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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08

A good story is told of General Cliff
ford, Lord Chelmsford's second in com
mand in South Africa. One day in
British Catfraria, during the Caffre war
of 1868, he was in the act of sitting
down on the ground, placing one hand
beneath him for that purpose. He felt
something clammy to the touch, and
found to his horror it was puff-adder,
most venomous reptile. Another man
with less selfpossession would have re-
moved his hand, probably to be stung in
the act. Not SO Clifford. With great
presence of mind he held the snake down
firmly with Oh e hand, with the other
drew his clasp-knife from his pocket,
opened it with his teeth, and then coolly
severed the reptiles head from his body.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
A Gold Mine SWindI0.

Boston capitalists have recently been
swindled out of about 100000 in con-
nection with the purchase of Il Brazilian
gold mine, known rs the San CyriacO.
The capitalists bought the mine on the
strength of samples of washings "
furnished by an old colored man whose
apparent innocence and ignorance would
disarm suspicion. 1t was not until the
money was paid over to the Brazilian
owners of the mine that the discovery
was made that it was not veritable
bonanza. The expert who had been
sent to investigate, and who had previ-
ously reported that the mine was very
valuable, closely observed the operations
of the colored washer" He saw that
the " washings," instead of being rich
in each successive yield, tapered off,
until there was hardly any return what
ever. Then it was seen that there was
fraud somewhere. 1t appears that the
his mouth with gold-dust. He was an
incessant chewer of tobacco, and he ex-
perforated gold-dust with the tobacco
Juice. The water carried away the
latter, and left the particles of gold
dust, thus indicating a large yield.
When the washer was not closely
watched, he could replenish the stock of
gold-dust with which he watered" " the
earth, but when watched, his supply
soon ran out, and his game was ex-
posed, when he confessed the fraud
''Salting" mines is not a new thing;
but the shrewd Boston capitalists did
not expect that this product of civiiza-
tion was highly developed in Brazil.
They have learned, however, at an ex-
pense of S400, 900, not to put their trust
in Brazilian mines, washings" from
which are exhibited by expectorating in
dividuals, and that 1000 per cent. profit
in a short time from mining operations
cannot alw w-ys be absolutely depended
upon in advance.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
Eyesigllt.

The late DIR. w. II. Hall, in an article
about taking care of the eyes, said:
Millions blindness was the result of
overwork and dyspepsia.
One of the most eminent American
divines (the late Albert Barncs) having
for some time been compelled to forero
the pleasure of reading, spent thousands
of dollars in valtie, and lost years of time
in consequence of getting tip several
hours before day and studying by arti-
fetal light. His eyes never got well.
Multitudes of men and women have
made their eyes weak for life by the too
free use of the eyesight, reading small
print and fine sewing. In view of these
things, it is well to observe the following
rules in the use of the eyes:
Avoid all sudden change between light
and darkness.
Never begin to read or write or sew for
several minutes after coming from dark
ness to bright light.
Never read by twilight or moonlight,
or of cloudy day.
Never read or sew directly in front of
the light, window OF door.
1t is best to have the light fall from
above, obliquely over the left shoulder.
Never sleep so that on the first waking
the eyes shall open on the light of a
window.
Do not use the eyesight by light so
scant that it requires an effort to dis
criminate.
Too much light creates glare, and
pains and confuses the sight. The mo-
ment you are sensible of an effort to dis
tmgulsh, that moment cease, and take q
walk or ride.
AS the sky is blue and the earth green,
it would seem that the ceiling should be
II blueish tinge, and the carpet green.
and the walls of some mellow tint.
The moment you are prompted to rub
the eyes, that moment cease using them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
PALPITATION OF THE HEART.

W Est I4EBANON, OUICH o. 1918.
Dear Sir:-Having been PROSTATE for months
with what my physician termed Palpitation OF
the Heart, and combination of other diseases,
obtained no relief until bought some of your
Indian Blood Syrup, which relieved me inn
mediately. am now in perfect health.
ELIZABETH LEWIS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08

Our agent can also furnish inquirers with
many names and addresses Of others who have
experienced the good effects Of the justly cele-
brated Indian Blood Syrup, and we would re-
quest all in need of Blood Purifier or Liver
Regulator to call and get a pamphlet, and make
such inquiries as they may wish.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
A nervous woman should not be made

A nervous woman should not be made
the victim of a practical joke. An Eng
lish woman living in Birmingham re-
ceived a registered letter for which she
had to pay ten-pence, and when she
opened il, she found blank sheet of
paper and a farthing. The trick made
her melancholy and morbid, her mind
lost its balance, and she put an end to
her existence by cutting her throat with
q razor,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
THE INDIAN BLOOD. SYRUP THE.RIGHT
MEDICINE.

