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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24
LIFE In PARIS.
Fuel and Provisions In the French Cnp,ta,.

Fuel and Provisions In the French Capital.
Ledger says All the shops being open
on Sunday morning, in Paris, this pc
culiar people, who live only from hand
to mouth, first bought their breakfast,
and then started out to buy their din
ners. They first invested in a little
bunch of kindling wood to start the fire
with, and then little bag of charcoal
to keep it going. The person who
bought more than day or two's supply
of fuel, would be looked upon as foe
to the state, so fixed is the public habit
of buying only enough for the day. The
kindling wood and charcoal shops are as
prominent and numerous along the
streets as any others, and they display
their goods in the windows as attract
lively as possible, the kindling-wood
neatly tied in small bundles and sold at
one and half cents apiece. If the fire.
wood is wanted by some aristocrat, who
is bold enough to establish fireplace,
he pays for It at the rate of about two
cents stick, and he buys just enough
to last till the dinner is over and the
company bids farewell in the evening.
In food the range is somewhat restrict
ed, the Partisan buying almost every
thing by weight, at so much for the kilo-
gramme, which corresponds to nearly
two and one-third pounds. Reducing
the prices paid to American money, and
the purchases. to pounds, it is found that
Parisians pay about forty-two cents per
pound for veal, thirty-six cents for ordi-
nary rump-steak, and forty to sixty
cents for beefsteak, thirty-fve to forty
cents for mutton chop, thirty-eight
cents for leg of mutton, sixty-four cents
for coffee, 81 to 81 20 for ordinary tea,
four and a half cents for bread, fifty
cents for butter, forty-eight cents for
ordinary ham, and seventy cents for
boiled ham, sold in slices at the shops
(the usual way in which it is bought),
fifteen cents for loaf sugar broken into
accurately square Jumps universally
used here, about eight cents quart for
milk, four cents each for tomatoes, and
twelve cents half peck for potatoes.
These are the usual prices paid for these
articles, and. although the list does not
include all, it shows the high prices at
which most articles of food are sold in
Paris. This is due not only to the in
creased charges consequent upon the
exposition, but also to the "octrei," or
city customs, Paris levying a heavy
duty upon almost everything brought
into the city in order to raise revenue.
But, with these very high prices, the
Parisians can still live more cheaply
than in most other places, owing to the
small value of the articles of food they
subsist upon, and the absence of waste
fulness.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24
Taking Cold.

The Periscope says, "When per-
son begins to shiver, the blood is re-
ceding from the surface congestion, to
a greater or less extent, has taken place,
and the patient has already taken cold,
to be followed by fever, Inflammation
of the lungs, neuralgia, rheumatism, etc.
ALI these evils can be avoided and the
cold expelled by walking, or in some ex-
decided reaction in the system. The
exercise should be sufficient to produce
perspiration. If you are SO situated
that you can get glass of hot water to
drink, it will materially aid the perspira.
ton, and in every way assist nature in
her efforts to remove the cold. This
course followed, your cold is at an end,
and whatever disease it would ultimate
in is avoided your sufferings are pre-.
vented and your doctors bill saved"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24
Heat and Light in the Sick Room.

A recent writer gives the following
sensible suggestions on this subject:
Each person in a room should be sup
piled with 5000 cubic feet of air pei
hour; and this should be done, where
possible, without creating perceptible
draft, for the nervous irritation induced
by drafts is liable to produce internal
infammations.
The temperature of the sick room
should be kept at uniform height, the
best average being from sixty-five to
seventy degrees Fahrenheit, except fol-
infants or very old people, who require
temperature from seventy five to eighty
degrees Fahrenheit; and for those it is
especially important to guard against
changes, and keep it as uniform as pos.
sible. All cases of fever require tenn.
perature lower than the average, as from
fifty to sixty degrees Fahrenheit, to assist
in reducing the high temperature of the
body; but when the fever subsidies, and
there is much debility remaining, the
temperature should be raised somewhat
above the average.
As patient can bear a greater degree
of cold when in bed than when out of it,
convalescents from severe disease, fevers
especially, should have the temperature
of their rooms higher than that main
tanned during the height of the attack.
Diseases of the air passages, as Group
and diphtheria, require high tempera-
ture eighty to eighty-five degrees
Fahrenhei) and moist atmosphere. The
best method for heating the sick room is
by the open CRATE fire. The room should
not be darkened by blinds, except where
there is disease of the eyes, with photo
phobia, or when the patient is very rest
less and cannot sleep; then strong light
must be excluded. Otherwise the sun
light must be allowed to enter and act
chemically by decomposing the noxious
gases, and thus purify the air. OF course
it is not advisable to place the patient
under strong uncomfortable glare of
sunlight, nor in summer to allow the
sun's rays to shine into the room and
raise the temperature too high. Artificial
light has no useful effect, but does harm
by burning up OXYGEN.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

