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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
There is no Death.

If it be true that nature abhors a
vacuum, it is equally true that the
Great Creator abhors death and glories
in life There is really no such thing
as death-the term is misnomer, used
to designate the changes which occur
in life. Life, eternal life, is created by
the laws of Almighty will-power, which
are as immutable in their application as
is the existence of the Creator Himself.
When God made life, He made every
thing necessary to sustain it, but left
it for mans progressive intelligence to
discover, convert and utilize. Good
medicine is to the ailing physique what
good fuel is to the expiring flame the
better the fuel, the quicker the. fire
the better the medicine, the quicker
comes relief from pain. California Vine,
gar Bitters is life's elixir for old Oh
young. Use this medicine properly and
you will live to good old age without
those physical ailments which make
seventy years burden.-Cen''
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
THE DIPHTHERIA.
A Fearful Scourge---What should be Dt

A Fearful scourge---What should he Done
A fearful scourge, the diphtheria, is
now affecting many sections, large and
small, of the United States, and there is
every reason to believe that it will extend
rather than decline in its ravages. SO
important has the matter of its arrest
become, that meeting of the leading
physicians of New York city was lately
held, and the origin, rise and progress of
the scoruge was carefully considered. 1t
was known that in New York the deaths
by diphtheria had grown gradually every
year from So in 1859 TO !, ,15l in 1873,
with q considerable increase in 1874.
The physicians, after deliberatiOn, arrived
at the following practical cOnclusions
/. If diphtheria as.gained fOOthold
III any city or populous neighborhood, it
selects certain localities in which its per-
sistence is speedily marked, and its per-
sistence, as shown by repeated outbreaks
or continued prevalence, seems to hold
an important relation to certain condi-
tions of soil, drainage, and sanitary wants
of dwellings,, which admit of preventive
measures.
2. The extension of the disease from
one individual to another and to entire
households or families, and from family
to family, and from place to place, are
facts so well proved in the history of the
disease that the entire separation of the
sick from the well, at least of children
sick with this disease from all others,
should be regarded as a first-rate sanitary
duty,
g. That the immediate sanitary as well
as perfect medical care of every family
exposed to it seems to be duty required
by every consideration of humanity and
public health.
4. That complete and exact record of
diphtheria as it prevails in any locality is
duty of much Importance to society,
and that, for the purpose of promoting
the successful discharge of this duty to
society and the medical profession, the
Public Health Association of the city OF
New York respectfully submits the fol
lowing resolution as embodying its view
upon the subject:
Resolved, That every Board of Health
every county and city medical society
and every practitioner of medicine in the
State of New York, is most respectfully
urged to cause a correct record to bt
prepared concerning the beginning
progress, local, domestic, and hygieniC
conditions under which diphtheria occurs
in any place in the State.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
Tweed's Prison Life.

The warden of the prison in which
VIM. NJ. Tweed is confined says, in re-
ply to charges that he had taken Tweed
to his own house against prison rules :
About p. NJ, on Just previous to my
leaving the prison for the night, visited
him, as l always made practice of do
ing, before leaving for my house. L
found him very much excited and COM
planning, saying that the room was too
close-that he could not get air enough
constantly walking the floor, and tell
ing Inc that he might as well be dead as
alive.
l talked with him a short time and left
him. Fearing the possibility Of an
appopletic stroke, as often indicated to
me by former chief of staff, under a
certain state of excitement and want of
sufficient air, and for the circulation and
driving the blood from the head, /
particularly directed the hallkeeper, Mr..
Mcdonald, prior to Mr.. Tweed's retiring
for the night, to walk him from the
prison to my house, as | wished to see
what change, if any, this walk had pro-
duced. On Mr.. Tweed's reaching the
house with the keeper found him so
much exhausted and SO weak | asked
him to come into the kitchen, where he
had a cup of tea and some toast. I take
this opportunity to state that it is almost
a daily occurrence that prisoners work
ing about the grounds in the vicinity OF
my house, becoming sick or exhausted,
are often taken into my kitchen and there
refreshed by taking a cup of tea and
other nourishment. Common humanity
dictates that to me; besides, feel the
responsibility of guarding their health,
as we'll as their safe custody.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
Nh Place like Home.

