FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. 57 FROM CORRESPONDENTS. LETTERS THAT CONTAIN A VARIED ASSORTMENT OF NEWS. The Important Political News of Wash ington as Furnished by Our Regular Correspondent—Local Notes from High land, Upper Lehigh and F.ckley. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communications upon local or general subjects are soli cited by the TRIBUNE. The name of the writer must accompany all letters or Items sent to this office for publication. WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington, January 14. 1895. Senator Lodge having announced his intention to offer an amendment to the appropriation bill, providing the con sular service shall pass under the juris diction of the civil service commission, Senator Cockrell, chairman of the ap propriation committee, was asked If he thought the amendment would be adopt ed. "No,'' was his positive reply. "I am not in favor of extending the civil service law over any more offices. I be lieve that the intention of congress and the spirit of the law have already been exceeded. It was never contemplated that so many branches of the govern ment as are now included in the classi fied service should be so. I believe both President Cleveland and President Har rison have exceeded their duty and au thority in this respect, and if they are going any further and take any more officials under this humbug system, I propose they include tlfe heads of bu reaux, members of cabinet, and the president himself. Ido not see why we should except them, if we are going to include all the rest of the executive officers of the government." President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle were far from being pleased at the success of the combination of Re-1 publicans, Populists and anti-adminis tration Democrats, which resulted in ; the house refusing by a vote of 129 to ( 124 to adopt the order reported from the committee on rules, fixing a day to vote ! upon the currency reform bill; but they 1 still believe that a bill can be passed. : Steps are being taken which it is hoped will result in getting the support of enough Democrats who voted against the rule to make the ultimate passage of a currency hill by the house a certain ty. Representative Bland, of Missouri, ' who was one of those Democrats, says it , will he an easy matter to get the sup- ! port of nearly all of them by amending the bill so as to recognize silver. One tiling now seems certain—if no financial hill is passed at tills session an extra session of congress will have to be called. It will be interesting to note how many Republican newspapers will be honest enough to give the administra tion proper credit for having compelled j the government of Spain to remove the ! discrimination of 75 cents a barrel against Hour shipped from the United 1 States to Cuba. The diplomatic victory j was not easily won, but President Cleve- i land and Secretary Grosham decided that won it must be, and Minister Tay lor was instructed to inform the Spanish government that it must choose between removing the discrimination against our Hour and having Cuban sugar shut out of the United States, and that the choice must be made quick. The Spanish gov ernment is notoriously slow in reaching a conclusion upon anything, hut in this case it "got a move on" and quickly chose to abolish that discrimination. Senator Voorhees, chairman of the 1 senate linance committee, refused to, grant a hearing to Coxey on his good ; roads and non-interest hearing bond scheme, on the ground that it would be j an absolute waste of time, as the com mittee would not attempt to consider the ' matter. Coxey was granted a hearing before a sub-commlttoo of the house committee on ways and means, consist ing of Bryan, of Nebraska; Dalzel, of Pennsylvania; Whiting of Michigan, and McMillin of Tennessee, but there is no probability that any recommendation will be made by the sub-committeo. Secretary Carlisle's interpretation of that clause of the new tariff law which repealed the McKlnloy sugar bounty — that it put an immediate stop to the paying of bounties—lias been unanimous ly sustained by the court of appeals of the District of Columbia, in a test case. And tiie court also decides that tiie sugar bounty was unconstitutional, two out of its three judges assenting and the third neither assenting nor dissenting, because of his belief that if was un necessary to pass on the constitutional ity of the bounty at this time. Representative Sibley, of Pennsylva nia, who was elected to the house by Democratic votes, but wiio long ago pro claimed himself to be a Republican on the tariff and a Populist on the tinance question, disgraced himself and his con stituents by making a p rsonal attack ppon President Cleveland, in a speech in tips linuse, wljiclj was one of'jjje coarsest, and most uqgoqtlemanly ever made in congress Opinion is divided as to whether he is half crazy or merely seek- ing notorioty, and pity and disgust are the sentiments respectively held con cerning him. S. HIGHLAND DOTS. What might have been a horrible ac cident was barely avoided at the rail road crossing here on Monday night. Just when the White Haven passenger train, due at 7 p. m., was in sight and coming at good speed, a sleigh contain ing three men, which was drawn by a mule, appeared on the crossing and stuck fast there. The engine, was al most upon them when the men jumped and were lost for a few minutes in the clouds of snow made by the train. His muleship and the sleigh escaped also, but how he managed it, even those who were looking on could not tell. Two mules, owned by Peter Tiinony, of Freeland, ran away with the wagon they were hitched to on Saturday. They were stopped at No. 1 breaker before any damage was done. Quite a number of our residents attend the revival services at the Heavenly Re cruit church at Freeland every evening. Two of our prominent Hungarian residents left for their native land on Monday. Miss Mary Boyle, of llazlcton, is here enjoying a visit to the Wackley family. 