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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Paokerton Ripples.


The Metropolitan Electric Light Co., Of
New York, have had Eve Of their lights in
use at Psckerton Ynrd for some weeks.
They have been fairly tested. and proved
satisfactory, not only in expediting the
work of the yard, but safety to ull connected
with the handling of cars. We understand
that the company have adopted them, and
Mr.. S. II. Tacy, supt., will put them in op
GRAFTON from Msuch Chunk to the lower end
Of the yardj near 1ebghton, There will be
no deeds of darkness now in Packerton.
There will be quite delegation IN the
Salt River Parade this Saturday night, if
nothing occurst to prevent the demonstration.
Some of our friends here seem to think we
should not he SO hilarious, hut then we can
forgive them this evidence of cbsrgin. II
does seem too bad tina. these naughty Demo
Gratis won, for times will be so hdrd-all the
furnaces will DO stopped, JEFF Davis made
President, and poor Malone, Masby aud
Chalmers turned out OF office. What will
become of the country?
Mr.. Peter Maher, ofthis place, has in
vented a patent Car Coupler. Judging frOm
the model, it will prove a success and be
generally adopted by all railroads.
The Rev. B. F. Ny ers, pastor Of the
Slatington and Lehighton churches, preach
ed to full house in the old school building,
of this place, on Sunday evening last. ser-
vices will be held every two weeks in the
evening at s o'clock. Mr.. Myers is a pleas
mt speaker aud thoroughly in earnest in
his calling.
The Elephant "still lives" enjoyed an
every day ride to the election, on the Ram
car attached to the Yard Pushor. A change
of position Incurred, alternate days accord.
ing 10 whim. of Engineer. On Thursday
morning he was taken up the wnsd, on q
coal train to amuse Tho Breaker boyai
Mr.. Leopold Myers, the obliging host
of the Packerton Hotel, adopted plan of
keeping place for the accommodation of
travellers, and not a rum hole. Attentive
to the wants Of his guests, he is making his
hotel pay. On Wednesday evening, being
the occasion of bis birthday, he gave sup
per to few Of his friends. 1t was an en-
joyable affair. May Leopold live to enjoy
many such occasions with his friends.
ANON.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Made Crazy by Neglect of Faithioss Lover.

Made Crazy by Neglect Of Faithless Lover.
A sad case of mental derangement caused
by disappointment in love has just come to
light in Allentown.s sWith the train that
arrived from Reading at noon on Monday
came lady about % years of age, well
dressed, of respectable appearance and Civ
ing evidence of refinement. Immediately
after her arrival at the East Penn junction
she showed symptoms of mental derange
ment. Her conduct vas Do strange and er.
ratio that Mr.. Lee, the station agent, had
her placed in the ladies' room and carefully
watched. Chief of Police Good was notified
and bao her removed fozths Bldck Bear
Hotel and at once instituted measures for
returning her to her friends She had s43
in her possession and Ia railroad ticket to
Scranton. She wore good jewelry and is
evidently accustomed to move in refined
society.E She gave. her::.-name as Lizzie
Hoover and said that her step father, Frank
Early, resided in Eighteenth and Washing.
ton streets, Scranton. A message was sent
to the Chief Of Police of that.citv, but re-
ply said that no one by that name could be
found at the place designated. After she
had been at the hotel for while after DR..
Slough had prescribed for her she beca me
more calm and rational and said that Mr..
Early resided at Hyde Park, a suburb OF
Scranton, and message was sent to that
place and reply was received Tuesday
morning, saying that brother and sister
would arrive at noon and take her home.
During the night she became more violent,
and the following morning it was feared
that her reason was entirely dethroned. She
remarked to a gentleman in one Of her
calner moments that size had gone to Read
ing in response TO the request of man
named William HartMan, a moulder, who
promised to meet her at the Keystone
House. He failed to keep his promise,
though she waited three days for him. From
q large bundle of letters in her possession it
appears that she was engaged to Hartman n
and that the day for the wedding had beer
fixed. The letters express great love and
devotion on the part of Hartman. The
blow was more than she could stand and
her reason gave way under the strain. Her
condition is pitable. In her incoheren
: talk she frequently alludes to her brother
to whom she appears to be fondly attached.
Her brother aud sister arrived Tuesday af
ternoon and took her hoale in the evening.
The meeting between them was very affect
ing. 1t is feared her health will never be
restored,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

