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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
How They Fight GrasshOppers.

What farmers there are in Colorado,
says letter writer, are fighting grass
hoppers with water, and fire, and smoke,
and death dealing ambuscades, and en-
gines of destruction. OF all these the
grasshopper hell is the most popular
and perhaps the most etficacious. Its
name gives q very good conception of
its practical workings. A long sheet
iron box, open at the top, is swung close
to the ground between two wheels by
which it is moved over the field. Rising
two or three feet above the top of the
box, and bending forward from the rear,
is broad sheet of tin or sheet iron.
of the furnace, which is then pushed
against the wind, the overhanging wing
or sail taking the hoppers as they rise
and feeding them to the flames in q
hurry. Sometimes miniature windmill
is added to the outfit, and sucks in all the
locusts for yards and yards around, de-
stroying them by millions. Millions
more have been drowned in irrigating
bitches by cunningly devised traps
which prevent their escape from the
water. While they were young and
green, and before their wings were
grown, several tons of them were de-
stroyed by confidence game which de-
serves description. Between the young
hoppers and the young wheat long rows
of dry straw were strewn, which soon
became literally black and alive with the
wriggling little insects. When no more
hOppers could be accommodated, the
straw was fired. Another device was to
drag over the hopper-infested regions a
tarpaulin plentifully coated on the under
side with coal tar, which is instant death
to the pests. Still, with all these disad-
vantages against them, grasshoppers are
apparently as numerous as ever.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Fashion Chit Chat.

Beaded hats are all the rage.
Cream color is very fashionable.
Brocade ribbon is in favor again.
All sunshades have lace covers.
Hoop skirts are to be revived in the
fall.
All white dresses are trimmed with
Hamburg embroidery.
The newest earrings are of straw,
representing small basket.
Velvet dog collars for the throat are
growing wider and wider.
The summer silks arc very pretty and
make up very handsome.
There is no material change in bon
nets. The newest do not flare very
much, however.
Guipure lace overdresses are very
fashionable. 1t it very hard to detect
the imitation from the genuine.
A great many of the newsummer suits
are trimmed with the grass fringe, in
troduced last season.
There is no abatement in the bead
mania. All outdoor costumes of blacl
are fairly loaded down with bugles.
Very pretty neckties for Indies are of
white satin ribbon with bouquets of gay
flowers embroidered on the ends.
Fans, although large, are by no means
are large rs they used to be. The pret
tiest are of black or blue satin, embroid
cred with gold thread.
The large brooches, called "Big Bon
anza," appear to have secured temporar.
popularity and are generally worn.
The new hustle raises dresses at th,
back from the ground and shakes up an,
down in an absurd style.
Ladies this summer are going to wea
double breasted white linen vest, ex
actly after the masculine style. Al
| they want now is mems trowsers
White muslin fchus, with lace an,
velvet insertion, are very pretty, and, o
course, are fashionable.
Colored hose will be as fashionable a
ever among the ladies this season, es
pecially at the seaside. Plain colors-
blue, scarlet and brown-are the mos
| in favor.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
How 1t Was Settled,

Smith and Jones are neighbors. The
parties first owning the premises, two
lots, had the pen-stocll placed in the
center. Subsequently Smith and Jones
became the owners of the two lots, and
each built house thereon. Now the
said penstock became bone of conten-
ton between the two families. The
young Smiths and Joneses first opened
pail of water. Young Smith wanted to
araw first, and Young Jones just as per
sistently contested for the honor. 1t all
ended by the pouring of the pail of water
down the back of Jones by Smith.
Then the parents took up the quarrel
and carried it into feud. Smiths
chickens were frequently found in the
penstock sink with heels turned up, and
Jones pet dog was found sacrificed i'll
the same way to the cause. After this
an attachment was placed to the pen.
stock by Jones, by which water was car
ried to the house through hose. This
might have worked very well but in al
evil hour young Jones concealed himself,
and when young Smith came to draw 6
pail of water he opened the nozzle and
let fierce stream on young Smith. This
was a sweet revenge, but it renewed the
feud, and for days there were numerous
devices by the families to obtain re
venge. Jones sent up q plumber to
change the situation of the penstock
but he was driven off by Mrs. Smith
and the little Smiths laughed at the
little Jonescs in derision. A surveyor
was finally sent along by Mr.. Smith, ant
after many mysterious evolutions pro
nounced the penstock just three inches
on the premises OF the Smiths. Happy
Smith family
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Free PUHS.

