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National Republican., 1879-07-25
Trying to Collect a Mortgage.

Colonel Enoch Tottcn, as counsel for Harriet
A. Dixon, administrators, for the use of Charles
II. Christman, administrator, has entered suit
against William w. W.Wood, to recover $4,000,
aud for the last-namod defendant sued Thomas
b. Bryan to recover $4,000. The litigation
grows out of the mortgaging and transferring
of certain real estate, located at the corner of
Woodruff and Henry streets Brooklyn, N, Y,
conveyed April 10, 1869, by Martin Dixon to
William W. w. Wood for $4,000, subject TO
mortgage Of $4,000, in favor Of Charles
Christman, which was assumed as part of the
purchase money which debt has never been
paid. On March IA, 1874, the property was
sold by Mr.. Wood to Thomas B. Bryan, subject
TO the Same imcumbrance. Tho property was
sold by order of the court for 5000, and the
balance unpaid on the mortgage, Of $4,000,
has not been settled. Hence these suits.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
Police Court Paragraphs.

James Clark was charged with stealing o
pockct.book containing 81 and also gold ring
from Ida Weeks. The larceny took place in
the market on the 10Th inst. One witness
said she SAW the boy commit the theft. This
was conclusive, and the Judge wound up the
case with six months penalty.
Considerable time was consumed in the case
of Henry Hall VS.. TilIman johnson. 1t appears
that johnson wanted to take his half sister,
who is Halls wife, to festival. Hall
vetoed the bill. johnson then entered his
sisters house, and after some words with
Hall fight ensued, during which tho latter
was considerably damaged in the face. After
hearing oil the testimony His Honor boiled
down the charge to II simple assault and sent
johnson mp for six mouths.
Jose X. Peabody was arraigned on the
charge of assaulting n little white girl named
Annie Newman in the Smithsonian grounds
last Saturday. The testimony of the special
policemen in the grounds and others WAS
heard and Peabody was sentenced to Jail for
six months. An appeal was noted and bonds
fixed at $500
National Republican., 1879-07-25

horse attached to one Of johnson Bros
coal carts became frightened near the corner
Of Twelfth aud T streets yesterday morning at
the falling of Of the shafts, willie unloading
coal, aud ran away. Heprococdcd NJ r street
on the sidewalk at brcaknccl speed, and came
very near running over anuinbcr of children.
A gentleman had just timo enough TO lift his
baby out Of It's carriage when the animal
jumped over it and dragged it to the ground.
SoOu after he ran up an alley, where he fell TO
the ground aud was captured.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

free from business troubles, assured by prudent
investments in stocks. From SIS to $4,000 in the
new Mutual Capitalization System pays handsome
profits Anybody can successfully operate by this
new method, aud receive pro rata division of the
aggregate profits secured by great concentration Of
capital. Chicago bank cashier made siG9. l3 in n
capitalization OF $50. A Milwaukee brewer netted
SI92S6 from an investment of $3.50 during the month
OF May. Savannah gentleman nctted sG3lO.l2
now is IN condition to realize large profits by safe
and judicious Investments New circular. Rules
for Success" and invaluable Information to every
investor mailed free. All kinds OF Stocks and
Bonds bought aud sold by Adams Brown Il Co.,
Bankers and Brokers, 26 and 2S Broad street, New
YORK
National Republican., 1879-07-25
is,K Nn,lonnl Fnir Grnnnds Assoclatlon

The board of directors yesterday adopted by.
laws regulating the entry of horses for train
lug purposes and agreed upon the number
and style of buildings TO be erected. Specia-
cations will at once be prepared, SO AS to com.
menco their construction without delay. The
president, Mr.. Gait, and tho recording sccre.
tary, Mr. Gobright, were designated to prepare
the address accompanying the list of premiums
Not only have the owners OF some of the fast
est horses applied for training privileges, but
applications have been made by exhibitors for
space. The directors are very much encour-
aged IN the work, the indications everywhere
being in favor OF the enterprise.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

The present excursion season Is distinguished
for enterprise and originality. The latest pro-
jectcd is the joint excursion on the steamer
Jane AIoscley to Blackston Island aud Piney
Point leaving next Monday, at s:l5 a. M.
Seven or eight hours viii be allowed at tile
beach. Among the unusual attractions are a
graud hop, lawn concert, the Mount Vernon
Quurtettc supper Professor El Hay, and a
graMd display Of Fireworks.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

The work of disinfecting along the river
front was commenced yesterday The outlet
of the large sewer near the Seventh street
wharf was the first point of attack, dozen
barrels Of lime being scattered In its vicinity.
The man-holes Of the same sewer along Water
street were opened aud several barrels Of limo
emptied into them. The officers in charge of
the work were cordially received upon their
trip and requested by the wharf-owners TO
call frequently, as their object was good one.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
SOLID gold adjusted Elgin Watch. s35, at
Harris 4 Co.'s.
CITY ITEMS.

WHAT intense pain is caused by toothache. How
many sleepess nights aud weary days are due 10 Its
raging influence Yet the true cause of all this tor
mcnt Is dccayed teeth, produced by neglect aud in
attention. Could only those who have at present
good sound teeth fully realize this fact, how care
m would they be to Keep their teeth In good con.
dition. To all such we will give word Of
advice. Clean your teeth daily with good denti-
frice, such as THuRsToSs IVORY PEARL TooTH
POWDER. IL Will preserve your teeth through life,
remove all tartar or extrnncous matter, keep them
clean, sound, and white, aud toothache, with all
its horrors, will be unknown Sold by all druggists,
&c, at % and 80 cents per bottle.
How many thousands suffer from billiousness,
dyspepsia, &c, and drag Oh miserable existence
not i'll enough TO remain nt home and call In medi-
cal assistance, yet feeling sufficiently unwell 10 de
stroy all the pleasure Of life They suffer daily. and
solely for want Of some simple remedy to purge
specially adapted for this purpose. Gentle In Its CT
ects, yet II carries Off all extraneous matter aud
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstructed. II
purifes the blood and rcnoyates the entire frame.
1t is truly Natures remedy being entirely herbal.
sold by all druggists twenty-five cents per pack
age each making q quart OF medicine.
WELLS MAcHSE.sPKEAD STRENGTHENING pLAs-
TIERS are superior TO all others. Composed OF choice
medicinal gums. combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch spread on fine soft nmbskin. they afford me
chanica support to the affected parts. and acting
by absorption, relieves almost instantly. For pains
in the back or side, caused either by indigestion,
rheumatism, or strain they are unrivaled. Sold by
all druggists - cents each.
THoMPsoN's PoMApE OpTME an oleagnous com.
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists; % and 90 cents per
bottle.
BUFFERS BALsAMIc MIXTURE, the old inalible
remedy. Sold by druggists; price 81 per bottle.
wILBoRs CoMrouSD or PURE CopILvEG or
AND LlME.-1hc advantage OF this compound over
the plain oil Is thst lhe nauseating taste Of the on
is entirely removed and the whole rendered entire
ly paatable. The offensive tustc OF the Oil has long
National Republican., 1879-07-25
aud Ohio Depot Garner New Jer-
soy Avenue aud Street.
New Advertisements

Kentucky State Lottery.
Grand excursion TO Backison Island.
Franklin Legion excursion Saturday evening.
Orkney Springs, Nrginia-Jones & Parker, pro.
prietors
Ker Clark & Trunnol, $50 Seventh street-Nlayked.
down prices in dry goods
National Republican., 1879-07-25

Coop style Lawns FIVE, six, eight, ten, and
twelve cents; all-wool Buntings, twenty cents
up; summer Dress Goods at cost bargains in
black aud colored Silks, seventy-6ve cents up I;
best Coiscts for fifty. seventy five cents, and 81.
Naudaiu's 700 Market Space
National Republican., 1879-07-25

The State camp.meotng Mt Crisaeld, Nd, is
very largely attended. The Frances, leaving
at we this evening, takes passengers for that
point as per advertisement in another column.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
WHY THEY DID 1T.


The Commissioners and the Water Rates.
Following is the full text ofthc long-promised
statement by the District Commissioners re-
garding the new water rates:
To The Water. Takers Of Washington aud GeorpetOtUn
Considerable misapprehension exists in the pub.
lie mind In respect TO the recently established
water rates. This concerns you only, and the Com
mssioners deem II Just 10 inform YOU fully Of the
condition of the Water Department
For several years past that department has not
been self-sustaining, as contemplated in the law,
Congress not having given authority to establish
such rates as would produce sufficient revenue.
The necessity for increase of arises In the
legislation OF the late Legislature of the District. II
ordered 3G.iuch main Water.pipe to be laid from
the distributing reservoir of the city the only main
not laid by the United States.
This main cost nearly $4,000, and per cent
bonds were issued in payment, interest aud sink
ing fund TO be paid out of water rents. The Legis-
aturc failed to increase the water rates to provide
for the increased burden thus thrown upon the
Water Department. The Legislature also enacted
that the tax levied for distributing maiuS-that is
mains laid within the city-shOuld be payable iu
five instalmens. but provided no fund to pay the
immediate cost Of such mains. which then had to
bu advanced from water rates. The former Board
OF Commissioners asked authority to increase the
water rates to meet these increased demands as did
the present board soon after it, organization.
During the fiscal year ending June 80. 1873, slG6,
$50 OF uer cent. water certificates were paid These
were issued by authority of the act of the Legislu-
tive Assembly, approved June %, 1873 and pay
mcnt was To have been provided nom collections
of watcrmain taxes but large amount of these
advances were made from water rents and general
funds to pay these certificates thus further enbar.
rusSing the Department.
The unpaid Waterman taxes. amounting TO
lll,0l365. represent advances from water rents
10 pay the cost of laying the mains ut the time the
work was done.
The following exhibit shows the present indebt.
edness of the Department:
Water bonds outstanding. ............ s4OSOO0 0C
Sinking fund due to the general fund
for year ending June 81. 1879. 1900 0C
| Interest due to the same fund for year
ending June 30, 1879 9.................. % 600 0
Il
| lOul Slb&OVD w
Taxes due for laying mains. ............. 1l,O3 G
Excess of Indebtedness July /, 1S79... SAL 5b7 G.
The receipts of the Department for the fiscal yea
| ending June 30, 1879 were as follows:
From water rents nts...................... SS3hS3 O
| FROM taps and permits ................. S90g y
|
| Total estimated requirements for oil purposes
Department for the year ending June 80 1880:
For current expenses of Department. SO ST
| For interest and sinking fund on bonds for
lSly...... ..... 44,oVN
| Enr interest aud sinking fund OH bonds for
looU. ..........'......s 9oOO'
| For laying distributing mains. ............. 1900
| For improvement of water supply ~ high
grounds .........................' GoOU
National Republican., 1879-07-25
To Ocean city Tonight.

The Frances will take very select cxcur-
sion pary to Ocean City this evening leaving
at five o'clock. The returning train will leave
Ocean City on Monday evening. The prices
are very reasonable for so desirable trip, rs
will be seen by reference to our excursion col
umu
National Republican., 1879-07-25
INC Weniher nt Oeoan CIty.

The temperature at Ocean City yesterday, as
telegaphcd to the managers of the excursion
leaving here ut five o'clock thsevening on tho
Frances for Ocean City, was as follows:
OCEAN CITY July 2i.-Highest thermometer to-
day II at two o'clock. Surf agreeable tOr bathing.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
Pure Maple Syrup

In stoneju also In twcnty-gallon kegs; fancy
New York aud Western Butter at bottom prices.
No OleOmdrgGrine sold spicer's Butter Store,
corner VI Ninth and L streets northwest.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

For the Middle States and lower lake region
easterly to southerly winds, slight rise followed by
slowly falling barometer, slight change In ienpera'
ture. and partly cloudy weather, with local rains
In the southern portion of the Middle States
National Republican., 1879-07-25

than fit out youths, boys, aud children with
the superb garments for sale at the Boys Cloth
ing House of b. Robinson & Co., 900 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

OLD PISEY poINT will be all ablaao with
merry faces aud joyful hearts. Next Monday
Ed Hay is expected to give some of his new
readings. See excursion column.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

The clerk of the court has issued the fol-
lowing marriage licenses:
A. Bumbach aud Catharine Jones.
Bradley Banks aud Harriet Churchill.
John A. Brrfoot and Annie Beatty, both Of
Richmond, Va.
Edward Ricketts, and Mary B. McGhce, both
of Richmond, Va.
Thomas Il. Dorsey, of Montgomery County,
Md, aud Barbara Il. Pyles, of Tennallytown,
DC.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
The CnrdInl for "A Cold.

Drivers Rye Cordial has become all the rage,
and is guaranteed to be a sure cure for all ar-
fec,ions of the throat aud lungs. Tho princi-
Four.aud.a-half street aud Pennsylvania ay.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

FULL.JEwELED, adjusted, coin silver Walt
ham slem-wiudiug Watches for Sl5, at Harris
& Co.'s l3j Seventh street.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
A preshYterInn IsxcnrsIon.

The Presbyterian community give o select
moonlight excursion forty miles down the
river on tho steamer W. w. Corcoran this
evening. Tho boat will leave the Seventh
street wharf at six o'clock, returning at eleven.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

Hence the necessity to largely increase the water
rates but this increase Is greater than the actual
requirements for the current expenses of the De.
pai tment for the year 1880 because the amount
collected in the past was insufficient. Had the
authority been given last year regulate the water
rates the necessary increase would have been
smaller than is now required. and DELAY of
another year would have rendered a still further
increase in rates absolutely necessary.
The estimated receipts from new rates are as fol.
lows:
From water rents of private
residences ............... slO6,57O 90
From water rents of special
rates TO business places. 10000 90
Total. sl3G570 20
Less 10 per cent. for delin-
quencies and uuoccupied
premises. s................... 1857 90
- sl229l3 90
From water taps and permits. ts............ 3y6g 70
From water-main taXes................. Il 900 90
National Republican., 1879-07-25

SOLID gold Elgin stem winding Watch, ad-
justed, $40 at Harris & Co.'S, Seventh street.
National Republican., 1879-07-25
MIR. MAYS PRIZE.

LoDILLE's Headache Specific is perfectly
cures headache quickly.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

ELEGANT TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RING
CONTAINING THREE FINE ,plAMONDs, Sl5
JACOBS BROS, 1929 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
National Republican., 1879-07-25

Ten DOLLARS for an adjusted coin silver
Elgh watch, at Harris & Co.'s, d35 Seventh
National Republican., 1879-07-25

Total estimated receipts. ............ SlI7,SS2 25
The following table shows the estimated number
OF houses TO be charged each rate, from 50 to SIS.
for domestic purposes, and the gross estimated re-
reints the from
National Republican., 1879-07-25

HANDSOME DIAMOND RING, CONTAINING
SEVEN FINE DIAMONDS. $50. JACOBS BROS,
l220 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
National Republican., 1879-07-25

THoMPsON's PoMADE OPTME an oleagnous com.
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists; % and 90 cents per
bottle,
National Republican., 1879-07-25
Thor,nomeuio Readings.

OFFICE CHIEF slosALoFucGn, u s. A.,
National Republican., 1879-07-25
KER, CLARK & TRUNNEL,
NO ND SEVENTH STNf.IlI.
TOR THE puRPosE OF RAISING MONEY Fof
IL s,fa.t tlta

Universal FOLDING BED,
" Tor Camp Meetings and Excursions
Weighs less than 10 pounds and occupies space, when
folded - by inches Or sale by
NJ. q. COPELAND & Co,
iyi1lf b43 ouisana avenue.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-06-26
Fatal Roller EXPLOSION.

A llentown, Pa, June PA ter
rifle explosion occurred at half past
five yesterday morning at the ore
mines on the land -belonging 10
Stephens 81 Imoyer, two hIfies rom
Emasus. Pa. The boiler burst with
terrific force, killing five men outright
and seriously wounding four others,
one of whom has since died. The list
of killed as follows: -
Frank Fegley, the contractor; Nor
ris Schmoyer, John Schmidt, Fred
erick .Ettinger, Charles Derr, aged ten'
a driver at the mine; Benjamin Keck.
the. engineer; Wilson Derr, aged
twelve, brotherNf Charles Derr. All
the bodies were terribly mangled.
The list of injured were William
Hull, Frank Heimback. Wilson Har-
ing, George David, Edward Hess, seri-
ously.
Great excitement prevails about the
mine, which is operated by the Lee
high iron company. The washery and
engine house were completely demol-
ished, the force of the explosion being
sufficient to project aa portion of the
boiler, weighing over ton, u distance
of ITO feet. The accident is said to
have been caused by defective flue.
Benjamin Keck, the engineer, died
at l p. NJ. He left statement, in
which he AYERS that he notified the
contractor, Fegley, three months ago
that the boiler was unsafe.
1t is stated that Keck, the engineer,
was drunk on Friday, and the accident
is attributed to his letting the water in
the boiler run too low.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-06-26
The Walking Match.

London, June 19.-In the walking
match Weston is going finely, while
Browns friends are becoming anxious.
Brown rested two consecutive hours
during the night, in which time
Weston picked up considerable, rum
ming two miles without a brake. At
O'Clock this morning the score stood:
Brown 343, Weston 339. Both men
have thus far beaten all previous rec
ords, and have crowded out of the
race Ennis and Harding, who have
left the track permanently. AT 2
O'Clock this afternoon Weston was
three miles ahead of Brown.
London, June 20, 6. P. NJ. " Weston
442. Brown 400. Weston declares he
will not make 900.
London, June Il, a. M. - Weston
479, Brown 420.
London, June 81, p. M. - Weston
$50, Brown 45S.
Eleven P. M.-The great contest is
finished. Weston is being proclaimed
with shouts and cheers, champion of
the world" He completed his 550th
mile five minutes to eleven, thereby
winning the belt, his bet of 81, 500 and
the championship. From two o'clock
this afternoon until eight, Weston
after over five days upon the track,
confined making five miles an hour.
| At two o'clock the score 567, during
the next six hours he had piled miles
| to 536. The excitement was wonder
full. The plucky hero of the hour was
greeted with shouts and cheers as lie
plodded along. From eight the eX-
element steadily increased and
reached the eliminating point just be-
fore the finish, At half-past nine
Weston had made che highest score on
record, S43 miles ane five lape beating
Blower Browns great score of 5i2
miles, made in the same hall in April.
The hall was filled with All enthusias-
tic crowd who seemed never to grow
tired of cheering,
Weston makes over $4,000 out of
his walk of $50 miles in six days, be-
side what he gets from betting He
bet $500 against $500 with Lord
Ashley that he would succeed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-06-26

EARLY Monday morning, Eugene
Ludlow of Eldred, passed through
this place, having in charge the re-
mains of Miss Emma May, who was
killed by lightning at Eldred on Sun
day. The remains will be taken to
Wellsboro, near which place the
family of the deceased reside. The
young lady was at Farr's boarding
house, in Eldred. The thunder-bolt
struck the house, shattering the head
board of bed on the upper floor, oc-
cupied by sick man, but strange to
relate, not injuring him. 1t then
passed down the wall striking Miss
May at the back of the head, tearing
most of her clothes from her person
and killing her instantly. Several
other persons were more or less in
jured. During the same storm, the
house of "A. Lennox was also struck
by lightning. Mrs. Lennox received
a severe shock but will recover.-Pot
ter Enterprise.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-06-26
THE LARGEST RETAIL STORE IN
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
j. S. & w. H. HYDE,
DEALERS IN
General Merchandise,
RIDGwAY, PA

The following are our prices on the princi
pal articles la the grocery line until further
notice:
APPLES, dried, per lps &c
BEANS, medium per bu, s2.l6; lima. can, lSt
BEEF, canned, per Id. lSc.; dried per 10. lsc
COFEEE, Rio good, 10; best, Is; roasted ~.
CURRANTS, English, per 10. 1,
CRACKERS, best quality. per Id. &c.
CORN, canned per can, l3c.
TOMATOES, canned, per can lVc.
FISH, No. White, per lb. &c.
HAMS, sugar Cured, per 10. lie.
SYRUP, Choice, per gal. 50c..
PRUNES, best quality, per Id. 30.
RICE, best quality, per Id. &c.
RAISINS, Valencias, per ID. l0c
SUGAR, Granulated and Pulyertzeu, loc,
Coffee A 91f; Ex. White &c; yellow sl2c
SALT, per bbl. Sl50.
SALERATUS, per ID. SC.
FLOUR, per Dbl. $3.50; FEED, per cwt; Sl.z'.
BRAN, per cwt Sl00.
CORN, per bu. &c.; OATS, per bu. 45c,
and ali other goods in the grocery line ut pro
portionately low prices
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-06-26
If you want to buy a Lounge go to
Bowers.
The Boston co-opera tive grocer

The Boston co-opera tive grocery
under the Presidency Of Josiah
Quincy, has been open three months,
and is said to be success. The plan
is to sell unadultered goods at fair
prices, and return the profits to the
purchasers. With every sale certifi-
cate Of the amount is given, and every
three months a dividend is paid on
these, shareholders receiving double
the rate given to outsiders, besides six
per cent. on the money invested. AT
the first quarterly meeting, President
Quincy said: "Your organization has
already produced much good. AppIi.
cations for your bylaws have been re-
ceived from all parts of the United
States. Probably more than fifty
stores have been, or soon will be-
opened in consequence of your ex'
ample, and this most comprehensive
scheme of benevolence, resting on self
help and material assistance, become
general through the land"