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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11
The Crime Of Arson.

The alarming prevalence of the crime
OF arson, which costs the country fifty
millions q year, and for which the con-
vention of fire underwriters have been
trying to find preventive, proceeds
mainly from two motives-the malicious
or revengeful motive, and the mercenary
or insurance award motive. There are
also cases in which the crime is perpe-
trated as means of covering up some
other crime. Persevering research,
aided by the guidance thus furnished,
ought to lead to the discovery of the
offenders in q large proportion of in
stances. The fire underwriters have, of
course, the best of reasons for prosecut-
ing their researches in the event of any
incendiary fire by which they lose
money but they have not yet been able
to establish an effective system of detec-
tion in their own interest. Insurance
companies are not the only parties con-
cerned in the suppression of this crime.
People whose property is uninsured,
and the tenants of all houses and stores,
whether insured or not, are concerned.
In fact, it is q crime that affects the
whole community, and one that often
results in the destruction of life as well
as property. The incendiary is public
enemy, against whom the hand of every
man should be raised, and with whom
justice should always be as severe as the
law will allow. A wicked young girl in
Buffalo, named Caroline Fox, pleaded
guilty to the charge of having set fire to
an institution there known as the Ingle-
side Home. of which she had been an
inmate, and upon the managers of which
she desired to take revenge. She was
sent by the court to Randall's island
"until discharged by law" Two men
named Skidmore wele tried in Suffolk
county for firing house, the flames of
which consumed three men and one
woman, against whom the accused had
made threats but no insurance COM
pany was interested in their conviction,
and the evidence offered was insufficient
to secure it. Gases like these, with such
results, would be less frequent than they
are if some means were devised of secur.
ing the cooperation of the public at
large with the fire underwriters in the
suppression of all incendiarism, without
regard to the incident of Insurance.
NeaU York Stna.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11
Truthfulness to Children.

A parent, unlike poet, is not born
he is made. There are certain things
which he has at once to learn, or he will
have no more influence over his child
than if he we're common stranger. To
gain obedience, you must first set your
self to deserve it. Whatever you
promise your little one, however small
the thing may seem to you, and what.
ever trouble it costs you, perform it.
Never let the doubt once enter that in
pocent mind that you say what you do
not mean, or will not act up to what
you say. Make as few prohibitory laws
as you possibly can, but once made,
keep them. In what is granted, as in
what is denied, compel yourself, how
ever weary, or worried, or impatient, to
administer always even. handed justice.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11
Snakes i'm Missouri,

The sons of Mr.. Jason Smith, who
lives a dozen miles from Fayette, Mo-,
in the Moniteau township, in exploring
ravine near his house, discovered a
snake den, in which there were 174
blacksnakes all knotted together, one
garter snake, two house snakes and two
moccasins. When the snakes were first
dug out they were torpid, but the sun
soon enlivened the mass of blacksnakes,
and the farmers who had gathered to
see the sight were forced to use hoes,
hatchets, axes, ETC., to put an end to
them.
Another snake story comes from Mr..
Lee Wright, farmer, who lives few
miles east of Fayette. Last fall he hired
man to clean out we'll which had not
been used for some time. He had low
cred the man to the bottom of the well
in a tub, and was turning away when he
heard piercing yell. Looking into the
well he saw multitude of snakes along
the rocky walls reaching out their long
heads. The man from below could see
their glistening eyes. He screamed and
raved, and Topped around in the tub,
and asked to be drawn up. Mr.. Wright
began to turn the windl9ss, and the man
was pulled up through the middle of
protruding snake heads. In his excite
ment he shook the rope, which swayed
the tub TO and fro, SC that he was thrown
uncomfortably near the reptiles. When
he jumped out he was covered with cold
perspiration, aud his body trembled like
leaf. He spread the story of his ad-
venture, and no one could be hired to
clean the well. Mr.. Wright concluded
to remove the rock and fill it up, and
when the work was begun the snakes
began to show themselves. Before ten
feet of rock had been removed seventy
four blacksnakes, from two to six feet
long, We're killed. Then the well caved
in, and the rest were buried.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11
The Undiscovered Country.

