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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-09

dent too true. The love of his art
struggling through the debasing effects
of debauchery had impelled him once
more before he died to pour out his
soul in one last burst of harmony
George: Kyle in tie Nec York Her-
aid,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-09
PENSIONS! VETERANS!
THE DISABILITY PENSION BILL.

Act OF June "a, 1890, grants pensions to all ex-
soldiers and sailors who served 30 days or more
In the Army or Navy during the rebellion, and
were honorably discharged, and who are now
suffering from any permanent, mental or ply
steal disability contracted since the war or dur
ing the war whether from disease, injuries OF
effects OF old age, at the rate OF from So to sl2
per month, according to the degree OF his disa-
bility for the performance OF labor requiring the
exertion OF physical strength; provided the dis
ability is not due to vicious habits. This pen
sion is not restricted to the veterans who have
to make their living by hard labor but is equal
ly due to professional men and clerks providing
they have an existing disability which would
prevent the continuous exercise OF the physical
strength OF an able-bodied man.
Those who have applied under the general
laws and who are unable to prove up the pend
ing claim can apply for and secure this pension
and then continue the prosecution OF the former
claim and secure their arrears.
Ii you are now drawing a small pension, say
So or 81 per month, you can take this pension
instead, and II you have an application on file
for increase or additional pension for new dis
abilities you can continue the prosecution of
such claims while drawing the new pension. or
you can file an original claim for disability
contracted In the service while drawing pension
under this new act.
Widows, children and depenpent mothers and
fathers are entitled under this act and can sus-
pend the prosecution of any pending claim, and
| take this pension, and afterwards complete the
prior claim and get arrears.
Having been duly appointed an Agent accord
ing TO the rules and regulations OF the Depart
ment of the Interior In the prosecution OF such
| claims and having had success in number of
cases am always prepared TO give information
and assist claimants, and will assure then. sue
cess II they are able to establish the facts re-
quired by law
Those interested should call soon and claim
| their reward.
GEORGE w. STERNBR,
North Market st.
7-16-3m. Bloomsbura Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
A comedy In n Sleeping Car.

r.. and Mrs. Within were ON their way
% the Hot Springs, where he intended to
get relief from his rheumatism in the
baths. At way station drunken trav-
cling man boarded the train and was put
TO bed in the berth next to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. by the porter. Shortly after Mr.. w.
woke up with dreadful stitch in his
side. Like good, duhful wife Mrs. ".
arose and went to the lavatory to mako n
strong, extra strong mustard plaster With
which to relieve the pain Of her 1lege lord.
On her return she pulled the wrong
curtain aside and placed the plaster upon
the stomach of the serseless, drunken
drummer. Then she went to the lava
tory, washed her hands, and retuIned TO
her berth, getting into the right section,
and finding Mr.. w. asleep.
Finally loud groan was heard, then
these words, "Oh, my stomach, my
stomach, oh-h-h This was followed
by "Ill never touch ansther drop as long
as live. Oh, its burning a hole in mo,
oh-h-h!"
BY this time heads were peeping out
from behind curtains and the porter was
on his way to the travelling mans berth.
OF a sudden out came the bed clothes
from the T, Ms berth, and cry of "Oh,
my, there is my stomaohl Pm deadI "
The exclamation was topped off by the
mustard plaster being thrown out on Che
aisle Of the car. The porter then grabbed
the drummer and shook him until awake.
During the first stages of sensfbility he
muttered: "Oh, my stomach is gone,
goneI"-St Paul Pioneer Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Senator John w. Daniel, OF Virginia,
tells this story Of his experience with q
bunco man:
"I was walking up from the Desbrossez
street ferry when man whom l had
never seen bsfore stopped in front of me,
and, calling me by my name, went
through the regular bunco talk about
persons l knew in Washington and
Lynohburg. he made a better showing
than the average man Of his class. Iae
was not only very respectable in appear
ance, but was well posted on the persons
and places he mentioned. did not care
to have him arrested, but l told him
plainly that it was no use to try the con-
fidence business on me.
"Was he diSconcerted2 Not a bit.
Only an expression Of deep sadness came
over his face. Then with a sigh he said
whats things coming to, anyhow The
Connecticut farmer got dead on to us
long ago. The hayseed Jerseyman can
recognize a member Of the profession a
quarter of mile off, and the Western
man is getting as fly as . New Yorker,
And now you SoutherneTs are catching
on. Yes, sir; what's things coming tot
Why, sir, if this keeps up, after a while
we'll have to so out OF business alto
gether. There is something wrong with
the republican form of government.
However, as you have treated me like a
gentleman, and used to be a Southern
gentleman myself, I don't mind standing
treat"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Many OF the abandoned farms Of New
Hampshire have been disposed OF to city
people, who soon transform barren hill
sides into attractive summer homesteads.
Our fathers made farms for them
selves on hill tops that answered their
purpose very well for few generations,
but did not retain their fertility. Their
descendants have now removed to lower
ground, and reclaimed the swamps and
intervalea. The farms that wore aban-
doned ought to have been left to nature
long before they were, No better use
can be made Of them than to lot forest
trees cover them again. And let sum-
mer homes Of city people occupy the
more slightly locations, beautifying the
landscape, and furnishing market for
country produce of all kinds.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
TINE LEGEND OF NEW n1vnn.
How Water Came In the Desert AFTER a
ChfIdfa Prayer.

