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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

Before Watts ihe discoreror of The
present mode " making shot, had his
notable dream. induced by oyorindul-
gence in stiniulunlH. tbe manufacture In
question was q slow. laborious and con-
sequenuy costly proceas. Great bars of
lead had TO be pounded into sheets of
% thickness nearly equal TO the diameter
of the shots desired These sheets had
then to be cut into little cubes, placed
in a revolving barrel and there rolled
until, by the constant friction. the edges
wore off from the little cubes and they
became spheroids.
Watts had often racked his brain try
ing to discover some better and less
costly scheme, but in vain. Finally,
after spending an evening with some
| boon companions at am alehouso, he
went home. went to bed and soon fell
asleep. His slumbers, however, were
disturbed by unwelcome dreams, in one
of which he was out with "the boys,
and as they were stumbling home it be-
gan to rain shot-beautiful globules of
polished, shining lead-in such numbers
that he and his companions had to seek
shelter.
In the morning Watts remembered his
curious dream and it obtruded itself on
his mind all day. He began to wonder
what shape molten lead would assume
in falling through the air, and finally,
to set his mind at rest, he ascended
to the top of the steeple Of the church
of st, Mary at Radcliffe and dropped
slowly and regularly a ladleful OF
molten lead into the moat below De
3cending, he took from the bottom OF
the shallow pool several handfuls Of the
most perfect shot he had ever seen.
Watts fortune was made, for from this
exploit emanated the idea of the shot
tower, which ever since has been the
only means employed in the manufac.
ture Of the little missiles so important in
war and sport. Boston Commonwealth.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

The platinum beds Of the Ural noun
tains are the only ones in the world in
which this metal is found in grains,
Platinum is found in Brazil and in the
Cordilleras in the hard serpentine rocks,
but never in the form Of grains. The
platinum beds of the Ural mountains
are found in various districts-in the
north at Besserski, in the government OF
Perm, in the district of Enotourski and
in the state properties of Goroblagodat-
ski, where sixty-six mining concessions
have been granted. All the beds of the
northern region are situated in the basin
of the river Tour, in that Of the tribu.
tary stream Of Taghil and in other trib
utaries higher up,
On the western declivity Of the Ural
mountains there is another platinum
bed near the river Outka, tributary OF
the Tchoussoya, and the basins Of the
higher tributaries of the Outka, near the
Ural river. The platinum found il
these places is in the form of grains. il
sand frequently containing gold. The
weight of these grains is from seventeen
to twenty-one grams to every $40 llilo
grams Of sand. Exchange
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

it was the night rush hour ON the
Brooklyn bridge trains.' More people
were crowded into one of the cars mt the
New York terminus than had any right
to be there without risking suifocation.
Through the side entrance to the car
came three young and pretty girls,
swept on by the tide of humanity. The
car was crowded. but that didn't mat.
ter. In the crush the girls were help.
less. They couldn't help being pushed
into the car, and an instant later they
couldn't withstand the counterpush
which seated one of them, willy nilly
on the knees Of an old gentleman. In
the jam her two companions were thrust
against this young woman, and pre-
vented her from rising 1t was not un.
til the train was well on its trip toward
Brooklyn that the crowd gave way a
little and she was enabled 20 regain her
footing. She begged the old mans par.
don sweetly enough, but to her friends
she said not a word until the three were
safely out of the car and on the platform
of the Brooklyn station. Then she freed
her mind.
That's what l call an impolite man,
she declared.
"Why?' said one of her companions
81 thought he behaved beautifully. He
didn't say n word"
"Thats just the trouble" snapped the
other He didn't have the grace even
to say, Keep your seat, madam New
York Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

"I'Ye brought you home pug, my
dear" said tina fond papa. "Oh, you
dear, good papa" exclaimed the eurap-
tured daughter, Its just like you 2"
She enthusiastically: "Oh, George,
don't you think the greatest JOY in life
is the pursuit Of the good, the true and
the baantiful ~ He: "That's what
Tn here for
Miss smilaX: 81 like to waltz with
TOu, AIR. Wooden; but why don't you
sFer reverse?" Wooden "Wel, I have
reFerses enough in my business, with.
out bringing them into my pleasures.
A country paper has this personal
item: "rhose who know old Mr.. Viii
son Of this place personally will regret
to hear that he was assaulted in "A bru
tai manner last week, but was mol
killed.
She (her first season.: al have beer
shut up in boarding-school so lon,
that ] feel very awkward and timid il
company ] don't know what 10 d,
with my hands" He: "I'll hold then
for you
How a caller was answered. Caller
''ls your mistress iny" Servant: No
ma'am." Caller "When will She b.
infH Servant: 81 couldn't say, maam
don't know when she's going out
lie enjoyed it, Visiting friend
"What a terrible thing it is to be sick.
Carefully nursed patient: "Wen,
dunno. Wife, won't you please give IN
another glass of that winegn
She Qn alright: "Oh, Tom. why d
you make such awful faces at meW Il
(contFitely): 81 can't help it, dear. N
Eyeglasses are falling of, and don
want to let 20 Of your hands,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

