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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

TOR SALE-REDUCED TO N,ooo-A MAG
y NIFICENT brick residence, in Duquesne
attic rooms, reception hall, bath room, W. c.
stationary washstands, parlor and hall finished In
hard wood, natural gas beautiful lot, 76xl25:
this bargain on easy terms. BLACK & BAIRD,
95 Fourth avenue. 2I-154. oc20-lH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

TOR sALELsS 590-FARRAGUT ST., NEAR
II Hiland or Stanton aves., E. E., new p
story modern style frame dwelling, rooms, hall,
bath. inside shutters and VIC, range both gases,
slate mantels, tile hearth, slate roof etc. lot
F5x26s to 50foot street; this property will be sold
at very low figure on account Of ill-health of the
owner; terms easy. SAMUEL W. BLACK s.
CO., SO Fourth ave. oc22-S6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
FOR SAIE-LOTs.

City Lors
LNOR SALE-ELEGANT LARGE BUILDING
Il lot on Forty-ffth ST., near Butler st. cheap,
on your own terms. w. W. MCNEILL q BRO,
los Fourth ave. oc20-75-TTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

l. Federal ST.. Allegheny at trustees sale by
direction of Orphans Court. On Thursday Oct.
"a, at O'Clock, will be sold on the premises, in
lots to suit purchasers that piece of valuable real
estate belonging to the estate of the late Martha
Mcdonald smith, fronting 14S feet on the north
side of Lacock st. by 100 feet deep to street ad-
jacent to West Penn Railroad; very eligible prop
erty for manufacturing purposes; terms. one
fourth cash and balance In three yearly payments.
A. LEGGATE SON, Auctioneers. ocl6-H
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
Suburban Residences.

ENOR SALE-AT WILLIAMSBURG. BRICK
Il house of II rooms, with one acre of ground;
beautiful site: 8 minutes from STA; will be sold
cheap and on easy terms. W. E. HAMNE EFT, 4e4
Smithfeld st. oc2S-23
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

ENOR SALE-ONE DAILY THREE-BARREL
l. rifle and shotgun, Il gauge, new; can be seen
at J0HNSTUN'S GUNSTORE. or ONCE Of NJ.
JACOB, Architect, Sixth and Grant street: cheap
for cash. Oc24-74
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24
Situations.

Partners.
"ANTED-A PARTN NER-oR WILL SELL
w entire interest in one of the Oldest and best
equipped printing binding, lithograph, station
cry and stereotype business west OF Chicago: out
1T inventories S30 600, and is doing large bank,
county an d railroad business. For full particu-
lars address PUBLISHER, care of S. q. Beck
with, Tri bune Building. New York City.
oc22-66-TTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

Financial.
"ANTED - MORTGAGES on IMPROVED
w city property. in large or small amounts. See
W. A. HEBRON & SONS, 80 Fourth ave.
ocl-96-TTS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-24

"ANTED-AGENTST TO SELL THE PINLESS
w clothes line; the only line ever invented that
holds the clothes without pins; perfect success;
patent recently Issued; sold only by agents. to
whom the exclusive right is given: on receipt of
50 cents we will send sample line by mail; also
circulars price list and terms to agents; secure
your territory at once. Address WORCESTER
PINLESS CLOTHES LINE CO., II Hermon St.,
Worcester Mass. oc24-Sl-ws
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
RAILROADS OF rHE WoRLr

