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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
Queer Name for a NeMsnaner.

Considerable curiosity having been
manifested by our friends in regard to
the significance of the name of this
paper, we will inform them that Dona
Ana county having heretofore been Re.
publican by maiorities ranging from
three to five hundred and the Democrat
ic party having in the recent election
carried it by majority of thirty -four, a
revolution which one of the editors of
this paper contributed toward bringing
about, it was considered appropriate to
adopt that majority for name. Her.
ads, Democrats, Republicans, Sans,
Stars, Gasettes, ETC., there are without
number, and not one of them possesses
such an individuality as to be intelli-
gibly referred to by its simple name
without mentioning its locality. There
is but one Thirty. -Four, and whenever
it shall be mentioned there will lie no
doubt as to what particular journal is
alluded to. The name is brief and
unique, has local and historical signifi
cance and is just odd enough to attract
attention. These are considerations
which are too often ignored in profes.
sion which lives by advertising other
peoples business but neglects to adver.
tise its own.-Nem Merico THIRTY -Four,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
A Parrots Piety.
Captain Jamas Tltohhereer vonch

Captain James Etchberger vouches
for the following bird story
About thirty years ago when in Hon.
duras in command of the bark Eldor-
ado, his wife then accompanying him,
he was presented with parrot, q spright.
ly bird and fluent discourser in the
Spanish language. The bird was
brought to this city, where after being
domiciled in the house of the captains 8
family it soon acquired knowledge of
the English tongue. The next door
neighbor of the captain was garullous
woman-an incessant scold-forever
quarreling with some one or something.
Polly being allowed full liberty was
pleased to take an airing ON the yard
fence, and in short time had learned
to mimic the scolding neighbor to per-
fection and became aggressive. Polly
not rnfreguently rued her impertinence
by being knocked off the fence with
broomstick.
This brought forth torrent Of abuse
from her injured feelings upon the head
of her assailant. Finally the birds
language became so abusive that the
captain was obliged to send it away, and
Polly was transferred to good Chris
tian family in the country, where in the
course of time she reformed and became
to some extent bird of edifying piety.
Some time ago, while she was sun
ming herself in the garden, large hawk
swooped down and bore the distressed
parrot off as O prize. Her recent re-
ligious training came to her assistance,
as at the top of her voice she shrieked,
"Oh, Lord, save me Oh, Lord, save
me |"
The hawk became so terrified at the
unexpected cry that he dropped his in
tended dinner and scared away in the
distance.
Polly still survives her attempted
abduction. baltimore (Md. } Nea0s.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
The First COacheS.

Coaches were introduced into Eng
land by Fitz Allen, Earl of Arundel, A.
D., 1880; before which time Queen
Elizabeth, on public occasions, rode be-
hind her chamberlain; and she, in her
old age, according to Wilson, used re-
luctantly such an effeminate conveyance.
They were at first drawn by two horses
but" says the same author, "the rest
crept in by degrees, as men at first ven-
tured to sea. 1t was Buckingham, the
favorite, who, about 1919, began to have
a team of six horses; which, as an
other historian says, "was wondered
at as novelty, and imputed to him as
master pride" Before that time ladies
chiefly rode on horseback, either single.
on their palfreys, or double, behind
some person on pillion. In the year
1872, at which period throughout the
kingdom there were only six stage.
coaches constantly running, pamphlet
was written and published by Mr.. John
Cresset, OF the Charterhouse, urging
their suppression; and, among the grave
reasons given against their continuance,
the author says: "These stage. coaches
make gentlemen come to London on
very small occasion, which otherwise
they would not do but upon urgent re.
cessity; the convenience of this passage
makes their wives often come up, who,
rather ihun come such long journey
on horseback, would stay at home.
Then, when they come to town, they
must presently be IN the mode, get fine
clothes, go to plays and treats, and, by
these, get such habit of idleness and
love OF pleasure as makes them uneasy
ever after"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
WHAT'S in n Namp

The Hillman house-distinguished for
having been once occupied by Washing
ton-is great hostelry just north of the
capitol, on Delaware avenue. 1t is much
affected by married people with fami-
lies. In its grand old corridors and the
staircases play the most charming beings
of children. Among the group is boy.
whose dark, piquant face is as bright
and questioning as the one of Murillo's
gypsies. He is called "Turnie and is
the son of Capt. Meigs. The legend of
his name is that many years ago in the
staid old State of Connecticut great
great grandfather of the little fellow
courted young girl and asked her to be
his wife. Her mother was anxious that
her daughter should marry so exemplary
a man, but the wayward girl discarded
him.
The disheartened suitor begged her
to think of it, for if he left with her re
fusal he would never return. She gave
him no encouragement, so he left. He
was still outside, 10th to depart, when
the young girl, repenting, ran to the
door and opening it suddenly called out:
Return, Jonathan return, Jonathan |"
He did return and they were married
When their first child was born, wishing
to commemorate so happy an union,
they named him Return Jonathan Meigs.
The child was afterward appointed Judge
of the Territory of Michigan, and re-
signed in 1908. The grandfather of this
beautiful boy is at present clerk of the
district court. Washington Letter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
JeffersOn,s Farewell.

Two days before dying Thomas Jeffer-
son told his daughter, Mrs. Randolph,
that in certain drawer in an old pocket
book she would find something intended
for her, and, on afterward looking there,
she found the following verses, written
by him:
"Life's visions are vanished, its dreams are no
more,
Dear friends of my bosom, why bathed in
tears?
go to my fathers, welcome the shore
Which crowns all my hopes Or which buries my
cares.
Then farewell, my dear, my lov'd daughter,
adieu
The last pang Of life is in parting with you!
Two seraphs await nae long shrouded in DEATH
will bear them your love on my last parting
breath"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
Chinese Canals.

The Egyptians cut many canals and
this simple method of promoting in
ternal communication is of unknown an
tiquity. In China canals appears to
have been one of the earliest evidences
of civilization. The "Great Canal in
that country is memorable example of
this class of engineering exploits. 1t is
said to have occupied hundred and
twenty years in its construction, and to
have given employment to thirty thou
sand men, occupying the entire four
teenth century. 1t is about one thou
sand miles in length ; and is supplied
by great number of streams from the
flat country through which it flows.
Strong dykes, formed of alternate layers
of earth and straw, and sometimes cased
with stone, prevent the water from over
flowing the fiat country. In some parts
the canal is carried on an embankment
twenty feet high, while on others it
traverses a cutting hundred feet deep.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
News and Notes for Women.

Young ladies at Racine, Wis, are
given to dressing in male attire and
promenading the streets.
Lucy Stone received one vote for
sergeant-at-arms Of the Massachusetts
house of representatives.
Senator Sargent's two daughters
have both studied medicine. and the
elder, having been graduated, is prac.
ticing her profession in the Freedman's s
hospital in Washington.
Florence Nightingale was engaged to
marry Mr.. Spotteswoode, one of the
queens printers, when the Crimean
war broke out, and the lady accepted a
mission which she thought higher than
marriage.
Harriet losmer is complimented in
tho London Warld as the greatest of
the few female sculptors who have ever
lived, and one of the very few who have
produced strong work and not mere
prettiness.
An English lady, whose husband is
governor of st. Bartholomew hospital,
has just given a hundred Nightingale
jackets and fifty scrapbooks to the in
stitution. The articles were the work
Of nearly year.
Olive Logan says that the duchesses,
marchionesses and other noble ladies
who write to her by penny-post can't
spell, and don't understand grammar,
although they are charming in face,
form and manner.
DIR. Holmes says: The true girl has to
be sought for. She does not parade
herself to show goods. She is not fash
ionable. Generally she is not rich, but
oh, what heart she has when you find
her So large and pure and womanly.
The day before Turkish girl is mar
ried she is taken to the bath by her lady
friends, and Jumps of sugar are broken
over her head as forecast of the sweets
of matrimony. A year or so afterward
her husband breaks the whole sugar
bowl over her head.
A Boston bride was so flurried with
the novelty of the situation, the other
day, that she walked up the broad aisle
of the church in her woolen overshoes,
and did not discover she had them on
until turning to leave the altar she
tripped in the folds of her satin train.
There is "Book of Heiresses in
circulation among the young men of
London. The compiler has devoted
much time and trouble to his work, and
has appended notes relating to the ages,
tempers, good looks and social positions
of the various entries. Twelve hun
dred pounds year or its equivalent in
ready money is the lowest qualification
Tor admittance to the work.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

The fashions in dogs in France vary,
and it is rather surprising to see how
quickly the demand for any special
breed is met by lavish supply. A few
years ago it was said that the race Of
pugs was dying out; but some great
ladies took to cultivating pugs, and 10 |
all the markets swarmed with black
nosed little fellows. Yellow, wiry Eng
lish terriers are now the rage in Paris;
and italian grayhounds have become SO
scarce that fancier could not furnish a
well-matched pair, cream or mouse color,
for less than $125.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
The Windsor hotel. New York. ia ave,

The Windsor hotel, New York, is aver
aging one hundred more guests than at
a corresponding time last year, which
speaks volumes for the excellent man
agement of this great hotel. This is to
be accounted for by the reduction in
price, the revival of business and its easy
access by the new elevated railroads.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

Everybody knows that 60 long as there y
proud flesh in q sore or wound, 1t will NOT neal.
The obstacle is speedily removed, and theneen
reunited by Henry's Csrbolic Salve, the hueet
embodiment in existence of that supreme puri-
fer, carbolic acid. Its emollient ingredients
modify its pungent acid basis, so that 1t never
cauterizes, stings or scarifies the diseased part.
Sores and e1uptions Of all kinds are cured by
it. All druggists sell it.
Send postal for Circulars and Pocket Memo
randum to the Great London Tea Co., 801
Washington street, Boston, Mass. They give
q present with each pound OF Tea; and for
club and large orders, Gold Band Tea Sets,
Dinner Sets, and host Of other articles.
OHEW
The Celebrated
''MATuHLEss"
= Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
TIE PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY,
New York. Boston, and Ohicsgo.
For Upward of thirty years Mrs. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for children
with never failing success. 1t corrects acidity
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels. cures dysentery and diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
An old and well-tried remedy. 25 cts. bottle.
Chew Jaoksons Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Fashion Ne,s..


Tulle illusion is the popular bridal
vail.
Bridal slippers may be either OF white
satin or white kid.
Tinted white satins and GAUGES are
shown for bridal robes.
The latest style of hosiery for children
are double over the knee.
Dark wine and garnet are the favorite
colors for children's hosiery.
The most costly silk hose have ovals
of real lace inserted in the instep.
Slippers have precedence over boots,
in the moment, for the bridal toilet.
Cream white of the medium shade is
the most in favor for brides dresses.
Satin ribbon is used more than gros-
grain for bonnet trimmings and strings.
Bridal gloves are of cream or pure
white kid, with from eight to twelve
buttons.
Underwear of spun silk, in cardinal
red, are among the choice novelties in
hosiery.
The bridal fan and handkerchief
should be of the same kind of lace that
trims the wedding robe.
Bridal slippers are trimmed with pearl
bead buckles aud small bouquets of
orange blossoms, or else bridal roses.
Cream color is shown in all shades,
from dark Alderney cream, twenty-four
hours old, to full cream, just off from
milk white.
Tortoise-shell ornaments for the hair
or neck, and brooches, bracelets and
watch cases of carved Neapolitan shell
are very fashionable.
Corsets of satin-white, blue, red, rose
color and gray-are worn over cardinal
red spun-silk underwear by fastidious
and luxurious women.
When the bridal veil is of point lace,
the fall over the face is of tulle illusion,
reaching just to the waist, where it is
fastened on one side with bridal
bouquet.
Very youthful brides wear Valer-
ciennes and Mechlin laces, while those
no longer in their teens or twenties
select points de Bruxelles, d'Alencon, or
Duchesse.
White silk stockings for bridal wear
are either plain, checked or embroidered
on the side seams or instep, or have
medallions or ovals inserted in the in
step or sides of fine laces.
Spun silk hosiery in broad ribs and
high colors-red, blue, black and brown
are worn in the coolest weather by
delicately-organized women who cannot
bear the contact of wool stockings.
Black kid gloves, embroidered in silk
to match the dress and with several rows
OF buttons. are the most stylish gloves
for ceremonious toilets. Perfumed
gloves are worn with elegant toilets.
Their odor is delicate and lasting.
Leather belts Ire worn with Spanish
buckles OF iron, inlaid with gold and sill
yer.
Buttons occupy SO large field that
any taste may be gratiaed in choosing.
From agates and foreign pebbles, cut
with great care and beauty, down to the
papier mache trife-cheap, yet blended
with attractive colors-there Is a great
variety. Metal buttons for waistcoats
and vests include kind made of silver,
gold and copper, in Japanese designs;
those for evening dresses are of quartz,
crystal and silk or satin, either painted
by hand or embroidered. The diamond
button is an expensive novelty for even
inc dresses
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

The woods which are heavier than
water are Dutch box, Indian cedar,
ebony, lignumvit@. mahogany, heart OF
oak, pomegranate, vine. Lignumvitm
is one-third heavier, pomegranate rather
more. On the other hand, cork, having
specific gravity of IA and poplar 1888,
are the lightest woody products,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

If there is any necessity of more work
to do in the world, the wearing of button
boots should be encouraged. They take
up great deal of time in buttoning.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
PAYING THE PENALTY,
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER L
The scene opens in the Moesua New York,
when the body Of . handsome young man has
Just been brought in, and where Il lies under
the dripping Of the iced water, which falls upon
to arrest the progress Of decomposition. The
man who attends to guard the dead did not
observe slim female figure, which seemed 10
arise out of the earth, so silently and suddenly
did 1t stand there. She was bending over one
body of splendid young mamie could not
have been more than %.
"Who are you2" said the attendant, suddenly
becoming aware Of the girls presence.
81 am Liz" she said: "snd that il my hus-
band lying there!"
"Do you wish him sent home 2" said the
man.
Heavens-what use2 have not cent to
bury him |"
Come now you had better go home. It's
getting late"
there motiongs'. until tbs ocer not u0senty. put hi.
hand on he, her arm arm and md drew d. S her m sxay y
to s,i, . poor girl Come
Home! never had home came mp on the
streets-I shall always live the streets. George
promsed to take Of me-he paid for my little
but George Is gone Oh. oh, oh !"
Two min Itos Later, one of ths hospital surgeons-a
very great sarge, On indssd man of au hority-rsn
lightly down the steps Of the H. morgas and
How fortunate ~ he said to himself "I could not
be better suited. The merest chance, too !" Then,
turning to the sttendant stand in need of subject
tomorrow, and this one s exactly what want. Has
any one claimed il 7"
1.-THE chaps wife was hereIsaid she was too poor to
"Uan have it tonghtf"
" should say so."
"G5od Casey, know 1 can trust to your discretion
This body is not to into the college 1t is for pr
yate of my own ana II 70 Pc sent TO my house.
to get ambulance and bring this to me at m, home
will be there to receive it, and will contrive to have
the policeman on that beat of the at that hour
You and bring it in. Here is fifty dollars for
trouble and-you are to make no remarks"
"A right, doctor III be there to the minute. sir
and many thanks. Ny wfs will make good use Of this
This great surgeon left the Morgue his carriage wait
ed for him outside the hospital gate ana was driven
rapidly toward home.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

The population of Australia at the
last census was ], ,742, ,294. The popula-
tion of the capital, Melbourne, is 2lO,-
600.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

When Liz found that her lovers body had disappear
ed and heard of the duel she had an distinctive idea
ofwhat Dr. Fordyce object had been in buying her hus
bands body Gambler and rogue he had been, she
loved him. and with brains sharpened with destituton
she resolved to make her market out of the secret.
"I will make those proud creatures in silks know that
am a match for them"
She smiled haggardy to herself to think that George
would be spared the horrors of Peters Fiedtbat hs
woud be dressed in broadcloth and smothered W der
tub and ismines in his fine rosewood coffin
dull pain at he, heart little while to think of the
splendid funeral her George would have joted along
in sump uous hearse for miles and miles, and follow
ed by palf the proud ladies' and gentlemen of Fifth
in their gtterng carrir driven by fellows
in capes and buttons inn umerable.
As for herself she would take cheap ride 10 Green
wood by RS, find out the FANNY plut of the RemGg-
TONS and be hand to her lover put in the ground.
with the bishop himself to read the prayers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
CHAPTER III.

beautiful child of eleven years sitting in sum.
house in the midst of most blooming garden
looking tie broad, blue Hudson. it wound by the
Palisades.
The houee to which the garden belonged called
the Hail. and the h'me of Madame De Vivo. .
widow lady of French descent.
The lady had married Oapt De Vivo after reaching
this country. Both wealthy, and had purchased
and improved elegant place Washu gton Heights.
The captain had died after fifteen years of tranquili-
ty passed in his American home leaving two children,
a boy of fourteen and girl uf hve. m
the instincts and .iiioas of its male sci ms, the
widow had placed her son 1T West Point grateful to
know that lie within few hours travel OF hs home
while tirg for the beloved of all true
Frencr men. -. .
Edouard DE Vivo grew mp toward manhood with all
the faults and virtues of true cadet He proud,
hery VAN, handsome honorable and brave Alas poor
boy What matters IL to what he might have been,
sit ce he was doomed to so early deathy
Let back to that bright sweet at eInoon in ats
May when Ducs De Vrvo, vey Ii tie r. of sat in
her bower quite lost IN the destinations OF volume of
Her brothers particular friend, Clymer Remington,
had bought her this bewitchiDg book II tn. q
person in the wyrld whom she aoored it Mr. Rem
heat as ever beat in cnild's bosom She loved her
mother her old brother but the feel
ing she had for Edouards friend was kind OF worship
ing admiration.
While she musing on Oymer's psrfectons, the
dead body Of her beloved brother was brought home.
He mad been slsin in duel with Olymer Remington.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

You have only to put an atlas on a
stove to have plenty of warm maps.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

Torpor or inactivity Of the kidneys is Sc
riously dangerous to those organs, since it is
the precedent OF diseases which destroy their
substance and endanger life. This sluggish
ness may be overcome by stimulating them,
not excessively, but moderately; an effect pro-
duced by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a gen.
diuretic properties of no comm on order. The
impetus which this admirable medicine gives
to their eyacuative function counteracts any
tendency to congestion which may exist in
their tissues. Both they and their associate
organ, the bladder, are inyigorated as well al
gently stimulated by the Bitters, which exerts
and bowels, and by strengthening the system
enables It to withstand malarial epidemica, tc
which, when exposed, it might otherwise sue.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
CHAPTER II.

On the previous day DR.. Fordyce had been
summoned to the house Of his next door neigh
Dor, Mrs. Remington. On his arrival there he
found Mrs. Remington and her daughter Flora
in the agonies Of grief. On bed was stretched
the unconscious form Of Clymer, the son Of
Mrs. Remington. desperately wounded by
pistol ball in the right side.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

Ohio has sixteen militia regiments
with 5000 equipped men.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30
=" How did it occur ~

moan from the mother her only response
sOh, doctor, is he deadf ?" whispered Flora.
mot quite, my ear, not quite. HIS heart beats,
think"
The surgeon turred down the sheet to examine the
vou nd which he found of the most critical character
and ard he stoope over the pste5t heard violent
ringing of thr and knocking on the street door, He
obset we'd the two ladies shiyer, as tfrom blow.
A tap at the chamber door soon followed Doctor
Fordy ce himself ponded to it, stepping into the
ridor TO hear what the servant nad to say.
"Ths officers here with warrant to arrest our
youpg master, SIR. What shall dol told 'em he
wasn't fit to be laid hands on" . m
stle, will speak to them" ------.
Presently two vde-s awake officials came up, with
expression on their faces which said, plainly as
woI ds: mo tricks now We can't be humbugged by
that game! We're going TO do duty If you rich
people here" a.,
eve are he % to arrest Oymer Remineton" answer
ed of the two, readir gf..m paper, for the killing
ais Young De Vivo dead ?" asked the surgeon, much
shocked. -
"As a door nail"
In ali human probability he will not live the night out
He s shot in the right lung is impossible for you to
move him Step in and take look at him you Will ses
for yourselves the condition the boy is IN"
The officers came in tip toes, and saw at glance
that few minutes would close his mortal oareer
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-01-30

About organs, this fact is conclusive: Mason
q Hamlin Organs have taken the highest
honors at every Worlds Exhibition for twelve
years, and no other American organ has taken
the highest award at any such.