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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

There is not a rural town within board
ing distance Of great city which could
not, at slight expense, assure itself Of all
the city boarders it could accommodate
by the simple process of systematically
and intelligently improving and beauti-
flying its roads, says the Century. If it
were TO appoint town committee with
power to employ experts, or to obtain
expert advice, and to carry out the sug-
gestions thus obtained in road improve
ment, the mere public advertisement of
that proceeding would attract boarders
from all directions. The expense would
not be great. Il nearly every case the
gravel or cracked stone necessary for the
construction of as~rviceable, well drained
road can be obtained within moderate
distance. There is, for example, in some
parts Of Orange county, in New York
State, kind of soft, red sandstone to be
found in great abundance, which crushes
readily under the wheels and makes a
hard, firm road bed, which isnever dusty
and nevely muddy, which is yielding TO
the horses feet, and most agreeable to
ride over Ordina gravel can be used
with almost cqua y good results. The
main thing is to secure something lik
scientific knowledge in the conshuc-
ton of the road and in the mixture of
materials. The vicious idea that any
body can make a road by shoveling dirt
from the gutter into the middle of it, or,
what is the same thing ina wholesale form,
hauling it there by means of scraper,
must be abandoned at the outset, and not
only abandoned but prohibited. Until
that is done no reform will be possible.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
uEmigrants leaving Sweden must
have letter of recommendation from
the pastor of the parish.


Husbands too often permit wives,
and parents their children, to suffer
from headache, dizziness, neuralgia,
sleeplessness, fits, nervousness, when
by the use of DIR. Miles Restorative
Nervine such serious results could
easily be prevented. Druggists every
where say it gives universal satisfac-
tion, and has an emense sale. Wood
worth & Co, of Fort Wayne, Ind; Snow
& Co., of Syracuse, N. "; j. G. Wolf
Hillsdale, Mich. ;and hundreds of Others
say sit is the greatest seller they ever
knew" 1t contains no opiates, Trial
bottles and fine book on Nervous Dis
eases, free at Thomas, Lehighton and
Biery, Weissport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
Senses Go to sleep in Definite order.


According to the best writers on the
subject, it has been ascertained that in
beginning to sic p the senses do no
unitedly fall into a state of slumber, but
drop off one after the other. The sight
ceases, in consequence of the protection
of the eyelids. to receive impressions first,
while all the other senses preserve their
sensibility entire. The sense of taste is
the next which loses its susceptibility to
impressions, and then the sense of smell
ing. The hearing is next in order, and
last of all comes the sense of touch. Fur
thermore, the senses are thought to sleep
with different degrees of profoundness
The sense of touch sleeps the most lightly
and is the most easily awakened; the
next easiest is the hearing; the next is the
sight; and the taste and smelling awake
the last. Another remarkable circum-
stance deserves notice; certain muscles
and parts Jf the body begin to sleep be-
fore others. Sleep commences at the ex-
tremities, beginning with the feet and
legs, and creeping toward the center of
nervous action. The necessity for keep
ing the feet warm and perfectly STILL as a
preliminary Of sleep, is well known.
From these explanations it will not ap-
pear surprising that, with one or more of
the senses, and perhaps also one or more
parts of the body, imperfectly asleep,
there should be at the same time an inn
perfect kind of mental action, which pro-
duces the phenomenon Of dreaming
Herald of Health.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

There is nothing better adapted to pot
culture or for bedding out than the gera-
mum. It requires but little care, is not
sensitive to atmospheric changes nor
troubled with insects.
The list of good geraniums is a long
one; we can hardly miss it. To select
from the many catalogues extant, here
are, however, few that are extra fine
for pots or beds
Single varieties: Queen of the Belgians,
New Life, Mrs. Windsor, Sam Sloan,
Leon Perault, F. L. Voith, and Brides
maid.
Double varieties Blanche Perfecta,
Gloire de France, Black Knight, Gillion
Mangilli, Golden Dawn, and Naomi,
The Ivy Geraniulns are also fine for
bedding. They ere really much finer
than when grown in pots. +. j. Won
Hohtnzollern, Nine. Thibaut, and Joan
of Arc are three very beautiful varieties.
Geraniums delight in a sandy, mellow
soil, only moderately rich. If too rich,
their tendency will be to produce lux.
miant foliage and but few flowers.
Whenever the leaves Of geraniums turn
yellow or pale we may know the soil in
which they are growing is exhausted
and at such times we may safely give
them weak liquid manure once a week
Don't spray your plants when the sur
is shining directly upon them, if you
want the foliage 10 look nice. Before ol
after sunrise is the best time to watel
plants in the ground.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
petrined wn1Is OF Houses.

