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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

In the old church of Ara Celia, near
the top of the capitol steps, in the
city Of Rome, is a little treasury room
where the sacred vestmcuts are kept
and where, in a wonderful little respos,
itory, lies a wooden doll called the sacred
bambino, representing the Holy Child
Jesus. So strong is the superstition with
regard to this child that in cases Of i'll.
ness it is sent for and taken in great state
by some dignitary Of the church TO tho
bedsides of sufferers who believe in its
miraculous power to heal aud bless. In
this old church, around the altars, are
the offerings Of those who claim TO have
been healed Of their infrmities by the
miraculous power Of this wonderful
child
Here are repetitious in wax Of MANNED
limbsi pictures Of people rescued from
burning houses Of children who fell
from windows, receiving no harm; OF
men drowning in swollen streams, saved
by the sight of this littlachill appearing
on the brink Before the altar may
always be aeou a knealing thr0ng, for the
hearts Of a great many Of the people have
opened and taken in u love for and q
faith in this wonderful little wooden doll
At times there have been rumors of the
bambino having been stolen, or, because
Of its displeasuro at tho sins Of the peo.
pie, having withdrawn itself from sight
-Harper'5 Bazaar
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Many years ago Edwin Forrest, tht
celebrated actor, was in Che habit OF
dining at Wiulust's, q noted restaurant
on Park row, that was favorite rcsorO
Of actors and literary men. 10 usually
happened that Forrest would be JOINED
by friends, and that the little CrouI
would sit together at one table. On one
occasion it chauced that an Englshmar
with a reputation for couceit and imper
tinence, who had scraped acquaintance
with the tragedi0n, was one Of the group
Early in the course OF the dinner the
Englishmnn began TO make criticisms
which he considered ploasantIies, about
Forests conception of certain roles
Encouraged by his own appreciation ht
gave full play to his humor, and con
cluded each Of his impertineuces with
pardon my freedom, gir; its my way
To the astOuishmeut OF all who knew
Forests irascible disposition he bore
the Briton's offensive remarks patiently
and seemingly ignored them as far a.
possible. When, however, the nuts wert
brought in by the waiter he took sevora
cracked walnuts in his hand, and, walk
ing over TO tho Briton'5 place, i0cularly
snapped them successively in tho face oi
thatindiyidual, lightly saying after oacl
shot, pardon my freedom, sir; it's my
way" and snapped him ont Of the res
taurant. t.-New York Ledger
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

care shoaId DO exercised IN the seiec-
llou Oh nun, US ~ Is Jos1 as e..7y ana Us
CLeap 70 Duy gooa ltuAt as 'h' u..d Slol-'
Never buy a car IN the D'si OF III otAei
words, lfult5 or nuts that arc placed IN
packages by the dealers Tor the cAance5
are against lAe purchaser receiving lhe
same quallty as Is exposed 70 view for
instance lAe wagon lruit peaaIei ptont
Is derived, not from the sale OF short
measures uAl iiom the disposal OF the
Daa ana poor STOCK Whlch Inc mas Inc
peduIeI w'Ii aesrlh lne "AolesaIs market
through Tor damaged stock of grapes
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

