mt THURSDAY, 3AN. 1, IPSO. New Time Table. Under the new schedule the mail and local freight leave Ridgway station as follows: MAIL WEST ' - 2:33 EAST .... 5:03 LOCAL WEST - - 7:50 EAST - 3:25 K. of H. Ridgway Lodge No. 1041 meets on the 2d and 4th Fridays of each month nt 8 o'clock. IMP - Now write 1880. the deer season is over. This is a presidential yeur. An open winter thus far. Fine snow storm here on Christ mas day. Teachers' Institute is in session this week. A large stock of sweet orauges at Molester's. Township elections on Tuesday, February 1", 1880. Always buy your note paper and envelopes at Tun Advocate office. The Daily Democrat isswnl during the Institute is a neat and spicy little sheet. Note heads printed and bound at The Anvuf.4Ti.;tlli'C, No additional charge for binding. Oil! OiK! Rlaik Diamond oil 120" Are test 18 cents" a gallon. loll0 fire test 24 cents a gallon at Morgester's. Id the northern portion of Minn., the thermometer has stood within the last ten days at 50 below zero. Several communication are crowd ed out this week owing ton press of circumstances. They will appear in our next issue. Meantime send more communications. Personal Items. Ike Drown is diggiug coal for K. K. Grcsh. Charlie Kariey is at home during io holidays. , .t i i it i.. i . e .. lilntleltilim. .T It Jolilwnn nf Wilenv o:illoil ttt The Advocate office this week. Page Priudlc, brukemuii on 1. & K. V. R., who had his knee-cup injured by jumping from a freight train to turn a switch, is able to be out of the house, and will likely come out all rijlit with the ex'vplioii of having his knee slightly still". fiiristmns in ttidgv.ny. Christmas trees at the Chapel and Grace Church on Christinas Eve. Dance and s:iijjer t (lie Khlgway House on Christmas Eve. Tree at the M. E. Clu-rch on Christmas iiiuhl. DIED. French On Wednesday -morning Dec. 24, 1871, of abscess in the head. Mackie youngest son of M. T. anil M. 2. French of this phtce. Aired 13 years, 9 months, and 7 days. Deal's Itiin aud Dry Saw Mill. From all appearances the winter will be open. Smith & Flick commenced sliding logs Dec. Kith. The next semi-annual session of 'The Dennett's Brunch S. S. Convention-' will be held in Hicks' Run school house on the tlii rd Friday and Saturday of Jan. All are inv iled to attend. Twelve shots were tired at a deer the last of which broke one of its legs, when one of the men cut its throat. Mr. M. .1. Rendell has returned to his home at F.lyria, Ohio. Cochran Bros, commenced run ning logs at Dry Saw Mill last week. Mr. Frank Denig preached at Dent's Run last .Sabbath in place of Kev. Mr. Norcross. The schools of Dent's Run and Dry Saw Mill have a vacation of two weeks, the teachers having gone to at tend Theacliers' Institute. A boot that will tit one person will not tit another. Local are scarce and business at a stand still. D. C. I. Interesting und very valuable is the first number of the American Ay rieu'turM, beginning the 80th Annual Volume (1880). This number contains illi over 100 engravings. Among ie.se are: the new Carp Fish, which soon to yield Immense supplies of good food from what are waste swamps and bogs ; Cattle Feediug, with 42 best combinations of feeding stuffs ; Fenc ing and Fences with 40 engravings; Marketing Butter, with 9 engravings; Mining, mining terms, etc., explained with 6 engravings; Black Knot on Fruit Trees, 4 illustrations; und a multitude of practical articles for the Farm, Garden and Household (Chil dren included). 15 cts. a number; fl.50, a j ear ; 4 copies for $3. Ohanoe Judd Co., New York, Publishers. The Agriculturist aud Advocatk one year ut $2.50. David Wilson, Estp, an old and well-known citizen of Clarion 'county, and for many years a justice of the peace in Callensburg borough, died there at his home ou Saturday, Dee. 6'h. On Monday following, his wife also passed away from earthly scenes. Bot" were buried in the same grave. niri'rumii"g' Latest Improved DOMESTIC, at prices neve.r heard of before, at Mrs. W. B. RPPvir.v Cloaks. A fine ll,,e Cf T.nriw Cloaks, cheaper than th ni... It is amazing on what slight grounds some people base their ex pectations of what they hope will turn out to be true. The New York Sun, for instance makes the remark that "the statement of so high an au thority as Col. Alexander MeClure that Republicans