VOL. VI. No. 77. FROM SUBURBAN POINTS. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS. A Highland Cow Meets With a Peculiar Mishap, and Its Rescue Is Accom plished After Much Labor—A Few I*right Motes from Upper Lcliigh. Special arvl regular correspondence from the surrounding towns is solicited by the TRIBUNE. Communications or items intended for publication must be accompanied by the name of the writer. HIGHLAND DOTS. On Tuesday of last week a cow owned iiy Thomas Brown, of this place, met with a peculiar mishap. The animal was on its way to a small pond of water near No. 1 breaker where the cattle are accustomed to drink, when the ground suddenly gave away underneath and the cow was lost to sight in an instant. As the beast did not come home a search j was commenced the next day and was continued until Saturday, when the j cavein was discovered and the cow j found in it more dead than alive. An ! examination of the mine hole proved it to be the top of a breast pitching about; 45 degrees, but on account of it being i considered dangerous and liable to cave in, a battery was put in near the face- of it somo time ago to prevent the gang way from being blocked below. Against this battery the cow was lodged in a standing position unable to move for four days and after being taken out and removed to the stable she fell exhausted. Yesterday the cow was in pretty good condition again and will be all right in about a week. Work ut No. 3 stripping is continued steadily, and while the work on the coal has not commenced yet, a vast amount of clay is being removed daily. Edward Fisher removed his family and household effects to Fern Glen on Tuesday. A young daughter arrived at the residence of Michael Murrin last week, and mother and child are doing well. Several small brush fires were visible on the hillside north of town on Mon day night. Work at the mines is very slack here and it seems as if the vacation is to con tinue for some time. The literary society of this place is only an organization in name now. An attempt was made last week to sell the furniture and fixtures of the society, but the absence of buyers prevented the sale. Dissension among the members is tbc cause of its downfall. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. An Arabian woman, who resides in the vicinity of Ilazleton, and who comes to this section every month with a large stock of wares peddling, became ex hausted while returning from this place to Freelund on Monday . evening, and was found lying in a helpless condition on the roadside. One of the Freeland delivery wagons passing that way picked her up and reaching Freeland she went to her home by train. A social was given on Monday night in honor of Miss Ellen Jones at per father's residence. A number of young | people were present and had a very pleasant time. John Mulligan is able to be around again after a few days illness. Saturday is the day set apart for the employes to receive their pay. On this occasion a day sooner would put a different phase on matters. Will it occur? James Boyle is laid up with an injur ed hand, having had it cut with coal in the mines. A son was horn to Mr. and Mrs. John Duddy on Friday morning. Mother and child are well. The collieries at this place are idle today, but will resume operations to morrow and probably Saturday. Dennis Ferry is recovering nicely from the severe injuries bo received in the mines several weeks ago. Two more catamounts were killed in the Iloneyhole valley this week. This is six that were captured there this sea son. Samuel Herring, one of our old resi dents, was severly injured on Tuesday while helping to unload mine timber from a gondola car. Special Council Meeting, The members of the borough Council met in special session last evening. There were present Messrs. DePierro McLaughlin, Neuburger, Moore and Winter. The bond of Treasurer Wil liamson, in the sum of SIO,OOO, signed by himself, John D. Hayes, Win. Wil liamson, John M. Powell, 2d, and John Yannes, was read and approved, as was also the bond of Street Commissioner Boyle, signed by himself and James K. Boyle, in the sum of SSOO. The position of janitor and high constable were left over until the next regular meeting. The question of making arrangements to contract for electric lights was taken up. The following resolution was pre sented by Mr. Neuburger: Resolved, That the president of coun cil appoint a committee consisting of three members, to be called a standing committee on electric light. The duties of said committee are to confer and meet at any time between this adjourned meeting and subsequent regular, special or adjourned meetings of council, with such party or parties representing one or more electric light companies applying for the privilege of furnishing electric arc lights for the purpose of lighting the streets, alleys or lanes of the borough of Freeland, and report their proceedings at any time when the council is in ses sion. The resolution was approved and the president appointed the street committee to act in that capacity. U.K. Sweeney, of Drifton, represent ing the Freeland Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, was present and explained the proposition of their com pany to furnish arc lights to the borough at SIOO per lamp per annum, for an all