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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

Of course when a man is sound and
well he don't care a copper for all the
on the face of the earth. He
has no use for it. But when disease is
eating his life out he wants the right
and he wants it right away,
For that reason all who know what DIR.
Kcnnedy's Favorite Remedy is turn to
that for help, and it never disappoints
them. And it is just as beneficial to
new friends as it is to old ones. Pleas
ant to the palate, and gentle in its
action
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30
WhY do DOCTORS presoribe Iiouors I

Because they know not what elso to do
or because sometimes little liquor
serves to kindle the exhausted fires Of
digestion. But this liquor prescription
is bad busiuoss for the patients, for II
makes drunkards out of large major
ity of them. Browns Iron Bitters does
not kindle temporary fire. 1t nurishes
enriches, strengthens, purifies. 1t drives
out debility and dyspepaia, and sets the
invigorated system at work on basis of
health
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30
DR.. Frazlers Root Bitters.

Frazier's Root Bitters are not dram
shop beverage. But are strictly medi-
cinal in every sense. They act str, ngly
upon the liver and kidneys, keep the
bowels open and regular, cleanse the
blood and system of every impurity.
Sold by druggists, Sl.00. At Thomas
drug store
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

1t has been current opinion fer
centuries that places of burial are
haunted with spectres and apparitions,
a notion indeed that prevailed as far
back as the times of heathenism. Grid
speaks of ghosts coming out of scpul-
chers and wandering about.
y soft answer turns away no wrath
from n girl when she is busy on the
popping question and means business.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

"A new word has been coined which
has probably come to tay-hellegram-
meaning a message by telephone.
"A statue recently discovered in a
bed of the Tiber proves to be a Bacchus,
He stands six feet high.is cast in bronze.
with ivory eyes, is exquisitcly modelled.
and in excellent preservation.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg, H.,
SAYS: "IIaving received so much bene.
tit from Electric Bittcrs, feel it my
duty to let suffering humanity know it.
Have hal running sore on my leg for
eight years; my doctors told me | would
have to have the bone scrapei or leg
amputatcd. fused, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
of Bucklen's Arnica Salye, and my leg
is now sounl and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at
25c. per box by Il. ID. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30
Among the features of The Colonial

Among the features of the Colonial
Exhibition in London next summer
will be aquirium tanks, containing as
many of the fishes and marine produc-
tlons of the colonies as can be brought
alive to England. Turtles will be kept
in one tank, and their conversion into
soup become a matter of public observa-
tion and sale.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

A sure cure for all bOils. burns, sores,
cuts, flesh wounds, sore nipple, hard
and soft corns, chapped lips and hands.
Price 80 cents. Sold by druggists. Will
liams Mfg. Co., Props, Cleveland,
.. Sold by Thomas. the druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhuem, fever
sores, tetter. chapped hands, chilblands,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect sa,i5fac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box, at II. ID. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

The divorce cases in Lane county,
Oregon, for 1885, outnumbered the list
of marriages twelve to one, according 10
a San Francisco exchange.
The butcher bird, small spotted
bird, resembling the common mocking
bird, is the foe of the domestic canarics
on the Pacific coast, and destroys vast
numbers of them.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

There is no great difference be-
tween the average young lady possessed
of musical education and the squeak
ing toy. They both have to be pressed
70 ing.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

-"IIave used Dr. Thomas Eclectric
Oil for Group and colds and declare it a
positive cure" Contributed by VIM.
Kay, $40 Plymouth avenue, Buffalo,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-01-30

Pop Porous PldS.ers are sold by all
druggists and country merchants. The
best in the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
Bursting "Water-Backs."

GoOd housekeeping.
There is one danger to which hot-water APP
paratus. of all kinds, is subject and that is the
bursting of the water back in winter time One
frequently encounters in newspapers accounts of
such explosions, which often the cause of
serious injuries to the kitchen servants or. at
least, of damage to property Such accidents
are liable to occur whether boiler is supplied
from direct pressure or from a tank, and they
can be prevented only by some intelligent care
on the part of the householder. The reason of
such an explosion, which very often causes the
entire destruction of the cooking range is very
simple If the kitchen fire is allowed to go out
on a very cold night particularly if the kitchen
is much exposed, the water in the water back
and the connecting pipes may freeze Ii the FIRE
is lighted in the morning, steam is generated in
the waterback. and inasmuch as the circulation
is interrupted and the steam has exit from
which to escape, powerful pressure is exerted
upon the water-back until it finally explodes
with great violence. 1t should be understood
that neither vacuum safety valve nor the ex-
pansion pipe of the tank-supply system render
the system free from the danger of this accident.
The only sure way to prevent the occurrence of
such disaster is to keep on cold nights, FIRE
going in the range, as to maintain the circula-
ton of water through the water back. If the
fire should accidentally or carelessly be allowed
to go out in the winter time, it may be a wise
precaution to ascertain in the morning, before
lighting fire, if the water is frozen in the con-
Meeting pipes between the boiler and the water
back.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
Where the Pens Go.
Detroit Free Press.

