Advertising Rates Tor Legal Notioos. The following prices for legal adver.ls- Ing has been adopted by tbe Oaiibon ADVOCATE. Chatter Holloe ' - - 4 (XI Auditor's Notices - - 4 Oo Commissioner's Notice - 4 00 Dlrorco Notiofcs - - - 4 00 Administrator' Notices - 3 00 Kxetutor'i Nollce - - - 0 00 Other legal advertising will be charged for by the square. H. V. MortMmar. Jr., Publisher. Professional & Business Cards. Horace Heydt, ATTORKEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC urncxi -The ltoom recently occupied by W. M llapsher. tJANK STREET) - LEltlOIlTON. PA May ba consulted In English and German. July t-ly W. M. Rapsher, ATTORNEY hd COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY, first door above tbe Mansion House, MACCH CHUNK, . . . PENN'A. Kl Htatn and tfallretlnn Ae-enpv. Will I!uv And Sell Beat Estate. Conveyancing neatly dona. Colltctuns promptly mad. Settling Estates ol Occidents a specially, May be consulted In English and German. uuv. i-yi 0,V. Kleintop, Instructor in Music, rUbblas' American Classical Methods a special- T- M nuUi aim 1 . t f if, Awl tU IUVUriICi huk t--l W. G. M. Seiple, rHTSICIAN AND SURGEON. SOUTH STREET, - - LE1IIGHTON. Haj be consulted In English and German. special anenuon given to uvnecoiogr. OrriCB nouns; From u M. to 2 P. M., and from to r. n. mar. ji-ji A S. Ratoenold, D. D. S., 2baxc Officb : Over J. W. Raudenbusli' Liquor Store, SANK STREET, LEHIQIITON. Dentistry In all It branches. Teeth Extracted nltbeutralQ; Gas administered when requested. Offlc Days WEDNESDAY of each week. e. O. suitress, ALLENTOWN, kU S-yi Lehigh county, Pa. F. I. SMITH, D. D. S OFFICE: apposite Wleand's Opera Hninu rrffn Bank Street, Zehighton, Pa. DENTISTRY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Filling and making artificial dentures a .special ty.' Local anesthetics used, " Oat administered and Teeth Fxtraeted WITH OUT PAIN. OFFICE UOURS: From 8 a. m., to 12 in., from 1 p. m., to 5 p. in., from 7 p. m to 8 p. m. Consultations In English or German. Oct U-7-ly EYE AND EAR. Dr. T. POX Visits Allentown regularly on THURSDAY ot each-Week. .Practice limited to Diseases of the Eye and Ear. Office at Haj den's American Hotel, and Office Hours Uora A. M. to 3:30 P. M. Also attends to Retraction ot tlie Eye for the proper adjustment it Glasses, and for the Relief and Cure of Opti cal Detects. May also be consulted at tils office in BATH, Wednesday and Saturday ot each week, at BAN GOtteo Monday, aud at K ASTON on Tuesday ol each week. Jan 2-vl 3 Horse Doctor, (Honorary Graduate of Ontario Vet, College.) dee: Mansion House, MS L, LehigUi CASTRATION, DENTISTRY, . AND Diseases of Horse and Cattle, SUCCESSFULLY TREATED. Bpeotal and" Particular Attention paid to LAMENESS :: SPAVINS, Splints, Ringbone, And all diseases prevalent among Domesticated Animals. Horse and Cattle Powders Prepared Suit able for each Case. Consultation Free Charges Moderate. Calls by telegraph and telephone promptly at tended to Operations Skillfully Performed .Tanai.lH PRANK P. DIBHL, i NORTH STREET, Practical Blacksmiths Horsestioer Is prepared to do all work In his line ln the best manner andt the lowest prices, riense can. nor.!G-8fi-iy, PACKERTON HOTEL, mdway between Mauch Chunk & Lehighton, LEOPOLD MEYER, PROP'R, PACKERTON, - - - Pinni. Xbis well-known Hotel Is admirably refitted, and has tae best accommodations for permanent and tTHQSlent boarders. Excellent Tables aud thr rery best Liquors. Stables attached, srpio-jl MANSION HOUSE Opposite L. fc S. Depot, SANK STREET, LEI1I0HT0N, C. H, HOM, PROPRIETOR. This house otters first-class accommodations for traaitcnt aud permanent boarders. It lias been bewly refittedln all Its detriments, and is local, est la one ot the most picturesque portions ot the bereugh. Terms moderate. M 'I'he UAR Is luppUed with the choicest Whirs, Liquors and flgus. Fresh lager on Tan. aprn-yi T. J- retny" -Itsnectfullv announced to the Mrrcliant nt Ij. lUhtOn and others that be Is uow preiured to It, all kinds ot Hauling or Freight, Express Matter and Baggage very reasonable prices. By promndoarlraep atronate. Residence : corner of Pine and Iron u ttfuwrw u. j,u99 w mem a simreoi puoi . Lenlenton. .tDrderalett at Sweeny & Sou's Bonier Store 11 recelde liromnt attedtloir ar. It. as T. T BKKTNRV. VWSTl Contractor anil Builder. (Next door to Reuben Fenstcriuacher's) LEHIGH STREET, LEHIGHTON. J ""7 'if Mi ,H'r- riant and specifications, aad