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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

BEANs.-Charles D. Warner, in one
of his pleasant essays, speaking of beans
and their moral and aesthetic influence
on humanity, says :" Not to have baked
beans on Sunday is still, in some parts
of New England, a fracture of the twelfth
eommandent. The bean figures largely
in the economy of the old Bay State.
1t has its moral as well as its official uses
1t is given to the inmates of the State
prison at Charlestown, and is made a
moral test of character. In the kitchen
1 have seen rows of convicts seated at
the long table, sorting over the beans
for next days dinner throwing away
the black and imperfect ones. This is
the first step toward awakening in these
degraded beings the distinction between
good and bad. When they have learned
to sort out the bad beans, they have Ia
ken one step in the formation Of mora
character. So solicitous is this State Of
the morals of all her children"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

LUNAoY.-The Pail Mall Gazette tells
the following story =" The visiting
justices of certain inland English coun-
ty were inspecting lunatic asylum. A
female patient handed to one of them a
paper to read in vindication of her sani-
ty. After perusing part of the docu-
ment on the spot the justices put it aside
for the time being, coming to the con-
clusion that the very phraseology of the
writer was conclusive proof of her lunacy.
Upon subsequent and more careful
analysis of the petition it was found
that the sentences which had SO struck
the justices as conclusive of lunacy were
taken verbatim from leading article in
the London Daily Telegraph" Whether
the above should be considered as true,
or merely little editorial pleasantly, is
a question left to readers to solve for
themselves.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14
Effects Of Alcohol On Longevity.

The recent issue of the journal of
the Institute of Actuaries of Great
Britain and Ireland" contains q paper
read at the institute by Francis G. P.
Nelson, Esq, ESQ, Actuary, on "The
Influence of Occupation upon Health"
Mr.. Nelson shows the death-rate among
miners, among the workers and dealers
in metals, among gardeners, carpenters,
masons, shoemakers, butchers, domestic
servants, liquor dealers, etc. The result
is, that among those engaged in every
branch of the liquor traffic the death
rate is even higher than among miners.
Here are the rates 25 to 65 years of age
MORTALITY FOR ONE THOUSAND PERSONS
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

The AdulteratiOn of Food.

The London Daily Telegraph observes
that nothing would be easier than to
collect a budget of droll sayings and
comic anecdotes concerning adulteration
to relate how the sanctimonious grocer
bade his apprentice, when he sanded the
sugar, watered the tobacco, and roasted
the horsebeans for the coffee, come to
prayers; to tell how ground glass once
commonly went under the trade name of
"P. d." or pepper dust, and was actually
mixed with that condiment and to
glance at all the stock stories about
Mungo," or "Shoddy," or Devils
RS RSSsn ka in hboaE the tRsp RSspAsstieest0n ct
earth and tallow in cocoa the copperas
in pickles; the cocculus indicus and
grains of paradise in beer; the turpen-
tine and vitriol in gin; the sloe-leaves
and chopped birch brooms in tea; the
suet and water in butter; the unutter-
able and unknown nastiness in cheap
sausages. With the truth or the false
hood of most of these oft-told tales we
have, for the present, nothing to do.
The adulterator, it can not be too plainly
or strongly pointed out-whether the
food he garbles be intended for the sus-
tenance of man or for animals, on which
mankind feeds-is public enemy. He
whose wares poison the stomachs of pigs
or poultry, comes at last to poison our
selves, since we eat the flesh, the whole
some1ess of which has been deteriorted
by improper food. We are not among
those who would needlessly aggravate
the severity of our criminal code, or i'm
part the spirit of Draco into our mild
jurisprudence, but if there be one offence
which of all others calls for condign, Sc
we're, and ignominious punishment, it i;
that of the adulterator of food. HI
scatters his poison broadcast, and sow'
disease-perhaps death-over the whole
face of society,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14
A Caution,