How Water Came In the Desert After
Chtld's Prayer,
A pioneer of t340 in the Hartford
Cour0nt says: In the early iifties party
of emigrants on their way TO the gold
fields Of California by the southern route,
via the Gila River, crossed the Colorado
by the ferry left by Graham in 1S4S "and
struck out on the desert for the land Of
promise. The trail was well defined by
abandoned wagons and the bones Of
horses, mules, and human beings Strug-
Cling through the yielding sand, the ther-
mometer at 1870 degrees, wheels falling
apart, animals dying from heat and
thirst, they on the second night out
halted some 10 miles from Cookies Well,
with the water in their kegs exhausted.
Tradition states that little 10 year old
girl was heard praying, in one Of the
wagons, for water. II states that in her
childlike faith she said: "Oh, good Heav-
emily Father, know that have been q
very naughty, naughty girl; hut, ohl
dear, 1 am so very thirsty aud mamma,
papa, and the baby all want to drink so
much. Do, good God, give us water and
will never, never be naughty again.
The gaunt, half starved, desperate
men gathered around the wagons, dis
cussing how and what movement to save
their lives and their dear ones, with no
thought of gold now, and listened to the
humble petition. One voiced the rest
and said, "May God grant it'll" Soon the
voice sounded clear in the silent night.
"Oh, mother, mother, get me water oh,
l can hear it running; oh, do get some
for baby and me. They thought her
delirlous from her sufferings, when sud-
denly babel of sounds broke forth from
the oxen and mules, all frantic and en-
deavoring to break loose from the wagon
poles. A rustling noise called their at
tention to slight depression near the
wagons and on investigating the cause
they found water gushing out of the
sand, sweet, clear, but warm. Their suf-
ferings were over, and they reached the
mines, better and wiser for this interpo-
sition, as they firmly believe, of Divine
| Providence,
This spring continued to flow, running
due north for 20 miles, then was lost in
the sand. In places il was over two miles
wide and from four to 20 feet deep. But
the memory of the New River, that
vas caused by a sand bar below Yuma,
will long be remembered by survivors Of
the thousands benefited by it in 1950-'51.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
nrrrrR rnAr poRr1a.
Che Arrongss the Cabinets SO That I.ot
Lover VIII Make No Mistake.

