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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
rrn CONSUMPTION cunn.

Professor X ooh's Discovery and How He
Was Led to Make II.
Though Professor Koch, Of Berlin,
can not be said to have discovered his
method of curing consumption through
chance, as some say was the case with
Jenners invention of vaccination for
s nallpox, it is still interesting to notice
how mulch he was indebted to good
fortune in the beginning Of his invesh-
cations. Dr. Emmerich of Munich is
the authority for the following anec-
dote:
Professor Koch noticed once that
when piece of cooked potato is ex-
posed to the atmosphere for a couple Of
hours, and then placed in damp at
nosphere under a glass cover--to pre-
vent drying-after several days num-
Der of infiuitcsimal round white specks
or droIs will appear on it, each one APP
parentiy differing from the other Mi
| croscopic investigation shows that every
one of these specks consists of paric.
ular species of micro organisms, which
arise from seeds THAT have fallen on the
potato from the air, and have here
found q favorable ground for further
generation. Each seed by itself multi
plies on the particular spot of the bard
| potato substance ON which it has hap
pened to drop. without having the
means of combining with others.
Thus, there can be nothing like inter-
breeding, and therefore, pure cells
that i, each consisting Of number Of
bacteria belonging TO one isolated genus,
must arise side by side Very properly
Professor Koch considered this re-
markable phenomenon, For if in the
place Of the potato the surface of some
nutritious fluid were exposed to the air,
.loubtlessly seeds for future organisms
would also drop on it But in fluid
he movable bacteria would miugle to-
| gether, and at the same time also set the
originally immovable ones into motion,
50 that an infinite variety of breeds, a
chaos of mixed forms aud species, would
ensue, butnowhere any pure and specific
bacteria cells
What, then, asked he, is the radical
difference between the fruitful soil
Which the potato offers for such organ :
isns and that of the nutritious fluid
None, surely, uut that one is solid, and
thus hnders any commingling of genera,
while on the other hand there can be no
! question Of their lasting separation in a
,ubstrltum of no greater density than
that Of fluids.
Professor Koch understood how to
apply the lesson he had learned from
these results TO lis further experiments
i'm breeding pure bacteria cells in hard
and transparent substances which ulti-
mately led to the brilliant successes he
has achieved now and before this. In
additi to this he has known enough
to apply all modern improvements in
apparatus, instruments, and the methods
Of using them, as well as the advance
made in the use of microscopic and
lighting processes, to his special branch
Of bacieriologic investigation By this
alone lie has succeeded in making for
| himself name in medicine. Now, if it
| prove tree chat he has discovered "a safe
and rational remedy against tuberculosis
and incipient consumption. he has made
himself an immortal name in history. +"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

An incident of am interesting and
somewhat romantic nature arose out Of
the visit of the British farmer delegates
to Canada Mr. II. Simmons, Of Wok-
ingham England, found at Moo,omin,
N. w. T., bachelor friend his who
has been settled in the territories for
some years aud has done we'll Mr.
Simmons was so delighted with the sur
roundings at Moosomin that ne rur.
chased the section adjoining his irlend's
farm.
A daughter Of Mr.. Simmons is easa; ;el
to be married to a young Surrey farlapr,
the happy event being fixed to takcp.aei
Immediately upon Mr. simmons return
to England. 1t was the intention of tne
young couple to proceed TO Australia %
settle, Tut Mr.. Simmons cublrd EN- of
his land purchase, and intimated that ha
desired his son in law TO locate upon the
property at Moosomin. The reply WAS
promptly flashed back that they would
do so.
1t appears, however, that Mr. Simmons
has anotheruumarrisd daughter, and the
Moosomin man suggested that to AXE
the little family arrangement complete
this lady should become his wife aud the
two families would be living side by
side. Mr. Simmons confessed that lhC
arrangement would suit him, bu, ha
could not speak for the young lady,
However, he was urged to send a second
message over the cable, conveying the
offer Of marriage, and a promp, Hos
came l'scE
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
NIoKNAMEs roR RAILRoADs.
Some of the Popular Titles BESTOWED fol
Fun or for short

