FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VIII. NO. 58. UNDER FULL HEADWAY Fight for the Democratic National Convention. Gathering of tho Contestant* fa Washington—Aifvanoe Guards of fit. liouln, New York and Chicago Already on the Ground—Late Con vention Expected. Washington, Jan. 14.—The fight for the location of the democratic aationai convention is under full headway. Ex- Gov. David R Francis of Missouri with four of tho ->t. Louis boomers got in yesterday, and, accompanied by Hugo C. Wallace of Tacoina, Chief Justice Fuller's son-in-law and national com mitteeman from the state of Wash ington, began their campaign by pay ing their respects to Secretary Lamont and several other democrats in execu tive offices. The Missouri people opened flag-bedecked quarters at the Arling ton this morning, when their numbers were augmented by the arrival of fifteen St. Louis business men who are backing what they consider a plain business proposition of furnishing the same facilities that are being prepared for the republican convention and so dividing the expenses between the two political parties to tho financial ad vantage of both. Gathering of the Contestants. The citizens' committee of Chicago, ten in number, are expected this after noon. The secretary, D. J. Rosenthal, came yesterday, and hs already b*d u parlor at the Arlington draped with American flags and large woodcuts o Cleveland ahd Stevenson. Mr. Rosen thal says $4'),000 has already beer raised by tho committee. lie regards New York as Chicago's most danger • ous competitor, but the New Yorker who are coming in say that Chicag will not be it at ail with auy of the cities. Seven of the advauco guard from New York arrived last nigh, twenty-five more are due this after noon, and Tamman Hall's big delega tion of forty is booked to arrive at th Shorehaui to-night. A 1 Jiii• Convention Rxpnntod. About that time the race between the rival cities will begin to give an indication of its fiuish. Secretary S. P. Sheerin of Indiana arrived yesterday and has been making calls about the departments ever since. Everybody who has come in so far seems im pressed with the idea that the conven tion will not be held earlier than the middle of July, but that impression has no very substantial basis as far as can be learned, and may bo modified radically before the committee meets on Thursday. A sub-committee of the national committee will hold a meet ~ ing at the Arlington hotel to-night to consider a resolution wh'ch was of fered by Mr. Collins of Massachusetts at the last convention, limiting the at tendance at the convention of 1896 to delegates and alternates, members of the national committee newspaper men. It is not believod that the sub r , committee will act favorably upon the resolution. There are repeated evidences already that the attendance at the meeting of tho full committee on Thursday of this week will not only be large, but that in nearly every case those present will be members and not persons holding proxies. UlMtl !• • iv nnn .• the *-;• • 'eafiu - iH.-ili. Hied ( on •/ of the i i-us tube eeii miblii v !*• und ot w hen it iscntire x * • re*-nd und tin- ii lie nk*n out i he l .- tI. I A i O , To!, do, O. !•> - 7oc. { RThen Baby was sick, we gave her Cantoris, When was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Wo aro solo agents for tho. "Fashion ' ut it was after 2 o'clock before they gathered at tho hall. P. J. Duffy was elected chairman and M. C. Lynch •'crotary. As soon as the organization vas pertccted somo of the dolegate* vanted to nominate a candidate for iirector, but as this was not the purpose ! >f the mooting and would bo usurping ho powers of the conferees, the proposi tion was vigorously objected to and inally withdrawn, not, however until mnsiderablo confusion was arousod,by mrsons who apparently wore not con orsant with the party rules. I'he friends of each candidate were i lowed to name seven conferees and the •legates wero instructed to vote the ame of the candidate, thon tho vote is crolited to the group of conferee candidates who favored the aspirant for director. The nominations for conferees were: For Malloy, M. C. Lynch, Ed vard Ryan, Neil Gallagher, Con McColo, Roger McNelis, Patrick Ferry, Daniel .c loehati; for Bubo. G * Heideurich, M. leister. A. Voight, J. H. Schott, J. F. j-minerhart, R. lUose, J. Higgins; for S lerry, C. Stoker; J. R. Ilolm&n, WiP ntm Klingorujan, P. J. Duffy, Condy B irns, .1. W. Ueinmlller, William Saucr. he first ballot resulted: Mullov 14; • ibe, Sherry, 13)4 The second is: Malloy 15; Bubo 12; Sherry, 14. 