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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
How Buffalo Bill Served n Writ.

Buffalo Bill in his autobiography tells
the following story of his official career
in the far West:
lone morning man came rushing
up to my house and said he wanted a
writ of replevin to recover possession oi
a horse which a stranger was taking out
ofthe country. | had no blank forms
and had not yet received the statutes oil
Nebraska, to copy from, so l asked the
man:
"' Where is the fellow who has got
your horsep'"
He is going up the road, and is
about two miles away he replied.
VERY WELL said l, Il will get tho
writ ready in a minute or two
- / saddled my horse, and then taking
to the man: That's the best writ OF
replevin that can think of; come along
and We'll get that horse or know the
reason why
1--WE soon overlook the stranger, who
was driving n herd of horses, and as we
came up to him | said:
"' Halo, sir, | am an officer, and have
an attachment for that horse and nj
the same time pointed out the animal
"'Well, sir, what are you going to
do about it?' he inquired.
"' propose TO take you and the horse
back to the post, saidI.
80 You can take the horse, but ]
haven't the time to return with you.'
"' You'll have to take the time, or
pay the costs here and now,' said |.
"' How much are the costs?'
"'Twenty dollars
"'Here's the money said he, as he
handed me the greenbacks. then gave
him a little friendly advice, and told
him that he was released from custody
He went on his way wiser and poorer
man, while the owner of the horse and
myself returned to the fort. l pocketed
the twenty dollars, of course. Some
people might think it was not a square
way of doing business, but | didn't know
any better just then. | had several
little cases of this kind, and / became
better posted on law in the course oI
timen
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
The Dashing Lulu.

Mrs Leonard Rice, of Davenport, Ia,
has gone to London to meet the son who
was kidnapped from her thirteen years
ago in Boston. Mrs. Rice was a widow
then, and she heard nothing of her boy
till last year, when she found him out
through a personal in the New York
Herald. Two circusmen stole the boy,
then nine years old, and, taking him to
England, made an acrobat and rider of
him, and then dressed him out as great
female equestrienne. The youngster
went into business on his own account
as soon as he became twenty-one as the
"dashing and beautiful Lulu" and has
now sent for his mother to come and see
his London home, which is shared by a
wife and child.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
6n Districts Formerly Havaged

Su Districts Orinefly havaged
By lever and ague, immunity from the dreaded
scourge is enjoyed by those who have rendered
their systems malaria proof with Hosleter's
Stomach Bitters, the best preventive and
remedy. Quinine cannot compare with it in
efficacy, and is anything but safe. Physicians
commend the Bitters for its remedial and re-
suscitating properties, and the closest analysis
reveals nothing in the composition of dele
terious nature. 1t does not deteriorate, is an
Agreeable cordial as well as potent medicine,
and when mixed with brackish or unwholesome
water neutralizes its hurtful properties The
denizens of malarious localities, not only in
the United States, but the tropics, regard it as
an invaluable protection, and in hosts OF fami-
lies it is kept constantly op hand. AS the
tide of emigration spreads farther westward
the demand for it among those compelled to
encounter the vicissitudes OF climate con-
stantly increases.
The Asbestos Roofing with white or light
gray ire-prcof coating) now in use in all
parts of the world, is the only reliable substi-
tute for tin. 1t is adapted tor steep or fiat
roofs in all climates. 1t costs only half as
much as tin, and can be applied by any one.
Samples and descriptive price lists free. H.
W. Johns Mfg Co., 81 Maiden Lane. N. Y.
Coughs and colds are often overlooked. A
continuance for any length OF time causes
irritation OF the lungs or some chronic throat
disease. browns Bronchial Troches" are
an effectual cough remedy. 25 cts.
Walking made easy with Lyons Patent Heel
Stiifeners. They keep your boots and shoes
straight, and make them easy to your feet.
Don't Sc any but z, Gilberts Starches.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Jokes from Harper's "Drawer."

