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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

During the last year the American
Bible society has circulated about one
million copies of the Bible, the British
and Foreign Bible society OF Scotland
86, 600, and other societies more than
one million. The total circulation since
the formation of these Bible societies
has been 1000, 900 by the British and
Foreign, 35,0OO,000 by the American,
5000, 900 by the National Bible Society
OF Scotland, and by German societies
$500, 900, while the circulation Of other
societies has raised the total to about
100, 900, 600 copies Of the scriptures cir
culated in various tongues by Bible
societies during the last seventy-6ve
years.
The monument to Victor Emanuel
which Italy desires to raise, will cost,
it is estimated, not less than 50, 900, 600.
It is to consist of q colossal equestrian
statue mounted on triumphal arch,
and the competition is to be thrown
open to all the world.
The Vienna papers tell OF the narrow
escape of an aged Hebrew of that city
from being buried alive. He had been
bedridden for long time, and being
taken with violent convulsions, became
stiff and cold, and was taken for dead.
He was laid out, and two faithful be-
levers were set to watch and pray over
him until the close of the Sabbath.
Toward dawn of Saturday, while the
watchers were occupied with their de-
votions, Perjez Fischer returned to
consciousness. and perceiving the mean
ing of his surroundings arose with rage,
horror, and mad mprecations, while his
terror stricken attendants took to pre-
cipitate fight. Oue of them was 30
frightened that he fell sick and died,
but Perez Fischer recovered from the
shock to enjoy better health than he
had before his supposed death.
A correspondent of the Neilgherry
Excelsior tells Of a tiger cub which is
in the habit of smoking up all his mas.
ter's cigar stumps. He secures these
luxurious bits as they are thrown away,
and after his master has retired to bed
"gets a light" from the kitchen, and
enjoys a quiet smoke every night
Mehemet Ali, he says, "used to have
tame animal OF this irascible species
to which he regularly handed over hit
hookah after enjoying his own after
dinner sedative. The animal waited
patiently for his turn, and then puffed
away"
The committee for encouraging thu
use of horsefesh as an article of food
have issued return showing that the
number of horses, asses and mulel
slaughtered in Paris for consumption il
1878 was IL, 319, or 700 more than in tn,
previous year. The continued increase il
the use of horsefesh is, they say, proc
that the prejudice against it is being
gradually overcome. A prize of 1,200f
was awarded by M. Decroix to tn,
founder of the first shop for the sale o
horsefesh in London, opened in Ma,
lest. That venture, during the foul
months it was carried on, did not, how
ever. meet with all the desired success
the ch ef reason for which was (the com
mittee say that the director was quit,
ignorant of the English language. Th,
committee now offer a medal of homo
to any English butcher who shall TAX
up the trade and continue it for thre,
months at least.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

Much OF the wood used for making
so-called "brier-root pipes comes
from Corsica. tits sort Of heathwood,
the roots of which are dug up and cut
into rough forms of tobacco-pipes by
circular saws worked by The water
power of mountain streams. The pipes
are sent in sacks to France, and thence
to America.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

To take a needed step in the spelling
reform, we have acted upon the advice
of the American Pathological associa.
tion to the extent of dropping the use
less fipal in the words have, give and
live. - Truth Seeker.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

Young man, devoted to and expressly
manufactured for society, clasping his
head in agony: "Ah, by Jove, how my
head aches Awfully, by Jove |" Sym
pathizing friend. student in Wilson's
dental room: "Oh, you'd better have it
pulled = then, after a thoughtful
pause = cor filed Patient moves
away with an injured air, and the young
dentist smiles after him more thought
fully than ever darlington Haaokeye.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
"What kind of testimony do you call

"What KIND OF testimony do yOu caII
thatp" said the county attorney to
one of the witnesses before the grand
Jury, who was inclined to be little
eyasive. "Jackson's best" was the
prompt reply. The lawyers who were
in the habit of using tobacco saw
the point and smiled all over their
faces.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

81 say, Jack, which would you
rather, that lion tore you to pieces or
tigerf" "Why, you goose, of course
I'd rather lion tore tiger in pieces
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

II is estimated that the Colorado gold
and silver yield for this year will be in
he neighporhood Of $45, ,676, 1868.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

Pay attention Courting young men
have pressing engagements.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
A6yice TO Corsumptives.

The celebrated physician, DR.. Paul Memeyef,
gives the following valuable suggestions 70
persons suffering from lung affections Tho
patient must with scrupulous consoicntiousness
insist upon breathing fresh, pure air, and must
remember that the air of closed rooms 10 always
more or less bad. No man. however
uncleanly, would drink muddy, dirty water.
party which occupies . room for hours,
breathing the same air, might be compared TO
party OF bathers drinking the water in which
they bathe. The patient must keep the window
Of his bedroom open. Night air is fresh air
without daylight. In close, crowded rooms,
the patient suffering from lung complaints
breathes consumptively." By taking these
precautions and using DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pei.
cts, fully one-half OF the cases of lung COM
plants would be cured in six months For
cough and irritation of the lungs do not always
indicate the presence of consumption, although
it may result in that disease, and il oonsump-
tion has already become deeply seated In the
system, this is the most efficient course Of
treatment that can be pursued outside OF any
institution that provides special facilities for
the treatment of this disease. DR.. Pieroe'e
celebrated invalids hotel is such an institution.
Send stamp for descriptive pamphlet contain
ing also complete treatise upon consumption,
explaining its causes, nature and best methods
of treating it, together with valuable hints
concerning diet, clothing. exercise, etc for
consumptives. Address Faculty Of Invalids
and Tourists Hotel Buffalo, N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
Il wMB0Rs C0MP0UHD OF
PURE COD LIVER
OIL AND LIME.

To ConsumptIycs.-nIanyh have been hnppy
Pure Cod Liver OIL and lime" Experience has proved
y to be valuable remedy for Consumption, Asthma,
Dphtheris and all diseases OF the Throat and Lungs
Manufd only by A. B. wILBoR, Chemist, Boston Sold
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

CoUeHs.-A medicinal preparation in the
form Of lozsnge is the most convenient.
Browns Bronchial Troches allays irritation,
which induces coughing, giving relief in bron-
chitis, hosrseness, inAuenzs, consumptive and
asthmstic complaints. rs cents.
Read Advertisement in another column Of the
principal riumphs Of Mason Hsmlin Organ
Co. ali over the world. 1t certainly amounts
to de alton, as they say, of the superiori.
ty of their organs. The record is unparalleled
among makers Of instruments.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

TO develop healthy and harmonious action
among the organs of secretion, digestion and
evacuation, take DR.. Motifs Vegetable Liver
Pills, which healthfully stimulate the liver,
give tone and regularity to the liver, counter
act q tendency to costiveness ard purify the
blood. Their cathartic action ID unaocom-
panied by gripping, and lie never violent and
abrupt but always gradual and natural. These
pills are OF the greatest assist ance in overcom-
ing scrofulous tumors and eruptive maladies.
All druggiats sell it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
OHEN
The Celebrated
"MAToHLEss"
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
Tar PIONEER ToBAooo CoMPASY,
New York, Boston, and Ohlcsgo

Porupward of thirty years Mrs. WINSLOWs
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for children
with never failing success. 1t corrects aoidity
of tho stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
An old and well-tried remedy. as cts. bottle.
judge for Yourself.
By sending thirty-fve cents. with ago, height,
color of eyes and hair, you will receive by re-
turn mail correct photograph Of your future
husband or wife. with mama and date OF mar
riage. Address W. Fox, P. o. Drawer 81,
Fultonville, N. Y.
Chew Jaokson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
PATENTS; DESIGNS, TRADEMARKS,
LABELS, CAVEATS, and adv ce how to secure them
promptly, and at the lowest cost, given by =; II;
WALES SON. Editors Of the Scientific N.,os, No 10
Spruce St. New York who had twenty four years'
experience in the business. SCIENTIFIC NEWS,
Just the paper for Mech Inventors and readers OF
Popular Science. ONLY 81 A YEAR. Sample copies
and nnmphlet to InYantore sent frae.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
The Cooperative Newspapers

1t has been asserted that onehalf of all money pai
by New York advertisers for advertising outside OF tina
city goes to the COOPERATIVE NEWSPAPERS.
Full Particulars about the Cooperative Newspapers,
together with catalogues and advertising rates. mailed
free On application to American Newspaper Union, 10
ri raefN NavxN Norl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20

The monument to Victor Emanuel
which Italy desires to raise, will cost,
it is estimated, not less than 50, 900, 600.
1t is to consist of a colossal equestrian
statue mounted on triumphal arch,
and the competition is to be thrown
open to all the world.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-20
SOldierS--PenSiOners.

Is not a new compound.
HUNTS REMEDY
has been before the public
thirty years and used by all
cls sses, with and without
the advice OF physicians.
Hunt's Remedy has
saved from lingering disease
and death huhdreds of we'll
kuown citizens. HUMPS
Gravel, and all Diseases OF
| Urinary Organs. Send for
Providence, r. /.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-04
COLUMBIA, October "a, 1879.

COLUMBIA, OctoDer ~, 1ot0.
Gov. W.D. S1MpsoN-Dear Sir Having
been appointed by the South Carolina Con-
ference, NJ. E. Church South, at its last ses.
sion, to look after the waste places of Colum-
bia, and to inquire into the spiritual condition
and wants of destitute neighborhoods, espe.
cislly of those remote from the churches, and
of persons so circumstanced 6 not to be able
to attend religious services at any of the
houses Of worship, among other places, at an
early period of the year, I visited the State
Penitentiary. Here I found mass of hu.
man beings, averaging nearly four hundred
souls, without any regular means of grace but
such as could be furnished by the Young
Mems Christian Association, sending lay
man, or occasionally minister, if one can
be found disengaged. This, however, is only
voluntary work, and confined to Sabbath
ministrations, while the hospitals, with an av-
erage of from twelve to thirty, and sometimes
even more, sick and dying, are without any
religious instruction or advice. In view of
the destitute condition in this respect Of these
people, I have done what l could for them by
visiting these hospitals once week and min.
istering to the spiritual necessities Of their
inmates.
Now, as the object in establishing this pris.
on was not only to punish, but also to reform
the transgressors of the law, it appears to me
that the State should provide for the moral
and religious wants of these convicts, and also
for those whose duty it is to care and watch
over them; regular religious services by the.
employment of chaplain, or in any other
way that your judgment may suggest or the
Legislature may determine. Respectfully,
WIN. MARTIN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-04
A GENEROUS MANA certain old gent

A GENEROUS MANA certain old gentle
man, very rich and still more stingy, is in the
habit of wearing his clothes to the last thread.
One of his friends, meeting him, exclaimed,
"They told me that you had new hat, and
I'll be hanged if you haven't! r. 20, yes"
said the miser, looking asif he we're triAe
ashamed of himself; "you see my wife kept
telling me that the old one was good deal
worn out. Well, yesterday was my wife's
birthday, and I got myself new hat fol. her
birthday present."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-04

Total debt and interest, l75,454 81
Bonds declared invalid by recent de-
cision of Supreme Court, including
interest consolidated, in gross ST.
1872 277O, equal, when consolidated, to 1885, 1856 90
Total approximates".. .......... $5,979,26 81
Bills of the Bank of the State sup
posed to be still out, .............." 4OO,ooO O0
This statement does not embrace the con-
tingent liability, if any, of the State for rail-
road bonds guaranteed.
Taxable property of the State: =.
Real estate, ,5S3 1866 90
Personal property, 36, ,574S 1858 90
Railroads, ................ 1892 900 90
Total, ..... .$l20, ,551 ,6A 90
One mill will Weld met ........... $lO2,32O 90
Poll tax last year, ...... ....... 100000 90
This year, ...... .................""... 97,579 90
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-04

sufficient reason to change my opinion on
that subject and before this policy is aban.
doned, I think it should be given thorough
trial.
The evils complained of, growing out Of
the absence of proper guarding, can be rem.
edied, and do not think that the labor Of
the country is so abundant as to be seriously
affected by the competition referred to. At
all events, these convicts should be made in
some way to support themselves, and the peo-
pie thereby and to that extent relieved from
taxation. And until some remunerative In.
dustries can be established inside of the Peni-
Tertiary in which all the convicts can be en-
ployed, the alternative is presented either to
hire portion of them out or to support them
in idleness from the public treasury, which
would require an annual appropriation near
ly double that at present made. Of the two,
the former course, in my judgment, is the
best.
The reports of the Board of Directors, the
Superintendent and others connected with
the institution will be before you, and to these
reports I refer you for further information,
calling your attention especially to the wants
of this institution stated and the recommen-
dations made therein. In addition, / would
recommend that the law in relation to hiring
convicts be amended so as to make it Grim.
inal offence, with penalty sufficiently high
to enforce prompt compliance, for any contrac.
tor to refuse to return convicts to the Peniten-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-12-04

AS to our hnanclal system, the present
scheme in operation for the support and
maintenance of the government, stands upon
as just principle and upon as economical
basis, as can well be devised. 1t rests
upon the broad principle that every citizen
should bear that proportion of the necessary
burdens of government which his ability and
property shall demand. This makes it bear
equally upon all, and all are satisfied.
am not aware Of any improvement that
can be made either in the collecting or disburs
ing of that portion of the public money
which is administered by the State Treasury.
AS now conducted, the present scheme seems
to afford absolute security both for the
prompt gathering and the prompt and honest
disbursements of the public funds. But
while this security exists as to that portion of
public moneys administered by the State
Treasury, yet it seems to have been forgotten
that large portion of the taxes collected is
collected for county purposes, and is admin
istered by the County Commissioners of the
several Counties without any sufficient check
being provided for the correct disbursement
thereof. 1t is true that the County Commits
sioners are required to make reports to the
General Assembly, but it would be almost i'm
possible for the General Assembly to look
fully into all the acts and doings, contracts
and vouchers of the County Commissioners
of the thirty two counties, so as to afford that
check which the magnitude Of this part of
our financial scheme demands.
1t would be better that these reports should
be made to some local authority, where the
facts could be more fully examined and the
vouchers more easily tested and for this bet.
ter security recommend that these reports
be required to be made to the Circuit Court
in the several counties, to be examined by the
grand juries under its supervision, after being
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-06
AN UN"ENIABLE TnUrH.

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead
a miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world it is entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and
skcpticism, which has killed thousands.
Personal knowledge and common sense
reasoning will soon show you that
Green's August Flower will cure you of
Liver complaint. or Dyspepsia, with all
its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, .palpitetion of the heart, sour stom-
ach, habitual c~os,iveness, dizziness of
the head. nervous prostration, low spirits,
&c. Its sales now reach every town on
the Western Continent and not a Druggist
but will tell you of it's wonderful cures,
You Can buy n Sample Bottle for 10 cents.
Three doses will relieve you.
Sold by Mills s. Purdv.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-06

AALL's VEGETABLE N1CULlAN
HAIn RENEWER.

