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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
ON CONTACTS
Their PecuIiarities when Made Either

Their Fecuiinritioa Whon mhde bitnor
by Letter or by Telegram.
The question Of rights and liabilities
under contracts made by correspondence,
or a series of letters or kilograms to and
from some one in another city in re-
lation to mutual business transactions,
is one that is frequently arising in bust
ness life, and with the principles of law
governing such contracts or such cores
pondence, it will be advantageous to most
business men TO be familiar. Contracts
thus made are in their nature the same
as all other contracts and governed by
the same rules, viz. There must be
parties capable Of contracting, a subject
matter to be contracted for, a sufficient
consideration, and an assent eor com
pletion of the contracts, and it is of the
rules governing the determination of
this question only that we propose to
write now, and to give only those more
familiar rules that are well established
by adiudioated cases.
An offer made by mail or telegraph is
continuing and open proposition until
its receipt by the party to whom it is
addressed, and such reasonable time
thereafter as win enable him to accept
or refuse it, or until actual notice of its
withdrawal by the party making that
offer reaches the party to whom the offer
has been made, and any act done by the
party evincing an intent to accept it be-
fore actually receiving such notice Of its
withdrawal, is a completion of the con-
tract. It may be withdrawn by the
party making it at any time previous to
its acceptance by the other, but this no.
tice of withdrawal is not operative until
it has actually reached the party to
whom it is addressed.
For instance: If A should write to b,
making a certain offer for certain goods,
and B should write accepting such offer,
the contract would be completed at the
time B posted his acceptance, although
A might in the meantime have written
another letter withdrawing his offer, pro-
yiding that had mailed his acceptance
before receiving the notice of withdrawal.
In other words, the contract is complete at
the time of mailing the acceptance of the
offer, and not at the time of the receipt
Of such acceptance by the party making
the offer.
Should B delay his acceptance, how.
ever, until the receipt of the notice OF
withdrawal, no acceptance then made
could operate to bind A to the contract
The offer need not be revoked in the
same manner as it was made, either; and
should A. after making an offer to B
alter his determination and telegraph E
to that effect, which telegram was re
ceived by B previous to a receipt of the
offer or its acceptance by him, it is z
complete withdrawal
The entire question in each case is, Has
there been an assent to the terms offered
before the offer was withdrawn If SO
there is a complete contract, which car
only be rescinded by the consent of botl
parties, while before such acceptance it,
terms are constantly open to a modifca
ton by either. American Merchant.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

In the friendships formed between
boys and girls during the school age,
the boy is usually year Or so older than
the girl, girls of from 10 to 10 being as
a rule tiihe brighter than boys of the
same age, and having more inclination
and time TO study, and consequently be-
ing put into classes with boys about a
year older than themselves. About the
age of 10 or 16 the average girl begins
to mature socially at a rapid gait, and
at 19 she is the equal-generally more
than the equal-of man of 21.-New
York Ledger.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Beleek ware comes from Ireland II
is as light and thin as an egg shell, very
glossy and feels like satin. II is said Ia
be very strong. The color is peculiar,
being a little darker than cream, and
nearly all that 1 saw was slightly deco
rated in pink Tea and after dinner cof.
fee cups are about the same price, S15 to
$l9 dozen. There is great variety Of
small dishes in this ware for bonbons
olives, salt, etc.
In odd pieces there are cracker jars in
imported china, from So to SO piece
which in domestic ware would cost from
81 to Sc. 90 each. Bonillon cups are fifty
cents each English pudding sets OF
three pieces bring 81 TO So. Chocolate
pots, that until closely examined looh
like fine Doulton, cost 81 to So each
New York Telegram.
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How The Fog Afrected Observations.

