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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01
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A successful railroad protector was
expressing some very positive opinions
about the market value Of certain rail-
road stock in Wall street restaurant
two or three days ago. Il will bet 800
to,a red apple, +" he exclaimed, "that -
stock will sell at par within year and
a half"
I'm take the bet, exclaimed a young
man with a very serious face.
IAN right, sir, Put up your red ap-
pie, and l will put up my money"
The young man hurried around to q
Broadway fruit store, bought red ap-
pie for cents and returned to the res
taurant, where he placed it in the hands
Of the cashier Of the place. The railroad
man promptly put 500 in bills by the
side Of the apple and said: Now. / shall
expect you to keep that apple in a per
fectly sound condition. If the apple de-
Gays, the bet is of, New York Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01
REAL ESTATE
for Sale!

The undersigned has for sale
a valuable farm in franklin
township, Carbon county, the
property of the late Geo. Rapp,
deceased, containing about 81
Acres, a half mile east from
Weissport. The improvements
thereon are a Two Story Frame
Dwelling House, 26x22 it,, with
8 Rooms; Barn 50x44 IT,; Ma
chine Shed 22x22 IT,; Wagon
Shed 20x46 it,, and other ne
cessary outbuildings,also a good
large Apple Orchard of l5O
Trees and other choice fruits.
This property is well located in
an excellent neighborhood and
is unquestionably one of the best
farms in the county, and an ex.
cellent state of cultivation. Il
would be suitable for stock rails,
ing or a truck farm, A fine
stream OF water flows through
the farm.
Also for sale a desirable lot
in the borough of Weissport OF
which is erected a Ono Story &
a Halt Frame Dwelling House
Stable, Slaughter House, Ice
House, Wagon Shed and othel
necessary outbuildings.
For tern and conditions
apply to
Austin Boyer,
D -.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

asked Marion Crawford the other day
if It is fact that he averages 5000
words a day when at work upon a novel,
as the newspapers have reported him as
saying. "Yes," ne replied, II often
write that number in IA day. Inever sit
down to write a story until it is perfectly
and clearly outlined in my mind. know
precisely what l am going to say and
what am going to have my characters
do; hence it is only the transfer Of what
As in my mind to papet and that is very
easy to me-"
"Does it not tire your asked
"Of course" said the novelist, "just
as any work tires a man
"But literature is a pleasure to you, is
it mott"
mot at all, came the perfectly frank
reply, "only 80 far as it gives me good
living. write novels because it pays
me to do so, and that is why l essayed
literature in the first place. It was not
from choice, assure you. That is the
reason, l presume, why l read 50 few
novels have to write them, and that
is enough. New y ork Cor, Atlanta
Constitution.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Sometimes we meet one whom we
would gladly please and proceed at once
to put our worst foot forward--even
that upon which we most hopelessly do
limp. We contrive, by saturnalian aid,
to say precisely that which we would
wish unsaid, and to expose our weakest
side, even to weaken side that is nor
mally all right, during a 8 or 10 minutes
interview ON some occasion when our
good genius has "gone ont to see a man.
Afterward we think over what we said,
and our sarcastic "hind thought" brings
up brilliant or at least sensible things
that we might have said better than not
If they had come to us.-Boston Com
mOnWealth.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

NJ. Violet has written an essay upon
the causes which led to females being
excluded from succession to the throne
of France, According to him, the prin-
ciple was elaborated in the period of
about 1870 years comprised between the
death of Louis X and the final triumph
of Charles VII and became funda-
mental law Of the monarchy when the
daughter Of Louis Y, the daughter of
Philippe le Long and the daughters Of
Charles le Bel were deprived of their fa-
theirs succession. These precedents es-
tablished the law on the subject. but it
is not generally known that the history
Of the disputed SUGGESTIONS to the French
throne commenced by the indirect recog-
milton Of female rights.--London Times,
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have heard it said by friend of the
late Albert Way, the well known arche-
ologist, that he came by fortune in this
wise Crossing Pail Mall, he jostled an
old gentleman and discounted him.
After mutual apologies and the inter
change of civilities cards were ex-
changed, and on each card was printed
"Mr. Albert Way" The older gentle
man dying had no natural heir and left
his fortune to the other Albert Way
london SnectatOr.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

