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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1892-12-01
IN THE LARGE CITIES.
Minneapolis.


Minneapolis, Special Telegram, Nov. 3d.
The First annual congress of that new
ana ambitious organization, the WOman's
council, was begun yesterday aud proved
an event OF unusual interest to the sex and
the means for good deal of enlightenment
on various phases Of work having special
interest and significance to women. The
meetings are being held at the Hennepin
Avenue nj. u. church, Mrs. Il. b. Walker,
the president, presiding.
The session was opened with prayer by
the venerable Mrs. Van Cleye, after which
sion were read in their order All had been
prepared with much care. Mrs. E. s. Will
1ams told OF "W0man's Work In Missions"
reviewing the wonderful development in
this line during the past twenty-five years.
=, Mons Hansen, one of the capitalists of
Norcross: Grant county, Mimi, is bewailing
loss OF over $4OO which some sharp man
robbed him of In the city yesterday. Ham
sen is engaged in the lumber and twine bus
mess at Norcross and bought Il large bill of
goods of the National Cordage company of
and Sherman street, Chicago, several
months ago, giving as security notes to the
extent of 1850. The notes fell due some
DAYS ago and were sent to the Metropolitan
ban in Minneapolis for collection. They
We're returned, the bank refusing to collect
tnem Twa men went to Norcross to collect
the money, but as Hansen did not have the
cash he arranged to meet them at a hotel in
this city Monday. The parties met and
Hanson drew over $4OO from the Metropol-
tions. This occurred at 10 a. m, and the
gentlemen who adroltly escaped giving their
names to Hanson, gave credit on the back
Of the notes for the amount received, and
then invited him to dine with them at the
hotel. The invitation was accepted by Han
son, and after waiting in vain for the ap-
pearance of his guests reported the trans
actions at the branch Office of the cordage
house at Z Third street north, They wired
the house In Chicago and 1t was learned by
wire that the collectors. were imposetrs. 1t
Is alleged that the collectors were ex-em-
ployes of the cordage company.
smallpox case was discovered yesterday.
The sick man is Fred Pitts, waiter at the
NfcOllet house lunch counter. The news was
communicated to the health department by
DIR. l.. b. Allen, who was called to attend
the patient at his rooms over the Criterion
restaurant at 304 Nicollet avenue. DIR. Kel-
Ivy proceeded to take the customary precau-
tions, and had the patient removed to the
quarantine hospital at st. Louis Park. The
bedding and clothes of the sick man were
burned: The disease is in its first stages,
and 1t is not believed to have developed far
enough to be infectious. DIR. Kelley stated
that the case was of mild type and he did
| not believe that any of those who came in
| contact with the patient would suffer.
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Suicide of a Prominent Attorne,

Green Bay, Wis, Nov29.-W. Lander, a
prominent attorney of this city, committed
suicide by hanging to-day. No cause is as
Ssr;1n.,.
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ST. Paul, Special Telegram, Nov. 3d.
Gov. Merriam yesterday commuted the
sentence of Albert Rolph, sent up from Cot
tonwoOd county in 1891 for the crime of
arson in the second degree and sentenced to
ssyeR years in the reformatOry, to two years,
The pardon was based on the recommendar
tion of the warden of the refoFmatory, Of
the judge who tried the case and also i'm
consideration of Rolphs youth, he being
only seventeen years of age.
George e. Duggan of New York, who came
to st. Paul to represent the North American
Review some months since. has been col
lecting money from st. Paul citizens since
the magazine dispensed with his services.
The peculiar transactions of Mr.. Duggan
came to light yesterday when Secretary
Beck, of the chamber of commerce, issued a
notice warning the public against paying
Duggan for subscriptions to the magazine
or paying him any money. inasmuch as he
was no longer in the employ of the Review
The notice also stated that the endorsement
of Duggan by the chamber of commerce has
been withdrawn. This document caused
some surprise, for Mr.. Duggan came here
we'll recommended and had made many
friends.
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Duluth. Special, Nov. 29.-To-day as the
steamer Hiram r. Dixon, of Booths North
Shore line, was lying at Sargent's dock
the main steam feed pipe burst with ter
rife report, instantly killing two people
and injuring others. The dead are: Willy
Bro oks, an eighteen-y -year-old boy: William
McNulty, the fireman, 10th of this city.
The damage to the boat Is bnt slight
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fhhshsa Every Thursday At Hnrris ka
H. WHITLEY,
PUBLISHER AND rRo 9RIEToR,
Terms; 81 so Per Annum In Advance
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

