FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. SG, FROM CORRESPONDENTS. LETTERS THAT CONTAIN A VARIED ASSORTMENT OF NEWS. A Rumor Concerning One of the Bor ough Councilmen In Refuted.—lteport er* in Drifton and Jeddo Gather Up the Happening** in Their Town*. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communications upon local or general subjects are soli cited by the TRIBUNE. Tho name of tho writer must accompany all letters or items sent to this office for publication. ELECTRIC RAILWAY RUMOR. Freeland, Pa., January 12, 1895. In regard to the special meeting of the borough council and the representa tive of tho Lehigh Traction Company, Superintendent Thompson, there is a rumor afloat that L. W., one of the councilmen, is against allowing the said company's road to run through the bor ough. Knowing the gentleman in ques tion to be as public-spirited as any mem ber of the council, 1 made it my business to request from him how much truth was in the rumor. Nearly everybody in town knows from whom this rumor origi nated, and that it is false is demonstrat- 1 ed by Mr. W.'s answer to iny question. He said, "I am not. and never have been, opposed to giving tho Traction Company permission to run through the borough, as agreed to by the council and company; but I will not agree to al lowing them to run through the streets ! if the borough has to stand the expense of repairing tho streets and gutters which they will tear up. This the com pany was willing to do in the agreement made some time ago, and I will not per mit them, if I can help it, to back out of it." Continuing, he said, "I do not believe I Mr. Marklo intends to break his prom ises on this point, but some men who ought to work for the borough's interest and welfare have, I believe, induced some of the bosses to come down to this, for some purpose, probably with the same object in view as mentioned in the Sentinel's account of the special meeting on Friday evening last, when it was stated that the company would go around the base ball ground to Upper Lehigh. This came from the same person why started the rumor that 1 am opposed to the road running through town, lie was soon going there to request that tliis statement be published. "Now as Mr. Thompson and Mr. Mc- Cartney have expressed themselves to the effect that the company does not intend to connect with the out side towns, and Mr. Troutman has re quested tho council to leave that section out of the agreement, therefore I say it is of no benefit to Freeland to have the streets torn up, and iiave the borough go to tho expense of paying to place them in a satisfactory condition again, when the company refuses to connect: with the towns which they agreed to in tho first ordinance, and from where we might expect some remuneration iu re gard to business. When the company offers to do what is right to this town 1 will vote for their ordinance, but not un til then." This is about as near as L. W. gave it to mo, and I think every citizen of the borough will agree with me in saying that he and his associate 011 the council are guarding well the interest of the town. Instead of handing our streets over to a eorportion to do with them as they please they are standing up for fair play, and I say if the company does not want to treat the town right let them stay out. These are the sentiments of A CITIZEN. DRIFTON ITEMS. On Friday evening all night work at the shops was discontinued for an indefi nite period. The order was expected by the men owing to the dullness in the coal trade and a determination 011 the part of tho company to curtail expense. It is said a similar order will take effect in every department, and wherever it is possible tho working force will be re duced. At the shops 011 Saturday the order affected live men. On Thursday afternoon at St. James' P. E. chapel, William Baskin and Miss Mary Bobst, both of town, were married by Rev. Twing. The groomsman was Alex. Allen, of this place, and the brides maid was Miss Annie Lutz, of Phila delphia. The D. S. S. officials are working upon a new passenger time-table. It is expected that the same will go into effect after Saturday night next. William Baskin. one of the hostlers at the D. S. Si S. roundhouse, had a linger crushed 011 Wednesday. The member was subsequently amputated. W. 11. Butts and Miss Lizzie Phillips will be married at St. James' P. E. church 011 Wednesday. Miss Katie Hyland, of Philadelphia, is spending a few days with her parents here. Mrs. Boyle, of Beaver Meadow, called 011 friends here yesterday. The Chippewa Medicine Company gavo an entertainment at the Odd Fel lows' hall 011 Saturday evening. There was no admission, so tho audience was very large. E. A. Oberrender attended to business at the county seat on Thursday. Peter Boyle, of town, is confined to his bed witli the grip. The employes here will receive their pay today. Tho many friends of Miss Carr tender ed her a surprise party one evening last week. The trolley may be handy for travel, but it doesn't fill the requirements in