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The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

The anecdote is told of DR.. Samuel
johnson and wife previous to their
marriage; He said to her that he very
much wished to marry her, but there
were three obstacles. First, he waso of
very humble origin; secund, he had
no 8 oney, third, he had an uncle who
was hanged. In reply, she said she
honored no man more or less because
of his parentage; second, she had no
moey herself: and third, although she
had no rela tives hanged, she had
twenty who deserved to be, and wish
they were.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

Gov. Tilden says that when elected
he will not enter upon the business of
reform as holiday task, but arm him
self as a soldier for conflict. That is
just what he will need to do. There is
no more difficult labor than that of
uprooting vested abuses and DESTROY
ing sinecures held by amiable drones.
But it must be undertaken in this
country, and thoroughly accomplish
ed, before we can get back to political
health and material prosperity; and
Tilden has the pluck, purpose, and
nerve to accomplish it. He will not,
however, be able to spend his time
junketing about the country like
Grant, whose idea of the Presidency is
that it is reward for past services and
compensation for military emolu-
ments given up. Tilden will have
four years of hard work to tear up
Grantism by the roots. But it is a
work any man might be proud to have
accomplished, and if he does it
thoroughly and well, he will win a
lasting fame among the benefactors of
his country. A man like Hayes, how
ever we'll meaning, could not accomp-
lish it. He has not the strength of will
and the capacity for work to do it,
Besides. he would be surrounded and
moulded by the very men who have
helped to build up the corrupt system,
and his nomination is due to them.
Hayes Is no man for these times.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

apparently at hand when set of false
teeth will be plescnte to every new
born infant at the same time that he
receives his first india rubber ring, and
when all sorts of stomach bitters and
digestive pills will invariable supple.
ment his daily meals. For this state
of things ice, water, either in its updis-
guised form, or in its shape of soda
water is responsible. And the worst
of it is that the victims of the water
habit are the very men who form our
temperance societies and who fancy
themselves temperate because they
never drink anything but water.
The deadly effects of ice-water are
particularly noticeable just at present.
When an overheated man desires an
attack of congestion of the brain there
is no plan which he could devise which
would be better adapted to secure the
end desired than that of drinking of,
or below the temperature of 80 degrees.
\ ct this is precisely what scores of so
called temperate men are continually
| doing. 1t is sufficiently irrational and
| dangerous for men to drink brandy
and whisky in hot weather, but it is
question whether ardent spirits are
really more Immediately dangerous to
health than are the ice cold beverages
| which even the most earnest teetotalers
pour into their astonished and indig-
| nant stomachs.
Water is undoubtedly the most
wholesome beverage which we can
use, but there is q vast difference be-
tween water at safe and natural tenn
perature and the ice Water which alone
satisfies the abnormal cravings of the
American throat. Let us by all means
drink water, but let us decline to en-
danger our health and degrade our.
selves below the level of the beasts by
drinking inordinate quantities of 1ce-
water. There is not a single animal
except man-which ever dreams of
communicating wholesome water with
Ice. The ordinary water of the hydrant
and the faucet satisfies the thirst of the
wild elephant and the domestic cat
Poor fallen human nature, on the cons
trary, longs for ice, and gratifies Its
corrupt cravings at the cost of outrag~
ed stomachs and ruined teeth.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

There has been a little talk about
nominating Carl Schurz as the Repub-
lican candidate for Congress in the
First District of Missouri. Thereupon
the st. Louis Globe Democratic, the
leading Republican paper of the State,
exclaims that Mr. Schurz "must do
penance for recet shortcomings before
he can hope to be honored again with
a position of trust in the Republican
party"
This must be encouraging to Gov.
Fenton, John Cochrane, and other
Liberals who are supporting HAYES.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

