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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10
TAKE MY HAND.

She slept within her little crib,
Beside her mothers bed, E#
Tho good-night kiss long since was given
The evening prayer was snid.
Why start thus2 Docs somo frightful
dream
I cannot understand,
Trouble my child? She only said: I
"Pleasc, manmn, take my hand,'
And, with her little hand in mjno
Feeling that was near,
She aweetly slept again in peace, ,sSi
Without q thought of fear. IsU
Oh, with such child-liko faith as hers
Ready at my command,
When fears distress, how soon I'd cry,
"hy Father, tako my hand.
And, even though I may not see
Thy presence at my siue,
Yet, If feel Thy hand in mine
would bp satisfied.
And thong the way DO cold and dark
If by my sido thou'lt stand
I'll trust in thee and onward go,
0 Father, take my hand.
Thou who hast trod lifo's pathway through
Must know the way to lead,
And ii follow suoh guido,
am secure, indeed;
And when, HES journey safely o'or
reach that hnnnv land. til
I'll praise thoe Father, everlmore,
That thou did'st take my hand.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10
Tho Laborine <jrassos.
A public dinner was recently Given
to the villagers Of Leigh. near Tuu

pridac, UngMnd, Ay Me. =. Motley.
Ebn mcni consisted 80 three coNrHaa
Nsoup, 3 saporY Uad Il sweet apt cost,
w,thpnt, cetJAlaE, siS,lNnco pcr Spad
the ppmo cost of ta& nriiaps ;ts<ss,.t
beng oaiy ilecpeuuo Mr.. Moylev
vho prOsldcd, sad NJ had bacn aoouaAA
o. ganWpg 10 Deprive Tie @oshingmMl
ot ms beer, ana nov ho mienD 10 ilo-
cused of wanting to deprive him Of h,s
meat; but it was, he thought. OF the
greatest Importance, and worth oonsid-
ering by fathers and mothers, II they
could have their children properly nour.
ished at half their present cost. Then
it was said that those who wore thor
oughgoing vegetarians were invariably
total abstainers, and to his mind that
was very great charm. They ate go
much fruit and vegetables that they did
not need the drink which some people
felt they could not do without except
in the shape Of mtoxicants. Ho be-
lleved that system OF fruit and veget-
able farming would pay better than
corn growing, owing to tho foreign COM
petition In the latter article, besides
which 1t would enhance the wages OF
the laboring classes.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10

Joy or desolatton- II shall be lying dead
upon the battlefield Yet, should that
be my fate Z believe that ovoii iii. death
snail know If you return my love.
And, my darling, 1 fear that should an.
other claim your trotli in after years, /
shall rise even from my grave to stand
between YOU" III
You see," Constance says, sadly,
"Wnfrid keeps Ills word. pledged my
self to him; he claims that
troth in death. Paul, say farewell. /
shall never be your wife. am promised
to tho deadl'
She speaks the words with mournful
sso3iiennity, So her lips quivering, her eyes
filled with tears.
Paul strives wildly to change this de-
cislon, but in vain. He finds il inpos-
sib!o to dissuade her from The fixed idea
that she is doomnd never to marry. n &
AZ last they part-Gespairing love In
both their hearts--part, to SEQ eaci,
others face no more. b,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10
Decreasing snownlI on tho siorra a..

| The snowfall OH the Slerras has been
very light the past winter. At the
Summit and Cisco the greatest average
depth falling ut ono time this year has
not exceeded SIX feet. The average fall
in former winters las been over twenty
feet. In the winters Of 18G7.8, when
CISCO was the terminus Of the Central
Pacific railroad, the snow thero fell to a
depth OF over thirty feet.
This was before the snow-slleds were
bullt-when the railroad company had
over 1000 men employed iii sl,oyeling
snow from the deep cuts between Blue
Canyon and Cisco. The passenger
trains at that time consisted OF only
two coaches and one baggage car. and
were drawn the last eight miles from
Emigrant Gap to Clsco-by eighteen
ten-wlleel ocomotives-oyer 800 tons of
metal-1rlying a snow plough as large
as two-story house in front OF them
at that time the line Of the road wound
through q trackless forest, over forty
miles III length, stretching from Truckee
Oh the east to Alta on the west, trains
frequently being brought to a standstill
by fallen trees obstructing the track.
Or the vast forests that then covered
the sidos and crowned the SUBMITS OF
the Siorras along the line OF the road
scarcely a vestige now remains. Since
the building Of the road swath over
twenty miles III breadth has been moved
through the ancient forests bordering
the track, whose dark recesses obscured
by thick foliage had never been pene-
trated by the rays Of sun before the ad-
vent Of the iron horse. The decrease
In the snowfall is said to date from that
event, and is mainly attributed to the
fact Of that portion Of tho country be.
ing entirely donuded of timber.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10
1Iislntlerstood.

Two young lawyers made flyinp
trip up North the other day. One is
stout and rOseate, the other pale. ca
davcrous, and Of the proportions Of u
stoyGpipo. Tho business for which
they had sct forth being accomplished
they passed leisure hour with blother
lawyers in the sample room OF tile no.
tel. Soon tho party became somewhat
mellow, and as time grow apace the
stout gentleman grew more roseate
and good natured, while his specter-
like companion grew moro boisterous
and ill-natured, finally reaching such Il
bellicOse condition that he offered for O.
small consideration TO whip any indi-
yidual i'll tho hostelry who ventured to
ulsagree With him upon any Of the top
les touched upon, war, science, poll
tics. governmental and sporting mat
ters, further Offering at the same time
to back his Judgment for sum OF
money which, in tho widest range Of
vision, had never crossed his eyesight.
There were some pretty tough custo
morS about the hotel, who took Offense
ut BOmo OF the remarks ventured, but.
strange to relate, none in any way at
tempted TO cOntrOyert tho statements
made or resent tho same-but to the
astonishment Of the lean lawyer, look
cd wisely at each other, smiled signifi-
cantly, and-partook Of more refresh
ments. When the hour for departure
arrived, ono Of tho aboye.na,ned at
taches assisted in carrying the luggage
Of the Albanians to the depot, and
whom he perceived the direction which
tho passengers meant to take, he looked
suspiciously at the stout lawyer and in
qujred in subdued voice: "Say, Mis-
ter, aren't you an ofllcerp'' can Of
llcer? No, certainly, not" replied the
astonished disciple Of Blackstone; sswby
do you askp'
"'Cause | thought you were going
the other way, and was bringing q lll-
natio to Utica"
The fat lawyer neyor informed his
lean contemporary how he escaped q
thrashing at the hands Of the village
hotel mon.
SrnEET IN0IDENr.-- often cross the
street to AVOID meeting a man." says
hr. Beeoher, ''not because I have any,
thing against him, but simply because
do not fool like speaking to him. +
suppose NIL men are this way" Yes.
nearly all mon are that way, Mr.. Beech
Or. and we are glad you have mentioned
tho SUBJECT, for it gives us q chance to
agreo with great man. Wesometimes
GROSS tho street and climb fonce to
avoid meeting man, not that we havo
anything against him, but because he
has something against us "a blll--Mr.
Beeoher.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10

MATING, small piece, is preforpblo
to, oil cloth as n protector for the oar.
pet near the outside door. i. Should
o nearly tackled down.
a LUNoHEoN. Boat two eggs, mix
ing with thom tablespoonful Of oroan>.
Put them III q saucepan. ad,tng aomo
anchoyies and some mipc0d fonguo
Spread Oh toast and serve inmejiatnl.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10
Anna and KatO.

Anna Dickonson was guest al IA, re-
cent meeting Of Sorosis and took part
IN the EVENINGS discussion. Anna Is
full Of pluck and while her troubles
have given her valuable experience they
have not diminished her nerve. She
will ie-appear on the lecture platform
but will hardly appear on the stage.
Had shs tried the drama earlier iii life
she might have succeeded, but when
one Is past 30 it is too late to become a
player. Kate Field, who Is another
clever but unsuccessful woman, will no
doubt soon make some new effort, Her
attempt to carry on q fashionable store
was as great blunder as Annals turning
tragedienne, but alas VINO can under
stand his errorsp Surely mono. Il
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1885-06-10

We Judge ourselves by what wo feel
capable. OF doing, while others Judge .nsj
by what we have already done. 4,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
HOW KATE WON A MATE.


She came to our far-away, quiet,
mountain-aanked village in early sum-
mer, and, stopping first at the hotel, she
registered her name as Kate Burbank,
OF New York. She might have been %
not more than that-and was very
pretty.
But she did not remain long at the
hotel. She brought letters Of recon-
mendation to the rector % our parish,
and was soon admitted as a member of
his family. She was an ornhan without
brother or sister. She possessed prop
ty enough to support her in an humble
way, until she could turn her hand to
some profitable and pleasant employ
ment
Toward the end of July the rector's
nephew, Arthur Grafton, came on a vis-
It. lie had graduated at college, had
studied law and had been admitted to
the bar, and now, before commencing
practice, he had come to the mountain
village for recreation. He was "A years
OF age. tall, strong, and robust, the very
picture of manly health.
Certainly Arthur Grafton had never
before met woman to him like this
woman. How bright and joyous were
the days, how sweet and enjoyable were
the evenings! Arthur resolved that he
would know his fate. He looked the
matter squarely in the face, and made
his calculations. In September he was
to enter his Office in New York and in
fluential friends had promised to assist
him in business. He knew he should
succeed. Within year he would be
able TO support a wife. If Kate would
have him, and wait year, he would
work with a will. He would speak
before another night had shut in upon
him.
Before that night came Arthur and .
Kate in their rambling met Charles
Dabney, OF New York. Dabney had
been Arthur's classmate in college.
katc's hand trembled ON her compan-
ions arm, and as he advanced to speak
with his friend she turned away and
waited for him until he came back.
Dear old Charlier he said. 1--WE
were chums in college. must run over
" the hotel aud see him after tea."
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
SOCIETY NuTR.

An old bachelor, who lives in the sub
urbs of Austin, hires a colored man o
about eighteen to clean up his room, til
the lamp, aud perform like services. A
few days ago the colored domestic, who
had been using his employers blaeling
said:-
Boss. our blackln' am done out"
''What do you meau9" growled the
soFdid employer; Everything belongs tc
me, and nothing belongs to you. Iwant
you to understand that nothing belongs
to you."
The terrified darkey promised to com.
ply with the request. On the following
Sunday the boss happened to meet the
colored menial, accompanied by a choco-
late colored female pushing baby car
riage.
WAS that your baby IN that carriage?"
he asked next day, quite a number OF
his friends being present.
''No, boss. dat's not our chile; dat's
your chile. Use nebber gwlne to say
muffin belQuss 70 no 20 noaA"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
If not paid in advance, 81. .25
YEAST FOR YouNa MEN

lfWil the coming man worle9u /,
asked That depends on the kind of
iather-ln-!aw he draws in the inatrimon
ial history. |
The young man who neither drtpk,
smokes nor swears, may have the wors,
iaNt Of thinking he Is better than hr
ought to be.
No, mother, your boy Is not wander.
ing tonight. He sits IN the parlor
glued to the old arm chair and Belinda
lips, while the old man yainly listens 10
hear him wander.
1t won't be long now before the youno
mans mind will turn lightly from
thoughts of love to the dreary problem
OF how to work another fall suit on.
OF an already too exacting tailor.
It costs about s5 for marriage and
only s2 for divorce, Therefore. If a
youngman who contepplates matri,nonv
wantsto save S3-and economy iswsaItb
he viii foregotle marriage and invest
III ulNCrce.
1t Is said that Japanese women do not
know the use Of pins. This ought to
cause young men to cnlgrate, but with
the usual retklessness 10 tie sex thew
viii go right on bearing scratches on
their wrists with martyr-lil,e hcroism.
The gras7hopper has proportionatcly
l2o times the kicking power of man.
Blinks, who is not favorite with the
father of his best girl, says that he will
never cease TO be thankful that the old
man is not grasshopper.
Ouida says: "a girls love must never
be begged, but conquered" Too much
stress must not be placed upon this state |
ment, however. We do not say that
Ouida would misrepresent, but she may |
nave forgotten, you know. One cannot
remember forever the experiences of
one's youth.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us case Kidney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters
viii not speedily cure? We say they
can not, as thousands of cases already
permanently cured and who are daily
recommending Electric Bitters, will
prove. Brights Disease, Diabetes, Weak
Back, or any urinary complaint quickly
cured. They purify the blood, regulate
the bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed.
For sale at so cents bottle by T. D.
Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

Thousands of men fail in life for pure
ly physical reasons. They are not tor
pid but their liver is, and their liver
blocks the way. They are bilious. vel
low skinned, headachy and miserable,
all because that great gland declines to
do its work. The medicine that can re-
store to this organ 20 its natural power
VIII add one hundred per cent to the
available ferce Of this world. We know
OF but one thing able to do this-Dr.
hennedys Favorite Remedy.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
PUMPKIN PIES.

I've tried the best
In L lst and West,
I've lunehed meath trOpic sun,
I've tasted all
The fruits that fall.
And like them every one;
But North or South
No human mouth,
I VIII the world apprise,
Fer tasted food
One-halr so good
As our own pumpkin pies,
Upon the vine,
In rain and shine,
Through fragrant day and night,
The yellow globe
In emerald rohe
Drinks up the summer light.
Oh, golden sweet.
The suns repeat
70 mould thy lucious size,
That we may come
And roll Thee home,
And make our pumpkin pies,
ON lovely girls,
With shining curlS
Put neatly in cap.
Cut slice on slice
And peel it nice,
And stew it to pap;
Then milk is had,
And eggs they add,
And swceten MS is wise,
While others haste
To spice to lasto
Those homemade pumpkin pies,
Oh. pure and fair,
This food so rare,
Made up of nll that's best!
No creatures pam
Goes to its gain.
But only natures zest;
For summer days
And autumn haze
And smiles from beauty's eyes
Are in the dish
Mixed to our wish,
That we call pumpkin pies.
No wonder, then,
That loyal men,
From Florida to Maine,
Their quarter eat,
The same repeat,
And pass their plate again;
That cXiles fret
with vain regret,
And veX the air with sighs,
When forced to stay
In ciimes away
From their own pumpkin pies.
So TO our boast
give toast,
Embroidered all in rhyme;
May pumpkins round
With us abound
Through future autumn-time!
And may our girls,
With shining curls
And tender beamng eyes,
All learn by heart
The happy art
OF making pumpkin pies!
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

In gathering wild flowers, autumn
leaves, or picnicklng in the words, we
are more or less exposed to danger from
poi on ng by ivy or other wild vines and
shruts. The poison is under certain
circumstances readily absorbed 10y the
blood, and painful sweelings or erup-
tions are caused. Such affections Hoods
Sarsaparilla readily cures, as it expels
all impurities from the blood. Even in
cases of poisoning by Paris green, Hood S
has been remarkably sue
eessfui. 1t should be kept constantly in
the house for all blood disorders.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is made by G. |.
Hood d Co., Lowell, Mass, and is sold
by all druggists. 100 does 81.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
GEN. U. S. GRANTS PICTURES.

DO not read this notice. unless You care TO
read proposition which, it you accept, will
cost YOU something. | have an engraving
nnde from an oil paiuting by IA celebrated
artlst OF Cen Grant, Tor which he sat shortly
after his trip around the world. Ii is ia the
opinion OF critics the best picture OF the
Dead Here in eXtsiance, The price of th,.
engraving, 2lN9S Inches, on very heavy steel
engraving board, is one Dollar and Twenty
nNe cents (sl.25), pnstage paid by me. So
Thoroughly. am | convinced of the value of
lhe engraving Us work Of art and lis ap-
probation by the public, thar | will mail to
any address IN the u. s., FOR INSPECTION,
one copy, packed in heavy paper box, upon
receipt OF 2lc. In stamps to pay postage and
packing, upon the condition that the party
receiving same send me ONE DOLLAR
(Sl:O0l upon receipt of engraving ii il Is
satisfactory, or return the picture 10 me il it
IS not considered worth fully the price asked,
nave nlSOA very handsome Cabinet Photo
OF Gen. Grant, Hand flushed. which ! will
mai on receipt Oi DE No album Is complete
without one, Liberal arrangements win be
made with agents. Write for terms and
price list
>, Address, WILLIAM DICKSON. Publisher.
bon 3-e' Chicago, ILL., Aug. l5-w-l0.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
PLACED 4 WIFE IN DISTRESS.

Wife-"Aren't you getting a little
bald, dear?"
Husband-"Yes, but must expect It
at my time of life"
Nite-"Nonsense you needn't be
bald for ten years yet if you would take
proper care of your hair. In Justice to
me think you ought to try some
remedy"
Husband-"Why in justice to you?''
Wlfe-"Because ifyou should become
oaid would be placed in a very false
position"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

The divorced wife of a Bonanza mil
lionaire recently came to q morunful
death principally from taking chIoral,
which unsettled he: mind and demoral-
lied her whole physical system. She
had been weakly and ailing and felt her
need of something to drown her sorrows
ana brace her up. Had she taken
Browns Iron Bitters she would have
been invigorated so that she could have
fought her sorrows off and enioyed
healthy life. This valuable medicine
cures generally debility, tones the nerves
strengthens the muscles and aids di.
gcstion.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

The betrothed bride of a Spring
field man objects to marrying while in
mourning for the death of relative, and
he has waited thirty five years for an
Interval in her grief, so close together
have been the bereavements.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

What is the difference between a
camel and some men? A camel will
work seven or eight days without drink
ing, and some men will drink seven or
eight days without working.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

"A lady was talking about going in
half mourning, and her little daughter
listened attentiyely for a while, and
then exclaimed, Mamma, are any of
our relations half dead?"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

An lrishman hearing of a friend
who had stone coffin made for him
self, exclaimed; "Faith, that's good
Sure an a stone coffin 'ud last man a
lifetime"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

A Georgia man has hen twenty
years old caring for large brood of lit
tie chickens of her own Matching. This
would go to show that hens at that age
are good for something else besides
eating.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

Frazier's Root Bitters are not dram
shop beverage. But are strictly medi-
cinal in every sense. They act strongly
upon the liver and kidneys, keep the
bowels open and regular, cleanse the
blood and system of every impurity.
Sold by druggists, Sl.0O. At Thomas
drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhuem, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblands,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
IL Is guaranteed 10 give perfect satsfac-
ton, ormoney refunded. Price 70 cents
per box, at #. ID. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
Dr. Erazer's Magic Olntm ,nt.

A sure cure for all boils, burns, sores.
cuts, flesh wounds, sore nipple. hard
and soft cornS, chapped lips and hands.
Price 30 cents. Sold by druggists. Wil-
liams 80. Co., Props, Cleveland,
o, S6NDy Thomas, the druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

Have used DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
for Group and colds, and declare it n
positive cure" Contributed by VIM,
Kay, so Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, NY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

The Indians of New Mexico are do
ing very well at making ancient pottery
from the prehistoric mounds and selling
it to incredulous tourists,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

War Secretary Endicott's residence
In Salem is an ancient-looking, unpre-
tentious house, with little window
panes and no ornaments.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

The cabmen of London drove their
empty vehicles in the funeral possession
OF a popular comrade to the extent of a
mile and a half.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10

When a man gets SO low that he
will not even borrow trouble, his case is
desperate indeed.
Shut up for the season-the pepper
box.