a snow storm. On Saturday night cars were run all night between here and Freeland to keep the tracks open. There is not much consolation to bo had from office-seeking in the township this year, but such as it is several of our residents have announced themselves as candidates. Some are not particular what office they drop into, but all have a slight preference for the best. JEDDO NEWS. The young people of Japan are pre paring for the sleigh riding party which has been agitated by the young ladies during the past three weeks. It will leave some night this week for Ed. Henry's, Conyngham valley. They have secured an orchestra and will indulge in dancing until midnight, when a supper will be served. Of course .all depends 011 the weather and there will be many prayers for it to favor them. Frank McHugh, of town, has resigned his position as agent for the Metropoli tan Insurance Company and has accept ed a position 011 tin; engineer corps at Drifton. In the resignation of Mr. Mc- Hugh the Metropolitan lias lost one of its most efficient workers. Conrad Boyle, of Japan, leaves today for Philadelphia, where he'intends to reside for the future. Miss Catherine McMonigal will spend the present week with her sister at Eb ervalo. William Ferry, of Audenried, was in town visiting yesterday. Frank Malloy, of Freeland, called up on friends here yesterday. John Klinglo wears the broadest smile of our men at present, it's a boy. Sylvester Weaver, one of Sandy Hun's esteemed residents, was here among friends yesterday. Miss Susie McGarigle is at Foundry vlllo on a short visit. Misses Mary McCaffrey and Mary Boyle, of Hazleton, visited friends in different parts of the town yesterday. Thomas McLaughlin, of Freeland, one of our blacksmiths hero, had his face injured last week by being kicked by a mule which he was shoeing. POLITICAL POINTERS. The Foster Democrats consider them selves in a hopeless minority this year, and not much interest is being taken in the approaching election. Some claim that by nominating hut one, candidate for supervisor and one for school direc tor they may stand a chance of getting the nominees for those offices elected, on account of tho - hitter tights being waged among the Republicans. In the borough the politicians are so quiet that nothing louder than an occa sional whisper can be heard. Both par ties will wake up, for tin? councilmaulc and school directorships will not pass without a contest more or less exciting. The Prohibitionists of Foster town ship will meet 011 Saturday evening at Sandy Valley school house and nominate a ticket. The Populists of Wilkes-Barre have placed a city ticket in the field. C. F. Quinn is the candidate for mayor. The Hazlc Democratic convention will be held at Harleigli school house 011 the 29th lust, at 2p. 111. The primaries will be held 011 the Saturday evening pre vious. There is much opposition in town against calling the proposed new county after Senator Quay. The general opin ion is that a mistake, and perhaps a costly one, has been made in selecting a name that is synonymous with political corruption and bossism. Dominick Timony, of Jeddo, will be a candidate before the Democratic con vention of Hazle township for renomin ation as school director. Mr. Timony made an excellent record during his term. Drifton. however, claims recog nition this year, and Joseph Kennedy, .John 11. O'Donnell and John Curran are spoken of by their friends for the office. "True Irinl Hearts." This is an Irish comedy of great merit, abounding in genuine Irish wit and ex ceedingly amusing situations. It is being rehearsed nightly, by a strong cast of local performers headed by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman, of Phila delphia, and judging by Saturday night's rehearsal the performances on January 18th and 19th will excel any performance of this season. PLEASURE CALENDAR. January 17.—First annual ball of the Railroaders' Social and Beneficial Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. January 21.—Sixth annual ball of Tigers Athletic Club, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. FREELAND, DA, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1895. VERY LITTLE WORK DONE. Councilmen liolil 11 SpiM-iaiyUeetiiiK, But Fail to Transact Any Business. In pursuance to a resolution passed at the regular meeting 011 the 7th inst. the members of the borough council met on Thursday evening. There were present Messrs. DolMerro, Neuburger, Moore. Winter and McLaughlin. The meeting was called to order by President De- Pierro, who stated that they had met to talk over the proposed changes in the ordinance granting the Hazleton and North Side Railway Company the right of way through the borough. Pending the arrival of Councilman Fritzinger. action on the same was deferred and an ordinance granting the Central Pennsyl vania Telephone Company tho privilege to stretch its wires through the streets was read. On motion of Mr. Neuburger, seconded by Mr. Winter, tho ordinance was laid over until some future time. A motion