probable cost ot bjllalogs, furnitbed upon application, Al) work r-i&raateeil. ' Hsp,alrla- promptly attended to andaaterlal furnished deured.J-lHy MssssHsVn ISIS? mt $1.00 a Year in Advance. INDEPENDENT " Live and Let Live." $1.26 when not paid in Advance. VOL. XVI., No 32, Lehighton, Oarbon County, Penha., June 23 1888. Single Copies 5 Cents. """" " '" .1 I , I .... ! J"' '"' ""' ' . II.. , ... ,, .,...,... ,, ilmm J. O. ZERN, M. P.. W. I KUTZ, M, D, jyiS. ZEItN & KDTS5, Physiolans & Surgeons. Ol'PICR at the residence of Dr. Zern, While Stieet, Welssport. All rails or snrglcal or medical treatment will receive prompt attention, wayis-wii RANKMK HOUSE, EAST WEIS8PORT. PENN'A. This hous offers first-class accommodations to the permanent- boarder and trauslent guest. Panic prices, only une Dollar per day. aug7-iy JouN Iir.Hnid, Proprietor, JURATS, THE JEVTEI.EK. All Kinds of Jewelry ! School Milk Stationery. augsut7,88-ly. The - Weisaport - Bakery, C. W. LAURY, PROPRIETOR. Dellters Fresh Bread and Cakes in Welssport, inigiuon anu vicinmes every uay. In the store I have a Fine Line of Confectionery for the Holldav Trade. Sunday schools and fes tivals supplied at lowest prices. deci-Cm. THE Fort Allan House wslssport, Carton County, Penna., Honry Christman, Proprietor, The public Is respectfully Informed that this well-know bouse has been refitted and Improved Ion llrst rate, and able to furnish the veiv best nccuinniouaiiona o an khius A Liyery Stable In connection with the hotel, with amnle menus to accoinniouaiet weuuing parues, Minerals anu pleasure secKurs wnn suio leaini. in connection with the hotel Is a FINE POOI ROOM handsomely fitted ur. Apr23 87Iy For Newest Designs and Most Fashionable Styles of DRKSS GOODS, DBY GOODS, GROCERIES, PROVISIONS. SILVERWARE, &c., Sec. GO TO R. H. SNYDER, Bank Street, Lehighton. floods guaranteed aod prices as low as else where for Ibetaroe quality of goodi. July 18, 1885 ly lr. C. T. HORN, AT THE Central Drug Store, OPP. THE PUBLIC SQUAliE Bank Street, Lehighton, Pa., IS HEADQUARTERS FOR Pure Drugs and Medicines, Fine Soaps, Brushes, &c, Ac, Choice Wines and Liquors, Largest Assortment of Library Lamps ! Wall Paper and Decorations ! Spectacles ! When you buy a pair ot Shoes you w ant a good fit. But it ou need SPECTACLES it is much more Important that the EYE should be accommodated with correct lenses arid a proper ly fitting frame which will bring the lenses di rectly before the centre of-the eje. If nubuy your spectacles at Dr. Horn's you will find the above points properly attended to. PERSCRIPTIOHS CareMy OctlS-1887 Accident, Life & Fire INSURANCE ! A. W. RAUDENBUSH, Bank Street, Lehighton, Has secured the agency for the following SUBSTANTIAL INSURANCE COM PANIES which can be recommended to the public as Perfectly Safe and Reliable. The National Life Insnrauce Co., OP MONTPELIER, VT., which Is said to be "The grandest step In lair dealing within tbe history of Life Insurance." It protects acalnst adversity In business; It pro tects u e pen uent ones against the contln- I gency of death ! 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KUHNS, Opp. Round House, Dank Street, I.ehlKhton.I'a. ouip;8t i n Weissport Planing MANUFACTURER OK Window and Dooh Frames, Doors, Shutters, Blinds, Sashes, Mouldings, Brackets, AND DEALER IV All Kinds of Shingles, Bailings, Hemlock Lumber, &c, &c. Very Lowest Prices THE SHADOW OF HERSELF. Down to the orchard spring she came. Many a golden yenrngo: The inornlns skies were all aflKiiie, The gnarled old apple-trees ahlow; Tlioy pelted her ltli rosy snow, The willful, wild, mischievous elf t As, stooping to the dimpling jwol, Nhc laughed to see, nnild the cool flrecn rucdi, the Imago ot herself. Tar off Ibc homestead orchards lays The grasses curled wlttl summer heat, As down die crowded city-way, Stunned with the noises of the stieet, .She came, with tired, unwilling feet. "The toll and moll for fame and pelf Have dulled tbo rose of youth, nbisl" She sighed, as In a neighboring filnn She saw the specter of herself. Tim winter skies ara bleak and gray: A tang of frost Is In the tilr j And there are hints of snow to-day Amid the darkness of her hair; And her young hopes and fancies fair Aro laid on some forgotten shelf. And through a mist she seems to ga?e At this dim ghost of other thus. The fading shadow of herself. Where are the laughing starry eves, The dimpled bloom, the glillsh? Than Time's