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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
What will we do with Mother.

An exchange asks this question,
and we hasten to answer It. If she
is. old and worn out and you haven't
a brother living on an unhealthy
farm, you could chloroform her; but
them she might come to some time
and make you trouble. If it was in
the good old times, you could sell
her at auction to the highest bidder.
IF you, have no obscure relatives you
can shove her off on, and she has
been so imprudent and reckless as to
run through with all her means in
order to benefit her children, you can
send her to the Old Ladies', re-
fuge or the poorhouse. But There Is
drawback to the latter; people
have a contemplate way of talking
about affairs that do not concern
them, and if you are only comfort
ably well of and have a mother
in the poorhouse, they will insinuate
that you have no feeling, and make
unpleasant remarks. But if you are
worth $4,000, it is all right; go
ahead. What is a mother worth to
you after you are brought up and
can go alone anyhow? Old people
are only in the way. To be sure
there are some ridiculous people who
will talk. Where are their mothers?
Cooking doughnuts in the basement
kitchen or minding the baby in the
third story back attic. 1t is money
in their pockets to utilize her in this
way.
What shall we do with mother?
You can't bury her alivel Public
prejudice would be against you. 1t
/ is problem, come to think of it.
A worn-out, superanuated mother!
A useless, toiling, complaining
mother! A weary, querulous, tot
tering, cld-fashidned mother! Hum
We know what we would do with her
were she ours. She would have the
best room in the ho,ist-if there
were only one room she should have
! that-the softcst, bed, the easiest
chaif. She should have shelter, food
warmth, and love! She should have
respect, tenderness, patience that
would in some faint measure try to
repay her boundless devotion to a
crying. red-nosod, ill-tempered brat
Of years ago-a devotion that lasted
through all the wayward years of a
disagreeable, presumptuous youth.
Every firrow in her dear old face
should be sacred to rienory. Every
cracked and wheczy tone Of her dear
old voice should have the ring of
music in it, and if ever our ugly
carnal nature got the uper hand OF
us we should look into her faded
eyes and think how short the time,
even at it, very longest, when We
could no more ask her forgiveness,
| or hear it from lips that would then
be silent forever. Go to. You
may be old yourself some day and
nobody will want to have you ar ound
Of all the pensioners in the worlt
mothers deserve the highest premium
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
"A Missouri boy of twelve, wi

"A Missouri boy of twelve, who,
with his brother, was whipped by his
father for quarreling, conceived that
his father laid the sttap on to him
rather the hardest, instead of giving
It share and share alike. He ac-
cordingly waited his opportunity,
and when his fathers attention was
otherwise occupied, the boy brought
the family shotgun to bear upon him,
and shot him dead. His defence
was that his father had given him
"a worse thrashing than his brother,
and that he had not intended to
kill him, but only to hurt him and
teach him a lesson. The jury found
the boy guilty of murder in the first
degree. The Question which sug-
gests itself is what ought to be done
with such a boy. He committed
murder with intelligent motive and
in cold Blood. At his trial he showed
neither regret nor fear, and seemed
utterly unconscious of the serious
character Of the proceedings. His
extreme youth may be plead in en-
cuse for this, but indifference to the
issue is not characteristic of boys of
twelve on trial for even petty otfenses.
BE is evidently one of that class who
are entirely wanting in moral sense.
Guiteau was such a one. The Grim
inal courts are every little while turn
ing up specimens cf humanity who
commit crimes habitually, but with
the smallest appreciation Of their
criminality. 1t is idle to think Of
furnishing such men; the only resource
is to place them where they can do
no further harm; and if murder is
the crime their best place is on the
gallows. Unless the Governor in
terferes, this Missouri boy, who used
IA shotgun to teach his father lesson,
will have to hang. If he should be
pardoned and subsequently released,
there is but little doubt that his first
crime will sooner Of later be fol-
loved by second; yet every humane
instinct revolts at the idea of hang
ing a boy of twelve, and the general
Judgment outside of Missouri would
certainly be that the lad should only
be placed under restraining and re-
formatory inhuences.-Philadelph
Press.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
The Adrorate.
New Drug Store.