In the Quaker City there is a well
known business and society man who
pursues a strikiugly original line Of con-
duct. In his business he is quiet, reg
ular and industrious, and particularly
prides himself upon the neatness and
accuracy which characterized his books
Of account. During the social season
he fits about from entertainment to en-
tertainment, frequently attending operas
and playhouses, always having with him
some one Of II score Of girls to whom he
pays more or less attention. Whom asked
why he had so many girls he said: "Oh,
all girls talk as they write-yery much
alike, but still there is more variety in
twenty than in one. Besides, keep a
regular set of books at home in which
enter every cent 1 spend ON them and ii
affords me considerable amusemen.
For instance, | charge cost of theater
tickets, flowers, supper and carriage
hire, and then credit it with the amount
Of pleasure | had-'Passable time en-
joyed, Enjoyed the evening hugely,
etc. The girls who afford me the most
enjoyment receive the greater number
Of invitations, so l think [ may fairly
say that | seek relaxation and pleasure
in the same way that | attend TO my
business-ou system. philadelphia
Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

Eurasia has no boundaries. 1t lies, a
varying social fact, all over India, thick
in the great cities, thickest in Calcutta,
where the conditions of climateand bread
winning are most suitable, and where,
moreover, Eurasian charities are most
numerous. Wherever Europeans have
come and gone these people have sprung
up in weedy testimony Of them-these
people who do not go, who have received
somewhat in the feeble Inheritance of
their blood that makes it possible for
them to live and die in India. Nothing
will ever exterminate Eurasia; it clmgs
TO the sun and the soil, and is marvel
Ously propagatiye within its borders. 49,
Sara j. Duncan in Popular Science
Monthly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

1t was one Of the days when the wind
blows suddenly and sharply around tine
corners, when the dust whirls in clouds
and the air has a hard, cold dampness
which goes straight through any coat
except a fur one. Away up town or
one of the western avenues where cheau
shops are kept on the ground floor of
cheap fiat houses a woman stood by q
window with "a baby in her arms. Her
dress was shabby and SO thin that the
wind went through it as through sieve.
The baby had "a wooden frock and a
worsted coat and cap, and seemed to be
warm enough as he burrowed upon tho
womans shoulder and dug his sprawl
ing little fingers into her eyes.
In the shop window We're DISPLAYED
two kinds Of garments. On one SIDE
were women's woolen petticoats and AL
kinds Of heavy cotton underclothing
which looked warm and comfortable
But this woman did not see them, fol
she was looking on the other side of th,
window, where were shown little knitted
hoods and tippets of white flossy stuff
and babies mittens and babies shoe.
4 and babies fancy caps, with ribbons iI
them.-New York Times.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

Failures, Assignments, Suspensions. Etc.
Among Merchants, Banl,ers aud Others.
FHBnUAnY
.. The Commercial and Savings BANK Of
Kearncy. Nob.. suspended.
8. The Merchants bank Of Moorehood, Mimi.
closed its doors
APRIL
%. John n. Kingsbury, banker, assigned in
Brockport, N y.
The Martin Clothing company assigned in
st. Louis liabilities, sli5,O0O
MAY.
81. Coster d Martin, grain spectators. failed
in Chicago for SiOOoo0.
JUNE
8. The Scw Oriental bank OF London failed
for over S38OW,O0O.
q. John Mason, ieweler, assigned in New York
city; liabilities, S1G7,OOO.
JULY
II. Mcconnell q Shaws, leather merchants
failed in Boston for S30OOOO.
". Robert Duncan, leather manufacturer at
Woburn, Mass. assigned with $4,000
liabilities.
AUGUST
10. The Mutual Banking company assigned IN
Philadelphia.
q. Coburn & Leavitt, operating hosiery mills
at locona y. H., assigned, liabilities
$4,000.
SEPTEMBER.
Q. The London Homo and Land Trust Build
ing society failed for S2OOO,OOO
"a. Spiegell g. Co., furniture dealers, failed in
Chicago; liabilities over Slj0Om
OCTOBER.
I. SchultZ's private bank failed In Berlin for
30OOOOOO marks.
s. "A. B. Alden & Co., straw goods mnnufac-
turers IN New York city, assigned; liabil-
tiles, $4,000.
20. Burkhalter d Co., wholesale grocers in New
York city, assigned; liabilities. S7OlO0O
NuVEMuEW.
IS. MommcrG q Coz importers, assigned in New
York ciNj liabilities. Sl5OmU
DECEMBER.
g. Corow and Bartels, brokers. assigned In
llamburH liabilities. 7,IDUuuu marks.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