The Milwaukee Sentinel reports that
Col. Fred Hecker is going to run for
Congress in the Seventeenth District
OF Illinois against Ool. William r.
Morrison, now Chairman OF the [ =
mittce on Ways aul Means. ' /
should bc done with Col. Morrison as
to make him candidate for Governor
of Illinois on the Tilden and Reform
ticket. AS for beating Old Hecker,
anybody can do that N. Y. Sur.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18

The Boston Common Council passed
a resolution at its last session, petition
ing Congress for the gift of twenty. five
cannon captured either in the Rnvo4
luton or the Wal of 1912, to he used
In the erection ot monument to Tho
mas Jefferson and John Adams, in &C.
cordance with the suggestion made in
Mr.. Winthrop's oration.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18
RAILROADS.,
hLADELPHlA, WILMINGTON d BAL
VlMoRE RAILROAD.

tiMoRE RAILROAD.
MAY 90. 1876.
lame Tame will leave Wilmington as follows tor
hiladeipnla and intermediate stations, q ~
on ~, ~, $50, a52. 1918, 10 20 a. M; $50,
~, 9.04,p. m.
aaliiaaeipnia 4 ~ sa and New York. l.Sa, a. m. /;
a. m. 500, p. m.
n.imore M l and Washington, l2.52, l.55, $50,
1900, 800, LIZ, $40, ITO, Sal p. IN.
90. Srls ,or Delaware Division leave for
om castle, 1855. 6.20. 9.s;, a. IN. l.2b. $50
4 somieg and intermediate stations, l.. 90,
e'hap N ~ and intermediate station l2.b5. 9.S5.
b,p.. SUNDAY TRAINS:
h 'eiphaa sn and intermediate stations, $40
aitipe niittaiuelphla and New York, l.S2, a. IN.
In. |.iH'ofe and Washington, 1872, 1.55
rad ua illrther ~ Information passengers arc re-
4 ~ ~ u 70 me me time tables posted at tho not.
nrdo,. a., NJ, tram onHMonday, Wednesday &
In WIN NIL miii hase close connection at De-
Win train for Ocean City,
n. hENNEY. Superintendent.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-18
EIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.

LsIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.
EPosIToRY OF THE PUBLIC MONEYS.
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
EDWARD Belts. PRESIDENT.
EoRGE D. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER.
aid mp CapiGsis R50o.oOU
hiladelphia and New York Exchange frIr :.
ished to regular Depositors without charge.
Discount days. Mondays aud Thursdays, at
A. NJ.
DIRECTORS:
iement B. Smyth, george W. Bush,
etael Pusey, Eli Garrett,
Henry S. McComb Joshua T. Heald
Daniel James. William TatnalI,
xEaE Edwart Betta~ ,uares
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
The Present and Future of Belgrade,

A correspondent of the London Tale-
graph gives the following: Belgradeisa
pleasant, homely little capital, Of indif-
ferent morals, as 1 am informed, but
unusual charity. No one is rich, ana
very, very few so poor as to beg 1 have
seen, indeed, but two beggars in three
days, and those We're deformed. Living
is so cheap that sixpence day will sup
port Il man comfortably. There is no
aristocracy, and the prince dwells very
close to his subjects. They speak of him
familiarity, as of a friend. elected by
themselves to honor. He has palace,
an unpretentious building of consider
able size, but no court, for there ale no
courtiers nor officials of rank.
People don't cheer when their band
some princess drives by with her body
guard Of cavalry, but they salute and
smile. The Servians, simply and
chNrmingly democratic, have no loyalty
toward their reigning house. Like the
inhabitants of the moon, according to
the French report, they expect their
prince TO be worker, and on that con-
dltlon they are contented to obey him.
His duty, above ali things, is to forward
the grand idea, and to raise Servia
among the peoples. He has still much
to do in both cases, but much has been
done.
Perhaps the money spent in building
and decorating the theater might have
been laid out to more advantage in pay
ing the town anew or in lighting it. For
its streets, wide enough, are about as
comfortable to walk over as a road new
ly macadamized; and its lamps, very
few and far between, are filed with pc
troleum. There is not railway in the
country, as every one knows. But the
Serviaus are anxious to learn, and they
do their best.
The future importance of this country
is very great. With the Save on one
side, opening into the Adriatic, and the
Danube on the other, with mines of iron,
silver, lead and copper profitably work
ing even now-at least before the war
Belgrade should take an important
place among cities.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
A Plum Pudding Story.