An eminent English magistrate, wise,
learned, and most highly esteemed, re-
Gently died by his own hand, at the age
of fifty eight. This tragic end was mani
testify brought about by the nervous ex-
haustion and mental depression conse-
quent upon overworking both brain and
body. A dozen years ago the health of
this Judge began to suffer from his con-
slant labors, but he gave himself no
rest; work had become a habit with
him, and he continued to overload him
self. Three years ago depression OF
spirits and other signs of mental fatigue
and disease showed themselves. Still he
gave no reasonable attention to the laws
of health, and even refused to take the
ordinary recreation which was within
his reach. His labors during the past
summer had been specially exhausting,
and he often found himself unable to
sleep. 1t is stated that for two weeks
the overtired worker obtained no sleep.
Even then he persisted in keeping busy.
A few days before his death he became
exceedingly depressed and silent, his
memory failed, and various peculiarities
were noticed. He had always evinced
the greatest horror of the crime of self
destruction yet reason became so per-
verted that he sought relief from his suf-
ferings by suicide.
Such death is an impressive warn
ing to all brainworkers of the danger OF
constant and excessive exercise of that
delicate and sensitive organ. When de-
sire for gain, the temptations of ambi-
ton, the love of labor or study for its
own sake, or any motive, however laud-
able in itself, leads to the neglect of the
laws of health, it is time to check the i'm
pelling impulse. And the worker
who cannot sleep may well take instant
alarm. The mind must have rest, or il
will avenge itself fearfully.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14
POETR Y.
PRETTY MABEL.

Side by side with Pretty Mabel
Safe 1, with the sunshade down 1T
In the distance humm'd the Babel
Of the many-footed Town;
There we safe with looks unstable.
Now Of tenderness, Of frown.
"Must we part ? or may 1 lingerf
Wax the shadows, wanes the day"
Then. with voice as sweetest singer
That has almost died away,
"Gol" she said; but frightened finger
Said articulately, "Stayi'
Face to face with Pretty Mabel,
With the gauzy curtains drawn;
Till sense, am unable
To convey, began to dawn;
Till the slant sun flung the gable
Far athwart the sleepy lawn.
"Now 1 go. Adieu, adieu, lovel
This is weakness sweet, be strong.
Comes the football of the dew. Lowell
Philomel's reminding song"
$50 !" she said; 3" but 1 20, too, Lowell
Go with you, my life, slonEl'
Hand in hand with Pretty Mabel,
Through psrplexities of life;
Mid all other shiftiRgs stable,
Quiet mid surrounding strife;
No mere forms of pleasant fable,
But-a husband and a wife.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14
"Was Mr.. Brown a yerv nom,

"Was Mr.. Brown very popular man
when he lived in your town Z" inquired
busy-body of his friend. at should
think he was" replied the gentleman,
" as many persons endeavored to pre-
vent his leaving; and several of them,
including the sheriff's deputy, followed
him for some distance"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14
Per 1000 persons.

Mr.. Nelson says: Though no advo-
cate of teetotalism, this table certainly
presents facts of the utmost Importance
as to the influence of drinks and stimu-
lants upon health. In no
other class is such high death-rate pre-
sented as amongst the various occupa-
tions connected with drinks and stimu-
lants." The average death-rate here
given is forty years, for all living from
25 to 65 years of age.
Taking all living between 45 and 65
years of age, and the death-rate is as fol-
lows a tn r.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

Jet daisies worn in the hair are an in
dispensable adjunct to a fashionable
mourning toilette.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

The prettiest round hat of the season
is white Indian lace burnous, 1t may
be worn with any toilette,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1872-11-14

A tuft of ostrich feathers, with a gold
or silver aigrette, are much worn as a
head d-dress in evening toilet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
Osnlan & Hapeman.

This we'll known establishment is now thor.
0ughly we'll stocked with choice assortmen,
OF books, and especially Of such A. are designed
for holiday presents. Among these we notice
SCOTS. Thackernys, Read's, Dickens, Coorer's,
Southworths, Stoves and other popular works.
The works Of all the poets Of distinction, such
Shakespeare. Byron, Moore, Burns, SC, P.rtous
Life Of Greeley. Mark Twain's books, and all the
cell brated books of travel, science, a. we'll a.
leading works on serious subjects. These books
are all very handsomely bound, and make most
beautiful csnter.tab!e ornaments
The novels that come in sets are bonn in mi.
form styles and sizes to suit the taste of pur,has.
ers. Beside. the above, this firm have also
Photographic albums. the various sorts Of games,
aud children's books Of ali kinds in use in this
country. Call early and select your Chrissmat {
presents from full stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
Eelnnerance Leclurel.