This shocking specimen of discour-
tesy occurred recently in North Adams,
one of the leading manufacturing towns
in Massachusetts. A colporteur entered
one of the manufactures, and asked the
gentleman who seemed to be the head
man of the concern, May leave some
tractsp"
Certainly" replied the old gentle
man; "but please to leave them with
the heels toward the door"
The Drawer has the honor to present
to the lovers of excessive humor the fol-
lowing, which is the twenty first anecdote
in Taylor's Wit and Mirth, edited by
Mr.. w. Carew Hazlitt:
A country fellow, who had not
walked much in streets that were paved,
came to London, where dog came sud-
denly out of a house, and furiously ran
out at him. The fellow stopped to take
up stone to cast at the dog, and find
ing them all fast rammed or paved in the
ground, quoth he: "What a strange
country am | in, where the people tie
up the stones and let the dog loose!"
This comes to us us fresh anecdote
of Father Taylor, the famous sailor
preacher of Boston. At one of his
prayer-meetings an opulent merchant
came in to honor the meeting. He spoke
few words extolling the kindness of
the Boston people in aiding Mr.. Taylor
to build his chapel, and their considera.
ton of poor sailors. AS soon as the
great man had finished, Mr.. Taylor
quietly asked: SIS there any other old
sinner from up town who would like to
say word before we 60 on with the
meeting?" No other old sinner re
sponded.
The following pleasant thing in the
way of definition occurred 4 few days
since in one of the public schools of 6
city in Massachusetts,. "A member o
the committee, Captain -, was visit
ing the school, and the class having
read from Webster's address at Ply
mouth, the captain asked the class
"Who was Websterp"
One boy said "a statesman" another
" AN orator."
"But what is statesman" asked tht
captain.
"a man who goes around maxim!
speeches., answered boy.
"That is not quite right" replied th
captain; Il go around sometimes max
ing speeches, but | am not statesman.
A bright little fellow spoke up: ".
know. 1t is a man who goes arounC
making good speeches"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Daush,ers, wives and ,Iotbers.

De. MARCHISrS UTEkINE CAT IIOLICON will posi-
lively cure Female Weakness, such Failing of the
Womb Whites, Chronic Inflammation or liberation n
the Womb, Incidental Hmorrhase or Flooding, Painful.
Suppressed and Irregular Mensruaton &C. An old and
reliable remedy. Send postal card for pamphlet with
treatment cures and certificates from physicians and
patients to HOWARTH BALLARD Urea, N. Y
Sold by all Druggists-SI.h 80 per hottle
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
A Chicago girl calls her beau Lucifer
because he is such good match.
The United States Capitol at Washington,

The United States Capitol at Washington,
the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad of New
structures in this country are painted with H.
W. Johns Asbestos Liquid Paints, which are
rapidly taking the place OF all others for the
better classes of dwellings, on account OF their
superior richness of color aud durability
which ender them the most beautiful asswell
as the most economical paints in the world
Samples of sixteen newest shades Tor dwell
ings sent free by mail. H. w, Johns Mig
Co., 81 Maiden Lane, N. Y, are the sole
manufacturers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
HEART DISEASE AND LIVER COM
PLAINr.
MIDDLEBURGH, Snyder Co.

MIDDLEBURGH, Snyder Co., ia
Dear Sir:-I have been troubled with Heart
Disease andLiver Complaint, and had spent
a great deal of money for medical aid without
receiving any benefit, until procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup from your agent, 4.
l.. Burlington, / can now testify from my
experience as to the great valne OF it in sue
diseases. = HENRY ZEMCHAN.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
LIVER AND KIDNEY COMPLAINT.

ANDALUsIA, Pa, Feb. 10, 1870.
Dear Sir-I have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup.iu my family for Liver and Kid
ney Complaint with success. believe it has
no equal, EDWARD GILBERT.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
PALPITATION OF THE HEART.
WEST LFRANoN March 1870

Dear Sir:-Having been PROSTATE for months
with what my physician termed Palpitation OF
the Heart, and combination of other diseases
1 obtained no relief until bought some OF your
Indian Blood Syrup which relieved me i'm.
mediately. am now in perfect health.
ELIzABEIH LEWIS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

CURES CHILLS AND BILIOUsNESS.

EDINGTON, Feb. !, 1879
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with chills; had
them every other day for six months; had two
doctors attending me when your agent per-
suaded me to try your Indian Blood Syrup,
and can say l never had chill after taking
the first dose. l cheeriully recommend it to
all. LIZZIE WINK.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

When pedestrian has to walk up and
down the room all night with squal-
ling baby, he generally makes more laps
than he does smiles. Toronto Graphic.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
REMEDY FOR LIVER AND KIDNEY
DISEASE

EDINGToN, Feb. 2, 1879.
Dear Sir:-I can, from my experience, re
commend your Indian Blood Syrup as a sure
cure for Liver and Kidney Disease.
ELIZABETH A. SANDS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Baby Saved.

