The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-04-19
From the County Sent.

From the County Seat.
1tAiLHoAD ACCIDENT. - What came very
near being a fatal railroad accident, oc-
Cured in front Of the Mansion House, on Sat-
urday afternoon, about 2;9O O'Clock. The vic.
Tins Of tho accident were Lawrence Galleger
twell known as Landy), and Ausgus Enrich
(known as "Old Honas.') These two elderly
men we're engaged in removing some rubbish
in whoelbarrows from O building being re-
paired on Susquehanna street, and throwing
II over the railroad wall at he bridge crossing.
While thus engaged tho engine Of coal
train on the Central Railroad struck Gale
ger, hurting him against his companion who
with his whcelbarrow was thrown into the
river Enrich sustained very little personal
injury, but Galleger was less fortunate. His
scalp was almost entirely torn from his head,
and his body otherwise bruised. At first II
was believed that the skull was broken, and
that he would live but n short time. DR.. Er.
win, however, found that the skull was not
broken, and he skillfully readjusted the scalp
and stitched 1t, and at this writing Landyis
considered quite out of danger. He is proha-
bly, sixty years old, has several grown chill
dren, and livesS sort OF bachelor life in this
borough. There are few private citiEcns in
Mauch Chunk better known than Landy,
principally through tho practical jokes en-
ioyed at his expense, some of which have
found their way into public print. And yet
the Jokers are not satisfied. tits said, with how
much truth we do not vouch, that gentle
men called to see the old man, and said to
him: "Well, Landy you came near being
scall ed" "Och, and how much better would
ye be cxpectln' of an ingin ," and after
pause, added, land sure, the bloody thing had
no cow-E etcher on It at all, at ALL" 1t is be-
leved he has 1t in his head to sue the rail-
road company for damage, because the engine
had no cow-catcher in front off 1t.
DULL CouRT WEEK.-This has been one
of the most unln, n,eresting Court weeks expe-
rlenced here, so everybody says, for several
years. There were several cases tried before
the quarter sessions, but they were mostly
cases in which was contered little OF exciting
public interest. They were mostly such cases
as are expected to be seen OH court dockets-
the Outcroppings of the dark side of humanity
but which do not touch the cornerstone and
make the whole fabric of society tremble.
The lawyers that is, such lawyers as were
thing their own way, except where the
said way initiated against the Judgment of
the Court and as there were no "outside in
luenccs," to intrude themselves into cases,
it is fair to presume that those tried got full
justice done them. The case Of Reuben Ser.
fLss as an accompice in the L. " r. II.
robberlcs, occupied Tuesday and Wednesday
forenoon, Gen. Albright conducting the de-
fense, and Hon. Allan Craig and District
Attorney Sewers the prosecution. There
were 50 few cases before the Grand Jury its
laUors were completed on Wednesday, and
the following day the Petit Jury were ex.
| eused.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. -
The matter of the appointment of a Sealer of
Weights and Measures is receiving some pub
lie ventilation here just now. 1t is believed
that the Commissioners in recommending the
appointment Of such an officer allowed them
selves to be Influenced by an ca pdrte clamor.
Ufcoursc the Commissioners are anxious to do
that which seems best for the common veal
and under an impression at this klnd the re-
commendation was made. But when the
matter comes to be viewed in all its lights and
shades, it begins to be apparent to many that
there is really little necessity for such an Of
| ficlal-that he stands in the same relation
TO the public necessity that a nickel. plated
boot-ja would to a fashionable lady's ward
robe. Such an officer is we'll enough In large
towns and cities, where almost everything Is
bought and sold by weight and measure, and
where the purchase OF household supplies is
largely entrusted to servants, and clerAs are
schOoled as q part Of their occupation, TO
cheat by artful tricks but in this county,
where many things are sold by the dozen,
lump or bunch where the marketing is done
Largely by economic housewives whose ideas
of the size of the pile peck or pound ought
to make, when they buy it, is much cxaggcr-
ated and who.e tongues arc Il two-edged
sword in defense of their view-lt looks very
muUh as though Sealer OF Weights and
Measures would be more ornamental than
useful AS there is a $500 salary, TO be paid
from the puUlic money, involved in this ap-
pontinent, it is II little odd to 1ind that penny
wise sage, Economy" as silent as a mute on
this important public measure.
IN GENERAL,-H0n. Robt. Klotz has been
at home from Washington during the week.
lie is in excellent health and Spirits and was
called on and con gratulated by hundreds of
his friends from different parts of the district.
lie attended the wedding of his son at Beth.
lehem on Thursday afternoon, and from
: thence took the train for Washington to re.
sumo his congressional duties.
-Clarke's 9TH Avenue Dramatic Company,
Of New York, rendered Uncle Toms Cabin at
Oak Hall, last evening.
1t is understood after the entertainment
of the Haymakers has been given, Professor
Nananda will under AXE with about the same
talent, the opera, II. NJ. 5. Pinatore. This
borough has some fine musical talent, and II
is believed that PinafUre can be made a sue
cess, II undertaken In earnest.
-Mauch Chunk was almost depopulatcd o.
its elite an Thursday to attend the nuptlals of
| Mr.. l.. L. Klotz and Miss Emma Laubach at
Christ's Church, Bethlehem. 1t is said that
= the bridal presents were OF the most elegant
, and pretuse character; among them SIT Of
solitaire diamond eardrOp from the bride
groom; pair Of Jeweled bracelets from Hon
Robert KlotE, and a beautiful set Of China
I ware lrom Gen, VIM. Lilly. After the cere
G mony, the happy couple Immediately started
r on wedding tour southwark.
Last Sunday the choir at the Presbyte
ran church was very agreeably augmented
by the addition Of a cornet in the hands O
: Prof Dit crline. 1t is said the arrangement
is to be continued.
Q by an act Of the Legislature, those L
:. whom the Court granted tavern, restauran
and liquor licenses on Tuesday, must appeal
at the PrOthonotary's office within Is day
from that date and take out the licenses
State eAttorney-Gencral Henry NJ. Palms
e was at Court here Tuesday in relation to tn
e Conyngham forgery case.
'e See Court reports on second page.
Y, Officers Elected.