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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-05-17

A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

Parlor scene. Mrs Brown who has spent
the summer among the White Mountains
in search. of health, and who seemed tn have
searched the whole mountain side without
being able to find pair of blooming checks
or an inch Of healthiul skin; Mrs. White
who has remained at home because her
husband could not afford to 60, but whose
fresh complexion and bright eyes seein to
have caught their bloom and brightness
from mountain breezes.
Mrs. B.-Dear me, Mrs. White, how we'll
you are looking If you will not think
me impertnent, let me ask how you can
keep so healthy in this dreadful city
have been to the White mountains, go there
every summer, in fact, and can't keep off
the doctors list at that.
Mrs. W. (smiing).-I'll tell you the whole
secret, Mrs. Brown. You remember how
poorly | was last spring, some days even be-
ing confined to my bed. Dr. told Mr..
White to send me to the mountains, but
knew he couldn't afford it, and tried DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Its effects
were so marvellous that also tried his Coli
en- Medical Discovery, to cleanse my system.
In my opinion, one bottle of the Perscrip-
ton and the Discovery is better than six
weeks of the White Mountains for sici;
woman. l have only been out of the city
a week during the whole summer; then my
husband and l went to Buffalo, and stopped
at DR.. Pierce's Invalids' and Tourists Hoe
tel. The baths and mechanical apparatus
for treating patients were alone worth going
to see. Besides, our accommodations were
better than we had at Long Branch last year,
and the drives and scenery are superb. Let
me advise you to use DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, and try the Invalds and Tour
lists Hotel next summer instead Of the White
Mountains.
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nnrinu A1,emn,cd RnrrInrr.

About one o'clock Monday night some OF
the members of the family of Thomas Kem-
erer, Esq, heard a suspicious noise in the
entrance-way between their residence and
the building next door below, belonging to
Mrs. Granville Clauss, in the lower story of
which is located the cigar manufactory and
tobacconist store Of Koch Brothers. Look
ing from the window of Mr. Kemercr's res
idence, three men were discovered in the
act of prying off the shutters to one Of the
windows of the cigar store. The burglars
finding that they were discovered, made a
hasty retreat. Word was sent TO William
Koch, one of the proprietors, who lodges at
the Exchange Hotel, and on arriving he
found that if they had been unmolested for
a short time longer, the burglars would have
effected an entrance to the interior of the
store. Two frst-rate ll-inch chisels were
left behind by the thieves in their hasty
exit. The chisels are sharp, bright, and
show unmstakable evidence OF having been
recently used by some carpenter or builder.
As an evidence that the theft had been pre-
concerted and the operators had good idea
ofthe building, the window attacked was
the weakest point in the building, although
perhaps the most exposed. A rear door
would have furnished a far better shelter
for operation; but this was probably known
to one or more of them to be securely fas-
tened with iron bolts and bars. 1t was a
daring attempt at burglary; for in addition
to its proximity to Mr.. Kemerer's residence,
the upperstories and rear of the building
are used by Mrs. Clauss' family as a resi-
dence. There were at least fvein the gang,
two of whom were Picketing the street while
the others were doing the shop-llting. 1t
is believed that the gang are known, and a
sharp eye, that seldom fails to single out its
man, is shadowing them.
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WeisspOrt Items.

-Business is brisk at the Planning Mills.
-Weissport never looked more chartnine
in It's vernal attire.
The propretors Of the Fort Allen House
report business very much improving.
Mr.. L. E. Wills has been away during
the week, on business at Pittsburg.
The school room is being prepared for
the reception Of Prof Rowland's Normal
Institution.
The Keystone Band has re-organized
again this time with Prof Venanda as in
structor. The first lesson was taken under
its new instructor Un Tuesday evening
Would it not be better for all our musical
talent to combine and form one good band
Remember the old maxim, "union is
strength"
During the week, Miner Rrothers have
put one Of Lawrence's patent ls-ton Cupolas
in the Fort Allen Foundry. In the mean.
time, the addition TO the buildings has been
pushed forward.
Mr.. Daniel Angle, Of Reading, who has
been removing the cinders from the old
forges in this vicinity, TO be re resmelted, on
Monday transferred all his teams to the
Helmback forge at Little Gap. From thence
the cinders are carted to the L. 4 s. r. R.
depot at Lehigh Gap.
Mrs. Edmond Kresge, of Plttston, who has
been a sufferer from consumption, started
on Tuesday of last week to visit her parents
in Eldred township, Monroe County. On
reaching Weissport, she found It necessary
to stop on account Of weakness and exhaus-
ton. She put up at the Fort Allen House,
one Of the proprietors being her father-in-
law. She grew worse, and on last Tuesday
died. Deceased was daughter of
Cover, of Monroe county, was %
years old, and leaves children. She was
taken to Monroe county for interment on
Thursday morning.
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In nnd Around JeansviIIc.