a deeper etching hc Upon tho sad, Impassive face. So lay the picture on the shelf: The palo estray no one will mlis, Smee there are brighter things than thin t old shadow of her by gone self I ASISTER'S SACRIFICE. I1Y OiriNKVKM-:. " H'cll, dearie, you're home at last, and there's no need to ask It things went smooth ly, for I know what that bright face and bonny smile means. But you must be tired ; take off your bonnet and sit down here at once." All the'whlle.she was talking, Mrs. Dean bustled about the cozy room arranging her mistress' luncheon, and now she came and took tho pretty straw bonnet and cashmere shawl from her companion's hand and pushed her gently toward tho table. "Oh, you aro always so thoughtful," said Violet llengarde, with a sweet smile. "Well, I am hungry: wo had a long rehear sal, and It Is now two hours past noon. But I am quite elated my Hermonle will be quite a success, Mrs. Dean, and Mr. Lacy has promised to giyeine the principal role In tho noxt production. If I make a hit my future Is assured." And the young actress clasped her hands and raised her blue eyes rapturously. bhe was yery pretty, with a certain charm that was not dependent npon the pure tints of her face nor small, regular features; it was a charm of expression, and a plained woman with Violet Iletigaiilc's mobile lips and changeful eyes would si ill he very beau-! tiful and alliactlve. She was twenty-four, perhaps; but her slender figure' retained Its girlish propor tions, and her waving chestnut hair colled low in the neck, and slmplo stylo of dress lent her a youthful appearance. She finished her luncheon and looked al tin; clock with an anxious eye. 'Almost time for Nella," she said. "That is why 1 am so happy, dear Mrs. Uean. This meeting after months of ab sence is wortli more to me than a dozen successes upon the stage." "Dear, dear, how she does love her sis ter, to be sure," thought Mrs. Dean- Though I don't know what she'll do with her here, a wild miss just from boarding school. Perhaps she'll take up the stage, too," Hut Violet had her own plans regarding both her sister and herself of which the oilier woman never dreamed. Yes, she was very glad of her public suc cess-very glad; but It did not matter so much now, for within a year she wonld leave the profession and settle down In tier own home. "A sober, staid matron," she thought, laughingly. "But what a model couple Lei Iioy and I will be! and Nclla shall makoj her homo with us. Ah! sheltered by his love, I shall never regret that I sacrificed my chance ot becoming a popular actress a dovoted wife will be the role, then; and If I succeed, what more could I ask?" In this strain her thoughts went on as she donned a pretty costume of fawn colored cloth, and pinned a bunch of vio lets on her breast. Fifteen minutes later, she was whirling over the streets in a coupe that halted bo fore the Central Depot, where Violet sprung out and hastened to the waiting- room. She knew the train had arrived; without doubt Nella was growing impatient; but to her great surprise her sister was not to bo found. In vain she looked at evertgroup aud In overy corner no sparkling face smiled at her, no saucy voice called out a greet ing; and after questioning the officials, she returned to her coupe and was driving home. There were tears of disappointment in her blue eyes; her face looked serious, for she feared some calamity had befallen her idol; hut on tho threshold of her little par lor f he stood transfixed. The door was partly opened, and there, In the centre of the room, sat a radiant figure In heliotrope, with a broad hat uuslied back from the smiling face, and pretty, jeweled hands shaping a bouquet of Perle roses! Before her, in au attitude of earnestness, sat a doubly handsome man, Le Hoy Serle. hy was It that a sharp pang rent the heart of tho actress as she watched? Why did a dark cloud seem to fall upon thr sum of her joy? "Nellal" she said reproachfully. The little figure sprung up, and the next Instant the sisters were In each other's arms. "Now, don't scold," said Kella plain tlvely, while she put on an Irreslstable look of pleading. "I was so tired waiting there in that stuffy room! I thought I could find you, but I got lost. Yes, I did, and Mr. Serle found tun didn't you?" And the cast a flashing glance at the young man. Violet looked at her longingly oh, how bcautltul she had grown! Her features were not unlike her