The following story was told of a
Yankee captain and his mate When
ever there was a plum pudding made by
the captain orders all of the plums
were put into one end of it, and that end
placed next to the captain, who, after
helping himself, passed it to the mate,
who never found any plums in his part
of it. Well, after this game had been
played for some time, the mate prevailed
on the steward to place the end which
had no plums in it next to the captain.
The captain no sooner saw the pudding
than he discovered that he had the
wrong end of it. Picking up the dish,
aud turning it in his hands as if merely
examining the china, he said This
dish cost me two shillings in Liverpool, y
and put it down again, as though with
out design, with the plum end next him
self. els it possible ?" said the mate
taking up the dish. 81 shouldn't sup
pose it was worth more than q shilling,
and as if in perfect innocence, he put
down the dish with the plum end next tt
himself. The captain looked at the
mate, the mate looked at the captain
The captain laughed, the mate laughed
81 tell you what, young one, said the
captain, "you've found me out, so vel
just cut the pudding lengthwise thii
time, and have the plums fairly dis
tributed hereafter"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
Revenue Receipts.

The statement prepared at the United
States Treasury department shows the
receipts from specific sources of revenue
for the year ending with the thirtieth OF
June, namely:
Total from spirits taxed at seventy
and ninety cents per gallon, $51, 800,
458 A.
Total from special taxes on rectifers,
wholesale and retail liquor dealers, man
ufacturers of stills and still worms, and
stamps of various kinds, S., OBS, 802. Al,
an aggregate of $50, 426, ,260.8 85, or 81,
359,6l5.55 more than the receipts last
year.
From tobacco of all kinds, together
with special taxes, $39, 795, ,275. .43, OF
50, 491 1886. SO more than the receipts Of
last year.
From fermented liquors, including
the special tax, 1851, ,280.66, an in,
crease of $431, LAG over the receipts of
last year.
From banks and bankers deposits and
circulation, 81, 006, ,698.03.
From adhesive stamps, So, 518, 487. 81.
From penalties, $409, ,282.87.
From articles and occupations former,
ly taxed but now exempt, $500, $40. 13,
making a total of $117, 1886, ,625.48, OIL
SO, 691, All 25 more than the receipts, last
year,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
The Prospects of Trade.

The Boston advertiser prints letter
written by well known jobber in the
Western trade in answer to the ques,
tion, from discontented stockholder
"What is the matter with our cotton
mills ?" which concludes as follows As
far as 1 have canvassed my views with
the most intelligent merchants, hope
full feeling exists that general effort
will be put forth to make the fall trade
large and profitable one; that manu-
facturers and commission houses must
make profit or stop their looms; that
jobbers need a profitable business to
continue in the trade; that retailers
need it to keep open the regular chan
nels for reasonable prices to consumers;
that the entire people need it, as no
branch of trade can suffer for any length
of time without affecting injuriously
other branches. With good health
among the people, and good crops gen
orally, proper economy in all things,
the future looks brighter than for many
years past, and it only needs now a CON
centrated, intelligent action on the part
of those who have the power in the
East, to have healthy demand for all
the goods made or making, and send in
exchange the untold wealth of the fields
and pastures of the West.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
A Brave Old Soldier.

