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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
A Cats Fight With a RattlesnaEe.

The Americus (Ga.) Republican of a
recent date has the following: About
three weeks ago, during the beautiful
sunny weather we have had which in
duced the trees to bud and bloom, was
walking in my garden one morning,
thinking about preparing for an early
start for spring vegetables, when | saw
a large rattlesnake summing. Ny first
impulse was to go to the house, get a
gun, and kill il. But looking around, |
saw very large house cat cautiously
creep upon the reptile. Anticipating n
fight, and equally desir,as of getting rid
of the cat, which killed chickens, | con
cluded to witness his attack upon the
snake. The cat crawled upon its stom-
ach, pulling along on its feet, whisk ing
its tail from side to side, and every now
and then stretching its neck to view the
snake. When about eight or ten feet off
the snake suddenly coiled UP, sprung its
rattle, faced the cat and darted its
forked tongue out rapidly. The cns
commenced rapid circle around the
snake, so fast in fact that the eye could
hardly keep up with it. At last it got
near enough and made a dart at its
enemy, but through providential rea-
sons it went high above the snake,
which also struck at the cat, thus
breaking its coil. The cat went too far,
and by the time it had turned to face its
foe the reptile was again coiled and
ready for the attack. The same method
was adopted and carried on for four or
five times, occupying at least half an
hour. The cat wished to catch the
snake, but seemed aware that if it missed
the neck it would be certain death. At
the sixth assault they met and instantly
the snake was wrapped in several folds
around the body of the cat, which used
its sharp claws with deadly effect The
cat had been bitten on the head and
neck several times, and both continued
to fight. The snake was torn nearly to
shreds, but did not unloosen its col.
around its victim. The poison was
swift and deadly, but before the cat died
it caught the snakes head in it's mouth
and crushed it, and fighting they died,
the snake enwrapping the cat in its
coils. The snake measured four feet
eight inches and had thirteen rattles.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
Why are White Cats Generally Dcaf?

This is the question which an earnest
inquirer sends to the New York Sun,
and which is thus answered by the
philosopher of the Graphic Assuming
the statement of the Suns correspondent
to be n fact-and he says he can prove
tive beg to intimate that it results
from their being hit on the head by
bootjacKs oftener than any other kind
of cats. A white cat, standing and
singing on board fence, is discernible
object, even in quite n gloomy night.
1t constitutes a shining mark, and any
fellow in tolerable practice is very likely
to hit the animal before he has fired
away the last piece of portable property
in his bedroom Conclusion of the
brain, as anybody knows who has felt
watermelon or a washbowl drop on his
head from Il fourth. story window, is
certain TO be followed by temporary,
if not permanent, deafness, and there is
no reason for supposing cats to he an
exception to the rule. Now, gray cat,
Il brown cat, and especially n black cat,
at an evening concert or dusky night,
or when solo serenading, like" Romeo"
under Juliet's" balcony. is much
safer. The enraged citizen who hits
any of these must do it just as a Fulton
ferryboat hits its slip in fog, by a good
calculation rs to the location of the
noise. How difficult it is to knock over
a cat with no better guide than her
music, varying as it does from an almost
inaudible legato piano to high and
rapid staccato, is understood by all who
spend their nights in trying to sleep in
back bedrooms.
If it is thought the above explanation,
which in our opinion contains the souQ
horse sense of the deaf-cat question,
should be held to be insufficient,
another occurs to us which can be used
by itself, or cumulatively, as the court
may decide. Now, in comparison with
the grand aggregate of all other colored
cats-that is, cats of all other colors -
white cats are rare. They are also
gentle, and hence much sought after rs
household pets. The children cry for
them, and they will stand more pulling
and hauling at the hands of the baby
than the darker kinds. But nature will
not permit the white cat to suffer all
things, so she defends them against the
crowning indignity of the domestic
pianoforte by leaving out their ear
| drums.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

A young man named E'mer Sever
affce, who was working at Smith &
Carter's camp, at Princeton, Mimi, bet
one of his companions a quarter that he
could place a dipper of cold water on
the stove and hold his finger in the dip
per until the water began to boil. The
wager was accepted. Severance held
his finger in the dipper quite while,
but was Obliged to withdraw it before the
water had reached boiling point, hence
he lost his bet. On examination it was
found that the finger was completely
cooked it panied Severance so that he
was obliged to quit work and come to
town for medical treatment. The prob
ability was that the finger would have
IN no apop,,totCd
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
Fashion Notes,
Very dark colors continue stylish.


Very dark colors continue stylish.
The ulster is the leading spring wrap.
New dress buttons all come in two
sizes.
Spanish lace is the fancy of the mo-
ment.
Diminutive patterns in brocaded ma
terials are among recent importations.
Mummy cloth, much improved, will
be among the fashionable spring goods.
Gilt and silver balls, both plain and
tacetted, form the heads of fancy pins for
the hair.
Yellow, red and brilliant dark colors
are mingled with the faint fade colors in
new goods.
Small sun6owers, from one-third to
half the natural size, are popular as cor
sage boquets.
Beaded passementeries will be largely
used for trimming silks and satins used
in costumes and wraps for spring.
Dragons, bees, butterflies and birds in
indefinite forms appear among the palm
leaves and other Eastern designs oi
lately imported spring goods.
Violet is n fashionable color this
spring, and that in all its shades, from
the color of an iris to the soft hues of tht
Parmese violet and the Persian lilac.
The long overdress, which has re.
Gently been revived, is nothing brit q
gracefully draped princess polonaise
which requires only flounce to com.
plete the costume.
Fashionable false fronts of waved OF
curled hair cover the whole crown
ofthe head, coming low on the forehead
and fastened beneath the knot with {
small shell comb on each side.
Dresses are still made with scant skirt
bridled acrsss the front and draped W
behind. In the make of bodices there
. is more variety, but the basque wais
prevails in the new spring costumes.
The latest novelty in the way of max
ing up velvet is to have the dress com
posed of d perfectly plain corsage, plail
coat sleeves and a plain demitrainet
skirt without fiounces, tablier or over
skirt.
A clever new idea in kid gloves is th
Foster glove, in which the fastening il
by cord laced around hooks, like thos
on a gentleman's laced shoe. The glow
may be laced in a twinkling, and tn
fastening adapts itself to any size'
wrist, while all annoyance from burst
ing buttons or torn button-holes is OBJ
waited.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

."Oh, how l Go wish my skin was as
clear and soft rs yours" said lady to
her friend. " You can easily make it
So" answered the friend. "How ?"
inquired the first lady. "By using
Hop Bittcrs, that makes pure, rich blood
and blooming health. 1t did for ME, rs
you observe" Read of it.--Buuetin.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
VEGETINE
HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.
BOSTON, Oct, 1870.


Mn. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-My daughter, after having severe
attack OF whooping Cough, was left in feeble
tried the YEGrrISE aud after using few bottles
WAS fully restored to health. .,.-
Ih I'VE been great sufferer from Rheumatism.
1 have taken several b1ttes OF the tEeEIlNih ivI
this complaint and am happy TO say it las entirely
cured me. have recommended the VEGET1NE 70
others with the same good results. 1t is great
cleanser and purifier Of tho blood 1t is pleasant 10
take and can cheerfuly recommend It,
JAMES MORSE, 364 Athens Street.
"Yegetine,' says a Boston physician, " mas NO
'qual as blood purifier. Hearing OF its many
wonderful cures, after all other remedies nave
failed, visited the laboratory aud convinced my
parks roots and herbs, EACH of which is highly
effective, and they compounded IN such
manner us to produce astonishing results"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

In regard to the method of coloring
butter. The theory is that cows when
well fed and cared for will make yellow
butter; the fact is that not one in ten
will, except in times of flush pasture.
This isjust the reason that the very best
dairymen in this country use Wells,
Richardson & Co.'S Perfected Butter
Color -M00re'S Rak,ML
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

Il wish you would keep your mouth
shut" exclaimed Hollemout, the dent
ist, suddenly losing patience with his
patients prediction for talking. "All
right" said the latter, suiting the action
to the word. And then Hollemout asked
him if he would be so kind as to open it
again long enough for him (Hollemout)
to get his finger out. You never do
know how to please some men.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

The first railroad car ever used for
carrying passengers was built in 1925,
and was run on the Stockton and Dar-
lington railroad in England. 1t was
wood, with three windows on each
side, and mounted ON four fixed wheels.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

No more forcible argument Is needed
to prove that man, in the beginning,
was created out-of- doors than the fact
that not one in ten of them can learn to
shut door when he leaves a room.-
INiddletOWn Transcript.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
A HousehoId Need .

book on the Liver, It's diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation, Dyspep.
sia, Malaria ETC. Address DIR. Sanford, 1862
Broadway, New York city, N. Y.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

is there any mail for meP" said she
TO the handsome Ike. Certainly"
said he. "WhereP" said she. Here"
said he, with open arms. "That's my
funeral" sang the maid. Friends are
invited to attend without further no.
tice,.. So much for what the maid made
by getting the male mail Yonkers Ga
zekte.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

Sherman q Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at a salary Of
SlOO permonth and expenses paid. For full
particulars address as above.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
Read His Statement:

sPRINGvALE, Mr.. Oct. IL, 1875.
MIR. II. II. STEVENS: -.
Dear Sir-Fifteen years ago last fall was taken en-
sick with Rheumatism, unable to move untn
the next April. From that time until three year
ago this fall suffered everything with Rheuma-
tism. Sometimes there would lie weeks at time
that could not step one step; these attacks were
quite often. suffered everything that man
could over three years ago last spring com,
menced taking vEGErtNE aud followed 1t up until
had taken seven bottles have had no Rheums-
tism since that time. 1 always advise every one
that ia troubled with Rheumatism to try VEeETINH,
and not suffer for years as have done. Ibis
statement is gratuitous as far as MIR. Stevens ID
concerned. Yours, ETC.,
ALBERT CRoOKER,
Firm Of A. Crookor & Co., Druggists aud Apothe-
carieg.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

These boots had constant wear through
April and May, and since that time they have
been worn every morning through the dew to
get the COWS and do their milking in, and
have seen four pair OF them, and they are ap-
parently rs good as when / sold them. Milk
whey and dew on a rubber boot, or any other
boot, ior six months, are us good tests as can
be had. The pair OF "95" boots sent me March
IL, l put on a farmer who is one OF my hai d.
est customers. They have not cracked al
all, but the one marked S. c. on front ol
leg, has worn through the first layer OF the
sole. Yours, in haste
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

There are five Chinese students in the
Morgan school. at Clinton, Conn, and
one of these, Wing IIo, at the last ex-
animation stood at the head of his class.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

DR.. G. Z. Shoemaker, OF Reading, Pa, is the
only aural surgeon in the United States who
devotes all his time to the treatment of deaf
ness and diseases OF the ear and catarIh; es
pecmlly running car. Nearly twenty years eX.
perience. Thousands testify to his skill Con-
suit him by mail or otherwise Pamphlet free
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

Syracuse (N.Y University has eleven
students from Brazil.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
1E;j5EIE I'm
1nt CnEar Bloop PuMnEh.<

MR.. ALBERT CROOKER, the well-known erue
eist and apothecsry, OF Springvae, Me-, always
advises every one troubled with Rheumatism TO Wy
VFQFTINE
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

Vegetine thoroughly eradicates every kind
of humor, and restores the entire system to a
healthy condition
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
An Open Letter.

WEST WINFIELD, Herkimer Co., N. Y.
October %, 1879.
l.. CANDEE & Co., New Haven, CT.
Gentlemen: Out of the case OF "95 Rub
Der Boots sent me last April,
sold one pair April 4, to Alvin Bliss,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
GRANT AROUND & WORLD

L describes Royal Palaces, Rare Curioses, Wealth and
Wonders of the Indies China Japan, etc million people
want il. This is the best chace OF your life 10 make
money. Beware Of catcG-penuy' mutations Send for
circulars and CNtra terms to Agents Address
y NLIIlLNA pl.nL Co pnila.le Pa
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