However vaied may be the opinions con-
cerning the validity OF Hayes title TO the presi-
denoy, there is not question in the minds Of
either Democrats or Republicans upon one
important point, viz. The unquestionsble
right OF DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines TO the
NEW ORIEASs, June 10th, 1878.
DR.. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir-Your Pleasant Purgative Pellets
seem to be particularly adapted to the wants
Of the people In this warm climate, where
bilious affections are particularly prevalent.
regard them as the best cathartic have ever
tried. Yours truly, JOHN O. HENDERSON.
BosToN, Mass, May ii, 1878.
DR.. r, Y. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir-Your Golden Medical Discovery
has cured my boy of fever sore Of two years
standing. Please accept our gratitude.
Yours truly, HENRY WHITING.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

slight attack Of indigestion, especially when
there is predsposition to digestive weakness
of the stomach, must speedily culminate in the
more obstinate form Of the disease. 1t is well,
therefore, to adopt preventive measures early.
Although Hostdter's Stomach Bitters over
comes come if persisted in, cases S Of dyspepsia Of Of
wisdom to use ere the malady assumes a
chronic phase. This is particularly true. be-
cause as dyspepsia advances, it engenders
other bodily evils, such as disorders Of the
liver, constipation or undue looseness Of the
bowels, nervous disorders. hypochrondria,
sleeplessness. These maladies are both pre-
vented and reme1ied by the Bitters but
how much better to check them in their out
set with the great Alternative, than to wait
until they establish irmer foothold in the
system. Surely the ,dvisability of this must
be apparent.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

We are requested by pale, sad
spirited father to insert the following :
"Johnny P All is forgiven. Come
home. Father is recovering from the
explosion and has bought new pipe.
The minister has forgiven you for plac-
ing that bucket of water over the door.
Your sister Annie longs to see you, and
says you may keep the gold pen if you
will restore her teeth. The dog is still
living, but its hair is all singed off the
cat is getting along nicely. and the cook
is convinced that you meant no harm
when you put pepper on the stove. "
Johnny, you had better come home ;
the country can't spare any of its ener-
getic and promising boys.-Reokuk
Constitution.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Perfect purity is restored to the circulation
when contaminated, if Scovil's blood and livel
syrup is taken. Scrofulous, syphilitic ant
mercurial disorders are completely vanquisheC
by it persistence in the use Of the remedy be
ing alone required to accomplish cure. Erup
tions Of all kinds, sores, chronic rheumatism
remedial action, and it not only puri6es tn,
blood but vitalizes the system. Sold by al
druppisfa
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

One Professor Sexciegerons, of Lon
don, is claimed to be the most accom-
plished linguist in the world, speaking
forty-six languages, and acquainted with
every character used by any people to
express sound. We would like to see
him spell out what man says when he
snanZaa
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Editors are generally poorly off for
clothing. When you hear of one of
them having two suits, you can calcu-
late that one is the suit he wears every
day and Sundays, too, and the other is
a libel suit.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

