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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

II there il any one thing about which Con-
gre-- should deliberate thoughtfully and patri-
officially IL l. the admission Of territories to the
honor and responsibilities q statehood. A;
this time two geographical subdivisions Of this
country New Mexico and Arizona-ars de-
handing exadtation. and their efforts have the
encouragement and support Of many public
men on no higher ground than The prospect Of
partisan bstterment There is nothing
novel in the situation. for republican,
have done wha; democrats are
doing. The one party may have sinred. but
the other Is perfectly wiling to do wrong 1: the
evil is only followed ty desired political re-
suits. The burdens % s:Ats government are
not light. and premature assumption Of the
duties called for by the order Of things for
which elamOr is being missed might prove in
convenient and certainly could no. be shifted.
Delegate Joseph Of New Mexico makes power
ful argument against admission when he saws
that Ia. people do not want statehood
n II 10 given with pr0yiso that
the teaching OF the English Language
shall Be comp ulsory in the public schools. In
this anti-as-imilative argument Is 20 DC found
one OF the best OF reasons why New Mexico
should wait a while longer There are too many
people here now whose affiliations in other
lands This Il Country with one language
The dignity Of statehood should be conferred
oaly on American communities. approaching
the dignity and worth Of American citizenship
On the other hand il Is 10 be considered that
the territorial condition is abnormal
and objectionable one for American
communities with sufficient population
IN quantity and quality ard sufficient
resources 90 entitle them 10 statehood On the
one hand rotten borough states should not
be formed Cor purposes Of partisan advantage,
nor on the other, should American communi-
ties entitled by numbers TO representation in
the national legislature be excluded on account
o. apprehensions concerning their political
status. The conditions Of each applicant should
be considered carefully their merits, and
political considerations. now potent in the de
ei-ious in such cases, should properly play no
part The nation is TO steer between the two
opposing dangers indicated. 1t will find wis
dom and safety in the ancient bit Of advice
which eommsnds to it the middle way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

n It were really possible to give all postal
employees a rest on Sunday the way would
surely have been discovered by Postmaster
General wanamaker. He sympathizes with the
Efforts that are being put forth by a number of
earnest persons who really desire to bring
ibout such a reform. but in his annual report
BE- asserts hat the idea Is wholly impractical
bic. AZ the nearest approach to a solution of
the problem the Postmaster General suggests
that where communities vote against sunday
mails the odiees IN such places will not be com-
PEELED TO receive matter coming from other
points between midnight Of Saturday and Sun
day. Thousands Of people would like to give
post of.ice workers one full day Of rest in each
week. and Ia accordance with that principle
abstain from mailing letters or papers on sun
lay. But they do mail them on Saturday
aight and thus csuse just as much sunday
Eork a. ths thOughiless folks who I'll the letter
5O1es on sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Come to think Of it, /; Is really too bad tia,
svery parag-apher in the country should say
funuLy annoying things about Gen. Dyrenforth
and bis sO-eailed rain bombs. The general Is
simply endsavOring 10 establish theory,
which. II IL ever amounts to anything practi-
cally. would be Of immense benefit 10 mankind.
But the generals theory Is q noisy one and this
generation has no Use for mere resultless noise.
Many an ultimately successful scientist would
have been crueified and bis discovery lost for
ever had he thumped he public tympanum as
frequently and a. forcibly a. has Gen. Dyren-
sortA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15
LINEN AND SILK.

We stand second 10 none in Handkerchief de-
partment We prepared TO give better values than
can be hal elsewhere. Have you examined our
stock, II not IL is your loss II embraces all the
latest effects IN linen. Swiss and silk fabrics
80 dozen Initial Handksrchiefs, pure linen. as
sorted style initials Regular values. DC. At. l5c
pc Pure silk Handk srchiefs in white and colors.
embroidered and scalloped edges embroidered cor
ners. IN high shades. .11c
2lc. All Linen handkerchief. in scalloped and
fancy hens. in white and colorsd borders. elabo-
ra,ely embroidered neat designs. .124c
Ladies' Sc. and 4Sc- Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. p
different patterns TO select FROM elaborate and neat
de>i<ns. ~
All Ladies lOc. handkerchief. in white and col
ored borders designs. your choice at &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