Is scientific combination OF some of the
most powerful restorative agents in the
vegetable kingdom. 1trestores gray hair
to its original color. 1t makes the scalp
white and clean It cures dandruff and
tinn'"rs, nrd falling out of the hair. 1t
FURNISHES the nu,ri i've principle by which
the hair is nourished ard supported. II
makes the hair moist, soft, and glossy, and
is unsurpassed as a hair dressing 1t ia
the most economical preparation ever of.
tered to the public, as Its effects remain
4 long time, making only an occasional
application necessary. It is recommended
aud used by eminent medical men, and
officially endorsed by the State Assayer
Of Massachusetts,. For sale by all dea.
lers. Sold by Mills & PurdY Yankton
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-06
GOOD. BOOKS
for the
for the lsa~
Farm, Garden, and Household.

The following Valuable b,eks
will DO supplied from the Once Of
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or more Of these books will be sent
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readers on receipt Of the regular
price, which is named against each
book.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-06
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and ind'scretiors Of youth, nervous weak
meas, early decay, loss of manhood, &C., l will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by q missionary in South Ameri-
ca. Send a self-addressed envelope to the
Rev JOSEPH T. lNMAN, Station d, Bible
House, New York CITY.
Chew Jackson's best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-02-06
Absolutely Pure.
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER Is 4 Pure
. HOME INDUSTRY

The undersigned takes this occasion toreturn his thanks
to the people Of Yankton particularly, and to his many
friends throughout Dakota and Nebraska, for the generous
patronage which has been bestowed upon the late firm OF
DUDLEY & HAWLEY through the many years in which
that firm has carried on business in this city, and he now
the people generally to the enlarged facilities, more extern
sive assortment and more commodious rooms, which the late
firm had provided and which he, as the successor of Dudley
& Havley, now possesses.
of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, he claims to have an e-
adjustment equal in all respects to anything in the north
west, occupying three grand rooms, each 25xloo feet in ex-
tent.
In the future. by constant application to business, h. hopes
to SEE the HARDWARE trade of the region which is naturally ,,ib-
utary to to this point, centereh here, aud shall spare NJ effort 10
make it for the interest Of the people witain this reg on, to pur.
chase their Hardware, linware, Copper aud Sheet Iron ware,
Stoves, and all other articles in this line from
Yours gratefully and respectfully,
GEO.. e. HAWLEY,
Union Block, THIRD st.
Salt River herald., 1879-02-01

A young Reno gentleman attend ed a social party at house last even ing where the strictest temperance principles are held. \ set for d quadrille was formed and the youth teok his place, at the same moment gracefully drawing from his pocket a large silk handkerchief. Unfor- tunately something besides the hand kerchief came out of the pocket, for the floor was bestrewn with small passeboards, which evcryboqy hastened to pick mp. Each little square bore the legend: Wine House. Fifteen ball pool. Good tor one drink" He looked unweli. the young man did, but he got mad after while when he observed other young gentlemen sliding out with his checks and coming back looking hap py.
Salt River herald., 1879-02-01

A young lady, being addressed by asentleman much older than herself. observed that the only objection she had to union with him was the probability ofhis dying before her and leaving her to the sorrows of widOwhood. To which he made the complimentary reply: Blessed is the man who hath virtuous wife. for the number of his days shall be doubled"
Salt River herald., 1879-02-01

A Texas reporter who was detailed to write up a cattle show and fash ionable ball on the evening ofthe same day, looked upon the wine when it was red, and got things mixed up in the following manner:
 Miss A. E., beautiful young hcifcr, with red and white spots on her neck and fore shoulder, was charmingly ar rayed in green silk trimmed with green velvet and Ornamented with q new cow-bell.
 MT. B. C., very fashionable year ling half-breed. looked very well in lavender-colored Dant-, wore cookie burs in his tail No ornaments.
 Mrs. D. E., Texas-raised COW. fine milker, very gentle, looked lovely in amber-cOlored silk with lace trim mirgS. Wore new leather halter on her shapely neck.
 Colonel F.G., an imported animal. thoroughbred, looked stunning in d low-necked vest.
 MOral-The SoberrepOrter Is harder to find than Charley Ross.