'Original Ohoap Cash Store." Fearfully Gut ! The greatest cut so far tills year has been mado In Pauasoi.s and Sum UnnnEtLEs. This is a t5rc.1t op- , portnnlty for tho people of this section; First Quality, New Goons at about hay value. This great reduction has been brought about by our determination to sell our entire stock this season, SOLID COMFORT. Mk.s's Gknuine Kanqahoo Shoes are growing In favor mora and more every day. Kangaroo Skin is tough and makes the light' est, softest and most comfortable foot wear known. We have these shoes in halt and full sizes In various widths and styles. J. T. NUSBAUM, Opposite ruulla Square, Bank Street, Lehlghton. June T. 188M The Carbon Advocate SATURDAY. JULY 28. 1888. Current Events Epitomized. Paylthe printer. Send us the news. See that you are registered. Chicken thelves, are turning up. Pay your taxes If you want to vote. It is not legal to shoot squirrels until September 1. Don't drink two much Ice water; it is not healthy. People here complain of high rents and a Bcarclty of houses. Chicken cholera is said to prevail ex. tensively among fowls. Why not organize a Hoard of Trade? Other towns have them. A reliable watchmaker; D. S. Bock, opposite the Public Square.' Go to Val. Schwartz's for all kinds of furniture. Prices very low. The moon eclipsed beautifully on Sun day evening. Did you see It. Pull line of Ingrain and Brussels car pets at V. Schwartz, on Bank street, tf Joseph Obcrt has had bis handsome Bank street residence artistically re painted. Henry Swartz will erect a now resi lience on Pico street. Contractor ll'crncr will oversee its erection. Twcnty-flve cents will buy a pair of Iwy's pants, at Sondhelm's One Price Star Clothing Hall, Mauch Chunk. Kemerer & Swartz havo in stock the largest line of bed room and parlor suites to be found in this section. Prices low, The Lansford Record strongly urges council to adopt the electric light for street i Humiliation. If they aro wise they will do It. Summit Hill is to have a new school building 40iCO feet with four rooms. The building will be frame and cost about $2, 060. Hiss Kettle Gulon's Comedy Company, in the Opera House, on Saturday, failed to draw a large audience owing to mismanage ment on Miss Gulon's part. New potatoes are selling at $1.00 per bushel. As the crop Is unusually large it ta expected that the price will drop to 00 cents In the course of a week or two. Remember the ball game Saturday atternoon on tho old fair grounds. Wheath-. erly vs. Lehtghton, both strong teams, so jon can expect a rattling good game. You can not find a better, assortment of silverware in any store in tho Lehigh Valley than the stock now on hand at the jewelry store of E. H. IIolil, Mauch Chunk. David Kbbert, the popular North street liveryman, hires out fancy rigs at lowest possible rates. If you want to take a pleasure or business ride, why, make it a point to see him. A ladles gold watch and chain was lost between this place and McDanlel's Hotel, Pleasant Corner on Saturday evening last. The finder will bo suitably rewarded on leaving It at this offlco. Oyer two thousand people witnessed the ball game between Lehlghton and Hazleton on tho grounds ho re last Friday afternoon. Hazleton won easily by a score of 10 to 2. The home club played a yery poor game. A. A. Hatch, of East JKelssport, is the agent for a yery handsome, well-bound photograph album. One of tho prettiest and most substantial that we have seen in -some time. The price is only $1.05. You want to get one. tf, The attention of the people of Summit II111, Lansford and vicinity is directed to the fact that George F. Huntzlnger, of the popular Switchback Restaurant, Is author ized by us to receive subscriptions and monevs for the Cabbon Advocatk. W. S. Koon's, tho popular and success ful dealer In stoves, ranges, heaters, &c, on upper Bank street, reports business as .booming. Mr. Koon's Is a careful business iman and a judicious advertiser which no uloubt accounts for his marked success, Fon Saws. Between one and two seres of land planted with choice fruit trees, on which is erected a two and one-half story frame bouse containing five rooms, and all necessary outbuildings. Tho property Is located In Franklin township, and is de signed for a pleasant and agreeable home. For terms and particulars apply to or ad dress. A, A. Hatcii, Welssport, Pa. 3t, Mrs. Lydla Klotzs of Lehlch street; tged seventy-nine yearf, Is suffering since Wednesday with a severe stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Elotz has been a resident of this town for more, than a half century. Sho Is the mother of Hon. Robert Klotz, of Jfauch Chunk, and of Mrs. Hoses Rehrlg, the latter with whom she resides. We trust the old lady may soon recover. .-A dangerous counterfeit of the $1 sil ver certificate has been Issued. It is per fect In details, and only a small fraction of an inch longer than the Treasury plate, Close Inspection will undecelyo anyone, as the note Is very deficient in execution. The Vignette of Martha Washington and the shading in the words "United States" on the face of the bill shows course engraving, The paper, too, Is a poor glazed imitation of the Treasury paper, showing no fibres at all, although If soiled or wrinkled the note would probably pass an occasional expert. We are pained to noto the serious ill ness of our old friend and townsman Ell DeFrehn, Sr., of Bank street. Mr. De- Frehn is about seventy-eight years of age be moved to this town from Orwlgsburg, Schuylkill county, sometime during the year of 1604. He is the father of Eli, Joseph, Jacob, and Krvln, DeFrehn, and of Mrs. Win. Shadle and of Hrs. David Hatch. He has always been a firm and consistent member of the Evangelical church. His many friends will no doubt pained to learn of his condition which we trust will soon be greatly Improved. Organize a boanl of trade. Road all the Advertisements. Tho next legal holiday will bo Thanks giving Day. Tho popular Mansion House- Is to bo steam heated. Pay your taxes within sixty days and save the fivo per cent reduction. Wo might remark that our prices on all kinds of job work havo been reduced. An exchange sars that Lehlch county larmers aro jubilant oyer prospective. big crops. Our agricultural friends and all others should bo careful in signing notes and agreements. 