PITTsBuEGH, Pa, August rs, 1878.
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Kidney Dis
ease and Liver Complaint. l tried everything
which l thought might do me good, but l did
not find the right medicine until got 50-cent
bottle of your medicine, which entirely cured
me. Mrs. RANDALL.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08

Not at one, two or three only, but at the five
great worlds expositions held during the la
twelve years, the Mason a Hamlin Organ Co.
have received highest honors. This snothing
ess than dem onstration that their organs are
he best.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
REMEDY FOR LIVER AND KIDNEY
DISEASE.

EDINGToN, Feb. 2, 1879.
Dear Sir:-I can, from my experience, re-
commend your Indian Blood Syrup us a sure
cure for Liver and Kidney Disease.
ELIZABETH A. SANDS.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
LIVER COMPLAINT.

JACKSONVILLE, March, 3, 1879.
Dear S. S.H':-Knowing, from experience, that
your Indian Blood Syrup is sure cure for
Liver Complaint, i confidently recommend it to
all suffering humanity. REBECCA MEL.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08

California Colony is being formed at But
talo, n. Y, to settle tract OF seven thousand
acres in California. Those wishing to know
ull about it and California colonies, can learn
by inclosing six cents in stamps to California
Colony, IA w. Swan Street, Buffalo, n. Y,
or to Wendell Easton, % Montgomery Street,
San Francisco, California.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
Testimonials Of Cures.
FOR BRONCHITIS.

kREAMER, Middle Creek, Snyder Co., Pa.
Dear Sir:--My daughter has suffered fol
some time with Bronchitis so that she was not
able TO speak above whisper, but by the use
of your Indian Blood Syrup she w;is perfectly
cured. She can now speak well as ever,
and | cannot find words to fully express the
gratitude feel for the benefit she has received.
WILLIAM GILBERT,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
LIVER COMPLAINT.

PENSYPA OK MILLS, Feb. %, 1879.
Dear ISir:-I have used your Indian Blood
Syrup and found it to do all you claim for it.
1t is sure cure for Liver Complaint.
JOSEPH HAINEs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
HOW to he Renu,iti,I.

Many hundred thousand dollars are annually
expended b. ladies for "artifcal" " appliances
to hide the shrun1len and wasted form, or the
sollow skin, blotchcs, or liver spots, which are
due to female weakness, dyspepsia, torpid liver
and constipation. If a small per cent. OF this
sum were invested in DR.. Pierce's Favolite
Prescription, ladies would soon really be what
they now seem to be. 1t readily corrects those
weaknesses and diseases upon which debility
and emaciation depend. 1t cures dyspepsia by
toning up the system, and when used in con-
nection with DIR. Pierces Pleasant Purgative
Pellets, speedily ovcrcomes all irregularities OF
the liver and bowels. No "bloom of youth, u
no "beautiher OF tile complexion" can impart
such permanent beauty OF face and form rs
DR.. Pierces health-giving Favorite Prescrip.
ton.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
LIVER AND KIDNEY COMPLAINTS

ANDALUsIA, Pa, Feb. 10, 1870.
Dear Sir:-I have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in my family for Liver and Kidney
Complaint with success. L believe it has no
equal. EDWARD GILBERT.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
Words of Wisdom,

Never be cast down by trifes. If u
spider breaks his web twenty times.
twenty times will he mend it. Make up
your mind to do thing, and you will do
it. Fear not iftrouble comes upon YOU.
Keep up your spirits, though the day
may be a dark one.
Troubles never last forever
The darkest day will pass away.
If the sun is going down look up to the
stars; if the earth is dark keep your eyes
on heaven. With Gods presence and
Gods promise Il man OF child may be
cheerful.
Never despair when tog's in the air,
A sunshiny morning will come without warm
ing.
Mind what you run after. Never be
content with bubble that will burst, or
a firewood that will end in smoke and
darkness; but that which you can keep,
and which is worth keeping.
Something sterling that will stay
When gold and silver fly away
Fight hard against a hasty temper.
Anger will come, but resist it strongly.
\ spark may set house on fire. A fit of
passion may give you cause to mourn all
the days of your life. Never revenge an
injury.
He that revengeth knows no rest;
The meek possess peaceful breast.
If you have an enemy act kindly to
him and make him your friend. You
may not win him over at once, but try
again. Let one kindness be followed by
another, till you have compassed your
end. By little and by little great things
are completed.
Water, falling day by day,
Wears the hardest rock away.
And so repeated kindnesses will soften
a heart of stone. Whatever you do, do
it willingly. A boy. that is whipped at
school never learns his lessons well. A
man that is compelled to work cares not
how badly it is performed. He who
pulls off his coat cheerfully. strips up
his sleeves in earnest and sings while he
works is the man for me.
a cheerful spirit gets on quick;
grumbler in the mud will stick.
Evil thoughts are our worst enemies.
Keep your heads and hearts full of good
thoughts, that bad thoughts may not
find room.
Be on your guard, and strive and pray
To drive all evil thoughts away.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
tTRADE MARK.l
The Best Remedy Known to Man I!

Or. Clark johnson having associated himself
with MIR. Edwin Eastman an escaped captive, long
slave to Wakametka, the medicine man OF the
Comanches, ls now prepared to lend his aid in the
introduction of wonderful remedy of that triba
The experience of Mr.. Eastman being similar
that of Mrs. Chas. Jones and son, of Washington
Co, Iowa, an account of whose sufferngs were
thriingy narrated in the Neiu York Herald of Dec.
10th, 1873, the facts Of which are so widely
known, and so nearly parallel, that but little men,
nere. They are, however, published in neat vol
anne of 800 pages, entitled, Seven and Nine Years
mention will be made hereafter. Suffice it to say,
mat for several years, Mr.. Eastman, while cap
live, ,eGas compelled to gather the roots, gums,
'arks, herbs and berries of which Wakametkla's
medicine was made, and is still prepared to pro-
,ide the SAME materials for the successful intro
auction of the medicine to the world; and assures
the public that the remedy is the same now ~
when Wakametkla compelled him to make it
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08
Edwin Eastman in Indian Costume.


SEvEN AND NINE YEARS AMONG THE CoMANcHEs
AND APACHEs. A neat velume OF 800 pages,
being simple statement of the horrible facts
connected 18th the sad massacre of a helpless
family the captivity, tortures and ultimate
escape Of two surviving members. For sale
by our agents generally. Price s1.00.
The incidents of the massacre, briefly narrated,
are distributed by agents, FREE of charge.
-, Mr.. Eastman, being almost constantly at the
west. engaged in gathering and curing the materi-
ais of which the medicine is composed, the sole
business management devolves upon DR.. johnson,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-05-08

TO he Of permanent benefit q medicine must
reach the source OF the disease. The reason
why Scovill's Blood and Liver Syrup is so
successful in overcoming serofulous, syphilitic
and eruptive complaints is that it entirely
roots out those impurities which give rise to
them. The cause of the evil being thus re-
moved and the normal purity of the circulation
restored, the skin resumes its original clear
ness, and sores and pimples disappear. Sold
by all druggists.
AN ESTABLISHED REMEDY. = " Browns
Bronchial Troches" are widely known as an
established remedy for coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, hoarseness and other troubles of the
throat and lungs. Twenty five cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-01

adding the following words. che standard for low
water marx on tr henurbrc river shall Boo an cases
H. Oh" nturt-f bench mark OF tho uited states tuh-t
Survey, allowance being made az fhe various points
Cor thr difference ln time ao that AZ amended the
srci ou shall read "a. fDIi0w-. VIII
"9f,r D. The limit 90 depth prr.cribed for weir.
n section unity four % chapter forty of the revised
-taiuir- ~ eighteen hundred and seventy cone shall
D" measured % tho entrance ~ doe weir. provided
that uo part II such woir known the leader shall
D." m more than two feet depth OF water az low water
Weirs may exceed the limit Of two feet depth meas
ured ~ afpre-aid under the following conditions
namely. iir-t. the di-tance from the before mem
TONED two faot limit depth 20 the entrance Of such
weir shall not exceed one hundred feet Second. no
such weir shall obstruct more than one-eighth part
oi the width ~ the channel Third every such weir
shall D" stripped 90 a. 90 render 10 incapable Of tax
ing h-h on aud after the hnpeuth day OF june nuuu-
ally, ihr" conditions 90 apply only 10 Ecir that
coed the aforesaid limit o. depth.
The standard for low water mark on the koune-
bee river shan IN All eases b. the nearest bench mark
Of the United states Coast Survey, allowance being
mad" al tho various points for the difference In
time
tApproyed February s. 1871
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-01
Chapter -.

