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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

II has often been wondered what had
become of the crucifx used by the Able
Edgeworth at the execution of Louis
XVI Our Paris correspondent says it
is now In the possession of the parish
priest Of st. MedRrd de Guisiere, to
whom it was given by one of HIS flock,
a Mime. d'Espilat, when she was dy-
ing, She enjoined him never to part
with 1t because 1t was a sacred relic,
and abe expected that Louis, the martyr,
would one day figure in the calendar
Of the church along with his ancestor,
st. Louis, The crucifx, with the Christ
on It, Is in old carved ivory and was prob
ably made at Dieppe.-London News.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

spirit rapping vocation for women in
Japan requires little apparatus. Rap
ping is perhaps not the correct word, for
there is really no trapping" at all-the
clients are simply put in communication
with any spirit with whom they desire to
speak. 1t is not necessary that the spirit
should be that Of a dead person, but the
medium always inquiries whether the
spirit whose presence is desired is living
or dead.
The mediums always carry about with
them mysterious wooden box about
foot or less square. Like the medicine
bag of the Indian medicine man, its con
tents are a secret to members of the
same profession. These women usually
have bow Of soft wood strung with a
single string, and this they twang on
the edge Of the box like caricature of
violin playing.
If the spirit required is that of a dead
person, leaf plucked from a graveyard
is used to splash some water out Of a
small cup that stands in front of the
medium. If the person is living, sim
liar ceremony is performed with piece
of stick instead of a leaf. Then follows
an incarnation, and the spirit proceeds
10 speak through tho medium. The
medium charges sometimes as high as 10
or 20 cents.-San Francisco Call
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

He wouldn't Make "a Good husband. She
Concluded.

He yVouldn't Make "a Good Husband, She
Concluded.
When / was 18 years Of age, must
confess I was very fond of n nice young
man who had come to see me for over a
year, and we both looked forward to a
happy wedding in the near future. He
was a German; 1 an American. lunder-
stood German very well, though I had
never told him so. had never seen his
mother, and 1 wanted to, but he would
say, "Some time / shall take You and
show my mother her new daughter" He
seemed a long time doing it, and one day
/ said. "Come. Gus, we will surprise your
mother" He said, rather Grossly, ooh,
not today" / said: YES, today. I want
to CO." He had sent me a lovely bouquet
that morning, and took out some pinks
and wore them. When we got to -
street, 1 said "In this streetT Eyes, "
he answered. Mother is queer"
He stopped at an alley; then in we
went to a very poor but respectable rear
house. He opened the door, and a very
lovely poor little woman stood in the
room. Gus introduced US, but l shall
never forget the look he gave her. She
seemed in dread of him. Then she said'
ooh, Gus, where have you been since
Saturday? | have cried myself sick wor-
rying about you" He ground his teeth,
and in German he said, shut your
mouth" She sighed as she walked into
the other room. A mirror hung between
the two front windows, aud where sat
4 Ill rr.iaaar on In Nha
rear rooms His mother beckoned him
to come in, and he did so, In German
she softly asked for little money. He
took out some change and gave her part
of It, saying in German; You old fool
you are always asking for money. Ihad
debt 10 pay this morning Of 50, and am
short, 80 You can take that or nothing"
Then out he stepped as pleasant az
ever to where l was sitting. 81 guees VIC
will start" said l. "Your time is your
own" he said, not thinking that had
understood and seen. His mother badt
me goodby. invited her to my home
but Gus spoke up. "Oh, mother never
goes out On the way home he said
Don't you think mother is oddy mo
think she is lovely, and that is more
than can say about you" 'What dc
you mean. dearg' "Well, If you want
to know, understood your German tC
your mother saw your looks in the
glass, and man thatwill use his mother
like that despise." He tried to smooth
things over, but was determined, SC
that settled that wedding, but l am mar
ried now to "a man that loves botl
mother and wife. New York Re
corder
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