'The street crossing on South street along Bank has been raised and consider ably Improved. Robert Walp, of tho Eaglo store, North Bank stroct, Is making a number of im provements on his property. Subscrlbo for this paper, every Issue contains live local news, choice editorials and selected miscellaneous matter. Gold Watches you can sco tho largcSl and prettiest assortment, and can sayo money by buying of E. II. Hohl, jVatich Chunk. 1C0 seersucker coats ond yests havo been reduced to 00 cents. All our goods aro marked down, as wo must sell them. Call at Sondhelm's Merchant Tailoring Hall, Ifauch Chunk, Parents should mako it a point to keep their children off tho strcot, especially young girls who by association with the rough and unmannerly, become boisterous, Keep them off the street. Naturalization. Thcro will be and ad journed Court, Sept. 3rd, 1838, and con tinue until Sept. 8th, Inclusive; those who are entitled lb their final naturalization papers can apply at this Court. C. D. Miner sent us a bunch of oats raised on the Miner farm in Franklin twp., which measured 0 feet, 2 Inches In length. If any of our other farmer friends can do better, wo would like to hear from them. Wonderful transformation In tho stock of watches and jewelry now kept on hand handsomer and newer designs than oyer shown before. Step in at E. II. Hohl's jewelry store, Mauch Chunk, and sco now goods. The Allcntown Democrat, says: Ac cording to their last published statements the ten national banks in Allentown, Bethlehem, Euston, Catasauqua, Slatlngton and Lehlghton had on deposit the sum of $4,051,400. Is the silk mill project to die? If so, why? Wo certainly hayo men In this town in a position financially to father such a commendable and highly necccssary enter prise. Awake from this lethargy and movo in the matter. Tho Hazleton professional base ball club cleaned out the home nine on Friday afternoon last to the tune of 10 to 2, Fully 2000 peoplo witnessed the game with much excitement. Wcathcrly plays hero Saturday afternoon. The Slatlngton borough council have mado a moye towards extending the borough lines. Lehlghton might annex Jamestown, It would give us several hun dred more population and add considerable to the town. What do you think about It? Johnny Nothstein, of Welssport, who was arrested last week on tho charge of theft preferred by Dr. C. T. Horn, of town, had a final examination on Monday before 'Squire Beltz, and was bound over to court in the sum of $600. Ex-sheriff Lentz, of Mauch Chunk, went his bail. Our popular townsman Jonathan Kistler, of Bank street, has leased Beard's well-known hostlery at Tamaqua, and will take possession In tho course" of a few weeks. His many friends extend best wishes for his success. Mr. Kistler was formely tho nenial and jolly landlord at tho Caibon House this borough. Tho Carbon County Fair Is but two months off; farmers and all others in any way Interested should commence prepara tions for a grand exhibit. Our agricultural friends In Mahoning Valley should not fail to make a display of their mammoth cab bages, squashes and pumpkins. Let every body .have something to show that will be of Interest. As will be seen elsewhere Prof. J. F. Stctler, principal for tho past fifteen years of the Slatlngton nubile schools, has been elected to the bead of tho schools here, Mr. Stctler Is a man of much Intellectual force and power and Is well-known through out the state as an educator of no mean capacity. Wo welcome him to our town and hope that his residence among us may be long and pleasant. Prof. J. .Voids Roberts, for two years past the successful principal of our public schools, has accepted a similar position at Bethlehem. During tho time that Mr. Roberts has presided over our schools they havo steadily advanced, until at the close of the last term, they stood as high as any in the valley. Trofesser Roberts is a faith. ful, dellgent and persevering Instructor, and this means that he is in everyway success as an educator. We wish both blm and his almable wife much success and happiness in their new home. tow Prices for Job Work. We tako pleasure is calling attention to ono fact, ylz; Wo are now equipped with the latest styles of type and tho fastest run nlng presses which enable us to turn out at very short notice and In the best style job work of all 'kinds at prices exceedingly low. Please remember this, prices ten to twenty-five per cent, less than elsewhere. List of Letters . Remaining uncalled for In tho Lehlgh ton, Pa., Post-Ofilco, for tho week ending July 21, 168e. istttner, Mrs. Sarah Kenner, T. 1'. i teller, noan icnoatts, MUs u H. C, Koll, August Woolbert, William KiirIf.n. Drelsbach, Mlna Noll. Wllhelm Persons calling for any of the ahoye letters will please say "advertised." James P. Smith, P. M. lformal Square Squibs. The fall terra of the "Normal Institute" will be opened on Monday, July 30. The Normal Square Sunday school will observe Children's Day on the 4th of August. The New .Vahoning Cornet band has been engaged to furnish music on the occasion. All are inylted to attend. Al Oldt, is running D. Notbsteln'a