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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
Centennial Letter.

THE CRUSH" HAS COMMENCED-ovER
MILLION AND A HALF OF PEOPLE
so FAR-SoMETHING ABOUT THE
FoREIG NERS - THE IIGHTHoUsr
AND THE FoG-HoRN -AGRICUL-
TURAL HALL.
tFrom our Regular Correspondent.
FhiIddeLohia J,ne 90 1876
The great crush" which has been
predicted all along appears to have
really begun. Anywhere from fifty
thousand to one hundred thousand
people can distribute themselves
about the grounds without ever run
ming against one another or giving
the appearance of a crowd, yet daily
frequenters of the spot readily notice Il
thicker dotting of the landscape and a
more stirring aspect of the buildings,
such as has appeared for the past four
days. The great number of new faces
one meets, too, is another indication
of what the gate receipts positively
prove-that the attendance now is
fully three times what it was three
weeks ago. Up to Thursday evening
over one million and half of people
have entered through the gates, and
the cry is ''still they Gomez
And all these are not "home folks.'
The proportion of foreign visitors is
not very large as yet though there is
quite sprinkling of costumes and
faces that are easily recognized as un-
American. There is the picturesque
attire of the Turk, and unique dress OF
the almoned eyed Chinaman. These
Chinese seen here are of the higher
class, who dress rather differently
from the shiny sack and sabots of Ah
Sid, so.familiar in most of our cities
nowadays. These national costumes
would perhaps be still more COM
monty seen if it were not for the eX-
tremely rude staring they are sub.
jected to by the curious eyes of the
vulgar. That enterprising and sensi.
tive people, the japanese, for instance
have donned the American fashions
from plug hats to patent leather boots,
and from a rear elevation would be
mistaken for genuine Americans
This vulgar curiosity has prevented @
great many foreigners from appearing
in the national dress, and as conse-
quence the grounds do not present
that picturesque appearance they
should. Next week shall give som,
idea of the curious and interesting ex
hibits of these countries in the mair
building.
! At the northeast corner of the Gov
ernment Building force of workmer
is now engaged in putting up an iror
lighthouse which, when finished, will
fully illustrate the provisions made by
the Government for protecting tn,
lives and property of all who crave tn,
dangers of the deep. The base of thi
structure is of wood, but will b,
painted to represent stone. To thil
the iron flangs of the super-structur,
are bolted and above this is q higf
iron cylinger Is feet in diameter, tn,
whole being capped by an ornamental
tower. In the centre of this elevation
is a place fora revolving or flash light
of the fourth grade, and over one o.
the dormer windows (quite as orna-
mental as they are useful is to be
placed a fog bell weighing .fs5opotmd,
Both of these. signals are operated by
clock-work, which delicate yet mas,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29

Young man if you want to add
greatly to your appearance 60 at once
to POWELL Il KIME'S Grand Cen
trail Store, and get youself a new white
linen bosom SKIRT. You can get a good
fitting white clean shirt for $l,23 and
from that up.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
Caution.

All persons are hereby warned not
to purchase or meddle with one Mosler
& Bahman fire proof safe purchased by
the undersigned at Sheriff7s Sale, and
left IN the case of A. j. Avery of Weed
vllle' until convenient to remove the
same, as the said A. J. Avery has no
interest in said safe.
T.. f. AVERY.
"eedville, April list, 1876 -nstf.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
Buckingham's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases re-
quires too long time, and too much
care, to restore gray or faded Whisk-
ers, we have prepared this dye, in one
preparation; which will quickly and
efectually accomplish this result. 1t
is easily applied, and produces color
which will neither rub nor wash of.
Sold by all Druggists. Price Fifty
Cents.
Manufactured by R. p. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, NH.
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w An & G ID \

General Agents in every town in the United
States for the Aaiu5sass:e Pick, with
combination Of eignl tools complete in one
viz: pick, mat,Uck, ndze, lamping iron,
sledge, axe a dpole head, or any other tool
that can be inserted in sockets at about one
fourth cost Of ordinary tools.
J.V. LAryHn1Y. A unstable Pick Co.,
1873 South I'd St., Phila., Chamber of COM
merce.
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Rates Of Advertising.

