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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26
NOXinIIS Woods.

An easy way of eradicating weeds is Clesla.
bic to the neat farmer The following mode
was pursued during the lifetime of an old
farmer in clearing his fields of the daisy, vel
low dock and other perennial weeds
He was particular to SOW the cleancst and
best seeds he could procure. In the spring
he went through his field and pastures and
destroyed all the weeds he could discover,
either cutting them below the surface with
a spud or pulling and digging them out and
carrying them out of the field. In this way
he kept docks and thisllcs ont; he had no
Canada thstles. lie kept ont the ox-cy"
daisy by digging them out and carrying them
of. If tie grass was forward and the daisies in
blossom, he would carefully pick blossom
and buds, put them in his pocket and burn
them. When he moved the field he dug ont
the roots. BY this and similar ways he kept
his fields clear Of those and like pests lie
sold considerable hay, and always obtained
Il little more per ton than his less particular
ncighbors. Will" many fields near ly made
quite II show of these weeds his were kept
clean. If all who ask how they can destroy
weeds would pursue such system, they
might be equally successful. They could NOT
clean Il farm where the soil was full of roots
and seeds in a single season, probably, but
systematic perseverance would accomplish
il in the end
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26

Corn meal scallrd in skinned milk and
given slightly warm Ia turkeys will iatlrn
them and make the flesh white and Juicy. --.
The turkeys should have been well fed dur
ing their whole life TO be in prime condition
for fattening II this is the case, the fattening
will he complete in three weeks, during which
Time the bird should he shut mp in coops and
, as above.
NANCY Dogs-Take parts flour of sui
phur, . parts sulphate of ammonia, pat
sulphate of copper Pulverizc the two latter
| ingredients to II fine powder and mix the
whole together with hogs lard to the consist,
tency of paste The dog should be rubbed
well with this over the parts affected with
the mango and repeated on the third day.
Chloride of lime scattered about where
rats and mice frequent will drive them away &.
1t will also free the ground from grubs, and
n solution of it brushed over plants will pro-
tcct them from insects
The best way of saving soap grease dur
ing the summer is to throw it into kettle of
lye, keep it covered, and il standing in the
sun it sometimes results in very respectable
/ soap.
"A thin coating of air-slaked lime and
water will benefit trees, keep off the growth
of moss; fertilze the tree and prevent the at.
tack ofthe horer,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26

The possibility OfgrOWing beet sugar here
under profitable conditions can no longer be-
regarded MS predetermined. 1t has been grown
in such n manner upon small scale in -
dozen different States, and there is nothing
needed now 20 have the business conducted
upon a large scale hut the stimulus which
may he applied to The farmer hy capitalists
who will agree 10 take their crops objects AT
II fair price. The free traders would class such
an attempt under The head of artificial indus
tries, hllt hcct culture is no more foreign Ia
lls than it was Ia the French peasants six.
ty years ago, and now France has sugar
enough Ia export 10 enable her Ia supply
England with forty per cent. of the sugar
consumed ly that country. Sugar beet cul,
turc has been introduced into GERMANY,
Austria, Belgium, Holland and Russia precise.
" as we wish 10 have il introduced here, and
in each of these countries il has been follow.
al hy results of the most satisfactory Kind CO.
II is indeed, II very odd circumstance ihut
The enlightened, energetic and cnirrplisin"
farmers uf the niicl States shunld have lrru
so longer and SO far surpassed by men of The
same, class in the old world. We runnut
doubt that they will eagerly embrace the
industry So soon as proof shall he given, hy
the large success ola single one of the sugar
factories recently started in this country, Of
the fact That there is a chance for maxine
money in the business HAnirl,,hm E,rn.
inn BHR,iin
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26

"A young gentleman somewhat numerous
in social circles took his sister, wee miss, to
see Il family the other day in which he is Il
regular caller. The little girl made herself
quite at home and exhibited great fondness
for one of the young ladies, hugging her
heartily
"How very affectionate she is" said the
lady of the house
"Yes, just like her brother responded the
young lady, unthnkingly.
Paterfamilias looked up sternly over his
spcctacles, the young gentleman blushed and
there was CONSERVATION in the family circle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26
Farmers' Column.
speed The E'iOsr.'

I'VE would be pleased to have, every week. for
this column, articles of practical nature from
the armers of the county.1
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-26
pnetical.
EASTER HYMN

EASTER HYMN.
Came they in the early morning,
While the earth was WRAPPED in gloom,
To the grave of Him they worShipped,
Bringing spice and sweet pcrfumc
But their pale and troubled faces
Told the anguish of despair,
When they looked within and trcmhled,
For the Saviour was not there.
CHORTS-He is risen, He is RISEN
Thus the angel voices say;
Haste to bear the Joyful tilings
Christ the Lord is risen to-day
He is risen, their Redcemcr:
Can their hearts the truth believe:
Harki the voice Of hope returning
Bids them now the truth receive:
And the angels words repeated
Float like music on the air.
While again they look and wonder
For the Saviour is not there,
CHO.-Hc is risen, He is risen, &r
Yes, our blessed Lord in Triumph
Leaves the dark and silent grave:
Now He lives in endless glory.
Lives from death our souls to- save
Gladly let us do Him honor.
Gladly now our voices raisu,
For the joy He sets before us:
His the glory, His the praise
CHo.-He is rlsen He is risen. &c.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21

After the snow, spring again appeared
and everything puts on lovely aspect SO
far the winter has not been severe, but many
of our farmers predict that March will ap-
pear different.
The fishing season will ioon be here.
Get your fishing tools ready. The creek
abounds with all siz es and kinds.
The schools in our neighborhood are in
fourishing condition at present. every
thing seems TO move along smoothly. The
directors were fortunate in securing the
services of so efficient corps of teachers.
Frank Kistler and Miss Matte Whet-
stone paid visit to their friends at Lewis
town last week. Both seem 10 have en-
enjoyed the trip.
We understand that Oliver Kistler il
preparing his school for an exhibition. No
doubt it will be a success, for he has plenty
Of material to do it with, and Oliver is the
one 10 do it.
The roads are in a very bad condition
at present, they are almost impossible, on
account of the mud. Yeu would suppos,
! that no one would venture out unless OF
/ important business, yet certain young man
who is "a frequent visitor 10 Lehighton ,wadet
through the mud three miles in order to ge
a horse 20 take him 10 his longed for desti
na,ion. We hope he enjoyed himsslf atle
lac got there. BCPrAL0 BILL.
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Roads are in a muddy condition at
present.
-"Joe" was engaged in teaching school
on Monday and Tuesday last.
james Gowen, who was visiting friends
in Monroe county, returned home on We'd
nesday last.
&C. Drcsbach left for Lansiord, with
liniment, last Wednesday.
-Rey. Butt, of Parryville, preached
at the Upper Big Creek meeting house last
Sunday.
The sale at Kresgevlle was largely at
tended last Wednesday.
Nicholas Gross, OF Danielsvlle, was here
on Tuesday.
Lewis Kemerer captured red fox last
week.
Hiram Christman, Of near Trachsville
intends TO move on the farm formerly oc-
| cupied by Mr., Smith, in Eckharts valley.
Rev. Mr. Freeman, Of Weissport, will
oflicate at the Jerusalem church, at Trachs
willie, tomorrow, Sunday.
Josiah Getz buried one Of his children
at the Jerusalem church, on Monday last.
"A hop was held by Stephen Christman
last Tuesday evening.
james Buzzard, of Cherryville, North.
ampton county, was in this valley last week
The guest of William Shoenberger.
Joseph Rehr, fur agent, OF Kunkeltown
passed through this valley last Wednesday
This township run candidates for con
stable; for supervisors for school drec
/ tors 3 for Assistant Assessor and for in
| spcctor out of which . were successful
| Sour faces MERCURY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21

without the ADVOCATE.

Lonesome without the ADVOCATE.
Edwin Peters has rented Isaac Ginder's
distillery. His intention is TO 6istill winter
green, we wish him success.
Mr.. Jonas Andrcas sold his horse for
SlG5. Horse flesh commands higher price
now.
Daniel Rex moved to John Reigel's on
Thursday Of last week. Alfred Haberman
will take possession of the farm vacated by
Mr.. Rex.
The election is over. The Democrats
elected their entire ticket by from forty to
sixty-fv majority.
"A magic lantern performance is to be
held in the East Penn Glover Mills.
Mr.. Phaon BerighoT bought the Nath-
an Remaly farm for $275.
Mrs. Nathan Semnel has been very
sick for some time past. She is under the
able treatment Of DR.. German and we hope
will soon recover.
Mrs. Thos. Ruch and her little nursing
paid a flying visit to Reuben Peters.
Mr.. George Berger is occasionally in our
district selling the new "Fertilizer." Only
a few gave it trial last fall. Hope it will
meet the appreciation of our farmers.
County Superintendent fIonord was on
visit to our district schools on Tuesday
last, unfortunately three schools were closed
ON that day, two on account OF the election
and the other on account Of the teachers
sickness.
j. A. Nothstein and T. E. Sittlcr went
to Philadelphia, the latter TO purchase
new goods for his store. UNCLE SAM.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21