sister's, and, while she lacked Violet's chief charm she was much lovelier. Her eyes were dark as the heart of pausy. What matter that the expressions were only those of a gay, f nndovlhg dispo sition? Her mouth was small and perfect, meant only for smiles and kisses, and her hair a rich golden, likened only to corn-silk when the sun has just touched It. "I ara so glad you found her, Le Boy," said Violet. "But how you frightened me, Nclla." "Ah, I was frightened myself," cried the joupg girl. "Mr. Serlo calmed my ruffled spirit with these lovely roses. Isn't he kind? But how selfish I am I" She drew out two buds and fastened one In Violet's hair; then, stopping before Lo Hoy, took tho lapel of his coat between her dainty thumb and forefinger, raising her eyes demurely. Where did she learn those little tricks of hianner? She was a school girl no longer. but a bewitching little coquette. A premonition of coming evil fell upon Violet for the first time she regretted her lost youth, for how old and sober she seemed beside this brilliant creature -and Lo Boy admired Nclla. I his admiration grew Into something stronger as the days went by. Violet knew It, and she knew, too, that her sister was not wholly blameless. She could not help being gay and bowltchlng, but when she read Lo Boy Scrlc's heart In his oycs.whcn she knew her power was drawing him to her, why did she not quietly withdraw and turn her attention elsewhere? No. such was not Nclla Bcngarde's way. she had first tried her own power, de lighted with tho result, but It grow to bo a serious thing with her afterward. Violet catno home front the theatre one day ere she was expected. As she stepped lightly Into the parlor, she heard sobs Is suing from behind the curtains of the al cove, and thcn'Lc Boy's voice, pained and pleading. "For God's sake, Nclla, don't you un man me! I cannot comfort you. I must do my duty, and that duty Is to he true to my promise." "And you will marry Violet, and 1 I will be alone," sobbed Nalla. "Oh, why must I b so miserable? She would not be your wife if she knew that your loycd me." 'Ilush. Nclla she shall not know. She Is too good " But you don't care how I suffer. Vio let has her art halt her heart Is glyen to that she would turn to that and iorgct, she Is cold. But I Oh, Le Boy, I will kill myself I'll die of despair!" ''My darling, you will break my heart!" I'hen the pale listener knew that the man sho loved had clasped her sister to his heart. With a noiseless step, and face as white as it would bo In her coflin, Violet went to her own room. There were no cries, no tears, but with dry, burning eyes and set Hps, the actress sat thero and thought thought till her brain reeled, and her senses seemed desert ing her. "They love each other and I stand In their way I" was the burden of her thoughts. "And shall 1 make their lives inlscrablo? Yet If I marry him and scud Nclla away, ho will forget her In time. I will win his heart, and she will form new ties. Oh I my love! I cannot give you tin." Then sho recalled Nella's words. "She has her art, but I I will die of despair." Not a thought of blame for her sister, only uity. "Perhaps after all It was not meant that I should turn aside from the path I chose five years ago," reflected Violet sadly. Shall I give hlin up to her, and go my way alone oh, Heaven but this Is'Iiltler!'' How long she sat there sho did not know. At last she rose, brushed her hair and bathed her eyes. Then she went, to the desk and wrote to her manager, Mr. Lacy. "Dear Mtt. Lacy. I have reconsidered your offer and will accept the title role of Oyrubelinc. Make arrangements to suit yourself. Vior.KT Bbnoaiihk." Then she weut down stairs, where she found her lover alas! her lover no longer! alone In the parlor. "I shall have to make my arrangements for a departure," she said, after a while. "I am going to play Cymbellne." Lo Hoy gave her a quick glance. "Jl'hy, Violet, I do not understand. Your engagement ends next month, does It not?" Her heart was like Ice, but she smiled up in his face. "I I cannot give up this chance, Le- Boy," she murmured. "Violet, I believe you care more for your art than for me," be said reproachfully, Oh, bitter mockery! Well.'for the miser able wonan that she was an adept at dissim ulation. She looked thoughtfully away aud then turned her blue syes calinlv uuou his face. 