FREELAM) TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. 04 NEWSSOF THE BLIZZARD. I FREELAND WAS SNOW-BOUND FOR THREE LONG DAYS. .Steam and Klectric Railway Communica tion Completely Shut Oil' Since Tliuro dny Night— Mails Were Delayed and the People SII tie red Much Inconvenience. The cold wave which swept over the country more than a week ago was very severe. On Thursday'aftornoon last its intensity was increased by a storm which lias been unequaled since the famous blizzard of March, 1888. The storm con tinued with more or less severity until this morning, but now it shows some signs of abating, and in a few days more milder weather may be looked for. The snow storm which set in on Thursday resembled a blizzard. The weather, like the three days previous, was below tin; zero point, and the snow fell steadily until Friday morning. It then began to drift, and in many places in and n<?ar town reached a depth of from four to six feet. No trains arrived here on Friday, although the railroad company made several efforts to open the line. The snow drifted so much that the tracks would not remain clean more than ten minutes at a time. On Saturday three engines managed to push up a snow plow to the station, and after them came two more engines with two cars. Five bags of mail, containing Friday's city papers, and Fruity \s and Saturday's Ilazleton papers, arrrived witli this train. Throe more bags of mail were received at Drifton via the D. S. &. S. from Ilazleton shortly before, and being the lirst mail to arrive since Thursday night, it was hailed wjth delight. The 1). S. & S. lias kept its road open / fairly well. Trains are running behind \ time, however. Engine 23, which was returning with a train of empty coal cars from Perth Amboy, had to leave the cars behind and reached Drifton on Saturday. Work of almost every kind was sus pended at all the collieries since Thurs day, and several cannot resume this week. The trolley cars which left town on Thursday night were the last seen here. The entire lino is snowbound, and no cars are expected for a few days. The streets of town are in a fair con dition now, also tin* sidewalks, but the banks of snow on the sides are proof of the shoveling required to make them so. Water pipes in many residences are frozen and give much inconvenience. The mains are still running. Although the wind has been high and , the cold intense, no fatalities have been reported. Communication with the out -4 side towns is very meagre, and but little can be learned from other places. The telegraph and telephone lines continue in operation, and keep Free land in touch with the remainder of the world. Without them the town would he isolated. Death of an Olil Konidcut. The community was shocked on Thurs day afternoon to learn of the death of Thomas Campbell, a prominent merchant of town, at his residence corner of Centre and Main streets. Mr. Campbell had been in poor health for some*time past, but none of his friends or relatives con sidered him in any danger and tiie announcement of Ids death was a surprise, to everybody. In March, 1893, Mr. Campbell sustained severe injuries from a fall on the ice, and his health A since that time was not of the best. On Wednesday, however, he was on the street for a short time, and with the coming of spring ho anticipated an im provement. Mr. Campbell was born in Ireland sixty-three years ago. More than thirty years ago he came to America and settled for a short time in Delaware. Later he went to Mauch Chunk, then to Ilazleton, fullilling the duties of book keeper in both towns. lie next taught school at Jeddo for a few years, then accepted an agency for a Philadelphia tea firm with Allentown as his head quarters. This opening led him to en ter business at Ilazleton, and in 1878 Mr. Campbell started a branch store here. .His thorough business qualifications wore soon recognized by the people of Froeland, and a few years later he re moved his family to town and built for himself a handsome residence and store. The business prospered under his able # management, and now, at the time of his death, is considered one of the most substantial houses in town. Since his coining here Mr. Campbell was actively engaged In promoting the town's welfare and prosperity. lie had unbounded faith in Frooland's future, and left no opportunity pass to say a good word for the town when it would be of benefit. For years ho was an ac tive-member of the Citizens' Hose Com pany, and tliis was the only organiza tion to which he belonged. The deceased leaves a wife, who is a sister of Rev. M. J. Fallihee, and four children, Josephine, James, Thomas and Nellie. The funeral took place at 9.30 o'clock this morning. A solemn requiem mass was read at St. Ann's church, and the interment made in St. Ann's cemo tory. The Citizens' Hose Company at tended in a body. DRIFTON ITEMS. Several of our young ladies who at tended tho Ilazleton opera house on Thursday evening were obliged to re main in that city until yesterday after noon, when with tho assistance of a livery team they reached heme. Engine No. 17, of the D. S. & S., brought the mail on Saturday from Haz leto Junction. This was tho lirst mail since the storm. Mrs. Samuel Davis called on friends at Ilazleton last week. John Drown, of Philadelphia, was hero visiting last week. John Sweeney sprained his ankle by slipping on ice at tho hydrant on Wed nesday. Tho collieries were shut down during tho blizzard. Tho snow is drifted in some parts of town to tho deptli of ten foot. Dr. George S. Wontz, Jr., is visiting relatives at 'Scranton. Tho hydrants have been frozen nearly all last week and the people had much difficulty in getting water. Robert Baskin and E. J. Sweeney, of town, have been drawn to serve on the jury next month. Some dogs broke into the rabbit war ren of Samuel Zeisloftou Saturday night and killed a valuable stock of tamo rabbits. The efficient service of tho 1). S. fc S. was well illustrated during tho storm last week. Tin* line was kept open its entire length, though outside of the passenger trains little traffic was done on account of the collieries being idle. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. Miss Bertha Reed, one of our estim able yourg ladies, died at the residence of her parents here on Thursday. She had been ill from an attack of pneumo nia and was about recovering when she took a relapse and the end came quickly. She was about 14 years of age. The fu neral was yesterday and interment was made in the cemetery hero. Tho snow storm which began on Thursday was the worst that has visited tills place in a number of years. Snow which drifted in large banks stopped the collieries and they have been idle since Thursday. Yesterday a force of men was removing the snow and work was resumed this morning. A slight lire was discovered in tin? store on Thursday afternoon. With prompt work the clerks extinguished it before serious damage resulted. Tho engagement is announced of Philip Klose, one of the gonial clerks hero, and Miss Jemima Jones, of Free land. They will be married on Wed nesday afternoon of next week. TREES AND FLOWERS. WASHINGTON, D. C., has COO varieties of trees. TIIE largest flower is the "Rufflesia," named in honor of Sir S. Rallies, which is a native of Sumatra. The diameter often exceeds nine feet. # EDELWEISS is rapidly disappearing in many parts of Tyrol. To save it tho landtag has lately imposed a flue fur selling tho plant with the roots. Miss EDNA I)EAN PBOCTOR, poetess, wants to be known as the apostle of maize as the national flower. She con siders Indian corn the distinctively American product. TROPICAL lilies have been success fully established in the upper end of Central park lake, New York, and bloomed in blue and pink. There is also a small lotos'eolony there, which is likely to grow into a much larger one. IT is known that trees have attained tho following ages: Elm, 335 years; cypress, 350; ivy, 450; larch, 570; chest nut, 000; orange, 030; palm, • 050; olive, 700; oriental plane, 720; cedar, 800; lime, 1,100; oak, 1,300; yew, 2,800. A STRING bean with a blue pod was the sensation of tho recent Crystal Palace fruit show. The first plant was obtained by accident from a job lot of French seed, but the grower has now fixed the type and can produce it regu larly. FOREIGN PERSONALS. GRIMALDI, the clown, is to be kept immortal by having a street in London named after him. "BLIND ALECK," an old beggar of Sterling, Scotland, knew all the Bible by heart. If a person named chapter and verso of any part, he could from memory give the passage. MLLE. PAULINE, of Holland, is prob ably tho tiniest woman on the planet. She is eighteen years old, weighs less than nine pounds and lacks four inches of being as high as a two-foot rule. A FIRST cousin of the grandfather of the new president of France, Mme. Duchesne (Perier), came to America in 1817 and founded in this country tho Order of Ladies of the Sacred Heart. TIIE mother of Abdul-Aziz, the new young sultan of Morocco, bids fair to have as much sway as does the empress of China. She is a woman of great talent and boundless tact, and her son is said to consult her before taking any polit ical step. Subscribe (or the TIUUUNL. FREE LAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1595. Tvvo Iturned to Death hy Fire. A fire broke out in Pricoburg, Lacka wanna county, early Friday morning. Mrs. Joseph Choperinski, aged 38 years, and her daughter, Mary, aged 7 years, were burned to death. The fire broke out in the rear part of the lirst floor of the house and burned very rapidly, the entire lower floor, including the stairs, being ablaze when Choperinski was awakened. He aroused his wife and four children and, taking his daughter Eva, aged 3 years, in his arms, leaped out of the second-story window to the ground, a distance of twelve feet. Two of the older daughters followed their father's example. Mrs. Choperinski picked up Mary and tried to reach the window, but the smoke was so thick that it overcame her and she fell to the floor. It was then impossible to rescue her, as the building was a mass of flames. The bodies were not recovered until four hours later. Scarcely a vestige ofoither was loft. Choperinski was burned about the hands and also injured by his jump from the. window. II is thirteen-year-old daughter was burned about the head and had both feet frozen. The two other children were badly bruised. Choperinski lived in a double dwelling the other half being occupied by several families. A second double dwelling, which was occupied by four families, was also burned. Eight families were rendered homeless, and all who were burned out lost every bit of their furni ture and nearly all their clothing. Passenger* Narrowly Escape Death. There was a very narrow escape from a dreadful accident on the electric road near Wilkes-llarre on Friday. An elec tric car was going down grade to a Pennsylvania Railroad crossing and the motorman, seeing that the gates were up did not slacken speed. When half down the grade, though, he saw the gatetender frantically waving a red flag on the track, and realizing something was amiss he put on the brakes and reversed the current. The rails were wet with snow and the wheels slid along, the car hardly being checked in speed. The car was but a short distance away from the track when a passenger train came flying around a curve. Throwing open the door behind him, the motor man grabbed a woman and cltild, and shouting to the four men in the car, "Jump for your lives," ho threw the woman and child into a snowdrift and jumped after them. The four passengers also jumped, and just in time, for the train struck the car and smashed it into kindling wood. She Preferred the Stage. An affecting reconciliation took place on the stage of Music Hall, Wilkes- Rarro, one night last week. Two years ago Miss Minnie Drown, of that city, hud a quarrel with her father and was driven from home. She went to Now York, joined a theatrical troupe and ap peared in Wilkes-Darre in ''The White Crook." Near the end of the show her father, Anderson Drown, called and was shown to her dressing room. There an affecting scene took place. The father asked for forgiveness and the daughter ran to his arms. After much weeping on both sides the father asked Ii is daugh ter to return homo, hut she said she lik ed the business, and after a consultation with.the manager the father decided to allow her to play with the company. Caught Fire fretm a Stove. Editli Williams, aged 17 years, em ployed at the Pennsylvania hotel, Allen town, while warming herself was fright fully burned by her clothes catching fire from the stove. Her screams attracted the attention of the hotel porter, who turned tho hose on her. The girl ran out of the hotel, but was overtaken and brought back. Tho proprietor came on the scone at this time and tore off tho burning clothes, severely burning his hands in doing so. The porter was also badly burned in his efforts to save tho girl. Miss Williams was terribly burned about tho limbs, back and head. Near ly all the hair was burned off her head and one arm was burned almost to a crisp. Her condition is critical. Compulsory Education Hill. The Fair compulsory education bill has been reported favorably to tho house. This was decided on by the unanimous vote of a largely attended meeting of tho committee on education. Mr. Soy fort, who is also a member of the com mittee, and tho author of the other com pulsory education hill before the com mittee, deferred to tho judgment of the committee, hut reserved the right to submit amendments to the bill when considered by the house, Will Investigate This Death. The throo-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Groon, of Ashley, died on Thursday under suspicious circumstan ces and was buried a few hours after. The attention of Deputy Coroner Per kins was called to tho case and ho has ordered an investigation, Neighbors say the child was frozen to death, the mother having left it in the house for some hours without a lire. PLEASURE CALENDAR. February 21.—Second annual ball of the. Tirolosi Deneticial Society, at Valines' hall. Admission, 25 cents. WASHINGTON LETTER. Washington, February 8, 1805. Neither President Cleveland nor Sec retary Carlisle was surprised at the ac tion of the house 011 the linancial hill. They were kept thoroughly posted on the sentiment of the Democrats of the house, but there was an element of doubt as to how the Republicans would vote, even after ex-speaker and presi dential candidate Reed made his great combination bid for the support of the silver men of the west and the gold men of the east, by offering a substitute, which he was pleased to call a non-parti san compromise, and to close his speech advocating it by asking the following Solomon-like questions: "Now, why is not that the solution of our problem, without raising vexed questions, which we know cannot be solved? Why is it not a practical solution of our trouble? Why is it not suitable in every way?" The lack of egotism and gall will never keep that Reed out of anything. No body ever knew until he made that speech that he had, in addition to his great literary and parliamentary accom plishments, found time to completely master the complicated science of finance, and the house refused to believe it even after In; said so. The sub-committee of the senate which is in charge of the Indian appro priation bill has had 110 end of trouble about appropriations for sectarian schools. The Catholics claimed that the | Lincoln institute at Philadelphia, and [ the Hampton institute at Hampton, Va., for both of which specific appropriations were made by the bill as it passed the house, are sectarian schools, one Episco puliuu and the other Congregational, and asked that specific appropriations for some of their schools be added to the bill. The sub-committee settled the matter by striking out all spociiic appro priations for denominational schools, and leaving the question of sending Indian children to any of them discre tionary with the secretary of the interior. In other words, for him to spend the money appropriated for the Indians as he may think best. The senate can act quick enough when so disposed. An instance of this promptness was given when the ratifica tion of the Japanese treaty was recon sidered and the treaty amended in ac cordance with Secretary Gresham's re quest. The senate had amended the treaty so as to give either nation the right to abrogate it after one year's notice. The Japanese minister said his country would object to that clause, because it gave this country an oppor tunity, if so disposed, to abrogate the treaty before it was even put into opera tion. The treaty does not go into effect until 1899. Secretary Gresham and the senators thought tin; objection well founded; hence tin; last amendment, which gives cither country the right to abrogate the treaty by one year's notice, after tin; treaty has gone into operation. Some senators—not all of them Re publicans, either—were much disap pointed at Secretary Carlisle's answer to the senate resolution, asking whether there would be. a deficiency in the esti mated revenues of tin; government for tin; year ending December 31, 1895. Secretary Carlisle's answer was plain and flatfooted—there will be a comfort able surplus in the treasury at the eqd of the year. Home of the Republicans are still saying that it is the lack of rev enue that is causing the depletion of the gold in the treasury—probably following the rascally political axiom, "A lie well stuck to is as good as the truth." More Hawaii! it seems to bo a verit able old man of the sea saddled upon tin; back of congress, and it is certainly becoming tiresome. This time the amendment to tin; diplomatic and con sular appropriation bill authorizing the president to enter into a contract for the laying of a cable to Honolulu was the text upon which the Hawamaniacs preached, but they by no means confined themselves to the text. The whole field had to bo gone over, including Lil's ab dication to save her head. President Cleveland promptly nomi nated General Hchofield to bo lieutenant general, on the same day that he signed the bill restoring that grade to the army. General Hchofield, who is deser vedly popular, is being overwhelmed with congratulations. One of the bills pending in congress that is almost certain to become a law is that providing for the retirement, 011 account of bad health, of Justice Jack son, of tin; United States supreme court. It is not believed by those who know his present condition that he will ever be able to rosume his duties again. Not since the war has there been so many changes in the personnel of the houso during a single congress as have taken place in the present one. Thirty of the members elected thereto are now out of it, eleven of them having died, sixteen resigned and three having been unseated. How about that office-hold ers' chestnut, "few die and none re sign?" Hut in this case every resigna tion was to take another office. s. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can lie Head Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. Thursday next is St. Valentine's Day. February 27 will be; Asli Wednes day. Washington's birthday, tho 22d Inst., is the next national holiday. The Tirolesl Beneficial Society will hold a ball at Yanncs' hall on the even ing of February 21. Tho Luzerne County Medical Society has refused to indorse the anti-toxine treatment for diptheria. The National hotel, Pittston, was burned to tho ground on Friday night. All the guests escaped. Burglars are operating on a large scale throughout tho Wyoming region, and the police cannot locate them. A number of the friends of Postmaster William F. Doyle tendered him a pleas ant birthday surprise on Friday evening. In order to decide who shall be ap pointed postmaster of Bethlehem an election will be held. Eight Democrats want tho office. An adjourned meeting of the council will be held tomorrow evening. Tho electric road ordinance will likely re ceive some attention. Frank Yitus, a Honey Brook Italian, shot himself early yesterday morning at Pleasant Hill. Ho is still alive, but is not expected to live more than a day or two. Tho slate*picker boys at Buck Ridge colliery. Shamokin, are on strike and they threaten to stay out for an indefi nite period miles the company furnishes them with more heat. The miners' hospital at Ilazleton nar rowly escaped destruction by lire on Friday. The blaze had quite a start when discovered, but by hard work the. employes extinguished it and saved the handsome building. Regular correspondence from the sur rounding towns and communications upon local or general subjects are. soli cited by the TRIBUNE. The name of tho writer must accompany all letters or items sent to this office for publication. Senator Kline has introduced a bill fixing the daily pay of examiners of in spectors. foremen and lire bosses in the anthracite and bituminous coal minos at $0 per day, and another to increase the salaries of county oHicors In counties containing over 150,000 Inhabitants. Fred Rentolhubcr, a Wllkes-Barro councilman, was arrested on the charge of malfeasance in oillce on complaint of Patrick McGavin. Mctlavin sworo that in 1884, Rnutelhuber unlawfully caused tiie money of the city to be paid out to persons in his employ and for his per sonal benefit. A fire on Thursday night destroyed a half dozen business houses at Mt. Car mcl. F. Shooner, I). D. liolick, Abe Goldsmith, J. C. Menagh and Miss Jen nie South lost their entire stocks. Tho lire originated from a defective fine, and the loss amounts to #90,000, par tially covered by insurance. German Social Club's Ofbrers. Tho following have been elected as officers of the German Social Club: President—Henry Ernest. Vice president—Stephen Drashor. Secretary—Louis Hechtloff, Treasurer—Albert Goopport. Trustees—Hen bard Dinn, Chas. Moors baeher, S. Rolirer. At tho meeting last week President Ernst was presented with a handsome gold-headed cane, a testimonial from the members for his faithful servieos. Preparing for lluse Hall. At a meeting of the Tigers Athletic Club yesterday afternoon John Gillespie was elected manager of the base ball team for the coming season. The club also elected tho following directors: Jas. li. Ferry, J. M. Gallagher, C. F. Uag auey, I>. J. McTlghe and Condy J, Boyle. The ball park will be improved by the addition of some new features, and pre parations will be made for an early season. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at Na 0 Walnut street, Frccland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. DR. N. MALEY, Located permanently in Hirkbcck's building rooms 4 and 5, second floor. Special attention paid to all brauches of dentistry. ALL OPERATIONS PERFORMED WITH CARE. All work guaranteed. Oillce hours: 8 to IL' A. Md Ito 5 I'. M.; 7 too \\ M. Olslios CLOTHING and HAT STORE. 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 hoys to go at nny 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 and Caps big variety; we al ways have the seasonable article. L. OLSHO, FREELAND, FA. 57 Centre Street. JOHN C. BERBER Is closing out— Woolen Goods, Blankets, Shawls, etc. Underwear, all kinds, spe eial 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 out. I carry complete lines of Fur niture, Carpets, Beddings and Oil Cloths. The Carpets will be 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 off Centre unci Front Street*, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Itoscnbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumra's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy brandy, blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Ete. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ham and Schweitzer Clicese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. builentine and Ilazleton boer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. SPECIAL NOTICE! Owing to the dullness of trade during the poor times that we are having at present, we have concluded to hold for the next two weeks a great sacrifice sale, which will be known as THE HARD TIMES SALE. Everything in our large lines of Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gents' Furnishings, Trunks, Valises, etc., (our merchant tailoring department included) will he sold at greatly reduced prices. Give us a call and see how cheap clothing can bu bought at our establishment. UEITOW ICM'S New Clothing Store, Freeland, Pa. DMerclrant Tailoring- a Specialty. 81.50 PER YEAR QIIAK. ORION STKOH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: Booms 3 and 4, Birkbcck Brick, Frccland. JOHN M. CAES, Attorney-at-Law. All legal businesd promptly attended. PostoDlco Building, Freoland. jyj HALPIN, Monnufncturcr of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pino Streets, Frccland. A/TKS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRIR3 OF EVERY DESORIPTIOH. FRONT STREET, NBAIt PINE, FKEELAND, Fish, Oysters, Butter, Eggs. General Truck Store. Oysters Served in All Styles. Milk Delivered Daily. James D, Mock, 133 Centre St. CARPET WEAVING of every kind done by up. Prices Reasonable. Rear of Carey 1 s Par' ber Shop, Centre Street. JOHN PECORA, MERCHANT TAILOR, 81 WASHINGTON ST HE FT. Fine lino of samples for fall and winter suits, overcoats, etc. Excellent llts uiul good work manship. A trial order requested. LIBOR WINTER, OYSTER SALOON. No. 13 Front Street, Freoland. The finest liuuors and cigars served ut the counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. SL. Gopppert, proprietor of the Washington House, The best ol whisKies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when in that part, of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. FRANCIS BRENDAN'S RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS, Etc. I All kinds of TEMPERANCE DRINKS. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Cavpet, Bootsjxnd'^Shocs, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Quecnsirare t Wood and Willowtoare, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of NX Hour always in stock. Roll Bulter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have lresh goods and am turning my 6toek every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sis., Frccland.
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