The Raleigh IN. o. Sentinel tells the
following humorous story: He was quite
an old man, and had quite bad limp,
and remarked as he touched his hat
"All want is money enough to go to
Savannah. l feel that [ have not got
long to live, and l want to be buried in
that nice, cool graveyard outside of Say
annah."
The appeal didn't open a single wallet.
He was talking to three men who had
found a shady spot under grocery avn
ing, and he seemed a little disappointed.
Pulling new string, he remarked:
Gentlemen, won't you do something for
an old soldier 2" "Were you soldier
in the last war 2" asked one of the group.
81 was" was the prompt reply. "What
branch of the service2" "The heavy
artillery" Where were you sta
toned ?"
"Well," slowly replied the stranger,
as if he hadn't expected such ques-
ton, "we were sometimes here and
sometimes there. ihe fact was, our ar
tillery was so heavy that we generally
kept it on hill. The Confederate gov
ernment didn't seem to expect that us
three or four men were going to drag q
big cannon all over the country and whip
the Yankees to boot. Yes, was wounded
in the left leg"
'Jn what action ?" was asked.
81 never knew what they named it
my business was to get up and hump
and knock thunder out of whole Union
regiment at once, and you just bet ]
didn't have any time to fool around and
ask what they were going to name the
battle. l went into the war to fight,
and didn't ] just throw myself, though. ,
Did you throw yourself under {
wagon 2" quietly asked one of the three
Sometimes did and sometimes
didn't. They used to let me fight any
way to win. I've fit from under a wagoI
and from the top of O tree, and the boy
used to call me the wildcat.
"They must have seen you clawing
to the rear" suggested another of th'
trio.
"Very likely, gentlemen. Sometime
l could fight better at the rear, and
went back. Then I'd change and figh
on the flank, and then I'd advance anC
NOW 'em down in front"
"Where were you wounded 2"
"ln the leg-just about here. Th
surgeon said three or four bullets hit m
at once"
"Be honest, now, old man, and tell u
if you didn't get that leg hurt in mil
OF around machinery"
"Great God! do You doubt my word9 2
gasped the man, starting back.
"We dol" they replied, in chorus. FL
closely scanned each face, and was in
dulging in gestures to show how he de
plored such conduct toward one who ha
fought bravely, when one of the me-
said:
"Come now, speak the truth, an
we'll raise you thirty cents.
The old man turned to go, halted, hes
itated, and said 81 suppose, gentle
men, that fell off building in Allan
ia and hurt my leg, but it happened $
burned close after battle that coul
never really tell whether the fall or tn
fight hurt me most. Now, please pas
i'll your ten centses."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17

MANY who suffering from the effects of the warm
weather and are debitated are advised by physicians
take moderate amounts of whisky two three times
during the day In little while those who adopt this
advice frequently Increase the number of drinks" and
In time become confirmed ineb-ates beverage which
Will create thirst for intoxicating liquors. and which
Is intended especially for the benefit of dsbitated
persons, whether at home abroad is DR.. Schencks
Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the juices of many medi-
cna herbs this preparation does not create appetite
tor the intoxicating The nourlshng and lifesup-
porting properties of many valuable natural productions
contained in 1t and well known TO medical men have a
most strengthening influence single bottle of the
Tonic will demonstrate its valuable qualities For
debility arising from sickness exeron from any
whatever, wneglassfu of Sea Weed Tonic taken
after meals will strengthen the stomach and create
appetite for wholesome food. To all who about
leaving their homes, desire to that the excellent
effects of Dr. Schelcks seasonable remedies Sea Weed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills. particularly eviden;
when taken by those who injuriousy affected by
chanse of water and diet No person should leave home
without taking supply of these safeguards along. Fol
sale Ivy all Druggists,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
BRooK1YN. N. z. August 16.

