VOL. VII. NO. 60. TEMPERANCE MEN MEET YESTERDAY'S QUARTERLY CONVEN TION LARGELY ATTENDED. Delegates Discuss Some of the Most Im portant Total Abstinent o (Juestions of the I)ay-An Enjoyable Kntertuiniuent Held In the F.venlng;. About sixty delegates were present yesterday afternoon at the opera house when the quarterly convention of the Catholic temperance societies of the fourth district was called to order by James F. Sweeney, president of the Young Men's Society. M. J. Gough, president of the district, was unavoid ably absent, and D. J. McCarthy was elected chairman for the session. After addresses upon questions of interest to the temperance cause by President De vine, Jas. F. Judge and others, the dele gates discussed the advisability of hold ing a series of lectures in the district. It was decided that this be done, and the expense of each is to be borne by the societies of the town where the lec ture is hold. The following committee was chosen to arrange for the lectures: James F. Sweeney, Freeland; Charles Harvey, Eckloy; E. J. Coy, Jeanesville; N. R. Harrington, White Haven; John Gallagher, Beaver Brook; 11. C. Boyle, Beaver Meadow; James Costollo, Ilar lelgh. The question of temperance men treating others to alcoholic drinks, and paying for the same, way discussed as to whether or not it was a violation of the pledge. Tho matter was not decided, it. being considered a question for the spiritual director to decide. State aid for the Kooloy cure estab lishments was next taken up, and tho discussion of tho question was taken up by many of tho delegates. Mr. Mc- Carthy stated that Representative Jef frey would soon introduce a resolution in tho legislature, giving tho governor authority to appoint a commission of physicians to inquire into tho merits of tho ICeeley cure, and if their report is favorable an effort will be mV.de to have the state establish those institutions, somewhat on the plan that almshouses and asylums are now conducted. Some of the delegates did not regard with favor the idea of temperance socie ties taking an active part in this matter, as it would tend to make the organiza tion a political instead of a moral body, and to throw some light upon the KVoley methods and its alleged merits as a prac tical aid to temperance, I*. J. Furey was requested to give his opinion of the in stitutes. Mr. Furey, who is a graduate of the Ilarrisburg establishment, de nounced it us an imposition on the pub lic and the individual. He claimed there is no permanent euro effected, and related tho history of his own treatment while there, which proved, he stated, that the Keeley method was a failure as a remedy to eradicate tho desire for strong drink. Mr. Furey's remarks had the effect of creating some apathy among the delegates in regard to the subject, and notwithstanding a strong plea by tin; chair to taken advantage of all means which science offered for tho ac complishment of practical temperance, no action was takon on tho matter. Several matters of minor importance were discussed, after which the conven tion adjolnod to meet at Hazleton on April 28. The delegates were thon escorted to the Cottage hotel, whore supper was had. The entertainment hold in the even ing under the auspices of tlio Young Men's Society was opened by the St. Patrick's cornet band with tho overture, "Belle Isle." James F. Sweeney follow ed with a brief opening address, stating tin; advantages to be gained by young men in becoming members of temper ance societies. He called attention to the insuranco features of the Young Men's Society, tho initiation foe of which is only 50 cents and the monthly dues 25 cents; 85 per week is paid when a member is sick and 875 per week iu case of death. lie also made some tell ing poiuts in favor of temperance, and his remarks were well received. The baianco of tho programme was thon carried out with but few changes from tho one published. Each of tho participants wore applauded liberally, and several encores had to be given. The class drill of thirty-two parochial school girls was a pretty feature of tlio entertainment and their singing and discipline was very fine. J. Washington Loguo, of Philadelphia, failed to appear on account of illness, and President Dovino, of Scranton, made a short address instead. He was followed by D. J. McCarthy, who deliver ed one his usual vigorous addresses, and made his remarks more interesting by applying them locally. Ho called atten tion to Freeiand's condition at present, and stated it wss no wonder hard times and poor business were hero, for 8250,- 000 was annually spent iu this town for liquor. Tho entertainment throughout was a success and