1 The collieries are working less than half time this month. John McGill is still on the sick list. Payday with its joys and sorrows will be here again on Saturday. Patrick Sharpe is now employed as an inside company man at No. 2 slope. About March 1, the coal from No. 1 slope will be transferred and prepared for market at No. 2 breaker. Thomas Brown finished up his mine foremanship here on Tuesday, much to the regret of many who know him to be a man of honor. Some persons forced an entrance in to the flag station between here and Freeland on Sunday night, but no dam age was done to the building. The ob ject was to use the premises for cooking purposes as the flagman found the skel etons and the feathers of several chick ens there the next morning. Any per son who may have lost any chickens on Sunday night can have an idea of where they have gone. ECKLEY TOPICS. John O'Donnell, who for nearly forty years has been a resident of Eckiey, is thinking of removing to llazlcton in the near future. John Evans has removed his family to Hazlo Brook, where lie lias been tender ed a position as assistant mine foreman. Bernard J. Ferry, of Jeddo, will re move to this place next week. Miss Dora Snyder, of Silver Brook, spent a few days visiting her friends here this week. The fairs at the Catholic and Reform ed churches are open every Saturday evening, and many handsome articles are won by lucky people. Miss Mary Maloney, who lias been suffering from temporary insanity for a few weeks past, was taken to Laurv town on Saturday for treatment. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. Thomas Jones, of Freeland, who was employed as a driver at No. 2 Highland, resigned his position on Tuesday and is now an employe of this place. Congressman John Leisenring was at Harrisburg on Tuesday and saw the in auguration of Governor Hastings. All work at the mines here was sus pended yesterday. The company's employes here will be paid on Saturday. Miss Annie Garruhan, of Mauch Chunk, was here this week on a brief visit among friends. Mrs. William Mowery sustained severe injuries by falling on the ice on Monday. She is now recovering and will be about again in a few weeks. PaUlson Nominated. i Ex-Governor Robert E. l'attison was nominated for mayor of Philadelphia yesterday by the Democrats of that city. The nomination promises to unite the warring factions there, and his election is expected to follow. The Republicans have a large majority, but the recent ex posures made by Quay concerning the men who dictated the nomination of Warwick have split the party. Pattison will easily control the solid Democratic vote, also the independent vote, besides he will have the support of thousands who are, growing weary of the corrup tion that exists in the Quaker City. A Fatal Accident. John Stervango, a Hungarian of Drif ton, was seriously injured by a fall of coal in No. 2 slope yesterday afternoon. His head, arms and leg were badly cut and bruised, and after suffering last night he expired at 10 minutes after " o'clock this morning. The deceased hoarded with his brother-in-law. Andrew KUc|), at Np. 2 prlftqp. ami leaves a v>ifn and two in Hungary, The funeral will tyke place op Saturday af tofnoqn. Interment at, the Greek; Cfttli -1 olic cemetery, Freeland, FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1595. POLITICAL POINTERS. In another column the Democratic vigilant committee of Freeland calls upon the committees of the districts recently annexed to the borough to meet with them at the TRIBUNE office on Saturday evening. This is done in order to make some arrangements for the holding of a nominating convention. At present opinion is divided as to the better plan of making nominations. Some prefer electing delegates from the four districts, while others think a general meeting would be more satis factory. By the vigilants of the districts meeting together it is expected some plan will be arranged which will meet with the approval of all. The Philadelphia Times, in an editorial against the new county, advances the stale proposition to annex lower Luzerne to Carbon county. Freeland will ask emphatically to be excused from such a fate. Our citizens prefer remaining in Luzerne rather than become a part of Carbon. Harry W. Meyers is the Democratic candidate for mayor of llazlcton. Charles Altmiller has been renominated for treasurer and 11. \V. Jacobs is on tin* ticket for controller. Hazlo township Republicans will nominate their ticket on the 20th