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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14
Dressed Dressed Per cent. Per cent.
Live for for of loss for Of loss for
so IL 45 s az q I4.2

These fowls were all of the light
Brahma variety, and most of them young
cocks. The loss in dressing for market
was probably somewhat greater than is
usually the case, as the heads were cut
off in order to avoid the barbarous mode
of throat sticking, and the wing and tail
feathers were also stripped off. AT six
teen cents per pound alive they would
have brought $8.43. To bring this sum
dressed, they should sell for 1856 cents
per pound, with nothing for the work of
picking. And dressed, drawn, etc., they
should bring very small fraction over
twenty-five cents pound, also without
pay for the extra work. These figures
will be useful to some persons who do
not raise their own poultry for the table,
as they can, by their light, make pretty
close estimate whether it is cheaper to
buy chickens "on the hoof" for their
tables, or buy of the market men dressed
that is, with hoads, tails, entrails and
wing feathers all thrown in. Dressed in
this way, which is the fashionable way,
the loss in preparing them for cooking
will be more than I have figured it-say
at least thirty per centum instead OF
about twenty-eight and one-half, and it
may even reach thirty three or thirty
four.-Letter to Country Gentleman.
Household Hints.
FINGER MARKs.-Finger marks may
be removed from vanished furniture by
the use of little sweet oil upon soft
rag. Patient rubbing with chloroform
will remove paint from black silk or any
other material.
10 REMOVE SPoTs OF BLEACHING FROM
CARPET.-Spots of backing may be
| taken from carpets with mixture of one
ounce of powered borax, dissolved in
one quart of boiling water and small
piece of soap, about the size of walnut,
cut fine and dissolved with the borax
bottle this up, and use to take spots
from carpets or clothes.
For PREPARING LARD TO KEEP THROUGH
THE SUMNER To one gallon of lard put
one ounce of sal soda, dissolved in gill
of water. Do not fill your kettles more
than half full, for it will foam and perhaps
boil over. No other water is required
than what the soda is dissolved in.
When it is done it will be very clear,
and will keep two years. Strain through
coarse cloth and set away.
SoAP.-Dissolve three pounds sal-soda
in two gallons of water slack in a firkin
three pounds of good quick-lime add
to it the soda solution stir the whole
thoroughly with stick, and add two
gallons OF boiling water stir again and
let it settle pour off the clean liquor in
clean iron boiler placed on the fire,
and stir into it six pounds of clarified
grease and one pound of powered boraxi
let it boil slowly until it gets ropy,
(about ten minutes boiling) and pour il
into tub or tight box; this makes q
good hard soap for family use after
drying a month or 80 in dry room, and
cut into bars, it is fit for use.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14
Fashion Notes.

Ashes of roses is revived color this
spring.
Button roses will be the favorite roses
this spring.
The new beige color is a grayish,
greenish brown or drab.
The popular color this spring is beige
in numerous shades.
Poppies and honeysuckle buds are
favorite artificials this season.
Bonnets are trimmed with shaded
moire and satin faced ribbons.
Roman pearl beads are used in quaint.
ties for trimming spring bonnets.
Pearl fringes and pearl galloons a,
seen among spring millinery goods.
Ombre, or shaded moire and SATIN
faced ribbons, are very fashionable.
Colored embroidery is appearing on
the broad cnffs and collars for spring
wear.
Roman pearl beads are made in shaded
colors to match ribbons. and other trim
mihgs.
Velvet striped and plush striped grena-
dine gauzes are used in trimming spring
bonnets.
Very high Spanish combs in silver
filagree, ivory, coral, jet and shell are
very fashionable.
Low necked sleeveless princess dress
es, with long trains and very square cut
pompadour corsages are much worn this
ball season.
The Mercedes coqueterie is beauti-
ful Improvement on the false fronts
which have become so indispensable
among the toilet effects of ladies.
Ostrich tips, with marabout ends
tipped with pearl beads, and with the
central stem ornamented with tiny sea
shells, are among the novelties in mil
linery.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14
EYES," said he; "I bought it the
other day, and must have left it in the
buggy, Never mind it."

