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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

round the hospital TO whion ne nad Deeu
removed and begged constantly for the
latest bulletin.
Near the group Of soldiers stood Mollis
Henderson. Every day she gathered
news of her cousin from their fragmen
airy conversation.
"He's mortal bad, remarked one.
aye Sinking fast, heard"
Hes sticking to his colors to the last, >
spoke another. "They say he's calling
out her name often"
"And she don't care a rap for him."
"She amt good enough for our ser
geant major" they murmured together
"P'raps she'll be sorry when
Some one pushed through the group
Each man fell aside as Mollie, her fac,
white and strained, passed by them an6
obtained admittance into the hospital.
Presently one Of the men looked up al
the sergeant majors window.
"Let's hope she'll be in time, mates,
he said huskily,
The sergeant major was copvalescent
In the little back yard he practiced Q
broadsword exercise in the presence OF
Mollie Henderson.
One-two-three-f right One
two-three-four; leftw
The girl sitting ON the wall called out
to him:
"That will do. Come here and rest g
minute.
"You must be obeyed, Cousin Mollie,
he said, gliding one hand into her muff
"Of course. Haven't l sworn to take
care Of you, Cousin Jack?'
Their fingers interlaced inside the
muff. She counted the branches of tn
skeleton tree; he reckoned up tn,
notches in the wooden post
"Cousin Mollie2"
"Cousin JackY"
Don't you think we might begin tht
new year.
The two little dangling feet moved
restlessly against the wall; the hand
within the sergeant's tightened its clasp
He looked up at the face above his own
"Mollie, Molliel" he cried softly, "ma,
hoist my colors in the new year1"
Eyes, Jack, yes"
The boy in the next yard looked NJ
from spinning his top and remarked
upon the sudden disappearance Of Molli,
into the sergeant majors arms, 'f
thought she wouldn't want showing of
the wall this time. London Tit-Bits.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

The late Duke Ernest of Sake Cobura
and Gotha was on cold terms with his
relatives in England long before the
death of the prince consort. The duke
was offended because his brothers con.
fdential correspondents were the late
king Of the Belgians and the late Emper.
or William instead of himself.
He was indefatigable in addressing
prolix dissertations upon political affairi
to Prince Albert, who had no disposition
to receive instruction either from hiI
elder brother or from any one else. Th'
duke expected to be regarded as the head
Of the family and wished to play thai
part de facto, but his attempts at inter
ference were dexterously baffled by
Prince Albert, who at an earlier period
had succeeded, but not without difficulty
in putting a stop to the meddling oi
King Leopold, who had intended to act
as his nephew's Prospero.
When Prince Albert died, the duk,
fully expected that the queen would
constitute him her principal adviser
and that he would be able to play an i'm
portant part in our court, but her maj
ostv did not consult him about any
thing, and when he volunteered his view
she paid no attention to his letters.-
London Truth.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

If we drop lump Of sugar into a cup
of tea, we find it takes a considerable
time to melt if allowed to remain at the
bottom of the vessel, but If we hold it
up in the spoon near the surface Of the
liquid It dissolves much more speedily.
This is owing 10 the sugar, as It melts,
rendering the portion Of the tea con
tanning it heavier. The sweetened part,
therefore, descends. leaving the sugar
constantly in contact with unsweetened
OF only partially sweetened tea, in fact,
a continual circulation of fluid is pro
NOTED until the whole is dissolved.
When the sugar is placed or permitted
to lie at the bottom of the cup, It dis
solves until the layer Of fluid next it Is
thoroughly sweetenol or saturated when
il tpractcally ceases TO dissolve any fur
ther. the sweetened and heavier stratum
above it acting for a considerable time.
until the law Of diffusion comes grad
unlly into play, like ON impervious COW
ering in keeping back the lighter un-
sweotened fluid above.
Hence the reason also why stirring, IN
breaking up the saturated layer and al
/ lowing access 10 the unsweetened por-
ton, Il SO effectual in bringing about
the uniform sweetening Of Tea. Life e
not innequently sWeetened by the same
stirring up pTooola.--Brookiyn Eagle
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

An English admiral who was once Wis
iting a French flagship laid down his
quid on a convenient lulllhead before
entering the officers quarters. WheI.
he came ont again, he was astonished to
find the quid in the place where he had
left it.
Poor said he, in the hearing Of some
Of the sailors, you TIenchmen will
never be true sea dogs, No English blue.
jacket, now, would ever have left an ad.
miral's quid alone"
Whereupon one Of the French sailors
stepped up, touched his cap and said;
Beg pardon, admiral. was chew.
ing your quid while you was in there
but l put it back, you know, when
heard you coming ont. Chicago Post.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07
PAINTING
AND
PAPER HAN GING,
Owen Rehrig.

