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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
Still Another Victim.
HOW A FARMER WAS TAKEN I'M TO
THE TUNE OF $1,000.
tWelIsboro GaSette.1


In spite of the many warnings that
have been given from time to time
through the columns of the news
papers, about being on the lookout for
the various swindling devices of sharp
ers during fair and circus time, citi-
zen of Delmar about sixty years ofage,
named Thomas Clark, was taken in"
on the streets of this Boro yesterday
morning. 1t seems that man came
up to Clark and engaged him in con-
versation, and, as was intended by the
sharper, it gradually assumed q bet
ting turn. After they had both in
dulged in great deal of idle talk the
sharper turned away, seemingly tired
of the dialogue. with the remark that
Clark was an old Hoosier, and did not
have any money. The unsuspecting
farmer stepped right into the snare,
and wanted to bet that he could show
more money than he (the sharper)
could. This was just what the shar-
per wanted. Pulling a roll of bills
from his pocket, he said that he would
bet 5000 that Clark could not show
81 900. Clark replied that he could, if
the man would allow him ten minutes
to raise it in. This was agreed to by
the sharper, and stepping over to the
store of G. G.. Mathers & Co.. Clark
borrowed 81 900 of Charley Mathers
and placing with it $50 which he had
in his pocket, returned to where he
left the party of the first part, and
found him patiently awaiting the ar
rival of his victim. Producing the
money, Clark requested that it bt
placed in the hands of a third uninter
osted party to count. Pointing out al
accomplice in the crowd, the sharper
said to give him the money to count
and without a word of objection CLARK
placed the $1,000 in his hands, anC
stranger commenced counting tn,
money over slowly and carefully
While all intentIy watching his &C
tions to see how the wager woulC
come out, it was but the work of al
instant tor him to stuff the bills int,
his pocket and run away. When tn
bystanders recovered from their amaze
ment at such a bold proceeding, it wa
too late to do any good-the maj
and money had both disappeared
The proper officers are on the lookou
for suspicious characters, and Clarl
says he can identify the third part!
who held the money, but the proba
bilities of his seeing his $1,000 agail
are very slim indeed, as the rascals ar
probably beyond reach by this time
The loss of the money is a severe bloy
to Mr. Clark, but it will learn him
, lesson that he will never forget. Thi
example should go to learn othe
people never to bet on annother man
; game.
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of Fayette County.

General Silas M. Bailey. A man
who from his youth up, has fought
the battle of Republication in a
region where no hope of success could
add vigor and zeal to the contest, and
with no reward save the consciousness
of having served the cause he loved.
A man who has attested his love of
liberty and law, by service on the
field of glory and of blood, who won
his promotion in the glorious Pennsyl-
vania Reserves, from Captain to Bri-
eadier, by meritorious service on the
field.
A man who stood in the red hell of
battle at Drainville, on the PENN
sula, at Gaines Mill, Mountain,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, and the
Wilderness, and who bore witness
with his blood, that he loved his
country well.
He bears upon his person the rough
scars left by the cruel cannon ball.
and will carry to his grave the evi.
dence of his patriotism and courage.
He is able, and worthy to lead Re.
publicans to Victory as he led his regi
ment to war. (Speech Of At0rncl
General Palmer, IN Republican Stat,
ConUcntion.)
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
Money Wanted Instead of Clothing.

Detroit, October l2.-Tbe new fire
relief commission in this state issued
the following statement and appeal
this afternoon: The fire relief commits
sion of Michigan in returning their
thanks to the people of the United
States for their generous donations for
the relief of the sufferers by the late
fires in this state, beg to report that
they have now an abundance of cloth
ing on hand for the supply of their
wants, and respectfully request that
further contributions to the commits
sion be made in money, except such
articles as quilts, comforts and blankets
of which aquantity can be used to
advantage. (Signed)
5. 7. BALDWIN, Chairman.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

Washington, Oct. l6.-There has
ben considerable comment here to-day
as to whether the action of Congress
man-elect George ID. Wise in fighting
a duel with Riddleberger would dis
qualify him from holding a seat in the
House. The general opinion is that a
member can fight as many duels as he
pleases, provided he does not commit
murder, without imperilling his seat
in Congress. Each House is judge OF
the qualifications of its own member.
The law of Virginia disqualifies any
person engaging in aduel from holding
office in the State, but member OF
Congress is not State officer,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
A HARMLESS EyCUaNGE.
A DUEL BETWEEN WISE AND RIDDLE
BERGER WITH FOUR ROUNDS AMI
NO ONE HURT.