portable steam machinery. E. O. Nothstein, was on a business trip to Hazleton this week. C. H. Seldle, was on a business trip to Philadelphia. A. Newton, of Mauch Chunk, was the guest of J. T. McDanlel, on Sunday. -Told. Ore at Scot) Them prices knock me out. I seen suits at Sondhelm's O, P. S. O. Hall, Mauch Chunk, cheaper than ever before. A good all-wool boy's suit cap be bought at $3, $4 and $5 here, which you cannot buy else where for less than $2 more persult. Sond helm's Is the place to buy your suits and don't you forget It. COUNTY SEAT CORRESPONDENCE, Timely Topics Pithily Written Up by a Ver satile Qullllit. Miss Fannie Butler Is sojourning at Ocean Grove. Shcilff Gallagher has fivo prisoners domiciled In tho county bastllo. Tho East Mauch Chunk bridge has undergone soycral improvements. Bonj. Jones, of Lansford, was In town on Wednesday attending to business. There was a moonlight leap year party at Glen Onoko on Wednesday evening. Jury commissioner Stomler, of Towa- monslng township, circulated hero on Wednesday. Summit mil will cross bats with the Kettle" nine on Friday afternoon. Yon should sec tho game. An adjourned term of tho Carbon county court will bo held for tho week com mencing September 3. On the 29 Ih of pext month the St. Aloyslns temperance society will lun an excursion to Mountain Park. There are In Carbon county ono hun dred and twenty-thrco licensed hotels, bot tling establishments and saloons. Among tho popular young attorney's in this county who are looming into promin ence aro Joseph Fisher and Frank r. Sharkey, both are destined to make their mark. The new Catholic church at Nesquo- honing was formally opened for dlvlno services on last Sunday morning. The building Is one of the most handsome In this section. Engine No. 123 on the L. fc S. Rail road run Into cngtno 200, last Juonday several miles below this place. Both ma chines were more or less damaged by the colhsslon. At a meeting of Jlauch Chunk Lodge No. 70, Independent Order Odd Fellows, held on Thursday evening Past Grand El wen Bauer, of East Mauch Chunk, .was presented with a beautiful silver headed cane by the members, as a mark of the es teem in which he is held. One of tho most enjoyable events of tho season was the moonlight rldo Monday cycnlng over the famous Swithcback rail road, tcndeicd by Hrs. Thomas L. Jtfum- ford to her many friends. Those who had tho pleasuro of participating in the delight ful affair speak In glowing terms of the ex hileratlon derived therefrom. FaCKEETON specials. Miss Bertie Stiles was visiting friends in South Bethlehem during last week. -Charles Langkammcrer is adding a fine porch to his residence, which Is a de cided Improvement. -Tho Mills bill passes tho House the moon Is eclipsed, and yot not a word from Boulanger "Forakcr," of Ohio. What docs It mean? If it is true that Banker Drexel, of Philadelphia, has declared for free wool and lower taxes, what will the red-headed Cooper and Charles Emory do? Tho Lehigh Valley engineers were here on Monday, suryeylng with a view to im portant changes in tho ufcpcr yard. An other track Is needed to facilitate tho move ment of coal curs over the weigh scales. Frying tho fat out of the wealthy manufacturers of this state to grease tho g. o. p. machine to keep it moving up the high tariff grade, is ttio mission of Bayne and Cooper. The fat will be got, but the machlne'may stick for want of power. President Cleveland's woild wide popu larity as a wise and ante executive, troubles tho Press. The well-paid, well-fed R. P. Porter sees In this, great danger for the poor labo'ror aBrlton on the Press staff and one is not surprised as to tho editoral matter. -Tho flopper is about as usual; but the fact Is the flop is generally the result of pique or greed, hence has but little effect. Wo know of some Hoppers In this county, who haye flopped themselves entirely out of any chanco for office, except It be that of alternate. Of course there are excep tions, but the average flopper Is generally labelled N. G. Neither party trusts the flopper. -We understand there are two or three aspirants for legislative honors on the Democratic side. It must be remembered that It will take a good man to beat E. M. Mulbaren; his defeat two years ago was no particular credit to tho voters of Carbon Craig was slaughtered too by the samo tie- inont. We hope to seo a clean cut cam paign good candidates a good canvass and good results. Tho Hon. Knlte Nelsor, a Minnesota Republican says: "Wiser, better, juster to give the peoplo cheaper food, cheaper clothing, cheaper shelter; cheaper, because released from the heavy and unnecessary burden of high tariff. I will put free sugar, free coal, free lumber, free wool free salt and free tin against free whiskey and free tobacco any time." This is the utterance of a member of the g. o. p. not a terrible Democrat. Who can refute his argument and claim to be the friend of labor? If the passage of the Mills bill will kill tho Democratic party, why don't tho Senate pass it, and have the funeral at once? There would then be no necessity of frying tho "fat" out of the manufac turers in order, to elect Harrison. Why not pass the bill which reduces the tariff from 47 to 42 per cent.? Surelyuch a freo trade measure Is dreadful, but If It will kill these tcrriblo disloyal Democrats and leavo only loyal Republicans to run tho government. Why not hasten the services, Don't be a Clam and stay at home and sulk If you hayo to pay big price for your clothing. We have told you several times that great reductions have been made in our line of suits for men and boy's. Tlie price on 300 suits haye been reduced from f 3 to $5 on each suit in order to dispose of them to make room