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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18
Birmingham Buttons.

At one time Birmingham eng. }
buckled and buttoned the three king
doms, and half the world beside, requir-
ing such adornment. 1t furnished every
variety of both buckle and button, but
it's chief staple was the metal button.
When shoe-buckles went out, the af-
frighted makers went about in shoe
strings, petitioning Parliament to COM
pei people to wear buckles. In like
way the London perruquiers went up to
George Ill, in their own plain hair, to
solicit him to bring back the departing
fashion of powder and wigs When the
metal button yielded to the mold of
wood or horn, covered with silk or some
other woven material, the metal button
makers SO besieged Parliament by their
shrieking entreaties to be saved from
ruin that law was passed which made
it illegal for tailor to sew on to suit
of clothes any button made of cloth,
serge, camlet, or any other "stuff. I"
Unless this law was swept away by the
enactment which recently abolished all
laws that had become practically obso-
lete, this button act is still in force, and
we believe it to be 30. About q half q
dozen years ago tailor named Shirley
sued, in the Marylebone county court, q
customer named King for SO (s45), the
price of suit of clothes made for the
latter. The defendants counsel asked
the tailor of what material the buttons
were made, and on being told that they
were of cloth or silk on horn molds. he
remarked that by the law made for the
protection of the Birmingham button
makers, not only could the tailor not
recover, but if the defendant chose to
sue for the penalties, the plaintiff would
have to pay forty shillings for every
dozen of such buttons sewed on by him.
The Judge agreed, and the tailor was
non-suited.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18
What Becomes Of the Pins.

Nothing, animate or inanimate, man.
ages to disappear so completely as a
pin. Though small, it is not perishable
article. but it has marvellous aptitude
to make way with itself. But even
larger pieces of metal in daily use man
age to disappear. There must be tens
of thousands of horse-shoes dropped in
New York in the course of the year, yet
how rarely they are seen. This is all
the more remarkable, inasmuch as it is
considered lucky to pick them up, there
fore people are on the lookout for them.
There is great demand for the nails
by which they are fastened, in the manu-
world. The banging they have
got through constant wear makes them
of more value than even new nails-for
what, does our reader think? To make
stubb twist barrels. 1t seems odd that
the same malleability could not be given
to the iron in some QUICKER and more
simple manner than the traffic of horses
feet. Butpins disappear for "good and
ALL"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18
The Leaning Tower.

DR.. Prime gives, in the New York Oh.
serUer, his opinion as to the cause of
leaning of the celebrated tower of Pisa;
in conversing with guide, who had
been there for fifty years, the man gives
an opinion:
asked him what was the commonly
received opinion as to the cause of its
leaning over. He said most people
think it settled while it was building;
and when the fact was ascertained that
it could not settle any further, the build
ing was continued and completed out of
the perpendicular.
This opinion appears to be absurd.
Here is tower erected for the bells of
the cathedral: the bell tower: the cam
panile; its height is two hundred feet;
its diameter, for it is round, is about
twenty, and it leans out of a perpen-
dicular fifteen feet.
To suppose that a tower of exquisite
architecture in stone, designed for such
purpose, and built at such vast ex-
pense, would be finished after it began
to lean out of the perpendicular, would
argue an amount of rashness on the part
of the builders or the directors that has
no parallel even in these modern times.
presume it was finished, with its
successive galleries, to the very sum-
NIT, its bells were hung, and by and by
the earth beneath became gradually
compressed on the side where the ground
below was less solid than on the other:
that this settling proceeded SO slowly as
to be imperceptible for many long years,
and was never mentioned in the chroni-
,les of the cathedral, as it certainly
would have been had it occurred while
in the process of building.
1t was begun in 1174, and has there
lore stood more than 750 years. In that
time the tendency 10 fall might easily
7svs been 20 slow - not 10 be noticed. |
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18

Such names as DIR. o. W. Holmes, Washing
ton Irving and Ex-President Van Buren,, have
borne testimony to the efficacy Of Whitcomb's
Asthma Remedy, which is for sale by Druggists.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18
Remember This.