Inst, at Huzloton. llazlcton Republicans have nominated the following ticket: Mayor, Justus Altmiller; treasurer, C. W. Creveling; controller, Robert Clyde. The Democratic township committee of Foster will meet at James J. Malloy's hotel, Washington street, Saturday even ing at 7..'1() o'clock, to name a date for the delegate elections and convention of the party. Foster township Republicans will hold their primary elections at the several polling places on Saturday, January 20. The convention will be held at Freeland on the following Monday evening. Can didates are numerous. Candidates looking for offico can in form the whole community of their wants by publishing them in the TRI BUNE. liy making a proper announce- j ment all doubts are removed as to whether a man Is a candidate or not. An iiou nee men t*. [Political notices under this head will be published at the rate of 10 cents per line per issue.] Stephen Page will be a candidate for assessor of the borough before the Re publican convention. John F. (iallagher, of Rirvanton, will he a candidate for borough assessor be fore the Democratic convention. Patrick Meehan, of Washington street, announces himself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination of borough school director. Exposing Curnegie's Frauds. County Commissioner T. M. Dullard, of Wilkes-Rarre, is entertaining ex-bur gess John McLuckie, of Homestead, who got himself very much disliked by the corporation during the labor troubles there. Mr. McLuckie is trying to arouse some interest in the enormity of the re cent armor plate frauds and will endeav or to get public support for a petition to the United States senate that the reso lution be pushed. The government has so far been re imbursed to the extent of $150,000 for defective armor plates on our vessels, but Mr. McLuckie thinks that the Car negie Company owes about $5,000,000. He is trying to arouse public interest in favor of pushing the claim, aiubwill lec ture in the court house probably on Saturday evening. Quarterly Convention. On Sunday, the 27th inst., the quar terly convention of the C. T. A. societies of the fourth Scranton district will be held at the opera house, under the auspices of the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Society. Delegates representing the temperance societies from White Haven to South Bethlehem, and from Beaver Meadow to Lansford, will be present. The convention will be held in the after noon, and in the evening an entertain ment will be given in honor of the dele gates. A very interesting programme is being prepared for the entertainment, and the society is endeavoring to pro cure the services of one of the national officers of the union for that evening. Hurnpd Hlnes' Circulars. Postmaster George Sackett, of White Haven, was arrested by Deputy United States Marshal Robling, of Scranton, on Monday, for alleged violation of the postal laws. Sackett is a Republican, and it is alleged that during the recent campaign ho burned a lot of circulars sent out by Congressman Mines. The hearing is set down for today before United States Commissioner Ilahn, of Wilkes- Barre. Traction OIIICIUIM Fleeted. The stockholders of the Lehigh Trac tion Company have elected the following directors: C'. W. Kline, George It. Bed ford, Ilenry Dryfoos, .1. B. Price and .1. G. Saoger. Tl\e. officers have not yet ]m m 'U elected, , The directors of the llazlcton, North Side, South Side and Beaver Meadow Railway Companies are the saute as last year. Alvin Markle is president of all. Judgment Aguint County Officials. Ono of the most important opinions in state tax cases handed down by the Dau phin county court was that of Monday deciding that offices in counties having over 150,000 in population must pay, under an old law, half of their fees to the state after deducting ex penses, etc. Some time ago Auditor General Gregg came to the conclusion that these offices must pay, and so noti fied them. They replied that the act had been repealed by a later act and re sisted payment, and the attorney gener al proceeded against them. The defen dants wore from Luzerne, Philadelphia and Allegheny counties, and they made a vigorous fight. It was shown they had paid the fees for awhile, even after the act was alleged to havo been repealed, and then quit. The court decided that they must pay the fees for 181)3, the year mentioned in the suit, and ordered judgment as fol lows against the officials of this county: Clerk quarter sessions, $1,804.45; pro thonotary, $104.50; register, $7,709. The case will be carried to the su preme court, and if the state wins, an effort will be made to collect the fees for twenty years back, at the time payment stopped. ••True Irish Hearts." The presentation of this comedy-drama at the opera house on Friday and Satur day evenings will equal anything pro duced here by an amateur company for some time. The company has, under tho instruction of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman, made wonderful progress, and their rehearsals of the piece have been pronounced perfect. Special costumes and scenery will add to the effect and make this charming play one which opera-goers should not fail to see. The cast is as follows: Kathleen O'Connor Mrs. Harry Hoffman Lady Dorothy Miss Annie Dover Kitty Miss Maria Tlmney Squire Kavunaugh C. F. Haguney Captain Clearfield William J. Doyle Black ilody John Lambert David O'Connor John Gillespie Father O'Cassidy Thomas Moses llillie liuttercup ' TT „ Terrenee O'Moore f Harry Hoffman Specialties by members of the com pany will be introduced during the play. Issued Fraudulent Certificates. Joseph 11. Dawes, an ex-member of the miners' examining board of the seventh district, and his son-in-law, John R. Davis, a saloon keeper, both of Centra lia, were arrested on warrants sworn out by Miles Dougherty, of Locust Gap, charging them with forgery, perjury and violation of the mine law. They were taken before Squire Gibbons, of Centralia, but waived a hearing and fur nished bail for their appearance at court in the sum of SI,OOO each. Dawes and Davis are accused of hav ing issued fraudulent miners'certificates to unskilled workmen upon payment of $1 per head. It is alleged that Davis issued the fraudulent certificates in Dawes' absence, providing the applicant spent three or four dollars over his bar. Mr. Dougherty further avers that the applicants were not required to pass any examination whatever. Fair at Cottage Hull. At the Cottage hall on Monday even ing a grand fair will open under the auspices of Loyal Castle, No. 05, Knights of the Mystic Chain, to continue for one week. Many articles of value will be on exhibition, and each person attend ing will be entitled to a chance on one of the prizes. The past year has been a severe one on the treasuries of the bene ficial societies in Freeland, and Loyal Castle has been more unfortunate than the average in this respect. From July 1 to December 31, 1894, the castle paid out SOO4 for sick benefits alone, and there are now seven members on the beneficial list. An organization that is so generous as this one deserves some assistance from the public in its work of charity. The admission to the fair will he 5 cents. An Important Change. Rev. E. 11. Yoeum, presiding elder of the Danville district, has granted the urgent request of the official board of the Methodist church, for Rev. Edmund White to give his entire time and la bor to Freeland. This is a very impor tant change, and marks a new era in Methodism for this place. For a long time this has been the desire of the en tin* official board, and the largest part of tin 1 congregation. So hereafter, the pastor will preach in Lindsay's hall, every Sabbath, both morning and even ing.' Fatal Sledding Accident. Bernard Schnapp, of Wilkes-Barre, was fatally injured on Tuesday, while coasting on a steep hill. His sled got beyond his control and Hying over a snow bank at the side of the road, dashed into a tie post. Schnapp's skull was frac tured and he was badly injured inter nally. He cannot recover. Gofng Out oT DukjncHH. ! The immense stock of shoes, hoots, rubbers, etc., in the store of William Eberts. 55 Centre street, next to L. Olsho's, will be disposed of at a sacrifice, ! as Mr. Eberts intends to retire from business. Every article in the store has been reduced from 15 tosocents. Come at once while the stock is large and se cure genuine bargains. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can He Keud quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. Freeland lias a number of new appli cants for liquor licenses this year. There are twenty-six patients receiv ing treatment at the miners' hospital in llazletou. All the collieries operated by the Reading Company closed on Tuesday evening for the balance of tin* week. The senate committee'on counties and townships yesterday returned tin; new county bill with a favorable recommen dation. The long distance line of the, Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company Is be ing extended from Ilazleton to Upper Lehigh and Sandy Run. Salvadore DePierro was the only Free land Republican, barring Messrs. Jeff rey and Davis, who witnessed Governor Hastings' inauguration. John Anderwits, a twelve-year-old Po lish lad, while sledding at Shenandoah on Tuesday, ran under a Reading coal train and was cut to pieces. Saturday will be pay day at all the collieries hereabouts, excepting those operated by tin* Cross Creek Coal Com pany, which paid its employes on Mon day. The ball of the Railroaders' Social and Beneficial Club this evening should be well patronized. The proceeds are for a charitable purpose, and the the ball will be a good one. David Hughes, who recently resigned as passenger conductor on the D. S. S., has accepted the agency for a patent clothes horse and is soliciting orders tlirough the region. The St. Patrick's cornet band will attend the ball of the liazle Club at Ilazleton tomorrow evening. Special trolley cars will leave there at 3 a. m. to bring homo tin* Xortli Side people. John I). Horron, teacher at Birvanton. and Charles Guscott, teacher at Hazlo Brook, have had their salaries increased $5 per month, to commence from the beginning of the term, by the Foster school board. The borough school board gives notice today that the question of increasing the indebtednes of the district to $10,891 will be voted upon at the election next month, the money to be. used in erecting a new building. The grand jury lias reported against the purchase of a new site for a new court