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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-28
Origin of the PaletOt.

Count d'Orsay, during his reign as
the king of fashion in London, was ono
day returning from steeple chase,
mounted on a racehorse, followed by q
Jockey, when he was overtaken by the
rama common accident under the ami
able British climate, but against which
he found himself entirely unprotected.
The jockey had forgotten to provide for
his master the supplementary overcoat
that he usually carried carefully folded
and attached to his back by leather
belt. The shower increased, and the
king of fashion was threatened with tax
ing cold, when he perceived a sailor
dressed in a broad and long jacket OF
coarse cloth which enveloped him COM
fortably from the chin to the middle OF
his legs.
"Here, my friend" said Count d Or.
say, stopping his horse, "will you &c
into this shop and drink to my health
till the shower is over 2"
With pleasure" replied the sailor.
well, then, take off your jacket and
sell it to me you will not want it while
you are in the house, and you can buy
another after it is done raining"
"Willingly, my lord"
The sailor threw off his covering.
Count d'Orsay gave him ten guineas,
put the clumsy jacket on over his frock
coat, and, thus equipped, spurred his
horse and rode into London.
The rain had ceased while the bargain
was going on. 1t was the hour for prom
enading in Hyde park, and here h
made his appearance in the midst OF the
elegant crowd, with the sailors jacket
worn as an overcoat.
"How original how charmingl II
is delicious - said the ladies.
The next day all the fashionables Of
London had similar coverings, and the
paletot was invented-the paletot which
has made the tour of the world, and
which still fourishes after many years
wear. This was its origin.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-28
Wanted Ii Shot.

1t is the custom of the workmen in the
various departments of many large iron
works to subscribe and buy the morn
ing papers. The Practice is followed
in small rolling mill, about five miles
south of Gateshead, England. When
ever there is a cessation of work, or
"spell," as they term it, the men gather
together, ard one of them reads the
latest news. During one of these inter
walls, q workman commenced to read a
paragraph headed: "Fearful Earth
qurke in South America; Loss of 400
Lives." Receiving encouragement, he
proceeded, and finished the account. His
fellow hearers sat amazed, contemplat
ing the awful details. One of the mum.
Der, and the first to speak, exclaimed
seriously "Aa wonder they let a beas
like that gan aboot, KILN SO mony
folks, and deein' SO much damage; they
owt to get gun and shut it."
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-28
A Remarkable Dun.

A business man in New Carlisle, Ind,
has issued circular letter to his credit
ors couched in the following terms
MY DEAR Sm-I want to ask you
plain question in all kindness and sim
cerity, and 1 would like to have you an
swer it honestly and candidly, not in two
or three years or months, but now, this
week. Supposing you we're as poor as
Jobs turkey and had invested 81, 600 or
e9, 900 in an enterprise which you de-
signed to make an exclusively cash busi-
ness; eupposing, as q matter OF accomo-
dation and good nature, you had trusted
it out all over the country, from Carlisle
to Jericho; supposing you had kept add
ing to your means and still putting 1t on
the books until your funds were played
out; supposing you had claims against
you in the hands of business men who
had accommodated you in good faith
and needed their money; supposlng you
had some pride in you, and meant to be
square toed and punctual, and hated to
see the man you owed when you didn't t
have the legal tender in you trousers to
pay his Just and lawful demands, worse
than you would to see an Indian, and
supposing those whom you had accomo-
dated felt perfectly easy and contented,
SHE'D the track when you went to SEQ
them, and told the wife of their bosom
to answer mot at home," or come into
town and left without even paying q
part; supposing that they held your
money and waited patiently for wheat
to come up to ninety cents or one dol
lar, or pork to bring five or SIX dollars o
hundred, what would you dos Would
you let your debtors go and smile and
be villain, or would you sue every
mothers son of them that did not pay,
if it was the last thing you did in town :
If you were an honest man you would
do the latter, and that's just what I'll be
compelled to do if there is king in Is
rael. I don't want money to look at; l
can earn enough for that don't want
any to salt down q never could make il
keep, but out of several thousands
trusted out 1 humbly want few hun
dreds, and I'll be hanged If l won't
have it or an execution returned nuttd
bona. love you myself as mother
loves her first born, but love to pay
my debts better than love any man.
woman or child on the face Of God AL
mighty's green earth, and by the Great
Jehovah and the Continental Congress
propose to do it, if 1 have to make costs
for every man in Olive township or III
st. Joseph's county owing Inc. Now, let
us have the "spondulix and see how
sweet aud pretty can smile upon you.
Yours, courteously.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-28
VOL. VI.
Love-.