For sore throat, gargle with Piso's Cure,
mixed with little water. Relief is instant.
25c. buys a pair OF Lyons Heel Stfeners
and make boot or shoe last twice as long.
Gilbert's Laundry, Pat. Gloss and Corn Starch.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26

Rihes.-Seven-shot Repeating, 70 and 80 cabre, &C,
curate up TO $40 Yards bran new, only $3.50 Bigges
bargain offered In Firearms. Illustrated catalogue
and testimonials in full Address CHICESTER RIFlE
COMPANY. 81 MONTGOMERY Street, Jersey City, N. ].
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-02-26
). DHHFh.sE'I ,yss s,%6 sna Sthsrsi fe6 -

lively cure Female Weakness such as Failing OF the
Womb, Whites, Chronic Inflammation or liberation Of
the Womb, Incidental HemuTrhage or Flooding Painful,
Suppressed and Irregular MgishuatOn &C. An Old and
reliable remedy Send postal card for pamphlet with
treatment aud certificates from physicians and
patients, TO lloWARTH 4 BALLARD unuA N. Y.
Sold by all DTuggists-Sl.50 per bottle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16
Executing Criminals by electricity

The adoption IF electricity AS
mode of capital punishment has, SAYS
IRON, enthusiastic advocates In Ger
amy, as well as in France, as wit
ness the following imposing descrip-
tinn Of method proposed by G,s-
man writer: ''ln dark r'nrn, draped
with back, and which, is lighted only
by single torch-the Chamber OF ex-
ecution-there shall stand ali iron in.-
e of Justice with her scales and
sword. Stern Justice is popularity
supposed to have M bowels; but this
German goddess will carry power
fni electric battery in her inside; and
this battery will he Connected with an
arnl-cliair-fhe seat of death. In
front at The chair shall stand the
Judges tribunal. and only the Judge,
jar, and other officers shall he pres
ent with the criminal during the cere-
moliy of the execution. This will cor-
sist in the Judge reading the story of
the crime committed by the prisoner,
who will be rightly. manacled to the
aforesaid ara, chair, aud when this is
done. the Judge will break his rod OF
office AMI toss il into one of the scale
panssuf Justice, at the same time cx-
tingnishing the solitary torch. T G
descent of the pan will complete the
electric circuit and shock the victim
into the next world.n
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*Republican. Independent.
a da County News.
From the Damecrat.
OFFICES
AND
CANDIDATES.

rTom tue OemCcfat.
The usual winter influenza has
struck the valley, and the children
are all barking.
Hunting parties are organizing ami
scattering in different directions ate.
venlson.
A wagon load OF venison was
brought in last week from the Snak,
river bottoms.
There is a man peddling teef IL
town who almost gives ii away. Ii
goes around with wagon.
Danskin Bros new brick, adjoining
this Office, is C npleted, and very
nice little building it is.
A smelter will he erected at somt.
point in the Wood riva country this
winter, and "a daily paper is also soon
To be started.
Nineteen hundred locations hav.
been recorded IN The Wood river, coui-
try this season. The number will
most likely reach two thousand before
Christmas should the weather cor-
tinue favorable.
THE Utah gang (not Mormons) in
the Wood river countrysis said to b
the hardest crowd of cut-throats OH
the fare of the earth. 1t is composed
If the scnn of the Comstock, who
were run out of Nevada, in early day
aud took root in Utah, aud are now in
Alturas county. We heard a gentle
man from there say that any one q
them could be hired FOR money TO kill
any man in the Territory. There vii
Eprobably soon be some neck-tl.
sociables to chronicle out in that coun.
Try.
| Probate Judge Curtis yesterda,
morning issued warrant for the Ar.
rest of Mcdonald, charged with tn,
murder of George Meyars. freighter
for several years past running be
tween Boise and Kelton. Mcdonald
is now on the road, and Sheriff Old
ham has gone out to bring him in
The circamstantial evidence agsins
him is said to be, as far as it now goes
as strong as the chain which provet
fatal to Sim Waters, hung for th,
murder of Bacon many years since, il
! fact is a parallel case.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16
The Werd-soxodont.,.

Which has already become a household
word, is derived from the Greek, and CON-
posed of two words, Sozo aud Odontes.
5000 translated means 20 preserve, and
"OdoRtes" the th-"SOZODONTa a
preserver Of the teeth. And it is true to
its name. 1t beauties and preserves the
teeth, hardens and invigerates the gums,
and corrects all impurities of the breath,
The odor of this pure preparation is so
delightful that it is luxury TO apply it,.
1t is as harmless as water. Sold by all
druggists
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IN WIS

j. Hull is up from Bnise valley.
tTHE skating seas, IN is here and the
pys and girls glide over the ice ponds
rIy and ate.
JoHy Emery will I've up next Sunday
i drive dawn a band of stock which,
will ranch at Horseshoe Bend.
MAJ. J. 5. Hay and wife left Silver
lasl Tuesday tor their new h,aae
San Jose, California.
GUS CHARLEY, ne Of tie Moducs
\ longlii W til Captain Jack in the
ia Beds, died at ,LaGrande a few
i ago Of consurptien.
u is reported that a narrow gauge
lroad is to be built from Ogden To
Re City. and will be completed in
but eighteen aon,hs.
FIX families IF Centerville will bid
well tn that little burg in few
f. Some will 60 to Payette and
FRS to Boise valley.
he official count Of the returns of
lale election in this county is Civ
p TINS issue. 1t differs but very
I from The figures given Two
lree days after the election.
Y. THOMPSON, of the South Fork
ase'le, few miles above Garden
ey' was in town Saturday and
nay. Hank has it all his own
at the 'liggings. He is the only
'et to take care of the camp.
20 BALDWIN and VIM. Norton ar
mere Saturday from Bonanza.
informs rs that F. o. Swensson.
Fle'or OF the Franklin Hotel, died
~ pace last Tuesday OF heart dis
he says the snow in some
ont he trail is foot and half
RcHARD, Director Of the u. s.
v ashlngton. D. G. furnished Prof.
ol this place, with a statement
amount of gold and silver re-
az the minis and assay Offices
'h's Territory from June 1863
ae 1880. The Prof. handed it
Tor publication.
aud John Monroe and Joe Com
returned to Banner the other
ar. Commisky is one Of the
whom the contract was let
"aing the Rlmira Company's
The Monroe Brothers will
s'a'lnel in ON the Silver Chief,
''sa'so do some work on the
: 'ne property of Al. Hall aud
onroc
n'alanche says the Elmore mill.
""s been undergoing some re-
was started up last Friday. and
a's'derablc quantity Of ore on
aa,,awaiting reduction. Leon
Ivy Is now in operation. reduc,
rom the Republic. owned by.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16

Mas. ScHUNPF. If Jacksonville, Org.
lady now IN her eig'ty-second year
is being favored with new teeth by
nature. Several molars have made
their appearances already, and the
prospects are that she viii shave up
per and lower sells in time. This is
the first case Of the kin we are aware
OF JacSsanv Il Tins.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16

GRnAr Britain collects yearly GUS
toms duty of 30,000,00O on articles
produced in this country. The Unitpa
States raises from its protective tariff
on British manufactures $50, coo, GEO
annually.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16

Nix J. Ii. BATES, Newspaper Advcrtis
H. Agent, Al Park Row Cfimes Building),
few York, is authorized to contract for
6vsrtisenlen,s in the World at our best
btes.
I'D. P FISHER, Advertising Agent, 81
Ierchant's Exchange, San Fra cisco. is
6lborized TO receive advertisements for
be c)iumns OF this paper.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-11-16

But seven counties in Virginia re-
msiu to be heard from. TIE vote
now stands: Democrats. 81 900; Re-
publicauS, 10000 and Readjusters,
25, 600.
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c;cMn r Kennalv

be shipping large stock Of the cele
hated Skinner Piows, and Furst 81 Brad
n sulky aud Gang Plows which will be
M d. very low figures. They also have
stock the South Bend Chilled Iron
lows at reduced prices.
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MONEY oRDER BUSINESS.

The Money Order Office will not be
I,ened at all on Sundays; and no Money
hr,ler business will be transacted on Sat
6rdays alter four O'clock p. NJ
). q. SILSBY,
bdaho City, Dec. 3, 1875. Postmaster.