A new story is told about the sharp
ness and brislness of the captains of the
transatlantic steamships. On a recent
voyage of one of the well known vessels
plying between here and Europe, one of
the passengers, a woman, pestered the
captain to death with unnecessary ques-
lions. Some heavy weather set in, and
owing to the fog and rain the ships Off
GERS were unable to make their usual OBJ
servations. When the captain came
down to dinner on that afternoon his
prosecutor was waiting for him.
Rough weather captain, " she said
Somewhat"
"a good deal Of rain"
"a good deal.p
pretty heavy fog"
eyes, it is.
$50 heavy, I understand, that you
could not make your observation"
eyes" grufly "but not heavy enough
to prevent you from making yours. -
New York Tribune.
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A wealthy Insurance Man.

Henry B. Hyde, the multi-millonaire
insurance man of New York, was once an
insurance solicitor and a member of a
small club up town. He occasionally
talked life insurance in a business way
while spending his evenings at the club.
This was not considered the proper
thing by some of the gilded members,
and Mr. Hyde was notified that unless
he desisted he would be expelled. After
that Mr. Hyde talked less insurance in
the club but a great deal more outside,
and started on a career which has made
him one of the richest insurance men in
the country.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22


The following is simple and expedi-
tious way Of removing specks from the
eye. The only instrument needed is q
wooden toothpiclg or match, made sharp
at the point. Hard wood, however, is
preferable. The sufferer stands in good
light and rests his body and head against
a door, post OF some fixed object With
the thumb and a finger the operator
holds the eyelids sufficiently apart TO see
plainly the front of the eye and also to
prevent winking If the speck be on the
cornea it may be difficult to see it. and
it can then only be found by changing
the direction Of sight until a favorable
position is secured.
The most difficult part Of the business
is to have the inexperienced person fix
the sight on some object and hold the
eye perfectly quiet. If this can be done
only for few seconds the operator APP
proaehes the mote with the point Of the
stick, Still holding the eyelid, and with
gentle passes and gradual advances soon
touches the speck and brings it away.
The transparency Of the eve makes il
necessary to approach the surface with
care, or it will be reached before it is ex.
pected If the mote be hidden under.
meath the upper eyelid the eyelashshould
be gently raised, while the upper part Of
the lid is held downward with the stick
When turned the stick is withdrawn and
the lid is held in this position by the eve
lash.
Where iron is worked particles of met
al are sometimes allowed to remain in
the eye for several hours, when they
seem to rust fast and cannot be removed
by stick. In such cases the point of o
penlnite blade, made quite sharp, is
used, and if it is magnetized SO mucl
the better New York Commercial Ad
vertiser
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
CarInE for the Pennles.

The Detroit Savings bank has adopted
aplRn which is novel in this country,
but is in use in the postal savings system
in Europe, for gathering little savings
and bringing the advantage of the bank
within easy reach,of everybody. Agencies
are selected in various parts Of the city,
such as drug stores, groceries and other
reputable places where adhesive labels
of different denominations and colors,
resembling postage stamps, viii be sold.
Cards corresponding in color with the
labels will be furnished, upon which the
depositor win affix the labels as they are
purchased until the twenty spaces on the
cards are filled. For instance, suppose
that depositor determines TO save five
cents per week He Is furnished with a
card corresponding in color with the five
cent labels.
He purchases the label weekly at the
nearest agency, and afaxes it TO the card.
When the card is full Il is worth 81, and
is then sent 10 q savings bank for depos
it, when the amount Is entered upon the
usual deposit book. Labels win be foI
various convenient denominations, max
ing the cards when filed even amounts
as 81. -, s., and 30 on.
1t is expected that the agents viii d,
Che work as a labor Of love ard public
benefit, though small commissions may
be paid. This system brings the saving
bank 70 the people who need Il most
We have fiye-cent savings banks now
but comparatively few people viii talk
the trouble to 20 10 the bank to depos
q few cents. Il VIII BE- q very easy mat
ter, however. 10 20 10 the nearest drul
store on grocery and purchase the label
and the Iaethod involves no o.risk, excep
] thar of keeping the dsposit card safe 1u
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Tho reason some people have 50 little to
say about God is because they are such
great strangers 70 Him.
Caal tar should be spread on tarred
paper roofs at least once a year II they are
to remain close and tight.
Thorough cultivation Of corn and pota-
toes often repeated will be found safe
protection against drought.
Wash the churn well. To do that you
will need to remember that simply rinsing
il ont will not do the business.
II you are. mot willing to take all the
religion God can give you, there must be
something wrong with you.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Prof. ALEXANDER BOUDROU,

