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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

out in tens of thousands, the columns
growing deeper every second. The cave
is gloomy as the realms of Plute, having
a gentle decline for some hundreds of
feet, the roof being quite lofty, and the
floor covered to an incalculable depth
with guano. deposit, which exhales an
effiuvium calculated to knock down the
strongest kind of horse. The guano
will be more efficient as barrier against
lurking desperadoes than all the police
in Texas. Bats, as you know, do not
perch singly, but hang to the wall and
to each other, just as bees do when in
"swarm." The temperature of the cave
is sufficiently low to prevent them from
becoming heated, and how they manage
to support the enormous weight of their
own masses is question which only
practical naturalists can solve. They
manage to do it, though, without the
slightest apparent discomfort. And
there cannot, at q moderate computation,
be less than thirty million of bats in
those enormous caves,
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Train RObberS,' Fate.

Encamped in shallow ravine upon
the plains, near the lonely place known
as Buffalo Station, on the Kansas Pacific
railroad, We're Sheriff Bardsley, of Ellis
county, Kansas, and thirteen United
States soldiers. Late in the afternoon
across the plain came riding slowly,
apparently two Texas "Cow Boys"
Between their horses walked pony
laden with something, while not bulky,
seemed to try its strength. The sheriff
started in pursuit, with the soldiers,
and soon overlook the travellers, who,
although seeing that they were pursued,
made no attempt at flight. The sheriff
said: 81 have description of some train
robbers which answers well to your ap-
pearance. want you and your partner
to return with me to the station. You
need fear nothing if you are innocent,
and if you are the men / want, then 1
am $40, 900 better Off" "You are mis-
taken in your men," one of the riders
said, "but of course we will go back and
have the mistake explained" They
then turned their tired horses toward
the station, but had notas gone liar
when the man who had answered the
sheriff said to his companion "Pard,
if we are to die, we might as we'll, die
game" He then drew a revolver aud
his companion did likewise, but before
either could fire the soldiers had.riddled
them with bullets and both We're killed.
Tied up in pair of old trousers, on the
pony's back, We're 925, 900 in!$20 gold
pieces-part,of the 500. 900 in gold taken
by the men who robbed the Union Pacific
railroad train at Big Springs, Neb., Il
week previously The man who replied
to the sheriff was the leader of the rob.
bers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

leaves, cloves, mace, celery seed and
onions. If you will plant the seed of
any of these seven first mentioned in
little boxes on your window sill, or in o
sunny spot in the yard, you can gener-
ally raise all you need. Gather and dry
them as follows parsely and tarragon,
should be dried in June and July, just
before towering; mint in June and July I;
thyme, majoram and savory in July and
August; basil and sage in August and
September all herbs should be gather
ed in the sunshine, and dried by arti-
fetal heat their flavor is best preserved
by keeping them in air-tight tin cans, or
in tightly corlSed glass bottles.
Measuring. careful about meas
uring. Do not think you can guess just
right every time you cannot doit. One
day the dinner will be great deal bet
ter than another, and you will wonder
why it will be because it is carefully
seasoned and properly cooked. A good
rule for seasoning soups and stews, is
half an ounce, or level tablespoonful
of salt, and half level tablespoonful of
pepper to each quart of water F.; try it,
If it is right you will know how much to
use if it is not right, alter it to suit
your taste but settle the point for once,
and then you will know what to depend
upon. The following table will give you
some good hints about measuring there
are four teaspoonfuls in one tablespoon !;
one tablespoonful in one ounce /; two
ounces in one wineglassful two wine
glassfuls in one gill two gills in one
good-sized cupful; two cupfuls in one
pint two pints in one quart. One
quart of sifted -four, thrown into the
measure, and shaken down, but not
pressed, weighs one pound one quart
of Indian corn meal, shaken down in the
measure, weighs one pound and three
ounces one quart of fine sugar weighs
one pound and half
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters defy competition.
OF tho host of rival tonics that have cropped
and RET aimed such a large share of public favor
though many have enjoyed an ephemeral popu-
1arity. The reason is this, that whereas many
of these medicines have advertised to perform
cures of the most startling nature, they have,
when tested, almost invariably turned out to be
whose reputation they were intended to rival,
has never disappointed those who have placed
their confidence in it, 1t has vindicated in the
ampest manner its claims to be considered a
positive specific remedy for liver complaint,
dyspeptic malarious fevers, debility, constipa-
ton and numerous other maades arising from
general weakness and disorders of the stomach,
liver and bowels.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11
The Latest Fashions for Ladies'.

Our attention has recently been called to the
Rdritdn Mdteldsse Cloakings, something en-
tirely new in the way of heavy, thick, warm,
woolen goods, especially adapted for ladies wear
during the cold weather now approaching.
These goods are the handssmest and I, most
stylish ever seen, and so far as price is con-
cerned, are miracle of cheapness. They are
intended for cloaks, sacques, dolmans, circulars
and jackets, for both ladies and children, and
are to be found at all the leading dry goods
stores in the country, Be particular to ask for
Rdritdn Clodh'ings, and take no others.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

Physicians Of high standing unhesitatingly
give their Endorsement to the use of the Greet
enberg- -Marshall's Catholicon for all female
complaints. The weak and debilitated find Won
derful relief from constant use Of this valu-
able remedy. Sold by all druggists. $3.50 per
bottle. Send for almanacs, Graefenberg Co.,
Nav York
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

BY bread we mean all the various forms into
which it is customary to convert cereal flour.
When is bread good? Bread is good when
light, sweet and nutritious, and without dele
terious qualities. How are these properties
best secured? In no way, ne answer, SO well
and certainly as by the use of Dooley's Yeast
Powder. Try it thoroughly and convince your
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11

The Cheapest und Best Advertising
to reach readers outside of the large cities
Over i, ,OOOnewspapers, divided into six different
lists. Advertisements received for one or more
lists. For catalogues containing names OF
papers, and for other information and for esti-
mates, address Beals & Foster, Al Park Row
(1i,nes Building), New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-10-11
ga Drowning Man viii Cntch at a straw,

If he catch it, it will do him no good. Thou
sands Of people, who having neglected colds and
coughs until they have become dangerous, will
rush to almost every nostrum for relief. This is
why so many experiments are tried by the suf-
ferers. Go to to your druggist, buy bottle of
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, and use it with
confidence. 1t will benefit you at once and ulti-
mately cure. 1t Is no straw, it is a cable well
tried hold on to it and be saved.
so cts and 81 bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The silver state., 1877-11-14

A CORRESPONDENT writes from Japan
"Bear in mind; Asiatics live as no
other race can, and upon food which
would not sustain a European house,
dog. Frugal as badgers, industrious as
bees, they undersell every labor market
which they enter, and outdo every
civilized artisan at his own trade. Any
one who sees Japanese carpenter at
work, with his toes for vice, and his
thighs and stomach for bench, has
seen tools we'll used, and goods equal
TO European turned out. They will, in
gact, become formidable rivals of all
Alnds of Western manufactures. The
Japanese are always ready to learn, and
10 outvie everything that the West does,
aud this they do with less food, less
air, less clothing and less comfort than
any civilized workman.
The silver state., 1877-11-14
AN AMPERrINENr INQUIRY,

What kind of Lieutenant Governor
would chap make who nips all of his
weighty political leaders from eastern
sxchanges?" asks the Eureka Sentinel.
That problem can never be salts
factorily solved until the editor of the
Reno journal is elected to the position
10 which he is said to aspire.
The silver state., 1877-11-14

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13

An agent of the Russian Government
is endeavoring to make contract for an
iron bridge. across the Danube, to be
2.100 feet long, and to cost about $3,-
100000. AS the time for its construc-
ton is limited to the opening of the
spring campaign, no contract has yet
been made.
Opposition to the silver Bill.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.
The Senate Finance Committee held
a special meeting tonight. Many
gentlemen from New York and Phila-
delphia. and representing banking and
other financial interests, attended and
presented their views against the House
bill for the reconciliation Of silver.
Fredrick Fraby, of Philadelphia, argued
that it would be inexpediens now to
adopt silver for full legal tender for
obligations due by the Government
and the people. We have large
dealings with the outside world. and
should we adopt a deprecated standard
our people would have to suffer the re-
suits. Ifpaper currency were allowed
to circulate it would be but a few
months before it would be at par with
gold. Tue passage of the bill would
completely check negotiation loan
fund OF 6.per-cent bonds. He advised
the committee to look at the question
as one which connects the United
States Government with the outer
world, and not act hastily upon so
serious matter. The New York dele
cation, which included James M.
Brown, Samuel d. Babcock, A. A.
Lowe and other members of the Cham
Der of Commerce, argued that should
the bill pass no one could predict the
amount of injury. Other members of
the delegation argued against the
passage of the bill.
Another South Carolina Thief Com
victed.
COLUMBIA, st. c., Nov. 13.
L. Cass Carpenter, on trial for for
gerry, was found guilty. His counsel
gave notice for a new trial.
RillIards-The Championship Won
by sexton.
New YORK, Nov. 13.
The match game of billiards, 600
points up, three ball French carom for
the cham pioRship of America, the De-
laney badge aud $1,000 a side, was
played tonight between William Sexton
and Cyrille Dion. Sexton won in $50
innings, Dion being 429. The highest
runs were, Sexton, 81, 50, 50, 81; Dion,
AZ, SO, 81, 105.
Why the New York Custom House
Changes Were Made
CHICAGO, Nov. 13.
A Washington special to the Inter
Ocean says when Conkling's committee
ask Secretary Sherman the reason for
the suspension of the New York Gus
tom House officers, the Secretary will
reply, no doubt. that it was thought the
service could be improved, and the sug-
gestions of the Custom House Com
mission better carried out by change.
The silver state., 1877-11-14
OPPOSING THE SILVER BILL. ).

As was expected, the capitalists of
the Eastern States have organized their
forces to oppose the passage of the sill
yer bill. Representatives of the New
York and Philadelphia banks and
Chambers Of Commerce appeared be-
bore the Senate Finance Committee
last night and argued against the re-
monetization of silver. The money
Kings of the East predict financial ruin
to the country if silver is restored to its
old standard and made legal tender
FOR ali debts. They think it would be
unjust to creditors to pay them in what
they are pleased to term deprecated
currency. AS they are representatives
of that class, they look solely to their
interests and give the interests of
debtors no thought whatever. They
had no objections to the act demone-
tizing silver, or to the resumption act,
both of which compel persons who con-
traeted debts when greenbacks were de-
preciated, to pay them one year hence
in gold. if circumstances prevent them
from cancelling their obligations before
that time. From their standpoint leg
islation which made Government bonds
which were originally redeemable in
gold or silver, payable only in gold,
was unobjectionable, but, although it.
has been generally admitted that such
legislation was the result of a mistake.
hhey are opposed to correcting the er.
Dor. 1t is, difficult to see the force OF.
the argument advanced against the
silver bill that it will affect the fnan-
aiai standing of the United States in
Europe. At the time European capi-
halists invested in United States bonds,
such bonds were, by the terms of the
act, authorizing their issue, redeemable
m silver or gold, at the option of the
Government. 1t cannot be uaiust to
the holders of these bonds to comply
with the terms of the contract. Had
silver appreciated in value since the
bonds were issaed the Government
might, if so disposed, redeem them
with gold. The same rule holds good
when gold has appreciated in value,
and but for the act of 1873 the bonds
could be redeemed with silver coin. The
silver bill passed last week by the House
simply restores the silver dollar to the
standard it occupied when the bonds
were issued that is a legal tender for all
debts, public and private, except those
specifically payable in gold. The
passage of that bill will work no in
justice to anyone;, it will be of incal.
culable benefit to this State and
the Nation at large, and will convince
the country that Congress is disposed
10 legislate for the benefit of the peo-
pie at large instead of the favored few.
The silver state., 1877-11-14
TIE LE C r PHO.
WESTERN DISPATCHES
The Runk Case.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. IS.
The case of the People vs.. Runk, in
which defendant was convicted of
killing officer Coots in San Francisco,
was called in the Supreme Court to-
day, and continued to Monday. The
continuance is owing to the absence Of
Judge Campbell.
Water L0yveresl-Bullion Shipments.
VIRGINIA CITY, Nov, IL.
The water in the Hale & Norcross
mine is now down to the incline.
Bullion shipments from the bonanza
mines to-day aggregated 1921, 365.
The silver state., 1877-11-14

A SPLENDID set of jewelry worth
9l50, pearls and gold, beautifully
mounted. quite new, with enamel and
tnssels hanging; a splendid article for
ady Of. taste. will be sold for $40, at
anole Harris. 7O2 Kearny street, San
4renciseos. Be snra and send tor this
sDxlypRs. wifss. .......
The silver state., 1877-11-14

