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A. ParMmH, Jr. -
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THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 1881.
Entered at the Post-office at
ItlDClWAY, TA., A8 SECOND CLAB8
MAIL MATTER.
SEPUBLICAN STATE DOMINA
TION. FOR THEAPrPER,
SILAS M. BAII.Y,
of Fayette County.
General Silas M. Bailey. A man
who from bis youth up, has fought
the battle of Republicanism in ft
region where no hope nf success could
add vigor and seal to the contest, and
with no reward save the consciousness
of having served the cause be loved.
A man who has attested bis 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
gadier, by meritorious service on the
field.
A man who stood In the red hell of
battle nt Dralnville, on the Penin
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 ns he led his regi
ment to war. Speech of Attorney
General Palmer, hi Heimblican State
Convention.
Republican County Ticket.
Associate Judges,
W. H. Osteriiout, Ridgway Boro.
Erasmus Morey, Henezette.
Treasurer,
James Penfield, Ridgway Boro.
Commissioners,
Hi ham Carman, Spring Creek,
E. O. Aldrich, Jones.
Auditor,
J. S. Chamberlain, Horton.
President Arthur was 61 years old
Wednesday, Oct, 5. 1881, and weighs
215 pounds.
A magazine containing 300 pounds
of nitro-glycerlne, 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
thing of the men or the iron safe.
The Cincinnati Commercial says:
"MinneseU trill cover herself with
disgrace as deep as that which buried
Mississippi if her Legislature passes
Senator Pillsbury's bill to pay the rail
road debt at fifty cents on the dollar.
The Courts have decided that she is
responsible for the debt she Attempted
to repudiate, and good faith requires
its payment dollar for dollar. The
State is prosperous, moreover, and
abundantly able to satisfy the claim of
her creditors."
State Superintendent Illgbee has
issued a circular calling a Convention
full the Superintendents 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
iu Reading on the 17th day of January.
It is the design of the State Superin
tendent to gather such information
from papers read before the Conven
tion as to enable the making of the
utlLe btate.
Washington, October 17. An ad
dltlonnl amount of three and a-half
percent, 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 $5 ,300,000.
The secretary has not announced
whethes or not he will accept the $300
09!) 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 HHlhouse's instructions,
and if offered, he will receive the
usual amount of 12,000,000 of three and
one-half per cents, to-day for redemp
tion. The graceful manuerin which Presi
dent Arthur and his friends conduted
themselves lu the New York state
convention, has nonplussed the op
position and produced' an effort that
will, electric like, permeate the forces
that bring victory to the Republican
passes 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 necessitates a perfect
union within the Democratic fold, a
state of things that one month's exer
tions cannot bring aboutc
The Republicans nave good reason to
ongratulate themselves over. the re
sult and; Took for a victory ttinfc will
rfcure the best powibfo-gocdh) mould
Big into shape the new agencies at
Washington. Assured of the confi
dence of the great party that tri
umphed in. 1.8S0, Chester A. Arthur
au- puc forth energies which, cannot
fl.il to erown his official actions with
awufiff- Wiilhiuisport Q. d- Ji
The Abpcal to Republicans.
(Phllndelphlft Pren.)
The Prcu yields nothing to any Re
publican In its antagonism to machine
rule, Its desire for better politics within
the party, or that highest spirit of in
dependence which selects the best time
and place and methods to make Itself
felt and acoompllsh Its purpose. But
we object to, and shall continue to op
pose with what force we can command,
the movement inaugurated by Mr.
Wolfe, because:
I. The Republican candidate is a
man of high personal character. Ills
record Is without a blemish. In war
he bore himself gallautly. In peace
ho has discharged the duties of citizen
ship in a way to win the respect of
his neighbors without regard to party.
A quiet, modest gentleman, he does
not lack capacity to administer
intelligently and well the office of
State Treasurer.
II. The Independent battle should
be fought out within the Republican
party; a like onset was made in New
York against more brilliant leadership,
and the popular will has achieved a
victory which goes to the root of the
evil and embraces the whole organize
lion. The same force can and will
prevail in Pennsylvania if only the
struggle be maintained without flag'
ging or flinching, adopting for the
purpose the most effective weapons and
no others, keeping in view that the
fight Is for the reformation not for de
struction, refusing to be switched off
into any side issue by the bad advice of
well-meaning friends or the conniv
ance of crafty enemies. The situation,
notwithstanding all that is truthfully
to be said of it, does not justify revo
lution.