"A. G. Craig's New Drug Store is
now in good working order, various
new Improvements have been made
lately, a splended illuminated mortar
sign has, been added to the attractions.
s-Mr. J. II. Baird a gentleman well
known to the people of Ridgway and
surrounding country as Druggist
Pharmacist has been engaged as All
assistant.
THE patrons of the New Drug
Store" can always have the satisfaction
OF being served by experienced COM
Founders, which is matter of great
importance in n business requiring so
much skill, experience and caution as
the handling of medicines. No better
illustration is needed than the many
deaths occurring yearly from the mis-
takes Of careless, incompetent and un-
principled vendors of drugs. With o
fine assortment of fresh pure goods, at
popular prices, the people may rest
assured we will keep up with the times
and be content with nothing less than
being in the front rank of first class
Drug Stores.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
Over Trusted Cashiers.
Philadelphia Press.

The Franklin Bank failure affords
the latest demonstration Of the folly
of over confidence in the honesty OF
bank cashiers. The allurements Of
oil speculation proved too much for
Mr.. Craft, and there being no cola
borer sufficiently versed in the affairs
of the bank to act as a check upon
lis cashier, the latter squandered its
resources until the magnitude of the
shortage, which it ultimately became
impossible to conceal, brought his
misdeeds to light.
The detalcation of bank cashier
always produces a profound sensa-
ton, particularly in a small COM
munity where everyone knows every
body else. 1t is remarked as an
aggravation of the situation that the
detaulting officer had hitherto borne
an unblemished reputation, and that
everybody trusted him implicitly.
That is exactly the class Of men who
alone have opportunities to embezzle
funds. Those whose characters are
smirched, or whose manner and
methods do not inspire confidence,
are not usually entrusted with the
handling Of other peoples money to
any great extent. Those who have
once committed a breach of an i'm
portant trust rarely have a second
opportunity. 1t is, therefore, only
those whom no body SUSPECTS and
everyone speaks well of that have it
in their power, like Cashier Craft, to
misappropriate 100000 of funds
entrusted to their care before their
irregularities are brought to light.
The shareholders of this bank who
will have to meet this loss are not
specially entitled to sympathy. The
example of scores of similar defalca-
tiohs all teaching the same lesson of
the evil of the one-man power in
bank mahagement was before them,
but they gave it no heed. No man
should be exposed to the temptation
which the uncontrolled charge of a
banks assets brings. The person
so trusted sooner or later begins to
think that he secs an opportunity
for certain profit to himself and no
risk to the bank, and as there is nc
one to note the temporary withdrawal
of the money, enters upon a course
of speculation. Maybe he can re-
turn his money and nothing is said.
More often a final day of reckoning
! comes, when the banks funds are
found to be short far in excess of the
cashiers ability to repay. The com
munity is shocked, the peace and
reputation of an honored household
is gone, and often there is caused
widespread loss and misery among
those who committed the saving of 8
lifetime to the bank whose cashier
was SO thoroughly trusted that nc
supervision was maintained over him
The Franklin failure is like a hun,
dred others, only that the loss will
fall upon those who can best beal
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
Fall Announcement.

Cohen Bros. & Brownsteinc, of the
New YoRT STORE, are now arranging
their goods to make room for fall stock.
In order to do this completely they
will from this time on sell all goods Mt
reduced rates.
Prints-best, to cents.
Ginghams-best, to II cents.
hight dress goods will he sold at
wholesale prices. Also hosiery, gloves
and fans. Shetland shawls, Parasols.
A large stock Of buttons, fringes, and
ribbons in variety, will be closed out
ut astonishingly low prices.
Gents light fur, wool and straw
hats in great variety, style and prices
to suit all. A complete stock of Gents
furnishing goods also Misses, Youths
and Boys clothing, all of which goods
will be sold strictly as above men
toned. Do not fail to call and ex-
anime our stock and get prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
COHEN, BROS. & BRowNsTEINE.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
4 Terrible Crime.

