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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

The citizens OF ancient Pompeii knew
what was good. They relished roast pig.
A family I'm that aristocrRtic city, one of
the f. F. P's, perhaps, were about to
dine on the rich and succuient dish on
the very day that the restless Titan under
Mount Vesuvius expectorated from his
fiery lungs the shower Of red hot ashes
which entombed the Pompeiians in their
dwellings The pig was being cooked,
and was probably nearly done at the
time, when the volcanic storm burst in
and spoiled il.
This is not matter of conjecture, for
a mass Of iudurated lava and ashes has
been found in a stew pan standing on a
cooking stove in the kitchen Of a disin-
TERED house, and on opening the lump a
perfect mold Of a sucking porker was
disclosed A cast was taken of the hol-
low and the result was fac-simile In
plaster OF the little animal, which had
been trussed In scientific style, and Is
supposed, from the shape of the mstrix,
to have been just ready for the table,
Chicago Herald
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Housemaids should be taught that
some of the new securing soaps, and es-
pecially that housewives treasure, "con-
centrated lye," will take off paint or color
stains from floors and bath tub lodges.
When we get the new high school after
Miss Charlotte Pendleton's heart, all girls
will be taught the detersive effects of
potash and strong soda. Until then you
had better caution the housemaid, while
putting the indispensable touches of the
lye (potash) to either bedstead Stats or
closet corners, that it must not be dropped
on stained boards or painted surfaces, as
it will leave bare or white spots when
the stain is 'scalded" off by the lye.
House painters use potash, In fact, to
clean off a surface that they are about to
paint anew.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
THE NEW
NATIONAL
GARMEN 7
CUTTER.
THE NEW

The establishment of a Cutting School
in Lehlghton has been instrumental in
more fully arousing public sentiment upon
one vital question than has ever before
been aroused, namely:
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

The quantity of rain falling al any
place is estimated by means Of very
simple piece OF apparatus known as
rain gauge, The most common form Of
rain gauge consists of copper funnel,
the area of the mouth of which is aoou-
rately known. The rain collected in this
funnel flows into q graduated measure,
which can very easily be constructed by
any one out of a small glass tumbler OF
beaker by pastiDg on its side narrow
strip of paper, carefully marked of into
inches, half inches, quarters, eighths and
sixteenths; or into inches, tenths and
twentieths. Supposing that the area of
the mouth of the receiving funnel is five
times that Of the graduated measure,
then depth Of Ave inches in the meas
ure would represent depth Of one inch
on an area equal TO that of the aperture
of the funnel.--New York Telegram.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

/ heard the other day of delightful
old country parsOn who came to New
York as the guest of son who is success
full in business here. The old gentleman
did not go about alone after the first
time, because he said it wrung his heart.
strings to hear the tales of woe the beg
gars poured into his ears. He could no
more wave beggar aside than you or 1
could strike child, and yet he only
grieved at the pain their stories gave
him, and at his inability to solace them
all with money. When the rampant
newsboys tugged at his sleeves and
yelled, Here yer evening paper" he
bent over with studied politeness and
said in his gentle voice: "Pve got one
already, thank you, Johnny" How the
little ruff1ans stared at thatl-Julian
Ralph in Chatter.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