We have severed our connec-
ton with Mr.. o. F. Acker, and
will hereafter do all kinds Of
house painting, decorating and
paper hanging ourself We will
make prices on all work in our
line as low as possible, while at
the same time we viii do only
the best kind of work. We will
be pleased to figure On any
work that } on may need and we
also hope for a fair share ofyoiu
patronage. We will continue
on our headquarters for wall
papers, Borders, Curtains, Paints
and Supplies, all kinds ol
Stationery Nc., and will kindly
solicit your patronage.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Amid held Of golden flowers she stood
Hlitho hutteroups that met the wooing breeze
with mods and becks and swayinP courteslee.
Where the broad river flowed beside tho wood
The sun mhde golden laughter with the flood,
Ard airy whispers rustlod from the trees,
Where bees and birds and squirrels dwelt at
ease;
Love and the year were young, and life was
good.
with dnisies IN the shining fields were rlfo--
White petaled daisies with rich hearts were
they,
And IN each simple flower I could behold
An image Of tho empress Of my life,
Whose beauty lent now brightness TO tho
day
A SNOW white maiden with a heart Of gold.
Alice s. Blackwell in New Orleans Times
Democrat
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

A certain philanthropic woman has
proposed the establishment of mar.
riage service" classes for coaching mat.
rimonial aspirants in their prospective
duties and obligations. One critic says
that this would wipe out the last cling.
ing vestige Of romance in marriage.
"lmagine Edwin, says he, whispering
tenderly in the moonlight 10 Angelina,
DO l understand that you have passed
with honors in the marriage service
examr and Angelina responding, with
modest pride, Yes, Edwin, with dis
tinction in modesty, pastry and milk
puddings,' and the delightful rejoinder
from Edwin; 'Modesty, pastry and milk
puddingsl Angelina, be mineI-New
York Sun
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

During the middle ages the b0tanists, OF
old "herbalists, gave currency to many
curious stories concerning the growth,
form, ETC., Of mandrake or May apple,
which finally resulted in its being given
the name Of "gallows plant. hepseudo
scientists of that time declared that man
drake would grow In no other place ex-
cept upon which some terrible crime had
been committed. The roots were for
merly supposed 90 bear a strong resem-
blance Co the human form and are fig
ured in the old "Herhals" which he be-
fore me as write, even distinguished na
to sex, the female Of the plant having
long hair the male, heavy beard.-st.
Louis Republic.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

J. B. Wilson, s7l Clay St., Sharps-
bug, Pa, says he will not be without
DR., Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, that it
cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia after an attack of "I.a
Grippe" when various other remedies
and several physicians had done no
good. Robert Barber, of CookspoTt,
Pa, says claims DIR. Kings New Dis
oovery has done him more good than
anything he ever used for Lung
Trouble. Nothing like II. Try it.
Free Trial Bottles at Reber's, Lehigh-
ton, and Biery's, WeisspOrt, Drug
Store. Large bottles, 60c. and sL0O.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

hrYe been sufferer from eatarrh ioI
years. Having tried a number Of remedies
advertised as "snre cures" without obtaiL.
ing any reiiei, i had resolved never 10 take
any other patent medicines when a friend
advised me 10 try Ely's Cream Balm.
did so with great reluctance, but can nov
testify that alter using il for six weeks j
believe myself cured. ID Is a most agree.
able Iemedy-an invaluable Balm. Joseph
Stewart, 524 Frand Ave, Brooklyn.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

1t has now been ascertained beyond a
doubt that there are ants which not only
have regular military organizations, but
that they wage systematic warfare, keep
slaves sand carry ON agricultural pursuits.
Nineteen species with these habits have
so far been discovered. Among the
slaveholding ants there are individuals
which act as overseers and second class
which work part of the time only.-St.
Louis .Republic.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

AAt AaNAhAoN II - ~ AAAAA AApAN 10
i;.st.-f.sl . y f.ua -i,4r --Trnth
She Did Not Drop.
"Deliar
eyes, ma'am."
Il am very tired, and | am going to Ii,
down for an hour"
Eyes, ma'am."
"If should happen to drop off, cal
me at o'clock"
Eyes, ma'am."
SO my lady lies down, folds her hands
closes her eyes and is soon in the land o.
dreams. She is awakened by the clocl
striking o and calls Indignantly;
"Dehaw
eyes, ma'am."
"Why didn't you call me at O'Clock
as / orderedp
"Shure, ma'am. yetould me TO call "
II ye dropped Off looked in ON ye at 8,
and ye hadn't dropped OFF at ALI Ye
was lyin ON the bed in the same place,
sound asleepv'-Good Housekeeping.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

The distinguished French author, Fon-
tenelle, was fond Of asparagus cooked in
butter. Cardinal Dubois was equally in
love with the vegetable served with white
sauce.
Being once invited to dine together at
the house Of friend the effort was made
u n..a iif,r the nnaIntna Of Enlll l... .ra.nn..
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Nothing so distressing as a hacking
Cough. Nothing so foolish as TO suffer
from It. Nothing so dangerous If allowed
70 continue. One Minute Cough Cure gives
immediate relief. II. d. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07
DRuNKENNEss. or the LInunR nARI1

tering Dr. HRines' Golden specific.
IL can be given In glass OF beer, a cup OfcOf-
lee or tea, or In food, without the knowledge
the patient IL Is absolutely harmless, and will
eneet permanent and speedy cure whetheO
the patient Is a moderate drinker or an aleOhOlir
wreck. IL has been given In thousands OF cases.
and ~ every instance perfect cure has follow
ed. IL never fails. The system once impreg
possibility Tor the liquor appetite to exist Cures
guaranteed. Is page book OF particulars Iree
a ldress the GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1856 Race
street, Cincinnati, OHIO, Oct Sly
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07
Don't Tobacco Spit or smoke your Lif,
Away

Is the truthful. startling title Of a little book
that tells AL about NO-to-bac the wonderful,
harmless Guaranteed tabaccO habit cure. The
cost Is trhing and the man who wants 10 quit
using "NO-tO-bac." Sold by all druggists
Book at Drug stores or by mail Tree. Ad-
raj Surinu Ind
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

II YOU can afford to be annoyed by
sick headadache and constipation, don't
use DeWitts Little Early Risers for these
little pills will cure them. T. ID. Thomas,
Druggest.l
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

"Do you still have colored servants,
Hicks." "Wen, in sense. We don't
have negroes any more, but we've got
three OF the greenest girls you ever saw
in the house now. Harpers Bazaar.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Shiloh's Cure, the great Cough and
Group Cure, Is IN great demand. Pocket
Size contains twenty-five doses only 25c
Children love Il. Sold by Druggists.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

One word describes perfection" !"
We refer to DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye,
cures obstinate sores, burns, skin diseases
and is a well known cure for piles. T. ID.
Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

20 TO FRS. ROpERER, under the Exchange
VI Hotel, Bank street, loI a smooth shave ora
fashionable hnir cut tE- Closed on SUNDAY d
huedcr's hair ienlc, cures uaGdrun We olfrY
ln stock fun line ul fancy toilet articles ai loH-
esi prices anu We are The unlg place in town
where sou ear buy hauders Cream Tor thfiace.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Il say, boy" remarked a tourist 70 q
youngstar, whats the name Of that hill
yonderf"
Dunno, replied the lad briefly.
"Don't knowi Lived here N your life
III warrant, and don't knQF the name Of
that little hilli Wen, yam surprised, {"
Continued the pilgrim.
'ho, dunno its naMe, replied the
lad, stung by the criticism. tAnyh0w,
be continued, ''the hil was here 3. '-re I
eom'd. .-NsH YoFk HeIsld
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Doctor to patient, ,-"Why you are using
the wrong medicine" mo sir, the right
medicine, Wrighrs lndianVegetable Pills. I"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Karls Clover Root, the great Blood Puh.
Ger. gives freshness and cleanoss 10 The
iCo and.curea Constipation, 25c.
5oe
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

1 AWFER, the barber opposite the Opera
House. cuts hair, shayes and does every
thing In hrst-class style Drop 10 aud see him.
Closed 90 SUNDAYS. Toilet Articles for sale.
GTUBkks SHAVING sAfOuN, opposite tile
- ADVOCATE OFFICE, Is headquarters for
lar attention paid 20 cutting ladies bangs and
ChIldren's Hair. Toilet articles or sale. Choice
rlaHrs GALL
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Artistic collins are nowadays made
out of wood pulp.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Pigmies we're once numerous in Ice
land.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Life Is short and time Is feeling but
Hoods Sarsaparilla will bless humanity
as the agec roll on. Try it this season.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Many small animals eat their own
weight in foodd day.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07
An iron railway lasts sixteen years;
a steel one lasts forty,

- 0'SSA NAAS Aooe9 ANA "
Mrs. T. s. Hawkins. Chattanoofia, tenn.
says: "Shiloh's Vitalizer SaYed my Life.
| consider II the best remedy for a debifi-
tated system l ever used For Dyspepsia,
Liver or Kidney trouble ii excel. Price 70
One man out of every four is trou-
bled with defective vision.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

USE DANA's SARsAPARILLA, TT
THE KIND THAT CURES.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

ED. CAMPBELL, over the Canal Bridge, Easi
- Moissport, cuts hail. shaycs ana shampOos
ln style. Give me calL You can also huY
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

Very full cheeks indicate great di-
gestiye powers.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07

She-Why don't you marry herr
He Because it is SO much more de
is'.-f,,l . a. s.ua -i,ar --Trrth
She Did Not Drop.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-10-07
Now is Your Time!
30
Building Lots For Sale f!

Don't wait. but come at once
and buy one of these beautifully
located lots. You will be sur.
prised at the view they afford
and the price viii be sure to
please you. No trouble to show
you around. Call on either
A. =. SNYDER,
or r. j. HONGEN,
East WeissportPR
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-30

miliar writing. This invention is in many
points much superior to either telephone or
telegraph. and II Is quito sure to encroach
considerably upon their domain. Negotia-
tions might be conducted between parties in
widely separated places and contracts signed
and exchanged without their coming to-
gether, or minute instructions be given to
bankers or brokers without any room Cor
MISUNDERSTANDING or dispute.
In tho north gallery another recent and
clever Application OF electricity Is shown by
its use in cooking. Electrical ovens,
models of convenience and neatness, are ex-
hibited. They are made Of wood, lined with
asbestos to prevent radiation of heat, and nre
lighted inside by IN incandescenS lamp. Tho
temperature OF the oven is indicated by u
thermometer, and u large mica-colored door
shows tho progress OF the cooking within.
Wires Offering resistance to the passage OF
the electric current. and thus producing the
heat, are disposed in the oven, and switches
placed at different points enable one to ap-
ply the heat wherever desired. II turkey
is roasting more rapidly on one side than ON
another, instead OF taking 1t out and turning
it about, n second switch is closed and tho
temperature is raised as required. All sorts
of utensils arc provided with attachments
through which current may be passed
coffee is boiled and steaks are grlllcd with
electricity; ilatirons have small silk-coy-
cred copper wires fastened at tho back so
tnut nlgn ana even neat lS maintained mt
the bottom, while the top, made OF II nom
heat-conducting substance, remains quite
cool. In fact, conditions seem so changed
that the kitchen becomes almost a parlor and
cooking u pastime. In this display there are
also registers from which rooms may be
electrically heated.
In the south gallery chickens are Matched
in electric incubators, and the records OF
other processes, or even OF the maternal hen,
are completely broken. Wires are led
through compartments where, by means OF
switches and thermostadts, an absolutely
uniform temperature is maintained through
out the period OF incubation. The time is
lowered from twenty-one to nineteen days,
and almost every egg produces u lusty chick.
Another contrlvance is an electric cloth
cutting machine. This is for use In large
clothing manufacturers shops, and 1t is said
10 save one-half OF the labor while giving
better results than are obtained by any other
method. 1t does its work with the greatest
ease and precision, and costs for motive
power less than 80 per month.
An electric bootbiack Is the next novelty.
One sits in comfortable chair, and puts a
nickle In the slot, when at once one brush
cleans the boots and another give them ra-
diant shine.
In one OF the cases the advance OF telegra-
ply Is shown by contrasting Morse receiver
OF 1893 with the original Morse machine of
1887 Near this exhibit is an interesting
witness to Cyrus Flelds's labors. 1t Is the
grapnel with which the broken cable OF 1855
was successfully recovered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-30
FIVE THOUSAND HOMELESS
SOUTH CHICAGO SWEPT BY FIRE.
Half Million in Property Lost, $4,000
Panic Stricken Inhabitants. Five
Blocks of Homes and Bust
ness Houses Laid
Waste.