'lie third gave Malloy, 17; Bubo, 12; harry, 12. The fourth was Malloy, 16; Jubo, 10; Sherry, 14. As it was plain i.it no choice could be made an ad lurument was taken until 2 o'clock to lay, when the conferees from the •Veatherly and Mauch Chunk districts will attend again and complete tho work, possible. The delegates from Free land are Roger McNelis, Con McCole, John Iludak and D. J. McCarthy. Appointment* of h Court. l'ho Luzerne county court on Monday na.lo a* number of appointment. Elmer I. Lawall and J. W. Berry, engineers, .d Anthony Iteilly, Allen Moffit and illiam R. Jones, miners, wero appoint ed an examining hoard for the ensu ing year for mine Inspectors. The following hoards of oxaminors for their districts, toexamino candidates for mine foreman, wero appointed. i'hird district—S. B. Bennett, opera r, and Michael Roddington and James Allen, miners. Fourth district—Edward Mackin, sup lintendent, and Michael Chessnoy and vndrcw McGeehan, minors. Fifth district—Albert Leisering, oper tor. and John O'Hara and Robert Mun roe, minors. Ralph II Wad ham was appointed a nember of the examination board for the examination of applicants for admission • the bar, in place of Colonel W. C. rice, whose term has expired. The court named the Leader and Ntiou d-aler as the papers in which the liquor .cense list shall be printed. Rockarellnw lifur>eM to Tnlk. Ex-Bankor Ko'ckafellow refuses to be iterviewed and it is probable that the irst utterance the public*will hear from lis lips will bo when ho is again placed m trial for embezzlement. Ex-Sheriff Walters, who holds tho twelve warrants HI which Rockafeliow got bail, said on londay: 'T received a letter from Mr. Cockafellow three days ago in which ho isked mo to fix up soino personal matter for him, but I never could get him to make a satisfactory explanation as to what became of all the money be lost. If he would tell that tho public would be uore merciful. I lost 64.200 in the mnk. But if it had closed two days oofore 1 would have lost nearly 610,000.'' Mrs. Rockafeliow said to a reporter: •We have had,a great deal of trouble;; uore than I can toll you, and the bettor way, we think, is to say nothing more, i'he excitement and long journey have grea ly exkaus t d Mr. Rockafeliow, and. nowevor much I would like to have you talk with him, wo do not think it pru dent." Two Young Liven Taken. - Miss Louisa Drumtra died at her parents' home, Birvanton. on Monday evening. Tho young lady was about 20 )ears of age. and had been ill less than a week. Death was duo to diphtheria, j She was a sister of Justus Drumtra, the sixteen-year-old boy who died from tho same disease on the Bth inst. The funeral, which was private, took place at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon Inter ment was made in Freeland cemetery. On Tuesday evening death entered ihe home of Mrs. Ann Brennan, on South Ridge street, and romovecj her daughter Katie, a girl 14 years of age. She had been ill but a few days and was suffering from pneumonia. TheTuneral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Children of Mary of St. Ann's church, of which Miss Brennan was a member, will attend. The remains will bte buried ID ST. ABB'S cemetery. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY IG, 1890. POLITICAL PICKUPS. The three candidates for the Demo cratic nomination of justice of the peace are busy this week putting the finishing touches to their canvass. The candi dates are John 15. Qufgley, of the first district, and J. D. Myers and Hugh Shovlin, of the second. No candidates for any of tho other offices have publicly announced themselves yet, and what the make-up of the ticket will he is a mystery. On tho Republican side Jas. Lewis will be given the nomination for justice, but the balance of tho ticket has not been decided upon. Take caro who- becomes tho council nominees in Freeland borough. What appears to be a deep-laid scheme to capture that body in the interest of a j notorious corporation is under way. Freeland is now at a stage in its history whon men who can and will be free to exercise their own judgment should be elected to council. This will not be the case if the secret scheming now on foot goes unnoticed. We give this as a note of waraing to both parties to bo on their guard. It is understood that three council men are to bo elected next month. It Is also understood that some important legislation will bo asked next summer by a corporation which lia9 fastened its fangs on a neighboring city and would like to do tho same hero. Democratic delegate elections will bo held on Saturday evening in Freeland and Fostor. Tho borough convention will bo held on Tuesday evening at the opera house and the township conven tion at Woodeido school house tho same night. The voters of Freeland, if they desire to control their own affairs for tho next few years, must resent corporation in terference and nominate only those for council who will legislate for Freeland's interest. Republicans will elect delegates on Saturday evening to attend the district corfvention at Hazleton on Monday, also delegates to attend tho county conven tion at Wilkcsbarre on Tuesday. It is thought that a heavy vote will be polled at tho Democratic primaries on Saturday evening. There arc from six to nine candidates for delegate in each district. Borough Republicans Intend to make their nominations on Monday evening. Tho place of holding fhe caucus could not bo learned. Delegate tickets and stickers printed at short notico at tho TRIBUNE office. •<-Uty nrl rr#ft*ct. Little Mis* L>e Fashion (meeting r.oted author in the park)— Bow de do, Mr. Finemind! Mamma is awful glad you In comiu' to her reception. Great Author—l am delighted cito learn that she in pleaned. "Yen, nhe nays you is the biggest so ciety lion of the season, and she's so glad she got ahead of that Mrs. De Style. Mamma has told everybody you are comin', and they is all worked 'most to death. Mamma's head ache* awful this morning." "I'm—to what work do you refer, my dear?" "Why, you know. Everybody Is near ly 1< ill In* thelrselves tryin' to read your books, so they can talk to you about 'era."—N. Y. Weekly. How Kle Overtlld it. "Ray, you know that $l5O diamond I had?" "Yes." "You know it was stolen and 1 told ♦he reporters it was worth $450?" "Yes." "Well, say, come down to the station with me—the police have recovered that pin and won't give it upl"—Chicago Record. Secrets of the Trade. Tailor—Thought I'd met some nYvy people, but— Shoemaker—What now? Tailor—l've had to press these trous ers four times, and they are not even paid for. Shoemaker—That's nothing. I went to collect a bill for a pair of shoes yes terday, and the fellow kicked me out with them!— Chicago Record. Another Settling Wished Tor. "Well, Frank Skidd and Miss Skit tish have married and settled down," said one man to another. "I wish they would settle up the cx' t penses of the wedding." replied the man addressed, who happened to be the caterer who had charge of the fes tivities.—Bay City Chat.. An Appropriate Addition. Twyr.n—The judpe who sentenced that murderer this morning is evidently opposed to the carrying of bouquets to such criminals by silly women. Triplet—What did he say? Twynn—After ho pronounced the usual sentence of death he added: "No flowers."—Judge. A Mothcr-ln-Lw Not Dfdlrcit. Mr. Hardhead—l have called, sir, to ask for the hand of your daughter. Old Gentleman (with emotion) —She is the only child I have, and her mother is gone. Mr. Hardhead (hastily)—Oh, that's no objection, I assure you.—N. Y. Weekly. Subscribe for the Tawnui. President Kruger Maucli Chunker From tho Blmira Tclogrum. Now that the eyes of the civilized world are watching England and her latest complication In South Africa, it will no doubt interest the people of this country in general, Pennsylvania in particular, to learn that President Kruger was born at Mauch Chunk, Pa. Goorgo Stoldel. an old citizen here, knew Kruger well. He says that when Kruger was twelve years of ago ho left Mauch Chunk anil went to New York, where he remained for a few years employed as a boot-black. He then shipped aboard a merchant ship as a cabin boy, but he was subjectoo I to such inhuman treatment at the hand of the captain that when ho reached 'i;>o Town ho deserted, and made his way to the Boer settlement. On account of his parents being Ger man, and Ills ability to speak that lau- | gunge. ho hadn't much trouble in hiring j out as a farm hand with one of the Boers, i tie worked on the farm until he wa nineteen years of ago, when he went t< work on liin own hook. Finally he scrap ed enough together toenablehim to pur chase a farm for himself, but unfor tunately for Kroger just about this time the English loarned that that particular section of the country was very rich in gold, silver and diamonds, and in ordei to possess it tho Boors were driven north into what Is known as the Transvaal. Then it was that the Boers, who are all excellent horsemen, fully tho equal of our Western cowboys, held a conven tion and decided upon making Kruger their president. Kruger, who by the way, Is not an educated man, possessed good, sound horse sense, immediately or ganized several cavalry regiments, which resulted in their taking a decided stand against tho rapacious English marau ders. Kruger's riso after that was rapid. The above story is a pretty one. but since its publication the Philadelphia Timet has pronounced it false, and claims Krugar was born in Prussia. 300 M,n Su.pended at Ntncktoo. From Today's Uazloton Standard. The residents of Stockton were con siderably surprised yesterday morning, when an order was received from tho headquarters of Underman A Skecr at Bethlehem, ordering tho stoppage of all work in gangways and new openings. Tho order wont Into elTect Immediately, and in tho neighborhood of, 300 men and boys were suspondod. What has brought about the suspension at thi6 time every one Is at a loss to know. On tho last day of Oocember orders were issued that the old Arm would oporato the colliery during January, and at tho end of that elmo it was expected that everything would bo arranged satisfactorily. There is a hitch, however, and no one is able to give any reliable information, not oven those in charge. All the looso coal will be loaded and takon out. The blow is a serious one to Stockton, which is one of the best mining towns in ' tho region. llallroad Office™ Elected. The stockholders of tho Lehigh Valley Railroad Company met on Monday and elected oflicors as follows: President. Elisha P. Wilbur; secretary, John R. Fanshawe; directors, Charles llart shorno; Israel W. Morris, Robert 11. Say re, William A. Ingham, .lames I. Blaksleo, Warren A. Wilbur. On the board of directors of tho W.lke*barre and Harvey's Lake road, a Lehigh Val ley branch, Albert Lewis, George W. Shonk and John Markle were chosen, and John S. Wentz was .elected a direc tor for the Nesquehoning and Lehigh Valley, another Lehigh Valley branch. The present oflicors of the Philadel phia. and Reading Railroad Company 1 wore elected, as follows: President Joseph S. Harris; treasurer, William A. Church; secretary. William R. Taylor; managers, A. J. Antclo, James Boyd, Joseph F. Sinnott, Thomas McKean, John Lowhor Welsh. George F. Baer. Shot by a Companion. Clarence Goritz, the twelve-year-old son of Philip Gerltz, was shot by a play mate on Tuesday evening at his father's home, Centre and Front streets. The boy and George Roth, a thirteen-year old lad of South Washington street, wore amusing themselves by playing : Wild West, during which young Rotli drew a small revolver and fired at Ger itz. The bullet, which was a 22-calibre short, struck him in the forehead and glanced sidewise, lodging beneath the skin, from which placo it was extracted by Dr. Beamish. The patient had a narrow escape, but Is now in a fair way to recover. Young Roth says he had no intention to shoot his companion, as they were very £ood friends. Philip Geritz had a warrant issued for Roth, who was placed under $5OO bail to appear at court. Preparation* for the Hall. The Citizens' Hose Company met last evening and perfected all tho arrange* ments for the big ball on Monday even ing. Notice was received from the Hazleton fire companies that they will attend In a body, and a reception com mittee was appointed to meet thorn. The St. Patrick's cornet band has been engaged to escort the visiting firemen to the hall. The hall promises to be the greatest ever held by Freeland*6 fire men. BRIEF ITEMS OF .NEWS PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. r~ <4ynnp*l* of Local and Hli*cellnenu* Oc currence* That Can Ilrf llcad Ouickly. What the Folk* of*Thl* anil pother Town* ere lining. Services will he held by the Metho dists on Sunday in the basement of their now church on Main street. John Haydu and Miss Tereza Ilore zeg, both of Drifton, were married at St. John's Slavonian church on Sunday. The St. Patrick's cornet band is se curing the services of several noted ar tists to take part in tho entertainment on tho 25th inst. Alfred Walters was re-elected presi dent of the D. iS. & S. R. R.