FREELAXD TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. 58. PICKED UP BY THE WAY. ; THINGS SEEN AND HEARD IN THE ! TOWN AND VICINITY. The Haanterer Finds a Few Subjects of More or Less Importance to Write About—Some Timely Remarks Upon the Political Situation. Two Norweigians, who were employed in Drifton shops until recentlyy, have done more to relieve the monotony of Freeland's small boy since the ice be came covered with snow, than all other forms of amusement combined. The Norweigians appeared on Walnut street one evening last week to give free scope to the pleasures of youth in their native land on the fresh snow. The pike-poles which they used were a curiosity, but the snow shoes, which were seven feet in length, excited the wonder of the urchins who had gathered in groups along the hill. In the hour the Norweigians spent on the hill the boys "dropped" on to their mode of Hying over the snow, and since, barrels which have been doing household service for years have disap peared and nothing of them can be seen hut the staves with a boy standing upon them flying over the snow with the ex pertness of a Laplander. Though it is a question of much local importance, there is little being done about changing the location of the hose house and apparatus from where it is now situated. Whether the council feels that it is not equal to the task or whether it is one of mere indifference no one seems to know, hut the present condition of affairs, with the increased area under borough control, should demand that this matter receive the earliest attention, not only from the council but from the public. The two last fires which were in town demonstra ted the disadvantage of having a lire apparatus and no means of getting it to a lire without the united efforts of a small army of men, who through ex haustion are not able to light a fire for some time after arriving at it. There is not much opposition or dif ference of opinion to be found regarding the removal of the hoso house to a place where a response to the alarm could be prompt and with less exertion and delay than is now required. In fact it is the earnest desire, to not only have the re moval made, but to have it made as quickly as possible. None know the advantages of getting to a fire quickly better than the firemen. A few minutes delay causes a destruction to property that otherwise would not bo and allows the flames to increase to such an extent that the firemen mustdouble their efforts to subdue them. However, the non removal is charged up by some to the firemen themselves, and it is claimed a vigorous demand from them would be heeded without delay. The political atmosphere which is just now hanging over borough affairs is so heavy and threatening that it would be a great relief to many citi zens if the crash would come in any shape. It is more than annoying and keeps the mind in a state of anx iety to bo building hopes upon uncer tainty, and tins is the very thing that is being done in many sections of the town. As an unbiased witness the past month can be recorded as one which lias been a silent, but continual sparring • exhibition for political points, on both sides, with no visible advantages to any i or either. Nothing is so beneficial to \ political ascendancy as to map out the plan of campaign on a liberal basis, but if personal ambition and ends are the only results to be gained, the mar shaling of the forces usually produces fresh obstacles. It may be said without much fear of contradiction that it is a waste of time to indulge in political science just at tills time, for Freeland is one of those peculiar towns whore points made be fore the nominations count for little or nothing at elections, especially spring elections. It has always been custom ary in districts where a nomination is equivalent to an election to do the wire pulling before the conventions, but even with the Democratic majority that has been annexed to the borough re cently, there is not enough certainty to wager a dime upon. A look at the poli tical field in this way by those who are determined to get there may make the f surprise less surprising when the ballots are counted on election night. Freeland, since its incorporation, was never moro in need of able men to take care of its interests than it is now. The very best in the town is wanted at the helm; men who have convictions for the future of Freeland and its people, and their own interests as only second ary considerations, are the need of the hour. It will not be an easy matter to induce men of this nature to take a hold, as they are seldom found meddling to any extent in politics, but if a nomina tion is given they usually accept it, and with such men in office pettifogging is relegated to the rear, as it should be. Freeland has plenty material of this quality within its borders if it was only given a chance, but it is a question whether the people will attend to their interests