III. The isfuie In this contest is not
between the Republican party and the
mismanages of the party, but clearly
and unmistakably between the candi
date of the Republican State conven
tion and the candidate of the Demo
cratic State convention. There is no
shadow of a chance for Mr. Wolfe;
every vote for him is that much taken
from General Bailey, and Mr. Noble
has just that much lees to overcome.
This fact the Democrats appreciate,
and they will help Mr. Wolfe with
their organization. On election day
the Democratic ticket-holders at every
poll iu the State will bo provided with
Wolfe tickets, and where they cannot
get in a Noble ticket they will press a
Wolfe ticket On this point, then, the
question is reduced to this : Do Rcpub
licans prefer Mr. Noble, the Democrat,
to General Bailey, the Republican.
IV. It is the duty of Republicans
to stand by a good ticket. That duty
is the more obvious and urgent now
when impatient Republicans, desirous
of reform, hope to realize it iu the
election of a Democrat, and a Demo
crat surrounded by influences which
have disgusted aud alienated members
of his own party. The cause of pure
Republicanism developed in the late
convention a strength which, though
overborne, encourages its friends and
will Inspire them with the fire of a
new courage for the greater contest
which is to be waged next year. When
the popular will shall again prevail
within the Republican party, as we do
not for a moment doubt it will, the
defeated element will be expected to
stand by the organization, respect the
voice of the party as it shall have
spoken in convention, and give a loyal
support to the ticket. It devolves upon
independent Republicans at this time
to set the example of fealty to the
party. And then when the people's
victory comes they can of right order
out the whole Republican force, and
they will speak with the voice of un
impaired authority.
These reasons we hold to be sufficient
to command for the Republican nomi
nee the vote of every true Pennsylva
nia Republican.
Pension Attorneys.
The following from Washington
will be found of local Interest:
The Commissioner of Pensions has
issued a circular warning claimants
for pensions against attorneys who
claim to have peculiar advantages for
the prosecution of claims, inside in
fluence, etc. The Commissionerstates
that such representations are false and
delusive, and made to swindle claim
ant . He assures claimants that noth
ing will expedite the settlement of
claims so much as a prompt compli
ance with the requirements of the of
fice, sent to them direct, or through
their regularly consituted agents. In
claims possessing undoubted merit,
when the evidence required has been
furnished promptly, no great or un
necessary delay will occur.
A dispatch front Washington, un
der date of October 14th says: Attor
ney General MucVcagh leaves to
morrow for Philadelphia, lie 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
bis own term of office as ended by the
death of President Garfield.
The Bradford Era of Saturday
propounds this query: "Was there any
connection between the presence of
Orange Noble and the formation of a
Wolfe Club in this city last evening,
or was it only a coincidence?"
The Pittsburg Leader says: "The
death rate for the month of September
in this dry is almost unprecedented,
except during epidemics. In a month's
time the deaths of 414 people were re
corded, being an increase of 151 as
compared with the average for the
eight preceding years.''
The only physician we have had
in the family for three years is Peruna
the bent.
Still Another Victim.
HOW A FARMER WAS "TAKEN IN" TO
THE TUNH OF $1,000.
(Wellsboro Oasotte.)
In Bplte 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, a citi
zen of Dclmar about sixty years of age,
named Thomas Clark, was "taken In"
on the streets of this Boro yesterday
morning. It seems that a man came
up to Clark and engaged him In con
versation, and, as was intended by the
sharper, it gradually assumed a bet
ting turn. After they had both in
dulged in a great deal of Idle talk the
sharper turned away, seemingly tired
of the dialogue, with the remark that
Clark was an old Hooslcr, 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, lie said that he would
bet 200 that Clark could not show
fl,000. Clark replied that ho 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 C. C. Mathers & Co.. Clark
borrowed $1,000 of Charley Mathers,
and placing with it $00 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 be
placed in the hands of a third uninter
ested party to count. Pointing out an
accomplice in the crowd, the sharper
said to give him the money to count,
and without a word of objection Clark
placed the 51,000 iu his hands, and
stranger commenced counting the
money over slowly and carefully.
