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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-09-20
The Coal Trade,

There were very many erroneous reports
in circulation and in print on Saturday
about the negotiations pending between the
anthracite companies, some of them going
so far as to say that formal meeting of
nearly all interests #ere held in this city on
Friday, to be followed by another in New
York Monday, etc. We understand the facts
of the case to be as follows Early in the
week, Judge Lathrop was able verbally, to
report that there were practically no diff
culties in the way Of an amicable agreement
between the Delaware Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company, the Delaware
and Hudson Canal Company, the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railroad Company, the
Pennsylvania Coal Company, the Lehgh
Coal and Navigation Cofhpahy; and the
Central Railroad Con.pahy Of New Jersey.
by which the price of coal would be ad-
vanGedj and overproGucton, whenever dan
gerousj prevented by system of pro rata
curtalment by each interest sufficient to
keep the supply down to the actual market
demand. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co.,
not having assented, however, to the plan
of curtailmeht proposed and satisfactory to
the Others, Judge Lathrop came to Philadel-
pha on Thursday evening, and on Friday
morning had conference with Mr.. II. Z.
Packer, president Of the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company,which resulted in the understand
hat 10 Nba
questions and, after consultation with others
meet Judge Lathrop in New York Monday.
So The matter rests for the present, and, as
all the parties in interest are now practical.
ly in communication with each other, we
cannot but feel that it will be wise for news
papers to permit the parties themselves to
settle the question if they can. From all
that we can see and learn there is mutual
desire to arrive at some conclusion by which
the trade will be brought within wholesome
working. 1t is conceded pretty generally
that there is more coal in the market than
can be promptly sold at paying prices. The
remedy for this cou6eled fact is to lessen the
production. To do this is direct aud edsy,
and may be accomplished in single day.
The percentage feature of the bending posi-
ton it is lot now believed will stand in the
way of an effective arrangement. That
point has been sufficiently argued and ex-
planned To show that for the few months that
it would operate on any individual interest
it would be Of fscdrtely npprecable influence
while the direct Advantage would be great
all -LedgerMonday.
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AIbrigIltsviIIe Items

Pic mics are all the rage.
-Watermelons have put in an apPcar-
ance here.
Robert Miller went home on a visit on
Saturday last.
VIM. II. George, formerly of this place
now of White Marsh, Montgomery county,
returned home on Saturday last on visit.
He intends to return in two weeks.
Constable H. G. Deptey, of this place,
was in White Haven on official duties on
Tuesday last.
Nelson R. Deppey, ofthis place, intends
to 60 to Stoddartsville, Monroe county, to
get a winter Job.
The Kresgeville Union Sunday school
held their annual pic mic on Saturday last.
1t was one of the largest pic mics that took
place in Monroe county for many yeers.
-Revs. A. NJ. Strauss, ]. A. IIeber, and
DR.. Clay Mccormick, of Kresgeville, ad-
dressed the Sunday school in a very inter-
esting manner last Sunday.
Your correspondent had the pleasure to
attend the Beltzville, Stemlersvile and the
Eckha'dt Sunday school, held in the beau
tiful grove of Nathan Stemler, on Saturday
last Prof. j. F. Snyder, of Weissport, de-
livered an able and eloquent address to the
Sunday schools. Every thing passed off very
harmoniously.
Hon. DR.. J. G. Zcrn, of WeisaLort, will
please accept thanks for copy of the Penn
sylvania annual report of the Secretary of
Internal Affairs for 1878.
Levi Harleman, of Millport, passed
through here en- route for White Haven, to
visit his son-in law, DR.. A. C. Snyder few
days sgd'
Never so happy was Richard Greene, of
this place, as when his amable wife pre-
sented him with bouncing hey.
Rev. A. NJ. Strauss, of Gilbert's, preach!
ed a very abicisermon here last Sunday ,and
addressed our suhday schools
DUPLEX
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cnNinG In.