fire which, in the extent OF the territory
grafton, began in South Chicago Thursday
evening. The $4,000 inhabitants were pre-.
cipilated into panic second only TO that
which characterized the conlagration Of
1911. The loss is estimated at SjOO0O0.
Two hundred houses were destroyed and
5000 people were made homeless,
The fire started in !hree-story brick
building at the corner Of Ninety-iirst and
Superior avenue. within two hours il had
consumed - buildings and five blocks Of tie
greatest industrial suburb of Chicago.
Among the first buildings to fall were the
First Methodist Church and the German
Lutheran Church. Then the fire was
detected burning in a dozen places further
east
After Superior avenue the flames crossed
Ontario avenue. Buffalo avenue Muckinlw
and Green Bay avenue to the lake The dis
trict between Superior avenue and the lake
WAS filled with frame structures and burned
rapidly, as the strong wind carried clouds
OF smoke, laden with sparks aud embers in
all directions.
rhe whole area of five blocks was full of
lived the workingmen employed IN the
large steel mills. and in which the smaller
merchants of the place made their homes
were levelpd, those whose homes n al not
yet fallen fled with their goods aud house
hold chattels to other portions OF the city.
Before the scores Of engines had made tue
least appreclabe effect upon the progress OF
the flames the iuiueuse docks OF the Sum
day Creek Coal Company were burning
Over l00,0 900 tons of coal were stored in the
immense bins. At the same moment the
A. t. Beck lumber yards were found 10 be
burning When the fire broke into the coal
yards every engine that could be spared and
the powerful steamer Yosemite as soon as
IL reached the harbOr, was brought to fight
the cJnfngra ion.
When dozen houses in the vicinity of
Superior avenue and Ninety first street had
been swept away in the whirlwind of the
fire, the early fright of the people ttan to
give way to the panic. which In smother
hour pr, cipitIted Il flying army tow trd the
other portions of town Famed by a niff ga G
from the east the fire swept on until more
than 200 dwellings and buildings were in
ashes making b, 900 people homeless and
tntaiing Il loss of ut least 100000
The fire started, 1t is supposed, from a
smoldering. bonfire started by two boys
playing in the yard in the rear Of William
GilIis's house.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-30

The method of measuring the
candle power OF light Is simply to
move an object along graded scale,
away from the light, until IL ceases
TO cast shadow; mark on the
scale at this point indicating the
candle-power Of the flame. 1t is
apparent that the shadows thrown
are to great extent dependent on
the intensity OF the light Thus
water-gas, which gives more in
tense light to a given area than coal.
gas, casts a strong shadow In the
measuring machine, but when put
to practical use IL does not illuminate
n room so well, not having so great
diffusive power as a coal gas light as
the same measured candle-power.
An analogous case Is that of the
sixteen candle power incandescent
light 1t Is very intense, but does
not illuminate room as we'll as a
gaslight of equal candle-power What
the public wants is better illumina-
tion, and it would seem that some
other standard should be devised
than the admittedly imperfect one
OF candle-power.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-08-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life moro, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; elfectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all Drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.