While all intently watching his ac
tions to see how the wager would
come out, it was but the work of an
instant tor hint to stuff the bills into
his pocket and run away. When the
bystanders recovered from their amaze
ment at such a bold proceeding, it was
too late to do any good the man
and money bad both disappeared.
The proper officers are on thu lookout
for suspicious characters, and Clark
says he can identify the third party
who held the money, but the proba
bilities of his seeing his $1,000 again
are very slim indeed, as the rascals are
probably beyond reach by this time.
The loss of the money is a severe blow
to Sir. Clark, hut it will leant mm a
lesson that he will never foriret. This
example should go to learn other
people never to bet on aunother man's
game.
The Sixth Comet.
Intelligence received at the Warner
Observatory, Rochester, N. Y., front
Bristol, England, states that Prof.
W. F. Denning discovered a blight
nesv comet on the 4th hist. It is
located in the constellation of La?.
right ascension 0 hours 22 minutes,
declination North 10 degrees, daily
motion 80 minutes East. This is the
sixth comet which has been seen
since May 1st, five being new dis
coveries, all but two of which were
first observed tiy Americans, and it is
certainly a high compliment to the
industry and skill of American as
tronomers that they have shown so
fine a record. The total amount
which Mr. H. H. Warner has given
in comet prizes during the past year is
Si, 300 which shows that the interest
taken in astronomical affairs is greatly
increasing.
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Washington, October 10. Ad
vices received here from Minnesota
indicate that there possibly may be
sonic difficulty in electing
. uiuuiii uic uciiiue, us u
Secretary
coiuinna-
tion of Democrats and repudiating Re
publicans is alleged to have been
formed to elect Makefield,amember of
the Legislature. There are twenty
six Democrats said to be pledged to
the coalition, and at present the result
of the dicker cannot bo told. The
general opinion of those on the ground
and best qualified to judge Is that the
scheme will fall through. Secretary
Windom is in favor of paying every
dollar of the indebtedness of the state,
and the Repudiationists are using
this fact as a handle to heat him for
the Senate. Senator Edgerton is in
Minnesota now, but will not allow his
name to be used as a candidate.
Dcnth of Dr. J. G. Holland.
New York, October 12 Dr. Josiah
Gilbert Holland, the well known au
thor and journalistj'died suddenly in
this city this morning. Ho was born
in Belchertown. Mass., July 24, 1819.
He first studied medicino and then
edited a literary journal in Spring
field. Iu May, 18-19, he became as
sociate editor of the Springfield lie
publican, and two years later one of
the proprietors, were he remained until
1800. Since 1870 he conducted Scrlb
ner's Monthly, He was widely knowu
as "Timothy Titcomb," his nom de
plume for all his didactic writings.
"Garnered Sheaves,'' a collection of
his poems, was published in 1873.
Washington, Oct. 16. There lias
ben considerable comment here to-day
as to whether the action of Congressman-elect
George D. Wise in fighting
a duel with Rlddleberger would dis
qualify him from holding a seat in the
House. The general opinion is that a
member can fight as many duels as be
pleases, provided he does not commit
murder, without imperilling his seat
in Congress. Each House is judge of
tho qualifications of its own member.
The law of Virginia disqualifies any
person engaging in a duel from holding
office in the State, but a member of
Congress is not a State o nicer.
A HARMLESS EXCHASOE.
A DUEL BETWEEN WISE AND RIDDLE
BERflER WITH FOUR ROUNDS AND
KO OWR HURT.
Richmond, Va., October 15. In yes
terday's first edition of the State there
appeared an editorial written by Rlch
arp F. Belrne, Jr., editor, In reference
to the alleged confession of W. Leigh
Wilson about the Blair letters, In the
course of which Mr. Belrne denounced
Captain II. II. Rlddleberger as being
unworthy of belief. In a later edition
of the same paper there appeared the
card of the Hon. Geo. D. Wlso auto
graphed last night also denouncing
Captain Rlddleberger as a liar and
and a scoundrel. Since that time the
public has been much excited in an
ticipation of hostile meetings between
the parties named. At about 0 o'clock
this evening Captain Rlddleberger and
two friends were seen to alight front a
carriage at the office of the Whig, 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.
Belrne's editorial, Copt. Rlddleberger
sent that gentleman a challenge to
mortal combat, and but a short time
after the second edition, with Captain
Wise's card, had made its appearance
the latter gentleman received a similar
invitation from Captain Rlddleberger.