N|N"|M NNN|N|NN |N'' NNN" ""N"N"NNN"s
had not been long Ia Washington
wher parson Weems was pointed out TO
me as the author Of "The Life Of Wash
ington.H Young Virginia called him
"Pnppy7 Weems, but to me the reverend
little old gentleman was an object Of
especial voneration. Before / was old
enough to read I used to cry over the
incidents Of the childhood Of Washing
ton as given in Weems' little volume,
and read TO me by my older brothers.
George did not cut down the "ine old
English cherry tree, but only "hacked"
Il with tho new little hatchet Of which
his father had made him a present.
His confession-"Father, / cannot tell
a lie; you know cannot tell lie; J
did cut It with my hatchet'-sounds
triae less heroic, yet far more true to
nature, when it is known that at the
south children and servants are still in
the habit Of saying Of things they are
forbidden to do, "I cannot do II" mean
ing that they are not permitted to do it.
George never told lie that we know Of,
but ho could swear-under great provo
cation.
On tho morning Of the battle Of Mon
mouth General Lee was under orders to
attack the enemy at a certain hour, but
he allowed the timo to pass without
obeying the order. An old soldier who
was present told me that General Wash
ington rode up and exclaimed, by -,
General Lee, what does this mean?7
suppose that oath shared the fate Of
Uncle Toby's The artist Mills, in his
equestrian statue Of Washington, seized
the moment when he in his heroic rage
dashed forward in advance Of his staff
to charge upon the enemy, leaving Lee
to sulk at his leisure, After the battle
of Monmouth Lee retired to merited
obscurity
The Monmouth incident proves that
Washington, with all his Fabian eau
ton, was, upon occasion, bold and dar-
ing, even TO tie verge Of rashness. The in
cident Of the wild ,unbroken colt, that fell
dead under him, is another illustration
Of his daring spirit, as well as his great
physical strength, recalling to mind the
tanning Of Bucephalus by Alexander the
Great and the war horse which none but
Caesar could mount. S. G, DODGE.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

This is short story that Cambridge
people may not find exactly humorous.
1t is told, however, concerning bright
youngster who lived among them for his
nine short summers, and by reason of
the cultured atmosphere he breathed
and the experimental systems he was
brought mp on ought either to have
been dead or one Of their own. But he
defed both these fates and in due course
received his reward by moving into Bos.
ton. Here he at once found congenial
companions and no doubt began to
contract those unfortunate habits Of
speech that indirectly led to this tale.
One day his papa heard him using Ian.
guage that no nice little boy, especially
a university town boy, is supposed tc
know the meaning of,
Teddy said his stern parent, "nevei
say that again; it's swearing, and God
will hear You and be very much dis
pleased"
"Well, I'll 'go down cellar, said the
youngster dofantly, "then l guess he
can't her me,
Eyes, he can insisted the devout
man.
SIS he in the attic too?"
eyes"
"Ihen,' announced the youngster
with the triumphant air of one who set
ties the question, "rll go to Cambridge
for I'm sure he's not there. '-BostoI
Transcript
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His Great Gin.