On Tuesday evening, the 18th inst, II lecture will
be delivered at the Opera House under the auspi'
ces of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Socie.
ty, by the Rev. =. Terry, pastor OF St. COLUMBIA
Church' The Society proposes, during the coming
seasrsp = have course Of lectures, by prominent
gent.then from various parts of the country, and
requests the people of Ottawa TO aid the undertak.
ing. All that the Society ask is sufficient to pay
expenses, so that the admit,nhce fee will be a
mere nominal sum.
Thrre is no necessity to remit our people of
the many advantages TO be derived from such an
undertaking, or of the healthy influence it is cal.
culated to produce in our community. Hence it is
that the Society expect y large attendance at the
present lecturs, as the success now will in great
measure govern their future action in tins matter
They hope the citizens Of Ottawa will testify by
their presence on this occasion their appreciation
OF those traits of mind that should nsver be look.
Cd upon with indifference by any enlightened com.
munity' The title of the lecture will be given in
the next issue
Father Terry is Of course we'll and favorably
known oy every citizen of Ottawa, so that any de.
Iineaion of his ability us lecturer would be sim.
ply supcriuous.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
Furniture 1t Zlmmerman,s.

On yesterday W took half hours time to
look through the extensive stock Of goods in the
furniture line at Zimmerman establishment on
Madison street. This store has lately been stock.
ed with an extensive variety OF new goods, and
the assortment is now very full, comprising al.
most everything one could think of belonging to
cabinet ware. Among tho leading articles are
splendid fancy beadsteads OF black walnut, rich.
ly and slsborately carved, also different varieties
Of chamber sets, bureaus. fancy chairs, great
number of fancy marble top tables. stands, hat
and coat racks. sofas, lounges. easy chairs for
gents and ladies' The supply of mattresses EN-.
braces the celebrated wire wove and other kinds.
He has an ample stock Of common goods of all
descriptions, and all goods have been marked
down to corn prices. Farmers will get the full
worth Of their money and substantial goods
here.
1t will pay to call and see this stock before
looking elsewhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
Steam Fire Engine.

The Chicago Journal of Thursday contains &
SPECIAL telegram from here that "Ottawa 10 to
have Silsby steam fire engine" aud that "shs
engine ia to DO given us for three months on
trial" This will be news to the committee si
the council % we'll A. the manufacturers Of the
engine. The statement has no other found q.
tion than that Mr.. Silshy was willing to let the
council see his engine work, and, if CONVENIENT,
he would exhibit one here next week. But
the council have not ss yet decided what kind Of
steamer to purchase; and Furthermore. in the
present condition of our eityS finances, the
council has virtually decided not to bay a steam.
er unless liberal subscription shall be made by
citizens for that purpose.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

CHRIsTMAs sJEwELRI.-Diskey'.js jswelry store
presents very attractive appearance. It is fill.
ed With most beautiful silverwars Of every des.
cription. and Of the richest aud most ornate de.
signs, o'rnprisng tea sets, fancy cake and fruit
basket, and stands, card receivers ollvarlous
styles pickle dishes, celery stands, cruet stands,
fauoy ornamental boque, holders. Also large
and choice assortment Of gold and silver watches
gold chains and speciality Of hair jewelry, made
to order, in the most tasteful designs, and, in
short. every thing in the way Of ear rings finger.
rings, breast pins and everything that one can
think OF suited for Cbristmas presents. and
prices on everything to suit the. times, At
Dickey's old stand at the southwest corner o!
Columbus and Main streets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