-Co. this week, also president of the other Drifton companies in which the Coxes are in terested. A horse owned by William J. Brogan. of South Heberton. fell yesterday and broke a leg. The animal, which was a valuable one, had to be shot to end its sufferings. A young daughter of Sanderson Seiple's was burned severely on Sunday evening at her home on Walnut street. She was playing about tho stove when her dress took fire. A marriage license was yesterday issued to Miklas Kopasand Ella Kinzeia, of Jeddo. They will be married on Saturday by Rev. Cyril Gulovich at Si. Mary's Greek Catholic church. William Charles, aged 56 years, a har ness manufacturer, died of paralysis at Hazleton on Tuesday. He was a former resident of Wilkesbarre and for nine years had boon postmaster at Conyn gham. Hazleton is getting ready to spread it self again. The city has built up far Into Hazle township and it is proposed to extend the limits to include those out lying parts. West Hazleton may also be added. The hall at tho opera house on Monday evening will be? an affair which should he patronized by every citizen of town. The members of the Citizens' Hose Com pany will mako it pleasant for everybody, and cordially invites all to join them in pleasure that evening. The court house is now graced with two Democratic judges, one Register, one commissioner and one auditor five in all. Tho Republicans have two judges, two commissioners, two audlt< rs clerk of the courts, sheriff, prothono tary, treasun r, recorder, district attor ney, county surveyor and coroner—a total of fourteen. PLEASURE CALENDAR. January 20.—8a1l of the Citizens 1 nose Company at Frooland opera house. Admission, 50 rents. January 25. —Entertainment of St. Pat rick's cornet Land at Freeland opera bouse. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. Advertise in the TRmrwK. POLITICAL ANNOI7NCBM KM s. TjX)R POOR DIRECTOR— FRANK P. MALLOY, of Freeland. Subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. yOR POOR DIRECTOR SIMON BUBE, of Iln/.leton. Subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. px>R jus net: of thf. place— JOHN B. QUIGLEY, of Freeland. Subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. "I/VtTt RENT.—Ollice rooms in the McMennmin J 1 building. South Pent re street; suitable for any profession or business. For terms apply on premises or to J. J. Me.Menamin, Freehold. Wateli the dale on your paper. Fran's Balll Monday Evening, January 20, 1896. The Best and Biggest of the Season. A Good Time for All. Freeland Opera House. Music by DePierro's. Miissii, SOc. IK Sl''', There's nothing nicer for an evening affair. We have it. The Price is SI.OO Laundered Shirts fine quality, at 50c and 75c. as heretofore. Shirts made to order at short notice quality, make and fit guar anteed. The Necktie makes the man's appear ance. We have the latest styles of Lawn and Silk Ties in endless variety. Hats! Hats! Hats! An idea of spring style is noticeable in several nob by new shapes we have just received. A Variety of Trunks In All Sizes. OLSHO'S fi7 Centre street, Frecland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Fend, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and (Jut en situ re, Wood and Willtunware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto 1h small profits and quick sales. 1 always have fresh Roods and ain turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMAHDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. Dr. H. W. MONROE, IJentist. Located permanently m Birkbeck brick, second Jbtor. rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Frecland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the. pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. 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