are generally com plaining of the waste of the public money in the entertainments given Gen. Grant, is a striking indication that Grant is not so very popular in his own party." Quoting Alexander McCIure as "high authority" among Republicans will flatter neither him therli. The Sun would not probably nor do so except (or its expressed "hope to see this tide of disapprobation swell." It thinks that If It did it might save the Republican party and the country the infliction upon them of Grant as a candidate. The Sun may with propri ety, we think, retire from a contest in which it stands little chance of ulti mate success,-that of opposing Grant's nomination. That seerns to be almost a foregone conclusion. He has proven that lie possesses a hold tpon the popular heart never enjoyed by any ex-President, perhaps, since the day of Washington, and irespeelive of jioii tics, would bring with him in case of liia election a sense of assuned political peace and cpjietudo, which is is possi ble for no other man, of any party, to produce. His nomination would unite and solidify the Republicans as that of no other could, while thous ands of Democrats would not object even by their votes to seeing him again made President. The cry of intended Cieserism, Imperialism and that the election of Grant would be a step toward turning the government into a monarchy is all foolishness. There is already a tendency in that di rection, however remote and carefully concealed it may lie among some of the leaders of the Republican party, and we believe that while Grant would remain in office he would frown upon and oppose it to the utmost of his personal and official inilueuce. Bradford Sunday yews. JT?OM7ilIJCA (JO. Wholesale Dry Hoods House of J, V. Knrwcll A: C o. Citn-Ano, III., Ort. 5, I7ti. Da. M. M. Kknnkr, Krcdonin, S. Y., Dear sir : r took your lllood and I.Ivor Hi'iiie.ty nml Norvo Tonic for u severe billions iiitiu'k with perfect siu'eeis. Three fourths cif ti bottle 1 -your St. Vitus IHdice Spec-tie completely cured my liny if tlmt ,'isruse, niter lie hud been doctored three mouths liy eminent physic:ins without lien clit. I wWh also to sny tl-.nt I think hhthlyof jour Improved "otiitli Homy. Yours trulv, .1. M. I'll ELI'. Dr. Feiiner's Blood and Liver. Rem edy and Nerve Tonic may well be (ailed "The conquering hero" of the times. It is the medical triumph of the age. Whoever has "the blues" should take it, for it regulates and re fiorcH the dlsordercd'system that gives rise to them. It always cures Billious-ner-s and Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Hwiduches, FlCVl'H A.v Aiil'B, SPLEEN Enlaik'E Mt'xrs, Scrofula, Erysipelas, Pimples, Blotches ami all Ski.v Euiptions and Blood Disokukus; Swelled Limbs anil Dropsy; Sleeplessness, Im paired Serves and Nervous Debility ; Restores flesh aud strength when the system is running down or going into decline; cures Female Weakness and Chronic Rheumatism, ami relieves Chronic Bronchitis, and all Lung and Throat difficulties. It does these things by striking at the root of disease, and removing its causes. Dr. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey will relieve any cough in one hour. Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief cures any pain, as Tooth-ache Neuralgia, Colic or Headache in 6 to 10 minutes, and readily relieves Rheumatism, Kid ney Complaint, Diarrluea, Dysentery. Dr Fenner's St. Vitus Dance Spe cific. One bottle always cures. For sale by Drs. T. S. Hartley and D. B. Day. Eggs 2p cts. a do., at Molester's. Mince Meat, raisins, carrants, pealed peaches, &c. at Morgester's. Graham, Wheat, Haxall and Corn Flour at Morgester's. Pearl meal and corn flour a new article at Morgester's. Fresh oysters always ou hand at Morgester's. Large stock of plug and smoking tobacco at Morgester's. Every thing usualls kept in a lirst-class grocery store can be found at Morgester's, List of Licenses for January Term, 1880. NOTICE is hereby given that the following persons have tiled their petitions for License in my office, and that they will be presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions on Wednes day, January 28th, at 2 o'clock P. M.; tavkr.v. Benezette, 1. Henry Blesli, 2. G. L. Wiuslow. Fox. 3. John Collins. Ridyway. 