIVE electors for PRECEDENT and vi,,
President OF the Uui;ed States for the SIN a
W-st Virginia.
Witness M hand snl Il,
seal OF the. State, rt whs,
l.. q. ing, r..,s twelfth day & A.
.s,, eighteen hundred ana
ssvert ~ six, and in The fo,5.
tcenth year Of tho State
JOHN j. JAcop.
10y 'Lle Governor:
ifEpRIcK, Secretary OF State.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-08-25


gY President Grant and family LEFT
Washington for Long Branch on Satur.
LAY last The President will remain
there until the middle of October.
GBOnc hundred thousand copies OF
the recent speech of Senator Davis, OF
this state. on the Treasury question
have been ordered by the National De
nocraLic Executive Committee, for cam
paign purposes.
g1 About three per cent. OF the Indi.
an population are now, it is asserted, il
arms against the Government.
U Advices in regard to the growing
corn crop, the Baltimore Sun remarks
lead to the impression that an average
yield will be produced III Ohio, Kcntuc
Ky and Tennessee that in the bottom
lands Of Indiana and Illinois the yield
Will be light, while The rolling lands
will produce fair crop that Missouri
Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota will
have an average crop, while Kansas and
Nebraska will exhibit material in.
crease. The corn crop throughout the
Southern States, which has already ma.
turod, is the largest raised since the war,
and will he more than sufficient for
Eome consumption
81 Remember, vote for Hayes
means n vote for hard times. Let Che
oppressed Taxpayers reflect on this.
6 q The fact that between seven and
eight hundred department clerks arc TO
NC dismissed soon, creates great fear
and trcpidation among the employees in
Washington. 1t will bring great hard.
hip. It IS said 20 many families, who
wall rot know which way to turn for the
means OF support
.I President Woolscy recently, on
taking the chair, remarked that for tho
last ten years the country has boon crow.
ing politically worse, and that those
who had acted with the dominant party
had frequently had reason TO blush with
bamo for its leaders"
tIGcn. w f. Bartlett, Of Massa.
chuscttq is said 20 have remarked late
y that lac is "with the Tildcn movement
heart and SOUL aud intends TO give the
reasons for hIs faith i'm on open letter rs
soon ns his health will permit.
~ The atlanta TW.o predicts ,hat
10000 Georgia colorcd men viii vote
foJ Colquitt and Tildcn.