Transient advertisements per square Of
eight lines, one insertion 81, two inser-
tions, $3.50, three insertions, 81.
Business cards, ten lines or less, per
year SIS.
Advertisements payable quarterly.
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keystone Printing Ink Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
PRINTING INKS.
(Book and News Speciality
1876 North Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 80.

Our Inks are of superior quality, being
the personal supervising of a practical
printer and pressman, therefore we will
GUARNrEE EVERY POUND or INK SOLD to be
of superior Jet Black, Quick Drying and
entirely Free from Settin g-Of.
Our prices are from 80 to 80 per cent
Iowa than any other Inks manufactured in
the United States.
A trial of a sample keg viii convince any
printer that he has been paying nearl y
double what he should for his Inks in
times past. Put up in kegs and barrels to
suit purchasers, Address
KEYSTONE PRINTING INK CO.,
- 135 North Third Street - -
n19t3 Philadelphia, Pa: -
SrnccpIpI, for tho A nuoc..-r,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

For the relief and
cure of all derange.
ments in the stom.
ach, liver, and bow
els. They are q mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgative.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
no mercury or mine
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering Is prevent.
Il L.. Al.s ..
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29

ed by tfsr timely
use; and every family should have them on hand
for their protection and relief, when required
est, surest, and best Of all the Piils with which
the market abounds. BY their occasional use,
the blood is purified, the corruptions of the sys-
TEN expelled, distinctions removed, and the
whole machinery of life restored to its healthy
activity. Internal organs which become clogged
ana sluggish are cleansed by 4yer's Piits, and
stimulated into action. Thus incipient disease
Us changed into health, the value OF which change
when reckoned on the vast multltudes who enjoy
IL, can hardly pc computed. Iher sugar coatlng
makes them pleasant to take, and preserves their
virtues unimpaired for any length OF time, SO
that they are ever iresh, ana perfectly reliable.
Aithough searehlng, they are mlld: ana operate
; us'"' o"n''' W 'i'' '''o'i'u'n'0i oio'' Vi
Flll directions are given ON the wrapper to
and for tbe following comnaInts Witch fbess, sS,
FEos Foy Tap,uay s,s suIs or rns,r.s,,o r,..,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29

THE BEST YET for AGENTS. Sales is
oar BEH.dF'IOEs A fmanual of
Etiquette and Dress ofthe Best American
Society by Mrs L. S. Duffey' Will sell ,at
sight in every house. Is indispensable to
all who desire to get ahead in the world .
bound splendidly. Sold at low price.
The only book on this subject sold by
agents, and will sell better than any other
work in the market. Circulars and terms
sent on immediate application to the pub
lisners.
]. NJ. STODDART & Co,
723 Chestnut St, Phila
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
LIFE, Growth, BEAUTY.
LONDON HAIR COLOR REsToRER
LONDON HAIR COLOR REsToRER
Not Dye; makes harsh hair soft and
silky; cleanses the scalp from all impurities,
causing the hair to grow where it has fallen
off or become thin. w.. ..

-
Can be applied by the hand as il does n not
stain the skin orlsoil the finest linen. As
| Hair Dressing il is the most perfect the
world has ever produced. The hair is re.
novated and strengthened, and natural
color restored without the application of
| mineral substances.
Since the introduction of this truly valu.
| able preparation into this country, it has
been the wonder and admiration of all clas-
ses, as it has proved to be the only article
| that will absolutely without deception, re-
store gray hair to its original color, health
| softness, lustre and beauty, and produce
| hair on bald heads of its original growth
This beautiful and fragraltly perfum ed
article is complete within itself, no washing
or preparation before or after its use, or
accompaniment of any kind being required
TO obtain these desirable results.
Here is the Proof Of its SUPERIOR
| ENCELLEHCE.
| Read this Home Certificate ,est;fed IN
bv Edward n Garrignas mo of the mott
,ompetent Drnopists y nd Chemists Of phila.
delpbia, n man whose yerac;tv none can
doubt.
Lam happv TO add nv testimony to the
great value Of the Landau Hair Color Re.
storer which restored my hair to its origi.
mai Color. and the buo snnaors n bo nor
manent. am satisfied that ibis nrenarn.
ton not dive but operates unon the se-
cretions. It's also n beautiful boir dress.
ing and promotes the prowtb. purchased
| the first hottie from Edward r Garr;ouas
druggist. Tenth and Coates street who can
also testify nv hair was quite gray when |
commenced its use. MRS, MILLER No.
73O North Ninth street, Phila.
DR.. Swayne & Son. Respected frieuds:-
[ have the pleasure to inform Won that n
lady of my acquaintance, Mrs. Miller, is
uIe mn; -, "i1n ne suv0eI9 Vi your hohcon n
faI,;no ond n~i,a nrau TIo nninr , has WOO hoan ,aS,
ras,nrsd tha d"e so,s;n ,;ri "oiol nss aJ peSn
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Il Ii Il l. u n G S
CON S U NJ P r I ny