4. James McFarliu, 5. W. H. Sehrani, 6. Wm Healey. St. Mary's Boro. 7. Riley Brothers, 8. Joseph F. Wiudfelder, 9. Henry Luhr, 10. Lorenz Vogel, 11. William Gies. EATINO HOUSE. Fox. 12. James Laing, 13. Patrick Fa hey. Ridyway. 14. James Magiunis, la. G. T. Aaron. St. Mary's Boro. 1. Anthory Sehauer, 17. Jacob Kraus. STORE. St. Mary's Boro. 18. Joseph Wilhelm. "That if any person or persons shall neglect or refuse to lift his her or their License, within FIFTEEN DAY'S after the same has been grant ed such neglect or refusal shall be deemed a forfeiture of said License Purdou, U. d, page43. t KLi.. SfHCExi.to, Clerk Q. S. Dampen the Air Now. Am. Agriculturist for Jan. We can liadly too often suggest the importance of providing ample mois ture In all rooms heated by stoves, furnaces, steam pipes or hot water pipes. There are sound scientific reasons for this, as well as In the re sults of practical experience. As stated in "Short notes on Air" above, every degree of heat added to the at mjsphere in a room gives it a powerof absorbing and secreting moisture. The air in a room 20 by 20 feet and 10 feet high, at 32, holds, secrets, about 1 pints of water. The same air heated to "0, secrets upwards of two quarts of water, and unless this is supplied, it is hungry for more water, absorbs it from every accessible source, from the , furniture, from our bodies, and es pecially from the breathing organs the mouth, throat, and lungs leaving them dry and husky. Therefore, every time the air in the room is changed by the admission of fresh, cold air, and heated to 70, two quarts of water should be evaporated into the room. ' The strong objections some have to warm-air heaters huve arisen mainly from this cause. In using furnace heaters we always put into the hot air chamber extra water-pans besides any that are supplied by the manufacturers, and take good care to always have them filled with Mater. In stove-heated rooms there should usually be an evaporating surface of water equal to one square foot for every 12 feet square of flooring, and more if the water Is not on a hot place enough to keep it rapidly evaporating. Plants in room are mainly destroyed, or have a sickly growth, because the warm air becomes too dry and sucks out the very juices of the plants. The "house plants" "olive" or otherwise suffer similarly. In a warm room, a large towel frequently wet and wrung so as not to drip, and hung over a chair back near the stove, will make a marked difference in the com fortable feeling and healthfulncss of the atmosphere. Exposition ok 1876. Wandering through tlie United States section of this truly wonderful Exhibited, i.y perornamented and over-displayed as the most of it is, I came upon an elegant glass case, whose modesty was the more conspicuous from its neigh bors' finery, surmounted by the motto Diynis I'ra'niifi and displayed, in neat packages, the medical preparations of the house of Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co, Lowell, Mass. I was aware of the word-wide repu tation of this eminent firm, for the character aud quality of their goods, and remember well their agents in London, Messrs. Newberry, in St. Paul's Churchyard. Having a leisure hour, I determined to examine the contents of this case, myself, and I was surprised to see the delicate per fection to which they have brought their household remedies. I was chagrined at the reflect ion that, while we have at home the most skilful and, pre-eminently, the best physicians in the world, these Yankee doctors dis tance us so far in the line of popular medicines for family ubc. They have the sharpness to take ad vantage of the high scientific discoveries among us and make pills and potions as palata ble as they are salutary. I was told by a leadiug druggist in Philadelphia, that lr. Ayer's manufactory was the largest in America, giving employ ment to hundreds. I must go to Lowell and see it on my way home. Correspondence of th6 Loudou (Eng.) Teleyruph. Death in the Jail. For several weeks Sarah Grey, a young woman of seventeen or eighteen years of age, the mother of a child about three months old, has been confined in the county jail, and at the recent term of court was convicted of fornication, but tlie Judge taking pity upon her owing to her helpless condition, ordered that she be dismissed and sent to her home in Knox township. This privilege she