II ! in,irnaied that indianapolis expects to
surpa-s in 1873 the great Grand Army gather
Ing which took place here la; Septembes In
danAPoli- car do much in the way Of enter
iainment, but .; viii never have opportunity
N b gracious % more than half the number
81 veterans who ENJOYED the hospitality o. the
national capital The encamVmcat OF 1892 left
behind Il ar untouchable high water mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Congressman who waste several hundred dol
iar-' worth OF time IN cutting small amounts
from an appropriation in which they are not
Interested are the men who forget all about
eeonomy when their local riyers. harbors and
public buildings are being discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

The students Of the Cniversity Of Chicago
are required % spend thirty minutes three
tins a week playing FOO, ball. They NAV be
ressonably expected 10 be in condition for the
world. fair crush
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

The American Sabbath Union desires the
worlds fair closed On Sundays There were
four mass meetings in Chicago on "Wednesday
night O. promote the movement. but there was
a majority q anti-Sabbaiarians at one and they
surprised the management by rejecting the
sanday-closing resolutions. Admission TO
future gatherings Of tho organization will be
bv card
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Those who enjoy making cabinets for the
coming administration cannot complain tina;
Mr. Cleveland Is yet doing much TO interfere
with their predietions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Possibly some Of the Indians who refuse to
sad heir children IN the goYernment schools
are sfrAid they will earn to smoke cigarettes
ard read dime novels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

II TAmmany associations continue 20 multi
ply tie democrats party viii he confronted
with serious prospect Of having its name
changed BY usage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

There Is a large and promising opportunity
tus, nos for the establishment Of an insurance
company which viii rean the pockets emptied
BY train robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

The Presidsnt-slset viii be requested to press
the electric button while the worlds fair ma
chinery does the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Mr.. BAiisy's silence gives rise to . suspicion
that he b again eommuning with the constisu-
Ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15
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g L,,, 90 AAA X X SIS 80

Ladies' and Misses Fur-trimmed or Plain Cloth
Jackets. full length, tailor made. Regular value
80. 90 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. So IS
Your choice Of Black. Tan and Gray Jackets, all
styles that were SO. Sc. 80 and e. 50, at. "a 4S
$40 Astrachan or Gray Krimmer Fur trimmed Jack
ets with full shawl collar of fur animal fastenings
half satin lined. extra fine quality CLOTH e. so
s12 Tan Beaver or Kersey Jackets, pearl buttons
half satin lined. notch collar box coat back full
"a inches long. in light shades Of tans. At S6 90
S15 3-cape Jackets. in black. blue and tans half
satin lined. good quality kerssy. pearl buttons full
90 Der cent discount on all Nepmarkets, SUITS and
Cdpes.
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You cannot afford to miss visiting us on any
ofyour shopping tours. There is any quantity
OF fancy stufs secured. especially for the holt
days. that it is almost impossible TO get into the
papers. Just put US on the list every time you
are down town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15
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Wewill give IS 10 the boy and tS toths
girl who makes the greatest number Of
faces out Of our FACIAL PUZZLE. This
IL chance to spend amusing and IN
structive evening ana make e. at the
same time. Call and se; copy Of the
PUZZLE free.
We are Offering these prizes simply 20
Introduce our immense assortment.
of HOLIDAY SLIPPERS.
We have SLIPPERS for Men. Women
and Children. AL shapes. slzes.
Styles and makes Of SLIPPERS abound
here at the ioscesf possible prices.
But we'll give . little list that you
may compare our prices.
Ladies' and Mems Embroidered SLIPPERS e1- *
ceienf quality. worth Ell. %. only. &c.
Mems Embroidered slippers for 20 CENTS and sl 90
Boys and Girls Fancy slippers. embroidered in
black and colors. very acceptable pres = <
~ SIs.
grand assortment Of
HANDSOME ''FAUNTLERoY" Russell TAN
LEGGINGs
Just received.
Also new lot OF Ladies' and Gert,emens BLACK
CLOTH oyERGAITERs which we're selling Al
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IF YOU LOSE YOUR CLERKsHIP. WHAT
them For valuable suggestions mo canvassing or
agency appoint interview at your address with
PRACTICAL, star office. dl5-6ts
OoLp IN THE HEAD CURED IN ONE NIGHT
" by NascurA
For sale oy druggists generally. % eents.
ocs3-3m' Gs5 st. n v.
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srr kRf EEEE ssss ZEE NJ sTr ssss
+ 4 ( ZEE ssss ZEE \ m I ssss :