tnen handed her small pIstoi.
"If anybody bothers you point that at
them" he said, jestingly.
81 will do more," she answered.; 'if /
am in danger of the worst will turn 1t
against myself"
Her husband kissed her again, told her
that she was a little fool, and rode off to
town.
1t was Saturday, and busy day. In
spite of his best efforts Ransom found
that he was late in getting home.
At last the planter was on the road, and
he flew at the top of his speed.
Nine o'clock--ten caught him before he
reached the plantation
Before taking his horse to the stable he
thought he would speak to his wife,
whose white dress he saw on the piazza.
He walked right up to her and she did
not move, as she sat there in big rock
ing chair,
What did her silence mean?
Ransom saw dark stain on the white
dress, and seized his wife by the arm.
She was dead-shot through the breast
and in one hand she still held the pis-
tol with which she had taken her young
lifel
The wretched man found that the
house had been robbed, and the foot
prints near it showed that a strong gang
of negroes had visited it during his alb
sence. 1t needed no one to tell him why
his wife had killed herself. 1t was her
only escape from a worse fate.
"Yas," drawled Sheriff Jack, after
telling this part of the story; ''it stirred
up the county. Everybody was sorry fur
the poor feller, but he might or knowed
jest how it would turn out. All the mig
gers turned up but six, an in course we
suspicioned EN-. We tried bloodhounds
and done our level best, but nobody had
any luck but Ransom. Fust an last he
got erway with six of the devils an made
no bones about it either"
"Did he tell it?' | asked.
"Sartinly he did. Many an many a
night he's come back from his hunt an
told me about another nigger he'd fixed
that day"
''lt is awful" was my comment.
"That's no name for it," said the sheriff,
"but Ransom was not ter blame He was
only youngster, full of New England
crank ideas, and he thought black human
natur was the same as white human
natur. After his trouble he acted like a
man-hunted the beasts down. He made
some of them confess, an then shot 'em.
Others had some of his wife's trinkets.
an others jest acted suspicious like, yer
know. He made clean sweep of the
gang, an, stranger, you're the fust man
thet's talked about arresting and trying
him."
81 didn't understand the case" was
my reply.
"Well, yer understand it now" said
Sheriff Jack. "We don't stand no fool
in down here in Buckshot county, We
go in fur straight justice. If yer got on
the jury would yer go agin Bob Ran
som?"
mo, would not" was my emphatic
response.
GOOD fur you" shouted the sheriff.
"Thet's the way we feel. Bob Ransom
will never be bothered in this county"
Just then l heard the whistle Of my
train, and with hurried shake of the
hand ] left Sheriff Jack. If any of my
readers ever visit Buckshot county twill
pay them to hunt up this model officer.
Some of his methods may be little
irregular, but he is the right man in the
right place. Wallace P. Reed in Atlanta
Constitution.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Joseph II, Roiherman, carpenter, re.
siding at Connellsyille. Pa, has cres.
cent shaped birthmark on the back of
his neck, which has aroused considerable
curiosity in that vicinity. When the
moon is new Rotherman's mark is hard
ly noticeable, but as Luna turns the first
quarter il begins 10 turn red and swell.
BY the time of full moon it has swelled
into horn like roll over two Inches IN
thickness. AS the moon wanes the mark
decreases ia size and color until it again
becomes "a blush, crescent shaped mark,
hardly raised above the skin. .-St. Louis
Rel.iihli-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
zola's Opinions.

Zola has fixed opinions on Socialism,
and says at heart he believes himself to
be a Socialist. He alarmed us one day
by saying, Before another century shall
have hardly begun-nay, before this cen
tury ends-l believe society will be over
turned This social revolution will begin
in Germany, | am sure, for German So
cialists are the most determined. Ny
books are all written in pity, for have
carefully studied the miseries Of minera,
the miseries Of all worknen. The revo-
luton of lis0 did nothing for the work
ing classes, / mean the ouvriers. The
peasants obtained land; the Ouvriers lost
privileges they bad formerly enjoyed.
Let us hope that this social transforms
tion will come without bloodshed, for
otherwise what may occur know not, 4"
Paris Letter.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
FAITHFUL.

1t Is something, sweet when the world goes III
To know You are faithful and love me stlll;
To feel when the sunshine has left the skies
That the light is shining In your dear eyes;
Beautiful eyes. more dear to me
Than all the wealth of the world could bo.
II is something, dearest, to feel you near
When life With its sorrows seems hard to bear;
To feel, when falter the clasp divine
Ofyour tender and trusting hand IN mine
Beautiful handl more dear TO me
Than the teuderest things Of earth could bo
Sometimes, dearest, the world goes wrong,
For God gives grief with his gift Of song,
And poverty, too but yopr love Is more
To me than riches and golden store;
Beautiful Lowell until death shall part
II is mine-as you are-my own, sweethearti
F. l.. Stanton
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
norer for olsanInr anrmsnt..

Borax water is excellent for sponging
either silk or wool goods that are not
soiled enough to need washing. In wash
ing cashmere or wool goods put little
boraX in the water. This will cleanse
them much more easily and better, with
out injury to the colors. Do not rub
them on board, but use the hands, and
throw ON line without wringing. Press
them on the wrong side and they will
look almost like new.-Good Housekeep-
fnos
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
LIQUID GOLD.

Legend there is, somewhere in Persian story,
Relating how peasant, bent and hoary,
Enriched but with the memory Of good deeds,
Into the shadow land where death sucoeeds,
Came with his weight Of years all nnconsoed
Here fate to him radiant Peri leads,
Serving chalice brlmmed with liquid gold.
This, said the fair attendant, "is distilled
OF thy good deeds Drink For the gods have
willed
Kindness for kindness. In this draught thou'lt
ind
Assurance OF endearinR peace Of mind
Years Of renewing life and strengths increase" ."
E'on as the peasant drank the potion kind
Restored was he to youth, TO health and peace.
Akin to that rare nectar Is this wine
Unto the sunbeams giving gold for gold
Some mystic power like that by legend told
Blensea its mission With gift divine;
Rich IN its treasure Of vitality
UnfailinR doth It's benediction bring
Comfort and strength unto the suffering
Hope to the hopeless on lfes threatening sea
Philadelphia News.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
Money Through the Mails.

Some ingenious fellow sent $40 note
fastened to large tag properly addressed,
signed and stamped, to some correspond
ent half way across the continent, 1t
was so odd missive as to attract atten-
ton all along the line and even to raise
the question whether It was mailsble or
not. We kept an eye on it TO its deBti-
nation and it was properly delivered
Exchange
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

81 haYe seen some langhable things,
too" said the doctor. Human nature
co nls out when people Me sick. 1 was
called in once to attend lady who was
taken suddenly IN, and quite shure she was
going to die. There was nothing serious
the matter with he, but she was quite sure
her end was near. Doctor" she said, ]
know am going to die. Don't tell my
husband, but let me ask you one favor be-
fore go. 'Whai Is it9' asked. whisper.
doctor Ask Mary 10 fix my bangs before
they bury me-"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
An Important matter

Druggists everywhere report that the sales
Of the Restorative Nerviue--a nerve food
and medicine-are astonishing; exceeding
anything they ever had, while it gives uni
yersal satisfaction in headache, nervousness
sleepness, sexual debility, hackeahe, poor
memory, fits. dizziness, etc. l.. Burton 4
Co, Troy, n Y,Amhery & Murpy, of Battle
Creek, Mich; G. b. Woodworth 4 Co.. Of
Fort Wayne, Ind, and hundreds Of Others
sta.e that they never handled any medicine
which sold so rapidly, or gave such salts
faction. Trial bottles of this great medicine
and book on Nervous Diseases, free at Il. ID.
Thomas and w. +. Biery's who gurantees
and recommends il.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular rs TO need of no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song OF prAise.-A purer medicine does not ex-
lst and II Is guaranteed to all that is claimed.
and kidneys, Will remove pimples, boils, salt
rheum and other affections caused by impure
blood.-Will drive malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all malaria fevers.-For
cure of headache, Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaran-
teed, or money relunded.- 80 cents andISl
per bottle at REFERS Drugstore.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Will you heed the warning. The signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease, Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford for the sake of say
ing so cents to run the risk and do moth
ing for it. We know from experience that
Shiloh'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 Thomas
drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
Fnntnstio handwriting.

A little English girl 4 years old writes
with her left hand, and writes backward.
as characters are reflected In a mirror
from ordinary writing. Her friends have
to read them by means of a looking glass.
The child was taught writing with a sis
ter, but Would do things her own way,
with the result that she writes fuently
In this fantastic way Montreal Star.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
MANSION HOUSE

opposite L. s. Depot,
BANK STREET, LEHIGHTON,
g. II, HON, PROPRIETOR.
fhis house offers nrst-class accommodations for
transient and permanent boarders. It has been
newly rehttedn ali its departments, and is lOcat-
ed in one of the most picturesque portions of the
borough. Terms moderate. ~ The BAR is
supplied with the choicest Wines, Liquors and
Cigars. Fresh Lager ON Tan. apr l7-yl
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
JOB
PRINTING
ASPECIALTY
100 Ladies wanted.