One of the most remarkable Of all de-
posits Of silver is at the Broken Hill
mines in Australia. At that place the
precious metal is found lying In an enor.
nous lode
It has been suggested by Mr George
Sutherland that this great deposit Of
silver was left by a large salt lake that
has now disappeared, but tracks Of
whose former existence are clearly to be
seen.
According TO this interesting theory,
the salt lake was formed Of imprisoned
ocean water "a large quantity Of which
was caught I'm q basin between ranges
Of hills when Australia was lifted out Of
the sea. This water gradually leaked
and was oy8p0rated away, leaving de-
posits Of the mineral and other matter
that it had held in solution
If this view is correct, the great store
Of silver at Broken Hin is a rich gift be-
slowed by the sea upon The landi but
man has discovered the precious deposit,
and seized 90 il bis capacity of the lord
of the car,u.- YUuths Companion
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Aiiul recently called attention TO q
c7s0 which De Thought sulvertcd ou
view Chat the ivy growing on wall.
tended 90 make them dry rather than
damp. On looking at the case we find
that the wall was covered with the
Ampelopsis vcitchii, or, as it is called,
Japan ivy, and that the vines had been
suffered tO grow over the shipgle roof of
the house some four or five feet from
the gable rn1 and That the spouts and
other water conduit were completely
chokot hy this growth of vine and Gll
ing up with leaves.
ltisuo wonder CHAT % house should be
damp under such circumstances. il
should mot ha forgotten that the vines
on walls must never be allowed TO reach
the roof or chamber in tho cutters, but
must De confined entirely TO the vertical
surflcc of the walls on which they grow.
The inuum1rallguumbcr of ssall root
lots absorbing moisture continually cen-
orally make walls So dry and hard thai
it has been found at times in the Ola
World, when necessary to- take down a
building almost impossible to do so on
account Of the eytrome hardness Of the
mortar, which has been kept dry for SO
many years through the agency Of these
roots. The case go have referred to
shows how often a good idea may be
spoiled by reason of tho thoughtless
manner in which the idea is carried out
-Meohau's Monthly.
why n Blue Rose Is impossible.
A florist makes the assertion that a
blue rose is among the impossibilities,
but, while an explanation Of this curl.
ous fact may be equally impossible, he
fails to mention very interesting law
which governs the colorings Of all
flowers. \ knowledge of this law would
save many flower growers hours Of un-
availing md foolish hope, The law is
simply this: The three colors-red, blue
and yollow-novor all appear in the same
species Of Aowor5; any two may exist
but never the third Thus we have the
red and yellow roses, but no blue; red
and blue varbeua7, but no yellow; yer
low and blue iu the various members of
the yioIs fuuily (as pansios, for in,
stanCe), but no red; red and yellow
gladoliL but mo- blue, and so on. st
Louis Republic
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

l could publish a great many
more like it; but space wont
allow. Don't allow anyone to
blow into your head, that a good
standard all-around Sewing
Machine can't be sold for S25.
for l will and can convince you
that it can.
Is it just? Is it good bust
ness principle to charge one
customer $4,000 cash for a z
draw Hungarian Ash New
Davis another $500? Simply
because the latter party was
better informed as to price. l
say, treat them all alike. Have
one price for all; and the peo-
pie will respect you,
Forget it not, l am head.
quarters also in Pianos, Organs,
Washing-Machines, Wringers,
Buggies, Farming Implements,
Any thing you may ask for /
can get and l must be cheaper
than anyone else, Or don't want
you to buy from me. Remem-
Der l can sell you Davis Sewing
Machines at sos. American $25
White Cottage $25, Wheeler
& Wilson $50, New Home
Family $25. Yon shall have
your choice, write or come and
see me.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Toward the close Of the Seventeenth
century NJ. Duperiier in France, Herr
Leupoll in Germany and Mr. Newsham
in England introduced almost simul-
taneously fire engines having an all
chamber, which rendered the stream Of
water continuous and uniform. In ad-
dition TO this these engines were
equipped with flexible leather hose, in
vented by Jan Van der Ilaide and his
brother aud which was first put into
practical use in Amsterdam in the year
1879 Detroit Free Press
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Tho common pimpernel poor mans
weather glass has the disadvantage
of being a native plant and has been al
most completely expelled from oul
flower gardens in favor Of exotics, which
are rarcr hut lack much Of being as
pretty. The pimpornel is a charming
little flower, which opens about in the
morning and closes late in the afternoon
but has the remarkable popularity oi
indicating q coming shower by shutting
up it's petals. For this reason, if for nc
other, it deserves encouragement, anC
would appropriately take the place oi
some of the ugly tulips and other i'm
ported flowers now so popular.-St
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

We had a conductor named William
Ford, who was the most pompous an(
imposing man ever saw. He was NJ
good, and the boys called him Windy
Bill on the sly, but the hardest Of then
dared not say anything less than Mr.
Ford to his face. He was a big man
and dressed in tho best broadcloth ant
walked about as if the earth belonged t,
him. One day he walked into the oficu
at a station where my wife and littl,
boywere sitting in the waiting room
AS he passed through every one madD
room for him or tried TO show him at
tention My little boy watched hin
quietly till he disappeared, and then HI
whispered to his mother, "Ma, was tha
GodY-LocomOtive Engineer.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