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1T IS QUITE EVIDENT FROM
II our large holiday business that
II selections from our famous RELI-
ABLE FOOTWEAR are looked upon
among the most FITTING holiday
presents. Our Shoes FIT the popular
taste-they FIT the feet and FIT the
slimmest Is we'll as the latest purse.
TOILET SLIPPERS.
That fortunate purchase We told you about
Mems and Ladies silk-worked Velvet Ak
Shippers. ...........................AT TOO.
Gents Chenille-worke Plush and Genuine
Goat or Imitation Alligator Slip CT M
pers- ....................AT y i. UO
Men: silk Plush ooze Calf, Suede and Russia
styles. worth g. &. pain a.ne. AT l.5O
The Most Elegant Russia Leather Gents
s sisg IS snds EsI g 1T 81 AND $3.50
Ladies' Fur.bound Red or Gray 0C M
Junet" slippers. ......-.....AT GcL.OO
MISCELLANEOUS OrHEn Presents.
s9 sS1s. lor sasns pnsss 49, SIS
Handsome Evening Slippers all colors. for
Ladies,
$l.25 TO $3.50.
Rubber Boots. all sizes. best makes. at
lowest prices.
Red-top Boots for little Boys AT - .UU
Ladies .n lace" snoe. AT Isl .OO
High-top Goat Leggins for little co M
Storm Rubber Overshoes-Mens. Ladies' and
Children's.
Felt Bed Room Slippers. For Adults. SOC.
Chidren's. 35c.
Child's Oriental Bath Room Slip 10
pers l. cO
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Only 79c. Per PAIR.

Ladies' 4-button Dressed Kid Gloves in OK
blood, assorted tans and NODES with black
stitching. &1.25-the correct thing for street
wear.
Misses 4-button PiQue Stitched Kid Gloves.
popular shades. only Soc. per pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-15

Gas. A. MunnrxAs.
GA Urn ST..
Christmas Tree Candles.
fancy patterns wax. &C. DOG.
Wax Candles for Candelabras, Be- each.
Night Lamps. ornamental.
very good for small present. % and 35c.
Cast Brass Every unique)
FAIRY LAMPS. $3.50
Wall Brackets and Mirror
combined, hand painted. $500
Novel Clock Cry Pan pattern). $500
Little Prince Lamp. complete. 79c.
Folding Pocket Candlesticks, 30c. pair.
Adjustable Candlesticks,
heavy brass. 13c. and zoe.
Bull Eye Lamp. 4Oc. and SOC.
Fancy japanese Tea Pot. DC. 27c.
and 45c.
Fancy Tea Kettles and
Lamp confined. complete, &C. rs
Five O'Clock Teas. all patterns.
Brass. 90 %. Nickel. s225
500. Copper and Iron. a. co.
:" a50. " on stand. 500
s1.5o. s1.75.
Fancy Tables. e. So
Fancy Tables. Onyx and Gilt, 90. s11.
SOLID FACTS IN LAMPS.
Too many to enumerate them all.
We have the highest grades.
Large quantities; low expense and low prices;
From . 15c. Hand Lamp.
A4oc. Safety Lamp.
As2. 90 Rochester Lamp.
With endless variety Of Onyx and Gilt
patterns. both in
Banquet and Plano styles.
CALL AND SEE OUR LAMrs.
Mirrors in solid brass frames. SO. so.
a375.
Brass Plaques. 9Oc. each.
Curling Irons and Heaters SOC.
japanese Screens. four folds, very
high grade. %. 90. 1926
G.. A. Mupp1MAS.
GA Urn ST..
1t BET. AND SITS.
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OFFICE OF
MER1z,s MopERs PHARMACY.
nth AND SITS.
,CLoSED sUNDAYs.)