ranks among the best of the kind held here. The Young Men's So ciety has every reason to feel proud of its work yesterday. Fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc., daily at Daubach's, also choice confectionery. DRIFTON ITEMS. A wedding was held last night at the boarding house of John Polko, and dur ing the evening a free fight occurred. One of the boarders, Mike Yutzko, was severely damaged by the landlord, and the latter was arrested by Officers Daniel Gallagher and Daniel Jones, of Free land, last night. Polko was placed un der 8300 hail this morning to appear at court. The Democrats of the Hazlo portion of the township nominated the following citizens on Saturday evening: Judge of election, Henry Kennedy; inspector, Andrew McElwee; register, Michael Sweeney. The delegates elected to the convention to be held tomorrow at Ilarlcigh will support John Curran for school director. John Gallagher and William Malloy. who were employed as drivers at No. 5 Joddo, resigned their positions last week i to accept similiar ones at Eddyton. j Lackawanna county. Alfred Walter, prosldant of the D. S. & S., who is now acting as sales agent for Cross Creek Coal Company at New York, was looking up business here last week. Dan Sachs, of Erecland, who Is em ployed in the blacksmith shop here, had his finger smashed last week. I)r. George S. Went/, Jr., is visiting his brother, Perry, at Princeton Univer sity. The employes oi this company will be paid tomorrow. The bachelors enjoyed a sleigh-ride to White Haven on Wednesday night. Thomas Hyland had a finger badly In jured while at work one day last week, i Hugh McGoe, of Audenried, called j upon friends yesterday. It is rumored that we have a glass eater in our midst. How is it Bill? Mathew Welsh is spoken of as a possi ble nomlneo for school director on the Republican ticket in Ilazle township. Some of the sports of town enjoyed themselves at tin; masquerade ball at Freeland on Friday night. Tho collieries hero are working only three days a week at present. How long this is going to continue we do not know. The snow storm of Friday night stop ped all traffic on the trolley road from here to Hazleton on Saturday. By hard work the cars began running again yes- j terday. Hon. Eckley B. Coxo addressed the j Philadelphia graduates of the Lehigh university, in that city, on Friday even ing. His subject was, "Asa Packer. Our Founder." He also spoke upon the benefits of technical education. POLITICAL POINTERS. Tho Democratic delegates elected in the borough on Saturday evening will ; meet tonight at Yannos' hall, second floor, to nominate the; ticket. The dele gates are as follows: First district—Bernard Boyle, Jumcs M. Gallagher, James llerrou. Second—James J. Ward, John Mc- Laughlin, James Boner. ; Third—Daniel A. Furey, John Cona gluin, James Regan. Fourth—Frank McLaughlin, John B. Hanlon, James Dennion. Freeland Republicans will make their nominations tomorrow night at the Cot tage; hall, and Foster Republicans te>- night at the; same place. Foster Democratic convention will bo hold at Woodside school house on Wed nesday evening. The candidates to bo voted for In the boremgh next mouth are assessor, audi tor, two councilmen and two schoe>l di rectors. A judge of election, inspector and register will also bo voted for in each district. PERSONALITIES. Mrs. Patrick Lawlor, of Nesquehon ing, attended the funeral of her two neiccs here on Saturday and Sunday. David Roilly has resigned his position as agent for tin; Prudential Insurance Company. David Hughes moved his family and household goods to Hazleton on Friday. John B. Hanlon has entered the huckstering business. JEDDO NEWS. Enoch P. Evans, who was a resident of town many years ago, died at Beaver Brook on Thursday. II<; was 00 years of ago. The delegates elected on Saturday evening to the Hazlo Democratic con vention were instructed for Dominiek Timony for school director. DEATHS. MCHUOH. —At. Freeland, January 24. James, son of James and Mary Mc- Ilugh, aged U months. Interred on Saturday at St. Ann's comotory. Bris lin. BIIOGAN. —South Iloberton, January 24. Ellen, daughter of William J. and Bridget Brogan, aged 4 yoars. Inter red yesterday at St. Ann's cemetery. Brislin. Silk embroidered, white neckties, tin nicest you over saw, at Olsho's, 57 Cen tre street. EKEELAND, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1895. Trouble Browing on tlio Valley. A mass mooting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Wilkes-Barro ! was held in that city on Thursday night i and was addressed by Second Vice Grain! Master Wilson, of Illinois. The ques- | tion of the Lehigh Valley road was tak- j