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How Twenty Ears of Corn Invested
in the Lehigh Coal Mines Yielded
a2O. 900 900.


Anthracite coal was discovered
in Pennsylvania soon after the set
Element of the Woymlng Valley,
but it's first practical use was by
Obadiah Gose, in his blacksmith
shop, in the year 176S. In 1871
Philip Ginter discovered anthracite
coal on the Lehigh. In 1892 Rob
ert Morris, of Philadelphia, formed
company and purchased 5000
acres of the property on which
Ginter discovered the coal. The
coal company was called the LIE
high Coal Mine" This company
opened the mine and found the
vein to be fifty feet thick, and of
the very best quality of coal The
company made every effort to Sc
cuie demand for the coal, but
without success, and. having become
thoroughly Disguised with their
speculation. leased the 5000 acres
Messrs. White & Hazard. OF Phila-
dolphin, for twenty years, at an
annual rental of one ear of corn.
AIessrs White Il Hazard tried to
use the coal in the blast furnace in
1926, but Jailed; the furnaces chill
ed. In 1881 Nelson conceived the
idea of the hot blast for saving
fuel, and in 1888 David Thomas
adopted the idea of the hot blast
and the anthracite together.
White & Hazard had previous to
this formed a company and bought
the property. In 1889 David
Thomas made the use of anthracite
for making pig metal success,
by which the twenty ears of corn
were transferred to twenty million
dollars. And this is the early
history of the great Lehigh coal
mines of the present day.
remember the banquet given
by Burd Patterson and Nicholas
Biddle, at Mount Carbon. in 1910,
at which time they paid William
Layman, proprietor of the Pioneer
furnace, So, 600. the premium they
had offered for the first successful
use of anthracite coal as fuel in the
blast furnace But David Thomas
was the lion OF the day. 1t was he
who showed them how to do it;
and, hale and hearty to-day as then,
he stands u worthy representative
of science. Long may he live, and
peaceful be his death. and may
the memory of his deeds never be
forgotten by Pennsylvania. He is
a master mechanic. and 1 should
be much pleased to see the chair of
Metallurgy in the Mechanics High
School Of Pennsylvania marked
Thomas. Pittsbarg Commercial.
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spectacle of sne Heavens.

had occasion, few weeks since,
to take the early train from Provi-
dence to Boston; and for this pur.
pose rose at two O'Clock in the
morning. Everything around was
wrapped in darkness and hushed in
silence. broken only by what seem
ed at that hour an unearthly clank
and rush of the train. 1t was a
mild. serene midsurnmer's night:
the sky was without cloud. the
winds were whist. The moon. then
in the last quarter, had just risen,
aud the stars shone with spectral
lustre bat little affected by her
presence; Jupiter, two hours high
vas the herald of the day; the
Plsiades, just above the horizon,
shed their sweet influence in the
east; Lyra sparkled rear the zenith,
Andromeda yelled her newly dis
covered glories from the naked eve
in the south; the steady Pointers,
far beneath the pole. looked meekly
up from the depths of the north to
their sovereign.
Such was the glorious spectacle
as / entered the train. As we
proceeded, the timid approach of
twilight became more perceptible;
the intense blue of the sky began
to soften. the smaller stars, like
little children, went first to rest.
the sister beams of the -Pleades
soon melted together, but the
bright consultations of the West
and North remrIned unchanged
Steadily the wondrous transfgur
alton went on bands of angels
hidden from mortal eyes shifted
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Wright: a.nv.,..iss Elixir

For the restoration of Natures forces. 1t
gives new life and vigor to the aged, and
causes the blood OF youth to course through
the veins. 1t effectually cures impotency,
Palpitatton of the Heart, Loss of Muscular
Power, Spirits, Disorgan ization of the GEN
eratiNe Organs, and all the train OF ills that
follow in the path of the transgressor of
Natures laws. Price - Per bottle.
1t will readily be understood that in the
brief space afforded by tile advertising coll
umns of a public print. it is impossible to
give all particulars of the diseases that may
be cured by the CHEROKEE MEDICINES.
That they are destined to become immense
ly popular is plainly obvious in conse-
auence OF their
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From the London Post.
The American Press and General
Schenck.