A gentleman who has just returned
from a visit to the mountains in the vi.
cinity of Crawlish Springs, now Chicka-
mauga, and who has devoted considerable
time to tho study Of archaeology has
much to say Of the wonders and beauties
of that section.
Sew are aware, says he, that high
up ON Pigeon Mountain, which joins
Lookout in making McLemore's Cove,
there is a strange and beautiful forma-
ton of stone and rock strikingly re-
sembling ancient buildings in process of
decay Many perfect petrifcations are
found on the mountains, and one can
readily imagine that these stony, rigid
remains, which the credulous mountain
GERS call the Rock City, are the petrifed
walls Of houses which once echoed to the
voice and tread of mantle simulacher
of a ruined city. "-[Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

UOf16
all the painful disorders and
chronic weaknesses peculiar to the
female sex. They go, with the use
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion. Periodical pains, weak back,
bearing down sensations, nervous
prostration, all "female complaints
are cured by it. 1t is purely vege-
table and perfectly harmless =
powerful general, as well as uterine,
tonic and nervine, imparting vigor
and strength to the whole system.
It costs you nothing if it fails to
give satisfaction. It's guaranteed
to do so, in every case, or the money
is refunded. 1t can be guaranteed
for it does it. No other medicine
for women is sold on such terms.
That's the way its makers prove
their faith in it. Contains no alco-
hol TO inebriate no syrup or sugar
to derange digestion legitimate
medicine, not a beverage Purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless in
any condition of the system.
Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
sociation, Proprietors, No. 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
HE'S A brick.
Ancient Origin Of n Phrase of Popular
CommendntiOn.

Ancient Origin OF n Phrase of Popular
COmmendntiOn.
Plutarch, in his life of Agesilaus, king
of Sparta, gives us the origin of the quaint
and familiar saying. On certain occa-
sion an ambassador from Epirus, on the
diplomatic mission, was shown by the
king over his. capital The ambassador
knew of the monarch's fame-knew that
though only nominally king of Sparta,
he was ruler of Greece-and he looked
to see massive walls rearing aloft their
embattled towers for the defense of the
town, but found nothing of the kind. He
marveled much at this, and spoke of it to
the king.
"Sire, he said, 81 have visited most of
the principal towns, and find no walls
reared in defense. Why is this?"
Indeed, Sir Ambassador, replied
Agesilaus, "thou cans't not have looked
carefully. Come with me tomorrow
morning and 1 will show you the walls
of Sparta.
Accordingly, on the following morning,
the king led his guest out upon the plain
where his army was drawn up in full
battle array, and pointing proudly to the
seried hosts, he said;
There thou beholdest the walls OF
Sparta-10,000 men, and every man a
brick ~ Detroit Free Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
THE INSTRUCTOR. .

Not till we meet with Love in all his beauty,
In all his solemn majesty and worth,
Can we translate the meaning Of lifo's duty
Which God oft writes I'm cipher at our birth.
Not till Love comes in all his strength and ter
rur,
Can we read others hearts; not till thc-
know
A wide compassion for all human error,
Or sound the quiverlng depths Of mortal Voc
Not till we sail with him DER stormy oceans
Have we seen tempests; hidden in his hand
He holds the keys to all the great emotionsi
Till he unlocks them none can understand.
Not till we walk with him on lofty mountains
Can we quite measure heights. And, oh, SAD
truth
When once we drink from his immortal fount
aims,
We bid farewell to the light heart of youth
Thereafter our most perfect day win borrow
A dimming shadow from some dreaded night
So great grows joy IL merges into sorrow
And evermore pain tinctures our delight.
leila Wheeler Wilcox.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Henry Clews predicts that since the
embarrassment of the Barings, the pre-
sumed invincible head of the London
banking system, New York city viii be-
come the clearing house of the world
A Startling Astronomical Fact.
Professor Charles A. Young, the emi.
nent Princeton astronomer, recently sat
chatting in the court Of the Palace. One
OF his listeners could not refrain fron
asking him in an offhand way;
What is to you the most wonderful
and startling fact Of astronomy"
The fact that your great Lick tele-
scope reveals aboat 100, 900, 900 Of stars.
and that every one of them is a sun
theoretically, and by analogy giving
light and heat to his planets. You know
the Lick telescope reveals stars so small
that it would require $4,000 Of them to
bevisihle 10 the naked eye, --lSan FIan-
cisco Exc MINER.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
Concise.