DetrolC Free Press.
1T wasn't three days ago that put three pen
holders and three blotting pads on this desk, and
not one is to be found, now" 1t was postofice
official, and he referred to the wrting-desk in
the corridor What became of emp asked the
reporter Stolen" "You don't mean to say that
we have people mean enough to steal half-pen-
of it a week" who are the thieves" "Women
mostly. And when it isn't woman it's bust
ness man. Now. I'm going to stock up the desk
again, and you hang around here for awhile and
see what you can see" Three penholders
each supplied with a new pen, aud three
fresh pads of blotting paper were laid
out and the watcher took his seat on the
window sill. In about five minutes young
man with brisk air rushed up to the desk
directed postal card, and knocked one of the
penholders off on the floor as he rushed off. The
second conner was also man. and he picked up
the pen, directed letter with it, gave quick
glance around him and pocketed of the
blotters The third was a woman, who
put on her glasses wrote a postal,
and coolly pocketed a penholder.
Then a boy lounged up and stole another; and
between two business men who used the other
only one penhoder and one blotter. After seven
eight people had used them, woman with
widows weeds on directed mourning envelope,
stamped it and rolled the penholder up in the
pad and pocketed both, regardless of who might
be watching. She was not yet out of the build
ing when man rushed up to the desk, found
nothing to write with, and pounded the walnut
with his fist and growled out, I'll be hanged if
wouldn't like to twist that postmasters neck!
This shows how little care public official has
for the convenience of the public!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
General Butler Gives an Object Lesson.

Washington Critic.
General Butler, we are told, created sensa,
ton in the Supreme Court yesterday. He was
counsel in a case which involved the infringe
ment of patent for skirt protector A skirt
protector is arrangement fastened to and ex-
tending below the bottom of ladies' dresses, its
object being to protect the dress from moisture
and dirt. Knowing that the august members of
the court were not as familiar with the wearing
apparel Of the opposite sex he, General But
Ter gave them a few object lessons on the sub
ject He pulled out of box before him num-
Der of dolls. gaudily dressed in silk and satin.
To the dresses of some of these dolls was at
tached the skirt protector, while the dresses Of
others were devoid Of protection. General But
Ter, who was on the side Of the pantentee ex
planned the beauties and utility of the device.
and handled his dolls like one who was used to
the business. He tenderly passed them up to
the bench now and then for the closer inspection
of the judges, and it was with pain that he noted
that those gentlemen knew very little about in
fants, for they frequently held the imitation ar
tice upside down. to the great surprise and in
dignation of those articles and a somewhat
elaborate exposure of their lingerie. 1t was with
a sigh of relief that he took his dolls back after
they had been thus rndely manipulated by this
court. But he did not lose his temper, probably
rejecting that man was not expected to know
as much about babies as widow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
A STORY OF SOME KISSES.
How Self-Contained Apollo Put Two Femi-
nine Adorers to Shame.

How Self-Contsined Apollo Put Two Femi-
nine Adorers to Shame.
Berlin Tagblatt.
One of our most eminent stage heroes was
travelling by train in Switzerland a few weeks
aso. Opposite him sat couple of handsome
you,g ladies, who not only fairly stared him out
of coun. .enance, but made him the topic of their
whispered conversation. Flattered at first by
this delicate tention, the actor good -humoredly
submitted to it. cut in the long run he began to
grow tired of ''this sort of thing" and
determined to put SOL TO IT. Wnen IN
the tunnel before reachlL, Lausanne ne
imprinted few audible kisses Oh ehe oaeS
of his hand After the train emerged l.om the
tunnel the actor sat calm and impassive IS II
nothing had happened, while the ladies first
stared at each other and then began a series of
mutual recriminations on the enormty of their
conduct in taking such liberties with the hero of
the foot-lgnts. OF course, each blamed the
other. and the dispute lasted until the train
stopped at Lausanne. Before leaving the car
the actor bowed to the ladies' hat in hand and
said: Ladies', the great attention you bestowed
on me during the journey makes me naturally
anxious to learn which of you gave me in the
tunnel so striking proof of your affection" He
did not wait for reply, but left the ladies to
their reflections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
A Great Nascent American Empire.


