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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

"That fellows tOughr
'Yes."
"He'd hold yOu up at nishtr
81 believe it."
"He'd rob your housed"
81 think he would"
"Then why did you give him quar-
terY
The above conversation occurred b.
tween two gentlemen standing on the
corner of Broadway and Fourteenth
street.
"pll tell you why" said the one who
had promptly handed ont the piece Of Gl-
yer when struck" for lodgings money.
'One day two or three years ago was
down on Canal street. A tough looking
chap asked me for money, and not
only refused, but threatened TO have
him arrested. didn't exactly mean it,
but he thought that did, and in his
hurry TO get away he ran in front Of .
big truck team and was knocked down
and run over. The wheel crushed his
hips, and he didn't live over ten minutes
! helped carry him TO the walk, and Tn
telling you straight when say that he
kept his eyes straight on mine until they
closed in death.
There was that in his look which
made me feel contemplate compared TO
aworn, and for the next month it seemed
to me that everybody in New York
looked upon me as worse than . mur-
derer. That man died blaming me for
his death, and I'd have given five hum
dred TO see him live. That's why i
come down whenever I'm struck. and IL
! hadn't but half q dollar on earth I'd
divide It Il called upon New York
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Rebhea of I,n 80.

DR.. Naehtigal. the celebrated African
explorer, was once the guest Of q rich
Hamburg merchant The merchant's
son, q Young man Of somewhat sent.
mental temperament, said that his dear
est wish was to ride across the desert on
the back Of q camel he thought such
ride must be very poetical indeed.
Ny dear young friend" replied the
explorer, ~ can tell you how you can
get partial idea Of what riding a camel
on the desert Of Africa is like. Take Al
office stool, screw 1t up Is high as posi-
bic, and put it into a wagon without any
springsi then seat yourself upon the
stool and have It driven over uneven
and rocky ground during the hottest
weather Of July or August after YOU
have had nothing 10 eat or drink for
twenty-tour hourS. and then you win
get faint idea Of how delightfully Do
etio Il is to ride on q camel IN the Wiid0
Of Africa, London Tit-Bit..
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06
A saIamander Clock.

That a clock would continue to run in
the midst of roaring flames for any
length of time few people would be-
heve, yet that such was the case in the
fire which destroyed the Sycaway villa
near Troy has been proved conclusively.
From the ruins of the building was
taken . small calendar clock. The
hands had stopped at 11;4O o'clock, or
nearly an hour and half after the fire
broke out The calendar dial showed
the hand at Sunday. The clock was de-
Stroyed by the heat and flames beyond
all hope of repair, It must have con-
tinued to run long after the villa was a
blackened ruin. It was found in the
center of a pile of debris.--Albany Ex-
urees
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

Talking about that apology for Q
smoke the Pittsburg stogio reminds me
Of q peculiar experience I had with that
article some yeara ago" said an old time
cigar drummer at the Continental hotel.
II was travelling for . Philsdelphia
house that made q Ane line Of goods
only, and had met only with indifferent
success. Iwss looking forward 10 Pitts-
burg as a kind Of El Dorado, and inn
agined sales Of great magnitude IN the
Smoky City.
II arrived in the evening and immedi
ately started out TO interview the trade.
About the first place struck was pros
porous looking cigar store, but noticed
that among the stock the stogie seemed
to predominant. presented my card Ia
the proprietor. talked up my stock and
firm to him in great shape, but did not
seem to be making any great headway.
The proprietor assured me that he waa
full up, but said he would look over my
samples the following morning IL would
step in. While 1 was talking to him and
endeavoring TO prolong the conversation,
q gentleman walked in who Immediately
impressed me Is being one Of -ths solid
men Of the town. BE had that unmis-
taxable sleek and well fed air Of for.
tunes favorite. Walking up to the
counter he selected four stogies and
lighted one, laid down Ave cent piece
aud walked out.
"'Do you know who that isr asked
the proprietor Of me. replied in the
negative. Why, that's Phipps. Andrew
Carnegie's partner, was the astounding
assertion. was completely habber-
gasted. That was the Iautest and yet
the most convincing argument ever
had to Withstand. Without 9 word ]
closed up my grips and took the next
train out Of town. had come TO the
very natural conclusion that II men
worth SEQ, 100000 took their smokes At
four for Eve did not stand much show
with the plebeiRn smokers. "-PhilAdel-
phia Enquirer.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

The world renowned success Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and their continued popularity
for over third Of q century IS stomachic, Is
greet5 the annual appearance OF HoStetter's
Almanac. This valuable medical treatise Is
published by the HOStetter Company, Pittsburg
Pa, under their own immediate supervision,
employing 60 hands In that department.. They
are running about II months In the year on this
work, and the Issue Of same for 1891 VIII be
more than ten millions, printed In the English
German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish
Holland, Bohemian and Spanish languages
Refer 70 copy OF IL for valuable and interest
Ing reading concerning health, and numerous
testimonials as to the efficacy OF Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, amusement, varied informa
ton, astronomical calculations and chrOnologl
cal items, &C., which can be depended on FOL
correctness. The Almanac for 1891 can be OBJ
tained free Of cost, from druggists and genera
country dealers IN al parts OF the country.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

A lady who prided herself on being
animated" once asked her maid,
MARY, how do I look when am talk
ingS'
''Mostly as If you was awful mad,
num-" was the honest reply.
Three gentlemen stood chatting to-
gether in railway station, and one
chanced to notice two-thirds Of a cigar
cite lying at their feet.
"Ah," said he, 'the lady with whom
he had an appointment came sooner than
he expected. He would never have
lighted it if he had known"
"No," said the second, "that isn't It.
He was only beginner, and he couldn't
stand any more Of it."
II think you are both wrong" put in
the other. "He dropped it by accident,
and was too proud to pick it up"
Each one Of the three was sure that
his conjecture was correct, and they
urged their respective views with some
heat and animation. At a short distance
from them stood two boys, one Of whom
had been intently watching the group.
"Bill," said he to his friend, ''look at
them three gents fghtin' over bit Of
cigarette. The big un found it fust, but
the others were on him afore he could
grab it. Youths Companion.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

A singular phenomenon of the light
ming fash is that its chief effects are OBJ
Servable only ct the points Of its en-,
trance and exit. Thus fash which en-,
tered school room injured only the
first and last child on the form, thcas
between escaping unhurt. The most
effective treatment Of lameness and Other
ailments due to lightning Is the applica,
hon alternately to the head, trunk and
limbs Of large horseshoe magnet. II
case Of quite recent STROKE the clothins
should be untastened, the patient laid
with the head high and quietness and
tresh air should be secured. II con,
seriousness does not return, the head
should be exposed to . stream Of cold
water.-PhiladelphiA Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

One OF the district messsngoE boys IN
dertook q novel task Sunday afteEnoon.
he was called TO Franklin street houss,
where he found q woman with baby.
al am going 70 take baby to the park koI
an airing" she said. ''My maid has gcns
home sick, and want you 10 90 with
me TO carry the baby. You can do a
well enough If you only think 80" Tha
boy did not think 30 ct all. but be had
no way out Of it, and for three houEs ha
bore the infant until hO feared that hia
arms would come ont Of their socketa.
Don't gimme no moro calls b that
house." he said. when he reported a
headquarters. 81 couldn' stan two tiEasa
O. that. ."-Buhalo Courier.
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oreat Worl.. Of Eurons.

One Of the most remarkable works Of
the kind constructed in modern times is
the aqueduct bridge of Maintenon,
erected for the purpose Of conveying
water from the river Eure to Versailles.
It consists Of three rows Of arches, one
above another, and Is 200 feet high by
6ye-dxths Of q mile in length. The con.
duit that supplies Marseilles with the
water Of the Durance is about sixty
miles in length, and one Of its aqueduct
bridges is 969 feet high. The length Of
tho conduit which brings water from
Kaiserbrunn to Vienna is fifty-six and a
half miles, but the tallest Of its aqueduct
bridges is only about 96 feet. The main
Paris aqueduct is q little over no miles
long, and, with ita subsidiary conduits,
compelled the construction Of seventeen
bridges. New York Ledger.
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DEATH OPPOSED

Death stately came 70 young man and said.
'ff thou vert dead
What matherf' Tho young man replied
''sse my young brida.
Who's nfs were al ono hlackners n died
Ny land requires mo; and the worlds self too,
Mcthinlrs. wOald miss some thinga that can d. '
7hsn Doath IN acorn this only said
'Be dead"
And 20 be was And soon anothor's hand
Mnde rich his land.
Tho sun, too Of three Summers had the might
10 bleach the widows hue, light and moro light
Again 10 bridal white.
And nothing soemd 70 miss beneath tho sun
His work undone.
But Death soon met another man whose eye
Was Natures spy,
Who said: 'sForhear thy too triumphant aeorn.
The weakest born
OF all the sons Of mon Il By his birth
Heir Of the Might Eternal and this Earth
L snS'sct 10 him In hts place
Thou leav'st no trace
Thou, the mock Tyrant that men fear aud hate
Grim, aeshleas Fate;
Cold. dark and wormy thing Of loss and tcarsi
Not IN the sspuichcra
Thou dWellest but In my crimsond heart,
Where while it beats We call thee Life. Depart
A name = shadow, Into any guk,
Out Of this world, which 4 nos thipe,
But mine;
Or stayi-because thou art
Only Myself"
William Allingham In New York Tribune.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06
Coming A1oalaeatlona in War raotle..

It is pointed out as one Of the conse-
quences Of the universal introductions
Of smokeless powder which is now immi-
nent, that, as soldiers will have to seek
all possible cover, it will be necessary
to multiply the number Of orderles and
messengers, and the commandsr-in-chief
win have to take his position in the CEN
tire Of action to watch everything and
to be ready 20 modify the original plan
swiftly II needful. The change from
brilliant uniforms to those of soberer
and safer hues win involve such expense
that it is likely to be deferred for a
while. but the glitter of helmets and
bayonets is now so dangerously visible
that already the French minister Of war
has given orders that in the army of the
republic these shall be dulled with
bronEe.-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

rhVnlcianGi. prescriptions hare failed 70 rcaoh
many olool OF rhoumetlm known y have bee
subsequently curo1 By Salvation on. That 10
iho reason vhy the ropulsI voice u practically
unanimous |n ~ iaVols One hoitla Il. uuaaily
1uflciont
Be wise ln iine .and.procpro Or. Buil'a Cough
syrup which always cures coughs and coideiond
rforcnta oonfumption, Price 100 bottle.
HN Nii 4A---.--l--a, rr-------
Two Russian climbers Of NJ Ararat found
imperfect tprsserYstiona minimum thermom-
eter. which was left there lnstyear. II reg
lstered hfty degrees below zero
In New York It is proposed 70 amend the
fury law 80 as TO exempt newspaper men
from jury sevice, The theory is that they
all know two much to be competent jury
men,
Florida provides that there shall be
some space between drinks. Saloons in
that.stato are notl allowed to be closer to
each other than 200 feet.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06
Prof. ALEXANDER BOUDROU

am now u yeras Of age. Was a student Of
Medicine and surgery for seven years under the
famous llr Nelson, and alter ten years hard
study and IN consultation with seven OF the moat
eminent physicians In the city OF PhllOdelDhia
since 1871, nave discovered the cure OF many
sO-called incurahle disease
Il can no longer be doubted that the spine ran
be cured that paralyzed limbs can be restored
TO their natural use. and general debility cured
Congestion of the brain. apOpleXy results Of sun-
stroke ara the worst cases OF rheumatism set
atica, neuralgia, liver complaint, Brightsi dis-
ease OF the kidneys, hin and bone disease. ca.
tarrh. bronchitis. chronic dysentery and ao-
called heart disease and diphterla. all entirely
cured with pure medicines OF my own preDara-
riOn, II used properly as directed
During nine years over l6 900 persons in this
city alone nave used these medicines and are
living witnesses OF their worth All their names
can oe obtained nY calling az the ONCE and lab
oratory or Professor BOudrOu, No. iT2T North
Tenth Street, Philadelphia. / was myself in
lufed ln the spine and paralyzed for seven wears
ana pronounced incurahie by seven OF the-mOse
able physicians and sun eeons of this civ az
now well ana healthy, having cured myself With
Do not listen 20 those preiudieed arainst i'm.
ovement IN medicine and die, when y0u car
saved.
viii not go into practice myself being over
years OF age, but viii sell MY Incidence i
NesiWo eminent physicians connected slth
70 attend % ealiiug az the residences Of the
Come enc. come an sufferers and be restored
health, cured nY these uuro medIclnar ard
-nt see experience and believe f0f V0nrseiVes.
eand Laboratory onen daily lrom Z A. al
30 ANN OF VT 100 uALENANDFN
Aol, nli y. iet1lti "a adllphil, "a
ala 0I.Il1. IT
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

The electrical instrument invented for
avoiding the pain incident to the extFac.
ton Of teeth conaists of adjuatahls
prongs, carrying buttons and connected
with an electrical battery. The buttons
are placed on the face over the nerves
leading from the teeth to the brain, and
circuit is established the moment the
extracting instrument touches the tooth.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

Henry Romohr, who lives near Butler,
vile, o., stepped into z. snideFs gro
Gerry one evening, boasting Of the large
supper he had just eaten, but said hs
didn't have eggs" 80 he bought dozen
and are them, and then half dozen and
ate them. after which he drank pint Of
water and then ate one pound Of candy
lin AL eighteen eggs, one pint Of water
and one pound Of candy In fifteen min
utea, after which he said he felt very
much refreshed.-Cor. Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

This is beyond question the most success.
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold, q
few doses invariably cure the worst cases
Of cough, Group, and Bronchitis, while it's
wonderful success IN tho cure Of Consump.
ticn ls without parallel in the history Of
medicine. Since It's arst discovery 1t has
been sold on q guarantee, test which nc
other medicine can stand. If you have Q
cough we earnestly ask YOU to try II
Price 10 cents, 80 cents, and $1.O0. Il
your lungs are sore, chest or back lame
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold 81
Biery's or Thomas drug stores.
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Franels Wnson.s suocess.

To what do attribute my success in
burleeque operaS Well, imagine that
1t Is principally due to the manner in
which work. like the stage and love
to act. From the moment l appear /
enter with zest into the fun of the per-
Torrance, and the humor is all from the
heart. And what comes from the heart
is always convincing. Francis Wilson
In Kate Fields Washington.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

Ths way that q popular tune pats oui
It's invisible graphing machinery and
anchors itsalf In the mind Il one of tho
psychological mysteries The arlt tina
you hear II you don't eAro-posabiy you
may even b glad you heard Il. Tha
next time there q duh, apprahsnaiyo
throbi then there h . thrill of pain, and
after that en- aeute desire 10 huri ons's
aif into humanity ana oEt1aot gnrs
hom the man who invented it.--Wnlh-
ington Post
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06
chauncsy n. Dspew has talented heels
He is said 70 be a graceful dancer.

'I use Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL freely in
my practice, and recommended in IL cases
Of WhOOping Cough among children, hav.
ing found It more certain to cure that
troublesome disease than any other medi-
cine know Of,"-so says DR.. Bartlett, Of
Concord, Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

tits not always convenient to call physician
for every little ailment. Having Red Flag Oh
In the house YOU have q Physician always AZ
hand; Il kills Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Burns,
Bruises and All Aches and Pains. Price % cts.
There are few things In life Of which we may
be certain, but this Is one Of them, Pan ina
Cough and Consumption Cure has no equal for
Colds, Coughs and Consumption. Price % aud
90 cents at Thomas Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

Ten years ago S1O0, 900 was an unusual
amount for even the wealthy to have In
vested in diamonds. whereas today there
are a number Of families each owning
diamonds to the value Of S50O, 900.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

The man who tells you conAdentially Just
what will cure your cold Is prescribing Kemp''s
Balsam this year. In the preparation OF this
expense Is spared to combine only the best and
purest lngredients. Hold q bottle Of Kemp's
Balsam 20 the light and look through It; notice
the bright. clear look; then compare with other
remedies, Large bottles at all druggists, 90
cents and u. Sample bottle free.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

The most obstinate cases of catarrh are
cured ~ the use Of Ely's Cream Balm, the
only agreeable remeey. 1t is rot liquid.
or sniff, is easily applied into the nostrilis
( For cold In the mead it is magical. 1t
giveo relief at once. Price 50c.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

The floating island In sadawea iaira.
In the town Of Whittingham, Vt, ia ons
OF the most remarkable frsalu Of nature
md one Of the groataei curioSities "a ths
world The ialand containl ever q hun
dPed acres, and q actuany noail upoa
The ~ q ~ vuta
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-12-06

OF buying worthless medicines, and spend,
ing money on quaeK doctors whose only
idea is 70 gull the PnblicY Is it not better
TO buy reliable medicine lite Sulphur Bit
ters9 l think SO, as they cured me of ca
larrh after suffering three yesrs.-F. p
Clark, Manchester.
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There are 1900 kinds Of postage


The transition from long, lingering and pain
ful sickness to robust health marks an epoch In
the life Of the Individual, Such q remarkable
event ID treasured IN the memory aud the agency
whereby the good health das been attained Is
gratefully blessed. Hence It 10 that so much s
heard In praise Of Electric Bitters. So many
feel they owe their restoration TO health, to the
use OF the Great Alternative and Tonic. II you
are troubled with any disease Of kidneys, liver
or stomach, OF long or short standing you will
surely mud relief bY use Of Electric Bitters,
Sold a. SOC. and el.OO per bottle At REBER's
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Crulhsd Gteel-maA0 b crulhing n D
stamp min high oa1bon liaal QnaneAaa
10 cold water from ~ aEeoaigcly hl1h
tamporaturs-i being u1e1 o. 1Etoag
stons. Il q very hard. and ei,sReg -
E ~ .--.--..
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The burning Of Mississippi River Steamboat
causes considerable excitement In New Orleans.
just think Of the astonishment which DR.. Lees
Liver Regulator has caused by curing dyspepsia
biliOusness. indigestion and constipation. Don't
fail 70 try It. Trial bottles free.
When people, suffer pain they want 70 be
cured, aud quickly, too Nothing equals Red
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The BEST SalVe In the world for cuts bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt Iheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblainB corns and all skin
required. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect salts
laction, or money refunded. Price 20 centsper
box. For sale BY RKBKR druggist.
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Constipation,

1T not remedied in season, is liable to
i become habitual and chronic. Dras-
tic purgatives, by weakening the bowels,
confirm, rather than cure, the evil.
Ayers Pills, being mild, effective, and
strengthening in their action, are gener-
ally recommended by the faculty as the
best Of aperients.
"Having been subject, for years, to
constipation, without being able to find
much relief, at last tried Ayers Pills,
/ deem it both duty and a pleasure
to testify that have derived great ben
eft from their use. For over two years
past have taken one OF these pills
every night before retiring. ] would not
willingly be without them" &c. w.
Bowman, 26 East Main ST., Carlisle, Pa.
"1 have been taking Ayers Pills and
using them in my family since 1857 and
cheerfully recommend them to all in
need Of safe but effectual cathartic"
John NJ. Boggss Louisville|Ky.
"For eight years was afflicted with
constipation, which at last became so
bad that the doctors could do no more
for me. Then began to take Ayers
Pills, and soon the bowels recovered
their natural and regular action, 30 that
now am in excellent health. rs. L.
Loughbridge, Bryan, Texas.
Having used Ayers Pills, with good
results, I fully indorse them for the pilr-
poses for which they are recommended"
IT. Conners, NJ. D., Centre Bridge, Pa.
Ayers Pills,
PRlRARRD BT
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Bold By al Druggista and Dealers in Nsdioin&
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Mrs. Mary L. Baker, of Ovid, Mich,
has reason to be very thankful. She was a
great sufferer from heart disease for years.
Was short Of breath, had hungry spells,
pain In aide, hnttering, faintness, etc.
Alter taking two bottles Of DR.. Mile5 New
Heart Cure, she says, 81 am better than for
20 years. MY mind and eyesight have i'm
proved wonderfully. sdvise all persons
thus afflicted 70 use this great remedv.p .
7. D. Thomas and w. F. Bisry, druggists,
recommends and guarantees il. DR.. Miles
work ON Heart Disease, containing marvel
Gus testimonials, free.
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A Venerable sinner--VenuS-"How
steadily the earth jogs along. Mars-YsS,
but just look at the moon--full as RoatP'
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The total number Of letters and tsls-
grams recelYed By William +. Gladstone
on bis slghtisth birth lay was 5000.
One reason why fat man dosen't catch
eold - easily AZ lean man. ls because he
is 90 much wrapped up IN himself
An enthusiastic writer says that Jsy
oould's tOicS sis ss low and sweet a. Annie
LAuris's was." But Annie meyer had the
grip Jay has.
The lates't shade In white, Is the oyster
she'll II ha combination Of cream, white
and yellow. Il ls 90 delicate that It has
probably not come 70 stay.
The hrst railway In the United States
vas but tNo miles long and vas used onlv
ior haullng stone. The. ears we're drawn
~ horsea. The hrst PASSENGER train In
Americn va run on The Baltlmors a Ohio
nailroad IN 1880.
ThsFs sls gI,g 100000 psrsi Ia The