No man has a right TO get married on
less than 81 800 year. AT least that is
the conclusion reached the other day at
the close of long discussion ON this
subject. OF course that means IL the
man is going TO take for his bride a
sweet and lovely young woman, who
while being happily provided for at
hoMe has not been overiudulged in ex-
travagances, and who has the sense to
know that she can hardly expect a box
mt the opera and lots Of diamonds from
the young man who has only so lately
1 firmly established himself i'm business.
And even if the girl is one of those who
has known what it is to be out in the
/ world at work orherself she can hardly
be expected TO marry fellow who cam
not do as well for her AS she did for her
self. She has managed to get along
beautifully by herself ON fifty or sixty
dollars amonth, with plenty OF nice, sau-
sible clothes, a trip to the theater every
now and then, and every summer. on
maybe every other summer. nice little
/ jaunt away somewhere, to forget the
/ little unpleasautuesses of everyday Office
/ life. And the way this money was ogo
was very nicely settled too.
The young man won't be likely to
have home Of his own TO take his win
some bride to, and there is the unuilmg
call Of the landlord on the first OF the
month to be met, and that meeting
means twenty dollars sure. and maybe
more. Sixty dollars will disappear early
in the action by the time the butcher
and baker and candlestick alakors and
some other peoples monthly bills have
been settled $3.50 a year is placing the
| estimate at very modest figures for the
wearing apparel of each during the
year, and when all this is added mp
! $l,2G0 is cared for, and something must
be put away for rainy days and doctors
bills and occasional treats 10 the theater
and the lake. and 81 800 is gone Still
there are others who think they can get
along first rate with good deal less
than this.--Boston Herald.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

/ g. Alvin llnunrd killed 900 the LchigU VALLEY
Railroad at COulaY.
D. Mnuigge oi John Il. Lent To- Nils. Nauc
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07
THE BUSINESS WORLD.

TT|T NJ WTTN
8. Second session Of the 52d congress op
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07
STRIKES AND LocKouTs.
Campaigns, engagements and Cnmpro-
misses In the War Of Capital and labor
MARCH.
u gnOJD coal miners {u Great prit,Ip ,,.pt

Campaigns, engagements and ComprO.
misses In the War of Capital aud labor.
MARCH.
Il. 10000 coal miners in Great Britain went
on strike
10. The granite firms Of New England locked
out 1000 workmcn over dispute about
july.
Q. Fighting at Homestead Iron works, Pitts.
burg, between strikers and pinkerlon
men; II killed and many injured.
TO- The entire national guard Of Pennsylvania
ordered TO Homestead.
II. killed in a strikers riot nt Gem. Ida.
49, Gendarmes fired upon a band OF striker
reapers at Bebnr, Hungary killing |.
and woundiug others.
AUGUST.
l. The eight hour bill for government en-
pl0yces signed by the president
l2. SWitchmen in the Buffalo yards OF the
Erie. the Reading and the Buffalo Greek
railroads struck for Increase NJ pay and
shorter time.
Is. New York militia ordered to Buffalo &c
protect railroad property from violence
of striking switchmcn.
II. Miners captured a convict stockode at oil
yer Springs, Tenn.
1919. Collisions between militia and striking
switchmen at Buffalo; also between citi
zens' posse and militia and miners at Goa
Greek, Tenn; citizens killed,
"a. The switchmon's strike ended at Buffalo.
SEPTEMBER.
81. l67 Homestead rioters indicted Tor murder
OCTOBER.
II. The Pittsburg grand jury Indicted the
Homestead strikers advisory board and
the managers Of the Carnegie mills.
NOVEMBER.
81. The Homestead strike declared OF
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07
Summary of the Sporting Record for the
Year 1892.