Sherpsburg, Aug. IA lady return
ing to her home about nine O'Clock
near Ross station, observed a man
stretched across the railroad track.
She procured assistance and had him
removed. He was unconscious, but
when brought to, told this story
My name is George Ringland. l
work at butchering for Mr.. Walfogle
In Etna. On Saturday evening last |
drew $40 due me with the intention of
taking it to friend of mine in Ho.
boken, near the workhouse. / was in
Sharpsburg on my way up between
seven and eight o'clock. After leav-
ing Sharpsburg l was followed by four
men, and when near Guyasuta station
I observed them still after me and
grew quite suspicious and stopped. 1t
was then getting dusk and the men
disappeared. I then proceeded on my
way, and when in the gravel cut near
Ross Station 1 was pounced upon by
four persons who held me and snatched
my watch and took my knife and
pocket-book containing the $40, and
also seventy-fige cents in change
When they let Inc go 1 told them that
I knew them, and would have them
arrested. 1 was then knocked down,
and they, suppose, left me on the
railroad track" Ringland pointed
out Jessie Kleinfelter and George
Altmeyer as two of the parties that
assaulted him.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
Personal.

H. M, Powers, returned with
his faniily from Cleveland on Tuesday.
We are GLAD to see that Bradley
Dewitt, is convalescent after his recent
illness.
"A teachers examination will he
held in the Ridgway school bailding
on Saturday, August 10, commencing
at 8. A. ".
-Ye editor being one OF the "Boys
in blue" his sanctuiri is empty this
week, fact which explains the
scarcity of news in the local columns
this week.
Alfred Sherman started for Buff
falo on Tuesday, in which city he in
tend undergoing course of medical
treatment for the hip disease from
which he is suffering.
The Rev, P. Maofarlane, of May
vile, Chautauqua Co., n. Y, will
conduct the services ID. W of Grace
| church next Sunday. the 10, inst.
| SSTNlCtS at .tllc USUAL lOuIS-iV'oV. a.
NJ, and 7:45. p. NJ. ALI are cordially
invited.
The concert Of the Juvenile Phil.
harmonic society at Hyde's opera
house on Tuesday evening was well
attended and good programme was
well rendered by the young perform.
ers, some of whom showed great
ability.
The party bent on piscatoria
sport who visited Erie last week re
port having had a jolly time although
some of the boys were II little sea-sick.
They did not come home empty
handed either, nor did they forget the
ADVOCATE in the distribution of the
J contents of their baskets.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
Walnut Leaf Hair RestOrer.

1t is entirely different from all
others. 1t is as clear as rsalf2, as
its name indicates, is perfect 'Vege-
table Hair Restorer. 1t will immedi-
ately free the head from dandruff, re-
store gray hair to lis natural coiorr,
and produce II new growth whtre It
has fallen of. 1t does not in any
manner affect the health, which Sui
phur, Sugar or Lead, and Nitrate of
Silver preparations have done. It
will change light or faded hair in u
few days to a beauti III glossy brown.
Ask your druggist & T. it. Each be- tie
is warrsntcd. SMITH, KLINE Is
CO., Wholesa !e Ar nts Philadelphia,
and G. y. CRITI ENTON, New York
n II V,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
The Latest Wonder.
HOW INTENSE HEAT is PRODUCED BY
A I,omBfNATIoN OF MIRRORS.

HOW ~ NhoDOSGD ID
A CoMBfNATIoN OF MIRRORS.
A Washington paper, contains a
sensational report that an invention
of startling significance and import
ance has just been patented. The in
vention Consists of piling up layers of
light upon each other by means of
mirrors and producing Intense heat.
One who observed the process says:
I'm less than 80 seconds thin, curl
ing puff of smoke gave evidence of
the progress OF the experiment, in a
minute the board was bursting out in
flames. Tie focus was then shifted
upon the Zinc. In few moments it
began to turn color, as if anxious to
get away where it was cooler, and
then, in less than three minutes, the
en- tire surface covered by the focus
was literally melting, drop by drop.
To melt zinc it requires temperature
of 700 degrees Fahrenheit" An oifici-
al of the patent fiioce whose opinion
was asked as to the importance ol
this invention spoke somewhat disre-
spectfuily of it and said: "The use OF
mirrors, both curved and fiat, to ac.
cumulate and concentrate the sums
rays, is about as old as the sun ITSELF
Ericsson's solar engine is perhaps the
best application of the principle. The
French have of late years done much
in this direction. At the exhibition OF
1878 SOME very interesting machines
were exhibited
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

General Grant has a charmed life
But h short fine ago he sat in n rail-
road car that was dumped ofa bridge
Into a creek. and smashed to pieces,
yet when the passengers from other
parts Of the train came to help the
wounded, Grant sat in the wreck like
b sphinx, smoking his cigar. Last
week he started out from his cottuge
at Long Branch to indulge in his
usual afternoon drive. To reach the
country he was forced to pass along
main avenue, and WAS there stopped
by balky team. Duriug this delay
a saddle horse, which had been jam
med Ia alongside of the General, be.
came fractious, and kicking up his
heels knocked away the dasher of the
Generals buggy and broke n wheel.
,1s,e occupant quietly bundled up his
lines, chewed his cigar and waited for
the beast to come at him agaiu.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
G. C. MEssENGER.

DRUGGIST o. PARMACEUTIST,
n. w. corner of Main and Mill streets
Ridgway, Pa, full assortment of care.
fully selected Foreign and Domestic
Drugs. Prescriptions carefully dis"
pensed at all hours, day or night,
vlnoy
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
W, l., JVILLIH Ms.

Late of Strattanville), Physician and
Surgeon, Ridgway, Pa. Office. in
Halls Brick Building Cup: stairs)-
References-J. ID. Smith, II. l..
Young, r. Rulofson, ,Strattanville;
Major tohn Kitlet, W. w. Greept
land, Clarion n. Office hours-l to 2
p. NJ. and I to 8 p, NJ,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

Mrs. Jacob Butterfuss, over Butter
fuss harness shop, Main street, has
constantly on hand the lates stS lie o
human hair goods, also switches, nets
and pins. &c. Call and see them.
The Grocery department at the
Grand Central, p. d KS, is very full
and toiiPlete and prices as low a.
good reliable goods can be sold for. A
large stock of Pork, Hams, Cheese,
Dairy Butter, Flour, Feed, Beans,
sugar and Syrup just received.
Try our Standard Flour and you
will never regret it.
The Boot and Shoe department al
the Grand Central p. & X. is very
large, and varied. Everything in ladie'.
Misses and children's Shoes, ,and Slip
pers, don't fsil TO look through this
department.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
HYDE HOUSE.
w. II. SCHRAM, Proprietor,

Ridgwayt EIk county, Pa.
Thankful for the patronage hereto
fore so literally bestowed upon him,
the new proprietor hopes, by paying
strict attention to the comfort and con-
venience of guests, to merit a .continu-
ance of the same. Oct3O'69
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

j. c! Harrling, of the West End
Gallery has taken recently a number
of Stereoscopic views from different
points about town. Call and see
them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

Orders for flowers, seeds, etc.
from Harry Chaapel's greenhouse,
Williamsport, will receive prompt az
tention if left ut The ADVOCATE
Office.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
HALL q A,cAuLEY

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. "a
Office in new brick building, Main
street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa, vS2f
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

When II ref5on is unweIl there
must be inaction of some interna!
organ. Peruna exit.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

The new Climax Wringers at ".
s. Services. agent.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
Business Cards.
GEo. a. RAfHBuN
ArToRNEY.AT-LAW

N9l
Main street, Ridgway, Elk CO., Pa
Particular attention given to the
examination Of Titles, also TO patepH
and patent cases.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

lit is astonishing how many
people hawk up and spit out Catarrhal
corruptions when there is so little
( need of it, as Peruna cures II,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