A teacher in a suburban school, not
long ago, gave her pupils 12 minutes in
which to write an abstract. A shoe
was the subject selected by her, and the
boys were to write in the first person
No limit as to the number of lines or
words was given them.
Most of the boys wrote-and erased,
during the whole time allotted, but the
teacher noticed one fellow who sat idle
until the time was within two minutes
of expiring. As the scholars filed out,
she said 10 him, Brown, did you finish
your abstract2"
Yes, ma'am, he answered.
Curious 20 see what he could have
written in so short a time, she looked
over the papers, and found this:
Il am worn out shoe; my coffin is
the ash barrel my grave, the dump"
She says that almost as firmly i'm
pressed on her memory as this Hemarka-
ble compositionl is the expression of
amazement on the boys face the next
morning when he saw the 100" mark
on his paper.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

The Gentleman or the Past Also vnr-
ntshed HIS Costumea.


Talleyrand looking back, declared
that he who had not lived before the
French revolution knew nothing Of the
charm Of living. Now, however. i'm
England, at least. conversation, like
letter writing and hundred other social
joys of q quiet and leisurely age, is fled,
and in their places we have kilograms,
slang, and slovenliness, says a writer in
the Genileman's Magazine There
seems TO be a general agreement that in
our time conversation is in bad way.
Without repose, without a certain strain
of old world courtesy, without manners,
in short, conversation is impossible.
Many will agree with NJ Renan, who
finds this to be pushing, selfish, demo-
cratic age. of which first come first
served is the rule, and which has
ceased to pay any heed to civility.
Nor is this n question only of man-
ners. When the philosopher Schopen-
hauer used to dine i'm tail coat and white
tie at the table d'hote in Frankfort he
used daily to place gold piece beneath
his plate. "That. he explained wher
asked, is to 60 20 the poor whenever
hear the officers discuss anything more
serious than women, dogs and horses.
The gold piece always reappeared, and |
fear it would do so in places nearer than
Frankfort. Forty years ago Sir Arthur
Helps, in "Fricn Is in Council, pro-
nounced the "main current of society
drcary and dull. 1t has not improved
since A FortRightly reviewer recently
referred to the decay of the art of con-
versation. The men of the Mermaid OF
the friends of Falkland or of johnson
would be disgustel with the wealthy
curled darlings of our nation. A society
journal speaks of the thin, smart, hold
talk of the present day, and Mr. Nal
lock, in that rather impudent but clever
book, The New l.cpublic, says: 9TH,
fop of Charles lis time aimed at being Q
wit and a scholar. The fop of ours aiin.
at being fool and a Ounce. "
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

A chicken only a few days old found
an earth worm-fat, crinkly, and shin
ing, and much longer than himself,
After spending a long time and firing
himself all out In running about 10 find
oOrper where he could enjoy his prize
alone, but continually tipped up by
stepping upon his wriggling victim, he at
last stepped upon Il once TOO often, broke
it in two, and had the greater part of Il
snapped up by another chicken. Haze
tabula docet--a reasonable amount Of
wealth Is better than too much.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

am an old man have been a constant
sufferer with catarrh for the last ten
years. l am entirely cured by the use
of Ely's Cream Balm. 1t is strange
that so simple remedy will cure such
a stubborn disease. Henry Billings
U. S. Pension Atty, Washington, d. G
/ have been a great sufferer from dry
catarrh for many years, and / tried
many remedies, but none did me 50
much benefit as Ely's Cream Balm
1t completely cured MEN,. J. Lally,
30 Woodward Ave, Boston Highlands
Mass
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

A German biolopist says that the
two of face are never alike. In two
cases out Of Eve the eyes are out OF
line. one eye is stronger than the other
in seven persons out Of ten and the
riget ear is generally higher than the
left.
The chimney is a modern affair." be
ing not yet seven centuries Old. In the
thirteenth century chimneys were al
lowed on religious houses, manor
houses and nObiemens castles.
a tailor Of Koenigsberg, Germany
demonstrated an enormous muscular
power before the class of students
With one HAND lifted heavy chair
on which sat a 2O pound student. from
the floor 20 the table
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Here is a message from Mr.. Gladstone
10 young men "Be sure that every one
Of you has his place and vocation ON this
earth, and that it rests with you to find
it, Do not believe those who too lightly
say nothing succeeds like success. Effort
honest, manful, humble ehort-suc.
ceeds by its reflected action, especially in
youth, better than success; which, in
deed, too easily won and too early gained
not seldom serves, like winning the first
throw of the dice, to blind and stupefy.
Be thorough in all you do. Work on
ward and work upward, and may the
blessing Of the Most High sootho your
cares, clear your vision, and crown your
labors,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have It, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are
searching for IL daily, and mourning because
they find It not. Thousands upon thousands OF
dollars are spent annually by our people In the
/ may be had by all. We guarantee that Eleo.
trio Btters, II used according TO directions and
the use persisted I'm, will bring you good diges.
instead eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
ters for dyspepsia and all diseases Of the liver
stomach and kidneys. Sold at 5Oc. and Sl.OO per
bottle by Reber, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Some people are constantly troubled
with boils-no sooner does one one heal
than another makes its appearance. A
thorough course of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
the best of blOod-purlfers, effeetual.Y puts
an end to this annoyance. We recon-
mend a trial.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping
paper, but il saved her life. She was in the last
stages of consumptiOn, told by physicians that
she was incurable and could live only short
time; she weighed less than seventy ponnas
Kings New Discovery, and got sample bottles
il helped her, she bought large bottle, it help
fast, continued IFS use and is now strong
healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 140 pounds Fol
fuller particulars send stamp to w. IL. Cole
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this won.
derfuI discovery free at Reber's Drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

More than 140 different applications
of electric motors have been enumera-
ted, and the number is still increasing,
The sizes of the motor range from
those having the power of mouse to
one of 5000 horse power, which is in
operation near London.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29
Prof. ALEXANDER BOUDROU

am now n yeras Of age. Was student OF
Medicine ana surgery for seven years under the
famous Or. Nelson, and alter ten years hard
study and IN consultation with seven OF the most
eminent physicians IN the city Of Philadelphia
since 1871, ] have discovered tie cure OF many
so-called incurable disease.
Il can no longer be doubted that the spine can
be cured that paralyzed limbs can be restored
to thelr natural use, and general debility cured
Congestion Of the BRAIN apOplexy, results of sun
stroke ana the worst cases OF rheumatism, sci
atica, neuralgia, liver complaint, Hrights' dis
ease OF the kidneys, hip and bone disease, ca
tarrh, bronchitis, chronic dysentery and gO-
called heart disease and diphteria, an entirely
cured with pure medicines OF my own prepara-
rlon, u used properly as directed
During nine years oyer 10000 persons IN this
city alone have used these medicines and are
living witnesses OF their worth All their names
can be obtained BY calling at the ohice and lab-
0ratOry of Professor BOudrOu. No. 1921 NOth
Tenth Street, Philadelphia. / was myself in-
iured In the spine aud paEilyzed for seven wears
and pronounced lncurable ny seven OF the most
able physicians and suig geOns of tins city Lam
now well and healthy, having cured myself with
my own medicines
Do not listen 10 those preiudiced against inn
proyement In medicine and die, when you can
be saved.
win not go Into practice myself. being over
60 years OF age, but viii sell my medicines ]
have two eminent physicians connected with
me 70 attend 10 calling az ihe residences of the
sick n required.
Come one. come an sufferers ANA he restored
% health, cured hy these pure medicines and
thus see experience and believe for Yourselves.
Ouice and Laboratory opcually from Z A. NJ,
% 300 M. can or write AlINANDI
hvtbhvp' lit N ioin9t Philadelphia, Pa
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Experiments with electric motors in
elevating and depressing heavy guns
and turning in the right direction
have been made in France. A saving
war-ships building in France will be
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Is constantly going on in the human system
when you suter 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 % and 30 cents.
DR.. Lees Liver Regulator is sure cure for
dyspepsia, biliOusness heartburn, indigestion,
and all kidney complaints. Trial bottles free AT
Thomas Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

The growth of the nails on the left
hand requires 8 or 10 days more than
those on the right. The growth is more
rapid in children than in adults, and goes
ON faster in summer than in winter 1t
requires an average of 1872 days for the
renewal of the nails in cold weather ana
but 116 in warm weather.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

An important discovery. They act on
the liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle. They speedily
cure bihousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles
and constipation Splendid for men, women
and children. Smallest, mildest, surest. 80
doses for 25 cents. Samples free at T. ID.
Thomas and w. f. Bierys Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

A lobster has been caught in Penob.
scot Bay which weighs twenty-five
pounds. It's size has procured for il
a certain Immortality In place of be
ing eaten it will occnpy a shelf of hon
or among the exhibits of the Smithson
ian Institute at Washington.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

Sweden an improved quality of glass
for use in microscope and other fine
lenses is secured by the addition of
PHOSPHORUS and chlorine Absolute
transparency. Great hardness, and
susceptibility to the finest polish are
thus obtained.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

i1rEggs-Does your wire ever tnpaueH
10 90 home to her -aotherY am willing
20 own that mine does. Braggs-No;
she threatens to send for her mother
indianapolis Journal
Weeks-Well, how are things over IN
Bostonl Have they named any 2ew pie
Aristotle YETI Wentmsn-No-o. But
heard q man thera ask FOR Plato soup.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

It is stated that copper piping when hot
has an injurious effect upon any india
rubber tubing with which it may como
in contact
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

MflME :a5 % .;i. g; ;.:.: ass % Y. (. "a
MWsEg .s m % , 6.sy'' 5 81, il,' cry
We furnish rflrlh'rr We YOU 40 d.k Y1u can detoa
your aIarc go Y4ur Nnr r aolt lfis e ..
sntlriy n-" W NHns Neneelta slfres ia cfnlT Vodzci
heFinn. ffm a.a 60 sau per wcek aud uIlyunls,
ana ulr eaItr.cnco. Nn tau luui.h you ihr lllr
pnNuI utttfs no sfarc tn rEniaiu hcTf. Bull
RUE a. co.. AZ ttsfk, MANI
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EENDALL'S SPAWN CURE,

Dr. b. j. KENDALL Co.,
Gents - think Il my duty 10 render you my
thanks for your far famed Kendall's SPAWN Cure
l had a four year old ally which ] priced very
highly. She had n very severe swollen leg. ! tiei
about eight different kinds Of medicines which did
no good, purchased bottle of your Kendnll's
Bp0yin Cure which cured her in four days.
remain yours
MARION DoWDEg.
Price 81 per bottle or SIX bottles for s.. All drug
gists have II get IL FOR you t will be sent
20 any address receipt OF prico by the proprio-
tors. DIR. B. j. KENDALL CO.,
Rn0sburgh Fullas Vermont
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

- f0nnn- on year O. being made By John 4
"a Goodwin, Troy, A.i .-nt work fot ua. Nesdsr
N'lA you may nni make AZ much, but Wr ear
Ia teach you quickly how to cnrn from fa %
- Hiu day % tha START, nud moio aa you SO
n. on. Both sexes ull arcs. Iu nuy part o.
= I'll America. you tnm commence nf home, Civ
NII|iur all your fmr ,0r snarf munirnfs uulY %
"A thc work. AN ls new Swat Gay - ~ ~
cftrf worker We aidu 1nu. nmiHhlnN
etrtyihiug EASILY, SPEEDILY lI7lti
PARTICULARS inEE. Address ~ ouft.
kIiAsuA CO., iOMILAAp, nAisE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

A COW belonging TO a farmer near
Marshalltown, Iowa, is the proud
mother of triplet calves.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-08-29

A wool of good quality is said to
have been made from the fibre of the
fir hy the aid of electricity.