That when you buy a can Of Dooley's Yeast
Powder you take no chances, for it is warrant
ed absolutely pure, full strength. and full
weight, and il cannot fail, II properly used, to
produce the most positive and satisfactory re-
suits; not only in biscuits, rolls, mullins and
fancy cakes, but in all kinds Of batter griddle
On kes as we'll
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18

Forupwards Of thirty years Mrs. wINSLOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for children
with never Telling success. II corrects acidity
Of the stomach, relieves wind colo, regulates
the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrbea,
whether arising from teething or other causes
An old and well-tried remedy. IS cts. q bottle
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18

The Greatest discovery Of tho Age 10 DR.
Tobias celebrated Venetian Lnment 90 years before
the public and warranted to Diarrhes Dysentery.
Coic, and Spasms taken internally and Group, Chronic
Rheumatism, Sore Throats, Outs, Bruises, Old sores
and Pains In the Limbs, Back, and Chest, externally.
has failed. No family will be without it
after giving it fair trial Price. 40 cents. On.
TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE LINIMENT, in Pint
Bottles, at One Dollar is warranted superior 10 any
pthsr, NO PAY for the Of Cello Outs, Bruises
Old Sores, eto. Sold By all Druggists. Depot-1O Park
Place, New Yc-t.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18

Cramps and pains it the stomach or bowels,
or in any part Of the body, no matter how
severe or what the cause, can be relieved by
Johnson's Anodyne Linment used internally
and externally.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-07-18

Printers ink is the oil that moves the
hinges of trade, and makes the great
doors of commerce swing easily. Ad-
vertise
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
A New Edition of the Revised
Statutes.

WASHINGTON, ,March 8. The President
has signeuan act providing for the prepa
ration and publication OF u new edition
# the revised statutes Of the Unile ed
States.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11

WtsEdT's BdLsdm
WtStar's BdLsana
of Wiid Cherry.
of WtLd cherry
FROM BENJAMIN WHEELER, STA
TIONAGBNT AT SOUTH ROYAL
STON, MASS.
"I was most severely afflicted with a
hard, dry cough with It's usual acco pani-
ment OF night sweats, completely prostra-
ting my nervous system, aud prod icing
such d debilitated state OF health that, after
trying medical aid to no purpose, had
81 ven up all hopes OF ever recovering, as
had also my friends. At this stage OF mat
ters was prevailed upon, through the in
nuence OF a neigh Dor, TO Try VISTA AR'S
BALSAM, though with no belief whatever
In Its truly wonderful curative properties,
and before using two bottles the effect was
almost magical. My cough entirely left
me, the night sweats deserted me, hope
once more elevated my depressed spirits,
and soon l had attained my wonted
strength and vigor. thus has this Basam,
as has often been remarked by persons con-
versant with the above facts In this vicin-
lty, literally snached me from the grave, g.,
You are at i liberty 10 use this for the bene-
ut OF The afti lcted."
Wistar's Balsam
Wlstar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry.
of Wild Cherry.
Prepared by SETH w. FOWLE
a. SONS, 50 Harrison avenue,
Boston, Mass. Sold by
dealers generally.
90 cts. and 81 q bottle.
mar5-lm.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Still extending.

Messrs. j. Tygert 81 Co., are com
palled to still further enlarge their ca
paclty to meet the public demand for
the "Star Bone Phosphate" They
have just had erected an additions al
building 80 by ITO feet Two story,
making their factory now 110 by las
feet. They have also put in new en-
gine and boiler of the capacity of
eighty horse power, also u crusher,
bone mill and plaster mill. They are
now prepared to grind all the material
they use in the manufacturing of
Phosphate. The get the plaster rock
direct from Novo Scotia. and reduce
it to the powder state al their mill as
they do also the bone, obtained mainly
from the west. -Dsldwdredn.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
FOURI EDITION
The: wilmingaon M. e. Confer
Amce.

