FREELID TRIBUNE.
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Class Matter.
FREE LA NO, PA., MARCH 0, 1890.
A BILL lias IK-OO introduced in the
Kentucky Legislature which imposes
n penalty on circus managers who ad
vertise more than they show.
THE lesson of the present Congress
is likely to be a most impressive one !
to the nation of the inestimable value j
of a President like Grover Cleveland. I
WHEN capital finds it necessary to
organize, when the professional men
cannot get along without organization,
when the whole tendency of the times
is toward combination, how can any
intelligent workingman think that
unions are not necessary 1
Ik a national election were to take
place this week, a number of the Re- j
publican States of the West and North
west would probably go Democratic, j
This assertion is bnsed on information j
obtained from a variety of sources,
one report confirming the others in a |
remarkable manner. — Boston Herald, j
PUBLIC opinion has licen concentrat
ed already, and very strongty, iu favor |
of the Australian or Massachusetts |
system. The genuine advocate of j
progress will always strive to move in 1
harmony with public opinion, when I
ever public opinion tends in the right J
direction. If other measures of J
value can also be attained, so much
the better.
THE farmers of the West are burn
ing their corn for fuel, in the absence
of that "home market" of which they
hear so much. The woollen manufac
tories of the East are closing their
mills because the tariff on wool pre
vents them from sending their sur
plus production to foreign markets.
This is protection-—with a vengeance
—at both ends of the line.
THE Republican managers do not care
for the negro, hut they see no hope
of carrying another Presidential elec
tion unless they can once more, in the
old Mississippi steamboat way, "put a
nigger on the safety valve." They
care nothing for the general interests
of the country; they care nothing for
prosperity—they care only for power,
and, as has been shown in the House
of Representatives already, they will
do and dare everything to keep them
selves in power.
A PETITION for Ballot Reform with
70,000 signers will lie sent to the New
York Legislature. The petition weigh
e 1 half a ton, and hound in canvass and
leather it was put on a dray on Satur
day and drawn by four horses through
the streets of New York. It will take
more than four horse power to pull
successfully against the opposition of
machine politicians. It is cutting up
their business by the roots to take out
of their hands the choice of candi
dates for office and to prevent corrup
tion of voters. But Ballot Reform is
bound to come.
THE Boston Commercial liiilletin,
a protectionist paper, bns the follow
ing to say of the business interests of
the country : "The business interests
of this country demand a reduction
of the revenue, a removal of such
duties as are unnecessary or a direct
tax upon the consumer, and adaptation
of surviving protective duties to
changed conditions of production and
administrative regulations and will
check frauds at the custom house with
out denying an honorable importer
common justice anil fair play from the
hands of the Government under which
he lives.
OUR working men have been "be
guiled" by the deceitful promise of
protection to labor until greedy com
bines, made possible only by excessive
war taxes in time of peace, have de
creased wages, imported free trade j
labor, and increased the cost of many
of the articles most consumed by
working men; but they are beginning
to refuse to be further "beguiled," and
it is only a question of to day or of
the very near future when our intelli
gent working men w ill vote solidly for
free raw materials for our industries
and for the repeal of all needless taxes
on the necessaries of life.
MONEY-LENDERS in Dakotah are
charging the farmers in the famine dis
trict as much as (ill per cent, a j-ear for
loans. If the farmer borrows $1,0(10
to keep his family alive, and to work
and seed his land for the next crop,
he must pay the lender SI,GOO in one
year, and must give good security that
he will do so, before lie call get the
money. All human experience shows
that this cannot he done uud the in
evitable consequence must be that the
money-lenders will acquire gr ( .at tracts
of laud at about half their value
while the present owners will 1„. re .
duceil to penury. Oneof the first laws
enacted in every new State should
forbid the taking of usurious interest.
It is had for the individual, for it
keeps him in hopeleess poverty; bad
for the community, which cannot pro
cure needed improvements if its people
are kept poor; and bad for the State,
which is drained of its money to pay
the money-lenders, who send it to
other sections. It is better for the new
community to develop more slowly and
be composed of people who are iinau
cially independent.
IT is but a question of time when
the fallacy that underlies the crumb
ling structure of Protection will be visi
ble to all men. The ancient "Shinny"
in a letter to the l'laln Speaker has
demonstrated how special privileges
have raised tlio price of fish sixty per j
cent, on the denizens of Beaver
Meadow. What is true of Beaver j
Meadow is true of every hamlet in .
the land, and will continue until men j
see the necessity of abolishing the j
whole system of privileges. Such
half-way palliatives as the abolition of:
company stores is not the remedy,
and will at best but augment the evil
by staying the advent of practical
measures, and postponing the day of
deliverance. It is gratifying to note
that the scales are falling from j
"Shinny's" eyes, for his tish escapade, '
if reasoned to its natural conclusion, 1
will lead him into the company of
men who would abolish all privileges,
and make it impossible for any
special interests to levy sixty per I
cent, tribute on their fellowmen in
any clime on God's footstool. Shake
"Shinny."
Correspondence From tlie Capitol.
WASHINGTON, March 4, '9O.
When the Pan-American Congress con
vened for the purpose of establishing
j closer trade relations between the United
States and the countries of Central and
South America, began its sessions in this
city, it was suggested that a subsidized
tleet, sailing to South America ports,
would not acomplish half so much to
create or promote reciprocal trade be
tween the three Americas as the building
of a continental railroad. Saturday the
committee on railroads reported to the
Congress a plan, looking toward the con
struction of such a road.
The Three Americas Congress has been
regarded in several quarters as being to a
great extent a sentimental conference,
capable of no practical suggestion and
; likely to lead to no substantial result.
■, But if it should be the means of success
i fully launching so great and comprehen
| sive an enterprise as this continuous Con
| tinental Railroad scheme seems to be,
I the estimate at which the Congress has
been held in many minds will be greatly
changed. If this meeting of the repre
sentatives of all the American Republics
should succeed in agreeing upon a com
mon silver coinage, receivable and inter
changeable anywhere on the American
I Continent; should reach a good under
taking in regard to banking and direct
! exchange, and should take the first steps
! leading to the construction of a great
i connecting railroad by which the Three
Americas would have fast mails, quick
freights and speedy intercommunication,
! it would do much more than create senti
ments of mutual appreciation, friend
ship and good will—it would supply
practical methods for the increase of
commerce and produce conditions most
favorable t< the growth <f a trade which
might prove of benefit to far-separated
communities. Whether the injustice and
unwisdom of our tariff will frustrate all
the wise conclusions and all the saga
i cious projects which the Congress may
form cannot now be fully known, but
even if they should, it is right to give
the great conference credit for full infor
mation, clear views, practical suggestions
and genuine zeal for the general good of
all American nations.
Connecticut Avenue is to the Capitol
what Fifth Avenue is to New York City
for promenade purposes, and especially
Sunday afternoon, when a surging, rest
less tide of humanity ebbs and flows up
and down this beautiful boulevard.
About 4 o'clock is the best time to view
the procession, which, starting at II
street, is continued with scarcely a break
to Massachusetts Avenue and Stewart
Castle on the North. Hardly have the
last sweet strains of the chorister boys
at St. John's Church died away ere there
is a manifest desire on the part of prom
enaders to take possession of Connecti
cut Avenue and until the mantle of night
falls there is no visible cessation of pedes
trianism. Probably one of the best
points of observation of the throng is in
front of the British legation building, for
at all times the crowd seems densest at
this attractive spot, and there is a contin
ual interchange of courtesise in which the
graceful bows and doffed hats predomi
nate. Although in the main Connecticut
Avenue is peopled with a wealthy class
of citizens, so far as residence is concern
ed, the promenaders comprise represen
tatives from every walk of life, and
patrician and plebeian are brought in
close contact and neither appears the 1
worse for such a combination of affairs.
