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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-08-16
Birthday Celebration.

Fox, Pa, July 23d, 1877.
FRIEND PARsoNs:-Asy you are get
ting items from different sections of
the county I thought an item from
this township might not be uninter-
esting.
Mr.. Uriah Rogers celebrated his
eighty-ffth birthday to-day, which
was attended by six of his children,
twenty-three grandchildren, and
twelve great-yrand-children, besides
numerous other friends, who all took
dinner at the house of Peter Thomp-
son, his son.in-law, where he now
lives.
Mr.. Rogers was born in the State Of
New Jersey in the year 1892, his
parents emigrating to Luzerne County
this state, when he was but three
years old, where he lived until he at
tanned his majority and was married.
He removed to Fox township, then
Clearfeld county, in the fall of 1925,
where he commenced, with his wife
and three small children, in the woods
and cleared up farm. He raised Il
large family of children, of which six
were to-day present as we have before
stated. The old gentleman is quite
active for one of his age, and seemed to
enjoy meeting with his children and
grandchildren, and talking and jok
ing with them in his old jovial way
May he yet live many years to meet
with his friends and talk of the days
that are past and gone. w.
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ApplctOn's American Cyclopedia.

Vol. of this admirable work is Just
out, making it half complete, as there
are to he lG in all, of 800 pages each,
one being issued in two months. 1t
makes "a complete library, and no one
can afford TO do without it who would
keep well informed. Price 600 vol
ume iii leather, or 500 in elegant
half Turkey. G. X. Judson, Fredonia,
y. Y, controls the sale in Elk county.
Address him for particulars.
SpD1 1T I
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Tyranny.

The Ohio State Journal talks thus
plainly TO The strikers:
We uphold your right to quit work at
once if your wages do not suit-provided
your contract is finished. We uphold your
right to use every honorable means to
secure satisfact ory wages. But there is
one point we cannot pass without adVocat-
ing d tyranny such as never any government
on earth dared to attempt. No govern
ment in the civilized world ever dared to
say to any workingman that he should not
work for an employer he was pleased to
work for, ut such wages as lie was pleased
to take, and at such contract as was accep-
table to both. If you attempt to say that
because you will not work for certain
wages, no other man shall work for them if
he pleases, you attempt this uncomfortable
tyranny. No government known among
men can permit this tryanny and live. Nor
ought it TO live. Such an exercise Of
brute force to prevent men from choosing
their own work at their own wages, strikes
at the very root Of liberty.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-08-16

Those who join military companies
connected with the State militia, in
time of peace, must be prepared for
the emergencies for which such Or
ganiZations are created. IN case of
difficulty they are subject to be called
upon and must respond. The law on
the subject is very clear and is as fol-
lows:
"Every man who joins military
company in Pennsylvania is sworn to
support the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of Penn
sylvania. He is required to obey the
orders of the Governor, who is conf
mander-in-chief. The duties among
other things, of the military, are to
repel invasion, quell riots and dis
turbances, and aid and assist the civil
officers in maintaining and uphold
ing the laws of the Commonwealth.
Unless a satisfactory substitute is
furnished, if the member refuses to go,
he shall he court-martialed. Under
certain conditions for refusing to 90
he shall be fined 500, and if that is
not paid, he must undergo an impris-
onment of thirty days.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-08-16

Chester, Pa, August 14.-O. F. Bul.
lard, who represents Delaware county in
the state Legislature, has been requested BY
the republican county executive committee
to resign, on account of his alleged irregu.
lari;ies while secretary of Media building
association.
Boston, August A. The English steamer
John Bramail sailed from New Haven
sometime Saturday night with valuable
crgo of ammunition consigned to the
Turkish war department. The Bridgeport
metallic cartridge works shipped fifty-two
car loads Of cartridges, and the Whitney
arms company of New Haven suppl.ed1he
balance of her cargo.
New York, August PA special from
Washington says: A question Of interest
both in its moral and legal aspect, grows
out of the use of Federal troops during the
recent railroad strikes, was discussed in
the Cabinet meeting yesterday. 1t is
whether the United States Government is
bound to pay for the transportation of
troops over railroad when they are sent
TO protect the line Of that road. The Balti.
more and Ohio is considered responsible
for the recent strike. Secretary McCrary
laid the matter before the Cabinet to-day,
but after short discussion it was decided
to reserve final decision in the matter until
the strike was entirely over and the bills
from all the railroad companies are in
None have yet been received, except tha
from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Important Wages Law.

The last Legislature evidently be-
lieved that the laborer is worthy OF
his hire. Among the laws enacted
was one giving claims for wages pri-
ority in all trials in the courts of this
commonwealth. In regard to this ell
actment, an exchange described its
scope as follows:
Heretofore the claims of working
men, after getting into court, by being
placed at the end of the list of cases,
have often been SO delayed from court
to court that the plaintiff, from inabil-
ity to represent when they have come
up, has been compelled to compromise
Il just claim to get the matter settled.
This new law gives all such claims
priority, and so far is a real benefit to
the laboring man,
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READY PREPARED

-KEADY PKEPAKED UK1 Y
Sized Kalsomine is one of the latest
novelties to be found at the WEST
END STORE. Anybody can apply it
by following the directions.
SERVICES mt the Lutheran church
next Sunday morning and evening by
Prof. III. w. Roth, A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all,
DoN'T fail to go and hear Prof. II
w. Roth at the Lutheran church
saturday evening. Tickets for sale al
usual places.
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Notice..

All persons are hereby forbidden
selling goods to, or trusting any person
on my account, without my writer
order, as will pay no debts thus con
tracted after this date.
NJ. IT. FRENCH.
Ridgway May 2, lS77.-lY
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POWELL g. KIME'S.

SUGARS AT POWELL AND
KIME'S are high to be sure; but still
are little cheaper than at any other
store in town.
A NICE LOTOF NEW PRINTS
at POWELL & KIME'S, only eight
cents per. yard.
FLOUR, PORK, FEED, CORN
Meal, Oats, always on hand at
POWELL & KIME'S at bottom pri-
ces.
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Estate Of John Adam Stibeck late
st. Mary's Borough Elk Co., Pa, de-
ceased Letters of administration upon
the above estate having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make payment, and those having
claims to present them without delay
to JOSEPH STIBICH Adnl'rs.
~
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KEEPS PARTLY MADE
Dress Shirts. Only one quality. The
Very Best made from Wamsutta mus
lin and No. 2lO0 three-ply dU linen
Bosoms, six for Six Dollars. Keeps
Custom Shirts to order-siX for 5000
S. A. Rote, Sole Agent, WEST END
STORE
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The Clarion Republican says: The
honor of introducing refined petro-
leum into Europe, belongs to DR.. a.
d. Crawford, of Emlenton, Pa. 1t
occurred while that gentleman was
United States Consul to Belgium, he
having purchased the first oil ever
used there in this country and shipped
it on his own account. History ma
kers should give just accord to DR..
Crawford, who is still a prominent oil
operator, the credit that is due.
TITUsvILLE, PA, December, 1874.
Last spring | was attacked with
headache and bilious stupor, out of
sorts generally. l procured one bottle
of Barosma, and Dandelion and Man
drake Pills, taking both as directed,
and in a few days / was altogether a
changed man, and feeling perfectly
well.
NJ. f. MATHEWS.
Prepared by E. X. Thompson, Titus
vile. Pa. Price, 81 per bottle. Pills,
25 cents per box.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-08-16

Among the many schemes for the
relief of the worllingmen is that of
John Gibson, of Philadelphia. 1t is
to raise fund of 81 100000 by 100000
subscriptions of $40 each, with which
waste unimproved land in New Jersey
or Pennsylvania may be bought, and
ON which men who are willing to work
may be placed
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FOR
Health. Comfort
and Economv.

CsIIN L4IVIIVIIl
Cork Shavngs are unsurpassed as IAN
article for Beds, Mattresses dc. They are
len times as durable as Husks or Straw.
Only 6 cents per lb. Forty pounds will fill
the largest bed. Fsr sale by Armstrong.
Brother & Co., Al aud 46 First Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. n23mlinl.
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How TO SUccEED.-If your seat is
hard to sit upon, stand up. If rock
rises up before you roll it away, OF
climb over it. If you want money,
earn it. 1t takes longer to skin an
elephant than mouse, but the skin is
worth something. If you want conf.
dence, prove yourself worthy of it,
Do not be content in doing what
another has done-surpass it, De
serve success, and it will come. The
boy was not born man. The sun
does not rise like rocket, or go down
like bullet fired from a gun; slowly
and surely it makes its round, and
never tires. 1t is rs easy to bca leader
as to be q wheel horse. If the job be
long, the pay will be the greater ; il
the task be hard, the more competent
you must be do it.
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-PICNICS, FESTIVALS, AND
Private Parties will do well to get
figures for their supplies at the WEST
END STORE. Cakes in a great variety
of STYLES on due notice.
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Administrators Notice,

Estate of John Mclaughlin late of
st. Mary's Boro. Elk Co., Pa, de-
ceased. Letters IestdnentQ1y upon
the above estate have been granted to
the undersigned, all persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
payment, and those having claims to
present the same without delay to
ALICE M'LAUGHLIN ! Admr,s
PATRICK M'LAUGHLIN ( NA"i''i
n19t6.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-08-16

ATPOWELL & KIME'S, YOU
pay cash for goods, and get more than
the worth of your cash.
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County Officers.

President Judge-Hon L. d. Wetmore
| Associate Judges-Hons. Geo. Ed.
| Weis, and Julius Jones.
Sheriff-Daniel Scull.
Treasurer-Jacob McCauley.
District Attorney-C. II. M'Cauley
Co. Superintendent-G r.. Dixon.
Prothonotary, &c-Fred. Schmning.
Deputy Prothonotary-W. S. Horton.
missioners-Michael Wedert, W.
ii. Osterhout, George Reuscher.
commissioners Clerk-W. $. Horton.
Auditors-W. ii. Hyde, II. l. Spang-
Ter, George Rothrock.
Township Officers.
Judge of Election-Will Dickinson.
Inspectors-James Penfield =. II.
Smith.
Justices of the Peace-Cmrles Mead,
Jas. ID. Fullerton.
School Directors-O. B. Grant, JAS.
! Gardner G.. II. Wheeler. N. II. Cum
mings, w. S. Service, Eug. j. Miller.
Supervisors-John Gulnack, Daniel
M'Govern.
Treasurer-W. II. Hyde.
Assessor-M. S. Kline.
Assistant Assessors-Geo. Dickinson,
John Walmsley.
Auditors-Will Dickinson, James
Penfield, j. S. Powell.
Clerk-M. S. Kline.
Constable-Geo. ID. Messenger, Jr.
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Change of Schedule.

On and after Monday, August 18th,
1877, trains will leave Ridgway
station as follows
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIR VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP.

DIR. VAN DIXIE, whose life long
SPECIALITY, and world wide reputation for
CURING SKIN DISEASES, has endeav-
ored for yeers to COMBINE an EXTERNAL
TREATMENT. He has accomplished this de.
sirable RESULT in the preparation of his
compound Sulphur SOAP.' the merits
of which are spoken of by thousands; it is
highly recommended to all our readers.
foa ho0rs py m" 99s;s @sa sSA vas.s Sc
Wholesale DEroT, 400 N. Sd St. Philadel-
phia, Pa. Sold by DRUGGIST.
n2lyleow.
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n. O. MOLASSES FOR COOK
ing, also choice syrup always on hand
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Go to POWELL & KIME for your
flour, feed and pork, and everything
else in the provision line.
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Administrators Notice.

Call at this office for writing paper
and envelopes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-14
r., ,..IsIr,r1,,ERsRrIRG.

- -, r,or OF A LODGE orKNIGFTs OF
pmnvon-yrs1T OF GRAND oFFlcERsH:AND
,,rMnrRs FROM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4. COMMANDMENTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
hoard OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES oPE-
RAT1oSs IN THE ArPoMATTox.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspatch.I
SEPTEMBER Is, 1877.
Grand Dictator Teller and Grand Reporter
Roilc of Richmond, accompanied by about
thirty members OF the several lodges OF
knights OF Honor of your city and Manches-
ter. visited Petersburg last night to organ
ize the lodge OF that order recently insti-
tuted, and assist in The installation and '1nl-
tiation OF its officers and members. Gentle.
men from Richmond occupied all the officers
chairs in the lodge-room, but the ceremonies
OF the evening were mainly conducted by
the visiting grand officials, Messrs: Ielier
and Bailie. The new lodge consists OF thirty
four members. The installation and lnltla-
ton ceremonies were not concluded until
o'clock this morning, when the visiting
brethren were escorted down to the depot
and took their departure for home.
Mr., Irving Jones, a young gentleman OF
this CITY, and recent graduate OF the UNI
yersity Of Virginia, left to-day to assume
the duties OF a member OF the Faculty OF
st. Johns College, at Annapolis, Nd, TO
which he was recently elected.
Indications point to the organization or
workingmen's party here, but whether 1t
can be brought to an efficiency to influence
the fall election is a matter OF some doubt.
There is strong feeling among the work
inrmen in favor OF separate political
union, and by the time the spring election
comes around they will doubtless be ready
to take an active part, II not before.
Mr.. James Il. Blanks, OF this city, Will at
tend the annual session Of the Grand Lodge
of Odd-Fellows OF the United States, which
meets next Monday in Baltimore, as one OF
the representatives from the Grand Lodge
OF Virginia.
Mr.. j. II. Lahmeyer, who has been spend
ing the summer abroad in Germany, arrived
in Baltimore this morning on his return
homeward, well and safe.
At n meeting of the insurance agents OF
this CITY. held to-day, a local Board OF Un-
dcrwriters was organized, and the follow
ing officers elected: John B. Stevens, presl-
dent: DR.. J. Edward Moyler. vicc-presi-
dent; and William n. Page, secretary. a
committee was appointed to report tariff
of rates, which will be reported in day or
two. The former Board Of Underwriters
was recently dissolved, but it has been found
necessary to re0rganiZe.
Blasting operations arc STILL in progress
in the Appomattox just below the city. An
immense bed OF rock, extending under the
channel and rendering navigation some
what dangerous, is being removed.
--. ROBIN ADAIR.
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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.1
BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE,

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE.
September 10, 1877. !
The Conservative County Convention
met at l. O'Clock to-day, and was called to
order by George ?. Bondurant, Esq, coun-
ty superintendent. Fl. B. Nicholas was
elected chairman, and George Booker, Jr.,
appointed secretary.
The delegates from Francisco, Court
house, and Curdsville, not appearing IN
the Convention, 4 committee was appointed
to wait on them and request their attend
ance in the Convention then in session (;
but said request was refused.
The Convention being composed of full
delegation from each Of the townships OF
Marshall, James River, and Slate River
representing large majority OF the Con-
seryative voters Of the county,, proceeded
to discharge the duty assigned to them, and
on the first ballot unanimously nominated
James b. Ficklen as the Conservative cam
didate for this county for the next General
Assembly.
The vote of the Convention for Mr.. Flick
len was 156, being large majority OF the
entire Conservative vote of the county.
The delegates acting in the Convention
were Thomas NJ. Leitch, Y. r. BurkS, f..
NJ. Goodman, J. L. .McKenna, James IL.
Garter, Thomas S. Hall, d. W. Pierce, Ii.
b. Nicholas, G. 3. Hanes, 5. D. Holman,
John c. Turner, John r.. ASee, John L.
Jones, George Booker, Jr., Patrick Is. Car
ter, A. c. Woods, Joseph Ragland, and VIII
liam 4. Dunn. t
II. b. NICHOLAS, Chairman.
George Booker, Jr., Secretary.
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THE DETAILS OF THE LATE HOMICIDE By
THE SHERIFF WHO HANGED JOHN BROwN.-
Some time ago Mr.. James Johnson, living
in one OF the cottages near the Springs
proper, attacked Captain Avis, OF Charles
town, w. Va, and father OF James l.. Avis,
OF this place. and Captain Avis caned him.
On Friday afternoon about 8 O'Clock Cap
tain Avis, who has charge Of the hotel store
room, went down to Mr.. Perry's store, kept
by Mr.. Brown. Captain Avis was followed
into Dir. Perry's store by Mr.. johnson, who
made an attack upon him. Captain Avis,
evidently desiring to avoid difficulty, went
out OF the store, Mr.. johnson following him.
When on the outside Dir. Johnson either
threw or knocked Captain Avis down and
jumped upon him. Captain Avis turned him,
and whilst he had him down struck him
several times with n rock. Captain Avis
then walked to the hotel and Dir. johnson
to his house. His wounds were dressed,
but on Sunday morning between and 10
O'Clock death ended bis suffering. On Sum
day magistrate summoned a jury and held
an inquest. The testimony was conflicting,
and the magistrate held Captain Avis in the
sum of $500, Colonel j. w. Il. Moore becom-
ing his bondsman. s-... g..
Mr.. johnson was buried Monday morn
ing about one and half miles from Orkney,
near the sulphur spring. He was nearly
fifty years old, and Captain Avis is about
sixty. The affair was very unfortunate for
both; yet, from what we can learn, Captain
Avis was acting in self-defencc.-H Harrison
btirl Comm OnlCedLh. '.n' i...@
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Unquestionably there Is some alarm occa-
stoned among certain class OF politicians
as to the prospects Of the,MoFFETT register.
Clearly, the possible increase OF revenue
through the tax on drinks may dispense
with all discussion OF the adjustment
question. In that case all those persons
who have staked their popularity and their
fortune upon the matter Of " compulsory
adjustment" or "enforced equity" will
be put in the condition Of one who, having
drawn on firemau's armor, finds himself
beleaguered by food. Such politicians will
be forced "doWn amongst the dead men,"
an "enforced equity y for which they made
no calculation. The edict has gone forth,
and we expect to see the MorFETT register
one OF the best-abused machines ever in
vented. Still, as nothing succeeds like sue
cess, il may be that the register will become
like man who has acquired riches, not
only respectable, but the object Of the at
tention OF the courtiers. At the present
time some OF those friends who made the
most noise In their advocacy OF it while DR..
MorFgTT was ndeayorins TO pass it through
the Legislature arc not disposed to repeat
I their praises OF II, but give it the discour.
agement Of Geld shoulder. !. Nevertheless,
u II succeeds these very persons win ere
long lay claim I'd hiking been its earliest
supporters. II is, a time OF sharp trial With
the demagogues. 1900
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STAUNTON.
COURT OF ApPEALs-RELIGIoUS INTELLI-
GENCE, &C.


GENCE, &C.
correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SEPTEMBER II, 1871.
The Court Of Appeals has been in session
here since Tuesday, with all the judges pre-
sent except Judge Anderson, OF RockbrldSe.
The first case up is Crawford, guardian, rs.
Shoncr ct a.. from Augusta county. The
lawyers engaged in it are Judge II. w.
Shelley, II. B. Niche, Judge Robertson, e.:
NJ. Cochran, Hon. a. II. II. Stuart, and
George VI. Harrison. The argument con-
cludcs to-day.
On Sunday last Il very large congregation,
including number from HarriSonburg, as
scmblcd in st. Francis Catholic church, on
the occasion OF its re6pening. after being
closed for over two months for thorough
repair. 1t has been beautifully frescocd. and
the woodwork rcpainted: besides which
two new affairs have been erected. Solemn
high-mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
McVerrv, the pastor; Rev. Father Fitzsiul-
mons, his assistant; and Rev. Father Hasty,
Of Lexington.
4 general interest is being displayed
among the farmers about the County Agri-
cultural Fair, which commences October 9th
and lasts three days, and the indications are
that there will also be number OF exhibit
ors from abroad. PENN.
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PROPOSALS.
sY.CES'r STORE.
no TO THE 99c. STORE

40 TO THE 99c. STORE
FOR
UMBRELLAS, Nicklc-IFandle:
UMBRELLAS, Natural Stick:
UMBRELLAS, cight-rlb and ten-rii-ihc best i'll
town;
STEP-L ADDEES, five feet high--u5t what You
want:
LARGE FOUR-WIiEEL DOLL. CAER1AGE>.
LARGE FOUR-WHEEL WAGONS.
pLANT-STANDS (three. shelf.
Five bottle REVOLVING CASTOR. three bottle
CASTOR, silver-platcd;
SIC AR-sTANDS, PICkLE-STANDS, 4 X T.
STANDS. OF new designs and silver-platcd;
All sizes and shapes Of MARKET and LUNCH
BASKETS,
A few more of those PIPES left ut soc.
Another invoice of GEETLEMEN'S " HI f
SHIRTS Remember we warrant these linen
bosom and cuff
All sizes FOXEDGAITEES for IhDlES.l
All sizes LEATHER SHOES for LADIES Bargains
All sizes LEATHER SHOES for BOYS.
Beautiful new patterns in LADIES OPERA and
MERCHANTS. -..-.
Catalogues free to any a'ddrcss, from
W. \. STEVENS.
SET sos Bread street.