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13.
AT midnight tonight fire broke out
in the engine room of five story
building on Fourth street between Pine
and Chestnut, opposite the Planters
House. The flames Immediately as
cended the elevator. and all the rooms
in the rear of the building. from the
basement to the roof, are now in flames,
John Bonnell's restaurant in the rear of
the building is destroyed, and the fire
has extended through to Fourth street.
The front of the magnificent Chamber
of Commerce building is only spared
from the burning structure by 30
foot area, bat as the wind is from the
southeast and the flames are driven
northwest. the prospects now are that
the building will not be injured beyond
the possible breaking of the plate glass
windows of the Merchants Exchange
Hall, which occupies the whole of the
western side of the Chamber of Com.
meroe building. The whole fire de
partment are on duty.
The silver state., 1877-11-14
DISPATCHES
Reunion of the Army of the Gum
bcrland.

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.
General Sheridan. President Of the
Army of the Cumb mberland, has issued
the following: after advising with
authoritive officers of the Society of
the Army of the Cumberland, and at
the request of many members of the
Society, the undersigned announces
the postponement of the annual re-
union which Was to have been held at
Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 18th and 18th
of December next, until the compile
ton by Mr.. Ward next summer of the
equestrian statue in memory of General
George Il. Thomas, when the meeting
of the Society will conduct the cere-
monies, the unveiling of the monu-
ment." Signed, p. II. SHERIDAN.
A California Girl Jumps of a Train
In Nebraska.
OMAHA, Nov. 13.
Yesterday morning, east of Grand
Island, we'll dressed young lady
threw herself from the platform of
Pullman car on the East bound Union
Pacific express, which was moving
rapidly. The train did not stop till
the next station was reached, when the
train men of the West bound freight
were directed to search for her as they
proceeded on their way. The girl was
wound with one of her shoulders dis
located, and other bruises, and taken
back to Grand Island to be cared for.
Her travelling companion was one
Doctor Hudson. who, as the express
train was moving on from the scene of
the accident, stated her name was Miss
Wintermeyer, of Stockton, Gala, and
that her brain had been affected by Sc
we're study, and that he was taking her
to the Chicago asylum. The Dr., it is
reported, seemed to manifest very little
concern about his charge, declaring
that she must have been killed, and he
declared his intention of going right on
East. The passengers could not stand
it, and would not allow him to proceed.
He therefore got off at the station to
return to his patient.
Congress of the society OF Friends.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 13.
The 9th biennial congress of the So
ciety of Friends of America convened
in this city this morning. Nearly
every meeting in America is repre-
sented.
The silver state., 1877-11-14
Men Wanted.

TWO OK tcamsters and two wood packers
H. wanted immediately. Wages $50 coin
per month. None but competent and ex-
perieneed men need apply.
Apply ut once to Chas. Bowling. Camp Nc.
Dermit. or to the undersigned at the wood
ranch, on Canyon Creek.
f. p. BRoUGHAM.
Canyon Creek, September "a, 1877. II.
The silver state., 1877-11-14

EVANSVILLE, Ind. Nov.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 13.
A FIRE this morning destroyed the
moulding shop and one pattern room
of William Hellman's 8 extensive foundry
and machine shops,. Loss. $50, 900;
inanre9- fox S2D, ,Q00y
The silver state., 1877-11-14
MILL FOR SALE.

A NEW Ten-stamp Quartz Mill, with
"A Pans and Fixtures complete, within
Is miles Of Winnemucea on good road,
for sale.
FOR terms apply to FRANK NARAMoKE,
Winnemucca, Nevada. Sep. n, 1871. II
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J.IMES PINNELL.S fRfNE.
Telling Ills WIFE thn, She Looked Hcnutirui.
and shooting lee Through the Head.

LANCASTER. Pa. March ; The trial Of
James IT, Panu"ll. for the murder of hi- wife in
this city on the Dist " july last, has been pro-
cccding here since Wednesday uf las, week
Panncll's mother died in 1878. and il was
alleged that she committed suicide. Pannclls
father died few years aftcrwnrd. leaving this
son. n, an early age. to the care of his pa,crnal
grandfather After the grandfathcr's death
young panncll was then taken charge of 10y an
uncle as guardian. The young man. when of
age, demanded his patrmony and spent 1t soon.
During the progress Of the Hammond revival
meetings in this city in January and February
1876. Pnnn"ll profcssed conversion and hccamc
member Of the Baptist Church. He was at
tcntiVc to- religious duties and shared actively
i'm the services. He became acquainted with
Miss Anna IIcdricks. pretty and Intelligent
young woman, and ON the l2tn OF April, 1876
they were married.
Pannc was at work IA a carpenter at the
Centennial. after his marriage. until about tho
2lSt Of July, the day on which he committed the
murder Previous To that event he had assault
ed his wife in quarrel, striking her in the f.r
any intercopIrsc with him except to trout him
coult"ousy when they met on his visits 70 Lam
cust"r from the Centennial. AZ he had never
cont ihut"d anything Ia her support. and rs her
widowed mother WIS Obliged 20 labor 10 get n
Livelihood for herself. Mrs. panuell lrcnmc u
table waitress nj hotel ON the fatal day Pan
nell spent the afternoon in his mother in laws
company. cunvcr-ing nationally and PLEASANTLY
witt hrr referring Ia his quarrel with his VIE,
and expressing his regret. and his dies re for II
reconciliation. lie had previously had an in
tcryicw with his wife ai tho hotel. u"
took supper with Mrs. Hedricks in the
evening. and about x O'clock Mrs. Pan
neil made hcr appearance. 81" spoke
pleasantly Ia the mother. hut did not appear tO
notice panncll's presence. After a few moments
Panncll drew NJ his chair near his wife, and
said he wanted 10 talk bus moss with her.
She replied that shc did not want to quarrel
with him: tha' she freely forgaVc him. tut that
she had fully made up her mind that III" would
never live with him again H. rrplird that thry
must make up to-day or pant forever. and re-
marking that she looked very beautiful. dis
charged n pistol into her iar". Nh" ball taking
She fell. when hc again fired. this time into her
head. She lived until 7oclork next morning.
I Int
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tain without any elaboration " argument that
resting. H. Mr.. Kellogg does. his claim Ia u
: 'uatnlship here upon H. broad n basis and
upon precisely the Sumr foundation that the
dental Electors rest upon. he is entitled to
h,' sworn IN, aud say To- tho Scnatorfron Della
of treating with courtesy. that | believe the
right ot Mr.. Kellogg Is Just rs absolute n~ that
" Nr. Morgan, and therefore, | could not find
ihul was under any obligation to yield the one
tnth" other.
Nr Bnyard-I did no, signify any obligation.
II Mnsa mere matter of practical convenience.
MIR Blaiuc sud:
kmnw that h"e has been erca, deal sad n re- ami
there n the corridors ut the Capitol around ai about
~ it PLACES nm IN high places late that spino n
r iVcNmfcd and Upheld. that hc was Co. hc allowed To-
.ir by ami NICHOLS was Ia Ice accepted GpNcruor II
mas any su,h arrangement wish to Know u am, sen
aor on this r'ur Will state In his p'aco that m, person
W' "r uht MAS uinu out nat any rt1lt tu MAKE any
surh arranecncnts deny it | deny it with
ogi heinz authorized to speak tor The Al
ON The simple broad ground that An inpussnlit,
that the Administration of President in,"~ could doit
d,nA IL un tr broad ground that Pre- ,ldcut llaNVs
character common sense 1T n respect patriotism
.r.c irnV 1t mn ar he vfoniis that can influence
ncld 10 lc rsoni aud pohucal AMI official msI"n'ilhn,
deny it Tor him and ! shsl, rpd nl.li
lrna J. not Nmdi,ai'd in the luli', o tho Ndnn,iri
tom but whether hc indicated "t whether 1t Ice not
The policy of an Nimtui.ifniiuu may hc. Tut what i
ought toie aud hupg REPUBLICAN, SQUAT VIII ~, that
"u tins point Their shall be- No authority IN this land nr-c
'n"nk "t ni'ru If"us ch"t. To- c"mri"nisr ihr un"l
Q" the national Nlniu .trtDnn r The t,s.i cot tie
atelt r. publican PARTY Chat ,nl'i that administration
int" cNist' nee Applause IN t,, galleries
Mr. BayHrd took the Moor. hut before proceed.
INK with his remarks yielded for motion to
.itINUru.