think it was in the year 1871 that
remember Gladstone's paying me a Wit
at Q o'clock In the evening. We begun
talking on political and theological sub
jects, and became both of us so en-
crossed with the conversation that It
was 3 O'Clock at night when left the
room to fetch a book from my library
bearing on the matter in hand. re-
turned with 1t In few minutes and
found Gladstone deep In a volume he
had drawn out Of his pocket-true to his
principle Of never losing time-during
my momentary absence. And this at the
small hours Of the morning.-Dr. Dol.
hnger In Conversations"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01
USE DA MAS sARsAPARILLA, ITS "THR
KIND THAT CURES"
The longevity Of trees is much influ-
ence by climate.

Bad complexion indicates an unhealthy
state of the system, DeWitt's Lutte Early
Risers are pills that will correct this condi.
lion. They act on the liver, they act on
the stomach, they act on the bowels. T.
d. Thomas, Druggist.
The British Museum contains the
first envelope ever made.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Police Captain-Did you investigate
the robberies in the ST. Closstte hatsi
Detsctive-Yes, but have nothing 70
report.
mo clew2'
''Nons 80 far. went around to the
museums and arrested all the living
skeletons on suspicion, but every one Of
emproYed an alibi. New York Weekly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Three girls are exchanging condolences
and telling each other what sort Of men
they like best.
First Grill like man with q past
A man With past is always interesting,
Second Girl-!That's true, but don't
think he Is nearly so interesting as q
man with future.
Third Girl-The man who interests
me is the man with a preSsnt.-EI-
change
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

HAVE been a sufferer from catasrh for
20 yeaes. found immediate relief in the
uee Of Ely's Cream Balm. Since using il
have not suffered & moment from head
ache, sore throat or loss Of sleep, from
which l preyiC usly suffered, caused by
cataTrh. l consider your Balm a valuable
Temedy.-R G. Yassar, 90 Warren street,
New York.
Ely's Cream Balm Is worth It's weight in
gold as a cure for cataTTh. One bottle
cured mes. A. LoYrll. Franklin, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

This is the oft expression Of The weary
sufferer with Rheumatism, Neuralgia and
other painful diseases. The whole human
frame is tortured and racked with pain. 1t
is we'll TO remember no known medicine
equals Red Flag Oil for Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Sprains and Bruises.
Price 20 cents at T. ID. Thomas Drugstore
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

The breaking up of the winter is the
signal for the breaking up OF the system.
Nature is opening up the pores and throw
ing off refuse. DeWitrs Sarsaparilla is OF
unqnestionable assistance in this Oper.
alton. Thomas, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

"Who is dat man Talmage we hear 80
much HboutY asked Flatfoot Jones the
other day.
"Why, don't you know said Brother
Snow. "He am dc great Brooklyn
preacher
Preacher exclaimed Jones. II
thought he war a comic lecturer.
"Why, Brudder Flatfootf'
"Kase day calls him dc wit. TalnAgs. .
-IeEal HifinaL
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

