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The shInI,,e Robbery Cnre.

Some months ago we gave lull report Of
the arrest of Harry seigfried, in Jersey City,
by Officer Webb, as one of the principals in
the assault and robbery of Gabriel shinkie,
nearly two years ago, and for which Joseph
Otto was tried, but acquitted. In the trial
of Otto, Amos Solt was a witness. Suspicion
having subsequently centered upon Alfred
and Harry Seigfred and Edward Christman,
the two latter were arraigned before the
term of court this week, pleaded guilty, and
will be sentenced ON Monday. Alfred seig-
fried is still at large, Edward Christman
makes the following confession in writing,
which we give for what it Is worth. 1t i'm
plicates Amos solt, the former witness, as the
instigator of the crime which was com
mitted by the three men. This is the doc
ument uerbdtim ct Merdtim:
MAUcH CHUNK, June sh, 1879.
worked for Amos Solt in 1877, about
months. Solt said he would like to have some
money to pay his taxes and buy wagon and
fix up his place, and no you eau get It Of the
old man Shinkey, IL you want, and give me
my share OF 1t. would help to get it but
live tU close to him, am alrelght he might
no me. You can get some Boat Man to help
you.
MIR. Shlnkey went to Weissport one day,
Solt told me, that he would 20 to the house
and Coax the Young Boy down to the Mill
dam, and ] should 20 in the house and Break
the trunk Open and take the money out and
IA IL
some large trees. After / left Solt, lie told
me not TO come to his house in the day time
or they might Suspect him, this was after the
deed, he also told Inc he would lik to see the
Old man robt because he was SO Stinge with
his money. One day Mr.. Solt hat no meet in
the house, About 10 u'Clock In the Evening
he told me to come and Steal some chickens
of Mr.. Shinkey that he was in bed, by this
time his wife also told me that they Stold
Butter and Meet of them before. Solt Went
along when we Stold the chickens after we
hat the chickens he told me Just that Easy
you can get his money.
Solt said MIR. Shinkey has Loaned or 4
Hundred Dollars to Paul Buck, and he would
hud out wether Buck, had paid the money
Back, So that they could make better haul.
Solt told me 1 should Black my face SO they
would not no who it was, he tcld me to look
out that he had a shooter in the house. Solt
said the best would be to get or and get
| Shinkey out and tie him and 20 in and Brake
the trunk open and take the money out, then
20 off about a week. Then come round the
Indian Hill Roal in the night, so that no one
sees you and bring me my share of money
Nest OF the Shinkey money is in Gold and Sill
yer Exchange it for paper money and give me
my share in paper money.
Yours &C., EDWARD CHRIsTMAN.
Witnesses present IS. F. Behler, and r. S
| Calvin
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Our County Courts.

The Courts, June Term, 1879, for Carbon
county, convened on Monday, at 2 o'clock,
before President Judge Dreher and Associ-
ates, Leonard and Meendsen. The cases,
before the Orphans Court were disposed of
as follows:
Estate Of Solomon Solt, alias order of sale
granted, on same terms as former order, re-
turnable to next term of court.
Auditors report Of the account Of Ed. c.
Wilson, administrator Of the estate of Peter
Steel confirmed nis.
Petition of Wesley, minor child Of Josiah
W. Poe, of East Mauch Chunk, deceased, for
the appointment of guardian.
Widows appraisement Of the estate of E.
S. Dreisbach, Of Mauch Chunk, townships
confirmed nisi.
Widows appraisement of the estate Of
Harrison Snyder; confirmed nis.
Widows appralsement of the estate OF
Peter S. Meyersi nisi.
First and final account of Silas and John
Soloman, executors Of the will of Nathan
SolOman; nisi.
First and final account of Adolph Huss-
man, administrator OF the estate Of Charles
Hussman; confirmed nsi.
First and final account of Mary ] Bach
man, executriX of the estate of Adam Bach.
man, of Lehighton confirmed nisi.
First aud final account Of 7 W Steiger-
walt. administrator of the estate of Lewis
Monte, East Penn township; confirmed nisi.
First and fual account of John Bynon,
| guardian of Charles, son OF the late Morgan
| Powell nisi.
First and final account OF NJ Fegley,
guardian OF Mary Ditterline, (nee WGterS)i
confirmed nisi.
First and final account of Chas. Albright
executor of the estate of Mary Angeline
! Kuehnerj confirmed absolutely.
First and final account OF p Kistler, ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Peter Storm
confirmed absolutely.
First and final account Of Levi and Isaac
West, executors of the estate of Jacob West
confirmed absolutely.
First and final account Of John Hines,ad
ministrator of the estate of Eleanor IL Hines;
confirmed absolutely.
First aud final account Hugo Romenusi
administrator OF the estate of Frank MaureT
confirmed absolutely.
i Order of court TO sell the real estate oi
Isaac Meyer, deceased.
Petition of Caroline Zellner for benefits o.
Act of Assembly of April Sd, 1872, ordered
to be recorded in the Recorders office.
Articles of incorporation granted TO "Th'
Forest and Stream sportsmen's Club, of Pan
ther Valley"
First and final accounts of Chas. Meend
sen, assignee of Levi Kern, and Henry Boy
er, assignee of j. b. Seidle, confirmed nj 81.
Joseph Otto and John Otto VS.. Gabrie
Shinke, rule granted upon delendent to pleaC
within 20 days or Judgment.
Auditors report distributing the funds il
; the hands Of John Bynon, assignee of Franl
, Bynon, confirmed absolutely.
In matter of the sale of real estate Of B. +
Kleppinger, Auditors report confirmed nj 81
QUARTER SESSIONS,
Com. VS.. Henry Gross, Ernest Gross, pros
ecutorj charge threatsi sentenced 10 pa.
cost Of prosecution.
Com. ys David Bradford, fornieation an
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TOwamenSIng BrevItics.
Warm days and cool nights.
The Dotato buR IA depFedatinR

w arm uHyb ana coOl nlBntb'
Tho potato bug is depredating.
The late frosts have done considerable
damage to the strawberries. Some say they
will not have over half crop.
Quite a number from this vicinity were
at the Solt's church last Sunday, attending
the Sunday school.
Grass helds are covered with a rich and
promising verdure.
The Daily Bulletin, suggests "that 1t only
requires a moonlight night, pretty glrl, and
u front gate, to get the hang Of It."
The next crop that the farmers will SOW
will be buekwheat.
The TOwamensing township school board
met on Monday Of last week, and elected the
following officers to serve for the present
school year; Frederick Beer, Presidents j.
H. Weiss, Secretary John Stetlsr, Treas
urer.
II am pleased to state that Frank Zelner
has so far recovered so far as to be able to be
around the house.
Rev. E. ButI will ohielate at the Upper
Big Greek meeting house next Sunday, at
1850 p. m.
Last Sunday was beautiful day, al
though warm, and many improved the oppor.
tunity to go out carriage riding.
The most popular paper among women is
"a paper Of pins.
ALFRED Kibler, Of Wild Greek, who has
been confined TO the house for several weeks
is now again able to attend to his work. Mr.
X number one drawer and l have nc
doubt, (if he would practice the art Of define
ation), would make one Of the best In the
county. MERCURY,
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Sunday School Meetings.

The first Sunday school meeting of the
series, held at Parryville, by the Carbon
County Sunday School Society, during the
week, was opened by W. ". Bowman, the
President of the society, the school earnestly
engaged in singing the hymn, "All hail the
power of Jesus name" Rev. Butt lead in
prayer, pleading in an evangelical manner
especially for the conversion of children, and
Gods blessing upon the Sunday school. Az
ter singing, Rev. Smoyer was introduced,
and spoke in German, using for his text a
piece of petrifed wood, as an illustration OF
a sinners heart, who has been hardened in
sin. C. S Weiss then spoke on the subject
"Jesus," the model teacher and the five char
acteristcs justice, earnestness, sincerity,
usefulness and sympathy. Rev. SeyGrit made
German address, making use of an inter
esting and instructive story, teaching the
reward of being christian. W G. Weiss
next spoke on the subject of "Tobacco," its
evil effects and its use by parents, teachers
and the ministry, who very often set the ex-
ample for the Sunday school scholars to use
it.
On Tuesday evening the meeting was
held at New Mahoning. Rev. SmoyeI
opened the meeting by reading portion of
scripture and offering fervent prayer. Not
having Sunday School at New Mahoning,
the addresses were principally made for the
object of stirring up the people to commence
a Sunday school. Rev smoyer made the
first address, and spoke of the importance of
having Sunday school connected with the
church, and of zealously laboring for the
conversion of the children. After singing,
| W. b. Romig was introduced, and spoke of
the advantages TO be gained by having a
Sunday school in which to labor for Christ.
Mr. T. Arner then followed with a spirited
exhortation, in which he eXhorted them to
commence a Sunday school at once. Quite
a number OF persons arose in response to
the question WIN you commence Sun
day school in this place? and the prospects
for Sunday School are very bright. Rev.
Shultz then lead in prayerand after singing
the doxOlogy the meeting was dismissed.
l On Thursday evening the meeting held at
North WesspOrt, was conducted by W. C.
Weiss. Because of the rain there was COM
paratively a small attendance. After prayer
by Rev. Shultz and the singing Of several
hymns, Rev. Seyfrit spoke in German con-
cerning the evils of tobacco and intemper-
ance. W. W. Bowman next spoke on the
subject of Dress, making use ofa large pic
ture of dressing bureau, with the looking
glass-Gods word. Rev. Shultz then spoke
in German, and taught a number of lessons
from law term Rev. Smoyer, followed in
English and compared virtues to flowers,
Judging by the singing, and the fact that
this is a new school, comparatively, and they
have both an organ and library connected
with the school, we judge it to be in a very
flourishing condition, under the manage
ment of Mr.. l, 2. Bagenstose and Mr.. W
Whitehead. W.
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PacISertOn nipples,

Mr. Frank B. Morris, forwarding agent,
Lehigh Valley railroad, designed test-car,
to be used in testing the scales of the com
pany; the plan being approved, John j.
kinsey, master mechanic at South Easton,
superintcnded Its construction. 1t is built
entirely of iron, and is 4 feet wide l3 feet
long and feet high, built in box form. The
inner part of the car is for the putting in of
test weights, one ton of which are used. The
ear is neat piece of workmanship, in keep
ing with all work that passes out under the
direction of this thorough mechanic. 1t
created some excitement on its way to Pack
erton Wednesday morning-it looked not
unlike an engine of war, Under direction
Of Mr.. Morris a thorough test of the scales
at Packerton was made, Mr.. Kinsey being
present. The car will be in charge of Mr.
Morris, and will be used by him each month
or oftener, if necessary, in testing the differ
ent scales.
Rev. William Pckop, pastor of the NJ.
E. church, of this place, will deliver lee
ture, in the church, on Wednesday evening
next, 18th inst. Subject "Great Busy
bodies" The gentleman is fluent speaker,
and we trust there will be good turn out.
TO know whether it is hot, go down to
the shop and ask Messrs. Sweeny & Montz,
anu they Will Ilhe you lntO Ine snop ana
introduce you to the men working on new
cars, and if they don't pronounce it hotter
than hot, than we don't know.
The officers of the Presbyterian Sunday
school, of Lehighton, propose giving an en-
tertainmcnt on the evening of the 25th of
June, in the basement of their church. 1t
is intended for the children only. 1t has
been quito a burden on the few to keep the
school in the necessary books, &c.,-there
being but three or four upon whom the bur-
den falls. 1t is proposed, with the aid Of
kind friends, to give the scholars an enter
tainment at that time, it being the 9th ami
versary of the opening of the school. There
will be singing, short addresses and refresh
ments. ANON.
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The Lutheran mtn,ster,um Of Pm.

The Lutheran MinRsteriuIn of PA.
LEBANON, Pa, June 9.-The one hundred
and thirty second annual meeting Of the
German Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium
of Pennsylvania convened at this place in
Salem Church on Saturday last, but the first
business session was held this morning.
About one hundred and seventyfve mem-
bers are expected TO participate in the pro-
ceeding during the week,
A report Of the doings Of the Synod to-
gether with other matters, was read by the
President, in the conclusion of which he
urged the Synod TO show the same zeal aud
united action in the welfare Of the Synod
as was shown by the fathers in days gone by,
especially in missionary and Sunday school
work.
The Treasurer's report was read and shows
the receipts, from all sources during the year
to be $l6,0S9 SO, the expenses for the same
time being Sl3 3,5O5, SO.
Rev. J. A. Kunkelman resigned as mana
ger of the Orphan Home, Germantown.
Rev. Dr. j. Fry was elected Treasurer and
Rev. Jacob d. Shurdle elected English Sec
re;ary.
Rev. DR.. Krotel, of New York,was receiy-
cd into the ministerium of Pennsylvania.
The missionary and educational annivcr-
sary was held this evening Addresses were
delivered by Revs. DR.. Schmucker and
Kuendig.
Rev. S D. Werskeller, German Secretary
were reelected.
June lO.-The second days proceedings
Of the Minsterium were opened with prayer
by Rev. II. B. Strobach.
The report of the Board of City Missions
was read The trustees of Muhlenberg Col
lege presented their report, and said the in
stitution greatly needed the assistance of the
Synod during the present year. During the
past year the College proper has had sixty
six students. A resolution requesting the
Finance Committee of the Synod to instruct
their treasurer to relinquish one per cent. on
the bonds which it holds against the College
was passed.
Revs. Messrs. Hill, Spaeth, Pitt, Shantzi
Ruth and Schindel were elected as Trustees
of Muhlenberg College for three years.
Rev. Mr.. Apple read the report of the
Committee on the Orphans Home at Ger
mantown, and the report Of the trustees was
read by L. L. Houpt. 1t says the home is
overCrowded. For the new building over
eight thousand dollars had been raised. The
expenses of the institution for maintenance
during the past year were something ovel
$1,000. Different members urged upon the
Synod the necessity of doing all in theil
power for the benefit Of the Home. This
afternoon the Synod visited the Cornwall
estate.
AT this evenings session the church wa'
crowded to its utmost capacity. A genera
discussion on the advisability Of increasing
the power of the Synod was had up to tht
time of adjournment.
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WeatherIy lteDlAs

Now work out your Borough taxes, no
substitutes taken.
How many of the old members of this
place will attend the reunion of the Slst
Regt. Penn. Vols, on the Goth inst Why
not have reunion Of all the Carbon county
soldiers?
John Simmons, of Tarrytown, was buri-
ed here on Sunday last He had reached
his S0th year.
Mr.. Ed. Daugherty, accompanied by his
brother Floyd, visited Philadelphia during
the week, seeking medical treatment for his
eyes.
Andrew Ritter, having become tired of
farming, has again taken up his abode in
town with Chas. Weeks. His family are
visiting relatives in Allentown.
Mrs. Gilbert has again concluded to keep
house for herself, and has taken possession
of her dwelling recently vacated by James
Smith9rs.
-Stolle, the sealer of weights and meas
ures, done this town the past week. OF
course those who have TO bear the burden
of expense regard it as unnecessary, and
wonder which party is responsible.
"A lecture, Subject "The True Lady,
delivered in the NJ. E. church on Tuesday
evening last, was regarded by the ones for
tunate enough to hear it, as a rare intellect
ual treat. Regret that so few of our Ladies
went to hear it.
"A Mr.. Arner, from Stockton, is now liv-
ing in the house lately used for parsonage
Strawberry and ice cream festivals in
the interests Of the Presbyterian, Lutheran
and Reformed churches during the week
So far we have failed to see the strawberries
AT last the long begun Lentz building
on Main road look as though it will be com
pleted soon.
-Tully, the drover, is disposing of a lot
of fine shoats at cts. per pound.
Our Mauch Chunk Democrat itemist il
bound to serve the public ifhe is working on
the highway.
Miss Ella Jones, for several months il
Philadelphia and Norrstown, has again re
turned to her home.
Squire Hunter is about erectnga respect
able sized barn upon his farm near Rock
port. RoCKAwAY.
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AIbrightsville Items.

Mr.. Chas. II. Chistman caught 1856 trout
on Friday of last week.
MIR. Jos. NJ. Leibenguth, of Kresgevllle,
left for Bay City, Mich, last week, deter.
mined to seek his fortune in the west.
The frost done considerable damage here
to crops and other growing vegetation.
The artiul potato-bug is an awful enemy
to measure swords with.
Mr.. Richard Greene believes that some
''inhuman wretch" has poisoned his dog, and
offers S25 reward to find out who did the pois-
ing. l wish knew.
Our friend Paul Danner has been here
dlsposing of some Of his celebrated washing
machines, and did well. He sold one each to
VIM. Getz, Henry Deppey, FrantE Wernet,
and left several others on trial.
Constable II. q. Deppey and Mr.. H. W,
Greene recently killed rattlesnake measur-
ing feet and inches in length. 1t had l.
Tattles.
MIR. James NJ. Klbbler, OF the Hunters
hotel, has shown me very ingenious piece oi
his handiwOrkk with a penknife-a skillfully
wrought picture-frame and puZEle-box
They evince mechanical genius and taste o.
a high order.
--Our genial friend, Mr.. NJ. W. Greene, hal
taken to himself a better-half-Miss SusaT
A. Homberger, OF this place. The nuptial
knot was tied by Rev. A. W. Strauss, o
Pleasant Valley. Success and happiness t
them. Whose turn nextf DUPLEx.
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Imported Quail.

The successful, but rather expensive eS-
pertinent made last winter To house and pro-
tect from the rigors Of winter storms, num-
ber Of quail, by the lovers Of feld-sport in
this vicinity, ELECTED considerable interest in
the matter. Some writers on natural history
have cassed the quail among the migratory
birds, a popularity which has never BEEN
observed in this splendid game-brd, in this
country and especially in the Atlantic States,
Gen. William Lilly and other gentlemen, &C
Mauch Chunk; Dr. G. B. linderman aud
others NJ Bethlehem, A. C. Brolheid pui
i. i. Wills, Of Lehighton and ohers, taking
this question under consideration, learned
that the quail Of the Island Of Messiua were
as truly migratory as are the wild geese OF
this country. Getting in communication
with q gentleman who advertised to furnish
a thousand birds from Messins to American
sportsmen, early last Spring, they ordered
one hundred ofthese migratory quail. They
arrived at the Emery Wheel works, Weiss
port to the care of Mr. Wills, IN Wednesday
morning, The birds are very unlike the
American quail and in fact, more resemble
the aky lark, with several strongly marked
peouliarities Of the American quail. They
are much smaller in appearance than our
quail, hut their bodies are longer, so that in
the matter of weight there is, perhaps, not
so much difference after all. They are a
shade lighter in color than our quail, utter
about the Same notes, aud in fact would not
be mistaken for other birds by the most
careless observer. Their fight is very much
like that Of the duck , and they do not evince
the care for danger, which is an instinct of
American quail. These immigra nts to our
climate have been set at liberty, some at
Bethlehem, and the others ON the farms in
this vicinity. 1t is said they do not mate in
the spring, but continue TO live in conmuni=
ties during the breeding season. Whether the
hopes of the sportsmen who bave imported
them will he realized remains to be seen,
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NeAAbpPEh htchmHs
The water Is so low in the Lehigh as to seri-
ously impede the operation Of the planning
Mill, which at present is driven to its fullest
capacity with dozen or more Of orders for
material, which must be allied Immediately.
AT the special meeting ofthe school board,
held last Saturday evening, the organization
was completed by the election Of II. II. Ever.
cit, president. school and building tax Of
Is mills was ordered. The next term OF tho
public schools will commence the first Monday
in September and continue for seven months.
At the next meeting of the board, to be held
the first Saturday in July, several important
measures will be brought to its attention.
--Behler and Kresge have had two new
signs painted and put up at the Fort Allen
House. They have made other important
changes and improvements, which will great.
ly add to the comfort of the patrons Of that
hostelry. They report business brisk,
Tuesday was the birthday Of Mrs. Dr,
Hern, and the Young America Band memorl-
allied the event on Tuesday evening by
complimentary serenade.
determined to keep the people of this
vicinity cool If possible, during the hoatcd
term, Constable U. II. Mac Daniel is running
retail ice.team. The Ice is of the genuine
campaign stamp, and is warranted to keep the
fattest man cool with the thermometer at 30.
The foundation ofthe new l.. & S. depot, is
nearly completed. The building will be a
frame one, on stone foundation, and will be
an important addition to the square in front
of the can'l bridge in fact, 1t will b. a great
improvement to Weissport in general
- T.
Soloman Yeakel, l.. E. Wills and Hon. Dr.
Zern took sylvan ramble on Monday
through the upper portion of the county, TAX.
ing their fshng-tackle along, ofcourse. They
speak in the most enthusiastic terms of the
wild, picturesque grandeur Of the scenery of
Bear Creek, which after a succession Of cas-
oades and waterfalls empties its waters into
the Lchigh near White daven.
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Rev. J. L. Freeman having returned from
the West, will hold the communion service in
the East Mauch Chunk Lutheran and Re-
formed church tomorrow Sunday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock. Prepara' ory services to-day
Saturday, at 2 o'clock p In. All are cor
daily invited.
LEHIGHTON M. f. CHURCH, Rev. ]. p.
Miller, pastor-Sunday, June Sc a. m.
Glass Meeting; 1880 a. M, Preaching; p.
m, Sunday school; SOP. m, Young Mems
Prayer Meeting; 7,So p. m, Preaching. Lit
tie Peoples Meeting, Saturday at 3 p. m.
All cordially invited.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH, WEIssPoRT. Rev.
J. X. Seylrit, pastor, German preaching at 10 a.
m. Teachers meeting at 1880, p. M; sunday
school at 2 p, m. English preaching at 1880
p. m,
CORNER STONE LAYING.-The stone
Of the Evangelical Chapel, Of North Weiss
port will be laid on Sunday afternoon, June
18th, at o'clock. Rev. B. ]. Smoyer, of Lee
highton, will conduct the services. All are
invited, ]. X. SEYPRIT, Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURoH.-A congregations
al meeting will be held in the LIST Presbyterian
church,of LehightOn, on w ednesday evening,
June IS, 1879, at 1880 clock. A full attend.
anee of members is requested as business Of
/ importance will be transacted.
PHILIP MILLER.