Some of tile Popular Titles BESTOWED for
Fun or for short
Big Four-The Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Chicago, and st. Loui Railway.
Nickel Plate-New York, Chicago,
and St Louis.
Tie Soo-Minneapolis ST. Paul, and
Sault Ste. Marie.
Panhandle - Pittsburg, Cincinnati,
and st Louis.
Queen and Crescent-Cincinnat New
Orleans, and Texas Pacific.
Monen-Louisviile, New Albany, and
Chicago.
Nypano-New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio.
Maple Leaf-Chicago, St. Paul, and
Kansas City.
Clover Leaf-Toledo, ST. Louis, and
Kansas City.
Cotton Belt-St Louis, Arkan as,
and Texas
Blue Grass - The Kentucky Central
Road.
The Sunset -. Southern Pacific R ill
way.
The Consolidated-New York, New
Haven, and Hartford.
Katie-Missouri, Kansas, and Texas.
Big Sandy -Elzabethtown, Lexi1g-
ton, and Big Sandy.
Banana Lne-Atchison, Topeka, and
Santa Fe.
Paddy Finnegan's Wife and Children
-Pittsburg, Ft Wayne, and Chicago.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07


John Greenleaf Whittier quietly ,le-
brating his S3d birthday at his country
home near Boston is picturesque re-
minder that there is somethingin Amer
icln life besides the fever and hustle of
material accumulation. Poetry as life
work seems to be allied with longevity.
The greatest American poets have uni
formly rounded out more than the al
lotted span of human life. OF those
that are dead in the flesh Bryant and
Longfe!low are conspicuous examples
of singers who continued to sing in the
evening of matured lives as well as in
the flush Of vigorous youth OF the
living, what galaxy - Whittier,
Holmes, Walt Whitman. not TO speak
Of the comparative youngster, James
Russell Lowell. Lingering among EN-
GRAFTON that was unborn when they were
in the plentitude Of their powers, these
singers Of hope, truth and patriotism
are blessed in their comparative retire
ment by the benedictions and affections
of a grateful people. Long may they
live-the old poetsi England idolizes
Tennyson at four score "and beyond" 4"
even us America delights to honor the
good Quaker poet who has just cele-
brtted his S3d birthday. The great age
of the worlds greatest thinkers proves
how conducive to longevity is a well
regulated, calm, and intellectual life.
Newman dying at 90; Gladstone still
shaping the destiny Of his country at
80 odd; Whittier still writing poetry at
92-these are lessons for the generation
of dollar seekers that are turning prema-
turely gray in the search. -LChicago
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
storIos Ahout stonewnlI Jael..on.