This distressing and dangerous complaint
and Its Premonitory symptoms, neglected
cough, night sweats, hoarseness, wasting
flesh iever-permanently cured by DosToR
sWAYNE'S CoMP0UNI SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY.
BRONCHITIS-A premonitor or Pull
monary Consumption, is characterized by
cntarrh, or inflammation Of the mucum mem
brane Of the air passages, with cough and
expectoration, short breath, hoarseness,
pains in the chest. For all bronchial atfec-
tons, sore throat, loss of voice, coughs,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
PATENTS.

Persons desiring to take ottt Patents,
or desiring information from the U. S.
Patent Office, should consult +. n.
LEHMAN, SOLICITOR OF AMERICAS
& FOREIGN PATENTS Washington, d. C.
Examinations free. NO PATET NO
PAY. Send for Circular. n15-1m.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-06-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

LUCORE q HAIIBLEN.
Attorneys-at-Law, Ridgway, Elk
County Pa. Office across the hall from
the DEMOCRAT establishment. Claims
for collection promptly attended to
Jne. 10 '76.
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SWAYNE'S PANACEA.

Celebrated al over The world Tor It's rema-
bic cures OF Serofula, Mercural and Syphil-
itic complaints. Describe symptoms in all
ocmmicanutio address nsietters to DR.
SYArNE and SON, Pbilade, lphia. -n7yl.
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Or. SwAYNE'S
Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry

compound Syrup OF Wild Cherry
Is A SOVEREIGN REMEDY
Hemorrhage, or Splitting of Blood. may
proceed from the larynx, trachia, broncha
or lungs and arises from various causes, as
undue physical eEertIop, plethora, or full
ness Of the vessels, weak lungs, overstran-
ng of the yoIcc, suppressed evacuation, OBJ
struction of the spleen or liver, SC.
DIR. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry.
strikes at the root of disease by purifying
the blood, restoring the liver and kidney ;
TO healthy action, invigorating the nervous
system.
The only standard remedy for hemor-
rhane, bronchial and all pulmonary COM
plants. Consumptives or those predis-
posed to weak lungs should not fail TO use
this great vegetable remedy.
Its marvellous power, not only over con
cumpt'on, but over every chronic disease
where a gradual Alternative action is needed
Under its use the cough is looseDed, the
night sweats diminished. the pain subsidies,
4 he pulse returns to its natural standard,
the stomach is improved in it's power to di-
gest and assimilate the food, and every
organ has purer and better quality OF
blood supplied to it, out of which new re-
creative and plastic material is made.
Prepared only by
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rs CENTS PER BOTTLE.

Address orders to DR.. SWAYNE & SON
$50 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa,
sole Proprietors.
SOL - uP y. LEI. FIR nc ISTS
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SUBSCRIBE for the ADVOCATE.
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SKIN DISEASES,

Swayne's All-bealing Ointment is also
"A specific for letter. Itch, Salt Rheum,
Scald Head, Erysipelas, Barbers Itch
Blotches, all Scaly, erusty, cutaneous Er.
ruptions. Perfectly safe and harmless
even on the most tender infant. Price so
cents. Sent by mail to any address on re-
Ielpt of Drice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-02

/ military disaster produces another reY0fr.
ton Of feeling. Tchernayefrs memoran.
dun against peace, which, as above mem
toned, preceded The request for interview
ton, was yesterday officially published by
the SerYian press bureau. IL throws
no additional light on the situation and
its most striking features are the Of
fetal presentation Of the argument that
SerYia has nothing to lose BY the war,
since the European powers will never allow
the Porte to deprive her Of her present po-
htlcal and ministerial rights, and the ex-
preston OF the belief that Russia will be
forced to enter the contest II it is prolonged.
The Reuter- telegram conveying this mem
orandum concludes as follows: These re.
presentations are understood to be carrying
the day against those ministers who counsel
moderation, and to be overcoming the paci-
fic tendencies Of the Prince himself"
At 4 council, OF the Turkish Cabinet on
Wednesday it was determined to postpone
any decision regarding the suspension of
hostilities until the wishes Of the Powers
concerning the terms OF peace were more
fully ascertained. This indicates that the
Powers themselves have not arrived at
an agreement regarding the basis Of nego-
tiations, and tends to confirm the statement
that Russia desires to include HerZegoyi-
MAN and Bosnian affairs in the settlement
upon the basis OF the Berlin memorandum.
The feeling that the present situation is
dangerously uncertain begins to be reflect
ed by the prices Of international stocks on
the London and Continental Exchange.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-02
FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

FRIDAY, September I, 1875.
Gotd.-American gold, 100 bid. t..
Stnte Observation-Disclosures consOls, 66H bid; Yir-
ginia consols new. 80 bid, 34 asked: Virginia fund
able 25 bid; Virginia deferred, 81 bid, 81 asked
City Observation-Disclosures city IS, J. 34 bid;
Richmond city 6's. 9S bids Petersburg city 6's,
special tax, 101 asked; Lynchburg city S's, los
bids Lynchburg city is, 90k bid; Norfolk city 6's,
96a bid; Fredericksburg city rs, S2k bid: MAN.
CHESTER ss IS go bid soy asked; Manchester bridge
Rditroad BondS-Virginia Central Railroad first
mortgage 6's, j. and j., 90 asked; Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad third mortgage Ss. j. and j.,
SO asked; Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad mortgage rs, J. andJ 94h bid; Orange
N, so bid; Grange and Alexandria Railroad second
mortgage G's, j. and D.. II bid; Orange and Alexan-
dria Railroad third mortgage SIS, IL. and N, 90
asked; Richmond and Danvillc Railroad CONSOLE
dated 6's, ii. and v. 90 bid: Piedmont Railroad
first mortgage S's, 4. and o., So bid; Richmond,
S's, j. aud j.. 80 asked.
Railroad StockS-Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad seven per cent. guaranteed,
100 par, 90 asked.
Canal !Stocks:-James River and Kanawha Canal
100 par. asked.
Bank IStocks.-First National. 100 par, 117ls
asked National Bank of Virginia, 100 par, 1929
asked; State Bank OF Virginia, 100 par. rs bid,
S2h asked; Union Bank OF Richmond. 80 par, As
asked; City Savings, 25 par, 90 bid: Richmond
asked; Citizens Savings 20 par, 20 bid, 22h asked.
Insurance C0mpanisS.-Firginia Fire and Ma
rlne, % par, 38 bid. 80 asked; Virginia State, 20
par, PIX bid; Virginia Homo, 100 par, 95 asked !;
Dominion, 100 par, "A asked; Commercial Fire In
surancc Company, 25 par, 10 bid.
Observation-Disclosures River and Kanawha
Packet, 123 par, III asked. Il. .t
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
THE pEposED MoNARcH-ABDUL HAMED

