F REEL AND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. No. 23. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currenccH That Can He Read Quickly. What the Folks of Tliln and Other Towns Are Doing. The Traction Company has had a route surveyed to Stockton, and the road will he extended to that place soon. On Friday night of next week the the third annual ball of Division 19, A. O. 11., will be held at the opera house. The \ oung Men of Sandy Valley will hold a picnic on Saturday afternoon and evening at Sandy Valley grove, about 100 yards below Millhopper creek. D. S. A S. engine, No. 19, has been en gaged in hauling coal from Peringer to Sunlmry this week, owing to a scarcity of engines on the Pennsylvania road. The preliminary figures show that 3,200,000 tons of anthracite coal were sent to market in August. This was 700,000 tons more than the tonnage agreed upon. A complete county ticket has been nominated by the Populists of Lacka wanna county, and, like in Luzerne, they expect to draw a large vote from the two old parties. James Boner, of Washington street, who was injured at No. 5 Jeddo, on the 3d inst., is still in a serious condition. His physicians, however, have good hopes of his ultimate recovery. William Ward, of South Heberton, who had his foot injured in the collision on the electric road last month, was dis charged from the Ilazleton hospital on Tuesday. He is still suffering from the injury. A partial eclipse of the moon will oc cur tomorrow night. It will be yisible throughout North and South America. The eclipse will begin about 9 p. m. and continue until after 2 a. m. the next morning. The directors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad took no action on Tuesday on the October dividend, which means that none will be declared. This is the fifth quarterly dividend that the company has passed since its connection with the Reading was severed in August, 1893. The following liquor licenses were transferred by the court on Monday: In Freeland, Thomas J. Moore to John Gido, M. Ivleitz to M. Zemany; in Fos ter, A. Rudewick to S. Rudewick, Chas. Croll to Albert Novak, Michael Wargo to Michael Kleitz, Adam Showers to Matthew Makarinz. The officials of the Keuly institute, Harrisburg, are well pleased at. the prog ress made in curing P. J. Furey, who was sent there from this place recently. They are confident that his cure will he permanent, as he is very anxious himself to have it that way. Weatherly's business men are not dis couraged by the removal of the Lehigh Valley repair work from that place to other towns, but are exerting themselves to secure new industries and a promin ent bicycle manufacturer, who will em ploy about 100 men, has been induced, it is reported, to locate there. A lodge of the National Fraternity will he organized at the opera house hall this evening by the deputy control ler of this district, Captain John L. Uause, of Philadelphia, who has secured about fifty names to start with. The meeting will he called at 7.30 p. nr., and will be open to all who desire to hear the features of the order explained. VVe are in receipt of an invitation to attend the centennial celebration of Mc- Keesport, on Thursday and Friday, September 13 and 14. McKeesport is the metropolis of the Monongahela val ley, is a city of the third class, having a population of the 30,000 with a tributary population of 15,000. Its citizens are energetic, enterprising and progressive. M. J. Moran has been confined to his bed at his residence on Front street for a week past, sulTering from an accident to the cap of his right knee. He was accidentally struck on the knee by an ice cream tub at the firemen's excursion on August 25, anil this renewed an old injury there. The wound has caused considerable swelling and is very pain ful, requiring constant attention. Homo Comfort llange*. People using the Home Comfort steel ranges speak as follows: Freelaml, September 3, 1894. We have a Home Comfort steel range that we purchased from the company's salesman last month. It has proved itself a comfort. We have had it in use about three and tested it quite thoroughly. For roasting, baking and boiling, in fact any kind of cooking, it ftannot he excelled. We therefore cheer fully recommend it to anyone wishing a line range. It takes about half as much fuel as our cast range did to give the same amount of heat. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sheatnan. Built by the Wrought Iron Range Company, St. Louis, Mo. An Important Carte Decided. A case of great interest to Catholics of this part of the state has just been de cided. It is the suit of two nieces of the late Rev. Father O'Haran, of Wilkes- Barre, against Bishop O'Hara and the diocese of Scran ton, and resulted in a victory for the defendants. Father O'Haran had collected a fortune of $75,- 000, with which it was his intention to build a large school, and he had pur chased the ground for $19,000 and was making preparations to commence the building when he died. His illness was so sudden that he had barely time to make a will before he breathed his last. All the money the priest possessed in his own