The latest aud greatest discovery
Is Peruna. Ifyou do not feel well
4ake II at oncsf
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
j. D. WOODRUFF, m. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
OFFICE HoURs.-From to u a. M, to 6
and to9 p. m. Hesidencc-Oltice AZ rssi-
dence, opposite Elk County Bank, Main
street :.
CALLS DAY Oh, NIGHT PROMPTLY
ATTENDED.
A fair share oi the peoples patronage so
licitpd.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
j. 6. RAR0NELL,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

over twenty five years pracure.
Office on Main Street, Ridgway, Pa,
opposite the Bogert House. Office
hours from 1 to 2 and z to 8, p. M.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

A very large assortment of Hats at
P. X. Grand Central, if you want &
good style hat for very little money
drop into the Grand Central.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

NOT an alcoholic beverage. but Il
true and reliable family medicine is
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

-Masou's Fruit JARS, Pints, Quarts
and half gallons at w. S. Services
agent.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10
DISSOLUTION of COpartnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
heretofore existing under the firm
name Of Murphy, Morrison g. Co., is
this day dissolved 10y mutual consent.
Those holding claims again the
company will present the same Cor
settlement TO E. Q. Aldrich, Wilcox,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

DAZZLE - RANDOLPH - On Aug. 5,
1882. at Grace Church Rectory, by
the Rev. III. q. Miller. Mr.. Rush
Merchant Dahle of Clarion CO., and
Miss Jennie Randolph Of Elk Go.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

J. l.. MURPHY,
w. w. MORRISON,
d. j. MILLER.
Wilcox, July 26, 1882.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

New stock of Scrap Albums, Box
Paper, Packet Books, Ladies' Port
,uouaies, Rubber and base balls al
Craig's Drug & Fancy goods store.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

The Hall Vapor Stove is th'
greatest invention Of the age at w. S.
SERVICES agent,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-08-10

BY the new process of takitig pic
lures j. G. Harrling, at the West End
Gallery, can take a photograph in
three to six seconds, this is of greet
importance in taking pictures ofbabies.
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We have good straw ticks filled
With stIaw to sleep on our ratlons are
good and served IN good style, thanks
to Commissary-Sergeant Wilson, and
cooks Nuif aud Settelle.
Frank Settetle enjoyes camp life.
He talks some of settilig a chance to
be Major-General, or Corporal or
something.
Joe Meisinger bewails the heat
and despairs of getting Stout cn .his
trip.
Jim Rhines cant keep his stuff
together because everybody steals
from him?.
Mack Lewis, and Will Malone
made their appearance in camp TO-
day.
Jim White almost sweat himself
to death.
The general health of camp is
good,
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-12
SUPERSTITIONS OF TURKISH
WOMEN.

The Turkish woman is a fanatical
conservative. The world in which she
lives IS unmcved by the practical facts
OF the nineteenth century which make
life q burden 10 her husband. No Chi
nacan WAS ever more impervloUs to
ideas OF Improvement. She is fercely
intolecant in matters of religious belief
The teachings of the Koran have reached
her by word of mouth, and surrounded
by ii perfec. Talmud of tradition, and
these teachings shape her view of the
outside world. In obedience to them,
she commonly hates foreigners with
passion. As she passes you on the
street she viii pray with audible fervor
that Your eyes may become blind, or
that God may curse you.
She is superstitious in the extreme.
In sickness she will use the saliva of an
old woman who has never been divorced,
or will inhale the fetid breath of an
odoriferous and sanity dervish, in pref
erence to the choicest prescriptions of
an educated physician. She is assured
that Satan IN person teaches Americans
their skill in mechanical arts. She be-
heves III charms. She viii not live an
hour bereft Of her three-cornered bit of
leather which incloses the mystic phrase
which is potent to ward off the evil eye.
She distrllsts Tuesday as the mother of
LII lack, aud Will not celebrate the birth
day anniversaries of her children, nor
even record the date, lest some magician
use it to cast spell against the cMld.-
IL. O. Dwight, IN Harper's Magazine.