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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
History of billiards.

A New York paper says Billiards
are played so much in this country that
the game is not unfrequently mentioned
as American, although its origin is
either French or Italian-it is uncertain
which. The game, however, was i'm
ported into Britain from France. and
was known to Englishmen by name as
early as the sixteenth century, since
Shakespeare speaks of it-he seems to
have been little less than omniscient-in
several of his dramas. He even portrays
Cleopatra as amusing herself with bill
lizards, but this is unquestionably one of
the palpable anachronisms to which he
appears to have been Indifferent, and
which he scattered throughout his
plays. The game itself was. in all like
lihood, medieval, but as played nova
days is comparatively modern. For
two centuries it was played with only
two (white) balls, and when the third
(red) ball was imported into Britain,
the red winning hazard, or holing of
the red ball, was well-nigh the sole OBJ
ject of the players. The billiard-table
of the present is as different as it well
can be from the billiard-table of two
hundred years ago, as persons know
who have noticed their evolution as
represented by the tables of divers eras.
The greatest billiardists are the Rus
slams, Spaniards, French and Ameri-
cans, who now play far more than any
other nation. The popularity of the
game has increased greatly here within
the last twenty years. 1t is said that
there are six times as many tables in
the country as there were at the begin
ming of the civil war. Europeans sup
pose that all Americans play billiards,
irrespective of sex, age or position.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

The Denver (Col) Herald says the
mines of Colorado last year yielded $685.
335, ,4S3, and that the estimate for 1878,
adopted by the mint authorities in
Washington, placed the States gold and
silver product for the year at SO. ISL, ,344,
TO which superintendent Herman Silver,
OF the Denver mint, added $500, 900, as
the value ueofshipments sent East through
private sources, thus placing the highest
reliable estimate of that years product
at 30, ,25l ,3d4.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
Scientists may Differ

About the pathology of rheumatism, its origin
and whether it be hereditary, but irrefiagabe
testimony proves that when tendency to it
develops itself, ITostetter's Stomach Btters is
n reliable means of subduing that tendency.
Some of the prescribed remedies for the dis
ease are decidedly Objectionable from the dan.
ger attending their use, others are utterly in
eifectual the best, the safest check is the Bit.
ters. This very obstinate maady, the more
effectually to overcome it, should be grappled
with at the outset Every one knows what
terrible, what ccaselcss pain it can infict.
Why then, should this alrocious, often fatal
complaint be allowed to gain headway through
Indifference to its earliest symptoms, when q
safe, long tested and strongly recommended
medicine presents itself In addition to sug-
gesting this means OF relici it seems not in
appropriate to caution the rheumatic against
exnOsure,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
81 am all PLAYED Out"

is common complaint. Ii you feel so.
get package of Kidney w ort, and take
it and you will at once feel its tonic
power. 1t renews the healthy action OF
the Kidneys. Bowels and Liver, and
thus restores the natural Lie and
strength to the weary body. Get bex
and use II Rt once.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

A man whose face showed the effects
of fight he had with his wife, ex-
planned to the police judge that his dis
figurement was caused by the rise in
iron. "How SOP" asked the Judge.
Anyhow" said the prisoner, lit was
owing to the advance in nails. "-Sdt-
~urday Night.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

Why is it that when you meet man
"ker chuck" ON the sidewalk he always
turns to his right while you turn to
your left, and not satisfied with that
he Immediately turns to his left and yon
are just fool enough to turn to your
right,-Nets Harsn Register.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
Father Is Getting Well.

My daughters say "Ilow mucl. better
father is since he used Hop Bitters." T"
He is getting well after his long suffering
from a disease declared incurable, and we
are so glad that he used your bitters".-A
lady OF Rochester, N. Y.-Uica Herald.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

. DR.. MAKC!IISIS UTERINE UATIIOLIUON VIII nosI-
lively cure Female Weakness sucn as Falling oi the
Womb, Whites, Chronic Inflammation or Clceratun
the Womb, Incidental HemuTrhaGe Flooding, Painful,
Suppressed and Irregular McnSUation &C. An cid ard
reliable remedy. Send postal cur for pamphlet, w,l
treatment, cures and ceriifcatcs from physicians
patients, to HUWAhTH BALLARD, UIICA, N. "
Sold by all Druggists-S so per bottiR
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

Iron bolts in wooden structures may
be kept from rusting by coating the
holes in the wood with zinc filings and
grease. The iron is thus galvanized,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
The Great Blood Purifier.
Or. w. ROSS Writes.
Ss4'o/Hf0. Lircr Complaint, DgspeD-

sid, RhcHiH0sish,, Readiness.
II. Il, STEVENS, BosToN:
have been placticing medicine for 25 years,
and as a remedy for Scryuid, Lircr Com
plaiTi, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Wc0kneSs
aud all diseases OF the blood, | have never
found its equal. l have sold VEGErINE tor
seven y ears, and hnve never had one bottle
returned. would heartily recommend it to
those III need OF a blood purifier.
DIR. w. ROSS, Druggist.
Sept. is, 1878. Wilton, Iowa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

DIR. c. l.. Shoemaker, OF Reading, Pa, is the
only auial surgeon in the United States who
devotes all his time TO the treatment Of deaf
ness aud diseases OF the ear and caaIrh; es
pecially RAINING car. Nearly twenty years cN-
pericnce. Thousands testify To lis skill. Cnu
suit him by mail or otherwise. Pamphlet free.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

If you boast of contempt for the
world, avoid getting into debt. 1t is
giving to gnats the fangs of vipers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

-
Scrofula Scroluloua ITumor, Ca Ger, Cancer
Gus Hunor, Erl sipclns, Canker, Salt
Rhcum Pimucs or IIumor in the
Face, Coughs and Colds, Ulcers,
Bronchitis, Neuralgia, Dys-
persia, Rheumatism,
Pains in the Side,
Constipation,
Co~tivcncss, Piles, Dizzinc. s Headache, Nerv-
business Pains in the Back Faiutness at
the stomach, Kidney Complaints Fcmalo
Weakness and General Debility.
This PROPAGATION is scientifically and chem-
cally combined, and so strongly concentrate d
from roots, herbs and ks, that its good ef-
iccts arc realized Immediately ntter commence
ing 10 take it. There is no disease oil the hui
'nnn system for which the VEGETISB cannot
bc used with PERFECT SAFETY, ms it docs not
contain any metallic compound. For oraai-
eating the system OF all impurities OF the blood
it bus no equal. 1t has never tailed to effect u
cuie giving tone and strength to tine system
dcbilitatcd by disease. Its wonderful effects
upon the complaints named are surprising 10
nll Many have been cured by the VEGETINR
Il at have tried many other remedies. 1t can
well be called
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

For one cent purchase postal card and
send your address to DIR. Sanford, 162 Broad-
way, New York, and receive pamphlets by
return mail, from which you can learn whether
your liver is out OF order, and if out OF order,
or is any way diseased, what is the best thing
in the world to take for it,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
Wanted.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want on
agent in this county at once, at a salary ol
Sl00 per month and expenses paid. For iull
particulars address as above.
Why is good advice like Piso's Cure tor Con.
sumption? because everybody ought TO take ii.
Correct your habits OF crooked walking by
using Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

VEGETISE-When the blood becomes lie.
less and stagnant, either from change Of
weather OF OF climate, want of exercise, irreg
ulnr diet, or from any other cause, the VEGE-
TINE will renew the blood, carry off the putrid
humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate tho
bowels, and impart tone OF vigor to tho
whole body.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
Deugh,ers, Wives and Mothers.

c. Gilbert's Pat. Gloss st4rch for laces, etc
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29
BARGAIN IN TEXAS !

Onr IL Acre place, just back OF Lunatc Asylum AMI
far Grounds, in Au~tn Capital OF tire State, contain
ins 10 fov Well 3t more improved variety Grape
Vines one small Frame House surrounded 10y nice Shade
Ilccs and a few Peach TTcrS Also one ~ Acre Outlu
ctwCen Fair GIoun and Business part Of the City,
"d with Shade Trees, suitable for Beer Garden, The
wnet public business ami has no Use for theln and
NlI i, out cheap The Cty contains about 7!NO inhab-
LtDs Address FRANK RAINEl, Austin, Texas
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-01-29

There is nothing better for farmer or out
door man than a goodrubber boot, and nothing
so exasperating as bad one. Competition
among manufacturers has led to such a cheap
cnng OF quality that until lately it was hard
thing to find rubber boot really worth the
money asked for it. The Candee Rubber Co.
OF New Haven, Ct., however, has lately put on
the market boot designed to meet III, call
for real good, substantial article, and TO
denote its freedom from adnltcrative mixtures
il is called the "95 Per Cent Sterling Boot"
1t is made, on honor us pure as can be made,
and is warranted three months. BY an inge.
nious contrivance space is provided at the
top OF the leg for recording the date of the
sale, by punching holes in the spaces pro-
vided-like n railroad ticket-so that there
may be no trouble abouG the warrant. The
upper and leg of the "95" Boots are
doubled, and the sclcs are onc-hali inch thick,
OF solid rubber from toe to heel. Ordinary
rubber boots are barely quarter inch thick
in the thickest part, and only one-eighth at
the shank. A descriptive circular can be OBJ
tanned by sending postal direct to the conf
pany; or the "95" Boots can be found at
most OF the stores.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-11

CNar1tleS. S...... -.....-.... lf' wv
" Contingent account t,.-...- 2V1 III
" Special contingent. too W
Total ..Sl,747 AZ
The contingent account consists Of
Bill of NJ. Lange. 50 10
Special police. ~ 80
I" A.Sanchez, Jail tees,2 ,2months 50 80
" N. Bryan, special police, y
months. ...... iAi "o
n. Wax. ~
" Board of Health. ......-... 70
-" Cleaning Offices. w
Total al..................$M 10
Respectfully,
GEO. HENDERSON, Auditor.
It was moved and seconded that the
report Le received and approved.
Adopted
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR OF FINANCE.
GENrLEMEN-The receipts and dis
bursements of my Office during the
month of August were as follows:
Collections. .$l35t.7o
Warrants redeemed ........-.-.. le94.66
Sinking fund deposit. t........... o3'7o
Deposited with Fiscal Agent. l6l7.0o
Respectfully, NJ. LANCE.
Administrator Of Finance.
It was moved and seconded that the
report be received and approved-adop-
ted.
The Administrator of Police and Ad-
ministrator of improvements presented
their reports which were read, approved
and filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Streets and Land
ings reported as follows:
To His Honor the Mayor and Members os City
Counni]:
GENTLEMEN-Herewith please find re-
ports on the various matters referred to
us at last meeting:
The undersigned, to whom was refer
rcd the petition of Aessrs. Arbour 4
Bro, beg to state that We have visited
the landing and found it already occa-
pied by them. Your committee deems it
inexpedient to lease the ground at pres
eut. but would recommend to allow
Messrs. Arbour & Bro. phe temporary
use of same, provided they arrange with
parties now using the ground and pay
the customary rent. 1t being always
well understood that the city reserves
the right to annul this privilege at any
time. Respectfully,
(Signed) TIM DUGGAN,
CHAS. WIECK,
K. J. MCCARE.
On mo,ion, the report was received
and adopted.
To the Mayor and City Council:
GENTs-Your committee, to whom
was referred the petition of K. II. Day,
Jr., Sam p. Grevcs and others for open
ing new streets running from Govern
ment and East Boulevard streets, beg
respectfully to report, that while they
would be willing for the city to work
said streets, if laid out by the owners OF
the ground, they find that the
cost of the survey aud opening Of
same at the present time by the city is
beyond the means Of the city to pay, in
addition to otl.r expenses, but recon-
mend that the improvements asked fol
i've made by the city as soon as practi'
cable. Respectfully,
(Signed) TIM DUGGAN,
CHAS. WIECK,
K. J. MCCABE.
It was moved and seconded, that the
report be received and approved. Adop'
ted.
To his Honor tho Mayor and City Council:
GENrs-According to yourinstructions
to the Street Committee appointed by
His Honor, the Mayor, to investigate
about the fire cisterns, ETC., we would
recommend that there be water cisterr
erected on Government street, and after
the location shall be fixed, that the
Administrator of Improvements be in
structed to call for bids for same ant
that the Council shall have the pr'vl
lege to reject any and all bids.
Respectfully, TIN DUGGAN,
lSigped) ChAs. WIEN
K. J. MCCABE.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-11
Robt. F. Hereford, NJ. D..

OFFERS his professional services to the citi.
~ Mns Of Baton Rouge and vicinity.
Office-Corner Lafayette and Florida streets
Bonecsze Building. Residence-Africa street,
between st. Ferdinand and st. Louis streets.
Refers by permission to DIR. T. j. Burlington,
Hon. 4. Heron, Andrew Jackson Wn. Gang
Rev. Dr. Goulrich, Major W. 7. Cluverius and
Messrs. Courier l. McNair.
Baton Rouge, January 10th, 1850.
Having known DR. HEREFORD for many
pears it affords me pleasure to recommend him
to the citizens Of Baton Rouge, ~ a gentleman
and physician entir,ly worthy Of their conf.
depce. Ganl7.ly) THOS. J. BURLINGTON.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-11
e RAOEe.!I
E!E|I'
Coed Reasons fof the Detter's Faith.

MONROE, GA, March %, 1850.
We have for twelve months been prescribing
S. s. s. ("Swift's Syphilitic Speci6c'), in the
treatment Of Syphilis and many other diseases
for which it is recommended, and ere frank to
soy that the results have been most satisfactory,
not having been disappointed in > single in.
stance. We think for al diseases for which II
is recommended it stands without peer, and that
the medical profession will sooner or later. be
forced to acknowledge it in the treatment Of
Syphilis in al stages as sisa qaa non.
n. L. GALLOWAY, n. y.
j. T. ROBINSON, N. D.
ATLANTA, Ca, May %, lee0.
One Of our workmeu had q bad case Of Syphilis
Of FIVE years stahding. and was cured entirely
with "Swift's Syphi'itic Specific" He is now
to all appearances. and 10 bis own belief, sound
and well. WIN. r. & T. W. HOOPER.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Propri.
etors, Atlanta, Ga.
Sold by W.T. CLUVERIUS.
Call for a copy of "Youne Mems Friend"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-09-11

Silver.Plated stdas msvgf a9 very 1a,ss
WARE. Ware on hand, will
sell tAe same for the next thirty days. at reduc-
ton of TWENTY.FIvEP PER CENT. Now is
the time to buy TEA SETS, CASTORS CAKE
BASKETS, WATER PITCHERS, BUTTER
DISHES etc, ETC., at GREAT BARGAIN.
The above goods are warranted to be the BEST
that ia made. JOHN JOHNSON.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-01
DOMESTIC.

THE EwAKDRoBE.-Whlte ostrich featb-
ers"may be cleaned by taking four
ounces Of white soap, cut small, dis
solved In four pints Of water, rather
hot, In large basin. Make tho solu-
tion into lather, by boating it with
rods or wire, then Introduce the feath-
ers. and rub we'll with the hands for
five or six minutes; after this soaping,
wash in clean water, as hot the hand
can bear, and shake we'll until dry.
10 colcr feathers blue, wash we'll in
soap and water, dry in the air, then
rinse In warm water, and then dip In
hot alum wate:; after this dip them In
solution OF indigo composition called
chemlc blue, and immerse tito feathers
in the alum and the dye water alter
nately, till the requisite shade is OBJ
talned. A small piece OF paper or linen
moistened With spirits of turpentine,
and put into Il wardrobe or bureau for
single day, two or three times u year
Is recommended as sufficient prescr-
vatlve Of every description Of dress or
wearing apparel against Injury from
moths. Sandal wood or pieces ofceder
also answer a very goo purpose In this
Way.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-01

81 WISH was dead,"is an express
sion not unfrequently used by the
Dyspeptio and sufferer from Liver dis.
ease the depressed spirits uniting tho
mind for anything and almost driving
him to despair. Be OF good cheer,
there is life and health left for you yet.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t
regulates the liver, dispels lsdespondency
and restores health. Look we'll that
you got the genuine, prepared by j.
II. Zcilin & Co., enclosed In u white
wrapper, with red u on the front.
III can recommend your medicine.
All tho health 1 enjoy, and even my
life, may say, Is in consequence of
the simmons Liver. Regulator. /
would not take 81 ,OOO, 900 for my in
terest In the medicine. "W. II. WILL
SON, Lecturer State Grange, and Presi-
dent Florida Cooperative Stock Co.,
T. OF H., Wolborn, Florida"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-01
"OIn0n MS I.NwyCrg

Though OH .Mr. Fogy has long ques-
toned woman's fitness to practice law,
and her opinions concerning legal mat
tors. no one has ever questioned her
opinion concerning DR.. Picrco's Favor
Ito Prescription Is positive cure for
those "dragging-lown' sensations,
ana Tho many diseases and weaknesses
peculiar to their sex. The Pavoritc
Prescription Is sold by all druggists
under positive guarantee.
plrTsnuRGH, Pa March 14th, 1870.
DR.. Il. '. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir.-l was treated by four diff
tcrcnt ply ysicians without avail for dis
case of the liver and uterus. Sons
time ago commenced tho use OF your
FaVorito Prescription and Discovery;
Deing at the time, confined part of tho
time to my bod. AT first my improve
rent was slow, but now find myself
we'll after the use Of tour bottles of
each of the medioines. With MANY.
many thanks, am, very respectfully
MARY 4. GRAoE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-01
HUMOROUS.

"AND can't understand this doctor
business at ALL" one of them was say
Ing as two women passed into the post
office yesterday.
WHATS the trouble now2''
swell, the old man,s groaning
around again."
"With what?''
"lleaven only knows, but it has cost
me fifty cents tor the prescription.
That's whore the mystery comes in.
EVERY time my old man is a bit ailing
the doctor he comes and looks at his
to 1gue, counts his pulse, and orders
gin-sllngs and chicken soup"
us 1t possible -
land when 1 wake up with Il chill,
backache, bad'mouth and a dizzy
head, and faint away over tho break
fast, the doctor he comes IN, tracks up
my clean floor, scares my canary into
a lit, and goos away saying. "You
don't exercise enough; maybe you'd
like to wash for our family!' / tell
you l believe them doctors Is all ono
sided, and after this my old man has
got to put up with smelling at the
camphor bottle, while drink the
slings!"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-07-01
In tho Sahara.

All of ones preconceiyed ideas van
ish before the acts of experience. Tho
Sahara Is not dcsolatc plain Of NOV
Ing sand, with no signs Of vegetation,
hut cultivated country, fruitful as the
garden of Eden. Like our "grcat
American DESERT" it has been greatly
lied, El Sahr, rs the Arabs pro-
Mouncc It, is indeed vast archipelago
OF oascs, offering an animated group Of
towns and villages. A large belt Of
fruit trees surrounds each Of these vii
lagos, and the palm, tho fig, the date,
apricots, pomegranatcs and vines
abound In the utmost profuson. As
cending tho Atlas Mountains by a
gradual slope to the region Of high
tlblclands, we come to tho land Of the
Mozabites, or Ben Mozlb, and then
comes gradual descent for 800 miles
to the vast stretch OF treoless country
known as the great desert. The rivers
have al inclination Of about one foot
IN 400. Many Of tho stream arc dry,
except after rains, when they dclugc
the country. Gunshots arc fired as
soon MS the torrents appear; all OBJ
j'cts arc removed, and soon, with a
terrible noise, the flood rolls on. The
Saharian city stands, as If by magic, on
tho banks Of the waters which rise TO
the tufts Of the palm trees, but n few
days only elapse ere all disappears,
leaving the district rich AMI fruitful.
The inhabitants are mt migratory
people, and, unlike the tent dwellcrs Of
tho northern slope, live in substantial
houses, with thatchcd roofs and cell
1ngs of cane laid upon joists Of awe
wood. These houses generally consist
OF but one room, and have no furniture
except mats on the floor and upon the
walls for three or four feet high. Beds
are sometimes found, but no one thinks
or sleeping on them. Tho walls arc
whltewasled and Inscribed with verses
IRON the Koran. The Inhabitants are
made up of genuine Arabs md Bcrbcrs.
or habyles, rs the French call them.
Jews are found in every oasis, and are
very prosperous and influential, dong
much of tho trading and making up Of
tho great caravans. These merchants g
frequently dress in q very gaudv and
fantastic style, with gorgeous turban
aad sleeves of different colors. one
being, perhaps, 9reon and one rcd, and
the shirt bright yellow. They are
not allowed to wear the chekia or rod
woolen cap, but may wear black CAP.
and can only wear black slippers,
which they must remove whenever
they stcp outside the ghetto, and must
step aside to the left when they meet a
Mo'lem, and arc not allowed to ride q
horse. The mon arc handsome and tho
women uncommonly pretty, and do not
cover their faces; neither do the Kabyle
women. as is the custom of other
women of the Sahara. Among the
Kabyles Of the mountain re5 5ion pass.
po't,.or hnnaya, from a sheik or a mar
about, brings protection and hospital.
ity.