Amce.
The next session Of the Wilmington
Conference of the M. e. Church will
commence in Chesterto wn, Kent county
Md, on Wednesday morning, at 10
o'clock. Bishop Foster will preside.
AT the last session OF the COME renee,
there were upon the roll 134 members.
Tive have died during the present con-
terence year, so that the full Conference
this year will consist of 1872 members, but
the sficial visitors and laymen swell the
mum bsr to be entertained to l7S persons.
At this session there is nothing of q
general interest to claim the attention OF
Conference beyond what may arise dur
ing the progress of the Conference. In
regard to the appointments considerable
interest felt with regard to Asbury
church, of this city, as an effort Is being
made to prevent them from getting the
man of their choice, Rev. John Roach,
of the East New York Conference. Mr..
r GA ch is now a supernumerary, but will
apply for effective relations at the next
session of his Conference. Asbury peo-
| pie want their pulpit left vacant until
Mr.. Roach can be transferred to this
Conference.
Esquire Geo. s. Hagany. of this lefty,
has Received several letters from New
York ministers in relation to Mr.. Roach
among them one from Rev. j. L. Peck,
Presiding Elder of New York District.
Mr. Peck espeaks of Mr.. Roach in the
warmest terms OF prais,., ,salluding to him
as being abundant in his labors and sue
cessful In his work. He says that other
churches have also applied for Mr..
r oach.
The Household Of Faith.
1t has already been stated in the col
umns of the GAZETTE that the members
of the Household of Faith contemplated
building a new edifice wherein to wor-
ship. At meeting held sometime ago
committee was appointed for the purpose
of selecting lot for the building of the
church, and to solicit subscriptions for
that purpose. The committee at first
entered into negotiations for the purchase
of Trinity Chapel, corner of Fifth and
King streets, but the price asked (S25 ,0O0)
being too high, they abandoned the idea
of purchasing that building, and after
consultation determined to purchase
lot and build an edifice. After several
places had been viewed, the Committee
agreed to report in favor of purchasing
the ground at the s. f. corner of Sixth
and French streets. The report of the
Committee was adopted at a meeting of
the congregation, and the Committee
were instructed to proceed and solicit
subscriptions for the purchase of the
ground, and the erection of the church.
At a meeting held a short time ago a
resolution was adopted not to commence
operations until $4,000 had been sub
scribed. 1t is hardly likely that the edi-
flee will be commenced this year.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Tornado mt Atlanta.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH BLOWN DOWN
DURING DIVINE SERVICE.
ATLANTA Ga March 10 1879


DURING DIVINE SERVICE.
ATLANTA, Ca, March 10, 1873.
TIE city of Atlanta experienced to-day
the severest wind storm or rainless
tornado ever known here. The storm
burst suddenly about eleven o'clock a.
M, and when all the churches were
filled with worshippers, and lasted with
out rain, with steady and tremedous
force, for two hours.
The Episcopal Church, like the others,
was filed at the hour for the commence
meDt of divine service, and no thought
of danger was entertalned by the cohgre-
CATION. But during the early part of the
service and wind suddenly ross and
shook the whole building to its foun ia
tions.
The officiating minister realized at
once that a tornado had struck the build
ing and knowing that it was merely a
question of minutes to secure the safety
Of the people, cried out to them to throw
themselves under the seats. This advice
the congregation at once follow and
not moment too soon.
with a few fearful creaks and jars of
its roof and walls the whole building
crumbled into shapeless ruin, burying
the congregation under the debris.
Luckily the shelter afforded by the seats
projected Jne great mass OF the congre-
CATION, but eighteen were more or less
seriously wounded by the falling tim
bers. None of these, however, have
died of their injuries.
The church is an utter wreck, and the
escape of the congregation must be re-
garded as miraculous, considering tn G
| awful force and suddenness of the storm
Many persons not otherwise injured suf
| fer from the effects of inhaIng the dust
caused by the crushing in of the walls
and roof.
Several other churches in Atlanta have
en- and roofs partly stripped. The City
Hall has been entirely unroofed and the
car sheds of the railroad depot unsettled
| Great damage, an estimate of which can
not yet be determined, was done to pri
vate residences and stores Throughout
the city.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Measures Approved by the
President.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Presi-
dent has approved joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of War to
issue arms to the Washington Light In
fantry of Charles, s. G.; also an act chang
ing the time of halding terms of the
District Court of West Virginia.
The loss of transport, with $500 Cir
cassians ON board; 900 of whom were
lost. is a hideous calamity; but it is COM
forting to reflect that they were Basbi-
Bazouks, whose mercy is fire ana the
sword.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
THIRD EDITION.
FROM WASHINGTON.

PRESIDENT HAYRs' TIrLE-A MOVEMENT
TO OPEN THE QUESTION IN THE
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, March 10.
For day or two the air of Washing
ton has been full of fresh rumors OF in
tended judicial proceedings to contest
the right of Mr.. Hayes to the Presidency
but they are based upon the preparation
of memorial to Congress by Judge
Black, who has been closeted for several
days in private quarters at Welcker's
with prominent democratic politicians
opposed, like himself, to allowing the
question of Mr.. Hayes title to remain
undisputed. Prominent among these
gentlemen is Mr.. Montgomery Blair, who
unsuccessfully introduced simi
lar memorial into the Mary
land Legislature. 1t is said this last
memorial will be presented in Congress
by Proctor Knott, of Kentucky, when
he can get the tioar on a suspension of
the rules, tomorrow if possible. Mr..
Blackburn, of Kentucky, was originally
to have introduced resolution calling
for an inquiry as to whether the Presi-
dent had improperly appointed persons
to office. This was aimed at the Ander-
son and similar cases of the Louisiana
Returning Board members who have
been indicted. He was asked by Judge
Black to withhold this resolution, because
a committee of conference was sitting to
pro vide q wider and more searching and
effective inquiry, and Mr.. Blackburn sur
rendered his resolution.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11

"Ah how well do remember-It was
in the bleak November" when l caught
the cold that was wearing me surely and
swiftly away: when l heard of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup took it, and am as well as
ever.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Wistar's BaIsam
Wistar's Balsam
Of Wild Cherry.
of Wild Cherry.
FROM MRS. ISAAC MOORE, OF RICH
MOND. VT.

FROM MRS. ISA AC MOORE, OF RICH-
MOND, VT.
"Some three years since was attacked
with a severe cough, soreness and irrita-
ma In q severe form. During the first year
trIeL several OF the most popular medi-
cines OF the day, but received no real re-
lief, and had almost despaired OF ever re-
gaming my health when was induced TO
try DIR. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY, which very soon relieved me.
My cough became loose, tho soreness and
irratlon disappeared, and my general
health began TO mend. ! continued It's use
and few bottles restored me to better
health tnan ever hoped 10 enjoy again. 1
believe the Balsam 10 be the most reliable
remedy that can be found.D
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11

PRESIDENT HAYRs' TITLE-A MOVEMENT
TO OPEN THE QUESTION IN THE
uousE
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Two Self.Confessed Thieves
Sentenced.

DGmuSnAOO0-
porrsrowN, Pa, March 9.-James
TIsunery, ex-clsrk Of the Pottstown
iron company, and Richard Reifsund>
or, late editor OF the Pottstown Aduer-
tiser, who yesterday pleaded guilty TO
stealing $1,000 from the iron company,
were to-day sentenced each to TWO
years imprison ment aud 81 fine, and
to pay the costs Of prosecution.
England Is beginning to look amiably
on her volunteers aud militia The NOM
inal militia establishment of the United
Kingdom is 1858 men; $3.50 were
actually present at last years training.
There are, besides, the militia of Canada
and Australia, who have the war fever
militia shortcomings, and a writer in
Broad ArrOio recalls that the armies OF
Edward I'LL, that shattered the chivalry
of France, were militia that the Wars
of the Roses were fought by militia; that
Burgoyne at Saratoga, with his regulars,
surrendered TO an army chiefly of militia;
and that large numbers of British militia
fought at Waterloo.
From Calcutta we learn that during
the recent famine IN India not less than
two millions of people died of actual
starvation. The amount spent by the
Government in relief work and in camp
charity was about $30,000,O 900, and the
contributions, chiefly from England and
Australia, amounted to s2,50O,O0O. The
famine is considered at an end, as the
new crops are coming in, and are safe
from damage. Nevertheless, many liv-
ing skeletons may yet be seen in the
cities, and, at latest advices, hundreds
were lying by the roadsides unable to
move.
SULEIMAN PAsHA, has been put in a
bag and thrown into the Bosphorus for
conspsiring against the Sultan. The
Porte 10 not at present in humor to
stand any nonsense Of this sort.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
A Protest from the Red Men.

WARRINGTON. March 10.-The delega-
tions of the Indian nations residing in
the Indian territory have sent memoir
ial to Congress against the pending pro-
position to transfer the management of
Indian affairs from the civil to the mill
tary authorities. They state that such
transfer would result in breaking up the
work of civilizing and christianizing the
Indiana
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11

All babies are diminutve Cesers, since
the come they see, they conquer, some
times by their gentle stiffness, but oftener
by continued uproarious crying induce d
by collie, teething, fatulence, etc. DR..
Bulls baby syrup by its gentle yet specific
influence quiets the little ones without
ever producing the least injurious effect.
Price 25 cents bottle.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
A Bear Seized with HydrOphO-
hia.
From the Cincinnati Gazette.

On nSaturdayafternoon,o ,one of the bears
at the Geological Garden, through ap-
parently quite well in the morning, was
seized with the symptoms of hydropho-
bla. he ran wildly about tho pit, avoid
ing the water, while the other bears seem
ed afraid of him. Z he keeper finally
succeeded in getting the animal into a
separate cell, though not until he had
bitten two of the other BEARS Ten min
utes after the separation, the rabid ami
NAL died
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Cane Presentation.

On next Wednesday evening, one of
the fire companies of this city, will pre-
sent to its oldest member a gold headed
cane. The gentleman has been treasur-
er of the Company for a number of
years.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Another Vessel for Paris.

WAsHINGToN, March 10.-At the re-
quest of the Commissioner General Nc
Cormick, the Secretary of the Navy has
directed that another vessel, the Con-
stellation, be detailed to carry goods to
the Paris Exposition. She will leave
Annapolis in few days for New York,
where she will be loaded. She will be
commanded by CAPTAIN Greer
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
FIFTH EDITION.
An Old Dodge.


About noon to-day, an Italian came to
the peanut stand Of Louis Cardanella, at
Fourth and Market streets, and stated
that there was q countryman of theirs
down town who had plenty of money,
and that he was crazy, and was over the
bridge scattering 1t about. AT the same
time the stranger displayed large sum
of money both in notes and gold.
After they had conversed awhile the
stranger induced Louis TO go ann take a
drink which he finally consented to do.
One drink led to another until Cardi nell
la was slightly intoxicated, and then the
stranger learned that his intended vic
tenn was the possesor of about $500. AT
ter he had sgained this information he
told Louis that If he would go and get
his money. they would induce the sup
posed crazy man to go to Philadelphia,
and then they would rob him and share
the plunder.
Under the plea of consenting, Louis
started off, and having seen the game
played once before, he went to Joseph
Daniels, and told him the circumstances,
and he in turn procured the services Of
Officers Gibbons and Cannon, who ar
rested one of the parties in Lobdell's
They were taken to the city cells and
locked up. When searched about $500
of good money was found upon their
persons.
The counterfeit money was thrown
away, and up TO this time has not been
found. The game which they intended
to play, was to get Cardanella, to Phila-
delphia, and after mixing his money
with the counterfeit to return the bad
money and keep his.
Determinec 10 Marry.
Early this morning young couple
called at the police station, and asked TO
see the Mayor, the Mayor being absent
they remained there until after 10o'clock
when they proceeded 10 Esquire Brady's.
Previous to there going there the mother
and step father of the girl called at the
police office, and desired to have the
young man arrested for abduction.
1t appears from what co uld be learned
of the case that the young man whose
name is John Widdoes, has for some
time past been paying attention to the
young girl whose name Is LYDIA Hamil-
ton, and that h.r mother is bitterly op-
posed TO them being married owing TO
the age of the would be bride, which is
fifteen years. Not liking the opposition
of the mother, the couple by some means
went to Chester last night, and engaged
a room at one of the hotels where they
remained all night, and returned to this
city this morning.
When they appeared before Esquire
Brady he informed the M other, that
there was NE law in this State for adul-
try, and that there was abducnsn in the
case. The mother then demanded the
custody of her child, which was accord
ed her. The young girl exclaimed en-
phatically that IL am bound to have
him, and you can't stop me-" The mother
then said she could consign her to the
House of Correction, and the girl replied
that it would be better than living at
home.
The daily gazette., 1878-03-11
Ben Wade's Will.

JEFFERSON, OHIO, March 9.-The will
sf Ex-senator Benjamin +. Wade wa
admitted to probate to-day. 1t was exc,
cuted February IL, and leaves all OF his
property, real aud personal and where
YER situate, to his wife, and makes hel
the executrix without bonds, and re
quests that no inventory or appraisal b,
required.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-02-28

In is very curious to note the rising
tide Of interest in the governors cleo.
ton, and the ever increasing unanimity
of the people in favor of the nomina,
ton Of Throckmorton. SO far as we
can now see, there seems indeed, to be
not speck of opposition worthy of the
name. anywhere within the broad boz.
ders Of this great state. 1t must be
very gratifying to be thus indorsed at.
ter long series of years of public ser.
vice, Governor Throckmorton has
served faithfully and intelligently, and
this is his reward.