FI:E ELAND TRIBUNE. I'll BLJHHKL) BVEKir MONDAY AND THURSDAY. TIIOS. A. BUCKLEY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE: MAIN STREET ABOVE CENTRE. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. One Year $1 so Six Months 75 Four M0nth5.......... 50 Two Months 25 Subscriber* are requested to observe the date following the naiuo on tho lubcls of their papers. By referring to this they can tell at a glance how they stund on the books in this office. For instance: Grovcr Cleveland 2HJune9s means that Grovcr Is paid up to June 28,189 G. Keep tho figures in advance of tho present date. Report promptly to this office when your paper is not receive*!. All arrearages must bo paid when paper is discontinued, or collection will be made in the mauocr provided by law. FREELAND, PA., JULY 30, 1894. What has Congressman Jfines ever (fane to deserve n rcnomina tioii from the Democratic party ? WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington, D. C., July 27, 1894. The Democrats who place the interests of the party and country above that of individuals, whether those individuals be United States senators or private citi zens, have been working manfully since tlie smoke of the senatorial explosion, which for a time threatened to make tariff legislation impossible at this ses sion of congress, cleared away, to bring about a better state of feeling among Democrats who differ in their opinions as to tho extent to which tariff reform ought to go at this time. While it can not he said that their work has yet been entiiely successful, it has certainly had a good effect, and the belief is now gen eral that the renewal of the tariff con ference will result in an agreement that can he accepted by the Democrats of both the house and senate and by Presi dent Cleveland without loss of dignity or prestige on the part of either. Now that that the events of the past week can be calmly considered there seems to be reason for the opinions held by many able Democrats, that personal pre judice was allowed to enter into much of the talk that has been indulged in, and that some people have been far more intent upon "getting even" than upon the good of the country or the welfare of the Democratic party. The principle object of every Demo crat should now be to "get together," pass the tariff bill and elect a majority of the next house. The last-named event lias already been made difficult by party dissensions and the presence in the present house of a score or more unscrupulous Democrats who came here to gloat over the patronage they expect ed to control, and, failing to have their own way, have been a trouble to the party leaders since the tariff discussion began. Their power to do the party harm has not been great, the large Democratic majority in the house pre venting that, but there is no telling how close the next session may bring the party lines, and all good Democrats here sincerely hope that the kicking element may he left home at the coming election. They are a menace to the party while they retain their seats, and a sigh of relief will go up if the Democrats of several districts, of which the twelfth I'ennsyvania is one, will do their duty to the party by sending statesmen to represent them in congress. Should the house adopt a resolution offered by Representative Tablot, of South Carolina, directing the coinage commitle to report a 10 to 1 free coinage hill and the banking and currency com mitteo to report one or all of the bills proposing a change in the monetary sys tem of the country, a financial debate that might he indefinitely extended would at would at once begin in the house. There are several reasons why the house is not likely to adopt this 1 resolution at this time, hut one of them would he sufficient—the desire of the members to adjourn as soon as the tariff hill is disposed of, in order to take part in the congressional campaign. There are many sensational rumors afloat concerning the testimony taken by the senate committee that is investi gating the sugar trust scandal, but, as the committee has not made public any of the testimony, verification is impossi ble, and they are too serious to he repeat ed without. The bills for the admission of New- Mexico and Arizona have been favor ably reported to the senate and as there is practically no opposition to either, it is only a question of time when they will become laws. .Mr. Franklin MacVeagh, who enjoyß the distinction of having been nominated by the Democrats of Illinois to the United States senate, is in Washington. Mr. MacVeagh says Republicans make a great mistake concerning the attitude of the people tow ards tariff reform, and that the people are at this time more anxious for radical tariff legislation than they were either in the campaigns of '9O or '92. He states his own opinion tliusly: "As between the senate and house hills, my preference is for the lat