acher-Now, children, can any Of
tel me what great thing Washing
M did for his country
light Boy-Yes, sir. He gave us his
" Aday for another holiday
average French family embrace,
members, and the average Irisi
ly five, In England the average
Der OF members OF a family is four
Wanted to See the Soldiers.
q Wealthy New York lady who has
ga led much abroad, but who knows
c.y little about her own country, was
W Washington a few days ago for the
O. lime. She was taken to the White
by an influential friend, and
Ugh his intercession the private
u iments of the house were opened up
o. IN, and she had am exceptional op-
g. unity to inspect the numerous beau
O. Vt the digniied but modest mansion.
Aa rhe was being helped into her car
r-se ON departing, a shade Of disap-
r ment was detected IN her face.
Well, what do you think Of itf7 her
friend inquired
Il must confess 10 very keen disap-
Nlalment, was the reply. "The rooms
Eta an very prettily decorated, and some
10 them are dignided and impressive,
out / am sorry not to have seen the
militaTy.'
Il appeared on further inquiry that
this un-Amcricauized New Yorker had
nlly expected to find tho PRESIDENT
mansion surrounded by military guard
in fun uniform, and she was vehement
'n her assertions that the German way
was ever so much better than ouran Z
Naw York Recorder
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/ could publish a great many
more like it; but space wont
allow. Don't allow anyone to
blow intoyour 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 busi-
ness principle to charge one
customer $4,000 cash for 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-Maohines, 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 S2S. American $25
White-Cottage SOS, Wheeler
X 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, 1892-02-20

IlyOu have q wife and a halCa-dozen daugh.
tiers, you can keep them all we'll by very simple
means; Let them use Dr. Piorce's Fayorite
Prescription. II Is good for women OF ali ages.
You will not need to spend all your wages for IL
Those ancient ages, the NJ D's OF u century
since, did nothing but dose and bleed their
patients. We d. better to-day: We use Or
Pierce remedies. For WOmankind, Dr Pierce's
Fayoriie Prescription is simply indispensable
Ihe young girl needs It's strengthening help at
that critical period when she is 0loss0ming into
wOmauhoOd. The matr0n and mother hnd In il
nYgoraton and roliei from the numerous Ills
which beset their existence. And ladies we'll
advanced IN years universally acknowledge the
reyiyilying and restorative effects 0fthis favorlte
and standard remedy.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, if you have a Cough, Cold.
or any trouble with Throat, Chest OF
Lungs. DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guar
anteed to give relief, or money will be paid
back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it
just the thing and Nnder its use had a
speedy and perfect recovery. Try sam.
pie bottle at our expense and learn for
yourself just how good a thing II is. Trial
bottles free at Reber's Lehighlon; and
Biery's Weissport. Large size SOC, and
S1OO
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Good looks are more that skin deep, de.
pending upon a healthy condition of all
the vilal organs. If the Liver be inactive,
you have Bilious Look, If your stomach
be dlsordered you haYe Dyspeptic Look
and If your Kidneys be affected you haYe a
Pinched Look Secure good health and
you will have good looks. Electric Bitlers
is the great Alternative and Tonic acts di-
rectly on these vital organs. Cures Pim-
pies, Blolches, Boils aud gives good
complexion, Sold at Reber's Lehighton
and Biery's Wessport, 5Oc. per bottle.
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Nothiag like 10

NOMHty tdpe 70
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. It's as peculiar in its compo-
sition, as in its curative effects, in
all the diseases and disorders that
afilict womankind. It's a legitimate
medicine-an invigorating, restora-
tive tonic, a soothing and strength
ening nervine, and a positive rem
edy for female weaknesses and
ailments. All functional disturb
ances, irregularities, and derange-
ments are cured by it. There's
nothing like it in the way it acts
there's nothing like it in the way
it's sold. It's guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every case, or the
money paid for it is promptly re-
funded.
Read the guarantee on the wrap
per.
You lose nothing if it doesn't
help you-but it will
The system is inyigorated, the
blood enriched, digestion improved,
melancholy and nervousness dis
PEELED. It's a legitimate medicine,
the only one that's guaranteed to
give satisfaction in the cure Of all
"female complaints"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

1 have been troubled with chronic ca
tarrh for years. Ely's Cream Balm is the
only remedy among the many that have
used that affords me relief e. ". viii
lard, Druggist, Joliet, Ill.,
have been troubled with catarrh for
ten years and have tried number Of rem
edies, but found no relief until purchased
a bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm. / consider
1t the most reliable preparation for catarrh
and cold in the head.-Geo, E. Crandall,
p. NJ, Quonochawntaug, II. l.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