eyes," said he; "I bought it the
other day, and I must have left it in the
buggy. Never mind it."
Then they went on quite distance,
he holding her hand in his, and wonder
ing what he should do when they got to
Green's; and she wondered why he did
not say something rice to her as we'll as
squeeze her hand, why his coat was but
toned up 30 tightly on such warm eve
ming, and what made his face and hat so
dirty, until they were going down little
hill and one of the traces came unhitched,
and they had to stop.
y Oh, murder !" exclaimed Bill,
"what next ?"
"What is the matter, MIR. Smiley ?"
said the widow, with start, which came
very near jerking the robe off his knees.
"One Of the traces is off," answered
he.
"well, why don't you get out and put
"I can't" said Bill. GIVE got-that
is, II haven't got-oh, dear, I'm 80
sick 4! What shall I do ?"
"Why, Willie" said she, tenderly,
"what is the matter? Do tell me I"
She gave his hand little squeeze, and
looked into his pale face; she thought he
was going to faint, SO she got out her
smelling-bottle with her left hand, and
pulling the stopper out with her teeth,
stuck it to his nose.
Bill was Just taking in breath for a
mighty sigh, and the pungent odor made
him throw back his head so far that he
lost his balance, and went over the low
back buggy.
The little woman gave o low scream
as his bare feet few past her head, and
covering her face with her hands, gave
way to tears or smiles-it is hard to tell
which. Bill was up in moment, and,
leaning over the back of the seat, was
humbly apologizing and explaining,
when, Ed. Wilbur and his wife and baby
drove up behind and stopped.
Poor Bill felt that he would rather
have been shot than had Ed. Wilbur
catch him in such a scrape, but there
was no help for it now, SO he called Ed.
to him and whispered in his ear. Ed.
was likely to burst with suppressed
laughter, but he beckoned his wife to
draw up, and, after saying something to
her, he helped the widow out of Bills
buggy and into his, and the two women
went on, leaving the men behind.
Bill lost no time in arranging his toilet
as well as he could, and then with great
persuasion Ed. got him to go home with
him, and hunting up slippers and socks,
and getting him washed and combed,
had him quite presentable when the
ladies arrived.
need not tell you how the story was
all wormed out of bashful Bill, and how
they all laughed as they sat around the
tea-table that night but will conclude
by saying that they all went to the show
together, and Bill has no fear of Gus
Sockrider now.-Potter's american
MOntHlu
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14
The Farmers Independence.

During these times of business fail
ures, when men supposed to be million
aires, by reverses have become bank,
rupt, none is so free and Independent as
the owner and occupier of an unincum-
bered farm. Financial panics and de.
pressions may come and go without
seriously affecting him. For the pro.
ducts of the soil there must be, under
all circumstance, ceaseless and re.
munerative demand. Out of the numer.
GUS business failures throughout the
country, but small per centage are
those Of farmers, who, as a rule, 20 or
prospering despite all monetary vicissi
tudes and fluctuations.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14
UGO0d Tines"

Two happy words like far-off chimes
Sound cheeriy to men: "Good Times"
Half-hushed in distance though they seem,
Their peal calls back hope gone astray,
And sings Of help not far away
daily trust, nightly dream.
All when, ah how, shall be fulfilled
This deep desire, of God instlled?
Mock not the yearnings Of our race,
The forethought Of some fual good
Which first flashed into human mood
When sword flames blancned the first man
face
For poet, warrior, saint and king
Have served those chimes i" Good Times that
ring,
In strength of deed and song and prayer;
And shall we say that, serpent-like,
Man on himself must turn and strike
The fangs of death, in last despair?
Despairing that the earth should know
An ending Of the reign of woe2
Nay, hearken Still that song, Good
Times"
Through q orm and shine, from sea to sea.
Thst music, wrought invisibly,
Floats STILL to fill all lands and climes.
Like bells of churches built for Christ
The meek, rejected, sacrificed.
The Promised and TIE Promiser--
Like holy bells, this glad refrain
Shall greet the coming year again,
And set fond hearts with joy astir.
Yet dream not that the goal is Won,
A thousand courses round the sun
Have stepped the world in broader light
But woe is me look back look back;
The fairest seasons in our track
Are but dead leaves, and dim as night.
And 10! where echoing spires arise
And kiss, to-day, the morning skies,
Tonight the shapes Of wrong and shsme-
A quicksand shoal Of faces-pass
And wither from the glare Of gas
Back to the wild haunts whence they came.
What though the wheels of trade go round
And sire BITS sre filed with iocund sound?
The weather-vane of rk and pay
And gusty grief can make no law;
But One long since the plan foresaw
And fashioned bright or dark our day.
All man, your church-bell and your praise
And allyour fortunate-seeming ways
Shall scarcely bring you to the mark
OF truth Of book and good of gold
What worth, unless your heart shall hold
The everlasting morning spark?
George p. Ldttrep, in atlantic Monthly.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-03-14