All men desire IN purchase as much as
they can for as little as possible; but who
would like TO become a member of a firm
and invest his money in it when he knows
that il is doing business on an extravagant
scale, which must end in ruin or compel a
thrilling or quadrupling of the expenses in
the near future. All men wish to buy cheap,
but any man of sense would rather pay a
little more and secure good article than
pay less and secure n worthless one. And
yet, there are some who will buy brass jew
elry, because it is cheap. When the agent
of the New Era Cooperative Life Insurance
Company of Philadelphia, publishes that
his company carried risk Of $4,000 three
years on the life of a man 60 years old, for
a total of S7O,sS, all sane men, having any
knowledge of insurance, know at once that
the thing is quite too cheap TO be sound and
that the company must soon compel other
Of its members to pay three or four times
that much or fail. Intelligent men prefer
to insure in a company that charges such
medium rates as will enable it to live and
meet all the obligations it assumes-a COM
pany that has had more than ten years OF
successful experience, has paid 81 ,65l ,2902
in death losses, has Let surplus of assets
over liabilities OF $l95, 5,676.27 and guaran-
tee fund of $l75, ,OOO-a company that
publishes monthly Journal, in which il
lays before the people all the facts respect
ing its workings-such a company is the U
B. Mutual Aid Society of Pennsylvania.
II. A. BELTz, Agent,
Bank Street, Lehighton, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
Fatal RaiIroad Accident.

On Friday evening, 18th inst, a man by
the name of Horace SCHROEDER for the last
three months in the employ of DR.. W. p
Kistler, at Schnecksville, as hostler, was
fatally injured on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road, near slatington, by being run over by
a freight train while walking along on the
track. schreber had gained his employers
consent to absent himself for about a week
for the purpose of visiting,as he represented,
relatives in the upper end Of Lehigh county,
and had been gone some DAYS at the time
he met with the accident 1t appears that
he was seen by the engineer, and that the
usual signals were gwen for him to clear
| the track but that he failed TO step off and as
a result paid for his negligence with his life,
/ Ailer being Knocked over he fell in such a
shape that one Of his legs rested over one of
the rails,and which being passed over by the
engine and three ears was mashed 10 a mass
/ of pulp. The train was stopped as speedily
as possible and the injured man picked M
and carried 10 the station, aud when the
o'clock down passenger train came along he
was placed on board for removal 10 st.
Lukes Hospital, but he died on the way
down. The remains were buried at Beth
lehem. Why the mau failed To get of tho
track can not be conjectured, save upon the
theory that he was too much stupefed with
liquor to either see or hear, and 1t is likely
that this is the correct supposition, as in on,
OF his packets was found a bottle half full o
wLisAey.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
ParryVilIe Budget.

There is a rumor of another surprise
party.-Where
There will be a sermon preached to tho
P. o. S. of A., Camp No. III, on Sunday
afternoon at 2 p. m, in the M. +. church by
the Rev. g. j.. Shailer. All are cordially
invited. You can expect rare treat.
Mr.. George W. Wagner from Tamaqua,
who was here on visit TO Mr.. Bierman,
went home on Monday.
The borough election was held on Tues
day and came Off peaceably, though there
was a pleasant /riavlry. The following
officers were elected Burgess, Jacob Peters;I
Councilmen, Jacob Becker, VIM. ,Rinker,'
Jacob Shecker, Jr., John Petit, John Pick
ford, Henry Milheim; School Directors, Ii.
p. Cooper, VIM. Bamiord Justice of the
Peace, W. B. Anthony; Constable, Dildine
Snyder Judge of Election, John Milheim;
Inspectors of Election, II. Ii. Dauman, c. C.
Rapp; Assessor, S. M. Peters Overseers,
Chas Dunlap, VIM. Mlheim; Auditors,
VIM. Eckert, q. f. Bierman.
There was also a "Parade Durlesca" on
Wednesday night. Tickets for the Salt
River Expedition were sold at reduced rates.
The steamer left about eight o'clock p. M.
ALFONSO.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
Latest News by Mail and TELEGRAPH.
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP THE CARS WINTER
PALACE.

ST. PETERS BURG, February, lS.-The fol-
lowing is the official account of the explo-
sion in the Czar's winter palace "At about
Z o'clock last evening an explosion occurred
IN the basemant of the ImperialWinter Pal
ace under the principal guard room, by
which eight soldiers of the Finland Regi-
ment of the guard, then on duty were killed
and lorty-ive were injured. The flooring
Of the guard room and several gas pipes
were damaged. An official inquiry into the
cause Of the explosion is proceeding"
The mine was filled with dynamite and
gun cotton. The train by which it was fired
can be traced from the cellar into the inner
court, where a quantity OF fuel was stored.
PARIS, February lS.-A Russian was ar
rested yesterday in the Champs d'Elysees,
charged on an eXtradtion warrant with at
tempting the life Of the Gar.
LONDON, February lS.-VarOus sove-
reigns have sent congratulations TO the Gar
on the escape of His Majesty and the Impe-
rial family from the atrocious attempt
on their lives in the Winter Palace.
Tue London and continental journals
unite in expressing horror at the plot, in
which II is generally belieYed that some of
the employees OF the palace were concerned.
No additional details of the affair have been
received.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
AMERICAN CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
Mr.. R. b. HAYEs's ANSWER TO THE sENATFs
REsOLuTION OF INQUIRY.

WAsHISGToN, Feb. lS.--R. B. Hayes sent
to the Senate to-day the reports oF the Sec
retury of State upon the subject of American
claims now pending before the American
Spanish Claims Commission. The claims
referred TO in the report are those of Ameri-
can citizens against Spain for injuries sus-
sained by persons and properties in the ia
surrection in Cuba. The report shows that
the total amount Of claims entered by claim
ants is $4,000, Stops, and that the total
sum received from the Spanish Government
and paid TO claimants up TO Jan. "a, 1850,
on account Of awards by the Commission,
amounts to 1901, ,l66.SS. 1t refers TO a num-
Der Of cases where there has been a disagree
ment between the arbitrators, and says that
the reason why the disagreemenls have not
been referred to the umpire is because the
Spanish arbitrator on the Sd of May, 1879,
entered a refusal to concur in such refer,
ence in all cases "where question Of cti-
zenship may be involved until he shall have
referred the matter 10 the Government Of
Spain, which shall determine, together with
the high contracting party, the Govern
ment OF the United States, the exact reach
aud scope Of the right conceded TO Spain 10
traverse an allegation of American citizen
ship" Arbitration ON this particular class
of cases has consequently come 10 a stand
I still, but on Others is progressing.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
,IOr Male and Female TO Read Carefully.

Mr.. John B. Halman, NJ. D., Of Birds
boro', Berks county, Penn'a, held certif-
cate for years, at age when joining GO
years, for the maximum sum Of $4,000, in
the New Era Life Association of 1876, Of
Philadelphia. The said John b. Halman,
NJ. D., died Sept 26, 1879, and his heirs,
furnishing satisfactory proof Of death to the
New Era Life Association, on Oct. Is, 1879,
and the New Era paid his heirs on the 10Th
day OF Jan, 1880, $4,000 for which Mr.. John
B. IIalman paid into the New Era Life As
sociation in the three years $7O.SS. John
B. ITalman held membership in the Home
Mutual, of Lebanon, for $1,000, which cost
in two years, S62.G3, which claim has been
paid. Mr.. John B. Ialman was member
Of the y. B. Mutual Aid Society of Lebanon,
for $1,000, which cost him in two years bo-
tween 500 and $40. This shows the New
Era the cheapest company, for 1t cost him
in the New Era about one-half as much in
three years, for $4,000, as il did in the other
two companies for $1,000 each. A word to
heads of families; just think, had Mr.. Hal
man done like great many of you do, he
could not have left his family the $4,000
which the New Era paid them. Now, every
man can secure policy of $1,000 and then
his family is protected, and if your death
comes suddenly and your family should not
be prepared to meet the expenses which oc-
cur at that time, the New Era will pay
down to the proper heirs a sufficient amount
to cover all funeral expenccs as soon as salts
factory proof is given of your death. Just
think, for the small sum Of $40 you can sc
cure q certificate of membership in the New
Era. Every man and woman ought to Sc
cure a membership right off. BE sure you
choose the right Association. The New Era
offers better opportunities than any other
association or company in the United States.
For further particulars call on or address
T. r. ALEXANDER, District Agent, or at this
Office, Lehighton, or at Slatington, or Eagle
Hotel, Catasauquo, Lehigh Co., Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21

Teachers should at all times, by their
walks and talks, set good examples for the
children they have under their care. Teach
ers should always be kind and pleasant to
little boys and girls who are of a timid dis
position. Firmness with the older ones,
who have no respect for kindness, should be
the rule, if we expect to make teaching a
success.
We are sorry TO learn that the time of
Mr.. Josiah Ruch as school director of Frank
lin has expired. Mr.. Ruch well and faith
fully served in the capacity of secretary for
the last five years, and through him the af-
fairs of the township have been Strengthened
up and put in good shape. Whenever toe
books may be handed over to his successor
(whoever he may be- he will find no dill
Guilty, but everything in shape. He stoutly
refused a denomination. Would lie have
accepted, he would have been re elected by
handsome majority, rs our people appre-
ciate his services, his time being taken up in
the management Of his own affairs is the rea-
son of his refusal.
Owing 10 a scarcity of ice in this vcni-
ty, fishing has not been indulged in.
H. p. Levan was again reelected con-
stable of Franklin, without any opposition.
We are pleased TO learn that W. c..
Weiss has been elected school director. Mr..
W. takes great interest in the education of
children, especially is he great Sunday
school worker, and we are sure that he will
take just as muth interest in our schools.
We are indeed proud to have HIM on our
board and are confident that he will make
an efficient official. REVERE.
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East Pennsylvania Conference.

The East Penna. Conference of the Evan
geical Association will convene in the
Weissport Evangelical church next We'd
nesday, the 2jth inst, at 8 a. m, to hold its
annual session, Bishop Thomas Bowman, ol
Allentown, will preside. There will be
about ll5 preachers present. There will be
preaching in the Lehlghton, Weissport and
North Weissport Evangelical churches every
evening from Wednesday evening until the
end Of the session. Bishop Bowman will
preach the ordination sermon on Conference
Sunday morning, IN the Weissport church
and on Sunday evening he will preach in
the Lehighton church. The annual mis-.
sionary meeting will be held in the Weiss
port church on Tuesday evening, the 2ltl
inst.
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Religious Notes.

LEHIGHTON NJ. +, CHURCH.-Rev. ]. p.
Miller, pastor. $50 n. m, Class Meeting
1880 a. m, Sermon by the pastor. 2 p. m,
Sunday school; 6p. m, Prayer and Praise
Service; r. m, Sermon by the pastor.
EvANGELICAS CHURCH WEIssPoRT y. X.
Seyfrlt Pastor. German preaching at 10
o'clock a. m, by the Pastor. Teachers meet.
ny at 1880 p. m. Sunday School at pm
English preaching at Tp.m.
-LEHIGHToN EvANGELICAL CHURCH, Il. ]
SmOyer, pastor. Preaching tomorrow at 10 a,
m. and p m. Morning Subject, 1.-THE Mid,
night Prayer and Praise Meeting in the Phil
ipian Prison" Evening Subject "Too many
tired ones and too much Rubbish" All are
welcome.
PACRERToN NJ. T.. CHURCH.-Rev. W. II
Pickop pastor.-To- morrow Sunday preach
Ing at 1890 a. m, Sermon by the Pastor
Sermon in the evening, by the Pastor. Sun
day school2p M; Prayer Meeting Thursda,
evening at 7:l5 O'Clock.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
Look before You Leap.

Persons desiring the benefits of life insur-
ance should first of all call on II. A. Beltz,
Lehighton, Pa, securing agent of the U. d.
Mutual Aid Society OF Penn'a, and get one
of the "Aid Journals" gratis and study and
notice the article on page entitled "Tabu-
tar Statement" and to whom and the amount
and costs to carry, &c, TO the insuranccs ter
minating by death in 1879, on page 6.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-21
Changes in the coal situation.

President Gowen, of the Reading Compa-
nies, telegraphed from New York Tuesday
that an agreement had been consumated,b by
which it was agreed to stop work at the coal
mines three days in each week instead of a
suspension on alternate weeks, as had been
proposed. The idle days will be Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, and this arrange
ment will continue in force until April, A
new rate of prices went into effect the same
day. The figures now are Hard white ash
coal on board vessels at Port Richmond,
lump and steamboat, S3.75i broken and egg,
$685. stove, $685. chestnut, $780, pea,
s.. 25; this is a decline Of 10 cents per ton on
lump and steamboat; IS cents on broken,
egg and stove, and 2j cents on pea. The
/ prices for hard white ash coal on board ves-
sells at ElizabeIhport are S3.sI for lump
steamboat and stove, and $500 for broken and
egg. These figures are a decline Of 25 cents
per ton ON lump, steamboat and stove, and
25 cents on broken aud egg.