There was formerly a prison at Gran
by, Connecticut, which was popularly
known as Newgate, after the English
prison of that name. IL was, in reality,
an old, abandoned copper mine, and is
described as horrible hole. A writer
relates some interesting "reminiscences of
this place, among which is the follow
ing:
cone would imagine that confinement
in this dreadful prison, chained to the
damp rocks, and passing months and
years in darkness, condemned to hard
fare, and even sleeping on damp straw
laid on shelves hewn out of the oozing
rock, twenty to fifty feet underground,
would not be conducive to length of
years. 1t did cause rheumatism and
other disorders, yet there were some
long Lived men among these unfortunate
wretches. One, Prince Mortimer, a
negro convict, died in the prison at the
age of one hundred and ten years. His
time had expired, but they could not
induce him to leave that hideous cave.
Once he went out and wandered about
for while, but came back, and begged
to be allowed to die III his dungeon. The
privilege was granted him. There is
no place like home
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
Meeting his Brother.

The following story is told of an old
Kentuckian whose name was John Kel
ley He ran away from home i'll Eng
land, and served through the Revolu-
tionary war, crossing the Delaware twice
on the ice with the army under Washing
ton. He was also in the trenches OF
Yorktown when CORVALLIS surrendered.
During the war, being in the infantry, q
British cavalryman was about to strike
him with sabre, and would doubtless
have killed him, when he looked up, and
amutual recognition instantly took place.
He had met his brother, and they were
on opposite sides The tide of battle
separated them before they had time to
more than exchange salutations, and
they never met again. Mr.. Kelley after.
ward learned that his brother had been
sent with some British troops to South
Carolina, to operate against Marion.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
4 Cattle Case.

In the Kincardineshire (Scotland)
Sheriff Court the other day, before Sher-
if Wilson, William Falconcr, farmer,
waa accused of cruelty to animals by
having cut off the horns from a number
of cattle belonging to him. Cattle are
kept in courts all over the country dur
ing the winter, and it happens OCCASION
ally that horned beasts infiict serious and
sometimes fatal injuries on the others
Falconer pleaded "Not guilty." and
leading agriculturists from all quarters
We're examined as witnesses, 1t appears
that the horning was universally per
formed, and that it was regarded as
really necessary, For the authorities it
was stated that horning was a most pain
full operation; that it was not required
and in England cattle having horns were
rendered harmless by their horns being
! bluntcd and knobs put on them. The
| sheriff, Mt the close of the trial, which
excited much interest, found the charge
not proven; but remarked that if simi
lar prosecution were instituted and if i
appeared that the English system haC
not been tried, he would not hold ou
hopes of such a lenient view being
taken
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
Questions for Discussion.

The Oranges of Iowa issue every
month list of questions for the farmers
to discuss. Here is the last lot
Main Question-What benefits have
been secured to the producing classes
through the organization of the Order
of Patrons of Husbandry2
Sub-questions-1. What benefits il
the matter of social culture and enjoy
mentl
2. What benefits in the matter of fl
nancial and material advancement
8. What benefits in the matter of such
education as relates to methods of farm
practice Z"
4. What benefits in the matter of sucl
education as relates to public affairs, tC
knowledge of finance, and to the increas
ing influence of farmers as class9
5. What benefits in the matter of gen
eral welfare!
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
ScasOnabie Advice.

SO many fires originate in carelessness
or thoughtlessness that precautions need
to be kept in mind. Housekeepers
should remember the following: Matches
should be kept i'll metal or earthern
vessels, and out of the reach of children
do not deposit ashes in a wooden vessel
never put llindling wood on top of stove
to dry; never leave clothes near CRATE
or fire place to dry; never use any kind
of oil to kindlc a fire; always fill and
trim lamps by daylight, and never near a
fire; never allow fluids used for lamps to
be kept in room where light or fire
is used ; see that stove pipes enter we'll
in the chimney. Persons who have re-
spOnsibilities i'll connection with some
place of business should not forget that.
Before leaving the place of business all
lights and fires should be carefully ex-
amined benzine, naphtha, gasoline,
camphene, vrnish, tupentine, ETC.,
should never be drawn by candle or
lamp light, or in room where there is a
fire; sand in place of sawdust should be
used on the floors of oil stores, drug
stores, ETC.. wire-work should be put
over gas-lights in show windows always
use a closed lantern, and never allow
smoking in barns, stables, warehouses,
or in stores where goods are closely
packed; keep shavings and fine kindling
wood away from the steam-boilers and
furnaces; keep lofts, cupboards, corners,
boxes, etc, free from greasy rags; never
use light i'll examining a gas-meter
Everybody should remember to keer
all lights as far from curtains as possible
never to pour out liquor near an open
light; never take light into a clothes
closet; never smoke or read in bed by
candle or lamp light; never blow out &
fluid lamp; never throw burning match
on the floor or into the waste-pape,
basket.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
DR.. Picrce,s Fayorite Prescription

Is very strongly recommended by the Medical
Faculty, and is largely prescribed among their
female patients. II is worthy of all confidence,
as may be seen from the following testimonial
ATLANTA, ILL.,, July 14th, 1873.
DR.. II. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, \. Y.
Dear Si'-l have not words to express my
gratitude to you for your advice and assistance
in my case. There is not one who has used
your medicines since they have been brought
here but that can say with me they lave been
greatly benefited. Since have been so helped
by its use, six or seven around me left off all
doctors and other medicines, and now use it in
their families, after being cured of the same
disease as mine. You do not know what a Won
der it created III our city by its restoring my
sister wrote you about for she had been under
the care of three OF our best doctors but could
not sit up but for few minutes at one time.
| begged of her to try your medicines, and be-
fore she had used half of the bottles she could
so all around the yard, and has now Just come
home from visit five miles away.
Mrs. THos. MCFARLAND.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
Maine Ship Building.

The Portland Press has prepared an
exhibit of the amount of tonnage built
in Maine during the year 1874, from
which it appears that the whole number
of vessels built and registered during
the year as far as reported is: Ships,
10; barientines, IL; barks, %; briggs,
ID; schooners, 104; steamers, ); tugs, 4
other vessels, Z: total tonnage OF same,
7J, 533 tons. Number of vessels regis
tered, built, and building, and to be
completed within the year: Ships, 10
barkentines, u; barks, 33; brigs, Is
schooners, 11S; steamers, ); tugs,
other vessels, 13; aggregate tonnage Of
same, 90,G21.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

BIG CASTOR BEANs.-The Garnett
(Kan.) PLaindeaIer says : "In the
neighboring county of Franklin it is
estimated that more stock has been killed
by eating caster beans this fall and winter
than the entire crop in the county was
worth. There seems to be great ignor-
ance on this subject. The beans are sure
death to horses and cattle, but are said
to be an excellent article on which to
fatten hogs. George Hanford, of Frank
lin, has discovered that strong coffee is
an antidote for their poison"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

How TO TELL.-Counterfei half dol
lars in scrip are thus detected On the
counterfeit the lock of hair in the corner
of Dexter's forehead touches the other
hair at each end, while in the genuine it
is "C" shaped lock, and touches only
at the lower end,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

This notice is addressed to ladies
only. If you want to make your husband
father or brother handsome Christmas
present give him a cartoon OF Elmwood Collars.
You can get them at any gents furnishing
store. Be sure to get the Elmwood, because
it looks and fits better than any other.--C Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

An old man in Nevada, 70 years of
age, was recently sent to Jail for twenty
years for shooting fellow citizen.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Kitchen Garden.