In 1855 there were l2,S82 miles in Canada.
In 1855 there were l59,726 miles in the
United States
Finland has ,0G2 France has 2l,2lO. Ger
many has 25,O74.
Mexico has 1850 miles Newfoundland has
90. Barbados has "a
Luxemburg has 249 The Netherlands has
1,520. Norway has 972
Mauritius has %, Namaqualand has 95
Natal has 2l7. Tunis bas 25s
Jamaica has g. Nicaragua has 99 Sal
vador has % Trinidad has 81.
Costa Rica has 10 Cuba has $50. Guate
mala has 1872 Honduras has 60.
Great Britain and Ireland has 1853
Greece has 375. Italy has 1916.
Portugal has LIS Roumania has ,525
Russia has 1928 Seryia has 800.
Spain has 5,77l. Sweden has 1850. Swift
zerland has 1879. Turkey has 4sS.
Ceylon has lsl. China has A. India ha.
IS, 157 Japan has so. Java has GS7.
The Argentine Republic has 4, l50, Bolivia
has 81 Brazil has 5,2Sl. Chill has 1,61O
Tasmania has sls Victoria has 1919
"N9eSiH @A"7' '''i'' i-s'' 80 AAN"''ii las "-'
Columbia has 17S. Guiana has 2l Para
quay has 49, Peru has l,612 Uruguay ha.
3i3
Austria Hungary has l5,05O. Belgium hai
2,75G. Bulgaria has 42s Denmark has
1,5O4
New South Wales has 2,Osl New Zealand
has 1,s40. Queensland has l,765. South Aus
tralia has ,420
The Philippines have 10 Turkey in Asia
has 400. Algeria Q'rench) has 1,554. Cape col
ony has l,7J8 Egypt has ,210
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
LITERARY MARRIAGES.

J. Wells Champney illustrates his wife,
books
Stevenson accepted his wife's assistance in
one OF his volumes.
e. H. Blashield, the artist, writes maga-
zine articles in company with his wife.
DR.. Mary Putnam jacob and her husband
have been in the past somewhat closely asso-
ciated in medical writings.
Joseph and Mary Robbins Pennell travel
together in quest Of literary material, she
writing while be furnishes the illustrations.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps collaboration in
novel writing with her husband, the Rev.
Herbert d. Ward, adds another to the few
examples Of literary partnership in the CON
Jugal relation.
a wicked practical joker AT oouun pay, L.
l., has been amusing himself lately 10y throw
ing large rubber don from "a wharf into tn,
water in the hope OF gerting people TO go t
the rescue of the supposed drowning infant
A number Of volunteer life savers have beer
already caught by the trick, and swear to gel
even with the originator Of it,
The petrifled body If a woman was un
earthed in the cellar Of tlie old African Meth
odist church, Sixth ard Lombard streets
Philadelphia, by workmcn who are tearing
down the building. The body was in a coffin
which was inclo,e,l in a lead iinad box. It is
In perfect state of pie-sryatign, and is sup
posed 10 have been buried over 100 years.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Grecian shoes were peculiar IN reaching TO
the middle Of the legs
The present fashion of shoes was introduced
into England in 1893.
In the Ninth and Tenth centuries the great
est princes OF Europe wore wooden shoes.
Slippers were in use before Shakespeare
time, and were originally made rights" and
"leftsn
Shoes among the Jews were made Of eath-
er, linen, rush or wood; soldiers shoes We're
sometimes made OF brass or iron.
Black shoes were worn by ordinary citi-
zens, white ones by women, WLi.e red ones
were sometimes worn by ladies, and purple
ones by coxeombs.
In the reign of Richard II they were Of
such absurd length as TO require TO be sup
ported by being tied to the knees with chains,
sometimes Of gold and silver
In 1863 the English parliament took the
matter in hand, aud passed an act forbid
ding shoes with spikes more than two inches
in length being worn and manufactured.
In the reign OF William Rufus of England,
in the Eleventh century, great beau, Rob
ert, tile Horned used shoes with sharp
points, stuffed with TOW AID twisted like
rams horns.
The Romans made use of two kinds Of
shoes-the solea, or sandal, which covered
the sole of the foot and was worn at home
and in company, and the calceus, which COW
cred the whole foot and was always worn
with the toga When person went abroad
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

II on the right side and lower part ofthe
diaphragm, though plaYmlly meant and de
livered. is calculated TO evoke profanity from a
chapng whose liver is out Of order WHOM that
region is sore and congested, uokes seems dond,
lsh. Look al a mans countenanee ere you prod
him undCr the ribs. II his skin and eyoballs
have a shallow tlnge you may infer also that
his tongue Is furred, his breath apt 10 be sour,
that he has pain not only beneath his ribs, but
also under tho right shoulderblahe. Also. that
his bowels are irregular and his digestion im-
paired. Instead ofmakng iorose demOnstra-
lion on HE TihF, recommend him 70 take and
steadily persist IN taking, hostcttcr's stomach
Bitters, the finest anti bilious and alterauve
medicire eNtant Incompatible Is it, also, toI
dyspepsia, rhcumniism, nervousness, kidney
trouble, and fever and ague.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
A wnmnn,a niscnverr

"Another wonderful discovery has been made
and that too by n lady of this county Disease
fastened its clutches upon her and for seven
years she stood its seyerest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death seemed i'm.
minent. For three months she coughed incess
antly and could not sleep. She bought OF us q
bot lie of DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption and was so much relieved on taking
first dose that she slept all night and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name
is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus write w. G. Han
rick & Co, of Shelby, n. G. Get trial bottle a
REBER'S Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

In Germany brothers kiss each other
every time they meet.
Germans consider it an act Of pollteness
10 kiss a ladY's hand.
The queen of England makes her own
tea when travelling.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine in the pc
culiar wav in which the proprietor OF
Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does
is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all
druggists to give all those who call for it a
sample bottle free, that they may try it be
fore purchasing. The large bottles are SOC
and $l.00. We certainly would advise a
trial. 1t may save you from consumption.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Consumptrons surely Cured.

ToTHE EDIroR-Please inform yourread-
ers that / have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per
manently cured. l shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy free TO any Of
your readers who have consumption If they
will send me their. express and postofllcC
address. Respectfully, T. A. Slocnm, NJ. c..
1S1 Pearl ST.. New York.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Are women; their delicate organizations
being particularly susceptible to deronge-
ment and disease. DIR. Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy, of kondout, N. Y, puriies the
blood, invigorates the system and fortiiies
it against the disease incident to age, eli
mate and season. 1t is the best medicine in
he world. Keep it in your house for your
hildren's sake, as well as for your owr.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
A Tremendoua sensntion.

The burning offs Mississippi River steam
boat causes considerable excitement in New
Orleans, fast think Of the astonishment which
ing Dyspepsia, BiliOusncss, Indigestion and
Constipation, don't fail to try II. Trial bottles
free
when people suffer pain they want TO be cured
and quickly too, nothing equals Red Flag on
for all pain. Price rs cents, Al T, ID. Thomas
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Alleged American Fun.
Stuart Robson dwells at Cohassct during
the summer months.


The BEST Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains corns and all skin
ernbtions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by REBER druggist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Over 60 people We're forced to leave their
homes yesterday to call for a free trial pack
age of Lanes Family Medicine. If your
blood is bad, your liyes and kidneys out of
order if you are constipated and have head
ache and an unsightly complexion, don't fail
to call on any druggist to-day for free
sample of this grand remedy. The ladies
praise it. Everyone likes it. Large sized
package 80 cents.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
NV wife Said

to me last night. How much do you sup
pose we have paid out for doctors ant
medicine in the last year? tod her did
not know. To doctors haye paid nothing
and five dollars worth of Sulphur Bitter
has kpt health in our family
B l.. Andrews, IL Bowdoin stree Boston.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
NJ. PA New Principle.

A great physician has discovered that
the true way to act on the liver stomach,
bowels, ate. is through their nerves
Miles Pills the smallest and mildest
Samples free at Biery's or Thomas drug
store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
-, o,,,,,,,,;nr q uTvonoelinoU orlivf

The engraving Evangeline" arrived
safely on the oath Of December, making
is seem like Christmas gilt. Trusting
ohat Ideal Tooth Powder may flourish
remain, yours respectfully, Elois Ear
nest, Denver. Col. One of these engray
ings without advertising Oh it worth s
retail is given with each two % cent lot
ties of Ideal Tooth Powder.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.

Nine PATHS farewell concert tour is once
more announced.
Sarah Bernhardt is at work on bust OF
her late husband.
Mrs. j. Redding, editor of The Art journal,
is an expert bicycle rider.
The new Duchess of Marlborough has gone
in extensively for dog raising.
Nine. Louise Leclaise recently climbed
Mount Pelvoux, in the French Alps.
Mrs. E. L. Davenport, once star actress,
is now teaching pupils for the stage at Boston.
George Sands daughter Solage, widow OF
the sculptor Clessinger, is still living near
Nohant.
Mrs Mona Card, who started the SIS Mar
riage Failurel" business, has been studying
Buddhism.
Mrs. Jane G.. Austin has written a New
England novel, which she calls "Standish OF
Standish.n
Jean Ingelow has written some recollections
of her childhood, which she thinks of publish
ing in the United States.
Miss Isabella Bird, the dauntless English
traveller in out-of-the-way countries, was re
Gently married to bishop.
Nile. Catani, the newly appointed professor
of general pathology in Bologna, has begun a
course of free lectures on bacteriology
The late Miss Amy Levy probably worked
herself to death. She began publishing at lG
years of age, and at q had become volu-
minous author
Violet Cameron, the well known burlesque
actress, is now singing in concert halls. She
has, it is unlSindly remarked, become herself
''a little faded flower"
Amelie Rlves Chanler says the cause Of her
abandoning literature was the fact that croft.
cisn has been brought into disrepute by a
large number of female writers.
''Ouidan has decided TO give up novel writ.
ing. She feels that she is growing old and Is
anxious to quit literature before her admirers
begin to detect weakness in her pen.
The five girls of Boston to whom Mrs. Louise
Chandler Moulton dedicates her volume OF
short stories are: Miss Augusta G. Winthrop,
Miss Quincy, Miss Allen, Miss Rose Hollings.
worth and Miss Lang.
Miss Kate Corey, NJ d., a graduate of the
| University of Michigan, has recently been ad-
! mitted TO honorary membership in the lndi-
ana Medical society the first time, it is stated,
this recognition has been extended there 10 a
woman
Archduchess Stephanie, the widow OF
Crown Prince Rudolph OF Austria, is living IN
strict retirement at Ischl Her suite consists
of lady in waiting, lady's maid, courier
and two footmen, Her carriages are simple
and without crests, and drawn by two horses.
! Mrs. BuTnett's purchase of place in Sur
rey does not mean that she viii forsake her
adopted country, but merely that when she
reVisits her native land she wants to live in a
home of her own and not to be dependent
upon the variable hospitality of English
| hotels.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

After vainly trying all the yaridus remedies
recommended for the troubles Of teething, Dr
Bulls BABY syrup gave magical relief, said
our nelghbOr.
Most machinery must have periods Of abso-
Lutte rest for examination and repairs. Bkt the
great organs Of the body, the stomach, the liver
kept in perfect order by the use of Laxador.
Price rs cents.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Either Of the following engravings,
Evangeline," " Bayard," -" Monarch OF
the Glen" or "The First Step" without
advertising on them, size 70 "a inches,
given with one so cent or two 20 cent
bottles of Ideal Tooth Powder. These
are not cheap Autographs, but works OF
art. A. d. Bowman, Dentist, Nicholia,,
Idaho. says, am using your Ideal Tooth
Powder, and find it superior to all Others
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Cnre Yonrself.

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, 100 pages, elegant
colored plates, will be sent you on receipt
of three 2-cent stamps to pay postage. Adj
dress A. p. Ordway g. Co., Boston, Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

1t is said that lad of twelve and
man six feet and seven inches in height
play in the same band at Eastmauyille,
Mich,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Ribbon toques are new. They are IN the
long English shape, two kinds of ribbon
being used.
A carp lives hundred years.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Do you suffer with catarrh? You can be
cured if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier. Sold by all druggists
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Dark green bengaline is used for street
costumes.
Lace is the favorite trimming for even
ing dresses.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Beware, as the potter said :othe clay.
The great New York Orange riot OF
cured on July IL, 1871.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

Yoa can always find the latest craze at
any well conducted insane asylum.
The last vestige of snow has disap-
peared off Mount Rose, Col, for the first
time within the knowledge of the white
settlers.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

A Chicago real estate agent smokes out
Objectionable tenants instead of employing
the sheriff.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

A monkey in the Geological Gardens at
London, has been taught to count up to
five
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

The newest idea in christening ships is
to scatter roses over the bow instead ol
breaking bottle of wine.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Feather boas are more popular than

ever.
Green retains its place as the fayorite
color.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

A Cadizl cat tried 20 kill a three foot
blacksnake. She didn't succeed, but was
choked TO death in the attempt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

The newest French toques are round in
shape,
A great many black hats and bonnets are
worn.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26

The total number of Moravians is 10,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-10-26
Either of the FOLLOWING engravin

Not a political heeler-The shoemaker
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One Dollar.

Liberal discount allowed 10 pOsfmasters.
agents and clubs. Sample copies naiicd me-
Address an orders 10 RICHARD K. FOX.
m. so-s9 fRANKLIS SQUARE, \. !.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-06-14

Services were held at Fredericksburg, Va,
under the auspices of Phil Kearney
Post No. TO- G. A. r, of Rich
mOnd. There was a large attendance
At the cemetery, Commander Burr of Phil
Kearney Post, called the assembly TO order
General S. Burdette, of Washington Post
Commander-in-Chief G.. a. r, was the
orator. and General Edar Allen, Past Junior
Fice-COmmander-in-Ch Chief, the poet of the
occasion
The decoration of graves was under the di-
rection Of Meade Post, 6. A R., of Annapolis
Md. The procession formed at 100 P. NJ,
and was composed of the Naval Academy
band, the Marine Guard from the Naval
Academy, the Governors Guards of
annapolis, and Meade Post, G. A r
The 'Rivouac of the Dead" was recited at the
cemetery The procession proceeded trsU to
the National Cemetery and then to the Naval
Cemetery, strewing the graves of the dead
with flowers.
Decoration Day was observed with patri-
otto enthusiasm in Baltimore. The different
cemeteries were visited by the Grand Army
posts. At the National Cemetery, London
Park, the procession entered the gates amid
the strains of martial music and the
booming of minute guns. The national salute
was fired by guns from Fort McHenry. The
grafton was delivered by the Hon. George G.
Hazeton of Washington. The exercises
closed with streWing flowers and an artillery
salute.
The G. A r. post and the Confederate
Veterans united in decorating the graves Of
Federal and Confederate dead at Birmlng-
ham, Ala.
Thirty-six Grand Army posts of Philadei-
phia decorated the graves in ninetv-elght
cemeteries located in the city and adjoining
counties. A number of Philadelphia com
rades also left the city to attend the ceremO-
MES at the graves of General Grant in New
York, General Mcclellan in Trenton, General
Reynolds III Lancaster and General Hancock
III NOrristOwn. The most interesting decOra-
ton ceremonies we're at Laurel Cemetery,
where George Meade Post assisted by
Lafayette Post No. 100, of New York, and
was accompanied to the cemetery by many
prominent invited guests, the most notable OF
whom was General VIM. T. Sherman.
Decoration Day was duly observed by
American ladies in the City of Mexico,
who went to the United States Gene
terry provided with an abundance of
flowers and decorated the soldiers mOnu,
ment. A floral flag was placed over the monu.
ment marking the graves of soldiers who fell
terry by United States Minister Ryan. At
the banquet in the evening General Frisbie
and Minister Ryan both made speeches.
Congressman Mckinley made a speech be-
fore the Grand Army of the Republic at the
Metropolitan Opera House in New York city.
Memorial Day was observed at Gettysburg
in the usual manner. At 9 o'clock the col
ored school children decorated the graves
of their soldiers with appropriate exercises
with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Mcknight Pres
ident of Pennsylvania College. John NJ
| krauth Esq, introduced the orator Of the
| day, the Hon Stewart L. Woodford, of
! Brooklyn. His address was very brief, owing
to the disagreeable weather.