Why continue the p4e Of remedies that
only relieve when Ely's Cream Balm, ,pleos
ant of application and sure cure for Ca
tarrh, Hay Fever and Cold in head, can be
had for so cents?
Apply into nostrils with little Gnger.
was troubled with Chrcnic Catarh and
gathering in my head, was very deaf at
times aud had discharges from my ears, be
sides being unable to breathe through my
nese. Before the second bottle of EIy's
Cream Balm was exhausted was cured and
to day enjoy sound health. C. J. Corbin,
923 Chestnnt.st.. Field Manager Philadel
phia Pub. House, Pa.
1t is no exaggerntion. Ely's Cream BALM
is cure Tor Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold
in head. Mauy cures have been made
among my customers. No other remedy
has ever equalled the Balm in good rcsults.
A. j. Odenwe lder, Easton, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
The Anthracite Coal Trade.

Philadelphia Ledger, 18th inst; The nn-
thracite coal trade remains in statt quo.
The supply Of coal is good and tho demand
is very fair. There is no diminuiion in
the volume Of the trade, though some en-
barassment has been occasioned during tho
week by the scarcity of vessels to move the
coal to Eastern aud Southern ports, which
caused an unusual accumulat ion ut tho
shipping points. but this is an interruption
that soon remedies itself The coal has Jeen
pushed forward to tho ssabourd with in
creasing activity, aud will continue to be
until the close OF the season, as the orders
already in handare sufficient to take up
most olthe product until the middle Of De-
cem6er Tho Engineering and Mining Jour
nal, speaking OF the coal trade in New
York, says "The deliveries on season CON
tracts continue heavy, and the stocks in
first hands are not large. The retail trade
is doing fairly we'll, although some dealers
are selling their coal very cheap in the
yard. Wholesale prices continue steady al
odd lots going off ior less. A gentleman
prominently connected with the anthracite
coal trnde OF Philadelphia sends us the fus
lowing The local trade continues very uc.
tive, but shipments at tidewater are light,
owing to the shert supply OF vessels The
high freights paid by the bltuminous coal
shippers interfere also greatly with ship.
ments of anthracite, Which have TO be gov
erned, for al, but special Goals, by compari-
son with New York rates, u difference tx.
ceeding 35 cents, working to the disadvant-
age Of this port. Steve coal continues firm
and brings the full circular rates."
Ths total tonnage Of anthracite cpal from
all the regions for the week ending Nov. 4,
as reported by tho several carrying compan-
les, amounted to 639,95 tons, against COL, :
500 tons in the corresponding week last
year, an increase of 3S,3Sl tons. The total
amount Of anthracite mined for the year is
24,23S,0SS tons, against % $751; ,3S9 tons for
the same period last year, a ntrsasS VI sSe I,
609 tons.
For the week ending en- the llth inst, =,
i37 ,202 tons Of coal was transported over
the L V. RR., making total oil 5 1855, 800
tons to that date, and showing a decrease
Of 45s,7lO as compared with same time last
year.
For the week ending Nov. 10th there
were lOl ,73O tons Of coal shipped over the
L. & S. RR., making a total to date of ),
964,3O6 tons, an incrensb as compared TO
same time last year of Al 100 tons.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

Conrad Nell, German laborer, wAs
committed t" the Lehigh county Jail Tues
day for threatening to take the lives of Ds
vid Gilbert and family and burn the house
and barn. Gilbert is lhe PROPRIETOR of
hotel four miles west Of AlloHtowp. Mon
day night Nell, who is n mnu of vi"ler t
temper, while intoxicated raised a row at
Gilbert's place, breaking doors fu n.ture and
fences. When demonstrated with he turned
on Mr.. Gilbert and would probably have
killed him had not help arrived. Fearing
that Nell would carry nut his threat Mr..
Gilbert had him arrested.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
AT Preston Collierv, near

AT Preston Collierv, near Ashland, Pat
rick Conway, driver, was instantly killed
Wednesday by being caught. between a
wagon and large rock. He was twenty
three years Of age, unmarried. mud lived at
Big Mine Run, This was his third day at
the eolliery, having only been employed last
Monday.
A young Virginisn has invented ma
chine called the 'lung destroyer" 1t turns
out $50 cigarettes a minute.
Two Toronto clippers were so aud 10
with the forty years seniority belonging Q
the woman.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Leavitt's Minstrels.