The American Press and General
Schemck.
Sir: It appears from recent
files of American papers that many
of the inquisitive journals of the
United States are occupying them
selves with strange canard about
the conduct of their Minister in
this country, who is persistently
accused of being gambler, of in
PRODUCING to us the game OF
poker" and of having written ga
book on the art of gambling.
They consider this to constitute a
great scandal, and even base upon
the accusation q demand for his
Excellency's recall. The game OF
spoken" is with them one of small
repute, chiefly played in the West
and on board the Mississippi steam
boats, and is no doubt widely used
by the gamblers Of that region.
In itself it is simple combination
of commerce and .'brag" with
some few special technicalities.
The mixture of chance and judg-
ment renders it amusing, and some
years ago it made its appearance
here as a round game in social
gatherings.
Now, sir, it falls within my per-
sonal knowledge that one day in
the drawing room of lady of high
position in the London world,
General Sehenck, at her request.
put down upon paper the rules OF
poker and these rules were
printed without the knowledge of
the General. The story of the
shook" is therefore quite absurd.
But these accusations acquire i'm
portance on the other side of the
Atlantic from the puritanical spirit
so strong in the United States, and
from ignorance of what is usual In
English society. They do not un
derstand that such a game as
poker" played, as it is here, for
small stakes-usually counters
representing pennies and sixpences
lis perfectly admissible among
ladies and gentlemen, and in the
pest company.
OF course such attacks may be
treated with the contempt they
deserve, but i. may be still better
to enlighten the darkness whence
they proceed. and to inform our
cousins, at the risk of shocking
them, that at Christmas parties
ladies and children have INDUCED
in such games as blind hockey.
rouge ct noir and poker"
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Fam Play.
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HEIMSTREEr'S
HAIR RESTORATIVE,
OR INIMITABLE HAIR COLORING.

Not a Dye-Heimstreet's Hair Coloring''
is not a Hair Dye, and its operation is
not by any chemical effect but by a nat
ural restoration of the glands, thus Civ
ing the hair the color ii originally had.
hen hair is dyed, its color
is leaden hued and unnatural, but when
restored by HEIMSTREET'S HAIR
ECOIORING, its appearance is so per-
fectly natural that no one can dete,t
the use of any Restorative.
Stainless While the restorative acts
promptly on the hair, il leaves no STUN
mark whatever on the skin. 1t is
composed of Ingredients that form a
perfect dressing well as a coloring, so
that no oils, etc, are necessary.
This most effective of all the Hair Restor-
ers, is for sale by all Druggists, at 30 cents
and 81 per bottle. Numerous certificates
from those who have used it are in the pos
session of the proprietors.
METROPOLITAN MED. CO, New York.
JOHN F. HEINZ CURRAN & CO.,
Wholesale Agents,
and College Place. New York.
S3-Iv
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De-. 70 a $ II As
Alternative Balm!
"A BALM FOR EVERY WOUND.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Certificate from the Hon. Edwa I'd
Bates. AttOrney.GeneralO of the Unit
ed States.
wAsHINGroS, April S, ls6

WASHINGTON. April 5, 1860.
Dr. FoRSHA-Sir: Before you start West,
can do no less than thank you again for
your excellent and successful treatnentof
my son. He had been sick for many wee Ks.
under the care of medical gentleman of
whom have high opinion, for his learn
ing, skill and experience, and vet he W as
rot cured. His disease. I suppose without
certainly knowing, was brought on by
overstraining in artillery exercise, in very
hot weather. at West Point. When he
came into your hands. his breast bone one
side al least was protuded some two inches
beyond its proper position, attended with
difficulty of breathing and frequent pains.
BY the application OF your medicines, and
your personal practice, in less than a week
the bones were reduced to their proper DO
sition, the pains ceased. the breathing be-
came easy and regular, and, as far as can
Judge, he is restored to his accustomed TO-
bust health and activity.
Besides this within my own knowledge
have heard of many instances of extraor-
binary cures effected by you. in cases of
very dangerous wounds.
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant.
EDWARD BATES.
Attorney General U. :.
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A man slightly pretentious, fond
of display, and somewhat ignorant.
recently called the attention of
some visitors to snowy carpet on
one of his apartments. with the re-
mark, There gentlemen, that is
one of the best carpets Dir. Brus-
sells ever made,'
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: GIDEON wrHH