* *
Congress and Capitol have become sec
ondary considerations since the comple
tion of the Washington Monument, at
least so far as the average tourists is con
cerned. As sion as visitors reach a hotel
and their assignment of rooms is made,
first question put to the clerk in the office
is, "How can we get to the Washington
Monument?" Heretofore it used to be
a scramble for the Capitol, but that is
generally put off now until the last mom
ent. Undeterred by the fact that the
grounds around the monument are badly
torn up on account of resurfacing and
sodding, men, women and children can
be seen daily prodding across the field j
intent upon climbing to the apex of the |
big white shaft. After the monument
the White House comes next, and then '
the weary tourist turns to the east and j
('apitol Hill.
It is hinted in inside Republican circles
that Harrison's trip to Pennsylvania two
weeks ago was really for a political pur
pose; he is trying to capture the State
delegation to the next Republican Na
tional Convention, and while Quay was
in Florida he thought it a good time to j
visit lite State, and the opening of the j
i frtlibrary at Allegheny City furnished (
. the opportunity.
I Hon. Wm. F. Vilas, who was Post- i
master General and Secretary of the in- j
terior during the administration of Presi
dent Cleveland, is in Washington, ac
companied by Mrs. Vilas. Florida is
their objective point; and after spending
a week or so in the land of orange groves 1
it is their intention to take a steamer and
go across to Cuba. Mr. Vilas is still of I
the opinion that only one name will be !
presented to the Democratic Nominating
Convention in 1892, and that G rover|
Cleveland will lead the phalanx to vic
tory, as he did in 1884. It.
Ballot lteform In Pennsylvania.
In discussing the question of Ballot
t Reform several of our contemporaries
I have expressed their opinion that the
Australian system could not be introduc- I
31 ed in Pennsylvania without a change
, of the State Constitution. This is the |
view of Governor Beaver and of ex-Lieu-
j tenant Governor Black, the latter of
whom earnestly advocates the calling of
a Constitutional Convention at as early
a day as possible for the purpose of
considering the subject. Ex-Attorney
; General MacVeagh, C. C. B!rney, Esq.,
i and other quite as strenuous companions
! of the Australian ballot system, hold
j that no change of the Constitution of
| Pennsylvania would be necessary for its
j introduction.
I There is nothing in the State Constitu
tion to prevent the exclusive use of an
official ticket, or denying the privilege of
a voter to make up his ticket in a booth
where he would be free from interfer
ence, espionage or corrupt solicitation.
These are three essential features of the
Australian ballot system. But the point
| at issue is the provision of the State Con
stitution which requires all ballots to be
! numbered by the election officers. This
provision, it is condended, is incompati
ble with the secret ballot, and should,
! therefore, be abolished.
| When the new Constitution was before
i the people, in 1873, its opponents urged
that such a requirement would destroy
the secrecy of the ballot. But its friends
argued that the secrecy of the ballot
would be practically maintained under
a provision making it a crime for an elec
tion officer to disclose how any elector
should have voted. The numbering of
ballots was deemed essentially necessary
for the protection of the suffrage against
a variety of frauds, by enabling voters
to identify their tickets in cases of con
tested elections; and this is the view
which the people of Pennsylvania evi
dently took of the subject.
If the provisions have not full an
swered the expectations of its advocates,
the failure has been duetodefects in the
Election laws which it could not cure.
It has, nevertheless, done much to check
frauds upon the ballot. If holders of
window-books and ticket distributers
around the polls think they know how
citizens have voted, it is not often that
and election officer gratuitously commits
a misdemeanor by disclosing the secrets
of the ballot.
But let the ticket be official; and let
j the voter he protected in making it up,
! free from all intrusion, as the Australian
I plan provides. Then there would not be
the slightest difficulty with the require
ment for numbering ballots. On the
contrary, this provision of the Pennsyl
vania Constitution, instead of weaken
ing or interfering with the Australian sys-
I tern, would strengthen it. So far from
j calling a Convention to abolish this pro
| vision of the Constitution, the people of
: Pennsylvania should cling to it with the
utmost tenacity. The able men who
framed the Constitution of 1873 were
friends of a pure as well as of a secret
ballot; and they knew precisely what j
they were doing when they put into it ,
; the requirement that all ballots should be ;
I numbered. There may be reasons for
holding a Convention to revise the Con
stitution of Pennsylvania, but this is not
I one of them. —Philadelphia Record.