PitIfui Plant of Man who Has serv

PitIful Plant Of a Man who Has Served r
Term For Forgery.
"No. IA, ,49t" tells pitiable story Of his
difficulties in attempting 10 obtain liv-
ing honestly after undergoing term Of
imprisonment He was sentenced 30
years ago to two years imprisonment for
forgery. Previously he had been pos
sessed Of considerable means, had been
brought MP in luxury, but exhausting his
fortune had committed forgery TO obtain
more money. During his imprisonment
he came into contact with many young
fellows who had committed similar
crimes, and who had not the slightest idea
as TO how they were to gain a living when
they got out When he was released, he
had a few pounds, and when this was
gone he applied to the Discharged Prison
ers' Aid society.
He says; 81 was told l could come
into the house (and so mix with some Of
the greatest of criminals), for which !
should have to chop wood or do tailor
ing, etc, but this l objected to do, 80
was given q note TO take to tradesman
in certain district Of London, who of
fered me a situation as traveller ON com
mission (only) for the sale Of cart grease,
which l politely declined. 1t matters
not what position a man held in life pre-
vious to his getting into trouble, on re-
lease this society offers the same means
Of obtaining an honest livelihood to
every one--that is, chopping and making
up bundles of firewood, working in the
tailors' shops, taking on n milk round
with hand truck travelling on commits
sion for some article which the public in
| 90 cases out of 100 refuse to look at,
much less TO purchase.
at is now nearly lS months since
was released, during which time | have
been living out wretched existence,
sometimes going days without food and
| walking the streets at night. and some.
| times ! am able to earn few shillings
by addressing postal wrappers. | can
assure you, sir, that if the authorize,
| would allow me inside the prison with
out committing another crime) woult
return today. 1t will ultimately con-,
to. my going back or suicide. ~
Worries Of Letter Writing.
OF course you never had important
letters ready to mail and went dowI
town without themY Or did you take
the letters and carry them around
all day and bear them safely HON,
with you at nighti Did You ever post I
letter that you would have given almost
anything to recall after 1t had passed out
Of your reachY You never delayed I,
seal your letter until you were outside
the house and then found that the en-
velope wouldn't stick or needed a staml
beyond anything, when there was non,
to be hadi-Boston Commonwealth.
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and how to deal with them, and other val.
liable medical information, will be found
in DR. Kaufmann's great Medical Work;
elegant colOred plates. Send three 2 cent
stVmps to pay postage to A. P. Ordway q
Co., Boston, Mass. and receive copy free
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

For years the editor Of the Burlington
Junction Mo-, Post has been subject to
cramp collie or fits Of Indigestion, Wqich
prostTased him for several hours and un-
fitted him for business Tor two or three
days. For the past year be has been using
ChaIuberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh@a
Remedy whenever occasion required, aud
Il has invariably given hun prompt Ie-
lief. 20 and 90 cent bottles for sale by
Reber Lehighton, aud BieTY, Welssport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

First Burglar-No use 70 break into
that place tonight.
Second Burglar-Why3
First Burgar-It'S the night OF the
diamond merchants banquet.
Weaklv
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

1t is truth in medicine the smallest dose
that performs a cure is the best. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are the smallest pills,
will perform the cure, aud are the best.
Thomas, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Helsn-Why do they charge so much
for sending = messenger boy few miles
up town.
Jaok-Probably because he outgrows
his uniform before no gets back.-Cloth-
iers and Hsberdashsrs' Weekly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblalns Cornes, and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. It is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded Price 20 cents per
MelsspOTt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Flye-cent extracts are too cheap to be Of any
value, They re "knOcked OUT every time
they come In competition with Bulls Head
Flavoring Extracts. Price OF the latter, loc.
The best insect destroyer is hot alum
water.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

VIM Mccarthy, l22 +. sth street, Cincinnati
Ohio, writes II used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup III
nv family with good results" eve recommend
il 10 all heads Of families as the best"
The words of Damascus were world
famous five hundred years before the
Christian Era.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

The wind from the North blows sharp
and keen, and bad effects Of colds are seen.
One Minute Cough Cure so safe and sure.
will quickly perform a Vonderous cure. T.
d. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

The most intelligent people of our com.
muniLy recognize in DeWitt's Little Early
Risers pills of unequaled merit for dyspepsia
headache and constipation. Very small,
perfect in action. Thomas, Druggist
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Professor Boudrou-D Dear Slr-Allcw me to
send YOU my sincere thanks for the good that
your medicine done me, and you can
publish this letter It You choose, for the benefit
nf the sufferers. in which l will state / had my
hand crushed coupling the cars, and dOctOred
for It, and was IN the hospital about six weeks,
and nay hand became so swollen, and iutiammH-
ton taking place. some Of the doctors thought /
would have TO get my hand amputatedtO save
nv life but was told by one OF my friends TO
10 to Prof Boudrou's office, and get some OF his
medicine for IL, and that he knew It would save
my hand.
went there and got the medicine, and I'm two
weeks the swelling an went down, aud l had the
use OF my fingers Then | went to work. and
consider myself well, and earnestly recommend
the remedy to all afflicted like me, There Is
nothing I'm the world like 1t to destroy blood
poison reduce swelling, aunihtlate pain, restur-
ing action in the nerves, and circulation In the
blood; there is nothing to compare to 1t.
Respectfully yours,
PATRICK BURKE,
1903 n. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