'I find I am more attached to It than I ever Imagined," she said steadily. "1 cannot give it up." He took her hand and looked at her gravely. "Do you realize what that means?" he asked, with pale lips. "My wife must not belong to the public hut to me. And you are willing to do this will yon make yonr choice?" "It is made, Le Hoy," she answered. "I shall remain an actress. I believe It Is my vocation." So tho fiat was given and Le Hoy, happy despite his disappointment, never knew what a sacrifice had been made; he only thought that Nclla had spoken truly when she said that Violet was cold. He never knew that such loye as Violet Benitardo'a was rare, and that he lost a priceless treas ure when he turned from her to Nclla with the brilliant face and selfish heart. Two months later, In a distant city, Vio let stood behind the scenes of the theatre wheie, as Cymbellne, she had scored a won derful success, ami read a telegram from her sister: "Our congratulations I am going abroad with my husband. H'e will see you next auutmn. Nklla." The woman uttered a lonir4igh, the jew tied hand holding tho crushed paper fell heavily to her side, and so she stood like a beautiful statue draped with silken, vest ments aud bung with jewels. A voico roused her, she started, passed her hatid over her forehead, and then tho woman was lost tu the actress. No oue looked upon that brlliaut visiou that uow dawned upon-them beyond the footlights could guess that tbe robes of Cytnberllne were worn by a woman for whom loe was oyer and hope was ded. Surely, Violet Beogarde was a true actress. H Mads a Rsport- A citizen of slow step and melancholy look entered the Woodbrldge Street Station Detroit, recently, and said ha would like to make a report. "On what?" queried the Sergeant. un a matter which happened at my house an hour ago." "Very well." "I had a loaded revolver liiug on a shelf In tho closet," continued the man. "Got that down?" "Yes." "Jy wlfo's mother, who has been liv ing with us for a year past, went into the closet to look after something." "Ah! She did? I seel" "And In pawing around on the shelf she knocked the revolver to the floor." "Just like a woman? It was exploded, of course?" "Yes, sir." "And the bullet entered her leg?" "No, sir." "Hor anklo?" "No, sir." "Went Into her foot then?" "No, sir; It never touched her at all. "It didn't? Well, .that's very queer, ll'bal did you want to report about It?" "Why, that it never touched her. I can't understand It." The Sergeant laid down his pen aud looked at the man a long time. Then ho rose and took him by the arm and walked him out doors and headed him down the street. 'Can't help It," said the man as he bultoccd his coat. "That bullet never touched her, and I can walk her down here to provo It!" What Becomes of Old Barbers. "I noycr see an old barber, and what be comes of thom all? A customer In a Third aventto barber shop suokc thus the other day to tho artist who was lathering him. "Keep beer shops!" replied the barber as ho grasped his bone. "You sco a man gets played out In this business, and you can't see ten gray-halred men behind the chairs in all the barber shops lit New York, There's au ex-barber keeps the p1a:e on the corner across where you ace tbe foaming mug, and lots of them are doing the same thing. A man's hand gets shaky liko in this business before his hair turns gray. Sometimes it's from drink, but oftcucr it's from nervousness that catches on to a man by working In such little shops days aud nights and half a' Sundays. It looks flue to sco us sittlug rottud, but that Isn't al' our work. A bather naturally sets up a beer shop wbeu he's knocked out, for bathers get to ho sociable with their ctts mcrs, aud that's the kind of training for a beer shop keeper. There's one gray halrud barber working dowu town, and that's I lie only one I ever saw In New York, Bay rum on your hair?" Boycotting Bridssmalds. A serious revolution occurred In society. There has been a strike In high life a league against bridesmaids, who ate likely to bu Improved of thu face of the earth. The tribe of young ladies Is to vanish, and tbe pa,;e is to appear In their place. Unhappy bildcltnalds! they have paved the way their own destruction. Their rapacity Is theeatite of this anguish their bouquets and jewelry have be cotno a tax hardly to be suppoilcd by mortal tnati. The page requires no bouquet, no dia mond brooch or bangle, so tho long suffer ing bi'Idcgroutu halls Ills advent with de light, aud the bildcsmald Is practically boycotted. A