All the parties left the city laBt even
ing to avoid arrest and arrangements
were speedily made for the two affairs.
Messrs. Rlddleberger and Belrne, ac
companied by their respective friends,
met at 8 o'clock this morning, near
Ashland, in Hanover county. But
when everything was iu readiness and
the seconds proceeded to load the
weapons, it was found that by an over
sight of Mr. Belrne'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 Rld
dleberger would wait no longer and
left the ground In order to fulfill the
engagement he had with Captalu
Wise. The place chosen for the sec
ond meeting was near the Henry
comity turnpike, about ten miles from
Richmond. Both parties were prompt
ly on the ground at 4 o'clock this even
ing. In this case nothing has been
left undone or unprovided, and iu a
few moments the principals were
placed opposite each other at a dis
tance of ten paces, armed with regular
smooth-bore dueling pistols and pre
pared for deadly work. Upon the first
fire Captain Wise's weapon snapped
but be remained unhurt by his oppo
nent's fire. This was followed by two
other rounds without either of the
combatants being hurt. It is reported
that Captain Wiso's hat was perforated
by a ball, while Capt. Riddleberger's
coat was pierced by a ball. At the end
of the third round the friends of both
stepped forward ond declared the vin
dication had been ample and that hos
tilities should cease. A mutual expla
nation followed.
Something Interesting.
HOW
MARRIAOE1IN PENNSYLVANIA
REVOKES A WILL.
Some very hard cases have arisen un
dcr our law in regards to this subject.
A man about to marry Las mado his
will in favor of his intended wife,
and a woman about to marry lias
made her will in favor of her intended
husband, and in both cases the wills
have been revoked by the marriage.
It has happened more than once that
purchasers who bought from the de
visees or legatees under a will have
found that they had failed to get a
title to tho whole property on account
of an outstanding claim on the part of
an afterborn child of the testator. It
is important, therefore, that the fol
lowing summary ot the law by the
late Chief Justice Reed should be kept
iu mind:
"1. The will of a single woman is
revoked by her subsequent marriage,
and is not revived by the death of her
husband.''
"2. If a man makes his will and
marries, and dies leaving a widow, so
far as regards the widow, he dies in
testate; that is, revoked pro tanto,x or
in that respect.
"3. If a man makes his will, and
has an after-born child or children not
provided for in said will, and dies
leaving such after-born child or child
ren, so far as regards such child or
children, he dies Intestate, and his
will is revoked pro tanto.'1
"4. If a man makes his will and
marries, aud dies leaving a widow and
child not provided for in such wilb
his will is not revoked absolutely, as
at common law, but only 2i'0 tanlo."
"5. If a man makes his will, mar
ries and dies, leaving a widow, but not
known heirs or kindred, it is clearly
revoked, so far as to give to his widow
both the real aud personal estate abso
lutely.'' The law refuses to admit that a man
can intend to disinherit his children,
unless he shows that intention by a
will made after they are born.
Money Wanted Instead of Clothing.
Detroit, October 12. The new fire
relief commission in this state issued
the following statement and appeal
this afternoon: The fire relief commis
sion of Michigan in returning their
thanks to the people of the United
States for their generous donations for
the relief of tho sufferers by the late
fires in this state, beg to report that
they have now an abundance of cloth
lug on hand for the supply of their
wants, and respectfully request that
further contributions to the commis
sion be made in money, except such
articles as quilts, comforts and blankets
of which aquantity can be used to
advantage. (Signed)
S. P. Baldwin, Chaiimau.
its faults, but In doing so we want to
f;lve it new vitality and moral vigor,
nstead of striking It down and over
throwing the Republicanism of the
Union with the Republicanism 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 Hag.
Peruna is a sure cure for bilious
ness and kiduey complaints; it has
no equal.
Election Proclamation,
TTTIIEREAS, In and by the 13th sec-
f f tlon of tlte ActoKienerai Assem
bly of Pennsylvania, passed July 2,
1850. entitled. "An act relating to the
election ol the Commonwealth," it is
enjoined on tne snerin oi every county
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to give nonce oi such elections to oe
held, and enumerate in such notice
what officers are to be elected. In
pursuance thereof, I, Thomas Sullivan,
ilhrh Sheriff of the county of Elk, do
therefore make kuown aud give the
nublic notice to the electors of said
county of Elk, that a general electiou
will be held in said county, on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1881.
