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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

Corn is king in Kansas, so far as
space is concerned. They plant it by
square miles, one might fairly infer, the
feeds are so incredibly far.reaching
and ii IL did not grow very much of its
own accord it could not grow at all, as
the sheer abundance of it forbids any,
thing like thorough cultivation. They
aim to plow it twice, though sometimes
once has to suffice, and where it has
been sod planted tits left untouched till
It ripens; and yet IL thrives in way
that makes folly al rule and precedent
the stalks attain size and height WI ich
give them resemblance to young for
ests of hickory. and the men with plows
look lost among them; and as for the
ultimate yield in ears and bushels, is it
not proclaimed everywhere in those
graphic and seductive land advertise
mcnts which tell how Kansas was ten
years ago the twenty-fourth State in the
production of corn, and is now sur
passed bv only three of all the thirty
eightP The small cost and labor of till
ing is doubtless the chief melting cause
OF this extensive recourse to a crop,
which, however bounteous it may be,
offers but slender profit unless fed to
live stock; but I suspect that 1t is a
crop that also has special favor with
the. frontier people-perhaps without
their exactly realizing the preference
because of the resolute, imperious, army
with banners method it has of possessing
and holding the country. For corn is
by nature aggressive and determined.
The smaller grains feel their way tim
idly in n primitive soil, and the aborgi-
nal verdure disputes every inch of pro-
gress with them. But where this auto
crat of the cereals takes root it scorns
rivalry, and its sway is complete and en-
during. And SO these leagues upon
leagues of Kansas corn, seen in the sum-
mer and in their glory of silked and tas-
seled and sunit strength, convey sig
nally strikingimpression. They do not
merely cling tothe earth, but they seize
it and make ii their own you know
that those derse and advancing ranks
can never be stayed, never turned back
and somehow the vast expanse of un-
conquered prairie yet spread out before
them and all about them-ten acres to
each one acre ftheirs-seems overawed
and contracted by their masterful in
fluence. 1t is Birnam wood come to
Dunsinane.-iSribner.
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Growth Of the States.

Some new and important figures, pre-
senting the comparative growth Of
the great geological divisions of the
United States, are given in an article by
Robert p. Porter, of Chicago, in the
Princeton RcUiev. The writer shows
that the growth in population of the
Western States in nineteen years (since
1900 has been 1902, 632; that of the
Southern States A 4O25 9S4; that of the
Eastern States, 3,S09, FOG; the increase in
the Western States being nearly 8 OO0, 600,
or equal to the aggregate increase Of the
Eastern and Southern States in the same
period. According to Mr.. Porter's fig
ures, the number of persons employed in
manufacturing in the Eastern States in
1850 was COG 66l; in 1860, 900, lO7; in
1870, |, ,273 ,sOs; at the present time. /. 734,-
1863. In the Western States, 5S, ,947 in
1850; ll3,O45 in lS60 3OO,62l in 1870,
and 99i, ,5l2 ut the present time. In the
Southern States, 109, ,s66 in 1850; I3I. .979
in 1860; lS6.470 in 1870, and 25s, ,3S9 ut
the present time.
The local debts of these States in 1870
were Eastern States S218, ,535 .s96; West
ern States 1894, 1897 ,6i8; Southern States,
1893, 100, 1919. The local debts al the pres
ent time. according to Mr.. Porters es-
timate,are: Eastern States. $40 1856, ,04S ;
Western States, SAG, ,O37; Southern
States, SlS3 ,292, 1888. If the State debts
are added the three sections owe as lpl-
lows: Eastern States. population ID ,3OO,-
roo, total debt, S62S, ,223,3l6 Western
States, populations ,Sl4 600, 900, total debt,
S172 1926, 9l0; Southern States, population
Ia, e95, 900, total debt, 1866, ,9S7, 1854. The
article carefully discusses the relative
progress of each section of the country,
and points out in an entertaining man
ner the strength and weakness of each
geological division of the United States /;
declaring that only by such view ofour
wants can we gain common sense, COM
mon aims, and a deeper faith in the fu-
ture of the republic.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
Well.Directed.

A letter, addressed as below, was sent
to the New Hi ven postoffice, one OF the
localities where Postmaster General
Keys misdirection order" was a pc
culiar Injustice:
Mr.. Enos A. Hale,
Assistant Postmaster,
$50 Orchard street,
New Haven.
City of New Haven,
Town of New Haven,
County of New Haven,
State of Connecticut,
United States of America,
Western continent,
Planet earth,
Solar system,
Universe.
Indianapolis Ne,os
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
Smoking Ladies'.

But what one thinks in America of
igarette-smoking women one soon ceases
to think in Europe where it is so frequent.
For does not fat, famous and frolicksome
Emily Faithful smoke like Lake
Michigan tug-boat? Does not the
Duchess of Edinburgh enjoy quiet puff
now and then. and even the Princess of
Wales have her pretty little cigarette
case which she hides profoundly from
the -abhorring nose of her royal
mamma-in- law? Nine. Ratazzi in Italy
is Elizabeth Thompson, the artist, in
England. The two daughters of the
Due d'Orleans. one of whom was the
beautiful Mercedes, Queen ofSpain, were
fond of quiet smoke, as also is the wife
of the pretender, Don Carlos. Although
smoking ladies' are so numerous in Eu-
rope one often hears it insisted upon
here that American ladies are the great
est habitual smokers in the world. 81
never saw a lady smoke in America"
had occasion frequently to say in France,
and always with the unsatisfactory feel
ing that | was not half believed. Once
upon time in Paris l lived several
months in an extensive pension des de-
aoiselles. In this fiourishing school was
Nile. N. n young American of
twenty-five, from Boston, a sort of par
lor boarder, who had many extra privi-
leges besides that of a private bedroom,
when every other pupil slept in tiny
couch in dormitory that looked exact
ly like hospital. "Ah, but your
American ladies do smoke, and smoke 2
great deal more than our Frenchmen,"
said the matron of the school one day.
Mile. n. smokes much more than NJ. le
hal
will some day show ou the ashes th.tt
co lle down IRON her room" said
nothing. And yet l could have told
that which would have made madame S
golden wig stand up like quills ON a fret
| full porcupine, and reduced the matron
to a state of gibbering idiocy. could
have told that, indeed, many cigarettes
were smoked in Mile. Ms room each
night, and that great were the ashes
| thereof; also could l have told that
| every night when that huge dormitory
full of pupils was still and every CIR
asleep, four OF the teachers, all gir's
themselves of from twenty to twenty.
two, whose business it was to watch an6
guard that sleeping fold, stole softly
from their beds, up the attic stairs
across the roof, down the skylight, anC
then into Miss Ms. room, whore, with {
bottle or two of beer and unlimited
cigarettes they smoked, drank ant
chatfed till-goodness only knows how
late-as if this were, indeed, not n pen
sion des demoiselles, but II popular bras
serie in the Latin quarter. "Girls
girls! how indiscreetm l exclaimed on,
night when, returning from the theatel
after midnight, l was quietly let int
Miss Ms. room, whittier had been at
trac ed by the light. and where l fount
the smoke so thick that could only hal
distinguish five flushed and laughing
faces, looking, if truth must be told, NOR
like the merry bacchantes OF Ruben
pictures than like the nun-like maiden
of pension des demoiselles in virtuous
monastic France. "Ah, but you vii
not betray us!" they chorused. w
must amuse ourselves a little, and yo
know how triste our life ism-Margar,
Bertha, in Chicago Inter. Ocean.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

The expression is often heard, by
people who understand very little about
it, that I'VE all eat too much.h This is
very rarely The case. 1t should rather
be expressed, Eve eat too much of one
thing, or of the same kind of food, be-
cause cooks md housewives are so very
ignorant" 1t is perfectly impossible
for humai being to exert his best fac.
ulties if unter fed. There never was {
strong man with n strong brain wlC
could keep up the physical and menta
drain without an ample supply Of food
When people, then, do not feed well
there is something wrong with theil
heads OF their stomachs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
Some Things That are Hard 10 Find.

A man who will refrain from calling
his friends speech happy effort"
A woman wao remembers last Sum
days text, but unable to speak under
standingly of the trimmings on the
bonnet of the l,dy in the pew next in
front.
An editor wlo never feels p'eased TO
nave his good things credited, or mad
when they are stolen.
A pencil that is always in the first
pocket you putyour hand into.
A man who has been fool some time
during his lifl and knows enough to
keep the knowledge of it to himself.
A married MN who does not think all
the girls envy lis wife the prize she has
captured.
A married woman who never said,
"No wonder tie girls don't get married
nowadays; they are altogether different
from what they were when was a
girl"
An unmarried woman who never had
ali offer
A man who never intimated that the
economies oftle universe were subject to
his movements by saying, L knew if |
took an UMBRELLA it wouldn't rain," OF
some similar issinine remark.
A pocket-klife that is never in them
other pants
A mother Who never said she would
rather do it(myself" wlen she should
have taught hev child to do that thing
A child who would not rather cal
between meals than at meals.
A person Gage or sex immateriaD who
does not expsfienee a flush of.pride upon
being thought what he is not and may
A singer Who never complains of {
cold when asked to sing.
A woman who, when caught in hcl
second best dress, will make no apology
for her dreadful appearance .-Bost2'
Herald.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
The North Pole and Equator

Are not more widely distinct than the stand
ard tonic, stimhlant and Alternative, Hostet-
ter's Stomach Btters, and the cheap and fiery
local bitters which INSCRIPTIONS vendors foist
upon the unwary as medicated preparations
with remedial properties. The latter arc us
ually composed in the main OF halt rectified
alcoholic excitants, with some wretched drug
combined to disguise their real flavor and are
perfectly ruinous to the coats Of the stomach.
Hostetters Btters, on the contrary, has Tor
its basis choice spirits OF ahsolutepurity andl
this is modified and combined with medicina
extracts OF rare excellence pnd botanical ORR
gin, which both invigorate and regulate the
bowels, stomach and liver. They effect a rad
ical change in the disordered physical econ
omy, which is manifested by a speedy i'm
provement in the general health.
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$500 KeMarf.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid tor a case they will not cure or
help. or for anything impure or inJuri-
Gus found in them-Hop Bitters. Test
Lhem.=ROSt
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
tTRADE MARK1
The Best Remedy Known to Man

Dr.. Clark johnson having associated himself
with Mr.. Edwin Eastman, an escaped captive long
slave TO Wakametka, the medicine man OF the
Comanches, is now prepared to lend his aid in the
Introduction of the wonderful remedy OF that tribe
III, Tho experience of Mr.. Eastman being similar to
that Of Mrs. Chas. Jones and son, Of Washington
Co, Iowa, an account of whose sufferings were
thrlingly narrated in the Ne,o lora Herald OF Dec
10th, 1873, the facts Of which are so widely
ton OF hr. Eastmnn's experiences will be given
here. They are, however, published In a neat vol.
anne of 300 pages, entitled, Seven and Nine Years
Among the Comanches ard Apaehcs," of which
mention will be made hereafter. Suffice 1t to say,
that for several years, Mr. Eastman, while q cap.
tive, was compelled to gather the roots, gums,
barks, herbs and berries of which Wakametklas q
medicine was made, and Is still prepared to pro-
vide the sAIg materials for the successful intro
huction OF the medicine to the world; and assurce
The public that the remedy i5 the same now as
when Wakamctkla compelled him TO make It.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

"Jack" Walsh, the plucky undertaken
who has braved two summers in Mem
phis, is one of the quiet heroes of that
campaign of death. At times he has
been left entirely without assistance,
and has buried $50 bodies in one day.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

"When young man has learned to
wait" says the Boston Journal, "he has
mastered the hardest lesson" where
upon the Rockland COurisr gives it as
it's opinion that indeed he has, and this
truth is particularly applicable when
the young man has called to take his
girl riding, and she keeps him waiting
two solid hours while she fixes up"
Keeps him waiting in the stable with a
team which costs him dollar an hour.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
EDINGrON. Feb. 4 lS7l

Dear Sir:-I was troubled with chills; had
them every other day tor six months; had two
doctors attending me when your agent per-
suaded me to try your Indian Blood Syrup,
and can say never had chill after taking
the first dose. / cheeriully recommend it to
all. LIZZIE WINK.
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Daughters, wives and Mothers.

DR.. MARCnlSrS UTERINE CATHOLICON viii posi-.
lively cure Female Weakness, such Failing of the
ahe omb incidental IIcmorrhage or Flooding Painful
reliable remedy. Send postal card for pamphlet with
tre ,ment cures and certificates from physicians and
Sold by all Drugglsts-SI 50 ner hnttle .' -
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Farmers ! S3.OOO,OOO

can be saved every year by the farmers
in this country if they will properly
color their butter by using Wells, Rich
ardson & Co.'S Perfected Butter Color.
1t gives a splendid June color and never
t,,rpc rod
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Il. KINGsPoRD & Sons.

