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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
Electricity i'm the Human Body.

Most people are familiar with the
"spark" which may be produced under
certain conditions by stroking the fur
of cat; snd travellers in Canada and
other cold, dry countries have witnessed
the still more remarkable phenomenon
of the human body being turned into q
conductor of electricity, and the posi-
bility of lighting the gas by merely
placing ones finger-given the neces-
sary conditions of electrical excitement
near the gas jet, without any other
agency. Mr.. A. w. hutchinson, the
African traveller, who is engaged in
writing narrative OF his exploring ex-
peditions in Western Central Africa,
gives some still more startling facts.
He states that, one evening, when strik-
ing an African native, in a moment of
anger, with q cowhide whip, he was
astonished to see sparks produced, and
still more surprised to find the natives
themselves were quite accustomed to the
phenomenon. He subsequently found
that very light touch, repeated several
times, under certain conditions of bodily
excitement, and in certain states of the
atmosphere, would produce succession
of sparks from the bodies of native men
as we'll as native cattle. A lazy negro,
electricity-a rather unfortunate cir
cumstance for his more active brethren,
who may possibly come in for share
of undeserved flogging from the hands OF
future travellers in search of electrical
phenomena among the human race.
We are not aware that these facts have
been recorded by other travellers, but
they certainly deserve thorough sitting
by competent observers.-London La,s-
Get
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
A Rat With a Collar.

Mr.. j. Enthoffer, employed on the
United States coast survey, has contrib
uted a curiosity to the Smithsonian in
stitution, which, IF it adds nothing to sci
entific knowledge, will be regarded with
much interest by all persons interested
in the habits and adventures of rats.
Mrs. Enthoffer had been annoyed for
some time by persistent rat. She oc-
casionally caught glimpse of it, and
was surprised to see 1t wore what ap-
peared to be yellow collar. This fact
gave rise to much speculation in the
family as to how the rat came into pos
session of the collar. The mystery was
solved few days ago when the rat
wearing the collar was caught in a trap.
Unfortunately the rat was killed by a
dog, but upon examining the body it
was found that the collar was a ring OF
bone fitting tightly around the animal s
neck. The theory is that the rat when
it was small had found a bone, and
gnawing the center, pushed his head
through, and was unable to extricate it,
AS he grew larger che ring OF bone tight
ened about his neck, and he wore it unit
his death as badge of his enterprise in
the search for food Washington Repatb
licGn.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

There is large industry in Europe in
the making of vegetable parchment.
Mr.. Moody says there are more than
1,500 sermons in the sermon on the
mount.
Five prominent Prussian officers have
entered the service of the Sultan of
Turkey.
The personal property of California is
valued at Sl13,3O4 ,45I, and the real
estate at $446, 273, 1886.
Twenty years ago Great Britain sup
piled nearly three-fourths of its own
wheat; now it supplies less than two
fifths.
A careful trave.er says that he rides
in the rear Car of an express train and
in the forward car of a slow train.
1t is said that over ten thousand deer
were slaughtered in Jackson county,
Oregon, during the past nine months.
When Californian picks up stone
to throw at the hens, he always ex-
amines if it does contain $50 worth OF
gold.
There is family living in Metcalfe
county, Kentucky, composed OF eleven
.memb bers, none of whom know the let
tiers uf the English alphabet.
Prince Bismarck following the advice
of his physicians, INDUCES in afternoon
maps. The prince is great eater and
worker, though poor sleeper.
The New York Commercial says the
position of "Old Probs," should be be-
slowed upon the man who has per-
formed the most signal service Tor his
country.
The German government will con-
slrlct railroad through the flooded
districts of that empire, in order to
give the victims of the deluge suf-
ticient work to keep them alive.
Full many gem of purest ray serene,
The spotless shirts OF hotel clerks do bear
Full many a simple, ignorant sardine
Believes them purost stones OF value rare
Buffalo Express.
"Do you think" asked Mrs. Pepper,
"that u little temper is bad thing in a
piled gallant philosopher, "it is q
good thing, and she ought never to
loose it,"
A natural result of hard times in Ire
land is u decrease in the number OF mar
riages. In 1879 the number was % ,3l3,
or 3, ,596 below the average of the twelve
preceding years, and l43 less than the
total for Scotland, where the population
is below that of Ireland by l,7O2,296.
Among the replies to an advertise
ment of music committee for - a cam
didate as organist, music teacher" ETC.,
was the following one: Gentlemen,
noticed your advertisement for an or
ganist and music teacher, either lady or
gentleman. Having been both for sew
| eral years, offer you my services"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
Care OF Cut Flowers.

The following hints in regard to the
care of cut flowers, though containing
nothing novel, may be useful as re.
minders to those who Gull choice
flowers to decorate the home: Flowers
decay much'sooner when tied in punches
than when arranged loosely. When
gathering flowers, use pair of shears,
or knife for woody plants, such as
roses, camellias, deutzias, fuchsias, and
the like. 1t is far better to gather your
flowers than to let them fade upon the
plants. A cool room is best adapted for
keeping flowers fresh. Take away each
flower as it fades, or it will destroy the
others. Hot water will often restore
flowers TO freshness, even when every
p tai is dropping. Place the stems in a
cup of boiling hot water; let them re-
main until each petal has smoothed /:
then cut off the coddled ends and place
them in water of moderate temperature.
Ammonia added to the water will also
revive them quickly. When going for
wild flowers or ferns carry close-fit-
ting tin box, and have wet sponge and
basket, the smaller flowers shut in the
box, and stems of larger flowers in
serted in the pores of the sponge, which
you carry in the basket. Flowers
should always be transported in air.
tight boxes.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
Words of Wisdom.

An ounce of conviction is worth a
pound of concern.
One day is worth three to him who
does everything in order.
He is not only idle who does nothing,
but he is idle who might be better ems
ployed.
The youth who thinks the world his
oyster, and opens it forthwith, finds no
pearl therein.
Nature makes us poor when we want
necessaries, but custom gives the name
of poverty to the want OF superhultles.
Poverty often deprives man of all
spirit and virtu,. 1t is hard Tor an
empty bag to stand upright.
No place, no company, no age, no
person, is temptation free. Let no man
boast that he is free.
The time for reasoning is before we
have approached near enough to the
forbidden fruit to look ut it and admire.
Those who, without knowing us,
think or speak evil of US, do us no harm |;
it is not us they attack, but the phan-
tom of their own imagination.
There is ajoy in good fortune. There
is far higher in the minds gain OF
knowledge or truth. Blu there is not
joy like the JOY of resolved virtue.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
Shadow Land.

Far from the world that we live in to-day
Shadow land lies;
None know how far il is, none know the wev,
What are its boundaries no one can say,
Only surmise;
No one in life has set foot on that shore,
Formed from the wreck OF the sad nevermorr,
Memory governs this shadowy land,
Reigning supreme;
olt'lmes there comes at her word oil command
Forms we have known from the far distant
strand,
Faint as dream;
Forms of those dear in the days which have
flown,
Forms of beloved ones in lies morning known.
With them they bring long lost scenes OF the
past,
Back to our view;
Pictures OF friendships not destined to last,
Loves that grew weak meath adversities' blast
Painted anew;
Ridges and ripple3 in1'J shit ting sand,
Hidden till now in the far shadow land
--TInsieyS .Ma0asine.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
Things it Would be Funny to See.

A patent medicine that wasn't war
ranted a dead shot for anything, from
corns to consumption.
A rose without a thorn and woman
without fault.
A tarpaulin stout enough to keep the
rain from soaking through the backs of
our milkman's cows.
A poor plumber and rich newspaper
man,
A man who can rap eternal smash
out of his tavorite bunion while making
tight croquet and still keep the air
brake on his tongue.
The man who wasn't always able and
willing to give an editor few pointers
in the newspaper business.
A doctor who hadn't believed all
along that Tanner would come out all
right.
A bald headed man who never lost
his temper.
A circus Just to relieve the monotony
A chrome of the man who invented
the dance called "the racket. ."--FetrO
leunl World.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
NO 30.
Reaping,

Every one is sowing, both by word and deed;
All mankind are growing either wheat or
weedf
Thoughtless ones are throwing any sort o
seed.
Serious ones are seeking seed already sowu
Many eyes are weeping now the crop
grown;
Think upon the reaping-each one reaps his
own.
Surely as the sowing shall the harvest be-
See what you are throwing over hill and lea;
Words aud deeds are growing for eternity.
There is one all know ing, looking on alway
Fruit to him is flowing feeling for the day
Will your hearts be glowing in the grand
array7
Yea, that would be bringing sheaves of goldeu
grain,
Mind what you are finging both from hand
and brain,
Then mid glad songs singing, you shall CLEAN
great gain.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09

1t is the man with only one suit of
clothes and a small salary, my son, who
has to be polite and agreeable and a
rigid, faultless observer of the strictest
points and forms of etiquette. The man
worth $4,000 may tramp on your corns,
walk across your wife's train and eat pie
with knife and it is all right his
standing in society isn't affected by it..
But you-don't you, ON your present
salary. attempt to drink soup out of the
side OF your plate, if you want to marry
an heiress. You can't afford TO act that
way just yet;-Has0Eeye. a'' ''''
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09
ELK COUNTY, PA, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9, $780,
TIMELY TOPICS,