But little can be done here, except to
look after the frames and pits, and care
for seeds, etc.
Do not cover cold-frames until freez-
ing weather comes, and even then air
should be given during the middle of
every mild day.
If plenty of marsh hay or leaves are
at hand, it is well to cover q quantity of
parsnips and satisfy, so that they can be
dug from time to time as wanted they
are much better than poorly kept ones.
To keep roots properly in the cellar,
they should be stored in earth. and if the
house cellar is used, secure ample venti-
lation.
1t is better to cover with leaves all
beds of spinach which are to be left for
next springs use, except where the win
ters ore mild.
Bean-poles should be properly cared
for under cover. When sheltered they
will last for several seasons, and if of
oak, walnut, or red cedar, they will
easily last for dozen years. Pea-brush
usually has to be renewed every season.
If there is no snow on the ground, all
weeds, brush, and rubbish in general
may be cleared up and burned, and the
ashes spread or saved until next spring.
Thrash out and clean all seeds that re-
main uncared for, and label with date
and name of variety. Keep in a cool
place where there is no danger from
mice.
Trenches or pits, where roots are
stored, will not need covering until freez-
ing weather comes, and then only gradu-
ally, just enough to keep out frost.
The farmers Foe.
There is a discussion, says an exchange,
as to what or who are the "real foes OF
the farmers" This discussion does not
seem, as yet, to have evolved the truth,
Mt least not the whole of it. One of the
chief and real foes of the farmer is him
self-is his lack of knowledge of busi
ness, not simply the business of produc
ing crops, but of the commercial bust
ness involved in the disposol of them
Another is his apparent willingness tC
run in debt-to extend the area of hi
domain beyond the scope of his capita
to purchase and pay for and render pro
ductive what he purchases These tive
foes to his progress are so real, SO radi
cal, 50 closely ut the bottom of all hi
troubles, that if he will concentrate hi
efforts to overcome them, the other foe
will retreat.
Common Sense in Flowing.
Teams drawing loads on the road ge
q breathing spell on the descending
ground; while in plowing the draught il
the same from morning till night. Their
is certain number of pounds that team
can draw day after day, and not worr
them ; but if more be added, even a
little as fifteen or twenty pounds, the
walk unsteadily, fret, and soon tire. N
amount of feeding will keep them in con
dition. [ have seen many plows in us
on which it would have been an cas-
matter to decrease the draught twenty
five pounds, and if men were drawing
them instead of horses it would hav
been done. 1t must be plain to th
farmer that every pound he can take OF
from the draught of his plow is so mucl
gained for his horses.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

VEGETABLE PULMONARY BtISAM! /!
Most approved, reliable and well:nown remedy for
CoUGHs, COLDS AND CONSUMPTION. Get The Genuine.
Price 81 small SOC CUTLER BROS. 4 co, Boston.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31
THE PIANO
Cabinet Organ.
rntnnted Deeember. 1874.

and beautiful musical instrument or improve.
ment upon the Cabinet Orgau-being combination of
the panoforte and organ To n complete Five Octave
Double Reed Organ is added Harp, the toncs OF
which between those Of the panofore and harp. II
has panofore action is played by the keys with
the organ and may be used separately with all
the stops of the organ It is not liable to get out of order
aud does not require tuning Having thoroughly tested
this beautiful improvement, we offer IT with great conf
dcnce TO the public Price of PIANOHARP CABINET
ORGAN, being FIVE. OCTAVE DOUBLE REED ORGAN,
SIX SToPs with vox UUMASA, AUTOMATIC SWELL,
KNEE SWELL and PIANO HARP three and half octaves
In Elegant pripht Resonant Case S2OO Circuars free
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

ever you find its impurities bursting through
the skin in Pimples, Eruptions, or Sores:
cleanse it when you find it obstructed and
sluggish in the veins; cleanse it when it is
foul your feelings will tell you when. Keep
the blood pure, and the health of the system
will follow.
II. II. MCDONALD d CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agts. San Francisco California
and cor of Washington and Charlton Sts. n. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1874-12-31

cE con PER DAY at home Terms free. Ad
~ r 0GO dress GFo. STINsON & Co. Portland, Me
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-14
Rob hh L. GtIlCHARD.
~ Chairman:
JOHN GAIR,
Observation-Disclosures

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEES ON ENROLL
MENT.
COMMITTEES on ENROLMENT
New Orleans. February ), 1874.
10 the Honorable Speaker and Membsr of the
house of Representatives,;
1our Committee on Enrolment beg leave
20 report as having been duly ensrossed
the following bills. to wit:
aoolishing town or city boards of school
directors within parishes where the same
may NOT De necessary; to limit the fees of
tax collectors on all school moneys to five
peg Ceni 2 restrict and regulate parish
ecnoos Eseasursrs; to provide Tor text books;
g resf.let fqrtha4 Apumerations Of edpss-
bic children, and regulate the apportion.
nent OF school funds, and to provide for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-14

epeal all conflicting laws or parts o
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-14
+. T.. BECH TEL,
Secretary Of the Senate.
EEscRfs Os .pEcIA, COMMITTEE.

EEsoRfs OS SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
Ms. G1ichard. chairman Of tho special
committee TO examine the book. and sc.
counts q: the Committee Oh Contingent Elk
penses. sessions Of io5: aa2 1873. sub.
United Che following report:
To The Honorable Speaker and ;ierb..s o. she
House OF Repress natives:
s'ur committee having carefully exam
med the books and papers of the Commit
tee on Contingen. Expenses. for the extra
session of 1872 and 1873. and regular .ses.
sion cs 1873. we found the books kept IN a
neat and businsss-Eke manner. found them
correct. and the proper vouchers for all ac.
counts. The disbursements were all made
in strict conformity TO law. and the commit
tee seemed TO have manifested n spirit of
economy and fairness. AID IN conclusion
we must add that great credit Is due to the
committee tor strictly conforming to the
law in disbursins the funds OF the State.
Respectfully.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

been greatly improved, and its publishers
challenge comparison with any similar pub
lication, either American or Foreign. The
Visitor contains thirty-tgo pages filed with
an entertaining variety Of matter, original
stories, musical sketches, poetry, humorous
reviews and all matters of general interest to
musical people. The publisher viii send a
specimen copy containing over 81 worth Of
music fres on application. Address John
Church s. Co, Cincinnati, o.
A boy near Plymouth had sensation lev
days ago, and no pulled Of his coat to see
what oceasioned it. He found red spot on
his arm but couldn't discover what did it. He
put on his coat again and went 10 work, but
in little while began TO eaper around like
mad and broke for the woods. He was caught
and held until his coat was taken of, when q
committee of Investigation revealed the fact
that a little mouse had taken up its abode in
his coat aud had brought an action Of eject
ment against the lad. As there was a techni-
cal error in its proceedings, however, it was
non-suited and the lad still wears the coat, but
be is more careful where he puts it nights.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

1t will pay you, and pay well, if you are
about to furnish, or propose buying any hard
ware, stoves or bronze goods, TO give call at
Carruthsrs, Roster q Wyllie's, Monroe
street. Toledo. They constantly keep on hand
replste stock Of house furnishing goods and
builders' hardware marked at the lowest fig
ures-on which you may effect large saving.
We know of no house in the trade that will
serve you to better ADVANTAGE.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

Leppelman & Greene being about to
close their co-partnership, offer their large
stock Of pianos and organs at manufacturers'
prices. Tlis is a rare chance to secure bar
gain. Call and see them at Lsppelman's EN-
noriun
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

Spring Goods.-Neuhause Bros, 2l7
Summit street Toledo, are showing a splendid
line Of Fashionable Spring goods, and a host
Of notions, hosiery, &c, which are we'll worthy
of inspection. This "Reliabls" firm viii be
found to meet your every wish. Their dress
goods and fancy goods beat anything in the
market, and go when you will they always do
you ample justics. Give them a call.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

The best Dye Stufs and the besl
RECEIPTS for Coloring is to be found
at McCullochs. Good Colors war
ranted every time if the directions
are followed. Agent for Leamon's
Analine Dyes for all Colors.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-05-01

Gentlemen when you visit Toledo, why
90 farther and fare iwOrse-"hssye to" when
you sight the "HEAD LIGHr"-l29 Summit
street-you viii always there find good square
meals at the most reasonable prices-ths best
of attention, and the finest cigars in the
city. Also the choicest brands of tobaccoS
and fine collection of plain and ornamental
pipes Be sure to call at I29.