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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

A London correspondent writes: There
are only four streets, / am told, in all
London where verdure is not to be seen /;
that is to say, all the streets OF London
command view of some growing green
trees or shrubs. This is rather startling
when you come to think of the hundreds
OF acres of houses and marrow streets
this great city Of cities presents to the
view OF the visitor. Take the Old
Lady OF Threadneedle street," as the
citizens disrespectfully term the verer-
able and mighty Bank OF England.
Within it's strong walls is q garden, even
q delicate fountain, and big tree, in
deed two trees and some numerous
plants. Fresh and attractive they stand
out in charming contrast, smiling at
busy business and listening to the ever
tantalizing clink of gold. This garden
is more beautiful and attractive than
any l have seen in many towns in
America land of treesl You survey
tbs emerald spot, studded with floral
rubles and adorned with petalled tur-
quoise, and you look around at the to-
paz fringe of guinea gold, and exclaim
"No garden in the world is 30 richly
environed." Millions of money per
month pass around this garden. Be-
meath that tallest tree there is q story.
1t is brief. Allow me to tell it for the
first time in print. Some years ago the
bank had clerk whose height mea-
sured nearly seven feet two inches. He
| was marvel in more ways than one.
He could add up don't know how many
columns OF figures at one time without
an error; do subtraction and multiplica-
tion simultaneously, and look upon
vulgar fractions disdainfully. In a
word, he was big figure. Nature has
given to big men gentle dispositions.
This tguratlve giant was most amiable
and general favorite. The clerks in
the Bank of England are all gentlemen
by birth and education, not few of
them being by blood ties allies to the
Oldest families in the kingdom. Indeed,
am told one of them is the lineal de-
scendant OF king, and as that monarch
through this descendant proclaims Ire
land as their domain, 1 will not fof a
moment stop to dispute the pedigree OF
"the pretender." In good company the
giant labored and lived and died, for
giants cannot carry their heightened
sweetness long drawn out beyond the
period allotted to man generally any
more than dwarf. When the giant Of
the Bank of England added up his last
figures and balanced his accounts with
this world, his clerkly co npanions sough,
to shroud him in the leaves of the ledg.
er of their esteem aud bury him beneat
the tree 1 mentioned in the precincts ol
the bank he loved 80 well. There, in
this verdant oasis of the commercial
desert, his financial spirit is continually
rejoiced by the tinkle of gold and the
ever.moving millions, not farthing ol
which he can now reckon on.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05
Fashion Notes,

Fur flowers have been fabricated for
the winter.
Cosaire, the new silk, is soft and
coarse looking.
Garnet beads are to be used by the
milliners this year.
A new stuff for vests has raised stripes
that look as if braided.
Old fashioned claret and garnet color
will be much worn this winter.
Belted dresses will probably continue
fashionable through the winter.
Large square belt buckles come in
engraved silver, pearl, jet and steel.
Chuddah cloths almost exactly like
Chuddah shawls are imported for win
ter.
Silk and wool goods, in fine stripes of
bright colors, are prepared for the win
ter trade.
Felt bonnets embroidered with gold
are announced as awful possibilities of
the future.
The silk fabrics with tufted stripes
and figures are to be initiated in wool
for winter wear.
1t is said that the old style MORE
antique silk will be more used for trim
ming hats and bonnets.
Wells of dotted black net, lined with
white illusion, are worn this autumn.
They are very deceptive.
White India muslin over silk is fash
ionable still. The silk dress is trimmed
with frayed ruche; the muslin with
lace.
The new fall dress goods are of bright
colors curiously blended. Olive, pale
blue, garnet and yellow are seen in one
fabric.
Shoodas, caravan cloth, and fullsd
cashmere are the varieties of India cash.
mere that are shown for the coming
season.
Gay colored belts are worn with all
costumes, but especially with black.
Ladies who have taste for embroider.
ing work their own belts; others wea,
the gaily woven ribbons in the Oriental
designs 80 much in vogue.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05
A Tried Remedy for BiIIousness.