did not take advantage of but re mained with the jailor, Mr. L. C. Smith, helping to do the work of the family. Last Sunday morning, at about live o'clock, she rapped at Mr. Smith's door and asked to come in, saying that her baby was dead. She was admitted aud Mr. Smith sum moned a physician, but it was too late, death having already taken place, caused uo doubt by strangulation, done accidentally by the mother in her anx iety to make it comfortable. The Sheriff provided a coffin for the corjise and it was decently interred in the old grave yard on Sunday evening. The mother, we understand, is an illiterate creature has not a particle of education and is the victim of some scoundrel who should have languished in prison in her stead. Hers is a case that calls for sympathy, but we are afraid that it will be given in such particles as to be entirely valueless, even professing christians wrapping themselves up in self-righteousness so closely that char ity cannot find its way out to such poor creatures as her, who is hardly capable of a proper appreciation of her pitiblo condition. Brookville lie- publican. The old and reliable firm of D S. Andrus & Co., of Williamsport, Pa., have been selling musical instruments for nearly twenty years. Those who purchase from such a firm buy with safety. Prices of organs at a monthly rental of live dollars, from $12-5 to $175, the very best, and will allow all the rent to apply on a purchase of the organ if they buy. Where will you get as good an offer? Woolen socks and mittens a Morgester's. Kid Gloves Ladies' and Gents' Buck gloves all kinds of gloves at P. K'. Wilcox CI railed Sclionl. PRIJriPAt'S KEPOHT FOR MOHTH r.VDlN'l JANUARY 1 180: if 3 ST TEACHERS. i r Mrs. .1. II. Johnson . Mr. ,1, II. Johnson .. Mammary Kt 70 Kl ftl 43 111 31 lasi i ih ) as Summary. 184 11() 80) 34 A written examination was held at the close of the month, from which the average class standing of the fol lowing pupils was ascertained. Tlie markings are based upon 100 as the standard, that being the highest per cent, attainable. The highest average class standing obtained by any pupil for the mouth is 109; lowest (lo; the best geueral average 99 ; lowest 45. DEPARTMENT NO. 2. H "A" OKAI5E. Lucy Neering . Eva Schrelner lantlia Schultz Katie Murphy Ella Locke Matie Locke Martha Groat Ada Miller Herman Lampe Johnnie Murphy Eugene Parsons Willie Miller Fred Aldrieli Mary Schreiner Lorenda Warner Katie Duvercaux "b" gkade. Frank Brown Grant Allen Willie Sweet Jackson Schultz George Schreiner Glcnni Johnson Eddie Sowers Bernie Murphy Willie Locke Flora Wcining Mary Lampe Edna Walker Mary Flannig.m Mary Mourtough "c" OKADK. Ella Whiteman Lillie Eruhout Allie Hoiightailing Hattie Cole Katie Flannigan George Wcining John O'Leary John Flannigan Otto Schreiner Charles Stoltz Harry, Lampe Hattie Whiteman Celia Miller "d" gkade. loo loo ti, 80 07 73 100, 100 100 2 IMS' 98 ; . 9H 89 08 97 09 94 llKI 1)4 100 7(i!l0(l lOo! '.18 loir or. 07! 08 loo loo 100 IflO 9'.' 100, 03! 97 98; , j 09 loo; Sl; 9;, lOOj SO, !I4 lot), !I0; 00 9ti: 'ill' 07 100 70 ():; 98 08 -Mi 100' i 118 100 2, w 100 loo 100 4 73,100 100: .()() 82 100 100, i 71 I 100; 90 98, 14! 92 9H, ttt; id, lUOj !4, oil 98 : F5. 8-1 95 7j OS l!!0 !.7i !l'.l 9(ii I2i !)4 'Ji 100 jlOO loo I 80: 94 1 100 loo 100 100 100 98 94 1O0 100 100 04 100 100 pill 82 100 70: 98; 88! 941 ion: 100 100, 74 98 10 98 101 92 100 100: 71 09 loo! 121 01 100 100; us pin: 88 100' 9i; 94; 88 9fl! hi 98i 7 98' 9i ioo; 94, 98' 97 100 100, 98i 70 1 911 ioo;ioo 1001 10O; 87 1 !4 1JI0, 8., 04 98 8: (:: loo !)S; pio! ioo! I -1 97 100 !0: 1)7 9o 92 (Ml 100 81 : 89 100 Ho 97 I Mamie McKean Lillie Manctt Hilda Olin Lizzie Mourtough Msiry UrofriMi Augusta Johnson Ella Hnrte liemlena Vetlitz Johnnie Allen Townie Colo 100 100 100 93 8 0J.10O, IOOi Ti 01 82 100 p.H! , 71 70 98. 100 j 09 TO U'JI lCi 82 100,100! I 7 91 !'0:ioo! 75 90 76 lO'-VK.O ! 