now while it is in their hands or continue complaining of official neg lect. SAUNTERKK. POLITICAL POINTERS. The Democratic vigilant committees of the borough met on Saturday even ing at the TRIBUNE office and organized by electing D. J. Boyle chairman and John McCole secretary. They discussed the different methods of making nomi nations, and it was agreed that three dolcgatcs be elected from each district on Saturday evening next between 4 and 7 o'clock. The delegates elected will meet at the opera house on Monday evening next at 7 o'clock. After the delegate elections in each district candi dates for judge of election, inspector and register will be nominated. The delegates elected are to meet and pre-, pare a code of rules to govern future Democratic conventions in the borough. District committeemen to conduct the campaign will be selected by the candi dates nominated at the convention. The following were selected to act as vigilants at the coming delegate elec tions: First district—Patrick Dooris. Manns I). McLaughlin, John 1). Ilerron. Second district—Alex. Mulhearn, Pat rick McGeehan, Anthony Gallagher. Third district—Manns Conaghan, John Rogan, Condy Gaffney. Fourth district —1). J. Boylo, James Dennion, Condy Gallagher. Pittston Democrats have nominated j the following ticket: For mayor, Thus. Maloney; treasurer, E. J. McDonnell; controller, George Hagadorn. The Re publican ticket is: Mayor, Dr. C. J. Barrett; treasurer, William Abbott; con troller. John Lovell. John .). Gorman requests the TRIBUNE to state that under no circumstances will he he a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination of school director, and the use of his name in connection with the office has been without au thority. Quay's name attached to the new county plan has acted like a wet blanket on North Side enthusiasm. Shake of! such a degrading title. No respectable would call even a dog by the name of Quay. The poor directorship is not, exciting I much interest in this part of the district. ■ The nominee will be chosen from the Weathorly or middle division this year. Delegate tickets printol at the TRI- | BUNK office at short notice. The Republican vigilant committee of the borough met on Saturday evening and decided to hold their nominating convention in the usual way at the Cot tage hall on Tuesday evening, the 29th inst. The Democrats of Foster township will hold their delegate elections on Sat urday evening. The convention will he held at Woodside school house on Wednesday evening, January 30, at 7.30 o'clock. T. W. Mcllugh has been elect ed chairman and Joseph Schnec secre tary of the township committee. Patents Granted. Among the patents granted last week were the following: J. Borneisen and F. Smith, Ha/.leton. bell-hanging device. E. Frnntz, Coplay, car coupling. Installation of OlllcerH. District Deputy State Councillor, John Altmillor, of Hazloton, installed the fol lowing as officers of Freeland Council, No. 348. Jr. O. U. A. M., on Tuesday evening: Councilor—Frank B. Ron. Vice councilor—Chas. Eastwood. Assistant recording secretary —11. L. Edmunds. Conductor—ll. W. McClellend. Warden—Guy Hensenbach. Inside sentinel—Hasten Bellas. Outside sentinel— Geo. Hawk. Trustee for eighteen months—Oscar Cunnius. Representative Funeral Benefit Asso ciation—Ely Crawford. Chaplain—John IVttit. Drum corps commissioners—A. W. Washburn, Ely Crawford and Oscar Cunnius. Kilty Rhodes' Triumph. From the Harrisbur# Patriot. Kitty Rhodes' week in Harrisburg was a triumph to be proud of. Packed houses nightly, and even the "Standing Room Only" sign taken in on Thanksgiving evening is a record that few companies on the road this year can boast. The company and plays were up to the stan dard, if not a little beyond, and Miss Rhodes is so well known *in Harrisburg, that it is unnecessary to say that sin- is an actress of the lirst water. There is a great diversity among her pieces, raging as they do from tragedy to the funniest sort of comedy—"East Lynn and "En gaged," for instance. In every case, the works receive full justic, and while on Wednesday night many a goodly button was lost over tin- delightful troubles of tin* susceptible bachelor, there was hard ly a dr\ eye while the hapless wife in "East Lynn" taught her great moral lesson. Miss Rhodes does not believe in having weak support, and the company is deserving of the greatest credit. She has promised to return next year, and will undoubtedly renew her triumph. At Freeland for one week, commenc ing next Monday evening. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1895. DRIFTON ITEMS, A sleighing party composed of the following ladies had a pleasant trip to Beaver Meadow last week: Mrs. Mc- Enrue, Mrs. Mcllugh, Mrs. Deitrick, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. O'Donnell, Mrs. Davis, Misses Hannah O'Donnell and Ellie McTagne, of Prif ton, and Mrs. Jacquot and Mrs. Hudson, of Joddo. James P. Sweeney, of town, who is president of the Young Men's T. A. IF. Society of Freeland, is working vigor ously to make the entertainment of that society, at Freeland on the 27th inst., a success. Joseph Gallagher has resigned his position of car inspector at No. 2 breaker and will resume his studies, at West Chester normal school, which were brok en off some time ago on account of ill health. The new time table on the D. S. S. went into effect at 12.01 a. m. yester day. The change made can be scum by referring to the fourth page of today's issue. John Curran and Joseph Kennedy are making a contest for the Democratic delegates. They are seeking the nomi nation of school director. There was a light among the, female element of town a few days ago over a sleighing party which took place last Patrick Sweeney leaves today for Ply mouth. where ho will spend two weeks among friends. Mrs. Isaac Reifsnyder spent several days last week with relatives at Phila delphia. The D. S. Si S. Company is erecting a large water tank here to supply its loco- motives. A largo crowd of young folks is ox poeted to attend the Tigers ball tonight. Miss Annie O'Donnell was visiting at Heaver Meadow a few days last week. A sleighing party will leave hero for White Haven on Wednesday night. The medicine men are still occupying the Odd Fellows* hall hen*. Harry Davis, one of our popular young men,, is in New York city. The colliery hero worked two and one half days last week. The D. S. & S. employes were paid last week. The I). S. it S. railroaders are making very poor time this mouth. The Traction Company's trestlings are still being made a foot-path by many men. E. 11. Coxe returned homo on Friday after spending a few days at Philadel phia. Several of the young ladies of town enjoyed a sleigh ride to White Haven last week. The delegates to attend the Hazlo township convention will be elected at the Odd Fellows' hall on Saturday even ing. Adolph Weiss, of Free'nnd, resigned his position in tin "vn - l | office last week. C. F. Ilagai.ey, also of Freeland, has resigned from the engineer corps. Nearly Frozen to Oeatli. John Gillespie, a driver for A. Rude wick, of South Heherton, found a Hun garian lying on the road between here and Drifton on Saturday shortly after noon. He placed him on the sleigh and brought him to town, but none of his countrymen would take the man in to revive him. The Hun wtls unconscious all the time and his appearance was that of a dead man. Finally ho was placed in charge of Burgess McLaughlin, who had him taken to the, lockup, and after considerable work he was brought hack to consciousness, lie suffered severely from his frozen limbs, hands and ears, and was not able to leave the lockup until yesterday morning, when he was taken to Ids home at Sandy Run. The man gave his name as John Lop ehok, and had come to Freeland on Saturday morning to attend the marri age of his friends, Mike Kalick and Mary Pavlick, of Sandy Run, at the Greek church. After the ceremony lie started for his homo, but tho cold, he said, was too much for him. and he began to retrace his steps towards this place, and finally wandered on to the Drifton road. Had he laid in the snow much longer the man would have been beyond recovery. A Case of Exiianrtlon. "Can any little boy here," asked the visitor, "give me an example of the ex pansion of substances by heat?" "1 i can," said Tommy; "our dog's tongue ! is twicct as long now as it was last | winter." —Indianapolis Journal. Alant Big Head —A man is soon forgotten I when he is dead. J llasbeen —Yes; but what worries me ] is that he can be forgotten so thorough : ly when alive. —Truth. Treated All Alike. | "Why did she attach such a peculiar I condition to the engagement?" I "Oh! she said that was one of her ; rules and she couldn't make any ex ception in my case."—.Judge. Fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc., daily at Laubach's, also choice confectionery. The Trucks Went IloWii. A cavoln of the railroad bed and track occurred early on Friday morning at Audenried, on the line of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, when part of an engine and train of freight cars were porelpi tated into a mine hole. It was less than an hour previous to the caveln that an accommodation train filled with passen gers had passed over the same spot. It is believed that it was this train that disturbed the remaining support and it fell into the mine, leaving the train glide safely across. Conductor Sliipe, Engineer Ilouek and Fireman Cressloy were on the engine when the track began to sink beneath them. To jump from the engine meant almost certain death, and their only hope of saving themselves was to cut the engine loose from the train; but just as they were in the act of doing this the tender broke away from the, engine and the locomotive plunged forward and gained solid ground. The lirst thing to sink out of sight was the engine tank. This was followed by a car of