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IN THE NATURE OF A SUGGESTION.

Mcpherson Flack, of Galveston, is the
father of a remarkably bright little boy
named Freddy, who is the only child in
the family, Last Monday morning, just
as Mr.. Flack was about to start down
town to his business, Freddy called out {:
"Pa, want you to come. here and
play with me-"
"rve not got time, my son." respond
ed Mr.. Flack.
eyes, pa, that's what you tell me all
the time. l feel the necessity of having
little brother for playmate more and
more every day, but you don't seem to
take my feelings into consideration any
more. l think I'll talk to ma about
- -
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AMERICAN BOYS.
BY b. G. wAsDoN.


TO MI who stand beneath our flag
Is freedom, both to silk and rag,
Nor can pampered Baron brag
That he is more than others.
Young man. consider where you are,
What it is to be beneath our star
TO be the equal of Car,
And call all men your brothers.
Not so where Europc's crowned pates
took round upon its four estates
And frown upon the man who waits
And works for something better
With MS, each man is free TO do
What'er, in right, he wishes to
And is as free TO push 1t through"
AS Zeus from every fetter.
so, youth. If you do not succeed
Where from such hindrancc you are freed
Then something must be wrong, indeed,
About your own dear self.
To honest fame do you aspire?
Or would you competence acquire?
You may obtain what you desire,
Fen though you wish for pelf.
But if you'd rise to high position,
You must fulfill sure condition;
There is stage of hard transition
That is to be passed through.
To think. to toll and to discern
Between the worthless chaff and corn,
And every idle thought 10 spurn-
All this you are to do.
SO, then, don't say your lot is hard,
And that all hope you must discard
OF ever being sage or bard
Or splendid milllonairei
But show that you deserve to be
An honored man, and then you'll see
That soon the people will agree
To raise and put you there.
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A ShreWd WidoWer

Deacon Grinder was portly widower.
lie was the surviving parent of three
sprightly children, and regarded as in
possession of considerable property. The
little darlings," as they were styled,
met with lavish expressions of admira-
tion in the presence of the deacon from
a number of ancient maiden ladies and
widows. Miss Philena Peck had taken
care of them during his temporary alb
sence, and declared that she fairly dotted
on children and hoped the deacon would
let them come again. The Widow Ciapp,
as he was driving by, hurried out with Il
pail of honey in the comb, all of which
she said was just the thing for the little
dears. "Deacon," said she, "when are
they coming to spend the day with me?"
As the deacon reached the village green,
out of a millinery store tripped Miss
Barbara Bowper. She commenced to
llatter the Widower for his "be-yutiful re-
marks" in prayer-meeting a few evenings
before, and then wound up by presenting
Tommy with collar, Josie with hand
kerchief, and Dorothy with doll. ooh!
don't thank me, Deacon" she said at
amt nothing compared with the peace
OF mind | got a-listening toyour precious
remarks" On drove the hattered father.
As he passed Naomi Pooles house she
was sitting by the window, and modestly
but pleasantly smiled and nodded to the
party as they drove by.
In the evening, as the Deacon sat alone
at the hearthstone with his sister Mahala
Ann, the latter commenced to question
him if he meant to marry again. lie re-
piled he thought it would add to his do
nestle felicity. Mahala replied; ain
that case do hope you'll make a sensi-
ble choice, and not allow yourself to be
imposed upon by pack of selfish widows
and scheming old maids" She assured
him it was only because he had a nice
home and farm, and money at interest,
that they pretended to love him and his
children SO much.
"Well,' he said, bringing down his
palm forcibly upon the table, 81 amt
sorry that those investments of mine in
the Mariposa Silver Mining Company
ba,.a nr,,,oI , c,;IuraU
"What do you mean?" said Mahala
Ann, curiously eyeing him over the top
of her spectacles.
But the deacon only shook his head
and smiled. "Time will show" said he,
"time will show"
The news of his loss in Mariposa stock
flew about the community. Shortly after
the deacon made his appearance and
J told Miss Peck he was about to go to
California, and hoped she could be in
duced 10 give his children home
20, dear, nop' said Miss Peck. 81
never could get along with pack Of
children! | dare say you can find some
orphan asylum or place of that sort, by
inquiriug around little
Miss Peck sat 50 very upright, and
glared so frightlully at the deacon, thai
he was fain to beat retreat us soon "a:
possible.
4 lie knocked next at the Widow Clapp'i
door. A sliishod servant opened it.
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qs Mrs. clapp at homer he asked.

