FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VI. No. 2. ST. JOHN'S DEDICATED. # SLAVONIANS PARADE AND MAKE A FINE SHOWING. AfwlHted by Several PrieatH liisliop O'Hara Consecrated the Edifice to the Worship of God—Something About the New Church and ltd Pastor. The sun shone brightly yesterday morning and seemed to offer a cordial welcome to the hundreds of excursion ists who came to town to take part in the ceremanies of dedication at St. John's Slavonian Roman Catholic church. At 10 o'clock, the hour appointed for the exercises to begin, the building was crowded to the doors. After the sprink ling of the outer walls with holy water by Bishop O'Hara, accompanied by u number of priests, the altar and interior portions were blessed while the litany was being chanted. Then followed a solemn high mass, Rev. Ignatius Jasko vitz being the celebrant; Rev Edw. O'Reilly, of St. Ann's, deacon; Rev. Jos. Mazsotas, of St. Kasimer's, sub-deacon, and Rev. T. J. Quinlan as incenso bearer. When the mass was concluded the bishop preached an instructive and in structive sermon, which was listened to attentively by tho large audience. At 1 o'clock the visiting societies form ed in line and were soon joined by the Catholic organizations of town. The parade was formed in the order given in Thursday's issuo and went over the principal streets. Tho different societes made a very good showing and with an abundance of music tho parade was con sidered a fine one in every way. ABOUT THE CIIURCII. Tho church presents a very handsome appearance both outside and inside. Its dimensions are 40x75 feet, and it was erected at a cost of $5,000. Of this amount over $4,000 had been paid oil before the ceremonies began yesterday. The building has a seating capacity of 500, and is Bituated on a lot 75x125 feet, which was donated to the congregation by Coxe Bros. & Co. The movement to erect the edifice was commenced in March, 1592, by John Shigo, Sr., Andrew llamara, John llu dak and Andrew Hudak. Upon the death of the first-named last September his son, John Shigo, Jr., took his place, and assisted by other members of the committee and St. John's Slayonian Society, the work of procuring funds, etc., was continued unceasingly, and in a very short whilo the small debt yet upon the church will be paid. The altar arrived here on Saturday from Mauch Chunk, were it was made, and was immediately placed in position. This, with the interior decorations and a bell which has been ordered, cost a little over SI,OOO. The corner-Btone was laid by Bishop O'llara on Sunday, September 25, 1892, just nine months before tho date of dedication. THE I'ASTOR. Tho Plymouth Star of Thursday last had the following to say of the priest who has been appointed pkstor: Rev. I. Jaskovitz, for some time past pastor of St. Stephen's Hungarian Catholic church, has gone to Freeland, where a church has been assigned bim by Bishop O'Hara. Father Jaskovitz isacourteous and amiable gentleman, who won tho respect of all with whom he came in contact, and it is to bo hoped thnt he will find in Freeland that rest and peace which he was unable to secure among his turbulent parishioners in Plymouth. He is succeeded here by Rev. Joseph Kossalko, the first pastor of St. Stephen's. BRIEF ITEMS. "Sizzard" is a new word coined by the New York World last week. It means a hot spell. The statement of the borough Bchool board, published in another column, shows that it is in a good financial condi tion. Thomas Mcllugh, of Foundryville, one of Foster's school directors, announ ces himself as a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination for county controller. The fakirs who followed the circus caught a number of the "smart" people of town on Thursday, and some World's fair trips have been postponed in definetely. The bill increasing salaries of officials in Luzerne and all counties having over 150,000 population has boen vetoed by the governor on account of it having too many discrepancies. A concert for the benefit of David Harris, who had three fingers taken off in the planing mill a fow weeks ago, will be given by the P. O. 8. mf A, band at the opera house Saturday evening. The picnic of the Robert Emmet Social Club on Saturday evening was en joyed by a large number of people, and the club tenders its thanks to the St. Patrick's cornet band and the public for their assistance in making it a success. To Erect a Monument. The following committee has been appointed by Maj. C. B. Coxe Post, G. A. R., to solicit subscriptions for a soldiers' monument which the post in tends to erect here: 11. C. Grossed, Timothy Boyle, George Cutler, John Wagner, Albert Shive, Wm. Kishbaugh, A. W. Washburn, Steve Drasher, Sandy Allen, David Kloss and Conrad Hoch. The site selected for the monument is in Freeland cemetery, a very suitable place in some respects, but a number of people are of the opinion that it should be erected in a more conspicious position. A more central location would add greatly to the appearance of the town and the monument could be shown to visitors with much less inconvience. Some of the business men of town have suggested the Public Park as the best place, and if placed there contributions would probably be more liberal. ArrcHtcd for Perjury. John Martisizuis, who had the bor ough police force arrested recently, had a hearing before Squire Johnson on Fri day on the charge of perjury, preferred by Olficer McLaughlin. Martisizius swore at the hearing in Hazleton that this officer was present during the trouble on the 10th inst., and as the offi cer had evidence to prove he was home at the time, he brought the above charge against Martisizius. The squire placed the defendent under SSOO bail to appear at court. Laundry man Robbed. Ying Lee, the Chinese laundryman of town, was robbed on Thursday after noon of SSO and a valuable revolver. He was engaged at his work in the front part of the house at the time, and it is supposed the thieves took advantage of the rear door, which was open. The "money Was secured by breaking open a large trunk in Y'ing's bedroom. He has no idea who committed the robbery, as he did not seo any suspicious persons around the'neighborhood. Hrancli Store at Weatherly. J. Barasch, of the clothing firm of Jacobs & Barasch, of Freeland, was in Weatherly on Tuesday and made arrangements to open a branch store in town. He has rented tho Btore room recently occupied by Gerhard's music Btore and will occupy same by July 15. Mr. Barasch was accompanied by his mother and is favorably impressed with the town. — IlcraUl. Great Lutheran Mans Meeting. Sunday, August 13, will be a notable day for the Lutheran denominations in the Lehigh valley. On that day every Lutheran church from Mauch Chunk to Easton will be closed, and their congre gations gathered in a grand mass meeting in Rittersville Park, there to listen to addresses on home and foreign missions and education by some of the most eminent speakers in tho Lutheran church. PERSONALITIES. Ed. Faas and A1 Daubert, who are taking in the sights of Philadelphia, were at the Gloucester races on Friday, and the former is SSO richer through his good judgment in picking a winning horse. A. Stahl left here today for Hazleton, where he will take charge of the Lebanon Brewing Company's interests at that place. Julius Dusheck and Andrew Shigo, students at St. Francis' college, Lorretto, Pa., returned home on Friday. Daniel Herron and Neil Dugan, of Villa Nova college, are enjoying a vaca tion at their homes here. William Herzberg, of the Columbian Trading Co., left this morning for New York city to purchase a new stock of goods. Mrs. B. Grimes madtf a business trip to Allentown on Saturday. Misses Mame McDonald and Bridget Timony, of St. Cecilia's academy, Scran ton, are at.home on vacation. Rodger and Patrick McMonigal, of Seguin, Texas, are visiting friends hero. They arrived from the World's fair. BUSINESS fIRIEFS. Do you wish to enjoy good health, if so, use Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill's, which cleanse the bowels and purify the blood. Try Fackler's home-made bread and rollß—baked fresh every morning. Picnics supplied with ice cream, cakes, etc., by Laubacli at reasonable rates. To bake good bread only the best flour should be used. Washburn brand leads all others. Sold only by B. F. Davis. "Orange Blossom" makes handsome children, because it makes mothers strong and well. Sold by W. W.Grover. Carpets and oil cloths in every design and all grades of quality and other house furnishings at lowest .prices can be had from J. P. McDonald. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1893. FIVE MEN MEET DEATH. TERRIBLE EXPLOSION OF GAS AT NO. 1 SHAFT, NANTICOKE. An Open Door Changea the Air Current, CauHing Gas to Accumulate—ln jured Men Rescued from Suffocation With Great Difficulty by Their Fellows. Five miners were killed and three in jured by a terrific explosion of gas in the No. 1 shaft of the Susquehanna Coal Company at Nanticoke on Thursday evening. The dead are: John Smith, miner, aged 34, married, wife and five children. Frank Benick, doortender, 14 years. William Schultz,laborer, aged 23. George Barre, unknown Polander, aged about 21. Abe Walker, aged 33, miner, married, wife and three children. The injured are: John Gwent, driver boy, burned about head and arms, seriously. John Meisgable, miner, burned on head and breast. Frank Giewiscki, laborer, badly burn ed on head. Tho explosion was terrific and swept everything before it; the tracks for some distance wore torn up and the iron twisted into every imaginable shape. Huge props were blown about like straws. Cars loaded with coal were car ried down the gangway like paper bags, tearing down props and timbering, and in the midßt of the general devastation the eight unfortunate men were hurled about, crushed, torn and burned by the fierce force and torrid flame of the ex plosion. The blast was heard throughout the mine and the men in the "other work ings, not knowing the extent of the acci dent, made a rush for the main shaft and were drawn up the 900 feet to the surface as quickly as the powerful en gines could hoist them. At the top of the shaft, out of danger, order was soon restored, and tho hardy workers who, a few minutes before had rushed from their breasts, volunteered as rescuers and were formed into relief parties of ten each. TO THE RESCUE. Under the direction of Inside Superin tendent Morgan they re-entered the mine and very slowly and carefully, taking every precaution to guard against another explosion, they proceeded to ward the scene of the accident. The effects of the explosion were confined to the lower gangway and the rescuing party had little trouble in reaching it. Here, however, they met with a great difficulty. After damp in large quanti ties had gathered and its suffocating fumes were gradually rising to the other workings. Superintendent Morgan realized that if any of the men in the gangway were still alive they must be rescued at once or they would bo suffocated. Calling for volunteers he headed four of them and, extinguishing thoir safety lamps, they made a gallant dash into the black and devastated gangway shouting at the same time. One or two faint cries nnswered their calls and they heroically forced their way over piles of broken cars, torn-up track, loosened pillars, fallen rock and coal until the injured men were reached. But the rescuers were so weakened by their hard work and the foul air that they had not strength to return with their burdens and for a time it looked as if all were doomed, until one of the men found a sheltering spot and here, brushing out the suffocating after damp with their coats, they managed to obtain good air, and were somewhat revived. FIGHTING THE AFTERDAMP. Then they gradually worked their way back to the upper gangways, safely carrying the three injured men upon their shoulders. So dense was the after damp that every few yards they were obliged to stop and fight it with their coats to obtain air, and when they final ly reached their waiting comrades they were completely exhausted. They, with the injured, were carried to the surface, where physicians were waiting, and the men revived. The others of the rescuing party then made dashes into the gas, groping around on their hands and knees for the dead bodies. The work was most dangerous and several of the volunteers were over come and had to be taken to the surface. One by one the bodies were found and brought out until all had been recovered. ONE SURVIVOR'S STORY. John Meisgable, one of the least se verely injured, was able to talk. He Baid he was working in a breast near the face of the gangway when the explosion occurred. Ho did not know what caused it, but supposed one of the live dead men, who were working some distance furthor in, ignited tho gas with his naked lamp. He did not know how the gas collected, but said he believed one of the doors was left open and the air cur rent changed. The injured will recover. Grand Army Impostor. A man named C. M. Sifgreaves, claim ing to be a member of Easton Post, G. A. R., and representing that he is con nected with tiie Philadelphia Journal of Commerce, lias been published as a swindler. He is not a member of the post named. He recently went to business men at Danville and on the strength of his G. A. R. association asked for a loan of money for a few hours until a draft, which he expected from his paper, would arrive. He was refused. He afterwards cheated the hotel landlord out of a meal and whiskey. The G. A. R. Post of Danville desires that these facts be made known. . Rebuilding It. Breaker. The Midvalley Coal Company has decided to rebuild it breaker at Wilbur ton, which was destroyed by fire on the 17th inst, without delay. Men are already at work removing the debris and it is expected that many of the eight hundred men and boys thrown out of employment will find work around the new breaker a good portion of the summer. The new breaker will be a model of its kind in size and equipments, but even though the work of rebuilding is pushed forward as rapidly as possible, it will require many long months before the majority of the employees will be able to find employment there. Suttsfled the People. Main's circus gave two very satisfac tory performances here on Thursday, and both were well attended. The threatening weather in the evening de terred many from going, yet the large tent was filled far beyond the expecta tions of the management, and Mr. Main thanked the people heartily for the wel come they have given him every time he showed here and promised that Ereeland would Bee them again next season. The show throughout is first-class, and it seemed to satisfy the people in every respect. The many new and sen sational features were loudly applauded. Uuniagfl Done by a Storm. A heavy cloudburst occurred between Wilkes-barre and Pittston on Thursday evening and the railroad tracks wore washed out at several points. At Pitts ton for one hour the rain poured down in torrents. The streets were flooded in the lower part of the town to the depth of three feet. So heavy was the flood and so fierce the blasts of rain and wind that pedestrians could not make their way from one house to another. In the midst of the downpour three houses were struck by lightning and the tire de-' partment was called. One house was destroyed and the other two saved. No one was injured. Hon. William IVlutchlor I>end. Hon. William Mutcliler, of Easton, representative of the eighth congressional district, died suddenly of heart disease on Friday morning. Ho was 01 years of age, and for thirty-five years past took an active part in state and national politics. He was elected to congress six times on the Democratic ticket. He became ill about three weeks ago while fishing in Pike county. He leaves a wife and one son. Took the White Veil. Misses Mary Boyle, daughter of Hugh Boyle, of Ridge street, and Miss Alice Houston, of Drifton, received tho white veil at St. Joseph's convent in Ilazleton this morning. The ceremonies began at 1 o'clock and were conducted under chargo of Bishop O'Hara. The young ladies entered the Sisterhood eight months ago, and have just recently finished their novitiate. List of Patents. Among the patents granted to Penn sylvania inventors last week, reported by C. A. Snow &Co., Washington, D.C., were the following: E. B. Coxe, Drifton, burning fuel; R. B. Vaughn, Kingston, steam-boiler. A Cure Is Guaranteed. Death will follow the use of liquor, morphine or tobacco with the same cer tainty that night follows day. If you are addicted to the use of any of them, you can cure yourself in a few days and not experience the least discomfort. Hill's double chloride of gold tablets are guaranteed to cure drunkenness, mor phine and tobacco habit without requiring the least effort on the part of the patient. The price is but SI.OO per package and a cure of any of these habits is worth a thousand times that amount. Don't delay; get a package of the tab lets from your druggist. If he don't keep them and refuses to order them for you, send direct to the Ohio Chemical Co., Lima, Ohio. They will send you full particulars free. * COUGHING I.KADS TO CONSUMPTION. Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at once. FROM SUBURBAN POINTS. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS. Bright CorroMpoiidonts Write Up All the Happenings of Their Towns—News, Personals, Accidents, Etc., of Freeland's Suburbs Will be Found Ilelow. Special and regular correspondence from the surrounding towns is solicited by the THIDUNE. Communications or items intended for publication must be accompanied by the name of the writer. DRIFTON ITEMS. Hugh Collum, who resides on the South Side, drove to town on Sunday a week ago to spend the day among rela tives and friends. Hugh became miss ing in the evening and in the morning the horse was found tied to a post in the upper part of town. As no one seemed to care how long the poor animal suffer ed in the heat, and without food or water, one of our residents, through pity for the poor beast, took it to the company stable where it was cared for until a liveryman from Ilazleton put in appearance and claimed it. When the liveryman went home he sent a consta ble in search of Collum, who was found and arrested in Freeland on Thursday. The constable took him to Ilazleton where he was given a hearing before Squire Schutter, and as he would neither pay nor giye bail he was locked up. Harvey Hoffman and Miss Mary Sweeney, both graduates of Kutztown normal school, came home on Friday. Miss Sweeney has been appointed a teacher at No. 1 school, Hazle township. It is likely that Mr. Hoffman will re ceive an appointment from Foster town ship directors. Frank Higgins and Miss Hannah Thomas will be married at St. Ann's church on Wednesday. Arrangements aro being completed by which the collieries of Evans & Co., of Beaver Meadow, will come under the control of Coxe Bros. & Co. 11. E. Sweeney has gone on a trip to the World's fair. Miss Maggie Carr, who was attending West Chester normal school, is home on a vacation. Misseß Hannah and Sallie Gallagher, of Philadelphia, are here on a visit. The Fearnots will hold their next pic nic on August 18 at Driftop ball park. The Fearnots would like to hear from the Solar Tips and Laurel Hill clubs of Ilazleton. Miss Nellie Ilinscr is spending a few days among White Haven friends. Another trip of new D. S. & S. gon dola cars arrived here from the shops on Friday evening. Bernard J. O'Donnell, one of Drifton's students at Villa Nova college, received the degree of Bachelor of Science at tho commencement exercises of that institu tion last week. Bernard and his brother Rodger, who is also a student there, are now enjoying a vacation at home. JEDDO NEWS. Louis Amraerman, slate truck helperat N0.5 Pinkash breaker,was injured Thurs day evening by falling over the trestl ing. The truck was being pulled toward the breaker empty and in some unac countable manner jumped tho track. The sudden jerk of the truck threw Am merman off, and he fell several feet to the ground. His face and hands were cut and his right knee was badly gashed. The mule and the truck also wont over tho trestling, and the mule was instantly killed by falling on the end of the truck. Jim Albertina, the driver of the mule, felt a premonition of danger, but as everything seemed all right, he did nothing further than getting off, with the intention of walking in, and just alight ed when the accident occurred. A serious accident happened Friday morning at the same breaker to Eddie Simms, a son of WostSimms, of Jeddo. Young Simms was a slate picker and went up the chute towards the screen to push the coal. He lost his balance, and fell through an opening to another part of the breaker below, a distance of twenty-four feet. He landed heavily on his face and chest downwards on a solid plank floor. Ilis jaw bone was broken, and he was severely injured internally. Tho locie house nnd other structures which were burned at the Stripping have been rebuilt. Miss Mame Burns is home from Phila delphia visiting her parents. John Coll, of New Buckmountain, was among the visitors here last week. Daniel J. Quinn, of Jersey OJty, N. J., and Miss Bridget Brislin, of Ilazleton, were married at the latter place on Thursday. Both were former residents of this place, and are very favorably known. Their many friends and ac (Continued on Page 4.) lew York (Miners, XACOBS £z BA^EAISCH. Can it be Possible? HAVE YOU SEEN THE NOBBY SUMMER SUITS WE ARE MAKING FOR $1 1.50? CANNOT BE DUPLI CATED FOR LESS THAN $15.00. For Ten Days Only. New York Clothiers, JiMMBM Manufacturers of Fine Clothing. FREELAND, - FA. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods,' Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Rag Carpet, Boots and S hoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin and Queensware, Willowware, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always in stock. Fresh 801 l Butter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Therefore every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, Northwest Corner "RVuaolarwl Centre and Front Streets, -T I cClAliu. DePIERRO - BROS. = CAFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE AND FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson. Dougherty, Knufer Club, Roseubluth's Velvet, of which we have Excliihlvo Rule In Town. Muinm's Extra Dry Champagne, Heuuessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Ciffqrs. FINEST OLD STOCK ALE. llum and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Bnllontinti and Hazlcton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Alex. Shollack, Bottler of BEER, - PORTER, - WINE, and all kinds of LIQUORS. Cor. Washington and Walnut streets, Freeland. 77W7W ASHBURN, Builder of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRING OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. PINE AND JOHNSON STS., FHEEI.AND. Hardware, Paints, Oils, Miners' Supplies. Miners will do well to try our oil and get prices. We have also a complete stock of SPORTING GOODS, including guns, am munition, tlsliing tackle, etc. C. D. ROHRBACH, Freeland. j. p. MCDONALD, Corner of South and Centre Streets, has the most complete stock of FURNITURE, CARPETS, LADIES 1 and GENTS' DllY GOODS, FINE FOOTWEAR, Etc. in Freeland. PRICES ARE BOUND TO PLEASE. $1.50 PER YEAR. JOHN D. IIAYES, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Legal business Of all kinds promptly attended Room 3, 2d Floor, Birkbcck Brick. JyJ HALPIN, Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Cor. Walnut and Fine Streets, Freeland. QHAS. ORION STROH, Attorney arid Counselor at Law, AND Justice of the Peace. Office Rooms No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. LIBOR WINTER, BEST - Ellffll - 11STAI1AIT. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquor and cigars on snle. Fresh beer always 011 tap. COTTAGE HOTEL, Main and Washington Streets. OWEH MOTEE, PROPRIETOR. Good accommodation and attention given to permanent and transient guests. Well-stocked oar and line pool and billiard room. Free bus to uml from ull trains. STABLING ATTACHED. £ G. B. Payson, D. D. S., • DINTIST, FREELAND, PA. Located permanently in Birkbeck's building, room 4, second floor. Special attention paid to ull brunches of dentistry. Painless Extraction. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 12 A. M.J 1 to 5 P. M.; 7 to 0 P. M. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The llnest brands of domestic and 0 imported whiskey on sale at his new and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches tor and Uallentino beer and Yeung- w ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. A. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Centre. The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when in that purt of the town. Fresli Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS BRENNAN, Restaurant. 151 South Centre Street, Freeland. (Near the L. V. It. It. depot.) CHOICEST LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST CIGARS ARB —ON TAT. TEMPERANCE DlilNE. WM. WEHRMANN, German - Watchmaker. Centre Street, Five Points, Freeland. WATCHES AND CLOCKS FOR SALE. Repairing of every description promptly at tended to and guaranteed. Gold and silver plating. The Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill R, R. Co. PASSENGER TRAIN TIME TABLE. Taking Effect, May 29, 1893. Eastwurd. STATIONS. Westward, p.m. p.m. a.m. u.m. a.m. p.m. 5 80 1 02 7 42 Sheppton 7 18 10 11 3 20 Ai5351 08 748 Q ~ Li7l3 10 05 L \ 122 7 53 A1 9 55 3 23 545 123 808 Humboldt Road 701 940 313 517 1358 05 Garwood Road 659 9373 10 Ajs 52 130 810 nnnJ(lll ,„ t /> j6 54 930 L { 820 0noI(Ja Jct * A|s 50 9203 05 A j 5 56 8 20 L 10 40 L) 558 Rottn A|o33 922 0 03 It. Meadow ltoad 0 28 011 Stockton Jet. 019 0 21 Eekley Junction 0 10 0 30 Driftou 0 00 GEO. CHESTNUT; LEADER OK GREAT BARGINS, has a lino line of Baby Carriages Every Variety. Best Material. Good Workmanship. Reasonable Prices. NOVELTIES. TOYS. Etc., OP EVERY KIND. See our handsome stock of footwear— the largest and best in town. Custom-made work a specialty and repairing done on the premises. 93 Centre street, Freeland.