AZ ACT 90 amend chapter ninety one, section
thirty three Il the Revised Statutes, relating TO
lien for Land Rent
BE- 10 enacted. DC. n follows:
Section thiry-three chapter ninety-one, Of the
ysed statutes, may he construed include all cases
where rent hereafter accrues and rema ins unpaid,
whether there any written lease otherwise and
TO give lien upon all buildings upon the premises
while the rent accruea although other persons than
the lessee may own the whole part thereof. and
whether or not the land leased for the purpose
OF erecting such buildings Provided. however, II
person j. interested in said buildings except the
lessee the proceedings shall be substantially In the
forms directed by statute for enforcing liens against
vessels, with such additional notice to supposed
unknown owners, "a any Justice Of the Supreme
of execution shall not be valid except against the
lessee.
approved February -, 1921
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-01
hnptcr S6.

An ACT 20 amend chapter one hundred and thirty
nine, Of the Public Laws Of eighteen hundred aud
seyenty-thfec.
d. if enacted. DC. A. follows:
Chapter one hundred and thirty mine Of the public
laws Of eighteen hundred and seventy three H. here
by amended so a. TO read a. follows
when the plaintiff In an action dies before the
expiration OF thirty days from the rendition Of juCg
ment In his favor before the expiration Of thirty
days after the next term OF court, In the county
where the action was pending, In cases where n
uhcAte Of decision. provided for In chapter seventy
OF the revised statutes shall be received by the
clerk OF said county, In vacation and suggestion
OF such death has been made upon the docket Of said
courts execution may issue n II provided. aud
all attachments then In force shall continue ninety
days after the next term OF the In thrt county
aud II the defendant was ARRESTED process
and gave bond 20 disclose ater Judgment he may do
after said next term without breach OF his bond d"
approved February II, 1879
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-01

the public laws Of eighteen hundred and seventy
elghii i7 hereby amended as 10 read az follows;
blot. 10. IL there shall satisfactorily appear
% ald commissioner reasonable canse 20 believe that
the debtor In trust for him IN fraud his CREDITOR
or N the petitioner shall make oath that he believes
mat such other person 40 holds property Of the
debtorithe commissioner shah issue similar sub
thereto such subpwua 10 be served ~ subpsrnas In
civil suits The testimony OF such witness may be
reduced 10 writing, and signed by him, and IL Il
shall satisfactorily appear 20 the commissioner from
holds property credits Of the debtor he shall so
certify upon the execution; aud the creditor shall
nave Hen upon said property credits for thirty
days succeeding such disclosure, 20 be enforced by
OH In equity or trustee process and II upon such
bill In equity or trustee process the court Ind such
property credits held aforesaid Il may order
such property or credits, or much Of them may
be necessary 10 satisfy the Judgment and all Gusts
itor and 1.-THE parties cannot agree upon the value OF
such property or credit, they shan be assigned 20
inc creditor, 1.-The shall give such trustee n bond
with suihcent surety, accepted by the court, 10
count Tor and pay over 10 said trustee the surplus
the proceedt Of sGch property credits after salts
Iying said Judgment and costs
SkCr. ? Chapter EiNty-seven Of the public
laws Of eighteen hundred and seventy eight r here
by amended b. adding thereto another section as
follows.
SECT. 10. In any disclosure according 20 the
provisions Of this chspter, afteT the examination OF
the debtor, other competent evidence may be intro
examined by either party. Dispositions may be used
IN such disclosures. and the commissioner shall have
power 10 ssue subpWnas 10 witnesses the request
OF either party and witnesses shall be entitled 10 the
shall be taxed by the commissioner and certified in
detail on the back Of the execution and shall be paid
by the debtor
approved February "a, 1871
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-04-01

