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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

The following, from the NeW York
Christian AduOcate, written by its edi-
tor-in chief, DR.. Currie, some years
since, is yet more true to-day than when
it was written; as the popularity of the
instrument has extended, the number of
incompetent makers has increased.
There are now few articles in reference
to which the public is more deceived
and imposed upon than in parlor or cot.
tage organs. This is attested by the
thousands of such instruments now
standing utterly useless, all over the
country. which are but few months or
years old:
CABINET OR PARLoR ORGANs.-As
usual in such cases, the new and large
demand for these instruments has in
duced great number of persons to en-
gage IN their manufacture, some of
whom are quite unequal to the business
they have undertaken. It requiressom
thing more than the mechanical skill of
the artificer in wood and iron to make
and prepare for use q musical instru-
ment and y3t some have evidently
brought nothing else to their aid in the
business. The result is that the country
is becoming filed with inferior and de-
fectlve instruments. Large sums OF
money are expended for valueless arti-
cles, and the people are defrauded of
their needed musical education. The
evil is intensified by the fact that these
inferior instruments are, on account of
their inferiority, most industriously
urged upon the public. Because they
cannot compete with better ones in the
open market, they are pressed upon the
public by direct solicitations; and be-
cause they offer larger commissions,
they are those most commonly offered
by agents and hawked by peldlers.
And as most purchasers are unable to
Judge of the relative merits of these
things, the inferior articles are often
bought when better ones are desired,
and would be cheerfully paid for.
Induced by these considerations, we
have been at some pains to ascertain
what instrument of the many now solic-
iting the public favor combines the
greatest amount of real excellencies.
We have prosecuted this inquiry entirely
independently of aid or direction from
interested parties. The opinions of
some of the best musical critics, COM
posers, and performers have been OBJ
tanned reports of experiments made in
the ordinary use of various instruments
in churches, schools and families have
been compared, all of which with singu-
lar unanimity concur in assigning the
first place to the Cabinet Organ of
Mason & Hamlin-a decision that CORE
spends with our own previously formed
convictions. We have written
these things without solicitation from
any one, and without the knowledge of
those whose pecuniary interests we may
seem to favor The interest of our
readers is the object we have sought es
pecially to promote, and in that interest
we have prosecuted our inquiries, and
now we record our convictions. .-Ne,O
York Christian Advocate.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
The Failure of Daniel Drew.

Daniel Drew has gone into voluntary
bankruptcy. Financial embarrassments
for the last year, consequent upon his
heavy losses Of two and three years ago,
ere the immediate cause of this unex-
pected proceeding.
Mr.. Drew stated to a reporter that his
liabilities would probably amount to
5000, 900; the amount of assets he was
unable to state without recourse to the
schedules, which had been filed with the
other papers. Their amount would de-
pend, he said, upon the prices his prop
erty would bring at forced sale. What
property remains, unsecured to other
creditors, would have sold for about
three hundred thousand dollars before
the present depression in business. The
endowment of the Drew theological
seminary at Madison, N. j., for $780,
600, and that of the Wesleyan Univer-
sity at Middletown, Conn, for s1OO,-
OOO, are secured by mortgages on his
farms in Putnam county, N. Y, of
which he owns five or six. This was
done soon after his first troubles, when
he felt the need of protecting them.
Two years ago these farms would have
brought, Mr.. Drew estimates, about two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. As
executor of the estate of his grandchild-
rem Mr.. Drew is liable for 5000, 900 ad-
ditional, but this is secured by mort
cages.
Mr.. Drew has been in business for
forty years or more, and in Wall street
for thirty years past; but since he left
the street in March, 1875, he has done
no business whatever. He dates the be-
ginning of his financial misfo1tunes to
the loss of million on a corner in
Northwestern two or three years ago.
He next lost on Toledo and Wabash, on
which he was "short," and on the enter
prise of constructing the "Canada
Southern railway. He was also gen
eral partner in the firm of King, Cox &
Co., brokers, into which, he says, he
went as matter of friendship. When
they failed it was found that they had no
property in their own names, and Mr..
Drew being the only member of the firm
with property, he of course was forced
to bear the losses. The Quicksilver
mining company also caused him a
heavy loss. Mr.. Drew expresses his
hope and belief that enough will be re-
allied to meet all liabilities.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
The Centennial Legion.

The Centennial legion, which is to
parade at Philadelphia on next Inde-
pendence day, as escort of the Presi-
dent of the United States, is composed
OF one military company from each of
the original thirteen States:
New Hampshire-Amoskeag Veterans.
Massachusetts, Boston Light Infantry.
Rhode Island First Light Infantry.
Connecticut-New Haven Grays.
New York-Old Guard.
New Jersey-Phil. Kearney Guard.
Pennsylvania-State Fencibles.
Delaware-American Rifles.
Maryland-Fifth Maryland Infantry.
Virginia-Norfolk Light Artillery
Blues.
North Carolina-Fayetteville Rifles.
South Carolina Washington Light
Infantry.
Georgia-C Clinch Rifles.
Each command will wear its own uni
form, and carry the flag of its State, and
a medal commemorative of the occasion
will be presented to each member of the
legion
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
Waiting for Better Times.

"You are not having many nice
dresses this year." said one Chicago
belle to another, the other evening.
"No, 1 know 1 don't" was the reply
"But why don't youS" continued the
inquisitive friend.
"Well, I will tell you, Madge," was
the answer. "You see pa SAYS that
we've got to scrimp along a little for q
while until he can make an assignment
or something, after which he says We
can 'splurge all we want"
The friend looked surprised for mo-
ment, and then turning to her associate,
exclaimed, in burst Of confidence:
"Why, that's just what my father
keeps saying-what can they meanG"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
Pimples, Eruptions, Rough Skin.

The system being put under the influence Of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for q
few weeks, the ekin becomes smooth, clear,
soft and velvety, and being illuminated with
the glow of perfect health from within, true
beauty stands forth in all it's glory. The effects
Of all medicines which operate upon the sys-
tenn through the medium Of the blood are
necessarily somewhat slow, no matter how
good the remedy employed. While one to three
bottles clear the skin Of pimples, blotches,
eruptions, yellow Spots comedoDes, or "grubs, "
dozen may possibly be required to cure some
cases where the blood is rotten with scro-
fulous or virulent blood poisons. The cure of
these diseases, however, from the common
pimple to the worst scrofula, is, with the use
OF this most potent agent, only a matter of
time. Sold by dealers in medicines.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
Policy.

A portly Detroit citizen fell in the
mud, and another citizen who had a
grudge against him called to newsboy
twelve or thirteen years old and said:
eff you'll go up to that fat man and
ask him what he picked up I'll give you
a quarter"
"Not for dollar-not for ten |" ex-
claimed the lad.
"Why?"
81 could get away from him, I know,
but guess he'd be mad, and won't do
it. I'm just growing up now, and 1
don't know but I'll want to be that very
mans son-in-law some dayl"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
Important to Persons Visiting New York
or the Centennial.

The GRAND UNION HOTEL, New York. oppo-
cite the Grand Central depot, has over $50 ele-
gantly furnished rooms. Elevator, steam, and
all modern improvements. European plan.
Carriage hire is saved, as baggage is taken
to and from the depot, free OF expense. The
restaurants supplied with the best. Guests
can live better for less money at th, Grand
Union, than at any other first-clase hotel.
ptages and cars pass the hotel constantly to all
Sarts OF the city, and to Philadelphia depot. n
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

3, 1875, reorganizing the staff corps,
provide "that no officer now in service
shall be reduced in rank or mustered
out" by reason of reductions made by
said acts. There are now in the service
in excess of the number allowed by
these acts four inspectors general (coi.
onels), four judge advocates (maiors),
one colonel and seven storekeepers
(captains) in the quartermaster's depart
ment, and eleven ordnance storekeepers
(captains). Veterinary surgeons and
uperintendents of national cemeteries
are recognized as civilians.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
United States Army.