Rural journalism in Minnesota has its
little pecularities, it must be admitted.
AS, for instance, couutryman comes i'll
to leave a bunch of horseradish, and
requests pleasant notice of his arrival
in town; also would like to have it men
toned that his farm, two yoke of oxen, q
COW and pair of bobsleds are for sale.
We copy the above from an exchange,
and although it reads ludicrously
enough, every editor of country paper
well knows it represents other sections
than Minnesota. Indeed people gen.
orally have an opinion that an editor can
insert notices without any cost what
ever, and consider him "mean if he
will not do SO; never thinking that him
self and family depend on the publica,
tion for subsistence. Would any man
think of going to merchant and asking
for an article worth from fifty cents to q
dollar and one-half, on the strength Of
buying merchandise of him annually tc
the amount of two dollars-the average
subscription price of journals 2
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Determined.

The following incident occurred during
King Victor Emanuel's recent visit to
Venice. A "paniot of 1648-49, who
had, after repeated applications, OBJ
tained no redress for injuries received
during those eventful years, waited for
the king on the Riva, intending to pre-
sent his petition in person while his
majesty while stepping into his barge
en- route for the Lido. The man missed
his mark, and waited at the wrong steps.
Perceiving his mistake, he fixed his petit
tion in the brim of his hat and leaped
into the water. So bravely did he swim
that he reached the royal boat at q curve
of the river, and one of the attendant !
of the king, taking the petition high and
dry from his hat, presented it to his
majesty. The petitioners wish has been
granted
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Very Quiet.

"I shall insist upon q quiet and very
unostentatious wedding" said Miss
Wriggle to her future mother-in-law.
"Ma has ordered 1,50O cards for the
church, and only half as many for oui
reception ut Delmonico's. Tiffany
man will see that the presents are
arranged where all can see them, and ]
think Bernstein's is the best orchestrG
we can hire. / shall wear white silk
and my six bridemaids white tulle. Pf
says bishop and two clergymen will be
ample to perform the ceremony, and y
She paused, for the mother-in-law elec
had left the room to search for her SOD
There is rumor that an engagement il
off
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
SAVE MONEY AND HEALTH, 1.-The repu-

SAVE MONEY AND HEALTH. -Ihe Tepu-
tation Of the Wilson shuttle sewing machine is
80 thoroughly established that no word in lts
commendation is necessary. The plan adopted
by the manufacturers Of this famous machine
OF placing their prices so low as to como within
the reach Of tho poorer classes, certainly On
titles them to the gratitude Of those who are
really most in need OF such an article. Ma
chimes will be delivered at any railroad station
in this county. free of transportation charges,
il ordered through the companys branch house
at 1927 and 800 broadway, New York. They
send an elegant catalogue and chrome circular
free on application. This company want a
few more good agents. Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

Tho U. s. postmaster general has
hit upon very effective way of bursting
lottery bubbles before any one loses
money on them. He instructs the post
master in tho city where the lottery is
drawn not to pay the manager any
money order or deliver to him any reg
istered letter that may be sent him. As
lotteries are supported by outside
parties, this idea of tho postmaster
general winds them up.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

In Milwaukee, Wis, an artesian well
has just been complicated at the stock
yards of the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.
Paul Railway Company which proves a
perfect success. 1t is l, ,04S2 feet deep,
of which 10 feet wero bored through
earth, GS5 through magnetism lime rock,
and 1913! through sandstone. The water
flows at the rate of G,000 gallons a day.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

An accommodating case of absent
mindedness recently came to light. A
New Orleans lady purchased a
pair of boots they did not fit her
quite as well as she desired, and she
resolved to take them back. She ac-
cordingly carried them to store in
which she had never been before, for
getting where she had got them and
the shopkeeper quite as uncertain took
them and gave her better pair, offer
ing many regrets that his customer had
been put 10 20 much trouble,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

If JOhnsOn's AnOdyne Linin,em is half
as valuable as people say it is, no family should
be without it, Certainly no person, be he law
yer, DOCTOR miuster, or of any other pro-
fession, should start on journey without it.
No sailor, fisherman, or woodsmau should be
without it. In fact, it is needed wherever
there ID an ache, sprain, cut, bruise, cough or
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

Farmers and "horsemen are con-
tinually inquiring what we know of the utility
OF SiteyidanS CdCGlty Condition PO'rderS and
in reply, VIC would say, through the columns of
this paper, that we have heard of hundreds
who have used them with gratifying results;
that is also our experience.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

Life has few charms for the dyspeptic,
which is not to be wondered at when we take
into account the amount of bodily and mental
suffering that this distressing malady gene
rates. The Peruvian Syrup "a protoxide OF
iron) has cured thousands who were suffering
from this disease.-COm.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

"BUy ME, AND PHI. no YOU GOOD.'-
IT Is justly conceded by leading family physicians
that DIR. LiNELEi'S ROOT AND HERE
RITTERS the best safest and surest spring and
medicine. They thoroughly puffy and clea nse
the blood Of al impurities remove aud cnunteract dys
PeIia, nSr @ ,i & t S d Pesi
lous carhnncles skin diseases pimples and
debility They In the trucs and deepest
inc0mp parably more popular family medicine than
any other yet discovered Sold by all druggists. GEO.
O. GOODWIN CO., Boston, Wholesale Agents.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

We cheerfully call the attention of our
readers to the merits of Dobbins' Elec-
trio Soap (made by Cragin & Co., Phila. },
who confidently ask trial. The soap
will tell its own story. Try it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

In Dallas, Texas, few nights since,
James L. Obenchain was shot and SER
iously wounded by John Stone. Stone
remarked :"I feel as if | am going to
kill somebody tonight. Young Oben-
chain replied, jestingly, ga gnat or
mosquito, perhaps" when Stone said
something about being insulted, and,
walking up to him, drew pistol and
fired,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

Jumping at conclusions-Climbing
over chairs at theater when the cur
tain goes down on the last act,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

UEO. Is. " HII1NH.
Mrs. E. II. DAILY, Metropolis, H., writes
"Dr. II. V. Pierce-My sister is using the
Favonte Prescription with great benefit
Mary Ann Frisbie, Lehman, Pa, writes
"Dr. r. V. Pierce-What l have taken Of
your medicine has been OF mere benefit to me
than all others and hundreds of doctors bills.
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription is sold by
dealers in medicines generally. Com.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Let the People Speak.
MANHATTAN, KAN.

MANHATTAN, KAN.
r. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Dear Sj,'-Your Favorite Prescription has
done my wife a world Of good. She has taken
nearly two bottles and has felt better the past
two weeks than at any time in the past two
years. No more periodical pains none of that
aching back or dragging sensation in her
stomach she had been accustomed to for
several years. l have 80 much confidence in it
that l would be perfectly willing to warrant to
certain customers of ours who would be glad to
get hold of relief at any expense. 1 have
tried many patent medicines, but never had
any occasion to extol one before.
Very truly yours,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17

What portions of the body are the
best travelers-The two wrists.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-06-17
Hints About Baking.

For biscuits thee should be equally
hot when they are put in, but should
begin to cool little before they are
taken out; this makes them very light,
but one has to watch to keep them from
being scorched; eight minutes are
enough to bake them if baked with
such fire as that required for bread,
they are heavy. For gems made of Ora
ham flour and water, or for corn bread,
the oven should be very hot but the
fire should have been built some time
before they were put in, and begin to &c
down by the time they are light; for il
the oven remains as hot as was necessary
to make them rise, they will burn before
they are thoroughly cooked through
Bread requires a much slower fire, but
it should be even and steady from first
to last.
, 1875-07-25
MISCELLANEOUS,
WESTERN ATE.SUE.

The meeting OF the Park Commissioners and
citizens ut the request OF the former, on the
grounds OF the new 20~acre park 1T tho inter-
eectlonkof Western avenue and Pavilion Park
way Fifty-ffth street), WAS described III full in
our Thursdays issue. We refer to it here sim
ply to say that this important improvement has
the cordial approval OF the people in the south
western part OF the city, and OF those in the
Town Of Lake in the vicinity OF it. In fact. q
glance 1T the map will show that the whole city
will be largely benefited BY it, for it forms the
connecting Boulevard with Douglas Park On
the West Side and the South Park. When CON-
pleted, Chicago will hare u drive of at
least Is miles connecting all its eight or
ten parks and extending entirely around the
city. No other city upon the continent will have
anything to be compared with it.
Tbs plans presented by the Park Commits
sione1s we're highly approved BY Ill rho saw
them. Western avenue will be treated verY
sirnilar to Drexel Boulevard. With the addition
Of one OF two beautiful little lakes, tho ground
to be excayated from which will Be used in
filling up the spaces which have been washed
away BY the large dow Of water on each eide ct
the avenue. Tnsse little lakes will be most
important feature in the beauty Of the avanpe,
These improvements will be sure to attract
population and business TO hitherto neglected
but very valuable section OF the city.
, 1875-07-25

NEW FoBK, July 2.-Gold opened at 1121(. fall OF
to H. advanced to 112' and closed 1t The Dor
rowing rates !, and per cent Per aunum, and
1-64 per diem. Loana were also made hat
Government bonds closed steady.
Railroad bonds firm In the late dealings. Chicago
Northwestern consolidated coupon gold bonds were in
denand at s.; Union Pactnc land grants brought o9
and sinking funds IS.
State bonds quiet at nominal prfces-
The stock market WAS dull, but moderately strong,
closing. however, active and strong, when the best
prices Of tho week made in soe shares, notably
Lake Shore Union Pacihc Western Union, and c., G.
&I. G. Lake Shore advanced to 613I, Western Union
to 817S, Union Pacific to 754, Rock 1slaud to 1o5A.
Pacific Mail to 394, Northwestern to st. Paul to
36I. and Ohios to 21K. The transactions aggregated
66 000 shares Of which 49, 900 Lake Shore, 50eo
Northwestern, 4ooo st. Paul, looo Western Union,
and 1000 c., c. l. G.
Money closed 1T lk@2. Shipments Of epecie for the
week &ll5,000. The Assistant Treasurer dtahursed
$3.50, ,oo0 Customs receipts. S787.000.
Tho weekly bank statement Is II follows Loans,
desrcase s. 009 500 spece, increaso S554c legal
tenders, increase. 81, 800 deposits, iDcreaso
s., ,3Ja 600; circulation, decrease. $2o2 n; reserVe
increase, 81, AS, 300.
The Suh-Treasurer gIves notice thst coupons falling
due Aug. ], on the 3.65 bonds OF tho District of
Columbia will be paid and after thst date, On pre-
8entAtpu II this Office,
, 1875-07-25

ooo On improved property in tho southern part
Of the city, which WAS done at sper cent inter-
est and ~ commission. The business 80 far Tor
July is 81. 600 below that Of 1874, and nearly
$4,000, 600 below that Of 1878, but borrowers maJ
take courage from the fact that the proportion
Of releases TO membranes il increasing year
by year, and hence that the credit Of the CITY ls
constantly advancing. Some Of our Eastern
friends still adhere to 10 per cent for loans on
Chicago real estate. but few such di5appofnt-
ments ~ haye overtaken them lately will ensoIe
them to appreciate the fac; that Chicago security
is too good to be rated at 50 high figure
Loan agents are not jubilhnt over the prospects .
OF the market, but they are not carried away oy
An excessive anxiety to do business; Arn acuns
cautiously than sve and scEntnhnG tint hesTs SS
4hera Is a mora honorable aud cautious set OF
business men in tho city Of Chicago than the
real cstata loan agents.
COMPARATIVE srA1xxrN1 FOB THE WEEK 1No1Ho
IDLY "a.
, 1875-07-25

yeet Harrison st 100 Of Fr.ncieco q, nj,
und X of 251laIk It, dated Jnly 2s.:.;:: :;s; u
West Huron st, 96 II Of LeaTttt st. T. 241f1l n
A.6lsnd Sio + ~, a,tsa q 'f' Il ei fs
a,,s d.tsa sn!y 4 Il of Vest Indiana St w.
ss1i25 II, NTH 2l1l23 It in same block, dat'd
sontS 1a'' E P.rE .v is3 II Of fwsnty.ninth It,
aS,sa ~ 6 qt;se Il of R Tlrsath s wf 2iis;
r. aatss sss ,ay oGo1e dated FEB. 10
West indians st, n cor Lawndale ~, -, sox
ss It al.o central Park boulevard, aelftn ~,
Of Knzie st, VT 2s1lse +, d.ted J9ly r. ?1.i io ''
= = Mnnros st dsted JuiY 32,..,...... 1,eot
North b Dearborn It. 2ooX It Of North av,ef. ~,
a;;h a1t9 fs,,a d,,sd i 1ane 7,9 north Of
N91'a a41sn,l La r. ~ 3ated INV - r. 4,oot
North LasaiIe &, IS It of schiner st. vi 75x . oo
15l 2,1ot dated July y. a;.isa ''''
Mohswk st, l92 # . Of Eusente IT, l. Ah1" 1.&oo
Indiana ii aa'se a. ~ IL t Of thirty ,
6i9cks or. :; D. anu Il "'sA's ... Aao4' $4,000
NORTH OF c1r1 L1hrrs, WITHIN RADIUS OF 7 MILF
or CouHT-HoUBE-
Lot on st 2es # Of Sheffield A. and 22s r.. T.
Of School 81, WI Is II to alley. dated 'uly ~,
,r,, ~
SOUTH OF c1rr 11Ar1s WITHIN RADIUS OF 4l11'
OF CoURT-HousE
Michigan terrace, near Forty aizth 1t, 4oV1oi m
Eaei1a Il d1'Sa sS. ass? oe a:stsd : iooaa 6io H. y,
Ea1t e1t'S los saI9 ~ E6efh,lt Treats
Of n Il Sec Q, SO. II. datod July 17....... S'ooo
SUMMARY OF TRANSFERS Foh THE "sEn.
The following is the total amount OF clsy
and suburban transfers within radius
Of or ! miles Of the ceurt-House fled
for record during tho week ending satur-
day, July *: City sales, &C; consideration
s437716; north Of city limits sales, eonsid- a
Consideration, $20l 900; west Of city limits
sales, i; consideration. 1920. Total sass, 10s :;
total consideration, $657, ,39l.
, 1875-07-25

NM f3A-L
HUI fhoOot1S-"e5e very LII 8uat. forA "@s
active and again weak meats quiet and easloz, And
lard quiet and strong. The receipts OF hogs wero
r,ther .reer than usual On Saturday, but they ve.s
-. 80 49, V..o-o.7 .,.-h.t. ...,a ,,s, 49,,
qa"soo - l4'' "1o .1' A'A. e.~ 49, . M 49, 80 ~ . ~
on product but the market took It's ton' lFsa'' nom
really necessary to take hold Very littis WA done
.~cant ~ cov.r;r1 aho-+s
except IN covering N Saoss'
HESS PoRx-"as active ana faf1aoe' oecnn1ng osc
per brl from the atest price Of Tuesday, but closed
univ IN. lower Tho uncertainty OF tbs market NAV
a ,'g&s f,o, tho f,ct ,b,t II dron,ed sc vtthont
w. s.,a @ aua :. ~ t,s r..o-srs1 .h. IN
only two or three intermediate transactions. seler
to soo 40 bsct to t2io declined to So adYanced
=. ~ On - e,a..s =. con A. ss,,sr sn.,.,
70 ana cioseo at s@o.o'. oeHe1 August OF round
lots Of cash, closed at s2o.5o Seller the year was
entire1v nominal Sales were reuored Of $40 br1a
- en- nocaao n y .oo NJ, ..,is- .,a,.t :. ~ oo~
ao = ~ s:o ~, .s,,.. w ~. .oea ~
and $50 br1s seller October {early) 1t su15 Total,
IA $40 rls Other descripttona Of nrt rrr nominal
f.prWas NV or,iei mi sa1ne ~ I'm T.. h,nha-
Ind ann throuehout o1cspt 1ust at IL nen;nr The1.
, 1875-07-25
LOAN MARKET.

Tho total figures Of tho business dons the
past weak are slightly in excess Of thoee for the
week preceding, but loan agencies can get but
little credit, ina4much ~ the greatar portion
represents trades Ia real eetata The number
Of Instruments {1ust-deeds and mo1tgages) filed
for record July "a, 1876, was only seventeen,
with consideration Of BLISS, probably the
aoaliees list thai has appeared On the Recorder d
books since the great fra Tbs 1arRest 1egt-
znAts losn noted ths past Hsek ma ons Of ST.
, 1875-07-25
Withdrawn from stozs Friday for caty con.
sumption: 1852 bu wheat 2742 bu corn. LII bu

Withdrawn from stoEe Friday for caty con
sumption 400 bu wheat, 2,742 bu corn, ILL bu
oats.
The following grain YVES inspected into stors On
Saturday morning: 4s CATS No. i sprtug, 312 cars
No. do, 80 No. do, CARS rejected do. cars
no grade do {4o5 wheat}; 125 caEs hgh-mI1sd corn,
AL cars No. do, l64 rejected do, Is cars no
grade do Gao corn): CARS white oats, cars No.
do, cars rejected do, car grade do 90 oes,;
car No. rye, car No. do, car new NO grade do
No. barley, chr rejected do. Total, 1.16s
care. goo bu. Inspected out col se8 bu wheat
213, ,323 bu corn, 17,10l bu oats-
The following vezo the receipts and shipments Of
breadstus and live stock at this point during the 2st
weak and for the corresponding weeks ending ~
dztad:
, 1875-07-25

Ths following instruments wors fled for record
Saturday, July Al:
CuIx F1ofXRIY
Consideration.
Calumet ~, ~ 40 n n of Thirty -a9sh st, v
I, 2sxl244 foet, dated July lJx..............$ zxQ
Vest Huron II, Y Il . of H1nlin ~, q t. 1x
IN Il, sAssd July 9........-.-. ..-......... 50