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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-01-31
RennhIirnn Conference.


In compliance with the call of E. Nell
Boyle, Secretary of the Eleventh Congress-
ional Dist. Republican Committee, the Con-
ference was held in the Central Hotel Haz-
Teton Friday morning, ef hast week, opening
at eleven o'clock.
Organization was effected by the choice Of
Gen. VIM. billy; of Carbon, as Chairman,
and S. C. Jayne of Coldmbia, as Secretary.
The credentials of conferees were present
ed and the list called by counties, showing
the following to be present: Montodr-Rob-
ert Adams; Columbia-S. c. Jayne Lu-
zerne-Thos. d. Jones, G. D. German, VIM.
Airey, B. W. wilde, G. W. Klinej Carbon
Gen. Lilly, substitute for W. II. Knecht ;
VIM. F. Streeter, E. G. Remmell; Lacka-
wanna-C. B. Snyder, substitute 6t Henry
Sommcrs; Thos. Monroe, substitute for Ed.
Nimrod. Pike and Monroe were not re-
presented.
The following business was then transact
ed: Col c.. G. jackson, OF Columbia, was
elected delegate to the Chicago Convention ;
S. Y. Thompson, of Montour, alternate !
w. A. M. Grier, of Luzerne, was elected
second delegate with Gen. Vim. Lilly, Of
Carbon for alternate.
L. f. Pnchot of Pike was unanimously
chosen district eloctor. The name Of John
Leisenring, of Carbon was then proposed for
elector at large and recommended as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That this conference recommend
to the Republican State Convention Hon.
John Lelsenrng, of Carbon, as a suitable
candidate for elector at large for Pennsyl-
vania, and respectfully urge his appoint
ment.
The question of Presidential preference
was then introduced and the following
resolution passed
Resolved, That the preference of this con
gressional conference is in favor of James G.
Blaine of Maine, as Republican candidate
for President, but having the utmost conhd
ence in the integrity and good judgment OF
the delegates selected to-day, VIC impose up
on them no instructions on the subject, be-
lieying that they will act for the best inter
ests Of the party.
The conference then adjourned, subject 10
the call of the Chairman for q meeting to be
held in the Central Hotel Hazleton, fof the
purpose of nominating candidate for con-
gress-Hazlcton Bulletin.
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beware of Hard TinsGs.

From Peterson's Counterfeit Detector we
clip the following: "a wonderfully well
executed bogus half eagle or five dollar gold
piece has just been put in circulation here
and in other cities and towns. The officers
of the United States Mint in this city in
form us that it is by far the best counterfeit
half eagle that ever came under their obser-
walton, and some Of them have examined
not a few. The genuine S. gold piece weighs
l29 grains the spurious coius TO which we
have referred, when tested at the Mint,
showed a weight of 1874 grains-ll grains
light by the most delcatelY adjusted scales.
Therefore, the lightness Of weight is not
likely to be detected by the general public.
To make the matter worse, the coating OF
gold on the imitation coin is thick enough
to resist the tests Of the acids usually en-
ployed for the purpose. A number of those
pieces have passed through the hands of very
expert tellers in our city banks. A little
abrasion produced by use is likely to veal
away the outer coating Of gold aud rende
detection more easy. For the present W.
can only say, beware of receiving too man!
brand new and glittering half eagles"
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isENNsYnvANIs pOLIrIos.