was offered by Mr. Mc- Laughlin, seconded by Mr. Winter, that council adjourn. On a vote being taken the motion was lost, there being two votes for and three against adjourn ment. Mr. Thompson, on behalf of the Trac tion Company, stated that owing to the persistent opposition by the citizens of the borough to tho proposed amendments of the ordinance lie would not insist on its passage, and that they would remain at their present terminal, Centre and South streets. Mr. Neuburger spoke in favor of extending the road through the borough, as did also Mr. DoPierro. Mr. Winter spoke in favor of extending the tracks to the adjoining towns, as em bodied iu the original ordinance. Mr. McLaughlin urged upon council the ne cessity of having a full membership of council present, and requested the post ponement of consideration for tin* pres ent. Mr. Neuburger moved that the amend ments bo read. The secretary read the fifth section, where the rate of speed is fixed at ''eight miles" an hour, and the the change required is to run "under control." Mr. Neuburger moved that the amendment be adopted. This mo tion was not seconded and the members adjourned without naming a date for furl her discussion. Young Men in n Quarrel. Bryan McGuire, Anthony Gaughan, John Murphy and William Cavauaugh. all of Ashley, had a free light at that place 011 Friday night and as a result Murphy is dying. The men commenced to quarrel in a saloon and afterward fought in the street. During the melee Cavauaugh was knocked on the head with a fence picket and as the police rushed up to the scene lie managed to hold one of his assailants. Murphy, until the police arrested him. Murphy was locked up over night and next morning when the police went to his cell lie was found lying unconscious 011 the floor. Ho had been stabbed in tin* abdomen and liis intestines protruded, it is sup posed lie was stabbed during the light and that the police did notice the wound when lie was locked lip, Ilis exposure and the length of time it remained un dressed make iiis chances of recovers very slight. <>flicer* F.lccled. At a meeting of the Tigers Athletic Clul> yesterday the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months: President—John Gillespie. Vice president—James Quinn. Recording secretary—D. J. MeTighe. Financial secretary—C. F. Huganey. Treasurer—Michael McGill. Sergeant-at-arms—John McGarvey. Guard —Qpudy J. Boyle. Trustees—James McKinlcy, Daniel McLaughlin, William Doggett, Michael Boyle, James Welsh. The club has nearly ail the arrange ments perfected for its sixth annual ball next Monday evening, an event which will equal anything of the kind here this season. The Insurance WHS Paid. In reply to a number of inquiries from our friends regarding tho payment of tho insurance for the damage done by tb" recent lire to the TUIIIUNE building and the residence adjoining, we can say that tin* money has been paid by the companies and the full value of the damage to both properties lias been allowed. The. insurance was carried in the companies represented by Mrs. S. E. Hayes, who is the Freeland agent for F. Theis Son. of Wilkes-Barre. The matter was adjusted satisfactorily to ail interested, and tiiere is 110 truth what ever in the report thut the insurance was not paid. DEATHS. BOYLE. —At Freeland, January 10, Jo hanna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyle, aged 3 years and 27 days. Interred 011 Saturday at St. Ann's cemetery. Brislin. CLIFTON. —At Freeland, January 12, Annie, wife of Richard Clifton, aged 25 years. 0 months and 27 days. Fu neral at 10 a. 111. on Wednesday. lu ll rinent at Conyngham cemetery. Al bert. Fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc., daily at Laubach's, also choice confectionery" lle.scueieil ut Bethlehem. Domenico losta, an Italian from ilazleton, who was admitted to St. Luke's hospital, Bethlehem, last Mon day, with two bullet wounds in his breast, died at that institution on Fri day. Shortly before his death lie ex pressed a desire to make a statement and Louis Costcllucio, an interpreter of South Bethlehem, was sent for. losta said he and a party of friends were walking on the road between Sailors' Hill and Honey Brook last Saturday when they mot another gang of country men coming in the opposite direction. Without any provocation one of the lat ter. Luigi Mazucco, drew a revolver and shot losta twice. The dead man was about .'lO years old. Coroner Yost, of Lehigh county, held an inquest. A ver dict Was rendered that losta's death was due to wounds inflicted by Mazucca. The latter is now in jail at Pottsville awaiting trial. Free Delivery Discontinued. Considerable excitement was caused in Nauticoke on Friday by a dispatch received by Postmaster Butkiewiez. in forming him that after tomorrow the free delivery system would be dis continued. It appears that the cause of the order lay wholly in the fact that the business done by the Nauticoke office was not such as to warrant the continu ance of the free delivery system. Month after month drafts have had to be sent from the department at Washington to assist in paying the expenses, the de ficiency having varied all the way from -Mb. 28 to $1(14. Postmaster General Bis sell will he petitioned to rescind his order. Huccchh Attained. Managers Ila worth & Welsh are cer tainly to be congratulated upon their success in producing such an admirable comedy as ' True Irish Hearts " promises to he. The company is rehearsing nightly and has attained a proficiency, under the instructions of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman, that many professionals would envy. We predict very success ful performances on the 18th and lutli Inst. Seats will be on sale at Christy's store. Going Out of Huttiiietttt. The immense stock of shoes, hoots, rubbers, etc.. in the store of William Eherts, 55 Centre street, next to L. Olsho's. will he disposed of at a sacrifice, as Mr. Eberts intends to retire from business. Every article in the store has been reduced from 15 to 50cents. Come at once while the stock is large and se cure genuine bargains. Going to Ilazleton. A large number of our young people are making preparations to attend the grand hall of the llazle Club, which takes place at ilazleton on the 18th inst. The llazle Club is one of the largest literary and social organizations in the state and has many friends on the North Side. Iteiliiceil Kate*. Special excursion rates via Lehigh Valley Railroad to Harrisburg, on ac count of tie- inauguration of Governor elect Hastings. Tickets sold January lit. 14 and 15, good for return until lfitli. Apply to the nearest Lehigh Valley agent for further particulars. Sale of llouttoliolil GooUm. The household goods of Patrick Ward, of Washington street, will be sold at auction at his residence on Monday ami Tuesday, January 14 and 15. The stock consists of bed-room suits, two stoves, tables, chairs, cooking utensils, etc. When Baby was sick, wo gave her Caatoria. When she was a Child, sho cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, sho clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Subscribe for the Tuihunk. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS, PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Locul und Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can Be Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. Tho popular Actor Club will hold its second annual ball at the opera house on March 29. Shamokin citizens have subscribed SIB,OOO to induce a silk mill company to locate in that town. Dr. Joseph F. Gallagher, of town, has been promoted to first assistant surgeon at the Ashland miners' hospital. Freeland will not have a very large delegation at the inauguration ceremon ies of Governor-elect Hastings tomorrow. Patrick Fitzpatrick and family, who removed from Weatherly to Freeland a few months ago, have returned to the former town again. West Faust, of Conyngham, has been arrested for selling liquor on Sunday and to minors. The prosecutrix is Mrs. Yost, of the same town. Operator Harry Berlin, lately on the I). S. & S., is now extra night operator for the Jersey Central between Bethle hem and Solomon's Gap. On Friday Thomas V. Dinan was re moved as postmaster of East Munch Chunk, and Max Schweibing was ap pointed instead. Both are Demcroats. True bills have been found against Poor Director Day, Steward Hartman and ex-Steward Emerick for general mismanagement of the Schuylkill county almshouse. Edgar Milligan. a three-year-old son of John Milligan, of Ashley, secured a pint of whiskey on Friday and drank it during his mother's absence. He is in a critical condition. The meeting of the State Base Ball League at Pottsville tomorrow promises to be an interesting one. Illegal sign ing of players will bo one of the import ant matters discussed. There is some talk that Alvin Marklo contemplates fitting up a place between Ebervalo and Oakdale. as a base ball park and pleasure ground in the spring, to be named Marklc Park.— Plain Speak er. At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the United Mine Workers of the Schuylkill district on Friday sixty three branches were organized. The effort to organize the Lehigh miners has not \ et been abandoned. A Luther League will be formed at Weatherly tomorrow. Delegates from the principal towns of lower Luzerne and Carbon counties will attend. Rev. J. J. Kuutz, of St. Luke's Lutheran At a meeting of tlie representatives of tho A. O. 11., Board of Erin, at Ashley 011 Thursday it was decided to dispense with the annual St. Patrick's Day parade at Wilkes-Barre this year, on account of the state convention of tho order to be held there in May. Kitty Rhoadcs and her company arc having a very successful tour this sea son. The press of the towns wherein she has appeared are generous in their praise of her work on the stage. Her most popular piece is "Queena,*' in which she will appear here on .January 28. Tlie members of the Railroaders' So cial and Renclicial Club propose to make their lirst hall, which will be held here on Thursday evening, one which will bo long remembered by their friends. The railroaders of town are a jolly crowd and anything they undertake will be done in a proper manner. The county commissioners of Schuyl kill county have reduced the rate Of personal assessments to be imposed this year from 25 to 30 per cent. The great est and most beneficial reduction lias been made in the case of miners. Thev were formerly rated at #l5O, but under the now rating are reduced to#so. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. TpOU SU PEKVISORr— JOSEPH MYERS, of East Foster. Subject to the decision of the Republican convention of Foster township. COTTAGE HOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. FRED. IIA AS, Prop. First-class accomodation for permanent and transient gucsta. Good table. Fair rules, liur finely stocked. Stable attuehod. The Tigers Sixth Annual Ball will be Largely Attended. You Will Miss a Good Time If You Don't be There. Olslio's CLOTHING and HAT STORE. ZFreelazid., Fa. 57 Centra Street. All Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices. Avail yourself of the oppor tunity. Winter is not over yet; we have yet four months of cold wea ther to struggle with. Overcoats and Pea Jackets for men and boys to go at any price, re gardless of cost. Winter Suits at unprecedented low prices. Good goods, too. Sweaters all wool, which you must see in order to appreciate. Hats ana Caps big variety; we al ways have the seasonable article. Yours respectfully, L. OLSHO, FREELAND, PA. 57 Centre Street. JOHN C. BERNER Is closing out — Woolen (foods, Blankets, Shawls, etc. Underwear, all kinds, spe cial prices; very cheap. Gloves and Mitts, very cheap. Men's and. Boys' Winter Caps and Overcoats. Dry Goods, heavy cloths and /I aim els, must he closed out. I carry complete lines of Fur niture, Carpets, Beddings and Oil Cloths. The Carpets will he sold regardless of cost for this month. Groceries and Provisions. Fruits and Vegetables. JOHN C, BERNER Corner South and Washington streets. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE= Corner of Centre ami Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kinder Club, Uosenblutirs Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Heunessy Ihandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported a/al Domestic Cigar*. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Bailentine and Hazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. o o o o We manufacture all our goods All our chtJUng is made by your | on the pre mixes, and employ own brothers, sisters, relatives a large number of competent and friends, under the super- ' hands in our tailoring dc- \ vision of an experienced and I partment. I j reliable cutter. EEFOWICH The Lead inn; Tailor and Clothier of the Coal Region. 37 CENTRE STREET, FREELANI). O O 0 0 M'c bay our cloth direct from \ < All use ark a call, so ice can the nulls fur spot cash, and ■ show you the larr/cat. best and have no rent to pay, thereby j cheapest stock of clothing and saving you a neat sum on j furnishings to be found any (ft ry article. ,rh, r, in the region. 81.50 PER YEAR I QHAS. ORION STROII, Attorney and Counselor at Law anil Justice of the Peace. I Office Room a, No. 31 Centre Street, Frceland. JOHN M. CAEB,\ Atlorney-at-Law. All legal businou promptly attended. I Posfofflce Building, _ mj__ - * Freeland. , - J F. O'NEILL, Attorney-at-Law, I [ 108 Publio Square, -. • Wilkes-Tin rre. - jyj HALPIN, Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. r Walnut and Pine Streets, Frceland. A/TRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. (_ I None but Reliable Companies Represented. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Buildora of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIR-INS OF EVERY DESORIPTIOR. FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE. FREELAND. CARPET WEAVING of every kind done by -A.. c^.:Es:E-sr. Prices Reatonable. Pair of Carey's lim ber Shop, Ventre Street. JOHN PECORA, MERCHANT TAILOR, 81 WASHINGTON STREET. Fine line of samples for fall aud winter suits, overcoats, etc. Excellent llts and good work manship. A trial order requested. LIBOR WINTER, EESTAUEANT OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter, t 00l beer and porter on tap. JL. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, ! The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. j Call iu when in that part of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in I FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 0 Walnut street, Frceland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. CONDY O. 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 anil Hnllcutine beer aiul Yeung ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Dr. H. W. MONROE, Dentist. 1 Located permanently in Birkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's ■ shoe stove, Freeland, Pa. ! Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction, of teeth. Teeth Jilted and ar : tijicial teeth inserted. Reasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED.