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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03
SIAUoH CHUNK.

Joseph Kalbfus, of Harrisburg, was
in town this week. Mr.. Kalbfus is an
old Mauch Chunker.
Miss Lille, daughter of the late
Edwin Kemerer, of East Mauch Chunk
died at the home of her sister, Mrs. H.
Koons, on Saturday morning after an
illness with typhoid pneumonia of only
few days. Deceased was aged %
years and was a popular and most
estimable young lady. Interment was
made in the Lehighton cemetery on
Tuesday.
Max Schweibinz, of East Mauch
Chunk, and Alex. H. Seidls, Of Mahon-
ing Valley, have leased the Wahnetah
Hotel at Glen Onoko, and will conduct
the same this season. Mr.. Seidle will
move his family into the hotel and his
wife assisted by first-class chief, will
have charge of the cuisine department
This hotel will open Tuesday next,
Miss Ada Webb, the estimable
daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. j. S. Webb
was tended most delightful surprise
Thursday, evening, the occasion of her
birthday anniversary. The eyeningwas
delightfully."- spent by all in indulgence
in the usual happy conYivaltes. Those
present we're as follows.
Messes Minnie wesner, Jennie Merkel, Name
Rau, Allektown; Ada Webb, Matte Rex, Eva
Saddel, Bella Harris, Daisy Luckenhaeh, Cert
rude Bleckley eva Collins, Lizzie Sinex, Emily
sigley Luella McAlister Lotte Ackernan,
Lizzie Kistler, hattie Faga, Aattia Kaufman,
Maggie Collins, Emily Fister, Emma Drelsbach
Emma Whitehead, Tmily Sensinger. Mar,
Keiser, Flo. Hulshizer, Lizzie Ross ahd salne
Faga; MessTs. I'd. Gomery, H. McAnine
Granville Olauss, Lehlghton; Ohas, Culver
David Watkins, John Boyd, Robert Alsoyer
VIII Stroh, VIII Winker, Martin Ross, Harry
iaurish, Richard Enbody, Robert sgman
John Wimeyer, Alex. steadman, Charlie,
Bleekley, Elmer Faga, George Sinex, Harry
Kaufman, win Harlan, VIII Rex, Win Lueken
bach, john Tosh. Bert soheetz, Harry L. Faga
and VIII r, Bleckley.
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ON AN IETRAMURAL TRAIN.
began to come into the grounds III modes
OF transportation brought their quotas. and
from the steamer piers and the railroad
came long lines of people.
Sunday opening was frowned upon, how
ever, In the north end Of the park, where
the American state buildings are grouped.
A few state commissioners were left no al
formative but to close the doors OF the
buildings, as the legislatures had so or
dered but the great majority of state
boards acted on their own authority in re
fusing admission to visitors.
The influence Of the Anglican church
was seen by the visitors who desired to
enter the buildings erected by Great
Britain and her majesty's colonies. All
were closed tight.
CHICAGO, May 80--Judge Stein yester-
day issued a temporary injunction re
straining the exposition from closing the
Worlds fair on Sunday. Immediately
after the reading of the decision Attorney
Edwin Walker gave notice that the de
PENDANTS would file their answer in the
course Of ten days, after which arguments
will be heard and final decision rendered
later
CHICAGO, May Yesterdays crowd al
lut lhlI W NhN a AIut VI q
holiday assemblage and the fine weather
that graced the morning gave a whole
some touch to Decoration Day and rcn.
dered the enjoyment OF the occasion com
plete in every way. All modes of trans
portation were taxed early, and the crowd
long before noon was running in close
competition to that OF Sunday. The totR
number Of visitors was l03, 900, of which
199 Oq7 were ~ id admissions
Montana's famous solid silver statute o
Justice" was unveiled In the Mines ant
Mining building yesterday. tits the statu,
for which Ada Rehan, the actress, sat as
model. The unyeiling Of the statue wa
the event OF the day. The total weigh
Of the statue is | 800 pounds and it rest,
on pedestal of solid gold taken from tn,
Spotted Horse mines, which are situate,
in Montana. In height the statue stand
eight feet and three inches With tn,
| pedestal it is twelve feet high.
| CHICAGO, June Argument was begul
yesterday in the United States court o
| appeals, Judges jenkins, Woods aud Cross
| cup sitting, on the bill to restrain the open
! ing of the Worlds fair gates on Sunday
Attorney Cleland applied for leave to fiji
an intervening petition In behalf of Wan
amaker & Brown, OF Philadelphia, and
stockholder named Platt, of Massachu
sets, but the judges decided that in view
of its being almost identical with Unitet
States ATTORNEY Afilchrist's bill, which ha,
precedence in court, II should not now b
entertained Mr.. Milchrist then read hi
bill and proceeded to make arguments o
its merits. A decision is not expected be
fore tomorrow or Saturday. The paid ad
missions yesterday were 81, 76i.
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UP THE COUNTY SCRAPS

Local Gossip Of Nswsy Character In and
About Carbon Dished up for Our
Readers.
blanks township school will close on
June II.
tApplication will be made for a
charter of incorporation by the Lans-
ford Eisteddfod Association. The as
ISOLATION will consist of 100 shares at
$40 each.
I tCatharine Rabe, an inmate of the
Laurytown poor house died on Friday.
She had no relatives.
t Nosquehoning has graduated this
class of estimsble young ladies from
their high school,: Misses Ethel Han
cock, Hattie Corby, Maud Gibson
Stella Kistler, Mary Smith, Hattie
Richards, Lizzie Miller and Della Reilly
Principal McCsbe can we'll feel honored
at their excellent graduation.
I About three-fourths of the shares
of the new National Bank of Lansford
have been purchased. The par value is
-slOo per share. The capital stock of
the new bank is $4,000.
I Bernard j. Dever, of Beaver Mea-
dow, was ordained priest at Philadel-
phia on Saturday, and will read his
first mass at the former place next
Sunday.
I The residents of Audenried and
vicinity we're greatly alarmed about
noon on Thursday bv the prolonged
sounding of the whistle at No. . colliery
1t was soon learned that the breaker at
the latter place was on fire, the roof
igniting from some mysterious cause
A bucket brigade was organized and
went to work with will. Their efforts
were crowned with success, as the
flames were eXtinRuished before much
damage was done. The employees lost
no time in fighting the flames, and il
is due to their prompt action that the
structure WAS saved
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FIVE HUNpRrn noLrAns.

The sick and afflicted are calling in
numbers to consult the Specialist. The
doctor will remain until the LIST Of July
giving all plenty of time 10 test
his skill. Come at once. Five
Hundred Dollars will be paid
by DR.. Bowers the Specialist, for case
Of Asthma, Catarrh, Piles or Failing
Fits he fails to cure. Chronic disease,
Cancer, Tuners, Blood Poison, Dyspep-
sla, Liver, Kidney, rheumatism, Heart
Disease cured. Female disease &C.,
Indiscretion of young men, Mental
Decay, loss of strength power, nervous
ness SC. No experiment but a cure.
Thousands cured by my own new
methods of treatment, over 20 years Ia
constant practice. Consultation free
at the WeisspOrt House, Weissport, Pa.
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ORIGINAL CHEAPCASH STORE

What we want to impress on
the minds of our patrons is that
our assortment of Parasols and
Sun Umbrellas can not be
equalled by any house in this
Valley for variety OF styles and
lowness in prices.
Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans,
from the 1c. fan to the finest
gauze.
Kid Gloves in States, Tans
and Black, in several grades.
The best kid gloves are war
ranted under fair usage.
Corsets in White, Black Scar.
let and States.
Ladies' Gauze Underwear in
all grades an elegant assort-
ment all sizes.
Hosiery of almost every des-
cription all the latest colorings
for children. Our stock has
been larger by far this season
than that of any other and the
prices will be found lower.
We claim to be and are the
largest house of its kind and
consequently can sell below all
competitors,
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Program of exercises for Friday
evening June o; Opening exercises,
John Xander; recitation, Carrie stout;
select reading, Sadie Miller; solo, Mana
Shueler; sketch "St. PauIs Missionary
Tour" Anzia Baur; recitation, Annie
Straup; duet, Name Rhoads and Nette
Geggus; select reading Lille Relchard;
recitation, MitiAm Horn; solo, G.. c.
Claussi essay "New Lester Bell Mary
Ebbert; chorus, conducted by Miss
Ella Ebbert.
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PANAMA, via Galveston, June E-Ad-
vices have been received that President
Saeasa has abandoned the struggle with
the revolutionists iu Nicaragua. Tuesday
night the president signed a treaty Of
peace with his opponents. The members
Of the provisional government have entered
Managua and assumed control Of affairs.
The transfer Of the reins OF government
was effected quietly, and there has beeu
no disorder OF any kind
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Our large sales of mems and boys
suits for the last 80 days shows that
people appreciate bargains aud are
always willing to procure the best
clothing for the least money. We will
save you 80 per cent. besides our 10 per
cent. cash discount on all mems and
boys suits you buy within the next 81
days at the One Price Star Clothing
Hall, Mauch Chunk, opposite the c. r
Il. station.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

WAsHINGTuN, June THE fate of Pro
fessor Briggs, so far as his connection
with the Presbyterian church is concerned
Is practically in the hands of committee
Of fifteen. On the report Of this commit
tee will doubtless rest the decision of tht
general assembly. 1t was after 10 O'Clock
last night when the assembly by a vote oi
S15 20 H. decided to sustain the appea
against the decision of the New Yorb
presbytery
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

--Raser's Root Beer superior to all
Others.
Fifty rolls of chicken wire just
received at Gabel's. 1t will be sold by
the yard or roll at low prices.
Five different styles of lawn
mowers At prices lower than the lowest
at j. L. Gabels, Lehighton
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Subscribers are requested to watch
the date following the name on the
labels Of their papers. By referring to
this they can tell at glance how they
stand on the books at this office. For
instance
Benjamin Harrison, Juue2S 93
means that Benjamin is paid up "a
June 2s, 1893. By keeping the figures
in advance Of the present date sub
scribers will save both themselves and
the publisher much trouble aud annoy
ance.
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Ladies' Sleeves for the summer Season.
and How 70 Make Them.

The most essential feature Of our present
modes Is the preemineht part which the
sleeves take Ia the general make up OF "a toll
cite, They constitute the dOmlnent note, the
stricking accessory which cOmpels the atten-
ton OF the beholder. In point OF variety of de-
tails. such as draperies, trimming and orna-
mentauoni thes surpass any other part OF the
costume. To this Complication must be added
the luther necessity Of knowing the historical
Ongn and ascei tanning tile style most suitable
20 the figure Of each Individual Wearer. Tile
Well-knoWn and popular Mcdowell Fashion
sOurnal art excellent guides in this embarrass-
ingtperpleNiiy, Recognizing the important role
OF the sleeve ln our mOdemstyles, they have de-
voted many lessons 90 on thesdideTent Kinds of
the prevailing sleeves and the manner OF max.
ing them. Those lessons are invaluable.
They viii be found ln IA Mode de Paris" IA
paris Album Of Fashion, and in sThe French
Dressmaker," The former TIVE costs $3.50 each
q year, or IS cents a copy IA Node" with be
low subscription price Of ti.bo year, or il
cents "A copy, 4 unique publication OF IT, Kind
ne duplicated in tnis country, n you are I'M
able % procure any of these magaxlues al your
new aQralefs DO not acoopi any subsiiiutes, bul
apply directly % Measrs A. Mcdowell a 90.
Mesi lith Street. New Aerk.
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for a ride to sondheim's Merchant
Tailoring Hall, Mauch Chunk where
you can get measured for an all.wool
suit at SO, sl5, sl6 s25 and up. We
guarantee you perfect at, hrst-class
workmanship aud will save you from
O. 10 s. on every suit.
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THE FAIRS GREAT DAY.
A Hundred and SiEty-three Thou
sand at the Exposition,
LAST SUNDAY WAS AN OPEN DAY.

hut Our Government and state Build
ines. as well as Those Of Great Brit
ain. We're nightly Closed-An Injuno-
tion to Restrain Sunday Closing.
CHICAGO, May 28.-Fred Douglass posing
rs Uncle Tom was one OF the features of
remarkable scene at the Woman's build
ing at the fair today, when Isabella
Beecher Hooker unveiled bust Of her
famous sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe, in
the library room.
A visit to the fair Is not complete with
out ride on the intramural railway. The
cars are comfortably fitted up and give an
excellent opportunity for view Of the
grounds while going at a moderate rate OF
speed.
CHICAGO, May 29.-One hundred and
twenty-five thousand people after II week
Of toll, went to the Worlds fair grounds
yesterday It was the first open Sunday,
and il was a success The Sabbath sun
was but two hours old when the people
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

WASHINGTON, june lit appears that
the president is very unwilling 20 permit
Senator Allison 10 terminate his service as
a member of the International monetary
conference, and IL is understood that some
inducements have been held out that may
shake Allisuns determination, and il 4,
possible that he will continue 70 serve as a
delegate
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

A full line Of single aud double har-
ness, whips, ay nets, sweat pads, sum
mer blankets, &c, for spring trade at
very reasonable prices at Milton Flory's
Weissport, Pa. tt
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Hoe ISLAND, Va, May b. President
Cleveland, accompanied by L. CLARK
Davis, OF the Philadelphia Public Ledger,
reached here early this morning where
they viii spend three or four days In hsh-
lna
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

No, Nothing is the Matter with Your Eyes,
You are only provoked because you
paid more for your meas and boys
suits than you pay here, you have seen
our notices and did not profit by them.
Its only an oversight on your part
We are selling mems suits from 60 up,
boys suits from 81 up. We will save
you 80 per cent besides our 10 per
cent. cash discount at the One Price
Star Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk
opposite c. r. r. station.
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MEMORIAL DAY

A Delightful Day. Lots of Strangers in
Town. The Town GAyelY Decorated.
There is no discount on the people of
this this town when it comes to the
observance of patriotic event in the
history of our country, and Memorial
Day is no exception. Last Tuesday
each and all seemed to vie with the
other in the display of beautiful
flowers and gay colored bunting
Never before were the decorations so
prolifice; never before we're flowers
more abundant. Early in the morning
Bertolette Post 4s4, G. A. r., with the
drum corps and delegations from
other orders, visited Parryville where
they decorated the graves of all Sleep
ing comrades, returning they paid the
same tribute to the heroes dead who
sleep in the cemeteries at Weissport.
In the afternoon the following organi-
cations formed in line on First street
and paraded the principal thorough
fares. At the pulic schools the pupils
fell in line and accompanied the de.
monstration to the cemetery.
Speakers in Carriages
Chlet Marshal aud Assistants
q. A. X. Drum DOrps Lehighton.
Firing Squad,
John D, BeTtolette, Post, ~ G. AR, Lehighton,
capt Jos. webb Camp, o5 5. ". LehightOu,
Arion COnai 4and, Lehighton,
Gnaden Huetten Lob 6s6 10. OF ,Lehlghton
.,, Dr, n. b. Reber In Carriage.
fltFn saNn - ~
Gnaden Huetten Castle, $40, .LehlghtOn,
Lehlgh Council, 1ol, Jr. O.U.A.M., LehightOn,
washington Samp, ~, T.. o. s. oiALehightOn,
MAJ. hlOtz Commacdery, %, * .G.E. ,Lehighton,
Ladies' Relief Corps.
AT the cemetery Arion Cornet Band
rendered several choice selections
following which Rev, J. Alvin Reber,
the able pastor of zion's Reformed
church led in eloquent prayer. The
popular Germania Sangerbund rem
dered one of their choice selections
when the oration was eloquently de-
livered by Comrade Druckenmiller,
following which Rev. G. W. DUNCAN,
of the NJ. E. church made appropriate
remarks and Prof. O. j. Walter recited
a poem appropriate to the occasion.
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. j. II. Miller of the Evangelical
church. The graves of all dead com
rades were beautifully decorated with
floral emblems and the customary
marks of tribute to the dead was paid
by the members of John d. Bertolette
Post.
The mounted aides to Chief Marshall
Mccormick were, DR.. +. 1. Smith
Lehigh Council 10l, Jr. o. U. A. NJ; T.
j. Seifert, Gnaden Hutton Lodge l. o
o. F.; Il. v Mortimer, Jr., and DR.. c.
7. Horn, X. G. e. Lester Rehrig
Washington Camp 81, p. o. S. of A..
Lewis Dreibelbies, Webb Camp 80
S. of Y.
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A basement containing three rooms
and part Of double dwelling house
containing six rooms, situated on the
corner of Second. and Coal streets
Apply 10 Henry Beekendorf.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

STooKHOLM, June The new Palace Of
Industry. which bad been completed and
was about 10 be formally opened in this
city has been destroyed by hre. -Four fire
men lost lheir lives while endeayoriug u
subdue the fire
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

The Pension Board ofCarbon county
will not be IN attendance at their Of
ice In Mauch Chunk on the first two
Wednesdays In June.
w, W, REBER, Sec'y.
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NEW YoRE, June l. - Rear Admiral
0ksrardi arrived at the Brooklyn navy
yard this morning 70 relieve Commandant
Erbsn tnd taks charge
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

DR.. W. f. Dancer, the specialist on
diseases Of the eye, ear, nose and
throat, will be at the Exchange Hotel
Lehighton, on Friday June 2S.
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There wasn't one in one hundred
people in all Lehighton on Decoration
Day who was not more than happy to
see the kind old face Of our esteemed
fellow citizen DR., N. b. Reber, on the
streets after almost ten years confine-
ment with paralysis of the lower ex-
tremities. The doctor who is the Oldest
Odd Fellow in this city, paraded with
that organization, occupying a carriage
gailydecorated with the national colors.
His trip around Lehighton must have
been as gratifying 10 him as it was 10
his host of friends, for the improve
ments effected in that time are innum.
cradle. We hope that the doctor will
be spared for many years 10 come.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Rye Whiskey, sl.5O per gallon, at
NJ. Martins Liquor Store, Mauch
Chunk, Pa.
For commencement presents 20
to f. H. Hollis Maueh Chunk Jewelry
Store.
Express wagons, 70 cents and up
wards at Gabel's, First street.
Gold pens, pencils and all the lat
est novelties in this line can be seen
at r. II. Hollis Mauch Chunk Jewelry
Store.
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RICHMoND, May 8l.-rhe body Of Jetfer-
son Davis, for four years president Of the
southern Confederate states, was today
laid 20 rest in Hollywood cemetery
whence it was brought from New Orleans
In response 90 the appeals of Richmond
citizens The reinterment WAS made the
occasion for a great outpouring from all
sections Of the country. The body was
borne TO It's last resting place by a mon
ster procession, little children strewing the
way with horal tributes. Governors and
eminent Confederate military and civil
leaders came from all sections 20 join IN
the pageant, which was one Of the greatest
that Richmond has ever known.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

~ The Carbon Advocate eongratulates the
Mealneriy Herald on entering Volume XIV.
lhe Herald shows spirit and enterprise And Is
a good newspaper. The genial Percy Faust
who Is at the helm is a whOlesOuied, pleasant
newspaper man and deserves a full share Of
success.
~ The LansfOrd Leader, issued 10 MI a
long ielt want In big Republican town" made
~ Appeafance last week. II Is a six column
PAPER, wei hlled with ads tlO0 4 year
watson Davis are publishers
The Hazleton sentinel With an OF is
characteristic snap and enterprise, issued 4
magnificent supplement with half tone photo
cuts OF the national capitol, George Washing.
ton and President Grover Cleveland, on Decor
atlon Day The Sentinel gets there.
fBF-A pretty souvenir Of the Hazletou soldiers
monument was given away TO rs many thOJis-
aud readers by the Plain Speal1er on Memorial
Day. The Speaker Is the best one cent daily in
the coal region.
fA'-io keep up with the times and the spirit
Of progress that goes IN Freelhnd, the Tribune
OF that place on Monday issued a twelve pege
newspaper that was a credit 10 the town and 10
Luzerne county. Here's our congratulations,
Brother Buckley.
Buy Raser's Root Beer TO make a
healthful, refreshing bsvrage. Sold
everywhere.
Commencement presents az Z. n.
Hollis, Maueh Chunk.
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DENVER, May 3O.-Dr Thatcher Graves,
the alleged poisoner Of Mrs. Baruaby o
Providence, X. t., was released on $50, ,0W
bail yesterday A new trial was set fol
June IA, but il is believed the case will
never be called.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Has larger circulation than any other
newspaper printed In Carbon county, CON
sequently It is the best medium for adver
tisers. Our news columns sparkle with
the occuirenc of the day-clern, spicy,
interesting, bright and independent Our
editorials are original and win be worth
reading on account Of their spirit which
is Independent Of outside dictation. Our
price is one dollar year. just yout it
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-06-03

Chief Marshal and Assistants,
G. A. r. Drum Corps, LehightOn,
Firing Squad,
John ID. Bertolette Post, 4s4, q. A. r.,
Cagt. Jos. S. Webb Camp, 95, 8, Of ",
W O. l22 p. o. s. OF A., ParryVille,
w. @. III r. o. $. of A., WeisspOrt,
Arion COrnet Band, LehightOn,
olumbus OOnneil, Jr. o. q. A. NJ, Parryvill,
Stroh Council, Jr. o. L. A, NJ, Franklin.