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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Overhrewd lawyers often furnish
their adversaries with weapons. Even
the cleverest of them have been put
down in open court by equally ready
witnesses. did you see this tree that
has been mentioned, by the roadside ?"
an advocate inquired.
" Yes, sir; | saw it very plainly"
1T was conspicuous, then?n
The witness seemed puzzled by the
new word. He repeated his former as
sertion.
"What is the difference, sneered the
lawyer, between plain and conspic-
uous ?"
But he was hoist with his own petard.
The witness innocently answered:
81 can see you plainly, sir, amongst
the other lawyers, though you are not a
bit conspicuous.
In another instance, blow directed
against the character of a witness forci-
bly, recoiled.
You were in the company of these
people ?" he was asked.
"Of two friends, sir. "
"Friendsl Two thieves, suppose you
mean.
"That may be so, " was the dry retort;
"they are both lawyers. "
The blow that destroys the effect of an
adverse examination is occasionally more
the result Of accident than of conscious
effort. In a trial, not long ago, very
simple witness was in the box, and after
going through his ordeal was ready to
retire. One question remained:
Now, Mr.. -, has not an attempt
been made TO induce you to tell the court
a different story?"
"A different story to what have told,
sir?"
Yes; is it not SOP"
"Yes, sir.
Upon your oath, demand to know
who the persons are who have attempted
this.
"Well, sir, you've tried as hard as any
of 'em, was the unexpected answer.
II ended the examination.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

She was pretty girl and a pleasant
thing to sea on a rainy day She got into
Broadway car at 26th street going
down town. Her tailor made costume
was natty. A soft hat Just showed a
curly bang, and a Tuxedo veil skirted
the tip of her delicate nose. Slung from
her arm she carried leather bound Bos-
ton bag and in one hand a silver mounted
English umbrella. The car was crowded.
and the Passengers moved up when
dapper gentleman yielded his place; so
the girl squeezed into narrow space and
sat ON the edge of the seat at that Her
get up was gentlemanly, but her pocket
was hard to find, lust the same. In
dragging ont her purse she spilled her
handkerchief She and the gentleman
opposite bent simultaneously to pick il
up. Their heads came in contact and
the girls hat was punched in and pushed
to one side. She thanked the gentleman
for her handkerchief. The lab her hat
had got had loosencd her veil. Reaching
up TO realrange both, she burst the pin
that held one cuff. This made her merry.
GUS and the veil wasn't fixed straight bv
any means, while the hat was pinned at
a distinctly raSish angle, and so far back
that the bang was pulled up out of sight
When she took her arms down the cuff
fell over her lnuckles She couldn'i
manage the pin, which being bent, was
hurting her dainty wrist, so she bared
one hand Of its glove. She tried 90
straighten the pin and lost it. Then she
pushed the cuff up and began to look
severe. AT this point her umbrella fell
with a bang Of the silver handle. Stoop-
ng for it, she let her bag drag along the
dirty floor, and that was muddied as well
as the umbrella. She forgot that her
handkerchief had been in the same place.
and she wiped her mouth as a girl will
when she is nervous. This gave her
smudge on her chin. Then she sud
denly discovered that her street was at
hand.
And oh! what a sadly different girl it
was who got out to do her shopping. Ore
hand ungloved, the Other cuff hangip.-
loose, umbrella, bag, and face muddy, a
soft hat tipped ON the back of her head
and punched out of shape, veil aslant
ocross one check, and alasl and alas! no
bang-no bang at ALL New York Sun.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
Single Copies S Cents
SUITED TO THE TIMES.

ELECTRO 1NTA UATroN.
Oh, mystic fascination. oh. fate idealizcd
I'm but mass Of molecules. rcversely rufd-
izedl
I'm vanquished by a sorcery no amulet ,3,u
cure,
For, love, you.are the magnet, and yourerma.
ture,
The more l circle round you, loves current
stronger grows
I'LL leaping forth from heart to heart. loves
arc electric glOws.
Against the ardor of that flame insurance
won't insure.
For love, you are the magnet, and the arma.
ture.
And when in your dear presence, all trembling
vibrate,
Along loves telegraphic chords my VOWS shall
undulate;
Induction ne'er shall drown them nor r,al.s
their sound obscure.
FOR love youare the magnet, and I the arma.
The messages unnumbered of fond endeorment
AT once in both directions-quadruple they
Outvie.
A throbbug heart is at the key, it dots and
dashes sure,
For love, you sre the magnet, and I the arma.
ture.
Idwell within your field of force-in that blest
region where
Your strength is of the distance inversely as
the square;
no lnnuence external can me from you allure
Tut IoVe' you are the magnet and the arma.
ture.
AT last we cling together, apart no more to
roam.
WIN hearts attuned harmonic, Wen sing Of
Ohm Sweet Ohm.
One circuit never broken while life and love
endure,
Forever you my magnet, and your armature.
-lPark BENJAMIN.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
pi,eovsrsd bv Accident.

al never knew until recently, said a
man, "that was slightly nearsighted.
] happened to put on pair of glasses
just to try them, and as they fitted my
eyes the result to me was amazing. l
had my eyes examined and found that
/ had been nearsighted without know
ing it. amuse myself now by looking
at distant objects through my glasses,
and enjoy the clearness, whereas / had
always supposed, if had thought any
thing at all about il, that the former
hazewas a natural result Of long distance
vision. "-LNew York Tribune,
A Compliment.-aT The managing editor
spoke Of your work yesterday "Whai
did he say Something pleasant "Yes.
he said you had nerve. ~ Chicago Tri-
luue
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
rot.er pslmer,. rwo EngInser..

l know a good story about Potter Pal
mer which has never yet been published.
One day Mr.. Palmer went down into the
engine room OF his hotel, and in some
way got into a dispute with the engineer.
Mr.. Palmer ended the matter by telling
his employee TO go to the Office and get
his salary and get out.
Now, this engineer had been in Mr..
Palmers employ 10 years, and knew
every pipe, wire. and rope in the big
hotel. The manager of the house. who,
by the way, is now a St. Louis landlord,
was greatly put ont when the faithful
employee told him that the "old mana
had fired him.
Jim, said the manager, Il don't
want you TO so. We would be in trouble
for months if anew man took your place.
I'll tell you what you do. Go and shave
off that mighty beard you wear, dress up
in your Sunday clothes, and go aud
strike the old mani for your old job.
An hour later Mr.. Palmer was ap-
preached by a smooth faced, neatly
dressed man, who courteously inquired
if he needed the services of a first class
ngiueer
That's just what do, was Mr.. Pal
mer's reply THE man I've had has
been discharged. He had been long
lime in the place, but he got sassy As
your papers are all right, you can try the
place.
That happened years ago, but Jim still
holds the fort Mr.. Palmer has never
regretted that he "fired that sassy
Jim p and hired in his place the gentle
manly, smooth faced man who keeps
everything in such perfect running order.
-lSt Louis Globe Democrat
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

This is the great problem oflife which
few satisfactorily solve, Some fall be-
cause of poor health, Others want of
luck, but the majority from deficient
grit want nerve. They are nervous,
irresOlute, ohangeable, easily get the
blues and ''take the spirits down to
keep the spirits up" thus wasting
money, time, opportunity and nerve
force. There is nothing like the Res
torative Nervine, discovered by the
great specialist, DR.. Miles, to cure all
nervous diseases, as headache, the
blues, nervous prostration, sleepless-
ness, neuralgia, st. Vitus dance, fits
and hysteria. Trial bottles and fine
book of testimonials free at Thomas
Lehighton and Biery, Weissport
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

