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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
Il Scene on the Danube.

Edward King writes from Orsoya to
the Boston Journal. The current rush.
es by here with such velocity as one sees
elsewhere only on the Missouri in
America. Nothing is more amusing
than to watch the efforts of the Servians
who endeavor to get over to this side in
their little caique- boats, that do not
look unlike the Indians bark canoe, and
that are padded in exactly the same
fashion,. Directly opposite Orsova arise
the frowning mighty mountains of Servia.
which at early morning ar, wreathed in
folds OF majestic mist, and over which.
IN the long May afternoons, waves of
Light and shadows sweep in quick sue
cession and with magical effect. A tiny
Servian village, with it's Greek church.
around which are grouped a few humble
one,story stone cottages, with white
washed walls and thatched roofs, clings
10 the base Of one of the mountains.
Away from the hamlet, on either hand.
up into the yawning valleys, under the
shade OF the vast forests, along the
edges of the frightful ravines, and by
the roads which, ski1ting the Danube
shore, lead away to other towns further
down-stray hundreds of goats, with
kids festively skipping about them |;
sheep, meditatively cropping the plenti-
ful heritage cattle and horses, all
guided hither and yon at intervals by
shepards clad in long sheepskin cloaks,
and an carrying the long traditional crook.
The scene is thoroughly pastoral,
ancient !; one can imagine the little
church to have been there a thousand
years that the focks have walked
!eisurelS homeward, as they do now,
just at sundown, for half dozen
centuries that the boatmen, in their
round red skull caps, their short en-
broidered Jackets with long flowing
sleeves, their loose trousers, with CATERS
buttoned at the knee, and their girdles
with knives convenient for action-have
been padding across the stream from
time immemorial, and that nothing ever
has happened, or ever will happen, to
disturb such peaceful scene. Yet war
swept over yonder fair land opposite
Orsova only last year, and may come
again within a month.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
A Battle in the Water.

Jerry Lonergan and John McCutchem,
levee laborers, had dispute at the foot
OF Washington avenue, st. Louis, and
determined that the only fair way of set
tling it was to fight it out. Fearful of
being interfered with by the police, they
adopted the novel plan of repairing to
the river as place for battle. They
waded out till about up to their waists,
and then went to pounding away at each
other, to the great entertainment of the
crowd that gathered on the boat Finally
they clinched, and in twinkling both
went under. They were stubborn,
desperate pair, and each seemed deter
mined to drown the other if possible.
They foundered under water for quite a
time, and there can be little doubt that
both would have been drowned had not
the spectators interfered and taken them
out. Neither had any wind to spare
when they got to shore, and the fight
was draw,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
The Natives of ROumania.

Whatever the result of the conflict be-
Imeen the Russians and the Turks. the
a;.ouinen is having, and will have, hard
oline Oh IL. His country must have neces-
s'erlly been occupied by one or the other
army, and it probably mnde but little
alfttrence to him which, as far as his
treatment was concerned. His chances
now lie between virtual absorption by
hussla and a continued state of semi
I,nIdependencein in connection with Turkey.
were the Rouman what our farmers call
likely fellow" both powers might
1eei that he was worth fighting for: but,
With some good points, he is really one
OF the most inferior and progressless
types i'll Europe. He is very pictur-
eesque i'll his Astrakhan cap and gayly-em-
broidered fur mantle; athletic in his pro.
portions, and rather handsome in feature.
But he is lazy, unenterprising, and
plainly betrays the mixed character of
ms blood in his want of marked indi-
vidual traits He is an epitome of the
races, with no predominant quality of
any one; he boasts of Roman descent,
and mas managed to cling to the proud
name OF the conquerors of Europe; but
ne Is, also, somewhat Slavic. and has
dash OF the Gothic and the Magyar. and
pretty good modicum of Tartar blood
IN his veins; presenting thus very
sharp contrast to his neighbor, the Serb,
who is of very pure Salvic descent, and
mas Kept his blood almost absolutely un-
mixed. The Rouman is, perhaps, the
only national type in Europe which bur-
rows in the earth for his dwelling. Ap-
preaching Rouman village. you fail to
see it until you find yourself walking
over the holes in the ground which are
politely called its chimneys. He has an
excellent soil, well watered, rich and
capable of very wide variety of pro-
ducts; but it is speaking within limits to
say that the Bulgarian fields are made to
yield more proftably. If the Rouman
had any of the thrift or ambition of
commercial race at all, he would cut his
splendid forests for timber; as it is. he is
content to hack away at them to the ex-
tent OF getting enough wood for casks
and masks. On his side of the Carpa-
thlans, too, are hidden mines of silver and
IRON, and, for all that he knows, of gold
also; but such is his sloth that they lie
there quite unmolested. The Rouman
country is, besides, one of the healthiest
IN the world: the cholera, when it invades
europe from the East, most often skips
thus favorite land with its sleepy denizens.
Let us, however, say one good word for
the Rouman-he is frugal. simnle in
tastes and sober; if he does the world
little good, he is at least peaceable and
harmless. ss.-AP1otetOn's Journal.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
i. A Point OH which the Doctors Agree.