James Redpath, the New York 7ri-
bune correspondent in Ireland, says that
by the present system in Ireland 1000
landlords get out of the land 800, ,0OO, 600
o. year, and the government extracts
S35, 200, 900 more. This leaves only
$50, 100000 to clothe and feed inhabi-
tants.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09

1t is calculated that the value of the
oyster sales in the United States for the
present year will reach to about the fol-
lowing figures: New York, $40, ,OOO,-
600; Baltimore, $3O, 1000, 600; Philadei.
phia, So, 600, 900; Norfolk, Va, Sc, 6,OOO,-
900; Elsewhere in the United States,
5000, 600. Total, 1915, 100000.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-09-09

600; Baltimore, $40, 1000, 600; Philadel.
phia, So, 600, 900; Norfolk. Va, S5,OOO,-
900; Elsewhere in the United States,
$4,000, 600. Total, $75, 100000.
The latest marvel in applied science
is the discovery by the inventor of the
Watertown, that "sounds can be pro-
duced by the action of variable light
from substances of all kinds, when in
the form of thin diaphrams." In other
words, a ray of light is substituted for
the connecting wire, and sounds at one
station are reproduced at another.
When they shear sheep in Australia
they mean busin ess, as may be imag-
ined when the fiocks aggregate over two
hundred thousand. There are some men
there, proprietors of half million sheep.
Edoes & Co., of New South Wales, upon
one of their sheep farms at Burrawand,
had sheep shearing which lasted ten
weeks. during which time no less than
206, 1873 sheep were shorn! To do this
work 100 shearers, in addition to the
"station hands, were employed, and in
n single day S,2l6 sheep were deprived
of their tieeces. The aggregate yield was
2 5l2 bales, the gross weight of which
was 466 tons. On previous occasions
the same parties have shorn over 2l5,-
600 sheep; but the present has been the
largest amount of wool ever produced
at single shearing.
A most remarkable series OF contribu-
tions to science has been received from
the fishermen of Cape Ann. When the
U. S. Fish Commission had its head
quarters at Gloucester, in 1878, a general
interest in the geological work sprang
up among the owners of the fishing ves-
sells, and since that time they have been
vying with each other in efforts to find
new animals. The number of separate
lots received exceeds 500. At least
thirty fishing vessels now carry collec-
ton tanks on every trip, and many of
the fishermen, with characteristic sup.
erstitution, have the idea that it insures
good luck to have tank on board, and
will not 60 to sea without one. The
number of specimens acquired in this
manner is at least 10000.
Probably there is no branch of Aneri-
can manufactures that has made more
rapid strides during late years than the
manufacture of watches. A generation
ago the greater portion Of watches worn
in this country were imported, whereas
at the present time the number received
from abroad does not exceed the num-
her of American watches exported. 1t
is claimed that the first watch manu-
featured in this country for the trade
was made in Shrewsbury in 1871 by
Luther Goddard, clockmaker, who
procured foreign workmen to make the
finer portion. The business continued
until 1881, when it was removed to
Worcester, Mass. One of the earliest
watches is now preserved by the Ameri-
cSn antiquarian society at Worcester.
Waltham, Mass, is at present the seat
of the American watch industry,
though time pieces of excellent quality
are turned out in various other locali-
ties, and they are generally preferred to
the Swiss.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
Special Report from Ief. City.

Esq. Williams, o. Riggs and Judge Ayers
and other capitalists Of james Henry T. had
to take standing tieksts on the No. Pacific
last Sunday night to attend 81. Louis Fair.
J5hn Fosleman. letl here yesterday for the
St. Louis Fair.
Capt. Ware and 500 JeForaOnians visited
st. Louis Fair.
400 crlnoliae plnks OF the cspitol OF Mo.
attended the st. Louis Fair this week.
Jef. City will make money, TO present the
No. PAca, K. R. with 80 acres OF land, north
of @. II. DIlles,. ,.Ior machine. shops. Wake
up Rip. Vau-Winkle.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
U. s. LAID oYFrcs, BooNvILLE. Mo.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
10 make final proof In support Of bis CLAIM,
and secure Aasl entry thereof; ard that said
proof will b. made before the Clerk OF the
In Tuscum Dis, No., the county seat OF said
county, on Saturday. 30,h day of October,
1880, VIZ; John w. Russell, homestead entry
No. $3.50, for the southeast or Of northwest or
and the northeast az OF southwest qr section
90, 10 Rnship 80. range IL west, and he names
the following witnesses 70 prove bis contlnu.
Gus residence upon and cultivation OF sAid
tract, viz: G.. O. Lewis OF Hancock, Wm.
Marrow, j. A. Gardner and George Miller Of
iberia, all of Miller county, M.
GUsTAvK RKIcRB. Register.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
Republican County COnVsntIsu.

In obedience aud by order OF the Republi-
eau Executive Committee for Miller county,
No. Tue undersigned chAirman Of said COM
mittee docs hereby order mass meetiugs Of
Republicans al the usual places Of voting 10
thslr several townships 10 Miller county, No.
on the 7.h day OF October 1880; for the pur.
pose OF appointing delegates TO county
convention 10 be holded at Tuscumbia, Muller
county, Mo. on the sta day Of October, 1880,
TO nominate candidates for tps several Conn,
" ofices to be voted Tor ~ the NoYembeE
election 1880.
w T. FRANKLIE, chsIrmSn.
]. D. CLARK. Sec'y.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
ROR sALR.

200 acres 70 iu cultivation; Is acreu in
fence Tor stock pasiurage, all we'll wAtered
with living springs; good log buildings.
large barni No. fruit orchard, 400 apple
trees, $50 peach trees, pluml, 1000 grapes,
SOoncordl, cherrlhs, &c. -Four miies East oi
Fuscumbia County seat), church and school
10 one mile--terns cheap. Call at BAsNER
office, or w. z. Burton's.
800 acres, $50 under fence; ESQ in cultiya
ton; three family residences; living water
in all parts ofthe land, ironts OsAee river
one mile, barns and out houses-sll in good
srder. Price reasonable. Call on BANNER
Office or J.. @. Lurion.
-.Foa SAIx: A good farm for $3.50 contain.
Ing l20 acres 40 10 cultivation, good orchard
consisting OF peacheS apples, plumbs and
eherrieA For particulars address i. n.
Robins, Locust Mound, No.
FOR SALE-l20 acre. 20 acres under
fence, 20 10 cultivation, nice young Apple
orchard OF sixty or seventy bearing trees on
the PRESSES together with, cabin, smoke
house. stable, and Q well OF never failing va
ter; plenty OF good timber on the tract; sit.
uated half mile northwest OF Mt Pleas.
ant, half mile from school house, school
taught 10 months ia the year; church house
abou, same distance; tits altogether Q very
desirable situation. For term s,spply 10 Ban.
ner once or j. p. Spsliipg, Pleasant Mt,
Miller Co, Mo. a
FoR SALE-200 acres, % acres mesdow, SO
in cultivAtlou;.one thousand. peach trees. one
hundrded bearing apple trees, seveLty.five
grapes Concord and 1sahella. Wells. eisterns
and springs on the place. Good dwellings
barns and out-houses; six miles from Tus
cumbiG, on State road 70 Springfield. Tsrmi
supply Al BANNER Office or r. M, Ulmon
Ridge, Miller Co., Mo-,
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
The Reading Club.
Ed. BANNrR.

Ed. BANNER;
We underStAnd the "Resding Club" at
their regular monthly meeting last Monday
evening numbered 473 signers and ordered
$40 90 for q charitable fund for the widows
and orphans OF Miller county. Two members
had been guilty OF violating the constitution
and by-lsws. by eKessses, aud were expelled
from tho Club. The questlon.o freedom and
tue rights OF American citizens wsro under
consideration; coupled with the three polti-
cal parties andsciTcumstances OF their blowing
with each others heifers; were ell snbjsets OF
thought. The Club not being political in any
sense; all motions tending to such discussions
were laid on the table. One member spoke
OF the Temperance Club organizations and
their intolerance aud proscrlpliye teachings
that their lecturers and teachers had declared
and resolved NOT to support any msn or per.
son for Office who used .spiri,uous liquors.
That this Club as frsetnen, could not with
self respect, tolerate sneh prohibition or
preacriptionlsls, that freemen haYe right 70
"iiie, liberty, property and the pursuit Of
happiness, and no set Of religious biggots OF
prohibitioniss haye 9 right TO deprive
msmbers OF this Reading Glib or any Amer.
lean citizan OF their rights Tae string bsnd
entertained tho assembly With music for hall
hour. On motion the Club adjourned 10
meet on the 18th at their Club room. to look
oyer and consider the work Of the thiee con-
yeatlonA
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
HoYIcE.

There win be mass meeting OF the
National G:ssnbsck Labor party Of Miller
county held at the Court House in Tuscumbla
on Saturday October: b, 1850, for the pur-
pose OF nominating County Ticket in full
or 10 pArt, for Miller couGty, all persons are
invited to attend who are favorable 70 the
GtsenbaCk principles whether they are club
members or not. Judge Rice and others are
expected 10 be present who will address the
people on the great financial question; speak
ing will commence NJ half past 10 a. "a.
Nv, j. NEvILL,
Committee Il, g. MILLEE,
L. ID. ATKINsoN
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
ATRlY NOTICE,

The undersigned appraisers appointed and
sworn TO fully, fairly and impaftialIy TO APP
praise certain, horse mule OF bay color,
iaken up 81 stray by Mlchse Wyrick Of
Rqusliiy townAhip Miller county, Missouri,
certify that we have viewed said stray and
fDd the sAme to be two or three year old
horse mule OF bay color, some swelliDg on
the right hind leg at hook joint With small
bell fastened with piece OF bride reign tied
on, twelve hands high aud apprsise the ssid
mule at twenty (20) dollars. Given under
our hands this 10 h day Of Septamber 1850.
WIN. WTRfJK, JOEL NJ. ToPPNa.
The above 10 Atrue copy OF the appraIss-
ment before me q JIstics OF the Peace in
and for Equslty township Miller Co., Mo.
4. VRR BRYcK, Justice Peace.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
PLEASANT HOUEF SCHOOL,.
J.&C.

The Pleasant Mt. tchool opened Non
DAY under the charge oi w. Ii. Keniper.
This is the ouly graded public school in
Miller county, Students anticipating going
to school this fall apd winter willIdo well
TO consider this school. The public school
cnntlnues four months. The tuition will be
81 50 per month. The subjects taught are
those taught in the public schools Of the
county with tha addition Of higher branches
Good board ia cheap. When the Public
school closes will begin . select school
which will continue fVe monthi, this giving
nine months torn of school. For any
information regarding the. school address,
w. II. KEurER Pleasant Mt. Nc.
Pleasant M. No. Aususl 30 b, 1880.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
ORDKR nF pnnLICATION.

All persons interested IN the sssste Of John
p. Harrison, deed, arc hereby notified thar
peution gaa Sled AZ the November torn,
1873 OF the Probate Court Of the County OF
Miller, State of Missouri BY the Aiministra-
tor OF ssid estate praying for an order TO ssll
the real estate belonging 10 the estate Of said
John p. Harrlson, deceased, and IL Is there
lore ordered By the court that nnless the con.
trary DO shown on the fret day OF the next
term OF the Probate Court
Of the said County OF Miller 10 be bsgun and
held ~ the Court II ,use 10 the County OF
Miller Aforesaid on the ondMondAy In
November, 1880, an order will bo made Tor
the sale Of the whole or so much OF said real
estAie As will satisfy the demands against
said estate, to-wiE
Tue porth east quartsr Of south east quar-
ter end north west quarter Of sonth east quar-
Ter except six acres 1G OF the north side OF
said quarter secuon said piece being
six rods wide at the east end eighteen rods
vide st the west cod sIi In seotiOD ~, town
ship ~, range 10, Containing "a acres more
or less situated in Miller county, Mo. where
fore thu administrator prsys the court for an
order.
JAMEs II. TopD, Judge.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
essgs valley Hammer.
Thursday, October 7, 1880.
HonVB.

Ala meeting Of the Democratic Executive
Committee Of Miller County, held at tbe
Oour. house on the 2s.h September; It wus
Resolved by said Committee that the
Democracy Of each township In Miller county
hold MASS MSErncs At tho usual places OF
voting on the
I8rH DAY or 0cToBER. 1880,
For the Purpose. OF Appointing Delegates 10
= County Convention TO be holden in TOs-
cambia on the l4th day OF October, 1880, for
she purpose OF nominating candidates Tor the
various county osiOea
II. REED. Chairman.
w. II. HAUENsrEIS, 5ec'y.
TownehlpS are allowed delegates IS follows;
Saline 10, Franklin 9, Equality q;
RlehwoOds.o, Jim Henry 8, ossge 8,
Glaze Z.
Osage Valley banner., 1880-10-07
A Coed WaIch For IS

For FIVE De.aARs we will send by mail,
postage prepaid and registered, to any ad-
dress, a iull-siEed handsome ard excellent
watch, q stem winder OF American manufse-
ture, warranted to give satisfaction As TO wear,
appearance and time. Send money Ia reg.
lstered letter, or by postal order. Reference
TO the publisher Of this paper. with whom
we do business. Write your name and the
name of your Post Once plainly and address
MERCHANTS ADVERTISING AGENCY,
81 Broadway, NEW YORR.