ter, because I am a thorough believer in free raw materials. On this question I feel sure the popular verdict sustains the president and the house, and 1 think we will speedily get a tariff law along the lines of the Wilson bill. Yet I should not feel unhappy in the event that the other view prevails, because to enact a measure like the senate lull is a great achievement for the Democracy. It is a complete reversal of a policy of thirty years standing. It is like a short turn ing of an army to the west that has been marching due east- It is the beginning of a new and better order, and even if only a beginning is not to be con demned." The making of the Wilson bill came near causing the death of Chairman Wilson, and if lie presists, in the pres ent condition of his health, in trying to perform labors in connection with the tariff conference that would prostrate a strong and healthy man his friends fear for tlie consequences. He says he is in the tight to remain until the last blow is struck regardless of his own health and feelings. He is a Democrat, one that his party should be proud to honor, still attempts are made to frustrate his noble work by some of his own fellow workers, people who have readied here with the aid of Republican money and now want to pay off their debts by killing every effort made to carry out Democratic principles and platforms. These trouble some ninnys seldom have any more idea of tlie tariff question than a band of Apaches, hut they come and repeat a little song that has been taught them about "protection," "protection," and then go home and want to be returned as Democrats again. Chairman Wilson and other leaders in tlie house are sim ply disgusted at some of tlie specimens of Democracy that are sent to Washing ton, and no wonder. S. POLITICAL PICKUPS. Tlie Wilkes-Barre Record has put up the bars against political free "puffs," and hereafter every candidate who wants his horn blown in that paper must send in 10 cents a line for the use of the space. This is the proper way, and the Record is right in insisting that every reading notice of an advertising character shall be paid for. Politicians have a habit a sending newspapers a half column or more of advertising that is distinctly per sonal, and, as is intended, it benelits no one but themselves. Supporting tlie principles of a party is right and proper, but to advertise the claim for office of every Tom, Dick and Harry because they happen to be party men is work which , editors are not even thanked for after ; election day. Politics, nowadays, is a business which men are in for what is in it, and politicians have no right to be exempt from tlie restrictions placed upon other business men. Merchants, when they want theirgoods advertised, come and plank down their cash, and poli ticians wiio desire their claims to office made public can do so for tlie future in the TRIBUNE by paying 10 cents per line Is Honesty a Crime? From the Wilkes-Barre Newsdealer. McNelis, who was nominated for rep resentative in the fourth legislative dis trict, is objected to in some quarters, because lie is a clean man and pays his debts. The average politician thinks this disqualifies liirn and we really think they are quite right. Tlie clean honest man in politics is a rarity. Objection sustained. Straddling Is a Hard .lob. From tlie l'hiladelphta I'ress. Congressman William Hercules Hines, of the Luzerne district, is taking a much needed rest at his summer residence on Sock's pond. Mr. Hines has an in exhaustible fund of statesmanship, but he finds that making speeches against the tariff bill and voting for it is rather wearing, and lie lias to be careful of him self. August's Output of Coal. The anthracite sales agents of the eastern and western trade held a meet ing at New York on Thursday. There I was a marked difference of opinion as to the amount of output which should be recommended for August. Tho pro duction during July will be something over 3,509,000 tons and for June 5,250,000, the largest month's output in the history of the trade. This production, during the two months named, resulted in stocking the markets of the east, and defeated tlie plans of the companies to advance prices from 25 to 40 cents per ton over ttiose which ruled in May. The trade is said to he overstocked. There are two factions in the trade. One, which has western outlet for its coal which favored a production of about 00 per cent of the capacity, or about the amount put out in July. The other, whose trade is restricted to lino points und tlie tidewater markets, has favored a greater restriction, the figures named being from 40 to 50 per cent. After a long and Bomewliat warm d'w cussion the agents agreed to restrict during tlie month of August to 40 per cent, of their capacity, or to pioduce 2,000,000 tons. This is regarded as an unqualified defeat for tlie companies desiring tlie maximum production. This restriction, if enforced, will be the most radical ever made. The output for next month can be mined easily in two days per week. No change was made in prices. Picnics supplied with ice cream, cakes, candy, etc., at low prices by Laubacb. PICKED UP BY THE WAY. THINGS SEEN AND HEARD IN THE TOWN AND VICINITY. Matter* of a Local Nature Written Up anil I'laccil Before the Header* of the "Tribune" by the Snunterer Something Here May Intercut l'ou* I am pleased to know that my reference last week in re gard to the opening of Pine street has brought forth a statement from those interest ed in its settlement. The brief communication of the executor of the Birkbeck estate, publish ed on Thursday, stating that the amount allowed by the viewers was satisfactory, chan ges the aspect of the trouble and transfers the cause of the delay. The residents of the street, as well as many others, were not a little surprised to be told that the sum allowed was accepted by the estate. It was common report, and came from those whose duty at the time made them conversant with the facts of the case, that the Birkbeck estate had filed objections in court to the view ers report. However, if the damages awarded are, as the executor says, acceptable to the estate, all who are interest ed should see that the matter is pressed to a conclusion. It is quite plain that something has kept the report from being confirmed, but if all difficulties are now removed it is high time for the borough authori ties to have the matter settled as speedily as possible. The residents of Pine street are not being treated fairly and it ought to be some one's duty to see that they and all others concerned in the case are given justice. On Wednesday evening the streets are to be lighted with electric arc lights, that being the date when the borough contract with the company takes effect. It remains to be seen whether or not the light will receive the support that it should from the people of the town. The last time the pro ject was tried here it failed, but its failure, it is said, was due to the manner it was man aged, not to the fact that the people did not want the light. This time the company is com posed of new men thoroughly acquainted with the business, and nothing is more certain than that it will be well man aged and the town given an excellent light. The improve ment that it will make in the appearance of the streets and in the different stores of the up to-date merchants, as well as the convenience in private dwellings, should be sufficient to insure its success. In the course of a few months the trolley cars will bo going through the town, and this, if nothing more, will en liven Freeland and give it an enterprising look to strangers who may come here. The town is rapidly changing from what it was a few years ago. It may not he so noticeable to those who reside here contin ually, hut ask any of the peo ple who call around every four or six months, and they will tell you that it is advancing at a rate much greater than the average place of its size. A better class of buildings is now erected. They are not the kind that were put up a few years ago, hut are more substantial and durable, and are built by men who have the foresight to see that Freeland has a future. With electric light, electric cars, improved streets, good sewerage, excellent schools, tirst-class fire protection, a full supply of pure water and the borough, Points and Birvanton under one local government, no one will have the courage to propliesize that Freeland is "going down," a prediction so frequently heard yet never ful filled. This town has always been noted for its progressive ness and its ability to over come obstacles that were thought insurmountable, and it has not yet reached its limit. By taking Freeland, for a centre of population for at least 12,000 people on the North Side of the fourth legislative district the residents of it, and those of the towns in close touch of it, are the most abused citizens in the line of post offices and mail service that can be found anywhere in Lu zerne county. At various times there have been murmurs heard from the residents of the mining towns concerning the mail facilities, but the con- gressmen, whose duty it should have been, have given no more attention to the mail service in this section than if the peo ple were a lot of Zulus. Though it must be said, and truthfully too, that those gentlemen of aspirations are here as timely as the seasons of the year, when they want votes and other assistance from the peo ple of this locality whom they afterward consider beneath their notice until another favor is wanted. The astounding gall that some of these professional poli ticians can muster when they come into our midst shortly before election time for assur ances, and at the same time to do a little slobbering upon the citizens, is the most conspicu ous feature of their presence, and is all they give the voters to remember them. This end of Luzerne county is no longer in a semi-barbarous condition and it would be well for office seekers to bear this in mind. Flowery compliments of past records, from the candidates and their henchmen, will not take root and multiply any more, and it is nearly time that the men who are elected to office are recognized only as servants and not as masters. The past is gone. What is now wanted is something to be done for the present and fu ture, and this much will be de manded, especially fx-om con gressmen, until there is a radi cal change in the mail service. Much was expected from the present congressman, who lias so often and openly expressed a desire to be placed in a posi tion where he might aleviate the distress and suffering, cor rect the wrongs and abuses that the workingmen of this particular vicinity are subject ed to. He, after being tried, has ignored them with the same fidelity and zeal as those who preceded him, though if I am not mistaken his atten tion was called to this matter in a general way. He, it is said, would establish a post office in every mining town in the region if the residents would send in petitions to that effect. He failed to explain, however, why he wanted peti tions sent in, when lie knows or should know that postoffices are real necessities in some of the towns hereabouts. But it is apparent that his ambition is not so much to serve his constituents as to serve him self or petitions would he un necessary. Mr. Hines must know that all petitions gotten up by the residents of mining towns, which conflict with the desires of the company hy whom they are employed, are not al lowed to circulate many hours before a gentle hint is given to the peti tioners to "call at the office," and after that 110 more is heard of the petition. Then why does lie want petitions? Is it because he knows they can't be had, and uses this means as a bluff? JMr. Hines has been so often in this section upon vote-hunting expeditions that lie must know that the towns of Oakdale, Highland and Ja pan, each having from 200 to 300 of a reading population, are almost isolated as far post office facilities are concerned. The two former towns are nearly two miles away from the Jeddo postoffice, and Ja pan is only a little better situ ated. A letter dropped in the Free land postoffice addressed to Upper Lehigh, which is only a fraction more than a mile, will travel over forty miles and re quire twenty-four hours before it reaches its destination. A letter to Sandy Run will travel the same distance and roach that place in about the same time as to Upper Lehigh, it be ing a little over two miles from Freeland. To the towns of Drifton, Jeddo and Eckley, these places being one, two and three miles away, a letter will reach its destination some time inside of twelve hours af ter traveling about twenty miles or more. But to the towns of Oakdale, Highland and Japan, a letter would never cover the distance unless the person to whom it was ad dressed would walk nearly two miles to get it at the Jeddo postoffice, or wait until somo one who had business at the company store would take it to them. Zelmer (Pond Creek), Ebervale, Harleigh, Lattimer and Drums are also nearly twenty-four hours distant hy mail from Freeland, yet none are more than five miles from here. Is there no way to do away with this rank injustice, or is it because we have been sending men to represent us who care nothing about their duty? This mail service is an ex ample of the negligence and disregard shown by the con gressmen, Mr. Mines included, who have been sent to Wash ington to serve the citizens of this district. The service from f reeland to the towns named is of the kind that was called good before railroads were constructed, and, apparently in the opinion of our congress man, it is good enough yet for the people here. Feeling se cure that he will again receive a big majority from this end, why should he care a rap about such little things as fourth class postoffices? They would not bring much fit his bargain counter, according to the revis ed price-list, and you don't find him doing a bucket-shop trade any more. He does business now on a larger scale, and will not lower his dignity by doing any real work for the men who sent him to congress. It is hardly possible that the present congressman is ignor ant of this condition of affairs, even if his attention was never called to it. After chasing delegates and voters over the mountains and valleys here abouts for nearly twenty years he must have learned all these things long ago. He is due on another congressional delegate chase at any time now, and without question a man will be found in every village who is thoughtless enough to espouse his cause. But what excuse will he offer to the sober-mind ed, thinking people of this lo cality, whose hair have grown gray and eyes have grown dim waiting and watching, while he has been preying upon their political innocence? Will he say, "the remuneration was too small to bother with such a tri lling affair as the mail ser vice," or will it be, "me and the postmaster general are on the outs," as he did on a former occasion. If not, what will he say? He will be here in a few days, ask him. Sauntekeh. Ticufni'SH Cimtiol Y)o Cured by local i-te-=. its tlil.'V cannot reach the! <1 t-en-.c-1 > .11 ion of the ear. There la only, one . !• in core flcafotea, ami that id by cop. ..t.iiumil remedies. Deafness is cati-p 1 bv an inhumed con dition of lite tnin'oiis lininn of the eustachian to When this Inho cuts inflamed you i uvi i sound or imperfect lie.oh and when it isenliro ly closed deafness is the result, and un less the inl'.amaliou can ire taken out ami this tube restored to its norma] con dition, hcaripu ail] ire distroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten are caused try catarrah, which is nothing hut an in flamed condition of the mncons surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (cause. 1 hy catarrh) that cannot he cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Semi for circulars, free. _F. J. CHUNKY A Co., Toledo, O. £5/'Uo!d by druggists, 75c. Manslleld state Normal School. An effective training school for teach ers. Special attention given to post graduate work and preparing students for entering college. Expenses very moderate. Graduates from it igher courses enter advanced classes in college. Grad uates from the elementary course are equipped for the practical work of teach ing all branches in the common schools, including drawing and physical culture. I Prospective teachers receive material aid front the state, reducing expenses for board, tuition, light, steam heat, and washing (42 weeks), in the junior year, toSHOB, and in the senior year, to sllß. Pour large buildings, all heated by steam; fine athletic grounds; healthful lo cation; ample accommodations; thorough discipline. Kail term opens August 2!), 1804. For catalogue and information address Samuel 11. A:bro, A. M., Ph. !>., Principal, .Mansfield, Pa. Fine line of shirt waists, McDonald's. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, t ONCItPSS JOHN LEISENRING, of Upper Lehijfh. Subject to the decision of the Republican conyTc-ssiotuil con veution. JUDGE OF ORPHANS' COURT - D. L. RHONE, of Wilkes-Ihirre. Subject to the' decision of tin- Democratic county convention. T_>REED TO A PRODUCING STALLIoN™ HAWKMERE. - By Beverly, 427:J, 2.25]. Hnwkmoiv is h handsome dark sorrel, 15.3 hands, weight 1.050, foaled iMti. Special low rate. $lO, for season of ISH4. (an lie seen on ap plication to Joseph Schat/.le, White Haven, Pa. A/f iw. s. K. IIAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Dirk berk Brick, Centre Street. None but lb/bible Coinjst n ice Represented, :m:. J. 11 Front Street. ICE CREAM, CANDY, CIGARS. PICNICS AND BALLS supplied at wholesale rates with lee cream, candy, cakes, bread, horn, etc. Clothing, puckuKcs, bicycles, etc., can be cheeked here by persons attending balls. 3sro UNTO XDissoLTJTionsr HUT A HUT 11118 ELUIIK SI Li AT .JOK NEUIUJRGEirS P. O. S. OF A. BUILDING, FIIEKLAND, PA. Our goods must he sold regardless of prices. We must have ready cash. We cannot afford to carry our stock over for higher prices for next season. General Cut of One-Half In _A_ll Departments. Don't miss this opportunity. For two weeks we will hold ourselves bound down to sell everything at cut in-two figures. Men's clothing, boys' suits, children's suits, dry goods, fancy goods, boots, shoes and rubbers, ladies' and gents' neckwear, hats, caps, furnishing goods, trunks and traveling bags. For two weeks only. Remember the place. JOS. NEUBUROER, P. O. SOF A. BUILDING, - - FREELAND, PA. J. C. IS EIS ."YE I{ Jul* reduced kin fine DRESS GOODS TO 3fic PER YARD. fide DRESS GOODS TO 30c PER YARD. 28c DRESS GOODS TO 18c PEk YARD. 2fic DRESS GOODS TO lfic PER YARD. IIV' Have the Goods. Come and See Them. 22 pounds granulated sugar, SI.OO. Best family Hour, sl.7fi. Fresh roll butter, 2()c per pound. Ginger cakes, fi'pounds for 2fic. California ham, 10c. Lard, 10c. Cheese, 121 c. Furniture, carpets, oil cloths, boots and shoes Rocking chairs, $2.25 and upwards. 20 per cent, off on baby carriages. That means $lO carriages for $8 and S2O carriages for $lO. They will last only a few days We have otdy 28 in stock. Yours for prosperity, John C. Berner. CITIZENS' BANK CF FREELAND, CAPITAL, - (£50,000. •OFFICERS. Joseph Til rk beck, President. H. Koons, Vle President, D. H. I avis. Cashier, dairies Dusheck, Secretary. T>l RF ..." i Train leaving Drifton uto(y umm.u. a . i tuition at Dcringer villi i g i; i, : Wiikoa-liarre, suubury, llariisi.in - ew E.B.COXE, U.VNIIif.CONK I l resident. tjuy uuwi.. cut I Examine McDonald's $3 velvet rugs.