sugar and another of lumber. No one was Injured. May He Fx tended to Freeland. From the White Haven Journal. Now that Calvin Pardee has assumed the presidency of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, It will not be sur prising to see the Jersey Central road extended to Freeland and Ilazleton. The Upper Lehigh, or Drifton, branch will probably go to Freeland, and the Tresckow branch, already in operation to Audenried, may be extended two miles into Hazloton. A traffic arrangement might also be made for the use of the D. S. Si S. tracks from Drifton to Ilazleton, and a more central station built in the latter town. Both the Central and Navi gation companies have lost lots of money by not running into Ilazleton and Free land. and the Journal is informed that ail effort may soon be made to get a part of this traffic. She Wanted to I>le. The passengers at the Church street depot, Ilazleton, were shocked on Fri day by a woman who made two desper ate efforts at suicide. Her name is Mrs. ShaetTer. During the morning she was seen in company with her husband at the station. Shaeffer is a blacksmith, ile has not lived with his wife for some time, ami it seems she met him at the de pot and made an appeal for support, which lie refused. She therefore, resolv ed to end her trouble by suiciding. Mrs. Shaeffer was soon to walk toward the train. A trainman followed her, and as the train neared the end of the platform the woman jumped in front of it. How ever. by a desperate effort she was res cued. The woman cried bitterly because she had not been allowed to end her life. Timers ltall Tonight. One of the many balls held in Free land annually, which can bo rolled upon as a success, is the one conducted by the Tigers Athletic Club. The sixth an nual ball of this organization takes place this evening, and that it will equal any thing heretofore held by the club is shown by the. extensive preparations made, for the event. As usual, the hall will be decorated in the most artistic style, and the conunitto having the af fair in charge assures the public that the club will make the evening as pleas ant as possible for all who attend. DePierro's orchestra will supply the dancing music, and a well-arranged pro gramme of dances will be followed out. Killed on the ltail. From tiie Ha/.letou Standard. Michael McShiia, an old and respected resident of llarwood, was struck by a D. S. .t 8. passenger engine while on his way to work on Friday morning, and so badly injured that lie died shortly after ward. Father Forve, of this city, was on tiie train and administered tlx: last rites of this church beforo Ids death. A wife and seven children survive him. They are James, of tills city; Roger, of l.attimer; Joseph and Edward, of llar wood; John, of California; Mary, of New York; Mrs. John I'. Median, of lirook lyu, and Mrs. Andrew lirown, of Allen town. floiiiß Out of ltu.ineHS. The immense stock of shoes, boots, rubbers, etc., in the store of William Etierts, r.r. Centre street, next to 1,. Olslio's, will lie disposed of at a sacrifice, as Mr. Eberts intends to retire from business. Every article in the store lias been reduced from 15 to 50cents. Come at once while the stock is large and se cure genuine bargains. Musical College. Spring term opens May (j. Theobjoct of this school is to furnish instructions to ail who take advantage for the least expenditure of money, it not only en deavors to inculcate the mere rudiments of music to both sexes, but will be found equally advantageous to students in every stage of proficiency. For cata logue. address Henry B. Mover. Froeburg, Pa. Director. PLEASURE CALENDAR. January 21.—Sixth annual ball of Tigers Athletic ( lull, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents, j.liinuui s 21 to '-Mi. -Fair of Loyal Castle, No. A.(), K. of M. at Cottage hall. Admission, 5 cents. January 27.—Entertainment of Young Men's C. T. A. B. Society, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 10 and 15 cents. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local stnri Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can lie Head Oulckly. What the Folks of Tills and Other Towns are Doing;* Tho pupils of tho Woodside school en joyed a sleigh ride to Heaver Meadow on Friday. A large number of Conyngham people enjoyed a sleigh ride to town on Friday and while here were the guests of Rev. J. J. Kuntz. Austin Harvey, of Ilopcvillo, has leased the Ktahl property on South Cen tre street and will continue the liquor business there. George W. Esser has been appointed postmaster at Munch Chunk to succeed Frank P. Sharkey, who resigned last week. Hon. Hugh Ferry, an ex-member of the legislature from Carbon county, has received the appointment of postmaster at Beaver Meadow. Hazleton printers have organized a branch of the International Typograph ical Union, one of the strongest and best labor organizations in the country. The postmaster general has sent to congress the claim of F. M. Vandling, postmaster at Scrauton, for a credit of 88.300 on account of posfage stamps stolen from his ollice August 3-4, 1894. A special train on the 'Lehigh Valley Railroad will leave here at 3 a. m. to morrow to accommodate the people of Hazleton and the South Side who will attend the ball of the Tigers Athletic Club. Representative Williams, of Carbon, has introduced a bill making it a mis demeanor for any firm or corponation to prevent any employe from being a mem ber of a labor organization- Tho penal ty is 8200 line and six mouths in jail. A block of company houses at Yo. I Stockton, owned by Line erman V S\ mail to J. ,|. Ferry, I*. o. box Nk", Hazleton. NOTICE is hereby given to the Democratic voters of Freeland that a convention to nominate candidates for the bor<•nirli ollices will tie held at Freeland opera hou-e on Mon- Io> evening, January 2S. at 7 o'clock. Dele gate elections will lie held in ea< h of tliedis trii'ts, at. the regular polling plac. s between the hours of t and . p. HI., on Saturday, .laiui ary and three delegates will be elected t. represent eaeli district in said convention. Districts will also nominate one candidate f<>r Judge of election, one for inspector and o; . for register, on Saturday evening, January L'H. Is\ order of tlie Dcmooratic committee of Freeland borough. D. J. Hoyle. oimirnmn. j John Mct'oie, secretary. I l rcclund, Pa., January lb, 1805. Olsho's CLOTHING and HAT STORE. Freeland, I=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. (iood goods, too. Sweaters all wool, which yoti must see in order to appreciate. Hats and Caps big variety; wo al ways have the seasonable article. Yours respectful/;/, L. GLSHO, FUEELANI), PA. 57 Centre Street. JOHN C. BEMER Is closing- out— Woolen Goods, 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 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 G. BERNER Corner South and Washington streets. DePIERRO - BROS. =CAFE.= Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson. Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Roscnbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Muram's Extra Dry Champagne, llennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Tin ported ami Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntine and Hazloton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Me manufacture all i>ur goods Atl our clothing is math by your \ on the premises, and employ I own brothers, sisters, relatives ! a large number of competent and friends, under the super- I hands in our tailoring de- rision of OIL experienced and • partment. reliable cutter. 6 o o EEFOWICH TIi Lending Tailor and Clothier of the Coal Region. 37 CENTRE STREET, PRBELAND. o o o We huy our cloth direct from j All we ask in a call, so m ran ttu mills for spot cash, and • show you the largest, best and hare no rent I.> pay, thereby j cheapest stock of clothing and saving you a neat sum on | furnishings to he found any every article. j where in the region, Q $1.50 PER YEAR QHAS. OKION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and '">■ Justice of the Peace. Office Eooma, No. II Centre Street, FreolancL i JOIIN M. CARft, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended* Post office Building, <. Freelafid. ' J F. O'NEILI* Attorheyrat-Lavr. 106 Public Square, - -.£ _ WIIkeB-Barro. - jyj HALPIN, \ : ;1 Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ac. r I Walnut and Pino Streets, Freeland. M RS - s * B * HAYEB Fire Insurance Agent. Washing-ton Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. Fish, Oysters, Butter, Eggs. General Truck Store. Oysters Served in All Styles. Milk Delivered Daily. James 0. Mock, 133 Centre St. Carpet WEAVING of every kind done by IF. O^IFIE-Sr. | Prices Reasonable. Rear of Carey's Har bor Shop, Centre Street. JOHN PECORA, MERCHANT TAILOR, 81 WASHINGTON STREET. Fine line of samples for fall and winter suits, overcoats, etc. Excellent lits and good work manship. A trial order requested. "LIBOR WINTER, KESTiVUKA.INrT AND OYSTER SALOON. No. 18 Front Street, Freehold. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. A. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. t ail in when in that part of the town. Fresli Beer and Porter on Tap. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 0 Walnut street, Freeland, or wuit for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. 00NDT 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Eeer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and l imported whiskey on sale at his new | jgfe and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches i ter and lhillentine beer uud Yeuug ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Dr. h7 W. MONROE, Dentist. Located permanently in Birkbeck brick, second floor, root (is 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth, inserted. Reasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED.