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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
Emperor williams Helmet.

Among the curious tribes that adorn
the writing table of the German en-
peror is an old cavalry helmet, the
special use OF which is one illustrative
of his kindness of heart. Ever since
lie ascended the throne he has mani
tested disinclination to affix his sigma
ture to sentences of death, and, indeed,
to any penal DEGREES of unusual severity.
Whenever, therefore, such documents
are laid before him by his ministers OF
state, he is accustomed to hide them
away under his helmet. Tt has fire.
quently occurred that officials, anxious
to obtain his msjesty's sanction to the
pronouncements OF the law, but not
venturing to remind him of his omis-
sion to sign these papers, have -availed
themselves of his temporary absence
from his study to lift the casque and
move the documents III such sort that
the edges have slightly protruded from
under the helmets brim. In ten cases
ont of twelve, however, this hint has
proved unavailing, for the emperor, as
soon as he caught sight of the detested
papers eeping out from the place OF
their concealment, has quietly pushed
them back again and fcreborne ever
thereafter from making any allusion to
the incident. In such cases the OBJ
noxiout documents have been discreetly
abstracted and destroyed, it being OBJ
vious that his majesty would never be
induced to sign them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

than riches, honor or power. Who would ex-
change il for these, the chief objects OF human
ambition2 1t is obviously the part Of wisdom
to employ means for the preservation of health
and the prolongation Of life which time and
experience have proved to be reliable. Many
of the dangers by which health is threatened
may be nullifed by the use of that most ire
sistible Of correctives and tonics, Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, which, by increasing vital
power and rendering the physical functions
regular and active, keeps the system in good
working order and protects it against disease.
For constipation, dyspepsia, liver complaint,
nervousnt ss, kidney and rheumatic ailments, il
is invaluable and it affords sure defense
against malarial fevers, besides removing every
1ace Of such disease from the system. Half a
wineg asstul taken before meals improves the
appetite and insures complete digestion and
assimilation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

The st Louis (Mo.l Post-Dispatch at
the c! !ose Of a long article says In fact St.
jacobs Oil is pushing all other remedies
out OF the field, and, excellent though some
OF the liniments, formerly offered are, the
efficacy OF st. Jacobs Oil is magical in
cases of sciatica, rheumatism, pleurisy
neuralgia, nervous headache, lumbago and
scores OF other disorders; while in the case
OF sprains, burns or injuries it is an abso,
Lutte panacea, and for general use is better
than the advice of many physicians. "A
word to the wise is sufficient"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William j. Coughln Of Somcrville Mass says In the
fall OF 1876 taken with BLEEDING OF THE LUNGS fol.
lowed by severe cough | lost my appetite and flesh
ami was confined to my bed In 1877 was admitted tc
the hospital. The doctors said had hole in my lung a.
big as ha-tollar. At one time report went around
that was dead. Igaveup hope, but friend told me OF
DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS
got bottle when TO my surprise, commenced TO fee
better and to-day feel better than for three years past
| write this hoping every afflicted with Diseased
Lungs viii take DR.. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM and
be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED |
positively say It has done more good than all the
other medicines have taken since my sickness.
4 LIENS Brain FOad-curcs Nervous Debility
Weakness of Gcnfrltive Organs, \ -all druggists,
Send tor Circular Aliens Pharmacy. .3l3 First av, IL.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

An unusually brilliant specimen of
"red snowvwas recently presented at the
meeting of the San Francisco Micro
scopical Society. 1t was gathered
on the Wasatch mountain at an altitude
of about 10000 feet above sea level. It
is now very we'll understood that the
color of such snow is produced by a
minute cellular plant which rerroduces
itself by rapid subdivision.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
The nobbiest thing in boots is q
bunion.
Sompbody,s Child.

Somebody's child is dying-dying with the
flush of hope on his young face, and somebody's
mother is thinking of the time when that dear
face will be hidden where no ray Of hope can
brighten it-because there was no cure FOR con-
sumption. Reader, if the Child be your neigh
bor's take this comforting word to the mothers
heart before it is too late. Tell her that con-
sumption is durable; that men are living to-day
whom the physicians pronounced incurable,
because one lung had been almost destroyed by
the disease. DIR. Pierces "Golden Medical Dis
covery" has cured hundreds; surpasses cod liver
oil, hypophosphites, and other medicines in
curing this disease. Sold by druggists.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

MENsMAN's PEPToNIzED BEEF TONIC, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire putrt-
houS properties. Ii contains blood making, force
generating and ife-sustainng properties; in
valuable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostration, and all forms Of general debility;
also, in all enfeebed conditions, whether the
result of exhaustion, nervous prostration, over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard
& Co., propietors, New York. Sold by druggists.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
ForeiQn News.

