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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

intervals, It is all the more stylish.
The heading is for this reason often
faced with gay red or blue cambria.
The linen lawns are prettier this sum-
mer than usual, and are more highly
appreciated for their GOODNESS and cheap
ness. The polka-dotted patterns-black,
blue, brown or red, on white-make up
most stylishly, and are sold in nice
qualities of pure linen from twenty-five
to thirty. five cents a yard. Fifteen
yards are required to make short dress
with round waist, apron front, and
straight full back simply trimmed with
a border founce. Dark red or blue
satin ribbon in long-looped bow at the
throat, with belt of the same tied on
the left side, with short hanging ends, is
all the ornament needed. The neck
may have a handkerchief fichu which is
pointed behind, or else Byron collar.
Pretty evening dresses are made of the
cream-white seaside zephyr, which
initiates India stuffs with crape-like
finish, and costs from eighteen to
twenty-one cents yard. 1t requires to
be made in full bouffant fashion, with
much festooned drapery, and is trimmed
with Languedoc lace and many loops of
pale pink or blue ribbon. -Hdrper's
Bdzdr
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
FOR THE FAIR SEX
Ancient FemnIs Lawxsrs.

Not every lady and gentleman who
has this season applauded Miss Terry's
Portia is aware that about the date when
the Merchant of Venice" may be sup
posed to have exhibited his gaberdine
upon the Rialto there actually existed
great female lawyers in the neighboring
city of Bologna. Professor Calderini.
who held the chair of jurisprudence in
that university in 1860, and Professor
Novella, who occupied it in 1866, were
not only celebrated for their legal lore,
but, if we may trust their portraits,
were exceedingly beautiful women, with
uoble Greek profiles, dressed in a style
which Miss Terry might have copied
without disadvantage. If women here
after should again obtain entrance into
the legal profession, it is not at all i'm
probable that we may see something
more OF the keenness of feminine wits
engaged in disentar Cling the knots of
the law. Two ladies in Ireland, accord
ing to the Times Dublin correspondent,
have just been conducting their own
most Intricate cases in a manner which
excited the surprise of the Master of the
Rolls, who even observed that he was
" astonished that the ladies had been
able to put their case on paper so intel
ligently and clearly without legal ad-
vice." IF other ladies should follow
the example of the Misses Fogarty, what
ialling-off must ensue in the solicitors
bills! They lost their case, it is true,
but seemingly could not have won it
under any guidance; and at all events
they have escaped that great aggrava-
tion OF the misery of defeat in court
of law-the lawyers costs.-PaU Mall
Gazette.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
Lightning and Oil Tanks.

The Scientific american thus COM
ments on the attraction of oil tanks for
lightning, as evidenced in the recent fire
at Titusville:
The peculiar attraction for lightning
which these iron oil tanks appear to
possess has been several times referred
to in our columns. Whenever a thun-
der-storm passes fairly over one of them
it seems to be devoted to destruction.
Millions of dollars worth of property
have thus been destroyed. No practi-
cal safeguard has yet been suggested.
Ordinary buildings, when properly pro-
vided with rods that are we'll grounded
in the earth, are comparatively safe
from lightning. Structures made of
iron and simply resting upon the earth,
without rod, are also exempt from elec.
trical damage. Such structures always
present a continuous body of conduct
ing material Tor the free passage OF cleo
tricity to earth. Why is it then, that
oil tanks form such conspicuous ex-
ceptlons to our common experience with
lightningP Ross put ON other struc-
lures save them; but rods have been Iut
on oil tanks, but the tanks were ex-
ploded by lightning all the same. We
viii, repeat possible explanation which
we have heretofore given. Flon every
oil tank, according to our theory, there
is constant escape of light hydrocar-
bon yapor, which forms a permanent
cloud or column, rising to general
height above the tanks, far above any
rod that could be erected. This vapor
rod is conductor, which the lightning
follows, sets on fire the vapor.
and explodes the tank. A column of
heated air vapor rising from chimney
IS well known to be a conductor for
lightning; the rise of hydrocarbon
vapors is illustrated by tue balloon.
If the theory we have outlined is cor
rect, the remedy for the electrical ex-
plosion OF oil tanks is to be found in
such treatment 0: the oil, or such con-
struction of tank, as shall prevent any
escape OF the light vapors.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
The Worlds Coffee Production.

The four great coffee countries of the
world are Brazil, Java, Sumatra and
Ceylon. The data and figures for 1879
show that Brazil itself has produced an
extraordinary quantity of beans. Hith-
erto, $50, ,OOO tons has been considered n
good yearly fl. ure for Brazil; last wear
the export alone amounted to 273, 600
tons. But the consumption of coffee in
the country itself now amounts to &C. 600
tons, raising the total yearly products of
Brazil to 333, 800 tons. Fortunately for
the planters in other parts of the world,
coffee has grown into necessity in the
United States, and, thanks to this. its
price has risen. Although the soil of
Brazil, especially Tor coffee culture, is
very extensive, yet the difficulty of OBJ
tanning labor daily becomes greater, and
this renders it doubtful whether the
above figure can be much exceeded. The
crop in Java and Sumatra was estimated
at "a, 600 tons for export; the consump
tion OF the inhabitants, although the
population is double that of Brazil. is
not half of that OF the latter country.
The production in Ceylon, though
greater than that of 1873, shows a fall.
ing of when compared with former
years; there were in all Al 300 tons ex-
ported from the island, the native con-
sumption being very small. Coffee is,
besides, grown in Central America, in
several OF the South American republics,
in the British and other colonies of the
West Indies, in HayLi, Cuba, Porto
Rico, Arabia, Mauritius, Reunion, and
along the northeast coast of Africa, in
Liberia, and the African west coast, in
Manila, Celebes and several of the
islands of the Pacific, and, lastly, in
British India. But the total production
OF all these regions does not reach hall
Of the, export of the four chief countries
named above.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
Hneading Bread.

Here is little incident which not
only has the merit of being true, but the
additional one of containing lesson
much needed by gills:
A lady in one of our large cities was
inte ested in finding employment for the
numbers of needy idle women during
the years of great depression in trade
One day young woman came to her
who had tried in turn TO fill place as
shop-girl. seamstress, chamber maid
cook, hairdresser and patent medicine
v,ender, and had been discharged from
all as incompetent.
You have never learned any trade
or handicraft P" asked the lady.
"Well, no, nothing particular. I was
handy in general way"
Is there no thing you can do thor
oughly wellp'
:. The woman reflected, then her face
lighted.
49," l could knead bread. 1 always did
that better than any one else on the
farm"
The lady's brother, an eminent phy.
sician, who happened to be present,
suddenly took part in the conversation.
Let me look at your fingers" he
They were long, strong, of great
nervous force.
."I will give you work" He had
charge of a hospital in which the
patients were subjected to cure called
massage, a process of kneading, by
which artificial exercise is given to the
body. Skillful manipulators were diff
hcult to find. After few lessons our
country girl earned her thirty dollars
per week.
With every year the number of young
men and women pressing into the
market to find employment increases.
There is absolutely no chance for the
loosely trained workmen whose brain
or body is only handy in a general
way" Learn to do one thing, and to do
it thoroughly, and you will never be in
danger of going without meal for the
lack of honest work. Youths COM
paaaiOn.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
Cause and Effect,

The main cause of nervousness is in
digestion, and that is caused by weak
ness OF the stomach. No one can have
sound nerves and good health without
using Hop Bitters to strengthen the
stomach, purify the blood, and keep the
liver and kidneys active, to carry off all
the poisonous and waste matter of the
system. See other column.-Advance
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

A man threw gun across his shoul-
der at Pineville, Indian Territory, and
said he was going hunting. His way
led past aneighbor's house, on the porch
of which some children were playing.
He took quick aim at little girl and
fired, killing her instantly. The only
explanation he can give for the decd is
that he felt an irresistible impulse to
do IL.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
Vegetine
Purifies the Blood, Renovates and
Invigorates the Whole System.
IT'S MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent
and DiuretIc.

vrsrr1Sr mad, exclusively from tns Juice, Of care
fuy selected baks roots and herbs and strongly
cenrated that II will eectuay eradicate from The system
every faint OF Scrofuie, scrofulous Humor,
Tumors, Cancer, Cancorous Humor, Ery-
sipelns, Salt Itheum, syphtlitio Diseases,
TANKER, Fefntness at tho stomach. and all
diseases that arise from impure blood. sciatioa,
nhommatory and Chronic Rheumstisn,,
Neuraleia, Gout and Spinal Complaints, can
only be effectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and EruptIve Diseases Of The
Skin, Pustules, PimpIes, Blotches, BoiIs,
letter, Scaldhead and Hingworm, vrerurr
has never failed 10 effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Com.
plants, Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leu
corrh1a, arising from internal liberation, and
uterine diseases and General Debility, vEeErrSr
acts directly upon the of complaints II In
secreve organs allays Inflammation liberation and
regulates the bowels
For Cotarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Co.'S
tiveness, PaIpitstiop Of tho Heart. Head
ache, Piles. Nervousness, and General
Prostration OF the Nervous System, no
medicine has given such perfect satsfscton the
VEGEriNE. II purihes ths blood, cleanses all Of the
organs and possesses controlling power the
system.
The remarkable cures effected by vrerrrEx hav,
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom we
know TO prescribe and use Il in their own families
In fact vkeESr is the best remedy Jet discovered for
the above diseases, and b the only reliable BLOOD
PURIFIER yet placed before the public
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

DR. G. E. Shoemaker, the well-known auinl
surgeon of Reading, Pa, offers TO sendby mail,
Tree of charge, valuable little book on deafness
and diseases of the ear-specially on running
ear and catarrh, and their proper treatment
giving references and testimonials that will
satisfy the most skeptical. Address as above,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

A firm of Scotch shipbuilders are said
to have established themselves at
Shanghai, and are turning out iron
steamers of the largest size. All of their
l.lO0 workmen are Chinese, who labor
for a few cents each per day. Notwith-
standing all the raw material used in
those yards has to cross oceans, nowhere
IN the world can ship be built more
cheaply. The London Times sees in this
TACT something seriously ominous to the
on the Clyde and the Tyne.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

From carefully-studied records of
the occurrence of certain diseases in
the past, an English physician infers
that epidemics sweep over the country
In quite regular periods, the cycles be
ing OF about the following length:
Whooping cough, four years; smallpox,
four TO tive years; measles, seven years;
scarlet fever, fifteen TO twenty years.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
IRE You Not i'm Good Health =,

Ii the Liver is the source OF your trouble,
vou can find an absolute remedy in DIR. SAN.
FoRD's LIVER ISvIGoRAToR, the only vegets.
BILE cathartic which acts directly on the Liver.
Cures all Bilious diseases. For Book address
DR.. SANFORD, l62 Broadway, New York.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
Daughters, wives and nroths,

Ds. MARClIISIS rTERTNE CATHoIfCON viii po,,-
nyely cure Female Weakness, such az Falling OF The
Womb, Whites, Chronic Inflammation or IreIotion nt
the Womb, Incidental HcmorThage Flooding Painful
suppressed and Irregular Mtnshuation, &c. An Old and
reliable remedy Send postal cad for pamphlet with
treatment cures and certificates from physiuiang and
patients. 70 HOWARTl BALLARD Enc. N "
sold by al Drug sts-SI 80 rer bottle. ~ -
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15
A scinntist snus 6n ann NM a.ara al,.,

A scientist says 5O,5OO, 900 stars glim-
mer in the armament. Will some one
of our readers please count the stars
and inform us how near the scientist is
correct in his figures If the count
can't be made in one evening, the emu
merator should make a chalk mark
where he leaves off, in order TO know
where to commence the next night
otherwise he may count some stars
twice.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Many of our young married people don't
know what blessing DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
is until the youngster is able to "yell" by
the hour.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

About nine-ttnths of your sci f. made
men are really the product of the coun-
try newspaper. Cut this out and paste
it in your diary Wheeling Sunday
Te15os.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

VEGETINB is not stimulating bitters which
creates fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic
which assists nature to restore the stomach
- healthy action.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich,
Will send their ro-Voltaic Belts to the
afflicted upon 80 days trial See their adyer-
tsement in this paper headed, " On 30 Days'
Trial.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Physicians use Kidney-Wort in regu-
lar practice and pronounce its action
perfect.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

There are now $4,000 postoffices in
active operation in the United States.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Malt Bitters regulate, purify, strengthen
and nourish the maternal functions.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Nervous debility, weaknesses and decline
prevented by timely use of Malt Bitters.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Lyons Heel Stiffener is the only invention
that will make old boots as straight as new 4.
USE only G. Gilbert's pure Corn Starch.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

Many a property owner is poor in
purse but rich in-deed.-Stat tesnlan.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

This wonderful substance is acknoSledced by phy,t
Clans thoughout the world 70 be ths best remedy s
covered for the cure OF Wounds. Burns RheumatiFnn
skin Diseases Piles Caarrh, Chillains SC In oris--
that every one may try II, II put up in 3 and y X CO,
bottles Tor household use Obtain ii from Won G'iSS,'
and you VII find superior to anything you nave sSsi
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

TIME BOOK Harvest of Gold, -Four Cottage
i'll Chromos and our Catalogue mailed for ~ cents.
METROPOLITAN CHRoMo Co., 30 Nassau 81, New YoTK.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-07-15

RIO WEEK. sl7A day at home easily made. Costly
W. Outnt free Address TuuI o. aguEtA. AAiAA
The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-12-22

F. '....
life tina. Ten minutes seated Opposite her lover
with ths murder light Of madness CHANGING in his
eyes. Only half mile OF. There Is The widest
excitement on beard the steamer. boat Is all
resdy to be lowered. The positions OF the two re-
main the same. Lucy, with eyes that never leave
Philips face, talks On Of home, Of the plantation
of her love- The plish OF oars is heard the shout
of the rescuers rings IN her ears. She turns her
head to look, and IN moment the fit is ON him
again. He gives one wild spring, sezes her BY her
tender throat and pushes her to the bottom Of the
boat he has the pistol in his hand once more.
/" Philip, Philip, spare me,r she gasps then a
shrek for Help help p which is so near. He
puts the cold barrel against her forehead, and
But there is ringing cheer and strong hand
seizes him from behind, and he is hurled back on
to the seat. Two sturdy sailors pin him down
The strength which madness gave him dies away
and he swoons.
Six months after the Demarara Herald published
the following notice:
"At st. Ssitbin's, Mr.. Philip Romilly to Miss
Lucy Trevor. The bride was given away by her
brother, Mr.. Henry Trevor.r
Win you be surprised if the wedding created
great sensation IN Georgetown. The bride, though
only twenty, had white hair.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-12-22

Two days since Romilly hac tasted food OF
drink. Harry lay in a state ofstupor. Philips
brain began to wander. There seemed to be
others In the boat with them. Good GodI surely
that was the sailor which Harry hadshot. Yes
there he was, sure enough, sitting In the bow
Ha he was coming at them again. Not yet,
my FRIEND" shouted Philip, and he picked up
the pistol, which had lain on the seat ever
since the night OF the fight. Crack The shot
held Philip gesticnlating furiously. He was
raving mailman But what else was it she saw.
Yes there, not five miles distant, was steamer,
and coming towards them Z" Saved r. she cried.
Her voice called the attention of Philip. He
glared at her with cleaning, deadly eyes. Ha y
be yelled, "not all dead yet; but you shan't come
near her; as long as ! have breath, you shan't
touch her. know you want to kill her and save
your miserable lives Take that p and he pulled
the trigger of his pistol The shot, in his unsteady
hand, flew harmlessly by her but there were two
more chambers loaded
Philip, don't you know me am Lucy; and
sec there, there is a steamer coming. We are
saved r. Her clear blue ewes looked straight into
his. They seemed TO have a calming effect on
him. He dropped his weapon and sat down NUT
tering. She dared not look away A quarter of
an hour passed: the steamer was within two miles
Of them. They had been seen, and dozens of
glasses were being leyelled at them Again the
fit came on Never r he screeched- he dashed
right at her and aimed blow with his fist 50 MOL
fends and devils that Won are, you shan't touch
her. Philip darling Philip p sounded her
clear, calm voice, +" there is one hurting me-
be calm and the steady eye once more quellsd
him.
She began 70 talk against time. The ship was
only mile or Another tan minutes and all their
agony would be over. lem minutes-it seemed y
The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-12-22

Three days moro they had been floating; three
days more of enawing hunger and parching thirst /;
only intensified by the dribetsI of food and drink
which they allowed themselves. They seldom
talked, but lay hstless at the bottom of the boat
On the fifth day after the death-struggle with the
Sailors the biscuits and water would only last four
days more, when they made their division. Philip
poured back his share of the water while Lucy's
back was turned and laid his morsel of biscuit
under the seat. he would save his darling if he
could. She should have his share and live. A
ship must come soon. YEARLY that day passed,
and then the next Harry was so weak that he
seldom sat up. Strange that the girl seemed to
bear the privation best.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-03-14
Nevada sugar cino n siumnuz.

Nevada Sugar C.inc n firmbu=.
EDIT Il ISDEPENDssT-Iiesr Sir: After
Seei.g several articles in The ISpFrES-
d SsT. copied FROM other papers, on the
subject Of 'Novals Sugar Gaze" /
feel it NY duty TO explain what know
abont the Native Nevada Sugar Cane. {"
i hGve been n res dent Of what is now
Nevada 26 years, am well acquainted
with tn. Humboldt river. its cutire
length, also the Carson. Truckee and
Walker rivers. On all uf theae streams,
few miles above tn. la.es they form at
their sink, or rn,iie- where their waters
cvapora;e, there is kind OF cauc. known
TO nhny as L" Caue Grass II grows
to the hyighlh OF fromG TO s feet; has
ipin:s ns oiber cane. Ia hollow as the
pipe stem ne, aud when ch wed i,
about a. sweet as ordinary pipe en-
cane Of the iirSt years growth. There
ia also a species Of tlog and tulo which
grow in the same locality. There is l. s.
! sugar in either OF them, howevar, than
i'll the stalk of Indian corn. The sugar
that Ia. Indians gather il nothing
more than h IL y dew. which falls from
the regions above. but where 1t comes.
from, aml the cause, has n,vcr been
satisfactorily explained. This Gcs f,Il,
! like the rain in this cOuItry--in M.
! covering the hsrbaSe aul plants in
| the localities where Il desccuJs--ii thor
ia no ti2ibcr pro, citing higher to re
ceIye it-tOrmiuS coating OF syrup
UpOm the leaves and stalks. hlv,
known it to fall in such quantities ut
TINES in the Summer ssusOl, aS 10 driI
fsom this cane, aud oth": plants in ia
vicinity. and tho weather be miug sui
| j My fair, tie dew would grauu atu li.,
cand'ed honey. Tao Indians usul!i
,ut the cane or other plants u2.n wh;c!
Is found the sacr haTine Il. post, uua
gather it hy w"shins; but in some in
stances the fall is 50 abundant that l.
may be collected Il y. The dew in il.
1 I|'a'a l'ssNN NS''AlNFH, i'At tsAtl bi
! .,athered by the Iu,iinTs, partascS large
ly of thu complexion Of thu variou.
insects which become im?r;3onr,:
IN vast quantities, i'll the sticky sub
starce. The cane referred to being th,
only plants in the loc Ilities mentioued
the dewey showers can desc nj upOn
Il II
the sugar exulrs from it. 1t will b,
found that willows or any other leaf,
plant standing equal in hight to the
cane. in its locality, VIII yield tho same
proportion of sacch niue. This know
TO be fact, having practically tested Il
aad to suppose that any eAt;iuriinar!
virtU" attaches to the cane. is the she,r
est nonsense, /. rESuoD.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-03-14
wourd do n,s naty.

The following dreadful story ia tex,
Ivy the San Francisco Posi-;
The other day. over ut tho Alameda
baths, timid nnJ retiring looking man
waited until the superintendent was dis.
engaged, aud then said TO him.
81 10 hate TO give any one trouble.
but have you. a long stick or pole Of any
kind yon coul lend me?''
"No. sir; told you so ten minutes
ago" snapped tie cverdriven official.
$50 you did," replied the man "but
thought Fd just ask once more: I
guess. now. I've done my duty in the
matter. Don't you think sul'
"what matter? What ON earth are
You talking nbou,?"
"Why. you see, my mother.in.luw
aivod of down there at the deep end
about half an hour ago, and. ~ sli.
hasn't come up yet. thought III like
to tell my wife that had softer jIbbed
round on the bottom for her awhile,
anyway; but. if can't why, suppos.
! can't. that's nll.''
And pyusivcly writing her nd lrcss OH
Il tag, to be tied to the old Lady when
she caIne up, tho conscientious niai.
walked thouShtfuIly away.