before its full purpose was accomplished,
and raising himself from his sitting pos
turo he greeted the newcomers with a
brisk; Hurry up boysl thought Miss
Brady had fallen asleep ON the way.
Lift this fellow mp quickly and carry
him to the ward He is good for q long
lease Of life yet"
never knew how the doctor and Miss
Brady adjusted their quarrel. Both re-
tanned their respective positions for
some time after my recovery to health
and removal to a western city, where a
stroke of long delayed good luck relmt
the raveled edge Of my finances and
placed me above want.
Miss Brady finally resigned her posi-
ton at my suggestion and joined me in
my western home as my beloved wife.
OF the doctors well farings or III faringi
we neither Of rs knew aught from that
day onward and forever.-New YorH
World.
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To intelligently locate roads for a
county, for instance, there should be a
map on q large scale showing water
courses, railway stations, towns and their
population and the population per square
mile for different sections Having de
terinined the general direction and ex-
tent Of the road, the problems Of grade,
drainage, adaptability Of the soil for
road purposes and minor considerations
may present themselves before a definite
location may be determined. The amount
of grade in country road should prop
erly depend upon the character Of the
country and traffic. Grades should never
be level and never very steep. 1t is better
to 20 around a steep hill than over il.
Steep short cuts may be convenient for
neighborhood roads, but never for main
thoroughfares. Clayey surface may be
helped by the addition Of sand and sandy
surface by the addition Of clay With
regard 10 drainage, ample and well
graded side bitches with abundant out
lets for storm water should be supplied.
The effort should be TO construct a mar.
row good road-nota wide common road,
The layout should be wide, but the
graded portion narrow. Ground surfao
ing was good and broken trap rock still
better The road surface should be, in
fact, traffic bearing, waterproof rool
over the dirt road slightly yielding OF
malleable under heavy loads, but sufh
GENTLY firm not to break. Minneapolis
Tri ihuup
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Philadelphia is dingy city by the side
of Paris. It is outdone by most Of the
worlds centers in all by which the world
reckons greatness, but no city that IS or
ever was, has done more to make fam.
lilies and therefore children comforta-
BILE, If all Paris were to file past you,
every ffth person would be child un-
der 10 years of age. If all Philadelphia
were to do the same, there would be
three such children for every 10 persons.
File for file, there would be one-half
more children in Philadelphia than in
Paris; more, file for file, than in New
York or London; more than in any Of
the worlds old great citiesi more, be
cause Philadelphia makes life more com
Portable for families and for children
st. Nicholas.
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WHERE ARE rHEu

Come near, o SUMO south wind, blow,
And be the winters capuvea freed.
Where are the springs Of long ago2
Drive under ground the lingering snow,
And up the Rreenswnrd lC4ions lead;
Come near, o SUMO south wind. blowl
Arc these the skies we used 20 know
Tho budding wood, the fresh blown meadi
Come near, o SUMO south wind, blowl
The breathing furrow viii we SOW,
And pRtient walt the patient seedi
Come near, o SUMO south wind, blowl
The grain Of vanished years will grow,
But not the vanished years, indeedl
Where are the springs Of long ago2
With sodden leafage, lying low,
They for remembrance family plead
Come near, o SUMO south wind, blowl
Where are the springs Of long ago2
Edith NJ. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

/. A physician cannot be always had.
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruises
aud Burns occur often and sometimes
when least expected. Keep handy the
friend of many households and the de-
slroYor Of an pain, the famous Red Flag
OH, 70 cents.
2. Many peecious liie could be saved
that ls being racked 10 death with that
terrible cough. Secure a good nights rest
1Y Investing 25 cents for bottle Of Pan
Tina The great remedy for Coughs, Colds
ana Conaumpllon. Trial bottles of Pan-
Tina free at y .. Thomas Ding Store.
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what the oollsre ormpa.lnm Doc.


