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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1890-06-12
Will You Read This for $500 Il?

For many years the manufacturers of Dr..
Sagcs Catarrh Remedy, who are abundanty
responsible financially, as any one can easily
ascertain by enquiry, hayc offered, IN good
faith. a standing reward of $500 for case of
nasal catarrh, no matter how bad or of how
long standing, which they cannot cure. The
Remedy is sold by druggists at so cents.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Ordinarily it takes fifteen to twenty
minutes to make an oyster stew proper
ly; hut Yankee genius has invented
contriyance which relegates the hitherto
popular system TO the realms of antiq-
uity.
l entered caravansary mp town which
is much patronized by Indies ont on hus-
band impoverishing expeditions and or.
dered an oyster stew. The waiter, to
my surprise. returned with it in about
three-quarters of a minute.
Here" said /, Il don't want any
ready made stew. want one cooked to
ORDER
"This is cooked to order, sir replied
the garcon, "and III guarantee it is well
made, too, You taste it, and if you
don'tilSe it I'll have another made in
the same time in your presence"
tasted il with difiident lips and in
credulous mind, hut sure enough it was
as good "A stew as ! had ever eaten.
Curious 10 learn how it was done / in
quired of the waiter for information,
when he led me TO the front window
and told the young man acting in
the capacity of lightning chef what
wanted
Il can make you a stew in thirty-six
seconds, said the Biiliat-Savmin, "and
this is the way / do it,"
So saying he turned a set screw, which
sent steam sizzing through tube in
half inch vacuum under a copper plate
then he scooped dozen oysters, which
he placed in the now hot plate, with the
Juice, After few seconds he skinned
the oyster juice which had begun TO
boil Immediately on being placed in the
copper plate; next he poured a little
milk, and afterward small piece of
butter into the plate, and, prestol the
stew was made.
1t had taken trihe over half min
ute
1--WE have an average of 200 people
here during the entire day" said the
chef, AS he juggled with two milk shakes,
glass of cider and one Of grape juice,
and If all Of them ordered nothing but
oyster stews could supply them as fast
as they could eat them with those two
steam plates. IT'S new invention. and
don't think anybody else is using it. so
far ~ have heard, he said ia conclusion,
In answer to my question
What 2 am now looking for is a steam
or electric digestive apparatus. New
York Herald.
Il was claimed in the meetings attend
ing the celebration Of the forty-seoond
anniversary OF modern spiiituahnn re-
Gently that there are s0,0O0 Sphimahsts
in Boston alone many Of whom are scat
tered among lhe various churches
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
Single Copies S Cents
Bi.marcR's Fortune.

We have the most trustworthy infor-
nation to prove that the fortune Of Bis.
marck may be estimated at more than
100000 income. lie is one Of the larg-
est landed proprietors Of Prussia lie
owns brewery, "a paper factory. saw
mill and distileries. He was always
proud TO say that everything that was
consumed in his house was the product
Of hisown property, The donations given
to him on several occasions formed the
greater portion of his fortune
His property at Varzin was purchased
by him in 1866, after the war with Aus.
tria, with the $500, 900 which were then
presented to him. After the war of 1871
Emperor William took out uf the indem-
nifty milliards SSOO.000 for NJ. de Bis
marck, and this sum served to purchase
the great domain Of Friederichsruhe
This latter castle is remarkable for its
simplicity. There are some portions Of
it thatarc simply whitewashed, and with.
out any ornamentation whatever.
Up to 1S45 Bismarck was Obliged to
live rather modestlv. The inheritance
of his father bettered his pecuniary situ-
alton and brought him the property OF
Schocnhausen, and it was shortly after
that when he married Johanna Won Putt
kamer.
For some time Bismarck's charity was
eagerly solicited, but the old chancellor
was always economical, and hc rarely
responded to appeals for aid. a few
years ago he caused to he inserted i'm the
papers a singular advertisement declar,
ing that it was useless to ask him for as
sistance. Courier des Etats Unis.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
A spccter Doer.

The mountain people on Walden's
ridge, within fifteen miles of Chatta
nooga, arc convinced that specter deel
protects the living ones, There are still
a large number of deer to be found on
the mountains, and parties frequently
so from the city on bunting expeditions
They seldom fail to get within sight OF
the game, but very frequently return
without any.
The reason for this is explained by one
of the natives Of the ridge in most sin.
gular way II know he said, "that
there is specter deer ON the mountain
l have seen it, and so have great many
other people. Now, can hit top of a
cap box at 100 yards, and | never missed
a deer in my life when it was an actual
flesh and blood deer. But often, when
! go hunting, jump half dozen deei
at time; one of them will stop
within few feet, with its side to me.
shoot at it and it never moves, and
load and fire again, Then | know that
it is the specter deer, and there is no use
in my hunting any more that day;
would never see another deer Griffin
Call
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Herr Hofer, of the Dresden institute, is
an expert in shorthand writing, and he
has been making am estimate Of the ra-
pidity with which certain famous mem.
bers of the German reichstag deliver
their speeches, He reports that Herr
Rickert speaks at the rate Of 1853 words q
minute; Herbert Bismarck. l4t words
Fehr Won Stumm, iis words; DR.. Bun-
berger l29 words; Herr Singer, i2i
words, and Or. Bnshus. il2 When We
take into consideration the exceeding
length Of the German words we are com
PEELED to admit that these ara certainly
Instances Of wonderfully rapid speaking
-EuEsne fielda Lond0u Letter
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

In recent work on Heart Disease, DR..
Franklin Miles thenoted specialist. gives
many new and startling facts, Thousands OF
people are slowly poisoning themselves,
Neakening their hearts by the use oftea, cot.
fee, tobacco and alchohol These are Heart
Whips, causing il To beat rapidly, thus grad
ually wearing IL out, producing shortness OF
breath when exercising, pains in side and
shoulder, hungry and faint spells Finally
heart failure and sudden death. For weak
ened and irrilated hearts the press every
where highly recommend the New Heart
Cure discovered by DR.. Franklin Miles.
which is for sale az +. d. Thomas and w.
f. Biery.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
Sick Headache

is a complaint from which many suffer
l and few are entirely free. It's cause
is Indigestion and q sluggish liver, the
cure for which is readily found in the
use of Ayers Pills.
"I have found that for sick headache,
caused by disordered condition OF the
stomach, Ayers Pills are the most re-
liable remedy Samuel @. Bradburn,
WOrthingtOn, Mass.
after the use OF Ayers Pills for
many years, in my practice and family,
l am justified in saying that they are an
excellent cathartic and liver medicine
sustaining all the claims made for them"
w A. Westfall, M. D., V. P. Austin
& N. W. Railway Co., Burnet, Texas.
ayers Pills are the best medicine
known TO me for regulating the bowels,
and for all diseases caused by dis
ordered stomach and liver. / suffered
for over three years from headache, in
digestion, and constipation. had no
appetite and was weak and nervous
most Of the time. By using three boxes
OF Ayers Pills, and at the same time
dieting myself, 1 was completely cured"
- Philip Lockwood, Topeka, Kansas.
"I was troubled for years with indi-
gestion, constipation, and headache. A
few boxes Of Ayers Pills, used in small
daily doses, restored me 20 health.
They are prompt and effective, Nv. II.
Strout, Meadyille, Pa.
Ayers Pills,
PREPARED By
Or. J. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Indignant Father Hadn't you done
anything but laugh:
Boy-No, sir.
"And the teacher whipped you for
that? The scoundrell I'll teach him
Eyes, and he whipped me just as hardl
He's a great big man"
Not quite SO indignan) "H'm! You
mustn't laugh in school, Johnny It's
against the rules. * Chicago Tribune.
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oh. what aCougb

viii you heed the warning. The signal
perhaps Of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease, Consumption. Ask your
selves il you can afford for the sake of saw
ing 80 cents, to run the risk and do moth
ing for it. We kn0w from experience thar
Smloh's Cure will cure your cough. 1t
never fails. This explains why more than
a Million Bottles were sold the past year.
II relieves Group and whooping cough at
once. Mothers do not be without it. For
lame back, side, or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster Sold at Biery's or Thomaz'
drug store
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100 Ladies wanted.