It has remained for young clergy
man, a missionary, to take the palm foI
a phlegmatic choice Of wife Having
decided that it would be advisable TO be
accompanied 10 the mission field by q
wife, he undertook to select her with
his head, not thinking it necessary that
his heart need bo considered in the mat.
ter. He first made list Of attributes
desirable in the wife Of a missionary
then, as he went about with the differ.
ent young women Of his acquaintance,
he watched for the development Of any
characteristics corresponding with his
record.
When he discovered any he marked q
point opposite the young womsn's name
When the time came to mako the choice
no offered himself TO that young woman
who had achieved the highest percentage
in this unique table, and, alasl was sc
cepted. The only redeening feature Of
the ,nsaction Is his admission made
some years after his wedding 10 friend
My wife" he says, Twas mover courted
before her marriage, but she has beer
nssiduously since. New York Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

In north China You may perhaps have
your choice of three methods of travel
ing. You may, if you will, take your
place i'm q spingless Pelling cart, a kind
Of box on cage with no scat The pas
seuger is obliged 10 squat ON the floor
cross legged, or to sit with legs stretched
out at right angles with his body, and
as the cart i1lts over great stones on
through tho deep ruts in theroad, he Is
liable TO be bruised black and blue,
If such a cart looks uninyitiug, You
may conclude TO try a mule litter. This
consists ot al obloug box slung between
two mul which never keep step, and
not iulIgIugutly quarrel, and Che sway
ing, ms,radyIno.im is as lad G5 that Of
a ship i1 hany sluall OF, once
more. Son may prefer 90 ile donkey
with backbone like razor, .ud ploha.
blyNi H adle and sa Ie rope ioy
bulle.-ls..n-r.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

There is a belief current that what
ever can be procured for money can b.
had in this city, especially if it is any
thing to eat The people who flock hert
from every part of the country are apt
sooner or later, TO import their native
dishes, and to make them acceptable t
gastronomic New York.
New England, no matter how lightly
her cooking may be estimated, has hat
notable success of this kind. Bakej
beans, pumpkin pie and Boston brown
bread are with us. The western maj
and his pork are known and appreciated
The Frenchman, the Irishman, the Eng
lishman, the German and the Italian
can so into any restaurant and find hi
national food New York Evening Sun
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Fort Marcy, established at Santa Fe,
N. NJ, when that territory came to The
United States by conquest in 1916, has
been abandoned. The fort marks a
place where soldiers have been stationed,
more or less continuously, for more than
300 years. Near to the fort is a ceme-
terry, in which lie the bodies Of more
than 800 soldiers, some Of whom fell in
battle or yielded to disease or hardship.
philadelphia Ledger.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

have been a great sufferer from calarrl
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights 1 could not
sleep and had TO walk the floor purchas
ed Ely's Cream Balm and am using 10 free
ly, 1t is working a cure surely. have ad
vised several friends to use Il, and with
happy results in'eyery use. Its the medi
cine above all others for catarh, and IL !.
worth its weight in gold. thank God
lave found a remedy / eau use with safet,
and that does all that Is claimed for H., II
IS curing my deafness.-B. w. SperIy
Hartford, Conn.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Finger rings showing three lows Of
gems, five in each row, give, when on the
finger the impression Of three fyo-stonc
Which travels fastest, heat or cold?
Heat because you can easily catch cold.
When IS a man a muf? When he holds
lady's hand without squeezing H.
Why don't the American girl like the
English dude? The Yankee dudeIl DO.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27
What are the many wrinkles in a mer-
chants forehead? Trade marks.