Apropos of the death of General Cad
mus Wilcox, l recall some characteris-
tic anecdotes concerning Sloneuall jack
son which he was in the habit of relat-
ing. When jackson first entered West
Point he was regarded as remarkably
stupid and green youth, Geueral Whit
ing, who afterward served in the Con-
federate army, was then a cadet in the
class above Jackcon's, and was ap-
pointed to ask him some questions in
mathematics, in accordance with the
custom which then prevailed at the
military academy, Whiting thought
him at Grst remarkably dull, but noticed
chat he studied and worked with dogged
persisiency. The class of which Wilcox
and Whiting were members was gradu-
ltcd Just prior to the Mexican war
Several Of the young officers wore in
Washington on their way to Mexico,
an on the night of their arrival they
were invited to 80 with Jefferson DAVIS,
t.en a member Of the House, to a recop-
ton given at the White Honse. Later
bo h Davis and T. j. Jackson turned
| their faces toward the Rio Grande. At
the close of the war jackson ranked
every member of his class and was
brevet major and was stationed on Gov
ernor's Island, near New York Whit
iny, Wilcox, and number of young Of
ficers were visiting New York, and when
several brother officers from Governors
Island called on them Whiting asked;
"What has become of Tom jackson;
how is he sc! ting on2"
"Badly, badly, replied the officer;
since he has stopped fighting he has
/ taken to fiddling. He came over to
this city a few weeks ago and bought
fiddle several bows, and a pile of rosin.
You " III remember at West Point there
was no music in his soul, no poetry, no
relaxation. nothing but hard applca-
tion to his text books. So his new fad
makes it awful for as. Every minute
he can spare he devotes 10 practicing
on the fiddle and the sounds which fill
the barracks in his vicinity are beyond
descriptions; almost beyond endurance "
BE patient, said Whiting with
smile; "lf Tom Jackson is determined
to master his violin you will listen to
second Paganini before he gives it up
But Writings prediction was not
verified. Jackson never became a
musician. Il New York Tribune
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Theauthor of "The Russians at Home
reports a custom of that people which
reflects credit upon their humanity, as
wen as upon their good sense
Tho Russians have invented a very
ingenious mode Of avoiding mere cere-
monial visits altogether Those who do
not wish to call on their friends at New
Year send three roubles to the poor; aud
on New Years day the journals publish
list Of persons who have given TO
charities the money they would other
wise have spent on cards
This is accepted by every one as a
polite and satisfactory Alternative
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The excitement caused by this great event
is scarcely equaled by that produced BY the
,reat discovery Of Dr. Miles-lhe Restora-
i've Nerylne IL speedily cures nervous
proslraiion, change of life, pain, dullness
ina conlusi0n in head, hts. sleeplessness,the
he blues, neuralgia, palpitation, monthly
pains, etc. {. w. Snow q CO., Of Syracuse,
n Y, Talbot and Moss, of Greensbure,
nd, and a. W. Blackburn, Of Wooster, o. /,
7aY that The Neryine sells better than any
hing we ever sold.and gives universal salts
iaetion.p DR.. Miles new illustrated treatise
ln the Nerves and Heart and trial bottle
tree az T. ID. ThoInas and w. +. Bery,
Drug Store
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
The Pulpit and,the sfnra

Church, Blue Mound, Kan. saws: ssI fes, n ~
duty 10 tell what wonders DR.. Kings New DIs.
Gio9Very has done for me. My lungs were badly
live only few weeks / took FIVE botties ~ ~,
hlng sew os discovery and am sound and we'll
gaining 70 lbs. in weight ''i'
Combination, writes: After a thoronSb tr,ai
ana ana convincing evinsnce, / am oonfdent Ilr
ien ihlng New Discovery for Consumption, beats
mn M, az, ana cures when everything else fails
ana anu friends is 70 urge them to try itn Frse
Tlal bottles at REFERS Drug store. ReRuisr
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Celluloid in solution is now being exten-
sively used rs lackquer for all kinds Of
fine metal work and as a wood varnish with
results that are said to be superior to the
oil methods.
Manuiao urers are begiDing to INTRODUCES
electricity INTO their factories as motive
power by subdiyding it into units
A very extensive domestic industry in
Russia consists Of the manufacture OF
wooden spoons, which are made to the
extent OF 10000 900 annually, and mostly
OF birch,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The mineral called turfa, or brazo lima
recently discovered in Bahia. furnishes mn
NJ akin to petroleum, parafin suitable for
tne manufacture OF canilles, and good lubri-
eating oil,
When l asked her TO marry me she BEGAN
to shring like-liks flannel shirt. "ls,Tlat's
40 ID comparison. Wba lido you mean?''
u IT'S true. She got up all around nv
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

From a newspaper printed in the year
177O is the following description Of a
dandy; "A few days ago nacaroni
made his appearance in the Assembly
rooms at Whitehaven, dressed in a mixed
silk coat, pink satin waistcoat and
brooches covered with an elegant silk
net white silk stockings with pink
clocks, pink satin shoes and large pearl
buttonsi a mushroom colored stock,
covered with point lace, hair dressed re-
markably high and stuck full Of pearl
pins
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The national debt OF Germany, which /,
much smaller than that of any other great
sl92. .0OO, 900 = ~
There are only tive manufactures of tame
measures IN The United States the princi-
pal one at Brooklyn and Ihe other at Cleve
land, Ohio.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Upon the first evidence Of stomaehic or
bowel disorders, promptly give the baby a
few doses of DR., Bulls Baby Syrup and Dre-
vent much suffering on The part Of the little
one, Price 25 cents.
England for commerce, France for finery.
Germany for learning, The United States
for discovery and Baltimote for Old Saul's
Catarrh Cure, only 25 oents per package,
Sold everywhere.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say.
" Oh, it will wear away, but in most cases
1t 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 Sl00. Trial size free,
At all druggists
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
avn N PHYLLIS sKArEs.y