It lit Spreading.
The spread of the Single Tax idea is
perfectly wonderful. Its most sanguine i
. agitator, Mr. Henry George, says he had !
i no idea when he wrote "Progress and j
I Poverty" that he would ever live to see j
j the system adopted, but he believed that I
! ultimately it would be. But, now, Mr. I
I George is of the opinion that it is only a
question of a very short time until the ;
Single Tax idea will be in vogue in a
great many nations of the world. Think ;
of it, you are doubting Thomases; you
who are only half-heartedly supporting '
the measure; you who know but little
about it and care less. Think w hat fools
you are making of yourselves. Here is |
a question that is attracting the leading
men of the world—not only of the lead
ing men of our government, but of all
the governments of the world.
The Defense Fund.
FREELAND, March 5, 1890.
I EDITOR TTIBUNE, Dear Sir:—Will you
| kiydly acknowledge that since I issued
my last appeal in aid of Father Boyle's
defense I received the followingamounts:
HIGHLAND.
Collected by P. Galllagher and
< /has. Sharps sl7 1,11
UPPER I.EIIIGIT.
P. Gillespie 1 85
M. Mulligan 13 40
DRIFTON.
James A. O'Donnell 1 00
J. I). HAYES.
ECKLEY.
Miss Annie O'Donnell of No. 5 Eckley
who has been visiting friends at Eckley
for the past week returned home.
The Shamrock Fife and Drum Corps
intends going to Wilkes-Barre on the 17th
inst. to play for the Good Wills of that \
city.
Your reporter is complaining of sore ;
eyes, but with the assistance of a pair of
"specks" can manage to attend to nearly
all the notes required.
! -The committee on music for St. Pat
; rick's day experienced a little trouble on
account of the town Drum Corps going
away, hut the difficulty has been over
come, and music for that day procured. 1
Several young ladies and gentlemen
from Laurytown, gave Mr. and Mrs. i
Neal P. Johnson, a grand surprise on |
Saturday evening. Every person present i
! enjoyed themselves, several songs were
1 rendered and all retired well pleased.
M. Y. 15.
The Place to (let Your Clothing.
I. Reiforwich, the clothing merchant
ami gents' furnisher, is at No. 37, Centre
street, Freeland, with a stock of goods,
that for quality, cannot be surpassed in
tli is region. Ilats, Caps, Roys' and Men's
Clothing a special feature. A large stock
of suits made to order for $25.00 reduced
to $17.00. This is a saving to persons of
limited means over ready-made clothing.
Clothing made to order by experienced
workmen at short notice and nt the low
-1 est prices. A large stock of piece goods
;to select from. Ready-made clothing of
all sizes and styles.
The I.litiicrrli Colliery Disaster.
For the benefit of many of our readers
of Welsh origin, and who may have
lost friends anil relatives in the great
explosion that occcurred at the Llanerch
colliery, near Ahersvchan, Monmouth
shire, Kngland, on February 7th, 1890,
!by which 180 men and boys met an
untimely death, we translate from the
columns of the Drirych (Mirror) the
names, age and residence of those killed,
i At the usual time 250 men and hoys
i went down the shaft to their usual occu
i pat ion, and scarcely were they stationed
at their work when the explosion took
I place, which caused the death of a ma
j jority of them. The news of the ex
plosion caused a great commotion and
| scare among the populace, who thronged
| to the pit's mouth anxious to find out the
I news of their beloved ones. The ex
plosion had such force as to destroy
everything within range of the top of
the shaft. Smoke ascended in flames of
fire through its mouth.
The scene at the top of the shaft was
heart rendering; scores of women and
children and relatives to the entombed
men, and others were trying to get some
information concerning the fate of the
men. Often some of the throng was
called to identify the dead, as they were
hoisted up the shaft. It seemed that all
who had lost their lives numbered 180—
the majority of whom were members of
the Great Fund. This disaster will cost
the fund from 100 to 125 thousand dol
lars. Taking this into consideration a
general collection will be made to re
plenish this great fund, so that no one
may suffer. The number of widowsthat
will become dependent on this fund will
be (>6, children, 140, a few other relations
and some 0 doubtful cases.
The Society of Operators contributed
$5,000.00 to tne fund. Below are some
of the names of the unfortunates of
Welsh origin who have lost their lives in
this awful disaster:
Thomas Aslnnan, ago 22 years, nn<l his two
brothers, William, age 18 ami George, aye 20, of
1 cntwyn, all single. Their father was also
mimed, but hopes are entertained of his re
covery. John Davis, age 134, of Victoria Village;
Edward Davis, 54, of Abersvchan, married and
8 children, also his sons Edward, Daniel and
Charles; William Henry, another son, age 28,
working at the same place, in his efforts to get
out laid down to die, and at last succeeded, after
two hours, in reaching the bottom of the
shaft, and was saved; George Davis, 07, of
Cwyinbran, single; Thomas Davis, Talywain;
Robert Edwards, hi, of Abersychan; John
Evans, U, son of John Evans, Trecynon, a na
tive of Wyddgrwg. North Wales; Chas. Clwilym,
his head was entirely emptied of his brains,"but
enough of his features were left so us to
identify him; Richard Gotigli, Abersychan:
William George, 14, Abersychan, married, wife
ami 5 children, also his son George, age 11, was
killed; John Howells, 17, son of S. Howells, of
Pontypool; John H oskins, 10, of Abersychan;
Hugh Roland Hughes, 14, son of I). Hughes;
David Howells, 11, Abersychan, and his brother,
age 12; Joseph Howells, 15. married and 1 child
ren, a 'so his son Henry killed; John James, 45,
married audi child; \zarih Jeremiah, 57; Jus.
James, 14, son of Edward James, Talywain;
Samuel JoncA,4l, married and 3 children; Thos.
James, 60, married, Talywain; Edward Jones,
GO, married and children, a native of Varteg;
James Jones, 31, Guru, married and 5 children;
George James, SU, married and schildren,Garn
ddilluith; Edward Jones, 13, married and 2
children, a native of Polity poo); Albert Jones,
14, adopted son of John Carey, who was also
killed; William Jones, 17. son of David Jones;
John G. Jones, Cwmffrwdoer; John Jones, son
of .Juntos and Martha Jones; Samuel Jones, 19
and his brother'l homas, ago 14, of Manor Road:
Oliver l.ungloy, niai iedand 10 children; David
Jones, 15, son of Lewis Jones, puddler; Edwin
Jones, 11, marred and John Jones,
41, married and I children; John David Jones,
It, son of the last named; John Lewis, 17, single,
Twynyffrwd, Gurnddiffaith; Elius* Lewis, 13,
Pontwyii, the only support of a widowed
mother; Lewis Lewis, 25, married and 1 child;
Thos. Lewis, Hi; J as. Llewellyn, 40, Cwmllrwd-
oer; T'annus Lewis, M), married and 4 children,
a native of Varteg, also liis son Thomas; .las.
Lewis, 512; Thomas Morgan. Pontnewydd; VVm.
Morgan, 15, l'ontwyn; Kdw-n Mathews, 4:1, ancl
his two adopted sons; Henry Morgan and his
son John, of Pontypool; Thomas Morgan,
Tranch, Pontypool; Thomas Philips, 24; John
Price, 13, only support of a widowed mother;
Edward Price, 16; Eben Philips, £l, married;
Albert, son of I). Powell; Philip Powell, 21:
Rosso r Pritchard, 38, Snatch wood, married and
K children, the eldest two, Thomas and James,
are among those who perished; Joseph Prit
chard, single; Edgar Powell; Joseph, age 14,
son of John Rees, Pontnewydd, also his brother
David, 25 years of age, married and 3 children;
Lewis Rodgers, married and 2 children, also Ids
brother Watkin, me ricd and 5 children, and
William, age 13, son of Wntkfu; David Rees, li,
the only support of his mother and throe small
cbldren; William Reed, married and 4 children;
John £unnel,32; John Thomas,24, of Tnlywnin;
James Thomas, 40, married and $ children,
Pontypool; Alfred and William Thomas, two
brothers, of Knatehwod Row; diaries Tliomas,
2H; William Williams, 30, Pcntwyn, and his son
Watkins, age 12 years; William Williams i blar
ney), 38, married and 1 child; W. Edwin Wil
liams. lh, son of Jonathan Williams, of lilaena
von; Tliomas Williams, :P, married and 5 child
ren, High street; T. Williams, 27, Pear-Tree
Road, murrried; W. Henry Williams, son of
George Williams; Alfred I'arfltt, 41, married
and seven cliildren, and his son George, age 13
yean.
This great loss of life, together with
the late accident at the Nottingham shaft,
and the one at the South Wilkes-Barre
shaft a few days ago, arc severe lessons
in the art of the production of coal.
That some remedy whereby such disas
ters can be avoided must be devised, is
evident, and tlie sooner sucli action is
taken the better for all concerned. Is it
any wonder that men who have been
raised from infancy at the business of
coal mining are leaving it and seeking
other occupations?
Where in the United States, or in anv
other country are men who run such
risk (no matter what their occupation
may be) poorer paid than the man or
boy who loaves God's sunlight, and from
8 to 10 hours delves below the bowels of
the earth ?
POWDER
Please ask your dealer for
IDEAL TOOTH POWDER.
Four medals received, each the highest.
in Engraving 20 x 24 without Advertising
WITH EACH TWO BOTTLES.
BE&N & VAIL BROTHERS, Philadelphia,
M'f'rs of Peep O' Day Perfume.
PRITCHARD & WILLIAMS, j
—Dealers in—
GISAiIS, TABASCO!,
Temperance Drink,
Candies Etc. 47 Washington St, Freelnnd.
Fisher & Cornelius,
BUTCHERS,
and dealers In all kinds of
Fresh & Cured Meats,
Home Made Sausage, Pud
ding, Pon Hans, Head
Cheese and Blood
Pudding.
ALL MEAT IS HOME DRESSED.
Corner Centre and Walnut Sts.
A. RUDEWICK,
GENERAL STORE.
SOUTH HEBERTON, PA.
Clothing, Groceries, Etc., Etc.
Agent for the sale of
PASSAGE TICKETS
From all the principal points in Europe
to all points in the United States.
Agent for the transmission of
MONEY
To all parts of Europe. Checks, Drafts,
and Letters of Exchange on Foreign
Banks cashed at reasonable rates.
J. J". POWERS
has opened a
MERCHANT TAILOR'S and
GENTS' FURNISHING
ESTABLISHMENT
at 110 Centre Street, Freeland, nnd is not in
partnership with any other establishment but
his own, and uttends to his business personally.
Ladies' outside garments cut and fitted to
measure in the latest style.
PATENTS
Caveats and lie-issues secured, Trade-Marks
registered, and all other patent causes in the
Patent Office and before tne Courts promptly
and carefully prosecuted.
Upon receipt of model or sketch of invention,
I make careful examination, and advise as to
patentability free of charge.
With my offices directly across from the Patent
Office, and being in personal attendance there,
it is apparent thut 1 have superior facilities for
making prompt preliminary searches, for the
inore vigorous and successful prosecution of
applications for patent, and for attending to ail
business entrusted to my care, in the shortest
possible time.
FEES MODERATE, and exclusive attention
given to patent Inisincss. Information, advice
and speeiul references sent on request.
J. R. LITTELL,
Solicitor and Attorney in Patent Causes,
Washington, D. C.,
(Mention this paper) Opposite U.S.Pntent Office.
ARMOUR'S
Chicago Dressed Beef
RECEIVED FRESH DAILY.
This Beef is from rigidly inspected cattle,
slaughtered in the most cleanly manner, and is
the cheapest and best animal food to be pro
cured. Wholesale only.
Freeland Beef Co.,
FREELAND, PA.
KISS ANNIE CGSTELLO
lias opened a
NEW DRESS MAKING ESTABLISHMENT
at the residence of Archie Phillips, Chestnut
Street, below Washington, whore all kinds of
plain and fancy sowing will be done in the
best possible manner.
IF YOU ARE DRY, AND WANT
1 the worth of your money, just give
r'a/tricis Carey
a call. He keeps the best beer and the
largest schooner.
Fine ]{yc Whiskey, OUI Wines, Porter, Ale,
Cigars and AGARIC, the Great
Nerve Tonic.
Centre Street, below South, Frceland.
O'DONNELL & Co.,
Dealers In
—GENERAL—
MERCHANDISE,
Groceries, Provisions, Tea,
Coffee. Queensware,
Glassware, &c.
FLOUR, FEED, HAY, Etc.
We invito the people of Frecland and vicinity
to call and examine our large and handsome
slock. Don't forget the place.
Next Door to the Valley Hotel.
OUR LARGE STOCK OF
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
GROCERIES, ran* TOIRCCO.
and all kinds of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
cannot be surpassed in Freeland.
CfWe invite special attention to our line of
! Furniture, which Is equal to any in Lower
i Luzerne.
J. P. McDonald,
8. W. Corner Centre and South Sta., Freeland.
To Horse Owners!
Blankets, Buffalo
rQbes and all
WINTER GOODS,
reduced away down
to rock-bottom prices.
All goods needed
by horse owners have
been reduced to the
lowest possible price.
GEO. WISE
Centre Street, Freeland,
and Jeddo, Pa.
CLEARING SALE!
GOODS MUST GO.
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Our Large Store is Full of Bargains.
Reductions in all Departments for the
Next Thirty Days.
OurfSpring Stock Will Arrive Early. Room Must be Made.
PRICES NO OBJECT, MAKE YOUR OWN.
Come to us before going elsewhere. Money will do wonders
for the next thirty days.
Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Shawls, Car
pets, etc.
Ready Made Clothing for
Men, Boys and Children.
JOSEPH NEUBERGER,
BRICK STORE
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Biggest Inducement Ever Offered in Freeland !
Read Carefully and Be Convinced!
Silver Cases, Elgin or Illinois Movement $ 5 50 and up
Silver Cases, Elgin, Waltham or Springfield Movement 10 00 and up
Ladies' 14 Karat Filled Cases, Elgin or Springfield Movement 18 00 and up
Ladies' 14 Karat Solid Elgin or Springfield Movement.. 27 00 and up
Gents' James Boss 14 2-10 Karat Filled Cases, Elgin or Springfield.. 40 00 and up
Also a large stock of P. S. Bartlett and Paillard non-magnetic movements.
Also a complete stock of solid gold and band rings from $1.50 and up. Call ami
inspect goods before purchasing elsewhere. Largest stock and lowest prices at
E. GEEITZ'S, Leading- Jeweler,
Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Centre Street, Freeland, Penn'a.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
A Large Stock of Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Slippers, Etc. Also
HATS, CAPS and GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS of All Kinds.
A Special Line Suitable for This Season.
GOOD MATERIAL! LOW PRICES!
HUGH HVT A T.T.O^
Corner Centre and Walnut Sts., Freeland.
SCHOENER & BIRKBECK, 35 Ce "& p.
"\77"liOlesale and. detail.
All kinds of plumbing and spouting done at short notice in
the most approved style. We carry the largest stock of goods in
Freeland and extend an invitation to the public to inspect them.
RIP VAN WINKLE RECLINING
CHAIR.
"GREATEST*ON EARTH"
POSITIONS. has NEW ROCKING PRINCIPLE.
-"•NOISELESS, PERFECT ACTION, MODERATE PRICES.*-
A BEAUTIFUL PRESENT, A COMFORT EVERY HOUSEHOLD NEEDS, BUY ONE.
BEST INVALID'S CHAIR IN THE WORLD !
j WALTER HEYWOOD CHAIR M'F'B CO., HEW YORK.
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