1t is astonishing with what rapidity ulcerous
sores and eruptive maladies are cured by
Henry's Carbolic Salve, an external antidote
to unhealthy conditions OF the skin, which is
preferred by physicians to every other prepar-
alton containing the carbolic element. 1t is
undoubtedly the finest antiseptic and purifier
extant. 1t acts like a charm on purulent
eruptions, and has also been successfully used
for rheumatism and sore throat. All druggists
sell it.
H. W. Johns Asbestos Liquid Paints are
strictly pure linseed oil paints, and contain no
water. They are the best and most economi-
cal paints in the world. Send for samples to
81 Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Prices area little higher Tor the Mason &
Hamlin Organs than those OF very poor organs,
but the quality is a great deal better. II is
certainly good economy to obtain the best
when there il no more difference in the price
AN EsTAbLIsHED RbMEDY. - Browns
Bronchial Troohes " are widely known as an
established remedy for coughs, colds, bron'
chitis, hoarseness and other troubles OF the
throat and lungs. 25 cents.
Ladies, Cl Gilbert Starches are pure.
Chew Jaokson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
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DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.

BYBERRY, 23d Ward, Jany. /. 1879.
Dear Sir:--Your most excellent Indian Blood
Syrup has given perfect satisfaction when
used for Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
THEoD. HAWK
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HEART DISEASE AND LIVER COM
PLANT.
NIppLEBURGH. SNYDER

hIDDLEBURGH, Snyder Co., Pa
Dear Sir:-I have been troubled with Heart
Disease andLiver Complaint, and had spent
a great deal of money tor medical aid without
receiving any benefit, until procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup from your agent, T..
l.. Burlington. j can now testify from my
experience as to the great valne OF it in sue
diseases. HENRY ZENCHAN
CURES CHILLS AND BILIOUSNESS.
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Testimonials Of Cures.
REMEDY FOR LIVER AND KIDNE
DISEASE.

EDINGTOS, Feb. 2, 1879.
Dear Sir:-I can, from my experience, re
commend your Indian Blood Syrup as a sur
cure Tor Liver and Kidney Disease
ELIZABETH A. SANDS
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PITTSBURGH, Pa, August rs, 1878.

tITIhBI KUII, IH', ltuRuSt 70, IoIo,
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Lung Disease
nd suffered from other complaints 80 much
hat l could not describe my ieelingsto any
person. l doctored all the time, but found nc
relief until took "A Dott lc oi your IndianBlood
purifier which left me entirely lree OF all pain
A. CARG
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There is house on Mount Lincoln.
Colorado, which is IA, l57 feet above the
level of the sea.
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OswEGo STARCH FACTORY, n. Y, !
Get, %, 1878.

II. ". Johns, 81 Nader Lane, NJ Y:
DEAR SIR-We have several acres OF your
Asbestos Roofing on our buildings. The fist
roof, put on fifteen years ago, is in good con-
dition, and we prefer it to any other.
Yours respectfully,
r. KINGsPoRD & Sons.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

Prevent crooked boots and blistered heels
by wearing Lyons Heel Stiffene,s. Can be
applied at any time
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

st. Louis employs only colored teach.
ers in her colored schools.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06
'rIE INDIAN BLOOD sYRUPTHE RIGHT
MEDICINE
PrTTsBURGH. Pa.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, August Is, 1873.
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Kidney DIS
case and Liver Complaint tried everything
which I thought might do me good, but did
not find the right medicine until got a 50-cen
bottle OF your medicine, which entirely cured
me. MRS. RANDALL.
uEApT nIcEACE AMI TUEp CnA
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-11-06

This wonderful substance is acknowledged by phys!-
cat throughout the world to be the best remedy dis
covered for the cure Of Wounds, Burns, rheumatism
Skin Diseases Piles, Catarrh, Chlblaus &c. In order
that every one may try 1t, II is put up in I5 and 2D
cent bottles for household Obtain il from your
druggist and you will find it superior to anything yuu
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RECEIVED GREAT BENEFIT FROM II
HoLMsBURG, 23d Ward, Philadelphia,

Dear Sir:-I take great pleasure in saying
hat | have given your valuable Indian Blood
Syrup fair trial in my family and received
great benefit from il. SAM'L l.. SoLLY.
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Nothing has been added to the medicine and
;.othing has been taken away. It is without doubt
he DEsT PURIFIER of the BLOOD and RENEwER Of
he SYSTEM ever known to man.
This syrup possesses variLG properties.
FL nets upon tie EIiver.
n acts upon the Kidneys.
Et regulates the Bowels.
Rt puriilc@ Ihc ESiOOd.
~ uuies% the Nervous system.
1t promotes Digestion.
Es Nourisi,es, Streng thens and !, rig.
crates.
Et carries onthe old blood and IN Ixes
New.
~ opens the pores of the skin, and
induces aaeaiiiy Perspiration.
it ncutrazes the hereditary taint or poison ir-
the hlood,which generates Scrofula Erysipcas an,,
ali manner OF skin diseases and internal hunors.
There arc spirits employed in its manu- facture,
a1d IL can he taken by the most delicate babe, O!
y N. aged and feeble, care only being required Is
pi:.itsor 10 iiI cctioRs.
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Edwin Eastman in Indian Costume.

5EvEs AND NINE YEARS AMONG THE CoMANCUFs
AND APAcnEs. A neat volume of 800 pages,
being q simple statement OF the horrible facts
connected with tie sad massacre OF helpless
family, and the captivity, tortures and ultimate
escape of Its TWO surviving members. For sale
by our agents generally. Price s1O0.
The incidents of the massacre, briefly narrated,
are distributed by AGENTS, FREE OF charge.
Mr. Eastman, Deing almost constantly at tbs
West. engaged in gathering and curing the materi-
als of which the medicine is composed the sole
1sincss management devolvcs upon DR., johnson,
and the remedy has been called, and is known as
Or. Clark Johnson's
iMDsAM 5kCSD PURIFIER
Prics Of Largo Bottles &l.oL
Price cf Small Bottles 80
Read the voluntary testimonials OF persons who
have been cured by toe use of DR.. arl Johpson'f
Indian Blood Syrup, IN yoIr own vicinity.
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THE NEWEST MUSIC BOOKS.
WHITE ROBES.

New Sunday School Song Book Of unusual beauty.
BY A. J. ABiEr and N. J, MuSeER. Price 80 cents for
which Specimen Copies will be mailed. Examine this
Song a A Jewel,
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The newest Church Music and Singing School Books
VOICE OF WORSHIP. L. o. Emerson, 5000
per DOZEN
TEMPLE. DR.. W. o. Perkins 5000 per dozen.
The newest Voice Training Book is
EMERsON'S VOCAL METHOD. $3.50.
Compact, complete anu useful either for private
pupils classes.
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The newest Operas are
CARMEN. BY Bizet. S2.OO.
EATlNlTZA. BY Suppe. $500.
DOCTOR OF ALCANTARA. Eichbers. new
- and enlarged edition. 81 30.
Bells Of COKNEvILLE. BY Planquette.
PINxTonE. Gilbert and Sullivan. so cents
SORCEHIGR. SI.OO,
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TANNING LIONS.

A Talk with the Man in the Cnpe-IIovv n
Masteryis Obtained over the Monercis
of the Field-A Very Easy Busines
Experiences and Thrilling Stories--
The I'm az m nj af a
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Ladies, Q! Gilbert Starcnes are pure
Chew Jaokson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-07-31
80 and 4.


a Low Tax man, writing to
the Nashville Banner, nscs this
language in regard to the settle-
ment of the State debt: ~
"But ImaiItain, let who may
favor orioppose the compromise,
that If the Stale debt can DC
settled upon the 50-4 basis, the
people will have, achieved a
most. signal victory over the
|Shyloclls Of the money power.
Heretofore 1 have had nothing
to say1foro or against the meas
ure, but the time. hasinow come
for the people 10 reason togeth-
or, antlFconle, To- some decision
as 10 bow they viii vote upon
The question.sdI opposed the
iniquii ous funding biloof 1878,
and l have; been since what has
been styled an extreme lowtax
advocate; but Lam disposed to
vote accepted on the 7th day
of August next, upon this conf
promise, because think it is fair
and as equitable a settlement
of The question as will ever be
made, and because it secures to
the people nearly all they have
heretofore contended for. pln