The combined forces of the weather dur.
ing the winter season are exerted to e.
stroy health. Coughs and Colds attack
us, which, II 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 Par-Tina free at 4. d. Thomas Drug
Store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Heart disease Is usually supposed to b,
incurable, but when properly treated Z
large proportion OF cases can be cured
Thus Mrs. Elmira Ha'ch, Of Elkhart, Ind.
and Mrs Nary l.. Baker, Of Ovid, Mich.
were cured after suffering 20 years. S. O.
Linburger, druggist az san Jose, H., say.
that DR.. Miles New Heart Cure, which
cured the former, "worked wonders fol
his wife" Levi Logan, Of Buchanan,
Mich, who had heart disease for 80 Years,
saws two bottles made him feel like new
mau." DR.. Miles New Heart Cure Is sold
and guaranteed by Thomas Lehighton
aud Biery Weissport Book OF wonderful
testimonials free.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Don't waste lime, money and health,
irving every new medicine you may see
advertised 10 The papers. II the cause OF
your trouble Is la the blood liver stomach
or kidneys, take Ayers saTsaparla at
once, aud be sure Of o cure. Take no
other.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

porploxity of Polite Sian who lost
His Equilibrium 90 Street Car
I took them Cor o. newly married con.
pie. Certainly if She had been married
very long she would have known bet
ter.
They got on % south bound Clark
street car at Goethe street. She was
slender and graceful, and had large,
fetching dark eyes. He was extremely
polite He helped her ON the car very
tenderly, and after riding two blocks he
jumped up the instant q very neshy old
lady entered the car and offered her his
seat, with % low bow-a sure Indication
that he was just married and doing II
pr effect
Then he hung ON a strap and bent
and kept up the conversation,
Seemed largely made up Of irrele-
\parlSs and highly relevant
resontly he discovered that
soop lower if he let go the
Heh7a iust availcd himself Of this
discovery when the train swooped around
the curve at Illinois street. Henuug ur
his arms, made one frantic, Intellectual
grab for the strap, swayed gracefully
half around, and sprawled out over the
fat old lady's lap as the car stopped.
His pink and white checks turned scar
lei. He scrambled half way to his feet
and began, 81 beg
just as he was in the act Of re-estab.
fishing his equilibrium and simultane-
ously uttering the apology, the car gave
the sharp jerk and quick, strong pull of
starting. He clutched the incorporeal
air and went down with the words on
his lips-hatr full length on the beastly,
muddy floor. twas too bad, but every.
body laughed.
Yes, she laughed, She put her slim,
black gloved hand, with a film of scent.
ed handkerchief in it, up to her mouth
and her black eyes danced at him.
He got up, scowled We gs1arlly mt the
gentleman who had said "Whoop-c-er
as he went down, and washed a patch of
mud off his coat sleeve, Then he looked
at her laughing eyes. For an instant he
tried TO look amused; then he straight.
ened his face out severely and went over
and looked out of the door.
As he started into the tunnel he looked
around. The handkerchief was still at
her mouth and her body swayed slightly
as from a repressed emotion. A deep,
straight line came into his forehead
and he stepped little farther away.
Half way through the tunnel he looked
around again. The instant she met his
eye she dropped the handkerchief to her
mouth just in time to suppress a ripple
of laughter. He went out on the plat.
form and banged the door behind him.
AT Madison street he opened the door
and stood stiff as a statue until she
walked out. She looked over her shoul-
der into his face as she passed him, but
there was an irrepressible twinkle in her
eyes, and he stepped to the ground after
her without unbending, ng,-Chicago News.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

About six months ago was advised TO
consult Mrs. Hall, the great Spiritnalist
doctor, to see If she could cure me of Scro-
fnla, from which haye suffered from
childhood. She said If would have faith
in The medicine she gave me, that She
could cure me. took her medicine. and
In less than three months 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 all such
cases as mne,-Alrs. Clara Knowlton, 3j
Henoyer Street, Boston, Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20
FAoETIA WAsHINeToNIANA.
Some little Pleasantrlos to Relieve the
Awful Dignity.

