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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
n o r G e .
May ], 1877, to April 80, 1873,


The Revised Statutes of the u. S.,
Sections 3232, 3237, 323S, and 3239, re-
quire every person engaged in any
business, avocation, or employment
which renders him liable to
to PROCURE AND
PLACE COSPICUOUSLY IN HIS
ESTABLISHMENT OR PLACE OF
BUSINESS A STAMP denoting the
payment of said SPECIAL TAX for
the Special-Tax Year beginning May
tinuing business after April so, 1877.
A return, as prescribed on Form IL is
also required by law of every person
liable to Special Tax as above.
THE TAXES EMBRACED WITH
IN THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LAW ABOVE QUOTED ARE
THE FOLLOWING, VIZ:
Rectitiers..... ..............."S200 w
Dealers, retail liquor. ......... 20 w
Dealers, wholesale liquor......... 100 %
Dealers i'm malt liquors, wholesale so 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail... 20 90
Dealers in leaf tobaccO...".".... 70 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 500 90
And on sales of over 81 900,
fifty cents for every dollar
in excess of 81 900.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 5 90
Manufacturers of stills. ....."." 80 90
And for each still manu-
factured ............. 20 90
And for each worm manu-
factured. .............. 20 90
Manufacturers of tobacco ........... 10 90
Manufacturers of cigars.......... 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco, first class
more than two horses or
other animals .......... SO 90
Peddlers of tobacco, second class
two horses or other ami
mails. S................. 70 w
Peddlers of tobacco, third class
one horse or other
animal ........."........... 10 OU
| Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class
on foot or public con-
| Neyance ...................." lO W
Brewers of less than 500 barrels 90 OC
Brewers of 500 barrels or more. 100 0C
ANY PERSON, so LIABLE
WHO SHALL FAIL TO COM
PLY WITH THE FOREGOING
REQUIREMENTS WILL BE
SUBJECT TO SEVERE PENAL
TIES.
Persons or Firms liable to pay
any of the Special Taxes named above
! must apply W II. So"ah, DePu.y wi
lector of Internal Revenue at Warren
Pa, and pay for and procure the
Special-Tax Stamp or Stamps they
need, prior to May !, 1877, and
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
Special-tax Stamps will b'
transmitted by mail only on receipt
from the person or firm ordering thu
same, of specific directions so to do
together with the necessary postage
stamps, or the amount required t.
pay the postage. The postage on on'
stamp is three cents and on TIVE
stamps six cents. If it is desired tha
they be transmitted by registered
mail ten cents additional should ac
company the application:
GREEN B. RAJ NJ,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Office of Internal Revenue,
Washington, d. c. Jan. 23d, 1877
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
RISTAD DROPS
q a . q D Y E .

Cristadoro's Hair Dye is the
SAFEST and BEST; it acts instanta-
neously, producing the most natural
shades of Black or Brown; does NOT
STAIN the SKIN, and is easily ap-
piled. 1t is standard preparation,
and a favorite upon every well ap-
pointed Toilet for Lady or Gentleman.
Sold by Druggists.
j. CRISTADORO,
P. o. Box, 1888, New York.
Mia
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22

CROSS FONES.
The above price L will pay, the
Animals to be in good and thriving
condition. Animals can be shipped to
me by way of Punsu,awney Pa. For
further information write to
JOHN A. STEWART,
Marion, Indiana, County, Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
John d. Lee TO be Shot on Friday.

Salt, Lake, March 2l.-The friends
John d. Lee. who is condemned to
be shot on Friday next, have sent
numerous petitions signed by promi-
nent Mormons and Gentiles asking
for communication of sentence, or par
don, to Governor Emory, but the evil
dence Of guilt being so clear, and the
offense so heinous, the Governor has
to-day, in answer to kilograms from
the United States marshal at Beaver,
inquiring if he had anything further
to communicate relative to Lee,
to Lee, replied nothing what
ever" This indicates that Lees
doom is sealed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
BLANKET SHAWLS, AT
DRIED APPLES AT

POWELL & KIME'S
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
T WING WILD ANIMAL S
IL WANTED.

IL WANTED.
$5O, ,00..........each for PANTHERS.
500. leach for BLACK FOXES.
4,0O...."...each for CROSS FOXES.
1000. 0.................-.c each for LYNX.
10,OO.."....... each for OLD OTTER.
5,OO......"each for YOUNG OTTER.
5.O0......each for YOUNG WOLVES.
5,00...".. leach for WILD CATS.
..................".each for FAWNS.
OO O,,.pach for VOTING RT,ACI[ q.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-03-22
QUOTATIONS
White, Powell & c

BANKERS AND BROKERS,
No. AZ South Third Street.
Philadelphia, March 18th, 1877.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
The Virginia Deluge-Ths Waters Sub.
siding-EmmeBse Damage DOne

RICHMOND, Nov. 27.-The water has gone from
the streets Hnd the street cars are running, and
Richmond begins to look like herself All day
the merchants and manufacturers in the de-
luged district have been hard at work moving
the mud from their establishments, and the
chain gang is employed in cleaning the streets
Along the river front there is q busy scene.
The losses in the business portion Of the city
will aggregate a large amount. Five spans of
the bridge on the Manchester side and two on
this side of the river were swept away. The
Hood by actual measure on Main street. was
eighteen inches higher than the food of 1870.
The damage to the railroad tracks is nearly
all repaired and trains began running on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to-day The
losses on the Manchester Cotton and Sumac
Mills Is very heavy,
The following dispatch was received to. o.day
from Buchanan. Western Terminus. James
River via Liberty. Va.
The river is sig feet higher than the great
freshet Of 1s42. Twenty. colored people were
drowned. The destruction Of proprfly in the
town and county is unprecedented. bridge
and thirty dwellings have been swept away: the
poor people are left homeless. without food or
clothing. The railroad store. with provisions
and material are gone: the roads arr torn up,
and bridges. In general he'd away, The con
victs are safe and behaved well. and are fully
provided for. the Jail being submerged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Getting After the Pacific Railroad,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Mr. Criitendens reso-
luton respecting the Union Pacific Railroad
and branches, which passed the House Of Rep
re entati YES to-day by vote of 129 to Al. under
troduced three weeks ago by Senator Chaffee in
the Senate. where the other Is still pending.
In the House no objection was made to the
preamble, whi ich cites the laws Of Congress al-
legged to have been openly and persiFtently vio-
lated. and specifies the branches which came
tidles were granted and the roads constr ueted.
In the Senate, however. the phrBseology of the
preamble gave rise to discussion. some Sem
ators asserting that the relation of ths branches
to the main lines was question for the courts
rather than for Congress.
AS the resolution is simply one Of inquiry
there is no doubt that it will pass the Senate
without further opposition. after amendment
of the preamble.
The statement of facts presented by Chnffee in
support OF the measure showed the manner in
which the. Union Pacific Com pany has violated
injury Of the public and tho govern
ment. and assuming ground that the charter
was @ CONTRACT which the company has broken.
1t is the duty Of the government to take posses-
sion Of the road and any property Of the com
pany for forfeiture Of franchise. He held tn {
unless legal mpediments exist the Attorney
General should proceed forthwith In that diree-
ton.
The resolution requests the President to state
whether any such impairment exists. and it
was intended to compel complian"e with the
law for the operation of this road as one con-
ttnuous line. in order that the object and de-
sign Of Congress that there should be main
line from the one hundreth meridian westward
TO- the Pdcilc Ocean, with branches eastward to
widely separated points on the Missouri river,
which were authorized and subsidized to build
tho road,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-The signal service OBJ
server at the wreck of the Huron reports to the
chief signal officer. at 40 D. m., that efforts
will be made this afternoon to recover the
bodies Of fl Teen men who are lashed to the
main rigging. and five or six to the mizzen
The steamer Baker remains anchored off the
wreck.
The observer ut Kitty Hawk reports, at $40 D.
M; that the body Of q colUred man was washed
ashore one mile north at 1890 p. m. ; by his ap-
pearance he should judge him to be the
baker: no papers on his person.
NORFOLK. Va, Nov. 27.-The United States
steamer SWatara returned to Fort Monroe this
morning from the wreck OF the Huron. She
reports that the wrecking steamer Baker re-
mains ut he wreck wall ing for fair weather
ing with an expedition TO esta' lish camp of
OBJ ervation near the scene of the disaster, and
look out for any dead bodies which come ashore.
The pa ty cons sts of Lieut. Commander JAS.
Green and Mastar Chas. A. Clark, United States
Navy; Lieut. Francis A. Harrington, United
States Marine Corps. and fifte-n men.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1877.

cause it was greatly one-sided. and he did not
think there should be any publication until
after witnesses had had opportunity to correct
their testimony.
Mr.. Bland said all the witnesses had had op-
portunity to correct their testimony.
After discussion the resolution and amend
ment were recommitted.
Mr. Shelby of Alabama asked leave to offer
resolution setting forth that it WAS believed that
the loss of the United ates steamer Huron
other vessels we're in the same condition: and
directing the Secretary Of the Navy to stop all
repairs of vessels on which repairs had been
ordered since N ,rch, until of fer an examina-
ton Of them oil had been made by a competent
board. which board is to visit the several navy
Yards. examine all the naval vessels and report
the result OF their examinations.
Mr., Hale objected. He thought this subject
could be safely left with the SUPERINTENDENT.
Mr.. Haskell introduced n bill for forwarding
the redemption of United States notes, Referred.
Mr.. Conger asked leave to offer for action @
bill to establish u lighthouse at the jetties of
the Mississippi liver.
Mr.. Douglas objected.
BY unanimous consent the States were called
for bills, etc, for reference. and q number of
private bills were offered, and among those
OF public nature we're the following:
BY Mr.. Blair: Extending the thanks of the
Congress and the people Of the United States TO
He9rv M. Stanley for his valuable explorations
in Africa.
On motion Of Wood it was agreed that when
the House adjourn, 1t be until Friday. and at
.. IN. the House adjourned.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
THE TWEED RING INyEsTIGATION.
IL. A. woodward Before the Committee.

New YoRK, Nov. 27.-E A. Woodward was ex-
amined before the Tweed Committee to- day
His testimony was substantially that he settled
with the city. and cannot be called on 10 testify
as to what money he had before he was clerk OF
the Board OF Supervisors. He thought the com
promise was for $50 600. HeeOuld not say what
his income was before he went into the Comp.
troller's office. His per centages did not amount
to half million. Can't remember what they
amounted to; thought about $50 900. The pro-
position to settle for $3.50, 900 was not made by
him. but he was always in favor of settling with
the city in cash. Since he went away he did not
believe he got more than 100000 from the city
and he paid back $50 600. He thought it Just to
keep the balance. and it was not his intention TO
return anything more
Witness never saw an honest politician in his
life. He met them of all ages, and said that IL
any person here was placed in his position they
would have done the same and he would do the
same over again, He did not profess to be q
reformer, and thought there WIS q basis for
cuims against the city, even for his own s per
cent, since he well earned it in serving Tweed
and managing the details of the frauds In fact
for all he knew, his per cent might have been
the only honest portion Of q bill. Mr.. Tweed
wus also entitled to his rs per cent since the
Legislatures in those days were Republican
and II was necessary to buy them. and Tweed
had the money with which to do it. Whatever
Connolly, Sweeney, Watson and Hall received
he regarded rs money dishonesty gained. An
swers were refused to q number of questions
by advice of counsel. and when ass ed who his
counsel was, answered. That is my business -
After further examination the committee ad-
journed until tomorrow
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Investigating the Cause of the Huron
Disaster.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Master Conway, En-
sign, Young and Cadet Engineer Warburton,
survivors OF the Huron disaster, have arriv d
folk. They came here by order of the secre-
tary of the Navy who desires to make an Off
cial inquiry into the cause of the disaster to the
Huron. and also to ascertain who is rcspon-
sible for the vessel's going to sea in the face of
the warnings given by cautionary signals,
t w tha tma a t6ef tS Hnroa Hg 2h et prevonS
From inquiries made of the survivors of the
ili-fated Huron, it is ascertained that when the
ship left the roads there was very fresh bl eeze
blowing, but not of a character to deter her
from putting to sea.
Hal the ship kept on the course given her by
the navigator she would have passed all dan
gerou5 coasts Of North Carolina at least ten
mil 8 to leeward.
The question as to how the course of the ship
was altered. whether by the fault of the com
pass or through neglect of the officer Of the
deck, or the Quartermaster in charge Of the
vessel, cannot now be ascertained
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Cabinet Meeting-DiscussiOn Of the Presi-
dents MeHsage.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 27.-The Cabinet session
to-day lasted two hours and half and was de-
much Of the Presidents message as has been
written.
The Secretary of the Navy presented all the
ron, which in substance is the same as has
already been published More than two thirds
Of the message has been written. and the execu :
mission to Congress, and are also making a
copy for the printer.
The message will be printed in the Treasury
Department and distributed to the press on
Monday. The message is quite long, longer
perhaps than any of President Grants annual
messages.
The most important feature of the message is
the chapter on the question of finance. which
was thoroughly discussed.
The chapter ON domestic affairs is also i'm :
portant. embodying. as it does. statement of
the condition of affairs in the Southern States.
and the causes which led the Administration to
the adoption of the so-called Southern policy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Heavy sale of Coal-PrOposItton to Limit
Production.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna Railroad sold at public auction to. day
10000 tons. OF Scranton coal. Prices showed q
cons siderable falling off as comp pared with those
obtained at the October sale. The following
prices we're obtained:
Steamer 50 5000 321s. CRATE % 211a02221k, egg
81 271a@2 30. chestnut 50 25@2 40, stone 81 $50
62hs. pea 81 321s01 371z.
Notwithstanding the low prices for coal to-
day, the decline in stocks and rumors of wide
differences between the competing companies,
the statement is made by responsible parties
who are usually correctly informed. that Mr.
Gowan, President Of the Reading company has
to enter into arrangemens to INIT the 70, ndncy.
ton OF coal to the demand as soon as feasible
plan Is presented by which the agreement will
be kept in good faith by all the companies.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
No Bargain with Patterson.
New York Times.J

The case OF Senator Patterson it pitiable, the
more so because it is believed on good authori.
ty that he has received no positive assurance
that he will $ s.curs any reward for his political
man eaene at raws awe He bones Da thar ra
turn for delivering the control of the Senate
over to the Democrats they will be grateful
enough to put their party machinery in motion
and save him from the peniten iary. But it is
now reported he has no positive promise that
they will do 80 from any one tnat will be able to
fu fill it.
Gen. NJ. G.. Butler is understood to have
assured Senator Patterson that, in return for
his vote in the Senate, through which Gen. But
do what lies in his power to save the Senat or
from the penalty OF his Grim 8. But Gen. Butler
right not be able to do 50. It is not understood
cratic party Of South Carolina is not 50 united
that either Coy. Hampton or the prosecuting
officers in that State WILL be certain TO Act upon
the request or suggestions of Gen. NJ. G. Butler.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
The English Minfster-Banquet to Hon.
John Welsh.

Pn1LADELPH1A,. Nov pa banquet was given
to Hon. John Welsh at the Aldine Hotel by
ing. The banquetng hall was composed of two
large rooms on the first floor. elegantly deco
rated
Among the prominent guests at the tables
were Hon. M. McMichael, Gen. Geo. Cidwalla-
der. Geo. W. Childs, Gov. Hartranft. J. b. Lip
Rincott, Mayor Stokely, Amos r. Little and
Thos. d. Harris.
1t was nearly IL o'clock when the cloth was re-
moved. when Mr.. McMichael introduced the dis
proposed the health and prosperity of Mr..
Welsh. who responded in feeling manner.
Addresses were made by Hon John W. For.
ney. Judge Craig Biddle, Hon. d. J. Masell and
others.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
The Mint Rep0rt-The silver Dollar.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The annual report Of
the director of the Mint has been submitted
Gold and silver bullion to the amount of s97,-
81 1892 has been operated on, which is an in
crease over last year. The attention of the
Secretary is called to the inconvenience arising
from the circulation of silver three cent pieces
coined prior to 1857, and the propriety Of legis-
lation for the withdrawal of the same is recon-
mended. He sugge tests that the gal tender
of the silver dollar should be limited to. an
amount sufficient to prevent it from expeIling
to the requiem ents of the public for such
money. as we'll as to keep it at par with full
change only for United States notes and gold.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Erie Railroads.&c. ction Of Directors.

.. New YORK. Nov. 27.-The stockholders of the
Erie Railroad met this morning at the COM
panys Office for the elec ion Of directors. The
following ticket was eected for 1877-7s: Her
man BaIzer. Thos. Dickson, r. Suydam
Edwin Morg m. Marshall o. Roberts. sam Sloan,
Henry G. Stebbins. Geo f. Falkman. NewYork !;
John b. Brown, Portland; M. E. Soamon. f.
Guthrie. Buffalo; G. w. Hotcbkiss Bin champ
ton; Asa Parker. Pbiadephia: Cortland T.
Parker. Newark. Homer Ransdell, Newburg
j. LawIer Welsh.
A final pro- est was presented for about 1000
shares In favor of A. Wallack, Jacob Wander
pool. r.. @. Homans and T Il. Mnrtin.
The total vote was 54s.731 out of possible
1000; Of these the regular ticket received 518-
sO2. The minority vote was 29.92g.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
The Reading Savings Bank-Assisnees
Statement,

READING, Pa, Nov. 27-The statement of the
assignees of the Reading Savings Bank is e.
ceived by our business community with wide
spread dissatisfaction.
The dep 0sitors committee met last evening.
and another meeting will be held at O'Clock
this evening to adopt such course OF proceed
ings as it may be deemed best for the deposi-
tors of the bank 10 pursue. 1t is expected that
there will be a stormy mt citing to- night.
he stat ement that there had been large
amount Of money taken out of the bank by the
president. for which he has deposited his notes.
has s. artled the community like the first an
nouncement Of the triple bank failure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
MARINE NEWS.

New YORK, Nov 27.-Sailed: Montana. for
Liverpool. Arrived Sleiman from Antwerp,
Canada from London, Scvthia from Liverpool,
Moy rn
New York, Humboldt from New York Ithuria
from New Orleans. City Of Brussels from New
been repaired. Massachusetts for Boston.
GLASGOW, Nov. 27,-Arrved: State of Louis
lana and State of Georgia. from New York
Naw york ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Executive Session.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The Senate held quite
proracted executive session yesterday. but
no nominations were acted on. Several were
reported on fhvorably, and on others adverse
Henry Fizsimmons, for y. :. Marshal of Geor-
gia.
standing. the nominations Of Harlan, of Ken
lucky. for the Supreme Court Bench. and Bax-
ter, of Tennessee, for the judgeship of the
Sixth Circuit. We're not reported on.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.
MacMahOn VIII Ask for a second D1sse-
Luton of the Chm mper

LONDON. Nov. 27.--The Standards Paris spe-
cial says: Reliable informant IN leaves no doubt
that President MacMahon intends to ask the
Senates leave to dissolve the Chamber Of Depu-
ties.
1t is believed the Senate will assent, as it dis
approves OF the recent vote of censure In the
until the Deputies have refused to vote the four
direct taxes but it is reported the matter will be
settled during the week. Anxiety is felt by all
classes over the situation of affairs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
secretary Thompson and tho Huron Sur
yiyOrs.

WARRINGTON Nov. 27.-After the adjournment
of the Cabinet session Secretary Th mpson had
several hours conversation with The surviving
officers Of the Huron The officers reIateI 10
the Secretary all the circumstances connected
with the loss of that vessel. The statements do
not differ materially from those already given
to the public.
The surviving officers and men generally
agree that had the officers and men remained
on the vessel it is more than probable hat
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
Combinations.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 27.-The Senate in execu-
tive session confirmed the following nomina-
tions:
Alex. M. Stern. to be United States Assistant
Treasurer at Cincinnati n J. Marat. Collector
Of Customs ut Apaachicola. Fla. Postmasters,
Geo. Womeldorf, Mddleport, Ohio; Thos.
Boyer GaIlatin Texas
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28

BOSTON, Mass. Nov. 27-It is now thought
tha the defalcation of Isaac Jones, Jr., wool
broker, Is not SO heavy as had been reported
Ke by street firm is reported as losing
some $751; 900 tut outside of this firm the losses
will not be large.
Jones tel graphed his wife the day after his
depar ure that he should not return. His
family, which consists Of his wife and four
children, are left in poor circumstances.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-28
The esituation-Both Parties Determined.

LONDON, Nov. 27.-The Tines Paris corre-
spondent thus summarizes the situation: The
Left and the Marshal are alike determined not
to yield, but as the latter has hitherto refused
to act without the support of the Senate all still
depends upon small group Of Orleanfst Sem
ators, who. according to latest reports. seem
inclined to abandon their attitude in favor of
Cancellation which they have hitherto mai n
tanned