Could we but know
The land that ends our dark, uncertain travel,
Where lie those happier hills and meadows
low
All! il beyond the spirits inmost cavil
Anght Of the country could we surely know,
Who would not go1
Might we but hear
The lowering angels high imagined chorus,
Or catch betimes, with watchful eyes and
clear,
One radiant vista Of the realm before us
With one rapt moment given to see aid
hear,
Ah who would fear2
We're we quite sure
To fad the peerless riend who left us lonely (;
Or there, by some celestial stream as pure,
To gaze in eyes that here were love-lit only
This weary mortal coil, were we quite sure,
Who would endure2
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11

"Do you think I shall ever forget it
Only wait, Ernest, and all will come
right in Gods own time," she answered,
with her hand in his.
And thus they parted.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-05-11

1t is time to plant early peas. Then
it will soon be time for hens. Then
come neighborhood fights,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
1n0ex 10 Advertisements.

lNUsEMENTs- Sd pao,-4th. 9Th and 9th columns
BOARD AND RoOMs-6M TQOe-2d column.
Doors AND SHOES Sd Iuge-3tb column.
BuslNRsS NOTICEs-4M Pdge-lst column.
CoPAKTNREsHIP NOTICEs-7H Pace 9th columh'
CORPORATION NoTICEs-7h IGGe-3th coluIDh
DKNTIsTKY-7h Pa0e-5th column 49,,
DIVIDEND NOTICRs-7h P0Qe-3d and AIN cO!umhb
FIsASCII-7h Pa0e-2d and Sd columns.
FuRsITURE-7M PaOe-5th column.
HELP W ASTED-3d Pd0e-6th column.
UoRsRs & AKRIAGEs, &C.-7h Pdge-5th column.
UorsEs AND FARMS WANTED-7h Pdge-5th column
iCK CREAM-3d PaOe-5th coumIi
ISsIRt CrIOs- Oh Pd0c-lst ami ID columns
LECTURES AND MEETINGs-3G P0le-6th column
LE0AL NOUCEs-7h Pa0e-5th column 80
MARBLE AND SLATE MANTELs-d Pdoe-lth cOlumn
MARRIAGES AND DEATHs-jM Pd1e-6th cOlulnn. $3.50,
AIsCELIAkEOUs-3d Pdge-4h column; oh Iage-oth
column.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTAL PdQe-6th column
NEW PUBL AnONs-6M Pd9e-lst column.
PROPOsAIS-7h P0Oe-jth column. 49,
REAL ESTATE For SALE-CITY-7h PdOe-1th column
BROOKLYN-7th Pdge-ith column; COUNfkr-fW rage
-4th and 5th columns.
SALES ny AUCTION-3d PdGe-5th column
eAvIHGs BASRs-7M PGGe-3d column 80
sITUATIOSS WANTED-MALES-3d PdGc-1th coIunlnsi
FgAALES-3d F00e-5th, and 9th columns
sPkCIAL NOnCEs-5M IdGe-6th column. 49,. c,,.
STEAnDOAT. AND kAILROADs-7M P0ge-otn anu otu
srTImTTs OcEAS-3d PaGe-3d and 18th columns.
IEACHFRs-Gh ragged column 60
To LET-CIrY PROPKRTY-IM Pdgc-0tn Column OOON-
TRY-7M f00e-5th column.
WIsTKR RFsORTs-6M ragged column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
PUBLIC OPINION.

Men OF character and brains like WashbWnQ
stand no chance. The han WRITING the wall is Grant
for a third tcrm.-lSyracuse Courier (Dem)
Since John Sherman took tho field Hayes
stock quoted little steader 1t looks though
Hayes would go into the Cony,sou with about % votes
all told Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem)
The Erening Ners is opposed to extending
the term OF the Presidency one day beyond what II
Ia at present and has given good reasons for Its opinion
and furthermore has made Itself hcar-lDetroi News
There Is no doubt that the initiation Demo-
Gratis are as wild and foolish On this question tcehrsza
tom as their enemies desire and that the party Is
already creased preparatory 10 swallowing itsel-os
ton Herald lInd)
We have had little doubt but the candidate
would DO takon from the West; nor have doubt but
Gov. Hayes Ia the upon whom all the elements OF
tho party best unite He those peculiar
qualities OF mind and heart which command the conf
dsncs and respect Of all.-lfoledo Blade tRepD
IL neither Hawley nor Jewell, nor Gov. Rice
will suit for the Woe Presidency along with Brstow and
wSshburno for the first place, there William Walter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.

The State elections OF the Presidential year
begin with the three Ncw-England States,
New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
New Hampshire holds her election In March,
the other two in April. Occurring before the
Presidential Conventions of the great parties
have made their nominations, and while Con-
gress with all its possibilities OF making and
marring the fortunes Of parties and candidates
is still in session. they cannot he held to sig
Nifty much as to the probabilities of the Presi-
dental canvass. New-Ilampshirc and Connect
cut have been for more than twenty
years counted among the close or
doubtful States, the former having been
two or three times carried by the Democrats,
but as a rule held by the Republicans, who
seem to have the best prospects for success in
the approaching election, while Connecticut
more often wavered from the Republican line
and is at present so pronouncedly Democratic
as to leave little hope for Republican success
in April. Rhode Island is so assurcdly Republi-
can that tho nomination of a Democratic
ticket is a mere matter of form, and even that
is sometimes dispensed with. Time has been
from 1854 TILL 1S72-whcn the results Of
the March and April elections in Ncw-lIamp-
shire and Connecticut had great significance
attached to them as furnishing the earliest in
dicalons of popular sentiment, and showing
what changes, if any, were taking place in
public opinion; the canvass then was ami
mated and vigorous; the strength OF each
party was brought out and the returns were
waited for with anxious interest throughout
the country. This was especially the case in
the Spring Of 1860, when the Democrats made
their last grand effort to break the line of Re-
publican States, and the issue of disunion was
understood to be contingent on the result. In
both States the struggle that year was despe-
rate and the canvass more exciting than any
before or since. This year the case is entirely
different. In neither State does the campaign
promise to be exciting or lively.
In New Hampshire the two parties have held
their Conventions, nominated their standard
"bcarers" and flung their mutitudinous reso-
lutions to the breeze. The party organs have
begun, in a dull, languid way, their annual
whacking Of each other; the old stirring ap-
peals are trotted out with kind Of yellowish
stain on the froth of them, as though it was
shaken from the bottom Of the bottle; there
will be by and by meeting or two, and per-
haps music by brass band, and then, four
or five weeks from now, the voting will be
done, and great Republican victory" an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

the Senate, the money to pay for these nela-
rious practices as well as for extensive opera
lions in direct bribery, was obtained by en-
bezzlement from the Mobile post-oiiice. Inc
Republican party makes itself responsible Tor
Spencer while it sustains him in such transac-
tons and turns deaf ear to the petition OIL
Alabama for redress. Well, it Is the Federal
Administration that gave him the means 70
carry on his political campaign, gave him
troops, marshas, commissioners, gave nm
Offices to distribute among his followers
making one Governor Of Dakota and another
a Washington policeman, some gaugers, others
district attorneys, pOstmasters, cons'lls col
lectors, according to the value OF their SER
vices in the DISCRIMINATION of tho State Gov
ernment and the corruption of the ballot.
Now let us see whether tho Republican party
has no word of rebuke for the Administration
which heaps upon it all this di5hOnor.
1t is idle for Mr. Morton to imagine that he
can persuade us to look upon the Republicans
of the South as a hunted and prosecuted and
ostracized people while they are committing
these outrageous frauds upon free government
and while his wretched little faction at wash
ipcton npholds them in the wrong. The only
help and protection the South needs to-day Is
relief from these hOrdes of adventures. III
that relief cannot be given, the result sooner
or later must be the ruin Of the Republican
marty not only in the South but in all the rest
6 ibo ITuinu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
",SEVEN CE.NTS,V

We confess that we like the methOdical way
in which the Senate Of New-Jersey proposes
to authorize municipalities to spend money IN
centennial festivities. "Seven cents Tor each
"inhabitantn is all which the bill permits the
authorities to appropriate-seven cents worm
of pyrotechny, bell-ringing, music, Transparent
cies, anniversary viands to each human Delng,
minor or major, male or female, learned or
ignorant, rich or poor, Republican, Demo-
crat. or Liberal This Is reasonable, though
at the first glance the sum does not look
miraculously large or extrayaSant But
when we como to multiply the num-
Der of inhabitants by seven, tho amount
of centennial cents rises to a very respectable
amount in dollars; and 1t must be pretty
DOOR kind of celebration from which seven
cents worth of Joy cannot be extracted by
every individual. This caution in State
which has been 80 wildly luxurious in the mat
ter of lunatic asylums, shows returning de-
gree of legislative sanity which taxpayers will
appreciate. When it is determined that the
municipalities shall be prudent in their pleas
ures. who knows but other departments may
become equally SO in which rigid economy has
not been exactly the rule.
We believe that it is quite possible to have
a very good time on seven cents a head. BY
this we mean that it is possible for the people
whose idea of good time does not depend
upon the money they hope to make out of it.
Those who expect to profit personally by the
rapures may be of different opinion. AT
any rate, in no other way can the individual
keep holiday at so small an expense. We have
had good times here in York, but they
were drcadfully expensive-reception of the
Japanese reception of Royal Highness, fune-
raj of this deceased party or of that; but
all these barouchngs and salutes and dinings
and balls made devastating inrOads upon the
treasury, and cost much more than seven cents
a head, especially as there were so many heads
which did not pay seven cents or any other
sum of money. If this country can keep its
great birthday at Nev-Jcrsey rates, so much
the better. There would be quite enough OF
the public money spent then. There are so
many who do not come down with even seven
cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
Nesp'a1ork Daily Gribu,1s,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1876.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-The Turks defeated the insurgents near
Trebigne == The clause against secret societies
In the German penal code was rejected in the Reich
stag. - Writs We're served on Minister Schenck
and other, connected with the Emma Mining Com
pany.
DoMKsTlC-In Congress yesterday the law in ref
erence to homesteads on land grants passed i'll the
Senate by a vote of Al to ; in the House report
was made adverse to Department of Commerce;
new bill against the circulation of immoral litera-
ture in the mails opposed by Messrs loar, Con-
ger Garfield, and Chittenden, as striking at news
papers; tho West Point Reduction bill was favored
by MessTs. Randall, Banning, and Holman. -
Tho Northampton Bank robbers secured S7200JO in
securities. -== United States Senator West of Loui-
sana is charged with securing his election by spend
ing $25, 0G0in brides. == In the state Legislature
the Gray Nuns Repeal Ibll passed the Senate the
resolution in regard TO Delaware and Hudson Canal
mismanagement was rejected. == The State Canal
Board met and received reports new division or
ganizatlon of the canals, and reduction of ex-
penses standing committees appointed. 60
The robbery of $i0O,O 900 from a Chicago eastward
bound express car neatly prevented near
Toledo and the four robbers arrested. -= The
Boston Ladies' Committee left Charleston, s. c. last
night for home. after the presentation of the SOU
venirs GO The Lonsdae strikers succumbed.
- The New-Jersey Temperance Alliance held an
enthusiastic meeting and raised $1,000 for a State
Agent.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-In the Pacific Mail inquiry
Theodore r. johnson and Rufus Hatch testified con-
corning tho Stockwel transactions and the relations
of Messrs. Stockwell Park and Hatch. = The
Aldermen passed an ordinance that all oliiceholdcrs
should be residents of New-York. - A defalca-
ton of $4,000 was discovered at New-Bruns-
wick, n j., which had been made good by the
father of the defaulter - a discharged clerk
plotted to rob the Adams Express Company with
duplicate keys, but detected and He'd. -
1t was sscertained that +. ID. Winslow, the Boston
forger, had sailed for Holland from this city. -
Joseph j. Burroughs was acquitted of wife-murder
in Brooklyn on the ground of insanity. 80 Gold,
1925 1925, 113. Gold value Of the legal-tender
dollar at the close, SSl2 cents.
THE WEATHER-The Government report predicts
cloudy and clearing weather. - In this city yes
terday the day was mild and rainy thermometer,
so. So. 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