The college gymnasium is a place not
for the production only of studious ath-
letes, but Of athletic students. A place
where an hours varied exercise, a run, a
spray and rub down can be had regu-
larly, and where a man may turn his
thoughts wholly from books and studies
for. awhile by bout at fencing, or box
ing, or by game in the bowling alley, or
in the handball court, from which he
can get increased capacity for greater
and better endeavors. Kept within its
proper sphere, 1t is as necessary for the
symmetrical and complete development
Of the young scholar in politics" as is
the mathematical recitation, the histor-
ical lecture or the debating society, and
il Is as legitimate.-Harper's Weekly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22
COMMUNICATED
To
Owners
Wagons,


would say that before you
FAKE your wagon to the shop 70,
repairs look over the painting
did last year, see whether I
use inferior Paint and Varnish.
Then compare prices, also in
the purchase of a new one, Buy
ot a Carriage Man And buy
where yo', get the same article
for, Oh ! 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, 1893-04-22

NVVI 81 " ny 30 BTOULIYT
John-l am desperately in love with a
Boston girl, and she said something last
night that tills me with alternate hope
and despair, because don't know what
she meant. She never sounds the IT, -
and she always gives "a" the broad
sound.
0eorge-WellY
John-Well, don't know whether she
was talking about her heart or her hat.
New York Weekly.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

It is sometimes hard work to be an
actor, for the humping and pulling and
hauling that a person may have to en-
dure IN an exciting scene are sometimes
more than a mere show. Miss Selma
Fetter had to give up her part In 1.-THE
Henrietta" because she was injured by
the tall required Of her in every perform
ance of that piece A young leading man
who has been playing Orlando in "As
You Like 1t" for three nights is raw
from wrists TO elbows in consequence of
the thumps, slides and falls endured at
the hands Of a brawny athlete in the
wrestling scene.-New York Sun.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

AT bedtime, having tasted since noon,
two girls who wish to obtain a sight Of
their future husbands boil an egg, which
must be the first egg ever laid by the
hen, in a pan in which no egg has ever
been boiled before. Having boiled it
until 1t is hard they cut it Ia two with
something that has never been used az. a
knife before. Each girl eats her half
and the shell to the last fragment, speak
ing no word the while. Then. still in
silence, they walk backward to bed, ''to
sleep, perchanoe TO dream. English
Folk Rhymes"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The time worn million stamps" lie
still survives and is likely to prove inn
mortal. People all over the country are
trying to accumulate !, 900, 600 Cancelled
postage stamps, in the belief that a
standing offer is made by the govern
ment or by somebody of a big prize for
such a collection. Some think that S10,-
600 Is the sum guaranteed, while others
imagine that the reward is the endow-
ment Of permanent bed In a hospital.
The popular notion on this subject be-
ing somewhat underlined, letters asking
about it are constantly received at the
postOfflce department. But no denials
serve to destroy the widespread faith in
this strange chimera.-Wsshington Let
tar
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

. HAVE been a sufferer from catasrh for
20 yeaes. found immediate relief IN the
nee of Ely's Cream Balm. Since using il
have not suffered a moment from head
ache, sore throat or loss Of sleep, from
which / previC usly suffered, caused by
caiarTh. i consider your Balm valuable
remedy r. G. Yassar, 90 Warren street,
New York,
Ely's Cream Balm Is worth its weight in
gold as a cure for catauh. One bottle
cured me, $. A. LoYrl. Franklin, Pa.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Mr.. Bingo-I don't see why you dis
charged the girl for she was the best
servant we ever had.
Mrs. Bingo-That may be, but l was
over at Mrs. Kingsley's, next door, yes
terday, and she has discharged eight
girls in two weeks, and l had only dis
charged seven. It would never do to let
her get ahead of me.-Exchange.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

For years the editor Of the Burlington
Junction No.. Post has been subject 10
cramp collie or its OF Indigestion, wuich
prostrased him for several hours and un.
fitted him for business for two or three
days. For the past year he has been using
Chalnberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhma
Remedy whenever occasion required. and
II has invariably given him prompt re-
lief. 25 and 90 cent bottles for sale bg
heber' Lehighton, aud Biery, Wolssport.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

A EHtraordiuery Request which Excited
the Curiosity of Country Boarder.