THE DEPOsED MONARCH-ABDUL HAHED
SECOND.
CONsTANTINOPLE, September 1.-The de.
position OF Murad occasions no excitement
or disturbances. The deposcd monarch has
been assigned palace as residence.
Abdul Hamed, the new Sultan, was yes
terdav received by ministers and function
aries at Topicapon Palace, where he was
proclaimed Abdul Hamed Second.
The Eastern War.
no SATISFACTORY NEWS TO BE HAD-THE OBJ
sTACLEs IN THE WAY OF GETTING IMPARTIAL
REPORTS, &C.
LONDON, September mo other reports
have been received from AleNinatz than the
Servian official bulletin sent yesterday,
which is regarded untrustworthy. A cor
respondent, writing from Belgrade, says:
"You may ask why, instead OF talking
about probabilities, do not state facts, and
do not report what has taken place from my
own observation. It is simply because the
Government will not let me so to Alexinatz,
nor any other correspondent on whose par
TALLY it cannot rely" .ssE,.
Note.-The foregoing probably applies
enuaIlv TO the Tgrkish side, with the fur
ther disadvantage that communication with
the Turkish positions by way OF Nisch is
more difficult than communication with
AlexinatZ. The English, French. and Ger
man newspapers are compelled to content
themselves with such accounts OF the fight
inc ~ filter through the official bureaus at
Belgrade and Constantinople. The Partisan
Journals publish daily, as specials from the
seat of war, the widest and most I'M
probable stories OF battles and mas
sacres accounting Tor dead Turks
or Servians, according to their pre-.
objections, by thousands aud tens OF
thousands. Specials from Belgrade to the
English newspapers do little more than re-
peat the official statements with variations
suggested by their correspondents personal
opinions. The fact is, nothing certainly Is
known about the position at Alexinatz or OF
the nature or results OF the fights there. 1t
is we'll established, however, that the Ser
Wan army is being rapidly reinforced and
re0Yganized by Russians, who are crossing
Roumania and Hungary in large num-
bers. and that since this influx the Ser
yians have fought better and seem
more likely to hold their ground
against the Turks. The extent OF the adj
yantages gained is only to be judged by the
reflex OF the influence on the political situa-
ton at Belgrade. 4 week ago to-day frince
Milan invited the mediation OF the POWERS
IN TN. the most formal manner for Seryia and
Montenegro Jointly. The step was taken
IN onnosition to General Tchernayeifss
w;sbe er and in the face OF his protest and
ar sse 1t has been daily becoming
more ~ es- and more apparent that the Princes
nct;on il regretted at least by those IN coh.fp'
NJ the scryian Government; anu notMstli !,
a. Ston s that the Powers have nohnee ,
Nance Nance Sian OF their acceptance OF the tash
- i hrinring about. peace negotiations, there
;a evidence that seryia will obstruct Q.
| eyade them II possible, unless some new
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S3irI,mond 1ispatth.
,r,.nD,v SEPTEMBER .. 1876,
PETERSBURG.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RELIC
=, ,c-r,lsING-MoRTuARYR EroRT-ANSUA1.
,.,nrr OF THE SCHOOL RoARD-INCREASE
~ THE MAYOR SALARY.
,,,.--,.condcacc oc The Richmond Dispatch.i
SEPTEMBER |. 1876.
.r.o civ Auditor reports the amount Of
't,diI,ircs through his office during the
Nth Of August at SS,259.S2.
ia Hundreds oi people went from this city
warning u witness the execution OF
n;I,ary Page q: Chesterfield Courthouse.
t:,cry available vehicle in town was hired
- take OH passengers.
Wastcr W. +. c. Gregory, Jr., of this city,
ho. w hi. possession package OF charrcd
Whom, taken from the site OF the old Colo
Wal army depot in Amelia county, which
w., harmed lv Colonel Tarlcton. The
,.,,i,,, a~c in remarkable state OF prescrva-
lion. and the owHcr proposes to take them
10 the centennial. 1885,, -,
The Conservatives OF the Fifth Ward.wllt
,brow a large hammer 10 the breeze on Mon
,lyy evening next in honor OF Iliden, Hen
bricks. and Hinton. There will be mass
meeting on the occasion. and addresses VIII
W delivered hy several well-known gentle
men. ,
The mortuary report for the month OF
tltgli>t SHOWS l!iIt Tue HulllDtl oI d'atIIN
J;!-in. that period was IS exclusive OF still
births. 81 which there We're :. OF this
ri,,nbrr 80 were males and 20 females; %
we're whites aUd 81 were negroes; Is were
married persons, - single. ) widows, ana
WidoWcr.
The annuai report OF the City School
Board shows u falling oil Of 6St rs COM
,,y.d with the enrolment Of 1915, when
n. number enrolled vas LIP. OF this de-
rrra>n ir3 were white and Isl coorcd chill
p.rrn The falling of is accounted for by
;.,r iact tnat the payment Of the poli-taX is
required by the Council before parents can
,a:tr their children in the schools. The
average daily attendance at all the schools
DARN. The past scholastic year was l,0l2.
The artuh expenses OF the schools for the
wear was $lG..I2, and the cost OF instruc-
,.yH yer scholar was Sl4.2I.
After lengthy debate in the Council this
afternoon. i proposition TO increase the
NayoY'- >alary from $1,000 to $4,000 per
yea. was adopted by one majority.
ROBIN ADAIR.