CLOSED sUNDAYsj
Never have we had such assortment
OF Holiday Goods as this ear. Atonizers
in ornamental designs. cut glass. and, in
fact, everything in the way Of Atom
fZer. few Of those s0cent still on
hand. Again we call attention to the
enormous assortment OF Press Glass
Bottles we have from 1Sc- TO 81. Re
member. the prices about one-hslf
Holiday usually CHARGED for such goods
We have always been looked upon as
Ctrts. headquarters for Fancy Bottles. and, Of
course, still keep mp our reputation.
We have a profusion Of everything for
Holiday Gifts. Penknives. RaZors, Razor
Strops with silver handles. Silver SHAY
ing Mugs. Manicure Sets. Pocket Mani
cure Sets Comb and Brush Cases. Colognes,
Extracts. Pocket Books. Pock Books silver
mounted and Cigar Cases There Is
hardly anything that you may think Of
but what you viii find it here.
Queen This cologne we have put up In hand
some bottles for SOC. TO 81. This cologne
Anne IL too well known to be commented upon.
Hundreds Of gallons have been sold every
Cologne. year in this city. Those who have never
used il We particularly request TO try IT,
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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

heard Bill Stone plead his first case.
1t was a good many years ago-morc
than twenty anyway. do not remem
Der the name of the judge, but notori
GUS horse thief was up for trial ON a
charge of stealing cattle. As he had no
counsel the court appointed Bill Stone
to defend the case. Stone took his man
over to a window and talked to him for
a few minutes, then announced that he
was ready for trial. I'VE plead guilty,
your honor, to the charge against us
announced the young lawyer. The court
wasted no time in giving verdict, for
horse stealing was heinous oifense in
those days in this part of the country.
and condemned the man to fifteen wears
in the peuiteutiary.
But, Judge we plead guilty!' yelled
Stone, expressions of amazement and
disappointment alternating on his face.
Fifteen years, repeated the judge.
But, judge, we plead guilty" re-
peated Bill Stone, raising his long arms
like windmills, But the judge was oh.
durate.
IF that is the case" said Stone, 1--WE
will argue the case" and he forthwith
started in upon the defense. For thirty
minutes he argued and pleaded with that
eloquence that is characteristic of him,
and at the end of his harangue he sat
down and watched the effect of his
words. The judge smiled and made the
sentence five years. Bill Stone had won
his first case.-Kansas City Times
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

mine de cotrun, DuJ ren oe caw1l. riow
deep, boys, an don't let de grass git de
upper hand o de crap.
"'Move on there Move on, boys.
commanded their leader.
Goodby, mistis. Far'well. chillunr
cried Albert 'Gawd bress mistisr
"'Gawd bress inistisr cried II chorus
of a hundred voices as they marched
away.
In those turbulent times there were
no established mail routes in our coun-
try; indeed the receipt of letter was
quite an event. For two months we
heard nothing of our men; then one ran
away from Shreveport and came home
more dead than alive OF the hundred
who had gone from our plantation twen-
ty-two had died. Albert had been de-
tailed on hospital duty. and before an
other month had passed he. too. had
given mp the burden of life. Good,
faithful Albert Though he lives neither
in song nor story, his was as grand
heroism as was ever recorded; his Rachel
waited just within the big, white gates.
and waited not in vain" Mrs. Gray
had tears in her voice. as she CON
cluded her pathetic story.
1--WE brush the skirts Of martyrs and
tread the path with heroes, and are all
unmindful; but God noteth all, and will
reward as surely ~ the day followeth
-the dark night" revcrently spoke the
white haired rector as we sat silent and
thoughtful.
And it's just rs near heaven py way
of Silvandale as hoIne." murmured the
invalid, folding her light wrap closer
about her,-Mrs. g. G. Scott in Ro-
nance.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

When you go into the Marble COllegi
ate church, at Fifth avenue and Twenty
ninth street, you will find in the book
rack of each pew a card of the size Of =
fashionable envelope. It is an "ac-
quaintance card bearing the pastors
name and church address ON one side,
with a nice little square in the upper
right hand corner in which is printed,
"lf mailed, two cent stamp here" On
the other side is printed: In order that
the pastors may have the opportunity Of
seeking personal acquaintance and ex-
tending 10 You the courtesies of the
church, please write your name and ad-
dress below. drop the card in the pas
tors mail box, hand to an usher or return
by mail. Signed, David James Buuell,
d. D., pastor; Rev. Palmer S. Hubert
Rev. Alfred T. Myers, assistant pastors -
IL is a sort of a drop-a-card-in-a-slOt-aud-
receiye-a-pastoral-ca scheme, and they
say il works well.-New York Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