And 100 men to call at druggists, for a
free package of Lanes Family Medicine,
the great root and herb remedy, discovered
by DIR Silas Lane while in the Rocky noun
tains. For diseases of the blood, liver and
kidneys it is positive cure. For constipa-
tion and clearing mp the complexion il does
wonders. Children like it, Everyone
praises it. Large.size package so cents.
AT all druggists
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine They often say,
" oh, il will wear away, but 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 would Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the first
dose Price SOC and $l00. Trial size free.
At all druggists
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Slight arrangements of the stomach and
bowels may often be corrected by taking only
one of Ayers Pills. Though not having the
Pills at hand, your disorder increase, and
regular fit of sickness follows. "For the
want of a nail, the shoe was lost" etc.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
A ninInmntin Anau.r-

Editor (after a discussion about the
spelling of word)-Well, you wouldn't
take my say so, but you had to see
whether was wrong by looking in the
dictionary.
Reporter did not look to see il you
were wrong, sir, but to see whether or
not l was right.-Epoch.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
MAreH OnuNE, Dol, OeL. b. Issa

PittOck 4 Lsvery Gentlemen: HAVING
examined the National Garment Gutter. / arS
we'll pleased with il. | have used the Magic
Scale, but find yours far superior To il or any
other have ever examined | am espeoially
pleased With its simplicity, aud the fact that
it cuts all kinds Of clothing and full drapery
and trimmings are advantages possessed bv M
other system ! know Of Together with the
instructions for making up garments it is con
sldeEed perfect. Yours truly,
KATE SWEENEY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Messrs. Pittock 4 LaVery-Dear Sirs You
ask me what think Of the Garment Gutter,
in its praise, / have cut several patterns with
It, and among them was the tea gown. II was
Just splendid, fitting SO nicely everyw hore, and
lie pleasure in recommending it to all my
lady friends who desire elegantly fitting
Clothes. Yours respectfully,
C. ESTELLE BACHMAN
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of 75 cents
to lree yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, ifyou think so call
at our store and get bottle of Shiloh's
Nitalizer. Every bottle has a printed
guarantee on it, use accordingly, and if it
does you no good 1t will cost you nothing.
Sold ut Biery's or Thomas drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
Goods for ohlIdr.D,s Dresses.

There are pretty hannels in the market
that retail at twenty Ave cents, wash
like linen. and make very serviceabls
dresses for children. It is not necessary
to buy dull grays, The cream grounds
striped with rose, lilac orange or brown
are so much more suitable for baby wear
and keep clean quite long time New
York World.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Under the extradition treaty with Can
ada almost any sort Of a criminal charge
will extradite, and those planning offenses
against the law will be obliged to take the
advice Of criminal lawyer. Indeed, the
treaty is good thing for the lawyers,
and they will, no doubt, charge a regular
fee for advising criminal to go to Mex
leo instead of to Canada. Detroit Free
Press
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Instead of laying down the law with
absolute certainty, the true thinker is
better pleased to put his convictions to
every test. Even when he is fully
persuaded of their truth, he has no desire
to force them others. knowing such
method TO be utterly unavailing.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Must be ceariully considered by the great
majority Of people, in buying evnen necess-
titles Of life. Hoods Sarsaparilla commends
itself with special force to the great middle
classes, because it combines positive economy
with great medical power. II is the only
medicine Of which can truly be said 800
Doses One Dollar" and bottle taken acoor-
bing to directions Will average TO last
month,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
KLrokNERsyrLLp. Pa, Sept. 25, ,s9,

Messrs. Pittock 4 Lavery - Gentlemen
HaVinRsttended your Cutting School at Mauch
Chunk, must cay that was highly pleased
with the full and complete instructions given.
Yuur system is by far the best that has come
To my notice, aud cheefiully commend il to
Others. Respectfully,
ELLEN ]. HEBERLING.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
MAuoa cHusK, Pa. .oc,. Ian loeo

Sirs; Having no previous knowledga -
cutting in any way before | learned ~ nea y.
Your system, was very much pleased ,,i,t
the different patterns | cut They wsrs ", II
perfect fit without single change of saan,e a
Then your Voice Of Fashion makes I, oo,''
plete authority for cutting all kinds ~ onI
meIts IN the latest style, Wishing von EI' th.
best OF su'ceas, Respectfully,
JOSIE KFFFR
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MAuoH CHUNK. Oct. 9Th, 1889.

Pittoek 4 LaVeTy- Gentlemen: Having no
previous experience in cutting and fitting be-
fore learned TO use the cutter, felt little
timd In undertaking to cut jacket with your
system, but ! oYercame my feelings and It's a
perfect fit in every way and | am perfectly
satisfied with IT, | can conscientiously recon-
mend your system to all ladies desiring perfect
Sitting garments. Yours truly,
MAUD SMITH.
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From the Nntion,s Canital.

famous Red Flag Oil is perfect family medi-
cine and has no equal for Rheumatism, Neuralgia
Sprains, Outs, Burns and bodily pain. Price 26
Consumption, are you troubled with this terri.
bic disease, if so take healthy exercise, live ia
open air, use Puritan Cough and Consumpton
Cure and be cured, don't delay. Price 20 cents
at Thomas drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Garment Gutter 60. -Geptlem.,,
ing course Of instructions In esrs,.,t, ~ TAX
] md It very simple and easy 10 .o5s'.,s
have drafted aud cut basqne far ~, iu
snd i his PefiectiY Alter tekjng Fi.si
sons have no trouble 10 draltins n s'
Of garment Respectfully,
LAURA REINHARp
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MAucH onusr, Pa, Oct. 9th. 1889.

Pttoek 1 Lavery- sirs; While taxing a
course Of instructions in your Cutting School, /
cut myself basque, last week, with the bias
darta aud il hts perfectly without a single
change Of seams and am very much pleased
with il can heartily recommend il to any
one desiring perfect system for cutting any
thing. Yours respectfully,
MAGGIE FARLEY.
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MAuou cuuEK. Oct. Is. $50

Gentlemen; am very much pleased with
the thorough instructions you gave in the use
OF the Garment Cutter aud also with the cutter
itself have tested 1t and find it all that You
claim for IT, Unlike other systems the cutting
of drapery and trimmings is made so simple
and the instructions for the making of the
garments % plain that any one could learn,
Wishing you success,
SARA r. ELY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

A small instrument has been devised
for use in mines to indicate the presence
Of tiredamp, or in gas mains to indicate
the escape of gas. The invention is based
upon the property certain metals have of
evolving heat in the presence of hydro
gen gas.-New York Commercial Ad-
YertiseT.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
MAucH CHUNK, Pa, oct. 2Isl Iseo

Gentlemen | am very much nisss.d 3,
tell you OF the success | have had vim - :"
system haye cut two basques and sbo,'iS g1S'
or cape aud | have had splendid a. euo,
time, The cape exceeded my exneo,s ecu sseu
aud any one desiring perfect 6ttine cIo,bia, I1o,s,
should use the Garment Gutter. 'N'"'nE
Yours respectfully, ESsIE CoRKITr
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

THE proprietors of Ely's Cream Balm do
not claim it to be a cure-all, but sure
remedy for catarrah, colds in head and ha6
fever. 1t is not a liquid or snuff, but is
easily applied into the nostrils. II gives
relief at once.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31
MAuon CnuNk. Pa. Oct. 16th

Garment Gutter Co,-Gentlemsn After
taking few lessons with the Garment Gutter.
cut basque that was a perfect 6t without
changing seaIn. | think your system all
that is clsimed for H. Yours respectfully,
ANNIE WILKINSON.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-05-31

Still lives, so do hundreds of Others who
have been cured of Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia by the great blood purifier, Sulphur
Bitters. Send for testimonials.