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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
COmbats on the Ocean.

Among the extraordinary spectacles
sometimes witnessed by those who ego
down to the sea in ships" none are
more impressive than combat for the
supremacy between the monsters of the
deep. The battles of the swordfsh and
the whale are described as Homeric in
grandeur.
The swordfsh go in schools like
whales, and the attacks are regular sea-
fights. When the two troops meet, as
soon as the swordtish have betrayed
their presence by few bounds in the
air, the whales draw together and close
up their ranks. The swordfsh always
endeavors to take the whale in the
flank, either because its cruel instinct
has revealed to it the defect in the car
cass-for there exists near the brachial
fins of the whale spot where wounds
are mortal-or because the flank pre-
sents wider surface to its blows.
The swordfsh recoils to secure
greater impetus. If the movement es-
capes the keen eye of his adversary, the
whale is lost, for it receives the blow of
the enemy, and dies almost instantly.
But if the whale perceives the sword
fish at the instant of the rush, by n
spontaneous bound it springs clear of
the water its entire length, and falls on
its fanks with crash that resounds for
many leagues, and whitens the sea with
boiling foam. The gigantic animal has
only its tail for the defence. 1t tries to
strike it's enemy, and finishes him at a
single blow. But if the active sword
fish avoid the fatal tail, the battle be-
comes more terrible. The aggressor
springs from the water in his turn, falls
upon the whale, and attempts, not to
pierce, but to saw it with the teeth that
garnish its weapon. The sea is stained
with blood the fury of the whale is
boundless. The swordfish harnesses him,
strikes him on every side, kills him and
flies to other victories.
Often the swOrdfish has not time to
avoid the fall of the whale, and contents
itself with presenting it's sharp saw to
the flank of the gigantic animal which
is about to crush it. 1t then dies like
Maccabaus, smothered beneath the
weight of the elephant of the ocean.
Finally the whale gives a few last
bounds into the air, dragging its assas-
sin in is flight, and perishes as it kills
the monster OF which it was the victim.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
Bad News for BaIdheaded Men.

DIR. J. NJ. Toner, of Washington,
physician of large experience and a close
observer of facts, says that according
to his observations nearly all persons
Of both sexes who lived to the age of
eighty years and overretained a consid-
erable if not complete suit of hair at
the time of their deaths. He comedies
that there are exceptions to this rule,
but insists that large majority of per-
sons living at the age of eighty or up
ward retain a comparatively good suit
of hair, or are not bald. His hypothesis
is that a person who retains his hair
past the age of sixty-fve has good
prospect of living to be over eighty.
The rule may be tt sted by any one call
ing to mind the ages and condition Of
the hair of persons of his acquaintance
of the ages indicated, the condition of
whose hair is known to him. The vast
majority of persons who become bald,
or lose their hair, do so between
thirty-five and forty-fve, and these
rarely live to be over sixty-five or seven
ty years of age.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
The Dixon Disaster.
Nearly Sixty Women and children txiiie

A terrible accident, involving fear
full loss of life, occurred at Dixon, Illi-
nois. The rite of baptism was being
administered to a number of recent con-
verts to one of the Baptist churches at
a point in Rock river just below the
Truesdell iron bridge, and about two
hundred persons, including many la
dies and number of children, had
gathered on the bridge to witness the
ceremony. Suddenly, without warning,
the bridge gave way and precipitated
its living freight into the stream below
The scene which ensued was indescrib-
ably terrible. Struggling victims vain
ly endeavored to free themselves from
the ruins of the bridge and from each
other. Large crowds of people on the
banks rushed wildly to and fro, many
of them SO distracted with terror as to
be unable to render any assistance.
Others, more self-possessed, speedily
brought ropes, planhs and boats, and
went nobly to work to rescue the living
and recover the dead.
Some of those who were on the bridge
when it fell were SO near the edge that
they were able to reach land without
assistance, while others were fortunate
ly in reach of those on shore. Some
sixty dead bodies were taken from the
river. OF those saved twenty-four were
more or less injured, some fatally.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
How they Reached the Shore.

1t was a sight worth looking at yes
terday, says a late Milwaukee paper, to
see the ice-bound navigators coming
ashore from the steamers. In the fore
noon party of seven, among whom
was one young lady, came ashore over
the treacherous coating of snow and thin
ice, distance of mile or more. In
the afternoon another party started for
land. The provisions gave out on the
steamer, and as these gentlemen could
board no longer on board, each one took
a plank under his arm, and resolved to
board himself to the shore. And this
is the way it was done. The plank,
which measured about eight feet in
length was laid fiat, and the owner walk
ed along to the end. He then either
turned it over or pushed it forward its
length and walked over it as before,
never venturing foot beyond the end.
1t will be seen that in order to make a
distance of one mile in this manner, the
plank had to be turned over $50 times.
Every little while soft spot would let
one of the party into the water, gener-
ally as far as the knees, often to the
waist, and occasionally to the ears, which
was HoI 80 Sleuu hloloiIu 40 iHlSh'
be imagined, for the reason that in con-
sequence of it the navigators were not
only getting their board, but their wash
ing as well. The journey was certainly
ticklish one, but no serious accident
occurred. We notice this morning {
large spot of clear water between the
ice and the shore, which will be apt tc
make these journeys too hazardous ever
for the most adventurous.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

GONG TO START A DAILY.-The Fitch
burg (Mass) Sentinel, an excellent
paper, is going to start daily. We
are glad of it. We started a daily once.
We ran it nearly four months, and then
paused. Since then we take lively
interest in such enterprises. We have
no doubt the Sentinel people will make
the daily work, and We are quite posi-
tive it will make them work. A man
who goes through life without having
started daily paper misses a rare and
valuable experience. Falling down stairs
with a cook-stove will hardly compensate
him.-Danb1Ty NeiOS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

FLORENCE. The New York Observer
contains letter from Henry Day, about
Florence. That city is represented as
the most enjoyable place on the conti-
nent, and a very cheap spot to live in,
too. He says: ''You can hire a suite of
ten rooms i'll any kind of house you
please, from small domicile to palace,
and your rent will be from $400 to So,
900 per annum, and for this you will
have everything that your heart can
wish, even to private park filed with
rare tees and flowers. You can hire
men servants from 81 to $l2 per month.
Hotel board is about 81 day.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
EXPERIMENTS WITH FIsH.-Seth Gree

EXPERIMENTS WITH FIsH.-Seth Green
is constantly trying bold experiments.
For instance, he placed in the Genesee
River in 1871 over 5000 young shad,
with the object of seeing if they would
live in fresh water without going into
salt water, as their natural habits incline
them. Thay did live and thrive, and in
June, 1872, young shad were caught at
the mouth of the Genesee six inches
long. So up to this point the expert
ment has proven success. He intends
to keep on finding out the nature of all
fish and if they connot live in other
climes and localities than their own just
as well as man does.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
what is Your Life Worth .

No estimate can be made of the value of human
life. 1t is beyond appraisement The wealth of
the world weighed against it would kick the beam.
Yet how many precious lives are thrown away un-
Willingly. The laws of health are simple enough,
but they are not generally understood, and even
when understood too often disregarded. At
this season. for example, when 1t is expedient that
the physical system should be toned, regulated
and pur fed to enable 1t to endure without injury
the intense heats of summer, how many thousands,
of the feeble and delicate, neglect to fortify
themselves in this way against known danger.
Who is so ignorant as not to be aware that Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, when taken regularly, are
sure protection against intermlttents, remit
tents and all epidemtcs engendered by the
vapor-laden atmosphere of spring? Who does
not know that the same wholesome tonic and alter
attve If taken at proper intervals throughout the
summer, will prevent fevers, bilious attacks head
ache colic nervous debility, indigestion, and all
the long catalou ills to which heat and malaria
give rise Whoever wants a clean bill of health for
the most enervating Of the year. should take
time by the forelock and commence a course this
unequaled vegetable ixvigorant now
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

BOYS AND VULTUREs.-The following
comparison is from Arthur Helps new
work In tropical climates an over
laden mule falls down upon the sandy
plain, never to rise again. Forthwith, in
the dim distance, black speck is seen
to arise. 1t is the vulture which is
coming for feast. There is the same
phenomenon to be observed with boys
as with vultures. met with cab
accident the other day. The axle broke,
the wheels came in on both sides of the
cab, and we were at once pitiable
wreck. Thereupon, twenty or thirty
boys, appearing to rise out of the
ground, surrounded us. 1t is my firm
belief that misfortunate breed boys
without any superfuous assistance from
parents"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

A FAMILY FRIEND. No family should
be without Perry Davis PA1N-KILIER.
1t can be given to the infant for the
Collie and to the adult for Rheumatism
1t contains no deleterious drug, but
May be used for various ailments of
mankind. Mothers will find the PAIN
KILLER invaluable in the nursery; and
it should always be kept near at hand
in case of accident.-C0m.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

INDIsPENsABLE.- are some sim
pie remedies indispensable in any
family. Among these, the experience
of years assures us, should be recorded
Perry Davis VEGETABLE PAIN-K1LLER.
For both internal and external applica-
ton, we have found it of great value !;
can We recommend it for
colds, rheumatism, or fresh wounds
and bruises.-COn.,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
Frightened by Ponies.

A correspondent of the Atchison
(Kansas) Champion, writing from
Lakin, Kansas, gives the following ex-
planation of recent Indian scare: The
A., t. and S. Fe Railroad employees on
the section of track extending East of
this station, as was their custom, start
ed out in the morning with hand car
and had nearly reached the Eastern ex-
tremity of their section, vheu then saw
not far distant and speedily approach
ing them, score or more of Indians
mounted upon ponies. Without be-
slowing upon them the second glance,
the workmen turned and started back,
flying like the wind, which fortunately
favored them in their departure. The
men upon getting into the station, sta
ted that after running two miles they
perceptibly gained upon their pursuers,
and that when they arrived i'll sight of
the station, the Indians abandoned the
chase. They arrived safe and sound,
though much fatigued, as the perspia-
tion streaming from their countenances
gave unmistakable evidences of their
laborious efforts to escape. OF course
every one "gathered his gun," expect
ing an immediate attack. All on the
watch, through the telescope of a hunt
er's rifle SOLITARY horseman was
seen approaching, and coming up on a
lope, proved to be Frenchy, who had
been out with his pony hunting buffalo.
He gave us the second installment OF
Indian intelligence. He had beeh down
along the river and had crept up with
in shooting distance of herd of wild
horses, (Which abound here), and il
shooting had stampeded the entire
herd, which, running parallel with the
railroad, had in their turn stampedeG
the railroad employees on track repair
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

The Midnight Horror-Croup lis
instantly and effectually allayed by giving DIR.
Syrup. The lives of many suffering children
have been saved by administering this valuable
remedy in attacks of Group. All families where
there are children should keep it in the house.
Price 35 ceuts.- Conn.,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

Stop IT Now Not tomorrow, when
it may have settled dangerously on the lungs.
but today counteract that cough. heal that
irritated throat, and prevent the progress of
pulmonary inflammation with Hdle'S Honey OF
HorehOund and Tar Crittenton's. 7 9th
Avenue n. Y. Sold by all Druggists Com.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

The greatest novelty of modern medi-
col and chemical science il found in Dr. Pierce.
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets. or Tasteless, Coated
Concentrated Root and Herbal Juice, Anti
Bilious Granules-Scdrcely larger than mustard
as the large, repulsve pills, while they are
more easily taken and are pleasant in effect.
rs cents vial by Druggists. 629
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
Prof H. B. Wilson, State Superinten-

Prof. H. B. Wilson, State Superinten-
dent of Instruction in Minnesota, was
recently applied to for female teacher,
possessing certain qualifications, which
were set forth with painful elaborate
ness. He replied : 1 know of no lady
who can fill your bill. A goodlooking
woman who can teach Greek and Latin,
and run a high school of 100 pupils,
cannot be found. Good-looking women
never study Greek"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

Twelve years ago Connecticut farmer
killed himself by placing the muzzle of
a gun against his breast and discharging
it with a poker. Last week his son,
also farmer, in the same room, with
the same gun, and in the same manner,
took his life.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
FoR Inss nF AppErIrE- nrsnens

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia,
indigestion, Depression of Spirits and General
Debility, in their various forms. FERRo-PHos-
poRATED ELIXIR of CAIIsAYA made by CAswEL1..
HAZARD & Co.. New York, and sold by all drug
gists, is the best tonic. As a stimulant tonic
for patients. recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal. If taken during the
season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers-Corl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

A farmer in Berks County, Pennsyl-
vania, was recently swindled out of
several thousand dollars by sharper
operating in patent machines, and has
been compelled to sell his farm in con-
sequence.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

The all-gone feeling which people
sometimes speak of, is caused by. want of
proper action of the liver and heart. These
may be assisted, and the bowels regulated. by
Parsons PurQatire PiNs in small dOses-C Com
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

Coughs and olds.-Those who are
suffering from Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, &c, should try Bro,en's Bron-
cIidl TrocheS. ."-CO1u
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

Orders have been received from
Germany for Elmwood Collars. We should not
wonder if the Emperor William wore them,
they are SO nice.-Com
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

CRISTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE
stands unrivaled and alone. Its merits have
been so universally acknowledged that it would
be a supererogation to descant on them any
further-notning can beat it-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

DR.. Miller's Magnetic Balm.-Does
it contain electricity? 1t cures as if by mag
netic influence Neuralgia and all pain, and is
therefore being properly cahed Magnetic Balm.
See advertisement in this paper.-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
PAIN PAIN PAIN
WHERE IS THY RELIEvERp
Readers, you Will tnd it In that Favorite HON,
Remedy
PERRY DA VS. PAIN-KILLER.

b
1t has been tested in every variety Of climate and
by almost every nation known to Americans. It is
the almost constant companion and inestimable
f.iend of the missionary and traveller. on sea and
land and no one should trauel on lakes or rivers
icithOut A.
It's MERITS ARE UNSURPASSED
If you are suffering from INTERNAL PAIN
Itcenty to Thirty Drops in Little Water will al
most Instantly cure you There is nothing eqpal to
it, In few moments it cures
COtic, Cramps, SpGSmS, Heartburn, Diarrhpa
DySeMtery, Fhr Wind in the Bouels Sour
stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache.
Cures CHOLERA, when all other Remedies Fail
1t giues Instant Relief from Aching Teeth.
In sections Of the country where FEVER AMI
esteem.
FoR FEVER AND AGUE.-Take three tablespoon
fuls Of the Pdin-hWer III about half a piut Cf no
water, well sweetened with molasses as the attacl
IS coming on. Bathing freely the chest back, anC
bowels with the Pam Killer at the same tIms Re
peat the dose in twenty minutes if the III does
stop the chill Should il produce yomitinJ land i
probably VIII, If the stomach is very fouD, take
little Pdh-hWer in cold water sweetened Will
sugar after each spasm. Perseverance in the abov
cases OF this disease.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

Corn and flour are staple articles !:
but not more so than Johnson'S AnOdyne Lini-
meR, where known. 1t is good for children or
adults, for any internal soreness of the chest
OF bowels. and the best Pain Killer prepared,
under whatever name.-Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous
Cures effected with FLAGGs INSTANT RELIEF.
Aches, Pains. Sprains Bowel Complaints. ETC..
CANNOT EXIST if this great medicine is used.
Relief warranted or money refunded.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

The st. Louis veterans of the Mexi-
can war have formed a society. They
are about 100 in number.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
GREAT CHOLERA REMEDY
p AIN KILL Err.

II
1t is an External and Internal Remedy For sum.
mer Complaint or any other form Of bowel diseas Sc
in children or adults, it is almost certain
and has without doubt, been more successful IN
curing the various kinds Of CHOLERA than any
other known remedy or the most skillful ysioian
In INDIA, Africa and China, where this dreadful di
ease is more or less prevalent. the Pdin-KHer is
considered by the natives well by European
residents III those climates, A SURE REMEDY
and while 1t is most eff lent remedy for pain. il
Is perfectly safe medicine in the most unskillfu
hands. 1t has become household remedy, flom
the fact thatlt gives immediate and permanent re
lief 1t is purely vegetable preparation, ma dc
flom the best and purest materials, safe to keeI
and use in every family. 1t is recommended by
physicians and persons Of all classes, and to-day
after public trial Of thirty years-the average life
Of man-it stands unriva1ed and unexcelled
spreading its usefulness over the wide world.
Directions accompany each Bottle.
Price 25 cts, 30 cts, and 81 per Bottle.
PERRY DAVIS a SON, Proprietors,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
A WATCH FREE

act our agent Business light and honorable. $500
made in days. saleaDle as fiour Everyb body buys
it, Can't do without It. Must hayeit. No Gift Enter
prtse,no Humbug. Kelneuy Co., Pittsburgh Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22
95 to 800

@5 tn 900 per day. Agents wanted | All classes
ofworking people of either sex.yourc
or old, make more money at work for us in their
spare moments all the time than at anything else.
Particulars Free Address @. STINSON Co.. Port.
land. Me.
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PERRY DAVIS a SON, Proprietors,
Providence, RI.

j. NJ HAHHIS e CO., Clnclnnati d,
Proprietors for the Western and South Western
States.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
TOR SALE WHOLESALE BY
JOHN +. HENRY. New York
GRO q. GOODWIN CO., Boston.
JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY n 20, Philadelphia.
SOONER OR LArER, a neglected CoId will Geyelup
constant Cough. shortness of Breath Failing
Strength, and Wasting Z Flesh, all symptom attic
Of some serious Lung Affection, which may be
avoided or palltsted by using in time Dr.. Jayne's
Expeetorant -
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-05-22

q a Per Week IN CASH to good Agents
tDiO Address A. COULTER Co Charlotte Mich
HOW IT'S DONE. or the Secret Out
~ Mustache aud Whiskers in ~ days. THIS
GREAT SEC RET and 100 others. Gamblers Tri ks
Car.i"iogy, V.ntril, quism, all in the ORIGINAL
Book Of WONDER" Mailed for % cts. Au-
dress D. c. CUTLER. Cnrthage Illinois.
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n0VO Great oner Pictures Frames New
DU ~ JAY GOULD, 90 Bromheld st., Bost ton, Ms
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N Y v IN" 70
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-16
THE COTTON CROP.
WASHINGTON, Ju

WASHINGTON, July Is, 1873
The reports Of the condition OF the cotton crep
to the Department OF Agriculture to July indicate
as fOllows:-
Owing to the causes reported in June the crop is
generally from two to four weeks late throughout
dentedly wet for period varying from TWENTY-FIVE
The area Of cotton planted was sufficient to tax
the available labor to the utmost under the most
favorable circumstances. Consequently the excess
siveIy wet weather, preventing work and stimu-
lating the growth or grass and weeds, has not
only caused poor stands and grassy and other
wise unfavorable condition quite generally, but has
necessitated the abandonment OF large portions OF
the area planted-probably nearly enough to bring
the acreage down to what IL was last year. The
reports, with rare exceptions, are respondent In
tone, and picture somewhat gloomy prospect.
tendency to exaggerate the bad effects upon the
crops OF the uniavOrabe weather prevailing IN the
present and TO undervalue the chances OF recupe-
The reports show generally that the favorable
weather In inc ass Gays OF yune WAS navng .he
for the better. Cotton worms, caterpillars and
lice had made their appearance In small numbers
at several points, but, yet, have not OccasiOned
much apprehension OF serious damage. The aver
age condition for the cotton States not
ginta made up from all the counties reported, was
sos. In detail the condition reported by the figures
gives the following RESULT
| diton of 1Os; being placed at 100, above and 2
| below.
| South CarOna-16 counties average 81 Laurens
county averages 100, ali Others below.
| FIOrida-l0 counties, average 90; at 100. 3
| above and below.
Georga-5s counties, average "a; II counties at
| 100, 10 above and 81 below.
Alabama-36 counties. average So; counties at
| 100, 3 above and % below.
Mississipp-30 counties, average SO; counties at
100, 2 above and 20 below.
Louisana-19 cOun ties, average 80; l county at
100, 8 above and Is below.
Texas-50 counties, average IS: counties at 100,
s above and 10 below.
Arkansas-2s counties average 100; counties at
100, 4 above and l6 below.
Tennessee-24 counties, average 96; counties at
100, above and IL below.