name, about $55,000, was willed to Bishop O'Hara, to be used for church purposes. When the contents of the will became known Father O'Haran's relatives in Ireland were not at all pleased. They thought they were entitled to some share of it, and at once gave notice that they would contest the will. The prosecutors were nieces of the deceased priest, Miss Mary O'Haran and her sister, Mrs. Josephine B. O'Connor. The case was called in the United States court at Williamsport last October and after a three days' trial the jury failed to agree. The case was called a second time in Williamsport on last Thursday. The trial lasted until Satur day night, when the jury returned a ver dict for the defendants, that is to say the will stands and Bishop O'Hara gets the money. The nieces sought to establish the fact that their uncle had made promises that he would start them in business when they came to this country. E. 11. Leisenring 111 In Germany. Edward B. Leisenring, of Mauch Chunk, the well-known president of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, is lying dangerously ill at Hamburg, Germany. Mr. Leisenring is the only brother of John Leisenring, of Upper Lehigh, the Republican congressional candidate in this district. Cablegrams received by his family and friends this week indicate that his condition is pre carious and the family is much alarmed. The ailment is said to be angina pectoris, or neuralgia of the heart. The gentle man, in company with Daniel Thomas, of Catasauqna, and George H.Myers, of Bethlehem, started on August 23 for the continent, expecting to restore his health at the famous springs at llom burg. Upon landing at Hamburg, how ever, the party was deterred from going further by reason of Mr. Leisenring's change for the worse. John Leisenring, bis brother, Dr. John S. Wentz, a brother-in-law, and Mrs. E. B. Leisenring, his wife, sailed yesterday from New York to attend to him. They will leave nothing undone to bring about his complete recovery, if such is possible. A Request to Sport Milieu. The Luzerne County Sportsman's Club has spent about S9OO in stocking the woods of Luzerne county with the Chinese-English pheasant. The club was compelled to put the birds out just before the beginning of the gunning sea son, and now especially asks that all gunners refrain from shooting them this season until they have bad time to mul tiply. They are easy to distinguish by the length of their tail. Dcedrt Recorded. Joseph Birkbeck to William 11. Butz, property in Freeland, for $550. Freeland Water Company to Callie V. Daubach, property in Freeland, for slls. DEATHS. SACHS. —At Freeland, September 11, Daniel M., son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sachs, 1 year, 2 months and 11 days. Interment at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon at Freeland cemetery. I'oor Thing! Mother (entering' parlor suddenly as the lovers turn up the light)— Ethel, you were sitting entirely too close to Mr. Getthere when I entered. Ethel Mother, you know well enough how afraid I am in the dark!— Puck. Thlrrtt for Knowledge. Farmer Tibbets—Hang that cow! I always have to club her 'fore I can make her stand still. Little Nephew (from the city)—ls that the one that gives the whipped cream?— Chicago Tribune. Cheapest carpets in town, McDonald's. When Baby was sick, wo gave hor Castoria. When alio was a Child, sho cried for Cos tori a. When sho became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, sho gave them Castoria J C. Berner has a carload of pears. They are beauties. Wait for him. See McDonald's 75c lace curtains. I FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1894. A POISONED WELL. A Number of Luttimer People I>rnnk Water Said to Contain l'arirt Green. What appears to have been a delib erate attempt to poison a well used by the people of No. 5 Lattimer, was dis covered yesterday and is now being in vestigated by. the coal and iron police, says the Plain Speaker this morning. Ihe extreme scarcity of water has placed that commodity at a premium in the vicinity of Lattimer. Recourse was then had to a well, the water of which was used by almost every one in the village for domostic purposes. The using of this well has on several occasions given rise to disputes and bad blood was aroused. It is thought that some one who had been worsted in a dispute over the right to draw water from the well had resorted to this method to get square. Discoveries made by the officers point very strongl? to the parties who are guilty and evidence has been found to prove that the paris green, with which the well had been poisoned, was prepar ed there. The poison was carried to the well in a can. A considerable portion of it was spilled on the way and a trail was plainly marked out. Enough paris green was found in the water taken from the well to poison the entire community. Two women who used small quantities of the water before the presence of the paris green was dis covered are suffering from the effects of the poison. The affair has created great excite ment in the village. A searching inves tigation will be made pending which the well has been closed. It is expected that several arrests will be made shortly. THE PASSING SHOW. Sam Boyd in tho Wilkes-Barro Newsdealer. A representative man from the fourth district, who is doing jury duty this week, is Ben. F. Davis of Freelaud. Mr. Davis is one of the substantial men of Freeland, at which place he is engag ed in merchandizing, is a stalwart Re publican in politics and is a very active and busy man. On all matters of prog ress and advancement that appear to be of benellt or advantage to that bor ough Mr. Davis takes a prominent in terest and aids it so far as ho can with his means and his influence. In stand ing up and maintaining tho interests of bis home town Mr. Davis shows that business judgment and sagacity that is always allied to a man who has carved out success by his own efforts and skill. Such men do not wait for opportunities to come to them, they strike out and make them, no matter what obstacles beset their way. A dozen of such men in a town are worth more to its progress than an army of the kind that fears to put their ventures out, and Freeland is to be complimontod in tho possession of a go-ahead enterprising citizen of his kind. Michael Zumany, of Freeland, pre sents a picture that carries you back to Roland's earlier struggles, triumphs and defeats. He is a good representative of the Slavish race, is well educated and is a prosperous man, having large interests in Freeland and vicinity. lie is a man of weighty influence with his country men, and is in much demand by both sides when an active campaign is in progress. BASE BALL POINTS. Manager Ferry, of the Tigers, states there is no game scheduled yet for ids club on Sunday next. Some of the Hazleton newspapers have been adver tising the State league team of that city to play here on that day, but this has been done without authority from the Tigers manager. The probabilities are that there will be no game here on Sun day. The Universale, of Hazleton, :.nd Hustlers, of Drifton, play at 4 p. m. on Saturday at Drifton park. The game will be followed by a picnic—the last of the season. The Freeland Smiths and White Haven club will play at the park on Saturday afternoon. PERSONALITIES. George C. Schaub is undergoing treat ment nt tho Jefferson hospital, Phila delphia, for his arm, which was in jured some time ago. Hugh O'Donnell, the leader of the famous strike at Homestead in 1892, spent yesterday hero with his Francis Breunan. Mrs. Jacob Snitzer, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting her brother, Al. Geoppert' on Walnut street. Peter Timony returned on Monday evening from his visit to Ireland. Roger McNelis will leave on Monday for Norristown, where he will represent the Freeland Citizens' Hose Company in tho state convention of the Volunteer Firemen's Association. Go to McDonald's for 10c ladies' vests. l'axtoral Association Meeting. The Lutheran Pastoral Association of the Upper Leliigh Valley met on Mon day at the residence of Rev. W. 11. Strauss, Lehighton. At 10 a. m. the president, Rev. E. A. Bauer, called the meeting to order and it was opened with prayer by Roy. Blum, of Summit Hill. The minutes of the former meeting were read and approved. The following members were present: Revs. Bauer, Strauss, Keeder and Longacker, of Le highton; Rev. Blum, of Summit Hill; Rev. Lindenstruth, of Mauch Chunk; Revs. Schlenker and Raush, of Hazle ton; Revs. Kuntz, Hauser and Schmidt, of Freeland; Rev. Bruening, Ph. D., of White Haven; and Revs. Schaeffer and Seneker, of Wilkes-Barre. The first business, "Homeletics," by Revs. Bruening and Blum, brought out lines of sermons on psalms 145, verses 15 and 16. They had studied the text well and were therefore prepared. The versos were fully discussed and agreed upon. Greek was then taken up. The tenth chapter of St. John was read and verse by verse exegetically discussed. By this time the hour of 12.30 had set in, and the association adjourned until 2.30 p. m. They were called into the dinning room and partook of a first-class dinner prepared by the esteemed wife of Rev. Straus. At 2.30 p. m. the association was called to order again for the afternoon session. First, some routine business was disposed of, then the Rev. Schlenker brought a very well prepared paper on "Demouology." After the reading of the paper, it was thoroughly discussed. Rev. Keeder presented a good paper on "Benevolent Objects." Rev. Seneker, of Wilkes-Barre, had a perfectly finish ed paper on the relation of "Pulpit Topics for the Present Day." By this timo the hour for adjourn ment had come and the association adjourned to meet again October 22 at VVeissport. g. Another Fatal KxploHloll. On Tuesday afternoon a terrible ex plosion of gas occurred at the Centralis colliery operated by L. A. Riley & Co. George Electra was instantly killed, James Fergarty was fatally injured and John Cook waH seriously burned. Two Hungarian laborers whose names could not he learned were also injured. The gas was ignited by Electra's naked lamp. His body was frightfully mangled and burned. Fergarty was thrown a dis tance of thirty feet along the gangway, and was injured internally. The dam age to the mine was slight. It was at first thought that several miners were closed in, but they had escaped through an air course. Water That Needs Washing. The dirty and impure water furnished to the people of Wilkes-Barre has long been the cause of complaint and now it is probable that the county seat may lose one of its best industries owing to it. Manager Atkin, of the Wyoming Valley lace mill, one of the most important in dustries in the city, says that if the quulity of the water furnished his mill does not improve it will be necessary to seek another location. Only a short time ago a $1,500 order had to be can celled because the bad water had injured the fabric, while it became necessary to grant a rebate on another largo order for the same reason. Schuylkill's Stubborn Controller. Judge Pershing, of Schuylkill county, in a long opinion handed down on Mon day, ousted from oilice County Control ler Benjamin R. Severn, who has held forth since last March. Several months ago the supreme court decided that his office was unconstitutional and a short time later the commissioners asked him to vacate, but he refused to do so. Warranto proceedings were institut ed to oust him and Judge Pershing's opinion disposes of the matter as far as tho lower court is concerned. Mr. Sev ern intends appealing his case to the supreme court again. Discharged for Attonding a Picnic. The employes of the Susquehanna Coal Company at Nanticoke are much excited over the action of the company in discharging a large number of miners who attended the picnic of the Primitive M, E. Church last Saturday. Superin tendent Morgan says the men were dis charged as an example to others. The company has suffered financially by reason of the failure of large numbers of men to report for work on picnic days. PLEASURE CALENDAR. September 15.—Picnic of the Young Men of Sandy Valley, at Sandy Valley Grove. September 15.—Picnic of Hustler ball club, at Drifton park. September 21 —Third annual ball of Division II), A. O. H., nt Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. October 10.—Seventh annual ball of Young Men's T. A. B. Society, at Free land opera house. Admission, 50 cents. See McDonald's $2,98 chenile curtains. FROM CORRESPONDENTS. LETTERS THAT MAY CONTAIN BITS OF NEWS FOR EACH READER. A Short, Readable Summary of All the Interesting Happen lugs in Upper I.e hlgh and Highland for the I'ast Week From Reliable Correspondents. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communications upon local or general subjects are solicit ed by the TRIDITNK. The name of the writer must accompany all letters or items sent to this office for publication. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. Fredrick Sheaman, an old resident of this place, died at his home in Butler valley at 2 o'clock on Monday morning, of asthma, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Sheaman had been an employe of this company for many years as super intendent of the live stock and care taker of the company stable, and was highly respected in this community. On account of failing health, about two years ago, he purchased the Krommes farm in Butler valley and up to the time of his death had led a retired life. He was about seventy years of age and leaves a wife and grown up family. The funeral took place yesterday, and interment was made at Hughesville cemetery. Preparations are being mado to work the No. 5 stripping on a more extensive scale than formerly. The contractors have placed another shovel and other machinery on the ground. Several of our young people attended the "The Rising Generation" at the Hazleton opera house last evening. Rumor has it that the town is to seo an old-time wedding next week. The collieries still continue to work steady. The tramps who spend every winter at the water tank have been here in specting their quarters. Everybody is looking forward to Sat urday with great expectations. Rumor has it that Paymaster Price will inter view the employes that day. John Leisenring, who was about to commence hiß political canvass for con gressman, received the sad intelligence on Monday that his brother, E. B. Leisenring, was lying seriously ill in Germany, where he had gone for his health. With that sympathetic spirit for which Mr. Leisenring is so noted, he immediately pushed his political as pirations aside and left here on Tues day for the bedside of his sick brother. Both gentlemen have the sympathy of this community and the recovery of Mr. Leisenring and safe return of both is sincerely wished for. HIGHLAND DOTS. John If. Boyle and Gilbert Smith, two of our popular residents and prom inent workers in the Christian Endeavor Society of this place, attended a union meeting of the societies of the region at Hazleton on Monday evening. Quito a delegation from this place will attend the lecture and ball of the Freeland Junior Mechanics tomorrow evening at the opera house. Politics is not discussed to any extent by the men of either party here. They say it is bad form to begin too soon. The small boys are having their" turn in the woods now that the chestnuts are beginning to ripen. Mrs. P. A. Ferry, of Hazleton, was here this week visiting her parents. Mrs. Harry Curnow is lying seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia- Two of our residents lost valuable cows last week by being killed on the railroad. A cow club is a necessary organization at this place now owing to the many mine holes and railroads. Caturrli Cannot b Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts direct ly on the blood and mucous surfaces. HalPs_ Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription, ft is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two in gredients is what produces such wonder ful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY A CO., Props , Toledo, 0. .Sold by druggists, price 75c. C. F. Haganey has been appointed sales agent of this locality for Wana maker& Brown, Philadelphia. Samples of suitings, overcoats, etc., can be seen at his residence, Centre street, near South. Prices are now at the lowest figures for which clothing can be made. J. C. Berner sold ISC baskets of peaches last week; another carload here now. "Wait for him, BAREL Y OUT OF THE MAKER'S HANDS. 5000 GENTS', YOUTHS', BOYS' HATS in all conceivable shapes, sizes, colors and prices, just arrived at OLSI-IO'S CLOTHINS and HAT STORE, 57 CENTRE STREET. Being connected with one of the leading hat manufacturers of New York city, tre arc enabled to gir.e you A Fine 52.00 Derby for 99c. A Fine §1.75 Alpine for 75c. Superior Qualities in Proportion. A full line of men's, boys' and youths' CLOTHING always on hand. Seeing is believing. No trouble to show goods. Come, see and be convinced. OLSHO'S CLOTHING AND HAT STORE, 57 Centre Street, • Freeland. GREAT BARGAIN'S IN Dry Goods, Groceries i and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queenmcare, Wood and Willowware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMAUDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Uoseubluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Munnu's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL • HOURS. Ballontlne unit Hiizloton beer on Ui|>. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Located pemmncntly in Jlirkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, oner Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Jieasonable prices ami ALL WOHK GUARANTEED. si. Goepperl, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Centre. The best, of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when In that part ol' the town. Fresh Boer and Porter on Tap. J FRANCIS BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER. ALE, CIGARS, Etc. All kinds of 1 TEMPERANCE DRINKS. $1.50 PER YEAR. OHAS. ORION STROIir Attorney and Counselor at Law and Justico of the Peace. Offioe Rooms, Na 31 Centre Street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARB, Atiorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended* Poetoffloo Hull ding, - - Fftxrfand. J F. O'NEILL, AttorMy?A(.taw. ,t sV". '.OO Tubllc Square, - - Wilkcfr-Barra HALPIN, Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut; and Pine Streets, Freeland. ALEX. SHQLLACK, BOTTLER. Beer, Sorter, "Wine* aaxca. Llq.-a.oxs. Cor. Wubtostoo nt Walnst Street*, Fteoland. WASHBURN &. TURNBACH, Bulldors of Light and Heavy Wago.ns. RtPAIBIMB 0? EVERT DESCRIPTION. FRONT STREET. NEAR PINE, FREELAND. jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Birkbock Brick, Centre Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. LIBOR WINTER, AND OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter, i 00l beer and porter on tap. COTTAGE HOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. FRIiD. HAAB, Prop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient guilts. Good tublo. Fuir rates. Bu. finely stopitcd. Stp.blo attached. Dr. N. MALEY, DhhtisT, Located permanently in Rirkbeck's building, rooms 4 and 5, second lloor. Special attention paid to all branches of dentistry. Booms occupied by the late Dr. Payson. ALL OPERATIONS PERFORMED WITH CARE. All work guaranteed. Olllce hours: 8 to 13 A. M.; 1 to 6 P. M.; 7 to 9 P. M. CHEAP WATCHES. A Chance to Get a Good Watch. Wehrnian, the reliable watchmaker, is sel \ ling watches at the lowest prices. CUwks, jewelry, etc., are all away down. This is your opportunity to purc/uise first-class goods at extraordinary loic figures. Call noio, REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on sale at his new and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches ter and Ballentinc beer and Yeung ling's porter on tup. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. GEORGE FISHER, dealer In FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. WHfITHBOYSfjwI IN THE ARMY. ATTRACTIVE and Inlere.tine WAR BOOK published. Charming descriptions of thrilling personal experiences. By the Rov. J. B. YOUNG, Editor "Central Christian Advocate." 100 Original Illustrations by Frank Beard (the pic tures are worth more than price of bookL Low in price. Extraordinary inducements. Exclusive tor* ritory. Don't delay | days are worth dollars. Send AGENTS " 50cents at once for out ym. - .. _ " fit. Satisfaction guaran- W ANTE Da teed or money refunded. HUNT & EATON, 150 Fifth Ave., N.Y. C'y. Finest line wash fabrics, McDonald's,