en up and thoroughly discussed. One of ■ the agreements by which the late strike • was terminated was that the old men ! should be taken back as fast as places { could bo found for them. Instead of i doing this, the men say, the company is j hiring now men in many instances and j ignoring former employes. Another j question argued was the injustice done by the late rearrangement of crews and runs when the cut-off double track was completed and the consequent reduction in wages which it entailed. The men claim that engineers should bo paid no less than 86.50 for the run and firemen 84.50. The. wages now are a couple of dollars lower. It was decid ed to hold meetings all along the lino to discuss these grievances and then form ulate a statement for the head officials. The "new" men are being enrolled into the brotherhood as fast as possible. The men, according to the sentiment of the meeting, are not at all satisfied and they will do all in their power to have the differences adjusted. Statu Uditord Meet. The annual meeting of the Pennsyl vania State Editorial Association was held at Ilarrisburg on Friday. About seventy-five applications for member ship wore presented and favorably pass ed upon. Several persons conducting free advertising sheets simply were not admitted to membership. Before ad journing it was decided to urge the pas sage of an act providing that it shall be, the duty of the secretary of state, with in ten days after the signing of any bill by the governor whereby it becomes n law, to cause such law to be published in full once a week for three consecu tive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each of the coun ties. .1. W. Maloy, of Lansford, was elected first vice president; .1. S. Sanders, of Wilkos-Barre, third vice president, and James A. Sw eney, of Ila/.leton, was chosen one of the executive committee. The Legislative Combine. The labor combine of the house, which has been formed by the representatives of tin* coal regions, met on Friday morn ing and after deliberations on the meas ures presented to the legislature, agreed to endorse the Williams bill for the pro tection of employes who belong to labor organizations and also the arbitration bill presented by Mr. Ames, of Clear field. A committee consisting of seven members, Messrs. Williams, of Carbon; Keone, of Dauphin; Ilopwood, of Fay otto; Smith, of Indiana; Jeffrey, of Luz erne; Wyatt, of Schuylkill, and Reese, of Luzerne, who is chairman of the com bine, was appointed to receive all labor bills and scan them carefully to see if they are worthy of endorsement llody of iin Unknown Man Found. The body of an unknown manwas found in the northern part of Wilkes-Barro on Friday morning. He had 'been shot through the heart. The authorities are at a loss to know whether it is suicide or murder. The body was found at tin; side of tin; river and near by was the re volver. There was nothing on the body by which the body could be identified. The man had evidently been sitting down when ho was shot and had fallen backward off the log and died whore In; ! lay. A physician says In; probably shot! himself, holding the revolver at arms 1 length, hut he also says that it was quite j possible that In; was shot by some one. j The appearance of the man indicates that he Is a Hungarian. Cutinon for Freeland's O. A. It. I'ont. The following resolution, presented by Congressmen Mines, has been passed l>y congress: "That the secretary of war be, and he is hereby authorized and dlrectod to dolivor to Asher Gaylord I'ost, No. 10b, G. A. R., of Plymouth, Pa., four light pieces of condemned cast iron cannon and twenty cannon balls; also to the Major C. B. Coxo Post, No. 147, G. A. R., of Freeland, Pa., one condemned cast iron cannon and ten cannon balls, for use in decorating the lots sot apart for the burial . A trial order requested. . LIBOR WINTER, EESTAUEANT OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at tho counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. d. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, ■ I The best of Whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. I Call in when in that part of the town. ' Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS, Etc. All kinds of TEMPERANCE DRINKS. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Roots'a hoes, Flour and Feed, , Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queen swore, Wood and Wilbane are, 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 l'rcsli goods and am turning my stock every mouth. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, • N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sis., Freeland.