FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VII. NO. 101. NEW COUNTY HEARING. GOVERNOR HASTINGS HAS HEARD ALL THE ARGUMENTS. Politicians And Corporation** of the Old Counties Plead for a Veto—New County Defenders Refute Every Statement That Is Made Against the Bill. At Harrlsburg on Tuesday argument: were heard for and against the nev county bill by Governor Hastings. Doth Schuylkill and Luzerne counties hud large representations present. Georg< It. Dedford, of Wilkesbarru, opposed jthe bill on the ground that it was unconsti tutional. A. Farnham, of Wllkesbarre. In a rather bitter speech, intimated thai the hill would not have passed the legis lature would it not have been for Sena tor Quay's interference. He was of tie opinion it was local and special and therefore contrary to the constitution, lie was followed by George 11. Trout man, of Hazieton, who spoke in favoi of the bill and pointed out the necessity for a new county. Ex-Judge Harding, of Wllkesbarre. favored the bill because It was in the in terest of justice and right. A new coun ty in the proposed region is a necessity. The present bill is identical with thcone whicli created Lackawanna county, and if this bjll is unconstitutional then the former law is, and the business trans ict in Lack wanna for the past sixteen years could all be upset in consequence. Congressman Drumm, of Schuylkill, spoke against the bill and said that it did not pass on its merits, but under the lash of a boss, and was dragged through the house by promises which were broken. The formation of the new coun ty would be a great burden to the tax payers of Schuylkill who would be taken into it. Mathew Long, of Hazieton, denied Mr. Drumm's statements. 11. E. Sweeney, of Drifton, paymaster of the Coxe corporations, opposed the bill and presented a petition from tax payers of the proposed new county, pro testing against this formation, A. T. McAllister, of Hazieton, favored the bill and was followed by Lyman D. Gilbert, of Harrisburg, who showed that the bill was not special or local and is constitu tional. Dev. Ilouck, of Hazieton, made a strong plea for the hill and referrod to the lawless element in lower Luzerne, which, he said, could be subdued if the facilities for securing justice were better. Matt Long, of Ilazleton, through whose efforts the bill passed tho house, showing that great necessity exists for the formation of a new county. Mr. Ulrich, of Tamaqua, made an argument on behalf of the Schuylkill county com missioners, and presented a number of petitions protesting against the disinteg ration of Schuylkill county. Fred L. Smith, of Hazieton, was the last speak er, and said that the petition presented by Mr. Sweeney against the bill was signed under protest by people who were coerced by the mine bosses. Governor Hastings took the matter under consideration, and action upon it Is not expected before next week. The friends of the bill have every reason to beliovo that the measure will receive the executive's signature. Married V enter tiny Afternoon. At St. Anil's church yesterday after noon Denis Ferry, of Main street, and Miss Maggie Burke, of Walnut street, were married by ltev. E. A. O'Rielly. Bernard J. Armstrong, of Wllkesbarre, was groomsman, and Miss Did Cunning ham, of Mauch Chunk, was the brides maid. A number of friends of both parties witnessed the ceremony, after which the wodding party enjoyed a drive to White Haven. Upon their return In the evening a reception was tendered them at the residence of tho bride's father, Patrick Burke, during which many friends and iuvited guests called to tender their congratulations, and several valuable presents were given the newly-married couple, among which was a handsome rocker from the Young Ladles' Sodality, of which Mrs. Ferry Is a member. They will go to housekeeping Imme diately in a residence next to Mr. Burke's, and they start life togother with bright prospects and the wishes of their many friends that the journey may be a joyous one. A Policeman In Trouble. There was a lively time on Washing ton street last night about 11.30 o'clock. Officer John Mollick gives his version of the story as follows: Two Austrians, Henry Marketti and a friend, were go ing down the street singing and raising a disturbance. lie approached them and requested that they cease the noise. They replied with Insulting language and continued singing. Mollick then attempted to place them under arrest. Marketti drew a long knife and made a dash at the policeman. The officer drew his club, warded off tho knife and felled Henry with a few blows. Tho last time Mollick struck tho prisoner tho club was broken over his head. Austrian No. 2 made his escape. Marketti was taken to the lockup, where he requested that a doctor be sent to him. Other people who claim to have been witnesses say something different. They state the Austrians were walking down the street, singing softly and mak ing no disturbance. The officer blew lis whistle, ran off his own steps and irrested Marketti. The latter showed 10 resistance, but was clubbed uncere moniously. Several of the witnesses fol lowed the pair to the lockup to give their testimony at the hearing. The prisoner was bleeding profusely uid Dr. Morton was summoned. He found the head of the victim had three severe cuts, which the officer stated came from the club. The wounds were dresse 1 and the victim made as comfort able as possible, lie appeared to be in great pain until the physician completed Ills work. Burgess McLaughlin, who arrived in the meantime, allowed the prisoner to go to his boarding place on llidge street, upon his own recognizance, to appear when wanted today. It was thought he .•ould improve more rapidly there than in the lockup. He is an intelligent Aus trian and is employed as tinsmith by William Williamson. No hearing was had, but from the ac counts of the affair given, the burgess ordered that Officer Mollick be placed under arrest until today, when the ex tent of Markotti's injuries can be better ascertained and the true version of the afTair brought out. Doth will be given hearings today. A Stolen Horse Recovered. Tlin mare which was stolon from the stable of Patrick Mcdeehan, 011 Luzerne street, last Friday night, was found at Seybortsville, twelve miles from here, yesterday, by George Gardner, of that village. A man about 30 years of age, dressed In a drab suit, drove up to Mr. Gardner's residence and offered to sell the mare for 840, stating that he had bought the animal at Freeland recently. Mr. Gardner, who was at Stockton 011 Monday, had heard of the horse being stolen. The description of the animal tallied with the appearance of the one he was asked to purchase. He inform ed the seller of his suspicions, and told him he would take care of the mare until the ownor was found. The stranger made 110 denial, but Im mediately started off through the valley, leaving the mare in Mr. Gardner's pos session. The fellow lias not been soen since. He wore a straw hat and a dark suit, and was dark-complexioned. The mare was brought to town yester day by Mr. Gardner. Ho returned the animal to Michael Holland, the owner, who Is doing stripping work at Drifton under King & Co. Married at Upper Lelilgli. At the Presbyterian church in Upper Lehigh tills morning Miss Edna Wllmot, of that place, and Hiram F. Ilclman, of Catasauqua, were married by Rev. J. VV. Blscholf. The bride Is a wclFknown young lady of this community and her friends wish her a lifetime of happiness. The groom, Mr. Holmnn, is publisher of the Catasauqua Record, and Is a bright young man of enterprise, as his spicy paper shows. Inasmuch as he is a native of our town, having been born in old Woodside, we extend to both our best wishes. They will reside at Catasauqua. CumuioxK Committed. Patrick Cummlng, of Mahanoy City, who shot Joseph Comitz, of Stockton, on Saturday, was taken before Squire Mar tin at Hazieton on Monday evening to answer for his crime. Several persons witnessed against him, identifying him and the watch which was stolen at that place from the fireman 011 Friday night. He was committed 011 the charges of at tempted murder and theft, and was taken to YVllkesbarre and logded in jail to await a hearing. Killed While Fighting the Fire. While fighting the fire in Hazln Minos slope on Monday John Condy was killed and Benjamin Lentlierliouso badly in jured. The men were engaged reopen ing a hole above the timbers In an effort to reach the seat of the fire. The tim bers suddenly gave way and the top came down on the miners. A huge mass of stuff covered Condy, smothering him to death. Saturday's Fxcumlon. On Saturday at 9.45 a. m. tho excur sion of tho Tigers Athletic Club, of town aub the Hazle Club, of Hazieton, will leavo for Glen Onoko. Tho faro from here Is 80 cunts for adults and 50 cents for children. Returning two sections will be run into each town. The first leaves the Glen at 7.35 and tho last at 10 p. m. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that contain mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reput able physicians, as tho damage they will do Is ten-fold to the good you can possi bly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0., contains no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuino. It is taken Internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J." Cheney & Co. Testi monials free. ESTSuId by druggists; price, 75c a bottle. FREELAND, PA, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1895. BOARD OF TRADE ORGANIZED. A Start Made for a Body Thut Will Work for Freeland. The first start in the line of organiz ing a board of trude in town was made on Tuesday evening, when, in answer to the call published in the local news papers last week, a large number of cit izens who are interested in Froeland's advancement met at the opera house. The meeting was opened by D. J. Mc- Carthy, who briefly explained the ob jects and aims of an organization of this character. A temporary organization was form ed by the election of Hugh Malloy as chairman and John 11. Trevaskis as secretary. M. S. Weidncr, secretary of the Allen town board of trade, was introduced, and he gave a short history of how the enterprising citizens of that city had worked to make it the industrial centre that it is today, how they offered finan cial assistance to every employer of labor who desired to locate a worthy in dustry there and called attention to the •beneficial results of their work. Allentown now ranks with any city of Its size In the union in regard to diversi fied industries, and this has been accom plished almost solely by the activity of the board of trade, which is continually encouraging every manufacturing firm, however large or small, to make that city Its headquarters. Mr. Wcidner ad vised his audience to organize immedia tely, and to work unitedly and system atically for the town's interest. Several other citizens made brief re marks upon the subject, some offering suggestions as to which class of factor ies would bo the best to look for and others mentioning small plants which could probably be brought here if rea sonable offers were made to the owners. The feeling of those present seemed to be unanimous in favor of making a start as soon as practicable, and it was decided that all who have been enrolled as members shall meet at the council room, if that place can be secured, on Wednesday evening of next week, when a permanent organization will be ef fected, officers will be elected and an active hunt started for Industries that will employ the idle labor of town. An Informal meeting of some of the most active workers of the new board of trade was held at the residence of D. J. McCarthy last evening. Superinten dent Daniel Coxe, of the D. S. & S., was present in response to an invitation, and several matters of local importance were considered, among them being the ex tension of the D. S. & S. to town and the building of an electric railway sys tem that will connect Freeland directly with ail the surroundings, If the Lehigh Traction Company refuses to extend to Upper Lehigh, Eckley and Highland. Organ Recital Series Closed. The organ recital last evening at the Presbyterian church was a fitting close of a remarkably successful series. As large an audience was present as at tended either of the previous recitals, which served to show most effectually the popularity of the entertainment and the critical appreciation of the music rendered. Mr. Howe, of Hazieton, the organist, did not merely maintain his reputation for brilliant playing, but did much to enhance it, while Mrs. Howe, who made her first appearance here, performed exceedingly well, and made a good impression. The many difficult pieces were rendered with great care, and wore listened to with much pleasure. Rev. Bischoff, on tho cello, played with great pains, and evidenced a thor ough familiarity with the Instrument at every touch. IBs deep sympathy with the music he rendered, and his ability to bring forth the excellent qualities of the instrument, made his two uumbers on the programme very enjoyable pro ductions. Miss Soldan added to her laurels as a vocalist, and established a permanent liking in the hearts of Free land's music lovers for her singing. As a whole the series was a success, and If a regular course of such meri torious productions Is established in the regular season, it will no doubt be well patronized. Tho organ on which the recital was given is a handsome instru- ! incnt, possessing a tone of charming quality. The full programme of last evening follows: PART I. Organ "Coronation March" Mr. Edward E. Howe. Cello i a "Berceuse" ( b "La Joie" Mr. J. W. Bischoff. Organ and Piano "The Two Angels" Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Howe. Vocal "Good Bye" Miss Etta Soldan. Organ "Marcho Religiousu" Mr. E. E. Ilowe. Vocal "Flower Song" Miss Etta Soldan. PART 11. Organ Overture "William Tell" Mr. E. E. Howe. Cello "Elogio" Mr. J. W. Bischoff. Vocal "Ave Maria" Miss Etta Soldan. With Cello Obligate by Mr. Bischoff. Organ Overture "Rienzi" Mr. E. E. Howe. Organ and Piano "Last Hope" Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Howe. Organ "Hallelujah Chorus" Mr. E. E. Howe. Summer neckwear, 23c at Refowich's. A Business Directory. Charles G. Willment, agent for the Harry Directory Company, of Wilming ton, Delaware, began canvassing the town yesterday in the interest of his firm, which proposes to publish a direc tory of Freeland. This is something, strange to say, that has never been done here before, and those of our resi dents upon whom the solicitor may call should aid him in making the book as complete and accurate as can be done. A directory goes a long way in adver tising a town and its resources, and is a convenient book of reference for those who live here as well as strangers. The firm which has undertaken the work is a thoroughly reliable one, having re cently completed directories for Wil mington, Rochester, Lowell and other prominent cities. A directory for Hazleton, prepared by this company, is now in the hands of the printers. In it will be included West Hazleton, and the intention of the publishers is to have Freeland appear also under the same cover. This prop osition will scarcely meet with favor here, as the business people and citizens of town consider Freeland of sufficient importance to have a separate book. If this change in the plans is made, and the town given a directory of its own, instead of having it appear as a suburb of Hazleton, the publishers will find, we are sure, a ready response to make the book a creditable success. A Mine Car Kan Away. A queer railroad accident occurred at the comity scat on Monday on the New Jersey Central road. A crew had been shifting at the Franklin, and set a loaded gondola In the switch, holding it by means of small blocks under the wheels. Loaders at the breaker bumped four othor cars against the gondola and it started away. Before anybody could catch It the car was running down the branch at a high rate of speed. The grade of the Franklin branch Is 100 feet to the mile. It sped around the curve, and out on to the Central's main track at South Wilkesbarre. The operators along the line, as soon as they realized what had occurred, tele graphed ahead, but so fast did the car go that there was 110 time to switch it oil. The noon passenger train was about due and tliore was groat danger of a col lision, but fortunately as the car sped past the depot an engine backed 011 the main track. The force of the collision was tremendous, the engine was hurled from the track and badly damaged and the car was demolished. It was loaded with forty tons of coal. Mine Inspectors' Examination. The examination of applicants for the mine inspectorship of the third, fourth and lifth districts was held at Wilkes barre this week. There were only nino candidates, including the three inspec tors whoso terms are about to expire. The applicants arc: John M. Lewis, Hazleton; Hugh McDonald, Pittston; G. M. Williams, Wilkesbarre; James E. Kodcrlek, Hazleton; William E. Howell, Plymouth; Morgan D. Rosser, Kingston; P. J. Stanton, Dorranceton; Harvey Fanlds, Wilkesbarre, and Luke Nankiy ell, Plains. The examination was con ducted by the following board appointed by the court: E. H. Lawall, chairman; Anthony Reilly, Win. 11. Jones, Allan MolTat, John W. Berry. Luke Nankiyell and P. J. Stanton dropped out of the examination on Monday. No reasons were given. PERSONALITIES. Roger McMonlgle, who is here on a visit from Texas, proposes to take a trip to Ireland soon. He will likely be ac companied by Condy Boyle, of Ridge street. Misses Sarah Dodson and Ellen P. Stewart attended the wedding of a rel ative at Muhlonberg last week. Joseph Neuburgcr represented tlio anti-new county people of Freeland at Ilarrisburg on Tuesday. Mrs. P. W. Moore, of Philadelphia, is spending a few weeks with relatives hero. Mrs. Patrick 11. Harvey and children, of Midvalley, are in town 011 a short visit. ON THE DIAMOND. Manager Gallagher has secured a strong amateur club from thu upper end of the county as the attraction at thu park next Sunday. The team Is composed of prominent players from Wilkesbarre, Miners Mills, Sugar Notch and places in upper Luzerne, and will no doubt be able to put up a good game. The Pleasant Hill Hibernians will play thenustlers at Drifton park on Sunday. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Custom-made goods at ready-made prices. Ready-made goods equal'to cus tom work at Refowich's, Freeland. Knee pants, 19c, at Refowich's. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. SynopHlo of Local and MiHcellaneoun Oc currcnccH Tliut Can lie Read Ouickly. Wliat the FolkH of Tills and Other Towns are Doinir. Farmers report that cherries will be scarce this summer. Suits to order, #l2 and up, at Refo wich's, Freeland. A movement lias been started to have South Hebcrton incorporated as a bor ough. Satisfaction in every respect guaran teed at Refowich's, Freeland. Nearly all the merchants closed their stores at 8 o'clock every evening since Tuesday. Are you thinking of getting a suit to order? Try Refowich, Freeland. The entertainment of the pupils of St. Ann's parochial school takes place this evening. Refowich sells the best #1.50 and #2 children's suits to be had anywhere. A careful investigation at Audonried has shown that the town is no immediate danger of caving in. j The "Wear Well" working shoe for men cannot be found in any other store in town. A. Rudewick is erecting a largo and handsome private residence for himself and family at South Heberton. The conditions of the teachers' com petitive examination, which takes place here on July 22, are given on the fourth page. Refowich, the leading tailor and clothier, is where you should buy you clothing. D. L. Lynch, advance agent for Sands & Astley's circus, was here yesterday and made arrangements to exhibit at this place on July 9. The best is the cheapest in the end. Go to the Wear Well Shoo House. Their shoes all wear well. The grove meetings which are being held below Sandy Run every evening by the Holiness Christian Association are well attended. Try the Wear Well Shoe House. Their goods cost no more and give better satis faction than any other store in Freeland. Edward McGeehan, until recently a member of the Hazleton Truth Company, will begin the publication of the Weekly Review in that city next week. Ladles, the best-fitting and most stylish shoe in the market is the Vision, sold at $2. Can be had only at the Wear Well, Eberts' old stand. Applicants for teachers'certificates for Freeland, Foster, Jeddo and West Haz leton will be examined hereon Thursday by County Superintendent Harrison. The grocery store of A. Zomany A Co. was closed by Sheriff Walters on Monday on an execution issued by Michael Zem any. The sale will take place on next Monday. Captain James Williams, aged 01 years, a veteran of the late war, is on trial in the criminal court for t he murder of William Chapman, a farmer of Jack son township, last month. S. F. Pealer, at one time chief of the coal and iron police at Lansford, died there on Monday. Pealer figured promi nently during the Mollie Maguire trials in Carbon and Schuylkill counties. Unemployed workingmen can have a shave or hair cut free of charge every Monday by calling upon Rudolph Dam erita, 51 Centre street, between 8 a. m. and op. m. Sick people shaved free at their homes every Monday. Resolutions of regret and sympatly up on the death of ex-Senator Eckley 11. Coxe were passed by the Hibernian So ciety of Philadelphia at its quarterly meeting on Monday evening. Mr. Coxe was a member of the society. The P. M. church, on Fern street, has been enlarged by having fourteen feet added to its length. Although not yet completed, the improvements will not interfere with the services, which will be held next Sunday as usual. The meeting of the borough school di rectors and the directors of the Mining and Mechanial Institute on Monday evening resulted in an agreement that the rooms of the latter would not be desirable to use for school purposes. John Oschman was acquitted yester day in court on the charge of arson. M. Schwabe, whose barn it was claimed he had set on fire, did not have direct evidence to prove him guilty. Oschman pleaded guilty to the charges of assault and battery and making threats. PLEASURE CALENDAR. June 20.—Third annual entertainment of St. Ann's parochial school at St. Ann's church basement. Tickets, 25c. June 22. —Joint excursion of Tigers Ath letic Club and Ilazle Club to Glen Onoko. Fare, from Freeland, 80 and 50c; from Hazleton, 75 and 50c. Trains leave at 9.45 a. in., returning at 7.35 and 10 p. m. DoPierro's orchestra. June 29. —Picnic of Fearnots Athletic Association at Drlfton ball park. July 3.—Second annual picnic of the Stars base ball club at Freeland Public park. July 4. —Twenty-second annual ball of St. Patrick's cornet band at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. MB SPECIALTY for Tliis It': ft! Boys' Duck Wash Suits, well made, of fast color, sold else where at $1.25; Our Price, 75c. Best make, will not fade nor rip, sold elsewhere at $1.75; Our Price, $1.25. OLSHO'S Clothing and Hat STOEE. 57 Centre Street, Freeland. J. C. BERNER'S. This Rocker, $2.25. ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE and CARPETS. Call and See and Get Prices. J. C. BERNER'S. EXCURSION EXCURSION 1 EXCURSION EXCURSION •?N), EXCURSION Tigers Athletic Club, of Freeland, and Hazle Club, of Hazleton. Saturday, June 22. Fare, 80c and. 50c. Train leaves Freeland at 9.45 a. m. First section will leave the Glen at 7.35 p. m.; second section at 10 p. m. GLEN ONOKO ( 4 GLEN ONOKO GLEN ONOKO GLEN ONOKO GLEN ONOKO CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on sale at his new and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches tor and Hallcntine beer and Young- ~ ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. Dr. N. MALEY, Mlilili I Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRK BECK'S STORE. Si .50 PER YEAR £MIAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Ofllce: Rooms3and 4, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law, AH legal business promptly attended. Poetoffioa Building, •'VI • A * ____ fioeland. jyj" HALPIN, . Mannnfacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ac. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRING OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND. KE F O AV r ICH, Leading Merchant Tailor and Clothier in Freeland. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. T. CAMPBELL, ~ dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES £,nd LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Cor. Centre and Main Streets, Freeland. VIENNA; BAKERY. J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE BREAD OF ALL KINDS, CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery $ Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivert/ and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Qucenmare, Wood and WiUowware, 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'resh goods and am turning my stock overy month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry ChanipaKiie, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntino and Hazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.
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