Statistics lately made public show the
sheep in the various countries noted be-
low to be as follows: In the United
Kingdom in 1876, there were 80, 252, ,579
sheep; in Russia, in 1870, there were
48, 130, 900 in Germany, in 1873, there
were "a, 999, 406 in Austria, in 1871,
there were 20, 103, 1896; in France, in
1872, there were 24,589,647; and in
Spain, in 1865, there were 22,054. .967
showing total in Europe of about
100, 100000. In Australia in 1875, there
were 62,000,000; Cape, 10000, 900
River Plata, go, 600, 900 North Amer.
lea. 10000, 600 /; and total, 1856, 600, 900.
Turkey. North Africa, Persia, ETC., say
65, 900, 600; India and China, say 35,
600, 900. Grand total, 4S4, ,000, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
S, WIS. THURSDAY, MARCH q. 1878.

FRIDAY, March -senate.-The sem
ate was not in session.
FRIDAY, March 15.-H0use.-In the
house Mr.. Robins from the committee
on ways and means, reported substi-
tute for the bill to promote deposits of
savings III the treasury and the refund
ing of the national debt, which was re-
terred to the committee of the whole.
The bill provides that for the purpose
of refunding the outstanding 6 per cent.
bonds into bonds bearing a lower rate of
interest; any person may deposit at any
postal money order office lawful money
of the United States, in sums not less
than one dollar, and shall be entitled to
receive therefor a postal money order
on the treasury, and that when such
money order shall be presented to the
treasury at Washington they shall be
entered to the credit of the depositor,
and when such deposits amount TO SO
dollars they shall, at the option of the
deposltOr, be convertible into t per cent.
bonds. The contested election case of
Dean VS.. Field, for the third district of
Massachusetts, was then considered.
After some discussion. the speaker said
"the chair believes it his duty, though
it is a very painful one, to lay COM
munication before the house" He then
handed to the clerk and had read a
telegram from the secretary of state an
nOuncing the death in Havana, of vel
low fever, of Hon. J. E. Leonard, of
Louisiana The house immediately adj
jOurned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21

the county of Eau Claire, state of Wis
consin, and to allow VIM. 4. Rust. his
associates and assigns, to build and
maintain a dam thereon, and to drive
logs in said river; to legalize the West
Alto cemetery association; relating to
counties and county officers; to amend
the act relating to the police court OF
the city of Eau Claire; to authorize the
Red Wing and Trenton Transit Compa
ny to erect a bridge across the east
channel or slough of the Mississippi
river, in the town of Trenton, county of
Pierce, and state OF Wisconsin; to APP
prOpriate to the Eastern Monroe cOun-
ty agricultural society, 800; to provide
for the publication of the laws relating
to town government: for the relief of
persons holding street commissioners
certificates of the city of OcOnto; to
provide for the publication of two
thousand copies Of the constitution for
the use of the common schools. The
assembly adjourned until Monday even
ing.
MONDAY, March 11th.-Senute. the
senate there was barely a quorum.
Assembly bills were concurred in: Re
lating to hawkers and peddlers: to le-
galize the acts of the common council
Of the city of Chippewa Falls relating
to street work; to legalize the acts of j.
B. Bradford, a notary public of Eau
Claire county: concerning the registra-
ton of marriages. A bill was indefinite
ly postponed, relating to the construc-
ton of drains. A few bills were order
ed engrossed.
MONDAY, March 1S-AssenLy.-1n
the assembly a bill passed relating to
the geological survey. The assembly
then went into the committee of the
whole upon the senate bill revising and
reenacting the assessment law. No
vote was taken upon the bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
BLOCKADE RAISED.