NhFAWE Nm.
Just before dark on Thursdsy evening Of
last week, about two acres 5f gF5und in the
centre of the town Of Mabahib Plaus, in
Gilberton township, schuylRill county, sud-
denly sunk into the depths of The Stanton
colliery operated by Miller, ItdtH 1 CO. The
most intense excitement prevailed after the
accident, and as Number 6fd@ellihg- HOUSES
stand about twehty-HvG feet TtHm the edge
Of the yawning chasin; it ~ds feared that thu
cave-in would 6ohtihue during the hight
and engdlf TIE Buildings and their occu-
pants. Many BHiilies did not 60 To bed at
all during the light but fshained up wait
ing for cohtlbualIdh of the disaster. A
number of people moved froiii the neighbor-
hood Friday, and II opetatiohs in that
part Of the colliery are hot sdspehdedj peo.
pie living west of Main street will be COM
PEELED TO move or remain at fisk of losing
their lives and property. The gangway at
the Stanton colliery runs almost parallel
with Main street, and the vein is said to
crop 6ut in the heart bF the town. A num-
Der Of similar accidents have occurred in the
neighborhood, but this last is the most seri-
oils one. Portions of the property of Messrs.
Welsh, Mari, and Richard Edwufds were
engulfed on Thursday night; but, fortunate
ly no houses were~ carried down. Main
street is cracked in several places, and at
several points on it trade is suspended.
Those persons whose property has been dam.
aged were in Pottsvile Friday, and the
Court will be pettioned to grant an injunc-
ton - prevent further work in that part of
the colliery under Mahanoy Plane. Fears
are felt that the Nhble town may sink.
There are 600 people in the place, all of
whom are terribly alarmed at the occurrence.
Shenandoah is threatened the same way, and
seSeral OF The residents have brought suits
to compel the mine operators to abandon
their digging or prop up the workings so as
to make the surface safe.
A later dispatch says: Monday morning
bill of equity was presented by an attorney
praying for an injunction to restrain the
miht owners, Miller, Hoch & Co., from ope--
ating the veins lying underneath Mahanoy
Piano. which rendered habtation unsafe and
destroyed the properties IF the surface own
ers. The chief complainants are Michael
Welsh, Richard Edwards and Evan J. Evans,
one of whom stated that half Of BIS lot had
already gone to "'Davy Jones locker and
the bther was preparing to make the same
visit. The Court issued preliminary in
junction, and fixed next Monday for argu
ment This is question of great impor-
tance, ahd will no doubt be taken to the Su.
preme Court for Anal adjudication.
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Our ParryViIIe Rudget.
DUPLEX.

The pay car passed up the C. R. R. of
N. j., on Tuesday.
Mr.. G. W. Bauman, who has been so
long disabled by an inAamed knee, is now
able 70 walk to his Office with the aid of a
cane.
John Piclford has taken possession Of
the house formerly occupied by W. W. Bow
man.
Miss Hattie Connor, of New York, is
visiting friends in this place. She proposes
returning to New York in few days.
Shifting engine "Lizzie" met with an
accident the other day, but the injury was
not serious, and she resumed work the next
morning.
The Iron Company are receiving sever
al car loads of magnetic ore from Lake
Champlain daily. This ore is of very
superior grade-a ton and half is said to
make ton Of iron.
The friends of Mr.. Jacob Peters gave
him call on Saturday evening in commem-
Grafton of his birthday. The party was
genuine surprise to Mr. F., and, notwith=
standing the rain, was well attended and
greatly enjoyed. s.
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An Iiilp6rta,it Law.

The Pennsylvania legislature, nj lis late
session, passed the following actj Which re-
ceived the approving sighdtdrG Of Governor
Hoyt on the llth of June. It relates to a
matter in which I'll tax tayers are interest.
ed, and vie therefore give it his publicity:
A Supplement to the act Reiatite 10 Roads
and Bridgbs'
sEcTioN |. BE II enacted; de-, That when a
river, creek or rivuletj over which it may be
necessary 10 erect bridge. crosses a public
road or highway; and the erecting Of sueh
bridge requires more expenses than it is reas-
enable that one or two adjoining townships
should bearJ that after view has been or
dered by the proper court as now provided
by law, If 1t shall appear by the report Of
the viewers and by the approval oftfs tourt
and grand jury, that such bridge is necess-
AIRY and would be too expensive for such
township or townships 10 bear; that when
ever the county Commissioners do not deem
it advisable TO enter such bridge on record
as county bridge, but shall consider it
proper to assist such township or townships
in building the same, they are hereby au-
thorized and empowered, from aud out Of
the county fundsj TO either build such bridge
or to furnish such townships the whole or
part Of the money necessary TO build it,
without entering such bridge on record as a
county bridge.
SECTION 2. That the county commission
ers shall keep a record of all their proceed
ings in such cases, and such bridges shall be
maintained, kept in repair and rebuilt,
when necessary, by the respective township
or townships, and the county shall in 40
event be liable for the same.
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Lower IKidder Items
Sunday school at 2;SO p. m.

Sunday school at 2:3O p. m.
Rev. G. D. Sweigert, of Lancaster, de-
livered very able and interesting sermon
at this place, on Sunday last at $3.50 a. m.
lie was listened to with marked attention.
Soi1e said it was the best sermon that he
ever preached in this school house.
The weather has been quite cool in this
region during the week.
Rabbits are said to be plenty in this re-
gion this year.
Miss Celestine Hawk, of Pleasant VAL
ley, was visiting friends at this place, this
week.
Paul Eckhart, hotel keeper, of this place
was at Mauch Chunk, on business on We'd
nesday last.
-Civlity is the result of good nature and
good sense.
Joseph Serfass of Allbrightsville, made
a good bargain in purchasing Samuel Moy-
er's distillery, on Monday last. He took
possession of it the same day. We wish
him success.
-silvet dollars are plenty with the dis
tillers-Und IS wexel by IN holb-bushel,
they say, Good, if it is so but fear.
"A man of this place stated that he went
to market with half peck of potatoes last
week tried TO sell them but could not, then
made up his mind TO take them along home
and feed them TO tile pigs. PRo BoSo.
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Gtewia Berwick, Of East Mauch Chnnk,
an employee of the L. V. R. r., Wyoming
Divisions In attempting to get on a passing
t6al train on the c. r. r., opposite Packer
ton, on Friday last, fell and was instantly
killed. The dbceased was unmarried and
resided with his parents.
r. B. Morris; forwarding agent at this
point, has established Telephone comhihni'
cation between the scale and forwarding Of
flee. 1t works finely and greatly facilitates
business.
Summit Hill has adopted the free book
system for her pubic schools. So have seY-
eral of the districts in our county. As yet
our district has not-ohe of the most prom-
nent and active Directors excuses himself
because there is no law authorizing it
"and he knows
We were the recipient of a market bask-
ct full of choice grapes, presented by David
Hatch, from his garden at Dolonsburg.
without doubt he has the finest and greatest
variety in this section.
Miss Hattie Connor, OF New York, is
visiting her sister Mrs. Thomas Weaver of
this place.
The gDid-headed cane, the sled, the doll,
the dishes, &C., &C., agitate this community
now wherever you go, you are met with
the question "Cant you give me vote
The Festival at which all Of these things
will be disposed of will take place some time
next month.
james Dorwart, Was the ldckY man in
the drawing on Monday, No. So drew the
watch, valued at S25.00.
We understand that the steam road wag-
on is about ready. We expect to see the in
ventor and constructor taking q trip to your
borough some evening soon.
W. I. Peters, bhe of Packerton's most en-
ergetic men, contemplates removing to
weatherly. The boys all want "Wally" to
stay, aud we think he can do no better.
George Dolon has a fine field of grapes,
he has been supplying the Mansion House
during the season.
John McKelvey and family, we under
stand, leave on Saturday for the Sea Shore
Miss Clara Harleman will accompany
them.
From 1880 to 1885, will be pestilental
years famines, pleagues, &c. This is the
prediction of one who says, "Mark the pre-
diction"-specfc gravity, distance from the
earth, the movement of certain stars, &C.,
astronomical observation it is said, proves
this. We shudder when we think of it.
yet with good heart, no unpaid billsj and
residence in Eldred Township, we believe
no one IN this section mead fear this cyclonic
prediction"
"A circular issued by Robert II. Sayre,
Superintendent and Engineer of the L. V.
r. R. Co., announces that JAMES j. Blake
slee has been appointed Superintendent Of
all the coal branches of the l.. V. r. r.,
above Penn Haven junction. Mr. Blake
slee is a Practical, careful ana prudent rail-
road manager. ANON.
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"A bad o-men-to o%e-ibet money.
Work for success in November.
The pic mic sepsen is nearly over,
Corn fields are changing color.
Grapes are plentiful and cheap.
Principally on account Of the raihj eY'
erything was quiet here last Sunday.
Farmers are bdsy sowing their Hintel
grain.
Typhoid fever is on the increase In tht
upper part Of the valley.
Agricultural fairs have now opened ii
earnest.
Rye -four is selling at tho mills for 81
per hundred pounds.
Monday made us think of our over
coat.
Prosperity makes friends; adversely
tries them.
Jack Frost will s5oh be a regular morn.
ing guest.
1t is hard to respect old age, when one
gets sold on d venerable pair of chichehs.
As the cool weather approaches, lool,
out for weddings.
The different candidates are beginning
to smile blandly upon their numerous
friends.
Wild pigeons are very scarce in this TO-
cality, for what reason we are unable tc
say. Quails and pheasants will soon be
sought iof
Soon our mountains will present beau
tiful appearance, and the varigated coloring
of the foliage on the trees will be nurh ad-
mired by the autumn tourist
Have the courage TO show your respect
for honesty in whatever guise it appears
and your contempt for dishonesty aud du-
plicity by whomsoever exhibited.
--Messrs. Paul Buck, Casper Neeb, Robt.
Anthony, and VIM. Boyer, were in attend
ance last Sunday at the Conference of the
Evangelical Association, at Parryville.
Did you read The new game law which
was published on the 4th page of the ADvo-
CATE last week2 Irnot procure a copy and
cut it out and PASTE it in your diary for ref.
erence.
Mr.. Kleppingcr, who taught the Beers
Valley school last term, has been engaged
to teach the Bowmansyille school for this
winter, so he informs us.
Those inclined to put fish baskets in
the different creeks in this county for thu
purpose of catching fish are reminded that
it is contrary to law.
Rev. E. Butz, of Parryville, was at this
place on Monday last, and in the evening
he preached at shoehbtfser's.
To whom does the honor belong of be-
ing the oldest local reporter on the CARBON
ADVOCATE REVERE.
*[Prof. j. P Rowland, of Parryviile, fur
nished us with the first letter of "locals" for
our issue of December 2S, 1872, followed on
Jan. IL, 1878, by W. E. Kemerer, with "Big
Creek Items," and both of these gentlemen
have continued as contributors of locals 10
our columns since that time, the latter gem
man appearing almost weekly.-ED. ADv.l
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lIauch Chunk Notes

Boy DROwNED.-A son of Michael Oates,
who resides near the canal lock opposite the
Mansion House, was drowned in the lock
on Tuesday evening. He was last seen play
ing with a string on this edge of the lock,
and being missed, search was made, and the
body found IN The water in the lock. He
was about six years of age, and bright lit
tie boy.
Town CLoCK.-some weeks ago the disre
on the part of the citisens Of Mauch Chunk
to have town clock on the Court House
assumed so tangible shape that sub
scription book was opened at Lacairs drug
store, to raise fund for that purpose. Some
$50 have been voluntarily subscribed. The
following gentleman have been appointed
committee with full power I'd act in the pre-.
misses r. Q. Butler, L, II. Rauch, Joseph
Lacair, John Kline, VIM. C. Morris, Sen.
This eoinmittee will ascertain the cost of the
clock, and arrange for its purchase, if the
necessary funds are raised.
LIBEL CAsE.-George L. Williams, of this
borough, on Wednesday, entered a complaint
to Justice Frisbie charging Charles A: Blew
with malcously libeling him, by the pub
lication in the Coal Gazette Of an article dela-
matory to complanant's private character,
holding him up to contempt and fidicuej
and calculated TO hjure him in his avoca-
| tions in life.
NATURALIZATION CouRT. "A naturalza-
ton court was convened here on Thursday,
and quite large number of petitions heard
and granted. A noticeable fact Was that
many of the petitioners were from Luzerne
county-from Hazleton and vicinity
no doubt find it more convenient to attend
the courts at Mauch Chunk, than at their
own comfy seat, Wilkes Barre.
CURRENT TOPIcs.-Mr. John C. Lesher,
job printer, well known in Mauch Chunk
as a journeyman, has fitted out an office,
and on Monday next will commence busi-
ness here on his own account.
r. Q. Butler, superintendent of the
Middle Coalfeld Poor District, was in Halle
ton on "Wednesday and Thursday attend
ing a meeting of the State Board of Char
iues ard Corrections.
The Greenbackers will endeavor to
hold meeting at the Columbia House on
Saturday evening. 1t is hoped that they
will take some positive action on that lite
bill which they will still find unreceipted
at the ADVOCATE office.
Miss Maggie Hunter, Of Spring Lake,
N. j., during the week has been vising
the family of Mr.. A. W. Butter.
A party composed of the prominent
officials of the L. c. & N. Co. aud the c.
R. r. of N. j., including Pres. Clarke OF
the former, and Genl Supt. Moore of the
latter, were here this week consulting up.
on a plan fof the contemplated new build
ing whi1h will contain the depot, freight
house and offices Of the L. & S. R.R.
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yyeatI,sflv 1tems

"NeAAADAAN ANgNAN
[ -Msjor Frey hNa been unexpectedly call
ed to Emaus; Pa, u attend the finerni Of q
sister.
Daniel Wetzel, sr., died very suddenly
on Wednesday evening. lie had beGh we'll
up to within fee minutes VI his death.
S. W. Hendson n Son dre dealing ex-
tensively in mtles, which they purchased in
kentucky Bit Fecently they Fbturned ifom
that State With Njur car loads and att aBJAt
starting dB d Second trip,
MIR A. II. Lauderbuth and family are
visiting friends in New York.
--Mfs. trtdehce Greehlicr, fast falling in
hesthj has been admitted into one Of the
Philadelphia Hospitals for medical treat
nient.
DR. Blakeslee and wife, a practicing
physician in Coatesville, Pa, and cousin of
W. W. Blakeslee, is visiting the latter in
town.
-AJudging from the number Of children
seen vending their way daily up School
Hill, the building, considered by many far
to large, land styled the breaker), some s
years ago, must be pretty well crowded, the
day will not be far distant When additional
room will be required 100 to $50 children
in one room, in charge Of one teacher, is not
a sound policy.
Deputy Sheriff Semmel was in town
Wednesday night. Probably on official bust
ness
The meetings termed Long Service,
under the excellent management of Rev. R.
II. Colburn, are largely attended and very
interesting You are invited to be present.
Sunday, p. m. in the NJ. E. Church.
In honor of the Jewish New Year,
Meyer Sondheim's store was closed from
o'clock p. m, on Wednesday, until p. m,
on Thursday. Not often ''sondy" suspends
business entirely for such length of time
RocKAwAY.
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NosquehonIng Screenings.

james Lennon, drivsrstOy, had one
of his fingers terribly mashed a few days
since, IN No. 3 Slope, by being caught be-
tween the eye-bolt of a car and a sprag.
David Thomas, a miner, had one of his
feet badly crushed, recently, by the fall of a
piece OF top coal. He was taken to the
Pennsylvania Hospital on Saturday.
"A number OF marriages will take place
here II an early date.
Owen MeGorry boasts Of having the
most prolific pear tree, age and size consid-
cred, in this county. The tree is four years
old, and the present season has brought to
perfection $50 pears. The limbs had TO be
supported by props to enable them to bear
their burden. Who can seat thatY
Mr.. Patrick Barron has removed his
family into the residence lately occupied by
Mr.. NJ. Mccain.
Mr. Thomas Corby is the happiest man
in town Just now. It is Of the masculine
gender. Jc
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Religious Notes.

EvANoELIcAL CHURoH, wEIssPoRT. Rev.
]. X Seyfrlt, pastor, German preaching at
10 a. m. Teachers Meeting at 1880 D. m. i
Sunday school at p. IN. English preaching
at 1880 p. IN.
LEHIsHToN NJ. y. CHURCH, Rev. ]. p.
Miller, pastOr-To-morrOw, Sunday, ga. IN,
Glass Meeting 10 a. M, sermon by the pas
tor, subject, The gathering Of the people to
shiloh" Up. M, Sunday school. $50 Pray.
er Meeting Up. m, Sermon subject, "Did the
Lord harden Pharaoh's heart ~
LEhIsHToS EvAEoKLIcAL OHukoH, Rev.
b. J. Smoyer, pastor tomorrow, Sundays
a, m. PraYer-meeting; 10 a. m, German
Preaching, subject: ''Die Bundeslade, (The
Mercy Seat); p. m, Teachers Meeting; D.
M, Sunday School $50 p. m, Prayer and
Praise Meeting; 1880 p. m, English preaching
Subject: "ren Virgins" Invitation to pen.
itents given. All are welcome.
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Another surprlse at ParrrvIIie.

Last Saturday evening was the occasion
of pleasant surprise rendered to Jacob
Peters, in honor of his forty-hfh birthday,
by the teachers and friends of the NJ. Z.
Sunday schoofj Of which Mr.. Peters is the
worthy Superintendent. Notwithstanding
many were compelled to remain at hotne OH
account Of the heavy rain yet there was a
large number present., who did ample justice
to the delicaeies provided by the gentler sex
after being entertgihed with music on tie
piano by Miss Lizzie Bauman and engaging
in agreeable conversation for some time, the
party returned to their homes feeling that
they had spent pleasant evening and had
encouraged their Superintendent in his good
work, and manifested their appreciation Of
his seTYiees. H
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ACROSTIC.

Would'st thou my friend good Health enjoy
Each day and hour your title employ
Secure repose from sickness, ills,
This thou can'st do--take Eiuer PRlsj
& dost thou suffer from disease,
Caused by exposureJ det9 these;
Or other ills, whate'eT their namej
Submit at once, and ltave the frame,
Like shadows darting DER the hills;
In terror flee fforh EireF Pills.
Vice-like although they've clung for years,
Encouraged be, nor yeild to ieaFsj
Repose in quiet, health's btIsHt rills
Persue the pathway Of these Pills.
In childhood, youth, and in old age,
Let cheerful thoughts thy mind engage.
Let others silfer-ievers, chills,
Sure thou art free with Liver Pills.