Those who suffer from disorder or inaction
of the liver will never get the upper hand of
the unruly organ SO long as they use such
irrational remedies as blue pill, calomel and
podophyllin But from the tried and popular
medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, they
it. The influence of the bitters upon the gresi
hillary gland is direct, powerful and speedily
felt. The relief afforded is not spasmodic, but
complete and permanent. The sallowness OF
the skin, furred appearance Of the tongue
indigestion, costiveness, headache, nausea
pains through the right side and shoulder, in
fact every accompaniment of the obstinate
complaint are entirely and promptly removed
by a course of this inestimable medicine, in
behalf Of which testimony is constantly ema-
mating from every quarter and from all classes
of society
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Farmer-, Fsmi-
lies and others can purchase Remedy equal to Dr.
TOBIAs' VENETIAN L1NIMENT for the cure Of
Cholers. Darrhss, Dysentery Group, Oolio and Sea-
sckness taken internally dt is perfectly harmless; see
Ohronic Rheumstism, Hesdsohe. Toothsohe, Sore
Bites Old Sores, Pains in Limbs, Back and Chest.
The VENETIAN IMMINENT was introduced in 1877.
stating II Il was Ten Dollars bottle they would not b
without H. Thoussnds Of Certificates be seen a
the Depot Speaking OF It's wonderful curative proper
ties. Sold 6y the Druggists at 40 cts. Depot Al
Murray ST., New York
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05
Wanted a Patent for a Chalk Mark.

The Washington correspondent of the
Hartford Times writes: Several days
ago an application reached the patent
Office from J. j. Strong and Kate M.
Strong, of Talladego, Ala, for patent
for an ant guard. The petition, which
was very funny one, set forth that the
Strongs, who are man and wife, had
jointly put their heads together and had
invented the most wonderful thing ever
heard of, to wit, an amt guard, which
they went on describe at great length
They claimed that it was patentable, as it
was new and useful, two things that are
necessary to secure patent. The guard
consisted of drawing chalk-mark
around table or other place, by which
it was claimed the approach of ants was
stopped. Mr.. Strong says, and Mrs.
Strong swears it is true, that an ant
cannot walk over chalk-line, and all
that is necessary to keep ants away from
anything is to draw chalk line around
it. 1t appears that chalk makes an ants
legs slip up, as soaping track prevents
railroad engine from starting. The
petition was novel, and caused consider.
able fun. At last the commissioner Of
patents looked over the precedents and
directed his law clerk to write decision
refusing the application on the grounG
that there was nothing new in the in
vention claimed, that chalk had beer
used for such purposes heretofore, ant
| winding no with the general statement
that such ideas are not patentable. Thi!
decision was sent to the Strong family
but it failed to satisfy them. They hat
made up their minds that there wa,
millions in their invention, and they dit
not intend to be cheated out of it b,
any such decision. As they have none,
they can pay lawyers, and they have filet
an appeal from the decision of the com
missioner of patents. This appeal viii
be tried in the circuit court.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

They have long preserved with reli-
gious care in Germany fragment OF the
rock to which John Huss was chained
Just prior to his death at the stake.
This precious relic has now been con.
veyed to Prague, and is to be deposited
in the National Museum OF Bohemia.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

The editor of the New York Aduocate,
Walter H. Shupe, has filed petition to
be declared bankrupt. His liabilities
are reported at S69, 528 So and his assets
1887. His principal creditor is Andrew
Luke, of Ill Fulton st., to whom he
owes BAT 600 on two separate claims
Newspaper Reporter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

To develop healthy and harmonious action
among the organs Of secretion, digestion and
evacuation, take DR.. Motifs Vegetable Liver
give tone and regularity to the liver, counter
act a tendency to costiveness, and purify the
blood Their cathartic action is unaccompanied
by gripping and is never violent or abrupt but
always gradual and natural. These pills are Of
the greatest assistance in overcoming scrofu-
lous tumoIs and eruptive maladies. All Drug
gists sell it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

to behold in those We meet day by day. This
ought not and need not be so. Parsons Pur-
gative Pills make new rich blood; taken one
night for twelve weeks will change the blood in
the entire system
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

"See here, misther," said a lad of
seven summers, who was driven up a
tree by dog, elf you don't take that
dog away I'll eat up all your apples"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

gentleman in a neighboring town who had
suffered two years with chronic diarrhsa and
was so reduced that he could not walk, was
cured and restored to sound health by john
sons Anodyne Liniment. This Liniment is
worth its weight in gold.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

the breath, use Browns Camphorated Sspona-
oeous pent.rice, Twenty-Five eepts bottle,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

The attention Of heads of families is respect
fully invited to the superior quality in every
respect, of Dooley's Yeast Powder. It is en-
tirely free from adulteration of any kind, and
every package contains absolute full weight
Consumers should bear in mind the fact that
strictly pure, full weight baking powder, al
though it costs little more than the adulter-
ated, cheep, light weight or bulk powders is
by far the cheapest, both in purse and health.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

During 1877, 9O,5O9, 449 pounds of
sugar were used by brewers in Great
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

Why should a watch never be dry
Because it has cunning spring inside
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

Amy Anthony, wife of Mark Anthony, resid-
ing at No. 6 Locust Street, Fall River, Mass,
was afflicted with severe felon on her finger
instantly she experienced relief from the pain
which had been almost uncomfortable. Every
other remedy proved unavailing.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05

For upwards of thirty years Mrs. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP has Leen used for children
with never-failing success. 1t corrects acidity
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels, cures dysentsry and dsrrhoea,
whether arising from ething or other causes
An old and well-tried remedy. 25 cts bottle.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-09-05
CHEW
The Celebrated
"MAToHLEss"
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO,

THE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
New York. Boston, and Chicago.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
A YOUNG MANS FALL.

sTRANorB IN RICHMOND UPSET BY
LIouoE-Is HE FUGITIVE FROM NEW
YORK?
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 20, 1873.
young man, with light brown hair, mustache,
side whiskcrs and blue eyes, stranger here,
while under the influence Of liquor. late last
night fell into an excavation made for the
foundation OF . building. His cries brought
to his assistance citizens and police, and he was
first account that he had been robbed anu
thrown into the excavation, and no said
bis name was Stevenson Subsequently he gave
were marked "H =. L." and there two re-.
ceipts In his pocketbook In tho oi H. r. Ludng-
ton. The following paper, appearing TO show that
when written suicide was contemplated, was taken
from him in the station house while he was at
tempting 70 destrog IT,
A CONFESSION FOLLY AND
"Henry Parsons Ludingden aged twenty iour years,
loft tine position with tue American Dock and Trust
Company, No. ITO Pearl street. New York, September
H. 1878 ana bong then In an intoxicated condition
wandered amlessly about, bringing up In the city OF
Richmond, Va. Liquor has had control OF his best
for the past i've years. and has thus far blasted
every good resolution made caused deficiency accounts
with tho above Hrm which amounts to about $780,
force Of will sufficient to gave and clear up tho
shortage which, II done, would have placed
him in an envabio light to reputa-
tiou and position. Having failed In this
there seemed 10 DO left OPEN Ho socriiced
friends and q good name He being OF a sensitive
nature, possessing ano feelings, and Intelligent
young man. lot US be temperate ir accnsation Chart
able and mercfuI In his memory, II only TO show
respect TO hts family who arc truly worthy people.
THIS should be u warning TO all young men, and
wherein II falls u sad experience awaits them"
Tho young man, who stoutly denies that he Is
LudiDgton, Is held here TO await tho action OF
New York authorities.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

General Benjamin F. Butler, OF Massachusetts,:
Senator William II. Barnum and Represe ntatvo G.
NJ. Landers, OF Connecticut; United States District
Judge John Cadwaader, OF Philadelphia; J. b. Roche
and A. ]. Thornhi, OF England, and Colonel Alexan,
der Piper ana Paymaster G. f. Glenn, Uni,ed States
Army, are at the Fifth Avenue. General Alfred II.
Terry and Major Robert r. Hughes. United States
Army. are at the Sturtevant. Commander ST. Clair
and DR.. Ring of the British Navy, aud General John
l.. Stevenson ana General William Sutton, OF Massa.
chusetts, are at the st. Nicholas Alexander Mitch.
ell, President Of the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST. Paul
Railway Company, is at the Holman. Fa;rman
Rogers, OF Philadelphia Is at the Albemarle. j.
Tiliinghas President OF tho Canada Southern Rail.
way Company, Is at the Windsor Cnarlema agno
Tower, OF Philadelphia, and Benjamin L. Cheney, OF
Boston, at the Brevoort Robert Jarrett OF Bal
timore Is at the Brunswick. Paymaster Thomas r.
Casw,ll. Unned States Navy, Is at the Gssy; Judge
S B. Beardsley, OF bridgeport, Conn., Is at the st.
James. Lieutenant Commander 4. ). Keyser. United
States Navy, is AT the Rossmore. Professor Rains Of
georgia, Is at the Park Avenue. Ex-Governor Hiland
Hall, OF Vermont, Is at the Astor.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Games mills. at Walton, KY, were burned yester-
day. Loss $4,000
Otis Stone, a farmer OF Philipsburg, Quebec was
gored to death by a bull yesterday.
Ross Hotol ana block OF adjoining buildings in
Winchester, lnd., were burned on sunday. Loss,
$4,000.
DAMAGES from tho city Of Boston ior damage by The
coaduit.
Wallace Flagg, OF Mcriden. Conn.,, aged twenty
sghi. lost leg yesterday by attempting TO board
moving train.
Four seriously hurt on Sunday by the
dofament OF acircus train on Tue Cairo and Vincsn-
mes Railroad near Mount Carmel.
The Boston Trduetter reports rumors that John +.
Arnold will decline the BItierite nomination Tor
Lieutenant Governor OF Massachusetts
Willie Yard aged thirteen, was accidentally shot
yesterday at Trenton, n. j., by Harry Titus, aged
fourteen. IL is fearod ms wound Is ata.
The Police Magistrate In Montreal yostarday sent
foe trial at the Court OF Queens Bench Orangemen
charged with belonging ~ an illegal society.
Four democratic clerks OF registration In New
Orleans have been held by Com issioner Lane on u
charge OF refusing registration to coiored man.
Michael Mcnamara, of Newton. Conn,
viclud yesterday OF The murder OF Martin Mcnamara,
last July and sentenced 10 impris0u ment for lilo
Thomas Wardlaw's body was found Ia the woods
near Musquasn. y. g., yesterday. HIS vito ana her
alleged paranour were arrested Tor causing nis dean
william, Harry, alleged murderer, and Sluman and
Saunders. hignwsymcn, VINO escaped from the jail
Kingston, II. l., Oh tho 10th inst, have been
captured
De
ming ycsterday, near Lawrencevi ~ j., when tho
iather's piecs accidentally discbar ged wounding
tho seriously III tho arm.
Tho saw mil and two dwelling houses OF Mrs
NcttIcton, tho dwelling Of John Flanagan, the sash
shop OF l.. whittemore ana tho rako shop OF f. +.
Stosrns at Newport, N H. wsro burned sunday night,
Loss, $4,000.
Captain Edward s. Hudgins, late master OF tho
scboopcr Maggie Il. Gray has been indicted Ia Tho
United States District Court. ut BALTIMORE, Tor
der killing his mate, William H. Weaver on voy-
age to RIO Janciro last June
Henry a. PARE, charged with murder in the cap
ture, under Confederate authority, OF the steamer
Chcea pcake during the civil war, has beon discharged
Commissioner Huilet hoding his to be covered
by the general amnesty proclamation Of December %,
1868.
Bank Supsrin tencent Lamb says the deficit In tho
accounts OF the Saratoga linton Savings Bank will
amount TO between $l5,U00 aud Sls 900. A receiver
will be appointed to-day ny Judge ingalls,. The dcn-
cheney was caused by careless transactions Ia mort
gage Investments made by tho Finance Committee of
the bank.
The Union League OF America will meet 10 Pitts.
burg to-day. The day is 70 be occupied with busi-
ness scssloss In the evening pnbic meeting Is to
be held, at which speeches are to be made by Henry
NJ Hovcy, RcpuDncau candidate for Governor OF
Pcnnsylvania, Governor Harranf, General McCart-
ney and others.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
SINKING LITTLE CHARLIE.

An In nvcslisat was commenced yesterday before
the United Inspectors OF Steamers In relation
10 the recent collision In the harlem River between
tho steamer Scnsca. used ny tho police patrol, and
the steam launch LATHE Charlie. The collision hop.
pened during rowing regatta on the 81 inst aud
suited In the sinking OF Little Charlie vessel OF but
three aud halt tons burden. Police Captain schultz
who was In command OF the Seneca, the engineer
pilot ot the vessel and raj other employees
were examined, anu testified to tho effect that "A
crowd oi vessels were following closely Ia the track
OF tue racing boats, when tue Lttle Charlic came
astern and struck Tho Seneca the latter vessel hav
ing slowed up to turn and blown her whistle 10 warn
boats following the Little Charlie her stanchion
awnings under the Scnecas guard, aud ss tho latter
vessel had began to 70 astern II crowded Littlc
Charlie stem fret under water. Tho collision
suited IN no loss OF life.
John Hughes, tho owner OF Little Charlie, sworo
that the seneca was the sternmost OF three vessels
the steamer Finn, Little Charlie and herself that the
Little Cbariie grazcd tho FINN which was leading
her port after quarter that the Little CharIes helm
was ported to clear the Finn when tho Seneca camo
up In her wake and ran her down, ana would have
tho Finn down also " the Little Charlie bad
been there; Mr.. Hughes further testified that when
Littlo Chariie struck tho Finn tho seneca was only
hve or six fcet away on her port side alsc that AT
the same time the Seneca was coming on about 150
feet asofn he admitted that the Lituo Charlie
without pilot; he was steering himself, but had
license Tor his vessel, aBd did not know u was unIaw
ful to DO withvuti It
Al this point tho investigation was adj journed till
to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE or THB CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHING ron, Sept. 2s-1 A. N.