AWFUL dignity.
The Court-George Washington Hoo.
sick, stand up You have been found
guilty by jury of good and true men OF
the crime of perjury You have brought
disgrace on the honored name of the
Father of His Country, which your fond
parents mistakenly bestowed upon you
when an innocent child. George Wash.
ington never told lie, You have moi
only lied, but sworn TO lie Have you
anything to say before the sentence Of
the court is passed upon you?
The Prisoner with some resentinent}-
Judge, know all about that hatchet
story. George Washington didn't lie
when he was boy. Neither did l. lt's
unfair to George Washington and unfail
to me to push the comparison any further
Go ahead with your sentence. Chicago
Tribune.
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know ye not, who would be Tree themselves
must strike the blow ~ 50 do not wait and suf
fer but put on your hat, go to the nearest drug
gist, and ask Tor salvation ON, the great pain
cure. 25 cts,
Respeet for others Governs onr hehavlnr.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, one hundred pages,
elegant colored plates. will be sent You on
receipt Of three 2.cent stamps to pay the
postage. Address A. F. Ordway e Co.
Boston, Mass.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

There is a very oblglns judge in Ida
Grove, Ind. A juror in his court was
granted leave of absence to enable him
to get married.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

It is estirated that the Words produc-
tion Of re will be 5G0000 tons short Of
the amount required.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Coughing Leads 10 Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

The uglier man IS the better his wife
likes him.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20
lie Felt for George.

Tramp-Madam, this is Washington's
birthday, and think in order to prop
erly celebrate the occasion ought to be
sitting on your back porch at this mo
ment partaking of some light repast.
I've always had a great deal Of sympa-
thy for George.
Kind Lady-I don't SEQ how you can
have anything in common with a man
who did so much for his country as he
lid
Tramp-Ah, madam, you don't under
stand the hidden depths to my nature.
Suppose George hadn't panned out the
way he did? Why, madam, might to-
day have TO be working for a living
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

1. A physician caunot be always had.
kheumatism, Neuralgia Sprains, Bruises
ami burns 0ccurnfton and sometimes when
least expected. Keep handy the friend Of
many households and the destroyer of all
pain the famous Red Flag oil, - certs.
2. Many precious lite could be saved
that is being racked 10 death with that
terrible cough Secure a good nights rest
by investing % cents for a bottle of Pan
Tina, the great fcmtdy tor Coughs. Colds.
,aQd Consumption. 'rfIal bottles of PAN
- u. Thomas drug store.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

Grief is frozen pleasure, and bears th,
sure sign Of thaw.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

SoHNEoKsvTLLE, PA, Dec. 81, 1891.
A. E, SNYDER
The White Cottage Sewing Machin
arrived, and does elegant work Every
body is pleased. Enclose check for S25 90.
You can sell a great many here. ITish you
8 Happy New Year.
JOSEPH HUNSICKER.
NEW MAHoNINe, PA, Dec. .!29, 1891.
A F. SNYDER
Bring me at B.once a s WhiteCottage
Sewing Machine. Don't bring Davis,
would not give you $40 for the best DaYis
you have. AGNES FENsTERNACHER.
ASHLAND. LUzERNE Co, Dec. p, 1891
A. +. SNYDER.
The White-Cottage gives entire satisfac.
tloD, we are more than pleased. l will
send money with brother IRWIN KRUM
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FIJI man with enthusiasm and no room
3 left for donbt
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-02-20

If thou hast little, make It not less by
murmuring.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-01-11
WIN Probablv be ma strIIfe.

NEW HAVEN Conn, Jan. 1.-THE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and Firemen held meeting here yester-
day at which the trouble between the
Consolidated railroad and the firemen
and engineers on the Valley, Naugatuck
& Northampton divisions, was thorough
ly discussed Chief Arthur and Chief
Sargent were both present and about 300
engineers and liremen were in the confer
ence. Both Arthur and Sargent declined
to talk on the matter further then to
state that there will probably be no strike
and that proposition will be offered to-
day to the officers of the road in the
nature of "A compromise which vii DO
probably accepted.