The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-05-01
Our Mauch Chunk Letter

Our Mauch Chunk Letter
Mr.. EDITOR: "Better late than nev-
err" so please don't growl because /
am somewhat late in coming TO time.
News Ia scarce, which three monosyl-
ables will hope, be accepted as satis-
factory apology.
The excitement Of last week has been
followed by season Of unusual quiet.
The capital prize in the Marion Gift
enterprise has gone to Philadelphia, the
horse and buggy have been driven to
Easton, DR.. Brighton is sporting the
| gold hunting-case patent lever watch,
DR.. Leonard the one of silver, Mrs. Nc
Nuity is supposed to feel happy In the
possession of $200-in greenbacks. and
the 81 other lucky ones may be set
down as in an easy state of mind. Re-
specting the 595s disappointed expec~
tants it will be best to say nothing and
draw ON imagination. Poor fellowsl
We pity them, for we know how 1t is
ourselves. After repeated trials the
''Steamer" may be regarded as a CON-
plete success. Indeed when we saw it
carrying full stream over the steeple
of st. Mark $40 feet-we considered
it about time for skeptics to dry up.
On Monday evening last, some wags,
determined TO test the mettle of the
boys "what runs with the mashine,"
sounded an alarm. And such helter-
skelter scene as followedl In moment
one could see them running in every
direction, eager to battle the devouring
element. In seven minutes from the
sounding of the alarm, the department
were out and in motion. The Rescue
irst, Phoenix next, and Marion last.
Having dragged their paraphernalia up
Broadway, as far as the NJ. e. Church,
they began to suspect hoax, and, af-
ter short consultation, concluded to
retire to their quarters, which they did,
greatly disappointed at having been
cheated out of frstclass entertain
ment. However, = this little incident
furnished the boys a chance to Demon
strate their self-sacrifcing spirit and
readiness TO serve the community.
Speaking of fire matters we may as well
mention that the name OF the donor Of
that silver bugle has at last leaked out.
1t is said to DO present of Robert
Klotz to John Conway. Not at all un-
likely, since Mr.. Klotz's reputation for
liberallty is well established, and his
liberal heart might have prompted him
to play q trick Of the kind.
Echoes" of the Pea Nut City Her
aid is In a bad way. Unless his case
shall mend soon, we would advise you
to reserve space for first-class obitu-
ary.
Since Mr.. Rowland has come out
conspicuously as candidate for the
School Superlntendancy, the subject Is
being discussed to a limited extent.
Hofford. however, seems to have the
inside track.
Now since spring has seemingly be-
gun in earnest, we notice Mr.. Fegley
basily engaged in clearing the streets
of the accumulated filth Of the winter
season. In week or so, the Borough
may be expected 10 look "neat as q
PIN"
Court, which has been In session
since 10th inst, adjourned yesterday,
! the cases of Kleppinger VS.. Packer
To wnship, and Feller VS.. the G. RR.
Co Of N. j. have occupied the greater
part Of the session, both terminating In
q verdict In favor Vt plaintiff. In the
former, motion has been made for a
new trial, aud in the latter, 1t is stated,
an appeal will be resorted to. Court
will meet by adjournment on the End
OF June next.
Mauch Chunk has had another SEN
J sation, consequently-Mauch Chunk is
hqppy, the cause Of which happiness