GOV. Hayes friends in Ohio are confiden.
that senator shernan's letter will make the former
President To say they Jubilant family expresses
their state OF mind
Gov. Chambcrlain's letter defending his
course In opposing Moses and Wrapper has strengthened
the popular support which he had already. The Repub
can press stands by him with entire unanimty the
efal expression being that IL the Republican party in
south Caroa cannot be- saved except bv putting such
pair OF rasca!s the bench. IT is not worth saving
The Conkling movement in this State is
gaining ground without doubt but stll this assertion of
The lIbdny Ersnind journal seems little too sweep
ing: There is dsas rcement among the Republicans
of New York that by right of splendid ability Of per-
sonal weight OF public influence OF past service and OF
recognized standing Senator Conkllng Is their foremost
plT,rntativr mi when asked for their preference IN
the determination OF higher honors that fact answers IT,
Il il a long time since William Allen has
been heard from The prevalent opinion has been that
his friends have concluded that he had risen up for tie
last time This seems 10 have been mistake however for
The Cincinnati Enquirer takes on To remark Tho
Uncle stil has strength than the Nephew In his
own country, and may yet prove very troublesome The
Democratic party him debt Of gratitude. and may
take n notion to pay him BY supporting him for the
Presidency
There will be a lively cOmmoton in Indiana,
and especially In Indianapolis, when this paragraph
from me Nation reaches there We presume that there
ia nobody In the country who has the smallest belief
In Mr. Mortons honesty politician suppOses tina,
there is any sincerity in thing he says lie makes
speeches, everybody knows whichever side OF any
question lie supposes most likely to be popular and he
has hesitation in fatty and publicly conradicting IN
January what he said in July. Nobody, In fact, credits
him with any convictions OF his own. In pure ana
healthy state OF politics and Of public opinion he would
BIO living IN close retirement and taking bis exercise alter
dark"
Senator Morton's health Is undoubtedly one
Of the greatest stumbling blocks in his road TO the Pfes
deucy This opinion having been generally expressed
The indianapolis yorna! feels moved to say There
good deal OF misunderstanding and Misrepresentation
I'm regard to Senator Mort0n's health. The Journal has
no object In Illustrating the facts and 1t assure the
country Senator Mortons general health is not In
firm but good. and steadily improving He Is 81 years
old and hale and hearty. except as to his lower limos
This difficulty puts him at disadvantage In gowns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

From the extent of the arrangements at the
Hippodrome for the revival meetings under
Messrs. Moody and Sankey, it is apparent that
greater crowds are expected than were gath
cred in Brooklyn or Philadelphia. Nearly all
the Protestant churches in this city Will give
active support to the revivalists, and nothing
except the possible failure of their health can
prevent the entire success of their labors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

SO far as can be judged from the discussions
ia the Ways and Means and Banking and Cur
rency Committees, there is trmer sentiment
in them than has been shown In the House
toward resuming specie payment. Mr.. Hancock
of Texas urges scheme to bring about re-
sumption by midsummer Honest effort to re-
sumo at the date already agreed to and fixed
by national promise, is quite as much as can
b reasonably hoped for; the measures Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

II our memory serves VA, there was meeting OF
representative Democrats about IA year ago at the
Manhattan Club in this city the object Of which
was to exchange congratulations on the great Demo
cratic victories throughout tho country, and take
counsel for the future of the party. Among the
,praAeIs on that somewhat august occasion was the
Hon. 5lr Eaton, Senator from Connecticut. That
gentleman then stated. q manner actually oppres-
1--WE with solcmnity and begged to be held person
ally responsible for hls words, that the National
debt could be paid in ten years by system OF re-
trcnchnont in the Government expenditures There
vas something in his tone and manner that carried
conviction to every heart. His proposition was re-
coiyed with demonstrations Of the widest enthus-
asm; the prevalent impression being that if there
was any mistake in his calculations he would pay
the debt ont of his OWN pocket. We have no desire
10 hurry Mr.. Eaton. but we do take leave to remind
him that the patriots in that meeting had coniidng
natures. They took 1t all for corn. and are waiting
for him to play or pay"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

The best contradiction to rumOrs of impend-
ing war with Spain is to be found i'll the effort
which that country is making to be well rep
resented at the Centennial Exhibition. Our
Philadelphia correspondence contains an inter
esting account of the Spanish preparations for
that display, which include building of Moor
ish architecture that will shelter an armed and
uniformed detachment of soldiers selected from
the Royal Engineers 1t is hoped that all our
contact with the military arm OF spain viii be
comprised in receiving these visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

Phelps of NewJersey New York, and Connecticut alfka
No one could invest the Office with OF the graoes
both practical and rnanenta-lsprngheld Republican
Und)
The twaddle of the Democrats about StatA
sovereignty Of consequence than the theories
that prevailed before the o0d but the right OF local
solf-goyenment was secured by the Constitution bas
been strengthened In the hearts OF the people by every
event. and must forever be preserved the chief bull
wark Of our nberties.-L Boston Herald (IndJ