/ am now ~ yeras OF age, Was student OF
Medicine and Surgery ior seven years under the
famous Dr. Nelson, and alter ten years hard
study and in consultation with seven of themOst
eminent physicians in the clty Of PhIlOdelphia
since 1871 / have discovered The cure of many
so-called ineurable disease.
1t can no longer be doubted that the spine can
be cured; that paraiyzed limbs can be restored
20 their natural use, and general debility cured
Congestion of the brain. apopleXy, results OF sun
stroke and the worst eases OF rheumatism, sci
atlca, neuralgia, liver complaint, Brlphts' dis
ease OF the kidneys, hip and hone disease. ca
tauh. bronchitis, chronic uyseniery, aud So
called heart disease and dlphteria, an entirely
cured with pure medicines OF my own prepara-
Fion, u used properly as directed.
During nine years over 10000 persons M this
city alone have used these medicines aud are
living witnesses of their worth, All iheu names
can be obtained OY calling at the office aud lab
0ratOrY OF Professor HOudrou. No. 1921 North
Tenth Street, philadelphia. / was myself in-
iufed lu the spine and uar1lNI FOR seven years
and pronounced ueuiaOle hy seven of the most
able physicians aud 9ui geons Oi THIS city ! am
now Wen and healthy having cured myself with
ms own medicines
DO not listen 10 those uleiudioed against im.
proyoment in medicine and die, when y0u can
be saved.
WilnOi 40 into practice myself being over
years ul age, pui viii sell my medicines.
Ye1Wu eminent piu slclans connected with
me % attend 20 calling at ile residences oi thf
] 81 b if required.
Come one, come al sufferers ANA be restored
health, cured by these pure medicines auu
t-us see experience ANA believe COZ Yourselves.
I One and Laboratory ouendallY from a. 81.
| ~ aO0 M. can or Niiie ID ALtAANuth
J tutphOu, li h.iqiAsir fn aleirhia "a
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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The reporter is an institution whose
value TO the world at large is not always
to be sure; he is really an
of education and refinement,
and when seen in his bsst estate is clever,
quick, Of broad sympathies and wide
entertaining and polite
Springfield Republican.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

In a. year and seventeen days, from
Aug. 26, 1862, to Sept. 12, 1868, William
Banting, a London merchant, reduced
his weight from 202 pounds to 1865. He
a dieteio method Of curing
corpulence, which method is now known
by his name.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Mrs Muggers-l see a prominent soci-
ETY. belle Is dead. If there ever was a
perfectly blissful existence on earth she
enjoyed it while she lived
Mr.. Muggers- Because she was 30
ciety bellef
Ma Muggers-N0; because she was
engaged twenty y-iour tunes and never
married New York Weekly,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Physicians always order beef for in
valids that is cooked very little, in order
that none of the nourishment in the
meat may be dried away. Lean beef
ground in machine, salted TO taste.
made into cakes, and broiled Just enough
TO heat, is excellent for invalids to whom
tho doctor has forbidden vegetables. A
person in health may suit his taste.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
A colIeetion of nrnrtxrs.

A recent canvass was made of the
convicts of Joliet prison, and ont Of over
600 men, sent for almost every crime in
the calendar, not single one would ac-
knowledge that he was guilty Of the
crime charged, The great majority
looked upon themselves as martyrs to
the law, and felt that they had been
gTieyously wronged. Detroit Free Press,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
shiIoh,s consumption Cure.