Love is older than his birth
So loving poet sung.
How can he be 30 old, so young,
Born every hour throughout the earth ?
Hearts grow cold,
And bells are tolled
His heart has never ceased to beat
Still his feet are dancing feet.
Blazing in his strong right hand
Is the hymeneal torch
He lights the bridegroom from tho porch
To where the priests and affairs stand
Leads the maid,
Who, unafraid,
Passes then from maid to wife
Knows the secret Of her life
Earth bath kings-he kings them all;
Their rich palaces are hiss
They we're, and are not, but he is.
He sees great empires rise and fall,
Fall and rise,
With equal eyes;
Nothing disturbs his happy reign,
So our kissing lips remain.
When you press your lips to mine,
Whit care for time or fate ?
Death must pass nae by, or wait
Fer moment less divine.
Heart to heart,
We caunot part;
Henceforth we breathe immortal breath
Love is mghtier than death.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-01-13
NE WIS.

Notice of the following bills was given in
the Council, on the 7th: An act to amend
Sec. 3, relative to the collection of revenue,
chapter So, coditied statutes. BY Cullen, an
act to repeal chapter so, codified statutes.
Hays introduced c. B. No. 4, concerning
live stock, which was read and referred to
committee on agriculture and manufactures.
Cardwell introduced G.. B. No. 5, an act to
amend Sec. IA, chapter 81, codified statutes.
Council bill No. 2, was introduced by
Hays, of Gallatin, and is entitled IAN Act,
to require Butchers and S~laughterers to give
bonds and keep a record Of animals pur-
chased and slaughtered" The title explains
the object of the Bill.
In the House, notice was given Of The in
PRODUCTION of the following bills: BY Mead,
an actto amend the apportionment law. BY
Rotwit, an act in regard to the taxation Of
! church property also, IN act in regard to
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-01-13
GE N RAJ N e S.

La reply to the resolution of the Senate.
President Grant has submitted a report rel
ative to the establishment of a United States
mint in the western States or Mississippi
valley. for the coinage Of silver. The re-
port made by DR.. Linderman, director of the
mint, and who is charged with the duties of
making inquiries, recommends Indianapolis
II Tor the coinage Of silver only, but recon-
mends st. Louis, Mo-, as being the proper
place for the establishment Of a thoroughly
equipped mint, of a capacity for both gold
and silver.
4 resolution was offered in the House, in
structing the committee on Indian affairs to
enquire into the e~xpediency of opening the
Black Hills to settlement, by purchasing it
from the Indians.
Delegate Maginnis has introduced a bill
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-01-13

THE legislature being in session, affords a
constant theme for conversation. Among
the many subjects that agitate the public
mind, and second only to the matter of rail
roads, is the proposed measure raising the
revenue on liquors and imposing a tax upon
aH that are brought to the Territory also,
the prohibition of its sale on Sunday and
election day. The latter is, we think, the
most important, and while we are not alto
gether persuaded as to the virtue of prohi-
bition laws, it does seem that if there is a
time when men should exercise wisdom, I'M
biased by the influence of designing men,
being free to fully understand and act upon
the questions of the hour, that day is cleo
ton day. We do not propose to enter into
any discussion upon the subject, but the
Missoulian speaks wisely and well when it
says, "there are many earnest, temperate,
and God-like men in this far off land, who
are zealously working for the elevation of
this people. They deplore the debauchery
In matters polite, and seek to have laws
passed that shall lead to a sober exercise of
the right Of suffrage and a more decent re-
gard for the Sabbath
We are opposed to ultra ~laws-think they
should be framed with great precaution, in
order that they work M hardship upon any
legitimate branch of industry-but when
passed when once they become laws, in
order to test their practicability, that the
people may feel and know their effect and
profit by their provisions, if good, or secure
their repeal if bad, we believe in faithfully
carrying into effect every enactment. 1t is
therefore, well that due consideration be
given this subject, and that all laws be made
with a view to their rigid enforcement. For
nothing is more demoralizing to a people,
than the neglect and disregard of the
laws, and the absence of measures by which
to secure their proper respect.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-01-13