The following facts and figures, cleaned
from the "Army Register 'or 1875,
now ready fer distribution, possess more
than ordinary interest in view If the
much talked of reduction of the army :
The aggregate strength of the army,
counting every one connected with the
military service, except contract, or act
ing assistant surgeons, and teamsters in
the employ of the quartermaster's de-
partment, and including the professors
and cadets at West Point, is %, ,346, as
shown by the subjoined statement:
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous sffeo-
tions cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using JUNIpER TAR Soar. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard 4
Co., New York. as there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are worth
less.-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

" The Importance of play for children
and young people" is the subject of the
annual prizes of the eacademy of sciences,
letters, and arts of Amiens. The prize
is gold medal worth $40.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

OoNTENThENT.-"I never complained
of my condition but once, said an old
man, "when my feet were bare and
had no money to buy shoes; but 1 met
a man without feet, and became con-
tented"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
THE CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS.
The Space Allotted and Marked on TO the
Various Nations.

The space in the main exhibition
building in Philadelphia is now all
allotted and marked off. The following
is the number of square feet occupied
Inv each country
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
Space in machinery hall has been
allotted as follows:

The United States will occupy prob
ably three hundred thousand square feet
of space in this building.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30
No. I2.

W nEN WHITING TO ADVERTIsERk,
w please say that you saw the adVsrtiss ,
meat In this paper.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-03-30

See notice Family Bitters.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
Senator Allison at Quasqueton

AS was duly announced, Senator ALI
son delivered rousiDg Republican speech
at Quasqueton last night. The weather
proved very unfavorable, but in spite of
every Inconvenience, the Congregational
church was crowded to overlooking with
the best citizens of Quasqueton and vi
cinity. 1t is estimated that nearly 400
people were in attendance, onc-fourth of
whom could not gain admittance. Pro-
viding the weather had been pleasant and
the meeting had been held in the open
air, we have no doubt that there would
have been nearly 1000 people present.
MIR. Allison's speech was characterized
throughout as calm, dignifed and gen
tlemanly discussion of the great political
questions, treated in a manner that shows
evidence of close study. The financial
question he handled in manner that ev-
erybody could understand, fully explain
ing the different clauses of the resumption
act and setting forth to his hearers the
true course to be pursued. His speech
gave abundant satisfaction to both Demo
Gratis and Republicans and on every side
could be heard expressions of approval
Mr.. Allison will speak at Buffalo Grove
tonight, and it the weather proves favor
able, a splendid meeting is anticipated. -
He will speak in the Court House in this
city on tomorrow Saturday evening =
Give him full house.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
Communicated.

ED. Observation-Disclosures whose en-
terprlse is only adequate to the produc-
ton of one horse patent inside papers are
considered fair game for everybody who
admires true journalism. Those who
read and patronize such papers are gener-
ally pitied, but there is no rule without
an exception. We are led to these reflec-
tons by the style of the Conservative, es-
pecially of late, and now feel convinced
that the readers of that concern have rea-
son to rejoice that its inside is patented.
Had we the influence over the proprietor
that some possess, we should urge max
ing clean patent right concern of the
entire sheet. 1t would trouble even a
democratic smelling committee to find its
editorial column, and when found the
trouble has only just begun. One weeks
issue appears to be but little more than q
reprint of the preceding one, and that
when political matter is abundant beyond
measure. There is scarcely one political
article contained in the last issue that has
not been proven false and so conceded by
the more reputable organs of its own
party. 1t draws its political milk from
tHleo s"ecI sCeHtcu souICcS, VIZ, INC
Chicago Times, Dubuque Herald and
New York Sun. Genius even satanic in
its nature has its admirers, but what can
be said for those who but feebly reflect
the vileness of ADLER revilers. A paper
so Inscriptions and weak ought to sink
and disgrace any party, cause or person
1t espouses. Fairness is a stranger to its
management and truth refugee from its
columns. Let US pity those who are
obliged to depend on the Conservative for
information, as its tone and principles are
deceptive, unwholesome and dangerous
III II 4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

Mt. Vernon School House, Fremont
township, Wednesday, Oct 25, at 7:3O
P. NJ, speaker, Hon NJ. w. Harmon.
Rowley, Wednesday, Oct. %, at 7:30
P. NJ, speaker, Hon. W. G. Donnan.
Jesup, Tuesday, Oct "a, at 73o P. NJ,
speaker, Hon. D. N. Cooley
Middlefield Center School House, We'd
nesday, Oct. 25, at 73O P. NJ, speaker,
Gen. NJ. M. Trumbull.
Brandon, Friday, Oct 81, at 7:3O p NJ,
speaker, Hon. W. G. Donnan.
Independence, Wednesday, Oct %, at
7:3O P. NJ, speakers, Hons. D. N Cooley
and Charles Beardsley.
Hazleton, Tuesday, Oct. "a, at 73O P.
NJ, speaker, Hon. w. G. Donnan.
Winthrop, Thursday, Oct, 26, at 1870
P. NJ, speaker, Hon. D. N. Cooley
Littleton, Thursday, Oct. a6, at 7:3O
P. NJ, speaker, Hon. NJ. NJ. Trumbull.
Fairbank, Friday, Oct, 81, at 7:3O P.
NJ, speaker, Gen. NJ. NJ. Trumbull.
Wards Corners, Thursday, Oct. 26, at
7:30 P. NJ. speaker, Hon. w G. Don
nan.
Levi Hooks School House, Westburg
township, Friday, Oct. 81, at 7:30 P. NJ,
speakers, Hon. M. W. Harmon and d. A.
McLeish.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
From westburg.
Westburg, Oct. 10th, 1876.

Westburg, Oct. 10th, 1876.
EDITOR BULLETIN Politics are quiet
here at present, owing to the limited num-
Der of Democratic Reformers We have
only three of that class in the township.
Two of them attended the convention at
Independence to represent the political
views of the one that stayed at home.
We had very enthusiastic Greenback
meeting few weeks ago, but our ardor
was somewhat dampened as the hours
wore away and our speakers did not ap-
pear. Mr.. Cooper OF Westburg, TWEEN
ty-fourth cousin of the Presidential can.
didate. was called upon to speak, but was
unprepared to enlighten the assembly on
the greenbaek conundrum.
There is only one person in Westburg
now that has any thoughts of third
term" She Is widowed lady who has
buried two husbands and declares herself
strongly in favor of the third term prin-
ciple.
We have heard some talk lately of
opening coal mine in this township, two
miles from Jesup, where coal was discov-
cred three years ago; but we think the
project will be postponed until Jesup has
a flour mill and a population of hundred
thousand, which will probably be sew
eral months yet, as the mill is not COM
pleted, and the present number of inhabi-
tants is something less than ten thousand
but rapidly increaaing The increase is
due principally to home talent and energy
of the enterprising citizens, and accord
ing to the Vindicator, they have "just
such babies as they want"
We are to have match game of ball
here tomorrow, between the Light Run
ming Domestlcs of Westburg and the
Heavy Pots of Jesup. The affair has
created considerable excitement and some
heavy betting. Pools are selling in favor
of the Heavy Pots. The game will
doubtless be close one.
We learn that two of our energetic
young Westburgers, Mr.. F. w. Kelley
and Mr.. j. Limbert will start next week
not for the Centennial; no, that has but
little attraction to them, comparatively
but to Wisconsin. This would not seem
very strange, were it not for the statement
made by their friends to the effect that
the bachelor days of these young men are
numbered, and that they will return in
few weeks with their wives and settle
down in Westburg as honest grangers.-
The young ladies of Westburg and vicin-
ity naturally feel little piqued, as we'll
they may, to think that Wisconsin carries
off these two first class prizes.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
DIED.

At Hazleton, Iowa, Oct 4th, 1876, in
the Goth year of her age, Mrs. Margaret
Hurlburt, wife of Mr. Augustus Hurlburt
Mrs Hurlburt was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Pierson. She was q native
of Pennsylvania. When she was three
years old, her parents removed to Knox
county, Ohio, where they lived and died.
On the 18th of March, 1886, she was
joined in marriage with Mr.. Hurlburt.
In November, 1852, she and her hus-
band came to Iowa and settled in Halle
ton, where they remained until her death.
Mrs. Hurlburt was a woman of warm
sympathies and possessed large amount
of sound judgment and good common
sense Emphatically home body, she
was best known in the household of
which she formed part; and yet, her
kind words and helping deeds, beyond the
circle of home, cndeared her to many
hearts not connected to her by ties of re-
lationship, and she leaves behind her
many who will mourn her loss with a
sincere sorrow.
Mrs. H. at the early age of IA, became
a member of the Presbyterian church,
and her life has been that of a constant
christian. During the last four or five
years, she was an invalid, and though for
the most of the time great sufferer, she
bore her atfliction with patience and resig-
nation, supported by the promise and
presence of her Savior. She was sustain
ed to the last by an unwavering trust in
Christ. Her funeral was attended by
large number of mourning friends, the
services being conducted by the Rev. M.
Mcmillan, of Oelwein, who took for his
text, the words of Job "Man that IS born of
woman is of few days and full of trouble"
To the bereaved husband and the surviv-
ing children, are extended the warm SYM
pathies of tie entire community where
they have so long resided.
l.. V. JOHNSTON.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20

NEWSPAPER CHANGES. The Cerro Cor
do Republican has been sold to John
West, who will henccforth take charge
Mr.. tanning has brought the Republican
up to standard OF excellence that is sur
passed by no paper in the state. We
wish the paper abundant success under
its new management.
A half interest in the Mitchell County
Neaos has been transferred to Mr.. G.. W.
Bennett, of Charles City, Iowa. Mr.
Foster, the present editor, announces that
he will be found in the practical depart
ment Of the concern, sleeves rolled up
ETC., while Mr.. Bennett will devote his at
tention to news gathering, soliciting work
etc. The Necs deserves the hearty sup
port of the people of Mitchell county, land
we believe it will get it,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20

SAD ACCIDENT While threshing on
the premises of Sampson George, last
Saturday, Robert Wright, of Fairbank,
caught his right hand in the cylinder of
the machine, which so tore and manglcd
it as to make amputation at the wrist
necessary. DR.. Wilson, of this city, was
called, and, assisted by Drs. Ward, of
Fairbank, performed the painful opera
ton. Mr.. Wright has Q family depend
ent on him for support, and, IN view Of
this fact, we understand a subscription
paper is being circulated and quite sum
has already been subscribed. Having
lost his good right hand and the cold win.
ter months fast approaching, with wife
and little ones to provide for, the good
people of Fairbank can do no less thar
to see that want does not creep over his
threshold.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20
NEW HOTEL.

Mr.. Geo. Snyder, of Dubuque, has
leased the Hageman block on Chatham
street and been fitting it up for hotel
The property has been fitted up at great
expense, and Mr.. Snyder has furnished il
new throughout 1t will make first
class commercial hotel, having good sam
pie rooms connected with it, The hote
Is to be called the Central House and will
be opened on Monday next for the accom-
mediation Of all who may give him call
and none will 60 away dissatisfied. II
will be very convenient for the travelling
public, as it is centrally located.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20

STRANGE But TRUE.-Your cough Is
killing you. Is your life worth % cents?
If so, use DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer,
the great eradicator of all Lung Diseases.
1t is superior to all other remedies yet
discovered for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Whooping Cough, Group and all diseases
of the Throat and Lungs. Price, % cts,
so cents, and $1.00. Call at Tabor &
Sons Drug Store, Independence, Iowa,
and obtain bottle If relief is not af-
forded, money refunded. Two doses
will reliere the most severe case. A sure
speedy, and perfectly safe remedy, PROV
ed by trial to excel any other in the
world. Remember it is warranted.
Arnold's Diarrhea Balsam % and so
cents.
Arnold's Bilious Balsam Mandrake
Pills, operating without pain or sickness.
COMPOUNDED by the DR.. Seth Arnold's
Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, X. l ..
rmf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-10-20

THE poorest speech of the campaign is
said to have been delivered in this city
last evening by the Democratic candidate
for Congress, j M. Griffith. 1t was a
good deal like Tilden's letter of accept
Democrats parade the fact with great
bombast that Mr.. Griffith can talk fast
AS proof that lie has no confidence in
that Mr.. Hutchins, republican speaker,
challenged him to a joint discussion al
West Union the other evening, and he
(Griflith) refused point-blank to talk with
him. Every speech he makes will add to
Burdick's majority.