The Tresckow minstrel troup, we are sorry
to learn has become extinct owing to the fact
of MulleY, the boss minstrel, leaving them.
Our neighboring little village, Tresckow,
has lost, by death, one Of her Oldest and most
respected citizens, Adam HaglegantZ. The
funeral took place Thursday, and was the
largest ever seen In that place. Tamaqua,
Mahanoy City, Hazleton and all the sur
rounding villages were well represented at
the funeral
The remains of Mrs. W. Jones from Au-
denried were inferred here, In the Welsh
cemetery, on Saturday.
Fat men are commencing to complain of
the warm weather.
The mountain fires, north and south of
our little village, brlghtens up the heavens
brilliantly at night.
The all perVadlng dust, accompanying
the dry weather Of the past few weeks is
great annoyance to housekeepers.
-Th, paymnster Of the L. V, r. R., made
many happy faces along the line few days
ago.
We had n very pleasant Sabbath day in
the NJ. +. church in this place. 1t being quar-
terly meeting, we had love-feast at a. M,
services at half past ten, sermon by Rev. J.
w. Lackie, and in the evening by Rev. W.
w. Evens, p. E., which were very good.
The question among the women of our
place is, have you commenced to clean house
YETI
Mr. George Scholley, Of this place, has
removed to PUttsville. He is q hrst-class
moulder, and we have no doubt Of his success.
The very latest troutlng. They went out
on Friday, and came back on Saturday even
ing with each one. It's a fact.
WIN. Male, the detective, (better known
as the scotch piper) meandered our streets
two weeks to-day, and played piece Of music
entitled, He is to be found;" while In the
act OF playing the same tune,in little village
on the outskirts OF Scranton, suddenly the
| piper ceased his music, and stepping from the
crowd seized Brady by the shoulder, and an
nounced he was his prisoner. Now he can
play piece entitled ''He is found" while on
his voyage TO Scotland.
No slope has resumed operations, and all
are working full time.
"A rafie was held at Samuel MOrton's
house fora Happy Thought Cooking Stove,
VIM. GuildA was the lucky man.
The Sons Of Temperance are anticipating
holding their l4th anniversary on the ID Of
June. They are to have public entertain-
ment in the evening, after which the members
arc 70 enjoy themselves BY sooiable.
"A party Of young people intend TO visit
the Drilton Division the coming Friday night.
George feels very much disappointed because
he can not go along.
There was a temperance lecture in the
Hall, on Wednesday evening, by Mr.. FitE-
" llllams, Of New York. WELL WIsHER.
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LehightOn Produce Market.
CoRREcTEp WEEKLY.

WHY SUBMIT TO THE DISCOMFORT, and
humiliation entailed by local disease Of
the skin, when GLENN's SULPHUR soar will
rid you Of it with certainty and dispatch Z?
II is a remedy which never fails to release
cutaneous disease, and, as a means Of ban
ishing defects Of the complexion, il is equal
ly reliable. The benefits arising from the
use Of Sulphur Baths, in cases OF skin di-
sease, and Of rheumatism and gout, are we'll
known, but the cost is too heavy TO be in
currel by many persons who would other
wise take advantage of them. Glenn's Sui
phur Soap answers the same purpose, and is
both Inexpensive and convenient. No one
need stir abroad in search Of a sulphur bath
who has this admirable means Of providing
one in doors. 1t is incomparably the best
deodorizer and disiuiectant Of clothing and
bed linen in use, and prevents diseases of
an obnoxious nature caused by contact.
Sores, ulcers, bruises, scalds, cuts and sp!ains
are promptly remedied by il and It's clean
ly, healing and soothing properties consti-
tute it far more desirable remedy for SCOT
butte ailments than ointments Of any de-
scription, since such greasy compounds soil
the clothing, often aggravate, and very rare
ly indeed do any permanent good.
Sold by druggists. Friee Is cents per
cake, Box Is cakesl T5e., sent by mail,
prepaid, on receipt II price. c. N. Critten-
ton, Prop'T, Sixth Avenue, New York.
Hills Hair and Whisksr Dye, Black or
Brown, 50 esAts. 7s2s
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rowamensIng Rrevitlcs.

The weather has been quite warm so far
this week.
considerable corn has been planted this
week.
Early breakfasts and late suppers are in
fashion this spring.
Mrs. q. Smith was buried at Jerusalem
church, Trachsville, last Sabbath. The fu-
neral sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr..
Strauss, minister in charge. Her age was 90
years, months and Is days. Mrs. Smith had
IL children, 80 grandchildren and . great
grand. children.
Peter Schabo disposed of his personal
property at public sale on Saturday last.
-Messrs. A. Serfass and b. +. Rinker, Of
Parryville, were at this place on Sunday last,
the guests Of ID. Dreisbach.
Mr.. ]. E. Miller, of Aquachicolo visited
his brother and friends at this place on Sun.
day last. Mr.. M. is a brother to Robert Mil
Ter. Glad to see him.
MIR. Chas. Dreisbach, Of this place, one of
the proprietors of Snyder & Dresbach's lini.
ment, has been to Monroe, county, with lini-
ment, but found II very ddicult to dispose of
1t as money is very tight in that county at
present. MERCURY.
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A Dog Story from Pike.
j. NJ, VANDERsLIcE,
Asst. Ad)'t General.

OF course there will be found no one of
yarn from our neighboring county of Pike.
Pike is one Of the smallest county's IN the
State, but the largest cannot beat her for
"big stories." You may believe this one if
you so wish:
Jacob Garrison owns snug little farm in
the mountains of Pike county, three miles
from Milford, Pa. Two trout streams
meander over it. The barnyard is alive
with turkeys, ducks, and chickens, all under
the active supervision Of old Watch, the
house dog. Watch is a collie, about years
old. He came to the farm q pup, and has
developed into dog of surprising sagacity.
On Friday last, Mr.. Garrison made some
garden beds, and sowed onions, peas, and
lettuce. At sundown, while seated in his
house, he looked through the window and
saw the turkeys, ducks, and chickens
shuffling in his beds. The dog lay on the
floor near the open door. "Ialloo," said
Garrison; "the chickens are in the garden"
The dog sped out around the house, and
drove the fowls to the barnyard. On his re-
turn he overheard the two garrison boys dis
putting as to who should fill the wood box
with fire wood. The dog listened for some
moments, and, apparently disguised with
the wrangling, went out to the wood pile,
seized a stick between his teeth, brought it
into the house, and dropped it into the wood
box. He kept at this work until the box
was filled. Then, as the air was growing
chilly, he gravely closed the door, cast re-
proachlu glance at the boys, stretched him
self upon the floor and went to sleep.
A few minutes afterwards he overheard
Mrs. Garrison say the chickens were in the
kitchen In an instant he bounded down
stairs, drove out the intruders, and closed
the kitchen door. He has been taught no
tricks, and unlike many men, seems to be
actuated solely by the desire to make him
self useful.
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NTahOnIng TvvinkIings.

C. II. seidel, of Centre Square, arrived
from Philadelphia last week, with large
stock of spring and summer goods, which he
will sell at the lowest prices.
II. NJ. Ballet introduced the straw hats
in the Centre Square select school last Fri
day. noticed since, that quite a number
of the students followed his example.
-Messrs. Amandes Kistler and Nathan
Ballet were at Slatington last Saturday, on
special business.
e. S. Hopes started singing school at
the New Mahoning school house last Sun
day evening, which was well attended. We
hope a continuance may be the result.
Miss Hannah Ballet, of this place, is
visiting friends at Lehighton. We hope she
will have pleasant time.
-Messrs. A. S. Weber and 7. NJ. Ballet,
spent last Saturday and Sunday at Lehigh-
ton.
Last Monday was one ofthe most pleas
ant and warm days that we have had this
season.
Frank Klingaman was out fishing last
week he caught fourteen nice suckers.
Frank, try it again.
Sarah Walker, of Mauch Chunk, who
hadlbeen visiting friends here, returned home
last Saturday.
j. NJ. Kistler, who left for Ohio short
time ago, is at present located at Poplar
Crawford Co., Ohio. We had letter from
hun the other day he seems to be well
pleased with that part of the country, and
speaks highly Of tho crops.
pKNrNrrARra.
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WeatherIy Items.