US Mrs. Clnpp at homer he asked'
A head was thrust oVerthe stair rail-
ing, and the Widows shrill voice cried
out:
OTIS that Josiah Grinder with his
swarm of young ones! Tell him | am
particularly engaged. Do you hear,
Betsey--particular." @ '". yE':. q.
He then called ut Barbara Bowper's
millinery store and said to her; .. =.
"Miss Bowper you were ever genial
and charitable soul, 1t is to you that L
trust to make a home for my motherlcss
little ones, while | eudeavor to retrieve
my lost fortune in the far West"
81 couldn't think of such thing" said
Miss Barbara, ,droppinga box of artificial
rosebuds in her CONSERVATION. "And
really think, Deacon Grinder, you have
MT no business to expect it of mel It's all
l can do to support myself, let alone a
pack of unruly children. dare say the
poor-master could do something for
them, or"
Il thank you," said the Deacon, with
dignity. 81 shall trouble neither you
nor him"
"Well," said Miss Bowpcr, with toss
of the head, "you needn't fly into rage
because neighbor offers you q bit of
advice~
Naomi Poole ran out of the little gar
den gate as the forlorn deacon went by,
deacon Grinder" hesitated she, turn
ing rose red and white by turns, "is this
true?"
"About my Mariposa Investment?
Yes" "And that l am going to Cali
fornia?" 81 am talking of it," said the
deacon.
"Would--could you let me take care
Of the little ones while you are goneY
said Naomi, tenderly drawing little Dol
ly to her side. "You have been so kind
to mother and me, Deacon Grinder, that
we should feel it privilege to be able to
do something for YOU"
And poor, soft-hearted little Naomi
burst out crying. There was moisture OH
the deacons eyelashes, too.
"God bless you, Naomi!" said he.
"You are Il good girl---a very good girl. >
:; ;;
"Ain't it true" said Philcna Peck.
"Well, said Mrs. Mopsley, ''it is, and
it amt. lie did loose what he invested
in them Mariposa mines, but it was only
81 1000; and the rest of his money is all
tight and safe in United States bonds and
solid real estate
"BIess me!' said Barbara Dowper.
"Wcll, l ncverw said the Widow
Clapp, with discounted countenance.
"And,' went on Mrs. Mopsley, with
evident relish in the CONSERVATION she
was causing, "lhey are building new
wing TO the house, and he is to be mar
ried to Naomi Poole in the fall"
"a child like that" said Mrs. Clapp.
"With 10 experience whateverw said
Barbara Bowper, sconfully.
81 hope he won't repent of his bar
gain" said Miss Philena Peck.
And Miss Philena's charitable hopes
were fulfilled. The deacon never did re-
pent of his bargain.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06

The fact that the new minister to
England is called professor" does not
necessarily indicate that he is proprietor
of skating rink.
An observing politician says that
the difference between those going in
and out of office Is mainly this--the
former are sworn in and the latter go
out swearing,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us case of Kid
ney or Liver Complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure? We say
they cannot, as thousands of cases
already permanently cured and who are
daily recommending Electric Bitters,
will prove. Dright's Disease, Diabetes,
Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood,
regulate the bowels, and act directly on
the diseased parts. Every bottle guar
anteed. For sale at soc. bottle by T.
ID. Thomas.
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10 TeH-1O- Ten, 10 Ten 10
Rev. Father Wilds'
EXPERIENCE