WAR IMPAIRMENT,
OFFICE THB CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHING ron, Sept 2s-1 A. n.
Indications
For Tuesday, in the South Atlantic and ulf States
Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, falling baron oter,
south and east winds, stationary rising tcmpora-
ture, cloudy weather. and In tho nrst district rap
possibly preceding storm centre.
For tho Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
icys, light changes IN temperature aud pressure, d.
minishing westerly Winds shifting to southeast clear
or partly cloudy weather
For the loko region, falling, followed by rising ba.
romstcr, southeast to southwest winds, warmer,
partly cloudy weather and numerous light rains fol-
iowed by cooler clearing weather In the upper lake
region.
For the Middle Atlantic States and New England,
southeast winds, slightly warmer, cloudy weather,
possibly rain and falling barometer.
The rivers will generally fall, except at Memphis
Cautionary signals continue for easteriy winds at
Sandy Hook, Barnsgat, Atlantic City, Capc May,
Lewes, Capo Henry, Ktty Hawk, Cape Hattoras, Capo
Lockout, Macon, Wilmington and smithvills
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
STOLEN SWEETS.

Twenty.eight bags ot sugar, weighing 200 pounds,
were seized by the police OF the Second precinct
Brooklyn, yesterday, on suspicion OF having been
stolen from some unknown vessel. Three men were
arrested, who gave their names as Charles Wilson,
aged thirty years. residing at No. Atlantic ave-
nue.; owen Lynch. twcnty.two years. of No. 81 Hamii-
ton avenue, aud Frank Lynch, the latter boing the
proprietor OF the store. tho sugar aud tho boat IN
when part OF was captured, turned over TO tue
custody OF tue Police Properly Clerk. The prisoners
were held TO await cxamiuatos W Judgc Walsh IN hc
sum vi 81, 900 bail each.
Tho accused tcd Captain Crafts, OF the Second pre-.
ciuct that they purchased tho sugar from inato
oil vessel lying oil the Grecnpoint iorry Ihqury
tn at vicinity however, tailed TO establish the truth
OF the story As The police suspect mat the sugar has
been stolen, they have notincd the Custom nouse
suthortcs. The bags contnnug the sugar are marked
"E C.," IN. f. Nv. L., )" Nv. W J. s., +" and
.sA. Y, A Coz
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
A NEW ACOUSTIC WONDER.
CINCINNATI, oh

CINCINNATI Ohio, Sopt 20, 1878.
hraeI d. Jewoti, druggist at st. Omsr, linda, has
perfected an Instrument which he calls tho "aga.
phone" which, 1t is claimed, will without the aid
81 electricity, carbops, or any complex machinery
collect distant sounds and carry tnem to great
lance, without loss OF volume. A number OF expert
msnts wore made with the Instrument on Saturday
. wire being strung nearly halt a mile. Speaking
into the INSTRUMENT three or four ieet away the
words were heard clearly and distinctly al The
farthest end Of the wire. Playing upon violin eight
teet from tho instrument, the music was heard at
tho 9th end, In tho street. The closing OF doors
walking upon the floor, ordinary conversation, tho
ticking sf watch, could be heard distinctly wthout
Applying the instrument ~ tho ear Mr. Jewett will
BET explain hts invention at present, not nsving as
yet received letters patent
The New York herald., 1878-09-24
DISASTERS AT SEA.

Tho CITY of Merida, which arrived yesterday.
brought two OF the OF tho brigantno Sally
Brown which sailed from Pensacola Oh August 22
with 27S 600 foot OF lumber Tor Santos She sprung
September s Tns officers ana crew were rescued
by tho steamship Carondost and taken to
Havana. Captain Prcssy, oi the sally Brown, and
the remainder OF the crew viii arrive on
tho CarondoicL Tue vessel was butt in Newbury.
port, 42G tons burden and belongs to j. s. Emory
4 Co., OF Boston.
1ho captain oi the bark Hindoo, which arrived
IRON Havana ON saturday, with cargo Of sugar, re-
ports cncountefing northwest hurricane Oh Soptcn-
Der Z, which lasted five days Tho BARK lost hrec
topsaiIs, her jib and forstopsais and also sprung
leak. 1t was thought at Que Zine that sho would
faur1