Physicians who have tested Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters concur in representing it to
be an eminently safe stimulant, far preferable
to the ordinary liquors of commerce, not only
because it is medicated, but because it is inf.
nitely pure. Its alcoholic basis is the finest
Old rye and this is tempered and rendered
medicinal by the curative ingredients of botanic
origin which it holds in solution. 1t has often
been initiated but never rivaled, and is to-day
the leading tonic, diuretic and aperient Of
America. Malarial fevers are prevented and
remedied by it, and it is thoroughly reliable
medicine IN cases OF dyspepsia, constipation,
urinary and uterine affections. 1t improves
the appetite, increases the bodily stamina.
checks premature decay, and as a sustaining
and comforting cordial for the aged and infirnl
is unequaled.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
A Trio of Sharpers FOiled.

man about twenty-seven years of age
named Charles Dixon, whose home is in
Hamilton, O., arrived in Detroit Mich,
with $3.50 in his pocket. Men arrive
there daily with more or less money in
their wallets, the Free Press remarks,
but in this case Mr.. Dixon would have
arrived without greenbacks enough to
have paid for boiled egg but for his
courage and the liberal use of revolver.
He was coming west from Buffalo when
he made the acquaintance of three travel
ing rascals. They first tried the three
card monte game on him, but he won five
dollars and then quit. They then wanted
to sell him bogus $1,000 bond for half
the face value, but he wasn't in the
bond-buying business. A little further
on he was asked to give one of the men
small bills for ten. He pulled out his
"wad |" of greenbacks to comply, when
one of them grabbed it and the three
jumped the tram. Mr.. Dixon didn't
wait long before deciding to follow. He
was armed with large sized revolver,
and as he landed in the ditch, the train
still being in good motion, the three
rogues made.across field for the woods.
Dixon followed at sharp gait, open
ing fire as soon as within range. One of
the fellows had single barreled pistol,
and with this he returned one shot.
When they discovered that Dixon could
not be distanced, the man with the money
threw it down and called out:
"Here's your money You've hit one
of us, and that's enough"
Money was what the Buckeye wanted,
nd 1n ha1 xt-ha ha h ic
greenbacks. He is strong in his belief
that one of his bullets did hit one of the
rascals in the leg, for when he last saw
the trio two of them were assisting the
third along. Mr.. Dixon is quiet, pleas
ant-looking man, but has the nerve of an
old warrior.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
SIf a BOdy.o

If body see body 'propriate his hat,
should body kick body just for doing
that /?
If body catch body stealing his
"old rye" should body kick body
till body cry?
If body spy body creeping round
his lot, shouldn't body treat body to
load of shot?
If feller catch feller carrying off
his wood, should feller whale feller if
a feller could?
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

AFTER an experience of over twenty
edge that the Graefenoerg MarshdTs Uterine
Cdtholicon is the only known certain remedy
for diseases to which women are subject. The
Grdefenberg Vegetable Pills, the most popular
remedy Of the day for biliousness, headache,
liver complaint and diseases of digestion. Sold
by all druggists. Send for almanacs. Graefen-
berg Co., New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