The Bcv. z. T. wiIds, weIl-known city
missionary In New York, and brother
of the late eminent Judge Wilds. Of tho
Massachusetts, Supreme Court, writea
as follows;
"7s T.. 5lth ST., Reie Iork. Mus 10, 1882.
MEssRS. j. c. AVER 4 Co., Gentlemen
Last winter | was troubled with a rnOSt
uheomiortablo itching humor affecting
more especially my limbs, which itohed so
intoIerably NJ night. and burned so intOnse-
ly, that could scarcely bear any clothing
over them. ! was also a sufferer from a
severe eaearrh and catarrhal cough NV
appetite was poor, and my system a good
deal run down. Knowing the value of
AYERS SARsAPARILLA, by observation OF
many other cases, and froP personal SsO
Rbove-nained disorlerz- My appetite I'M
proved almost from the first dose. After
a short time tho fever and itching were
NlAyed. and all slgus OF irritation OF the
SkM dsaPNeared. My eatarrh aud oouEh
were also cured by the same means, and
my general health greatly improved, until
u Is now excellent. ] feel hundred pes
cent stronger, and attribute these results
% the pse uf The SAnSAPAHILLA, WlAeh
] recommend with ell confidence as the
best blood medicine ever devised. / took
IL Ia small doses three times a day, and
usei, IN all, less than two bottles- I place
these facts at your service, hoping thelr
publication may do good,
Yours respectfully, z. p. wILps,"
Tho above instance IS but one of the many
constantly coming to our notice, which prove
the perfect adaptabIlity OF AYER's sARsA-
PARILLA to the cure OF all diseases aYisInR
from impure or impoyorishSd blood, and .
weakened vitality
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06

81 never patronizc Patent Medicines.
Don't you? Why not? You patronize
''patent articles of a hundred varieties,
why not patent medicines. Because
they are often worthless" True, but
not always. Frequently they are the
very best in the world, representing the
widest experience. At least we know
that Dr. Kennedy's Favoritc Remedy is
one of these, and for all troubles of the
blood, liver and urinary organs it stands
ON its merits, and not on advertising.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06

--"Bear with me-" said Emma, as
she seated herself on the sofa beside
Charley, And he hugged her with such
brlin-ike sweetness that she tingled
with delight
--"Pat, what time is it?' "Oi don't
know, Mike, but let's guess at 1t, and
then, begorra, the man as comes furth-
est off can go out to the kitchen and
looly ~
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Permanent

There are medicines which give only
temporary relief and then leave the
sufferer worse off than before, especially
in cases Of dyspepsia. Remember that
this is not the way with Browns Iron
Bitters. See what Mr.. j. NJ. Gaines, of
Gaines, S. c., says about this prince of
tonies, MY wife has been greatly
banefted by it; she had been troubled
with dyspepsia for years, and now
believe she is permanently cured" 1t
also cures liver and kidney complaints. !,
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Rnoklen,a Arnina salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhuem, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilb'ands,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satsfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06

"What is the German method of
treatlng?' inquired an old physician
of fresh young medical student, 81
really don't know, doctor, but l suppose
its beer every time.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-06-06

The old lady who asked for gold
ring sixteen parsnips fine was probably
related to the elderly gentleman who
said his daughter was attending the con-
versatory of music.
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SOUND AND SENSE.

"Who Is that new man that opened a
wood yard or somethingon Second street
and bought bill of goods of us last Sat-
urday?" asked Old Hyson; ''rve lost
his card and forgotten his name"
81 don't know" replied the Office
boy.
. "Well," said the old man, II hate to
ask him. Run down TO the corner and
see what is on his sign; that'll give it,"
Presently the boy came back.
Cline and coal" he said.
And OLD Hyson calmly charged the
bill up TO Lyman Cole.
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Advertising Rates.

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If not paid in advance, $1.25.

"A dentist is no chicken, He ls
always pull-it,
Two ships meet in fog. "Shlp
ahoyl Vat ships dot9' "Helmetr'
was the reply. "Helmit you, too"
"A New York woman gave birth to
four boys last week, Already the bcne.
fits of Democratic administration are
visible.
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Subscribe for the CARBON ADYo-
CATE, only 81 per annm.
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125 Years Old.

Messrs. Francis Newbery & Son, Lon.
don, England, established for as years,
write: As a testimonial from one Of the
oldest drug-houses in Great Britain, re-
speeding your household remedy, will nc
doubt be of interest to you, we are pleased
to make the statement that we la 20 sold
st. Jacobs Oil with satisfaction 20 the pub
lie, for several years, and that owing to
the extraordinary merits of the article, the
demand is continually increasing, and that
we have heard Of many favorable report:
regarding its great virtue as pain-curing
remedy.
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FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

Brown bread cut into slices and
Tried in ham gravy makes a good addi-
ton to o dish of ham and eggs.-Bos
ton Globe.
There il mo sense in, pretending
that this bogus butter. called by what
ever name it may be, is fit to eat, for it
isn't, and the men who make it know
it isn't.-Gereland Sunday Journal.
Sweet pudding: Four cups of flour.
one cup Of molasses, one cup OF
chopped suet, one-haf cup of raisins.
three-f0urths of cup of milk, one-hah
teaspoonful of soda; boil two hours.
Serve with sauce.-IAe Household.
An Indiana practical farmer says:
''Yet with long years of experience,
observation and experiment, | believe
/ have learned some of the ways OF
success in agriculture. One is good
seed; the other thorough cultivation,
-Underdraining makes the ground
more spongy. Drains of tile help take
the water from the soil by drawing it
from a depth of two feet or more;
therefore much more water passes
through the soil above the level of the
drains than could pass through I'M
drained Chicago Tribune.
If flannel dresses of the children
are sciletl and at al greasy. add borax
ITO the water in which they are washed.
Dissolve large tablespoonful of borax
in pint of boiling water. put about q
third of it in the first suds in which the
garment is to be washed. another third
In the next water, and the rest of it in
the rinsing water; shake the garments
Thoroughly before hanging them up to
dry.-N y Post. ~
in Ohio 1t is against-the law to al
low any animal to run at large,
whether tied down or not, unless spe-
cial permission has first been given by
the county commissioners, or by
special permit by township trustees.
The owner or any person having in
charge any animal and allowing the
same to run at large is liable for all
damages dole By such animal upon the
premises OF another. without reference
to ,the feuee which may inclose the
premises. Cleveland Leader.
-Lampblack mixed Sith.strong vim
egar will mark sheep so that the name
can be read for q year, but will not in
iure the wool, as is often done when
sheep are marked with tar or paint.
The English practice was to slit or
notch the ears, mark requiring q
quick eye to detect. in-a flock but
which once made lasted . lifetime BY
changing re places on lie ear, -usine
one or both, and varying the shape OF
the cut. great number Of marks can
be maaste identify the marks of differ.
emit ownerA-PrdirieY trsaFst
Our Country Hbp,e gives the fol
lowing advice: --...IEe.f feel sure we are
right when we advise farmers, in plan.
| ming for next seasons campaign, to ar
range for q full amount of labor
Practice rigid economy at all possible
points, but let it be economy of thu
| economical sort Remember thai
There is that which withholdeth more
| than is meet, but it tendeth to power
| ty.' On the farm this may well be ap
| piled to the item of labor. All farm
profit comes directly from work wei
done and done at the right time"
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

Ia ysars the hvs plains Of Idaho
havs heen . terror 70 emigrants be-
cs1uss ct the supposed lack of water.
thu Auid having often 70 be hauled q
disAaxee Of twenty miles. but by chance
thu ether day lake which never goes
dy was discovered. and now the route
is = be altered so az to pass the lake,
ana terror and danger Of the route are
re1nsed to . minimum.-Chicdgo 1TIb-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10
GEESE.

Description or the Only Farm for breeding
Geese In the Country.
The only goose ranch-that is, a farm
devoted to the breeding and care Of
geese-in this country is owned and
operated by Philadelphians. The farm
Is located on the eastern shore of Vir-
ginia, and covers nearly three thousand
acres, over which the. feathered soccu-
pants are free to roam. In England
there are . number of such farms,
some Of them having - high as one
thousand geese. The American one is
Of much larger proportions. As its
focks number in the neighborhood Of
five thousand birds.
In certain textile branches of trade
the down and feathers of geese are the
main raw materials. The manufacture
of fine quilts and the preparation Of
certain articles of dress utilize the
down, and in cheaper grades Of goods
the Younger and softer feathers are
used in. the way Of aduiteration. The
large and strong feathers of the tails
and wings go mainly intothe quill pens
used by professional eeugrossers, law
yers, clsrgyneH althsrs. and others.
These VIE too tough for much use in the
textile productions nofed above.
The American farm is devoted ex-
clusively to producing the raw materi-
ais needed for the fine down quilts
Several species Of geese are bred. all OF
them being. however Of American
l;nna a. TIE hirr1a arszs f1e0ularIv fed
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

1t is said that the custom Of max
ing New Years calls is ON the wane.
Last year s.best society in New York
merely hung out baskets. /" To trave!
about the city all day in suit hired
for the occasion. dropping cards into q
basket, is about as wild and hilarious
fun as to sit ON fence and see your
best girl go By. with another fellow
NorrSst0icn Herald. ..sz.s -.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

The Connecticut State Reform
School at Meriden had 406 boys under
its care on December 1. 1883, and 407
boys at the same date in 1884. During
the year the boys ate. among other
things, 1852 Quarts of milk, 500 dozen
ears of sweet corn. 260 quarts of straw
berries. $50 bushels of potatoes. $50
cabbages, etc.-Hartford Post.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10
pb;l.delnhia Gentleman has fill.

"A Philadelphia gentleman has filled
a large room in his house with col
lection of suspenders. They present
most notable and instructive variety
in texture, color and style. The best
pair is worth 500. 4 The collection is
insured against loss BY fire.-Phitados
Dh;0 Press. ------.a--.s
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

"A Georgia lover walked up to his
sweetheart while she was busy over .
washtub at . spring near the house.
proposed marriage, and was accepted.
they Immediately adjourned to neigh
boring house. and the nuptial knot was
Chscogo Times.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

THE VoLrAIc BELT Co., OF Marshall, Mich.
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
rAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ON trial for 30 days, to men tyoung or old
afflicted with nervous debility, loss Of vitsl'
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rhe1'
matism. neuralgia, paraly sis, and many 9th
or diseases. Complete restoration to health
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
CURED, as 80 days trial Is allowed. Write
them ct once for illustrated pamphlet, frea
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

Map publishers have about all they
can do 10 keep upswith the times, be-
cause of the progress OF exploration,
the changes in frontiers. aud the bu Id
ing of new citiea snd towns. Africa
calls for more changes than any other
part of the world. ~ :
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

MI niece, says Mr.. c. T. Krebs, Balti-
more, Md, was cured of severe hoarseness
and sore throat by q few doses of Red Star
Cough Cure.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

AwIcKED milk-dealer shudders whenev-
er his wife asks him il he would like to
have some pumpkin pie.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

RRowN's BRoNcHIAL TRocHEe" are ex,
celleu6 for the ralief Of Hoarseness or Sore
rhroaA They are exceedingly effective.
Sold 0Riy IN 6oxes. Price % cents.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

"SLrEf on pillow sham is not apt 10
be real,n observes q philosophers. Mo- not
II your wife catches you at it.
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young Men, Read This.

= WHEN is q girl like greenhouse? When
she has her sash on.-Lo,ceff Courier.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

THE sack is an appropriate coat for q re-
iected loYer.eThe Hdtchet.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

800 Pile tumors cured In ten days,
rupture infour weeks. Address, Worlds
Dispedsary Medical Assoc'n, Buffalo, n z.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10
MINSTREL S0NeS---OID & new.

The large sales show this to be a perfect sue
cess and no wonder! No brighter or moro
musical melodies were ever brought together
than those OF the hundred PLANTATION, MIN.
the World sings themi Accomplishments for
Piano or Organ. q plain, e so cloth.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

Our ex-sports-Retired puzihse. Mar
atAon Indepsndeet. H4E @As
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FRESH FLOWERS.

tfful and attractive little Song Book for tho
younger children In Sunday Schools, or the
so-called INFANT CLASS. MRS. EMMA PITT,
the compiler, is widely known and celebrated
for Songs and Hymns for children, whom she
thoroughly understands. More than 80 bright
songs, such as Little Lambs. |" Snowfakes.
Nothing babyish. All in good taste. An
abundance OF Pictures. IS cents. $40 per
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There Shall be no AIp,.

Why find fault with the Boston girl
There are specs on the SUM-. T. Graphic.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-04-10

II aflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaae
Ehompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell It 10.