The Mercer county Republican Delegates
are instructed for Blaine.
Hon. James ID. Blaine is the choice Of the
Lawrence County Repub lean Delegates.
The Lebanon County Republican Dele.
gates are instructed for Blaine and Pass
more.
Hon. A. s. Lands, of Holltlaysburg, is
mentioned by the Johnstown SUNDAY Times
as a Democratic candidate for Supreme
Judge.
-Lancaster Republicans on Saturda nomi-
mated John A. BoriBg for Mayor. 1t is not
regarded as a strong nomination by the party.
=Butler, Mercer, Lawrence, Westmoreland
and Warren county delegat to the Repub-
llcau State Convention are instructed for
Blaine:
The Greenback party Of Altoona on Sat
urday nominated o! q. Standberger, promi
nent miller, for Mayor, and WIN. Hawk for
Treasurer.
| The Republicans Of Wllliamsport have
made UP their municipal ticket as follows
Fred. IL. Keller for Mayor, Charles Mash fol
Controller and ID. Longdorf for Treasurer.
WIN. IL. Sechler, ESQ., Of Edensburg, I
mentioned as Democratic candidate for Dis
trict Attorney Of Cambria county. He I
now Chairman of the County Committee.
The Harrisburg Patriot is Of the opinio
that the resolve of the Philadelphia delega
tlon TO support John A. Lemon for Audito
General settles the nomination In favor {
that gentleman.
Judge Samuel Linn, OF Williamsport, la
been nominated by the Greeuoackers 70
Mayor Of that city. Heretofore Judge LiEr
who has accepted the nomination, has been
) hard money Republican.
} The Republican Committee OF Ware
J county on Saturday appointed Harrison ALE
Senatorial and Joseph A, Meibie a Represe
tative Delegate to the State Convention.
resolution Was adopted instructlng the del
8 gates that day selected to use every endeav
J TO secure the nomination OF James q. Blail
! for the Presidency;
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The Democratic County Committee met
to-day, at Mauch Chunk, pursuant to the
call Of the chairman. The purpose OF the
call was to perfect the organization of the
party for the coming campaign and make
an alteration in the existing rules in the
manner ofappointing conferees to the State
Convention. As to the Poor Directorship,
the committee deemed it inexpedient to
make a formal nomination, but resolved
that as the present occupant of the office,
E: P. Williams, ESQ, was the choice of the
Democrats and Republicans of Che upper
district, they would consider him as the only
candidate in the field.
On Tuesday afternoon, Alfred Hamil-
ton, of Easton, conductor on one of the G..
r. r. OF N. j. coal trains, was run over by
his caboose and killed. His body was taken
to Eaeton. The accident occurred at the
round house opposite East Mauch Chunk.
The stoppage in the coal fields has ma
terially affected the business in town.
Sheriff Thomas Koons took his first
prisoner to the Eastern Penitentiary on
Wednesday. John Albright the tramp that
broke E. II. Snyder's window was the con-
vict.
VIM. i. Richards, formerly teller in the
Second National Bank, and lately resident
Of Bethlehem, was in town the latter part of
last week attending to business.
The mountain road between Packerton
and Mauch Chunk is in dangerous condi-
ton, large stones have fallen down from the
mountain during the late heavy rain, the
borough authorities fthis place should have
them removed before an accident occurs.
The oldest inhabitant said the other day
that the present winter was exactly similar
to winter sixty years ago. No one in the
crowd disputed what he said.
e. Nell Boyle, Esq, is rapidly recover
ing from hfs indisposition, he was on the
street Wednesday taking sun bath.
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wild srheIs Items.
REVERE.

Miss Emma Stetler, of Trachsville, was
on business tript to Mauch Chunk Tuesday.
Miss COtharine Haydt, of Wcissport,
moved to her former home at this place last
week.
Sarah Serfass went on a visit to Tunk-
hammock last Tuesday.
Mr.. John Serfass, Of Pine Swamp, was
at this place last Sunday, visiting friends.
-MartinChristmau of EastMauch Chunk
was at home last Sunday visiting his parents
and friends.
AID. Kibler was on business trip tc
Mauch Chunk last Tuesday.
MIR. Jno. Distler intends to open stone
quarry this spring.
A spelling match was held at schoo,
No. 5, on Wednesday evening.
--Jno. Wuest, of Kresgeyille, intends t.
build new barn next spring.
H. II. Kibler was,on business trip t.
Weissport last Wednesday. JoE.
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I WGIssUUTW ENNENHs
John zern and family visited friends n
Coaldale during the week.


John Zern and family visited friends at
Coaldale during the week.
"A Oswald, butcher, Of Franklin, was
rather unfortunate one day this week. His
horse got away from him with a spring
wagon and considerable meat, and went
through town at rather a rapid rate, tearing
The harness and doing considerable damage
to the shafts and other parts of the wagon.
The butcher had the horse standing at Vogts
storo united when he heard racket outside,
bit before he knew what was wrong the
horse had started and was we'll on his way
toward the old round school house, where
he turned and came back without Stacking
his rate Of speed. He managed 10 get as far
as the railroad crossing, where he was stop
ped, to the delight of the frightened butcher.
The entertainment given last Saturday
evening for the benefit of the Lutheran
church was very largely attend. The per-
formsnce was liked by all, and everybody
praises the performers. 1t will be repeated
IN the Lehghton school hall this Saturday
evening.
F. L. RsberJ lsavlng been unable to per-
form his duties at Long Run for several days
during the week on account of sickness, ap-
pointed W. H. Oswald as a substitute.
Seven new furnaces are to be built in
the rolling Mill, 4 double, single, and
heating furnace.
1t was said the forepart of the week
that the stockholders ofthe rolling mill had
decided, or at least considered the matter,to
move the mill over on the fiat, near the Le-
highton foundry, but the same proves to
haye been unfounded. In fact no such
proposition has been entertained.
About fifty farmers made application for
work in the rolling mill during the week.
1t is thought they met with but little sue
cess. IKE.
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Big CreeIL Items.

Alfred Walck, of this township, met
with an accident cIf Sunday last. While care
lessly handling revolver it was discharged
and the ball passed through his hand. The
physician says he can save the hand, but one
Of the fingers will be stiff. Another warn :
ing to those who are IN the habit of hand
ling fire arms earelessly.
A child of Franklin Koch, of Indian Hill,
died last week of that much dreaded disease
dyphthera. Inferred at Weissport.
Benjamin Shoenberger will move from
this place to Parryvile this Thursday, al
which place he has secured work. We are
sorry to part with Elm as he is a kind and
obliging neighbor.
Il learn that VIM. Boyer is candidate
for the office of supervisor for this end of the
township.
The most important Office to be filled al
this election, is the Office of Assessor. A;
this is the year when the triernial assess.
ment will be made, it ia highly important
that men be selected that have judgment in
regard to valuation. Our assessment mus
be reduced, Franklin is entirely to highly
assessed 10 proportion to neighboring town.
ships, and the question has been asked many
times why is this thus? We could tell il
necessary.
The townships convention this yeal
will be held at Moria Furnace as has been
customary for a number of years, being that
it is more centrally located than any other
place, and easy of access from every direc
ton.
Rev. 4. Butz will have services in the
Solt's church, Of this place, this Sunday,
evening. REVERE.
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A Farmer Charged viii Illicit Dis
tiIlatiOn.

Martin Place, an aged farmer of Smith
field, Monroe county, had hearing before
U. S. Commissioner Cbas. Gibbons, Jr,, on
Saturday, at Philadelphia, charged with set
ting up a still on his farm for the purpose of
Illicit distillation. Martin Stilser, a Deputy
Revenue Collector at Easton, testified that
about September last he saw a still on de-
ferdants farm it was very old and walled
in, and could he used for distillation. There
was no appearance ofits having beenrecent-
ly used. Other witnesses had seen the still
on the farm, but only one( Michael Kintner)
had seen it in operation and that,he thought
was three years ago. he had seen cider
poured into the still, but, on cross-examina-
ton, was unable to tell how he knew it to be
cider; he had not tasted it, and ouiy judged
by its appearance. There was testimony to
the effect that Mr. Place had not registered
his still, and the United States Attorney
BROWN argued that the setting up of a
still without causing it to be registered was
made an offence under the act Of Congress,
and that the testimony showed it had been
used within five years. Mr.. Place was dis
charged, as the Commissioner did not think
the case made out.
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A Pennsylvania doctor, says an exchangej
claims to have discovered certain and safe
cure for consumption, in the form of crude
petroleum, administered in small quantities
He claims that out of twentyff five cases of
well marked tuberculosis so treated, twenty
are, to all means Of diagnosis cured the
rest have been materially benefited. and
none have been under treatment more than
four months. The nausea attending the use
of ordinary crude petroleum led him to
adopt the semi-soid oil that forms on the
tubing of wells. This made into from three
to five grain pills by incorporating an inert
vegetable powder, was administered from
three to five times a day IN one pill Doses
The first effect, he says, is the disappear
nnce of the cough night sweats are re-
lieved, appetite improves, and weight is
rapidly gained. These favorable symptoms
continue until the patient is entirely re-
covered. Ifhalf the claims put forward by
this disciple of Esculapius bowel founded,
he has indeed made a valuable scientific
discovery.
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The foundation Of the Association is perfect
mutually. The members in themselves
anO pay exactly what theY would receIYe, con-
sequentlv the system gives perfect equa Try to
every member!
There are no divisions or classes. Death
claims are provided for bv an assessment on
each member. based on age and amount OF
membeI ship.
The rate Of assessment is fixed bv tho Carl
isle" ana "AmerirHn Experience" Tables.
The basis of assessment Is one Milton Del;
lars Of RISKS At TWO Millions, the rate won d
be reduced oSRHALF, because there would be
twice as many risks to assess, and IN the snlne
proportion for larger amounts.
There are now Two Million Risks in tho New
Era. and we are growing very last ns we in
crease IN amount OF Ris6s we decrease In the
amount OF Assessments aecOrUinsh. 1t takea
no more money to pay S24.OO0 at two NIL ion Of
RISKS than n C6os to lay $4,000 ht one million
risks. In ell other Companies you rave TO pay
ducnOn IN their assessments OUR DEATH
CLAIMS ARE PAID IN tULL-&O RE
DUCTION NJ A ID f. FOA You A l. + h It
DEATH,
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Our ParryviIIe Buigcts

MIR. Fisher, from allentown, was in
town.
The Lehighton band was in town and
ssrenaded some of our honorable citizens.
The Evangelical Mutual Mid Society
seems to be gaining a stronger footing, since
the membership is rapidly increasing.
The protracted meeting in the Evangel-
ical church is still in progress, and souls are
turning from darkness to light.
The senior school was closed on Mon
day and Tuesday. Mr.. Bierman, the teach
er, being sick. TACTIC.
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The members have con rol and use OF their
m lney until 1t is needed to pay death claims,
then IL goes direct to the heii Of the deceased,
only passing tbrOdgh the nards Oi the Tteasul-
er who is (uuder the Charterl required TO glYe
a bond for $4,000.
Il g hands OF Igo a ssOCIauOn for US or lnVest-
ment cons equenily 10 "liabintes." no "sur-
plusn no temptation 10 erect magnificent bulid-
iugs or to paw enOr nous salaries 10 oillcers or
agents. No deiTnuding Of heIrs. no ombezz.e-
ment; making fuiluro an lmpOssiblllty, because
II capital Is ITS membership.
The Certificate Of Mem Oership"is clear and
explicit contains every liberal feature consist
ent with safety, and atter two years Is lncOu-
testable except tor age, occupation and resi-
uence,
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENTS

win be sent 10 each member giving full inform
alton of The claim. the name OF deceased, his Oc-
cupaliOn residence and cause 81 deata state
ment OF Q aimHnt, attending plYsiclun, CLERGY,
man ana undertaken, together with the name
Of tne party before whom the afidaVits were
made.
Assessments must be paid within thirty days
alter notice.
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Religious Notes.

PAcKERToS NJ. Z. ChURtH.-Rev. W. II,
Piekop pastor.-To-morrow Sunday, preach
ing at 1880 a. m, Sermon by PASTOR Ser
mon in the evening, "The Usurpations Of the
Romish Church" Sunday school p, m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 7:lI
o'elUck.
LEHIoHToS NJ. 4. OHURoH.-Rev. ]. p
Miller, pastor. $50 a. m, Class Meeting
1880 a. m, Sermon by tire pastor. 2 p. m.
sunday school; 0 p. m, Prayer and Prais'
Service 7 p. m, Sermon by the pastor.
EvANGELICAL CHURCH WEIssPORT.-J X
Seyirit Pastor. German preaching at i
o'clock q. m, by the Pastor. Teachers meet
! ing at 1880 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p.u
English preaching at Tp. m.
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How THE OLD ooMPANrEs SPEND

A convention OF Insurance COmmias ,9neFs
held In Septem Der, i677-
RESOLVED, I hat We deem it incum Oent n us
to de- lounce as radIcally wrong. Tod Wifboni
Justification the enormous salaries, bonuses
and percentages VOTED To THEMaELVEe by tie
Oiicers OF "A number of Life Insurance Com
pdntes FAR exceeding the money Value Of human
labor and EFFORT, That II Is our duly 20 censure
such practices, ana III our mtercOuffe with tae
public TO warn them against the corporations
which are using the contributions 1T the insured
IN tins repl ehenslbe manner.
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Obituary.

Died, Wednesday morning, the 2sth instj
at 3:l5 o'clock, at the residence of her hus-
band George Williams, in Mauch Chunk, of
dropsy and paralysis of the heart, Mrssarah
AnnWilliams,after long and painfulillness,
which she bore with great christian forti-
tude, at the age of 81 years, months
and II days. Deceased was born in Phild-
delphia, and with her husband and family
moved to Mauch Chunk about 25 years ago
where she continued to reside until her
death. She leaves husband and eight
children-two sons and six daughters--al
of whom are married, and thirty grand
children to mourn their loss. A kind and
loving mother, warm earnest friend ant
obliging neighbor, SHE will be greatly
missed she was a firm believer in thu
efficacy of Christ's death, and died in th'
bright anticipation of a glorious hereafter
The funeral will take place at two O'Clock
this friday afternoon services in the NJ
Z. church. Requiesoat in pdcs
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NEW ERA
LifE Association,
OF 1876
233 S. 9Th ST., Philad'a, Pa.
Chartered by the Governor OF re1ns 'Ivan!G en-
the list Jay OF Docem Der, l5I5.
oHR sYsINNr.

President Hon. James Pollock, Pliiade'Dhia.
Vice rresioeIt, Robert C Hill, Philadelphia.
Sec'Y and 1reus.. W. z. Johnson, Philade pha.
M ed EXT, W. IL. Malln, NJ D., Chestnut Hill.
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HOTEL STAND FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers at Private Sale, his
Hotel Stand, known as the HORSE SHOE
HOUSE," situate on the public road leading
to Bowmans, and about q quarter of u mile
below the Parryyille Furnaces This offers a
rare chance for any one in search of n first
class business place. For further particulars
apply on the premises to
ii. FELLMANN,
Jan. "a 1SS0-w9 Proprietor.
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Persons between the ares II 81 ana 60 passing
a satisfactory mt dical examination, WI Oe ads
united 10 membership upon paying slD per 500
(tI initiation lee aud so annual outs.B
Annual dues are uniform at ali ages, 90 per
sIuO and denote exactly now much tnch mem
Der contributes towards the expense OF man
ngement - - e, ,..,,,.
TJTrES A EMBERSHIP. but from one to
ave may be beld by enc person, va;
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Local and Personal.
MN sYtrfsftsTItrtts.

Subscribers will please refer to the dlree-
tion tabs on their papers, by so doing they
will be able TO see whether they are square
on our books or not, thus;
John Fitzwilliam mars ~
shows that the subscription has been paid
up till March Sth, 1879, and consequently
tbsre Is one dollar due us on the present year,
which Won will please remit, or 81 .25 will be
charged il VIC have to send bill.
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Twenty i've house cars we're shipped on
SATURDAY. from the Lebanon Manufacturing
Company to the Wabash, 81. Leuis and PacIns
Eailfoad Company.
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LchightOn Produce Market.

Closing prices of DEHGvEy & TOWNSEND
Stotk, Government and Gold, 40 South
Third Street, PHILADELPHIA, jan, %. 1850
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Rich Farms %dIdhnah and Mineral lands lands in i,
Va, for sale. Send stamp for catalogue.
STAPLES, GRATTAH Co., HarrisOnburg, Va.
| d.75 N Month aud expenses guaranteed 20
p Agents. OUTFIT free. SHAW q co, AU.
| GUsTA MAINE. Tan 24.-iw.
! G.777 year and expenses to agents. Out
W At free. Address p. U. VIOKERH,
Augusta, Maine. jan 24.-4w.
PAMPHLElG g iNI 'P'SowELG %HvS's;ilit 6o.,S.Y.
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The members Of the New ira nav only tae
actual net cost OF their insurance whist me
pOlcv holders in the old tle Companies have
paid enough m addition 20 swell their assets o
such an extent that from the accumulation Of
interest alone they have beea enJh ed 90 pay al
ty.hye Lie Companies retained TO their peiicy
holders less tnan p per cvnt OF their aet uai re-
ccipls IN sulrenhAtei 81 pOhciea ana dcAth ulaima,
absorbing over il per cent IN eNurLses and ne-
cumulnuOns. ONE DOLLAR IN F,URl 'pBiSlC
Uf II
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5 Pounds Gained in Weeks and Cured
OF Consumption.
Messrs CRADDOCK q Co,
1882 Race street, Philadelphia Pa,
GENTLEMEN Please SEND me - bottles OF DR..
II. JAMES CAHNABIs INDICA. one each Of Plls
aud Ointment, Tor a fpend Of mine who is not
expected tu 1--we, and as your medicines cured
me Of CONSUMPTION some three years ago i
want him TO try them. l gained fifteen pounds
while taking the q 81 three bottles
Respectfully, j. V. HULL,
Lawrencebu'g ANDERSON CO., Ky. jan3-w4