Weare so thankful to say that our baby
was permanently cured of dan gerou
and protracted irregularity ofthe bowels
by the use of Hop Bitters by it's mother,
which at the same time restored her to
perfect health and rength.-Bufalo
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

Perfect purity is restored to the circulation,
when contaminated, il Scovill's Blood and
Liver Syrup is taken. Scrolulous, syphilitic
and mercurial disorders are completely van
quished by it, persistence in the use OF the
remedy being alone required to accomplish n
cure. Eruptions OF all kinds, sores, chronic
rheumatism, gout, liver complaint and goitre
yield to its remedial action, and it not only
purities the blood but vitalizes the system.
Sold by all dInpuists
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

NaSor behuys FMnOs ana organs.
Your attention is called to the advertise
nent OF Hon. Daniel +. Beatty, of Washing
ton, New Jersey. Mayor Beatty's celebrated
Pianos aud Organs are so we'll known through
out the civilized world that they require no
word OF commentator from us. Lowest
prices, superior workmanship and complete
satisfaction have brought this house promi
nently forward, until to-day he stands the
only man in the trade who dares to ship his
instruments on test trial, and, if unsatisfactory,
refunds not only the price but all freight paid.
No fhirer offer can ever be made, or even sug-
gestcd. His sales are now very large, and
when it is taken into consideration that few
years ago he wos only poor plow-boy, il
must be evident to every reader that Mayor
Beatty is the possessor Of rare talent in his
vocation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

Among American manufactures few have
done our country as much credit as the Mason
& Hamlin Cabinet Organs, which have been
acknowledged best at all great worlds exhibi-
tions for many years. See advertisement.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
Do a Favor to a Sick Friend.

If you have a friend suffering from any
disorder of the Kidneys send them pack
age of Kldney-Wort, and you will make
them happy. Its great tonic power is
especially directed to these diseases, and
it quickly relieves the distress and cures
the disease. Have You tried itp
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

NOW IL ItdCllcS lIlt uaIlh, ana
blankets, blouses and empty sacks were
freely used to extinguish the flames.
Some of the wagons were set on fire,
which required all the force possible to
smother it. No water can be obtained,
and the smoke is suffocating; but the
fire passes, and we still hold our posi-
tion. In the meantime n constant volley
is poured upon us, Captain Payne being
wounded for the second time, and
Sergeant Dolan, of Company F, killed
instantly. McKinstry and Mckee are
killed and many Others wounded. Our
greatest danger now is past. The men
have now mostly covered themselves,
but the poor horses and mules are con-
stantly falling about us.
Just about sundown charge was at
tempted, but was repulsed, the Indians
trying to drive off some of our horses
which had broken loose. The attack
ceased at dark, and soon every man was
at work enlarging the trenches, hauling
out the dead horses, caring for the
wounded and burying the dead. At
daylight the attack was resumed, and
up every day and occasionally at night,
sending us to our pits in scramble.
A very fortunate thing for us was
that the Indians left us unmolested at
night, with the exception of an occa-
sional shot to make us scatter to our
pits. We were able at great risk to haul
off our dead animals every night, other
wise the stencil would have been intol-
erable. A sally was made every night
for water distance of 200 yards from
our intrenchments. Private Esser, of
company F, was shot in the face whilt
out with party after water. The In
dians were only few yards away, and
were driven off by volley from the
guard in the trenches. Our position.
which was chosen hastily on the first
day of the fight, was under cross fire,
All our horses and mules, except twelve
of the latter, were killed. We sheltered
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23
I!lEE!a lEEI!Ia1|I|||l|8lIlS

Is the best daily diet for children Two teaspoonfus
Will thcken half pint of milk and water, making u
snhst tantlI nieal for a growing child.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-10-23

GID {. week. Sl2 day at home easily made. Costly
VIZ Outnt free. Address True 90, AUGUSTA NAME
DAHALYsIS,lB lBrainand N NerySu5 Disesses As
l. Cured. Send stamp TO Box 2c0l, boston' ASss
New-York tribune., 1879-05-07

addressed Secretary Sherman a letter on the sub
lect of opening diplomatic negotiation with Eng
land and France for this very object. briefly stating
the substance Of an agreement l had previously
made to show that international bi-metallism, the
declared policy OF our country or soon to be such,
could never be accomplished through an
International conference. and, If TO be at
tanned, il must be through diplomatic and
secret negotiation. Secretary Sherman kindly
replied To mo that he had submitted my
letter at a Cabinet meeting and 1t was decided that
as the House of representatives had failed to act
upon the resolution passed by the Senate proposing
international conference the Executive declined 10
enter upon such negotiation. Events have oc-
CURED IN their expected order. except that the
Silver bill, shorn in the Senate of its free coinage
rendered harmless for the time. IL IL only iof
a time. very short IL National life, If laws ana con
ditOus continue to stand hereafter now, here ana
In Europe.
The one great attainabe object for our country
and the most desirable, s, | think, 10 secure Di-
metalism in Europe and 10 work for 1t now Wheh
are not yet engulfed in silver, and when an e4-
treme urgency OF circumstances presses upon EuTO-
pean statesmen the necessity for an extraordinary
measure OF relief
Conscious of my presumption In writing OF meas
ures of State policy and executive function, YET
craving your consideration OF what have salu, l
remain, with great respect, your most oDedieht'
b. L. NOURsR.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-07

ALPuONSE-At STANFORD Conn. May , Catharinc. wife OF
Charles 8. .phOuse aged 63 wears
Funeral late residence AZ O'Clock on Wednesday
MAY :.
COLLINS-At Orange Y j. on SUNDAY. 4th inst. Elizabeth
b. daughter NJ Robert p and Marr reta " Collins
Funeral services at Grace Church, orange, &C 4l0 L m on
Train 70 Brick Church station and r. r., by Crristo
pner ana Barclay street Ferries at 1910
HFYDFNRFICI-Cn sunday May 4. after q bTsf Illness
f. Victor, edrst Of the laJo Rev l. I" Aey4enreich
Friends are esppetlv invited - st.end he funeral
vices st. Matthews English Lutheran Church. state st,
near Hoyt. on Wednesday, Nav :. 40 p. m.
KENT-On MAY g. ls79. Richard A. Kent aged 81 years
fTpsIa on Ve,inesiar 7ih NJ o'clock p r f-Irn west
TweGty-thrd Presbyterian church. near 5tAave.
MELVAIN-At Wyoming, \. J. 9TH inst. OF scarlet ieyet
Melvain. aged years.
Funeral private.
NINOR-Of pneumonia sunday morning ith lst. Al Ter
late residence Grimefcy Park Ellen T.. widow o Dr.
Monroe Minor 3uG augIteT Oi t1e late a. 3 PIERRE
pour OF Er9ealYn, a2s. 81 Yr,is. . 49,.
attend funeral "Wednesday, Nav ~ l0 frlcE. "a
calvary Church tuohl@ io reg tall ho 70 sehu movers
Richmond Frelercia5 uis and Ciioties'.o pa-r' esa
oLGvER-Ou Monday evening Nav g. Louisa daughter II
the late Joseph ana Louisa w. Dhyei.
Funeral services be held Thursday Afternoon az O'Clock.
al her late residence -bI West 4 'tI-5L
PVCT-On his birthday Nav 1872 william Aru,tage.
OF Thomas B and Nary J.. Pcck, a-ei year. -
funeral services The Church 0f tus IransngIrsuou 18Th
st. on THURSDAY, May r. Al lo J1iDCe a. n.
PETEEKIN-Dn H0ula~. MAY 3 Joseph Elliott son ofJohn
t5 -s.'ieBrs n is father 40 Leelye Brooklyn H. D. %
THURSDAY. at 1880 D. m.
SHERER-At Roslyn, T. T.. Monday, May 2, Edward Fer
oesJ Of Edward and Geneveve IT, ohtrer aged
Relative and friends o invited attend the
Jhe residence oi hs parents, IN osyn on Thnrs
Train leave F 5t s Avenue Derof and Hunters Point al
10 m Returning leave R0sivn az I ans $40 D.
New-York tribune., 1879-05-07
A GATHERING OF ALUMNI.
NETTING OF THE UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR
AITMNI,

MEETING OF The UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ALUMNI.
The anniversary of the Alumni Association
Of the Union Theological Seminary held yesterday
morning in the Chapel Of the Seminary, No. University
place. and was attended by sixty members. Among
those present we're the Rev. Drs William Adams, VII
son Phraner. ErsLiHe Y. White, c. ". Baird e. Whit
taker T. 5. Cnds T. r. Hastings. William G. T. shedd,
Philip schaf George L. Prentiss Freeman. Strickland
Buckley and Knox; the Rev Messrs. Murphy, Adams,
Hoadley, Augier and Wilson.
The Rev. Dr. Buckley, the retiring president, called
the association to order ana the following Ulcers
elected: President, the Rev. DR.. Wilson Phraner Or
Sing sing; secretary, Professor Charles A. Briggs re-
cording secretary. Charles II. Baldwin The Rev. Dr.
Darling was elected orator FOR the next meeting, with
the Rev Dr. Patten, OF Washington. alternate. DR.
Baird was chosen permanent mOrtuary recorder. The
report Of the Library Committee was received recon-
Executive Committee. ana that the Library Committee
be discharged. Votes OF thanks were passed 90 Dr.
Briggs hs zeal In the library work, and TO George
W Chllds, OF Philadelphia aud % Marshall y. Roberts
for gifts OF 5000 each 20 the library.
The Rev. Dr. Henry IL. Jessup then read a paper on
The MahOmetan Missionary Problem" dwelling
the Influences that operate for and against spread
Of Christian religion among The MaAometans after
which the Rev Dr. ErsBine " White read the mcruary
record OF the alumni for the last year. The report
sho we'd that there had been seventeen deaths during
lS7e-an unusually large number Several reports OF
c.asses we're read, and az $3.50 p. tho alumni took
dinner with the faculty and directors OF tie seminary
New-York tribune., 1879-05-07