A Cheyenne dispatch, under date of
March ii, says that all railroads to this
place are now open except the Colora-
do Central, which has about miles of
hard packed snow to clear. Loss of life
from the storm will be considerable.
Stockmen here anticipate only a small
loss in cattle, probably 2 per cent, and
in sheep 5 per cent. Weather fine to-
day, clear and warm; snow rapidly dis
appearing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21

THE late Ben Wade was an old hunter,
and could hit silver dollar at 100 yards
at almost every shot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
Foreign News.
ACSTRIA'S POSITION.

4 telegram from Vienna of the 18th
states that Count Andrassy. being asked
in the budget committee of the Austrian
delegation whether he meant to resist
the formation of new Sclav states, said
the problem was not to undo the results
of the war, but to harmonic them with
the rights and interests Of Europe and
A,,ctpia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
THE NAUGHTY CZAR.
THE CZAR's COLDNESS.

A special from st. Petersburg an
nounces the arrival there of General
Ignatief and Rouf Pasha.
n Berlin correspondent states that an
early meeting of the congress is no
longer probable. Russia displays no
particular anxiety for the meeting at
all i'll consequence of England's and
Austria's demands that the whole treaty
be submitted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
LITTLE SAN DOMINGO

A New York dispatch of the 18th
inst, says that the U. S. steamer
Plymouth, now under repairs, has orders
to put to sea as soon as out of the me-
chanics' hands, deferring all other re-
pairs until her return. The Plymouth
goes direct to San Domingo, the dis
turbance there having caused the
American consul to be imprisoned and
the interest of American citizens to be
imperiled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
RETrRNS COMING IN

A Dover, n. H., dispatch under date
of March 18th, says all but eighteen
towns have been heard from. These
last year gave Prescott 1,044, Marcy
1897, scattering 5. Should the vote
come in as last year Prescott will have
a plurality over Mclean of l 500, and 81
majority of 1 ,O17 The list of represen-
tatives returned are: republicans, 2O2;
democrats. al.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.

a dispatch from Constantiiiople re-
ports that the Russians have occupied
.Wekerekevi, halfan hours march from
Budukdero, on the Bosphorus. They
also occupy majority of the villages
around Constantinople, and continue
advancing toward the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21

A special from St. Petersburg, dated
March 18th, says the treaty leaves a
good many points open. 1t reserves
the question of the Straits for the con-
gress, and leaves the southern frontier
of Bulgaria to be determined by an in
ternational commission, according to
nationality of the inhabitants. The
question of the annexation of
the port Of Kovola is left to
the commission, and thus serious
difficulties on that point are avoided.
ENGLAND'S DEMANDS.
A London dispatch dated March 18th
says England demands formal engage
ment that all causes of the treaty shall
be submitted for discussion Russia
holds that such an engagement is quite
unnecessary, as the whole treaty will
be known before the congress meets,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-21
ENGLAND NOT POSTED.

Advices from London, under date of
March 18th, state that in answer to an
inquiry in the house of commons this
afternoon, Sir Stafford Northcote said
the government had not heard that the
Russians were intrenching lines on the
peninsula of Gallipoli.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-01
Ja., al i. aud nee.

In the opening chapters Of the Sazerac
Lying Club, the talented author says sin
tho days OF the Father Of his Country-if
We are TO believe . little story about an I'd.
venture with . cherry tree. and which
story 10 still extant-lying was looked
upon a. wrong. But that was before the
time Of the steam engine, the electric nls-
graph, daily newspapers. stocks and stock.
brokers, and many other modern improve
ment. To-day ~ lilo and lie we'll 10 NOR.
itorious. and. besides, there's money In II,
which Of itself 10 sufficient ~ make II COM
m~endable." From . newspaper point We
thoroughly understand lying. but " prove
that even . newspaper can sometimes tell
the truth we will Just give one instance BY
saying that Dave Thorburn, whose estab-
lishment 10 opposite tho News Office. Main
street, Gold Hill. keeps some Of the finest
specialties In the market. He has twenty
four different kinds Of papeterie, such a.
were never before seen on the Comstock.
His Pig Tail chewing tobacco In remark.
ably popular and his Herbo do ID lieine
bright cut cavcndish. for cigarettes and
meerschaum pipes. ID unequaled. In I'd.
dition, ho has . select stock Of nuts and
candies and other fancy articles too nu.
merous TO mention, but which every one
, hould inspect. Something suited " the
taste Of every customer may DO found.
Ladies' aud gentlemen should mako an OF.
animation Of Mr.. T%horburn's store.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-01
Piper's New opera nsuss.