was talking yesterday to Mr.. Joseph Nimmo,
who has been on the commission upon the line Of
the Northern Pacific railroad to look at the re-
sources of the country there He told me that
there would be a huge empire in the West, reach
ing from western Dakota to the Rocky mount
aims. and covering Wyoming Territory and a
part of Montana. He says that agriculture out
there will be under entirely novel conditions.
There is plenty of water to put on the soil by
irrigating organization. and this water will be
more reliable than the rains in the East, because
it will never disappear. and can be thoroughly
regulated, but it cannot be provided by the indi-
vidual farmer. and must be let to him with water
rates Capital will find its highest and best form
of investment there, but the nature of the agri-
culture will be different from the individualism
of the East. At the present time the country is
full OF cattle in the midst of winter, who are
, keeping themselves warm by filling their bellies.
The country on the Northern Pacific is rather
milder in climate than the high knoblands on
the Union Pacific railroad. Its elevation is
lower as can be proved by steamers going as far
up Fort Benton, on the Missouri river. Mr..
Nimmo thinks that this interior of the United
States, brought to perfection by engineering
skill and applied capital. will support enormous
multitudes of men and make populous States.
He has obtained all the data to make report
upon the subject
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
Law Students in Washington.
in Atlanta Constitution.

Letter III Atlanta constitution.
Of late years, elerkships under the govern
ment have been considerably sought after by col
lege graduates and other ambitious young men.
The impression seems to prevail that man can
hold one of these positions, earn good salary.
and. at the same time, pursue his studies in
some one of the professional schools To-
Gated here. So he can; but he will read more
law in one year in a lawyers Office than he will
in three while he is in one of these
departments The chances, moreover, are that
the law studied here will never be of practical
benefit to him; for there is not one man in
twenty who ever voluntarily leaves the easy,
well-paid life in the departments to practice
the law which his clerkship gave him the oppor-
tunity of learning. The half dozen law and
medical colleges here all hold their sessions at
night Their patronage consists almost entirely
of government clerks. Every summer couple
of hundred men are graduated from these insti-
tutions. Occasionally one of these will rent an
Office and put out his single in the hope Of gain
ing sufficient practice to enable him to resign.
But the fact that his presence is required in the
department during the business hours of the day
conflicts invariably with his professional sue
cess The enervating influences of life in one
of these departments will soon quell the strong
est ambition, and make q man wholly content
with the ills he has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
The whitney Mansion.
Washing ton Lette


Secretary Whitney has made the old Freling-
huvsen mansion one of the most beautiful houses
in Washington. By a judicious expenditure of
something like 800. 900 he has so transformed
its interior that It's oldest friends scarcely recog
nize it The old drawing-rooms, which used to
be considered large, now seem mere ante rooms
to the large bali ROOM" which is ordinarily
simply large drawing-room. Nothing could be
more tasteful than the decorations of this room.
AS q whole and in detail it satisfies the sense of
beauty. It is IS feet wide and so feet long and
should think % or 80 feet high The floor is made of
inlaid woods of light color, and the rounded cell
ing resembles hammered gold. At the further
end Of the room is a great, old-fashioned fire.
place, with quaint andlrons and dainty corner
sets. The walls are hung with dark red tapestry
under golden frieze of chaste and graceful de-
sign. Rare paintings are we'll set forth by the
dark tapestry on which they hang At one side
of the room is a deep bow window. in whose re-
cess is platform for the musicians, with Pc
cularly graceful railing in front. All around
the sides of the room runs the "chaperone's
bench" covered with a cushion of crushed
strawberry velvet Ordinarily the floor is COW
cred with rugs, aud fine tables and chairs are
scattered about. Withal it has a very homelike
air. The reputation of the mansion for hospital
itv will be moro than maintained under this ad
ministration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
Why Bavaria's King Shuns Humanity.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
King Louis has done some commemorate things
during his reign, and is not 80 entirely bad as
some would make him out His eccentrcities
cannot be defended, but some of them may be
excused. An event not generally known in this
country occurred, when he was yet comparative
ly young man. that has cast its shadow along
his entire life. How many of those actions
which have tended to estrange him from his peo-
pie and called for criticism may be attributed to
this early catastrophe-for it can hardly be
classed as less-it is impossible to tell.
At the time of which we speak, King Louis
was betrothed to princess of Bavaria distant
cousin. She was an attractive young girl, and
everything looked bright for the future of the
royal couple The brideelect was sister to the
present Empress of Austria, and her brother
none other than the present Duke of Bavaria,
who as physician and philanthropist, has Sc
cured world wide reputation. The day for the
nuptials approached. and great preparations
were being made for the same when everything
was brought to a sudden stop by shocking dis
closure. The royal bride-elect had been init
mate with court photographer, by the name Of
Haufstaengel and was about to become a
mother The shock was great to all concerned,
and the King was changed man from that
date. The sweetness of life was made bitter
acid and he turned his back upon his race. His
confidence in humanity had been broken. In
the light Of this story much may be excused in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
His First Financial Transaction.

Wall street News
B. K. Jamison, the Philadelphia banker, re-
Gently said did l ever tell you about my first
financial transaction of importance? No2 Well.
1t took place in my native town in Indiana
county. was a little shaver of about five and
one day importuned my father for some money
with which to buy some candy. He was talking
with a gentleman at the time, but he put his
hand in his pocket and pulled out a dime, giving
it to me with the injunction to spend but half of
it and to bring the other half home took the
money, but how to obey puzzled me. / walked
along cogitating over the matter until / arrived
in front of tinsmith's. when bright idea
struck me. Entering boldly in, for l knew the
tinsmith. / as boldly demanded that he cut my
ten pence in two pieces. He inquired the reason
for my strange request, and when told him he
laughingly told me that could have it halved at
the candy store without any cutting. Ashamed
to ask there for the accommodation desired, l
invested it all in candy, and then told my father
the difficulty had experienced in carrying out
his instructions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
HIS LAST CIGAR.

How Hon. Chauncey M. Depew Stopped
Smoking Dozen Years Ago.
Albany Evening Journal.
That genial humorist, able lawyer, adroit poll
tican and eloquent speaker, the Hon. Chauncey
NJ. Depew was in Albany yesterday, attending
the meeting of the New York Central stockhold-
ers. Meeting a friend, the tender of a cigar to
Mr.. Depew recalled an interesting "reminiscences
which we give in Mr. Depews words. Said he:
II was confirmed smoker. smoking twenty
cigars a day, up to about a dozen years ago,
when I gave up the habit. l now do not use
tobacco. Twelve or thirteen years ago found
myself suffering from Indigestion, with wakeful
ats at night, nervousness, and inability to sub
NIT to much mental strain. was in the city Of
Albany one day, and bought a twenty five cent
Partaga. was walking up Broadway, and at
the corner of State street took the cigar out of
my mouth and looked at it. had smoked about
half an inch Of it. A thought struck me. had
been reading a German savant's book on the
unhealthfulness of the use of tobacco. looked
at my cigar and said: You are responsible for this
mischief l threw that Partaga into the gutter.
and resolved not to smoke again. For six months
Isuffered the torments of the damned. l wanted
to smoke, but resolutely refused. My appe
tite, meanwhile, was growing better. my sleep
was growing sounder. and could do more work.
/ did not smoke up to two or three years ago.
After had worked for seventeen hours continu-
ously, one day. late at night l thought would
try cigar as soothing influence. l lit cigar.
1t was delicious / enjoyed the aroma of the
smoke and the pleasure of the cigar more than l
can say. The next day smoked four cigars.
and the next two. l found the use of tobacco
was affecting my physical system, and stopped
it entirely, and have not commenced again, and
probably never shall"
Mr.. Depew's genial face his merry laugh. and
his vigorous appetite drive away any suspicion
one might entertain that he ever was victim of
dyspepsia its common parent the tobacco
habit Mr.. Depew. we believe. is the only
American of note. excepting General Grant, who
break off smoking at moments warning and
without moments hesitation or delay. Only
an inveterate smoker, who has had the expe-
rence appreciate the grit required to success
fully pass through it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-24
The American Ballet.
New York Journal.

new lOrk journal.
Then the ballet came bouncing in. In the
front row were the pupils of the American Bal
let School. The great North American heart Of
the audience bounded with overwhelming
sense of the national pride when the twelve
pupils came galloping down toward the foot
lights like so many frisky young colts Most
of them were in the vicinity of fifteen years old.
and they were longitudinally vast. In the mat
ter of breadth they were not worth considering
seriously. They stood in two neat and correct
little rows, and burst into twelve queer lit
tie smiles that looked like twelve infantils
copies of the dear and familiar old ballet-giH
smile. which has haunted mankind for decades
Then they placed their twenty four arms akimbo.
and at beat of the leaders baton their white
boots began to fly about in the most reckless and
astonishing manner. The boots or slippers
seemed to have no connection whatever with the
enthusiastic young girls but bobbed about in
the air as though quite unacquanted with their
owners. After it had danced its little dance and
been overwhelmed with applause. the school
courtesied joyously out of sight. and the pro-
fessional ballet came dancing down. There was
q great deal of expert dancing. but the specta-
tors missed the 1.-the. lissome and coy finging
about of slippers which characterized the dancing
of the pupils.