When Phyllis skates she calls to mind
A red nose noddinR in The wind,
a sea ymph dancing ON the sand
When blows the breeze from Off the land
And trails her tresses brown behind,
A sea gull to the waves inclined,
While crystal drops like jewels bind
The wings AS one entranced / stand
When Phyllis skates.
The picture IN my mind enshrined-
Her form against the snow outlined;
Hills robed in white on either hand
Would make painting simply grand.
! dare deny that Love IS blind
v hen Phyllis skates
-IFlavel Scott Mines.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The average pulse IL infancy is one hun
dred and twenty minute i'm manhood, eighty;
at sixty ears, sixty. The pulse of females
is more frequent than that Of males.
The art of making matches has been go
perfected that 10000 600 of the tiny sticks
can be cut into shape, all ready for dipping
by one machine IN single daY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

II is not am ays convenient 10 call a physician
Tor every little ailmenL having Eed lldg on
IN the house you have "A Physician always at
hand; II l's Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Burns,
BRUISES alfd III Aches and Pains. Price 2s cts.
Ihere az ,cw things in life Of which we may
ne certain, at this Is one Of them, Pan Tina
cough ant assumption Cure has no equal for
Colds, C0uhAs and Consumption, Price % and
30 cents at Thomas Drug Store
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

That at this season the blood is filled
wit h impurities, The accumulation Of
mon tbs OF close coriintnent in poorly ven
tilated stores, workshops and tenements.
All these impurities and every trace of
scrofula, salt rheum, or other diseases may
be expelled 10y taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
The best blood purifier ever produced 1t
is the only medicine OF which 600 doses
one dollar" IS true.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Don't worry whether the man who
says nice things 70 you means them or
not The fact that he takes the pains
to say them is compliment He
doubtless las an axe to grind, but 1t
doesn't follow that you must turn the
grindstone.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The man who tells you conddenuaily lust
what viii cure your cold is prescribing Komp's
haisanl this year. IN the preparation Oi this
remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no
expense + spared TO combine only the best and
purest ingredients. Hold q bottle of kemp's
basafn 20 the Hight and look through II; notice
the bright, clear look then compare with other
remedies. Large bottles al all druggists, 50
cents ana 81. sample bottle free.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Coughs and Colds will try Pan-Tina Cough and
Coasumption Cure, they win nnd quick relief
allI ana permlhent Deneit. The medical profession
It, Price % and 80 cents. Trial bottles free.
A large proportion of the diseases Which cause
stomach, bowels and liver. Dr. Lees LIVER
Regulator removes all these troubles. Trial
bottles tree at Thomas Drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

was sight TO behold and was unable 10
enjoy life at ali. Now am the picture Of
health and can eat anything What didit?
Sulp NJ Bitters cured me of Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint, after suffering two years.
w II Bowman, Manchester, n, II.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The BEST Salve in the world for cuts. b,uses.
'eres, ulcers, salt Theum, fever sores, tetfer'
inapned hanis, chllblains eorns and an skin
tIulIlons, and positively cures piles, or no pay
feQnlred II Is guaranteed to give perfect satis
acuOl. or money refunded Price 25 centsper
loN, For sale by REBlR druggist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

a Georgia postmaster Is in trouble.
Through hole in the roof of his uffics the
ram poured IN one Dight and stuck together
aboutt~o hundred dollars worth of postage
stamps.
Glass was made in Egypt 5000 b. b., but
tohave been 719 B. B. ''''"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

TIE largest sheep ranch in the world Is
10 q counties Of Webb an Dinnel IN Texas;
u contains upward Of 100000 acres and
yearlV pastures 800 600 sheep.
The cutilefssh, which amongst other
strange things alwavs walks with ils head
downward does not chew iis food al all,
ba, ma lioetes With It's glEzaTd.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
s s 8 s

aB- Bgou iodnt a paper that o'0Hs
itseB and isn't qfrdid to tell the
nel0s; that believes in public
morality, and the enforcement Of
the laos against maiefdctors; that
has opinions, and isn't afraid to
cypress them, get THE CARBON
ADVOCATE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
The Little wife at Home.