We have heard recently of several severe
cases of spinal diseases cured by Johnson's
Anodyne Linlment one case of man forty
five years old, who had not done a days work
for four years. The back should first be washed,
then rubbed with coarse towel. Apply the
linimer cold and rub in well with the hand.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

Horsemen," and others who pretend to
know, say that the following directions had
better be observed in using Sheridan's Cavalry
Condition Powders: Give horse a tablespoon
full every night for week the same every other
night for four or six nights the same for
milch COW, and twice as much for an OK. The
addition of little fine salt will be an advantage
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
Troul,Ie in fine Uous,,oId.

buy yeast or baking powders, loose or in bulk.
They are usually made by unskillful persons,
and have frequently proven totally unfit for
use. There is no guarantee or responsibility
attached to loose powder. Dooley's Yeast
Powder is always put up in cans, warranted full
weight, and absolutely pure.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

To HoUsEKEEPERs.-The attention of heads
of families is invited to the superior quality Of
Burnetts Flavoring Extracts. They are high
ly concentrated, have all the freshness and
delicacy of the fruits from which they are pre-
pared and are less expensiye
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
Durnng's Rheumatic Remedy

Has been before the public three years, and
has never failed in single case of rheumatism,
no matter how aggravated the case. Write to
any person in Washington city, where it is
and you will learn that this is
true in every respect. 1t is taken internally.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

Leland's mammoth Ocean Hotel is one
of the great features of Long Branch.
1t affords the best accommodations at a
reasonable rate of charges, and almost
everybody stops there
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

Information worth thousands to those ont of
health. Self-help for weak and nervous suf-
ferers. Facts for those who have been dosed
drugged and quacked. The new Health Jour
nal teaches all. Copies free. Address, Elec-
trio Quarterly, New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

When you have nothing to say, say
nothing; weak defense strengthens
your opponent, and silence is less in
furious than bad reply,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
In VINO VERITAS.

After nlne yaars osParionoo have decided
our pure C,litrnii Wines and Brandy families by the
gallon or single case at greatly reduced prices These
Wines are delicious for family use while their strict
furuy renders thein Invaluable ior medicinal and sacra
superorlty over adulierate foreign goods S(rON n
prinGc," the choicest American champagne .
specialty. Send for circuiar and price list to
CHAMBERLIN CO, i5 Murray St. New York
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28
THE SUN.
1877. NEW YORK.
1877.

The SUN continues to be the strenuous advocate of
reform and retrenehment and of the substitution of
statesmanship wisdom, and integrity for hollow pre-
tenee imbecility and fraud in the administration of
public affairs. 1t contends for the government of the
people by the people and for the people, as opposed
government by frauds the balotbox and in the count
ing OF votes enforced by military violence II endeayors
to supply its readers-a body far from million
OF souls-with the most careful complete and trust
worthy accounts of current events and employs for this
purpose numerous and carefully selected staff of re-
porters and Sorrespondents Its reports from Washing
ton especially are full accurate, and fearless and Il
doubsSs & to deserve and enjoy the hatred
usirping what the law does not give them, while il
sndeayors 70 merit the confidence of the public by
ments of unjustified power e ~ 'A
The price of the DAILY SUN il ~ oants n montb or
S8.3n year postpaid; or, with the Sunday edition
The Sunday edition alone, eight pages go year
The WEEKIY Sun. eight pages of So broad columns,
is furnished at 81 year, postpaid
SPECIAL NoTIoE.-In order to introduce THE SUN
more wiueis 70 the public We will send THE WEEKLY
edition for the remainder of the year to Jan / 1878
postpaid, for Half Dollar Try it.
Apuress' THE sun, N. Y. City,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

Ponds Extract for Pain.
You seldom see much alusion to it IN the
public prints, yet its sale has extended to all
parts of the world.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-06-28

Patentees and inventors should read adver-
tisement of Edison Bros in another column.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
INDIAN

"'' 'As
the people OF ieA's nave 10 lear Inc
Indians In the state are becoming IAN
.gerons' and a general outbreak Is imia'-
nent. The treasurer oil the Texas and
California stage Company. II LATHE
Rock Arkan'a'' has received q dispatch
from Daniel u Stevens Assistant sn-
perintendsnt In Western Texas, saying
tha, the Indians in that section seem so
full Of heilishnsss that unless more
,roo,s NON reach Their. no s,.c. line.
.,,h.m.,n,.,,.I no. n.,,,. I.,, .,;v.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
A ~RRMARKAs,.E CURE.
wEsr rowx.rxp. N. Nav "A.

west TOWNSEND. W.. May u, 1900.
MEssRa. .. W. fowLk 4 SoSs Gentlemen
several years ago took . severe cold. which
settled on m lungs, where u remained without
relaxation. was then In Massachusetts,. and
growing wore and becoming unable TO attend
TO my business. I returned home and com
menccd searching In earnest for some medi
cine which would restire my lo-t health. I
consulted ply icians, I tried many remedies,
but obtained no help. but daily grew worse. ]
hsd . terrible cough and r. 'red . good deal Of
blood. I hsd prvfuse night sweats and severe
pain In my Side. continued In this state ff
mohth., and became "a weak that II Was with
great dihnculiv ! could walk. when I was al
Weed I, try wistsr's Balssm % Wild Cherry.
and To my great Joy ! soon iound that this rem
ely had arrested the disea'e. continued Ia
use the Balsam 10 the extent % ive bottles.
and have since then experienced no dificulty
of the lungs. I believe tue Baisam saved ms
life, and ! shall ever hold 10 In high estimation.
Yours truly. LAWS PHELPS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
The ChIne.e In.urrectIen.
you HAVE NO q

Have you any excuse for suffering with Dys.
pepsia or Liver Complaint. IL there any rea.
ron why you should 20 on from day to day
complaining with Sour Stomach. Sick Head.
heart. heartburn. water.brash, gnawing and
burning pains at the pit Of the stomach. yel.
low skin, coated tongue and disagre~ablc taste
In the mouth. coming up Of food after eating.
low spirits, etci Not II 10 positively your
own fault n you do. Go TO your Druggist and
cents aud your cure IL certain; but u you doubt
thir. get . sample bottle for ~ cents and Try II.
Two dose will relieve you. js2i Gun
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
NEVADA ITEMS.

p.- $1,000 Ia. o.,.h..,.a
Lu.e rssns, T..o. nv. i. =
Ji..ssn n.,.
in ibs criminal WAY. Shooting. cutting
and HIGHWAY robbery were remarkably
nrs,aIeSt. IA NV The old standard we
,uSos' thsss be an. siens Of GOOD times
on shs lima NJ the Bass Rsnvs.
/ n T.f,.son. Of Nav YORK.. d.airss
IN Obtain Information Of the vherea.
bouts Of Martin Taftesop, n near rsla-
tive. Auy news Of him will be CRATE.
fully received by the gentleman above
named. Address =. o. Box 39i3. New
York City.
The Eureka Republican says: Foot.
pads are at their avocaiion In Diamond
Valley. They recently stopped Mr..
Thompson, demanded his csin. aud
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

A NEW Psmpeii has been discovered
in Italy. Al the foot Of Mount Garcano
a buried town has been laid bare, the
houses being twenty feet below the sur
face. A temple Of Diana was first
brought to light, then a portico CON-
posed Of columns without capitals. and,
finally. a metropolis covering nearly four
acres. The Italian Government has
taken measures to continue the excsva-
tons ON q large scale, and has already
discovered a monument erected In honor
Of Pompey after his victory over the
pirates. The town is the ancient sipon'
tum. Of which Strabo and Livy speak
and which was buried by m earthquake,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

TIVE Tunnel toll-rsad was leased to
Mr. N. II. Farley by the County Com
m~issionsrs yesterday, for n term OF two
years and four months. Mr.. Farley Is
to keep tho road in good repair during
the time, and to charge but a reasonable
rate Of toll. Ths action Of the Com
missiouers was based ON their opinion
that 1t was cheaper for the county to
place the road in Mr.. Farlsy's charge
than to attempt to control il as a CON-
mon highway, and that the parties who
use il should pay for the privilege.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
EUROPE.
tsrscuL DrsrArcH TO rHs Coin Hn1
DAILY Nxu.l
Prsiees.