Che Arronges the Cabinets SO That I.c.
Lover wiIl Make No Mistake.
with q gesture expressive Of firm reso-
lution, as if the affair was quite settled,
The Countess Madeline pointed TO her
lacquered japanese cabinet that shim-
mered in the lamplight, and said very
grayely:
"Open one of those three drawers, Val
ontine, and be sure that you choose the
right ono. Each drawer contains an an
ayer to tho prayer which you have adj
dressed to me for the last six months II
you open that drawer which contains the
answer Yes 1 will be yours, and wti
marry you as soon as you please. But
take care that you do not get the wrong
answer, for if you do you will never sec
me again.
"Alas!" said Valentine, "there are two
chances TO one against me. How cruel
you are, my daring!"
well, said the countess, "if marry
you can at least lay the blame on
tate.
Tss young man hesitated n long time.
Ills hand wandered from drawer to
drawer, not venturing to touch any, and
his heart sank with the fear of choosing
wrongly. At last he shut his eyes and
opened a drawer at hazard.
Oh, ray'ursl The little piece of pink
paper when unfolded, disclosed to his
glad eyes th. exquisite word, "Yes.7 In
lie ccstacy lac clasped blushing Madeline
in his arms ard covered her face with
kiss s. Shs could nUt deny him now
v.a.It dia.racefu violation of her
lrcn.5a. Dat Madeline was an upright
i.-i.59, wdJ aiwuyG kept her word, and
20 !.e ;+a5 coon able to call her his wife.
S.ili, even among the raptures of tho
aa $ noon, Valentine was not entirely
h.. .y. AT times gloomy expression
Cip orcd on his brow aud in his eyes.
IN iateful mani sighed Madeline,
"a a1s not yet satisfied. What is the
- .tcr3"
": ana troubled about something
about WHAT"
81 owe my wife to chance not to her
owa inclination.
lie remained pensive for time, while
she looked smilingly at him, Suddenly
She broke into merry laugh.
tnpid mani" she cried. Don't you
see ,Aat | put the same answer in al
oirse drawers. It'd Bits.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
PlngIarIs1n nr sermnn,.

The Rev. Septimus Smith made no
secret at all of his habit of buying ready
made sermons, any more than his fond
ness for old port. and Of whist playing with
leading parishioners until midnight of
every Saturday. He was a kindly nat
ured, easy going man, and was popular
among his equally easy going flock. One
Sunday morning, on going into the veshy
after service, he found his old clerk in
tears.
why. what's the matter, JonesY" in
quired the vicar
Oh, sir, replied the clerk, "this is q
painful surprise for us ALT"
Surprise, Jones? What do you meanP"
Your sermon this morning, sir. We
are all very sorry, and you gave us no
warning"
Sermon, Jones? Sermon? What do
you mean, mani"
why, sir, your farewell sermon. We
are all dreadfully cut up"
And it is quite trEo that that morn
ing the Rev Septlmus had actually read
an old farewell sermon without either in
tending or knowing It.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
The Chair OF

On the very summit of Cader-Idris, a
mountain peak in Merionethshire, Wales,
is an excavation in the solid rock, resen.
bling a couch. 1t is said to be the chair
of Idris the giant, after whom the mount.
ain was named. Tradition says that
whoever rests for a night in this seat win
be found the next morning either dead
or q Taving maniac, or endowed with su,
psFnatural powers. This excavation is
probably the sChair Of Idris, to which
Tennyson refers in Enid, where Ge.
raint says
-He felt, we're she the prize Of bodily force,
Himself beyond the Fest pushing could move
The chair OF Idris
as it is situated in what is supposed 10
have been King Arthur's territory, and
GeTaint was knight Of his court
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
A Mlssonrl preaeher drlyes a street ear

A Missouri preacher drives a street car
on week days. He is a conscientious man,
but 1t has been remarked thst be seems to
be near-sighted and hard of hearing when
close-fsted members of his congregation
bail bis car.
To be idle is the ultimate object Of the
busy.
It's green futile that viii gel into the
soup.
Uncle Sam has 40, GOO oil wells.
The South has $50 cotton mills.
Butter is made from cocoanuts
Cleveland has "a, 900 Bohemians.
Boyne Falls. Mich, has no doctor
San Francisco has Chinese coopeTs,
Vermont leail in maple sugar production
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Among the thirty-seYen labor men elect
cd to the New South Wales Parliament Is
Arthur Rae, the delegate of the striking
shesrers, who was sent TO prison for con-
splracy.
If you 10 know how 10 keep hotel. asI,
some ono who never tried to keep one.
More men have died and are buried en-
tie Isthmus of Panama, along the line of
the line of the proposed canal than on any
equal territory in the world.
A deceased Vienna car driver turns out
to have been the Baron Erwin Schousteln,
formerly millionaire vnd the last mem
Der of distinguished family.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Recent experience in cold storags
shows that different articles of food re-
quire different degrees of temperature
for their preservation, varying from 80
degrees Fahrenheit for eggs to from Is
to 20 degrees for poultry and various
kinds of game.
In January last surgeon transplanted
four cat ribs in the broken nose Of Mrs.
Addie L. Davis, of Decatur, Ill. The
bones of the nose had decayed, leaving
that member in a condition mortifying
to the otherwise handsome lady. The
bones were taken out by the surgeon and
the cats ribs inserted. The bridge Of
Mrs. Davis's nose is now solid and
straight, and she is the happiest woman
in Decatur.
Photographs are being made in Austria
by the aid Of aluminium, the powdered
metal being burnt in the fame of an
alcohol lamp in a manner similar to mag
nesium. 1t burns more slowly than
magnesium, and in combination with
elements that give off oxygen it ptoduced
an extremely actinic light without smoke.
Great interest is being manifested in tho
results. and experiments are to be contin.
uel
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have IT, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are
searching for It daily, and mourning becau so
they fnd it not. Thousands upon thousands OF
dollars are spent annually by our people IN the
hope that they may attain this boon. And yet
II may be had by ALL We guarantee that Elec-
tric Bitters, II used according to directions and
the use persisted In, viii bring you good diges-
ton and Oust the demon dyspepsia and install
Instead eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit.
ters for dyspepsia and all diseases Of the liver,
stomach and kidneys. Sold at bOc, and 81. 90 per
bottle by Reber, LehightOn and Blery, Weiss
port.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
The Hen and the Farmer.

=. Hen once Overheard her Master
praising the Song of the Nightingale in
The most Extravagant Manner and say
ing to his Wife:
IF we only had q Bird which could
Sing like that would Admire him from
Daylight to Dark.
"That's Pointer for me, Old Huckle-
berry. chucltled the Hen as she Snatched
another Potato Bug, "and you'1 hear
something Drop before long"
Next Evening as the Farmer and his
Wife sat on the Doorstep and hoped the
Nightingale would come again, the Hen
flew into n Tree and made Heroic At
tempt TO Marble as she had heard the
Bird do.
"Good Lands! But what in Goshen
ais that ere HEM" exclaimed the Farmer
as he jumped up.
The Hon Posed anew and sent forth
fresh clack, clack, clack.
"The Internal Idiot is neither a Hen
nor Bird, and therefore of no good ex-
cept in a Pot Pie, growled the Farmer,
and, bringing ont his Shotgun, he put an
end to her Life.
MORAL.
Many good Farmer has been spoiled
by trying to become a Legislator.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
Always hope for the best. You will
never get 1t, so there will be no excuse fol
abandoning hope.
A Safe Invest,aent.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you salts
factory results, or In case Of failure return Of
purchase price. On this safe plan you can buy
from our advertised Druggist bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. It is
guaranteed TO bring relief in every case, when
such as Consumption, Inflammation of Lungs.
Bronchitis, Asthma, WhO0ping Cough, CrOup,&c.
It Is pleasant and agreeable to taste, perfectly
safe, and can always be depended upon Trial
bottles free at Reber's, LehightOn, and Bierys
WeisspOrt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
A Mysterx Explained.

The papoTs cOntaln IreQuent NOTICES OF rIch,
pretty and educated girls elOping with negroes,
tramps and cOachmen, The well known speci-
altst DR., Ffanklih Miles, says all such girls are
more or less hysterical. nervous, very impul-
siye, unbalanced; usually subject 70 headache.
neuralgia, sleeplessness immoderate or laugh
which there is no remedy eapal 20 Restorative
NerYne. Trial bottles and line book, con-
and guarantee DR.. Miles celebrated New Heart
Cure, the finest Of heart tOnlcs. Cures fntter-
ing, short breath, etc.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

They were nearing an ice cream palace
on their evening stroll, and just as the
young man saw his danger he heard the
friction Of the two pennies in his vest
pocket.
Have you heard, " he asked in voice
of settled gloom, aof the poisoning of a
whole family by eating ice cream?"
"Yes," she said quiokly.I "they used
poison for flaVoring, That comes Of
homemade ice cream,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

The superstition which builds Is more
tolerable than that which demolishes-
that which adoFns o country than that
which defoms it-that which endows
than that which plunders-that which
disposes 10 mistaken benefcences than
that which stimulates b real injustice.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

aMy charge for taking out a tooth,
madam, is five shillings.
"But, doctor, isn't that rather dear ?
Other dentists only ask one.
"Ah, but you must remember, ma'am,
they hurry over their work, while some-
times spend an hour or SO drawing a
tooth "
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
Nerve and Liver Pills.

An important discovery. They act on
the liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle. They speedily
cure bilousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles
and constipation Splendid for men, women
and children. Smallest, mildest, surest. 90
doses for 25 cents. Samples free at II. d.
Thomas and w. +. Bierys Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
The average ballet dancer is like the
brook, She 'goes on" forever.

just how Alternative medicine cleanses
the system isan open question; but that
Ayers sarsaparllla does produce radical
change in the blood is well attested on all
sides. 1t is everywhere considered the best
remedy for blood disorders.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
Liverpool has $4,000 dock laborers.


Is constantly going on In the human system
when you suffer with consumption, coughs or
colds; they strive to ruin health and drag vic.
tins to the grave. Take timely warning and
use Pan Tina Cough and Consumption Cure.
Price 20 and 80 cents.
DIR. Lees Liver Regulator Is sure cure for
dyspepsia, blliOusness, heartburn, indigestion,
and all kidney complaints. Trial bottles free at
Thomas Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Uncle-Pm afraid you're an exTava-
giant fellow, Jack. How much did that
cigar cost2
Nephew-Twenty-ilye cents.
Uncle-Too muchi You ought 10 be.
gin to economic.
Nephew-Well, if you will promise 10
buy better cigars than you do I'll smoke
yours, and that will save me good deal.
-Munsey's Weekly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Yes, they said was fool not to try Sulphur
cred over two years; but had tried so many
doctors and medicines without getting relief
that was discouraged l am now on my fourth
Pratt, Manchester, N. II.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Asthma, Bfonehitis. Croup and All Throat and
Lung Troubles than any other medicine, The
proprietor bias authorized any druggist TO give
merit OF this great remedy. Large HOttles soc
and 81.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
RueI,Ien,s Arnicn snlys.

The best salye IN the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Chained Hands Chiiblains tSorns' and All skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. II Is guaranteed 10 give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded; Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by n. u. REBEB, LehlghtOn
and W . +. Blery WeisepOTt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10
The Countess OF dudley was shop girl.


II is with the greatest confidence that Hood
Sarsaparllals is recommended for loss of appetite
Indigestion, sick headache, and similar troubles
This medicine gently tones the stomach, assist.
digestion, and makes one real hungry" Per
Sarsaparllla few days, find themselves longing
for anu eating the plalnest food with unexpect
ed relish.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

4 Western observer has ascertained that
Ohauncy M.Depew was simply enchanted
to find one of his latest stories chlselled
upon the wall Of house In Pompel.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

10 makes me tired !
People ask me-is marriage a fail
urs OF course faint s'pose /
don't know my biz-what am 1
here forS" If tho women only
keep healthy they keep in good
spirits and cupid is in demand. Let
every enfeebled woman know this
there's a remedy that'll cure her,
the proofs positive.
Here's the proof-if it doesn't do
you good within reasonable time,
report ths fact TO lts makers aud
get your money back without a
word-but you won't de it
The remedy is DIR. Pisrce's Favsr-
ite Preseription-sna it has proved
itself the right remedy il nearly
every case Of female weakness. 1t is
not miracle. 1t won't cure every
thing-but it has done more to build
up enfeebled and broken down wo-
men thaA any other medicine known.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

The CIigneoto ship railway viii not DO
completed as soon as was expected. Tho
company has asked the Canadian parlia-
ment for an extension Of the time until
July ]. 1898.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

With Elys Cream Balma child can be treated
without pain with perfect safety. IL cures ca
tarrh, hay fever and cold in the head. 1t Is
easily applied into the nOstrils and gives imme-
dlately relief Price soc.
My catarrh was very bad. For thirty years l
have been troubled with lt-haYe tried num-
ber of remedies without reieT. A druggist ad-
yised Ely's Cream Balm. have used only one
bottle and can say feel like a new man. l
make this voluntary statement that others may
Pawtueket, RI.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Gen. Lew Wallace is at work on new
story, but as he is an extremely careful and
pains-taking author, It is not likely TO be
published for some time.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-10-10

Jay Gould says he has not read news
paper during the last three months. He
little knows what he has missed.