This is beyond question hemost success
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold, a
few doses invariably cure the worst cases
OF cough, Group, and Bronchitis, while it's
wonderful success in the cure of Consump-
tion is without parallel in the history Of
medicine. Since It's first discovery it has
been sold on a guarantee, a test which no
other medicine can stand. If you have a
cough we earnestly ask you to try it.
Price 10 cents, 80 cents, and $1.00. II
your lungs are sore, chest or back lame,
use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold al
Biery's or Thomas drug stores.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
The Bnccnneers of Old

Flaunted the skull and cross bones, their en-
sign, defantly at the masthead. Your modern
pirate, not ON the high seas, but upon the high
reputation of standard remedies skulks under
various DISCUSSES. His hole and corner traffic
has never to any degree affected HOstetters
stomach Btters, although that standard invig-
GRANT and corrective has long been the shining
mark at which his shafts have been directed.
Cheap local bitters, composed Of fiery unTecti-
fed stimulants, with an infusion, or extract
possibly, of some tonic bark, are still sometimes
recommended as identical with or similar to,
or possessing virtues kindred to those of Ameri-
cas- chosen family medicine. These perish
speedily, while the great subduer and preven-
tive oS disease pursues its successful career,
overcoming malaria, dyspepsia, nervousness,
kidney tfOubles constipation and rheumatic all
nents, not only on this, but on many continents
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People who say sharp things get the repu-
tation Of being blunt.


We desire to say 60 our citizens, that for years
we have been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, DR., Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bltters,
well, or that have given such universal satisfae-
tion. We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price, II satisfactory results do not
follow their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely ON their merits.
For sale at Reber's Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

II is a Thousand times better TO have our
paradise at the end of life than at the he
ginning OF it,
Men meyer find God with the head until
they have first come in sight Of Him with
the heart.
Be mindful Of God in the small things
OF life, and you will not forget Him in
great ones.
Keep your windows open towards Jerusa-
lem, have faith In God, and the blues won't
trouble you.
Some people are all preach and no
practice Il is much better 10 be all
practise and no preach.
The greatest OF all duties Is the present
one. You can't Dc business for eternity
on a credit basis.
The soil should be more than supplied
with the elements removed by each crop,
and e viii never lose It's fertility
Turnip tops, chopped and mixed with
straw, haYe been used iu the silOs in Scot
land and good results ars claimed there.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

An exchange states that the male wasp does
not sting. Before investigating the truth ofthis
assertion, we would advise our readers 10 secure
n bottle Of Salvation OIL Sold by all dealers.
ReWard.-We will pay reward Of one thOus
and dollars for any certificate published by US
regarding DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup not found
genuine
A. q. Meyer & Co., Baltimore, Nd
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The we'll known and popular Druggist,
Thomas has taken the Agency for DR., Lee g
Liver Regulator, which he recommends for the
quick cure Of dyspepsia, biliOusness, liver COM
plant and all blood troubles Trial bottles free.
II is q well known fact that Pan-Tina Cough
and consumption Cure has cured consumption
and chronic coughs and colds when all else fail
ed. Price 20 ana 80 cents. Trial bottle free.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
nverr Home should Have n.

It not always convenient to call physician
for every little aiment. Having Red Flag on
in the house you have Physician always at
Bruises and all Aches and Palms. Price 25 cts.
There are few things I'm life of which we may
be certain, but this is one OF them, Pan-Iina
Cough and Consumption Cire has no equal for
Colds Coughs and Consumption. Price % and
30 cents az Thomas Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
steel Tanks for Storing Grain.

A new method Of storing grain is be.
ing introduced Steel tanks are filed
with grain and by suction pump the
air is partly exhausted and a quantity
Of carbonic acid gas admitted Lewis
ton journal.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The BEST Salye I'm the world for cuts, bruises,
sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetteT,
chapped hands, chilblains c0rns and all skin
eruPfiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required it is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 eentsper
box. For sale by REFER druggist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
A sensihIe MN

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. IL Is curing more cases ofConghs, Colds
Asthma, Bronchitis. Group and all Throat and
Lung Troubles than any other medicine The
proprietor has authorized any druggist to give
you a Sample Bottle Free 20 convince you of the
merit of this great remedy. Large Bottles 50c
and 81.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Henderson always speaks of his sons
allowance as the fresh heir fund.
HaYe Always Pald Rent

F or a house to live in. This year I have
half paid for cottage, with money which,
before / used Sulphur Ritters in my family,
was paid to the doctor and druggist. They
cured my wife of female weakness. w. F.
Sampson, Salem Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Apparent Size Of the Sun on Moon.