The Little wife at Home.
The dear little wife at home, John,
With ever SO much to do,
Stitches to set and babies to pet,
And so many thoughts Of you;
For though you are worn and weary,
You needn't be cross and curt;
There are words like darts to gentle hearts,
There are looks that wound and hurt.
With the key in the latch at home, John,
Drop the trouble out Of sight;
To the little wife who is waiting
Go cheerily home tonight.
-[Roseleaf.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

"If corn is king" said the chiropod-
let, Il must be a regicide. "-[SG Joseph
News
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

II seems not unlikely that electricity will
ne applied TO smiling furnaces in tho
scar future
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

Even bideous little gold lzzqrd with
'uby ewes iinds admirers among those search
ing for brooches.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
Professional & Business Cards.
w. M. Rapsher.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
First door above the Mansion House,
MAUCH CHUNK, PENN'A.
Real Estate and Collection Agency. VIII Buy
lnd Sell Real Estate. Coly anchg neatly done;
collections promptly ny he Settling Estates OF
Dcesdents specially May be consulted In
english and German nov. 22-Yl
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07

The bodice for the slendeA woman Is tho
most eshioneble which shoWs the newest
se0mes Of darts.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-03-07
Ladies
Muslin
Underwear

We have opened a new department of Ladies
Muslin Underwear that cannot be excelled any
where for moderation of price with quality and
Style.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-08-11
EDITORS VIEWS OF ST. PAUL.
Seen With Texas Eyes.

Gallatin (Mo) Democrat.
These good people are justly proud of
their beautiful city, and we'll they may
be. No prettier city rises from the soil
of America. The public buildings are
massive and handsome; the private res
licences, many of which are large and
elegant, add vastly to the beauty of the
city and the air of Solidity prevalent in
every portion of it. 1t had been deter
mined to visit Minneapolis, but through
some misunderstanding for which the
good people of ST. Paul are by no means
to blame, as unjustly charged, the visit
was made by only few, and the BAN
quet provided by that hosDitable city
was not eaten by those who
would have enjoyed it most.
Those of the different delegations
who failed to attend the meeting at ST.
Paul missed a great treat. Those who
attended could not have crowded more
enjoyment and pleasure into so short
space OF time, nor could the warm
hearted generosity and hospitality of
st. Paul have been made more mani
fest, nor could it have been eXcelled by
any people in the world. With liberal
hand, without ostentation. her people
did all possible for a people to do to
make their guests feel they were well
come indeed, and to carry away pleas
ant recollectioDs of their visit. Beauti-
full ST. Paul! If only st. Peter treats
us, when we visit his city, one-half as
well-accordS us one-half the welcome
you did-the place Gen. Sheridan pre-
ferred to Texas will never hold nor
know an American editor. -Alvarado
(Texas) Bulletin.
OF. the people of st. Paul. and es-
peclally of the members of the press
club and various committeeman. too
much cannot be said in praise. They
reflected III this respect the excellent
qualities of their most excellent town.
1t was fitting that the best of all the
conventions should have been held
where the association had its BIRTH
WaukeSha (WiS.) Freeman.
The drive develo ped the fact that ST.
Paul is one of the most beautiful inland
cities in the West In it's well-Daved
streets and handsome and palatial resi-
dences, magnificent business blocks,
great manufacturing and railroad in
terestS its citizens may certainly take
pardOnable pride.
The editors came to capture st. Paul,
but, instead, were themselves captured
by the hospitality and open-handed
treatment received fro IN its citizens.