A body weighing 10000 pound at tie
elu ter would weigh lo,o3l pounds in
london
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

A sebalia (Mol preacher advertises
good music and short sermons.
The notation system OF writing music
was invented n 1910.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

To make ice by artificial means re-
quires one tou of coal to produce from
five to ten tons of ice.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01
COMMUNICATED
10 tho Owners Of WaEOlS

l would say that before you
take your wagon to the shop lo,
repairs look over the painting ]
did last year, see whether I
use inferior aint and Varnish
Then compare prices, also in
the purchase Of a new one, Buy
o. a Carriage Man! And buy
where you get the same article
for, Oh 4! so much less money,
for my place is noted for that,
namely. to sell cheaper than
any other, because | sell for the
ready stuff you see.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

One-ffth of the coal mined is lost in
culm and refuse.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Piles of people have piles, but DE Wits
Witch Halle SalYe will cure them. r. ID.
Thomas
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

winding watches were invent
ed by Noel in the year 1851.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

From Joseph Kirkner.
Is Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Please allow me to add my testimony TO your
list. Hayihg been sunstruck three times during
twenty years, the last time 1t was so bad that
was bed fast for four months; had the very best
of doctors but was still pnlng away. with ap-
De ite poor, and great pain all over me. At
tempted to 20 out, but could no. stand the sun,
would often drop down while attempting TO walk
the case was considered a very bad one it was
inclined to run on congestion OF the brain, was
then recommended to Prof. BOudrOu's medicine
and made out to got to his office, 1927 n. 10th
street. and | got the medicine and In three
weeks time was able to be out and tending TO
my business, though one OF my horses died ~
the meantime from the head, while / stood It.
and am able to attend to business now. Thanks
to God Almighty and to Prof. BOudrOus medt-
cine, which will recommend forever TO any
poor sufferer as was would be pleased TO have
any one call and see me for further information,
Respectfully yours
JOSEPH KIRkER.
ONCE and Laboratory open daily lGOm a. m.
to D. m. Call or write to
ALEXANDER BOUDROU,
1871 North Tenth Street,
dec. 10. 'g2-iy. Philadelphia, Pa,
Send 2 cent stamp for valuable book.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

We are going on from grace to grace
to perfection.
USE DANA'S SARSAPARILLA, ITS
THE KIND THAT CURES"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

A dozen bee trees in New Madrid Mo,
we're lately tapped, and yielded GOO
pounds of wild honey.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Astronomers claim that there are II
5OO,oOO comets in the solar system.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01
Meeting People.

II IS only the little ones OF whom there
is reason to be afraid. Small natures,
mean spirits, people who measure by
petty standards and have not the grace
Of charity are those whose judgments of
crude and bashful youth are likely to be
severe or unl1ind. The broad minded,
the great hearted, those whose opinion is
best worth having are those whom a
nobody" who is unpretentious. modest,
and who does his best TO be agreeable,
need never fear to meet. How many
are the tremors and nervous miseries
which young people might spare them
selves if they could remember thisl
When modesty becomes timidity, 1t ID
often well to stop before yielding to II
and ak ones self, "Of whom am
afraidT The sensible and truthful an.
Swer should be, ''Of the criticism of the
least worthy and least important people
whom know. Youths Companion.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

USE DANA'S SARSAPARILLA, ITS
THE KIND THAT CURES"
Aluminium pencils are being manu-.
factured in Germany for use as substi.
tutes for slate pencils.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

hip and bone disease cured. rheumatism
Sciatica, neuralgia, Bright's disease of the kid.
ueys, liver complaint, dystntery and so-called
scarf disease are entirely cured by pure medi-
one Of my own preparing
nDuring nine years over 10000 persons have
had these medicines and are living Witnesses
ci their worth. viii not go into practice my
self being over "a Years ui age; VIII sell my
medicines only. have two eminent ply 3clanS
CONNECTED with me TO attend to calling at the
residences OF the sick freQuired.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-01