ADVENT LECrU UHE The advent lectures At the
Episcopal church, on Thursday evening, BY the
Rev j. Wilkinson, Of Chicago, was listened to
with manifestations of the deepest interest and
delight, BY large congregation, notwithstand.
ing tho exhibition at the Opera House had drawn
many in that direction.
The second lecture OF the course will BE- deliv.
cred 1t tho same place on Thursday evening next
Dec. 18th, by the Rev. G. A. Gilbert, rector oi
Christ Church, Joliet. Subject: "Holy Scrip.
turen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS has Just re.
oeived new supply of pretty slippers for ladies
and gents. just the thing for nice, acceptible
Christmas present. He has also good stock of
fancy buttoned and laced boots of the very new.
est and most stylish cut No gaiter or boot that
has yet been invented can possibly set off a
lady's foot to such advantage as these new styles
Call and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
More New Goods.

Mr. Gillen, OF the old reliable house Of Red.
diok & Gillsn, is absent on duty. He is Sc.
lseting new supply Of goods, among which
are the latest fashions in dress goods. Go and
SEQ the newest styles in the stock lately received
This house are still rushing off their winte,
stock at greatly reduced prices, and arc offer.
ing great bargains, and will continue to do 60
for the next four weeks, IS their heavy assort.
ment must be reduced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

CHOICE MEATs.-Ths finest display Of fresh
meats OF various kinds that we have lately seen
was to be found on yesterday At Sam. Drefus u
Cos Post Office and Fox River meat markets,
the latter on the corner opposise D,okeys jewel.
ry store. They also have fine supply of tripe
put up in the best manner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
WI. Hull!

For the third time this fall we
have been compelled by our large
increase Of trade to almost entire
ly replenish our stock, and have
opened this week the third install
ment of winter goods, making our
stock again full and complete, and
we will guarantee the prices low
er than any house that every two
weeks makes great reductions in
prices.
We make the prices to start
with so low that the goods will
sell.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
TAX REcEIprs.-Tax Recsipes, neatly printed
on good paper, for sale at Osman b Hapsman's

6 QuANDARY.-A certain intelligent farmer the
other day seemed to be in a quaudary, for he
stood still in the middle of the crossing he look.
ed east and ives. and then north, and at last he
made right.about.face and forward marched
south aud stormed M. Stefel and Co.'S. battery
OF fine clothing. He bought enough for the pres
ent campaign at the honest White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Dress goods Of every description, including
French and Irish poplins, French and English
merinoes, satns, empress cloths. Scotch plaids,
cashmeres, black and colorsd alpaccss, and host
of others too numerous to mention, at prices to
suit the times at D. Hesnan s. Co.'S. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

LOOK HERE.-Leahy has just received at the
old stand, large stock of buffalo over-shoes and
Alaska CATERS, as we'll as general assortment
Of other goods in the boot and shoe line. He
has nice lot OF button vaiters and ncy slip.
pers enough for everybody. They are OK for
Christmas gifts. Call around.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Go and see the new style Of picture. and
frames at Bowman's gallery. They are elegant
and appropriate for presents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

MRS. GREGG has very fius stock Of Millin.
cry Goods suitable for Christmas presents,
which she offers at small advance on Goa, in
order to close out her business ny the first or
middle of January next.
Now is your time. friends, to save money.
This is no humbug SARAH GREGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

The Baptist Denomi nation is the subjec,
chosen for Rev. Mr.. Sturtevants lecture at the
Congregational church on Sunday evening next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

A good black alpaca for 35 cents . good kid
. good waterproof cloak for $l.OO; good table
linen for 25 cents. and everything else at equally
low rates, ut D. Heenan & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

TUNE Your PIANO.-Mr. Zeuch, Of the Great
Western Band, will b at Mrs. Brewers Aoade.
my Of Music in a few days, when hs will attend
to oil orders for piano tuning that may be left.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

1t il almost needless to call the attention of
the ladies of Ottawa and vicinity :s the great
bargains in Millinery and Fancy Goods to be
had at Phelp. & Mallorys. Most OF them have
heard Of their great closing ont sale and tho fact
that they are selling their elegant and choice 80.
lection OF goods at cost prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
Millinery Headquarters.