09 100 IOO; 98: 82 95 70, 98; UOi 05 Those obtaining tlie best general average in primary department are as ' follows. "E" Grade-Eva Rhone, Willie Sowers. Charles Holquist. "F" Grade. Ella Neering, Harry Parsons, Freddie En h mt. "G" Grade. Pressie Straight and Annie Kellie. Visisors: Misses Ida Wilcox, Eula Schultz, Amanda Wilcox and Geor ginna Ames, Messrs. Max Kropp, J. C. Meifert and A. T. Aldricb. J. B. Johnson, Principal. TETKitsox's Magazine for January is already out, and a magnificent num ber it Is: a triumph of art, literature and fashion. The principal steel en graving, "A Message from the Sea," is one of rare beauty. It and its com panion, "The Runaway Pair," which illustrates a story by Frank Leo Bene dict, are alone worth tlie price of the number. The double size, colored, steel fashion plate is unrivaled, and will fascinate all the ladies. Then there is a large colored pattern, in Art needlework, a realiy superb affair, and such as would cost, at a retail store, fifty cents. We do not xaggerute in saying that tlie January number is a perfect gem of loveliness. Tlie stories are unusually good even for "Peter son." Mrs. AnnS. Stepheu begins a powerfully written novelet, "Lost," which is in her very best vein. In addition, there" are stories by Mrs. F. 11. Burnett, Mrs. R. Ha, ding Davis, "Josiah Allen's Wife," &c. By all means subscribe for this Magazine for 1S0. It is botli the cheapest and best of its kind. The price is only two dol lars a year. To clubs it is cheaper still, viz.: 4 copies for $0.50, with an extra copy gratis to tlie person getting up the club, or 6 copies for $8.oo, and both an extra copy and a superb mezzo tint, "Washington at Valley Forge." Specimens of tlie magazine sent gratis to persons wishing to get up clubs Address Charles J. Peterson, ;!00 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. N B. We will furnish "Peterson" with this paper for one year for three dol lars, cash in advance. The Boston Fire. Boston, December SO. Further de tails of the loss by fire last night considerably reduce the previous esti mates. It is now thought that the loss will be $500,000 on the buildings and as much more on the stock. The heaviest losers are" Rice, Kendall & Co , and Houghton, Osgood & Co., $150,000 each aud Rand, Avery & Co., 8100,1X10. Tlie aggregate damage to buildings by last night's fire was $319,800; in surance, $526,000; aggregate loss of merchandise and fixtures. $007,700, Insurance, $1,185,000. Stale Notes. Two brothers, Harry and Thomas Zimmerman, aged nine and ten years respectively of Bethlehem, Pa., were drowned Monday morning while playing on the ice, The Supreme court, of this State, has decided, in a case taken up from Washington county, that the mother inherits from an illegitimate son dy ing without issue, and that his wife is only entitled to a life interest in one-half of his estate. Persons contemplating bringing actions against country newspapers for libel, should read the following from the New Bethlehem Vindicator.' We see by the court proceedings of Arm strong county that Walker, the man who was going to sue us for libel, lias gone on a visit to tlie Western peni tentiary for a period of fifteen monhs. An Erie county colored gentleman stole a hog recently, which he killed. A string was tied around its legs, and the animal thrown around his neck. While crossing a fence with tlie stolen property, he slipped, the hog going on one side, the darky on the other, breaking his (Sambo's) neck causing instant death. This is evidence con clusive tlmt it is wrong to steal. ' About four o'clock Monday morn ing an explosion occurred in the Painterstown coal mine, near Irwin's Station, on tlie Pensylvania railroad some sixteen miles east of Pittsburg. Samuel Kistler, a married man, and Michael Kessler, who leaves a wife and four children, were instantly killed. Chris. Fry was seriously burned, This is the first explosion which lias ever occurred in these mines, aud it is intimated that it was caused by foul play, which could have been pro duced by reversing a trap or draft door thus shutting off air from tlie work ing entries. If the explosion hud oc curred an hour later sixty men would have been in the mine. Eii Vasbinder, Been Smith, Jno. Clark ami Robert Steward, the hun ters who left Brookville last October for the purpose of hunting in the Michigan forests, returned home last week. They say deer are exceedingly plenty in that locality, and, although this was a very poor season for the business, they succeeded in bagging forty-one. This was done by three of tiieni, the other party failing to make even one bite tlie iliist. They say tliey arc confident fully twenty-live more were killed, which they failed to