Baron Munchausen, when hunting for
deer upon one occasion, encountered a
magnificent animal, but found himself
without shot. Speedily gathering to-
gether a handful of cherry stones, he
loaded his gun with them and fired at
the deer, hitting him squarely between
the eyes, not killing him, however. The
deer managed to escape, but some time
later the baron encountered him again
and was surprised to see beautiful
cherry tree growing out of the animals
forehead, covered with blossoms and
fruit. 1t is suspected that the Baron
Munchausen's story is not true.-Har-
per's Young People
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Reading R, R System
Lehigh Valley Division.
Anthracite Coal used exclusively
insuring cleanliness and comfort.
Trains.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT

~
TRAINS LEAVE LEHIGHTON
For Newark and New York 425. 7.lG, and ili2,
iFll; Var nj WanunEa Chunk and Belvidere 7.46
400, a. M; t2.5I, 49, and 52G p ~; ooo ,,
For lambertyile and Trenton 9.OO ana
II. am: and 1881 & 81 p. IN.
For SlatiugtOn, Catasauqua, Allentown, BETH
a.hem, and Easton, 6.i2, 80, 800, s2l' III
a. M 1857, 242, 3OG 4,31, ~, I.2b ana lOEi ~
For Philadelphia ana points south 4,2J b.42,
7l6, g54 and Il.i2 u. m: 2.42, aO6, IJ1, Or ana
726 y. m. - 90 Al. 49,, ,.
For Bowmans, lehigh Gap, Cherrytord, lau-
RVS, White Hail, COpay and liokeAuauqua
GAP, 800 9.54 a. M; l2bi, 2.42, l5r ahu
For Mauch Churk 6.52, 7.43. 9.36 II 20 and l1.53
AIM: 10. BIG, 4l5, b.2O, -, $50, 9ab D, M.
For Weatherly and iaZletOn b0Z, ''4o $50 ana
II .53 am 4.15, $50, 7.22 1893 PIN ,-,
For MahanOy City, Shenandoah ana Ashland
$50, 743, 9.36 and 1i.53 am; 4.l5, b2O = l.2z pm;
For Mt. Carmel and ShSmodn 6.52, 743 and
For Pottsyiiie 652, 7.43 7.46, 936 Ili2 and ii.5S
For White Haven, Wikesbarre and scranton
7i3, $50 and iI.5S am; AIS, $50 7.22 aud 1888
FOR Plttston and L. & b. Junct., 743, 1856, and
II.53 am; 4.l5, $50. ~ and 1888 y, IN.
For Tunkhannock 7,43 and ll.53 a. mi 4'lo'
For @ 0wego, Auburn, Ithaca ana Geneva li.53
''ii For LSceyyiile. Towanda, sayre, wayerly F.
mira, Rochester, bullhlot ~ dbhld 4 hll9 anu Wv
West II .53 a.m.; and 1888 =. m.
For Elmra and the West via Salamanca al
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For New York 4,25 6O7 and n.l2a'n.i 5II ana
For Philadelphia 1926 7.57 a. M; 2.52, 5i7 and
1926 D. m. . 80
For Easton and Intermediate Stations, d.O7,
1857, IL 10 am; u 81, 2.52 5.l7 and 9.O2 ?. m.
For Mauch Chunk sl4, 800, ll2o, ll.Ss ll.55
| a. IN. ; Sl6, 5.l5, s44. and 036 p m.
For Reading at 6.07 "A. M; 2.b2 ana 7.2b p. m.
For HazetOn 9.56, and II 63,a.ln.i 5lb and lO'O5
p. IN. ,-, =, 81.
a. M, ana SIG p. m.
For Pottsyile at 2.52 p. m.
For White Haven, Wilkes Barre, Pittston,
TunkhannOok, TOwanda, Sayre, Ithaca, Geneva,
Auburn, Elmira, Rochester, ButialJ, Niagara
Falls and the West II .53 a. m, and 10 80 p. IN.
For further particulars inquire of Agents tof
Time Tables.
o. q. HANCOCK, General Passenger Agent,
Philadelphia, Pa,
A. w. NONNEMACHER, Asst General Pas
senger Agent, South Bethlehem, Pa.
May IA, '92, lY