Summary of the Sporting Record for the
Year 1899,
APRIt.
II. Elliott won the Tennessee Derby at Nash
Vile.
lG. Judge Morrow won the Brooklyn handicap.
JUNE.
IS. Montana won tho Suburban handicap at
Sheepshead Bag.
JULY.
/. Yale defeated Harvard in the varsity boat
race at New London, Conn.
AUGUST.
II. Nancy Hanks made record Of 2:G5A in
Chicago.
%, The yacht Wasp won the 81, 900 cup at New.
port, beating tho Harpoon and Gloriana
o.. Nancy Hanks trotted "A mile in eOjll at In
dependence, la.
SEPTEMBER
I. Martha Wilkes trotted In eos at lndepend-
ence, Ia.
o. McAuliTe defeated Meyer for the light
weight championship Of the world at New
Orleans.
z. Corbett defeated sullivan for the world S
championship at New Orleans.
-. Mascot lowered the pacing record to 9:W at
Terra Haute, Ind
NOVEMBER.
ll. Yale defeated the University Of Pennsyl-
vania at football In New York city; score,
2StuO
20. stamboul lowered the stallion record to
2.0Iy6 at Stockton, Cal.
"a, Yale beat Princeton at football In New
York city II too.
DECEMBER.
s, In the prize fight at Coney Island, n. Y.
Goddard whipped Maher
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

Travellers may learn lesson from Mr
@. d, Cone, prominent attorney of Par
ker, Dakota, who says: Il never leave
home without taking bottle Of Chamber
lalr's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhma Rem
edy with me, and on many occasions have
ran with IL to the relief of some sufferer
and have never known it to fail" Fol
sale by N. b. Reber, Lehighton, end w
f. Biery, Weissport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

which win ye haveq Il does seem ns lf some
folks prefer 10 have the last condition of tle
liver rather than the first They perpciuals
dose themselves with purpailves totally without
virtue as alternative of liver trouble Hosteiier's
stomach Bltters is the successful candidate ioi
the peoples choice, and vet, popular and wen
known as t is, there are uniOrtunaies VINO kecp
on trying the drastic remedies ui former days
10 Is 10 the Intelligent portion OF the public lhhl
The well known and long tried properties ul the
Bltters appeal. Reason shunld be guided hY eN'
perlence In the matter OF medication. "lhe
best guide TO our feet is the lamp of experience,
said great patriot Of the early revolutionary
period. and the exclamation Is pregnant Will
truth. For over a third of "a century the Buffers
daily has met with the endorsement OF people
suffering from liver complaint, malaria. const-
patton, rheumatism, debility and troubles ac
O0mpanied by dyspepsia. Iatterly 10 has de-
elared itself and been thoroughly approved rs O
remedy for Ia grippe
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

A contentious church member in a
western town recently attempted to have
his pastor disciplined for using the slang
phrase mot in it, in the pulpit, but the
bottom dropped ont Of his charge when
the clergyman produced the manuscript
Of his sermon and read this sentence
from it, In word, my Christian hear
ers, the ark was a miniature world there
was no form of life that was not in it. '
New York Tribune.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

When the West Indies were first dis
covered hogs were put ON some Of the
islands; these in lime increased won
derfully, so as o. become vast herds, af.
fording "a supply of fresh meat 10 the
mariner sick OF the scuryy. In Guiana,
however, these animals never became
common, but on the contrary required
the greatest of care TO preserve them
from the vampires. Domestic animals,
like man, sleep at night, and here the
bats have the advantage of them, while
the wild quadrupeds OF the forest range
and feed at the same time as their sam
culinary enemy. Hence It has followed
that peccaries roam securely and are
quite free from the vampires, while their
domesticated cousins must be housed
and caged.-Lougmans Magazine.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

If you are not feeling strong and healthy
try Electaic Bitters. 1T La Grippe" has
left you weak and weaoY, use Electric Bit
ters. This remedy acts directly on the
LIVER, Stomach and Kidneys, gently aiding
those organs to perform their functions. II
you are afflicted with Sick Headache, you
will find sseedy and permanent relet by
taking Electric Bitters One trial will con
vince you that this is the remedy you need.
Large bottles only so cents at Reber':
Drugstore, Lehichton, and Biery's Drug
store, Weissport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

A woman lately returned from Brazil
tells Of the curious nomenclature Of the
streets of Para. They are Biblical OF
commemorative of some event in the
Brazilian history. lt seemed TO heI
quite irreverent to be told that q dosira
ble location was "at the corner of ST.
John the Baptist and St. John the Evan
gelist streets" She went with her uncle,
who was ON business, to dine at the
house of wealthy merchant.
Everything was very gorgeous and
lavish IN South American style. but on
leaving she was amazed to have her
hospitable host say 10 her, IF you
have any washing send it here. II is a
custom there, it seems, for wealthy
households TO take in laundry work as
an employment for their large reunues
of seryants.-Cor. Utica Herald.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