Family wasbings wanted at THE HOME
FOR THE FRIENDLESS. All washing
well done and at low price, 2s-tf
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NERVOUS AN. 1Esl!?A!s.
OF ROTH SEXES,
No Charge for Advice and Consultation

Dr.. b. Dyott, graduate of jefferson Med
zeal College. Philadelphia, author of sew
eraI valuable works, can be consulted on
all diseases of the Sexual or Urinary Or
gans, (which he has made an especial study
either in male or female, no matter from,
what cause originating or OF how long
standing. \ practice of 80 years enables
him to treat diseases with success. Cures
guaranteed. Charges reasonable. Those at
a distance can forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp to prepay
postage.
Send tor the Guide to Health. Price loo.
j. Is. DYOFT, VI. D..
Physician and Surgeon, f0i Duane St, y. Y.
lily
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NAVY EEPARTMEyr
WASHISGToS, April. Isss.

NAVY EEPAETMEyT \
WASHISGToS. April. Isss3. (
Dr. FoESHA-Dear Sir Il gives me pleas
ure TO state that the use Of your medicine
has been of great service TO my son. whose
throat had been long and severely affected
I have also found 1t useful in other cases in
my family, and have heard Of its benefits
in other QnarterS.
Truly yours, GIDEON WEILES
Il Is unnecessary TO say aught in recon-
rnendation Of this valuable medicine as m
who have used ii know and speak of its
healing virtues Every Drug Store in Rich
SAMUEL. w. FORSHA
Cincinnati. June 5, Is-4- l2sm-sI
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Wi."As RITZ
Pine Tree TAR CORDIAL
NATURES GREAT REMEDY
FOR THE
ROAT AND NGS.

II Is gratifying to us to inform the public
that DIR. l.. q. c. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar
Cordial for Throat and Lung Diseases, has
gained an enviable reputation from the At
tantic to the Pacific ocean, and from thence
IN some OF the first families of Europe, not
through the press alone, but by persons
throughout the States actually benefited
and cured at his office. While he publishes
less. so say our reporters, he In unable 10 sup
ply the demand. II gains and holds its rep
uiation.
First. Not by stopping cough. but by
ioosenfng and assisting nature 10 throw or
the unhealthy matter collected about the
throat and bronchial tubes, which causes
irritation.
Second. Ii removes the cause of irritation
(which produces cough of the mucous men,
brane and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs
to act and throw on the unhealthy secre
tions. and puri1es the blood.
Third IT L. free nom ssss,fIls, Iobs.fia fp<,-
cac and opium, OF which most throat and
lung remedies are composed, which allay
cough only and disorganlze the stomach. II
has a soothing effect on the stomach, acts on
Me liver and kidneys, and lympbatic and
nervous regions, thus reaching to every
part OF the SYSTEM, and In lis inyigoratink
and purifying effects, 1t has gained repu-
tation which IL must hold above all Others
In the market. s8
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CHEROKEE PILLS.

These Pills are prepared especially for the
cure of Suppression. Green Sickness, Pal N
in the Back, Hysteria, Sick Headache, etc.
Price 81 90 per box
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Mrs William Perry, living near
Deer creek meeting house, Kenyon
county. Ky, has the vest worn by
General Isreal Putnam VIXEN he
made his escape from the British
soldiery, In his ride down the stone
steps, near Stamford, Conn. IN
1779. where, with $50 militia, he
was opposing I,500 British under
Tryon- The rebels were forced TO
retreat, Putnam staying till the
last. Being hard pressed and fired
upon, he galloped down steep
rock, in which nearly loo steps had
been cut for people to ascend go
ing to church. Mrs. Perry IS the
grandniece of Gen Putnam, and
received the vest from her mother.
It Is a long, Quaker ike garment,
with large pockets. and the mate
rial ash colored Marseilles- The
Revolutionary relic is highly priced.
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HoEnowAr's
Pills and Ointment.
EVERY MAN HIS owS PHYs1cIAS.

The grand principle that operates IN these
wonderful med5csne Is the power that they
po<-<-s in purifying the turbid blood and
exp%IIing corrupt Eurnors from he system
10th the Ointment and Pills slzof1Id he
used In the following eases. Bun3On~. EuYDe,
sbspped Hands, Clsilbfain<- Ff~fUia- Goat
furnbago. Mercuris1 - psion<, PsIes. Rheu-
Baaffsrn, Rfngw0yYn. Salt nhefIns. ScasGs,
skin Disease>- -weiiesf Glands sors Leg.
Gore Breasts, Sore Heals. sore TkYoats,
sores Of All kinds. sprsfns, STIFF Joints. let
ter. Ulcers, Senereai Sores, Wounds Of all
kinds s
Use HOLLOwAYS ExPEfToRAST for
the absolute cure Of Coughs, Colds. Sore
Throat, Hoarpen<~<. Pains IN the Chest, sAd
All affections Of q Pulmonary nature
CAUTION
BE careful and see that each article has
The Hollow ay & Co. trade mark on e1rh.
Price . cts ~ czs- and q. great 50 vfEg in
buying large sizes
METROPOLITAN MED. CO., Propy1efnsH
6CoI1exe Place ~. r.
JOHN r. HENRY. CURRAN 4 Co.
Ely Wholesale Agents. View Io1A
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A doctors wife attempted to
move him by her tears ..Ah," said
he, clears are useless. 1 have ana
hzed them. They contain q little
phosphate of lime, some chlorate
of sodium, and water
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For seminal weakness, tspermatorrhea.) Is
"a simple vegetable medicine that was used
for many years in the practice of the ply
stefan who first gave the remedy TO the pub
lie. 1t has effected cures that would scarce
ly be credited except on ocular evidence of
the fact. Full directions, with pamphlet
containing all particulars OF symptoms, treat
ment, etc, accompany each bottle. Price
$500 Sold eyerywhere.
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\ Mcclure on the Nature, Treatment and
Radical Cure OF seminal Weakness rSper-
matorrhoea, induced by self Abuse, lnvol-
untary Emissions, Impotency. Nervous
Debility, and Impedimentst to Marriage gen
eralIy; Consumption, Epilepsy and FITS:
Mental and Physical Ineapacity. etc. by
BY ROBERT ,. CULNERWELL, NJ. ID.
Author of the .ssfTeeEl Beck. etc
The world renowned author, in this ad-
inirabie Lecture, clearly proves from his
own experience thatthe awful Consequences
ol seIf-A buse may be effaetualiy removed
without medicines, and without dangerous
surgical operations, bougies, instruments
rings, or cordials. pointing out a mode OF
cure at once certain and effectual by which
every sufferer. no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply. private
ly and radically
REThs Lecture will prove boon 10 thou
sands and thousands --.
Sent under seal, in a plain sealed envel-
one to any address, on receipt of six cents.
or two postage stamps.
Address the publishers,
CHAS. J. KLINE & CO..
12T Bowerv. New York z . Box 45S6-
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In Montana and Idaho, and some
parts of California they use
Schenk's book on Poker" In ad-
ministering the oath.
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Great Intrinsic Merit.

The pamphlet and circulars that accom-
pany the medicines give all the information
which can not be given here, and the REM
edies may be had OF any respectable drug
gist.
JOHN f. HENRY, CURRAN Ii Co,
Wholesale Agents, New Nork.
METROPOLITAN MED. co.
23-lv rroprietors, New York.
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Rutrer. reIe~raph BiuI.