BismaFck's Project.
LONDON. Dec. 29.-Information from
Berlin Is TO the effect that Bismarck 10 de-
termined to break up the Paris Exposition.
To accomplish this he will urge Russia TO
demand impracticabls terms Of Turkey,
80 a. TO neoessitats English interference.
Germany will send q force TO aid Russia.
Franco. he believes. would not DO able 10
resist tho opportunity to attack Germany.
whsreupon he would turn upon France
and complete the work begun In the
Franco russian war, and which did not
leave France sufficiently broken TO suit
the interests Of Germany. From the tone
Of the English and continental press. q
war involving the greater portion OF En-.
rope 10 liable TO be the outcome Of the
present situation.
The Great war In the East.
bucharest. Dec. 2s.-It 10 impossible
to procure full information regarding the
condition Of the Russian and Roumanian
soldiers and Turkish prisoners. who were
on their way TO Bucharest during the
snow storm. but from disconnected details
to hand II is evident there has been ter.
rible suffering.
BELGRADE. Dec. 29.-Ths Servian troops
have captured Prot. with Q quantity Of
guns and ammunition. No details are re-
ceived.
wariike Movenenta in England.
LONDON, Dec. 30 Vast supplies Of
canned food are being shipped to Malta.
II Is said, on excellent authority. that
siIty thousand Indian troops are being
prepared to move 81 call. That Egypt,
either by force or purchase. will be taken
possession Of. 10 q contingency liable and
almost sure TO occur. II IL urged that tho
present il tho most favorable time for war.
owing TO the vast number OF unemployed
men who would enlist 10 escape starya-
ton.
The Chinese In~surreetion.
Sr. PErERsBuRo, December 30. - OF.
ficiL intelligence has boon received nm.
nouncing the success Of the Chinese troops
In Kashgar. They had fortified Toucit-
ongaran and Aska, two strong strategical
points. The inhabitants were fleeing In
terror into Russian territory.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

vicroR Huoo has been 10 delighted
with the acting Of Mile. Sarah Bern
hardt. who il playing Donna Sol in the
current revival Of "Hernani." that be
has addressed her q letter Of thanks.
MADAME" he says, you have been
great aud charming I; you have moved
me, the old fighter /; and at n mo-
msut. while the public softsnsd and en-
chantsd by you. applaudsd. I wspt.
That tear which you evoked is yours,
and l place myself at your feet"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

senator Buffers friends are greatly q.
cited over the discovery Of IN alleged plot
on the part Of Republican Senators 70 ex-
pei Butler from the Senate. Senator Cock.
rell claims 10 have knowledge Of such .
movement. and In an interview charges
that the scheme 10 10 cosrce Conoysr into
supporting the resolution oustins Butler.
and by taxing Advantage Of Senator Pattsr-
sons sickness TO fierce IL through the Sem
Ata.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

OrFicE or TIE BULLION MINING
~ Compsny. 4is California street. H.yvard's
Building, Room Q. San francisco. California
The Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders Of the
Bullion Mining Company will be held ct the
Building. San Francisco. Caiifornia. on THURS
DAT, January 10. Isis, ct I O'clock Pm . for the
election OF = Board OF Trustees To serve for the
ensuipg year. and for tne transaction of sueh
other business 80 may como befurc the meeting.
Transfer books will elose on Monday. the slst
d-astd JAS. s. KENNEDY, Secretary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

ANN ELIZA YorSo was not favorably
impressed with the internal workings OF
woman suffrage in Utah. On the first
election day after the right Of suffrage
had been accorded to her ser. she was
standing in front Of Brigham Young's
Office. when he came out and asked her
10 sho had voted. "No. I have not"
Was her reply. "why not ?" he asked
angrily. "Becsuss I do not understand
the political situation, and l do not
want 10 vote ignorantly." "Get into
the carriage. l want you TO vote ut
once. Rossitur will take you to the
polls and tell you how to vote" With
Rossitur. who was the Prophets coach
man. as her political mentor. Ann Eliza
went to the polls and voted for Elder
Cannon.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-12-29

A IscmKvo medical student has
been arrested in London for stealing
two mssrschaum pipes from an old
woman. One OF these pipes, according
to the beldame's affidavit, was worth
S75, inAsmueh as Frederic the Great
had frequently smoked Il.