night service, the number of lamps to he not less tiian twelve at any time. Il was decided to meet on Monday, March 25, at the council room, at which time the claims of parties ottering to bid for the lighting of the streets will he heard. The secretary was instructed to write to the Penn'a Globe Gaslight Company and notify them to have a representa tive present in accordance with the present contract held by that company with the borough. The street commissioner was given permission to have the stones now lying in the park broken and distributed where needed. The secretary was authorized to notify the county treasurer to pay all money due the borough from licenses to Attor ney John D. Hayes, to be by him paid to the treasurer upon his order. Lookn Like a Murder. Residents of Mill Creek, a village above Wilkes-Barre, were thrown into a state of excitement on Tuesday night by the report that a tragedy had occurred near there at the Keystone mine. Pat rick Scanlon of that place was crossing the railroad track when he came upon evidences of a struggle ami possible murder. On the railroad was a coat saturated with blood and in the back was an open ing cut down and through the collar as if a knife had gone through. In the coat was a letter written in Slavish from a mother in Austria to her son in this country, hut the name is missing, the letter beginning "My dear boy" and being signed "Mother." Down olt the track and leading into the woods was more blood, as if the body was carried into the woods and there buried. The county detective is investigating. A llrakemun Injured. James Costello, a brukeman on engine No. 1, of the D. S. & S., was severely in jured shortly after commencing work on Monday morning. lie was standing on a car and was knocked off by striking a beam of the crane near the shops at Drifton. He failed to notice the beam, as his back was toward it, and the col lision threw him to the rails, causing severe internal injuries. He was attended to by I)r. Geo. S. Wentz, and then removed to the resi dence of Daniel Bonner, in the Points, where lie boarded. His home is at White Haven, and several of his rela tives and friends called upon hirn this week. Hon. E. 11. COXO'M KIIHIMUHH. At a meeting of the trustees of the Hazieton hospital on Tuesday Hon. E. B. C'oxe, of Drifton, stated that he would erect an addition to the hospital. The addition will be used as a sitting room, and is an improvement that is needed in the institution. It w'.ll cost at least $4,0b0, and the entire expense will be borne by Mr. Coxe. When com pleted the present sitting room will be used for other purposes. U*ll Tomorrow Evening. St. Patrick's Day will be ushered in by those who attend the hall tomorrow evening in a pleasant manner. The hall will be given by the St. Patrick's Bene ficial Society, and it promises to he one j of the largest of the season here. Re freshments of all kinds will be on sale | in the hall, ami the music for the occa sion will be furnished by DePierro's or chestra and St. Patrick's cornet band. St. Patrick's Day IMirside. The marshal and aides having charge of the parade here on Saturday report all arrangements complete and ready to be followed out as published on Monday. The indications are that the parade, which will take place at 1 o'clock, will be a large one. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 15, >894. BIG JOE'S SUIT. An Interesting Case Began In the Courts at WilkcH-ltarrc. One of the most interesting suits in the history of the county was com menced on Tuesday at Wilkes-Barre before Judge Woodward. Four men, Joseph Matuskowitz, John Tomiskey, Wassel Frinko and John Barno, Poland era, were on February 4,1891, shut in by a fall of rock and coal in the mine of J. i C. Ilaydon & Co., at Jeanesville. Nine-! teen days afterwards they were rescued j barely alive, and, after a long sickness, recovered. They have commenced suit j against the company for SIO,OOO each, and the case of Joseph Matuskowitz, or "Big Joe," as he is called, is now on i trial. The plaintiff's side of the case | consists of some of the most thrilling j stories of heroism ever heard, while j "Big Joe's" story of the sufferings and the thoughts of himself and companions during those nineteen days broughttears to many eyes. The rescue of the men stands without parallel in the mining history of the world. Four small pieces of bread were ! all they had to eat, which were consum- i ed in two days. They were without j anything to drink, save a few mouthfuls ; of hitter sulphur water, and for the last! six days of their confinement wero too weak to get that. They had to face not merely deatli by starvation, but from suffocation, being in an atmosphere so ! full of black damp that no light would burn. That in spite of all this they came out alive is little short of a miracle. After telling how they went down the mine and while at work heard the crash of the fall, were knocked down by con cussion and then tried to find their way out, "Big Joe" went on to tell the story of thoir sufferings. "We crawl up in breast," lie said, "where air good, and light lamp. We ! have three or four little pieces bread in dinner buckets, little pieces, size of my hand; we break 'em in little hits to make last long, but they all gone in two days. We thought eat rats, but