This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popuaras to need no special men.
tion. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purel
medicine does not exist and it is guaran.
teed to DO all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused by
impure blo0d.-Will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure all
Malarlal fevers. For cure of Headache
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bllters.-Entrlre satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price so cts. and
sl.OQ per bottle at Rebers Lehighlon; and
ard Blery's IVessport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

About six months ago l was advised to
consult Mrs. Hall, the great Spirilualist
doctor, TO see If she could cure me Of Scro.
fula, from which haye suffered from
childhood. She said If would have faith
in ihe medicine she gave me, that she
could cure me, took her medicine. and
in less than three months l was cured.
Why, the way the medicine worked was a
miracle. l begged of her to tell me what
the medicine was made of, but she said
she could not no so. Finally she told me
the medicine was Sulphur Bitters, and
that she never knew 1t to fail in ali such
cases as mine,-AIrs. Clara Knowlton, IS
Hsnoyer Street, Boston, Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

The papers contain frequent notices OF
rich, pletty and educated girls clipping
with negroes tramps and coachmen. The
well-known specialist, DR.. Franklin Miles,
says all such glrls are more or less hysterl.
cal, nervous, very impulsive, unbalanced,
usually subject to headache, neuralgia,
sleeplessness, immOderate crying or laugh.
ing. These show weak nervous system
for which there is no remedy equal to Re.
storatiye Neryine. Trial bottles and a llnC
book, containing many marvellous cures,
free at Thomas Lehighton; and Biery
Weissport, who also sell, and guarantee
DR.. Miles celebrated New Heart Cure, the
finest of heart tOnics. Cures fluttering,
short breath, etc.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Enthusiastic People at tho Thcatcrs,
l suppose most people go to the thea
ter to enjoy themselves That is what
60 for. People are differently con
structed, of course, and have different
ways Of showing their appreciation oI
the play. can stand the catcall, the
screech, the kick and the clap of the
hands, and it does not annoy mo mucl
if the man or woman back Of mo or t.
one side gives vent to loud outlaws
whether think the play is funny or not
We are oil not built ON the same patterr
in this respect.
But would like to know what sort oI
consolation a certain class gets out Of re
peating the last few words chat an actoi
says. have had people sit near me
who kept up that sort Of thing during
the entire play. The words are repeated
loud enough to be heard Il dozen seat
away Sometimes these receptive peo
pie will repeat an entire sentence after
the actor whose words affect them.
wonder what sort of a mania that is?-
Interview in Chicago Tribune
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Allow a cough TO run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say,
Oh, il will wear away, but in most cases
i wears them away. Could they be in
duced 10 try the successful medicine called
kemp's Balsam, which is sold on q positive
guarantee TO cure, they would Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the first
dose. Price SOC and 5l.OO Trial size free
At ala druggists.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

The combined forces of the weather dur.
Ing the winter season are exerted to de-
stroy health. Coughs and Colds attack
us, which, if neglected, result in Pneu
monia and Consumption; these diseases
usually result seriously. Send for Pan.
Tina, the great Cough and Consumption
Cure, and save doctor bills Trial bottles
OF PaI Tina free at r. D. Thomas Drug
Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27


the worst forms Of catarrh, with
the use Of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy. It's mild, soothing, cleansing
and healing properties effect q per-
feet and permanent cure, no matter
how bad the case, or Of how long
standing. It's q remedy that sue
ccods where everything else has
failed. Thousands Of such cases
can be pointed out. That's the
reason its propiietors back their
faith in it with money. They offer
$500 reward for q case Of catarrh
which they cannot cure. It's q
medicine chat allows them to take
such a risk. Doesn't common sense
lead you to take such q medicine ?
can advertising fake" you say
Funny, isn't it, how some people
prefer sickness TO health when the
remedy is positive and the guaran-
tee absolute.
Wise men don't put money back
Of 4" fakes"
And taking" doesn't pay.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

I stand iu Che land OF Tie ions ago
Ana my honrt IS light end nay mind is froe,
And Che bree1e8 Gre soft as Lewinds that blow
O'er the islcs of the old E--eEn Sea.
lt Is only dream would never could wake
To the throh aud to ycarn for the youth timt
gone,
Would q could last; tarlhr heurt must ache
When the Real comes back aud the Druln
hos Gown.
! lie by tho river OF Long Ago,
In tho golden timo Of the golden June.
Oh. the grass i8 sweet. and the rivers n0w
Ia whispering over the dear old tuuo
/ Tint hear with q passionate content
Tho my hearts ablazo and my PULSE agl0w
But never dream that this life was meant
To hold such pain ns this Long Ago.
Only dreamer, and only a dream;
But was there ever n dream like thls2
OF lilac and roses, and the CLEAN
OF q girls warm eyes, and the clinginE kia
OF boys first love-hud It been the last.
As ! sworo In my fcrvor &c should DO sol
Perhaps there would be no sting 20 the past
Or pain IN this dream Of Tho Long Ago.
C. G. Rogers In Detroit Free Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

And anor the typhoid fever, dphthcrit, pneu.
mOnia, or other prostratlng diseases, Hood
Sarsaparllla is Just what is needed 90 restore
the strength and vigOr go much desired, and Co
oXpo all poison from the blood II has lind
wonderful success iu many such cases
Hoods Pills act especially upOu tho liver,
rOuslng q from t0rpldlty 10 lts natural duties,
cure constipation and assist digestion.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

The population Of the city Of New
York, as estimated 10y the health depart
uent, was l,6s0,195 on July I, 1891, as
against .03l .232 IN 1880.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

1. A physician cannot be always had.
rheumatism, Neuralgia Sprains, Bruises
and burns occur often and sometimes when
least expected Keep handy the friend Of
many households and the destroyer Of all
pain, the famous Red Flag Oil, 20 ccrts.
that is being racked to death with that
terrible cough Secure a good nights rest
by investing 2j cents for a bottle of Pan
Tina, the great remedy for Coughs, Colds,
and Consumption. Trial bottles of Pan
Tina free at r, d. Thomas drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Clean collars on wooleu jackets, mems
oats, etc., by sponging with ammonia
md water then with alcohol; then rul
Try with a flannel cloth
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

The English language Is now used by
nearly twice as many people as any Of
the otheni and the relative growth Is
almost sura % continue.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Not the great things, bujthe little things
of ones doing in life, give the true inIica,
tions of character.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

In a paper on the camel Herr Leh-
mann refers to its relations to tempera-
ture and moisture. Neither the most
brOiling heat nor the most intense cold
nor extreme daily or yearly variations
hinder the distribution of the camel. It
seems, indeed, that tho dromedary OF
the Sahara has better health there than
ia moro equally warm regions, though
after a day of tropical heat the ther-
.uometer sometimes goes down several
egrees below freezing point and daily
sariations Of 1877 degH. centigrade oc-
lr.-Nature.
No Wanted a Dollar.
Tax Collector Stewart comes in for his
hare Of amusing incidents. The other
~ fat, little, undersized, gray headed
gro man waddled into the apartment
taxpayers. It was early In themorn-
and he was the only taxpayer there.
y getting on tiptoeB the Old negro could
st peep through the window between
tire apartments; but no one in the tax
u.ice seemed TO sec Lim AT last Mr..
swart's attention was attracted by
arious and sundry noises.
W llAL 10 ~ ullIlCl hahuN MI siLeNtlILs
'Mawnin, boss, mawuin. ies' want
q ter fin out how much my ole lady's
s wuz, boss. I'm bout sho' it's crbout
forty
Mr.. Stewart consulted the tax books.
only fve-forty."
Boss, said the old fellow in a dubious
8 10, Il specs you better look orgin. I'm
. it mus be siE-forty."
Ia spite Of all the old tax collector
nd say the old fellow handed him
10. The tax collector returned the
u man "a dollar and gave him a re-
pt.
'Thankea, boss, thaukee, said the old
Bro whom he saw the dollar returned
pocket the dollar and departed Will
f73 receipt
The next morning Mr.. Stewart met
p same old negro fellow on q street
r. When the negro saw Mr, Stewart
broke into a laugh.
Look here, uncle, why did you want
pay more tax than was necessary
We'll, it wuz dis way, boss: wanted
% dollar, didn't know 'zactly how teI
e, 'er. paid you S6.4O, didn't ], bossi
.oes home an tolls tho ole lady dun
lid Mr.. Stuard &8.4O, Dat dollar be-
.lngs TO me. Atlanta Herald.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

Corn is well provided with ears, but its
talk don't amount to much--its too husky.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-27

The reason men are down ON religion is
because it Is down on their vices.