TT-T--T-
The Liberals victorious
AUGUST.
3. Congress adjourned.
u. mo confidence" vote in tho English parlia-
mrut
l2 Resignation OF iurd Saishury's ministry
TO- Hladsfnno announced q new cabinet.
sErrGHuEu.
10. The empress OF Germany gave birth TO n
daughter
NOyEMnER
g. Grover Cleveland elected president Of the
United Staies "a Democratic congress
elected.
Many state elections held.
DECEMBER
o. Second session Of the 52d congress opened
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

The Voice from the Telephone wish
you'd cut of the heads of one Mrs. Hob
son Hobbs, one Mrs. Sarah Jones, two
Alphnus Hardys and o Peter Piukerton,
and send them TO my house this evening
ia time for dinner
The Voice at the Trausmitter- Great
gunsi Whatl
The Voice from the Telephane-0h.
excuse me. I've got the wrong number.
Thought YOU were Gubby. the chrys-
anthemum grower. - Chicago News
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

The circulation Of the blood was dis
covered by Harvey in 1917.
Time heals all things; hut it does not
heal a pair of boots.
A lazy man aims ne nothing and
generally hits it.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

A Fault-Finder.-"You we're always
fault-finder - growled the wife. Yes
DEAR" responded the husband meel1ly
81 found you
In this world brayin' is too offer
mistaken for brain.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, of Bay
City. Mich, accidentally spilled scalding
water oyer her little boy. She promptly ap-
piled De Wits Witch Halle Salve, giving
instant relief. It's wonderfully good salye
Tor burns, bruises, sores and a sure cure
for wiles T. ID. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

We are informed that the proprietors
Messrs. A. P. Ordway & Co., recently sem
three dozen of their reliable medicine
Sulphur Bitters, to the Catholic Home fol
the Aged, which is highly appreciated by
the directors aud inmates. las ye SOW Sc
shall ye p."-Edltor Catholic Union.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07

Mr.. William T. Price, Justice Of the
Peace, at Richland Nebraska, was con
fined 10 bis bed last winter with severe
attack of lumbago; but thorough appli
cation Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm en-
abled him to get up and 60 to work. Mr.
Price says: "The Remedy cannot be rec
commended too highly" Let any enc trou
bled with rheumatism, neuralgia or LIANT
back give il trial and they will be OF the
same opinion. 90 cent bottles for sale by
n. b. Reber, Lehighton, and W. f. Biery
Weissport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07
DRUNKENNESS, or the LIQUOR HABIT
Cured az Home In Ten Days by admins
ierinH DR.. HRlneal Gnlhen sneclhlc.

Il can be given IN a glass OF beer, a cup Of cof
Zee or tea, or IN food, without the knowledge u
ne patient. IL IS absolutely harmless, and vii
unect permanent and speedy cure, whether
the patient is a moderate drnker or analcohOlit
wreck. 1t has been gwen Ia thousands OF cases
md IN every instance n perfect cure has follow
ed. IL never fails The system once imDreg
mated with the specific, IL becomes an utter I'm
possibility for the liquor appetite to exist Oufe'
guaranteed. as page book OF particulars lree
Address the GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co, 1856 Ract
Street. Cincinnati, OHIO. Oct. sly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-01-07
HARD NUTS TO CRACK.

don't merely make these liberal offers carry them out
to the letter. DO you Moler Upright Piano Organ
which other agents sell from 81 %, $50 dollars will sell
you all you want for $50 easy payments Comett Up
right Piano for $3.50 dollars that other agents ask $3.50 can
get almost any make Organ Piano that is made and will
here saygo and get prices elsewhere bring the Catalogue with
You and will guarantee that you from S25 $75 on
Organ and from 500 to $500 dollars on Piano Don't be
afraid TO call and won't worry the life of you to
SELL will puan instrument in the house unle.s you want
do will sell you the Lawrence 7-octaye Piano Organ
for $50 to Allentown and fyou buy one Gr
less than 1928
Do you want Standard Sewing achne that other agents
sell at $50 Myprce $50 The Davisa $25, $50 and
The White and Domestic at $50 The American and White
Cottage $2j These eye openers but Aaron in and
stay the people know that when they pay S35
for a Sewing Machine it is money thrown away.
How about Washing Machines reduced the price So now
anyone buy Oh ye high price agents l after You and
your War Prices Respectfully,