The Mason g. Hamlin Organ Co. has taken
the highest honors at an the worlds exhibitions
for more than twelve years, viz: At Paris,
1867 Vienna, 1878 SsPtiago, 1875; Philadel-
phia, 1876, and Paris, 1878 and they are the
only American makers who have taten such at
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Coughs and colds are often overlooked. A
continuance for any length of time causes irri-
tation of the lungs OIL. some chronic throat dis
ease. Browns Bronchial Troches are an
effectuatcough remedy. 25 cents.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Farmers, Fami.
les and Others can purchase no Remedy equal to DR.
TOBIAS, VENETIAN LINIMENT for the cure Of
Cholera Diarrh1a, Dysentery, Group, Colo and Sea-
sickness, taken internally Ut e perfectly harmess
Chronic % Rheu%atism, Headache, Toothache, Sore
Bites Old Sores Pains in Limbs, Back and CHEST The
VENETIAN LINIMENT was introduced In 1S47, and
stating IL IL was Ten Dollars Bottle they would not
be WITHOUT it. Thousands Of OeItinoetes can be
lies Sold b the Druggists at 40 cts. Depot 42
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Familiarity with the writings Of the great
poets is a necessity to any one who wishes to
appear we'll in company. For loo. we will send
book Of 100 selections from the beautiful mel
odies of Moore, the grand poems Of Byron, and
the unequaled songs Of Burns, and 80 popular
songs. Desmond d Co., 915 Race st., Phila.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Forupwards of thirty years Mrs. wINSLOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for children
with never failing success. 1t corrects acidity
of the stomach, relieves wind colo, regulates
the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
An old and well-tried remedy. rs cts. bottle.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

A cough or cold taken between now and
Christmas frequently lasts all winter. This is
certainlYthe case with people who have weak
lungs. The most convenient, reliable and in
expensive remedy is Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment. 1t ia to be used internally and externally.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Last winter we warned our readers against
buying the large packs of worthless horse and
| cattle powders, and as it Is now time to begin
to use them, we again urge them not to
throw away their money. Sheridans Powders
are strictly pure, but we know of no others
that ara
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

Hon. @. r. Parsons, mayor Of Rochester, was
radically cured Of Bright's Disease by Craig's
Kidney Cure. Depot AZ University Pl., N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

II you fail to find Pixies Centennial Salt
Rheum salve in your city or village, and will
send US the address Of your best druggist, we
will put him in a way to supply you.
]. J. PIKE Co, chelsea Mass.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

=, TO cleanse and whiten the teeth, to sweeten
the BREATH use Browns Oamphorated Sapona-
oeous Dentifrice. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24
IMPORTANT NOTIUE.-Farmers, Fam,.

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-10-24

-
thus set was successful in killing one
fox, but never in killing a second for
the foxes afterward adopted either of
two devices whereby to secure the bait
without injuring themselves. One of
these devices was to bite through the
string at its exposed part near the trig-
ger, and the other device was to burrow
up to the bait through the snow at right
angles to the line of fire, 80 that, al
though they discharged the gun, they
escaped with perhaps only a pellet or
two in the nose.
Now both of these devices exhibited a
wonderful degree of what 1 think must
fairly be called power of reasoning. l
have carefully interrogated DIR. Rae on
all the circumstances of the case. and he
tells me that in that part of the world
traps are never set with strings; 80 that
there can have been no special associa-
tion in the foxes minds between strings
and traps. Moreover, after the death OF
fox number OF Q, the track on the snow
showed that fox number two, notwith-
standing the temptation offered by the
bait, had expended great deal of sci
entific observation on the gun befo, 4
he undertook to sever the cord.
Lastly, with regard to burrowing at
right angles to the line of fire, DIR.
Rae justly deemed this so extraordinary
circumstance that he repeated the
experiment number of times in order
to satisfy himself that the direction Of
the burrowing was really to be at
tributed to thought and not to chance.
Passing on to the emotional life OF
animals, we find that this is very slightly,
if at all, developed in the lower orders,
but remarkably well developed in the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
STATE OF w1sCONsIN-1owA

~ County Couft-In Pobata.
In the matter Of the last will and testament Of
Sampson Rogers deceased
WHEREAS, an instrument in writing purporting
to be the last will and testament Of sampson Rog-
ers, deceased. late Of Iowa county, Wisconsin,
has been fled in this ONCE. together with the
petition Of ChristopherStrike and JamcsHutchisou
praying that the same may be proven and ad-
mitted to probate aud letters testAmentary grant
cd thereon according to the lave of this state.
1t is ordered that the prayer q said petition be
heard before the judge Of this court. ct the Pro-
bate OAce. In the village of Dodgeville, on the
18th day Of June. A. D. 1873, 1t 2 O'Clock In the
afternoon.
And 1t is further ordered that notice of the
hearing thereof be given to all persons interested
weeks successively previous 70 the time appoint
cd, IN the MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE, q newspaper
printed in this State
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, May 18th, 1873
2lw3 John I. JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
Desirable Farm for Sale.
BEST Location in iowa County.