Buffers Telegraph Bill.
A new postal telegraph bill has
been introduced in Congress by
Gen. Butler. It contains seven
sections. It differs in its underly
ing principle or method from the
postal telegraph system proposed
by Elk postmaster General Creswell.
Instead of buying telegraph line,
and operating it on the Creswell
and English plan, General Butler
proposes that all telegraph lines of
communication shall be made post
roads, and the Postmaster General
authorized to advertise for the
same manner as the transmission
of mails are advertised for This
strikes us as a sensible idea The
bill provides that all kilograms
shall be privileged communications
in law to the same extent that sealed
letters are now, and the contents
shall not be divulged by any agent
or officer of the company, except
for the purpose of justice, by order
of a court of competent jurisdiction
To further protect the dispatches
and to insure the prompt transmits
ion of electrical intelligence, the
bill makes the divulging of the
contents of any telegram, or wilful
delay in sending, or injury to the
telegraph line or apparatus, mis-
demeanor punishable by fine and
Imprisonment.
The sixth section of the bill
makes the tariff uniform to all
parties for similar services, which
is certainly just. Government dis
patches, when certified by proper
officer, are to have precedence,
without pre- payment, at rates to
be fixed annually by the Postmaster
General. All other kilograms to
be transmitted in the order reeeiv-
ed, except those designated to go
at night. The exemption from pre-
payment does not applyto ordinary
dispatches, nor should it do so.
There is no argument for pre- pay
ment IN one case that does not APP
ply in the other.
The real animus of the bill is
found in the fourth section, which
is a blow at the news association of
the press. Buffers spite against
the newspapers is well known. He
would be iaexpressibly happy if he
could cripple in any way the pow
er of the press He cannot do it.
There is no danger of that. If his
bill should pass at all. it would be
with that clause striker out. Indi
anian.
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GS-Persons believing they have made an
invention or discovery in art or science, and
DESTROYS of knowing whether the same has
been patented, by Transmitting to n
model, or drawing, or a sufficient descrip-
ton to make the Invention fntelligible, can
have a thorough examination made In the
Patent Office, and the result OF said exam
ination forwarded TO them for reasonable
compensation.
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For~.raB. Model .r N. r.v--si.n

susceptible of being illustrated by a model,
or if IL consists in a chemical com pound;
samples of the ingredients in their CONNER
cfal state, and also in the proposed prepared
form, should be sent.
Also, a full description Of the invention
or discovery, and its advantages should he
given as is practicable, TO aid In the proper
preparation of the papers.
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COPIES OF CLAIMS

since 1896 viii be furnished on the reception
on 81 the applicant giving the full name Of
the patenfee. nature Of the invention day
Of the patents, etc.
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ALL INFORMATION

In reference to Patent Laws cheerfully given
Copies of the Laws and Rules and Regula-
tions of the Patent Office, will be sent gratis
on application. In applying flor ai Paten
the applicant should
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Full directions accompany each bottle,
and if they are but faithfully followed, a
quick and permanent cure is guaranteed.
Price 50 per bottle.
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FREE OF CHARGE.

DIR. l.. q. G. Wisbarts Office ParIors are
opened on Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednes-
days, from a. m. to5 p. m, for consultation
by Dr. VIM. +. Aagce. With him are ns4o.
sociated two consulting physicians OF ac-
knowledged ability. This opportunity Is
not offered by any other Institution in the
city.
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THE CHEROKEE INJECTION
CHEROKEE CURE.

should always be used IN coJuncion with
the Remedy for both incipient and oisti-
nate cases of Gonorrhoa Price 500 per
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Cherokee Remedy.
he Great Indian Diuretic. lnsin
itely Superior to Buchu.

Nine-tenths of the human family suffer,
directly or indirectly, at one time or other
from disease or irregularities of the genera
tive system, while the victims of indlScre-
ton, and quack treatment, are com para
lively numerous.
The idea that patients cannot treat them
selves successfully in these cases, has long
ago been exploded A good and reliable
medicine, prepared by an experienced ply
stefan, from the original Indian Recipe,
that is guaranteed to effect
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'rHE soICE OF xAssNar,
AND FAMILY MAGAZINE

a monthly publication. is now in ITS isth
year. al contains fali account OF all mat
ten pertaining 10 the craft, Supplied nv its
large corps of able contributors. both al
home and abroad. and Is one nj the best
mediums of Masonic Indignation. Price
- per year. in advance: with Masonic Chio-
mo - 81 send . cents tor sample copy.
Address VOICE OF MASONRY,
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SPEEDY AND RADICAL CURE.
CHEROKEE REMEDY.

Tan be as safely relied upon as the prescriI
tionS of the most skillful practitioner. sue
n medicine is the celebrated
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NOTICE
The Pine Tree Cordial
WORM SUGA R. DRO: .S7

Being unaer my immediate direction they
shall not lose their curative qualities by the
use OF cheap and impure articles.
HENRY r. wEsaART.
PrsDsAsssss
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