AN ACT amending rhe present law relative
to bonding the indebtedness of the several
counties of this Territory, is much needed.
The rate of interest on county bonds, now
being paid by many Of the counties, is ex-
horbitant. Meagher county is paying y
per cent. per annum on about $27 ZOO, inter-
est in cash semi-annually. The sassessable
property, according to the assessors returns,
for 1876, amounts to 100000. Three thou
sand five hundred dollars interest is being
paid yearly. A law giving the county COM
missiOners authority to issue and sell at say
eight per cent. per annum interest, on II
sufficient amount of bonds to redeem those
now outstanding, would be a great relief to
The farmers and stock men of our Territory.
Bonds bearing eight per cent. per annum
will sell in the New York market for as
much, and we believe, more than the sum
parties realized on the 1927, 900 Of this county
now in the hands of eastern capitalists.
Under the present law, we are paying
about two mills on the dollar of our assess
cd valuation more than is necessary the
county only collecting enough to gain a
small amount over the interest and running
expenses, saving nothing with which to pay
off the principal Of the bonds. Our Legis-
lature has started out on an economical ba-
els, and we hope they will continue to econ
omize. This matter of relief to the coun-
ties is of much importance to the taxpayers
and should not be overlooked.
GOVERNOR PORTS recommends that the
mines of II Territory be taxed. We see
no reason why the mines should not pay a lit
tie tax too. A mine that is worth one thou-
sand dollars to its owner, has the same right
to be taxed as does the farm which cost that
sum-.
There are thousands of acres which have
been claimed as mineral land, which, if tax
cd at a reasonable valuation, would create u
handsome revenue. A person is required
under the United States Mineral Law, to do
$500 worth of work before he can receive q
patent, besides the entry fee per acre. If
the lands are worth expanding $500 in labor
upon, for representation, they are worth
that sum to the owner, and it is as just for
them to pay tax on that amount as for a
farmer or stock-grower who owns the same
amount of property,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-01-13

wv ~ My a ll1lpCI Ill the rl1I~
road stock.
France and Italy are negotiating a new
treaty OF through their respective
representatives at Paris. The duties ana oh
structlons are to be lessened in accordance
With free trade principles.
At the Paris Maritime and FIuyial EXHIBIT
uon, lately closed, England took the great,
est number of prizes for objects connected
purely with navigation.
Inc orange crop of Los Angeles, Cal, will
not be more than one-half as LARGE as last
year. The lemon crop is also small. and thu.
trees are said to be fast dying.
prize has been awarded by the Belgian
Academy to Karl Marchal for his History
OF sculpture in Belgium in the Seventeenth
and Eighteenth Centuries.n
me largest polished plate ever exhibited
"asthe work ofthe Thames Plate Glass Com.
pahy OF England, measuring 10 feet s inches.
long, and 10 feet 3 inches wide.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
Babcock Pound &C Not GUILTY. y

The Jury in the BABcocK trial received
the charge from Judge DILLON, which was
very long, and retired few minutes past
o'clock yesterday. At 1926, little over
two hours, they sent word that they had
found a verdict, and they we're Immediate
ly ushered into Court. The dispatches
Of last night say:
On taking their seats, the foreman hand
ed the verdict to the Clerk, who read il, as
follows 1--WE, the jury, find the defend
ant not guilty" Some demonstration in
favor Of the defendant was made, but it
was quickly stopped. There was a gener-
al handshaking, however, and General
Babcock crossed over to the jury and most
heartily and feelingly shook the hands Of
each jurymHn and thanked them kindly
for their verdict. The General and his
friends then left court and started for their
hotel. On reaching the street the party
was heartily cheered by great crowd con-
gregated in front Of the court house, and
most everybody seemed we'll pleased with
the result.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25

PersOnaI.-Miss RosE PERo, of Ere
mont, is visiting her brother at Roachton.
Mr.. WILLIE POWELL, who has been stop
ping in Iowa for some time past, was visit
ing friends here this week.
Miss ELLA TULLEa, who has been stop
ping some fourteen months at Racine, Wis,
was visiting friends in town this week
Mr.. l. W. CLAYTON, County Treasurer
was in town on Monday. His busy sea-
son being over he now has time to get out
and take a breath OF fresh air.
Mr.. j. W. Ross returned homo from Ma.
poleon, Henry county, u few days since,
having been engaged in assisting the Au-
ditor Of that county for some two weeks
past.
We were pleased to receive call On Sat-
urday, from Bro. GEO. 4. DARKE, editor
OF the Eaa Side; also, the Rev. j. G. FRA.
SER, Ohio editor of The fellowship, and pas.
tor of the Congregational church, East
Toledo.
Mr.. II. S. H)rcIKIss arrived home yes
terday from Bryan, in answer to a sum,
mons BY telegraph the night previous, sta,
ting that Mrs. HorcHKIss was in critic.
al state of health with an attack Of the
heart disease.
Mr.. MARSHALL PESSYwELL, OF R1cine,
Wis, paid us friendly visit on Saturday.
We have not seen "MARsH." for six years
but he looks MS "natural "a life" We arc
pleased to learn that he l. doing we'll in
the home Of his choice.
Mr.. s. D. MILLs, reporter for the Bad,
and Mr.. 4. w. RUDULPH, Of the ScafiAel
were in town on Tuesday. Mr.. MILIs
stayed with the old folks all day and went
home with them in the evening The
Blade that evening showed that he had
been around,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25

The following bill was introduced in the
Ohio House Of Representatives on Monday
OF least week by McKEEsLER: To create
a Board Of five Commissioners in each
county, to be appointed Ivy the Governor; !;
such Board TO have final jurisdiction ms to
tax levies by municipal authorities, and
all local levies, 80 far that no such taxa
ton or levies shall be made without its oc-
currence, but not to have power to origin
ale any tax. The bill further provides that
the Boards 40 created shall have power, in
case of malfeasance Of any officer in their
respective counties, to cite the person
charged with such malfeasance before the
Governor for hearing, and, if found guilty,
for removal,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
BowLISG GREEN, Feb. 10

BOwLISG GEEES, Feb. 10, 1915.
Bowling Green has had another sen sats1 !.
Miss Orlie Mintou, n teacher in the primary
department. OF our Union Schools, dismissed
school at noon yesterday, went to her boarding
house, and after going to bed requested to Lav.
a magistrate sent for, as she wished to make
an affi iavit Of basiArdy. 0ne was sent for and
the affi lavit was ma de. charging one Burgess
atraveling agrn. of the Great American TeI
Company, of being the father Of tue unborn
child. A physician was sent for and at
O'Clock n. child was blrn "a boy). Miss
Minton 10 a young lady of fine personal APP
peHrance, we'll educated, OF fine family,
moved in the hig hest circles Of society, aud up
to yesterday, her virtue and chastity have new
er been questioned. The community is shocked
At the report: could MT believe It until it was
too true. She has been a teacher in our
schOnls about nne year. Tbs EoSsiping pnr-
tinn Of our community are ready to ''drop in
paral wed with astOnishment. tn think they had
not seeu snne Indications or had some suSpi-
cou of the affair six months ago. single
person is yet Ia be found u say, al have mis-
trusted nr had some suspicion ~ the m Utter for
some time" 1t is a Centennial surprise. com
plete, NOT perhaps to occur again ia the next
100 years.
The Young lady has the deep sympathy, Of
The entire community, aud il is u thing deeply
regretted. II.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
SPECIAL LOCALS.
Store for Rent.-AsHER Cook,

A full line of Syrups, and Loaf Sugar
Drip, at WALTERS.
A fresh and full line of Groceries just
received, at WALTERS.
Try Hck of that white wheat -four
at 81 75 per sack, at WALTERS.
A fresh supply of Hams, and fresh and
salt meat, at WALTERS.
The largest and best stock of Grocc-
ries in this village, at WALTERS.
Three pounl can peaches at 20 cts. per
can, and a full line of dried and canned
fruits, nt WALTERS.
--Athousand poundsot turkeys and chick
ems wanted per week, at WALTERS Groce-
ry Store, next door to Pustofiice.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

To sell DR., ohase's Reeipssi or Information
for Everybody, in every county in the Uni.ed
States snd CAnadas. Enlarged by the pub
Usher to 64s pages. II contains over 1000
household recipes and issulted 10 all classes
and conditions Of society. wnnderfu book
and household necessity. II sslls at sight.
Greawst Inducements ever offered to book
agents. Sample copies senl BY mail, post.
paid. for 81 90. Exclusive territory given.
Agents more than double their money. Ad-
dress Dr.. Ohase's Steam Printing House. Am
krbOT, Michigan. San
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
sENsIRLE ADVICE.