Twill sell my farm containing s. acres, and
situated c-half mile from the city limits, north
east, near the old Mineral Point race track, on
terms to suit he purchaser. Forty acres under
culivati an I fosy-t acres pasture and tim.
Der, all iirst-class and nearly new thrifty or
chard of 1870 trees. just beginning to bear u
small vineyard OF about $50 vines. wi ! n bsre
100 pounds good, rich grapes last season; cur.
rants gOoseberrics and strawberries; q good
cistorn at the kitchen door, and large one at the
stable door; durable spring of water In the
pasture tor stock; two good barns, and hop houses
for corn and hops. The dwelling house is con-
vcnent and comfortable, with large kitchen,
parlor, four bedrooms closets, pantry. &c. all on
the ground. The buildings arc well protected,
by young timber from cold winds, also the fruit.
If necessary a house and lot might be taken Us
part pay. For further particulars inquire of
JOHN BEARDSLEI.
Jan. u.s. I8.S,-Nf Mineral Point. Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
CTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOWA

oComty Court In Probate.
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament OF
Thomas NJ. Stevens, deceased.
Whereas an instrument In writing purport1ng
to be the Last Viii and Testament OF Thomas M.
Stevens, deceased, late of said county, has been
filed in this Office together with the petition OF
John Stevens. praying that the same may be prov
en- and admitted to probate, and letters testamen.
tary granted thereon according to the laws Of
this State.
1t Is ordered that the prayer Of said petition be
heard before the Judge OF this court, At the Pro-
bate Office, in the village Of Dodgeville. on the
18th day of June, A. d. 1873, at o'clock In the
forenoon.
And 1t IL further ordered that notice Of the
hearing thereof be given to all persons Interested
BY publishing copy of this order for thr se weeks
successfully previous to the time appointed In the
Mineral Point TRIBUNE, newspaper printed III
this st stc.
Dated, Dodgsville. Wis, May .. 1878.
20Sw3 JOHN T. JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
IOWA COUNTY COURT = IN

In the matter of the Last Will and Testament
of James Wesley. deceased.
Letters testamentary having been this day as
sued to Elizabeth Ann Wasley, OF said county.
and six months from the date hereof be allowed
and limited creditors to present their claims
against said deceased for examination and a.
lowancc
It Is ordered that AN claims and demands
against the estate of said deceased be received
and adjusted before the Judge of this Court; and
for that purpose he will be at his Office In the vii
lsge of Dodgeville Oh the first Monday Of each
mouth during the term above limited
And It lis further ordered and directed that the
times and places for examining and allowing
claims. and the time limited to creditors to pre-.
sent their claims be given by publication Tor
CNE weekly newspaper printed in this state.
Dated, Dodgevtlle. Wis !, May 9Th. 1878.
CIV JOHN L, JONES, County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29

In the matter Of the estate Of Hcary Parmley,
deCeAsod.
Letters testamcntary having been this day II.
sued 70 Joseph Parmley, Of said county, and six
months from the date hsreef being allowed and
limited creditors 70 prooamt their claims against
ssid deceased for examination and allowance.
It's ordered that al claims and demands against
the estate Of said deceased be received and I'd.
lusted before the Judge OF this court; and for that
purpose he will be ct his office In the village q
Dodeeville on the first Monday Of each month
during the term above limited
And 1t Is further ordered and directed that the
times and places for examining, allowing claims,
claims. be given by publication for four success
stve weeks In the Mineral Point TRIBUNH, week.
II Newspaper prinred in this state.
Dated. DOdgeville, Wis.,, May ~, 1873.
22w4 JOHN T. JONES, County Judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
Farm for Sale.

oher for sale 100 Acres of land, just three
mice east of the city of Mineral Point. Sixty
sefes under cultivation; about ten acres hay.
through It, the remainder mostly in young tim.
9I FOR turther Information apply TO the UNI
Nerslgned. 18mS THOMAS HEWET
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-05-29
Notice 10 Contractors

Sealed Proposals for building an asylum for
ne insane will be received by tho Supts OF the
Poor OF iowa County, On or before Tuesday,
clay 18th, 1878, at 10 O'clock a. m.
Bids will be received for doing the carpen-
Fes work only, or for doing the work and fur
Eishlng all materials.
Separate bids for lumber are invited.
The work to be completed within 80 days
from date of contract.
fhe pans and Specifications may be sos at
he County Clerks office. The Supts. reserve
ihe right to reject any and all bids.
Proposals should be addressed to the Supts.
IN care of Co. Clerk.
Dated at Dodgevillc, May 14th, 1873.
john L. JONES,
Il. G. Cox.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-02
From From tie tile f Earliest Ages

SCROFUIAi has been the bane, ana ~ /,
were, the curse of mankind. Moses, in, the
18th chapter OF Eeviticus, lays down very
explicit rules on1thls dlsease. So terrible
and loathsOme had II been considered then
that a person known toibe' infected with II
would not be allowed X mix with society
The Jews regarded 1t as divine inf1icticn
and bell eyed there was no cure for 1t; II
was then the sins Ofa youth or g. diviattOn
from the paths Of virtue were punished as
longpas life fasted .l'n Happily In our day,
the sience Of medicine has been developed
the great storehouse OF MAI ure furnishes q
remedy. the diseaseis stripped OF it's ter
ror by the use Of ofthe5AMAKITAN'SR Root
ANDHERB JUICES, and the victim OF
Scrofula, Ulcers, Sores, Pimpies, Blotches,
Titter, ETC., can be restored to sound health
in few weeks That there are thousands
now whose conditions are as bad asl those
OF the dark ages we are well aware. Many
now fail to find cure as well as they did
them To all such the Samaritan's Root
and Herb Juices will prove happy boon,
eradicatihg all impurities from II 3 blood,
and making the complexion bright and
healthy; A few bottles Will remove PIN.
pies or blotches, thereby doing away with
cosmetics and powders, ROOT AND HERB
JUICES $l.26 per bottle: Sent by express
to any address: ~ 2 vi |. Y u .ItasJ-
Is RacestrAAt phiiade1pfta p.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-02

Byits great and thorough bloo Purifying proper
ties .Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Cures
Xii iliimGrs, rom the worst scrofnla to d common
Biotcb, Plmple, or Ernptions Mercurial disease,
and vigorous health and sound CONSTITUTION esta.
lished ErysipeIas, 6altrheum, Fever Soresp GcaIy
81 Rousia skin, In short all diseases caused 1y bhd
pood, are conquered by this powerful PURIFYING and
has. its potency in egEng
scrofuious Sores and eswelIlngs White seyellngs,
If you feel dull drowsys debilitated have esllow
color Of skim OF yellowish.bIown spots On face or
mouth internal heat or chills alternated with hot
hushes low spirits and gloomy bodings irregular
TaSPpiiai TSePPpia LIVER I or soasness any Gases y q
sLiver Complaint" only part Of these symptoms arc
experienced. As a, remedy for all such cases, DR..
RleIce's Golden Medical Discovery has no equal as
It effects perfect and radical cures. .
In the cure Of Bronchitis, severe Coushs, and the
early stages of Consumption, It has astonshed the
meqicai faculty, and eminent physicians pron3InGe
eegs Il
and ppraes shs bSpd % sd Gy Eqggsss
and Inyalids' Hotel, Buffalo, ny. ia 5Ilu
The Morning herald., 1878-10-02
lYeateet1f1a,,y, lbs X inoef1s so,ftbe sckdIyknl]

....1Y ...,.'1Ysstsrday ths miners iofthe' schdykil
coal region resumed sume work for two weeks
and for the balance of the month o9they
will have an enforced holiday; but on the
1st Of November it is probable That they
will resume operations permanently and
steadily. This is another indication d
thersviyal of business, and it will not on,
! cheer the hearts Of many working peo:
pie, but it will place them in D. condition
of ofimmunity from suffering and want dur
ing the winter. .,yg .y,1 l-aL--H.-
The Morning herald., 1878-10-02

In st. Louis resolutionshave been adopt
ed by the central executive committee
(colorsd) demanding a d pro pro rata distribai-
ton Of offices, warning colOfed voters tR g. moi
to commit themselves to, candidates be,
cause Of party p edilectiops, apd declaring
lhatihe claim Of the republican parry tc
dictate the political action of cSlored mer
h:apitces Of arrogance that ~illnot BE sut.
mitted tospy longer. a &. al. ......5