The collection Of flowers displayed at the
rooms OF Horticultural Society yesterday afternoon
was much smaller than usually at the monthly
meetings 1t was choice IN quality. however
The orchids contributed by MIA NJ. J. Nor
gan and Mr. Isaac Buchanan were especially
attractive and interesting. Among tho other e1
otics were century plant in flower well-srown spe-
cmen OF pendulous syeopodium ana an abundance OF
fragrant stephanotis blooms A group OF early
towering. hardy perennias from Woolson a Co..
or Passaic, N. j., many OF them natives
~ our own woods did not suffer In comparison with the
more stately and showy growth Of the Tropics. wake
robin aad the LARGER triilluns trailing arOans Nllu
are always beautiful, even when pOtted ana
placed III IN bare hall ana
besides these there were rarer plants, EpimediInus
BrOdinas Allimus, and choice specimens from the Pa
c1c Coast anu the Alps. 49, ,
Society will be- held next month, tud liberal prephta
lions Tor this event are already being made
New-York tribune., 1879-05-07
THE NAY AYYIV6RSARLES.

AMERICAN sUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION WORK.
ADDRESSES BY THE REV. DIR. JOHN HALE, TIE REV
DR. GEORGE c. MOVES ASD OTHERS.
The tftY-hfth anniversary of the American
Sunday Union celebrated last evening at
the Broadway Tabernacle. There very large
audience present, among whom were william T. Dodge,
Ex-Governor Morgan, the Rev. Dr. John Han
the Rev DR. William ormiston and others
The anntaI society showed that there had
been organized IN 1873 IO67 schools. with 9l5
teachers aud 80 769 scholars and that there had been
S505 Bibles and Testaments distributed and 1lf0 tam
ilies visited. The number OF miles travelled was
232, 800
The Hon. Edward :. Tobey OF Boston. SAID " The
safety and perpeuity the country upon The
ner in which the young educated. The pastors,
fear give they should TO the
great questions OF the hour, temperance the Sabbath
and sundaysohoos The sabbath question is becoming
national one and il does appear A. Il JUST IN proper
away from strict observance OF the 5iboath day.
Tue Rev. L. l. Chamberlain OF Norwich, Conn. spoke
school Union lie said II there IL anything wicked
aud damaging to-day, Il ls te great mul plcty Of de-
nOmlnatonal churches. would advocate the closiug
of three out OF five OF be and the Larger spread OF
Tne Rev. Dr. George C. Noyes. OF Illinois. gave in
stances OF excellent work done by the SundayschOol
Union the West. should the time ever c0ne' ne
said, when the sabbath Is universally observed.
Heaven VIII down earth, and the millennium
viii be realized. n all over this land we had
l
plague OF ntemperance It be sort Of calam
Ity the West that nearly every small town kind
NOahs ark every species OF the ecc esias lca
genus, and awavs ivlng in such harmony they
dld IN the ark Tne Union schools frOn-
ltcr towns, where dcnOminatOual ones VIII take no
hold"
The Rev. Dr. John Hail. OF Tits city, said d" The old
person hls country NeWEn gland has tHe wisdom
without the weakness OF age. | sure she would
be prepared TO declare that the only way
TO preserve intact the liberties Of the land
is 70 keep tIe voice OF the Scriptures
sounding direct 70 the peoples hearts. II is perhaps
!
to DE only natdralzed citizen. 10 may be
possibly this account thar nave
been able to mucn the work Of this
Union IN the West, and know n great work. We
afford stand ~. Incv who know 10 best love
10 most. Il Is National sOoieUyOT the whole land Il
g. blessed bond Of union, Cemrutiug the sections by
doing a noble work which has whole American Con-
I tucnt Tor It's Ieu.'