(it being the second Tuesday of the
month) tor tne purpose ot electing tne
following officers to wit :
On person for Treasurer of the state
of Pennsylvania.
One person for Treasurer of the
county of Elk.
One person for Prothonctary, Relgls
ter and Recorder, and Clerk of the
several courts of Elk county
Three persons for Commissioners of
Elk county, each elector having the
privilege of votinc for two.
Two persons for Associate Judge of
Elk county.
Three persons for Auditors of Elk
county, each elector being privileged
to vote lor two.
And the qualified electors of the
county of Elk will hold their elections
in the several districts, ns follows:
Benrzett township, at the house of
Elizabeth Winslow.
Benzinger township, at the school
house on Michael street, near the Elk
ereeK uruigc,
1'ox township, at the Centreville
school house
Highland township, at the house of
Levi Ellithorp.
Horton township at the school
house near I). C. Oyster's hotel.
Jay township at the ;Wilcox Tan
ning and Lumber Co's office.
Millstone township, at the house of
Henry Derr, at barr's dam.
Ridgway township, at the court
house.
Ridgway borough at tho court
house.
Rolfe election district at Rolfe's
store.
Spring Creek township, at the
house of Thomas Irwin.
St. Marys Borough at the town hall
I also make known the following:
An Act regulating the mode of voting
at elections in the several counties
this Commonwealth, approved
March 30th, 1B0U.
Section 1. Be it enacted, etc
That the (nullified voters of the several
counties of the Commonwealth, at the
general, township, borough and special
election, are hereby hereafter au
thorized and required to vote, by
tickets printed or written, or partly
written ami partly printed, severally
classified as follows: One ticket shall
embrace the names of all Judges of
courts voted for, and to be labeled
outside "Judicary ;" one ticket shall
embrace the names of all the state offi
cers to be voted for, and bo labeled
"State;" one ticket shall embrace the
name of all county otliceas voted for,
Including the ottlce of Senator and
members of Assembly, if voted for,
and shall be labeled "County," etc.,
and each class shall be deposited in
separate ballot boxes.
I also make known and give notice
as in and by the lutn section ot altore
saiii act. that
Every person except justices of the
neace who shall hold any office of
appointment of profit or trust under
t he government of the United States,
or of any city or incorporated district,
whether a commissioned oliicer or
otherwise, a subordinate officer or
agent, who is or shall be employed
under the legislative, executive or
Judicial departments of tliis State
or the United States, or oi any city or
incorporated district, and also any
member of congress or of the State
Legislature, and of the select anil
rnmnion councils ofanvcitv. or com
minsioticr of any incorporated district,
Is bv law incapable of holding or ex
ercising at the same time the olfice or
nppoiutment of the judge, inspector or
clerk ot any election ot the common
wealth, ami no inspector, Judge or
any other officer of such election shall
be eligible to be voted for,
Also, in the 4th section of the act of
assembly entitled "An act relating to
elections and for other purposes." ap
proved April 7th, 1800, it is enacted
that the 14th section shall be so con
strued as to prevent any militia or
borough olllcers from serving as Judge
inspector or clerk, at any general or
special electiou in this Common
wealth.
Pursuant to the provisions continued
in the 13th section ot the act last afore
said, the return Judges of the afore
saiil district, leaving within twelve
miles of the piothonotary's office or
within twenty-four miles, if their rest
deuce be in a town, village or city
upon the hue of a railroad ieadin
to
the county seat, shall uetore two o
clock, post meridian, of the day after
the election and all other Judges shall
ueiore t welve o'clock meridian ot th
second day after election, deliver said
return together with return sheet, to
the proihonotary of the court of com
mon pleas of Elk county at Ridgway,
I also make known the following
section of an act approved the 30th
day of January, A. i). 1S74, entitled
"A further supplement to the act reg'
ulating elections iu this Common
wealth
Sec. 5. At all elections here
after held under the laws of this com
monwealth, the polls shall be opened
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P. M.