From the Loloeil Mass. MGa; We think
it the general verdict Of the vast audience
that packed Huntington Hall last evening
at the minstrel entertainment given by
Leavitt's Glgautean Minstrels, that no bet
ter performance of a similar character has
ever been given in this city. The vocu !
music in the first part, especially the ballad
singing, was excellent. The chorus was
well bals need and well trained, and the
orchestral sccompanimenis were superior.
Tho humorous songs were also spnghily,
aud snflicieutly devoid oi sense L. capture
the risibllties ul the majority ci the audi
ence. The witticisms were good aud orig
inal, and no antique jokes were retained, as
is the common custom st all such exhibit
uons. The closing burlcsqus was witty and
brilliant, and the entire performance was a
grand surprise, ss few expected that NJ. b.
Leavitt had organized such splendid COM
pauy. Beware of the jam when they come
again. will appear At Concert Hall ,Mauch
Chunk, Nov. 2lst, 1883, AdE.ission SO and
I rs cents,all seats for sale al Do!on's. specia
iriin will leave L. & s. Depot for Lehigh'
ton, wsissrort and Parryville after the per
tormsncs.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Chicago,s First Citizen.

The Chicago Tribune, in closing an slab
crate article on Hon. Carter H. Harrison,
Mayer of that city, gives the following as
Mr.. IIarrison's opinion of St. jacobs Oil ;
"When first found myself suffering from
the rheumatism, my leading thought nat
urally was to call q physician, but my
neighbors all advised me to try st. jacob S
Oil, the Great German Remedy, pro-
cured some Of il immediately, aud found il
excellent for that ailmeni.'
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

Danner, Poor Director, over Kuauss, l77S
Desch Jury Com. over Lichtenwallner, 1921
Northampton county, official-Pattison,
S74l; Beaver, 406s; Stewart, CAS-; Black
s734i Davies, 1910; Dufr,GSS; Africa ,S737
Greer, 4O74; Merritt, $50 Clark, S7o3
Rawie, 1850; Junkin, $50 Elliot, s7l9
Brosius, 4l56; McMichael, 600; Mutchler
Dem, for Congress, ss0s; Biery, Rep, tol
Congress, 453S. Senate-uess, Dem, 1921
Drake, Rep, 4431.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

We have a scholarship for
the Williamsport Commercial
College, which we will dis
pose of at a discount. A good
for a young man
desirous Of taking a business
course. Apply at this office.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

The miners employed at Galleries No.
0 and 10, at Sugar Notch, aud No. 6, Hart
ford, at Ashley, Luzerne county, went on a
strike Tuesday. Their grievances are that
they are docked too much for sending out
slate with the coal. Tho strik srs held a
meeting at Ashley the same day and a com
mittee was appointed te see the superinteud-
ents aud have the matter amlcably settled
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

-Breathcs there the scribe with sense so
fine,
Who never yet has penned the line:
'The melancholy days are here
When fall will walk of on its sere ?"
If such exists, let him be crowned
His brow with laurel wreath be bound
And ever shall his praise be sung
In accents 0f an unknown tongue.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
TO CONSuMPTIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
II simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers The means of cure. To
all who desire it, he will send a copy of the
prescription used, Gree OF charge), with the
directions Tor preparing and using the same,
which they will find u sure CURE for
COUGHS, COLDS, CONS uMPTIUN, AS
TINA. BRONUhITlS, Sc.
Parties wishing the Prescription, will please
Williamsburg, N, Y. mar. 25-y1.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
TApGF be MAJoRrr1Es

The official ytlt from all the counties,ex-
csrt Philadelphia, Allegheny and Sullivan,
show the pluralites for Governor to be rs
follows Complete returns haye been re-
ceived from the three counties mentioned
and the changes from the estimates given
will be slightly
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

AS the buekwheat batter season is in
full flow, the following is given es recipe
for sreasing the griddle Take lurni,, cut
il in half, rub The griddle with the inner
side, and you will find the cakes to come of
smoothly, and that you will he rid of the
- -. " 9ull!ns hl
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

VA constant dripping OF water will
wear the hardest stone 80 the constant
hacking cough will undermine the haric.t
constitution. Avoid this fatal result BY
usirst sues Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry aud
Honrhound.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
How She Saved her Earllng.

81 shall not feel 50 nervous again about
bahy's tcething," writes grateful mother.
We almost lost our darling from ehclera
iutantun, bus happily heard OF Parker's
Ginger T"nic in time. A few teaspoonfuls
cured baby, and an occasionsi dose keeps us
in good hsalth Brooklyn Mother.
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Private Sale.

The undersigned will sell at Private Sale,
the following articles Of HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, viz:
I Mason g. Hamln Parlor Organ,
l Walnut Bouk Case aud Writing Desk
combined,
. Cupboards,
l WalRut Extension Dining Table,
Marble Top Table,
! Tete-a-Tcte,
l Double Heater,
and other valuable articles.
Apply to F. E. WHITNEY,
52.f L. & S. depot, Lehighton, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
-The Erie and MYnmlnr Yallev IA

The Erie and Wyoming Valley Rail-
road, which has Just been char cred, will
be sixty eight miles long aud will connect
with the Lehigh Valley rosd at wilkesbarre
and with the Erie at point in Pike county,
giving Wilkssbarre a new aud shorter route
to the West. Surveyors are already at work
laying out the line.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

You will prevent and cure the greater
part of the ills that alllict mankind in this
or any section, if you keep your stomach
liver and kidneys in perfect working order
There is no medicine known that does this
ms surely as Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t will
keep your blood rich aud pure, and give
you good health at little cost. See other
column,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Mahoning Splinters.

Mahoning Splinters.
Last Sunday two gentlemen from Le-
highton drove through the valley just when
the Sunday school closed The one asked
the other "If the poor house had broke 7"
His companion asked "Why?" when the
first replied, "because there are so many
children walking in the streets" We do
not mean to laugh at such persons, because
ignorance is excusable under all circum-
stances.
On last Saturday gentleman was ask
cd while walking along the road with a
lantern, "What he was hunting for?" when
he replied, "For Republican" We wish
him success.
Last Saturday District Institute was
organized. The meeting was called to or
der by H. A. Keser, after which A. M
Klstlerswas elected President pro tenn. Elec-
ton Of officers followed. T. R. Kuukle was
elected President, and II. A. Keiser, Record
ing Secretary, aiter.which it was decided to
have somebbranch of. education taught by
one of the teachers and then subject fol
discussion, tThe programme for next meet
ing will be History, English Grammar, and
the "word Method" History will be taught
by the President and English Grammar by
the Secretary. The Superintendent will
also be pr, sent.
At the last.smeeting Of the Society, o.
this place, q crowd of young boys, general
ly kn.wn as the "Golden Slippers Party
made terrible racket outside the schoo
house where tho Society met.r. This is no
the first time they have made disturbance
but many,tmes. The Society passed a reso
luton agreeing to arrest them, and in ac
cordance Herewith will meet this FRIDAY
evening, Noy. II, at the office of the Justice
of the t'eace. -
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
n from Nervous DEBILITY, PREMA.
TURE DECAY, and all the effects of youth.
fu, indiscretion, will for the sake of suffering
humanity, send free to all who need it, the
recipe and direction for making the simple
remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing to profit by The advertisers expert
ence can do SO by addressing in perfect con-
hdence,. JOHN II. OGDEN,
mar.25.y1 ~ Cedar St. New York.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
Fall and Winter Styles.

Our gentlemen readers III no dunbt be
pleased To learn that II. Peters, the pop
ulsr merchant tailor, at Pust-olIice, is
now receiving au immeue stock Of cloths,
cassimeres and all wnol sfngs for the fall
and winL'r trade, and tn he is fully pre-
pared To make up those pds in the most
fashionshle and tasteful RuneT. at prices
which cannot bs disputed Remember per-
feet Cts and low prices, j his motto Call
inspect goods.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICES
A CARD.

To'all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth. nervous weakness
early decay, loss Of manhood, sc g. / will send
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discov-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
a selfaddressed envelope to the REV. osEPH
+. INMAN, Station ID, New York City.
aug. l.. ly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

The vote for Stewart, the Independent
Republican candidate for Governor, has not
been sent in by number of the counties,
and the correct figures cannot be given, but
careful estimates place the total vote at a.
bout 40 900.
The next State Senate will be composed
of 20 Republicans and 2l Democrats and
the House liz Democrats and SO Republi-
cans. The Democrats will thus have IS
majority on joint ballot. The preseht Sen
ate stands AZ Republicans aud IS Dem, :
Gratis, aud the House 1872 Republicans and
70 Democrats
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
PIN MPI,ES.

will mail (Free) tho recipe for n simple
VEG GEfABLE BALM that will remove
TAN, FREDKLES, P NJ p LES and
BLUrGHES, leaving the skin soft clear aid
beautiful also instructions Tor producing
iuXurant growth OF hair ON bald head or
smooth face. Address inclUsing &c. stamp,
ben. VANDELt, Il Barclay S IN. y.
mar. 25-yl
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IEHIa4ToN RETAIL MARKETS.
STOCK MARKETS.

Closing prices of De Haven & Townsend,
Bankers, No. 30 South Third Street, Phil
adelrhia. Stocks bought aud sold either
for cash or on margin.
PtRddeiphia, November Is. 1882.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

"Wells' Health Renewer" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, ImPotence, sex
uSl Debility. ST.,
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Lehigh and Northampton Counties-of Official

Lehigh and Northampton Counties-ofiOial
Maiorities.
Pattison, Governor, oyer Beaver, 2l02
d" d" Stewart, 1851
Black, Lieut. Governor, over Davies, 2073
" " " Duff, 1881
Africa, Sec'y Int. Affairs, oyer Greer, 2O74
" Z" Merrck 1899
Clark, Judge, over Raw!e, 20s3
Junkin, 1851
Elicit, Cong. .-at- Large, over Brosius, 203l
" over McMichael 1874
Mutchler, Congress, over Bierv, 1913
1enninGer, Senator, over McKenna, 1899
BOYLE. Assembly over Weaver 1896
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18
ROUGH ON RATs. ="

Clears out rats, mice, rooohcs, les, ants
bed-bugS, skunks, chipmunka, gophcrs. Sc
Druggists.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-18

Official Vote Of Carbon County,
Below we give the official votej by dis
triets, in this county, for Governor, and the
total vote PEELED for county officers
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

To Whom it may Concern.
All persons are hereby forbid meddlng
with two Dark Mules, two Sets of Harness,
one Buckb board, one Farm Wagon and one
Plow loaned by the undersigned to j. Samn
Hawk, OF East Penn Township, Carbon
County, Pa, as the same is my property.
Mrs. REBECCA II HEFFELFINGER,
Penn Forest Twp, Pa.
Sept. 3, 1882 wS@
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-03-09
A Wnmnn,s InrnnniiY.

Elizabeth Lloyd King, alias Kate
Stoddard, who is we'll known as the
murderess of Charles Goodrich, brother
OF the Hon. W. w. Goodrich, and is
now confined in the Auburn State con-
Wet asylum, being denied the use OF
writing material, recently invented a
new way OF composing a letter. She
was allowed books and magazines, a
Bible and Testament, and although
not permitted to have scissors, had q
needle and some thread. Taking the
fyleaf of book she stitched upon it
single letters, and bits of words that
would compose sentences, and very
neatly made up out of fragments Of
print the following letter.:
Mr.. PAvEY, CouHsEtoR AT LAW.
SfR-Please excuse this print and paper, for l
have not been all wed TO use my writing mate
you as soon as can. Will you please call here?
Respectfully, ELIZABETH LLOYD KING.
Auburn State Convict Asylum, New York.
EDITOR OF THE SYRACUSE STAsDAhDi
SIR-Wlll you please oblige me by giving to
Mr. Counrelor Pavey the above note? l do not
know where to direct it. Please excuse this
print and paper, for have not been allowed to
use anv writing materials since last July. Re-
spectfully, ELIZABETH LLOYD KING.
uburn State Convict Asylum, N. Y.
The following address was stitched
upon another bit of paper, which was
tfterward sewed on the reverse side OF
the card:
Mr.. D. G. Pavey, Editor of the Syracuse
Standard, Standard Office, Syracuse, New York
1t must have required many weeks to
have pieced ont the letter. The capt.
tails were used only in proper places,
and great care was taken as to punctua.
lion, The whole of the first letter was
IN BREWER type, and most of the sec.
ohd, and the words were nearly all
made up of single letters pricked out OF
printed page, evidently with needle,
and then sewed on with white thread
Che word King seems to have been cut
ont OF Bible printed in agate. The
stitches were taken with such care
as not to tear the paper or to leave
upturned edges that would be ap
to cause any part to be torn of
in handling. The edges of the paper
were neatly hemmed. The letter was
delivered to visitor to mail, but it was
taken up by an asylum physician, who
has preserved it as curiosity.