I have just received splendid stock Of millu.
cry goods, which will sell at cost for the next
30 days, to make room for my spring stock.
MRS. E. HARPER,
No. 137 Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

GROCERIES AT COsT"-Mrs. NJ. L. Pierpue
has fine stock Of groceries at tho store Of her
late husband, Lawrence Pisrgue. on the west
eide, next door to Schseffer's Hall. She has
lately added large assortment of the best of
goods to her stock, but, desirous Of closing out
the whole establishment to quit business, offers
the entire stock AT COST!
Now is q good chance to get choice family
groceries cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

sKArRs.-The celebrated Shirley N. Y. skate,
the best in use. Also skates repaired and sharp.
sned in the best style and on short notice, and
skates for men, women and children at
EBERsOL. & KRoUsE's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

GENTLEMEN, REMEMBER When you want
TO buy winter clothing, gentlemen. remember
that We have large stock, which we are selling
at extremely low prices.
LYNCH, BEATTY & O'KANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

fyou are in want of good pair of boots OF
shoes. rubbers or arctic overshoes, call a. D.
Heenan & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

That low price sale of boots and shoes is the
rage at Megafius. He says he is bound TO have
money, and must sell his goods at low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

WANTED.-Two gentlemen will find com
Portable rooms and good board at my rssidesee
on Main St., one block west Of Walker street
near the c., B. Il @. depot Terms reasonable
A, F, CAoURIIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

The kSABE PIANO used by Wights Comedy
Company last week had been rented OF Mrs
Brewer. and was pronounced by Prof Won Brun
one of the finest instruments he ever touched
fine enough for the great Rubsnstein himself 20
give concert upon. Prot. Won B. is pianist Of
no ordinary ability, and considers the Knabe pi.
ano al instrument Of great merit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
We WILL,

We have large and well assorted stock o.
Readynaade CoIiin9 which ICE ,ciU sell At cost.
LYNCH, BEATTY & O'RANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Now is the time to subscribe for msgazine
and papers for the coming year. Osman
Hapsm.n receive subscriptions FOR al the prin
cipsl papers snd magazines in the United States
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

If you want ins beaver or q chnchila, or
melton overcoat at wholesale price, 60 to the
white corner, whero you oan get them at from
5000 to $500 N. STIEFEL & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

CLOTHING AT CosT.-Lynch, Beatty 4
O'kane advertise their extensive stock Of ready.
made clothing At cost. They have mems and
boys full suits. suited to persons in any oecupa-
tion, and, ss they offer to sell those goods at
cost. they mean just what they say.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities dong al kinds OF job Work in the va
ous styles Of the art surpassed N this
We respectfully solicit those wishing yihng done in this
line to give call. By the judicious liberal Use u
prRers Ink many mans fortune has hcen made and the
Geld Is still open. Try II.
Orders by mall promptly attended to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Cloths. Flannels, and white aud colored blani
cts, at bottom prices at d. Heenan Il Coz.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

The best, most beautiful and useful holiday
present 10 one Of the Esns Sewing N Hachines.
Sold BY u. w. Fox. 9S Madison street, west Of
tAs side out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

BEAuT1Es.-Ths porcelain pictures made at
Bowmsn's Gallery are pronounced BY the most
fastidioua 70 bs ''perfecsly elegant"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

II you want bargain in any king Of substan
tial winter clothing, 20 to 8. @. Bsrnett's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Henry Walther has few car loads Of toys OF
the prettiest kinds-all bran new, from Santa
Claus OVID toy shop, at tho back OF the north
pole.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Splendid gilt frames and velvet csses for por
celain pictures at Bownan's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

DR., J. E. Walker, of Chicago, is at the Gilt
tor Hotel to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Young men, If you want neat, we'll mac
suit, and of the latest cut, you can ee. /. at
Stiefel Il Cos. Clothing Bazaar cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-12-07

Festivals, private parties. and the like, can
be supplied at moments notice with fancy
candie', fruits and splendid oysters direct from
Baltimore, at Henry Walthsr'e.