PARNELL, the imprisoned Irish land league
leader, was released from prison on parole in
order that be might visit sister in Paris whose
child had died. In Cork and other parts of
Ireland his release was hailed by the playing
of bands, illumination of houses and many
manifestations Of Joy.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
Well Inlorsed by Our Own Citizens.

No matter how useful anything may be
IN itself good Endorsements seem to increase
It's usefulness greatly by insuring a wider
field for the display OF its special merits
We were thus impressed in view of the
following statements received by one of our
representatives from leading individuals
connected with some OF the largest enters
prises in our midst. Among others whose
testimony was freely given was w. H
St2arns, Ed. Master oil the Conn River
Railroad, residing at No. 2S Boylston
street, who observed: S.. Jacobs Oil has
had remarkable effect among the men EN-.
ployed here. One OF them janmed his
arm very badly, and by the use of St.
Jacobs Oil was greatly benefited, and the
arm was healed. Another used it for severe
rheumatic pains in the knee, and pro,
nounced the Oil a complete success as he
was cured by its Use. Mr.. A. B Taylor, OF
the Ray & Taylor Manufacturing Co"
was pleased 10 say: My aunt, Mrs Pills.
bury, of Mount Clair, n. j., while visiting
at our house tried st. Jacobs Oil for rheu-
matigm and neuralgia, and found immedi
ate relief every time. She pronounced it
the best thing she had ever tried for the
trouble. Mr.. J b Weston, 45 Greenwood
street, Supt. Car Works, Boston d Albany
Railroad, thus addressed our reporter: 81
am one more of the uniortunates who have
had the good luck to hear of that wonder
iul remedy, St. Jacobs Oil. had rheuma-
tism in the shoulder severely and could
find no relief until | used the Oil. | ap-
piled it and must confess | was surprised at
the results. am almost we'll and expect
to be entirely so in a few days. s.'-Spring-
field (Mass } Union.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
Truth Is Mighty

When DR. Pierce, OF Buffalo, n. Y, announced
that his "Favorite Prescription Z" would posi-
lively cure the many diseases and weaknesses
peculiar to women, some doubted, and continued
TO employ the harsh and caustic local treatment.
But tue mighty truth gradually became acknowl-
edged. Thousands of ladies employed the "Fa-
vOrite Prescription and were speedily cured.
I3y druppists
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
FORTY.SEyENTH CONGRESS.


The Senate bill authorizing the secretary OF
war to adjust and settle the account for arms
between South Carolina and the United States
was passed. The bill to repeal, except as
stated, all laws providing for permanent or in
definite appropriations was passed . The Som
ate adjourned Immediately after the expiration
OF the morning hour, a. Il mark of respect to
the memory of the late Cong,c: :sman Allen, of
Missouri.
Mr.. Sewell presented petition of 97s army
officers, praying for the passage of bill for
compulsory retirement at the age of sixty-twO
THE bill allotting to the Southern Utes ag-
rcutura lands in or near the Uintah reserva-
ton, Utah Territory Instead of those heretofore
provided for them on the La Plata river and it's
vicinity, in Colorado and New Mexicr, was
passed. Upon the passage Of bill to place a
former army officer, Herman Biggs. on the e.
tired list, Mr.. Sherman remarked that il all the
applications of this kind now pending were
granted, the cost of the retired list would be
increased by 50, 600, 600 per year.
The bill known as the "omnibus claims bill -
was passed by the Senate, having previously
been passed by the House. 1t contains 1859
claims of individuals, and each individual
claimant is named, together with the amount
allowed him. The bill contains claims which
amount in the aggregate to 1921, 14S.04. They
are all small claims, ranging from $40 up to
$1,000, the average being about S215 for each
claim. The claimants are residents of Illinois,
Indiana Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland Missouri,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West
Virginia and New Mexico. The claims are
mainly for small supplies taken for needs Of the
army in the time of war, and the claimants arc
nearly all farmers. Sixty pension bills were
passed
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send thoir Electro-Noltaic Belts and other Elec-
trio Apl liances on trial for thirty days to any
person afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lost
Vitality, and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
complete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Address as above without delay
p. S. No Iisk is incurred, as 80 days trial is
allowed.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

Colds yield to onions like magic but DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is a still better and by far more
agreeable means of curing Cold or Cough. You
can buy bottle for 25 cents at any drug store,
and We are Eure 1t will do the work every time.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

One groasng lasts two weeks; all others tvc
or three days. Do not he imposed on by the
humbug stuffs offered. Aek your dealer for Fra
zar's, with label on. 1t saves your horse labor
and you too. 1t received first medal at the Cen,
tennial and Paris Expostions. Sold overyv here
VEGErINE.-"T lie of all fle h is the blood
thereof" And no ono can possibly be healthy
when The blood is diseased. VEGETINE is com
posed of substances identical with healthy
blood; and when taken into the system for the
cure of disease it is absorbed, and replaces the
deficiency which caused the disease.
Send name and address to Cragin i Co,
Philad !lphis, Pa, fr cook book free.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

Conscientious newsvender, who has
been dispatched with all speed to the
relreshment room by famishing pas
senger to fetch a penny roll, bribed
with an additional penny to get one for
himself Ito famishing passenger) !:
"Please. sir, here's your penny; there
was only one eft"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

There is general demand for an ab-
breviation of the word oleomargarine.
The average man can't stop to twist his
tongue all around such word when he
gets a mouthful of bad butter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

If you gain an advantage over your
fellow man, call it shrewd diplomacy.
If Your fellow-man gains an advantage
over you, call it rascality. The terms
are SYNONYMOUS
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

With an average population of nine
hundred orphan boys in Girard College
at Philadelphia last year there was but
a single death.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa, July 20, 1881.
II. II. WARNER & Co.-Srs: Your Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure has given me permanent
relief from gravel w. L. HAwLEY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
House.

Mr.. Richardson introduced concurrent
resolution to inquire into the advisabiity of
purchasing suitable site for residence for
the President. Mr.. Ray introduced bill TO
reduce fees lor postoflic money orders Mr..
Cox, of New York, introduced q bill for the
repeal of the iron-clad oath, so far rs it affects
Senators and Representatives. =. The House
went into committee of the whole on the bill
Nppioprating $1,000 600 for the improvement
OF the hatbors Of Washington and Georgetown.
The Senate amendments to the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill were non-con-
CURED in, with the exception of one provi ling
that the secretary of state shall here after esti-
mate the entire amount required for the sup
port OF the consular and diplomatic service. -.
Mr.. Morse, OF Massachusetts, from tho COM
mittee on naval affairs, reported bill to
abolish prize money and regulate pension.
in the navy. Mr.. Watt of Connecticut,
from the committee on elections, reported
resolution in the contested election case of
Bailey against Barbour, from the Eighth dis
trict OF Virginia, declaring Barbour entitled to
the seat. The report was laid over :. Mr.
Hobltzell, Of Maryland, from the committee on
railways and canals, reported a bill for the con-
struction of the Delaware and Maryland free
ship canal. "A resolution was adopted request
ing the committee on appropriations to report
what further relief should be extended to the
sufferers by the present floods.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

The I rteenth ward of New York has
a population of 3O,172, and only two
churches, one Catholic and one German
Lutheran.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

In the cure OF severe coughs, weak lungs,
splitting of blood, and the early stages of Con-
sumption, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery" has astonished the medical faculty.
While it cures the severest coughs, itstrengilens
the system and purifes the blood. BY druggists
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
Judge Biatchford's Decision in the McAlpir
SbieId Ping Tobncco Case.


An important decision, widely affecting the
interests of the tobacco trade throughout the
country, was rendered recently by Judge Blatch-
ford in tue United States Circuit Court. In the
suit of p. Lorillard & Co. against d. H. Meal
pin & Co.. manufacturers Of the famons ''Shi Id
Plug Tobacco" claimed to be all infringement
of the "Seidler Tin Tag Patent" His Honor re-
fused to grant an injunction, assigning as his
reasons therefor that Nc tlpin's Tin shield does
not infringe the patent. The case was regarded
az r test suit, being vigorously contested on
10th sides, AMI WATCHED with interest by the
whole trade. Clifford & Clifford appeared for
Lor Hard; Samuel A. Duncan and u. L. Thurs
ton for cAlpin--E1chdnge.
Are you bald? Cdrboline deodorized ex-
tract Of petroleum, the only cure for badness,
has been improved, 80 that it is now the mos
del glItful dressing i'll the world. The only real
natHlal la rystorer ever produced.
The Science of Life, or self-Preservation, a
medical work for every man-young, middle
aged or old. 1875 invaluable prescriptions.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

The Texas cattle trade promises to be un-
usually large the coming season. The drove
will amount to some 100000 head.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
Relief frnm fsrnyeI.

THERE are 665 savings banks in the United
depositors, the average deposit being $3.50.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

ACCORDING to the Bombay Gazette the total
number of cases of cholera during the past year
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

Rough on Rats"
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bedbugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c.
Drupnists
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

The yield of maple sugar in Vermont for
1881 was about IL, 900, 900 pounds.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
FOR LADgES ONLY

al diseases OF women are prepared by the most
petcnt ana reliable physicians, who have made such
diseases special life study. Patients can be sue
cfessinily treated by mail. ADVICE FREE. Letters
SHfcty conhdenttdi. Send description of symp-
toms; or if not in need OF remedies, send for oul
hints TO Ladies, which gives novel and interest
ing lnformation Tor dieS OpiU. 1t will please YOU
Free. Address Mrs. SAKAII j. VAN BUREN,
Secretary. 1872 ErAnklim Street. BnlIaln y. Y -
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20

IT cost SIS 629, 900 to build and repair fence
in the United States in 1879.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-04-20
MAKE HENS LAY,

An English Veterinary Surgeon and Chemist. now
travelling in this country that most the Horse
and Cattle Powders sold here are wort HESS trash He
says that Sherdan's Condition Powders absolute.
ly pure and immensely valuable Nothing earth
viii make hens lay like Sleridans Condition Pow
ders. Dose one teaspoonful 10 pint of food. Sold
everywhere or sent By mail for letter STAMPS ] s.
JOHNSON 4 CO, Boston, Mass, formerly Bangor, Me-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Burnett has gone to Dixon Springs
for few days.
Major Dudly, general superintendent Of
the Iron Mountain railroad, was ID the city
Thursday, having made an inspection trip
over the road.
Col. Reeves, general manager of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, also the chief
engineer, were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Frank O'Hara has gone north for
business and pleasure.
Mr., G. r. Woodward and son were in
Paducah Thursday.
Mr.. 7. Dubois of Texas brother O
Madame Floyd is making short visit here
and is the guest of Prof. and Madame
Floyd.
Miss Katie Howard, formerly cashier for
the firm of N. Is, Thistlewood g. Bro, has
now accepted the position of book.keeper.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-22
A Popular Tonic
FOR WEAK LUNGS AND CONSUMPTION.

FOR WEAK LUNGS AND CONSUMPTION.
No preparation ever introduced to the
American public, for the relief and cure of
Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Debilitated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs or
Consumption in the incipient or advanced
stages of the disease, has ever met with the
Endorsements of physicians or patients as
the celebrated "Tolu, Rock and Rye" The
repeated and continued sales of the article
everywhere are the best evidence of its real
merits. Letters and testimonials from every
quarter of the country, attesting the slim
uating, tonic and healing effects, are in
possession of the proprietors, and can be
sdduced to convince the most skeptical
reader OF its intrinsic virtues. Further
commentator is unnecessary and super
huous, as trial of this article, having
pleasant taste and agreeable flavor, will
satisfy all those who are afflicted or pning
away with pulmonary weakness of the re-
lief to be secured by the use of Tolu, Rock
and Rye Chicago Times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-22

up stairs in the building, and that no
notice had been taken thereof by the city
authorities, although ithad been known to
exist for several days. An investigation
was made and her story was proven false,
yet she persisted in her efforts to alarm the
neigborhood and the public. Yesterday
Chief Myers went through the house, salts
lied himself that the old womans story was
untrue, and then arrested Old Ann for dis
turbing the public peace. In Magistrate
comings court she pleaded guilty, but
gave as ali excuse that she did it "only for
fun" The "fun" cost her five dollars and
costs for the first offense.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-22
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING.

After the council meeting last night the
citizens. committee of eight, and the coun.
Gil street committee, held meeting in the
council chamber for the purpose of con-
sidering the raising and strengthening
OF the levees surrounding the city, and of
the permanent expulsion of the--the-the
Transformation" water from the city.
The following is the secrctarys report:
CAIRO, ILL.,, April 2lst, 1882.
Meeting of street committee and tax
payers committee at the city council
chamber
On motion of Mr.. Wood, His Honor the
mayor was elected chairman.
B. F. Blake elected secretary.
Moved by Mr.. Woodtha the grade of cross
levee be So feet. Ohio levee to Fourteenth
street 80 feet, Levee street from Fourteenth
to Mississippi levee from the point and
including new levee "a feet; to be not less
than 20 feet on top with slope of one to
five feet outside and one to three inside.
Adopted
After considerable discussion meeting
adjourned. BE-. BLAKE.
A very interesting discussion was had
over the sipe water problem, in which
nearly all members Of the committee and
several other gentlemen took part. Pud-
ding, pumping and filling were each sug-
gested in turn and formed the subjects of
remarks; but it was plainly visible that
the first named was son top" at the end of
the discussion TWAS resolved to drop the
matter until the next meeting of the COM
which will be held sometime next
week.