cap ture, ou account of not having either dog or riiow. They report a very pleasant trip. Brookville Dcmm-ntt. Pittsburgh, December 2t. The indications are that Alleghany county will be able to effect a very satisfactory compromise on the rail mad riot losses. A consultation was held yesterday morning between representatives of tlie Pennsylvania railroad company, the county authorities, and a number of prominent citizens. The meeting was a private one, hut it is understood that the railroad comrianv scaled down their claims very considerably, and representatives of private claimants Intimated that they had similar propo sitions to otfer. It is probably that a public meeting wiil lie held at an early day, when the propositions will bi fully discussed and n commended for,, adoption. It is thought that the en tire claims can be reduced aiie-third or probably one-half. On Christmas Eve, during a hall at the Shilller Hose-house Lancaster Pa., a tight occurred, in which George Grolf, aged 23 years, was struck on the head with a blackjack. Little attention was paid to the matter at the time, but at 5 o'clock on Christmas morning Adam Grolf, living in the vicinity of the hose-house, was awak ened by knocking at his door, end. responding to the summons, he went down and found his injured brother sitting oil the step. He helped him in, and soon after sent for u physieion w ho did all he could to relieve the sufferer. Tlie latter remained uncon scious from that lime until! ten o'clock this morning, when lie died. Coroner Mishler held an inquest this afternoon at which two reputable physicians testified that deceased tiled from con gestion of tlie brain, produced by blows from some hard instrument. Tlie inquest then adjourned until to morrow evening, when it is expected witnesses able to disclose tlie name of the party who struck the fatal- blow will lie present. Dr. Day's Stomach and Nerve Tonic is tlie best remedy ii use for poor appetite, weakness 'and trembl ing in tlie stomach, pain after eating, heartburn, soreness una gnawing pains in tlie stomach, nervousness wIich tired, constipation and other diseases of the bowels arising from poor digestion. One bottle lasts ucarly three weeks. Price Jl.oO. Dr. Day's Cure for Head-ache is theonly remedy known that will atop an attack of sick or nervous head ache in its commencement; only three or four doses, half an hour apart, are necessary. Price oO cents a bottle. Dr. Day's Standard Cough Syrup will cure a cough witli fewer doses than any medicine in use. Price 50 cents a bottle. Dr. Day's Ear Drops will give the greatest relief in neuralgia of the face and will cure ear-ache Imuietli ately. Price 25 cents a bottle. Ask your druggist or storekeeper for these medicines jManiitacturetl by l). i Day, M. D., Ridgway, Pa. Jam Poles Middletown X-Cut Saws. Jeffard's, White'B and Mann's Axes. Tubular and 09 Lanterns. Files. Diston's X-C"t f.ws. Boynton's Lightning Saws. Corn Poppers. Coal Hods. Stove Shovels. Repairs furnished for any stove. Ax Handles. Pick Handles. i lb. Best Polish 10 cts. at No. 42 Mala street. aif9 Hniii lling by Mail. SOME OF THE THICK resorted to BY 8W1NDLEHS THE REVOLVER DO DOE AND THE SOL AH AGRAI'H SWINDLE. Many schemes are resorted to by swindlers to cheat people though tlie agency of the malls, aud among the cleverest recently discovered was that known as the revolver dodge. A firm pretended to send "good revolvers" to each purchaser remitting $3. The goods were purchased fi'tmi a firm in New York, ami thousands of revol vers were sent out through the mails. After a time, however and when the business had become very extensive the sending of revolvers suddenly ceased. The proprietors of tlie estab lishment then confined their attention solely to the receipt ami division among themselves of the remittances which were coining in great numbers. This, of course could not go tin for ever ami tine morning the proprietors all decamped. They however, left written orders with an agent for the receipt of their malls from the post office, and private instructions to tie liver tlie enclosure i to the wife of one of the proprietors. A flay or two later the proprietor of tlie New York -establishment from whom the revolvers had been pur chased, ami who seems also to have been a victim of tlie swindle, appeared upon