Ten days ago potatoes sold here as high
as ~ per 6ushel now they move slowly at l.25.
Very destructive fires have been raging In
the forests surrounding us for week or long
or. Not very favorable for good whortle-
berry crop.
We regret to hear that some Of our boys,
now among the gold hills, would rather be at
home.
Amer noticing the election OF mail bags
from car windows and doors, we no longer
wonder why packages put up in paper boxes,
are all broken In pieces and contents more or
less damaged.
-Messrs. Kocher & Young have laid the
foundation for new building, adjoining Oak
Hall, to be used by them as meat market.
Mr.. David KOcher has commenced the
erection of new barn on his farm on the out
skirts Of this borough.
Mrs, Williams, nee Miss Lizzie Mussel.
man, Of New Mahonins, will please accept the
congratulations Of an old friend In her new
departure in life. May JOY and happiness
await her and husband, RooKAwAY.
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TIte --latest Invention in Useful
Household Articles.

within the last few years there has been
expended Btest deal oi inventive thought
and genius Hp5h What iiist prupe y be
classed as household articles, The mtst hoird
results Of which ore the brodtttiUh Of the
sewing iuachine, the wrihgefj tht Na5hing
machine, the CARPET sweeper, &c. Almost
every week we chronicle the advent OF sbtfe
new invention by which the cares md la
bors of housekeeping are lessened, and wo-
mans work made easy.
The newest thing 10 challenge our attcn-
ton aud gladden. the heart Of the hOusek eu--
er, is, what ia called the Novelty Brush hol-
der, Carpet strrtcher and Sweeper, vry
simple contrivHnce designed TO firmly huld
IN position any kind OF british or duster
having an extentiUu handle that enables
one 10 wash or dust windows. walls or cnil-
ing without the aid Of q step ladder. That is
Que Of It's conveniencca, and il is also one Of
the best carpet sweepers in the market, hold-
ing the brush firmly at an angle. II clrHhs
the carpet thoroughly, raises no dust, and u
does not wear the carpet like the ordinary
broom or brush, aud will outwear half
dozen broums As handle for the scrub.
bing brush II is the best device ever made.
no more .kneeling on the floor, no more
back aches or sore fingers.
As a carpet stretcher alone II is worth its
cost, asa carpet Of any size cnh BE- laid even.
ly without any Of the labor and vexatioh
usually attending such work. II is strong,
simple, thoroughly made, cannot get out If
order, has no screws, lever or hinges, is coni.
pact, cheap, and durable.
1t is manufactured by Brown & Co., Gin
cinnati, the well known manufacturers Of
useful household articles, aud Is sold only
by their agents to housekeepers. The real
utility Of this article will at once be seen bv
those most interested, and we predict for it
a large sale. Every housekeeper in the
land will want one.
Any reliable lady or gentleman wishing
employment, would do well
TO secure the agency for this county, which
can be done by enclosing a stamp for des-
criptive circular and terms, to
1927 BRowS & Co.,
Grand Hotel Building, Cincinnati, o.
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Rlg Creek Items.

John Weston, of Bowman's Station, was
at this place on Thursday of last week looking
after his farm. Mr.. W. has just set out an
orchard Of young fruit trees.
Deputy sheriff Semmel, was ut this place
on business one day last week.
Some of the soft or bituminous coal, at the
Paint Mill, ofthls place, was taken to Lehlgh.
ton on Thursday and Friday of last week, and
from there sent by car to Slatington.
Mr.. Lewis ]. Buck, of Danielsville, North
ampton county, who taught the Pine Run
school No. 2, the winter of 1873, was Mt this
place on visit over Sunday, the guest Of W.
E. Kemerer. Grifhth Roberts accompanied
him and staid with q. A. Buck.
Rev. ]. E. Freeman had his horse insured
last week by W. Z. Kemerer, Secretary the
Towamensing Horse Thief Detective Co., also
John Radeline, whose horse was stolen short
time ago but broke away from his captors and
returped homo whereupOn he thought wise to
have him insured. We are authorized to say
that the Company is in fiourlshing condition,
has nearly $500 In the treasury and the bus-
ness is managed upon an economical plan
the expenses for the last few years have not
amounted to single dollar.
Straw hats have put in an appearance.
The health OF the people is comparatively
good.
Our peach crop will be a failure again this
year as the frost has killed the buds-too bad
expected peaches ofmy own this year.
Common sense in a tight place, is better
than the gift of eloquence.
Farmers are planting more potatoes this
spring than they are generally In the habit Of
doing.
The Evangelical cemetery, at this place
should be looked after by the proper authori-
ties.
MIR. Edwin Koch and wife, OF Hokendau-
qua, were at this place over Sunday, and at.
tended the funeral OF Mrs. John Smith. Mrs.
Koch is a daughter of :he deceased.
Rev. Il. Butz will have services In the
Solt's church, at this place, on Sunday even.
ing. Sunday School as usual at Up. IN.
Dept. sheriff Semmel wac at this place on
Wednesday ast.and this time hung up the bills
for the sale OF the Bass property. known as the
old Paint Mill stand, which is to take place on
the 26 of this month.
j. J. KEN rcT. of this place, burned OF a
piece OF new ground on Wednesday last, and
IN the evening the file broke out into the woods
and was not subduej until 10 O'Clock at night
Mr.. Stole, Sealer of Weighs S, W 8 ut this
place on Wednesday morning, and examined
the weights and measI es oil our store keepers.
REVERE.
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NJ. Il. Church nIitn snrieIv.