for fall goods. Don't be a clam, but call at Sondhelm's O. P. S. Clothing nail, Mauch Chunk, and buy your suits. The Agonies of Lumbago. East River National Bank, New York, March 10, 1886. It gives me great pleasure to add my test! inony in favor of Allcock's Porous Plasters, Lost October I had a very severe attack of lumbago and suffered untold agony; could not turn in bed or get in any position with out assistance, and with pains almost un bearable; the folks suggested' Allcock's Porous Platers. As soon as possible I had one applied to the small of my back, and to my great surprise I exprienced almost in stant relief; I continued wearing it until en tirely cured, and am happy to say that I have not had the slightest symptoms of L,umuago since, iner are a wonuerim and valuable Plaster for Lumbago, and 1 take mucn pleasure in recommending them. W. S. J'niLLirs Wall Paper, Wall Paper, at 6c, 0c., 7c, 8c, 10c. Gold Papers at 10c, 12c, 15e., 20c, 25c. 30c to DOc E. F, Luckenbacu, t01 Broadway, Mauch Chunk, AMONG THE WAGE- WORKERS. An Interesting Batch of Labor Notes Special for Ye worklngmen. At Toledo, O., women Knights have (darted a co-operative knllting-mlll. Wcathcrly's silk mill employs eighty five hands which number will ho soon in creased. There is a Woman's Socialists' Club In New York city. Tho officers are all singlo young women. A- German mnnuCtrt.nrn Inslnnd of rivr-l. ing the joints of boilers welds them at a Blightly greater cost.- -At Portland, He., n contractor on the water works gets $1 per day for Italians, to whom he pays but 60 cents. Hats still havo wido brims, and feathers ; small and tightly curled, mako the crowni with an aigrette of ribbon or flowers. Three thousand million pounds of sugar aro consumed annually in the United Stales, ono.-tentli of which is grown In Louisiana. Organized labor of New Hayen, Conn., will celebrate Labor day (September 3) by a picnic. Indianapolis unions will parade and have a picnic. -The St. Louis Ago of Steel says that wo could greatly extend our markets In Mexico if we should have cheaper faw material and better railroad facilities. There are fifty co-oporativo stores in Now England under the management "of tho Sovereigns of Industry. The yearly sales amount to $5,500,000. -York, Pa., is said to have tho greatest ragcarpct works in the Unitcd'States. Six hundred woiiien and girls make carpet rags, and there are 100 weavers and spoolers. -The several brick yards in town are working to their full capacity. They have orders on hand to last them until cold weather, sn6w and ice stops work. This is encouraging. The proprietors of the shoo factories In Beverly, Mass., havo been compelled to move their plant in consequence of tho competition of country-made goods, where cheaper wages are paid. The mills of Manchester, N. II., are crowded with orders. Tho owners would like to run overtime and so would the hands; but the Legislature at its last session limited the hours for a day's work. -Tliomos Evans, tho Labor sneaker, has returned to Fall River from Philadelphia. He could not work there because of his trouble with the firms at home. Fall Riv er operatives talk of presenting him with a purse. He is very poor. The Central Railroad of New Jersey is laying a third track between Allentown and Bethlehem, to prevent the two main line tracks from being blockaded witli coal and freight trains- intended for transfer to the North Penn railroad. -The Allen Cement Company, whoso works arc located at Siegfried's Bridge, are building a largo stock house, 150 feet long, to accommodate their incrcased.trade. Other improvements arc also being made. Tho company shipped 11,000 barrels of cement in June. Three hundred employes of a Cleveland (O.) nut and bolt foundry struck last week because the company decnTed to pay once a month instead of every two weeks. Jto cently wages were reduced 10 per cent; and the men say that the old wages must be paid if the once-a-month pay-day is to go into operation. The capacity of freight cars lias been wonderfully increased in the last few years. Formerly 20,000 pdunds were considered a car-load, to 150,009 pounds, and now cars can be seen on the Lehigh Valley Railroad with their capacity marked up to 60,000 pounds. It is stated that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company is building gondola cars almost entirely of iron, with a capacity of 100,000 pounds, or fifty tons. .Mrs. Barry, the woman organizer of the Knights, has this to say of the result of the employment of women in the Pittsburg iron and steel works: "Every woman who went to work in the iron industry throw a man out of employment, relegating him to the army of the unemployed, and mayhap by so doing compelling some other woman to leayo her home and with one or two of her little ones seek employment to support hen Second, we all know that the environ mcnts of an iron works are not conducive to culture or refinement in women, nor are its duties such as to Insure good physical con ditions, yet all thoso privileges that are benefical and ennobling to women she must sacrifice because she lias been found capable and faithful; while the mad race for wealth, which has entered the heart and soul of her fellow-man, preyents him from doing her the justice ot receiving lor tier labor that winch lie would witnout a murmur nay to a man. Yes, the venture has proved a success, hut to wnomr" One Hundred Thousand Farms. Under the enlightened and progressive policy ol Its Executive and Congress, tho Republic of Mexico during the last few years has granted concession to promote the development and settlement of that country so richly endowed by nature In the resources of the soil, the forest, field and mine, and blessed with all the advantages oi a saiuunous cumaio ana geographical location. One of the most Important and valu able of the concessions has been secured by the JUexlcan Land and Development Com pany weose advertisement appears else where, by which, is acoulrcd the ownership of one-third of the public domain In the otaie oi ramouupas amounting to several million acres Including agriculture, mineral, umoer ana grazing lanus. Tamaulipas Is the eastern State of Mex ico and Is borderd by tho Guf of .Mexico ana ine mo uranae luyer, its north-east corner being opposite tbe city of Browns vllle, Texas, thus Immediately adjoining the United States. There are many por tions of the state that aro not surpassed In ferttlltv and benutv anvwhprA In f fin ivnrl.l The climate is salubrious, with an average rain fall, for ten yean of thlrty-threo inches per year, tue sou is ricu, and It abounds In valuable timber and large deposits of Iron, oil. coal and tbe precious metals. Still' In Its primitive condition there Is an opening here for all industries from the smith shop w iuo K'cai, iron, cotton and woolen factories- From tho primitive wagon road to the iron horse and steel rail; from the wild animal of the forest to tho h Icb bred cattle and sheen of the field ; from the primi tive metuous oi agriculture to ine steam plow and mower and reaper; from the common huts for human habitation to the prosperous farm house, and the thriving town and city; from the conditions of tbe sixteenth century to the civilization of to day. The ultimate results of this enterprise with Intelligent management must be marvelous, and tbe stock of the company now offered for sale is simply to secure funds for their full realization. One of the largest blocks of tbe most valuable agriculture land in the world, great tracks oi timber, larges bodies of mineral land. vast oil fields, sites for towns and cities are acquired with an opportunity for build- ing and operating railroads, steamship lines, and other public works. The Switch Back Schedule. Trains leave Switch-Back Depot, -Vauch Chunk, 8 SO, 10 10, 11 37 A. M., 2 20, 8 45, 635 P. M. Sundays 1 60. 215, P. M. Leave Summit Hill, 0 40, 12 20, A. M 2 00.4 05, 0 10, p. M. Sundays 00, 4 00, i . at. Ferional Mention. Al. Graver, of Road Ing, was In town Tuesday. Frank Gerber, of Andenriod, was In town oyer Sunday. Gcorgo Williams returned liomo this week from Wilkesdarrc. Harry Swoony, of Drlfton, took in tho gamo of ball hero on Friday. Fred Miller, Jr., of Ilaaleton, spent several days with his parents, on Bankway. Lowis Werner, of Lehigh street, was on a business jaunt to Allentown, Monday. -Mrs. A, Horn and Miss Emma Ttalnor aro ylslllng relatives at Sea Isle City. Miss Eya Mooro, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Samuel Gllham. on Bank street. Miss Lizzie Chubb, of Harrtsburg, is visiting her brother, S. n. Chubb, on Bank street. Dr. Ed. Miller and wife, of Altoona. aro guests of Philip Jfillcr, on Northamp ton street. A. J. Balliet, of Now Mahoning, was In town on Wednesday ond mado us a vcrv agreeable call. -Miss L. A. Lewis and Mrs. E. II. Ford and son, of Brooklyn, N. Y. are registered at tbe Mansion nouse. L. M, Bcidlcr and wlfo, and Gcorgo IP. Nusbaum and wife, of town, -wero to Now York city last week. -James M. Beck, of Boston, Mass., was the guest of his brother T. J. Beck, on Bank street, several days this week. Mrs. Wm. II. Relchard and daughter Nettle, of inikesbarrc, wero sojourlng with relatives and friends in town this week. Our gcnial frlcnd A. F. Lutz, formerly proprietor of tho United States Hotel, Tamagua, has purchased the famous White Bear Hotel, noar Summit Hill, and will bo pleased to seo any of his. friends from this place. Hon. A. J. Durllng and Master Car Builder John S. Lentz, with their families, of this place, left Saturday morning last In IHlbur's private, passenger car for points' aiong tue ausquenanna, wncre lliey enjoyed a wcck s recreation. Mahlon Nothstein. the celebrated horse- shocr and blacksmith, of New Mahoning, was In town Tuesday and dropped in to see us leaylng a Bland dollar for subscrip tion to tho Advocate. Ho says business with him this season has been good, and tho crops through the valley aro very fine. B. J. Parke, of Norristown. accnt for tho Wheeler System of Reflector and Light has been visiting Lehlghton and Welssport, with a view of introducing these llshts in said boroughs. He is also negotiating with tno i-iansiord council with a view of light ing that borough. Five hundred of theso lamps and reflectors have just been put up in Reading and 40 In Mt. Carmel, and in ?uito a number of other cities and towns, t Is claimed to bo the very best light for tho least monoy. Mr. Parko expects to be here again during tho coming week. Our School Teachers. .tt a recent meeting ot the Board of School Directors the following teachers were appointed to teach a nine months term: Principal rrof. F. J. Stettlcr. Grammar AY. E. llcvan. Intermediate Miss flattie Kouns. Secondary Miss Aggie Hauk. Primaries Hisses Myra Good, Kmma Koons, Ella Graver, Mary Drclbelbics, Laura AVeldaw and Mrs. Howard Dclfenderfcr. The salary of the rrinclDal has been raised from $70 to $80; and the salary of Miss Good has been raised from S30 to 3S: tho salaries of the other teachers have not been changed. The ".siatlngtou News" speaking of tho nowly elected Principal of our schools, says; Prof. Stcttler has bten in our midst many years and besides conducting our schools In an able and sausiaciory manner, ne lias neici several posi tions ot high trust In municipal affairs, which he filled with credit and honor, both to himself and constituents. Tho acceDtance of his resignation by our Hoard will be a source of much regret to our citizens, whom he served faithfully In the capacity ot rrlnclpal of our public schools, lie is an able Instructorand through his unremitting efforts the standard of our schools have been ad vanced to the highest notch. AVe have no hesi tancy In saying that our Board will experience considerable dlfllcultv In securing his equal. It was only recently that tho honorary degree of master of arts was conferred on him by Urslnus College, which- Is a mark of high distinction. He Is a citizen of worth, and Lehlghton is to be congratulated In having secured him as their Principal. In leaving he carries from this place the universal esteem of the community; the kind regara oi every innaDuanr, wno nas Known mm. AVe all wish him unbounded nrosncritv lit the nclghboilng borough ot Lehlghton. List of Travers Jurors For the adjourned June Term of Court to be held at Mauch Chunk, commencing Monday, September 3rd, 1888, at ten o'clock In the fore, noon. Arncr, Thomas, carpenter, Nesquchonlng Boylo, Dennis J., miner, Audenried Blose, Oliver, farmer, Lower Towamensing Butler, It. Q., gentleman, Mauch Chunk Balliet, Abraham, laborer, Packer Blose, William, laborer, Parryville C'ulton, B. K., farmer, Weissport DeFrehn, Joseph, watchman, Lehlghton Eames, John, laborer, Ifeatheily Fllcklnger, Thomas, laborer, Weatherly Frltzlneer, Joseph, farmer, East Penn Gallagher, Pat. J., driver boss, Summit Hill uarrott, John, miner, summit 11111 Harkins, Edward, laborer, Coalport Hawk, Samuel, laborer, Kidder, South nelntzelman, W. S., farmer, East Penn Hunter, AYeslsy, moulder, li'eatherly Kuizer, Ferdinand, butcher, Audenried Klotz, Ammon, farmer, Towamensing Klotz, Ed., laborer, East Mauch Chunk Koch, Frank, railroader, Franklin Lapp, John, farmer, Beaver Meadow McElroy, Pat., laborer, E. Mauch Chunk JLTcGee, John, laborer, E Mauch Chunk Montz, David, gentleman, Lehlghton JcNamara, M., carpenter, Beaver Meadow iicunuoy, Dennis, miner, Audenried Oliver, John, laborer, Hauch Chunk l'erncll, George, fireman, Hauto Peters, James, farmer, East Penn Reddatz, Charles, machinist, Parryville Stuckiey, Jacob, shoemaker, H. Chunk, Stirling, John, car inspector, M Chunk, Schicnbcrger, Chas., farmer, Towamensing Shaffer, Jas., A., shoemaker, Kidder, N Serfass, Peter, laborer, Penn Forest Smith, J. W., photographer, E MChunk Senslnger, Edwin, farmer, Franklin Walton, Charles, clerk, Lansford Zeigenfuss, M., farmer, L. Towamensing Administrator's Sal OK VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ! The undersigned. Administrator of the Estate ot WILLIAM Ml LLKlt, late of Mahoning Town ship, Carbon County, ra.,,dee'd, will sell at Pub lic un 1119 premises uroresaia, on Saturday, August 18th 1888, at ONE o'clock I. M.. the following Personal Property, vlzs 2 Horses, l Cow, about -TO shocks of Itye, lot of Oats in the straw, 1 two-horse AVagon, 1 Truck AVngoii, Lot ot Manure, Lot of Hay. Ijoe Chains, and a variety of other farm ing Implements and Household Furniture too numerous to mention. Terms will be mado Known at tune and place of sale by JOSIAH MUSSULMAN, July28-3w Administrator. Notice to Builders. The undersigned will receive sealed proposals up to 2:00 o'clock I. AUGUST nth, 18K)t. for the EKECTION OK TWO (2) NEW SCHOOL HOUSES InllEAVEIt ItUN, according to plans and specifications now at the house or Daniel Krcssley. The rlput Is reserved to reject any or all of the proiKisals received. By order of the School Hoard of Mahoning Twp., DANIEL KllESSLEY, Secretary, There will also bo offered at Public Sale, at Pleasant Comer, la..the same day, at o:oo o' clock K. M., by tho School Hoard, the Old Iluild- ink uuu ocuoui un oicu percnes, now vacated ut llearer Ituu.to the highest bidder. By order of the School Hoard, DANIEL KllESSLEY, Secretary, New Mahoning, Carbon Co., l'a July 20, 188-w3 Estate Notice. Estate pf ANNIE ELIZABETH UECIQUS, late in me uurouguoi icnigiuon,(.arioii county, l'enua., deceased. All persons knowing themselves to belndebted to said Estate are reauested ta m&kft immpillAtA payment, and those having legal Claims against the same, wUl present them without delay in JOHN QEOflUH, I .,,, LEWIS UEGGUS, K"Ciitors. Lehlghton, July Wh. 88 6 J THE STROLLER AT WEISSPORT. Local Gossip Picked Vs and Assorted by tho Stroller and his "Ohura." WATERMELONS, W A T E It M E L ONSt OSCAK J. SAEGEU will recctvo a CAn load of wATEniiELONB every week at tho Tl'elssport depot, which ho will dls- poto of at lowest cash prices; also Sweet potatoes, Cantaloupes, Bananas and Cab- bag, wholesale or retail. Don't forget It, and brine your wagons with you. Picnics supplied at lowest ratos. Ju. 28-6. STitoLLBit Tho disturbance raised on Saturday night by a number of our young ladles gentlemen Is very discreditable to them. inicrowasourchlo'fofpollcoV Is ho enforcing tho laws by allowing such a nuisance? If Matters continue tho council will bo compelled to take some action on tho matter. Citizen. Bonjamln F. reter, of Franklin, has been Installed into Nathan Snyder's gener al store as head book-keeper, vleo M lit Snyder, resigned. Mr. Peter was formerly a successful school tcarhci In tho township and tho position ho will no doubt fill very creditably. -Our popular burgess, Androw Graver, is not a sheriffalty candidate, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Mr. Graver recognizes tho justness of Mr. Lovan's claim on the party for tho nomination, consequently this determination. Tho Franklin township supervisor had a gang of men at work this week laying pipes from tho Franklin Hotel to tho canal bank to- carry off top water and other re fused matter. This Is another big Im provement In tho right direction. James M. Smith, of South Bethlehem, has been elected principal of our public schools. Tho gentleman comes to. our town highly recommended by leading and popular educators. Wo extend to him a hearty welcome. Messrs. Bowman, Dolan and Ash, viewers on tho proposed new bridge, were at tho Fort Allen House on Thursday. A number of our prominent business men wero present. Tho corner stono of the Ehcnczcr Evangelical church, of town, was laid In 1850. Bey. Scibert was the first preacher, in that faith, who exhorted to tho people hero. Miss Annlo Opllngcr, an accomplished young lady of Danlclsvllle, Pa., returned to her homo on Monday after a two weeks visit to friends here. The Welssport House, Everltt & Son, proprietors, Is ono of tho most popular itnd convenient hotols in this section of tho valley. irarrcn D. Conner and family, of Allentown, spent Sunday In. town with Mrs. Susan Conner. B'arrcn looks well. John F., and Ed Zcrn left on last Sun day for a one week trip on tho bicycle. Thoy will go as far as Newberry, N. J. This paper contains moro iivo local news than, any of its contemporaries, Get It. Ono dollar a year. A lady and gentleman, of Philadelphia, relatives of Rev. Brown, aro sojourning at his residence. Milt Snyder Is with Zorn & Snyder, Lehlghton. Drop In and sco him when In that town. Our supervlsyr has been al work on tho streets this week with a gang of boys and men. Tax collector Voat wants sou to stcn up, look agreeable and liquidate that little account. Miss Lilly M. Koons spent several days at Lebanon and Mt. Gretna this week. Welssport has ono or two old residents who have passed four scoro.ycars. Croquet is a ereat gamo with a number of our young folks Robt. Grayer Is rusticating at Mountain Top. New Advertisements, The agonies of those who suffer from sevcro salt rheum aro indescribable. Tho cleansing, healing, purifying Influences of Hood's Sarsa parllla aro unequalled by any other medicine. "I tako pleasure In recommending Hood's Sarsaparilla, for It has dono wonders forme. I had salt rheum very severely, affecting me over nearly my cntlro body. Only thoso who have suffered from this disease in its worst form can Imaglno tho extent of my affliction. I tried many medicines, but failed to receive benefit until I took Hood's Sarsaparilla. Then the disease began to subside, tho Agonizing Itch and Pain disappeared, and now I am entirely freo from the disease. My blood seems to be thor oughly purified, and my general health Is greatly benefited." Lyman Almsn, Sexton N. E. Church, North Chicago, 111. " My son had salt rheum on his hands and the calves of his legs, so bad that they would crack open and bleed. He took Hood's Sar saparilla and is entirely cured." J, a Stan ton, Mt.Vemon, Ohio. From 108 to 135 "I was seriously troubled with salt rheum for threo years, and receiving no benefit from medical treatment I decided to try nood's Sarsaparilla. I am now entirely cured ot salt rheum; my weight has increased from 103 lbs. to 135." Mrs. Alice Smith, Stamford, Conn. IX you suffer from salt rbeum, or any blood disease, try nood's Sarsaparilla. It has cured many others, and will euro you. Hood's Sarsaparilla Soldby&lldruRgliti. latxforf9. Prepandooly by O. I. II00D & CO., Apothecaries, LowtU, MtM, IOO Doses One Dollar E. JF. XjTjckb nbach, 1'LAIN AND DKCOltATIA'K FA PES HANG ING, IIGUHE A'NI) SKIN PAINTING AND CHAINING. Competent workmen sent to any part of the county. iiiiADquAimmg ron T Wall Pauers, Borders yecoralMs. I.irgo assortment, and the latest styles. Boots, Stationery, Fancy Ms. WINDOW SHADBS. Ali grades. tihudo making and putting up proinptly attended to. Paints, Oil, Varnish, Putty, Brushes & general Painters' Supplies. No. 61 Broaiway Manoli ClnM, Pa. Below the Broadway nouse. Me of Application for Charter. Notlco Is hereby given tlat an application will be made to the Governor of the Slate of Pennsylvania on MONDAY, AUGUST ctli. A. D. im, by Frederick Ixuckel, Wm. 1!. Ash.Tho. Kemerer. David Kbbert and J. I Gubcl, under the Act ol Assembly entitled "am act to rno- A'lOB KOIVTHK INCOUI'OKATION ANI llKOULA- Tioif ok CKitTAiu coni'OitATioNi" approved the 8th day of April, A- D , 1871, and the sup plements thereto, for the Charter of uu Intended corporation to bo called "The Lehlghton Water Compsny. the character ad object ot which Is to supply water to the public In the boroughi of Le hlghton and AVelssport, In tho County of Carbon, Stato of Pennsylvania, imd to such persons, part nerships, und associations residing therein and adjacent thereto as may desire the same, and for these purposes to have iossess,aud enjoy all the rights, beuefits and privileges of said Act oi As sembly and the supplements thereto, llOltACE llliYDT, Solicitor. July ljJfS8-W3 PLAIN AND FANCY Bill Heads, ITote Heads, LettefHeads, Statements, Envelopes, Programmes, Price Lists, NeAV presses, new type and excellent facilities enable us to do all kinds of Job Work, in the best style, ant exd taraordliwry low prices. Mail orders receivo immediate attention. MB! ADVOCATE" JOB ROOMS, Bank Street, Lehlghton Business Directory-. TTAL. SC1IAVAKTZ. Hank St.. tho oldest fumf. V ture house In town, livery description of mnuiuru always ua imuu. i rices very low. WA. PETEItH, Saloon and IteStaurant, Bank . Street. Fresh lager always on tap. Oys n season. Drop in and see us. novl2-ly ESItANG'S 8HAVINO SALOON, opposite the Advocate Office, Is headquarters for snuviUE aim nair cutting, unrars ec tooacco soiu. GO TO Fits. KODEnF.lt, under tho Exchange Hotel, Hank street, for n smooth shave or a lasnionauio haircut. t3r- Closed on Sunday's. Koeder's Hair tonic, cures Dandruff. AKKLIAOMS JEAVELElt: D. S. HOOK, JUU28-83 On. I'UBLIO HyUAUE. THE CAltllON ADVOCATE OFFICE, Bank street, plain and fancy job printing a sped ly. Advocate ono dollar per year in advance JAV. llAUDENBUSIl. Bank street, wholesale . dealer In choice brands of whiskies, gin, brandies, wines, &c. t3f J'atronago solicited. Our Churches. METHODIST EPISCOPAL, South Bank street, Sunday services at lo a. m., and 7.30 p. m., Sunday School 2 p. m. AVm. Major, Pastor. T1HNITV LUTHERAN, Iron street, Sunday services, 10 a. in., (German), 7.30 p. in., (Eng lish), Sunday school 2 p.m. J. It. Kumcit, Pastor. TJ EFOltJIED, Lehigh street, Sunday services JCu at 10 a. in., (Herman), 7.30 p. m (English), Sunday school 2 p. in. EVANGELICAL, Soutli street, Sunday service.'! at 10 a. m.. (Herman). 7.30 n. m.. iRnirlMn. Sunday school 2 p. in. A. S. Ki.ink, Pastor CATHOLIC, comer Northampton and Coal streets, services cverv Suntlnv 'inornini? and evening. ItKV. Hammacke Pastor. DIVIDEND NOTICE. At a Itoculnr Meeting of the Directors of Ilia F1KST NATIONAL BANK, of lehlghton, Pa a Send Annual DMdend otTIIKUH I'Elt CENT on tho Canllal Stock was declared- navahln nn and after July 11, 1888. . v. mmjuAPi, uasnicr,. July 14, 1888-W3 THE MEXICAN LAND and DEVELOPMENT Co. OA PITAL STOCK $1,000,000. Shares $5.00 Eaoh. Full Paid and Non-Assessable. Forty Viioiisaml Shares with a bonus ofFEVE ACRES oflnnd to each share are offered to immediate subscribers at par of Five Dollars per share, for the benefit of the Treasury. This Company have acquired an exclusive grant ot several million acres of land from tht Covcrumcnt of Mexico In the state of Tamaulipas, bordered by tho state of Texas and the Uulf of Mexico. It comprises rich agricultural, grazing and mineral lands, .Immense forests o? valuable timber, and oppoi lunltfes for vast public enterprises In tho de elopment and settlement pf a terri tory almost as large as tho state of IVnns) lvahln, with a good iwpnlatlon, a healthy moderate ell mate and amnio rainfall. The land offered with the stock, and for which negotiable certificate Ay I It be Issued, will prove a choice investment ot enterprise. Ilasedonthe lowest prlco of Government laud In the United States tbe shares Mill havo a value many times greater than tho price at which these forty thousand are offered to carry out the Objects of the Company. Subscription will be acrppted as follows i a per cent, cash, bal ance In equal payments at Thirty, Sixty and Ninety Days. Itemit by Draft, Check, Express or Reg istered Letter, direct or through any hanker or hanker. Prospectus and full Information pu application, P. K. MOREL AND, Finanoial "'Agent, No. 57 Broadway, New York. JLtidOtiAi hj NEW AND STYISH MATERIAL FOR SUM MER WEAR. 30 INCH TWILLKD CREAM CLOTH. A 1-eaullful creamy material, faslitowVI now for Ladies anil Children. RICH all. woo I Crepe. FinUlied Albatross in tliflercnt qualities, All-wool Cree Twilled Cashmeres. Hanilhonie Cream Wool Hcnrietlnx. Summer weight Crett Tricot. Special d lives In deep Swiss. FLOUNCINGS. Beautiful flower patterns witli, tvork heavy and odd. Eyelet and flow er designs on beautiful cloth. Allover work in wide and handsome rich designs. CIIANTILLY KLOUNCINOS Just received another lot, and wo offer them at JeddeJ bargains. Tho patterns aro ricn, have lega'nt points nnd aro well covered. Ladlts Interested in this line should examine these goods before purchasing. They are marked low, and wo are positive they will go quick. STYLISH SATEENS. Our sales of French Sateens have been marvelous. ft c only account for our great success from the fact that the goods were the very best t bo had, styles the choicest, and prices lower than yon could buy tho same good in Eastern cities, A few choice patterns left. MARSEILLES QUILTS. We cannot help motioning guilts. For we know mauyttorei' in largo cities do not show you .the assortment, nor do thoy give you the close price we do. Our sales in this department have been something ciegant; and if good hon , est goods and low prices will increase our now large sales, wo will do our best toinrot this end. Wo are showing eight different qualities of Marseilles Quilte, alu a Gne line of Crochet Goods. WHITE GOODS. We have everything desirable. A FEW PARASOLS to close, while our stock of Silk and Gloria Umbrellas l complete, DRESS GINGHAMS. Just opened. Over fifty 6tylcs to select from. Opposite American Hotel,! Blanks of all Kinds Wedding Stationery, Business Cards, Shipping Tags, Sale Bills, Ball Tickets, Circulars, &c. Lehighton, Pa. Teachers' Examinations For 188 will be held as follows; East AVelssport for Franklin township aa Mon day, Aug. C. Hudsuudalo for Tacker township on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Ttockport for Lehigh and Lausanne townships on AVednesday, Aug. 8. East Haven for Kidder township ou Thursday, Aug. 9. Pleasant Corner for Mahoning township oa Saturday, Aug. 11. East Penn for East Penn township on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Millport for Lower Towamensing township on Thursday, Aug. 10. Stemlersvllle, for upper Towamensing townsblp nil KntnrMnv. Ann. IB . Stony Creek School House for Penn Fort lownsiup, oanmtav, Aug. 23. Lehlghton (Special Examination), Septs. Saturday Cootllnl Uso fall tad coraDleU tlu J both '"Ki HARRISON & MORTON. tb emit Itlndftrri heirtrt. HUM .ttfc ...... - .i . tr&lU. AraonarthitutlioTflwMl be found the imtiel Sccfe Htaty Cbot Lodn, tad numtxi ol other, of t liki pc& tktltil.Xit.Cim. Doa'tbt Induced torctMTMktr. Dffi. U.c.otlnJernco H,w ill fleh cbu(a. SiTm tnu In ic, lumps for outfit and ba Iho flrit la tho 0l. o full n.jilcuIirtind Specl,! Term, ent frM lo ill. VW'NTER & CO., rub,i Springfield, Mate. Itself while eacli share participates In the vbol BO! M llitHl.
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