What is the apparent size of the disk
of the sun or moon seen with the naked
eye? Most people estimate it at from
about three inches in diameter to the
size of soup plate. An investigator
says that at a distance of ten feet "a
silver quarter dollar would conceal the
disk of the sun or moon, as would a
buckshot about quarter of an inch in
diameter if held at arms length,-New
London Telegraph
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The use of Ayers Sarsaparilla purifes
the blood, stimulates the secretions, and
imparts new life and yigor 10 every func-
tion Of the body. For nearly half a CEN
tury, it has remained unrivaled as the best
blood medicine ever discovered. Be con-
WINGED by a trial
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Never meddle with a man who is mind
ing his own business. Don't poke your
finger into a humble bees nest because it
looks quiet on the outside.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Piles PIesl PiIesl

Frey's Universal Pile Suposllory. A sure
cure for every form Of Piles, Internal external.
.tehlng or bleeding, and long standing cases
Has meyer failed. Tp it, even q yon have
Jailed with every other remedy This supposi
tory Is coneshaped, easy Go apply safe, neat ana
clean, ana possesses every advantage over Olni.
ments aud sHlFes. Physicians use ln their praci-
tee. Give 10 "a Trial and you Wlll be relieved ana
convinced, li your druggist does not Keep DC on
get n iQr you, send i0r % by mail, Price, oo Gents
"a BoX'4, Address. AEnnFW g. FREY,
Lancaster. Pa. Sold lY ur 81. %. heDcr l z.
Horn and I ID. Thomas, in lfnlahion. Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

There IS a great deal of difference 'twixt
an error OF love, and the love of an error.
Read this paper.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

It is not good for beauty to be pro-
fession.
The homiliest nose may point 10 Heaven.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The dressmaker makes her work with
mathematical accuracy. She is great ON
figures.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22
Thomas, Enternrise. .

"Look outp cried the pebble to the
clam SHE'LL "there's cold wave coming"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The hen is not a cheerful fowl, She
broods a good deal.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Why are you so timid, John9 Speak
out" "T am afraid the popping will
awake your papa"
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BRooKLYH, Conn, May 8, 30.

BROOKLYN, Conn., May 0, ~
Dir. b. j. kRNDALL Coz
srs Last Summer cured Curbupon my horse
with your celebrated kendGlls SPAWN cure and II
was the best Job ever saw done. have dozen
empty bottles, having used It with perfect success,
curing every thing tried it on. My neighbOr had
horse with very bad SPAWN that made him lame;
He asked me how TO cure it. 1 recommended
Kendalls SPAWN Cure He cured Ehe SPAWN IN
Just three weeks.
Yours respectfully,
Woicorr WITTER.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

Misfortune and poverty bring out the
GOOD points of manufacturing bis
fellows.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-11-22

The freshest county news in
this paper, Read it,
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cnIrrENANao, n. 81, May b, ,9O.

NIiIIII.NANlVl NJ l'i my 10 %
DIR. b. J. KEsDALL Co,
Kenda11's SPAWN Cure with perfect success, ON
valuable and bloodol mare that was quite lame
viii a Bone SPAWN. The mare Is now entirely free
from lameness and shows no bunch on The Joint.
RespectfulIy H. H. HuTCHIEs.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 4, '9O
Dr.. r. J. KENDALL Co;
Dear SlFs 81 have been selling more of Kendalrs
SPAWN Cure and llnt's Condition Powders than
ever before One man said to me, 1t was the best
Powder ever kept and the besthe ever used.
Respectfully,
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KENlALL'S SPAVIN CURE.

MONROE, La, May 8, '9J
DR. B. J. KENDALL Co.,
Gents II think it my duty to render you my
thanks for your far famed kendall's SPAWN Cure,
lad a four year old hlly WHICH prized very
about eight different Kinds Of medicines which did
no good. 1 purchased q bottle OF your kendaiPs
Iremain yours,