no rats there; then, five or six days, when awful hun gry, we scratch bark off props and cat it. Two days after fall the light she burn j out. Once we build little fire and boil some sulphur water; it awful bad, but j we drink it; after ttiat we lie down and do nothing, just sleep and wait, till we got so hungry and thirsty we could not I sleep; then we wait and have awful pains, all time; we thought we die and think we dead, and then next we know we was up in the engine house and doctors was giving us whisky." Of the nine men drowned and four suffocated Joe knows nothing. The claim for damages is based upon the al leged negligence of the employers. Au A gcil Burned. Mrs. Mary Campbell, an aged woman residing in Scranton, was burned to; death at her home at 7 o'clock on Tues.! day morning. She lived with her daughter, Mary Cawley, and while the j latter was out in the barn milking a cow i Mrs. Campbell, who is perhaps 80 years j of age, moved to the fire to remove a kettle. Her clothing caught fire and the flames enveloped her aged form. The daughter hearing her mother scream rushed in and endeavored to subdue the flames. Before she had sue- | ceeded in doing so, her mother had been j fatally burned, and lived hut a short I while. Installation of Officers. At the last meeting of Good Will j Lodge, No, 130, I. O. G. T., the follow ing officers were installed: Chief templar—Alfred Cunnins. Vice templar—Georgina Sutton. Chaplain—Lily Heastend. Fast chief templar—Maggie Lindsay. Secretary—Nellie Nicliolls. Marshal—Frank Shelhamer. Inside guard—Mamie Barton. Outside guard—Gertie Iliney. Financial secretary—Sadie Paul. Treasurer—Charles Rinker. Notice. The members of Division 19, A. O. H., are requested to lie present at the meet ing Oil Friday evening, as important business is to be transacted. They are also notified that the special train for Eckley will leave Drifton shops, via the D. S, A S., at 7.30 a. m. on Saturday; returning will leave Eckley at 11.02 a. in. Jas. P. McNelis, President. PLEASURE CALENDAR. March 10 Annual hall of St. Patrick's Beneficial Society, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. March 17.—8a1l of Division 20, A. O. 11., of Eckley, at Eckley echoolhouse. Admission, 60 cents. March 20.—Annual ball of St. Patrick's cornet band, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. March 27.—8a1l of Slavonian Young Men 8 hand, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. March 30 —First grand ball of the Actor t luii, at 1 reehiud opera house. Ad mission, 25 cents. March 31.—"0n His Track," comedy drama. by I reeland Juvenile Drama tic company, at Freeland opera house. Men's fancy shirts, 25c, at McDonald's. Two Ilodie* Recovered., i At 10.30 o'clock on Monday night the j body of one of the miners who were , ■ caught by the'fall in the Gaylord shaft . at Plymouth on February 13 was recov . ered. It was found beneath a large I mass of coal and debris, and death must have been instantaneous. The body was in an advanced state of decomposi tion, and it could scarcely be recognized, j The relatives of Peter F. McLaughlin ] identified it by parts of the clothing and took it in charge. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon. No one was allowed to view the remains, but I over 2,000 people attended the services i at St. Yincent'a-church.- McLaughlin leaves a wife and large family. At 3 o'clock yesterday morning an other body was found standing upright against the pillar. It was also badly de composed, but was identified by a Cath olic scapular which ho wore as Michael Walsh, of Avondale, who leaves a wife and six children. He was buried yes terday afternoon. The funeral, like the j one the day before, was" largely attend ed, and was under charge of Division 17, A. O. 11. of A., of Nanticoke, of which ! both men were members. The work of recovering the other ,' eleven bodies is retarded by the odor ! that is in the gangway, and the men | have to use the strongest disinfectants. A Illrtlulny Anniversary. A large number of the friends of Fred I lass, proprietor of the Cottage hotel, assembled there on Monday evening to pay their respects to the host and to cele brate his sixty-fourth birthday. During the evening Mr. Haas was presented by John I). Hayes, Esq., with an elegant gold headed cane, appropriately inscrib | ed, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by his friends. 1). J. McCarthy also presented him, on behalf of several friends, with a silver water pitcher,.and a silver goblet was received from Mrs. Fred Kepping, of Hazleton. Mr. Haas responded kindly to the addresses made in presenting the articles. Music was rendered by the Mayberry hand and DePierro's orchestra, and at j 12 o'clock the guests sat down to one of j the finest suppers that could be served. Apparently, all heartily enjoyed them selves and upon leaving wished Mr. ( Haas many more happy years of life. I Ileraombered the PtiHtur. '■ Rev. 11. A. I. Benner, pastor of St. John's Reformed church, met with a genuine surprise on Tuesday evening. | I The'consistory of the Freeland church took the lead in the matter and desired 1 in some material way to show their ap- i preciation of his active services in the ! I church. His birthday falls on March j 14, but in order to forestall and remove i j all suspicion the party, accompanied by | ! a large numbei of the male members of ; the church, on Tuesday evening called at his residence, and in a neat address by Mr. Kerachner, presented him with a : costly Hpring overcoat, a suit of clothes, | a handsome purse of money, and a I beautiful door bell. ! The pastor was completely surprised, i and in response to the presentation he ; ! stated that of all the things most needed, ' : their choice of gifts was timely, appro priate and most acceptable. Secretary Selected. It is said that Poor Directors Monroe, I Harleman and McC'ready have decided i that the secretaryship of the board will he given to A. M. Neumuller, of Lans ford. Their selection is causing consid-1 erable talk throughout the district, as the board is composed of three Rephb licans and Mr. Neumuller is a Democrat. The only competitor he had for the position was B. F. Davis, of this place, whose claims were supported by the Re publicans of the entire region. In turn ing down an active mdmbor of the party the directors have aroused a strong feel-! ing against themselves among the Re- | publicans of the North Side. A Freeland Will rrobuted. The will of Mrs. Ellen Given, deceas ed, of Freeland, was probated at Wilkes llarre on Tuesday, and is as follows; The entire estate is given to her hus band for use during his natural life. At his deatli she gives to. her niece, Ellen : McDonald, SSOO. The balance of the estate Is to be given share and share alike between Rose Gallagher, Mary McGill, Ellen McDonald, Bernard Mooney, Susan Keenan, Joseph Gal lagher and Ellen Heincer. John D. j Hayes, Esq., is named as executor. Kelly iu Manage Allentown. The signing of Mike Kelly to mnnage the Allentown State League club crowds out nearly all the men signed by 51 ana-1 ger Hanlon, Kelly's predecessor. Only j | a few of the players signed by Hanlon } [ will be retained. The others will bo taken by Hanlon to Hazleton. It is feared that the Allentown club, with its National league players, will prove too strong for the State league, and there is some talk of joining the j Eastern League. BRIE? ITEMS or'.NEUS.' LOCAL JOTTINGS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Little Ones of Interest About People You Know anil Things You Wish to Hear About—What the Folks of This _ Vicinity Are Doing. DePierro's orchestra will play at Sheppton on Saturday evening. Philip Rudolph and Miss Katie Pay ton, both of Freeland, were married on Sunday by Rev. H. A. I. Bonner. A. A. Bachman's increasing trade has induced him to remodel the front of his storeroom, next to the Central hotel. Phil Bachman, of town, who played last summer with Jeanesville club, lias signed for the coming season with Potts ville state league team. P. M. Boyle removed his family on Tuesday from this place to liazleton, where he is employed as mine foreman in Ilazle Mines colliery. The report of the financial condition of the middle coal field poor district, which is published on the second page, allows the district to he in very good circumstances. Division 20, A. 0. H., of Eckley, will hold a grand ball at that place on the evening of St. Patrick's Day. The hail will begin early in the evening and will continue until 11.30 p. m. Rev. C. Kvocla has resigned his charge here as pastor of St. Peter and Paul's Hungarian Lutheran church. He lias gone to Mahanoy City where he will have charge of a similar church. W. C. Miller, of the Points, is now employed as scenic artist by the Boston Lyceum Company, and is stationed this week at Allegheny City, Pa., where the company is filling a two weeks' engage ment. The Lehigh Valley Railroad's direc tors have passed the quarterly dividend whicli was payable next month.' The July dividend will also likely he passed. I The value of the stock continues to I down. Condy Boyle and son, Postmaster Wm. F. Boyle, were visitors this week to Philadelphia, where tlio latter's brother, Hugh, is lying seriously ill. His condition yesterday was reported slightly improved. The Lehigh Valley Railroad is supply ing its passenger and freight agents with neatly printed cards, on one side of which appears the name of its represen tative and on the other a map of the I road set in a heavy black groundwork. Ed. p uas, of the Carey Comedy Com pany, accompanied by his wife, called upon friends here on Tuesday. Mr. Fans reports business very dull in the theatrical line. The Carey Company, however, is playing to good houses, and this week is located at Puttsville. The Lffhigh Valley officials have an nounced a modification of their order, issued last week, directing employes at Sayre to remove to Pittston. All single men must change their headquarters to Pittston, hut married men w itli homes in Sayre are granted permission to remain there. A farewell party was tendered to Miss Hannah Boyle on Tuesday evening by a number of her lady and gentlemen friends. The evening was pleosantly spent in singing, dancing, etc., and at midnight a supper was served. The guests wished Miss Boyle much prosper ity in Hazieton, her future place of residence. At a meeting of the Union Street Rail way Company held yesterday in Scran ton it was decided to carry to the supreme court the case against the Haz ieton and North Side Railway Company, which was decided adversely by Master Koons last week. Efforts will be made to get it before the supreme court in April term. See McDonald's 5c Lancaster gingham. Best indigo blue calico 5c per yard at Neuburger's The best shirting calicoes, 4c per yard, at Neuburger's ■For the next three days Neuburger's' will sell 54-inch all-wool ladies' cloth at 49c per yard, former price 75c. "Orange Blossom" is safe and harm less as ilax seed poultice. Any lady can use it herself. Sold by W. \V. Grover. Notice. The members of St. Ann's T. A. li. Pioneer Corps will meet at their hall at 1 o'clock sharp on Saturday March 17. John B. Hsnlon, President. | T OST. -On March 10, between Kreeluuil and 1 i Jeddn. ;t pm-krlbonk. Finder will lie re- j ! wanted by returning it to 'the Thi ucNcolltee. j Id"!!!! RENT.—A large liah nn drat tlnor, suit I 1' able tor society meetings, storage room or tor one purpose that a large building Is needed. I Apply to George Malinky, Kern street. Advertise in the Tribune. Spring Goods 1 j We liave just received a very large consignment of PIECE GOODS for suitings and trouserings. Nobbiest patterns. It' yon contemplate get ting a spring suit made give us a call and we will take pleasure in showing you these goods. Prices that can't be beat, here nor elsewhere. Perfect lit and workman ship guaranteed. Suits to Order, - SI 200 Up Pantaloons to Order, 4.00 Up Fine Tailoring Our Specialty. Jacobs & Barasch, 37 Centre Street. Factory, ... FrccUuul. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Itag Carpet, Foots a)id Shoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin and Queensware, Willow ware, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always in stock. Fresh Roll Batter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. 1 always have fresh Roods and am turning my stock every month. Therefore every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, "mm I' mil.-uid. DePIERRO - BROS. = CAFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE ANO FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have Exclusive Sale in Town. Mumm'B Extra Dry Chamnagne, Hennessy I handy, blackberry. Gins, Wines, Clurots, C'ordiais, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Dailcntinc and Huzlcton beer on tap. Baths, Ilot or Cold, 25 Cents. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Dentist. Located permanently in Firkinek brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store. | Gas and ether adminisUred for the pain less extraction of t* th. Teeth Jilted and ar tificial teeth inserted. lieasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED. d. Goepperl, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Strcot, above Centre. The best or whiskies, wines, gin elgurs, etc. Cull in when in that part ol' the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS HRH.W.AN Restaurant. 151 South Centre street, Freeland. (Near the 1.. V. It. It. depot.) CHOICEST— LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST CIGARS AND —ON TAP. I TEMPERANCE DRINK. $1.50 PEK YEAH. JOHN D. HAYES, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. ■■'if al business of all kinds promptly attended Koom 3, 2d Floor, Birkbeck Brick. I jyjf HALPIN, I Manufacturer of I Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. j Cor. Walnut and Pine Streets, .Freeland. £MIAS. ORION STROII, attorney and Counselor at Law, AND Justice ot the Peace. Office Rooms No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. 15 9. Franklin street, Wilkes-Bnrre, Pa. All Legal Business rrompUy Attended To. J F. O'NEILL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 100 ri'ET.tC SQCAUE, - WrLKES-BARBE. Alex. Shollaclr, Bottler "/ BEER, - PORTER, - WINE, and nil kinds of X I (J UO US. Cor. Washington and Walnut streetc, Freeland. WASHBURN A TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAiRiNQ OF EVERY CESGRIPTIS*. FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND. COTTAGE HOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. FRED. HAAS, Prop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient guests. Good table. Fair rates. Bar tluoly stocked. Stable attuched. LIBOR WHITER, SESMIiT Si OMH SUM. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The tluest liquor and cigars on sale. Fresh beer always on tap. • H. C. CREASE, D. D. DbntisT. Located permanently fn Birkbeck's building, room 4, second floor. Special attention paid to all branches of dentistry. Rooms occupied by the late Dr. Puyson. Painless Extraction. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 12 A. M.; 1 to 5 P. M.; 7 to 9 P. M. WM. WEHRMAN^ German Watchmaker. CENTRE STREET, FREELAND. (Baker Horlaclier's Block.) Repairing of every description promptly at tended to and guaranteed. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. I The finest brands of domestic and I imported whiskey on sule at his new I and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- hjtk ter and Raileiitine beer and Young- I | ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Hard Time Prices ! 1 will sell you holiday goods this year at very low prices. My stock is complete In Watches, Clocks, Rings, Silverware and Musical Instruments of all kinds. FREE ENGRAVING CN ALL GOODS PURCHASED OF ME. PHILIP GERITZ, Corner Front ami Centre Street,
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