nclpa uMcfrsi ar any three respectable inhabitants
Of amy city or town whore Fhr may be- found, may
complain in writing to the judge ~ probate any
trial justice lu the county, or 20 the Judge Of the
municipal or police court Tor the city town. afeg
iug That She D. leading an idle or vicious NE has
been found n ciTcumstances Of manifest danger Of
falling into habits Of sice or immortality aud request
that She may Do committed 90 the guardianship Of
Che Maine Industrial School for Girls The judge or
justice shall appoint time aud place Of hearing,
aud order notice thereof 20 any Ier.ou entitled 70 be-
heard, and al ouch time aud place, may examine
Into the truth 0f the allegations OF said complaint,
ana 10 sausiactory evidence thereof t. adduced, and
DO appear That the welfare Of such girl requires H.
he may order her 20 be- committed 10 the custody aud
guardianship the officers Of said school during her
minority, unless sooner discharged by process Of
law
Approved February If. 1871
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Az ACT 90 amend chapter one hundred aud
twcnty-s"ycn Of the Revised Statute relating 10
trrrpns-
H. ~ oiIcf,d. &c.. AZ follows.
Section ten Of said chapter. 8. hereby repealed.
and die following Inserted Instead thereof
'SEcr. 30. Whoever wiliuIy enters ON or passc.
over the garden, orchard, moving land or other
closed or cultivated land OF another at any time be-
tween the hfst day OF April, and the hrst day Of
December ~ each year, after being forbidden 80 TO
do by tho owner OF occupant Of .aid land, or hls
agent, either personally or by notice posted con-
spicuUusly on thr premi-os, shall be- guilty Oitrrs-
pas, and punished hy fine not cNc-edug twenty
dollar and the proyi-ions OF section twelve thls
chapter shall apply 70 violation. ONT, section
Approved February 8, 1871
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hnpIcr 81.

Al Atr 60 amend CHI ptsr on" hundred and ninety
.iN of the Public Laws OF eighteen hundred aud
seventy one. relating TO river l'her!c..
u, 90 enacted. g.. as follows;
Chapter One hundred aud uiucty-,iN of the public
laws OF eighteen hundred and sCyeuty-one b. hereby
amended a. follows Insert after the word weir
in the fourth line OF the first section the following
Provided. that no part OF such weir known the
leader shalt be- mTnOre than two feet depth of
a. low water also, strike out the words Ordinary
low water mark. In the sixth line OF said section
and Insert In place thereof the following words. thc
before mentioned two feet limit OF depth. also by
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hnpIer ~.

An ACT 10 amend chapter fourteen 81 tho Public
Laws OF eighteen hundred aud ,"Y-ut two, IN
rclau m % service of prsc'lt upon Deputy
Sheriff.
Es 20 cu1rf,d &c o. follow
SECT. !. Chapter fourteen OF the public law. OF
eighteen hundred and -cyenty-tWO IT, hereby amend
I'd a. 10 read a. follows
Any writ or preccpt Ia which tbe deputy ola
-h"rd Is party may be- served Dy ~ other deputy
Of the same sherin.'
SECT. ?. This act shall take effect when approved.
Approved February l-5'I
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hnpIcr -.

AN ACT % amend section one Of chapier one hum
dr,d aud twenty four 81 the Revised Statutes.
Bs u cH1cfsd &c. - follows:
Section one OF chapter one hundred and twenty
fur OF the revised statutes, g. hereby amended 20
20 read follow.
"SEcr. !. Whoever commits adultery shall be
punished by imprisonment not more than i've years
or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars; and
when only one of the parties f. married. aud when
they have been legally divorced from the bonds of
matrmony, and Afterwards cohablt, each shall be-
deemed guilty OF adultery"
Approved February IN. l,73l
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Chnp,er -.

An ACT Co amend chapter sixty three of the Public
Laws ot eighteen hundred and scvcuty-eght. re-
latiug Go the Maine Industrial School for Girls.
d, % enacted &c follows:
Chapter saty-threc OF the public laws ofeighteen
hundred and -evruiy-eght, IL hereby amended by
changing the word ten Ia the second line Of sec
ton one that 10 may read seven and that sec
tiou one when amended shall read follows:
SECT ]. \ parent or guardian OF any girl be-
tween the age Of seven and fifteen years the