- AlANANNNNANNl me- NNAHN WINCH NaANANnM
the Curiosity of n country Boarder.
II never look at that old clock on the
mRntelpiece," observed my friend Mrs.
". as we sat in her parlor one evening
last week, chat it does not call 10 my
mind an amusing incident connected
with my trip to the northern part Of this
state last summer.
II was stopping she went on, 'in a
quaint little village at the only hotel in
the place. Every evening upon retiring
heard voices in an adjoining room.
My curiosity naturally prompted me to
listen. The conversation was usually Of
commonplace order, but what really
attracted my attention was this strange
request nightly repeated;
Now, Jovilla, put that Internal beast
out Of the way and cover him mp It
was a mans voice, gruff, though, fan
cied, kindly. This peculiar request was
invariably met with some such response
as this;
"'Oh, Tom, shame upon youl What
would dear mother say if she knew how
you treated her present.
"Tho voice this time was distinctly
feminine and rather shrill and complain
ing, OF course l was fairly consumed
with curiosity. What manner Of beast
was this which the poor woman was thus
obliged 10 put out Of the way and cover
upY And why did they keep beast in
their bedroom anyway
''ln vain pondered over this seeming
mystery. In vain / fretted and guessed
Tom appeared to be so kind and even
tempered too. Well, could stand II no
lAaNHr, - finally resolved TO ask him
hy tOz ~ sEplaaation.
"'Ms. Tom, l sid to him one morn.
hs, pray excuse my apparent rudeness
and curiosity, but won't you tell me
about that beast you keep in your room
and why you wish to have it covered up
every evening before you retireT
"a CLEAN Of mirth lighted up his coun-
tenance. 80 you've heard us a-talldn.
neighbor,' he said. Well, it's just this
away:
"'Joyilla, she's my wife, an she sets
great store by her ma, which, between
you an me an that there gatepost, don't.
So long bout last Christmas the old
woman give MS clock. 1t wasn't much
10 look at, but it had the awfulest tick
you ever heerd. Loud and solemnlike
It WAS, an It made me that nervous
couldn't get no sleep O. nights.
"''Now, Jovilla," says l, you'll have
to put that tickin beast-I always calls
1t beast-out of the way or muzzle it
or u'thin, or I'll smash it with ham
mer, will" So Jovilla she took it and
wrapped it up in her flannel petticoat.
But may never touch another drop
Of cider eff the cussed thing didn't tick
louder than ever. That kinder made me
mad, an told her that If l heerd that
tic6n agin I'd stop 1t for good.
"'So, you see, neighbor, Jovilla fzes
1t every night before She goes to bed SOS
it KANT make no noise. She Just puts It
in the washtub, throws a big fur robe
over it, shoves it in the closet an shuts
the door,
can that, neighbor, observed my
rural acquaintance, is what mean by
coverin up the beast. New York Her
aid.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Bad complexion indicates an unhealthy
state OF the system, DeWitts Little Early
Risers are pills that will correct this condi.
zion. They act on the liver, they act on
the stomach, they act on the bowels T.
d. Thomas, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

1t is told of Governor (now Senator) o.
B. Vance that being in a hotly contested
engagement in the late civil war he saw
q hare between the lines running for life,
when he exclaimed: "Go it, Mollie White
Tail. If were not governor of North
Carolina, | would run too. Richmond
Disnatch
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The handsomest man in congress is
Allan Cathcart Durborow Jr., of Illinois
The favoring blanc mango. tapiocas and
jellies, custards, cakes and ice e-creams,
Bulls Head Flavoring Extracts are daily
used by the best cooks. They are positive.
| 2 pure
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

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, 1893-04-22

USE OANA'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, 1893-04-22

The breaking up Of the Wlnler is the
signal for the breaking mp Of the system.
Nature Is opening up the pores and throw.
ing of refuse. DeWitts Sarsaparilla Is Of
unqnestonable assistance in this oper.
alton. Thomas, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

II the cold has converted dew and wa
ter into frost sud ice, the frost sparkles
from The innumeFablo faces Of its crys
tals, Fhilo the ics shows a uniformly }
atiuing n1ffnon
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no CoNsUMPTIVba

The undersigned having been rcsioreda
health hy simple MEANS after sunenng lurstdH
eIal Years with So 're lung aue0tlln, aud efl~
dread disease Consumption, rduus 20 nak
knuWu to hi s fellow sufferers the lnsaus ofcurea
To those who desire a. -- viii cliHfiuly send
Nlrer OF chlfFe "a copy OF the pfcsclntionuled
which tlcY Ull nud suis cure fnf Conaunips
ton Asthma, n unchitis andHi throat and
lunr Maludica. lie hopes an a'uaFrrs viii frV =
DIS remedy. az lt Is Invaluable. lios6 gegIrlr4 -
ihr prescription. which WllI cost item "a fhlnf
and may prove O blessing, Hiu pi1isc addr6ls.
Rev, EDWARD A. WILSON, Brooklyn
NoW York. APT ., Q2-Iy.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The most intelligent people Of our com.
munity recognize in DeWitps Little Early
hisers pills of unequaled merit for dyspepsia
perfect in action. Thomas, Druggist.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

To irrigate successfully water must
come from regions Of perpetual SHOWS,
and the tiller Of the soil who depends on
this supply lives constantly within sight
Of scenery that is grand, varied and awe
insuirina
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

There are many rivals Of quinlne in
the market now which would quickly
take its place II the price advanced ma
tenally. Its cheapness today makes qui-
nine 90 universally popular
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

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 thIee 2-cent
stumps to pay postage TO A. p. Ordway &
Co, Boston, Mass. and receive a COPY free,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

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 gonderous cure. T.
d. Thomas.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Regarding Hoods Sarsaparila, as the peo.
ples-who take this medicine, or read the
testimonials often published in this paper.
They will certainly convinced you thai
Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses unequalled
merit, and that HOODS CURES.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Ehapped Hands, Chilbiains Cornes, and an skin
Eruplons, and positively cures Piles or no paw
required. IL Is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded Price 25 cents per
WesspOrt.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

When rooms are heated by stoves,
economy lies in never letting the FIRE 20
down in cold weather, as it takes more
heat 10 warm the rooms when the walls
are chilled than it does 10 keep them so
for dave.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Hoods Pills cuae constipation by restoring
the peristaluc action Of the alimeutar,
canal. They are the best family cat.
hartie.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

There is not lizard or snake north
of the southern extremity of Hudson's
BAY.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Dogs are not the only animals emo
tionally affected by music. Cats some
times show great iondness for playing
and singing though music does not ap-
pear % aAelt theiu to tle point Of howl
ing
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

A dozen bee trees in New Madrid Mo,
were lately tapped, and yielded Geo
pounds of wild honey.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The term "tabby cat" is derived from
Atab' a famous street in Bagdad inhab-
ited by the manufacturers Of silken stuff
called aubi on taheta. This stuff is woven
with waved markings of watered silk re-
sembling tabby cats coat.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The fish and oysler contains about
ninety per cent Of water.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

During the years that Henry VIII
reigned 1900 thieves we're hanged.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

A mau falls au the Icy pavement and
breaks ms legs he carries quart Of milk
iu a tiu Ial without cover hedoes not
loss a drop of it
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The city Of New York cares for 1900
lunatios at a cost of s625,OOO year.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The card is equivalent to a call
Childish laughter is the echo OF
heavenly music.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

Copyright is a simple thing com;
pared TO what it was 70 or 100 years
ago.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

USE DA MAS sARSAPARILLA, ITS "THF
KIND THAT OURES.h
The longevity Of trees is much iuflu
ence by climate.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-04-22

The great painter, Razzi, filed his
house with all sorts Of animals and
taught his raven TO cry Come in" when
ever there was a knock at the door.