Sec. 9. All elections by the citi
zens shall be by ballot; every ballot
shall be numbered in order in which
it shall be received, and the number
recorded by the clerks on the list of
voters opposite the name of the elector
from whom received. And any voter
voting iwoor more, tickets, the several
lleKett so voted snail be numbered
with the number corresponding with
the number to the name of the voter
Any elector may write tils name
upon- his ticket or cause the same to
be written thereon.
Given under my hand at Ridgwav
tho 28th day of Sept., in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eighty-one and of the indepen
dence of the United States tho one
hundred and fifth.
THOMAS SULLIVAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office,
Ridgway, Pa., Sept. 5J8, 1881.
THE ELK CO. ADVOCATE
DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST
OF THE PEOPLE OF
ELK COUNTY.
Having an extended circulation it is
the best advertising medium.
THE OLDEST TAPER IN THE
COUNTY.
ESTABLISHED in 1850.
TERMS, m m $2 A YEAR.
:o:
JOB DEPARTMENT.
We print
Note-heads,
Bill-heads,
Letter-heads.
Envelopes,
Cards,
Tags.
Clwaper than the cheapest,
and on shortest notice-.
Orders by mail promply
attended to.
Address,
Henry A, Parsons, Jr.
Ridgway, Pa
ANNOUNCEMENT.
I hereby announce myself as on
Independent Candidate for the office
of County Treasurer of Elk county
subject to the decision of the voter
at the polls next November.
John Jj obster.
St. Marys, Sept- 15, 1881.
ELK CO. ADVOCATE BATES.
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henby A. PABS0K3, JB., Proprietor.
Republican Platform.
JtcBolved, That the Remtbllcan
fiarly of Pennsylvania is in the most
icnrty accord with the Administra
tion of President Garlield, and, while
uniting in the prayers of all good
nconle for his speedy recovery, pledges
continued fealty and the most active
suppport In the prompt and courag
eous correction of all governmental .
nbtises. As Republicans we are in
favor of nnv proper nnd well-consid
ered reform, either in the government
of the Nation, the State, municipality
or county, and we court suggestions
to any or all of these ends, and only
ask that In their advocacy well-estab-lishcd
safeguards shall not be hnrshly
supplanted by experiments. The Ad
ministration of President Garfield has
6et the right example in this direction,
and while firmly adhering to tne prin
ciples and better practices of the great
party wnicn euueu iu miu iinv.inc,
it yet insists upon initniuiuess anu
honesty in every branch ot tno public
service. That the bullet of an assassin ,
should not interrupt this work. It
should be pursued while its author
lives, and beyonu ins me, ji inrougu
increasing misfortune it should bo
taken away.
Jiisoti'crt, That tne iiepuuiican
party has ever been progressive ami
reformatory, and while realizing that
nothing in government is wholly
riulit we desire to be always Drave
enough to seek every avenue of ap
proach to the right to the end that nil
our neople may enjoy the ever increas
ing blessings of good government,.
Jcenoiwa, hum i-resitient jaines
Garfield, this tender and loving, thi.s
struggling and suffering, this pun? nnd
brave man, now becomes the beloved
of this people and the admired of all
our constituents assurances of deep
and benrtl'elt sympathy, and, keenly
appreciating tne value ol such a lite to
his country, we express the prayerful
hope- that lie limy soon be restored to
the discharge of the important duties
for which he is remarkably qualified
and from which by a peculiarly infa
mous crime and an undeserved as:iult
for a conscientious exercise of proper
executive power, lie has been teiujto
rarily withdrawn.
Jicsolvcd, That in State as in Na
tion, tho Republican party Is com
mitted to the course of economical
and honest administration; we de
mand the use of all necessary means
and the enforcement of all laws in
tended to prevent fraud and waste,
nnd we require a close and watehful
guardianship over all of the multifa
rious interests committed to the caro
of our organization.
Resolved., That in any revision of
our tariff legislation which may bo
made care shall be taken to discrimi
nate iu favor of our industries, and
thereby promote the causes which arc
rapidly making America a condoling
powerin finances, as it already is an
established leader in political thought.
Jicsolvcd, That the administration
of Governor f loyt merits Jtir warmest
approval. Wo regard with satisfac
tion the results of a purely Republi
can Administration under his leader
ship, in which all departments havo
been faithfully conducted, the credit
of the State raised to the highest
point, and its finances placed upon n
proper basis without increasing tho
burdens of the people.
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