the scene ami took possession ol all he could lay his hands on, as satis faction for his debt. Heseems to have attempted to make himself whole by continuing the business of sending re volvers in return for remittances re ceived, but he declined to fill the orders which had been received pre viously. One enterprising firm sent out a circular which read thus "The solargraph watch awarded a medal at the late fair, is a combina tion invention of the ancient sou dial and the mariner's compass. Its ex treme simplicity excites the wonder and surprise of all when they realize what it accomplishes The solargraph watch is inclosed in a neat metallic case, anil is as small aud com pact as the smallest ladies watch. It is furnished with a neat chain, and is worn in the vest pocket like any watch." A sample "solargraph watch" is found among the papers dealing with the subject. Tlie "neat metallic case" is of tlie value and general appearance of a small blacking box. Tlio "neat chain" i of the kind found by lucky purchasers of penny prize candy. The internal "works'' of tlio "watch'' con sist of a paper dial and a tiny magnetic needle The whole arrangment may have cost five cents The "unparalleled offer'' of the Bristol piano company is such a man ifest humbug that it is a marvel that anyone should have been duped by it. A flaming poster with a wood cut of a grand piano contains an offer to semi free "a beautiful piano, solid black walnut case," etc., to "any person who will forward us a, list of twenty persons in their locality who have no instrument and who you think would be liable to purchase a piano." The significant condition is appended that the persons sending the lit shall en close 15 "to cover expen.-es of box ing, packing, etc." Of course the whole affair was a barefaced swindle. Awi-'i'i. Accident. Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, of this borough, was burned to death on Thursday night, December 19th, under the following painful cir cumstances: Her husband, having returned home about 12 o'clock, re tired to bed, ami Mrs. Hill, finding the oil in tlie lantern very low, pro ceeded to till it. Bv some means tlio oil was spilt and her clothes caught lire. Hearing her wild screams, Mr. Hill jumped up from his bed and seized his wife, took her out on the back porch, where he stripped her of the burning garments, and then as sisted her to bed. The unfortunate woman died the next morning from her injuries. Huutzdalc yews. A Terriule Fall. A young mar ried man named Georgo Richards, residing in the "block-house," in West Clearlield, near the lower bridge, and wlio was employed as a carpenter at tlie new tannery buildings, met with an unfortunate and rather sell oils mishap on Tuesday forenoon of last week. He was working at tlie roof of one of the buildings when he accidentally fell to the frozen ground below, a distance of about Wiirty feet, alighting on his head and shoulders. Both of his arms were severely frac tured and he was hurt internally, having had several hemorrhages. He was immediately carried to his home, where a physician gave his injuries tlie necessary attention, ami bis re covery is probable, although the result of the accident cannot yet be deter mined. Clearfield Republican. New Bioura rn ical Dictionary. Prominent among the valuable feat ures of the New Edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, just issued, is tlie "New Biographical Dictionary," comprising about 10,000 names ot an cient and modern persons of renown, including iii'tny now living. In gives us the pronunciation of these names, the nationality, profession or occupa tion, date of birttl, and if known, the date fif death of each person. From its conciseness aud accuracy it sup plies a want long felt In this direction and adds very greatly to the value of this always valuable work. Prints. Tlie most desirable assort ment in Western Pennsylvania, now ou exhibition at Powell & Kime's mammoth sales rooms. McAfee, the tailor, lias just re ceived an extensive line of samples for tnefall and winter trade. Call and see for youree-lf. 11'. WILLIAMS. (Lute of uttnttiinvl.le). Physician ami,?" ar ireiin. HltUwiiv, Pa. Ofllcu In Hull 8 llrlok ItilllitliiK tup-stairs).) HeU'ronrcs J. D. HtnlVli. ft. L Vmini. 11. 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