Aud 100 men to call at druggists, for =
free package of Lanes family Medicine,
the great root and herb remedy, discovered
byl'i Silas Lane while in the Rocky noun
tains. For diseases of the blood, liver and
Kidneys it is posiiiye cure. For constipa-
ton and clearing up the complexion il does
wonders. Children like it, Everyone
praises it. Large size package, SO cents.
At alt druggist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
MAron Cnuxk. Pa, oet. II. Iss9

Piiock \ Lavery Gentlemen: Having
sKsmined the National Garment Cutter. am
veil pleased with il. have used the Magic
Scale, but fnd yours far superior To it or any
other have ever examined | am especially
pleased with is simplicity, aud the fact that
it cuts all kinds OF clothing and full drapery
spd trimmings are advantages possessed by 40
plhsr system know Of Together with the
instructions Tor making up garments il is con
sidvred petiect Yours truly,
KATE SWEENEY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

lnall diseases of the nasal mucous mem-
brane the remedy used must be non-irritat-
ing. The medical profession has been slow
TO learn this. Nothing satisfactory can be
accomplished wilh douehes, snuff. powders
or syringes because they are all irritating,
do not thoroughly reach the affected snriace-
es and should be abandoned as worse than
failures. A multitude of PERSONS who had
tor years horne all the worry aud pain that
caiarrh can inihct testify TO redica cures
wrought by Ely's Cream Balm.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Allow cough 10 run until il gets beyond
the reach OF medicine They often say.
Oh, il will wear away. bnt in most cases
il wears them away. Could they be in
duced TO try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on positive
guarantee to cure, they wond Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the first
dose Price 50c and S100 Trial size free.
tall druggists
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Gentlemen ! am very much pleased with
the thorough instructions you gave in the use
OF the Garment Gutter aud also with the cutter
itself have tested It and find it all that yon
claim for it, Unlike other systems the cutting
of drapery aud trimmings Is made so simple
aud the Instructions for the making Of the
garments 80 plain that any one could learn,
Wishing you success,
SARA R ELY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

THE proprietors Of Ely's Cream Balm do
not claim il to be cure-all, but a sure
remedy for catarrali, colds in-head and ha6
fever. It is not liquid or snuff, but is
easily applied into the nostrils IL gives
relief at once.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

We desire to say TO our citizens, that for years
for Consumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bltters. and
have never handled remedies that sell as well,
We do not hesitate to guarantee Them every
time, AID we stand reaGyt 60 refund the purchase
use. These remedies have won their great
n"nuauty purely on theirmerits; REFER Drug
pist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Sire, Having no previous know ledge of
cutting 10 any way before | learned to use
your system, was very much pleased with
the different patterns cut, They were all
perfect ht without a single change Of seams
fhen your Voice Of Fashion makes ia com
plete authority foe ratlug all kinds of Gar
hents IN tbs latest style Wishing you the
bsst OF succeSs, Respectfully,
JOSIE KEFER.
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No uneerlalntle. of InrIe..

A clerk in Chicago was tried for lar
ceny. He was acquitted. Whereupon
he said "Well, if you jurors can't con
Wet a man when he confesses he is guilty
l don't know what You can do We saw
a Halifax jury acquita man who pleaded
manslaughter and whose lawyers asked
for such verdict. Wilmington (N. o.
Messenger.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Cauker 10 the mouth can be enred only
by expeling the poisonous humor from Tie
system. TO do this eaeciually requires the
persistent use Of Ayers sanaparilla, together
with a good generous diet. One dollar
bottle. siH bo,iles ior s. Regin al once.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

"EIold on, my friend, don't shoot;
Pm judge" ''wal, s'posing ye are;
judges amt no more count dan de law Is
noways. Ye can't hang feller,sye can't
lectrify him, and my lawyet kin ap-
pears fast as you kin sentence Shell out"
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MAuoH CHUNK, Pa, on. OH, $50.

Pittock { Lavery srs While taking a
course Of instructions in your Cutting School.
cut myself basque, last week, with the bias
darts aud il fits perfectly without a single
chsnge of seams and am very much pleased
with IT, | can heartily recommend ii to any
one desiring perfect system for cutting any
tbiug Yours respectfully,
MAGGIE FARLEY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

-Four hundred and twenty-five, yelled
the elevator boy.
"What isT asked the passenger
"You are, You are the four hundred
and twenty man 20 ask me this
week if my life isn't fun Of ups and
dow us. Ask it again like it t'-Nev
York su4
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Managing editor What's this. Mr.scoopf
er2 Ten dollars for magnif, ing glass9
on tsent 80 the beachto write up the ladies
bathing dresses-not TO study natural his
tory. Reporter know Il, sir; but had
TO get the magnIiying glass TO sesthe bath
inc dresses
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M.uen OnuNK. OcL. aLh, lAaa

Pittock i Lavery Gentlemen; Having no
previous experience in cutting aud fitting be
fore learned to use the cutter, | felt hitle
tilnid 10 undertaking 10 cut a jacket with your
system, but oyercame my feelings and lis
perfect 6t in every way aud I am perfectly
satisfied with il. ! can eonscientiously recon
mend your system to all ladies desiring perfect
Sitting garments. Yours truly,
MAUD SMITH.
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MANSION HOUSE
Opposite Z. : 5, Depot,

Opposite l" \ ). Depot,
BANK STREET, LEHIGHTON,
G. II, HON, PROPRIETOR.
This house offers nrst-class accommodations for
transient and permanent boarders. It has been
newly rehttedin ali its departments, and is locat-
ed In one of the most picturesque portions Of the
borough. Terms moderate, sSr- The BAR is
supplied with The choicest Wines, Liquors and
Cigars. Fresh lager ON Tap. apr i7-yi
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nysncnsln nnd Llrer Oomnlnint.

Is it not worth the small price of 75 cents
to Tree yourself Of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, ifyou think no call
At our store and get hottie Of Shiiohs
Nitalizer. Every bottle has printed
guarantee on ii, use accordingly, and if II
does yuu no good 1t will cost yon nothing.
Sold at Biery's or Thomas drug store
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

"Your papa and mamma know what Is
best for \ on, Tommy" said his mother.
Tommy rolled about good deal on the
rug and then said: ma, do you know
sometimes ! feel like being an Orphan
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
M.rcn cnnNk. Oct. ". ,sa

Mesars Piltock Il LsVery-Dear Sirs' Ynn
ask me what think of the Garment Cnlier.
and feel as il | could not speak high enough
in ITS praise ! have cut several patterns with
It, and among them was the tea gown II was
Just splendid, fitting 50 nicely everywhere, aud
take pleasure in recommending il TO all my
lady friends who desire elegantly fitting
clothes. Yours respectfully,
E5TELLE BACHMAN.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
KindFriend.

Is what they call that Famous Remedy Re
lag OH, Il quickly cures Rheumatism, Neurs
lgia Outs, Bruises, Burns, Sores and all pain.
IL is good for man OF beast
No other medicine has won for itself such con.
hdence as Dr. Lees Liver Regulator, II is the
best combination for the cure OF all Kidney and
Liver Complaints. Trial bottles free at I. ID.
Tho mas drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

She would like to; He lat midnightj j
Funny custom the Chinese have. The
hostess is expected 10 notify the caller
when it is Time to go. CShe with a sigh
But we are in America you know.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
MAron cauNk. Ia. Ocl. 2laL. lssa

Gentlemen ! sm very much pleased 10
tell you OF the success { have had with your
system. haye eat two basques aud should
81 cape, aud have had splendid dts each
dmel The cape exceeded my expectations,
ind apy one desiring perfect Guine clothing
should use the aarment Cater.
FeaTs respectfully, ESSlE CQRKILL.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

How to elevate Il e massas is still the
burden of a good deal of speculation. We
thought the Introduction of elevators
number of years since had solved that
problem for all time.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05
KLgoKvrasvnLr, Pa, Sept. 25, 's9.

Messrs. Pittock & Lavery Gentlemen :
HaviuRsttended your Cutting School at Manch
Chunk, must say that 1 was highly pleased
With the full and complete instructions given
Your system is by far the best that has come
to my notice, and cheeriully commend il Ia
others. Respectfully,
ELLEN j. HEBERLING.
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MAuoH cauNE. Pa. Oct. l5lh

Garment Cutter Co.,-Gentlemen Aller
taking few lessons with the Garment Cutter,
! cut basque that was d perfect III without
chsuging q seaIn. ] think your system all
that Is clsinpd for H. Yours respectfully,
ANNIE WILKINSON.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Garment Cater Go gentlemen am tax
ipg d oourae 1i Instructions 10 garment cutting
bnd Il very SIMPLE snd easy 90 undersland
have drafted md cut basque iof my sistei
and it his perfectly Alter lakiug lew les
sons I have 90 trouble 10 drafting any klud
Of garment. Respectfully,
LAURA REINHARD
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

Cut and dried-The man who was with
cred by glance"
II must have been wheelwright who
was first put in as spokesman hY his
fellows.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

sirs ] never cut any clothing before /
learned your system, ! was very much
pleased to know that | could cut a basque NV.
sell aud haYing il perfect tt without anv
change ss we'll IS the larger girls.
Yours truly, JULIA STERMER.
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M.ron oruNk. Pa. OeL. ID. ,aa

Srs l take pleasure in saying that ain
highly pleased with the National Garment
Cutter, aud with instructions given | found it
not only very easy TO learn, but perfectly rel
able have used il with excellent success.
Yours, KATIE Otis
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nnn,t Get Drscournred.

Because the doctors say you cannot live
was troubled with Dropsy, and given up to
die. But after using Sulphur Bitters ] am
well, II is the best medicine for all Kidney
diseases ever saw.-Mrs. J. Brown, Bridge
port, Conn.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

An old negro who had some business Ia
a Law yer's Office Was asked il be could slgn
his name, "IOw is dat, sah?. II ask
The LAWYER answered IF You can write
your nameP' "Well no, sab. meyer
write my name-jes dicales it, sab. %
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-07-05

The establishment OF tuJlus N'u"oi
in Lehighton has been Instrumental in
more fully arOusing public sentiment upon
one vital question than has ever before
been aroused, namely
1.-THE PRACTICAL EDUCATION
FOR WOMEN"
Appealing to your most candid iudg-
ment. parents, have You educated your
daughters in such a manner that they can
earn a good, honest living by their own ef-
forts. il such a thing should become neces-
sary, for little do any of us know what is
in store for us? It. is a refined accOmp-
lishment for any lady To- he able to look at
ter her own clothing and see that II is made
correctly and in becoming style, and there
is no education that prepares any lady for
The responsibilities aud duties OF life equal
to knowing how 10 construct her own
clothing properly,
n Is only the second consideration con
cerning this life's goods The first is pre-
pairing our food properly and next is our
clothing, and this is of the highest import
auce To all, and might mean very much to
some of our readers. II Is an aitesied fact
THAT the Cutting School is a harbinger of
good wherever established, and the price
of he thorough course of instructions Civ
en- Is merely nominal compared with its
great valne which is clearly demonstrated
by the best Judgment of some that have
already been doing good work with It, and
we cordially welcome any one to our In
stTuctiOn Rooms to see and investigate for
themselves.
Space only permits us TO give the names
of few who take pleasure in speaking of
its worth.
r. f. SILFIEs.
H. DRIEsBAcH. 4 W. DRIEsRAcH,
Agents Tor Lower Carbon county.
1st Door above THOMAS Drug Store,
EHIlH HTON PA
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FRANK P. D1EHL,
NORTH srREET,

- Practical Blacksmith& Horseshoer
-, is prepared 10 do al work in his line
sSC-Asln the best manner aud at the lowest
drlces. Please call. noN1i-a6-iy,
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Professional & Business Cards.
w. M. Rapsher,

tTToRNEY Axp COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
First door above the Mansion House.
MAUCH CHUNK, PENN'A.
Real Estate and Collection Agency win Buy
md Sell Real Estate COnveyancmg neatly done.
olleetl0ns promptly made. Settling Estates of
Decadents a speciality. May he consulted In
English and German nov 22-vl
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Every man should have good opinion
of himself He may find It hard to per-
suade other people 10 preform This arduous
lntY for him.