DHOOhbfN, IN. L., huBurb 10.
Gentlemen-It is with feelings Of gratitude
that place before you simple statement Of
my sufferings and cure from the use OF the
Peruvian Syrup. I am forty years Of age, and
my occupation is that of q map engraver.
About fifteen years ago ] was attacked with
what suppose wss disease Of the spine. l
could not walk erect, owing TO great weak
ness which 1 experienced at the small Of my
back. My digestion became impaired, and by
degrees my whole system became deranged.
| suffered in this way for seven years, and
then placed myself in the hands Of eminent
physicians. They treated me with mercury
and many other strong remedies, but grew
worse instead of better.
In the spring Of 1857, there appeared upon
my back and side two large assesses, and at
this time was also suffering from very bad
fistula my whole system became utterly pros
trated when WAS advised to try the Peruvian
Syrup. l commenced using it, and at once
experienced great relief. 1 have taken three
bottles of it, and every trace of my former
complaints have left me. My system has re-
gained its strength my appetite has returned
and l feel myself completely renewed in age
and vigor. In word, my health is now per
feet, and l can truly say that l was nevor able
to do more work, and with greater ease to my
self, than at this time.
Yours respectfully, JAMES P. Cox.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
Well Armed.

As an instance of the completeness of
the equipment of the Indians who are
now fighting the troops, the case of the
chief killed by Buffalo Bill. or Cody
(who with other scouts is with General
Merritt), was particularly mentioned
From him as he lay dead on the field,
was taken, first, Winchester repeating
rifle of the latest and most improved
pattern, with full supply of ammuni-
tion for it; second, the newest style of
Smith & Wesson navy revolver, with
ammunition; Il Colts old style navy re-
volyer, with ammunition; heavy knife,
shield, and spear.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
The Seryian General,

Gen. Fadeyeff, who is to succeed Gen.
TchernayeH as commander of the Ser
vian forces, acquired distinction in the
Caucasian wars. He rose rapidly in the
Russian service, and was subsequently,
known as an ardent friend of the Sclavic
race. The Russian government having
changed its policy in regard to Austria,
Gen. Fadeyetf 8 writings fell into dis
favor, and he was allowed to retire from
the army with full pay. He may be ex-
pected to do all that is possible to re-
trieve the Servian disasters.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
A Lively Skirmish.

While the steamer Far West was talk
ing troops up the Powder river, the In
dams stood on both banks, and with
oaths dared Col. Moore with his troops
to leave the boat and land. A few shells
were fired from twelve-pounder, which
scattered the Indians, and they disap-
peared from the south bank. Dave
Campbell, pilot of the Far West, with
two Rec scouts, then landed and went
TO recounoiter. They soon found that
the Indians were tndeavoring to cut
them off from the boat, and, turning
their horses heads, they started as fast
rs possible for the steamer. Seven
Sioux had circled SO as to intercept
them, and it became a race for dear life.
The horse of one of the scouts fell be-
hind, and was soon shot. The scout
started on foot, but it was no use. This
same Sioux who had killed his horse
soon reached him and put bullet
through his lungs. Dave Campbell
heard the shot, and looking behind saw
the wounded scout lying on the ground.
He said to the other scout that they must
go back and get that man. Although it was
rs much as their lives were worth, they
turned, and as they did so, they saw the
Sioux dismounting from his pony. Dave
fired, and the Sioux fell, his scalping
knife in his hand. Dave and the Rec
then scalped the Sioux, and started with
the wounded man for the Far West.
During all this time Col. Moore, al
though with three companies of troops,
sent no one to the relief of the three
men. Finally Grant Marsh, captain of
the Far West, called for fifteen volun-
teers. Fifteen soldiers Immediately Of
ferred their services, but Col. Moore or,
dered them not to leave the boat. How
ever, eight of them, contrary to orders.
went with Captain Marsh and brought
in Campbell and the two scouts.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-17
A New Office,

The Boston journal says: There is
talk iu Washington of passing a bill
comforting upon President Grant on ais
retirement the office of permanent
president of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, with salary of $40, 900 or $12, 900
per annum. The principal object of
this measure is apparent from the re.
ported fact that the President will retire
from his present Office a comparatively
poor man. The scheme is attributed to
General Banks, and it is said that it
meets with much favor.