Mabel SANKEY'S London Burlesqus
Troupe and Madame Rentz's Female Min
strels closed . successful weeks engage
mcnt at Piper's New Opera House last
night. The two last performances includ.
ell the Partisan CAn.Can. AL the married
men Of the Comstock were present.
This evening Oliver Dowd Byron will
appear with his sensational play OF "Across
tho Continent" The drama 10 n abound.
ing In startling scenes Of Now York and
westcrn life. and having within itself .
variety entertainment Of no mean order.
including good singing and excellent dane
ing. Tho Pittsburg Leader thus speaks OF
q recent performance OF tho play In that
city Mr.. Byron appeared In the char
acter Of Joe Ferris" Q part admirably
suited TO him, winning for himself repeat.
cd applause. Next 10 Mr.. Byron the inter-
est Of the audience was most conferred In
Miss Kate Byron, who appeared In tho dual
characters Of "Agnes Constant" and
"Louisc Goodwin" In both persona.
tons this actress ably sustained her repu.
tation, and moro than ever displayed thor
ough mastery Of details and careful study.
The applause which she received last night
was no moro than she deserved.
An opinion has gained ground In Wiz
ginia and Gold Hill that Across the Con-
tinent IL substantially the Same play -
"Around the World In Eighty Days"
This Ia q mistake. Across the Continent
was written for Mr.. Byron by j. J. No
Closkcy. one Of New York's most success.
full playwrights. and has never before been
presented on this coast. II abounds In
startling situations, which Afford Mr.. By
ron and Miss Kate Byron ample opportu.
mites to display their peculiar talents 70
the best advantage. The play 10 . good
one. thoroughly realistic in plot and Incl.
dent, and ia bound 10 prove acceptable 10
q Comstock audience. Miss Byron. the
leading lady. Miss A. Montgomery. and @:
A. Bailey will support Mr.. Byron, and
make their first appearance at this theatsr
10 night.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-01
JUSTICE.

Coin HILL. New, March 80. is7s.--R.
z. Kelly, Esq., Secretary Justice Mining
Communicates Sir All the slopes from
The 500 10 the 1850 levels are looking we'll.
Slopes on the 1850 level have improved
much since last report. The Slopes have
been opened out well lately. 90 that I
am now making q draft Of about 70 men.
In the fore part Of the month II required
ali the force at work 10 produce the daily
consumption OF mills Tics tons per day..
I am now shipping 10 mills from 220 to
200 tons daily. Have also reduced the
force in the carpenters shop and on the
surface having completed some neces.
sary repairs. Ny roll next month will
be considerably reduced and the mine
will be made TO yield the requisite amount
OF ore for mills. Tho 1900 level south
drift and Wine from ii50 level down to
meet same drift are making rapid prog
ress. The chutes for waste and ore on the
1900 level station are completed. and I am
now finishing the station and have re-
sumed sinking tho shaft. On the 1000
level station. south drift, expect to connect
with tho Silver Hill In . few days, and OBJ
tain the necessary ventilation 70 enable
cr~osscutting. which I think will DO pro-
ductive Of good results. ~ VI have passed
In main drift . great many rich stringers
Of ore coming from the south. Pumps
and all the machinery working well. Tho
water has decreased considerably.
sam. T. CURTIS, Supt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-04-01
Pr ". n. Patton.
oPuIR.

VlGoiNiA CRY, Narch Ju' 90 COLONEL
q. L.. Wrll'r. rtesident o,phir mining
Company Dear SIR; On the ivVo lrse,
tho east lateral ditt h.s o.en eA'ehucu
north 20 tcct, Ola leng'h itom etosseu,
NJ. J.. oP iect. Tue mAs,tA Ps-sscu
through has been p9rphyIy. so'a h
b.en done IN erosseu' No' = uu'
rims the past week. 'ros.ea' 40. . n ss
ocen sa',hlru 20 ny' "u "ns'",
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INK low a,s.ysl seven zee. wla on 'op anu
TN i'st w'uo ON .ne "hI.h 81, .hox. IN
Then into porphyry; ~n'sh SUI .no.s
the lace. trusscut No. uas oTNn ,sNha