In a little ont Of the way alley not far
from Stuyvesant square there is a small,
dingy barroom. IL is the fayorite drink
ing place Of dozen or more old men,
who are cronies and have met and played
chess there for many years. The aged
proprietor of the place has filled the
room with curiosities-strange stuffed
birds, autographs of old New Workers,
theater tickets of a quarter of a century
ago, few old fashioned collars, etc,
The old gentleman is facetious occa-
sionally, He has been chuckling over
his latest joke for week or two.
Hanging from the ceiling directly
over the bar is a bamboo birdcage. The
four sides of the cage are covered with
cloth curtains. On one of these curtains
is printed this inscription, "A Mexican
Bat" OF course every customer wants
to see the animal, hut ON lifting the cur
tain one sees nothing but brick sus-
pended from the top of the cage by Ia
string. The experiment generally costs
the curious person at least the price Of
five fagons of ale.-New York Tribune.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

The police regulations in England are
very different from those common in
this country. The policeman there is
not nearly so autocratic as he is here
and would never think of using club
or striking a man, except in self defense
j. Gilmer Speed gives this story of their
mild sway;
Upon one occasion man came into
my Office aud created disturbance.
ordered him out He declined to 60 So
sent for policeman. a sergeant cnme
! said to him;
This man does not belong here and
refuses To leave my office. Win you
please take him outf'
Iexpected the sergeant 10 tell the man
he must go, aud then If he did not move
ON / expected 60 ses the officer remove
him by force Not at all. The sergeant
said, you had better leave here, sir, 30
and his tone WAS as respectful and civil
as though ne was asking a favor,
The man manifested no intention Of
leaving, and the police officer began an
inquiry as to his reasons for wanting to
stay. This 30 exasperated me that put
the man ont myself, greatly 20 the
astonishment and apprehension of the
officer
He explained fo me that I had no right
% interfere la Che matter 4 had brought
10 his attention, and that doubtless the
intruder would get ont warrant against
uie and have me arrested for assault
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

According to a paper real before the
Engineers club, Of Philadelphia, on the
proper limit of thickness to steel which
may be punched, the statement is made
that the thicker the steel the greater the
damage caused by such an operation.
Recent tests made TO determine this
matter are declared to indicate that
punching injuries steel less than iron up
to, say, three-quarters of an inch in
thickness, at which point the two ma
terials are about equal in this respect,
and beyond this point the value of steel
after punching decreases quite rapidly
as the thickness increases; in iron the
percentage seems to be much more con-
slant.
The character of the fracture after
punching is also found TO be materially
affected by the thickness of the mate
rial. In view Of these circumstances, it
is proposed to limit to one-half inch the
thickness of the metal subjected to
punching excepting in the cases of
girders Of more than fifty feet in length,
when it may be nine-sixteenths Of an
inch; in top cords and end posts, five
eighths of AN inch. and i'll shoes, pedes-
tails and bed plates, three-quarters of
an inch. New York Sun.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31
MARY JANE.

have thought ~ getting married
When I've seen thee. Mary Jane,
With thy dainty sins and saiin-,
With thy petticnsi and train.
Bnt whisper came acr,-s me,
Like a sign with nmeu rife
"Ah, tie very well 10 ursrry
But, oh! canst thou keep wifr."
II the Last new b1uuet suits thee.
Caust thou wear it stlll theAsme,
Though = newer pattern tempt thee,
Lately handed down to famey
WIN dress or two content thee
When stern fashion orders more,
And a solitary headdress do
Instead of half a scorer
But they tell me am raving
To expect 20 strange thing.
And they laugh to scorn my musings
And the hopes to which ! cling.
So | fear ! must resign thee
And bachelor remain.
Yet ] never can forget thee,
Oh, too costly Mary Jane.
London Figaro.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-12-31

A few days ago AN elderly gentleman
and his wife came down Broadway to-
gether. A lady crossing The street fell
down. The old gentleman rushed 10 her
assistance and helped her IN every possi-
BILE way. When lac returned to his wife
she shook her fist at him. Its al right;
its all right, he whispered Yes,
know its all right" she replied hotly,
Heres an unknown woman falls down
and you plow across the street TO help
her, and the other day fell down stairs
and you wanted 10 know il ! was prao-
ticing for a circus New York World.