You are asked every day through the col
umns Of ueEsPAPers aud by ysur Druggists to
use S,msthing for Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant that you know nothing about, you get
discouraged spending money with but little
success, New to give you satisfactory proof
that GAKES's ArGvsr FLowER will cure you 81
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint with all its
effects. such as Sour Stnnaeh, Sick Headache,
HAbilusl Cosiivenesa, palpitAtion OF the Heart,
Heart. burn, Water brasil, eoming up Of food
amer eating, low spirits, &c., we ask you 10 go
10 Jour Druggist, A. r. CHAMPSEr, and get
Sample Battle "f GREKn's AuGusF FLOWER for
10 cents and try II. or Regular Size for rs
psnlS, two doses will relieve you.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25

Philadelphia hotel keepers have notified
their regular guests that they must either
yacate their rooms, on the LIST of April, or
pay transcient rates for rooms and board.
The transcient rates, according to HAIR
PER's Bdz1r, will be from 50 to 81 per day,
with meals and lodging extra.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
SHERIFF,S SALE
Ia Wool eoanty, o ,
4 nunre Af

John YsAGer, ia Wool eoanty, o.
Edward c Carroll. ct al. Common Pleas.
BY virtue of an order Of sale. issued IN
the above entitled cause. BY the Clerk of tie
Court of Common Pleas of Wood county. Ohio,
and TO me directed and delivered, will ofEsr for
sale at public veudue. AT the front door Of the
CURT House, in Bowling Groeu, -----
Tuesday, March 7th, fsT6,
Between 10 and II o'clock A. NJ, OF said day
the following described real estate, ta.witt
Being parts OF In-lots No. three hundred nd
eighty y-seven (38T) and four hundred and six
(4O8), IN the village Of PerrysburR, Wood
county, Ohio, commencing on the east side Of
Louisiana avenue, fOrty-Ave (a5l fest south Gf
the northwest corner Of said in-lol thrsa hun
dred and eighty -seven (3s7i; thence eastsrly
at right angles with Louisiana avenue, aud
parallel with Second ed street IN said village
eighty eight (SS). feet thence southerlY aud
parallel with said Louisiana avenue, twenty
four 2tl feet, and thence westerly and parallel
with Second t2d) street, eip hty (Es) f ct !!
thence nurtherly IN the east line Of Lnuisiaus
avenue. twenty -four 24) feet to the place Of
beginning, subject b. a strip Of four ~ fees
wide uf the eaS,srly end OF said lands for the
uses of an alley at the rear OF said premises,
and forming part of the alley which runs
from Second street south to an ailey, parallel
herewith and which 6rst mentioned alley runa
parallel with Louisiana avenue, and also except
ing strip I'd the Northwest enTner of the Ia nd
So described, three t3) fe0t wide. and twenty
t20l feet deep to be used as a stairway to the
upper rooms nf the store uccnpicd by Fredrrick +
ierRer, situate on the premises lying i'm medt.
ately north of said above described Iands
Al praised at $780, Terms. cash.
G. C. BAIRD, Sheriff.
J.R.TrLER. PI'Ifs An'y.
February ), 1875. 13e$ls 20
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25

Chicago Tribune! Washington's birth
day comes along in few days. Washing
ton was the father Of his country. He nev-
er told lie, and has never been suspected
Of completely with the whisky ring. The
country will always mention him with
gratitude and perhaps that's better than
to buy him monument
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25
nnmesilr Air-iIrht ON Cnn.-Mr. q.

W. CREPs has received supply OF the
above patent oil cans, from the manufac-
turer-, EwARr & FRoNTz, BelIeeentre,
Ohio. The capacity of these cans range
from three to six gallons, and the ad-
'ntages over other cans are many. II
penses with the use of faucet or tip
- ng the can in order to I'LL lamps, has
simple pump, il air-tight thus prevent
ing the oil from evaporation. 1t is just
the thing for those who have 10 carry oil
some distance, besides oil purchased In
large quantities can be purchased little
cheaper thereby soon saving the price OF
the can. Call and see il.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-02-25

A bill has been introduced in the Ohio
Senate to rcorganizc the entire school sys-
tenn of Ohio. This bill enlbodies the views
of State School Commissioner SMART.
1t docs away with mb-districts, provides
for county school superintendence, makes
the county, instead OF the township, the
basis abolishes the present Board OF FIX
amincrs, and es;Rb' hes examination dir
tricts Of three counties each, with the
County Superintendcnts for examiners, etc.