house. The commissioners will try an other grand jury before they decide to erect the building on the present loca tion of the old one. 1). G. Yeungling & Co., brewers, of Pottsville, have issued the finest and largest calendars seen in town this sea son. They will he distributed to the company's patrons in a few days by the agent, ('has. Moerschbacher. Nanticoke citizens sent a committee to Washington to protest against the discontinuance of the free mail delivery. Their efforts to have the order revoked were unsuccessful, and the carriers made their last trip on Friday. John Broski, a single man aged 25 years, was instantly killed by a fall of rock at Pittston yesterday morning. The miner, Philip McManamin, was within a few feet of the rock when it fell. The piece struck Broski on the head. The Luke Fiddler mine at Shamo kin, into which one billion gallons of water have been pumped since October 10, when it took fire, is now Hooded to the mouth, The water will bo allowed to stand there two weeks and will then be pumped out. Miss Ella DeMerit, of Plymouth, one of the best-known lady evangelists in the country, will open a two weeks' en gagement at the Fern street P. M. church on February 17. Miss DeMerit lias a national reputation and her visit here will undoubtedly produce some good results. At Drifton last evening William H. Butts and Miss Lizzie Phillips were mar ried at St. James' P. E. church by Rev. J. P. Buxton. A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride. They will go to housekeeping immediately in the new residence re cently erected by Mr. Butts on North Centre street. DEATHS. SKI PEL—At Freeland, January 14, Mary E., wife of Sanderson Sctpel, aged 44 years, 11 months and 20 days. Fu neral at 2 o'clock this afternoon. In terment at Freeland cemetery. Fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc.. daily at Lauhach's, also choice confectionery*. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SUPERVISOR— JOSEPH MYERS, of East Foster. Subject to the decision of the Republican con vent ion of Foster township. (Hsho's CLOTHING and HAT STORE. Prseland, P=a. 57 Centre 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 sue in order to appreciate. Hats and 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 Goods, Blankets, Shawls, etc. Underwear, all kinds, spe cial prices; vert) cheap. Gloves and Mitts, very cheap. Men's and Boys' Winter Caps and Overcoats. Dry Goods, heavy cloths and flannels, must he closed oat. 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 mid Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibgon, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hcnncssy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clurets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ilnllentine and Huzlcton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. We manufacture all our goods All our clothing is made by your on the promises, and employ ! own brothers, sisters, relatives a large number /' competent and friends, under the super | hands in our tailoring de- ! vision of an experienced and partment. j reliable cutter. o o ——6 EEFOWICH^ The Leading Tailor and Clothier of the Coal Region. t 37 CENTRE STREET, FREEr.AND. O O Q 0 | 110 bin/ our cloth direct from i All wc ask is a call, so ice can the mills for spot cash, and show you the, largest, best and have no rent to pay t thereby | cheapest stock of clothing and saving you a neat sum on | j furnishings to be found any j every article. j where in the region. 81.50 PER YEAR £HAS. OEION STROn, Attorney and Counselor at Law and 'v Justice of the Peace. Office Booms, No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. TOHN M. CABB, J Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended. Post office Building, •,- _ - Freeland. J F. O'NEILL, Attorney-frt-Uw. 106 Public Square, - A • Wllkofl-Barre. HALPIN, Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. WASHEUiSN & 1 URMBACHi Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRING OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND. CARPET WEAVING of every kind done by Prices Reasonable. Rear of Carey's Bar ber Shop, Centre Street. JOHN PECORA, MERCHANT TAILOR, 81 WASHINGTON STREET. Fino line of samples for fall and winter suits, overcoats, etc. Excellent tits and goud work manship. A trial order requested. LIBOR WINTER, EESTAXTEANT AND OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest lienors and cigars served ut the counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. si. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when in that part ol the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freoland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Leer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on sale at his new m and handsome saloon. Fresh Koehes- rfft tor and Hallentine beer and Yeung- ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Dr. H. W7MONROE~ Dentist. Located permanently in Birkbeck brick, second Jloor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the pniti les* extraction of teeth. Teeth Jilled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Reasonable jrrices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
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