A DUEL BETWEEN WISE AND RIDDLE
BERGER WITH FOUR ROUNDS AND |
NO ONE HURT.
Richmond, Va, October l5.-In yes
terday's first edition of the State there
appeared an editorial written by Rich
arp f. Beirne, Jr., editor, in reference
to the alleged confession of w. Leigh
Wilson about the Blair letters, in the
course of which Mr. Beirne denounced
Captain II. HI. Riddleberger as being
unworthy of belief. In later edition
of the same paper there appeared the
card of the Hon. Geo. d. Wise auto
graphed last night also denouncing
Captain Riddleberger as a liar and
and scoundrel. Since that time the
public has been much excited in an
ticipation Of hostile meetings between
the parties named. At about 6 o'clock
this evening Captain Riddleberger and
two friends were seen to alight from
carriage at the office of the Wing, and
soon thereafter it became generally re-
ported that he had had a meeting with
both, From the best information now
obtainable the following particulars
are given Immediately upon the ap-
pearance of the paper containing Mr..
! Beirne's editorial, Capt. Riddleberger
sent that gentleman a challenge to
mortal combat, and but short time
after the second edition, with Captain
Wise's card, had made its appearance
the latter gentleman received similar
invitation from Captain Riddleberger.
All the parties left the city last even
ing to avoid arrest and arrangements
were speedily made for the two affairs.
Messrs. Riddleberger and Beirne, ac-
companied 10y their respective friends,
met at 8 O'Clock this morning, near
Ashland, in Hanover county. But
when everything was in readiness and
the seconds proceeded to load the
weapons, it was found that by an over
sight of Mr.. Beirne's friends no caps
had been provided for the pistols. The
result was that hostilities were for the
time suspended, as it was impossible
to obtain the necessary ammunition
within any; short time. Captain Rid
dleberger would wait no longer and
left the ground in order to fulfill the
engagement he had with Captain
Wise. The place chosen for the Sec
ond meeting was near the Henry
county turnpike, about ten miles from
Richmond. Both parties were prompt.
ly on the ground at o'clock this even.
ing. In this case nothing has been
left undone or unprovided, and in &
few moments the principals were
placed opposite each other at dis
tance of ten PAGES, armed with regular
smooth-bore dueling pistols and pre-
pared for deadly work. Upon the frs
fire Captain Wise's weapon snapped
but he remained unhurt by his oppo
nents fire. This was followed by two
other rounds without either of thu
combatants being hurt. 1t is reported
that Captain Wise's hat was perforated
by ball, while Capt. Riddleberger'
coat was pierced by q ball. At the ent
of the third round the friends of botl
= stepped forward and declared the vim
, dication had been ample and that hos
tilities should cease. A mutual eXpla
nation followed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

Washington, October 16.-Ad-
vices received here from Minnesota
indicate that there possibly may be
some difficulty in electing Secretary
IiIuOiII ~ oiIo ,JonaIe, us comblna-
ton of Democrats and repudiating Re-
publicans is alleged to have been
formed to elect Wakefield, member of
the Legislature. There are twenty
six Democrats said to be pledged to
the coalition, and at present the result
of the dicker cannot be told. The
general opinion of those on the ground
and best qualified to judge is that the
scheme will fall through. Secretary
Window is in favor of paying every
dollar ofthe Indebtedness of the state,
and the Repudiationists are using
this fact as handle to beat him for
the Senate. Senator Edgerton is in
Minnesota now, but will not allow his
name to he used as a candidate.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

The graceful manneri in which Presi-
dent Arthur and his friends conduted
themselves in the New York state
convention, has nonpiussed the op-
position and produced an effort that
will, electric like, permeate the forces
that bring victory to the Republican
masses when impressed with the neces-
sity of united, determined and aggres-
sive action. The Democrats counted
upon an open war; as bitter, uncom-
promising and unyielding as that
waged between the Tilden and Kelley
factions. This neeessitates a perfect
union within the Democratic fold,
state of things that one months exer-
lions cannot bring about
The Republicans have good reason to
congratulate themselves over the re-
sult. and look for victory that will
insure the best possibfe-good1in mould
ing into shape the new agencies at
Washington. Assured of the conf
dence' of the great party that tri-
umphed, in 1880, Chester A. Arthur
aan- put forth energies which cannot
fkif to crown his official actions with
ssSssas. -Wlliamsport q. d u.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
The Sixth Comet.
Intelligence received at the Warner
Observatory, Rochester, n, Y, from

Intelligence received at the Warner
Observatory, Rochester, N. Y, from
Bristol, England, states that Prof.
w. f. Denning discovered bright
new comet on the 4th inst. 1t is
located in the constellation of L9,
right ascension hours % minutes,
declination North 16 degrees, daily
motion so minutes East. This is the
sixth comet which has been seen
since May list, five being new dis
coveries, all but two of which were
first observed by Americans. and it is
certainly high compliment to the
industry and skill of American as
tronomers that they have shown so
fine record. The total amount
which Mr.. H. H. Warner has given
in comet prizes during the past year is
81 300 which shows that the interest
taken in astronomical affairs is greatly
increasing.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

The Cincinnati Commercial says:
"Minneseta will cover herself with
disgrace as deep as that which buried
Mississippi If her Legislature passes
Senator Pillsbury's bin to pay the rail
read debt at fifty cents on the dollar.
The Courts have decided that she is
responsible for the debt she attempted
to rep,ptiate, and good faith requires
its payment dollar for dollar. The
State is prosperous, moreover, and
abundantly able to satisfy the claim Of
her cretitors.n
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

Washington, October 17.-An adj
ditional amount of three and a-half
per cent. bonds for redemption were
received at the treasury department
this morning, making the receipts un-
der the secretary's recent offer to re.
deem four millions on and after to-
day, aggregate about S. 100000.
The secretary has not ANNOUNCED
whethes or not he will accept the $780,
600 over the specified amount, but it is
very probable, in order to save expense
and trouble, that the excess will be
passed for redemption. With the ex-
ception of several hundred thousand
dollars the entire amount of the bonds
received are from New York. No
change has been made in Assistant
Treasurer Hillhouse's instructions,
and if offered, he will receive the
usual amount of 1000, 900 of three and
one-half per cents. to-day for redemp-
ton.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

its faults, but in doing so we want to
give it new vitality and moral vigor,
Instead of striking IL down and over
throwing the Republicanisin of the
Union with the Republlcanism of
Pennsylvania. Let us stand together
in defense of the great principle of
POPULAR RULE AND FREE REPRE-
sENTATIoN, but let us also uphold and
carry forward the Republican flag.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

"A magazine containing 300 pounds
of nitro-glycerine, belonging to the
Roberts Torpedo Company, exploded
last Thursday night with terrible
force, near Bradford. Two men were
seen going toward the magazine a few
minutes before the explosion, and it is
thought they were tampering with the
lock when the explosion occurred. A
careful search fails to disclose any
shing of the men or the iron safe.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

The Bradford Era of Saturday
propounds this query: "Was there any
connection between the presence of
Orange Noble and the formation of IL
Wolfe Club in this city last evening,
or was it only coincidence"
The PittsDurg Leader says: "The
death rate for the month Of September
in this city is almost unprecedented,
except during epidemics. In months
time the deaths of Ala people were re-
corded, being an increase of ISL as
compared with the average for the
eight preceding years."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
Pension Attorneys.

The following from Washington
will be found of local interest:
The Commissioner of Pensions has
issued circular warning claimants
for pensions against attorneys who
claim to have peculiar advantages for
the prosecution of claims, inside in
fiuence, etc. The Commissioner states
that such representations are false and
delusive, and made to swindle claim.
ant. He assures claimants that moth
ing will expedite the settlement of
claims so much as a prompt compli-
ance with the requirements of the Of
flee, sent to them direct, or through
their regularly constituted agents. In
claims possessing undoubted merit,
when the evidence required has been
furnished promptly, no great or un-
necessary delay will occur.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

State Superintendent Highee has
issued circular calling Convention
ofall the Superintendent of public
schools of the western counties of the
State to meet in Pittsburgh on the 10th
of January next to continue in session
for three days. A Convention of the
remaining counties is called to meet
in Reading on the 18th day of January.
It is the design of the State Superin-
tendent to gather such information
from papers read before the Conven-
uon as to enable the making of the
prarc-,scsl;R a m t;c,> Of 49, = l,~~i I~-.--
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

"A dispatch from Washington, un-
der date of October 18th says: Attor-
ney General MacVeagh leaves to-
morrow for Philadelphia. He will
probably return here the latter part of
next week, and he proposes at that
time to welcome his successor and in
trOduce him to the Department. Mr..
MacVeagh has never changed for a
moment his determination to consider
his own term of office as ended by the
death of President Garfield.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

-Peruna is a sure cure for bilious
ness and kidney complaints; it has
no equal.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

President Arthur was 81 years old
Wednesday, Oct, 5. 1881, and weighs
.2l5 pounds.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
Republican County Ticket.

Associate Judges,
w. H. OsTERHoUT, Ridgway Boro.
ERASMUS MoREY, Benezette.
Treasurer,
JAMES PENFIELD, Ridgway Boro.
Commissioners,
HIRAM CARMAN, Spring Creek,
E. o. ALDRICH, Jones.
Auditor,
J. s. CHAMBERLAIN, Horton.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20

The only physician we have had
in the family for three years is Peruna
the best.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-10-20
ANNOuNCEMEN'I.

/ hereby announce myself as on
Independent Candidate for the office
of County Treasurer of Elk county
subject to the decision of the voters
at the polls next November.
JOHN FORSTER.
st. Marys, Sept. Is, 1881.
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ELK co. ADVOCATE RATES.

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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~
One Square One Wee ~
One Square Two
One Square Three
Each additional insertion so cents square
each week.
LOCAL ADVERTISING.
Ten cents " line first insertion; five cents O
line for each additional insertion.
HENRY A. PARSONS, JR., Proprietor.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
Prejudice Kills.

"Bleven years our daughter Suf-
fered on a bed of misery, under the
cara OF several Of the best (and
some of the worst) physicians, who
gave her disease various names but
no relief, and now she is restored
to US in good health by as simple a
remedy as Hop Bitters, that we had
poohed at for two years, before US.
ing it. Weearnestly hope and pray
that no one else will let their sick
suffer as we did, on account Of pre-
judice against so good medicine
as Hop Bitters." THE PARENTS
TELEGRAM.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

Steamers of this line leave Memphis
Every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p. M
For Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati,
Connecting at Cincinnati with Rail
roads and Steamers for all
Eastern, Northern s. Western Points,
Giving through tickets to all points
Chicago. Toledo, Buffalo, Richmond,
New York, Washing ton City, PhiIa-
delphia and Boston.
East, North and Western tourists
will find the La Belle river route safe,
delightful and economical.
Rates by this line cheaper than any
other iirst-class route. Meals and
staterooms free. Baggage checked
through.
Passengers can rely on splendid
trip by this line, as the steamers are all
first class, having been expressly built
for the accommodation Of passengers.
Each steamer carries q full string
band, r. W. LIGHTBURNE,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
A. Y. STEPHENS, Passenger Agent,
No. Z Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn.
March, 2G, 18Sl-tf
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

Messrs. H. B, McCord and T. A.
Hunt are duly authorized to take
applications and receipt for premi,
um for Fire Insurance on dwellings
and contents, in Tippah County, in
the Home, Phenlx, Western and
Liverpool, London & Glo5o Insu-
rance Companies.
P. M. SAVERY,
District Agent
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

We learn that the good people
of Aberdeen are making prepara,
tions to give the members of the
Mississippi Press Association a re-
ception as is rocepuon.in that
city on the 1st of June n)xt. The
ADVERTISER hopes to have a repre-
sentative there on that interesting
occasion.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
District Agent

We learn from the Bonneville
Pleader that Col. j. M. Wells was
married Sunday May 22d, 1881, to
Mrs. Mary L. Armor.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
watch and Clock Work
Repaired on English Principle.

w. H. RAGGETT has just arrived
from England, and is residing in this
town at Spights Hotel. He has
served seven years apprenticeship; and
has had % years practice in some Of
the first firms in London.
His office will be found South oi
the public square with W, z. Avis,
where he will undertake to repair al
kinds ofworll III the best manner pos
sible and at the lowest prices. Don't
forget the name, W. II. RAGGETT,
from England, Ripley, Miss.
Marclul9, lSSl#tt. eg5
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
JEFF. DAVIS.
An interesting Book.

have been appointed agent for
the "Rise and Fall of the Confeder.
ate Government" jeff. Davis
great book, containing the views
of Southern leaders on the right Of
secession, the causes which led to
the war and succinct history of
that memorable struggle, together
with life-like portraits Of all the
leading officers, civil and military,
Of the Confederate Government
No Southern man, who feels an in
terest in his country, can afford to
be without it, and, as a history Of
the most momentous civil war of
modern times, it is inValuableto ev-
cry student Of current events.
Sold only by subscription, and no
money to be paid until the book is
delivered.
When you come to town call and
see Prospectus and prices, first door
South of Post Office.
L. H. ELLIOTT.
April 30-tf
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
Remember the Old whiskey House.

Remember the Old Whiskey House.
! take this method Of informing my
friends and the public generally that l
am at the same old stand on the west
side Of the public square, with full
line of straight Kentucky and Tenhes
see whiskeys for this market, which I
will sell on the most reasonable terms,
from one pint to five gallons,
Respectfully,
T. 0. WILLIS.
Rip.ey, Miss. ION, 1Gd, If.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
"" -T|-a
RIPLEY RAILROAD.

On and after "Wednesday, March
9pd., 1881, train on Ripley r. r.
will run daily as follows:
Leave Ripley 600 A. NJ.
Arrive Middleton 82O Am.
Leave Middleton 1000 Am.
Arrive Ripley 12.2OP. NJ.
Close connection with trains on
Memphis q Charleston r. H., both
east and west.
o. L. HARRIS, Supt.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

Commissioners Sale of Land.
G. L. Hines, ct. al
VS..
c. L. Harris.
In pursuance Of a decree of the
Chancery Court of Tippah County,
Miss, made in the above stated cause,
at the May Term, 1881, L will, on
Wednesday the 10Th day OF June, 1881,
at the court house door, in the town
of Ripley, sell, to the highest bidder
for cash, the following described lands,
to-wit: The West half of Section
Thhtysix, (36) Township Three,
Range Three, East. All of Section
Thirty-fve, (35) in Township Three
of Range Three East, except one acre
in the N. e. corner of the NJ. w.
quarter, lying East of the Ripley &
Salisbury Road. The North west
quarter Of Section One { J in Town
ship -Four Of Range three East and
Block "a and SO in the Town Of Ripley.
L. A. HUNT, Com.
May 14th, 1Ss1-5O-tds'
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28
Joe for sale at Belote'S.

The Sunday School Convention
of the Tippah Baptist Association
met at the Baptist Church at this
place yes:erday--lhe opening SER
mon being preached by Elder W.
L. Berrys Several ministers and
number of visitors are in attend
ance and the occasion promises to
be one Of much interest.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

fAl1Outfit furnished free, with full in
N1SEstructions for conducting the most
WlUproIitable business that any one can
angage i'll. The business is so easy to learn
and our Instructions are so simple and plain
that any one can MAKE great profits from
the very start. No one can fail who is
willing to work. Women are as successful
as men. Boys and girls can earn large sums.
Many have made at the business over one
hundred dollars in single week. Nothing
like it ever known before. AllwhO engage
are surprised at the ease and rapidity with
which they are able to make money. Tou
can engage il this business during your
spare time at great profit. You do not have
to invest capital in 1t. We take all the
risk. Those who need ready money, should
write to us at once All furnished Free
Address TRUE & Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Ripley advertiser., 1881-05-28

Prof S. P, Brown, we are re.
quested to announce, will address
the Ripley Christian Temperance
Union at the Methodist Church on
Friday night, the 3rd of June next.
The Prof. has the reputation ofbe-
ing a fine speaker, and those who
will come out to hear him, may ex-
pect to be we'll entertained. All are
invited.