Lchighton, May s.-The Mite Society met
at the house of Mr.. William Kemerer. Rev.
i. r. Miller, pastor, president of the meeting.
The following officers were unanimously
elected for six months:
Mrs. Dir. Reber, President.
MRS. ], p. Miller, Vice. President,
Mrs, +. +. LongstTeeL, Secretary
MRS. Wm. kemerer, Treasurer.
An executive committee was appointed con.
sisting of Mrs. Durling, Mrs. Connor, Mrs.
Lesh, Mrs. Wheatley, Mrs. F. p. Lentz and
Mrs. Ada KTeamer.
The following ladies were appointed eolIec.
tors-Mrs. Dan. Graver, Miss UlewIne, Mrs.
Van LEV and Mrs. Lesh.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to
prepare books for the collectors.
A motion was made and carried, that the
next meeting be held at the residence Of DR..
N. b. Reber.
motion was made and carried, that the
money collected be paid to the pastor, to go
toward parsonage expenses.
After prayer by brother Uaffery, the meet
ing closed with singing Of doxology aud bene,
diction. SECRETARY.
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Mauch chunk Notes.

--DEATH OF MRS. LENrL.-Mary NJ, wifi
Of Mr. Lafayette LentE, died on Monday
morning last, at the age Of 81 years. She
was a woman Of marked excellence, possess
ing all the Christian virtues, and widely
known for her open-handed and munificent
benevolence. She was highly respected, and
her death is sincerely mOurned BY an extend
ed circle Of relatives and friends. All sym
pathlEe with the afilcted family in their be-
reavement. The funeral took place Thurs
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. deceased was y
daughter Of the long since deceased John
Schwarts, ofSchwartz's Dam, above Catas-
auqua, and a sister to Mr.. Christian SchwartS
OF Allentown, and Of Mrs. DIR. II. De Young,
OF this borough. A large concourse composed
of the prominent citizens of Mauch Chunk
followed the remains to the grave. The body
was laid to rest in the Lehlghton Cemetery /!
Rev. Edsall Ferrlor performed the funeral
rites.
HoRsR SwAr TRoUBLE,-Edward Moy-
er, boatman on the Lebigh Canal, ON We'd
nesday, trade horse for mule with Alfred
Shlrey, Of Franklin. The trade was made in
the morning, and before night Shirey seems
to have discovered that he was virtually cheat.
ed out Of his mule In the trade--in other words
the horse he had taken In exchange, was not
SO good horse as he had estimated him to be,
and so began to wish that he had his old
friend the mule, back again. Knowing that
possession is nine points In the law, he pro-
cured the assistance of q neighbor, Frank
Koch, and taking the horse, he started in
ursuit OF Meyer. He found the mule near
No nj
absent, Shirey exchanged the horse for the
mule, and struck out for home. Meyer at
once caused warrant to be Issued for the
arrest Of Shlrey and Koch. 1t was placed in
the hands of Constable Walker who arrested
the parties and arraigned them before Squire
Moser on Thursday morning After n hear
ing, it appearing that there was a mutual
agreement at the time of the swap, in case Of
dissatisfaction, the case was dismissed, Meyer
being taxed for the eos'
SHOT IN JEsT.--At an early hour. Satur-
day forenoon, Sebastian Hahn, familiarly
known as "Dutch john" an employee of Hon
Robert Klotz, was spadIng up piece of
ground nearly in the rtar of the American
House. Ferdinand Wagner, the bartender at
the latter establishment, was iesting with
Hahn from one of the windows. Picking up q
sporting rife and aiming 1t at him, Wagner
said: "John, I'll shot you" "Blaze away"
returned John and sure enough he did blaze
away, the ball taking effect in Hahn's chest,
inflcting what was at first feared fatal
wound. On account of the recumbent posi-.
tion In which he was standing the ball took
downward course, and at this writing the
wounded man is in fair Hav to recover II
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East PennsyIvania Chassis.

The East Pennsylvania Chassis of the Re-
formed Church in the United States will
meet in annual session, in Zion's Reformed
Church of this place, on Monday, the 18th
instant, at 2 O'Clock p. m. The opening
sermon will be preached in the evening by
the President, Rev. d. Y. Heistler, of Eas-
ton, in the English language. As all the
sessions and services are open and free to
ALL good attendance is expected.
The sessions will continue till Friday or
Saturday.