bouquet and a bangle liiay not sccui very much lo tho young lady who receives them, but multiplied by nine they become a serious article of expenditure, and have ended by curtailing a wedding tour before now. Whilst bridjmaids were corttuuted with a small offering all was well, but the ex travagant gifts which havo obtained of late years havs hastened the depatltirc of the bridesmaids, who are likely to disappear along with other ancient abuses. A Chititnnt in Tsnosans. " ll'hat Is this story of 'Dr. Jokyll and Mr. IlrdeV that everybody Is talking about?" asked a well-known man about towu yesterday. "Well," said the questioned man, "is it one of Kobcrt Louis Stevenson's stories, In which the plot turns on one remarkable fact. Dr. Jckyll Is a reputable and respect able man, and highly esteemer' by all his friends. When, however, he takes a crtau drug.he becomes a totally different man, loses his good Impulses, becomes yiclous and" "Yes, 1 think I can tell what the stuff Is, It's affected mo that way." "This Inclination becomes stronger aud stronger to use the drug, and he indulges more and more " "Just as I do precisely." "Tho effects, however, became more and more lasting, and he finds It more, and more difficult lo become Dr. Jekyll and easier to be Mr. Hyde. Finally " "0. that's not an uncommon story at all.; I could have written It myself. They are Jokylls and Hydcs, plenty of them In Nash ville. Tell Stevenson to trot out some thing novel, something unusual." Don't he a fool!'' she said, with a snap, lo her husband, "Why didn't you tell me lhat when I asked you to marry me?" he replied. The Thanksgiving turkey In Paris was eaten wltbout Grcyy last year. Laws are not made like twigs or nets, to catch everything that iouchcth them; but rather like sea-marks, lo guide from shipwreck the Ignorant passenger. A good man Is the best friend, aud therefwrc Is llrtt to be chosen, longest to be retained, and, Indeed, never to be patted with, unless he ceases to be that for which was chosen. Theyouug aud mlddled-agrd are fre quently Oltod with discontent aud rail against life; but seldom Is this tbe case with these who are full of years and the wisdom of aga. They have been so long endowed with life, and It has taught aud is teaching them so rainy lessons, that they cannot complain of It, still less condemn, A young woman, who married a one- legged man says It doesn't take' much to make her husband hopping mad. One bf the western ranches Is owued and managed by a woman. She is probab ly the cow-belle of the west. ! The Carbon Advocate, in .lMDitrnNURNT Family NrtWNPArin Pub ' llshed every Saturday In LeiiUMon, Oarbon Comity, Pennsylvania, by Harry "V. Morthimer, J r. i- . - -BANK STREET. $1.00 Per Year in Advanoe I Best advertising jnedlnm In the county. Every description of Tlaln And Fanoy JOB PRINTING t very low prices. We do not hesitate to say I hat we are better equpped tlian any other printing establishment In this section Id do first-class Job-work, In all Its branches, at low prices. Tho harvest of useful labor Is less ex hausting In the long run than exciting pleasures, as most of tho devotees In middle life sadly confess. If good people would but make good ness agreeable, and smile Instead of frown log In their vlrlurc, many would tb,ey gain to the good cause, Unbidden guests arc welcomest when they aro gone. The choir organ should always be dis tinguished by Its high moral tone. Milk has so llttlo lo do with the mllcb cow that a distinction Is made In the spell ing. -What an Immense town must be'Partt Unknown, Ontario, Canada. People keep going thero. Woman In Basintis. Ill this tec of citrcmft nrtlvitv anil wonderful rUvolopment, it is a noteworthy fact that many women have made their own way in mercantile life, aud successfully compete with men in many lines of busi- ncss. iv omen, wneilicr lliey labor in the hbilscbold or in the store, aro all liable in Miller from fiiucitiunal dcrangruents and the care of maternity. For all troubles known under Hie category of "female weakness." Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prcseriiitlmi ia a tonic and tried tqweific. It relieves tlie greateit suflcrcrs. and restores tho patient to vigor ous health and strenctli. It is the onlv medicine for women, sold bv dmcirisla. under a iKwittve guarantee, from the manufact ures, that it will give satisfaction in' every case, or money will be refunded. -This guarantee has been printed on the bottle- wrapjicr and faithfully carried out for many yeurs. Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure mnsttnitlnn. biliousness, sick headache, bilious headache, and all derangements of tho stomach, liver and bowels. -Oftimcs tho blackness which we ba-' llcyt we sco In others is only our own shadow. According to the security you offer her. Fortune makes her loans easy or ruin ous. A lie has no legs and cannot stand; but It has strong wings and can fly fai and wide. The desire for more and more rises by a natural gradation to most, and aftf r that to all. It 111 corresponds with a profession ot friendship to refuse assistance to a friend In the time of need. ... ., If you do not censure until you (have heard hot sides, you will have much, let to regret, and your opinion will be worth more. If wo could read the history of our enemies wo should find In each man's lift sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all ostlllty. The Verdict TJaanimont. , V. 1). Sul t. DruuiiUl. BIddus. In'd.. "I can recommend Elcctrio Bitters as the' best remedy, fcvery bottle sold has given relief in cvciy case. One man took six bottles,'.and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years stand lug." Abraham Hare, drucelst.' Belville. Ohio, affirms: "The best belling medicine I mvo oyer handled In niv 20 years'"xperi- encc, Is blcclnc Bitlcn." - Thousands of others have added their testimony,; so that ine vcruict is unanimous that weetrje. Hit lers do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid leys or Blood. Oulr a half dollar a bot tle at Thomas' Drug Store. An old yarn A now joke. A great snare A big head. A"lile" The.othcr fellow. . '. Not in weed Grass widows. . . Plain people The carpeuters. . A shaky business Chucking dice. Il'orklng on shares Tbe barkeeper.1 - Skoal failures The weather clerks, A pet on the lan Pussy at a.mllk cau, Adam was the original dude, oecaust he had things dowu to first principles. The difference between a druggist' and pharuiacicn is about -'00 per cent, -Awoiuau's heart is liko the catacombs, apablu of housing soycral burled J issue. Christopher Columbus was no painttr, but all the same he was the II lit landseor of America. -A Maryland widow set a hear trap and caught a joung man. We expect this will cause a boom In bear traps. -Tho accounts of sickness in the country are truly alarming. Summer relations .will do well lo remain In tbe city until frost. Ga)ety is tho antfdoto to gloom. Laziness hat ruined more talent than. activity has developed. . , - Tha right to pay taxes has never bee denied women. . . Tbe Widow McUulness' pig ;. was banged, drawn aud quartered in a rattle. A corner In honey Behind a screen, at a parly with a pretty girl. Wall streat men love dogs. . At least they arc very fond of pointers on. the market. Ycstotday was an off day for the JVash. Ingtou ball club tbo boys won a game Tbe Queen of Denmark Is passionately fond of music. Sba'a deaf; lhat'ajTby,,. Tariff reform In Scryla la drifting t the rear. An Import tax on bustles has just been Imposed by tbe Government ef that nation. Ayer's Hair Vigor is a universal beautifi or. Harmless, effective, and agreeable, it bai taker, high rank among toilet articles. This preperation causes thin and weak hair to b comeabaudant, strong, and healthy, and .re lo. logray hair its original color. Kaw holsters fresh elevator boys. The bank teller's a paying buslnss. Mechanics say .bat edged tools gtl "tired." The same may be said of a' wagon wheel. He I hear that our mutual friend. Miss Elderly, has matrled a 'corn doctor. She Yes, she has succeeded at last fn getting a man at her feet. How romantic she Is? A whole heaven Is contataed In a drop ef dew; a whole soul within a tear. Ambition breaks the ties of b'lood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude. . The easiest thing in the world to find is fault. Kvcn a blind man can find fault. Oopd qualities, though bidden, becom unveiled aud shine .throughout the worM. They relleya instantly tbe Bains and sore ness caused by cold, damp weather. Jfof Platters, Use one. Ah exchange asks what causes boilers to explode. Boilers explode for the -tarn reason that fools can't keep tbelr mouths shut because they age too weak lo hold tbelr gas. Be ever saying. ' Preserve self-possession, aiid'ib net ii talked out of conviction.
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