As rule, a person who has a good
appetite has good health. But how
many there are who enjoy nothing they
eat, and sit down TO meals only as an
duty. Natures antidotes
for this condition are so happily com
bined in Hoods Sarsaparilla that il
soon restores good digestion, creates
an appetite, and renovates and vitalizes
the blood so that the beneficial effect
of good food is impaired TO the whole
body. Truly hunger is the best sauce,
and Hoods Sarsaparilla induces hun
ger.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
" Oh, it will wear away, but in most cases
it 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 $1.00. Trial size free.
At all druggists,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

There is single vine in Santa Bar
bara, Cal, that is a whole vineyard in
itself. 1t was planted by a Mexican
woman seventy-two years ago. 1t has
a diameter of twelve inches a little
above the ground, its branches cover
an area of 1900 feet, and it produces
each year from 10000 to 1900 pounds
of mission grapes that go to make wine
to cheer. the heart of man, and woman,
as well. Figure up what such a grape
tree is worth that viii yield such a crop.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
Everx Home shonId Hnre m.

1t is nOtalways convenient to call a physician
for every little ailment. Having Red Flag OH
in the house you have Physician always at
hand; it kills Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Burns,
Bruises and all Aches and Pains. Price 25 cts
There arc few things in life Of which we may
be certain, but this is one of them, Pan-Tina
Cough and Consumption Cure has no equal for
Colds, Coughs and Consumption. Price % and
30 cents at Thomas Drug Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
The Pulpit and the Stage.

Rev. f. M. Shrout, Pastor United Brethren
Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says: "I feel 1t my
duty to tell what wonders DR.. Kings New Dis
coYery has done for me. My lungs were badly
diseased, and my parishioners thought could
live only few weeks. took five bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery and am sound and well,
gaining 20 lbs. in weight.
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks
Combination, writes "After a thorough trial
and convincing evinence, / am confident DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, beats
l ,em all, and cures when everything else fails.
ana friends is TO urge them to try it.n Free
trial bottles at REBER'S Drug store. Regula
sizes 6ec. and 81. 90.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
son,s oharaetsrl.tle. % Ne,r orlsnr

A visitor in New Orleans says that
there ars three features of the life in the
Creole City that are sure to impress lic
stranger forcibly. They are the Gem
eteries, which are veritable flower gar
dens; the language of the French resi-
dents, which is spoken everywhere and
has the pure Parisian accent, and the
fact that the negroes on the lower river
still sing the old tuneful songs that were
heard in slavery days.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
s s s s

eB-Hgou iDant a paper that oaons
itseB and isn't afraid TO tell the
neos; that, belieUes IN public
morality, and the enforcement Qf
the id'os against maleactors; that
has opinions, and isn't afraid to
cypress them, get THE CARBON
ADVOCATE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Coughs and Colds will try Pan-Tina Cough and
Consumption Cure, they viii find quick relief
and permanent benefit. The medical profession
declare it remedy of the highest value. Try
it. Price 25 and so cents. Trial bottles free.
large proportion of the diseases which cause
human suffering result from arrangement of the
stomach, bowels and liver. DIR. Lees Liver
Regulator removes all these troubles. Trial
bottles free at Thomas Drug Store
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
Hold tito the Light.

The man who tells you cOnfidentially Just
what will cure your cold is prescribing Ken1p's
Balsam this year. In the preparation of this
remarkable medicine for coughs and colds no
expense Is spared to eombine only the best and
Balsam 70 the light and look through Ii; notice
the bright, clear look then compare with other
remedies, Large bottles at all druggists, 30
cents and 81, Sample bottle free
The best friends man has are those
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Watts-"There Is nothing like travel
to develop a man." Potts-"I don't
know about that. It seems to have
made perfect idiot out of Cadby."
Watts-"Wen I suppose it would deve-
lop an idiot, too,n
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Mr.. Bool1maker-"Ho do you like
living on the top floor? Isn't it tire
some?" Mr.. Betting Wringe -"No, not
at all. usually ride up in the elevator
and walk down" Mr.. Bookmaker-
"There must be a race-track on the
roof -
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

A man who is a poor liar finds it con-
venient to stick to the truth.
There are thousand and one ways
to make money; there is only one way
to save it.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

A year ago he was not expected to
live. Liver complaint almost killed
him, He got great relief from three
bottles of Sulphur Bitters, and six
bottles cured him.-Editor Weekly
Sun.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

What goes most against farmers
grain? His moving machine.
1t requires no self-denial for pawn
broker to keep the pledge.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Some men are like blottsng-paper
they may bear the impress of a hun
dred different things and yet they are
worthless.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11
1t is having the wind blow them up
that make the waves so wild,
The laborer with the crowbar gener-
ally takes pried in his business.


The BEST Salye i'm the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains cOrns and an skin
eruPtions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. IL is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price % centsper
box For sale by REBER druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Tonmy-Can we play at keeping q
store in here, mamma; Mamma (who
has a headache)-Certainly, but you
must be very, very quiet. Tommy
Well wen pretend we don't advertise.
Art in Advertising.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

If it gags a man to kiss man, why
does it not gag woman to kiss a
man? Women are much nicer than
men,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

If slander did not hurt its victims
there would be no particular pleasure
in it for the slanderer.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

There is a rumor that in the coming
season gray hair will be de rigueur for
those desirous of troading closely in the
footsteps Of fashion. Black, red and
gold are TO be entirely superseded by the
grizzly shade, and hair restorers which
being absolutely coloriess, undertake b
"reslore" the natural shade of fading
tressos win for the time be things Of the
past ] find, however that this report Is
not looked on with favor by hairdressers.
who, in spite Of the fact that powdered
hair usually lends besu.y ta the plainesi
face, declare thnt guY luka are particu'
laryunbecoming.- - falis Letter 10 Phila-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

An Implied Refusal. -HarTy-Did she
positively refuse you? Jack (dejectedly)
Not exactly. When asked her if she
ever thought Of marrying, she said she
had never yet had a man ask her about
i'll Ennch
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

81 say, Bill, wot makes you go round
with that there barrel over yer 'ed?H
Use got ter do it. The gals foller me,
so Use obliged ter disguise myself. -
Judge.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-07-11

Ii is easier TO suppress the first
desire than TO satisfy an that fol-
low H.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-07

farmers, their wives and families. In 1916,
at the age of 26, she married William
Powers, who was then teaching school at
Lansingburg. Five years later he COM
menced the manufacture of oilcloth, IN
which business she was his constant helper
and adviser. In 1899 he died suddenly,
leaving her with two sons. She at once
took charge of the business, calling to her
assistance younger brother. Later she
took her two sons into partnership, one in
1872 and the other in 1s47.
Thus was established the firm of ID. (Dc-
borah) Powers and Sons, of which Mrs.
Powers was thenceforward and to the day
of her death the executive head. In 1877,
when she had reached the age of 81, the
failure of the Lansingburg bank induced
her and her sons to establish the bank OF
d. Powers & Sons, in the management OF
which her genius for finance was equal to
every emergency. At the same time she
was active in philanthropic work, founded
q home for aged women, and was great
reader, giving special heed to science, and
won recognition for high literary taste and
knowledge.
And so. by her own capacity and man.
agement, she who at 20 had been travel
ing tailoress working for a dollar week,
died an active centenarian, head of large
mandatory and bank, possessed of a
fortune estimated at two million dollars.
But she never exercised the suffrage nor
worried about it.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-07
BRITISH AND AMERICAN SOCIAL
STANDARDS.

The pending trial in London, in connec.
ton with the baccarrat scandal, is afford.
ing the American press and people rare
opportunity for felicitous comparison of
our with British highest social standards.
That trial has shown, by his own and the
testimony of his highly aristocratic asso-
ciates-the creme dc la creme of the British
court circle-that the heir apparent to the
throne, "the first gentleman in the land"
who has long since passed the age of
youth and pardonable indiscretion, who is
middle-aged, grandfather, and who there
fore, both by reason of age and station
should be an exemplar of good morals and
good conduct, is habitual gambler, deals
banking game for heavy stakes in the
highest and most exclusive social circles,
and actually carries with him, to the
homes in which he is an honored guest.
the "tools" of this vocation,
As an incident Of these revelations. and
apparently in consequence of them, it is
related that his entrance to the courtroom
on Friday last was greeted with lusty
cheers and unmistakable manifestations
OF an access to his popularity. For the
nonce the royal dealer of baccarat for ten
pound stakes is in more than one sense
the British lion. In passing it is note
worthy that this scandalous proceeding is
attended with eager interest by the flower
of the British nobility, by whom admis-
sion seems to be regarded as a rare privi-
iege. And it is noteworthy that the wife
Of the Lord Chief Justice-before whom
the scandal is being ventilated-sits beside
her husband on the bench, "entertaininy
her numerous circle of friends, laughing
and talking when not writing notes and
sending them around the court, with the
same freedom as if she had been at a
garden party" 1t also noteworthy that
this proceeding before the highest judicial
funetionary Of the realm was frequently
interrupted by ringing cheers, !" bolster.
Gus laughter" and other manifestation,
thatwoald have been promptly suppressed
In any American police court.
Now let rs suppose that a trial before
the supreme Court OF the United States
should bring out the fact, on his own ts,.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-07
THE STATE PRESS.

Spokane Reuiew:r ''It 10 not likely that the
Northern Pacific would cry Its eyes out should
Spokane win the case before the interstate COM
merce commission. The proceedings here be-
fore the commission were somewhat remark
able for the keen interest displayed by the Union
and Southern Pacific companies, in contrast
with the weak defense put up by Mr.. Hanna
ford, Of the Northern road. The case was prob
ably carried to Portland and San Francisco at
the solicitation of the former companies, and we
may expect hot fight at these terminals"
Dayton Courier: sit is just such travesties
upon justice as the Plenty Horses trial that
have caused all the late trouble with the In
dams. Is it any wonder, with such presidents
set before him, that the savage OF the plains
puts on his warpaint, unearths the tomahawk
and goes forth periodically to murder and rob
the defenseless settlers?"
Chehalis Bee: "The mining companies and
railroads of Washington must adopt a reason
able course in their dealings with their en-
ployes and the public, else we viii have . rsec-
ton which will result in the ruinous legislation
of Iowa"
Hoquiam Tribune: "Ths growth Of Gray's har.
Dor country has been most materially retarded
by the incessant back biting, mud singing and
conflicting statements as to the merits of this
and that section of the harbor country"
Bellingham Bay Express: "The granting of sa-
loon licenses in country districts at reduced
rates is something that, to one interested in the
cash proceeds OF the transaction, seems rank in
justice to the neighboring residents"
Tacoma Globe: although the Itata promisesto
be white elephant in the hands of the govern
ment, the prompt efforts to capture her are
worth all they cost, il only to show England
that the Alabama claims were just
Centralia Neps: '.No county can realize pros
perity to its full extent until the people pro.
vided with the means of INSTRUMENTATION.
Good roads are, therefore, an absolute neces-
sity."
Whatcom Rereillc. "To recognize the poverty
of the Sound in lights, it is only necessary to
pass through Deception on dark, stormy night,
and stand on the forward deck with the look
OUT
Sumas Meas "sThree-ffths majority some
citizen' scribe says voted to bond this city for
$4,000 Be 1t known that only ten votes were
cast at what was called an election"
Port Townsend Call: at is time for q change
when the prisoners in the county jail are al
lowed to extort money from visitors to the
place"
Spokane Review: "The national latch-string
still hangs OUT but Uncle Sam proposes to have
q word to say as to who shall and who shall not
pull it."
Olymptan: "a Seattle politician of note says
John l. Wilson has got 1t bad-the gubernatorial
bee"