FREEHAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. No. 27 FROM CORRESPONDENTS. LETTERS THAT MAY CONTAIN BITS OF NEWS FOR EACH READER. Paragraph. About the People of High land anil Upper I.ehigh, and a Com plete Account of the Happening, in the Two Tow ilk. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communications upon local or general subjects are solicit ed by the TRIBUNE. The name of the writer must accompany all letters or items sent to this office for publication. HIGHLAND DOTS. Early on Monday morning some un known parties broke into the llagman's station between here and Freeland anil carried off all tiie Bags and two lanterns. They left nothing about the place of I any value that tiiey did not destroy. This is the second time within six months that this building has been broken into. On Saturday while the locie was push ing some dirt trucks on the trestling be tween the two breakers, the structure broke down. Peter Mosh, an employe, and four of the trucks fell to the ground, injuring him so badly that for a time it was thought be would die. He will re cover. Payday enlivened tho town consider ably since Saturday, but on account of tho sinali pays the jollifications were not so numerous or profuse as on former occasions. Hugh McGill, of Eekley, and Miss Elien Casey, of this place, were married at.St. Ann's church, Woodside, yester-! day. They will reside at Eekley. Work is not improving any from what it has been all summer. The collieries are still running on a little less than half time. Harry Vernon and wife, who have boen visiting here, returned to their home at Philadelphia yesterday. William Kester's child, who was so seriously ill, is recovering slowly. George Wassel lias removed his fami ly from this place to Freeland. Mrs. John Boner, of Onoida, was in town on Tuesday visiting friends and relatives. David Oliver, of Buffalo, N. Y., was in town this week visiting and viewing the scones of his childhood. Ho was ac companied by his brother Andrew. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. It is said there is work for the Game Club of Freeland over this way. Its presence is much needed in this vicinity, according to late reports from the Honey- { hole. No attention is being paid to the game laws and game of every kind is being shot at sight. It is high time for the memhers of tho Game Club to make an example of some linnters in this ! region. Miss Sarali A. Goulden, one of our es-' teemed young ladies, will leave for Glen-1 burg, N. J., where she will spend sev eral months. Tho collieries were idle on Saturday. With t his exception they worked full time this month. Miss Annie O'Neil, who had been spending several weeks here at her J home, returned on Tuesday to Philadel- J phia. Some of our people left this morning to attend the Allcntown fair. They will return on Saturday. Adam Lesser, mine foreman at No. 5 slope, is confined to his home since Saturday with a severe attack of bron chitis. P. J. O'Neil had a foot injured on Saturday at No. 5 Blope by coal falling upon it. Mrs. Dennis Gallagher and family, of Providence, Lackawanna county, is in town visiting relatives. * Harry McNelis, of Mauch Chunk, a former resident of this place, was here on Sunday visiting old neighbors. Our residents are digging their potatoes and taking in other garden truck with all possible haste since the cold wave struck town on Tuesday. | The base ball club of town played an exciting ten-inning game on Sunday nfternoon on the South Heberton ball grounds. The South Heberton boys won by a score of 22 to 21. PLEAUSRE CALENDAR. i tOctober 10.—Seventh annual ball of Young Men's C. T. A. IS. Society, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 1' cents. October 20. —Second annual entertain ment. of the Tigers Athletic Club, at T reeland opera bouse. J. C. Berner sells the R. & G. corsets. Every pair guaranteed. Subscribe for the TRIBUNE. Spcciul Tax Levy Settled. The borough council met in special session on Monday evening. The meet ing was called for the pur pose of levying a tax upon the assessed valuation of the portion of Foster township recently add ed to the borough. The secretary pre sented the list as compiled from the commissioners' book. The council then placed the levy at 45 mills. This tax is to be collected within sixty days. The street commissioner reported that grade-stones were ordered by him, and would be ready in a few days, for the streets in the Points. Stewart Kennedy, of Hazleton, repre senting the borough surveyor, P. M. Boyle, appeared before council and gave a description of bow the grade should be done. lie was instructed to go ahead and have it completed as soon as possi ble. F, P. Gallagher was elected chief of the fire department for the ensuing year. M. 11. llunsicker asked for permission to lay a concrete crossing opposite the Central hotel, the same to be done at his expense. The request was granted, on condition that the borough shall be at no expense for repairs of the same and • shall have the right at any time to tear it up when altering the grade of the : street. IHcil In Schuylkill County. Joseph D.Myers received a dispatch this morning from St. Nicholas, Schuyl kill county, stating that his son, George, died at that place today. The deceased was 24 years of age last month, and was known to many of the people here. For the past six years he has resided at St. Nichalas. He was recently attacked with a severe case of diarrhoea, which was followed by pneumonia. Mr. Myers spent the greater part of last week at the bedside of his son. On Friday his condition was improved, and the indications were that he would speedily recover, providing typhoid fever would not set in. It is supposed that the latter disease made its appear ance and claimed the young man as its victim. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral. Fell from a Trestling. About 8 o'clock last night a Hungarian was found lying under the trestling of the Traction Company's road near No. 2 Drifton. He was suffering from pains and bruises received by falling from the trestling over him. The Hun was placed on board ail electric car and taken to Hazleton hospital, where it was found that his injuries were of a dangerous character. It is supposed that he tried to get on a car and failing to do so ran after it. Not knowing of tho trestling, which at that point is about twenty feet high, ho attempted to cross and fell to the bottom. He said he was from Oakdale. Sunday School Convention. The annual convention of the Evan gelical Lutheran Ministerium Sunday Schools of eastern I'ennsylvania opened at Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday evening with a large number of delegates present. Tho convention was called to order by liev. 11. T. Seniker and liev. Dr. Sandt gave the address of welcome. Rev. J. O. Schlenker, of Hazleton, responded. Rev. J. J. Kuntz, of Freeland, spoke upon "The Question Box." Devotional services followed. Miss Maggie Branch is representing St. Lnke'sSunday school, of this place. The Coal Mooting. From the Wall Street Daily News. The anthracite sales agents at their meeting in New York on Tuesday esti mated the October market requirements at 3,000,0(10 tons. This is a reduction of about 1,250,000 tons as compared with October last year. It was decided to adhere to the May circular, which is $3.50 per ton for broken and egg, and $3.75 for Btove and chestnut coal. Deserved Ills Dismissal. From the Hazleton Plain Speaker. A stripping boss in the employ of G. B. Markle A Co., at Jeildo, received his discharge from that firm on Saturday. Ile was charged with exacting a fee of from $.4 to $lO from tho foreign laborers who were hired by him from time to time. His last month's pay was retain ed by the company and will be used to re-imburse the victims. Ilill Nominated for Governor. The Democrats of Now York state yesterday nominated David B. Ilill, the present United States senator, as their candidate for governor against ex-Vice President Levi P. Morton. The nomin ation was a great surprise, as Mr. Hill's name had not been mentioned until Tuesday in connection with the office. Headquarters for furniture and carpets at JeC. Berner's. For ladies'-and children's shoes go to J. C. Berner's. Old newspapers for sale. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1894. THE OPERA HOUSE. How the l'loj-s Have lieen Received lur ing the I'resent Week. The theatrical season in Freeland opened on Monday evening witli the presentation of "Uncle Daniel" by the Macready Company of Players. The piece was produced in good stylo, Mr. Macready himself taking the leading part and contributing to its success by his excellent representation of a very difficult character. His support was fairly good, although there is room for improvement in the work of some of his assistants. The attendance was large and the popularity of songs and dances here was again demonstrated by the applause rendered to such of the company as favored the audience with them. The music of the company's orchestra enlivened the play, and the introduction into the house of electric lights improved the appearance of every thing in general. "A Celebrated Case," a strong French play which contains many thrilling in cidents and ample opportunities for the display of dramatic talent, was given on Tuesday evening. Messrs. Macready, Cordon, Pryne and Curley and Miss Macready acted their parts in a credit able manner. A tired feeling seemed to possess the remaining members of the company, and the faltering style in which they took off the characters assigned them deadened what in other hands might have been made an interest ing drama. The specialties of Miss Boul tonat the close helped to enliven the per formance, and these, with the short humorous farce presented, restrained the audience from considering the even ing's entertainment a flat failure. The company last evening presented the pretty Irish play entitled "Savour neen Deelish." The plot circles about "Harry Kavanogh," a gifted young Irishman, who has won success as an author, and during whose absence in Dublin is intrigued against by "Stephen Purcell," a villainous neighbor. On "Kavanogh's" return "Purcell" meets him, and by having him take charge of some papers relating to the United Irish men for the assumed purpose of destroy ing, manages to detain him until night fall, with the consequences that he is arrested under martial law. The incidents leading up to this and the unraveling of the story are interest ing and dramatic. Mr. Macready, as "Harry Kavanogh," gave a first-class interpretation, as did also Miss Boulton, as "Mary Grace," his own savourneen deelish, and Miss Wood, as"Kathleen." Mr. Cordon, as "Stephen Purcell," was good. Mr. Curley, as "Barney Casey," was as successfully funny as usual, and Messrs. Berch and Block, as "Black Mullin," and "Father O'Cleary," gave good interpretations of their respective parts. The remainder of the cast was suited to the characters and the play throughout gave satisfaction. The following is the list of plays to be produced by the company for the bal ance of tho week: Thursday evening —" The Silver King." Friday evening—"The Two Orphans." Saturday matinee—"Peck's Bad Boy." Saturday evening—"Monte Cristo." BASE BALL POINTS. The National league season will end on Saturday next. Baltimore is sure of winning the pennant, and the enthusi asts of that city are preparing to give the club one of the greatest ovations ever tendered a base ball team. New- York will end in second place and Bos ton in third. In the Harrisburg-Pottsville series for tho State league championship the for mer club won the fourth game on Mon day, 10 to 8. On Tuesday Pottsville won, 7 to 5, and yesterday the Schuyl kill countians again won, 10 to 4. Each club has three games won. A Home for the Homeless. The new "Wilkes-Barre Home for Homeless Women," of Luzerne county, erected on a plot of ground donated by Andrew F. Derr and situated on Carey avenue, through the untiring efforts of the board of management, will be open ed early m October with appropriate re ligious services and a reception, the ex act date of which will be announced later, rhe entire public of Luzerne county is cordially invited to be present, vye ask the interest of one and all We also request of the clergy, each, to solicit from their congregation a yearly contri bution at such time as they may deem wise. Aid in every possible way is needed to maintain this noble charity. The citi zens of Wilkes-Barre have contributed upwards of $9,000. There is still a debt remaining, made necessary to erect a commodious and permanent home. The gift of SSOO enables the donor to mime a room. Will not the other citizens of our county lend a helping hand to enable us ! to provide free from debt a home for its homeless women. Mrs. William 11. McCartney, Chairman of committee for services and reception. Much Trouble for a Small Sum. Daniel liyan, an inmate for Beveral years of the Schuylkill county alms house, died three years ago and was given a pauper's burial. Kyan had al ways professed to be in destitute circum stances, and the poor directors were surprised recently to find among the be longings of another inmate a bank book bearing Ryan's name and containing credits amounting to $l2O. Investiga tion showed that Ryan on his death bed handed over the book, which was on the Safe Deposit-Hank of l'ottsville, to a fellow inmate. The latter had made several attempts to secure the money on deposit, but had failed. When questioned about the book he admitted all the facts and offered to give it up for $75. The poor directors refused any compromise and rightly con sidering that the county had a bill against the deceased for his keep, they instituted proceedings in the orphans' court. The county will have a very small sum left out of Ryan's bank ac count to pay his board after the court and other costs in the proceedings are settled. Too Handy with Hi. Pistol, from the Wtlkes-Barre Record. Charles Linn was discovered at 3 o'clock on Monday morning at the Le high Valley depot, peering through the windows at some ladies inside. Special Officer Saurwine ordered him to go away, which he refused to do. A scufllo ensued and Linn was put of the plat form. lie came hack and was nrrested by Sauerwine. Linn broke away from the officer and ran, and the latter fired two shots. The second shot took effect in Linn's leg. The shooting brought Policemen Roeber and Baltes, and they carried Linn into the depot and arrested Sauerwine. Sauerwine was given a hearing by the mayor at the morning court. Dr. Fell testified that the injured man's wound was in tire thigh and that he had been unable to locate the bullet, but the wound was not serious. After hearing other witnesses the mayor fined Sauer wine S2O and costs and held him in $2,000 bail for court. Refused Whiskey for u Snake llite. As the result of a bite from a copper head snake Mrs. Patrick Price, of Green burg, near Pottsville, lies at her home in a critcal condition. Mrs. Price was bitten Saturday afternoon as she was about to enter the barn. In running her fingers through some hay which lay upon the ground in front of the barn door the reptile sprang at her and sank its fangs into one of the fingers of the right hand. A physician was at once summoned and proscribed whisky as the antidote for the poison, but Mrs. Price has refused to allow a drop of liquor to pass her lips. She is 75 years of age. Homo Comfort llanges. People using the Home Comfort steel ranges speak as follows: Freeland, September 3, 1894. We have a Home Comfort steel range that wo purchased from the company 's salesman last month. It has proved itself a comfort. We have had it in use about threo weeks and tested it quite thoroughly. For roasting, baking and boiling, in fact any kind of cooking, it cannot be excelled. We therefore cheer fully recommend it to anyone wishing a fine range. It takes about half as much fuel as our cast range did to give the same amount of heat. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sheatnan. Built by the Wrought Iron Range Company, St. Louis, Mo. "The Burglar" Next Week. A play somewhat different from the usual order of dramatic offerings will be seen at the opera house on Thursday of next week. Probably no other drama of the kind has the potency in drawing from all classes and conditions of peo ple that is experienced by "The Bur glar." Young and old, rich and those less favored with the world's goods, are equally absorbed with the story. In a home of wealth and refinement arc all the scenes enacted, even where the bur glary is attempted, though frustrated by the artless endeavors of a bright child of six years. "The Burglar" was produced here on December 7, last year, and was consider ed the I est drama of the season. The same strong company will play it here next week. To Reformers. Among the many reforms demanding attention and soliciting support thero is none more ably or persistently pushed than the single tax. Its champions claim that it will solve the land question by abolishing land monopoly, thus mak ing any kind of monopoly impossible. | This would make all farmers and wage-1 earners independent and prosperous. The Hiixjlc Tor Courier, of St. Louis, Mo., is the national newspaper of this j movement. It gives weekly the news of the world on this subject, having let ters from Australia, England, Japan, France, Austria, Germany, Canada and , elsewhere, in additition to items front all parts of the United States. It also contains articles explaining the single tax from various standpoints, edi torials on the subject from leading dail ies, etc. It is a 10-page, 64-column weekly at $1 a year. Address Courier, 810 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Wall paper cheap at J. C. Burner's mammoth store. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local unci Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can lie ltcart Quickly. What the Folks of This ami Other Towns Are Doing. Misses Bid Roarty, Bid Boyle and Nellie McLaughlin, of Ridge street, left this morning to attend the Allentown fair. One of the largo stables of Markle & Co. at Oakdalo was destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon. The origin of the fire is unknown. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral of E. B. Leisenring. The remains are expected to arrive at New York tomorrow or Saturday. The managers of the Keeley institute at Ilarrisbttrg expect to have P. J. Furey completely cured by the middle of next month, and he is not expected home un til then. George Chestnut returned on Monday evening from his trip to Ireland and Wales. He was accompanied on his return by George Chestnut, Jr., a bright twelve-year-old lad who will remain in this country. The viewers appointed by the court to divide Freeland into election districts are meeting today at the hotel of Peter Tiraony, in the Points. There is quite a difference of opinion among the citizens as to bow the town should bo divided. Prof. E. S. Kemp, of Stroudsburg nor mal school, will deliver an address at St. John's Reformed church on Saturday evening, October G, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society, which will celebrate its anniversary that even ing. The committee appointed by St. Ann's T. A. B. Pioneer Corps to perfect plans for the building of a hall and opera house has nearly completed its work, and the erection of the building will be commenced in a short while. It will be a two-story brick structure. The Young Men's C. T. A. B. Society and St. Ann's T. A. B. Pioneer Corps will take part in the annual parade of the Scranton Total Abstinence Union at l'ittston on October 10. In the evening the former society will hold its seventh annual ball at Freeland opera house. The hearing in court of tiie case of R. Ludwig and wife against Freeland bor ough, which was to come off last Mon day, has been postponed until October 15, and the injunction restraining the borough from removing the plaintiffs' fence on Johnson street will remain in effect until that date. The Democratic county candidates will hold mass meetings in the fourth dis trict on the following dates: At Jeanes ville, October 8; Miluesville, October 9; Mt. Pleasant, October 11; Eckley, Octo ber 12; Freeland, October 13. They are in the second district this week and will be in tbe sixth next week. Terence V. Powderly, formerly gen eral master workman of the Knights of Labor, was on Monday admitted to the bar of Lackawanna county. He began bis law studies when ho was mayor of Scranton, twelve years ago, but found no time for them during his services as general mastor workman. The Hazard Wire Rope Works of Wilkes-Barre has shipped to New York city a wire cable that is next to the largest in the United States. It was manufactured for the Broadway cable line and is the first of four ordered by that company. The rope is 31,800 feet in length and is one and a half inches in diameter. Five pounds of ginger and soda biscuits for 25c at J. C. Berner's. Go to McDonald's for $1 chenile table covers. WANTED.— A tlrst-class tinsmith a- U sheet iron worker. M. .1. Moran, I'rcolaml. WANTED.— To rent a building on Centre street; suitable for business place nn<l residence; must have at least throe rooms on llrst lloor. Apply at this office. FREELAND~OPERA HOUSL JOHN J. WELSH, Manager. ONE NIGrIIT ONLY. I Thursday, October 4. Mr. Gus Thomas' Successful Comedy Drama. The greatest of American plays, as pro duced at the Madison Square Theatre, New York. THE BURGLAR. A drama intermingled with laughter and tears. Presented with a great east of popu lar players. Direction of A, Q. Summon. Prices: 25, 35 and 50 Cents. Unserved seats three days in advance at Christy's store. BARELY OUT OF TILE MAKER'S HANDS. - 5000 GENTS', YOUTHS', BOYS' I HATS in all conceivable shapes, sizes, colors and prices, just arrived at OLSHO'S CLOTHING and HAT STORE, 57 CENTRE STREET. Being connected with one of the leading hat manufacturers of New York city, we arc enabled to give you A Fine $2.00 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. OLGHO'S CLOTHiNG AND HAT STORE, 57 Centre Street, - Freeland. THE IBIEST PLACE TO PTJBCHASE Fine Brie-a-Brae, Cut Glass, Pictures, Picture Frames, Books and Stationery, and Typewriting Supplies, (HITCH &KELLMER'S, 13 West Broad Street, Hazleton, Pa. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.-i Corner of Centre ami Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kuiifer Club, Itoscnbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Muinm's Extra Dry Champagne, Heuneesy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. llain and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballentine and H a/let on beer 011 tap. Batlis, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Dentist. Located permanently/ in Birkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith 1 s shoe store, Freeland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth Jilled and ar tificial teeth inset ted. Reasonable prices and ALL WORK GIAIIANTEED. d. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Contre, The best of whiskies, wines, Kin clitars, etc. Call In when In that pari of the town. Fresli Beer anil Porter on Tap j IML J. 11 Front street. ICE CREAM, CANDY. CIGARS. PICNICS AND BALLS supplied at wholesale rates with lee cream, ] candy, cakes, bread, ham, eto. Clothing, packages, bicyclos. etc., can bo checked here by persons attending balls. LIBOR WINTER, t ZE2IE S T-A. TXIER 2ST T ' OYSTER SALOON. No. 11l Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the I counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. 1 $1.50 PER YEAR. £HAS. ORION'STKOII, Attorney and Counselor at Law aud Justice of tho Peace. Office Rooms, No. ill Centre Street, Free land. I JOIIN M. CARR, Attorncy-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended# Fostofflco Building, ■_ _ - - Finland. J F. O'NEILL, Attorney-at-Law. ,/• 'OB Public Squaro, - - Wilkes-Barm jyj nALriN, Mannufacturcr of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut nnd Pino Streets, Free land. ALEX. SHOLLACK, BOTTLER. - r ' ( Beer, Sorter. and X,.lq_-aors. Cor. Washington nd Walnnt Strecjß, Prcelnnd. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wago.ns. REPAIRIK3 OF IV.KY OCHSRIPTIOH. I'd!..ST STRKITT. Nil AH VINE. FREBLAKS. lyjKS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Uirkbeck Brick, Centre Street. None but Reliable Compunics Represented. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Quecnsware, Wood and Willow ware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour 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. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. CHEAP WATCHES. A Chance to Get a Good Watch. Wch-rman, the reliable watchmaker, is sel ling watches at the lowest prices. Clocks, jewelry, etc., are all away down. This'is your opportunity to purchase first-class goods tit extraordinary low figures. Call now. 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 Jm and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- & tor and Ballentine beer and Yeung- w ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Keiper's Steam Marble Works. COR. LAUREL unil MINE STREETS. Monuments, Headstones. selling at cost for next thirty days. Iron and Galvanized Fences, Hawed Building Stones, \\ Indow aps, Door Sills, Mantels, Grates, Loping, Cemetery Supplies. VIIILIP K KIP Ell, PliOP., Utuleton. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. FRED. HAAS, rrop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient guests. Good table. Tairrulca, liar finely stocked. Stable attached.
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